General Knowledge 69

Question 1

Who was the last person to win a Grand slam tennis singles final with a wooden racquet?

Answer 1

John McEnroe (1981 US open)

This marked the end of an era for wooden racquets in professional tennis.

Question 2

The statue of unity is the world’s tallest statue. In which country is it located?

Answer 2

India

Officially opened in October 2018, it commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Question 3

In which communist country did the first McDonalds open in 1988?

Answer 3

Yugoslavia

This was a significant event as it marked the introduction of Western fast food in a communist state.

Question 4

The Pulitzer Prize is associated with which profession?

Answer 4

Journalism

It recognizes excellence in journalism and the arts.

Question 5

What is a Badger’s home called?

Answer 5

A Sett

Badgers dig extensive burrow systems known as setts.

Question 6

Sir Isaac Newton featured on which British banknote?

Answer 6

£1

Newton is celebrated for his contributions to physics and mathematics.

Question 7

Ian Flemming international airport is in which country?

Answer 7

Jamaica

Named after the author of the James Bond series.

Question 8

The Manuka tree, from where we get Manuka honey, is native to which country?

Answer 8

New Zealand

Manuka honey is renowned for its unique properties and health benefits.

Question 9

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, was born in which country?

Answer 9

Australia

Assange is known for his role in publishing classified information.

Question 10

Quicksilver was the common name for which metal?

Answer 10

Mercury

Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.

Question 11

What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

Answer 11

212F

This is the temperature at which water transitions from liquid to gas at sea level.

Question 12

Other than the Merchant of Venice, which other Shakespeare play is set in Venice?

Answer 12

Othello

Both plays explore themes of love, betrayal, and justice.

Question 13

Who did Hitler designate as his successor in the last days of World War 2?

Answer 13

Karl Donitz

Donitz was appointed as the head of state after Hitler’s death.

Question 14

Which visible aid was first introduced for the 1933 FA cup final between Everton and Manchester City?

Answer 14

Numbers on the back of shirts

This innovation helped spectators identify players more easily.

Question 15

What is the opposite of Stockholm syndrome?

Answer 15

Lima Syndrome

Lima syndrome occurs when captors develop empathy for their hostages.

Question 16

Which Film is based upon the book “Do androids dream of electric sheep” by Philip Dick?

Answer 16

Blade Runner

The film explores themes of humanity and artificial intelligence.

Question 17

If you are on a boat called “maid of the mist”, which natural spectacle are you looking at?

Answer 17

Niagara Falls

This boat tour offers close views of the falls.

Question 18

Although a founding member of the United Nations, which island country lost its UN membership in 1971?

Answer 18

Taiwan (or Republic of China)

Taiwan’s status remains a complex international issue.

Question 19

When women first got the vote in Britain in 1918, how old did they have to be?

Answer 19

30

The voting age was later lowered to 21 in 1928.

Question 20

In the formula E=mc², what is C?

Answer 20

Speed of Light (299,792,458 m/s)

This equation describes the relationship between energy and mass.