Sampling techniques in wildlife studies MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 12, 2024

  1. What is the primary purpose of sampling in wildlife studies?
    • A) To eliminate all wildlife
    • B) To estimate population characteristics and distributions
    • C) To capture every individual
    • D) To only observe animals
      Answer: B) To estimate population characteristics and distributions

  1. Which sampling technique involves selecting random locations within a study area?
    • A) Stratified sampling
    • B) Systematic sampling
    • C) Random sampling
    • D) Purposive sampling
      Answer: C) Random sampling

  1. In which scenario is stratified sampling most appropriate?
    • A) When the study area is homogeneous
    • B) When the study area has distinct subgroups or strata
    • C) When resources are unlimited
    • D) When sampling is not needed
      Answer: B) When the study area has distinct subgroups or strata

  1. Which technique involves dividing the study area into a grid and sampling specific cells?
    • A) Systematic sampling
    • B) Grid sampling
    • C) Random sampling
    • D) Transect sampling
      Answer: B) Grid sampling

  1. What is the main advantage of systematic sampling in wildlife studies?
    • A) It requires less effort and is easier to manage
    • B) It guarantees complete coverage of the study area
    • C) It is highly random
    • D) It is less biased than random sampling
      Answer: A) It requires less effort and is easier to manage

  1. Which sampling method involves following a straight line across the study area?
    • A) Transect sampling
    • B) Grid sampling
    • C) Cluster sampling
    • D) Random sampling
      Answer: A) Transect sampling

  1. What is the key characteristic of cluster sampling?
    • A) Sampling within pre-defined clusters or groups
    • B) Sampling randomly across the entire area
    • C) Using a systematic pattern
    • D) Sampling only at fixed intervals
      Answer: A) Sampling within pre-defined clusters or groups

  1. Which method is used to sample wildlife populations that are difficult to detect or count?
    • A) Camera trapping
    • B) Transect sampling
    • C) Grid sampling
    • D) Systematic sampling
      Answer: A) Camera trapping

  1. In which type of sampling do researchers select areas based on specific criteria or expertise?
    • A) Purposive sampling
    • B) Random sampling
    • C) Stratified sampling
    • D) Systematic sampling
      Answer: A) Purposive sampling

  1. What is a common challenge of using camera traps in wildlife studies?
    • A) They are always accurate
    • B) They can be expensive and require maintenance
    • C) They are easy to use without training
    • D) They provide real-time data
      Answer: B) They can be expensive and require maintenance

  1. Which technique is most effective for estimating the density of a rare or elusive species?
    • A) Random sampling
    • B) Mark-recapture
    • C) Transect sampling
    • D) Systematic sampling
      Answer: B) Mark-recapture

  1. What is the main advantage of using mark-recapture techniques in wildlife studies?
    • A) It is the cheapest method
    • B) It helps estimate population size and survival rates
    • C) It provides instantaneous results
    • D) It eliminates the need for repeated sampling
      Answer: B) It helps estimate population size and survival rates

  1. Which sampling method involves choosing a random start point and then sampling at fixed intervals?
    • A) Systematic sampling
    • B) Stratified sampling
    • C) Purposive sampling
    • D) Random sampling
      Answer: A) Systematic sampling

  1. What is a primary benefit of using a stratified random sampling technique?
    • A) It is less accurate than simple random sampling
    • B) It ensures that different subgroups within a population are represented
    • C) It eliminates the need for stratification
    • D) It reduces the sample size needed
      Answer: B) It ensures that different subgroups within a population are represented

  1. Which technique is best for assessing habitat use by wildlife?
    • A) Grid sampling
    • B) Transect sampling
    • C) Camera trapping
    • D) Random sampling
      Answer: B) Transect sampling

  1. What is a key consideration when using aerial surveys for wildlife studies?
    • A) They are always cost-effective
    • B) They provide a broad overview but may miss small or camouflaged animals
    • C) They do not require skilled personnel
    • D) They are only useful for studying plants
      Answer: B) They provide a broad overview but may miss small or camouflaged animals

  1. Which method is often used for estimating the population size of birds in a specific area?
    • A) Camera trapping
    • B) Point counts
    • C) Grid sampling
    • D) Mark-recapture
      Answer: B) Point counts

  1. What is the primary advantage of using GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in wildlife sampling?
    • A) It simplifies data collection
    • B) It allows for spatial analysis and mapping of wildlife distribution
    • C) It eliminates the need for fieldwork
    • D) It is less accurate than traditional methods
      Answer: B) It allows for spatial analysis and mapping of wildlife distribution

  1. What is a common limitation of using visual surveys for wildlife studies?
    • A) They are always highly accurate
    • B) They can be affected by visibility conditions and observer bias
    • C) They do not require trained observers
    • D) They are effective for all wildlife species
      Answer: B) They can be affected by visibility conditions and observer bias

  1. Which sampling method is useful for studying species with highly variable populations?
    • A) Systematic sampling
    • B) Mark-recapture
    • C) Grid sampling
    • D) Purposive sampling
      Answer: B) Mark-recapture

  1. What is a primary challenge of using passive acoustic monitoring in wildlife studies?
    • A) It is always inexpensive
    • B) It requires extensive fieldwork
    • C) It can produce large amounts of data that require analysis
    • D) It provides instant results
      Answer: C) It can produce large amounts of data that require analysis

  1. Which technique is used to study the movement patterns of large mammals?
    • A) Point counts
    • B) Radio telemetry
    • C) Transect sampling
    • D) Camera trapping
      Answer: B) Radio telemetry

  1. What is a major advantage of using genetic sampling in wildlife studies?
    • A) It requires no fieldwork
    • B) It provides precise data on individual animals and their populations
    • C) It eliminates the need for expensive equipment
    • D) It is only useful for plants
      Answer: B) It provides precise data on individual animals and their populations

  1. Which method involves setting up traps in specific locations to capture wildlife?
    • A) Camera trapping
    • B) Grid sampling
    • C) Trap sampling
    • D) Transect sampling
      Answer: C) Trap sampling

  1. What is a common application of using aerial surveys in wildlife studies?
    • A) Estimating population density in dense forests
    • B) Monitoring wildlife in open areas like savannas or wetlands
    • C) Counting individual birds in small areas
    • D) Tracking small mammals in burrows
      Answer: B) Monitoring wildlife in open areas like savannas or wetlands

  1. Which sampling technique is useful for studying species with patchy distributions?
    • A) Random sampling
    • B) Stratified sampling
    • C) Systematic sampling
    • D) Grid sampling
      Answer: B) Stratified sampling

  1. What is a key benefit of using remote sensing technology in wildlife studies?
    • A) It provides real-time data without field visits
    • B) It eliminates the need for data analysis
    • C) It is always cost-effective
    • D) It is only suitable for large mammals
      Answer: A) It provides real-time data without field visits

  1. Which technique is used for capturing and studying small, elusive animals in their natural habitat?
    • A) Camera trapping
    • B) Aerial surveys
    • C) Transect sampling
    • D) Point counts
      Answer: A) Camera trapping

  1. What is a primary advantage of using non-invasive methods in wildlife studies?
    • A) They are always faster
    • B) They minimize disturbance and stress to the animals
    • C) They require more fieldwork
    • D) They provide less data
      Answer: B) They minimize disturbance and stress to the animals

  1. Which technique is best suited for studying animal behavior in specific areas?
    • A) Grid sampling
    • B) Behavioral observation
    • C) Aerial surveys
    • D) Systematic sampling
      Answer: B) Behavioral observation

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