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General Knowledge | MCQ # 11
European Union headquarters are situated in_____?
- Amsterdam
- Berlin
- Brussels
- London
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option C
Explanation:
The headquarters of the European Union (EU) are located in Brussels, Belgium. EU was foundend on November 1, 1993, in Maastricht, Netherlands.
There are 27 members of European Union:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
The headquarters of the European Union (EU) are located in Brussels, Belgium. EU was foundend on November 1, 1993, in Maastricht, Netherlands.
There are 27 members of European Union:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 12
Maria Sharapova is a famous Russian _____ player.
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Golf
- Rugby
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Maria Sharapova ia a Russian tennis player. She is famous for winning five major titles (two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.) She won 36 titles in total, including the year-end championships in her debut in 2004. She also won three doubles titles.
Maria Sharapova ia a Russian tennis player. She is famous for winning five major titles (two at the French Open and one each at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.) She won 36 titles in total, including the year-end championships in her debut in 2004. She also won three doubles titles.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 13
Highest military award of Britain is_____ ?
- Medal of Honor
- George Cross
- Iron Cross
- Victoria Cross
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Highest military award of the UK is Victoria Cross.
Medal of Honor is the highest military award of USA.
George Cross is 2nd highest military award of the UK.
Iron Cross is the military award of Germany.
Highest military award of the UK is Victoria Cross.
Medal of Honor is the highest military award of USA.
George Cross is 2nd highest military award of the UK.
Iron Cross is the military award of Germany.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 14
_____ is the country where military service is compulsory for women.
- Maldives
- Israel
- Finland
- Chad
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option B
Explanation:
Israel is the country where military service is compulsory for women.
Other countries where military service is compulsory for women are Norway, Sweden, North Korea and Eritrea.
Israel is the country where military service is compulsory for women.
Other countries where military service is compulsory for women are Norway, Sweden, North Korea and Eritrea.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 15
"History of God" book is written by _____.
- Karen Armstrong
- Einstein
- Stephen Covey
- Jane Austen
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
History of God is written by British writer Karen Armstrong in 1993. Her other books include:
Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time, 2006
A Short History of Myth, 2004
The Case for God, 2009
Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet, 1991
Islam: A Short History, 2000
The Battle for God, 2000
History of God is written by British writer Karen Armstrong in 1993. Her other books include:
Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time, 2006
A Short History of Myth, 2004
The Case for God, 2009
Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet, 1991
Islam: A Short History, 2000
The Battle for God, 2000
General Knowledge | MCQ # 17
Oxus river flows between Afghanistan and _____.
- Pakistan
- Iraq
- Tajikistan
- Iran
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option C
Explanation:
Oxus (Amu) river, which comes from Pamir andn Noshaq glaciers, is the devision border between Tajikistan-Afghanistan, Turkemistan-Afghanistan and Uzbekistan-Afghanistan. This river is also called Darya Panj.
Oxus (Amu) river, which comes from Pamir andn Noshaq glaciers, is the devision border between Tajikistan-Afghanistan, Turkemistan-Afghanistan and Uzbekistan-Afghanistan. This river is also called Darya Panj.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 18
_____ is used to measure the intensity of sound.
- Audiometer
- Altimeter
- Gyroscope
- Spectroscope
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Intensity of sound is measured by an audiometer.
Altimeter is used to measure altitude of an object.
Gyroscope is used to measure the angular velocity.
Spectroscope breaks the light from a single material into its component colors the way a prism splits white light into a rainbow. It is used to measure the spectrum.
Intensity of sound is measured by an audiometer.
Altimeter is used to measure altitude of an object.
Gyroscope is used to measure the angular velocity.
Spectroscope breaks the light from a single material into its component colors the way a prism splits white light into a rainbow. It is used to measure the spectrum.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 19
Who was the first person to circumnavigate the world?
- Frank Bauer
- Columbus
- Vasco da Gama
- Magellan
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the world. He was a Portuguese explorer who was sponsored by Spain to go into the Atlantic in the search of West Indies. Magellan also discovered Philipness in 1521
Ferdinand Magellan was the first person to circumnavigate the world. He was a Portuguese explorer who was sponsored by Spain to go into the Atlantic in the search of West Indies. Magellan also discovered Philipness in 1521
General Knowledge | MCQ # 20
Bermuda triangle is located in _____?
- Arctic ocean
- Atlantic ocean
- Indian ocean
- Pacific ocean
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option B
Explanation:
The Bermuda Triangle is also known as the Devil's Triangle. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Horrible fact about the Bermuda Triangle is that it has engulped more than 50 ships and 20 airplanes without leaving any trace. It is believed that there are supernatural powers inside the Bermuda.
The Bermuda Triangle is also known as the Devil's Triangle. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Horrible fact about the Bermuda Triangle is that it has engulped more than 50 ships and 20 airplanes without leaving any trace. It is believed that there are supernatural powers inside the Bermuda.