Wildlife Ecology and Management of animals MCQS January 8, 2026March 28, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. What is the primary goal of wildlife ecology and management? (A) To maximize human-wildlife conflicts (B) To conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitats (C) To exploit wildlife resources for economic gain (D) To eradicate all wildlife species 2. Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in wildlife management decisions? (A) Economic profitability (B) Biological carrying capacity (C) Social acceptability (D) Habitat quality 3. What does the term “carrying capacity” refer to in wildlife management? (A) The number of individuals a habitat can support indefinitely (B) The maximum population size of a species (C) The optimal hunting capacity of a wildlife reserve (D) The rate at which species reproduce in the wild 4. Which of the following is NOT a method used in wildlife population estimation? (A) Mark and recapture (B) Remote sensing (C) Transect sampling (D) Census by phone calls 5. What is the primary objective of wildlife habitat management? (A) To maximize habitat destruction (B) To create artificial habitats (C) To eradicate all non-native species (D) To enhance habitat quality for target species 6. Which of the following is a correct statement about wildlife corridors? (A) They are barriers to wildlife movement (B) They promote habitat fragmentation (C) They decrease genetic diversity (D) They facilitate species dispersal and migration 7. Which wildlife management approach focuses on maintaining natural ecological processes? (A) Conservation (B) Restoration (C) Preservation (D) Sustainable use 8. What is the primary purpose of wildlife conservation genetics? (A) To create genetically modified organisms (B) To exploit genetic resources for commercial gain (C) To study the genetic structure of wildlife populations (D) To eradicate genetic diversity in wild populations 9. Which of the following is NOT a threat to wildlife populations? (A) Habitat loss and degradation (B) Pollution (C) Climate change (D) Overpopulation of wildlife 10. Which wildlife management practice involves the deliberate killing of animals to regulate population size? (A) Culling (B) Conservation hunting (C) Trapping (D) Translocation 11. Which of the following is a correct statement about invasive species management? (A) Invasive species are always beneficial for ecosystems (B) Eradication is the only effective management strategy (C) Prevention is better than control (D) Invasive species should be introduced intentionally 12. Which wildlife management practice involves capturing and moving animals to a new location? (A) Culling (B) Trapping (C) Translocation (D) Conservation hunting 13. Which of the following is NOT a method used in wildlife habitat restoration? (A) Reforestation (B) Prescribed burning (C) Invasive species removal (D) Wetland draining 14. What is the primary purpose of wildlife conservation education? (A) To increase public awareness about wildlife conservation issues (B) To promote illegal hunting (C) To encourage habitat destruction (D) To exploit wildlife resources for commercial gain 15. Which wildlife management approach aims to balance the needs of wildlife and humans? (A) Preservation (B) Conservation (C) Restoration (D) Exploitation 16. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of wildlife conservation? (A) Increased human-wildlife conflicts (B) Enhancement of ecosystem services (C) Preservation of biodiversity (D) Ecotourism opportunities 17. What is the term used to describe the illegal trade of wildlife and their products? (A) Conservation (B) Poaching (C) Restoration (D) Translocation 18. Which wildlife management practice involves the deliberate manipulation of habitats to benefit specific species? (A) Preservation (B) Restoration (C) Exploitation (D) Enhancement 19. What is the primary goal of wildlife disease management? (A) To prevent the spread of diseases among wildlife populations (B) To minimize human-wildlife conflicts (C) To eradicate all wildlife diseases (D) To maximize the spread of diseases among wildlife populations 20. Which of the following is NOT a technique used in wildlife population control? (A) Contraception (B) Sterilization (C) Vaccination (D) Introduction of invasive species