Singapore General Knowledge Quiz

Singapore gained independence from Malaysia in 1965.

• True

• False

Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore?

• A) Lee Kuan Yew

• B) Goh Keng Swee

• C) S. Rajaratnam

• D) Toh Chin Chye

Sang Nila Utama, a prince from Palembang, named the island "Singapura" after seeing a creature he believed was a lion.

• True

• False

The British officially founded modern Singapore in 1820.

• True

• False

In what year did Singapore become a part of the Federation of Malaysia?

• A) 1963

• B) 1965

• C) 1959

• D) 1962

During World War II, British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese on 14 Feb 1942

• True

• False

Name the longest river in Singapore.

• Singapore River

• Sungai Bedok

• Kallang River

• Sungai Api-Api

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Singapore Sling?

• A) To celebrate Singapore's independence

• B) As a tourist attraction

• C) To provide a safe drinking option for women in the early 20th century

• D) To commemorate the founding of Raffles Hotel

In total, how many MRT and LRT lines are in operations in Singapore?

• A) 6

• B) 7

• C) 8

• D) 9

In what year was Singapore Ministry of Health formed?

• A) 1965

• B) 1959

• C) 1955

• D) 1963