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Malawi Economy
Contributed by: Sweeney
  • 1. The economy of Malawi is largely dependent on agriculture, with the majority of the population engaged in small-scale farming. The main crops grown include tobacco, sugarcane, tea, and various food crops. However, the economy faces challenges such as limited access to markets, low productivity, and vulnerability to weather fluctuations. In recent years, efforts have been made to diversify the economy through industries such as mining, manufacturing, and tourism. Despite these efforts, Malawi continues to face issues of poverty, unemployment, and underdevelopment.

    Which currency is used in Malawi?
A) Malawian Kwacha
B) Tanzanian Shilling
C) South African Rand
D) Kenyan Shilling
  • 2. What is the main industry contributing to Malawi's economy?
A) Mining
B) Tourism
C) Agriculture
D) Manufacturing
  • 3. Who is responsible for monetary policy in Malawi?
A) Malawi Revenue Authority
B) Reserve Bank of Malawi
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation
  • 4. Which of the following is a major export of Malawi?
A) Cotton
B) Tea
C) Tobacco
D) Coffee
  • 5. Which international organization is a major donor to Malawi for development assistance?
A) World Bank
B) United Nations
C) African Union
D) European Union
  • 6. Which country borders Malawi to the west?
A) Zambia
B) Zimbabwe
C) Mozambique
D) Tanzania
  • 7. What is the main source of electricity generation in Malawi?
A) Nuclear
B) Coal
C) Hydropower
D) Wind
  • 8. Which organization is responsible for regulating telecommunications in Malawi?
A) National Information Communications Technology Authority
B) Ministry of Information
C) Malawi Broadcasting Corporation
D) Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority
  • 9. Malawi was formerly known as?
A) Rhodesia
B) Bechuanaland
C) Tanganyika
D) Nyasaland
  • 10. Which season is the primary growing season for crops in Malawi?
A) Rainy Season
B) Dry Season
C) Harvest Season
D) Winter Season
  • 11. Who is responsible for overseeing taxation in Malawi?
A) Malawi Revenue Authority
B) National Planning Commission
C) Ministry of Finance
D) Reserve Bank of Malawi
  • 12. How many regions does Malawi have?
A) 10
B) 8
C) 3
D) 5
  • 13. What is the largest religion practiced in Malawi?
A) Buddhism
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Christianity
  • 14. Who is the President of Malawi as of 2021?
A) Bakili Muluzi
B) Joyce Banda
C) Peter Mutharika
D) Lazarus Chakwera
  • 15. Malawi gained independence from which country in 1964?
A) United Kingdom
B) Portugal
C) France
D) Belgium
  • 16. Which economic community is Malawi a member of?
A) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
B) Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
C) Southern African Development Community (SADC)
D) East African Community (EAC)
  • 17. What is the main transport mode for domestic travel in Malawi?
A) Air
B) Rail
C) Waterway
D) Road
  • 18. What is the capital city of Malawi?
A) Blantyre
B) Lilongwe
C) Zomba
D) Mzuzu
  • 19. What is the primary cause of deforestation in Malawi?
A) Charcoal production
B) Large-scale agriculture
C) Urban expansion
D) Logging industry
  • 20. What is the main staple food in Malawi?
A) Maize
B) Cassava
C) Rice
D) Wheat
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