Wildlife Health & Management MCQs Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. The scientific study of wild animals and their habitats is called: (A) Zoology (B) Wildlife biology (C) Ecology (D) Forestry 2. The IUCN stands for: (A) International Union for Conservation of Nature (B) International Union for Climate and Nature (C) Institute for Universal Conservation of Nature (D) International Union for Climate Neutrality 3. Which of the following is a critically endangered species? (A) House sparrow (B) Blackbuck (C) Amur leopard (D) Wild boar 4. The term “keystone species” refers to: (A) The largest animal in the ecosystem (B) A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its ecosystem (C) A species introduced by humans (D) The most common species in an area 5. Wildlife corridors are established to: (A) Prevent poaching (B) Facilitate movement between fragmented habitats (C) Increase hunting areas (D) Reduce human settlements 6. The main cause of wildlife habitat loss is: (A) Natural disasters (B) Deforestation and urbanization (C) Predation (D) Natural selection 7. CITES regulates: (A) International trade in endangered species (B) Forest management policies (C) Zoo animal breeding (D) Climate agreements 8. Which disease is commonly found in wild ungulates and can spread to livestock? (A) Rinderpest (B) Rabies (C) Tuberculosis (D) Foot and mouth disease 9. Rabies in wild animals is mainly transmitted by: (A) Ingestion (B) Aerosol (C) Bite wounds (D) Contaminated food 10. The term “poaching” refers to: (A) Legal hunting (B) Illegal hunting or capturing of wildlife (C) Wildlife rehabilitation (D) Habitat restoration 11. Which is an example of a flagship species for conservation in India? (A) Red panda (B) Bengal tiger (C) Snow leopard (D) Indian star tortoise 12. The major objective of wildlife sanctuaries is: (A) Commercial farming (B) Preservation of biodiversity (C) Tourism only (D) Industrial development 13. The disease “Canine distemper” severely affects: (A) Wild canids and felids (B) Amphibians (C) Fish (D) Primates only 14. What is the primary goal of ex-situ conservation? (A) Protecting species in their natural habitat (B) Breeding and conserving species outside their natural habitat (C) Controlling predators (D) Restoring forests 15. Which is a zoonotic disease from wildlife? (A) Brucellosis (B) Tuberculosis (C) Anthrax (D) All of the above 16. The term “megafauna” refers to: (A) Large-sized animals (B) Marine organisms (C) Flying mammals (D) Ancient extinct species only 17. Which conservation strategy includes national parks and wildlife sanctuaries? (A) Ex-situ conservation (B) In-situ conservation (C) Captive breeding (D) Gene banking 18. Which gas is responsible for most wildlife habitat loss due to climate change? (A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Nitrogen (D) Methane only 19. The term “bushmeat” refers to: (A) Plant-based food (B) Meat from wild animals hunted for consumption (C) Processed meat (D) Livestock byproducts 20. Zoonotic diseases are those that: (A) Affect only animals (B) Affect only humans (C) Transmit between animals and humans (D) Affect plants 21. Which of the following is an invasive alien species? (A) Nilgai (B) Water hyacinth (C) One-horned rhinoceros (D) Indian bison 22. The role of wildlife veterinarians includes: (A) Disease surveillance (B) Wildlife rescue (C) Habitat management (D) All of the above 23. Which animal is considered a “vector” for the spread of plague? (A) Dog (B) Rat (C) Snake (D) Elephant 24. The Wildlife Protection Act in India was enacted in: (A) 1970 (B) 1972 (C) 1975 (D) 1980 25. Which type of disease is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)? (A) Bacterial (B) Viral (C) Prion (D) Fungal 26. The term “biodiversity hotspot” refers to: (A) Areas with low species diversity (B) Areas rich in endemic species under threat (C) Protected areas with no human interference (D) Urban green zones 27. Which wild species is a natural reservoir for Ebola virus? (A) Bats (B) Deer (C) Tigers (D) Elephants 28. Wildlife forensics is used for: (A) Identifying poachers (B) Wildlife crime investigation (C) DNA analysis of seized specimens (D) All of the above 29. A major cause of human-wildlife conflict is: (A) Climate stability (B) Habitat encroachment (C) Natural migration (D) Rainfall patterns 30. Reintroduction programs aim to: (A) Keep animals in captivity (B) Return animals to their native habitats (C) Replace predators (D) Reduce species diversity 31. The disease “Avian Influenza” primarily affects: (A) Mammals (B) Birds (C) Reptiles (D) Amphibians 32. Which is a common ectoparasite in wild mammals? (A) Tapeworm (B) Tick (C) Coccidia (D) Giardia 33. The primary purpose of radio-collaring wildlife is: (A) Decoration (B) Tracking movement and behavior (C) Preventing diseases (D) Controlling poaching directly 34. The disease “Sarcoptic mange” is caused by: (A) Bacteria (B) Virus (C) Mite infestation (D) Fungus 35. Which organization publishes the Red List of Threatened Species? (A) WWF (B) UNEP (C) IUCN (D) FAO 36. The term “ecotourism” refers to: (A) Wildlife hunting for profit (B) Environmentally responsible tourism in natural areas (C) Forest exploitation (D) Urban zoo development 37. Which wild animal is commonly a host for Lyme disease? (A) Wolf (B) Deer (C) Elephant (D) Lion 38. Pangolins are mainly threatened due to: (A) Habitat loss only (B) Poaching for scales and meat (C) Natural predators (D) Climate change alone 39. Which term refers to animals that are active at night? (A) Diurnal (B) Crepuscular (C) Nocturnal (D) Arboreal 40. The major role of apex predators is: (A) Overpopulate the ecosystem (B) Maintain balance by controlling prey populations (C) Destroy vegetation (D) Prevent plant growth 41. One Health concept emphasizes: (A) Human medicine only (B) Integration of human, animal, and environmental health (C) Plant protection only (D) Wildlife rescue only 42. Which is an arboreal wild animal? (A) Elephant (B) Sloth (C) Tiger (D) Crocodile 43. Zoonoses from wild birds can include: (A) Avian influenza (B) Psittacosis (C) West Nile virus (D) All of the above 44. The main purpose of a wildlife rescue center is: (A) Captive breeding only (B) Rehabilitation of injured or orphaned animals (C) Hunting control (D) Feeding livestock 45. Which disease can be transmitted from wild carnivores to domestic dogs? (A) Canine distemper (B) Marek’s disease (C) Newcastle disease (D) Gumboro 46. What is the main cause of coral reef destruction? (A) Overgrazing (B) Climate change and ocean acidification (C) Natural predators (D) Low fishing activity 47. The term “endemic species” means: (A) Species found everywhere (B) Species found only in a particular region (C) Extinct species (D) Invasive species 48. Which technique is commonly used for population estimation in wildlife? (A) Blood sampling (B) Capture-mark-recapture (C) Tranquilization (D) Visual scoring 49. The role of buffer zones around protected areas is to: (A) Support human activities while protecting the core (B) Exclude all species (C) Promote mining (D) Increase deforestation 50. The main international agreement for migratory bird protection is: (A) CBD (B) Ramsar Convention (C) Bonn Convention (CMS) (D) Basel Convention