MCQs on mountains of Malawi January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Malawi? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Phalombe (C) Mount Nkhoma (D) Mount Chikala 2. How tall is Mount Mulanje? (A) 2,400 meters (B) 2,800 meters (C) 3,002 meters (D) 3,500 meters 3. Which mountain range is located in southern Malawi? (A) Mulanje Massif (B) Zomba Plateau (C) Nyika Mountains (D) Livingstone Mountains 4. What is the second-highest peak in Malawi? (A) Mount Phalombe (B) Mount Nkhoma (C) Mount Chikala (D) Mount Zomba 5. Which mountain is known for its unique granite boulders? (A) Mount Nkhoma (B) Mount Mulanje (C) Mount Phalombe (D) Zomba Plateau 6. What is the prominent feature of Mount Mulanje’s landscape? (A) Rainforests (B) Deserts (C) Glaciers (D) Alpine meadows 7. Which of the following peaks is located in the Zomba Plateau? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Zomba (C) Mount Chikala (D) Mount Phalombe 8. What is the primary climate type in the mountains of Malawi? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Temperate (C) Arid (D) Mediterranean 9. Which national park is located near the Nyika Mountains? (A) Nyika National Park (B) Liwonde National Park (C) Kasungu National Park (D) Mulanje Mountain National Park 10. Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and endemic species? (A) Nyika Mountains (B) Mount Nkhoma (C) Mount Phalombe (D) Zomba Plateau 11. What type of vegetation is predominantly found on Mount Mulanje? (A) Savannah (B) Cloud forest (C) Grassland (D) Deciduous forest 12. Which peak in Malawi is a popular hiking destination? (A) Zomba Plateau (B) Mount Phalombe (C) Mount Nkhoma (D) Mount Mulanje 13. What is the local name for Mount Mulanje? (A) Sapitwa (B) Mzuzu (C) Nkhoma (D) Zomba 14. Which mountain in Malawi is known for its stunning views of Lake Malawi? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Zomba (C) Mount Nkhoma (D) Mount Phalombe 15. What unique animal can be found in the Nyika Mountains? (A) Mountain gorilla (B) African elephant (C) Zebra (D) Roan antelope 16. Which of the following mountains is part of the Eastern Escarpment? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Phalombe (C) Mount Nkhoma (D) All of the above 17. What type of geological formation is found in the Mulanje Massif? (A) Granite (B) Volcanic rock (C) Sedimentary rock (D) Basalt 18. Which peak is the highest in the Zomba Plateau? (A) Mount Chikala (B) Mount Phalombe (C) Mount Nkhoma (D) Mount Zomba 19. What is the main economic activity in the mountainous regions of Malawi? (A) Mining (B) Agriculture (C) Tourism (D) Forestry 20. Which mountain is often referred to as the “Alps of Africa”? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Zomba Plateau (C) Nyika Mountains (D) Mount Phalombe 21. Which national park is known for its waterfalls and scenic landscapes in the mountains? (A) Mulanje Mountain National Park (B) Nyika National Park (C) Kasungu National Park (D) Liwonde National Park 22. What is the elevation of Mount Nkhoma? (A) 2,100 meters (B) 2,400 meters (C) 2,200 meters (D) 2,800 meters 23. Which peak in Malawi is known for its ancient rock art? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Nkhoma (C) Mount Chikala (D) Mount Zomba 24. What is the primary threat to the forests in the mountains of Malawi? (A) Overgrazing (B) Mining (C) Urbanization (D) Deforestation 25. Which mountain range is characterized by its plateau and rolling hills? (A) Livingstone Mountains (B) Nyika Mountains (C) Mulanje Massif (D) Zomba Plateau 26. Which mountain is a popular spot for birdwatching in Malawi? (A) Mount Mulanje (B) Mount Zomba (C) Mount Phalombe (D) Nyika Mountains 27. What type of climate is typically found in the highlands of Malawi? (A) Tropical (B) Subtropical (C) Arid (D) Temperate 28. Which of the following mountains is part of the Southern Highlands? (A) Nyika Mountains (B) Mount Mulanje (C) Mount Zomba (D) Both B and C 29. What is the name of the highest point in the Zomba Plateau? (A) Mount Zomba (B) Mount Chikala (C) Mount Phalombe (D) Mount Nkhoma 30. Which mountain area is popular for its hiking trails and scenic views? (A) Nyika Mountains (B) Mulanje Mountain National Park (C) Zomba Plateau (D) All of the above