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