Sustainable hunting and fishing practices

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

1. What is the primary goal of sustainable hunting practices?
a) To maximize the number of animals harvested each season
b) To ensure that hunting does not lead to the long-term decline of wildlife populations
c) To eliminate invasive species from the habitat
d) To increase the economic benefits of hunting
Answer: b) To ensure that hunting does not lead to the long-term decline of wildlife populations

2. Which principle is key to sustainable fishing practices?
a) Harvesting as many fish as possible to boost economic profits
b) Using fishing methods that deplete fish stocks rapidly
c) Managing fish stocks to ensure that fishing does not exceed the reproductive capacity of the population
d) Allowing unrestricted fishing in all areas
Answer: c) Managing fish stocks to ensure that fishing does not exceed the reproductive capacity of the population

3. What is “catch-and-release” fishing?
a) A method where fish are caught and kept for consumption
b) A practice where fish are caught, measured, and then released back into the water unharmed
c) A technique to capture fish using large nets
d) A strategy to increase fish harvest rates
Answer: b) A practice where fish are caught, measured, and then released back into the water unharmed

4. What does “quota system” refer to in sustainable fishing?
a) A method for increasing the total catch limit without restriction
b) A system that limits the number of fish that can be harvested within a certain period to prevent overfishing
c) A practice of fishing without any limits or regulations
d) A system where quotas are based on the economic value of the fish caught
Answer: b) A system that limits the number of fish that can be harvested within a certain period to prevent overfishing

5. Which of the following is an example of a sustainable hunting practice?
a) Hunting species during their breeding season to increase population control
b) Implementing seasonal hunting restrictions to protect wildlife during critical times
c) Using methods that capture all animals in a habitat indiscriminately
d) Increasing hunting pressure on endangered species to reduce their numbers
Answer: b) Implementing seasonal hunting restrictions to protect wildlife during critical times

6. What is “bycatch” in the context of fishing practices?
a) The intentional capture of target fish species
b) The accidental capture of non-target species during fishing
c) The release of caught fish back into the water
d) The process of tagging fish for research purposes
Answer: b) The accidental capture of non-target species during fishing

7. Why is habitat preservation important for sustainable hunting and fishing?
a) It increases the number of hunting permits issued
b) It ensures that habitats are converted to agricultural land
c) It maintains healthy ecosystems that support wildlife populations and fisheries
d) It decreases the natural range of wildlife species
Answer: c) It maintains healthy ecosystems that support wildlife populations and fisheries

8. What is “bag limit” in hunting regulations?
a) The maximum number of animals a hunter can harvest per day or season
b) The minimum number of animals required to be hunted each season
c) The restriction on the types of weapons used for hunting
d) The maximum size of hunting equipment allowed
Answer: a) The maximum number of animals a hunter can harvest per day or season

9. How can “fishery management plans” contribute to sustainable fishing?
a) By promoting unrestricted fishing to boost economic gains
b) By setting regulations and practices to balance fish population levels and fishing efforts
c) By reducing the number of fish species in a given area
d) By allowing open access to all fishing zones without restrictions
Answer: b) By setting regulations and practices to balance fish population levels and fishing efforts

10. What is “ecosystem-based management” in the context of fishing?
a) A focus solely on increasing fish catch without regard for other species
b) A management approach that considers the entire ecosystem, including interactions between species and environmental factors
c) A method to eliminate all non-target species from the ecosystem
d) A strategy that only addresses fish population numbers without considering habitat health
Answer: b) A management approach that considers the entire ecosystem, including interactions between species and environmental factors

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