general knowledge Online Quiz - 3362

Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) are tropical plants that require warm, humid climates and cannot survive in cold or freezing temperatures. They grow best in tropical regions within 23 degrees of the equator where temperatures consistently remain above 60°F (15°C).

Strawberries are the only common fruit where the seeds (achenes) are on the outside surface - what looks like seeds are actually tiny dry fruits, each containing a seed. Apricots, gooseberries, and kiwis all have internal seeds. Note: 'Strawbeery' has a typo but is clearly the intended answer.

Niagara Falls erodes and moves backward due to water flowing over the escarpment, with rock wearing away over time. The falls have retreated approximately 11 kilometers since formation. The other landmarks (Burns Building, Fort Calgary, Nose Hill Park) do not have this characteristic backward movement.

Strawberries are the only common fruit where the seeds (achenes) are on the outside surface. What appears to be seeds on the outside are actually tiny dry fruits, each containing a seed inside. Apricots, gooseberries, and kiwis all have their seeds enclosed within the fruit flesh.

Asparagus and rhubarb are perennial vegetables that can survive winter and produce for multiple growing seasons without replanting. Asparagus beds can produce for 15-20 years, and rhubarb plants for 10-15 years. Most vegetables are annuals and must be replanted each year.

The hour and minute hands coincide 11 times in every 12-hour period (approximately every 1 hour and 5.5 minutes). Between noon and midnight, excluding the exact endpoints of noon and midnight, they coincide 10 times - at approximately 1:05, 2:10, 3:16, 4:21, 5:27, 6:32, 7:38, 8:43, 9:49, and 10:54. Option A (8) and C (9) underestimate, while D (11) would be correct only if counting the endpoints.

In baseball, the defensive team (fielding) controls the ball, while the offensive team can score by running around bases without ever touching the ball. In hockey, cricket, and football, the offensive team must control the ball to score. This unique feature makes baseball the correct answer.

Lettuce is highly perishable and has a high water content, making it unsuitable for freezing, canning, or processing without significant quality loss. It's almost always sold fresh. However, this claim is overstated - lettuce can be frozen for cooking purposes, and some processed lettuce products exist. The other options (Komatsuna, Orache, Samphire) are less common vegetables.

Survival without food depends on body fat reserves and hydration. With adequate water, humans can survive approximately 3 weeks to 2 months. The 30-day figure is a reasonable estimate for an average person, though individual survival times vary significantly based on body composition and environmental conditions.

Without water, human survival is typically 3-7 days depending on conditions (temperature, humidity, activity). In moderate conditions, death usually occurs around day 3-4. The 7-day figure represents an upper limit in ideal conditions with minimal activity. Options C (8) and D (9) are unrealistically long.

Strawberries are the only common fruit where what appear to be 'seeds' on the outside are actually the actual fruits (achenes), while the fleshy part we eat is the receptacle. In blackberries and cherries, the seeds are inside the fruit. A peanut is a legume, not a fruit in the culinary sense. The claimed answer is correct.

The Bay of Bengal is not a state but a large bay in the northeastern Indian Ocean. It borders multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal, as well as countries like Bangladesh and Myanmar. Since none of the state options (A.P, Karnataka, Tamilnadu, kerala) correctly identify that it's a bay (not a state), 'none of the above' is the correct choice.

Iran's parliament is officially called the Islamic Consultative Assembly, but it is commonly referred to as the Majlis (an Arabic term meaning 'assembly' or 'council'). The other options are parliaments of different countries: Althing (Iceland), Pyithu Hluttaw (Myanmar), and Diet (Japan).

Israel's unicameral parliament is called the Knesset, which means 'assembly' in Hebrew. The other options are parliaments of different countries: Tsongdu (Bhutan), Diet (Japan), and Riksdag (Sweden - misspelled as Riksdaq).

Japan's national legislature is called the Diet, specifically the National Diet. It is a bicameral parliament consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. The other options are parliaments of different countries: Knesset (Israel), Shergo (likely misspelled - possibly referring to Shura councils), and Eduskunta (Finland - misspelled as Eduskusta).

Afghanistan's parliament has historically been called the Shora (Shura), which is an Arabic term for 'consultation' or 'council'. Afghanistan's bicameral parliament consists of the House of Elders and House of Representatives. The other options include references to other countries' councils: Shergo (possibly misspelled Shura), Landstraad (fictional from Dune), and Jatiya Sangsad (Bangladesh).

Bangladesh's parliament is called the Jatiya Sangsad, which means 'National Parliament' in Bengali. It is a unicameral legislature. The other options are parliaments of different countries: Knesset (Israel), Diet (Japan), and National Panchayat (historical parliament of Nepal).

Bulgaria's unicameral parliament is called the Narodna Sabranie (or Narodno Subranie), which means 'National Assembly' in Bulgarian. The other options are parliaments of different countries: Majlis (Iran/other Islamic countries), Storting (Norway), and Pyithu Hluttaw (Myanmar).