U.S. Virgin Islands MCQs [USA]

USA General Knowledge MCQs
  1. What is the capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Christiansted
    Answer: a) St. Thomas
  2. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which sea?
    a) Red Sea
    b) Caribbean Sea
    c) Mediterranean Sea
    d) Bering Sea
    Answer: b) Caribbean Sea
  3. The U.S. Virgin Islands consist of how many main islands?
    a) 3
    b) 5
    c) 7
    d) 10
    Answer: a) 3
  4. The official currency of the U.S. Virgin Islands is:
    a) U.S. Dollar
    b) Euro
    c) British Pound
    d) Caribbean Dollar
    Answer: a) U.S. Dollar
  5. Which of the following is NOT a major island in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) St. Martin
    Answer: d) St. Martin
  6. What is the largest island of the U.S. Virgin Islands by area?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Water Island
    Answer: b) St. Croix
  7. The U.S. Virgin Islands were purchased from which country in 1917?
    a) France
    b) Spain
    c) Denmark
    d) Portugal
    Answer: c) Denmark
  8. What is the primary language spoken in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) English
    b) Spanish
    c) French
    d) Dutch
    Answer: a) English
  9. The U.S. Virgin Islands are a territory of which country?
    a) United States
    b) United Kingdom
    c) France
    d) Netherlands
    Answer: a) United States
  10. Which island is home to the Virgin Islands National Park?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Water Island
    Answer: c) St. John
  11. What is the name of the port city on St. Croix?
    a) Christiansted
    b) Frederiksted
    c) Charlotte Amalie
    d) Cruz Bay
    Answer: b) Frederiksted
  12. Which U.S. Virgin Island is the most populous?
    a) St. John
    b) St. Thomas
    c) St. Croix
    d) Water Island
    Answer: b) St. Thomas
  13. The U.S. Virgin Islands are part of which U.S. time zone?
    a) Eastern Standard Time
    b) Central Standard Time
    c) Pacific Standard Time
    d) Mountain Standard Time
    Answer: a) Eastern Standard Time
  14. Which U.S. Virgin Islands island is the smallest?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. John
    c) St. Croix
    d) Water Island
    Answer: d) Water Island
  15. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ flag features which colors?
    a) Red, White, and Blue
    b) Green, Yellow, and Red
    c) Blue and Yellow
    d) Black and White
    Answer: a) Red, White, and Blue
  16. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ government is led by which position?
    a) Governor
    b) President
    c) Prime Minister
    d) Chief Minister
    Answer: a) Governor
  17. What is the local name for the traditional Caribbean festival held in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Carnival
    b) Fiesta
    c) Festival
    d) Fair
    Answer: a) Carnival
  18. Which island is home to the historic Fort Christian?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Water Island
    Answer: a) St. Thomas
  19. Which beach is famous for its beauty on St. John?
    a) Magens Bay
    b) Trunk Bay
    c) Cane Bay
    d) Hawksnest Beach
    Answer: b) Trunk Bay
  20. What is the traditional local drink made from rum and fruit juices in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Mai Tai
    b) Piña Colada
    c) Rum Punch
    d) Mojito
    Answer: c) Rum Punch
  21. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which tropical region?
    a) Subtropical
    b) Temperate
    c) Equatorial
    d) Polar
    Answer: c) Equatorial
  22. Which of the following is NOT a national park in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Virgin Islands National Park
    b) Buck Island Reef National Monument
    c) American Samoa National Park
    d) Salt River Bay National Historical Park
    Answer: c) American Samoa National Park
  23. What type of climate is predominant in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Tropical rainforest
    b) Desert
    c) Mediterranean
    d) Tundra
    Answer: a) Tropical rainforest
  24. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ economy relies heavily on which industry?
    a) Tourism
    b) Manufacturing
    c) Agriculture
    d) Mining
    Answer: a) Tourism
  25. What is the highest point in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Mount Eagle
    b) Crown Mountain
    c) Mount Alava
    d) Mount Hermon
    Answer: b) Crown Mountain
  26. Which historic site on St. Croix was once a sugar plantation?
    a) Estate Whim
    b) Fort Christian
    c) Christiansted National Historic Site
    d) Estate La Reine
    Answer: a) Estate Whim
  27. Who is the current Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands? (As of 2024)
    a) Albert Bryan Jr.
    b) Kenneth Mapp
    c) John P. de Jongh Jr.
    d) Charles W. Turnbull
    Answer: a) Albert Bryan Jr.
