MCQs on rivers of Tanzania January 8, 2026September 24, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the longest river in Tanzania? (A) Pangani River (B) Rufiji River (C) Ruvuma River (D) Malagarasi River 2. Which river flows into the Indian Ocean? (A) Kagera River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Pangani River (D) Wami River 3. The Rufiji River is primarily used for which purpose? (A) Fishing (B) Mining (C) Transportation (D) Irrigation and hydropower 4. Which river forms part of the border between Tanzania and Mozambique? (A) Wami River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Malagarasi River (D) Kagera River 5. The Pangani River originates from which mountain? (A) Mount Meru (B) Usambara Mountains (C) Mount Kilimanjaro (D) Pare Mountains 6. What is the primary source of the Malagarasi River? (A) Lake Tanganyika (B) The highlands of Burundi (C) The Usambara Mountains (D) Mount Meru 7. Which river is known for its biodiversity and supports various ecosystems? (A) Rufiji River (B) Malagarasi River (C) Ruvuma River (D) Wami River 8. What is the main use of the Wami River? (A) Irrigation (B) Hydropower (C) Tourism (D) Industrial use 9. Which river is significant for the agricultural regions in Tanzania? (A) Pangani River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Kagera River (D) Rufiji River 10. The Kagera River is a tributary of which major river? (A) Nile River (B) Zambezi River (C) Congo River (D) Rufiji River 11. Which river has a major hydroelectric power project in Tanzania? (A) Rufiji River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Pangani River (D) Wami River 12. The Wami River is located in which part of Tanzania? (A) Northern (B) Southern (C) Western (D) Eastern 13. What is a major environmental concern for rivers in Tanzania? (A) Overfishing (B) Water scarcity (C) Pollution (D) Deforestation 14. Which river is important for local fisheries near Lake Tanganyika? (A) Rufiji River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Malagarasi River (D) Pangani River 15. The Rufiji River is crucial for which major city? (A) Dodoma (B) Arusha (C) Mwanza (D) Dar es Salaam 16. Which river is known for its scenic waterfalls and attracts tourists? (A) Wami River (B) Pangani River (C) Rufiji River (D) Ruvuma River 17. Which river is primarily located in the western region of Tanzania? (A) Malagarasi River (B) Rufiji River (C) Kagera River (D) Ruvuma River 18. What is the primary concern for the Rufiji River’s ecosystem? (A) Water diversion (B) Urban development (C) Invasive species (D) Industrial pollution 19. The Ruvuma River is significant for which aspect? (A) Agriculture (B) Tourism (C) Wildlife conservation (D) Transportation 20. Which river is essential for irrigation in the Pangani region? (A) Wami River (B) Rufiji River (C) Ruvuma River (D) Pangani River 21. The Kagera River flows through which countries before entering Tanzania? (A) Uganda and Kenya (B) Zambia and Mozambique (C) Burundi and Rwanda (D) Kenya and Uganda 22. Which river’s delta is known for its rich biodiversity? (A) Wami River (B) Pangani River (C) Ruvuma River (D) Rufiji River 23. Which river is recognized as a vital water source for the eastern regions of Tanzania? (A) Malagarasi River (B) Wami River (C) Rufiji River (D) Pangani River 24. What is the length of the Rufiji River? (A) ~600 km (B) ~500 km (C) ~700 km (D) ~800 km 25. The Pangani River has its origin in which mountain range? (A) Eastern Arc Mountains (B) Usambara Mountains (C) Rungwe Mountains (D) Pare Mountains 26. Which river is famous for its vibrant fishing communities? (A) Kagera River (B) Ruvuma River (C) Malagarasi River (D) Wami River 27. The Wami River is crucial for which type of farming? (A) Commercial farming (B) Subsistence farming (C) Organic farming (D) Industrial farming 28. Which river’s basin supports both agriculture and wildlife? (A) Ruvuma River (B) Rufiji River (C) Pangani River (D) Wami River 29. What is the main ecological challenge faced by the rivers of Tanzania? (A) Water pollution (B) Sedimentation (C) Deforestation (D) Invasive species 30. Which river is known for its rich history connected to the Swahili Coast? (A) Pangani River (B) Rufiji River (C) Malagarasi River (D) Ruvuma River