About 2000 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Important Mcqs



               Ambati Balamyrali is the youngest (17-years old) doctor of Indian origin in the world who received his medical degree from Mount Sinai, New York.
               Ambedkar, B.R is known as the architect of the Indian Constitution.

               Apsra is the first nuclear reactor of India.

               Aquaculture refers to fish-farming or fish culture.

               Baku is famous for the production of petroleum.

               Blue revolution relates to fish farming.

               Borlaug, Norman Ernest was American agricultural scientist t and winner of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1970. He was one of those who laid the groundwork of the Green Revolution.
               Buoy stands for a man serving in any hotel for luggage transportation or as a guide.

               Chakmas are refugees from Bangladesh settled in India.

               Charar-e-Sharief is the Dargah of Sufi saint Sheikh Nooruddin Wali in Kashmir.

               Charminar is located in Hyderabad (India).

               Chernobayl is a Russian city having a nuclear power plant where a tank of readioactive waste exploded in April, 1993. This explosion is known as “Chernobyl Disaster”.
               Chris Patten was the last British Governor of Hong Kong.

               It is summer season in Australia during Christmas.

               Churchill was PM of U.K during WWII. He is known to have said “ I have nothing to offer except blood, sweat and tears.”
               Conditioned Reflex is the term mainly discussed in Psychology.

               Cross-breeding is to be done for achieving quick increase in milk production.

               Crystal oscillator is in electric watch, the component corresponding to pendulum of a pendulum clock.

               The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of Japan.

               Debenture is a certificate issued by a company promising the payment of a specified amount at a fixed rate of interest after a specified period.
               A deflector is a technique of adjusting for changes in price level.

               Desdemona is a character in the Shakespeare’s play Othello.

               Dicky Dolma is the youngest woman climber of Mt. Everest.

               Dr. Watson is a fictional character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

               Dunkel Draft relates to international trade.

               Dzongkha is the official language of Bhutan.

               E.T.A is a terrorist organization in Spain.

               Elephant’s tusks are called enlarged cartilaginous bones.

               Erasmus was a Dutch writher. His Praise of Folly is still read.

               Esperanto is an artificial international language created to act as world language.

               Euro is the name of New Single European Currency launched on January 1, 1999.

               Every Street is paved with Gold was authored by Kim Woo-Chung, founder of Daewoo.

               Exfoliation is a type of weathering common both in the cold and in the hot climate regions
               Exit Poll is a term used to denote a post-election survey of voters regarding the candidate in whose favour they had exercised their franchise.
               The readings of a Fahrenheit and a Centigrade temperature is the same at -40°.

               Gregory Mendel is called the Father of Genetics.

               Fenugreek seeds can benefit a patient of diabetes mellitus by normalizing his blood sugar level.

               Powder-type fire extinguisher is used for petroleum fire.

               India occupies first position in the world in the production of tea.

               It is the President and not the PM who presides over the cabinet meetings in France.

               Sigmund Freud founded the technique of pshychoaralysis.

               Guemica is a painting by Pablo Picasso.

               Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement.

               Inflation means an increase in the amount of paper money which tends to raise general price level of commodities. It is a comparative figure showing cost of living, production prices, etc as compared with a base year. Debtors are likely to benefit by Inflation.
               Zero Rate Inflation obtains necessarily in a year where the annual rate of inflation is constant in every week of the year.
               ISBN: International Standard Book Numbering is an internation system by which a distinct identifying number is assigned to each book.
               Jain Commission was associated with probing the conspiracy angle of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination.

               James Bond is a character in the novels written by Ian Fleming.

               Jana-gana-mana is India’s National Anthem.

               Jantar Mantar is an observatory in Delhi constructed in 1724 during the days of Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
               Thomas Jefferson authored American Declaration of Independence.

               Jurassic Park was directed by Steven Spielberg.

               Kabalega is a National Park of Uganda.

               Kalidas was the greatest of the Sanskrit daramatist. He authored Shakukntala, etc.

               Kalinga Prize is awarded for popularization of science each year by UNESCO.

               Gary Kasparov is associated with Chess.

               Dr. V. Kurein is associated with Dairy Farming.

               Bhutan is called the “Land of Thunder Dragon”
               Laos is the only land-locked country in South-East Asia.

               Last Supper is a famous Renaissance painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

               Leningrad is a famous town in Russia situated on the bank of river Neva.

               LIBOR is the basic interest rate on interbank loans in London.

               Lifeline Express is the world’s first hospital on rails operated in India.

               G.J. Mendel is known as founder of genetics.

               Meri Ekyaven Kavitayen is collection of poems of Atal Behari Vajpayee.

               Milk is an example of emulsion.

               Missionaries of Charity is the religious order established by Mother Teresa.

               Montesquieu gave the theory of separation of power.

               Mother Teresa was born in Albania in 1910.

               New Moore Island is situated in the Bay of Bengal.

               Parliament of Switzerland is known as Federal Assembly.

               Pasumpatinath temple is in Nepal.

               Photolysis is dissociation of water molecule in the chemical reaction of photosynthesis.

               Pierry Cardin is famous fashion designer.

               Pondicherry is the Union Territory of India which has a legislature.

               India has 16% of world’s population.

               Postal Zone is indicated by the first two digits from left of the Pincode.

               Eyes of potato are used for vegetative propagation.

               Prunning is associated with the cultivation of tea.

               The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in UK.

               Pulitzer Prizes are awarded to Americans for excellence in journalism.

               Quill feathers are on the wing and tail of birds and are helpful during their flight.

               Red Cross Movement was launched by J.H. Dunant.

               Saw-scaled viper is the only snake that builds a nest.

               Scenes from a writer’s life is the autobiography of Ruskin Bond.

               The average salinity of sea water is 3.5%.

               Gram, Pea and Soyabean group of seeds are richer in protein than Rice and Maize
               A team of men in opposition to take over the different portfolios in case the party is able to wrest power is known as Shadow Cabinet.
               Shahtoosh is the finest, warmest and lightest wool in the world produced in Uzbekistan.

