MCQs on rivers of Fiji

  • What is the longest river in Fiji?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Sigatoka River
    • C) Navua River
    • D) Bouwaqa River
      Answer: A) Rewa River
  • Which river flows through the capital city, Suva?
    • A) Wainibuka River
    • B) Rewa River
    • C) Navua River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: B) Rewa River
  • The Sigatoka River is known for its significance in which area?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Tourism
    • C) Fishing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is often referred to as the “Tropic of Capricorn River”?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Sigatoka River
    • D) Wainibuka River
      Answer: C) Sigatoka River
  • What is the primary use of the Navua River?
    • A) Transportation
    • B) Irrigation
    • C) Hydropower
    • D) Tourism
      Answer: B) Irrigation
  • Which river is famous for its white-water rafting opportunities?
    • A) Wainibuka River
    • B) Rewa River
    • C) Navua River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: C) Navua River
  • What type of ecosystem is commonly found along the banks of Fiji’s rivers?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Mangrove forest
    • C) Savannah
    • D) Desert
      Answer: B) Mangrove forest
  • The Wainibuka River is a tributary of which larger river?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Sigatoka River
    • D) Bouwaqa River
      Answer: A) Rewa River
  • Which river is known for its cultural significance to the indigenous Fijian people?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Wainibuka River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: C) Wainibuka River
  • What is a major environmental issue facing Fiji’s rivers?
    • A) Deforestation
    • B) Pollution
    • C) Climate change
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river forms part of the border between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu?
    • A) Bouwaqa River
    • B) Rewa River
    • C) Navua River
    • D) Wainibuka River
      Answer: B) Rewa River
  • The Sigatoka River is known for which popular tourist activity?
    • A) Hiking
    • B) Snorkeling
    • C) River cruises
    • D) Surfing
      Answer: C) River cruises
  • Which river’s basin is crucial for agricultural production in Fiji?
    • A) Navua River
    • B) Wainibuka River
    • C) Sigatoka River
    • D) Rewa River
      Answer: C) Sigatoka River
  • The Rewa River is important for which industry in Fiji?
    • A) Fishing
    • B) Hydropower
    • C) Agriculture
    • D) Tourism
      Answer: B) Hydropower
  • Which river is known for its rich biodiversity?
    • A) Bouwaqa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Rewa River
    • D) Wainibuka River
      Answer: D) Wainibuka River
  • The Navua River is located on which island of Fiji?
    • A) Vanua Levu
    • B) Taveuni
    • C) Viti Levu
    • D) Kadavu
      Answer: C) Viti Levu
  • Which river has the largest watershed area in Fiji?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Sigatoka River
    • C) Wainibuka River
    • D) Navua River
      Answer: A) Rewa River
  • What type of fish is commonly found in Fiji’s rivers?
    • A) Salmon
    • B) Tilapia
    • C) Trout
    • D) Catfish
      Answer: B) Tilapia
  • Which river is vital for the irrigation of sugarcane fields in Fiji?
    • A) Wainibuka River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Sigatoka River
    • D) Rewa River
      Answer: C) Sigatoka River
  • The Bouwaqa River is located on which island?
    • A) Viti Levu
    • B) Vanua Levu
    • C) Taveuni
    • D) Kadavu
      Answer: B) Vanua Levu
  • Which river is associated with traditional Fijian ceremonies?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Wainibuka River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: C) Wainibuka River
  • The Wainibuka River is significant for which ecological aspect?
    • A) Flood control
    • B) Soil erosion
    • C) Habitat for wildlife
    • D) Water supply
      Answer: C) Habitat for wildlife
  • Which river experiences seasonal flooding?
    • A) Navua River
    • B) Sigatoka River
    • C) Rewa River
    • D) Wainibuka River
      Answer: A) Navua River
  • The Sigatoka River is often referred to as the “River of the Lost” due to which reason?
    • A) Mythical stories
    • B) Flooding
    • C) Deforestation
    • D) Pollution
      Answer: A) Mythical stories
  • Which river is most popular for eco-tourism in Fiji?
    • A) Navua River
    • B) Rewa River
    • C) Bouwaqa River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: A) Navua River
  • Which river’s name means “river of the cow”?
    • A) Rewa River
    • B) Navua River
    • C) Bouwaqa River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: C) Bouwaqa River
  • What is a common method of transport used on Fiji’s rivers?
    • A) Canoes
    • B) Motorboats
    • C) Ferries
    • D) Yachts
      Answer: A) Canoes
  • Which river flows through a gorge that is popular for hiking?
    • A) Wainibuka River
    • B) Rewa River
    • C) Sigatoka River
    • D) Navua River
      Answer: D) Navua River
  • The Rewa River is significant for its role in which Fijian festival?
    • A) Hibiscus Festival
    • B) Bula Festival
    • C) Sugar Festival
    • D) Diwali
      Answer: B) Bula Festival
  • Which river is known for its lush vegetation along its banks?
    • A) Bouwaqa River
    • B) Wainibuka River
    • C) Rewa River
    • D) Sigatoka River
      Answer: C) Rewa River

 

River Name Length (approx.) Source Mouth Significance
Rewa River 150 km Viti Levu (Central) Koro Sea Longest river in Fiji; vital for irrigation and hydropower.
Sigatoka River 100 km Sigatoka Valley Coral Coast (Pacific Ocean) Known for tourism, agriculture, and cultural significance.
Navua River 70 km Namosi Highlands Pacific Ocean Popular for white-water rafting and eco-tourism.
Wainibuka River 80 km Eastern Viti Levu Rewa River Important for local ecosystems and irrigation.
Bouwaqa River 35 km Vanua Levu Pacific Ocean Significant for local agriculture and fishing.
Nadroga River 40 km Nadroga-Navosa region Pacific Ocean Supports agriculture and local communities.
Lau Group Rivers Various Lau Islands Pacific Ocean Local rivers important for freshwater and fishing.
Bua River 30 km Bua Province Pacific Ocean Important for local biodiversity and fishing.
Sawa-i-Lau River 20 km Sawa-i-Lau Island Pacific Ocean Known for its unique geological features.
Koro River 25 km Koro Island Pacific Ocean Vital for local communities and ecosystems.

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