Everyone possesses a certain level of general knowledge, led by their education and interests. It’s usually a part of admission at numerous colleges and universities around the globe. Knowing reliable facts and interesting details about as many niches as possible can open up many doors—including bragging rights when you ace this quiz!
So, are you ready to test your brains out? If yes, let’s find out if you can answer all of our 30 questions down below.
In which film series can you find the character of Katniss Everdeen?
The Hunger Games trilogy; Lord of The Rings trilogy; Harry Potter series; Tomb Raider series; 1
Suzanne Collins created the fictitious character Katniss Everdeen for her series The Hunger Games. Although Katniss is a hardened warrior and a talented archer, she also has a soft, caring side and a profound sense of devotion to the people she cares about.
What is the capital city of the European country Finland?
Turku; Tampere; Helsinki; Hanko; 3
Finland's largest city, Helsinki, is the country's capital and primate. In southern Finland, it serves as the capital of the province of Uusimaa, with inhabitants of 658,864.
In which century was Madonna born?
20th; 21st; 18th; 16th; 1
Madonna was born on the 16th of August 1958. She was raised in a big Italian-American family and studied dance at the University of Michigan and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City.
What is the original place of a brie cheese production?
Brasil; France; China; Canada; 2
For the northeastern region of France where it is produced, Brie is a soft-ripened cow's milk cheese. Flat, pancake-like circles 9–15 inches in circumference and 1–1.5 inches in thickness are used to form Brie's soft curd before cooking.
Which planet in the solar system is closest to the Sun?
Jupiter; Earth; Mercury; Venus; 3
In our solar system, Mercury is by far the tiniest planet. It's about the same size as the Moon, but not quite. Although it's the nearest to the Sun, Mercury isn't the hottest planet in the solar system.
What’s the name of the School for Witchcraft and Wizardry in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter?
Hogwarts; Godric’s Hollow; Diagon Alley; The Burrow; 1
Harry Potter's fictitious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a residential school for students aged 11 to 18 in the United Kingdom. For the first six Harry Potter novels, it serves as the principal setting, and as such, it is an important part of the Wizarding World.
How many valves are there in a human’s heart?
One; Two; Three; Four; 4
Keeping the blood flowing in the appropriate direction is the job of the four heart valves, which include the mitral, tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic valves. The leaflets (flaps) on each valve open and shut with each pulse.
For how long does a rugby league game last?
45 minutes; 80 minutes; 60 minutes ; 30 minutes; 2
Rugby union and rugby league are two separate sports that share a common ancestor as well as numerous similarities. Both games are being performed for 80 minutes with an oval ball and H-shaped boundaries being the only differences.
Mangifera indica is the formal term for what fruit?
Orange; Lemon; Apricot; Mango; 4
Ayurvedic and indigenous medicinal systems have relied on mango for more than 4,000 years. The Anacardiaceae family of flowering plants includes the genus Mangifera, which includes roughly 30 species of tropical fruiting trees.
Which Tibetan leader holds the position of supreme spiritual authority?
Gaden Tripa; Tenzin Gyatso; Geshe; Dhammacari; 2
His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso is regarded as the embodiment of the Buddha of Compassion, as were the previous Dalai Lamas. As a 78-year-old Buddhist and Elvis Costello devotee, he continues to tour the globe to share his message of peace and love as the 14th Dalai Lama.
Who holds the position of England football national manager in 2022?
Sven Goran Eriksson; Steven Gerard; Gareth Southgate; Frank Lampard; 3
A footballer, Gareth Southgate was an English defender and midfielder. Following the end of his professional career, he gained a coaching license and holds the position of England's head coach since 2016.
What is the total number of chemical components on the periodic table?
112; 116; 123; 118; 4
Each of these 118 elements has its own chemical symbols. Everything in our universe is made up of at least one of these atoms, including ourselves, the air we inhale, the species with whom we share our planet, and every other particle of gas or mass molecule.
What’s the number of sides that heptadecagon has?
12; 6; 17; 22; 3
Gauss's discovery that a heptadecagon, a regular polygon with 17 sides, can be constructed using a straightedge and compass has proven his theory about the number of this object’s sides. Besides 17 vertices, it also has 119 diagonals.
Who created the World Wide Web created in 1990?
Elon Musk; Tim Berners-Lee; Steve Jobs; John Adam Presper Eckert Jr.; 2
Web pioneer Tim Berners-Lee developed the notion of hyperlinking while working at CERN in 1989. On the basis of the Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), he created the first web server, browser, and document formatting protocol known as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Using a computer linked to the Internet, individuals have access to the World Wide Web, a worldwide information resource.
What can be measured with Geiger Counter?
Temperature; Radioactivity; Air pressure; Speed; 2
Ionizing radiation detectors, such as the Geiger counter, employ electrical instruments to measure and detect the radiation. Radiation dosimetry, radiological security, experimental physics, and the nuclear industry all rely on this instrument.
What is the Underground line in London with the most stations available?
The District Line; Bakerloo; Circle; Metropolitan; 1
The District line continues to the LTR for another eight stops until ending at Upminster station. The Edgware Road branch is part of the line's cut and cover route through West Kensington and Bromley-by-Bow. It covers a total of 60 stations.
Which city hosted the first Fashion Week ever?
