General Knowledge

Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Answer explanation

Mars is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

It is the smallest unit of life

• Cell

• Atom

• Molecules

• Chromosome

Answer explanation

Which famous artist painted the Mona Lisa?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

Answer explanation

The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most renowned artists of the Renaissance period.

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Who wrote the play, Romeo and Juliet?

• Tennessee Williams

• Oscar Wilde

• George Bernard Shaw

• William Shakespeare

Answer explanation

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous and beloved plays written by William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright and poet from the Elizabethan era.

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What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• Mount Everest

• K2

• Kangchenjunga

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Answer explanation

Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, with a peak reaching approximately 29,029 feet above sea level.

What is the largest ocean in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Answer explanation

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, covering more than 60 million square miles. It i also the deepest ocean, with the Mariana Trench reaching a depth of about 36, 000 feet.

Who is the Greek God of the sea?

• Zeus

• Poseidon

• Hades

• Apollo

Answer explanation

Poseidon is the Greek God of the sea, often depicted as a bearded man carrying a trident and riding a chariot pulled by sea creatures.

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Which artist painted the famous painting "The Starry Night"?

• Claude Monet

• Salvador Dali

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

Answer explanation

"The Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh is one of the most famous paintings created in 1889.

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Who invented the Telephone?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• Isaac Newton

Answer explanation

He invented the telephone in 1876, which revolutionized communication and paved the way for modern telecommunication systems.

Who wrote the Harry Potter book series?

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• Suzanne Collins

• George R.R. Martin

Answer explanation

J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter book series which includes seven books that were published between 1997 and 2007.

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