Question 1
What is bird migration?
A. The seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds.
B. The random movement of birds in search of food.
C. The permanent relocation of birds to a new habitat.
D. The movement of birds within a single territory.
Answer: A. The seasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds.
Question 2
Which of the following is a common cause of bird migration?
A. Predation pressure
B. Seasonal changes in food availability
C. Competition for nesting sites
D. All of the above
Answer: B. Seasonal changes in food availability
Question 3
What is the primary advantage of bird migration?
A. Avoiding predators
B. Finding new mates
C. Accessing abundant resources
D. Avoiding competition
Answer: C. Accessing abundant resources
Question 4
Which bird species is known for its long-distance migration?
A. Penguin
B. Arctic Tern
C. Sparrow
D. Peacock
Answer: B. Arctic Tern
Question 5
What term describes birds that do not migrate?
A. Migrants
B. Sedentary birds
C. Nomadic birds
D. Partial migrants
Answer: B. Sedentary birds
Question 6
What is “partial migration”?
A. Migration only during the breeding season
B. Migration by some individuals of a species
C. Migration within a limited geographic area
D. Migration interrupted by environmental barriers
Answer: B. Migration by some individuals of a species
Question 7
What triggers bird migration?
A. Hormonal changes
B. Day length (photoperiod)
C. Temperature fluctuations
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 8
What is the role of the magnetic field in bird migration?
A. It prevents disorientation
B. It aids in navigation
C. It provides energy
D. It deters predators
Answer: B. It aids in navigation
Question 9
Which habitat is a common stopover for migratory birds?
A. Deserts
B. Wetlands
C. Tundra
D. Urban areas
Answer: B. Wetlands
Question 10
What is a “flyway” in bird migration?
A. A specific route used by migratory birds
B. A seasonal breeding site
C. A feeding ground
D. A nesting area
Answer: A. A specific route used by migratory birds
Question 11
Which of these birds migrates at night?
A. Swallows
B. Warblers
C. Eagles
D. Cranes
Answer: B. Warblers
Question 12
Why do birds migrate in flocks?
A. To reduce energy expenditure
B. To avoid predators
C. To improve navigation accuracy
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 13
What is “altitudinal migration”?
A. Movement between lowland and highland areas
B. Movement across continents
C. Vertical movement within a forest
D. Migration along rivers
Answer: A. Movement between lowland and highland areas
Question 14
What is the “Zugunruhe” phenomenon in migratory birds?
A. Increased feeding before migration
B. Restlessness before migration
C. Nest building
D. Formation of flocks
Answer: B. Restlessness before migration
Question 15
Which bird uses the stars for navigation during migration?
A. Owl
B. Nightjar
C. Indigo Bunting
D. Crow
Answer: C. Indigo Bunting
Question 16
What is the primary reason Arctic Terns migrate?
A. To avoid predators
B. To follow the sun for maximum daylight
C. To escape extreme cold
D. To find mates
Answer: B. To follow the sun for maximum daylight
Question 17
Which human activity poses a threat to migratory birds?
A. Habitat destruction
B. Climate change
C. Light pollution
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 18
What is the “stopover” in bird migration?
A. A break in migration for feeding and resting
B. A diversion to avoid predators
C. A nesting phase
D. A weather-related delay
Answer: A. A break in migration for feeding and resting
Question 19
How do birds conserve energy during migration?
A. By flying in V-formation
B. By flying during favorable winds
C. By taking rest stops
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 20
What is the primary challenge faced by migratory birds?
A. Navigation errors
B. Predation
C. Habitat loss
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 21
What is the average speed of migrating birds?
A. 10 km/h
B. 30 km/h
C. 50 km/h
D. 70 km/h
Answer: C. 50 km/h
Question 22
Which of the following birds undertakes the longest migration?
A. Monarch Butterfly
B. Arctic Tern
C. Golden Plover
D. Red Knot
Answer: B. Arctic Tern
Question 23
What adaptation helps migratory birds during flight?
A. Hollow bones
B. Streamlined bodies
C. Efficient respiratory systems
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 24
Which technology is used to track bird migration?
A. GPS tags
B. Satellite telemetry
C. Radio transmitters
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 25
Why do some birds migrate at high altitudes?
A. To avoid predators
B. To save energy
C. To take advantage of wind currents
D. For better visibility
Answer: C. To take advantage of wind currents
Question 26
What is the “fallback migration”?
A. Birds returning to a previous stopover
B. A sudden change in migration route
C. Migration to avoid weather extremes
D. A premature end to migration
Answer: A. Birds returning to a previous stopover
Question 27
How do young birds learn migration routes?
A. Genetic instincts
B. Following experienced adults
C. Environmental cues
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 28
What is “irruptive migration”?
A. Migration driven by unpredictable food shortages
B. Migration due to extreme weather
C. Migration during breeding season
D. Migration to avoid predators
Answer: A. Migration driven by unpredictable food shortages
Question 29
Which organ in birds is critical for long-distance migration?
A. Heart
B. Lungs
C. Pectoral muscles
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
Question 30
What role do “stopover sites” play in bird migration?
A. Provide rest and refueling
B. Act as breeding grounds
C. Reduce competition
D. Enhance navigation accuracy
Answer: A. Provide rest and refueling
