K53 Learners Test Questions and Answers PDF: Facts in South Africa
Introduction
The K53 Learners Test is a standardized test administered to Grade 12 learners in South Africa. The test is designed to assess learners’ knowledge and skills in a variety of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The test is used to determine whether learners have met the minimum requirements for graduation from high school.
Question 1: What is the capital city of South Africa?
A. Pretoria
B. Cape Town
C. Johannesburg
D. Durban
Answer: A. Pretoria
Question 2: What is the official language of South Africa?
A. English
B. Afrikaans
C. Zulu
D. Xhosa
Answer: B. Afrikaans
Question 3: What is the largest province in South Africa by area?
A. Northern Cape
B. Western Cape
C. Eastern Cape
D. KwaZulu-Natal
Answer: A. Northern Cape
Question 4: What is the smallest province in South Africa by area?
A. Gauteng
B. Free State
C. Mpumalanga
D. Limpopo
Answer: A. Gauteng
Question 5: What is the highest mountain in South Africa?
A. Mafadi Peak
B. Tugela Peak
C. Cathedral Peak
D. Sentinel Peak
Answer: B. Tugela Peak
Question 6: What is the longest river in South Africa?
A. Orange River
B. Vaal River
C. Limpopo River
D. Tugela River
Answer: A. Orange River
Question 7: What is the largest lake in South Africa?
A. Lake Chrissie
B. Lake Fundudzi
C. Lake St. Lucia
D. Lake Victoria
Answer: C. Lake St. Lucia
Question 8: What is the largest desert in South Africa?
A. Kalahari Desert
B. Namib Desert
C. Karoo Desert
D. Richtersveld Desert
Answer: A. Kalahari Desert
Question 9: What is the largest city in South Africa?
A. Johannesburg
B. Cape Town
C. Durban
D. Pretoria
Answer: A. Johannesburg
Question 10: What is the second largest city in South Africa?
A. Cape Town
B. Durban
C. Pretoria
D. Port Elizabeth
Answer: A. Cape Town
Question 11: What is the third largest city in South Africa?
A. Durban
B. Pretoria
C. Port Elizabeth
D. Bloemfontein
Answer: A. Durban
Question 12: What is the fourth largest city in South Africa?
A. Pretoria
B. Port Elizabeth
C. Bloemfontein
D. East London
Answer: A. Pretoria
Question 13: What is the fifth largest city in South Africa?
A. Port Elizabeth
B. Bloemfontein
C. East London
D. Pietermaritzburg
Answer: A. Port Elizabeth
Question 14: What is the population of South Africa?
A. 59 million
B. 60 million
C. 61 million
D. 62 million
Answer: C. 61 million
Question 15: What is the official currency of South Africa?
A. South African Rand
B. South African Dollar
C. South African Pound
D. South African Euro
Answer: A. South African Rand
Question 16: What is the official time zone of South Africa?
A. UTC+2
B. UTC+3
C. UTC+4
D. UTC+5
Answer: B. UTC+3
Question 17: What is the national anthem of South Africa?
A. “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika”
B. “Die Stem van Suid-Afrika”
C. “Shosholoza”
D. “The Click Song”
Answer: A. “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika”
Question 18: What is the national flower of South Africa?
A. Protea
B. Gerbera
C. Strelitzia
D. Erica
Answer: A. Protea
Question 19: What is the national animal of South Africa?
A. Springbok
B. Lion
C. Elephant
D. Rhino
Answer: A. Springbok
Question 20: What is the national bird of South Africa?
A. Blue Crane
B. Ostrich
C. Secretarybird
D. African Fish Eagle
Answer: D. African Fish Eagle