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This quiz will have questions from many different topics. I hope you learn many new things from this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by infernapedial. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
infernapedial

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
374,992

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
782

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first person to use the number zero for mathematical equations? Hint

Raja Jayawardene

Pythagorous

Aryabhatta

David Wiseman

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Question 2 of 10

2. Apples, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries and almonds belong to which of the following families? Hint

The rose family

The berry family

The nut family

The signi family

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the original name of the villainous character Scar from the 'The Lion King' series ? Hint

'Kala'

'Taka'

'Gara'

'Singa'

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which is the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom? Hint

Crow

Pig

Dolphin

Elephant

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is the biggest island on Earth (that is not considered a continent)? Hint

Andaman and Nicobar

Great Britain

Greenland

Cook Islands

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is the Great Wall of China visible by eye from the International Space Station?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. Breeding of fish in specially-made tanks is known as what? Hint

Pisciculture

Horticulture

Sericulture

Apiclture

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following food products does not spoil? Hint

Honey

Hazlenuts

Acacia

Kolrabies

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Question 9 of 10

9. What does "syzygy" mean? Hint

The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line.

The insertion of one or more words between the words that make up a compound phrase.

Offering a second example.

The tail of a beast in medieval pictures and designs.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is "naan"? Hint

Beverage

Fertilizer

Medicine

Food

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first person to use the number zero for mathematical equations?

Answer: Aryabhatta

Zero was first used by the Egyptians as a place holder not as a number. Aryabhatta, a Indian mathematician and astronomer, used zero as a number. Aryabhatta was also the person who equated the value of 'Pi' up to four decimals.

2. Apples, peaches, plums, strawberries, raspberries and almonds belong to which of the following families?

Answer: The rose family

The rose family includes apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, almonds, roses and many more species. There are 2830 species in the rose family.

3. What was the original name of the villainous character Scar from the 'The Lion King' series ?

Answer: 'Taka'

The name Taka changed to Scar after including the scar on his face. The meaning of the word 'Taka' means garbage in 'Swahili'. 'The Lion King' is a franchise of movies and musicals owned by Disney.

4. Which is the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom?

Answer: Dolphin

There are about 40 species of dolphins in existence. They are carnivores and they mostly eat fishes and squids. Dolphins are also used to detect underwater explosives.

5. Which is the biggest island on Earth (that is not considered a continent)?

Answer: Greenland

Greenland is an island country. It lies between Arctic Ocean and Atlantic Ocean.
It is the least densely populated country in the world. It comes within the Kingdom of Denmark.

6. Is the Great Wall of China visible by eye from the International Space Station?

Answer: No

It has been proven that 'The Great Wall of China' is not visible from the International Space Station, but the pollution of China and the Great Barrier Reef are visible.

7. Breeding of fish in specially-made tanks is known as what?

Answer: Pisciculture

Many type of fishes are bred in Pisciculture. Layer fishing is a branch of Pisciculture in which two local fish breeds and two exotic fish breeds are bred together so there is no competition for food and other resources. Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms. Horticulture is growing of fruits and vegetables. Apiculture is breeding of honey bees.

8. Which of the following food products does not spoil?

Answer: Honey

Honey will last for tens and thousands of years. Did you know that to make tablespoon of Honey around 6-8 bees have to work for their whole lives. There are many kinds of bees but the most commonly-used breed are the Italian variety known as Mellifera.

9. What does "syzygy" mean?

Answer: The alignment of three celestial bodies in a straight line.

"Syzygy" is the only English word that has three Ys in it. It is most often used when the Sun and Earth are aligned with another celestial body.

10. What is "naan"?

Answer: Food

"Naan" is a leavened flat bread usually made in the Indian sub-continent. It is served with different veg and non-veg curries. It is mostly white colour. It is different to other flat bread in India such as roti, paratha, etc., because it is made in a triangle shape.

Source: Author infernapedial

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