Introduction
Test your brainpower with these 100 general knowledge questions and answers covering topics like science, history, geography, sports, and more. Whether you’re preparing for a quiz or just want to learn something new, this list is perfect for you.
1. General Knowledge Questions and Answers
Science
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What planet is known as the Red Planet? → Mars
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What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? → Carbon dioxide
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What is the chemical symbol for water? → H₂O
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How many bones are in the human body? → 206
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What is the largest organ in the human body? → Skin
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Who invented the telephone? → Alexander Graham Bell
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What part of the cell contains genetic material? → Nucleus
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What planet is closest to the sun? → Mercury
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What is the hardest natural substance? → Diamond
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Which vitamin is produced by sunlight? → Vitamin D
Geography
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What is the capital of France? → Paris
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Which country has the most population? → China
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Which ocean is the largest? → Pacific Ocean
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What is the longest river in the world? → Nile River
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Mount Everest is located in which mountain range? → Himalayas
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What is the capital of Japan? → Tokyo
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Which continent is known as the ‘Dark Continent’? → Africa
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What is the smallest country in the world? → Vatican City
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Which desert is the largest in the world? → Sahara Desert
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Which country has the Great Barrier Reef? → Australia
History
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Who was the first President of the United States? → George Washington
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In which year did World War II end? → 1945
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Who discovered America? → Christopher Columbus
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Which ancient civilization built the pyramids? → Egyptians
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Who was known as the Maid of Orléans? → Joan of Arc
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Who was the first man to walk on the moon? → Neil Armstrong
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Which empire built the Colosseum? → Roman Empire
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When did the Titanic sink? → 1912
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Who painted the Mona Lisa? → Leonardo da Vinci
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What was the name of the ship on which the Pilgrims traveled to America? → Mayflower
Sports
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How many players are on a soccer team? → 11
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What sport is known as the “king of sports”? → Soccer
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Who has won the most Olympic gold medals? → Michael Phelps
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In which sport would you perform a slam dunk? → Basketball
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What country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics? → Brazil
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What sport uses a shuttlecock? → Badminton
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Who is known as “The King of Boxing”? → Muhammad Ali
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How many holes are there in a standard golf course? → 18
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Which sport uses wickets? → Cricket
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Who holds the record for most goals in World Cup history? → Miroslav Klose
Entertainment
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Who directed “Titanic”? → James Cameron
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Which movie features the character Jack Sparrow? → Pirates of the Caribbean
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Who played Iron Man? → Robert Downey Jr.
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What is the longest-running TV show in history? → The Simpsons
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Who wrote “Harry Potter”? → J.K. Rowling
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What is the name of Batman’s city? → Gotham City
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Which band sang “Bohemian Rhapsody”? → Queen
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Who played the role of The Joker in “The Dark Knight”? → Heath Ledger
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What is the most-watched Netflix show? → Squid Game
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Who sang “Shape of You”? → Ed Sheeran
Technology
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Who founded Microsoft? → Bill Gates
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What does “HTTP” stand for? → HyperText Transfer Protocol
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What is the brain of the computer? → CPU
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What year was Facebook founded? → 2004
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Who created the iPhone? → Apple Inc.
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What does USB stand for? → Universal Serial Bus
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What company developed Android? → Google
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What is Elon Musk’s space company called? → SpaceX
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What does AI stand for? → Artificial Intelligence
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What is the full form of GPS? → Global Positioning System
Literature
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Who wrote “Romeo and Juliet”? → William Shakespeare
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What is the first book of the Bible? → Genesis
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Who wrote “The Odyssey”? → Homer
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What is the main language spoken in Brazil? → Portuguese
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What book features the character Sherlock Holmes? → The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
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Who wrote “Pride and Prejudice”? → Jane Austen
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What is the national epic of India? → Mahabharata
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Who wrote “The Little Prince”? → Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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What is the capital of fictional Narnia? → Cair Paravel
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Who wrote “The Great Gatsby”? → F. Scott Fitzgerald
Random Facts
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What is the largest animal on Earth? → Blue Whale
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How many continents are there? → 7
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What is the currency of Japan? → Yen
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How many colors are in a rainbow? → 7
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What is the fastest land animal? → Cheetah
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How many days are in a leap year? → 366
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What is the tallest animal in the world? → Giraffe
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What is the freezing point of water? → 0°C
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What is the most spoken language in the world? → English
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What is the capital of Canada? → Ottawa
Bonus Round
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Which country invented pizza? → Italy
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What is the national flower of Japan? → Cherry Blossom
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Who painted “Starry Night”? → Vincent van Gogh
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What is the main ingredient in guacamole? → Avocado
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What color symbolizes peace? → White
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Which planet has the most moons? → Saturn
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Who discovered penicillin? → Alexander Fleming
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What is the largest island in the world? → Greenland
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How many players are on a baseball team? → 9
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What is the currency of the United Kingdom? → Pound sterling
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Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun? → Japan
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What is the largest ocean animal? → Blue Whale
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How many teeth does an adult human have? → 32
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What is the capital of Spain? → Madrid
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What is the national bird of the United States? → Bald Eagle
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Which instrument has keys, pedals, and strings? → Piano
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What is the hottest planet in the solar system? → Venus
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Who painted “The Last Supper”? → Leonardo da Vinci
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How many legs does a spider have? → 8
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Which is the smallest planet in our solar system? → Mercury