               If a ship desires to travel the shortest route, it must follow longitude connecting the two joints b/w which travel is to be undertaken.
               Vatican is the smallest country in the world in terms of area.

               Snake is a limbless reptile.

               USA is the world’s principal producer of Soyabean.

               Stromboli is a volcano in Sicily.

               Tape worm has no digestive system because it is a saprophyte.

               The Road Ahead is written by Bill Gates.

               Torah is the sacred book of the Parsis.

               United Kingdom consists of England, Northern Island, Scotland & Wales.

               Wheatstone Bridge is used to measure resistances.

               In Lawrence of Arabia Nobel Laureate Pearl S.Buck collaborated.

               Length of a terrestrial mile is lesser than that of a nautical mile.

               Bhakta Tukaram was a contemporary of Aurangzeb.

               Universal Product Code (UPC) is adopted against adulteration in eatables.

               Dolby B or Dolby C is printed on tape recorders and other sound systems refers to Noise reduction circuit.
               The new administrative capital proposed for Myanmar is Pyinmana.

               Bulgaria and Greece are disputing over the historical Macedonian territory.

               Historical materialism is a tenet of Marxims- approach to study mankind with respect to society, economy and history.
               Lightning is formed when strong opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by intervening air.
               John Locke published a famous pamphlet known as ‘Right of Mass’ and urged the people in England, America and France to fight for their liberty.
               Eli Whitney of America invented the cotton gin that separates seeds from cotton three hundred times faster that by hand in 1793.
               In terms of the evolution of organism bat is the most advanced among pigeon, shark & vultures.

               Large aperture telescopes are used for greater resolution
               Anton van Leeuwenhoek first time saw bacteria through a microscope made by him in 1683.

               A seed is a ripened ovule.

               Mr. Barack Hussein Obama is America’s 44th President.

               Pea can fix nitrogen from air.

               Exbiology is the study of life or its possibility on other planets.

               Sandy soil is dry in comparison to clay due to Capillary action.

               The framers of the Constitution borrowed the idea of judicial review from the Constitution of USA.

               Savana grasslands are found in Africa.

               The production of cultured pearls is an important cottage industry of Belgium.

               When two organisms exit in such a way that only one is benefited by the other, the relationship is called Parasitism.
               Qutub Minar made by Iltutmish, Gol Gumbaz made by Mohammad Adil Shah, Buland Darwaza made by Akbar and Moti Masjid made by Aurangzeb.
               El Nino is associated with world weather.

               The Red Fort was built by Shahjehan.

               200th anniversary of the scientist in 2009..... Charles Darwin

               BIN is the intelligence agency of.... Indonasia

               Silicon valley in California is famous because of Software Industry

               In 2008 monarchy ended in a country after 240 years... Nepal

               Country celebrating 50th anniversary of communist revolution... Cuba

               Pearl Harbor is in the state of USA..... Hawaii

               The term Intifada means... Uprising

               Hamas was founded by.. Sheikh Ahmad Yasin in 1987.

               Likud and Kaldima parties belong to.... Israel

               Cities of Afghanistan border along with Pakistan border...... ?????

               Which city of Afghanistan produces most opium... Helmand
               Transit trade agreement b/w pak and afghan in.... 1965
               Oldest organization among OIC, ECO, SAARC and D8........ OIC
               Tamils are fighting in which are of Srilanka... Jaffana
               Naxalite movement is in.... India

               Teges is the currency of.... Kazikhstan

               Hemmant Thakare was the... Chief of Indian Squad during Mumbai drama

               The Idea of AESM meeting organization was given by a person of country...Singapore.... ?????

               World Bank president is...... Zollick

               Petticoat government is the government by... Woman

               Brain Drain is.. migration of skilled labour

               Russia is worried about the Missile defence system of US in..... poland and czech republic.

               Russia gives oil to Europe through the route of.... Ukraine

               Khar is in.... Bajur

               The word Philately means.. Stamps collection

               Study of Human races.... Ethnology

               Marco Polo was.. Traveler

               East India Company was established during the period of..... Jehangir

               Operation cast lead was the name which killed 1400

               Winner of 8-oscar awards movie in 2008... Slum dog Millionaire

               Madam Tausand museum is in .. London

               1-metric ton is equal to. 1000kgs

               UN spends $8-billion every year on........peacekeeping..??????

               US under agreement of partnership with Pakistan will give.......... opportunity zones Recently Pakistan is
aided by 200mw by.. UAE

               Oldest anthem in the world is..... Netherlands

               Hung Parliament is... No single party has the majority

               Country with the largest Kurd population.... Iraq

               Country recently elected to IAEA.... Afghanistan

               Country with which Pakistan is having most of his trade.... USA.. ?????

               Karachi Nuclear Power plant is with the help of..... Canada

               A country closed her station for USA... Kyrgyzstan

               World economic crisis was due to... Housing and mortgage problem in USA

               African Union President.... Moammar Gadhafi

               Oil company Aramaco is of.. Saudi Arabia

               The country with foreign reserves of above $2 trillion... Japan

               Khmer Rouge was attacked by.... combodia's communist party


               Statement to combat terrorism by task forces.... Zardari

               A place between the seven wonders..???????

               Russian News agency.... Itar-Tass

               Israel peace process with palestine was stalled..... size of palestinian state

               A persons name was written and was asked about the organisation..... red cross,

scouts, CNN, etc

               Obama's convoy to Middle East.... John Mitchel

               National Income of the country is. all income earn in year

               Petra is a new archaelogical place in the country...... Jordan

               Madhya Pradesh is the largest state in India (by area); Uttar Pardesh (by population)

               Sigmund Freud, physiologist, medical doctor, psychologist and father of psychoanalysis, is generally recognized as one of the most influential and authoritative thinkers of the twentieth century and the father of modern psychology.
               The term digital divide refers to the gap between people with effective access to digital and information technology and those with very limited or no.
               Which gas company of Russia supplies gas to European states? Gazprom

               Which famous character is produced by J.K Rowling? Harry Potter

               Which Railway line connects Pakistan and Iran? The Quetta-Zahedan line connects Pakistan and Iran by railway
               In which state of USA Hollywood is located? California.

