MCQs on mountains of Maldives January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest natural point in the Maldives? (A) 4.5 meters (B) 3.0 meters (C) 2.4 meters (D) 6.1 meters 2. Which geographical feature primarily characterizes the Maldives? (A) Mountains (B) Atolls (C) Plateaus (D) Hills 3. What is the name of the tallest man-made structure in the Maldives? (A) Maldives Tower (B) Male City Hall (C) Hinnavaru Tower (D) The Bank of Maldives Building 4. How many atolls are there in the Maldives? (A) 20 (B) 30 (C) 26 (D) 32 5. Which atoll is known for its largest island, Male? (A) North Male Atoll (B) Ari Atoll (C) South Male Atoll (D) Baa Atoll 6. Which island is famous for its sandy beaches and coral reefs? (A) Addu Atoll (B) Thulusdhoo (C) Maafushi (D) Dhigurah 7. What is the main environmental challenge faced by the Maldives due to its low elevation? (A) Volcanic eruptions (B) Deforestation (C) Climate change and rising sea levels (D) Earthquakes 8. Which type of geological structure primarily forms the Maldives? (A) Volcanic mountains (B) Limestone hills (C) Granite mountains (D) Coral reefs 9. Which atoll is known for its famous diving spots? (A) Ari Atoll (B) North Male Atoll (C) Baa Atoll (D) Dhaalu Atoll 10. What is the average elevation of the islands in the Maldives? (A) 2 meters (B) 1.5 meters (C) 1 meter (D) 2.5 meters 11. Which atoll is home to the resort island of Kuredu? (A) Baa Atoll (B) Raa Atoll (C) Lhaviyani Atoll (D) Addu Atoll 12. What is the primary economic activity in the Maldives? (A) Tourism (B) Fishing (C) Agriculture (D) Mining 13. Which island in the Maldives is known for its historical significance and old mosques? (A) Male (B) Hinnavaru (C) Dhidhdhoo (D) Fuvahmulah 14. What is the primary source of freshwater in the Maldives? (A) Rivers (B) Lakes (C) Springs (D) Rainwater 15. Which natural disaster poses a significant risk to the Maldives? (A) Tornadoes (B) Droughts (C) Blizzards (D) Tsunamis 16. What kind of vegetation is commonly found in the Maldives? (A) Desert plants (B) Mangroves and coconut palms (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Deciduous trees 17. Which atoll is known for its biodiversity and marine life? (A) North Male Atoll (B) Addu Atoll (C) Baa Atoll (D) Lhaviyani Atoll 18. Which is the main administrative capital of the Maldives? (A) Maafushi (B) Addu City (C) Male (D) Thulusdhoo 19. What is the main challenge for agriculture in the Maldives? (A) Poor soil quality (B) All of the above (C) Climate change (D) Limited arable land 20. What type of tourism is the Maldives primarily known for? (A) Adventure tourism (B) Cultural tourism (C) Eco-tourism (D) Beach and luxury tourism 21. Which mountain range is located near the Maldives? (A) None, as Maldives has no mountains (B) Himalayas (C) Western Ghats (D) Rocky Mountains 22. What is the name of the airport serving the Maldives? (A) Ibrahim Nasir Airport (B) Male International Airport (C) Velana International Airport (D) Addu International Airport 23. Which type of coral reefs are predominant around the Maldivian islands? (A) Fringing reefs (B) Barrier reefs (C) All of the above (D) Atoll reefs 24. Which is the largest island in the Maldives? (A) Male (B) Hithadhoo (C) Thulusdhoo (D) Addu City 25. Which ocean surrounds the Maldives? (A) Indian Ocean (B) Arctic Ocean (C) Atlantic Ocean (D) Pacific Ocean 26. What is the cultural heritage of the Maldives primarily influenced by? (A) South Asian and Arab cultures (B) African and Middle Eastern cultures (C) European and American cultures (D) Australian and New Zealand cultures 27. Which sport is popular among locals in the Maldives? (A) Ice hockey (B) Cricket (C) Basketball (D) Golf 28. What is the main religion practiced in the Maldives? (A) Christianity (B) Buddhism (C) Hinduism (D) Islam 29. What is the Maldivian currency? (A) Dollar (B) Rufiyaa (C) Rupee (D) Ringgit 30. Which international organization is the Maldives a member of? (A) NATO (B) European Union (C) Commonwealth of Nations (D) ASEAN