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Komodo (island) - Quiz
Contributed by: Alvarado
  • 1. What is the surface area of Komodo Island?
A) 150 square kilometres
B) 291 square kilometres
C) 350 square kilometres
D) 500 square kilometres
  • 2. Which of the following is Komodo Island part of?
A) Java National Park
B) Bali National Park
C) Komodo National Park
D) Sumatra National Park
  • 3. Komodo Island is located in which Indonesian province?
A) East Nusa Tenggara
B) West Java
C) West Nusa Tenggara
D) Central Java
  • 4. What is the Komodo dragon known for?
A) The largest bird on Earth
B) The largest snake on Earth
C) The largest lizard on Earth
D) The largest mammal on Earth
  • 5. In what year was Komodo Island included in the Komodo National Park?
A) 1991
B) 2001
C) 2011
D) 1981
  • 6. Which organization declared Komodo Island a World Heritage Site?
A) Greenpeace
B) IUCN
C) WWF
D) UNESCO
  • 7. Komodo Island is part of which marine biodiversity region?
A) The Great Barrier Reef
B) The Amazon Basin
C) The Mediterranean Sea
D) The Coral Triangle
  • 8. How many islands make up the Republic of Indonesia?
A) 15,000
B) 10,000
C) 20,000
D) 17,508
  • 9. What is the human population of Komodo Island as of 2020?
A) About 5,000
B) About 1,800
C) About 10,000
D) About 500
  • 10. Which islands are located near Komodo Island?
A) Lombok to the west and Sumba to the east
B) Java to the west and Bali to the east
C) Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east
D) Sumatra to the west and Borneo to the east
  • 11. Who was the first Westerner to visit Komodo Island to investigate the dragon-like creature?
A) Captain James Cook
B) Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek
C) Marco Polo
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 12. In which decade did the Komodo dragon become known to non-locals?
A) 1800s
B) 1920s
C) 1930s
D) 1910s
  • 13. What was the purpose of Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek's visit to Komodo Island?
A) To map the island
B) To establish a new colony
C) To search for gold
D) To investigate the dragon-like creature
  • 14. What regulation did the Dutch government issue in 1915 regarding Komodo Island?
A) Establishment of a military base
B) Protection of the lizards
C) Exploitation of natural resources
D) Development of tourism infrastructure
  • 15. Which of the following is not a designation of Komodo Island?
A) WWF Global 200 Marine Eco-region
B) ASEAN Heritage Park
C) UNESCO World Heritage Site
D) Man and Biosphere Reserve
  • 16. What is the local name for Komodo Island in the Komodo language?
A) Pulau Sumbawa
B) Pulau Rinca
C) Pulau Flores
D) Tana Modo
  • 17. Which district does Komodo Island administratively belong to?
A) Bali District
B) Java District
C) Flores District
D) Komodo District
  • 18. What is Komodo Island's status in terms of global biodiversity?
A) One of the world's 10 least biodiverse areas
B) One of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots
C) A region with moderate biodiversity
D) A region with no significant biodiversity
  • 19. Which of the following is not a feature of Komodo Island?
A) Part of the Coral Triangle
B) Home to the Komodo dragon
C) Home to the world's largest bird
D) Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 20. What is the primary religion of the population on Komodo Island?
A) Hinduism
B) Islam
C) Christianity
D) Buddhism
  • 21. Which ecoregion is Komodo Island part of?
A) Sahara Desert
B) Lesser Sundas deciduous forests
C) Amazon rainforest
D) Great Barrier Reef
  • 22. Which of these animals is not native to Komodo Island?
A) Javan deer
B) Komodo dragon
C) Macaques
D) Civets
  • 23. When was Komodo Island included in the New 7 Wonders of Nature list?
A) July 4, 2011
B) November 11, 2011
C) January 1, 2010
D) December 31, 2012
  • 24. What was the reason for the 2020 closure of Komodo Island?
A) Economic downturn
B) Natural disaster
C) Political unrest
D) Conservation efforts amid concerns over animal-smuggling
  • 25. How much budget was allocated for the conservation program on Komodo Island?
A) Rp 50 billion
B) $US 10 million
C) Rp 150 billion
D) Rp 100 billion (around $US 7.2 million)
  • 26. What controversial suggestion did Governor Laiskodat make regarding tourism fees?
A) Free entrance for all tourists
B) No entrance fees at all
C) An expensive entrance fee for foreign tourists
D) Lower fees for local villagers
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