Paris; Amsterdam; New York City; Kairo; 3
Fashion Week was first held in New York City in 1943, and it was referred to as Press Week. Because of the Nazi occupation, American fashion workers were unable to go to Paris throughout World War II so Fashion Week was held in order to give fashion alternatives to buyers.
In Only Fools And Horses, who performs the role of Delboy Trotter?
Tom Cruise; David Jason; Keanu Reeves; Nicholas Cage; 2
In Only Fools and Horses and its spin-off series, Rock & Chips, Derek Edward Trotter, better known as Del Boy, is a fictitious character. In the original series, he was performed by David Jason, and in the prequel, he was depicted as a teen by James Buckley, star of Inbetweeners.
Who painted Mona Liza?
Vincent Van Gogh; Pablo Picasso; Michelangelo Buonarroti; Leonardo da Vinci; 4
Francesco del Giocondo, a wealthy Italian businessman who wanted a picture of his wife, Lisa, to decorate their new house, commissioned Leonardo da Vinci, the most renowned painter of his day. The origins of the Mona Lisa and its trip to Paris remain a mystery, much like its identity. It's not certain whether Francesco del Giocondo ever saw the image or how it ended up in the possession of the royal family.
What is the heaviest creature on the planet?
An elephant; Blue whale; Buffalo; White shark; 2
Between 70 and 80 feet is the most frequent length for blue whales. The Antarctic blue whale is the world's biggest mammal, weighing up to 150 tons. For comparison, elephants, which are the biggest land mammals, weigh just 4.5 tons in contrast.
What five colors make the famous Olympic Games ring?
Pink, yellow, white, red, and blue; Grey, red, black, green, and black; Blue, yellow, black, green, and red; Purple, brown, grey, white, and pink; 3
The Olympic logo consists of five equal-sized rings interwoven together, which may be used in any combination of the Olympic colors of blue, yellow, black, green, and red. It is a symbol of the Olympic Movement's activities and the assembly of athletes from all over the globe during the Olympic games.
Which hip-hop artist's real name is Dylan Kwabena Mills?
Dizzee Rascal; Eminem; Tupac; Wiz Khalifa; 1
Dizzee Rascal is the stage name of British rapper Dylan Kwabena Mills. Among his many influences, in addition to UK garage and bassline, are British hip hop and R&B; he is considered a pioneer of grime, along with Wiley, Lethal Bizzle, and Kano.
How many episodes did the comedy-drama Scrubs have?
180; 181; 182; 183; 3
From October 2, 2001, through March 17, 2010, NBC and then ABC broadcast the medical comedy-drama Scrubs, created by Bill Lawrence. Employees at the fictitious Sacred Heart Hospital, a teaching medical institution, are the focus of the series. Scrubs ran for nine seasons and aired 182 episodes. There are DVDs for all of them in Regions 1, 2, and 4.
In 2021, what was Netflix's most popular show?
Squid Game; Lupin; Criminal Minds; Maid; 1
Netflix can now boast that Squid Game is their most-watched TV show of all time. They launched a new website that evaluates its most popular films and series by the number of time customers devote to them. There were 1.6 billion hours of Squid Game viewing time which was the most in 2021.
What are the water signs of the Zodiac?
Leo, Aries, Sagittarius; Taurus, Virgo, Capricom; Gemini, Libra, Aquarius; Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces; 4
There are four elements in the zodiac: earth, air/fire/water. Emotional and intuitive seem to be the hallmarks of those born under a water sign, such as Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces. It’s believed that those born under this sign are noted for their profound, emotional, and near-psychic natures.
How many bones exist in a human body?
202; 204; 206; 208; 3
Bones are the building blocks of our body. There are a total of 206 of them in the mature human skeleton. The skull, spine (vertebrae), ribs, arms, and legs are all made up of these bones. When calcium and specialized bone cells are added to connective tissue, the result is bone. Bone marrow, which is where blood cells are generated, may be found in almost all bones.
Including the recruiter’s round, how many games were presented in the popular Netflix show Squid Game?
Eight; Seven; Six; Five; 2
As soon as Squid Game was made available on Netflix, it became an international sensation. There are 456 candidates in the competition. Playing a series of kid's games with fatal consequences and a chance to win $45.6 billion is all they have to do. The contest consists of 6 main rounds - Red Light, Green Light, Dalgona/Ppopgi, Tug of War, Marbles, The Glass Tile Game, and Final Round: Squid Game, and the recruiter's one at the beginning, which makes the total number to seven.
In Russia, how many different time zones can you find?
10; 11; 12; 13; 2
With 11 time zones spread throughout its enormous country, Russian officials argue that there are just too many hours in the day for their liking. After the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia reorganized its time zone borders a number of times. Decree Time and seasonal time shifts were eliminated in Russia in 2011. Instead, before 2014, the country observed year-round standard time while observing permanent Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What does the AC abbreviation stand for on a calculator?
Memory clear; All clear; Memory plus; Clear entry; 2
All Clear is the AC abbreviation. It resets the calculator to its factory settings after a power failure. Some calculators contain a feature called CE, or Clear Entry, which clears the last value you entered into the device.
What kind of grain is used to make the Japanese spirit Sake?
Azuki beans; Black Sesame; Pearl Barley; Fermented rice; 4
Fermented rice is used to make sake. The outer layer of the grain is removed, but the core stays intact and the grain is still entire after the first polishing step. Yeast and koji mold is used to start fermentation. Sake has a greater alcohol concentration than other wines, ranging from 14% to 17%.
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