Naypyidaw - Quiz
  • 1. What is Naypyidaw?
A) A famous river in Asia
B) The capital city of Myanmar
C) A traditional dish in Myanmar
D) An ancient monument
  • 2. Which city was the previous capital of Myanmar before Naypyidaw?
A) Yangon
B) Bago
C) Mandalay
D) Pyin Oo Lwin
  • 3. The name 'Naypyidaw' means ________ in Burmese.
A) Green Valley
B) Royal Capital
C) Golden Land
D) Peaceful City
  • 4. The design and layout of Naypyidaw is influenced by which ancient city?
A) Mrauk U
B) Bagan
C) Pyu
D) Inwa
  • 5. Which ethnic group makes up a significant portion of Naypyidaw's population?
A) Rakhine
B) Karen
C) Bamar
D) Shan
  • 6. How does Naypyidaw compare in size to other capital cities in the world?
A) Comparable in size to a small town
B) Similar in size to most capital cities
C) One of the smallest in the world by area
D) One of the largest in the world by area
  • 7. Naypyidaw is part of which administrative division in Myanmar?
A) Shan State
B) Mandalay Region
C) Yangon Region
D) Naypyidaw Union Territory
  • 8. What is the primary language spoken in Naypyidaw?
A) Chinese
B) Burmese
C) English
D) Thai
  • 9. What is the official romanized name of Naypyidaw?
A) Nay Pyi Thar
B) Nay Pyi Taung
C) Nay Pyi Thar
D) Nay Pyi Taw
  • 10. When did Naypyidaw officially replace Yangon as the administrative capital of Myanmar?
A) 14 October 2005
B) 1 January 2006
C) 27 March 2006
D) 6 November 2005
  • 11. What notable feature does Naypyidaw have regarding its size and population density?
A) Large size and very low population density
B) Small size and high population density
C) Small size and low population density
D) Large size and high population density
  • 12. Which of the following events was hosted by Naypyidaw?
A) 2010 FIFA World Cup
B) 2014 AFC U-19 Championship
C) 2016 Rio Paralympics
D) 2012 Summer Olympics
  • 13. Who oversaw military construction projects in Naypyidaw?
A) Min Aung Hlaing
B) Thein Nyunt
C) Tin Aung Myint Oo
D) Aung San Suu Kyi
  • 14. When was the first public event held in Naypyidaw?
A) 14 October 2005
B) 27 March 2006
C) 1 January 2006
D) 6 November 2005
  • 15. What was the estimated cost of Naypyidaw's planned city development?
A) US$6 billion
B) US$2 billion
C) US$10 billion
D) US$4 billion
  • 16. Which of the following states is adjacent to Naypyidaw?
A) Mon
B) Shan
C) Rakhine
D) Tanintharyi
  • 17. What was the purpose of building Naypyidaw according to military leaders?
A) To develop a commercial center
B) To create a tourist destination
C) To establish a cultural hub
D) To build an impregnable citadel
  • 18. What is the significance of the town of Pyinmana in relation to Naypyidaw?
A) It was a major trade center during colonial times
B) It is the largest city in the region
C) It was the original name of Naypyidaw
D) It is a long-standing settlement and was a pre-colonial governership dating to the Pagan kingdom era
  • 19. Which of the following was not a reason for moving the capital to Naypyidaw?
A) To provide stability to turbulent regions
B) To address congestion in Yangon
C) To establish a new cultural hub
D) To have a more centrally located capital
  • 20. What percentage of government buildings in Naypyidaw were damaged by the 2025 earthquake?
A) 70%
B) 60%
C) 80%
D) 50%
  • 21. Which township in Naypyidaw was especially impacted by the earthquake?
A) Zabuthiri Township
B) Pyinmana Township
C) Yangon Township
D) Mandalay Township
  • 22. How many temporary relief camps were set up in Naypyidaw after the earthquake?
A) 100
B) 60
C) 50
D) 75
  • 23. What is the area of Naypyidaw?
A) 5,000 km2
B) 7,054 km2
C) 10,000 km2
D) 3,500 km2
  • 24. What is the population of Naypyidaw according to official figures?