               What is Ivy league? Ivy League is the name generally applied to eight universities (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale) that over the years have had common interests in scholarship as well as in athletics.
               Which female PM served for the longest period of time in the world? Margret Thature.

               Which member of Gandhi family died a natural death? None.

               Smeary (Dajla & Euphrates), Indian/Mohinjodaro. (Gangies & Sindh) were flourishing at the banks of the mighty rivers.

               Which of the Mughal emperor is burried outside the present Pak and India territory? Babur at Bagh-e- Babur (Kabul) (Afghanistan) & Bahadur Shah Zafar (Yangoon).
               What is the freezing point of heavy water? Freezing point (°C) 3.82, Boiling point (°C) 101.4

               A pariah state is one whose conduct is considered to be out of line with international norms of behavior.

               What name is given to the place of 9/11? Ground Zero

               Gestapo" was the secret police of which country? Germany.

               Khalil Jibran belonged to which country? Lebanon 79.What it is called when Stock Exchange is going down? Bearish
               Akelman desert is in which country? China

               When did Greenwich Meridian Watch start to work? 1884

               What is Evangelicals?

               Which monarchy has recently allowed females to rule?

               Which was the native town of Babar? Farghana

               Who is considered as the Leader of modern Chinese economy? Deng Xiaoping

               When did Crusade begin? 1099

               When for the first time 'Doctrine of Necessity" was used in Pakistan? Mulvi Tameez-ud-din case

               How many zero'z are in 1 trillion? 12 zero

               What Chinese Muslims are called in province          of China?province= Xinjiang Uygur, muslims named as = Geys' Mazars
               The conquest of China, begun under Genghis, was completed 65 years later under KUBLAI KHAN.

               How many members were in the UN when it was established? 51

               South Pole is in Antactica.

               Tallest tree is Redwood.

               East Timore got independence from Indonesia.

               Kosovo got indidependence from Yogoslavia.

               Asia’s population is 58.6% of world population.

               Asia size is 29.5% of the world.

               Average temp: on siachen is -40 degree Celcius.

               Siachen means place of wild roses.

               India and Pak: are fighting on Siachen since 1984.

               India launched operation Vidhara on Siachen in 1984.

               Length of line of control is 720 km.

               All parties Huriyat Conference is a party of 23 parties.

               % of Muslims in Jammu & Kashmir is 95%.

               Afghan ruler at the time of USSR invasion was BArbark Kermal.

               Taliban regime came into power in 1996.

               Second largest ethinc group in Afghanistan is Tajik.

               Intifada means uprising.

               PLO established in 1964 its HQ is in Rammalah.

               Al-Fateh was established in 1958.

               PLO was expelled by Jordon.

               Hazbullah means Party of God.

               Yasir Arafat passed away in Paris on 11 Nov: 2004.

               Hamas was formed in 1987.

               Egypet is both in Africa & Asia (Northeastern Africa & Southwestern Asia). Sinai Peninsula is the part of Egypt that lies in Asia.
               Only African country that remained independent during colonial rule was Ethiopia.

               UAE comprises of 7 states.

               Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980.

               Protectorate state of world is Bhutan.

               Temple of Tooth(Budha’s tooth) is at Kandy.

               Napoleon was exiled to St: Helena in Mediterranean in 1814-15.

               Leif Eriesson reaced North America.

               Columbus discovered South America in 1494.

               Sir Hugh Willoighby & Richard Chancellor discovered white sea and ocean route to Russia.

               Wiiliam Janszoon discovered Australia.

               Abel Taman discovered Newzealand, Tongo & Fiji in 1642.

               Confucianism is found in China & Taiwan.

               Jesus Christ was born at Bethalhem, Jerusalem.

               Gautam Siddharta Buddha was born in Nepal.

               Shintoism is in Japan.

               Roman Empire was established in 27 B.C by Octavian.

               Mughals ruled India for 331 years.

               Opium war waged from 1839-42 b/w China & Britain.

               Boston Tea Party event is related to American Independence.

               First WW lasted for 4 years.

               Germany was defeated by England in a naval fight in 1916 in battle of Jutland.

               Shortes ever war fought that lasted for 6 days Arab-Israel war.

               First civil war among Muslims was battle of Jamal.

               In 1845 British defeated Sikhs and captured Lahore in the battle of Sabraon.

               Where can you find London bridge today: USA ( Arizona )

               Which animal lays eggs: Duck billed platypus

               What do deciduous trees do Lose their leaves in winter

               How many feet in a fathom    Six

               Christopher Columbus sailed in the Nina - Pinta and Santa Maria

               Which leader died in St Helena: Napoleon Bonaparte

               What does ring a ring a roses refer to: The Black Death

               What would you do with a maris piper :Eat it - it’s a potato

               What is the currency of Austria: Schilling

               What is the Islamic equal to the red cross: Red Crescent

               What are Munroes: Mountains in Scotland

               What does an alopecia sufferer lack Hair

               What is a baby rabbit called   Kit or Kitten

               Which country had The Dauphin as a ruler France

               What is a Winston Churchill Cigar

               Who or what lives in a formicarium Ants

               It’s a flock of sheep what's a group of owls called Parliament

               What animal would you find in a form- Hare

               John browe minnoch (1941-83) of USA was the heaviest man. He weighted 635 kgs.

               The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.

               The Mona Lisa has no eyebrows. It was the fashion in Renaissance Florence to shave them off.

               The cigarette lighter was invented before the match

               Every drop of seawater contains approximately 1 billion gold atoms

               The US national anthem actually has three verses, but everyone just knows the first one.

               The total combined weight of the worlds ant population is heavier than the weight of the human population.
               Buckingham Palace in England has over six hundred rooms

               The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid

               Butterflies taste with their feet

               One of the countries through which equator passes is: Malaysia

               Clocks, which moves with the velocities comparable with the velocity of light, run: with zero velocity

               Humming bird belongs to a category called: Endotherm

               PERT is a technique used for which one of the following? Project Management

               Han myung has become the first woman prime minister of south korea.

