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World GK Quiz: 10 General Knowledge Questions with Answers

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A quick tour of the world in 10 questions. How many can you get right?

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1Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

  1. Indian
  2. Pacific
  3. Atlantic
  4. Arctic
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Answer: B. Pacific. The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean, covering about a third of Earth's surface.

2Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  1. Venus
  2. Saturn
  3. Jupiter
  4. Mars
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Answer: D. Mars. Iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives Mars its red colour.

3What is the capital of Australia?

  1. Sydney
  2. Canberra
  3. Melbourne
  4. Perth
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Answer: B. Canberra. Canberra was chosen as a planned capital, between Sydney and Melbourne.

4Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

  1. Gobi
  2. Kalahari
  3. Thar
  4. Sahara
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Answer: D. Sahara. The Sahara in North Africa is the largest hot desert.

5How many continents are there?

  1. 6
  2. 7
  3. 5
  4. 8
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Answer: B. 7. The usual count is seven: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and Australia.

6Which gas do plants take in from the air to make food?

  1. Helium
  2. Nitrogen
  3. Oxygen
  4. Carbon dioxide
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Answer: D. Carbon dioxide. In photosynthesis, plants use carbon dioxide, water and sunlight, and release oxygen.

7What is the highest mountain above sea level?

  1. Kilimanjaro
  2. Kangchenjunga
  3. K2
  4. Mount Everest
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Answer: D. Mount Everest. Mount Everest, on the Nepal-China border, is the highest peak above sea level.

8What is the currency of Japan?

  1. Ringgit
  2. Yen
  3. Won
  4. Yuan
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Answer: B. Yen. Japan uses the yen. The yuan is China's and the won is Korea's.

9Who painted the Mona Lisa?

  1. Vincent van Gogh
  2. Michelangelo
  3. Leonardo da Vinci
  4. Pablo Picasso
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Answer: C. Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci painted it in the early 1500s. It hangs in the Louvre in Paris.

10What is the smallest prime number?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 1
  4. 0
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Answer: A. 2. 2 is the smallest prime and the only even prime number.
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Sources: Standard geography and science references. Found a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" in the timed quiz.