IPCS Trivia

What is the world's most populated country?

• China

• United States

• India

• Mexico

Answer explanation

India recently overtook China as the population nears 8 billion. India has 1.429 billion people, followed by China with 1.425 billion.

What is the most visited landmark in the world?

• Great Wall, China

• Taj Mahal, India

• Forbidden City, China

• Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Answer explanation

More than 14 million people visit the forbidden city annually. They currently limit the number of tourists to 80,000 daily, since it can attract over 140,000 visitors per day.

In which City was the first underground railway open?

• Tokyo

• New York

• Beijing

• London

Answer explanation

the first underground railway opened in London in 1863, at Baker Street Station.

What is the southern most point of the continental USA?

• Ka Lae, Hawaii

• Key West, Florida

• 
  Cameron County, Texas

• Cape Sable, Florida

Answer explanation

Key West is the southern most city in the USA, and lies at the end of U.S. Route 1.

Who achieved the first expedition to circumnavigate the world?

• Hernando Cortes

• Sir Francis Drake

• Vasco de Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

Answer explanation

Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who achieved the first European navigation to Asia via the pacific in 1525.

What year did the Berlin wall fall?

• 1982

• 1985

• 1989

• 1988

Answer explanation

The Berlin wall fell on November 9, 1989. It divided Germany since 1961.

Which country has the most Pyramids?

• Mexico

• Egypt

• Sudan

• Chile

Answer explanation

Sudan has between 200 and 250 pyramids, while Egypt has roughly 138.

In which city was Carbonara pasta invented?

• Sicily

• Rome

• Florence

• 
  Milan

Answer explanation

The first tavern to serve pasta Carbonara was in Rome around 1944.

What airport has been voted best in the world?

• South Korea- Incheon International

• Tokyo- Haneda International

• Qatar -Hamad International

• Singapore - Changi

Answer explanation

Singapore Changi Airport has been awarded best Airport 12 years in a row. They boast many amenities such as a rooftop pool, a butterfly garden, the tallest indoor waterfall, a rock climbing wall and more.

Which country is made up of 7,000 islands?

• Greece

• The Philippines

• Canada

• Australia

Answer explanation

The Philippines consists of about 7,000 islands, divided into 3 groups: Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.