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Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

If you are about to have drinks with someone, and they tell you that they poisoned the glasses, but that you can choose which one you want to drink, you can definitely use logic and your knowledge of the other person to determine which cup is poisoned

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Data inadequate

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a reference to the 'Battle of Wits' in The Princess Bride. Logic alone cannot solve the problem if the opponent is unpredictable or has poisoned both/neither; it is a psychological gamble, not a logical certainty.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Velvet Revolution is related to which of the following nations ?

  1. Czechoslovakia

  2. Itly

  3. Russia

  4. Bolivia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Velvet Revolution was a non-violent transition of power in Czechoslovakia in 1989 that led to the end of communist rule. It was named for the peaceful nature of the protests. Italy, Russia, and Bolivia had different revolutionary movements not associated with this specific term.

Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Even though the bar the man the woman likes is at is closing, the man badges Moose resident Cat to let him stay the night This is a gramatically correct sentence

  1. True

  2. False

  3. Data inadequate

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is a classic example of center-embedding and complex noun phrases. While difficult to parse, it follows English syntactic rules for relative clauses and verb-object relationships.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the capital of Republic of Niger ?

  1. Malabo

  2. Niamey

  3. Piami

  4. Mogadishu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Niamey is the capital city of the Republic of Niger, a landlocked country in West Africa. Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea, Mogadishu is the capital of Somalia, and 'Piami' appears to be a misspelling (possibly meant to be 'Pami' which is not a major African capital).

Multiple choice general knowledge

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 62, made a surprise visit to North Korea recently. What was the purpose of the visit?

  1. Persuade North Korea to return to dialogue over nuclear weapons

  2. Win the release of two jailed U.S. journalists

  3. Personal visit

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In August 2009, former President Bill Clinton made a surprise visit to North Korea to negotiate the release of two American journalists, Laura Ling and Euna Lee, who had been detained after crossing the border from China. This was a humanitarian mission, not primarily about nuclear negotiations or a personal visit.

Multiple choice general knowledge

al Shabaab insurgents is a militant group in Africa which was recently center point of talk during Hilary Clinton's visit to Africa. Which of the following country is battling fiercely against al Shabaab ?

  1. Kenya

  2. Nigeria

  3. Somalia

  4. Sudan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Al-Shabaab is an Islamist militant group based in Somalia that has been engaged in insurgency against the Somali government and African Union peacekeepers. During Hillary Clinton's visit to Africa in 2009, Somalia was actively battling this group. Kenya has also fought al-Shabaab, but the primary battleground has been Somalia.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The Gland which is in shape of pistol

  1. Thyroid

  2. Pancreas

  3. Pituitary

  4. Parathyroid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The pancreas is correctly described as pistol-shaped in anatomical literature. Its head resembles the handle of a pistol, while its body and tail correspond to the barrel and muzzle. The thyroid is butterfly-shaped, the pituitary is pea-sized, and the parathyroids are tiny rice-grain sized glands.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Where are the general secretariat of Amnesty International ?

  1. Geneva

  2. London

  3. Paris

  4. Lisbon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amnesty International's headquarters (International Secretariat) has been located in London since its founding in 1961. It moved to its current location at 1 Easton Street in 1992. Geneva hosts many international organizations like the UN and Red Cross, but not Amnesty International.