MCQs on mountains of Nigeria

  • What is the highest mountain in Nigeria?
    • A) Mount Kilimanjaro
    • B) Mount Cameroon
    • C) Chappal Waddi
    • D) Aso Rock
      Answer: C) Chappal Waddi
  • Chappal Waddi is located in which Nigerian region?
    • A) Northern Nigeria
    • B) Southwestern Nigeria
    • C) Southeastern Nigeria
    • D) Northeastern Nigeria
      Answer: D) Northeastern Nigeria
  • Which mountain range in Nigeria is known for its unique rock formations?
    • A) Jos Plateau
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Mambilla Plateau
    • D) Obudu Plateau
      Answer: A) Jos Plateau
  • What is the height of Chappal Waddi, Nigeria’s highest mountain?
    • A) 2,042 meters
    • B) 2,419 meters
    • C) 2,250 meters
    • D) 1,800 meters
      Answer: B) 2,419 meters
  • The Jos Plateau is located primarily in which Nigerian state?
    • A) Plateau State
    • B) Kaduna State
    • C) Benue State
    • D) Adamawa State
      Answer: A) Plateau State
  • Which mountain is known as the “Mountain of the Gods” in Nigeria?
    • A) Olumo Rock
    • B) Aso Rock
    • C) Mambilla Mountain
    • D) Mount Timi
      Answer: A) Olumo Rock
  • Aso Rock, a prominent mountain in Nigeria, is located near which city?
    • A) Lagos
    • B) Abuja
    • C) Kano
    • D) Port Harcourt
      Answer: B) Abuja
  • The Mambilla Plateau is famous for its production of which crop?
    • A) Cocoa
    • B) Tea
    • C) Coffee
    • D) Maize
      Answer: B) Tea
  • Which mountain range serves as a natural border between Nigeria and Cameroon?
    • A) Mambilla Mountains
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Cameroon Mountains
    • D) Jos Plateau
      Answer: A) Mambilla Mountains
  • The Akwanga Mountains are primarily located in which region of Nigeria?
    • A) Northern Nigeria
    • B) Southern Nigeria
    • C) Western Nigeria
    • D) Eastern Nigeria
      Answer: A) Northern Nigeria
  • Which of the following is a popular tourist destination in Nigeria known for its rock formations?
    • A) Olumo Rock
    • B) Mambilla Plateau
    • C) Jos Plateau
    • D) Chappal Waddi
      Answer: A) Olumo Rock
  • What type of vegetation is found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Savannah
    • C) Alpine tundra
    • D) Desert scrub
      Answer: B) Savannah
  • The Mambilla Plateau is located in which Nigerian state?
    • A) Taraba State
    • B) Enugu State
    • C) Niger State
    • D) Osun State
      Answer: A) Taraba State
  • What is the significance of Aso Rock in Nigeria?
    • A) It is a historical site.
    • B) It is the residence of the Nigerian president.
    • C) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • D) It is the highest peak in Nigeria.
      Answer: B) It is the residence of the Nigerian president.
  • Which mountain in Nigeria is known for its stunning waterfalls?
    • A) Akwanga Mountains
    • B) Chappal Waddi
    • C) Olumo Rock
    • D) Mambilla Plateau
      Answer: D) Mambilla Plateau
  • Which of the following mountain ranges is primarily composed of granite?
    • A) Mambilla Mountains
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Jos Plateau
    • D) Obudu Plateau
      Answer: C) Jos Plateau
  • What is the main geological feature of the Jos Plateau?
    • A) Sand dunes
    • B) Basaltic hills
    • C) Volcanic mountains
    • D) Sedimentary rock formations
      Answer: B) Basaltic hills
  • Which mountain is a significant landmark in the city of Abeokuta?
    • A) Chappal Waddi
    • B) Olumo Rock
    • C) Aso Rock
    • D) Jos Plateau
      Answer: B) Olumo Rock
  • The Mambilla Plateau is situated at what elevation approximately?
    • A) 500 meters
    • B) 1,000 meters
    • C) 1,500 meters
    • D) 2,000 meters
      Answer: C) 1,500 meters
  • What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria?
    • A) Tropical rainforest climate
    • B) Arid climate
    • C) Temperate climate
    • D) Humid subtropical climate
      Answer: D) Humid subtropical climate
  • Which mountain range in Nigeria is known for its biodiversity?
    • A) Jos Plateau
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Mambilla Mountains
    • D) Aso Rock
      Answer: C) Mambilla Mountains
  • What is the dominant ethnic group found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria?
    • A) Yoruba
    • B) Igbo
    • C) Fulani
    • D) Berom
      Answer: D) Berom
  • Which Nigerian mountain is known for its cultural significance to the Yoruba people?
    • A) Olumo Rock
    • B) Chappal Waddi
    • C) Jos Plateau
    • D) Mambilla Plateau
      Answer: A) Olumo Rock
  • Which mountain is the second highest in Nigeria?
    • A) Mount Timi
    • B) Chappal Waddi
    • C) Mount Ibi
    • D) Mount Biu
      Answer: C) Mount Ibi
  • The Mambilla Plateau is characterized by which type of topography?
    • A) Flat plains
    • B) Rolling hills
    • C) Rugged mountains
    • D) Rocky cliffs
      Answer: C) Rugged mountains
  • Which mountain range is a popular site for hiking and adventure tourism in Nigeria?
    • A) Jos Plateau
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Mambilla Mountains
    • D) Chappal Waddi
      Answer: C) Mambilla Mountains
  • What is the primary source of water for the regions surrounding the Jos Plateau?
    • A) Rivers
    • B) Lakes
    • C) Springs
    • D) Rainfall
      Answer: C) Springs
  • Which of the following mountains has a historical significance related to colonial activities in Nigeria?
    • A) Aso Rock
    • B) Olumo Rock
    • C) Chappal Waddi
    • D) Mambilla Plateau
      Answer: B) Olumo Rock
  • The Akwanga Mountains are primarily composed of which type of rock?
    • A) Sedimentary
    • B) Igneous
    • C) Metamorphic
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which mountain area in Nigeria is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
    • A) Jos Plateau
    • B) Akwanga Mountains
    • C) Aso Rock
    • D) Mambilla Plateau
      Answer: A) Jos Plateau

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