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Kingdom of Bhutan Multiple Choice Quiz | 10 Questions

Bhutan is a very interesting country. Test your knowledge and see how much you know about this tiny little country.

A multiple-choice quiz by altosax82. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
altosax82

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
122,150

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. On which continent is Bhutan located? Hint

Asia

Africa

Australia

Europe

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2003, what was Bhutan's population density ranking in the world? Hint

150

100

161

175

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bhutan is half the size of Canada.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. When are the monsoons in Bhutan? Hint

April

June

March

July

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is Bhutan's capital? Hint

Bejiing

Dublin

Tokyo

Thimphu

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bhutan's National Day is on ____. Hint

25th December

31st December

1st December

17th December

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Question 7 of 10

7. Adults are the only members of the workforce in Bhutan.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Bhutan's tallest peak? Hint

Mt. McKinley

Mt. Everest

Gangkhar Puensum

Mt. Kilimanjaro

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Question 9 of 10

9. What ethnic group of people make up most of Bhutan's population? Hint

Ethnic Nepalese

Bhutia

Indigenous tribes

Indians

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Question 10 of 10

10. Ugyen Wangchuck was the first hereditary king of Bhutan.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which continent is Bhutan located?

Answer: Asia

Bhutan is located between the countries of China and India. Bhutan is a rather small country, about half the size of Indiana in the US.

2. In 2003, what was Bhutan's population density ranking in the world?

Answer: 175

According to the website Trading Economics: "Bhutan's economy is one of smallest and least developed in the world. Agriculture and forestry is the main source of revenue for more than 60% of its population".

3. Bhutan is half the size of Canada.

Answer: False

Bhutan is rather small. Bhutan is about half the size of Indiana, USA. Its 2003 population was around 2,000,000.

4. When are the monsoons in Bhutan?

Answer: June

The monsoon usually comes in mid-June. Monsoons bring large amounts of rain during the summer season. These thunderstorms usually come in the afternoon. These monsoons mostly occur in the southern part of Bhutan. The south part of Bhutan has a more tropical climate than the other parts of Bhutan.

5. What is Bhutan's capital?

Answer: Thimphu

Punakha was actually the original capital, but Thimphu later became the official capital and the largest city in Bhutan.

6. Bhutan's National Day is on ____.

Answer: 17th December

The National Day is a yearly holiday that commemorates the Wangchuck monarchy that was formalized on December 17, 1907.

7. Adults are the only members of the workforce in Bhutan.

Answer: False

Child workers are very common in Bhutan. An estimated 55% of Bhutan's working population are children (2003 data).

8. What is Bhutan's tallest peak?

Answer: Gangkhar Puensum

Gangkhar Puensum has an elevation of 7,570 m (24,836 ft).

9. What ethnic group of people make up most of Bhutan's population?

Answer: Bhutia

The ethnic group that is most dominant in Bhutan is Bhutia. The ethnic Nepalese make up 35% of Bhutan, and indigenous and migrant tribes together make up 15% of Bhutan.

10. Ugyen Wangchuck was the first hereditary king of Bhutan.

Answer: True

Ugyen Wangchuck reigned from 17 December 1907 - 21 August 1926. The country's National Day (December 17) marks his ascension to power.

Source: Author altosax82

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