Brukeele National Day Quiz 2016

1. Which of the following is not included in the 7 ethnic groups of Brunei?

Iban

Bisaya

Murut

Dusun

The ethnic group Iban is not included in the 7 ethnic groups of Brunei.

Explanation

The ethnic group Iban is not included in the 7 ethnic groups of Brunei.

2. When did Brunei Darussalam gain its independence?

February 23rd 1964

February 23rd 1984

January 1st 1964

January 1st 1984

Brunei Darussalam gained its independence on January 1st, 1984. This answer is correct because it is the only option that matches the date of independence for Brunei Darussalam. The other options, February 23rd 1964 and February 23rd 1984, do not align with the correct date. Therefore, the correct answer is January 1st 1984.

Explanation

Brunei Darussalam gained its independence on January 1st, 1984. This answer is correct because it is the only option that matches the date of independence for Brunei Darussalam. The other options, February 23rd 1964 and February 23rd 1984, do not align with the correct date. Therefore, the correct answer is January 1st 1984.

3. What is the name of this Mosque (Masjid)?

Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque

Pengiran Muda Abdul Mateen Mosque

Jubli Perak Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque

Sultan Sharif Ali Mosque

The given correct answer is "Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque".

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Al-Ameerah Al-Hajjah Maryam Mosque".

4. What does the phrase 'janggai' mean?

Calm

Tall and thin

Equipment to catch geragau shrimp (bubuk)

A type of plant

The word "janggai" refers to something that is tall and thin.

Explanation

The word "janggai" refers to something that is tall and thin.

5. Which of the following companies is not fully owned by the Brunei Government?

RBA Sdn Bhd

SimporPharma Sdn Bhd

BruneiWafirah Holdings Sdn Bhd (Brunei Halal)

Brunei Investment Agency

SimporPharma Sdn Bhd is not fully owned by the Brunei Government because the question asks for a company that is not fully owned by the government. The other options, RBA Sdn Bhd, BruneiWafirah Holdings Sdn Bhd (Brunei Halal), and Brunei Investment Agency, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be determined as fully owned or not.

Explanation

SimporPharma Sdn Bhd is not fully owned by the Brunei Government because the question asks for a company that is not fully owned by the government. The other options, RBA Sdn Bhd, BruneiWafirah Holdings Sdn Bhd (Brunei Halal), and Brunei Investment Agency, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be determined as fully owned or not.

6. Which of the following is not a company under BSJV (Brunei Shell Joint Venture)?

Brunei National Petroleum Company

Brunei Shell Marketing

Brunei Shell Tankers

Brunei Gas Carriers

The Brunei National Petroleum Company is not a company under BSJV (Brunei Shell Joint Venture).

Explanation

The Brunei National Petroleum Company is not a company under BSJV (Brunei Shell Joint Venture).

7. Which village won the highest (silver) award in the latest Anugerah Kampung Cemerlang (Excellent Village Awards) in 2014?

Kg Kapok (Banana crisps livelihood project and Bukit Tempayan Pisang Recreational Park)

Kg Kiudang (3MPK Herbal Tea and Wasai Bedanu Recrational Park)

Kg Sabun (Keropok Udang, Fish Lumai Snack and pineapple tarts)

Kg Ayer (Regatta and Kampong Ayer Cultural and Tourism Gallery)

Kg Kapok won the highest (silver) award in the latest Anugerah Kampung Cemerlang in 2014 because of their successful Banana crisps livelihood project and the development of the Bukit Tempayan Pisang Recreational Park. These initiatives likely contributed to the overall improvement and development of the village, making it stand out among the other villages in the competition.

Explanation

Kg Kapok won the highest (silver) award in the latest Anugerah Kampung Cemerlang in 2014 because of their successful Banana crisps livelihood project and the development of the Bukit Tempayan Pisang Recreational Park. These initiatives likely contributed to the overall improvement and development of the village, making it stand out among the other villages in the competition.

8. His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah is the Minister of Finance, Minister of Defence and also:

Minister of Home Affairs

Minister of Industry and Primary Resources

Chancellor of UNISSA

Chancellor of ITB

The given correct answer is "Chancellor of UNISSA." This means that in addition to being the Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah also holds the position of Chancellor at UNISSA (Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali).

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Chancellor of UNISSA." This means that in addition to being the Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence, His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah also holds the position of Chancellor at UNISSA (Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali).

9. What phrase is written on the scroll of the National Emblem of Brunei? (Panji Panji)

God bless the Sultan (Allah peliharakan Sultan)

Brunei Abode of Peace (Brunei Darussalam)

God bless Brunei the Abode of Peace (Allah peliharakan Brunei Darussalam)

Always in service with God’s guidance (Sentiasa membuat kebajikan dengan petunjuk Allah)

The phrase "Brunei Abode of Peace" is written on the scroll of the National Emblem of Brunei. This phrase represents the country's aspiration for peace and harmony within its borders. It reflects Brunei's commitment to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for its citizens.

Explanation

The phrase "Brunei Abode of Peace" is written on the scroll of the National Emblem of Brunei. This phrase represents the country's aspiration for peace and harmony within its borders. It reflects Brunei's commitment to maintaining a peaceful and stable environment for its citizens.

10. When is the Temburong Bridge set to finish by?

2016/2017

2017/2018

2018/2019

2019/2020

The Temburong Bridge is set to finish by 2018/2019.

Explanation

The Temburong Bridge is set to finish by 2018/2019.