MCQs on mountains of Lesotho January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Lesotho? (A) Mafika Lisiu (B) Thabana Ntlenyana (C) Mount Moorosi (D) Mount Tšoto 2. How tall is Thabana Ntlenyana? (A) 3,482 meters (B) 3,400 meters (C) 3,100 meters (D) 3,600 meters 3. Which mountain range runs through Lesotho? (A) Andes (B) Atlas Mountains (C) Himalayas (D) Drakensberg Mountains 4. Primary climate type in Lesotho’s mountains? (A) Tropical (B) Desert (C) Mediterranean (D) Temperate 5. Popular trekking route in Lesotho? (A) Sani Pass (B) Inca Trail (C) Everest Base Camp (D) Appalachian Trail 6. National park that includes part of the Drakensberg range? (A) Ts’ehlanyane National Park (B) Sehlabathebe National Park (C) Golden Gate Highlands National Park (D) Quthing National Park 7. River forming part of the boundary with South Africa? (A) Limpopo River (B) Vaal River (C) Orange River (D) Zambezi River 8. Significance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project? (A) Provides irrigation to agriculture (B) Supplies water to South Africa (C) Promotes tourism (D) Generates hydroelectric power 9. Notable feature of Lesotho’s landscape? (A) Flat plains (B) Deserts (C) High plateaus (D) Coastal beaches 10. Name of the traditional Basotho hat? (A) Madiba (B) Mokorotlo (C) Kofia (D) Fez 11. Animal commonly found in mountainous regions? (A) Lion (B) Lesotho Pony (C) Mountain Goat (D) Elephant 12. Predominant vegetation in Lesotho mountains? (A) Alpine flora (B) Grassland (C) Fynbos (D) Rainforest 13. Peak known as “the roof of Southern Africa”? (A) Mafika Lisiu (B) Sehlabathebe (C) Thabana Ntlenyana (D) Mount Moorosi 14. Popular types of tourism in Lesotho’s mountains? (A) All of the above (B) Adventure tourism (C) Eco-tourism (D) Cultural tourism 15. Lesotho mountain known for breathtaking views and hiking trails? (A) Mount Tšoto (B) Thabana Ntlenyana (C) Mafika Lisiu (D) Mount Moorosi 16. Average annual temperature in mountainous regions? (A) 15°C (B) 10°C (C) 20°C (D) 25°C 17. Common geological feature in Lesotho Highlands? (A) Basalt formations (B) Fault lines (C) Volcanoes (D) Coral reefs 18. National parks known for rich biodiversity? (A) Sehlabathebe National Park (B) Ts’ehlanyane National Park (C) Maloti-Drakensberg Park (D) Both A and C 19. Lesotho Highlands famous for which agricultural activity? (A) Livestock grazing (B) Cotton production (C) Cereal crops (D) Rubber plantations 20. Significant challenges in Lesotho mountains? (A) All of the above (B) Soil erosion (C) Overgrazing (D) Deforestation 21. Mountain range including Thabana Ntlenyana? (A) Drakensberg (B) Maloti Mountains (C) Rocky Mountains (D) Sierra Nevada 22. Climate phenomenon affecting Lesotho mountains? (A) El Niño (B) La Niña (C) Monsoons (D) All of the above 23. Common accommodation for tourists in mountainous areas? (A) Hotels (B) Guesthouses (C) Traditional huts (motels) (D) All of the above 24. Traditional Basotho event in the mountains? (A) Moshoeshoe Day (B) Basotho Cultural Festival (C) Sani Pass Festival (D) All of the above 25. Role of Lesotho Highlands in regional hydrology? (A) Acts as a barrier (B) Regulates river flow (C) Provides drinking water (D) Both B and C 26. Feature contributing to the uniqueness of Lesotho mountains? (A) Permanent snow (B) Caves and rock formations (C) All of the above (D) High-altitude lakes 27. Primary type of rock in Lesotho mountains? (A) Metamorphic rock (B) Igneous rock (C) Sandstone (D) Limestone 28. Village known for spectacular mountain scenery? (A) Thaba-Tseka (B) Maseru (C) Mokhotlong (D) Semonkong 29. Primary uses of Lesotho mountains for local communities? (A) All of the above (B) Agriculture (C) Water supply (D) Tourism 30. Traditional Basotho method of farming in mountainous terrain? (A) Terrace farming (B) Hydroponics (C) Slash-and-burn (D) Irrigation systems