MCQs on mountains of Mauritius January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Mauritius? (A) Piton du Milieu (B) Le Morne Brabant (C) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (D) Pieter Both 2. Which mountain in Mauritius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? (A) Black River Mountain (B) Moka Range (C) Le Morne Brabant (D) Rodrigues Island 3. What is the approximate height of Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire? (A) 1,300 meters (B) 1,800 meters (C) 1,500 meters (D) 2,000 meters 4. Which mountain is known for its distinctive silhouette resembling a woman lying down? (A) Mount Brabant (B) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (C) Pieter Both (D) Le Morne Brabant 5. What is the main mountain range in Mauritius? (A) Moka Range (B) Grand Port Range (C) Black River Range (D) Piton Range 6. Which mountain offers panoramic views of the southwest coast of Mauritius? (A) Pieter Both (B) Black River Peak (C) Le Morne Brabant (D) Piton du Milieu 7. What type of rock primarily composes the mountains of Mauritius? (A) Igneous rock (B) Sedimentary rock (C) Metamorphic rock (D) Limestone 8. Which mountain is named after a Dutch settler and is the second highest in Mauritius? (A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (B) Montagne Cocotte (C) Le Morne Brabant (D) Pieter Both 9. What is the ecological significance of the mountains in Mauritius? (A) Habitat for endemic species (B) Source of freshwater (C) Tourist attractions (D) All of the above 10. Which national park in Mauritius encompasses the Black River Mountain range? (A) Île aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve (B) La Vallée de Ferney National Park (C) Rodrigues National Park (D) Black River Gorges National Park 11. What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius? (A) Desert (B) Temperate (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Mediterranean 12. What is the primary conservation challenge facing Mauritius’s mountainous areas? (A) Deforestation (B) Urbanization (C) Climate change (D) Overfishing 13. Which endemic bird species can be found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius? (A) All of the above (B) Mauritius Kestrel (C) Echo Parakeet (D) Mauritian Pink Pigeon 14. What is the primary economic activity associated with the mountains of Mauritius? (A) Agriculture (B) Mining (C) Tourism (D) Fishing 15. Which peak is popular for hiking and offers trails for various skill levels? (A) Le Morne Brabant (B) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (C) Pieter Both (D) Black River Peak 16. The Moka Range is known for its proximity to which town? (A) Port Louis (B) Curepipe (C) Quatre Bornes (D) Mahébourg 17. Which mountain is known for its unique flora, including endemic plants? (A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (B) Black River Peak (C) Le Morne Brabant (D) Pieter Both 18. What is the main risk posed by invasive species to Mauritius’s mountainous ecosystems? (A) Climate change (B) Soil erosion (C) Habitat loss (D) Pollution 19. Which mountain’s name translates to “The Little Black River Peak” in English? (A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (B) Le Morne Brabant (C) Pieter Both (D) Montagne Cocotte 20. Which area in Mauritius is famous for its stunning views and hiking trails? (A) Port Louis (B) Grand Baie (C) Black River Gorges (D) Flic en Flac 21. What type of landscape is found around the mountains of Mauritius? (A) Flat plains (B) Rolling hills (C) Coastal beaches (D) Forested valleys 22. Which mountain is considered the “Gateway to the South” in Mauritius? (A) Black River Peak (B) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (C) Le Morne Brabant (D) Pieter Both 23. What is the most common tree species found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius? (A) Baobab (B) Tamarind (C) Ebony (D) Pine 24. The climate in the mountainous regions of Mauritius is influenced primarily by which factor? (A) Proximity to the ocean (B) Latitude (C) Altitude (D) Seasonal winds 25. Which mountain in Mauritius is popular for rock climbing? (A) Pieter Both (B) Le Morne Brabant (C) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire (D) Black River Peak 26. What is the most significant natural resource found in Mauritius’s mountainous areas? (A) Freshwater (B) Minerals (C) Timber (D) Agricultural land 27. Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered in Mauritius? (A) Mauritian Flying Fox (B) Blue Mauritius Butterfly (C) Echo Parakeet (D) All of the above 28. What unique geographical feature can be found near Le Morne Brabant? (A) Coral reefs (B) Sand dunes (C) Waterfalls (D) Cliffs and caves 29. What is a popular recreational activity in the mountains of Mauritius? (A) Skiing (B) All of the above (C) Paragliding (D) Mountain biking 30. Which of the following best describes the hiking trails in the Black River Gorges National Park? (A) Primarily for experienced hikers only (B) Rugged and challenging (C) Completely flat (D) Well-marked and accessible