Froggy Jumps Celebrating Independence QuizOnline version Test your knowledge about few facts of Mauritius with this fun quiz! by Lutchmee MOHUN 1 In which ocean is Mauritius located? a Atlantic Ocean b Pacific Ocean c Indian Ocean 2 Which country was Mauritius a colony of before independence? a Portugal b United Kingdom c France 3 What was the status of Mauritius before independence? a Spanish Empire b French colony c British colony 4 When did Mauritius gain independence? a February 15, 1710 b April 27, 1807 c March 12, 1968 5 What is the name of the first prime minister of Mauritius? a Mahe de Labourdonnais b Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam c Sir Aneerood Jugnauth 6 What does the green colour represent in the Mauritian national flag? a National bird b Indian ocean c Agriculture 7 Which of the following is not a symbol of Mauritius ? a Statue of Liberty b Coat of arms of Mauritius c Dodo 8 Which of the following is the national flower of Mauritius? a Trochetia boutoniana b Marigold c Flamboyant 9 In which year was Mauritius declared a republic ? a 1992 b 1810 c 1968 10 In Mauritius, both Independence Day and Republic Day is celebrated on 12th March. It is known as the ......................... ? a Children's Day. b Women's Day. c National Day.