MCQs on rivers of Uganda January 8, 2026September 24, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the longest river in Uganda? (A) River Nile (B) River Kagera (C) River Semliki (D) River Albert 2. Which river is known as the primary outlet of Lake Victoria? (A) River Kagera (B) River Jinja (C) River Semliki (D) River Nile 3. Where does the River Nile begin its journey in Uganda? (A) Lake Albert (B) Lake Edward (C) Lake Victoria (D) River Kagera 4. Which river forms part of the border between Uganda and Tanzania? (A) River Albert (B) River Nile (C) River Kagera (D) River Mukungwa 5. What is the primary source of the River Nile? (A) Lake Albert (B) Lake Kyoga (C) Lake Edward (D) Lake Victoria 6. Which river flows into Lake Albert? (A) River Kagera (B) River Semliki (C) River Nile (D) River Jinja 7. The River Semliki connects which two lakes? (A) Lake Victoria and Lake Albert (B) Lake Albert and Lake Edward (C) Lake Kyoga and Lake Edward (D) Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga 8. Which river is known for its rapids and is a popular spot for white-water rafting? (A) River Kagera (B) River Albert (C) River Rwizi (D) River Nile 9. Which river is the main tributary of the River Nile in Uganda? (A) River Kagera (B) River Albert (C) River Semliki (D) River Rwenzori 10. What is the main economic activity supported by the River Nile? (A) Mining (B) Agriculture (C) Fishing (D) All of the above 11. Which river is a significant source of hydroelectric power in Uganda? (A) River Kagera (B) River Semliki (C) River Rwizi (D) River Nile 12. What is the name of the dam built on the River Nile in Uganda? (A) Jinja Dam (B) Owen Falls Dam (C) Both B and C (D) Karuma Dam 13. The River Rwizi is primarily located in which region of Uganda? (A) Northern (B) Eastern (C) Western (D) Central 14. Which river is known for its biodiversity and is home to various fish species? (A) River Kagera (B) River Nile (C) River Semliki (D) River Rwizi 15. What is a major environmental concern for rivers in Uganda? (A) Deforestation (B) Pollution (C) All of the above (D) Climate change 16. Which river has a significant cultural and historical importance for the local communities in Uganda? (A) River Kagera (B) River Nile (C) River Semliki (D) River Rwizi 17. The River Kagera originates from which country? (A) Kenya (B) Rwanda (C) Tanzania (D) Burundi 18. What is the main reason for the construction of dams along the River Nile? (A) All of the above (B) Flood control (C) Hydroelectric power generation (D) Recreation 19. Which river is part of the Great Lakes system of Africa? (A) River Kagera (B) River Nile (C) All of the above (D) River Semliki 20. What is the main tributary of the River Rwizi? (A) River Kagera (B) River Albert (C) River Semliki (D) River Kyeera 21. Which river flows through the capital city of Uganda, Kampala? (A) River Kagera (B) River Rwizi (C) River Semliki (D) River Nile 22. The River Albert flows into which larger body of water? (A) Lake Victoria (B) Lake Albert (C) Lake Edward (D) Lake Kivu 23. Which river is famous for its beautiful scenery and wildlife? (A) River Kagera (B) River Rwizi (C) River Nile (D) River Semliki 24. The “source of the Nile” is located near which city in Uganda? (A) Gulu (B) Kampala (C) Mbarara (D) Jinja 25. Which river has the largest drainage basin in Uganda? (A) River Albert (B) River Kagera (C) River Semliki (D) River Nile 26. The Semliki River is known for which of the following features? (A) Hot springs (B) Waterfalls (C) All of the above (D) Swamps 27. What type of ecosystems are commonly found along the banks of Uganda’s rivers? (A) Deserts (B) Forests (C) Grasslands (D) Wetlands 28. Which river is an important habitat for various bird species? (A) River Kagera (B) River Rwizi (C) River Semliki (D) River Nile 29. The River Nile is crucial for which industry in Uganda? (A) Tourism (B) Agriculture (C) All of the above (D) Fishing 30. Which river is used for both transportation and fishing in Uganda? (A) River Kagera (B) River Nile (C) River Semliki (D) River Rwizi