MCQs on rivers of Rwanda

  • What is the longest river in Rwanda? A) Akagera River B) Nyabarongo River C) Kagera River D) Mukungwa River Answer: B) Nyabarongo River
  • Which river serves as a border between Rwanda and Tanzania? A) Akagera River B) Kagera River C) Nyabarongo River D) Ruzizi River Answer: B) Kagera River
  • The Akagera River is a tributary of which larger river? A) Nile River B) Congo River C) Zambezi River D) Amazon River Answer: A) Nile River
  • Which river flows through Akagera National Park? A) Ruzizi River B) Nyabarongo River C) Akagera River D) Kagera River Answer: C) Akagera River
  • The Nyabarongo River is primarily known for its significance in which aspect? A) Hydropower generation B) Transportation C) Agriculture D) Fishing Answer: A) Hydropower generation
  • Which river forms part of the border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo? A) Akagera River B) Ruzizi River C) Nyabarongo River D) Kagera River Answer: B) Ruzizi River
  • What is the main source of the Nyabarongo River? A) Lake Kivu B) Lake Muhazi C) Lake Victoria D) Lake Burera Answer: B) Lake Muhazi
  • Which river is important for fishing and irrigation in Rwanda? A) Akagera River B) Nyabarongo River C) Kagera River D) Ruzizi River Answer: A) Akagera River
  • Which river is known for its scenic views and biodiversity? A) Ruzizi River B) Nyabarongo River C) Kagera River D) Mukungwa River Answer: B) Nyabarongo River
  • The Ruzizi River flows into which lake? A) Lake Kivu B) Lake Victoria C) Lake Tanganyika D) Lake Burera Answer: A) Lake Kivu
  • Which river is the largest tributary of the Akagera River? A) Nyabarongo River B) Mukungwa River C) Kagera River D) Ruzizi River Answer: A) Nyabarongo River
  • What is the approximate length of the Akagera River? A) 300 km B) 250 km C) 150 km D) 200 km Answer: A) 300 km
  • The Mukungwa River is mainly located in which province of Rwanda? A) Northern Province B) Eastern Province C) Western Province D) Southern Province Answer: A) Northern Province
  • Which river is essential for the local economy through fishing? A) Nyabarongo River B) Ruzizi River C) Akagera River D) Kagera River Answer: C) Akagera River
  • What is the primary ecological significance of the Akagera River? A) Supports agriculture B) Wildlife habitat C) Hydropower production D) Transportation route Answer: B) Wildlife habitat
  • Which river has the largest watershed area in Rwanda? A) Akagera River B) Nyabarongo River C) Ruzizi River D) Kagera River Answer: A) Akagera River
  • The Nyabarongo River ultimately flows into which major river system? A) Congo River B) Zambezi River C) Nile River D) Amazon River Answer: C) Nile River
  • Which river is notable for its potential in hydropower generation? A) Ruzizi River B) Akagera River C) Mukungwa River D) Nyabarongo River Answer: D) Nyabarongo River
  • The Kagera River is significant for being a tributary of which river? A) Nile River B) Congo River C) Amazon River D) Zambezi River Answer: A) Nile River
  • Which river is the main water source for Lake Kivu? A) Mukungwa River B) Akagera River C) Ruzizi River D) Nyabarongo River Answer: C) Ruzizi River
  • The Ruzizi River acts as a natural boundary between which two countries? A) Rwanda and Uganda B) Rwanda and Burundi C) Rwanda and DRC D) Rwanda and Tanzania Answer: C) Rwanda and DRC
  • What type of habitat is primarily found along the banks of the Akagera River? A) Desert B) Forest C) Wetland D) Savanna Answer: C) Wetland
  • The Mukungwa River is an important water source for which activity? A) Tourism B) Irrigation C) Mining D) Industry Answer: B) Irrigation
  • Which river is considered the most important for transportation in Rwanda? A) Ruzizi River B) Akagera River C) Nyabarongo River D) Kagera River Answer: B) Akagera River
  • What is the average elevation of the Akagera River? A) 1,000 meters B) 1,500 meters C) 2,000 meters D) 500 meters Answer: A) 1,000 meters
  • Which river is often associated with various aquatic species in Rwanda? A) Akagera River B) Mukungwa River C) Nyabarongo River D) Ruzizi River Answer: A) Akagera River
  • Which river contributes to the hydrological network of the Nile Basin? A) Kagera River B) Ruzizi River C) Nyabarongo River D) Akagera River Answer: A) Kagera River
  • The Nyabarongo River is significant for which aspect of Rwandan culture? A) Religious rituals B) Historical events C) Agriculture D) Art Answer: B) Historical events
  • Which river is the main waterway for wildlife in Akagera National Park? A) Akagera River B) Mukungwa River C) Nyabarongo River D) Ruzizi River Answer: A) Akagera River
  • What is the main threat to the rivers in Rwanda? A) Overfishing B) Pollution C) Deforestation D) Climate change
          Answer: B) Pollution  
River Name Length (km) Source Mouth Significance
Nyabarongo 200 Lake Muhazi Akagera River Longest river in Rwanda; significant for hydropower and irrigation.
Akagera 300 Various streams in Rwanda Kagera River (bordering Tanzania) Forms part of the border with Tanzania; important for wildlife and fishing.
Kagera 400 Ruvubu National Park, Burundi Lake Victoria Major river flowing into Lake Victoria; forms part of the border between Rwanda and Tanzania.
Ruzizi 119 Lake Kivu Lake Tanganyika Acts as a natural border between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo; significant for fishing and hydroelectric power.
Mukungwa 80 Lake Burera Rwinyoni River Important for irrigation and local agriculture; flows through northern Rwanda.
Muvumba 95 Rulindo District Akagera River Supports local agriculture and provides water for livestock.
Nyundo 60 Nyundo area Lake Kivu Contributes to local fishing and irrigation; flows through a hilly area.
Sebeya 40 Nyabihu District Lake Kivu Supports local agriculture and has hydroelectric potential.
Gikongoro 55 Southern Province Akagera River Important for local irrigation and agriculture.

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