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General Knowledge | MCQ # 21
Rotterdam is the seaport of _____.
- Finland
- England
- Netherlands
- Scotland
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option C
Explanation:
Rotterdam is the seaport of Netherlands. It is the largest seaport of Europe and sixth biggest seaport in the world. Rotterdam is located in the South Holland province. It was opened in 14th Century.
Rotterdam is the seaport of Netherlands. It is the largest seaport of Europe and sixth biggest seaport in the world. Rotterdam is located in the South Holland province. It was opened in 14th Century.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 22
Vexillology is the study of _____.
- Flags
- Secret writing
- Deserts
- Buildings
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Vexillology is the study of flags. The word comes from both the Latin word vexilla "little sail" for flag plus the Greek suffix-ology that means "study of". The vexillum was a particular kind of flag used by the Roman kings.
Vexillology is the study of flags. The word comes from both the Latin word vexilla "little sail" for flag plus the Greek suffix-ology that means "study of". The vexillum was a particular kind of flag used by the Roman kings.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 23
Thomas Cup is related to which game?
- Baseball
- Tennis
- Cricket
- Badminton
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championships have been conducted every two years since the 1982, amended from being conducted every three years since the first tournament held in 1948–1949.
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The Thomas Cup, sometimes called the World Men's Team Championships, is an international badminton competition among teams representing member nations of the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body. The championships have been conducted every two years since the 1982, amended from being conducted every three years since the first tournament held in 1948–1949.
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General Knowledge | MCQ # 24
General Knowledge | MCQ # 25
Treaty of Sevres was signed in _____.
- 1920
- 1921
- 1922
- 1923
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
Treaty of Sèvres, (August 10, 1920), post-World War I pact between the victorious Allied powers and representatives of the government of Ottoman Turkey. The treaty abolished the Ottoman Empire and obliged Turkey to renounce all rights over Arab Asia and North Africa.
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Treaty of Sèvres, (August 10, 1920), post-World War I pact between the victorious Allied powers and representatives of the government of Ottoman Turkey. The treaty abolished the Ottoman Empire and obliged Turkey to renounce all rights over Arab Asia and North Africa.
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General Knowledge | MCQ # 27
General Knowledge | MCQ # 28
Taiwan was separated from China in _____?
- 1949
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option A
Explanation:
In December 1949, the Republic of China Armed Forces and the Kuomintang were defeated in the Chinese Civil War, forcing the Government of the Republic of China to relocate to Taiwan. This allowed the Chinese Communist Party to declare the establishment of a new Chinese state: the People's Republic of China.
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In December 1949, the Republic of China Armed Forces and the Kuomintang were defeated in the Chinese Civil War, forcing the Government of the Republic of China to relocate to Taiwan. This allowed the Chinese Communist Party to declare the establishment of a new Chinese state: the People's Republic of China.
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General Knowledge | MCQ # 29
_____ is the longest highway in the world?
- Trans-Canadian Highway
- Trans-Siberian Highway
- Highway Australia
- Pan-American Highway
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option D
Explanation:
Pan-American Highway is the longest higway in the world measuring about 30,000 Kilometers. It connects Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina.
Pan-American Highway is the longest higway in the world measuring about 30,000 Kilometers. It connects Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina.
General Knowledge | MCQ # 30
Sakhalin island is claimed by both _____ and _____.
- China and South Korea
- Russia and Japan
- Cyprus and Malta
- England and France
Answer & Explanation
Answer:
Option B
Explanation:
Sakhalin Island is claimed by both Russia and Japan. In 1855, an agreement was signed by which Russia and Japan shared control of the island equally. But in 1875 Russia acquired whole Sakhalin island in exchange for the Kuril islands.
Sakhalin has large oil and gas reserves, so both countries are fighting for their control over Sakhalin.
Sakhalin Island is claimed by both Russia and Japan. In 1855, an agreement was signed by which Russia and Japan shared control of the island equally. But in 1875 Russia acquired whole Sakhalin island in exchange for the Kuril islands.
Sakhalin has large oil and gas reserves, so both countries are fighting for their control over Sakhalin.