Wildlife Conservation Planning and Policy of animals mcqs January 8, 2026April 6, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of wildlife conservation planning and policy? (A) To exploit wildlife resources for economic gain (B) To prioritize the needs of human populations over wildlife (C) To eliminate all human-wildlife conflicts (D) To protect and sustainably manage wildlife populations and habitats 2. Which of the following is NOT a key component of wildlife conservation planning? (A) Habitat restoration (B) Policy development and implementation (C) Conservation education and outreach (D) Population control through culling 3. What is the purpose of establishing protected areas in wildlife conservation planning? (A) To provide hunting grounds for recreational purposes (B) To conserve biodiversity and wildlife habitats (C) To promote urban development in natural areas (D) To restrict access to wildlife for scientific research 4. Which of the following is an example of an international wildlife conservation policy? (A) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (B) Endangered Species Act (ESA) (C) Clean Air Act (CAA) (D) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 5. What is the main purpose of wildlife corridors in conservation planning? (A) To provide habitat for invasive species (B) To create barriers between different wildlife populations (C) To increase human-wildlife conflicts (D) To facilitate the movement of wildlife between fragmented habitats 6. Which of the following factors is NOT considered in wildlife conservation planning? (A) Genetic diversity (B) Habitat fragmentation (C) Exploitation of wildlife for commercial purposes (D) Human population growth 7. What is the purpose of wildlife conservation policies related to sustainable use? (A) To maximize profits from wildlife exploitation (B) To restrict access to wildlife for recreational activities (C) To ensure the long-term survival of wildlife populations (D) To promote captive breeding programs for endangered species 8. Which of the following is NOT a threat to wildlife conservation addressed by policy measures? (A) Habitat loss and degradation (B) Climate change (C) Habitat restoration (D) Poaching and illegal wildlife trade 9. What is the primary purpose of conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs) in wildlife conservation planning? (A) To promote industrial development in wildlife habitats (B) To expedite the destruction of wildlife habitats (C) To ignore the ecological consequences of development projects (D) To identify potential negative effects of human activities on wildlife and their habitats 10. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts in conservation planning? (A) Habitat modification (B) Electric fencing (C) Captive breeding programs (D) Education and community engagement 11. What is the primary purpose of establishing buffer zones around protected areas in wildlife conservation planning? (A) To increase human encroachment into protected areas (B) To provide additional habitat for wildlife (C) To facilitate the expansion of urban areas into wildlife habitats (D) To regulate human activities near protected areas to minimize negative impacts 12. Which international agreement aims to regulate the international trade of endangered species? (A) Ramsar Convention (B) Paris Agreement (C) Kyoto Protocol (D) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 13. What is the main purpose of conservation easements in wildlife conservation planning? (A) To promote urban development in natural areas (B) To exploit wildlife resources for economic gain (C) To prevent habitat destruction and promote habitat restoration (D) To limit public access to protected areas 14. Which of the following is NOT a principle of sustainable wildlife management in conservation planning? (A) Maintaining ecological integrity (B) Maximizing exploitation of wildlife resources (C) Ensuring social equity (D) Promoting economic viability 15. What is the primary purpose of wildlife conservation funding mechanisms? (A) To subsidize industries that exploit wildlife resources (B) To increase human-wildlife conflicts (C) To support conservation research and initiatives (D) To prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term conservation goals 16. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for enhancing public engagement in wildlife conservation? (A) Conservation education programs (B) Dissemination of false information about wildlife (C) Public-private partnerships (D) Citizen science initiatives 17. What is the primary purpose of adaptive management in wildlife conservation planning? (A) To maintain the status quo and resist change (B) To ignore scientific evidence and rely on intuition (C) To maximize exploitation of wildlife resources (D) To monitor the effectiveness of conservation actions and adjust strategies as needed 18. Which of the following is an example of a direct conservation policy intervention? (A) Developing educational materials about biodiversity (B) Conducting research on migratory patterns of endangered species (C) Providing financial incentives for landowners to protect critical habitat (D) Promoting sustainable tourism in wildlife areas 19. What is the main purpose of establishing species recovery plans in wildlife conservation? (A) To exploit endangered species for commercial purposes (B) To promote illegal trade of endangered species (C) To prioritize human needs over endangered species (D) To restore and stabilize populations of endangered species 20. Which of the following is NOT a consideration in effective wildlife conservation policies? (A) Exploitation of wildlife resources without regard for consequences (B) Social factors (C) Political factors (D) Economic factors