General Knowledge Quiz

Which country recently hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics?

• france

• germany

• china

• japan

Answer explanation

The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and branded as Paris 2024, were an international multi-sport event held from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in France, with several events started from 24 July.

What is the currency of the European Union?

• Dollar

• Euro

• Rupee

• Pound

Answer explanation

The European Union is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The Union has a total area of 4,233,255 km² and an estimated total population of over 449 million.

What is the official language of Brazil?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

• Brazilis

Answer explanation

Portuguese is the official and national language of Brazil being widely spoken by most of the population. Brazil is the most populous Portuguese-speaking country in the world, with its lands comprising the majority of Portugal's former colonial holdings in the Americas.

who was the first President of India?

• Rajendra Prasad

• Zakir Husain

• Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

• V. V. Giri

Answer explanation

ndra Prasad served as the first President of India, holding the office from January 26, 1950, until May 13, 1962. Born on December 3, 1884, in Ziradei, Bihar,

Which Indian city is known as the "Silicon Valley of India"?

• Bengaluru

• Chennai

• Mumbai

• Hyderabad

Answer explanation

Bangalore city of Karnataka is known as the Silicon Valley of India. It is named Silicon Valley because of its role in the Information Technology (IT) industry.

In which year were the first modern Olympics held?

• 1896

• 1958

• 1835

• 1978

Answer explanation

Athens 1896 Olympic Games, athletic festival held in Athens that took place April 6–15, 1896. The Athens Games were the first occurrence of the modern Olympic Games. The inaugural Games of the modern Olympics were attended by as many as 280 athletes, all male, from 12 countries.

Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?

• Michael Phelps

• Larisa Latynina

• Takashi Ono

• Mark Spitz

Answer explanation

Michael Phelps is one of the most decorated Olympic swimmers in TeamUSA history with 28 total medals, including 23 gold. He began swimming at the early age of seven,

Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia?

• Himalayan

• Ural

• Atacama

• K2

Answer explanation

The Urals rise like a long and narrow spine across western Russia, forming a natural divide between Europe and Asia. The mountain range spans 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles) passing through Arctic tundra to the north and through forested and semi-desert landscapes to the south.

Which country is home to the Great Barrier Reef?

• Australia

• USA

• Canada

• UK

Answer explanation

The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world’s largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong (‘sea cow’) and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction.

Which desert is the largest in Asia?

• Gobi

• Sahara

• Arabian

• Atacama

Answer explanation

The Gobi Desert basin lies across southern Mongolia and northwestern China between the Mongolian Altai and Khangai mountains and the Himalayan Plateau.