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