✅ A. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
(Choose the correct option)
1.The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second-largest country in
(Asia / Africa) ✅
2.The ………… is the latitude that passes through the Republic of Congo.
(Tropic of Cancer / Equator) ✅
3.River ________ flows through the DRC.
(Nile / Congo) ✅
4.The Republic of Congo lies in
(Asia / Africa) ✅
5.The capital of the country is
(Kinshasa / Matadi) ✅
B. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False Statements
1.Congo has four national languages. — T
2.French is the official language of Congo. — T
3.Katanga is one of the poorest provinces in Congo. — T
4.Matadi is the main port of Congo. — T
✅ C. Fill in the blanks
1.Bantu are the primitive people of the Republic of Congo.
2.The region that lies between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn is called the Equatorial region.
3.There are about 200 languages spoken in the Republic of Congo.
4.The highest peak in the Ruwenzori Mountains is Margherita.
📝 D. Answer the following questions
1. Where does the Democratic Republic of Congo lie? List its nine neighbours.
Answer:
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) lies in central Africa, straddling the equator. It is bordered by nine countries:
•North: Central African Republic, South Sudan
•East: Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania
•South-east: Zambia
•South-west: Angola
•West: Atlantic Ocean, Angolan exclave of Cabinda
2. List the minerals found in the Republic of Congo.
Answer:
The DRC is rich in minerals such as:
•Gold, Cobalt, Copper, Cadmium, Petroleum
•Diamonds, Iron Ore, Zinc, Bauxite, Coal, Uranium, Platinum
It is the largest producer of cobalt in the world.
3. In which part of Africa is the Democratic Republic of Congo located? Name its capital.
Answer:
The DRC is located in central Africa.
The capital city is Kinshasa.
4. Name four rivers and lakes in Congo.
Answer:
Major Rivers:
1.Congo River
2.Kasai River
3.Ubangi River
4.Aruwimi River
Lakes:
1.Lake Albert
2.Lake Edward
3.Lake Kivu
4.Lake Tanganyika
5. Write a short note on the transport system in the Republic of Congo.
Answer:
The Congo River and its tributaries are the main modes of transportation in the DRC and are often referred to as the “highway of central Africa.”
•The land transport system is poor due to dense forests and difficult terrain.
•Roads and railways are limited and not well maintained.
•Industries are deep in the forest, making accessibility difficult.
•Water transport is essential, and dams are used for hydroelectric power production.