Questions Related to general knowledge
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Gandhinagar
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Chennai
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Dispur
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Gangtok
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gandhinagar has been Gujarat's capital since 1960, planned as a new city adjacent to Ahmedabad. Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, Dispur is the capital of Assam, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
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Gandhinagar
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Chennai
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Dispur
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Gangtok
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chennai (formerly Madras) has been the capital of Tamil Nadu since 1869. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, Dispur is the capital of Assam, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
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Gandhinagar
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Chennai
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Dispur
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Gangtok
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Dispur became the capital of Assam in 1973, located within the Guwahati metropolitan area. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, and Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim.
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Gandhinagar
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Chennai
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Dispur
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Gangtok
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Gangtok has been the capital of Sikkim since 1894 and is the state's largest city. Gandhinagar is the capital of Gujarat, Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu, and Dispur is the capital of Assam.
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New Jersey
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New York
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Los Angeles
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Detroit
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Hollywood, the famous entertainment district, is located in Los Angeles, California. It is known as the center of the American film industry. The other options (New Jersey, New York, Detroit) are major cities but not home to Hollywood.
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Cameroonian
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Ghanian
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Argentinian
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Nigerian
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Mario Balotelli was born in Palermo, Sicily to Ghanaian immigrant parents. He was adopted by an Italian family at age 3. Cameroon, Argentina, and Nigeria are not his ethnic background.
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Nigeria
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Ghana
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Senegal
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Zaire
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Shola Ameobi was born in Zaria, Nigeria in 1981 before moving to England at age 5. He represented England at under-21 level but later chose to play for Nigeria internationally. Ghana, Senegal, and Zaire are incorrect.
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England
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Spain
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Scotland
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Ireland
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Shaka Hislop was born in England and played for England's under-21 team before later choosing to represent Trinidad and Tobago (his parents' homeland) at senior level. Spain, Scotland, and Ireland are incorrect.
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Switzerland
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France
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Serbia
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Austria
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Oliver Neuville was born in Switzerland to a German father and holds dual citizenship. He chose to represent Germany internationally. France, Serbia, and Austria are not his nationalities.
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Serbia
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Poland
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Austria
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Russia
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Diego Klimowicz is of Polish descent, as indicated by his Polish surname. He was born in Argentina to Polish immigrant parents. Serbia, Austria, and Russia are incorrect.