MCQs on rivers of Zimbabwe January 8, 2026September 24, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the longest river in Zimbabwe? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Sanyati River (D) Save River 2. Which river forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia? (A) Limpopo River (B) Zambezi River (C) Save River (D) Pungwe River 3. The Zambezi River is famous for which major waterfall? (A) Mosi-oa-Tunya (B) Nyanga Falls (C) Chinhoyi Caves (D) Victoria Falls 4. Which river is known for its importance to the Hwange National Park? (A) Zambezi River (B) Save River (C) Runde River (D) Limpopo River 5. What is the main tributary of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe? (A) Limpopo River (B) Sanyati River (C) Save River (D) Pungwe River 6. Which river flows into the Indian Ocean through Mozambique? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Sanyati River (D) Pungwe River 7. The Save River is primarily located in which region of Zimbabwe? (A) Northern (B) Eastern (C) Southern (D) Western 8. Which river is notable for its rich biodiversity and fishing? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Sanyati River (D) Pungwe River 9. What type of climate does the Zambezi River flow through? (A) Desert (B) Tropical (C) Mediterranean (D) Temperate 10. Which river is significant for irrigation in southeastern Zimbabwe? (A) Zambezi River (B) Save River (C) Limpopo River (D) Pungwe River 11. The Limpopo River is a key water source for which country besides Zimbabwe? (A) South Africa (B) Botswana (C) Mozambique (D) All of the above 12. Which river is also known as the “River of Life” in Zimbabwe? (A) Zambezi River (B) Save River (C) Limpopo River (D) Pungwe River 13. The Pungwe River flows into which ocean? (A) Atlantic Ocean (B) Indian Ocean (C) Pacific Ocean (D) Arctic Ocean 14. Which river is known for its floodplain ecosystems? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Save River (D) Runde River 15. What is a significant challenge facing the rivers in Zimbabwe? (A) Deforestation (B) Pollution (C) Water scarcity (D) All of the above 16. Which river runs through the capital city, Harare? (A) Zambezi River (B) Save River (C) Manyame River (D) Limpopo River 17. The Runde River is a tributary of which larger river? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Save River (D) Pungwe River 18. Which river is known for supporting the agriculture of the Lowveld region? (A) Limpopo River (B) Save River (C) Zambezi River (D) Runde River 19. What is the primary use of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe? (A) Recreation (B) Hydroelectric power (C) Fishing (D) Transportation 20. Which river is vital for the conservation of wildlife in Zimbabwe? (A) Limpopo River (B) Zambezi River (C) Save River (D) Runde River 21. What major dam is located on the Zambezi River? (A) Kariba Dam (B) Cahora Bassa Dam (C) Itezhi-Tezhi Dam (D) Kafue Gorge Dam 22. The Sanyati River is known for its scenic gorges and cliffs. (A) True (B) False 23. Which river is significant for its role in local fishing economies? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Save River (D) Pungwe River 24. The Nyanga Falls are located near which river? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Sanyati River (D) Save River 25. What ecological zone do the Zambezi and its tributaries support? (A) Desert (B) Grassland (C) Wetland (D) Urban 26. The Save River is primarily used for which agricultural purpose? (A) Crop irrigation (B) Livestock grazing (C) Aquaculture (D) None of the above 27. Which river is an important water source for both rural and urban areas in Zimbabwe? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Save River (D) Runde River 28. Which river is characterized by a network of islands along its course? (A) Zambezi River (B) Limpopo River (C) Pungwe River (D) Manyame River 29. The Pungwe River is primarily located in which part of Zimbabwe? (A) Southern (B) Eastern (C) Northern (D) Western 30. Which river is known for its historical significance in trade and transportation? (A) Zambezi River (B) Save River (C) Limpopo River (D) Runde River