               At which international film festival is the ‘Golden Lion’ awarded to the best film? Venice Film Festival

               Which of the following planets takes nearly the same time for a rotation on its own axis as does the Earth? Mars
               Who was the founder of the Asiatic Society? William Jones

               Fortis Hospitals chain is an enterprise of Ranbaxy

               The major natural regions of the world are delineated primarily on the basis of temperature, rainfall and cultivated vegetation
               The agreement between India and China, by which both accepted Panchsheel as the basis of their relations, was signed in 1954
               Which of the following territories of India was/were invaded by China on November 19, 1962? Ladakh and NEFA
               Deflation is contraction in volume of money or credit that results in a decline of price level

               Which one of the following is not allied to Geophysical Sciences? Palaeontology

               The conservation of hawks and owls is important to mankind chiefly because these birds eat many harmful rodents

               the plane of the earth’s equator were not inclined to the plane of

               In which city was the famous black hole: Calcutta

               If you had rubella what would you have caught: German Measles

               La Giaconda is better known as what: Mona Lisa

               Eric Arthur Blaire was the real name of which author: George Orwell

               Which country do Sinologists study: China

               What is Orchesis - either professional or amateur: Art of Dancing

               Whose autobiography was The long walk to Freedom: Nelson Mandela

               Clyde Tonbaugh discovered what planet in 1930: Pluto

               Which chess piece could be a member of the church: Bishop

               Which American state is nicknamed The Diamond State: Delaware

               What martial arts name means gentle way: Judo

               Kimberlite contains what precious item: Diamonds

               Which country introduced the worlds first diesel loco in 1912: Germany

               What animals name translates as water horse: Hippopotamus

               Which two metals are alloyed to make pewter: Tin and Lead

               What is the longest river in Italy: Po

               Oil seed rape belongs to which plant family: Mustard

               Zambia and Zimbabwe used to be called what: Rhodesia

               What is the staple food of one third of the worlds population: Rice

               What digit does not exist in Roman Numerals: Zero

               Who was nicknames The desert Fox (both Names): Erwin Rommel

               Which European country is divided into areas called Cantons: Switzerland

               Who created Tarzan (all names) in 1914: Edgar Rice Burroughs

               Who is the only American president elected unopposed: George Washington

               Which countries men use the most deodorant: Japan

               What was the first credit card: Diners Club

               Which country made the worlds first feature film in 1906: Australia Story of Kelly gang

               Where is the worlds largest gold depository: Federal reserve bank Manhattan

               What is 6 inches bigger in Summer: Eiffel tower

               Which 1956 film caused riots in cinemas: Rock around the clock

               From what language does the word alphabet come: Greek -alpha beta

               What was the first film made in cinemascope: The robe

               A pearmain is what type of fruit: Apple

               What did God create on the fifth day (both): Sea creatures and birds

               What were the first false teeth made from: Ivory

               Which leader lives in the Potola: Dalai Lama

               Which country invented the concentration camp: Britain - Boer war

               Scotopic people can do what: See in the dark

               What is the most critical thing keeping bananas fresh transport: Temperature not below 13 C 55F

               What city has Kogoshima as its airport: Tokyo

               What is a baby whale called: Calf

               On what is the Mona Lisa painted: Wood

               Which bird turns it head upside down to eat: Flamingo

               Who rode a horse called Bucephalus: Alexander the Great

               Who invented popcorn: American Indians

               For what is spirits of salt another name: Hydrochloric acid

               What flower is the symbol of secrecy: Rose

               What is the white trail behind a jet plane made from: Ice Crystals

               If you were doing vaccimulgence what doing: Milking a cow

               Who was the Greek goddess of love: Aphrodite

               What is the only creature that can turn its stomach inside out: Starfish

               What is the worlds most popular green vegetable: Lettuce

               Which country had the first women MPs 19 in 1907: Finland

               Which Mediterranean countries orchestra is bigger than its army     Monaco

               Where can you buy a copy of Penguin News: Falkland Islands

               Which African country was founded by Americans: Liberia

               What was Britain called - before it was Britain: Albion

               What part of a frog do you rub to hypnotise it: Its belly

               What was the first gramophone record made from: Tinfoil

               which famous person invented the cat flap: Isaac Newton

               What was invented by Dr Albert Southwick in 1881: Electric chair

               Where would you find line of Mars - Girdle of Venus: Palm - lines in Palmistry

               What do Ombrophobes fear: Rain

               Who landed on Timor Island after being cast adrift: Captain Bligh

               A C-Curity was the original name of what common object: Zip Fastener

               What does ludo mean (literally): I Play

               An elephant has 400000 what in its trunk:      Muscles

               What colour is cerulean: Deep Blue

               What does Zip stand for in the American Zip Code: Zone Improvement Plan

               Percy Shaw invented what in 1934: Cats eyes

               Which acid was first prepared from distilled red ants: Formic acid

               Milton lost which sense: Sight

               Eiffel designed the Eiffel tower - what was his first name: Gustave

               The Koh-i-Nor is a famous diamond - what does the name mean: Mountain of Light

               What was Britain's first colony (annexed in 1583): Newfoundland

               A skulk is a group of which animals: Foxes

               Who was the Goddess of the rainbow: Iris

               Who was the first actor to appear on cover of Time magazine: Charlie Chaplin

               In which country did the turnip originate: Greece

               Which animals can live longest without water: Rats

               Which fruit contains the most protein: Avocado

               In sailing ship days who often acted as the ships doctor: Cook

               A muster is a group of which birds: Peacocks

               Which country grew the first Orange: China

               Gossima was the original name of what game: Table Tennis

               A kindle is the name for a group of what young animals: Kittens

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               Minerva is the Goddess of what: Wisdom

               One person every 6 seconds dies from what: Contaminated water diseases

               The length of what is approximately 1/10th circumference of earth: Great wall of China

