General Knowledge Trivia Quiz

Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon. Yemen's capital is Sana'a, Syria's capital is Damascus, and Muscat is the capital of Oman (not a country). Option D is incorrectly listed as a country when it's actually a city.

'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' won 11 Oscars at the 76th Academy Awards (2004), tying the record with 'Ben-Hur' and 'Titanic'. 'Mystic River' and 'Cold Mountain' were nominated but won fewer awards. 'Monster' won Best Actress but did not win 11 Oscars.

The U-Thant award (also called U-Thant Peace Award) recognizes individuals and organizations for distinguished social service and community leadership work. It is named after U Thant, the third UN Secretary-General from Myanmar. While U Thant worked for international understanding, this specific award focuses on social service contributions.

Sushmita Sen won Miss Universe 1994, not Miss World. Yuktha Mookhey (1999), Aishwarya Rai (1994), and Priyanka Chopra (2000) were all Miss World winners.

The Kalinga Prize is awarded by UNESCO for outstanding contributions to the popularization of science. It is not awarded by the Indian Government, Orissa Government, or SAARC.

Berne (also spelled Bern) is the capital of Switzerland. Zurich and Geneva are major cities but not the capital. Lucerne is a tourist destination but not the capital.

Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. Oslo is the capital of Norway, Bucharest is the capital of Romania, and Munich is a major city in Germany.

The okapi has a long, flexible tongue that it uses to clean its ears, similar to how giraffes clean their ears (they are related species). Zebras, elephants, and frogs cannot perform this action.

Philately is the study and collection of postal stamps. Psephology is the study of elections, epigraphy is the study of inscriptions, and stampology is not a real term.

Canberra is the capital of Australia, purposely chosen as a compromise location between rival cities Sydney and Melbourne. Many incorrectly guess Sydney or Melbourne due to their larger size and international recognition, but Canberra has been the capital since 1913.

Psephology is the statistical study of elections and voting patterns. The term derives from the Greek 'psephos' meaning pebble (ancient Greeks used pebbles as ballots). Epigraphy studies inscriptions, demography studies populations, and pedology studies soils.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and also serves as the administrative center of the European Union. The distractors are capitals of other countries: Bucharest (Romania), Budapest (Hungary), and Oslo (Norway).

Paleography is the study of ancient handwriting and manuscripts, focusing on deciphering and dating historical texts. It's essential for historians working with primary sources. Not to be confused with epigraphy (inscriptions on hard surfaces), demography (population studies), or pedology (soil studies).

Ballistics is the study of projectiles - their motion, behavior, and effects. It's a branch of mechanics applied to firearms and artillery. Not to be confused with astrophysics (celestial objects), astronomy (study of universe), or aerostatics (equilibrium of gases).

Limnology is the scientific study of inland waters, including lakes, rivers, and wetlands. It examines both physical characteristics like depth and temperature, and biological aspects like aquatic organisms. Algology specifically studies algae, while ecology covers broader environmental interactions.

Ulaanbaatar (also spelled Ulan Bator or Ulaan Bataar) is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It's located in east-central Mongolia and has been the country's capital since the early 20th century. Airz e angel is not a real city, Nanking is in China, and Lhasa is in Tibet.

Ulaanbaatar (also spelled Ulan Bator or Ulaan Bataar) is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. It's located in east-central Mongolia and has been the country's capital since the early 20th century. Airz e angel is not a real city, Nanking is in China, and Lhasa is in Tibet.

Cat urine contains compounds that fluoresce under ultraviolet (black) light due to the presence of phosphorus and certain proteins. This property is often used by veterinarians and pet owners to detect urine stains that are invisible under normal lighting. Cow, bat, and squirrel urine does not have this distinctive fluorescence.

Crookshanks is Hermione Granger's pet cat in the Harry Potter series. He's a half-Kneazle cat known for his intelligence and distinctive appearance. Scabbers was Ron's pet rat (actually Peter Pettigrew in disguise), and Wormtail was Pettigrew's Death Eater alias.

Hummingbirds are the only birds capable of sustained backward flight. Their unique wing ball-and-socket joint allows them to rotate their wings nearly 180 degrees, enabling lift generation in both forward and backward directions. Other birds like pigeons, owls, and parrots can only fly forward.