- 1. Where is the Mekong River located?
A) Europe
B) Africa
C) South America
D) Southeast Asia
- 2. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Mekong River?
A) Chi River
B) Red River
C) Yangtze River
D) Tributary of River of No Return
- 3. What is the meaning of the word 'Mekong' in the Thai and Lao languages?
A) Strong Current
B) Mother of Waters
C) Flowing River
D) Bountiful Harvest
- 4. Which sea does the Mekong River flow into?
A) South China Sea
B) Caspian Sea
C) Black Sea
D) Red Sea
- 5. The Mekong River Delta is known as the 'Rice Bowl' of which country?
A) Myanmar
B) Vietnam
C) Cambodia
D) Thailand
- 6. What is the primary source of livelihood for many communities along the Mekong River?
A) Manufacturing
B) Mining
C) Forestry
D) Fishing
- 7. Which of the following is a famous festival celebrated along the Mekong River?
A) Water Festival
B) Mountain Festival
C) Ice Festival
D) Desert Festival
- 8. What is the main nutrient deposited by the Mekong River during its annual flooding?
A) Silt
B) Iron
C) Salt
D) Calcium
- 9. The Mekong River Commission (MRC) was established to promote sustainable development in the Mekong region. What year was it founded?
A) 2010
B) 2005
C) 1995
D) 1980
- 10. What is the dominant climate type in the Mekong River basin?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical Monsoon
C) Desert
D) Polar
- 11. Which city is known as the 'Pearl of the Mekong'?
A) Phnom Penh
B) Ho Chi Minh City
C) Vientiane
D) Chiang Mai
- 12. Which of the following is a threat to the Mekong River's water quality?
A) Desalination
B) Pollution
C) Clear-cutting
D) Wind Erosion
- 13. What is the name of the dam on the Mekong River that is one of the largest in Southeast Asia?
A) Itaipu Dam
B) Three Gorges Dam
C) Grand Coulee Dam
D) Xayaburi Dam
- 14. Which of the following is a traditional Mekong River dish made with fermented fish?
A) Sushi
B) Prahok
C) Tacos
D) Pasta
- 15. Which of the following countries does NOT border the Mekong River?
A) Laos
B) Japan
C) Thailand
D) Vietnam
- 16. What is the primary source of the Mekong River?
A) Myanmar
B) Thailand
C) India
D) Tibet
- 17. Which mythical creature is associated with the Mekong River in local folklore?
A) Kraken
B) Phoenix
C) Dragon
D) Naga
- 18. What is the main commercial fish species harvested from the Mekong River?
A) Tilapia
B) Trout
C) Salmon
D) Pangasius
- 19. Which of the following countries does NOT have a capital city situated along the Mekong River?
A) Cambodia
B) Malaysia
C) Laos
D) Myanmar
- 20. What is the most commonly spoken language among Mekong River communities?
A) Lao
B) Burmese
C) Khmer
D) Mandarin
- 21. What is the significance of the Mekong River in local agriculture?
A) Logging
B) Mining
C) Tourism
D) Irrigation
- 22. Which animal, known for its endangered status, is found in the Mekong River basin?
A) Irrawaddy Dolphin
B) Giant Panda
C) Komodo Dragon
D) Bengal Tiger
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