Q11. Which of the following is a traditional Maori war dance?
a) Siva
b) Hula
c) Haka
d) Tamure
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Correct Answer: c) Haka
Explanation: The Haka is a traditional Maori war dance from New Zealand, performed with vigorous movements and stamping of the feet with rhythmically shouted accompaniment.
Q12. What is the traditional Australian wind instrument, believed to be one of the world’s oldest musical instruments?
a) Ukulele
b) Didgeridoo
c) Djembe
d) Pan flute
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Correct Answer: b) Didgeridoo
Explanation: The Didgeridoo is a traditional Australian wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians of northern Australia, believed to be one of the world’s oldest musical instruments.
Q13. Which Oceanian country’s traditional art includes ‘tapa’ cloth?
a) Samoa
b) Tonga
c) Vanuatu
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: ‘Tapa’ cloth is a traditional art form in several Oceanian countries, including Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu. It is made from the bark of certain trees and is decorated with traditional designs.
Q14. The ‘Lapita people’ are noted for their pottery and are considered ancestors of many Oceanic cultures. In which period did they flourish?
a) 1600-500 BCE
b) 1500-1000 CE
c) 500-100 BCE
d) 1500-500 BCE
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Correct Answer: d) 1500-500 BCE
Explanation: The Lapita people, noted for their distinctive pottery, flourished in the period from 1500 to 500 BCE and are considered ancestors of many Oceanic cultures, including Polynesians, Micronesians, and some coastal Melanesians.
Q15. Which festival is celebrated in Hawaii to honor the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people?
a) Merrie Monarch Festival
b) Aloha Festivals
c) King Kamehameha Day
d) Lei Day
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Correct Answer: a) Merrie Monarch Festival
Explanation: The Merrie Monarch Festival is an annual hula competition and cultural festival held in Hilo, Hawaii, to honor the legacy of King David Kalākaua, who was known as the “Merrie Monarch” for his patronage of the arts, especially hula and music.
Q16. Which Oceanian country is the largest exporter of coal?
a) Indonesia
b) Australia
c) Papua New Guinea
d) New Zealand
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Correct Answer: b) Australia
Explanation: Australia is the largest exporter of coal in Oceania and one of the world’s leading exporters of coal, particularly metallurgical coal used for steel production.
Q17. What is the primary industry of the economy in Fiji?
a) Textiles
b) Tourism
c) Electronics
d) Automobiles
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Correct Answer: b) Tourism
Explanation: Tourism is the primary industry of the economy in Fiji, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP and providing employment to a large portion of the population.
Q18. Which Oceanian country has the largest reserves of natural gas?
a) Papua New Guinea
b) New Zealand
c) Australia
d) Fiji
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Correct Answer: c) Australia
Explanation: Australia has the largest reserves of natural gas in Oceania and is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Q19. What is the main export of Papua New Guinea?
a) Coffee
b) Gold
c) Sugar
d) Wool
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Correct Answer: b) Gold
Explanation: Gold is the main export of Papua New Guinea, contributing significantly to the country’s economy. The mining sector is a major part of the country’s GDP.
Q20. Which Oceanian country is known for its significant dairy industry?
a) Australia
b) New Zealand
c) Papua New Guinea
d) Vanuatu
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Correct Answer: b) New Zealand
Explanation: New Zealand is known for its significant dairy industry, being one of the world’s largest exporters of dairy products, particularly milk powder, butter, and cheese.