- What is the capital city of the Maldives?
- A) Addu City
- B) Male
- C) Fuvahmulah
- D) Kulhudhuffushi
Answer: B) Male
- Which river is the longest in the Maldives?
- A) Fuvahmulah River
- B) Guraidhoo River
- C) Male River
- D) No significant rivers exist in the Maldives
Answer: D) No significant rivers exist in the Maldives
- What type of geographical feature is predominant in the Maldives?
- A) Mountains
- B) Rivers
- C) Atolls
- D) Valleys
Answer: C) Atolls
- Which is the main source of freshwater in the Maldives?
- A) Rivers
- B) Rainwater
- C) Lakes
- D) Springs
Answer: B) Rainwater
- The Maldives is situated in which ocean?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Indian Ocean
- C) Arctic Ocean
- D) Pacific Ocean
Answer: B) Indian Ocean
- What is the main challenge for water supply in the Maldives?
- A) Abundant rivers
- B) Limited freshwater resources
- C) Excess rainfall
- D) Excessive evaporation
Answer: B) Limited freshwater resources
- How do most Maldivians obtain drinking water?
- A) From rivers
- B) Desalination plants
- C) Wells
- D) Imported bottled water
Answer: B) Desalination plants
- Which island is known for its freshwater lake in the Maldives?
- A) Male
- B) Fuvahmulah
- C) Thulusdhoo
- D) Maafushi
Answer: B) Fuvahmulah
- What is the primary reason for the scarcity of rivers in the Maldives?
- A) Geological formation
- B) Climate conditions
- C) Urbanization
- D) Deforestation
Answer: A) Geological formation
- Which of the following is NOT a method of water conservation practiced in the Maldives?
- A) Rainwater harvesting
- B) Desalination
- C) Building large rivers
- D) Reusing wastewater
Answer: C) Building large rivers
- What is the average elevation of the Maldives above sea level?
- A) 2 meters
- B) 5 meters
- C) 10 meters
- D) 15 meters
Answer: A) 2 meters
- Which environmental issue threatens freshwater sources in the Maldives?
- A) Desertification
- B) Pollution
- C) Earthquakes
- D) Deforestation
Answer: B) Pollution
- In which atoll is the island of Gan located?
- A) North Male Atoll
- B) Addu Atoll
- C) South Male Atoll
- D) Baa Atoll
Answer: B) Addu Atoll
- What type of vegetation is commonly found in the Maldives?
- A) Rainforest
- B) Mangroves
- C) Tundra
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Mangroves
- Which of the following best describes the rivers of the Maldives?
- A) Many large rivers
- B) Numerous small streams and no significant rivers
- C) Extensive river systems
- D) Permanent rivers
Answer: B) Numerous small streams and no significant rivers
- What are the traditional water storage tanks in the Maldives called?
- A) Gulaaf
- B) Gando
- C) Raahe
- D) Raani
Answer: A) Gulaaf
- Which of the following is an essential water conservation practice in the Maldives?
- A) Drilling more wells
- B) Improving sewage systems
- C) Building reservoirs
- D) Using rainwater harvesting
Answer: D) Using rainwater harvesting
- Which island in the Maldives is famous for its freshwater lake?
- A) Male
- B) Thulusdhoo
- C) Fuvahmulah
- D) Maafushi
Answer: C) Fuvahmulah
- What is the climate type of the Maldives?
- A) Arid
- B) Tropical monsoon
- C) Temperate
- D) Polar
Answer: B) Tropical monsoon
- What percentage of the Maldives is made up of water?
- A) 30%
- B) 50%
- C) 70%
- D) 99%
Answer: D) 99%
- What is the impact of climate change on the Maldives?
- A) Increased river flow
- B) Rising sea levels
- C) More freshwater availability
- D) Decreased rainfall
Answer: B) Rising sea levels
- Which atoll is known for its unique geography with multiple lakes?
- A) Haa Alif Atoll
- B) Addu Atoll
- C) Noonu Atoll
- D) Thaa Atoll
Answer: B) Addu Atoll
- What is the main source of irrigation in the Maldives?
- A) Rivers
- B) Groundwater
- C) Lakes
- D) Rainfall
Answer: D) Rainfall
- What conservation efforts are underway to protect water sources in the Maldives?
- A) Building dams
- B) Pollution control measures
- C) Creating artificial rivers
- D) Draining wetlands
Answer: B) Pollution control measures
- Which river is sometimes referred to as the “river” in Maldivian folklore?
- A) Guraidhoo River
- B) Male River
- C) No significant rivers are found
- D) Fuvahmulah River
Answer: C) No significant rivers are found
- How do Maldivians traditionally store water?
- A) In barrels
- B) In tanks
- C) In lakes
- D) In rivers
Answer: B) In tanks
- What role do mangroves play in the Maldives’ ecosystem?
- A) They provide freshwater
- B) They prevent coastal erosion
- C) They are a source of drinking water
- D) They create rivers
Answer: B) They prevent coastal erosion
- What is the average annual rainfall in the Maldives?
- A) 500 mm
- B) 1000 mm
- C) 2000 mm
- D) 3000 mm
Answer: C) 2000 mm
- Which organization is involved in freshwater conservation efforts in the Maldives?
- A) WHO
- B) WWF
- C) UNESCO
- D) UNDP
Answer: B) WWF
- What is the significance of groundwater in the Maldives?
- A) It is the main source of irrigation
- B) It is the primary source of drinking water
- C) It is abundant and freely available
- D) It is used for bathing only
Answer: B) It is the primary source of drinking water
| River Name | Length (km) | Location | Mouth | Significance |
| There are no major rivers in the Maldives | N/A | N/A | N/A | The Maldives is composed of 26 atolls, with no substantial rivers; freshwater sources come mainly from groundwater and rainwater. |