               USA has most airports which country has second most: Australia

               In 1829 Walter Hunt invented what common item: Safety Pin

               Who invented punched cards used in early computing 1880s: Herman Hollerith

               1500 paces was what Roman measurement: League

               Who gave the UN the land in NY to build their HQ: John D Rockerfeller

               Which writer coined the word Cyberspace in 1984: William Gibson –Neuromancer

               What is the oldest known infectious disease: Leprosy

               What was invented in 1855 45 years later than it was needed: Can Opener

               Chogori is better know by what boring name: K2

               Which country has the worlds biggest (on land) National Park: Canada – Wood Buffalo 17300s ml

               What was Edison’s first practical invention: Tick a Tape for stockmarket

               Which company invented the transistor radio in 1952: Sony

               What metal impurity makes rubies red and emeralds green: Chromium

               What is dittology: Double meaning

               Which country invented the mariners compass: China

               How was Alexander the Greats body preserved: In large jar of honey

               What was invented 1903 - patented 1906 G C Beilder: Photocopier

               What country consumes the most coal each year: China

               What does soviet mean: Workers Council

               In which city is the worlds oldest museum - Ashmolian 1679: Oxford

               To what family does the hippopotamus belong: Pig

               In which city is the worlds oldest tennis court from 1496: Paris

               Who said Politics is the art of the possible 11 Aug 1867: Otto Von Bismarck

               In which country did Turkeys originate: USA

               What colour is worn for funerals in Egypt: Yellow

               An Arab horse has less what than other horses: Bones - one vertebra less

               In what country did red onions originate: Italy

               What job did Ernest Hemmingway do in WW1: Ambulance Driver

               What was the name of the Roman God of sleep-Somnos

               What is the name of the four holy books of the Hindus-The Vedas

               What animal always gives birth to same sex twins-Armadillo

               What colour is named after a battle fought in Italy in 1859-Magenta

               What does the name Ghengis Khan mean-Very Mighty Ruler

               What is the most common disease in the world-Dental Caries

               Which country was the first to make seat belts compulsory-Czechoslovakia

               A young what is called an Eyas-Hawk

               In a Gynocracy - who rules-   Women

               What type of animal is a markhor-Wild Goat

               What is the last book of the Bible-Revelations

               What historical event was referred to as Black 47-Irish Potato Famine

               Tempera uses water and what to paint with- Egg Yoke

               Which company developed the Laser Printer            -Cannon

               The name of which countries capital means good air-Argentina – Buenos Aires

               Which dictator preferred 50,000 rifles to 50,000 votes-Benito Mussolini

               What country was once named New France-           Canada

               In which country were modern banknotes first used-Sweden

               What does the syrinx help a bird to do-Sing

               What food item in French literally means twice cooked-Biscuit

               The Titanic has a sister ship - name it-The Olympic

               Halcyon is the poetic name for which bird-Kingfisher

               Which country invented French fried potatoes-Belgium

               The word bungalow comes from which language-Hindi

               What is the Japanese Shinkasen-High speed Train

               What is a travelator-Horizontal Escalator

               Where was Napoleon born-Ajaccio -Corsican capitol

               In the wild what animal pollinates banana plants-Bats

               What colour is the Black Box carried in aircraft-Orange

               Allium Sativum is better known as what-Garlic

               What was Madam Curie's husbands name-Pierre

               The USA president lives in the White House - Who Blue House-President South Korea

               What does an aronophobe fear          -Internet

               Which world famous landmark is found on Mount Lee? The Hollywood Sign

               The name of which Indian city means Village of Boiled Beans         -Bangalore

               What county has its map on its flag-Cyprus

               Lucknow is a city in India - and what other country-Canada

               What invention was nicknamed the Noisy Serpent in 1902-Vacuum Cleaner

               What country has a regiment of bicycle mounted soldiers-Switzerland

               Which animal has legs but cant walk-            Hummingbird

               In what city 1985 was the worlds first computer museum opened-Boston

               Skeleton is derived from Greek - what is its literal translation-Dried Up

               Edward Hunter USA Journalist invented what term Korean war-Brainwashing


               What word in English has the most definitions-Set

               Desire for more cows is the translation what Sanskrit word-War - same in English

               What is the most mentioned name in the Bible-David - Jesus is second

               What is a spermologer interested in- Trivia

               What is 2000 in Roman Numerals-    MM

               What is the sacred animal of Thailand-White Elephant

               We have all heard Hari Krishna - what does Krishna mean-Dark as a cloud

               Feline cats - Bovine Cows - Aquiline what     -Eagle

               What animal is the symbol of long life in Korea-Deer

               What animal was the symbol of freedom in ancient Rome-Cat

               Time Magazine named what as the Man of the Year 1982-The Computer

               What animals teeth were used as knife blades by the Indians-Beaver


               If you were studying Iatrology what would you be studying-Science of Medicine

               The United Nations in New York were originally where-San Francisco

               In what country is the northernmost point of Africa-Tunisia

               In what film - Charlie Chaplain have his first speaking part 1940-The Great Dictator

