"Fun with General Knowledge Quiz (Vol. 2)"
Post on: October 26, 2018
General knowledge has been defined with much sophistication by the experts in the field. Put simply, it is the information we collect gradually from various sources like TV, books, magazines etc, on different subjects (like what Jolly Good Times offers). This is in contrast to the detailed information on subjects studied formally.
Besides making great strides academically, general knowledge helps us grow on a personal level. It makes us perceive the world with a holistic viewpoint — it helps us discern and analyse things better. After all, the world we live in is unpredictable and dynamic — we need to be abreast of occurrences to stay current.
Here are some general knowledge questions (with answers) to see how well you fare:
1. Epsom in England is the place associated with what sports?
2. The largest temple in the world is in Cambodia. What is it called?
3. Formosa is the old name for which country?
4. When we say “On the rocks”, what is the drink served with?
5. Which country accounts for nearly one-third of the total teak production in the world?
6. Which country is known as the Land of the Thunderbolt?
7. Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
8. Who is the only unelected president of the USA?
9. In 1867, the USA purchased Alaska from which country/empire?
10. Consumption is the former name of which disease?
11. Who is the author of the Harry Potter books?
12. Which is the world’s first credit card?
13. New Amsterdam is the earlier name given to which city/state?
14. What is the national flower of Britain?
15. Which country is known as the land of the midnight sun?
16. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
17. The city of Turin is situated in which country?
18. The vehicle manufacturer Volvo hails from which country?
19. Which actor was affectionately known for his on-screen name, Magnum P.I., the popular TV series in the 80s?
20. What type of animal is the “Bambi”?
How did you fare? General knowledge encompasses way beyond trivia quizzes although it is a fun means to see how well one performs. As we meander this world of us through books, television and other media, let us not only be entertained but learn something new — a positive feature we can retain a lifetime.
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Ans: 1(Horse Racing) 2(Angkor Wat) 3(Taiwan, officially the Republic of China) 4(Ice Cubes) 5(Myanmar) 6(Bhutan) 7(Aretha Franklin) 8(Gerald Ford) 9(The Russian Empire) 10(Tuberculosis) 11(J K Rowling) 12(Diner’s Club) 13(New York) 14(Rose) 15(Norway) 16(Pacific Ocean) 17(Italy) 18(Sweden) 19(Tom Selleck) 20(Deer)
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