Indian Ocean: Explore facts and mysteries of the world’s third-largest ocean

Questions

1. Which countries have coastlines along the Indian Ocean?
   a) India, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia
   b) Japan, China, Russia, Canada
   c) Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru
   d) France, Germany, Italy, Spain
2. What is the largest island in the Indian Ocean?
   a) Madagascar
   b) Sri Lanka
   c) Seychelles
   d) Maldives
3. Which strait connects the Indian Ocean to the Persian Gulf?
   a) Strait of Malacca
   b) Bab el Mandeb Strait
   c) Strait of Hormuz
   d) Mozambique Channel
4. Which major sea route in the Indian Ocean is crucial for global trade?
   a) Strait of Gibraltar
   b) Malacca Strait
   c) Bosporus Strait
   d) Drake Passage
5. Which island nation in the Indian Ocean is known for its unique biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
   a) Madagascar
   b) Seychelles
   c) Maldives
   d) Sri Lanka
6. Name the ocean that borders the eastern coast of Africa.
   a) Atlantic Ocean
   b) Indian Ocean
   c) Pacific Ocean
   d) Arctic Ocean
7. Which country has the largest coastline along the Indian Ocean?
   a) India
   b) Australia
   c) Indonesia
   d) Madagascar
8. What is the significance of the Indian Ocean in world history?
   a) It was the center of the Silk Road.
   b) It served as a major route for maritime trade and cultural exchange between Africa, Asia, and Australia.
   c) It was the location of the ancient Roman Empire.
   d) It was the only ocean not explored until the 20th century.
9. Which island chain in the Indian Ocean is a popular tourist destination known for atolls and coral reefs?
   a) The Maldives
   b) The Canary Islands
   c) The Hawaiian Islands
   d) The Falkland Islands
10. Which major city located on the Indian Ocean is a key financial hub of the Middle East and Africa?
    a) Mumbai
    b) Dubai
    c) Mumbai
    d) Colombo

Answers

1. a) India, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia
2. a) Madagascar
3. c) Strait of Hormuz
4. b) Malacca Strait
5. a) Madagascar
6. b) Indian Ocean
7. b) Australia
8. b) It served as a major route for maritime trade and cultural exchange between Africa, Asia, and Australia.
9. a) The Maldives
10. b) Dubai