               What Prophet in the Bible had a talking donkey-Balaam

               What common word comes from the Latin for who are you-Quiz

               Napoleon had a fear of what - Aelurophobia-Cats

               If you graduate with a degree in music what colour tassel wear-Pink

               In the Bible who built the ancient city of Babylon-Nimrod

               What was the first day of the year in the Roman calendar-25th March

               What does Karaoke literally mean      -Empty Orchestra

               In what country did stamp collecting start      -France

               Where do the White and Blue Niles join-Khartoum - in Sudan

               What are young bats called-Pups

               What plant has flowers but no leaves-Cactus

               Who was the Roman Goddess of peace-Pax

               What is a baby squirrel called-Kit or Kitten

               If you are born in March what is your Flower-Violet

               What is the only word in English that ends in mt-Dreamt

               What country has a Bible on its flag-Dominican Republic

               What is the only number in English that has letters in alpha order-Forty

               What is the name for 100th of a second-A Jiffy

               10% (by weight) of the worlds land animals are what species-          Ants

               The milk of what creature will not curdle- Camel

               What do cockroaches do every fifteen minutes-Fart

               Noah's Ark had two of everything including what feature- Windows

               The Invisible Empire is better known as what-Klu Klux Klan

               The word vinegar come from French meaning what-Sour Wine

               In Saudi Arabia by law women may not become what-A Doctor


               Most blue eyed cats are what-Deaf

               The name of which animal means does not drink-Koala

               Collective Nouns - a Convocation of what-Eagles

               In proportion which animal has the largest eye-Cat

               Collective Nouns - a Cast of what      -Falcons

               What European countries flag is square-Switzerland

               What is an octothrope-The # symbol

               Tigers have stripped fur - what colour is their skin-Stripped

               What bird has the most feathers per square inch-Penguin

               A dog is canine - what animal is ovine-Sheep

               A cat is feline - what animal is murine-Mouse or Rat

               The Golden Rain is the common name of what tree-Laburnum

               What countries nation anthem is Land of Two Rivers-Iraq

               Queen Alexandria's is the worlds largest what-Butterfly 1 foot wing

               Collective nouns - A train of what       -Camels

               Who said "The child is the father of the man"-Wordsworth

               Collective nouns - a streak of what-Tigers

               There are over 130000 species of what on earth-Butterflies

               Azote was the original name of what element-Nitrogen

               What animals cannot swim-Gorillas

               The UIT govern what sport-International shooting union

               There are more telephones than people in what city-Washington USA

               If you landed at Arlanda airport where would you be-Stockholm Sweden

               What country declared itself first atheist state in 1967-Albania – banned religion

               What is the Roman numerals for 3000-MMM

               What are Jean Bernard, Pierre St-Martin and Berger in France-Worlds deep caves

               Dallol Ethiopia has what claim to fame-Worlds hottest

               average place 94-Where are Bay of Heats and Bay of Dew Sinus Aestuum – Roris-Near side of Moon

               What is Canada's oldest city founded in 1608-Quebec

41

               Narcotics comes from the Greek - what it literally mean-Electric eels - put on foreheads

               Siddhartha Gautama became better known as who-Buddha

               Where was Ice Cream invented-        China

               What was Socrates wife's name-Xanthippe

               What order of insects contains the most species-Beetles

               What is Rice Paper made from-A Tree - The Rice Paper Tree pith

               What is Nelson Mandela's middle name-Rolihlahla

               Tenzin Gyatso became what in 1937-Dali Lama

               In what country was Mother Theresa born- Albania

               Reykjavik translates into what-Smoky Bay

               What is Christmas Disease-Mild Haemophilia

               What US state is the magnolia state-Mississippi

               72% of what country is covered by forest-    Finland

               On what are the worlds smallest paintings painted- Pin Heads

               What city used to be known as Bytown-Ottawa

               The Red Rose City has what more common name in Jordan-Petra

               Who does a Filicide kill-Son or Daughter

               What was the first country to recognise the US as independent-Morocco

               And what country won it-        Sweden

               What is the worlds most widely eaten fish-    Herring

               What was the name of the first presidential aircraft -Sacred Cow

               What flower is the symbol of culture-The Lotus

               In what prison did Nelson Mandela spend 19 of 27 years in jail-Robben Island

               What is Virga-Rain the don’t reach ground

               A Pullicologist is an expert in what-Fleas

               What colour is caffeine- White powder

               In what country would you buy Kingfisher lager-India

               Name Australia's highest mountain-Mount Kosciusko

               What was Napoleons mothers name-Laticia

               In what language was The Communist Manifesto written-German

               Monology is the study of what-           Stupidity

               What country is the worlds oldest functioning democracy-Iceland

               What country consumes the most fish per capita-Japan

               If you suffered from pyrexia what have you got-Fever

               Nine inches in nautical measure is called what-         A Span

               What country drink the most milk per capita-Iceland

               Where was volleyball invented-France

               What is mosquitoes main food-Nectar from flowers

               What killed half the US soldiers in WW1-       1918 Flu Epidemic

               What is the opposite of Plenum-Vacuum

               Where was the worlds first oil well drilled-Pennsylvania

               Who was the pilot in the first fatal air crash-Orville Wright

               There is one gallon of water in every cubic mile of what-Fog

               What capital city translates as Capital City in the native tongue-Seoul - South Korea

               What food are astronauts prohibited before a mission           Beans - Farts damage spacesuits

               What does a myrmecologist study-Ants

               Women do it twice as often as men - what    -Blink

               first man to set foot on all five continents- Captain Cook

               What gives onions their distinctive smell-       Sulphur - taken in when growing

               What animals name comes from the Sanskrit to steal-Mouse – Musha

               What is a Winter Banana        -A variety of Apple

               Where are the glasshouse mountains- Queensland Australia

               Mesopotamia means- Between two Rivers

               Only three Angels are named in Bible Gabriel Michael and who-      Lucifer

               What animals name translate from Arabic as He who walks fast      Giraffe – from Xirapha

               What is in the Red Data Book- Endangered Species

               Who wrote the book - Call of the Wild-Jack London

               What is the name of the scale measuring depth of coma (GCS)-     Glasgow Coma Scale

               Which 19th century battle UK / USA fought after peace signed-       Battle of New Orleans

               What place is nicknamed "The City of Lilies"-            Florence

               In what literary work would you find the yahoos- Gulliver's Travels

               What place was nicknamed "The Pearl of the Orient"-Manilla - Philippines

               Operation Dracula in WWII freed what city- Rangoon Burma

               What countries name translates as lion mountains- Sierra Leone

               In WW2 what was the German codename for invasion of Russia- Barberossa

               FIDE govern what game        -Chess

               The density of what is measured on the Rngelmann scale- Smoke

               Who would be scored on the Apgar scale- Newborn Babies

               geographical dividing line N/S Korea-            38th Parallel

               first American state to enter the union 7 Dec 1787- Delaware Pennsylvania second

               old man in The Old Man and the Sea named Santiago

               unit of sound named after- Alexander Graham Bell - Decibel

               What nationality was first person in space not US or Russian           Czech – Vladimir Remek Soyuz 28

