Wildlife Conservation Policy of Animal mcqs January 8, 2026April 9, 2024 by u930973931_answers 60 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/60 Subscribe 1. Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of wildlife conservation policy? (A) Protection of biodiversity (B) Sustainable use of natural resources (C) Preservation of ecosystem services (D) Maximizing human exploitation of wildlife 2. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) aims to: (A) Promote sustainable hunting practices (B) Protect invasive species from exploitation (C) Encourage the commercialization of rare animals (D) Regulate the international trade of endangered species 3. Which organization is responsible for implementing the CITES agreement? (A) CITES Secretariat (B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (C) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (D) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 4. Which of the following is a key component of wildlife conservation policy? (A) Sustainable management (B) Over-exploitation (C) Pollution (D) Habitat destruction 5. The Red List of Threatened Species, published by the IUCN, assesses: (A) The economic value of endangered species (B) The genetic diversity of endangered species (C) The conservation status of species worldwide (D) The social impact of wildlife conservation efforts 6. Which international treaty addresses the conservation and sustainable use of migratory species? (A) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (B) Ramsar Convention (C) Kyoto Protocol (D) Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) 7. The goal of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the United States is to: (A) Promote commercial hunting of endangered species (B) Facilitate the importation of endangered species for zoos (C) Encourage the breeding of endangered species for pet trade (D) Protect and recover imperiled species and their habitats 8. Which approach to wildlife conservation focuses on protecting large, contiguous areas of habitat? (A) Ex-situ conservation (B) In-situ conservation (C) Captive breeding programs (D) Habitat fragmentation 9. The precautionary principle in wildlife conservation policy emphasizes: (A) Preventing irreversible damage to ecosystems (B) Rapid exploitation of wildlife resources (C) Maximizing human intervention in natural processes (D) Ignoring scientific uncertainty in decision-making 10. Which organization is responsible for enforcing wildlife protection laws in many countries? (A) International Whaling Commission (IWC) (B) World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (C) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) (D) Interpol 11. Which strategy involves creating corridors to connect fragmented habitats for wildlife movement? (A) Habitat restoration (B) Habitat connectivity (C) Habitat fragmentation (D) Habitat preservation 12. Which international agreement aims to conserve wetlands and their resources? (A) Ramsar Convention (B) Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (C) CITES (D) CMS 13. Which term refers to the practice of releasing captive-bred animals into the wild to restore populations? (A) Ex-situ conservation (B) Reintroduction (C) In-situ conservation (D) Translocation 14. Which agency of the United Nations is dedicated to wildlife conservation and the protection of the environment? (A) UNDP (B) UNEP (C) UNESCO (D) FAO 15. The concept of “sustainable development” in wildlife conservation policy emphasizes: (A) Balancing economic development with environmental protection and social equity (B) Maximizing short-term economic gains (C) Exploiting natural resources without regard for future generations (D) Prioritizing economic growth over conservation 16. Which of the following is NOT considered a major threat to wildlife conservation? (A) Habitat destruction (B) Climate change (C) Poaching and illegal trade (D) Habitat restoration 17. Which principle advocates for the equitable sharing of benefits derived from the use of genetic resources? (A) Precautionary principle (B) Common but differentiated responsibilities (C) Intergenerational equity (D) Fair and equitable sharing of benefits 18. Which international treaty focuses on the protection of migratory birds and their habitats? (A) CBD (B) CMS (C) CITES (D) Ramsar Convention 19. Which term refers to the deliberate killing of wildlife, especially for commercial gain? (A) Conservation (B) Poaching (C) Habitat destruction (D) Reintroduction 20. The IUCN Red List categories classify species based on their: (A) Population size (B) Conservation status (C) Economic value (D) Genetic diversity 21. What is the primary purpose of establishing protected areas in wildlife conservation? (A) Maximize human exploitation (B) Provide recreational opportunities (C) Conserve biodiversity and ecosystem services (D) Facilitate commercial hunting 22. Which international treaty addresses the conservation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction? (A) CBD (B) CITES (C) UNCLOS (D) Ramsar Convention 23. The term “ecotourism” refers to: (A) Traveling to exotic destinations (B) Commercial wildlife exploitation (C) Visiting natural areas for conservation purposes (D) Using electronics to track wildlife 24. Which strategy involves restoring degraded ecosystems to their original state? (A) Reintroduction (B) Habitat preservation (C) Habitat restoration (D) Habitat fragmentation 25. Which organization administers the World Heritage Convention? (A) UNESCO (B) IUCN (C) WWF (D) CBD Secretariat 26. Which principle advocates for conservation based on local communities’ knowledge and practices? (A) Intergenerational equity (B) Community-based conservation (C) Subsidiarity (D) Sustainable development 27. The concept of “buffer zones” refers to: (A) Areas where hunting is allowed (B) Areas for invasive species (C) Zones surrounding protected areas that add protection (D) Relocation zones 28. “Habitat fragmentation” refers to: (A) Deliberate destruction of habitats (B) Connecting isolated habitats (C) Breaking large habitats into smaller patches (D) Ecosystem restoration 29. Which organization monitors and conserves global fisheries? (A) IWC (B) Greenpeace (C) WWF (D) FAO 30. The use of genetic engineering to preserve threatened species is called: (A) Genetic rescue (B) Cloning (C) Translocation (D) Hybridization 31. “Biodiversity hotspots” are: (A) Populated human areas (B) Regions with many natural disasters (C) Areas with high species diversity and endemism (D) Locations dominated by invasive species 32. Which is a policy instrument promoting sustainable fisheries? (A) Catch limits (B) Habitat destruction (C) Unregulated fishing (D) Pollution 33. “Ecosystem services” are: (A) Benefits humans obtain from ecosystems (B) Government protection services (C) Compensation schemes (D) Technology for wildlife monitoring 34. Which organization works to reduce illegal wildlife trade? (A) Interpol (B) WWF (C) CITES Secretariat (D) UNDP 35. Conservation management involves: (A) Ecosystem restoration (B) Reintroducing wildlife (C) Managing human activities to minimize harm (D) In-situ conservation 36. “Wildlife crime” includes: (A) Research without permits (B) Vandalism (C) Illegal activities harming wildlife (D) Accidental injury during recreation 37. “Environmental justice” means: (A) Prioritizing rich countries (B) Ignoring marginalized communities (C) Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens (D) Focusing only on iconic species 38. Which approach conserves biodiversity via protected areas? (A) Ex-situ conservation (B) In-situ conservation (C) Captive breeding (D) Habitat destruction 39. Which initiative protects coral reefs? (A) CBD (B) Ramsar (C) UNCLOS (D) ICRI 40. “Sustainable yield” means: (A) Species reintroduction (B) Economic valuation of resources (C) Maximum harvest without long-term harm (D) Ecological impact of humans 41. Which treaty protects oceans and their resources? (A) CBD (B) UNCLOS (C) Ramsar (D) CMS 42. Community-based conservation involves: (A) Engaging local communities in conservation (B) Only government involvement (C) Restricting community access (D) Using only international funds 43. Which organization restores habitats for endangered species? (A) WWF (B) IUCN (C) National Geographic (D) Greenpeace 44. ICAD integrates: (A) Conservation separate from development (B) Only development (C) Conservation with sustainable development (D) Only conservation 45. Which framework emphasizes international cooperation? (A) NEPA (B) Kyoto Protocol (C) Rio Declaration (D) Paris Agreement 46. Wildlife corridors are: (A) Restricted areas (B) Hunting zones (C) Habitat strips connecting wildlife populations (D) Urban relocation areas 47. Adaptive management involves: (A) Adjusting strategies based on feedback (B) Fixed strategies (C) Ignoring new data (D) Short-term goals only 48. Which organization focuses on global biodiversity? (A) WHO (B) IUCN (C) UNDP (D) FAO 49. Ecosystem-based management means: (A) Managing species alone (B) Only habitat preservation (C) Ignoring ecosystem processes (D) Managing the whole ecosystem and interactions 50. Which approach reduces human-wildlife conflict? (A) Habitat destruction (B) Conflict-resolution programs (C) Wildlife eradication (D) Industry expansion 51. Conservation easements are: (A) Legal agreements limiting land use (B) Hunting zones (C) Incentives for habitat destruction (D) Conservation investments 52. Which treaty protects Arctic biodiversity? (A) CBD (B) Ramsar Convention (C) Antarctic Treaty (D) Arctic Council 53. “Wildlife trade” refers to: (A) Legal & illegal sale of wildlife and products (B) Habitat conservation (C) Creating protected areas (D) Relocation of wildlife 54. Marine protected areas are used in: (A) Marine spatial planning (B) Habitat fragmentation (C) Habitat restoration (D) Pollution control 55. Biodiversity conservation aims to: (A) Sustain global life diversity (B) Maximize species numbers (C) Exploit genetic resources (D) Focus on large animals 56. A tool for monitoring wildlife populations is: (A) Population surveys (B) Economic modeling (C) Genetic analysis (D) Satellite tracking 57. Sustainable forestry means: (A) Logging without regeneration (B) Manage forests for current & future generations (C) Clearing forests for farms (D) Prioritizing profit 58. Which convention addresses global biodiversity conservation? (A) Ramsar (B) CBD (C) CMS (D) UNFCCC 59. Species recovery plans aim to: (A) Help recover endangered species (B) Increase economic value (C) Introduce non-native species (D) Restrict wildlife research 60. Conservation networks involve: (A) Integrated conservation (B) Single-species management (C) Habitat fragmentation (D) Managing networks of protected areas