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A Bit of Bangladesh Trivia Quiz

This quiz is basically a beginner's guide to Bangladesh.

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

Author
saifkabirasif

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,285

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2615

Last 3 plays: colbymanram (5/10), Guest 45 (2/10), TheSpideryT (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Dhaka is capital of Bangladesh. On which river it is situated? Hint

Jamuna

Padma

Buriganga

Meghna

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bangladesh is called the playground of seasons. How many seasons does Bangladesh normally experience? Hint

Five

Three

Four

Six

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bangladesh is bordered by two countries. Which ones? Hint

India and Nepal

Nepal and Bhutan

Myanmar and Nepal

India and Myanmar

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Question 4 of 10

4. In Bangladesh, you will find one of the longest beaches in the world. What is its name? Hint

Kuakata

Cox's Bazar

Chittagong

Mongla

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which body of water is found directly south of Bangladesh? Hint

Pacific Ocean

Bay of Bengal

Yellow Sea

Red Sea

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bangladesh, along with India, contains the largest delta in the world. What is its name? It is also the largest mangrove forest in the world. Hint

Madhupur

Banderbuns

Sunderbans

Khagrachori

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the only river that originates and ends in Bangladesh? Hint

Karnaphuli

Sangu

Padma

Jamuna

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which university of Bangladesh is known as 'The Oxford of the East'? Hint

Khulna University

Jahangirnagar University

Dhaka University

BUET

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Question 9 of 10

9. There are two sea ports in Bangladesh. One is Chittagong; what is the other? Hint

Mongla

Rajshahi

Dhaka

Narayanganj

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Question 10 of 10

10. What are the colours of the flag of Bangladesh? Hint

Red and Green

Green and White

White and Red

Solid green

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Dhaka is capital of Bangladesh. On which river it is situated?

Answer: Buriganga

Buriganga River branches from the Shitalakshya River. The Shitalakshya River itself branches from the River Padma.

2. Bangladesh is called the playground of seasons. How many seasons does Bangladesh normally experience?

Answer: Six

The seasons are summer, rainy, autumn, late autumn (or cool), winter and spring. In Bangladesh, these seasons are respectively called Grismo, Barsha, Sharat, Hemanto, Sheet, and Bashonto.

3. Bangladesh is bordered by two countries. Which ones?

Answer: India and Myanmar

Bangladesh is surrounded by India to the west, north and northeast. Myanmar borders Bangladesh in the southeast.

4. In Bangladesh, you will find one of the longest beaches in the world. What is its name?

Answer: Cox's Bazar

Cox's Bazar is named after a Briton named Captain Hiram Cox. Cox's Bazar borders the Bakkhali River, Bay of Bengal, and Jhilwanj Union.

5. Which body of water is found directly south of Bangladesh?

Answer: Bay of Bengal

The Bay of Bengal is the world's largest bay. It is 2,090 km long.

6. Bangladesh, along with India, contains the largest delta in the world. What is its name? It is also the largest mangrove forest in the world.

Answer: Sunderbans

Sunderbans is the den of Royal Bengal Tiger, which is not found anywhere else on Earth. Sundarban means "beautiful jungle" in Bengali.

7. What is the only river that originates and ends in Bangladesh?

Answer: Sangu

Sangu originates in the hills of Lusai and ends in Bay of Bengal. Many birds and other wild creatures can be found among the hills and along the river's bank.

8. Which university of Bangladesh is known as 'The Oxford of the East'?

Answer: Dhaka University

Dhaka University was established in 1921. It is located in the capital city of Bangladesh, Dhaka.

9. There are two sea ports in Bangladesh. One is Chittagong; what is the other?

Answer: Mongla

Mongla is in the district of Khulna and has a natural harbour. It allows the export of jute, fish, and grains, among other resources.

10. What are the colours of the flag of Bangladesh?

Answer: Red and Green

The red circle in the centre signifies the rising sun of a new nation. The green background indicates the everlasting green lands of Bangladesh.

Source: Author saifkabirasif

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