1. : What international agreement regulates the global wildlife trade?
(A) Paris Agreement
(B) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
(C) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
(D) Kyoto Protocol
2. : When was CITES established to regulate wildlife trade?
(A) 1960
(B) 1973
(C) 1985
(D) 1990
3. : What is the primary objective of CITES?
(A) Promote international wildlife tourism
(B) Ensure that wildlife trade does not threaten species’ survival
(C) Ban all forms of wildlife trade
(D) Encourage the hunting of endangered species
4. : How many species are currently protected by CITES regulations?
(A) Over 5,000 animal species and 29,000 plant species
(B) Less than 1,000 species
(C) Only marine species
(D) Over 100,000 species
5. : Which of the following species is listed under CITES Appendix I, which offers the highest level of protection?
(A) African elephant
(B) Green iguana
(C) American alligator
(D) Bald eagle
6. : What does CITES Appendix II regulate?
(A) Species threatened by extinction and requiring strict protection
(B) Species that are not necessarily threatened but may become endangered if trade is not controlled
(C) Species protected only within national borders
(D) Species listed for voluntary protection by member countries
7. : Which international organization is responsible for enforcing CITES regulations?
(A) World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
(B) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
(C) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
(D) Individual governments of CITES signatories
8. : What is required to trade species listed in CITES Appendix I internationally?
(A) No documentation is needed
(B) A permit from both exporting and importing countries
(C) An import permit only
(D) A trade quota certificate
9. : Which of the following is a reason for listing a species under CITES Appendix III?
(A) The species is protected within a particular country that requests help in controlling trade
(B) The species is extinct
(C) The species is involved in medicinal trade
(D) The species is used primarily for scientific research
10. : What is a potential consequence of illegal wildlife trade?
(A) Increased tourism
(B) Species extinction
(C) Stronger ecosystems
(D) Growth in protected areas
11. : Which organization works with CITES to monitor wildlife trade data?
(A) TRAFFIC
(B) Greenpeace
(C) National Geographic
(D) World Trade Organization (WTO)
12. : Which type of trade is prohibited under CITES Appendix I?
(A) International trade for commercial purposes
(B) Domestic trade within signatory countries
(C) Trade for scientific research
(D) Trade between non-member countries
13. : Which country is known for being a significant hub in illegal wildlife trade?
(A) Brazil
(B) China
(C) Japan
(D) Australia
14. : Which species of animal is commonly trafficked for its ivory, despite strict regulations?
(A) Rhinoceros
(B) Tiger
(C) African elephant
(D) Snow leopard
15. : How does wildlife trade contribute to the spread of zoonotic diseases?
(A) By reducing species diversity
(B) By facilitating the transfer of diseases from animals to humans in markets
(C) By increasing biodiversity
(D) By promoting better health standards for wild species
16. : Which of the following is a major use of trafficked wildlife products?
(A) Ecotourism
(B) Traditional medicine
(C) Conservation projects
(D) Environmental monitoring
17. : What role does INTERPOL play in combating illegal wildlife trade?
(A) Investigating international wildlife crime and trafficking networks
(B) Providing permits for legal wildlife trade
(C) Managing wildlife conservation projects
(D) Funding wildlife research
18. : What is one of the most commonly trafficked species for the pet trade?
(A) African lion
(B) Green iguana
(C) Great white shark
(D) Indian elephant
19. : Which of the following species is trafficked for its scales in the illegal wildlife trade?
(A) Rhinoceros
(B) Pangolin
(C) Orangutan
(D) Kangaroo
20. : What is one of the primary drivers of illegal wildlife trade?
(A) Commercial demand for wildlife products
(B) Decrease in environmental regulations
(C) Growth in national parks
(D) Declining human populations
21. : Which wildlife product is heavily trafficked due to its high value in traditional Chinese medicine?
(A) Tiger bones
(B) Shark fins
(C) Parrot feathers
(D) Coral reefs
22. : Which country has a long-standing ban on commercial whaling, but is known for allowing certain exceptions?
(A) Canada
(B) Japan
(C) Australia
(D) New Zealand
23. : How does poaching contribute to illegal wildlife trade?
(A) By overharvesting non-endangered species
(B) By providing traffickers with illegally obtained wildlife products
(C) By encouraging more scientific research
(D) By protecting endangered species in captivity
24. : Which country is the world’s largest legal exporter of crocodile skins?
(A) United States
(B) Australia
(C) South Africa
(D) India
25. : What is a “wildlife trafficking hotspot”?
(A) A region where legal wildlife trade is highly regulated
(B) An area where illegal wildlife trade is common
(C) A conservation area for endangered species
(D) A designated tourist destination for wildlife tours
26. : Which technology is increasingly used to combat wildlife trafficking?
(A) Blockchain technology
(B) Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones
(C) Virtual reality tours
(D) Data encryption
27. : Which type of animal is most commonly trafficked for the exotic pet market?
(A) Amphibians
(B) Reptiles
(C) Mammals
(D) Birds
28. : What does “bushmeat” refer to in wildlife trade contexts?
(A) Meat from domestic animals
(B) Meat from wild animals, often illegally hunted
(C) Processed meat products for wildlife feed
(D) Plant-based alternatives to wild animal meat