MCQs on mountains of Nigeria January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Nigeria? (A) Mount Kilimanjaro (B) Chappal Waddi (C) Mount Cameroon (D) Aso Rock 2. Chappal Waddi is located in which Nigerian region? (A) Northern Nigeria (B) Southwestern Nigeria (C) Southeastern Nigeria (D) Northeastern Nigeria 3. Which mountain range in Nigeria is known for its unique rock formations? (A) Akwanga Mountains (B) Jos Plateau (C) Mambilla Plateau (D) Obudu Plateau 4. What is the height of Chappal Waddi, Nigeria’s highest mountain? (A) 2,419 meters (B) 2,042 meters (C) 2,250 meters (D) 1,800 meters 5. The Jos Plateau is located primarily in which Nigerian state? (A) Benue State (B) Kaduna State (C) Plateau State (D) Adamawa State 6. Which mountain is known as the “Mountain of the Gods” in Nigeria? (A) Mount Timi (B) Aso Rock (C) Mambilla Mountain (D) Olumo Rock 7. Aso Rock, a prominent mountain in Nigeria, is located near which city? (A) Lagos (B) Kano (C) Abuja (D) Port Harcourt 8. The Mambilla Plateau is famous for its production of which crop? (A) Cocoa (B) Tea (C) Coffee (D) Maize 9. Which mountain range serves as a natural border between Nigeria and Cameroon? (A) Jos Plateau (B) Akwanga Mountains (C) Cameroon Mountains (D) Mambilla Mountains 10. The Akwanga Mountains are primarily located in which region of Nigeria? (A) Southern Nigeria (B) Northern Nigeria (C) Western Nigeria (D) Eastern Nigeria 11. Which of the following is a popular tourist destination in Nigeria known for its rock formations? (A) Mambilla Plateau (B) Olumo Rock (C) Jos Plateau (D) Chappal Waddi 12. What type of vegetation is found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria? (A) Savannah (B) Tropical rainforest (C) Alpine tundra (D) Desert scrub 13. The Mambilla Plateau is located in which Nigerian state? (A) Enugu State (B) Taraba State (C) Niger State (D) Osun State 14. What is the significance of Aso Rock in Nigeria? (A) It is a historical site. (B) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (C) It is the residence of the Nigerian president. (D) It is the highest peak in Nigeria. 15. Which mountain in Nigeria is known for its stunning waterfalls? (A) Akwanga Mountains (B) Chappal Waddi (C) Mambilla Plateau (D) Olumo Rock 16. Which of the following mountain ranges is primarily composed of granite? (A) Mambilla Mountains (B) Akwanga Mountains (C) Jos Plateau (D) Obudu Plateau 17. What is the main geological feature of the Jos Plateau? (A) Sand dunes (B) Sedimentary rock formations (C) Volcanic mountains (D) Basaltic hills 18. Which mountain is a significant landmark in the city of Abeokuta? (A) Olumo Rock (B) Chappal Waddi (C) Aso Rock (D) Jos Plateau 19. The Mambilla Plateau is situated at what elevation approximately? (A) 500 meters (B) 1,000 meters (C) 1,500 meters (D) 2,000 meters 20. What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria? (A) Tropical rainforest climate (B) Arid climate (C) Humid subtropical climate (D) Temperate climate 21. Which mountain range in Nigeria is known for its biodiversity? (A) Jos Plateau (B) Mambilla Mountains (C) Akwanga Mountains (D) Aso Rock 22. What is the dominant ethnic group found in the mountainous regions of Nigeria? (A) Berom (B) Igbo (C) Fulani (D) Yoruba 23. 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 24. Which mountain is the second highest in Nigeria? (A) Mount Timi (B) Mount Ibi (C) Chappal Waddi (D) Mount Biu 25. The Mambilla Plateau is characterized by which type of topography? (A) Flat plains (B) Rugged mountains (C) Rolling hills (D) Rocky cliffs 26. 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 27. What is the primary source of water for the regions surrounding the Jos Plateau? (A) Rivers (B) Springs (C) Lakes (D) Rainfall 28. 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 29. The Akwanga Mountains are primarily composed of which type of rock? (A) All of the above (B) Igneous (C) Metamorphic (D) Sedimentary 30. Which mountain area in Nigeria is a UNESCO World Heritage site? (A) Jos Plateau (B) Akwanga Mountains (C) Aso Rock (D) Mambilla Plateau