MCQs on rivers of Bulgaria

  • Which is the longest river in Bulgaria?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Danube
    • C) Iskar
    • D) Struma
  • The Danube River flows into which body of water?
    • A) Black Sea
    • B) Black Sea
    • C) Adriatic Sea
    • D) Aegean Sea
  • Which river is a major tributary of the Danube?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Timok
    • D) Struma
  • The Maritsa River primarily flows through which region of Bulgaria?
    • A) Southern Bulgaria
    • B) Northern Bulgaria
    • C) Eastern Bulgaria
    • D) Western Bulgaria
  • Which river is known for flowing through the city of Sofia?
    • A) Struma
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Yantra
    • D) Maritsa
  • The Struma River flows into which sea?
    • A) Aegean Sea
    • B) Adriatic Sea
    • C) Aegean Sea
    • D) Mediterranean Sea
  • Which river is famous for its scenic gorge?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Maritsa
    • D) Yantra
  • What is the primary source of the Iskar River?
    • A) Rila Mountains
    • B) Pirin Mountains
    • C) Balkan Mountains
    • D) Rhodope Mountains
  • Which river forms part of the border between Bulgaria and Romania?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Maritsa
    • C) Struma
    • D) Iskar
  • The Yantra River is a tributary of which larger river?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Danube
    • C) Iskar
    • D) Struma
  • Which river is known for its numerous hydroelectric plants?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Yantra
    • D) Danube
  • The Maritsa River is significant for which economic activity?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Mining
    • C) Fishing
    • D) Tourism
  • Which river is one of the major rivers in the Rhodope region?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Yantra
    • C) Arda
    • D) Iskar
  • What is the primary characteristic of the Struma River?
    • A) It is navigable all year
    • B) It has a high flow during spring
    • C) It forms a delta
    • D) It is a seasonal river
  • The Yantra River is closely associated with which Bulgarian city?
    • A) Plovdiv
    • B) Veliko Tarnovo
    • C) Sofia
    • D) Burgas
  • Which river passes through the town of Dupnitsa?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Maritsa
    • C) Struma
    • D) Iskar
  • The Iskar River is important for providing water to which city?
    • A) Plovdiv
    • B) Sofia
    • C) Varna
    • D) Burgas
  • Which river is known for its rich biodiversity and nature reserves?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Yantra
    • C) Struma
    • D) Iskar
  • The Mesta River flows primarily through which region?
    • A) Northern Bulgaria
    • B) Southwestern Bulgaria
    • C) Eastern Bulgaria
    • D) Central Bulgaria
  • Which river is associated with the historic town of Kjustendil?
    • A) Iskar
    • B) Struma
    • C) Bregalnitsa
    • D) Danube
  • The Danube River serves as a natural boundary between Bulgaria and which country?
    • A) Romania
    • B) Greece
    • C) Serbia
    • D) North Macedonia
  • Which river is famous for its thermal springs and spa towns along its banks?
    • A) Iskar
    • B) Maritsa
    • C) Struma
    • D) Yantra
  • What is the main tributary of the Maritsa River?
    • A) Iskar
    • B) Tundzha
    • C) Yantra
    • D) Arda
  • Which river is the second longest river in Bulgaria after the Danube?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Struma
    • D) Yantra
  • The Yantra River is known for which natural feature?
    • A) Extensive delta
    • B) Meandering curves
    • C) Waterfalls
    • D) High altitude
  • Which river is the primary source of drinking water for the city of Sofia?
    • A) Maritsa
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Danube
    • D) Struma
  • The Maritsa River flows through which Bulgarian city known for its historical significance?
    • A) Varna
    • B) Plovdiv
    • C) Ruse
    • D) Sofia
  • What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Danube River?
    • A) Wetlands
    • B) Forests
    • C) Mountains
    • D) Deserts
  • The Mesta River is a tributary of which larger river system?
    • A) Danube
    • B) Aegean Sea
    • C) Adriatic Sea
    • D) Black Sea
  • Which river is associated with the historic town of Veliko Tarnovo?
    • A) Yantra
    • B) Iskar
    • C) Maritsa
    • D) Struma

 

River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Danube 2,860 Longest river in Bulgaria; forms the border with Romania Danube Basin Ruse, Vidin
Maritsa 480 Important for agriculture; flows through southern Bulgaria Aegean Sea Basin Plovdiv, Haskovo
Iskar 368 Main river flowing through Sofia; significant for hydroelectric power Danube Basin Sofia, Iskar Gorge
Struma 290 Flows into the Aegean Sea; known for scenic landscapes Aegean Sea Basin Blagoevgrad, Kjustendil
Yantra 285 Major tributary of the Danube; known for meandering course Danube Basin Veliko Tarnovo
Tundzha 162 Flows into the Maritsa; important for irrigation Aegean Sea Basin Yambol, Elhovo
Mesta 145 Flows into the Aegean Sea; important for hydroelectric projects Aegean Sea Basin Gotse Delchev, Sandanski
Osam 107 Flows into the Danube; known for its picturesque valley Danube Basin Lovech, Troyan
Nisava 80 Flows into the Morava River; short river located in the west Morava River Basin Pernik

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