A) 500,000
B) 924,608
C) 1,000,000
D) 750,000
  • 25. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the north of Naypyidaw?
A) Yezin Dam
B) Chaungmagyi Dam
C) Ngalaik Dam
D) Kandawgyi Dam
  • 26. What type of climate does Naypyidaw have?
A) Tropical monsoon climate
B) Tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw)
C) Desert climate
D) Humid subtropical climate
  • 27. Which coastal Myanmar city experiences more extreme rainfall than Naypyidaw?
A) Bago
B) Mawlamyine
C) Yangon
D) Mandalay
  • 28. Which dam is located a few kilometres to the south of Naypyidaw?
A) Yezin Dam
B) Chaungmagyi Dam
C) Ngalaik Dam
D) Kandawgyi Dam
  • 29. What color are the roofs of apartment buildings for Ministry of Health employees?
A) Red
B) Green
C) Blue
D) Yellow
  • 30. How many mansions are there for high-ranking government officials in Naypyidaw?
A) 75
B) 30
C) 100
D) About 50
  • 31. What architectural styles are used for the Presidential Palace, Parliament, and city hall building?
A) Traditional Burmese architecture
B) Modern architecture with a Burmese-style roof
C) Colonial architecture with a Burmese-style roof
D) Stalinist architecture with a Burmese-style roof
  • 32. Which country's embassy was the first to open in Naypyidaw?
A) India
B) United States
C) Russia
D) China
  • 33. How many countries have proposed to move their embassies to Naypyidaw?
A) 8
B) 5
C) 11
D) 15
  • 34. How many hotels are located within the Naypyidaw Hotel Zone?
A) Six
B) Eight
C) Twelve
D) Ten
  • 35. How many villas were constructed near the Myanmar Convention Centre for the 25th ASEAN summit?
A) Twenty
B) Fifty
C) Thirty
D) Forty
  • 36. When was the National Herbal Park opened?
A) 2008
B) 2009
C) 2006
D) 2011
  • 37. How many hectares is the National Herbal Park?
A) 150 hectares
B) 200 hectares
C) 50 hectares
D) 81 hectares
  • 38. What is the main attraction of the Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens?
A) The musical light show
B) The safari park
C) The water slides
D) The climate-controlled penguin house
  • 39. When did the Naypyidaw Safari Park officially open?
A) 12 February 2011
B) 2009
C) 12 November 2006
D) 2008
  • 40. How many golf courses are there in Naypyidaw?
A) Four
B) Three
C) One
D) Two
  • 41. What is the name of the pagoda similar in size and shape to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) Uppatasanti Pagoda
B) Kyweshin Pagoda
C) Ngalaik Pagoda
D) Naypyidaw Pagoda
  • 42. When was the Uppatasanti Pagoda completed?
A) 2009
B) 2011
C) 2006
D) 2008
  • 43. What does Uppatasanti translate to?
A) Royal Capital
B) Peace Pagoda
C) Protection against Calamity
D) Medicinal Garden
  • 44. How much shorter is the Uppatasanti Pagoda compared to the Shwedagon Pagoda?
A) 30 cm
B) 12 inches
C) 1 meter
D) 50 cm
  • 45. What is the maximum number of members allowed in the Naypyidaw Council?
A) 9
B) 5
C) 10
D) 15
  • 46. What is one of the responsibilities of the Naypyidaw Council?
A) Planning permission
B) General planning
C) Levying taxes
D) Traffic management
  • 47. How many members can the Naypyidaw Development Committee have at most?
A) 8
B) 5
C) 10
D) 9
  • 48. Who is the current mayor of Naypyidaw?
A) The President of Myanmar
B) The Chairperson of the Naypyidaw Development Committee
C) Dr. Myo Aung
D) Dr. Maung Maung Naing
  • 49. Which township was formerly part of Yamethin District in Mandalay Region?
A) Dekkhinathiri
B) Zabuthiri
C) Pyinmana
D) Ottarathiri
  • 50. What was suggested in parliament in late 2014 regarding land use near Dekkhinathiri Township?
