MCQs on rivers of Thailand

  • What is the longest river in Thailand? A) Chao Phraya River
    B) Mekong River
    C) Mun River
    D) Ping River
    Answer: A) Chao Phraya River
  • Which river flows through the capital city, Bangkok? A) Mekong River
    B) Chao Phraya River
    C) Nan River
    D) Kwai River
    Answer: B) Chao Phraya River
  • The Mekong River serves as a border between Thailand and which country? A) Laos
    B) Cambodia
    C) Myanmar
    D) Vietnam
    Answer: A) Laos
  • Which river is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for tourists in Kanchanaburi? A) Chao Phraya River
    B) Kwai River
    C) Mun River
    D) Ping River
    Answer: B) Kwai River
  • Which river is a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River? A) Nan River
    B) Mun River
    C) Yom River
    D) Ping River
    Answer: D) Ping River
  • What is the primary economic activity along the Chao Phraya River? A) Agriculture
    B) Fishing
    C) Tourism
    D) Transportation
    Answer: D) Transportation
  • The Mun River is primarily located in which region of Thailand? A) Northern
    B) Northeastern
    C) Central
    D) Southern
    Answer: B) Northeastern
  • Which river is known for the annual boat racing festival in Thailand? A) Ping River
    B) Chao Phraya River
    C) Mekong River
    D) Kwai River
    Answer: B) Chao Phraya River
  • The Ping River originates from which mountain range? A) Tana Toraja
    B) Phetchabun Mountains
    C) Thanon Thong Chai
    D) Doi Inthanon
    Answer: D) Doi Inthanon
  • Which river is famous for its floating markets? A) Nan River
    B) Chao Phraya River
    C) Mun River
    D) Mekong River
    Answer: B) Chao Phraya River
  • What is the main source of water for the Chao Phraya River? A) Mun River
    B) Mekong River
    C) Nan River
    D) Ping River
    Answer: D) Ping River
  • Which river flows through the historic city of Ayutthaya? A) Nan River
    B) Chao Phraya River
    C) Mun River
    D) Mekong River
    Answer: B) Chao Phraya River
  • Which river is considered the lifeblood of the Northeastern region of Thailand? A) Mekong River
    B) Mun River
    C) Yom River
    D) Nan River
    Answer: B) Mun River
  • The Yom River is a tributary of which river? A) Chao Phraya River
    B) Mekong River
    C) Mun River
    D) Ping River
    Answer: A) Chao Phraya River
  • What is the primary environmental concern for rivers in Thailand? A) Deforestation
    B) Water pollution
    C) Climate change
    D) Overfishing
    Answer: B) Water pollution
  • Which river is associated with the ancient city of Sukhothai? A) Chao Phraya River
    B) Ping River
    C) Nan River
    D) Yom River
    Answer: B) Ping River
  • Which river is the second longest in Thailand after the Chao Phraya? A) Mekong River
    B) Mun River
    C) Ping River
    D) Yom River
    Answer: A) Mekong River
  • What is the primary use of the Mekong River in Thailand? A) Hydropower
    B) Agriculture
    C) Fishing
    D) Transportation
    Answer: D) Transportation
  • Which river is known for its unique limestone formations? A) Ping River
    B) Kwai River
    C) Mun River
    D) Mekong River
    Answer: D) Mekong River
  • The Nan River flows through which province? A) Chiang Mai
    B) Phrae
    C) Nan
    D) Tak
    Answer: C) Nan
  • Which river is a popular destination for white-water rafting? A) Ping River
    B) Kwai River
    C) Chao Phraya River
    D) Mun River
    Answer: B) Kwai River
  • What is the significance of the Chao Phraya River Delta? A) Agricultural productivity
    B) Urban development
    C) Biodiversity
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
  • The Mekong River flows through how many countries? A) 4
    B) 5
    C) 6
    D) 7
    Answer: B) 5
  • Which river is known for the historic bridge built during World War II? A) Ping River
    B) Kwai River
    C) Chao Phraya River
    D) Mun River
    Answer: B) Kwai River
  • What type of fish is commonly found in the Mekong River? A) Salmon
    B) Catfish
    C) Trout
    D) Bass
    Answer: B) Catfish
  • The Mun River is significant for which agricultural product? A) Rice
    B) Sugarcane
    C) Rubber
    D) Coffee
    Answer: A) Rice
  • Which river basin is critical for Thailand’s water supply? A) Ping River Basin
    B) Chao Phraya River Basin
    C) Mekong River Basin
    D) Mun River Basin
    Answer: B) Chao Phraya River Basin
  • Which river is known for its cultural significance among local communities? A) Yom River
    B) Nan River
    C) Chao Phraya River
    D) Kwai River
    Answer: C) Chao Phraya River
  • What major environmental challenge does the Mekong River face? A) Invasive species
    B) Dams and water management
    C) Overfishing
    D) Urbanization
    Answer: B) Dams and water management
  • Which river serves as a vital source for irrigation in northern Thailand? A) Chao Phraya River
    B) Ping River
    C) Mun River
    D) Nan River
    Answer: B) Ping River

 

River Name Length Source Mouth Significance
Chao Phraya River ~372 km Nakhon Sawan Gulf of Thailand Major river for transportation and irrigation; flows through Bangkok.
Mekong River ~4,350 km Tibet (China) Mekong Delta (Vietnam) Forms a border with Laos; crucial for trade and fisheries.
Ping River ~600 km Doi Inthanon (Chiang Mai) Chao Phraya River Important for agriculture; scenic river in northern Thailand.
Kwai River ~400 km Tenasserim Hills Mae Klong River Known for the historical Death Railway; popular for tourism.
Mun River ~500 km Khorat Plateau Mekong River Vital for agriculture in the northeastern region.
Yom River ~300 km Phrae Province Chao Phraya River Important for irrigation and local agriculture.
Nan River ~400 km Nan Mountains Chao Phraya River Flows through the picturesque Nan Province; supports local farming.
Tachin River ~200 km Western Thailand Gulf of Thailand Key for irrigation and transportation in central Thailand.

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