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General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers
10+ free general knowledge trivia questions with answers and explanations.
1How many continents are there on Earth?
A5
B6
C7✓
D8
💡 Explanation: Earth has 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North America, and South America.
2What is the capital city of France?
ABerlin
BLondon
CMadrid
DParis✓
💡 Explanation: Paris is the capital and largest city of France, home to iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
3Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
AJupiter
BMars✓
CSaturn
DVenus
💡 Explanation: Mars is called the Red Planet because its surface is covered in iron oxide (rust), giving it a reddish appearance.
4What is the largest ocean on Earth?
AAtlantic Ocean
BArctic Ocean
CIndian Ocean
DPacific Ocean✓
💡 Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 30% of Earth's surface.
5How many sides does a hexagon have?
A5
B6✓
C7
D8
💡 Explanation: A hexagon has 6 sides. The word comes from Greek "hex" meaning six.
6What language has the most native speakers worldwide?
AEnglish
BHindi
CMandarin Chinese✓
DSpanish
💡 Explanation: Mandarin Chinese has approximately 1 billion native speakers, making it the most spoken native language.
7Which element has the chemical symbol "O"?
AGold
BOsmium
COxygen✓
DOzone
💡 Explanation: O is the chemical symbol for Oxygen, the third most abundant element in the universe.
8Who painted the Mona Lisa?
AMichelangelo
BPablo Picasso
CLeonardo da Vinci✓
DRaphael
💡 Explanation: The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci, likely between 1503 and 1519.
9What is the tallest mountain in the world?
AK2
BKilimanjaro
CMount Everest✓
DMont Blanc
💡 Explanation: Mount Everest stands at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, the highest point on Earth.
10In which year did the first iPhone launch?
A2005
B2006
C2007✓
D2008
💡 Explanation: Apple introduced the first iPhone on January 9, 2007, revolutionizing the smartphone industry.
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