               Inspecting Galvaynes Groove tells you what-            Age of horse – it’s on its teeth

               first space probe to land on the moon 13 Sept 1959 Luna 2

               What fish has its head at right angles to its body- Sea Horse

               In what country is the worlds largest pyramid Mexico – Quetzalcoatl

               What city was known as Christiana until 1925- Oslo – Sweden

               What sea is directly north of Poland- Baltic sea

               What is the name of the cranial bone just above your ear Temporal

               Who led the Soviets when they invaded Hungary in 1956 Nikita Khruschcev

               In astronomy what are rapidly rotating neutron stars called Pulsars

               The word Atom comes from the Greek meaning what          Indestructible

               What part of the body is most bitten by insects The Foot

               90% of bird species are what Monogamous

               countries on 2 continents Russia Turkey (Asia Europe) and Egypt - Africa and Asia

               What are male crabs known as          Jimmies

               In WW2 the Germans launched operation Bernhard - what Counterfeit British Notes

               Kangaroos and Emus can't do what-Walk backwards

               What country had three presidents - in the same day-Mexico

               There are 300 distinct different types of what food-Honey

               What country has three capital cities Admin Legislate Judicial-South Africa

               Countries name means Place where one struggles with God-Israel

               Ecuador was named after who / what-The Equator

               The Davis Strait lies between Canada and where-Greenland

               Children take SATs what does SAT stand for-Standard assessment tasks

               A lion and a sword appear on what countries flag-Sri Lanka

               What animals are likely to die first from global warming-Polar Bears

               In the 19th century what was known as inheritance powder-Arsenic – as poison

               What animal has the most taste buds over 27000-Catfish

               What is sometimes nicknamed Adams Profession-Gardener

               What profession makes regular use of vibrators-Potters - remove air from clay

               What part of the body ages the fastest-The Hands

               What is the word Taxi short for-Taximeter

               In medicine what is nicknamed a blue pipe-A Vein

               What sport was called The Royal Sport-Cock Fighting

               What cities underground has the most stations-New York

               Name the Hong Kong stock exchange-Hang Seng

               What is a bandy bandy-A Snake

               What is the fastest creature raced for sport-Pigeon

               The New Testament originally written in what language-Greek

               What is the only Christian country in Asia-The Philippines

               A snake has only one lung.

               Canaan Banana was the first president of where-Zimbabwe

               What hairs are the last to lose their colour with age-Eyelashes

               The Black Death came to England from what port-Calais

               What is the currency of Egypt-The Pound

               The town of Banana in Queensland is named after what-A huge bullock

               After English what's the most widely used language on the net-German

               Two thirds of the worlds geysers are found where-Yellowstone Park

               Where were the worlds first paved streets-Rome 170 bc

               The word Angel derives from the Greek meaning what-Messenger

               Name the first film to have its sequel released in the same year-King Kong - Son of Kong

               What's unusual about the moons of Uranus-Named Shakespeare characters

               What colour is the number 10 on 10 Downing street-White

               What Olympic event was dropped in 1920-Tug of War -1900 to 1920

               The average child wears out 730 by age ten 730 what-Crayons

               What nation invented the toilet seat- Egyptian

               What is an onychophagist-     A nail biter

               Woman's are faster than men's, they usually have more - what-Heartbeats

               The electric light first available product what's second-Electric Oven

               What's the only city today split in two by a wall-Nicosia Cyprus

               What is the Latin word for poison-Virus

               In medicine what is an Anomaloscope used for-Test for colour blindness

               In what sport would you find a Tell Tale-Squash - Tin strip ball can't hit

               What is the most redesigned appliance in the world-Telephone Handset

               In Tennis where is the Australian Open played-Flinders Park

               What was the first sport to be filmed -Boxing by Thomas Edison 1894

               What is measured on the Torro scale             -Tornados

               Satan is Lucifer but what does Lucifer mean -The Light Bearer

               What does a Grabatologist collect-Ties

               What country has two AK47 assault rifles on it's flag             -Mozambique

               The Arabs call it Al-Maghrib what do we call it-morocco

               In what country did tulips originate- Persia

               Where would you find a Dry Bible :Heart chamber of a

Ruminant

               Which mammal has the fewest teeth- Armadillo - none

               An IVP is used to detect what medical condition- Kidney Stones- Intravenuspylorigram

               What colour is iridium-Steel Grey

               What's the worlds longest rail journey made no train change            Moscow Peking

               Who was called The Man of Destiny-Napoleon Bonaparte

               What word is derived from the Arabic mawsim meaning season      Monsoon

               Sicily is the traditional source of which element- Sulphur

               Who was the first person to wear a wristwatch- Queen Elizabeth 1st

               What city is at the mouth of the Menam river-           Bangkok

               Ireland and New Zealand are the only countries that lack what         Native Snakes

               Who named a city after his horse Bucephalus Alexander the Great

               In Hindu philosophy what does Yoga literally mean- Union

               Who was the founder of Judaism-Abraham

               Which sea is sometimes called the Euxine Sea- Black Sea

               What is a Fata Morgana- Type of Mirage

               What is or was the capitol of Hong Kong- Victoria

               What creature can live up to one year without eating ( you? )Bedbug

               The word Sofa comes from the Arabic meaning what Bench

               Which plant gets its name from the Persian for turban Tulip

               What celestial body gets its name from the Greek long haired Comet

               What are the Roman numerals for 505- DV

               In WW1 what were Lucifer's- Matches

               In Animal Farm what was the name of the farm- Manor Farm

               Where was pizza first invented Milan

               In what country did the Sabines live- Italy

               Operation Thunderbolt was the nickname given to which raid: Israeli raid on Entebbe

               The cast iron plant is another name for which pot plantn Aspidistra

               The word Mongol means what in Mongolian- Brave
               In the USA what is Marine One- Presidents Helicopter

