General Knowledge Online Quiz



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Q 1 - Which one of the following is the largest river island in the world?

A - Majuli

B - Ile a Mofil

C - Zhongshan

D - Chongming

Answer : A

Explanation

It is located in Brahmaputra river in Assam, India.

Q 2 - Constantinople was the capital of

A - Byzantine Empire

B - Greek Empire

C - Turk Empire

D - Egypt Empire

Answer : A

Explanation

Basically, the Eastern Roman Empire was known as Byzantine empire.

Q 3 - Which among the following is related to Temple of Diana?

A - Iraq

B - Egypt

C - Rome

D - Greek

Answer : C

Explanation

It is one of the (Seven) wonders of ancient world.

Q 4 - The headquarters of Organisation of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) is located in

A - New York City

B - Geneva

C - Paris

D - Washington DC

Answer : C

Explanation

Paris is the capital of France.

Q 5 - National Assembly is the Parliament of

A - Australia

B - China

C - France

D - Japan

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 7 - Which among the following is the closest star to Earth?

A - Sun

B - Proxima Centauri

C - Dwarf star

D - Alfa Centauri

Answer : A

Explanation

After the Sun, Proxima Centauri is the closest star.

Q 8 - Which among the following is also popular as Blue Planet?

A - Saturn

B - Venus

C - Mars

D - Earth

Answer : D

Explanation

Because of the presence of water on the Earth, it is also known as blue planet.

Q 9 - Indian Military Academy is located in

A - Kolkata

B - Dundigul

C - Dehradun

D - Pune

Answer : C

Explanation

Dehradun is capital of Uttarakhand.

Q 10 - The classical/folk dances namely Kaligopal and Bihu belong to

A - Assam

B - Himachal Pradesh

C - Goa

D - Kerala

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 11 - The Dhyan Chand Trophy is related to

A - Hockey

B - Badminton

C - Football

D - Basketball

Answer : A

Explanation

N/A

Q 12 - Who among the following had first introduced the Olympic Games?

A - Greek

B - Roman

C - Egyptian

D - Chinese

Answer : A

Explanation

The first (ancient) Olympic Games were held in 776 BC.

Q 13 - Who among the following was the First Governor General of India?

A - Lord Clive

B - Warren Hastings

C - Lord William Bentinck

D - Lord William Bentinck

Answer : C

Explanation

Bentinck became Governor General of India in 1833.

Q 14 - The term foot fault is related to

A - Football

B - Badminton

C - Polo

D - Boxing

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 15 - Pentagon is located in

A - UK

B - USA

C - Russia

D - Italy

Answer : B

Explanation

It is located in Washington DC, USA.

Q 16 - Zulus is a tribe of

A - Morocco

B - Kenya

C - South Africa

D - Ghana

Answer : C

Explanation

N/A

Q 17 - National Emblem of Germany is .

A - Kiwi

B - Corn Flower

C - Lion

D - Lily

Answer : B

Explanation

N/A

Q 18 - In terms of geographical area, which one of the following is the largest country in the world?

A - Canada

B - China

C - Russia

D - USA

Answer : C

Explanation

Russia is the largest country in the world in terms of total area; however, in terms of total population, China is the largest in the world.

Q 19 - The headquarters of Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is located in

A - Geneva

B - London

C - Manila

D - Jakarta

Answer : D

Explanation

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia.

Q 20 - The birth place of Prophet Muhammad was

A - Mecca

B - Medina

C - Egypt

D - Riyadh

Answer : A

Explanation

He was born in 571 AD.

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