A) Land was being sold to foreign investors
B) Land was being used for agricultural purposes
C) Land was being converted into industrial zones
D) Land grabs were occurring
  • 51. How many lanes does the boulevard in Naypyidaw have?
A) 10 lanes
B) 16 lanes
C) 20 lanes
D) 4 lanes
  • 52. How far is Nay Pyi Taw International Airport from Naypyidaw?
A) 10 mi north-west
B) 16 km south-east
C) 20 km north
D) 30 km west
  • 53. Which airlines serve Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) All domestic airlines
B) Only Air Bagan
C) Only Myanmar National Airlines
D) Only international airlines
  • 54. What is the height of the control tower at Nay Pyi Taw International Airport?
A) 69 metres
B) 100 metres
C) 50 metres
D) 30 metres
  • 55. What type of public transport is limited between neighbourhoods in Naypyidaw?
A) Bicycles
B) Shuttle buses
C) Taxis
D) Trains
  • 56. Who operates the taxi company in Naypyidaw?
A) Foreign investors
B) Private companies
C) Government ministries
D) The military
  • 57. Are motorbikes allowed on all roads in Naypyidaw?
A) Only during the day
B) Yes
C) No
D) Only on weekends
  • 58. Which firm was announced to construct a metro line in Naypyidaw?
A) An Indian-based firm
B) A Russian-based firm
C) A Japanese-based firm
D) A Chinese-based firm
  • 59. Which sports club is based at Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Naypyidaw?
A) Wunna Theikdi FC
B) Naypyidaw FC
C) Pyinmana FC
D) Myawady F.C.
  • 60. What is the name of the park dedicated to herbal plants in Naypyidaw?
A) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
B) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
C) National Herbal Park
D) Naypyidaw Safari Park
  • 61. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is an indoor facility?
A) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
B) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
C) Open-Air Theatre
D) Zayarthiri Stadium
  • 62. Which research institute in Yezin focuses on biodiversity?
A) Forest Research Institute (FRI)
B) Department of Agricultural Research (DAR)
C) Southeast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute (SABRI)
D) Yezin University of Forestry
  • 63. Which university in Naypyidaw focuses on agriculture?
A) Yezin University of Forestry
B) Yezin University of Veterinary Science
C) Yezin Agricultural University
D) Nay Pyi Taw University
  • 64. What is the name of the pagoda dedicated to Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha?
A) Maravijaya Buddha
B) Uppatasanti Pagoda
C) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
D) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
  • 65. Which stadium in Naypyidaw is known for being open-air?
A) Wunna Theikdi Indoor Stadium
B) Zayarthiri Stadium
C) Wunna Theikdi Stadium
D) Open-Air Theatre
  • 66. Which museum in Naypyidaw is dedicated to the defense services?
A) Planetarium
B) Naypyidaw Gems Museum
C) National Museum
D) Defence Services Museum
  • 67. Which pagoda in Naypyidaw is dedicated to Maravijaya Buddha?
A) Maravijaya Buddha
B) Maha Thetkya Yanthi Buddha
C) Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda
D) Uppatasanti Pagoda
  • 68. Which park in Naypyidaw is dedicated to national landmarks?
A) National Landmark Garden
B) Naypyidaw Water Fountain Garden
C) Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens
D) Naypyidaw Safari Park
  • 69. How many free-to-air channels does MRTV broadcast in Naypyidaw?
A) 4
B) 70
C) 8
D) 19
  • 70. Which privately owned enterprise provides more than 70 pay-TV channels in Naypyidaw?
A) MRTV
B) MWD
C) Channel 7
D) Sky Net
  • 71. Which organization estimated savings of over $100 million per year by allowing more trucks on the highway?
A) The United Nations
B) The International Monetary Fund
C) The Asian Development Bank
D) The World Bank
  • 72. Which British motoring TV show featured Naypyidaw in March 2014?
A) Top Gear
B) The Grand Tour
C) Car SOS
D) Fifth Gear
  • 73. Which TV show featured Naypyidaw in 2018?
A) Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
B) Dark Tourist
C) Travel Man
D) Man v. Food
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