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Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

GREAME SMITH

  1. Smiyy

  2. Biff

  3. Butter

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

Graeme Smith, the former South African captain, was nicknamed Biff for his aggressive style. Smiyy, Butter, and Jammy (Jacques Kallis's nickname) are incorrect.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Shahid Afridi

  1. Shah

  2. Fighter

  3. Terror

  4. Lala
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistani all-rounder, is nicknamed Lala by fans and teammates. Shah and Fighter are not his nicknames, and Terror is inappropriate.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Anil Kumble

  1. Jumbo

  2. Jammy

  3. Spinny

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

Anil Kumble, India's legendary leg-spinner, was nicknamed Jumbo. Jammy is Rahul Dravid's nickname, while Spinny and Twister are generic not specific nicknames.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

ANDREW SRAUSS

  1. Stress

  2. Anddy

  3. Lord Brocket

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

Andrew Strauss, the former England captain and opener, was nicknamed Lord Brocket. Stress, Anddy, and Straussy are not his known nicknames.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the fastest fish?

  1. sea horse

  2. barracuda

  3. angler fish

  4. sail fish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sailfish is widely considered the fastest fish, capable of swimming speeds up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Their streamlined bodies and large dorsal fins (sails) make them exceptionally fast swimmers in short bursts. The barracuda is also fast but not as fast as the sailfish.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

When a sound wave changes its medium, which of the following does not change?

  1. Wavelength

  2. frequency

  3. speed

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

When sound travels from one medium to another, its frequency remains constant because it's determined by the source of the sound. However, wavelength and speed change because they depend on the properties of the medium (density, elasticity). This is why sounds seem different when heard through water versus air.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

On top of Mount Everest, what is the boiling point of water?

  1. 59 degree C

  2. 69 degree C

  3. 79 degree C

  4. 89 degree C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

At Mount Everest's summit (8,848m), atmospheric pressure is about one-third of sea level pressure. This lower pressure reduces water's boiling point to approximately 71°C, though 69°C is the closest option. The exact boiling point varies with weather conditions.