Wildlife Week 2025 Quiz on Human Wildlife Coexistence

Organizer: V.V. Sangha’s, Smt. A.S.M. College for Women, Ballari, Department of Zoology

About the Quiz Competition

• Wildlife Week 2025 QUIZ on Human Wildlife Coexistence .
• Time duration 30 Min
• No of Questions 20, Total marks 20
• Time 11 : 00 to 12: 00 Noon wednesday 8th october 2025.
• Free Participants.
• Open to All.
• The students who Score more then 40% will get participation certificate.

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100% Correct Answers Wildlife Week 2025 Quiz

What does “human–wildlife coexistence” primarily aim to achieve?
1 point
Elimination of all wildlife from human settlements
Sustainable sharing of landscapes between humans and wildlife
Complete separation of humans and wildlife
Relocation of all wildlife to protected areas

What is a “buffer zone” in wildlife management?
1 point
A zone used for mining and logging
A fenced area inside a zoo
A zone with high urban population

An area separating core wildlife habitats from human activities
Which of the following is a major cause of human–wildlife conflict?
1 point
Increase in forest cover
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Natural disasters
Controlled grazing practices

Which strategy helps promote human–wildlife coexistence?
1 point
Use of electric fences to isolate wildlife
Illegal hunting of predators
Community-based conservation programs
Habitat destruction for agriculture

Which animal is most commonly involved in human–wildlife conflict in India?
1 point
Elephant
Tiger
Deer
Peacock

Which organization in India plays a major role in wildlife conservation?
1 point
NITI Aayog
Wildlife Institute of India
Indian Space Research Organisation
Central Pollution Control Board

Which of the following helps reduce crop damage by wild animals?
1 point
Beehive fences
Open garbage dumping
Use of plastic barriers
Artificial lighting

“Project Elephant” in India was launched in which year?
1 point
1992
1985
2000
1973

What is the main focus of coexistence models in conservation?
1 point
Excluding wildlife from human areas
Urban development
Balancing ecological and social needs
Increasing hunting opportunities

Which act provides legal protection to wildlife in India?
1 point
Biodiversity Act, 2002
Environment Protection Act, 1986
Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Forest Conservation Act, 1980

Which method is commonly used to monitor wildlife movement near human settlements?
1 point
Radio collar tracking
Manual observation only
Smoke signaling
Use of fire lines

Which Indian state is known for implementing effective elephant corridor conservation?
1 point
Kerala
Punjab
Gujarat
Rajasthan

Which term refers to payment to communities for protecting wildlife?
1 point
Compensation
Eco-credit
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES)
Rural Subsidy

Which species often come into conflict due to livestock depredation?
1 point
Leopards
Monkeys
Deers
Snakes

What is the goal of “eco-sensitive zones” around protected areas?
1 point
Encourage construction projects
Minimize human impact near wildlife habitats
Increase hunting permissions
Develop industries

Which of the following practices supports coexistence?
1 point
Community awareness and education
Overgrazing in forest areas
Burning of wildlife habitats
Illegal logging

Which international organization promotes human–wildlife coexistence?
1 point
UNESCO
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
World Bank
FAO

Which animal’s conservation led to eco-tourism success in Gir National Park?
1 point
Tiger
Asiatic Lion
Snow Leopard
Indian Rhino

What is the main benefit of coexistence approaches?
1 point
Enhances biodiversity and human welfare together
Supports industrial growth only
Focuses on culling wildlife
Reduces local participation

Which traditional method is often used by farmers to deter elephants?
1 point
Firecrackers
Beating metal drums
Poisoning
Hunting