MCQs on rivers of Burundi

  1. Which is the longest river in Burundi?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Kagera River
    • C) Nyabarongo River
    • D) Mpanga River
  2. The Kagera River forms part of the border between Burundi and which country?
    • A) Tanzania
    • B) Rwanda
    • C) Uganda
    • D) Congo
  3. Which river is a major tributary of the Kagera River?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Nyabarongo River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Akanyaru River
  4. The Ruvubu River is significant for which of the following reasons?
    • A) It is the longest river
    • B) It is protected as a national park
    • C) It has the highest flow rate
    • D) It is navigable all year
  5. Which river flows through the capital city, Gitega?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Ruvubu River
    • C) Nyabarongo River
    • D) Mpanga River
  6. What is the primary use of the rivers in Burundi?
    • A) Industrial use
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Transportation
    • D) Mining
  7. The Nyabarongo River is known for its connection to which larger river system?
    • A) Congo River
    • B) Kagera River
    • C) Nile River
    • D) Zambezi River
  8. Which river is important for hydroelectric power in Burundi?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Kagera River
    • C) Nyabarongo River
    • D) Mpanga River
  9. The Mpanga River is primarily located in which part of Burundi?
    • A) Northern Burundi
    • B) Western Burundi
    • C) Southern Burundi
    • D) Eastern Burundi
  10. Which river is known for its rich biodiversity and ecosystems?
    • A) Nyabarongo River
    • B) Ruvubu River
    • C) Kagera River
    • D) Mpanga River
  11. The Akanyaru River serves as a boundary between Burundi and which country?
    • A) Uganda
    • B) Rwanda
    • C) Tanzania
    • D) Kenya
  12. Which river is significant for fishing communities in Burundi?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Ruvubu River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  13. The Ruvubu River is a tributary of which larger river?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Nile River
    • C) Congo River
    • D) Zambezi River
  14. Which river flows into Lake Tanganyika?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Ruzizi River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  15. The Kagera River is crucial for which economic activity in Burundi?
    • A) Tourism
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Mining
    • D) Manufacturing
  16. Which river is associated with the natural park in Burundi?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Nyabarongo River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Kagera River
  17. What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the rivers in Burundi?
    • A) Desert
    • B) Temperate forest
    • C) Wetlands
    • D) Mountain ranges
  18. Which river is known for its seasonal flooding?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Kagera River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  19. The Mpanga River is important for which local activity?
    • A) Fishing
    • B) Mining
    • C) Logging
    • D) Transport
  20. Which river provides water for irrigation in Burundi?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Mpanga River
    • C) Ruvubu River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  21. The Nyabarongo River is known for which environmental feature?
    • A) Rich biodiversity
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Heavy pollution
    • D) Urban development
  22. Which river has its source in the Burundian highlands?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Ruvubu River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  23. The Kagera River flows into which larger water body?
    • A) Lake Victoria
    • B) Lake Albert
    • C) Lake Tanganyika
    • D) Lake Malawi
  24. Which river plays a significant role in local transport and trade?
    • A) Mpanga River
    • B) Kagera River
    • C) Ruvubu River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  25. The Ruzizi River is formed by the confluence of which two rivers?
    • A) Kagera and Ruvubu
    • B) Nyabarongo and Mpanga
    • C) Ruvubu and Mpanga
    • D) Nyabarongo and Kagera
  26. Which river is vital for the surrounding agricultural lands?
    • A) Ruvubu River
    • B) Mpanga River
    • C) Kagera River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  27. The Akanyaru River is essential for which local community activity?
    • A) Mining
    • B) Urbanization
    • C) Agriculture
    • D) Tourism
  28. Which river is known for its scenic landscapes?
    • A) Kagera River
    • B) Ruvubu River
    • C) Mpanga River
    • D) Nyabarongo River
  29. What is a major environmental challenge facing rivers in Burundi?
    • A) Low water levels
    • B) Pollution
    • C) Deforestation
    • D) Invasive species
  30. Which river supports local hydroelectric projects in Burundi?
    • A) Mpanga River
    • B) Nyabarongo River
    • C) Ruvubu River
    • D) Kagera River
 
River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Kagera River 400 Longest river in Burundi; forms part of the border with Rwanda Lake Victoria Basin Bujumbura, Kayanza
Ruvubu River 300 Important for biodiversity; protected as a national park Nile Basin Ruvubu National Park
Nyabarongo River 270 Major tributary of the Kagera; important for hydroelectric power Nile Basin Gitega, Bujumbura
Mpanga River 120 Flows through western Burundi; known for fishing Lake Tanganyika Basin Mpanga, Gitega
Akanyaru River 80 Forms part of the border with Rwanda; important for local agriculture Nile Basin N/A
Ruzizi River 100 Flows into Lake Tanganyika; important for hydroelectric projects Lake Tanganyika Basin Bujumbura

Leave a Comment

All copyrights Reserved by MCQsAnswers.com - Powered By T4Tutorials