  28. Which of the following islands is NOT part of the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Anguilla
    Answer: d) Anguilla
  29. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located east of which island group?
    a) Bahama Islands
    b) Greater Antilles
    c) Lesser Antilles
    d) Galápagos Islands
    Answer: c) Lesser Antilles
  30. Which famous explorer is associated with the discovery of the Virgin Islands?
    a) Christopher Columbus
    b) Ferdinand Magellan
    c) Vasco da Gama
    d) Hernán Cortés
    Answer: a) Christopher Columbus
  31. What is the local name for the major annual celebration of culture in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Festival
    b) J’ouvert
    c) Mardi Gras
    d) Carnival
    Answer: d) Carnival
  32. Which of these beaches is located on St. Thomas?
    a) Cane Bay
    b) Magens Bay
    c) Trunk Bay
    d) Salt River Bay
    Answer: b) Magens Bay
  33. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ government is based on which type of political system?
    a) Federal
    b) State
    c) Territory
    d) Province
    Answer: c) Territory
  34. Which of these is a popular snorkeling spot in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Coral World Ocean Park
    b) Trunk Bay
    c) Magens Bay
    d) Smith Bay
    Answer: b) Trunk Bay
  35. The U.S. Virgin Islands’ primary legislative body is known as:
    a) The Senate
    b) The House of Representatives
    c) The Legislature
    d) The Assembly
    Answer: c) The Legislature
  36. Which of the following is a famous landmark on St. Thomas?
    a) Blackbeard’s Castle
    b) Fort Christian
    c) Christiansted Fort
    d) Estate Whim
    Answer: a) Blackbeard’s Castle
  37. What is the primary source of fresh water on the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Desalination
    b) Rivers
    c) Rainwater
    d) Springs
    Answer: a) Desalination
  38. The U.S. Virgin Islands are situated closest to which country?
    a) Puerto Rico
    b) Cuba
    c) Haiti
    d) The Bahamas
    Answer: a) Puerto Rico
  39. Which island is known for its luxury resorts and upscale shopping in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) St. Thomas
    b) St. Croix
    c) St. John
    d) Water Island
    Answer: a) St. Thomas
  40. What traditional event is held in the U.S. Virgin Islands during the holiday season?
    a) Christmas Festival
    b) Summer Carnival
    c) Winter Carnival
    d) New Year’s Parade
    Answer: a) Christmas Festival
  41. Which local cuisine is considered a staple in the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Jerk Chicken
    b) Conch Fritters
    c) Lobster
    d) Crab Cakes
    Answer: b) Conch Fritters
  42. The U.S. Virgin Islands are part of which congressional district in the United States?
    a) 1st Congressional District
    b) 2nd Congressional District
    c) At-Large Congressional District
    d) 3rd Congressional District
    Answer: c) At-Large Congressional District
  43. The Virgin Islands are part of which larger group of islands?
    a) Lesser Antilles
    b) Greater Antilles
    c) Canary Islands
    d) Balearic Islands
    Answer: a) Lesser Antilles
  44. The U.S. Virgin Islands are famous for which type of marine life?
    a) Sharks
    b) Sea Turtles
    c) Dolphins
    d) Whales
    Answer: b) Sea Turtles
  45. What is the primary method of transportation between the islands of the U.S. Virgin Islands?
    a) Ferry
    b) Train
    c) Plane
    d) Bus
    Answer: a) Ferry
  46. What is the name of the historical building on St. John that was once a sugar plantation?
    a) Annaberg Plantation
    b) Caneel Bay
    c) Estate Lindholm
    d) Estate Diamond
    Answer: a) Annaberg Plantation
  47. Which of these is a protected area in the U.S. Virgin Islands for its unique marine ecosystem?
    a) Buck Island Reef National Monument
    b) Yellowstone National Park
    c) Grand Canyon
    d) Everglades National Park
    Answer: a) Buck Island Reef National Monument
  48. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in which latitude zone?
    a) Temperate
    b) Subtropical
    c) Tropical
    d) Arctic
    Answer: c) Tropical
  49. Which U.S. Virgin Islands island is known for its rich historical sites and architecture?
    a) St. Croix
    b) St. Thomas
    c) St. John
    d) Water Island
    Answer: a) St. Croix
  50. Which festival in the U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates African heritage?
    a) Emancipation Day
    b) Carnival
    c) Festival of the Virgin Islands
    d) African Heritage Festival
    Answer: a) Emancipation Day

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