Q21. Which African country is the newest, having gained independence in 2011?
a) South Sudan
b) Eritrea
c) Namibia
d) Djibouti
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Correct Answer: a) South Sudan
Explanation: South Sudan is the newest country in Africa, gaining independence from Sudan in 2011 after a long conflict. It became the 54th independent country in Africa.
Q22. The “Horn of Africa” includes all EXCEPT which of the following countries?
a) Ethiopia
b) Djibouti
c) Somalia
d) Zambia
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Correct Answer: d) Zambia
Explanation: The Horn of Africa refers to the region that includes Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia, and Eritrea. Zambia is located in Southern Africa, far from the Horn.
Q23. Which African country’s flag features a machete?
a) Angola
b) Mozambique
c) Guinea
d) Tanzania
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Correct Answer: b) Mozambique
Explanation: The flag of Mozambique features a machete along with a book and an AK-47, symbolizing education, agriculture, and defense.
Q24. What is the largest lake in Africa?
a) Lake Victoria
b) Lake Tanganyika
c) Lake Malawi
d) Lake Volta
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Correct Answer: a) Lake Victoria
Explanation: Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by area and the world’s second-largest freshwater lake. It is shared among three countries: Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.
Q25. Which country is Africa’s top gold producer?
a) South Africa
b) Ghana
c) Sudan
d) Mali
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Correct Answer: b) Ghana
Explanation: Ghana is Africa’s top gold producer. The mining industry in Ghana is one of the key pillars of the economy.
Q26. The Apartheid Museum is located in which city?
a) Cape Town
b) Durban
c) Johannesburg
d) Pretoria
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Correct Answer: c) Johannesburg
Explanation: The Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the apartheid and the 20th-century history of South Africa, is located in Johannesburg.
Q27. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Maghreb region?
a) Morocco
b) Tunisia
c) Libya
d) Nigeria
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Correct Answer: d) Nigeria
Explanation: The Maghreb region of North Africa includes Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Libya. Nigeria is located in West Africa.
Q28. The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with which body of water?
a) Red Sea
b) Atlantic Ocean
c) Indian Ocean
d) Dead Sea
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Correct Answer: a) Red Sea
Explanation: The Suez Canal in Egypt connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, providing a crucial shipping route between Europe and Asia.
Q29. Which African country was formerly known as Gold Coast?
a) Ghana
b) Sierra Leone
c) Nigeria
d) Tanzania
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Correct Answer: a) Ghana
Explanation: Ghana was formerly known as the Gold Coast before gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1957.
Q30. The “Big Five” animals of Africa include all EXCEPT which of the following?
a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Rhino
d) Panda
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Correct Answer: d) Panda
Explanation: The “Big Five” animals, a term originally used by big-game hunters, refers to the lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo. The panda is native to China, not Africa.