               Name the first teddy bear in space- Mishka 1980 Olympic mascot

               Which acid dissolves glass- Hydrofluoric Acid

               What is a half of a half of a half of a half- A Sixteenth

               Airman T E Shaw in WW2 was better known as who- T E Laurence of Arabia

               Hydrosis is the medical term for what -Sweating

               What does per capita literally mean- Per Head

               What country used the ringgit as currency- Malaysia

               On a standard rainbow what colour is on the inside of the curve       Violet

               What animal stands for the longest period- African Elephant over 50 years

               Who was the father of Alexander the Great- Philip II of Macedon

               Which country makes the most films per year- India

               In what does a steganographer write messages- Invisible ink

               The martial art tai quon do translates literally as what Kick Art Way

               Who wrote "To err is human to forgive divine" Alexander Pope essay on criticism

               What is the capital of Panama- Panama

               Name the Capital of the Ukraine-Kiev

               In Bradshaws you would find information about what-Railways

               Which countries leader was an extra in Hollywood-Fidel Castro

               BOZ was the penname if which writer-Charles Dickens

               Which spice comes in hands -Ginger

               In the Old Testament what is the first book of Moses-Genesis - first 5 all Moses books

               What is the literal meaning of the title Viceroy-In place of the King

               What word describes one tenth of a nautical mile-Cable

               Men are ten times more likely than women to have what-Colour Blindness

               What has 32 panels and 642 stitches-A football (soccer)

               Oil is the most traded product in the world what is the second-Coffee

               What animals evidence is admissible in US courts-A Bloodhound

               Which country in the world produces the most mangos-India

               2.47105 acres is equal to what SI unit-Hectare

               The word philosophy comes from Greek literally meaning what       Love of wisdom

               In computing what does EPOS stand for-Electronic Point of Sale

               Vanilla is part of which plant family-Orchids

               Name woman set up free birth control clinic in Holloway in 1920     Marie Stopes

               The Wright brothers made aircraft but what was their other job: Bicycle manufacturers

               Which city is the capital of Tuscany-Florence

               What is the opposite of nocturnal       -Diurnal

               What fruit does not ripen after picking-Pineapple

               What country consumes the most coffee per capita 25 Lb-Finland

               In the animal kingdom what creatures are in the order—Chiroptera-Bats

               What would you do with a wandering sailor-Plant it it’s a plant

               Germans call a WW1 sea fight Battle of Skagerrak what in UK        Battle of Jutland

               Sand, Soda and what are the main ingredients of glass-Limestone

               What colour are the seats in the House of Lords-Red - Commons green

               If a doctor gave you an Ishihara test what is he testing-for   Colour blindness

               Only one miracle is mentioned in all four gospels what is it: Feeding of 5000

               What is the official language of Cuba-Spanish

               What new invention was shown to Queen Victoria 14 Jan 1878:The telephone

               A horses height is measured from the ground to what part :Withers - base of neck crest line

               Who was the last Emperor of France-Napoleon III

               What country does China have its longest land border with: Mongolia

               Where are a whales nipples -On its back

               What is measured in units called jnd-Sensitivity Just Noticeable difference

               A napiform thing is shaped like what-A turnip

               What was the first country in 1824 to legalise Trade Unions-Britain

               What is the worlds longest insect-Borneo stick insect

               The angel shark has what other name-The monkfish

               Which creatures communicate by touch, smell and dance-Bees

               In which country did the study of geometry originate -Egypt

               What was the capitol of Russia before Moscow-Saint Petersburg

               And who designed it-Michelangelo

               What does the DIN number mean on photographic film-Speed of film

               In the body what do the Islets of Langerhans do-Secrete Insulin

               What capitol is on the slopes of the volcano Pichincha-Quito Ecuador

               What is embolia-Hesitations in speech

               Vitamin B2 has what other name       Riboflavin

               What is the biggest tourist attraction in Zambia-Victoria falls

               In WW2 what kind of aircraft was a horsa-A glider

               A newborn bactrian camel has how many humps- None

               Where is the worlds largest mine-Carletonville South Africa

               In the Sikh religion what is kesh-Uncut hair or beard

               At Waterloo who commanded the Prussian troops: Marshal Blucher

               Which bird is the symbol of the Royal Society Protection Birds        Avocet

               Which microbe produces alcohol-Yeast - alcohol is yeast piss

               In WW2 in what French city did the Germans surrender       Reims

               What was Ghandi's profession- Lawyer

               Which is the oldest walled city in the world- Jericho

               What does Magna Carta literally mean- Great Charter

               Who built the worlds first film studio- Thomas Alva Edison

               The word nylon is made up from what- New York – London

               What country is coffee originally from- Ethiopia

               What is the currency of Turkey- Lira

               What does CMOS stand for in a computer- Complimentary metalOxide semi-conductor

               Which worlds city is known as The Golden City:       Prague Czech

               Which country contains every type of climate in the world:New Zealand

               In what country was the paperclip invented-Norway

               Where is the only digital rolex watch in the world       :Wimbledon centre court

               Where were the original loopholes- Castle walls – arrow firing slits

               What religious leaders name means Sign of God:     Ayatollah

               In which country is the Nokia company based- Finland

               What is unique about the pistol star- Brightest in sky

               The Afghan Taliban use which colour of flag- White

               What was Queen Victoria's first name- Alexandria

               In Sanskrit it means House of Snow - what does-Himalayas

               What was the White House formerly known as         - Executive Mansion

               Which is the only middle eastern county without a desert      Lebanon

               Who invented the word pandemonium           - John Milton – capitol of hell

               Which companies name translates as abundant fields: Toyota

               What is the hole in a pencil sharpener called- Chuck

               What is the meaning of Ghandi- Grocer

               What is the most chemically complex food - over 300 chemicals     Chocolate

               Which building material gets its name from Arabic for the brick        Adobe

               Russia has one but the US has at least six – what: Places called Moscow

               What was Helen Keller's first word- Water

               Which country consumes the most chicken per capita: Saudi Arabia

               What was the distress call before SOS- CQD - come quick Danger

               What does Honolulu mean in Hawaiian- Sheltered Harbour

               Which fruit is the symbol of hospitality- Pineapple

               Which city is built on 118 islands- Venice

               In WW1 what warning device was on the top of Eiffel Tower: Parrots

               What is sometimes referred to as Zulu time- Greenwich mean time

               Nylon was invented in 1934 what product first used it: Toothbrush

               Before 1687 clocks never had what- Minute hands

               What was the most bombed place in WW2- Malta

               The word Utopia from Greek means what-Nowhere

               Which vegetable is 91% water - Cabbage

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