World Elephant Day Quiz

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We welcome you to this informative World Elephant Day Quiz. Our quiz is based on one of the most magnificent creatures on Earth, the Elephant. Elephants are one of the land animals in the kingdom, foraging on plants and barks. They are mammals and very big. See how much you know about this big animal and its day. If you love them, we are sure you will be delighted! Try to get a good score on this quiz, and you will also learn more about Elephants!


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  • 1. 

    Elephants are one of the biggest animals in the animal kingdom, with two strong horns around the mouth. What type of animal is the elephant?

    • A.

      Terrestrial

    • B.

      Aquatic

    • C.

      Oceanic

    • D.

      Swamp

    Correct Answer
    A. Terrestrial
    Explanation
    The given question describes elephants as one of the biggest animals in the animal kingdom with two strong horns around the mouth. This suggests that elephants are land-dwelling animals, which aligns with the term "terrestrial." Therefore, the correct answer is terrestrial.

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  • 2. 

    Some cultures celebrate this mammoth animal and dedicate a particular day set aside just to celebrate this elephant. The date is

    • A.

      12th August

    • B.

      4th September

    • C.

      19th October

    • D.

      2nd November

    Correct Answer
    A. 12th August
    Explanation
    Some cultures have a special day dedicated to celebrating elephants. The correct answer is 12th August.

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  • 3. 

    Who brought about the awareness of the world over to observe the preservation and protection of the world elephants?

    • A.

      Erin Smith

    • B.

      Patricia Sims

    • C.

      Don Ballon

    • D.

      Ella Davids

    Correct Answer
    B. Patricia Sims
    Explanation
    Patricia Sims brought about the awareness of the world over to observe the preservation and protection of the world elephants.

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  • 4. 

    The world elephant day celebration started a while back, and from then, it has been in practice the world over. Which year did this celebration started

    • A.

      2014

    • B.

      2000

    • C.

      2010

    • D.

      2012

    Correct Answer
    D. 2012
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2012. The question states that the world elephant day celebration started a while back and has been practiced worldwide since then. Therefore, the year 2012 is the most logical choice as it aligns with the statement.

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  • 5. 

    Since the inception of the world elephant day celebration, other wildlife organizations have caught onto it and celebrated the day. How many wildlife organizations currently celebrate it?

    • A.

      40

    • B.

      90

    • C.

      65

    • D.

      105

    Correct Answer
    C. 65
    Explanation
    The passage states that since the inception of World Elephant Day, other wildlife organizations have celebrated the day. The question asks how many wildlife organizations currently celebrate it. The correct answer is 65, as it is the only option that matches the information provided in the passage.

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  • 6. 

    Everything we do in life has a mission and vision behind them. This celebration started with the mission to

    • A.

      To create enabling environment for elephants and other wildlife in the world.

    • B.

      To control the mismanagement of Africans and Asia captive elephants.

    • C.

      Create awareness of the treatment and mismanagement of elephants and wildlife in the world.

    • D.

      Create awareness of the plight of African and Asia elephants better care and management of captive and wild elephants.

    Correct Answer
    D. Create awareness of the plight of African and Asia elephants better care and management of captive and wild elephants.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is to create awareness of the plight of African and Asia elephants and promote better care and management of both captive and wild elephants. This mission aligns with the goal of the celebration to address the treatment and mismanagement of elephants and wildlife globally. By raising awareness, the celebration aims to bring attention to the challenges faced by elephants in Africa and Asia and advocate for improved care and management practices for both captive and wild elephants.

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  • 7. 

    The movie narrated by William Shatner, which was about the reintroduction of captive Asian elephants back to the wild, was titled?

    • A.

      Kong Skull Island

    • B.

      Tarzaan

    • C.

      Return to the Forest

    • D.

      The Elephant of Asia

    Correct Answer
    C. Return to the Forest
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Return to the Forest." This movie, narrated by William Shatner, focuses on the reintroduction of captive Asian elephants back into their natural habitat. The title "Return to the Forest" suggests the theme of the movie, highlighting the elephants' journey back to their original environment.

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  • 8. 

    Elephants face a major risk from poachers due to the economic value of their bodies and a certain demand for one item, which has exceeded the value of gold in the market. This item is

    • A.

      Ear

    • B.

      Ivory

    • C.

      Skin

    • D.

      Meat

    Correct Answer
    B. Ivory
    Explanation
    Elephants face a major risk from poachers due to the economic value of their bodies and the high demand for ivory. Ivory refers to the hard, white material that makes up the tusks of elephants. The value of ivory in the market has exceeded that of gold, making it a highly sought-after item. Poachers kill elephants to obtain their tusks and sell the ivory, leading to a significant threat to the elephant population.

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  • 9. 

    Poachers have always targeted elephants due to its many demands for the leather and other parts for illegal wildlife trade because it is perceived to be a?

    • A.

      Easy risk and high yield

    • B.

      Easy capture and high value

    • C.

      Low risk

    • D.

      Low risk and high-profit Endeavor

    Correct Answer
    D. Low risk and high-profit Endeavor
    Explanation
    Poachers have always targeted elephants because it is perceived to be a low-risk and high-profit endeavor. This means that poachers believe they can easily capture elephants without facing significant obstacles or risks, and they can make a substantial profit by selling their parts, such as leather, in the illegal wildlife trade.

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  • 10. 

    Human and elephants conflict has been a major concern. Increasing human population decreases forest cover. This forces elephants into close proximity with human settlement, which leads to

    • A.

      Environmental disaster

    • B.

      Global warming

    • C.

      Economic Loss

    • D.

      Both human-elephant casualties

    Correct Answer
    D. Both human-elephant casualties
    Explanation
    The increasing human population and decreasing forest cover result in elephants being forced into close proximity with human settlements. This proximity increases the chances of conflicts between humans and elephants, leading to casualties on both sides. Therefore, the correct answer is "Both human-elephant casualties."

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