- What is the longest river in Myanmar? A) Ayeyarwady B) Chindwin C) Sittang D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Ayeyarwady
- The Ayeyarwady River flows into which body of water? A) Bay of Bengal B) Andaman Sea C) South China Sea D) Indian Ocean Answer: A) Bay of Bengal
- Which river is known as the Salween River in Myanmar? A) Thanlwin B) Chindwin C) Sittang D) Irrawaddy Answer: A) Thanlwin
- The Chindwin River is a tributary of which major river? A) Sittang B) Irrawaddy C) Thanlwin D) Salween Answer: B) Irrawaddy
- Which river is significant for its annual flooding, which supports agriculture in Myanmar? A) Irrawaddy B) Chindwin C) Sittang D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Irrawaddy
- The Sittang River flows into which body of water? A) Andaman Sea B) Gulf of Martaban C) Bay of Bengal D) Indian Ocean Answer: B) Gulf of Martaban
- Which river is the second longest in Myanmar? A) Thanlwin B) Chindwin C) Ayeyarwady D) Sittang Answer: A) Thanlwin
- The Irrawaddy River is important for which type of transportation? A) Air travel B) Road transport C) Riverine navigation D) Railways Answer: C) Riverine navigation
- Which river is primarily associated with the capital city, Naypyidaw? A) Sittang B) Chindwin C) Irrawaddy D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Sittang
- What is the main source of the Ayeyarwady River? A) Himalayan glaciers B) Western Ghats C) Tibetan Plateau D) Yunnan Plateau Answer: D) Yunnan Plateau
- Which river is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems? A) Ayeyarwady B) Thanlwin C) Chindwin D) Sittang Answer: B) Thanlwin
- The Chindwin River is often referred to as the lifeline of which region in Myanmar? A) Central Myanmar B) Southern Myanmar C) Northern Myanmar D) Western Myanmar Answer: C) Northern Myanmar
- Which river is crucial for the irrigation of rice fields in Myanmar? A) Irrawaddy B) Sittang C) Chindwin D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Irrawaddy
- The Salween River forms part of the border between Myanmar and which country? A) India B) China C) Thailand D) Laos Answer: C) Thailand
- Which river is famous for its scenic views and river cruises? A) Ayeyarwady B) Chindwin C) Sittang D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Ayeyarwady
- The Irrawaddy River is considered sacred by which religion? A) Hinduism B) Buddhism C) Islam D) Christianity Answer: B) Buddhism
- Which river is known for its hydropower potential in Myanmar? A) Chindwin B) Irrawaddy C) Thanlwin D) Sittang Answer: C) Thanlwin
- What is the main economic activity supported by the Ayeyarwady River? A) Mining B) Agriculture C) Fishing D) Tourism Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river has the largest drainage basin in Myanmar? A) Sittang B) Irrawaddy C) Chindwin D) Thanlwin Answer: B) Irrawaddy
- The Chindwin River originates in which part of Myanmar? A) Northern Myanmar B) Central Myanmar C) Southern Myanmar D) Western Myanmar Answer: A) Northern Myanmar
- Which river is also known for its historical significance in trade routes? A) Irrawaddy B) Sittang C) Thanlwin D) Chindwin Answer: A) Irrawaddy
- The Thanlwin River is known for its cultural significance to which ethnic group? A) Karen B) Mon C) Shan D) Kachin Answer: A) Karen
- Which river is often prone to seasonal flooding in Myanmar? A) Chindwin B) Irrawaddy C) Sittang D) Thanlwin Answer: B) Irrawaddy
- The Sittang River is important for which activity in Myanmar? A) Tourism B) Fishing C) Transport D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is often depicted in traditional Myanmar art and literature? A) Thanlwin B) Chindwin C) Ayeyarwady D) Sittang Answer: C) Ayeyarwady
- The Ayeyarwady River delta is known for its rich deposits of what? A) Gold B) Iron C) Fertile soil D) Silver Answer: C) Fertile soil
- What is the primary threat to the rivers of Myanmar? A) Pollution B) Deforestation C) Climate change D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is the main water source for Yangon? A) Irrawaddy B) Sittang C) Chindwin D) Thanlwin Answer: A) Irrawaddy
- The Ayeyarwady River is vital for which industry in Myanmar? A) Textile B) Agriculture C) Construction D) Mining Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river is important for trade between Myanmar and China? A) Chindwin B) Ayeyarwady C) Thanlwin D) Sittang Answer: C) Thanlwin
| River Name | Length (km) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) | 2,170 | Tibetan Plateau (China) | Bay of Bengal | Longest river in Myanmar; crucial for agriculture and navigation. |
| Thanlwin (Salween) | 1,479 | Tibetan Plateau (China) | Andaman Sea | Important for hydropower; forms part of the border with Thailand. |
| Chindwin | 720 | Northern Myanmar | Ayeyarwady River | Major tributary of the Irrawaddy; vital for trade and transportation. |
| Sittang | 590 | Shan State | Gulf of Martaban | Significant for agriculture and fisheries; prone to seasonal flooding. |
| Shire | 250 | Malawi | Zambezi River | Major tributary of the Zambezi; crucial for fisheries and navigation. |
| Inle | 22 | Shan Plateau | Inle Lake | Important for local agriculture and tourism; known for its unique ecosystem. |
| Mandalay | 240 | Central Myanmar | Ayeyarwady River | Major trade route; important for cultural heritage. |