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Quiz about Newspapers in Different Countries

Newspapers in Different Countries Quiz

Try and match the newspapers with their countries of publication. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by nerthus. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
nerthus

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
3,176

Updated
Aug 02 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1419

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Janmabhumi Weekly is a newspaper in which of the following countries? Hint

Pakistan

India

Bhutan

Nepal

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following is a newspaper of Spain? Hint

La Republica

El Pais

Le Europa

Le Monde

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Question 3 of 10

3. China Times is the official newspaper for which country?

Answer: (One Word; not the country you automatically assume)

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Virakesari Illustrated Weekly is a newspaper in which of the following countries? Hint

India

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

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Question 5 of 10

5. Izvestia and Pravda are newspapers in which country?

Answer: (One Word (ex-USSR))

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following newspapers belongs to South Korea? Hint

Nhan Dan

Joong-Ang Ilbo

Asahi Shimbun

Red Flag

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Star is an important daily in which of these South East Asian nations? Hint

Thailand

Indonesia

Singapore

Malaysia

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Question 8 of 10

8. Al Ahram is the daily in which of the following nations? Hint

Iran

Saudi Arabia

Egypt

UAE

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following is NOT a newspaper or magazine in the United Kingdom? Hint

People's Daily

The Sunday Telegraph

Guardian

New Statesman

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mmegi Online is the largest independant weekly in which of the following African nations? Hint

South Africa

Mozambique

Ghana

Botswana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Janmabhumi Weekly is a newspaper in which of the following countries?

Answer: Nepal

Nepalese call their home the motherland and hence the newspaper too carries the same name (Janmabhumi means motherland).

2. Which of the following is a newspaper of Spain?

Answer: El Pais

El Pais (meaning the country) is one of the newspapers with the highest number of circulation in Spain.

3. China Times is the official newspaper for which country?

Answer: Taiwan

Despite its name, China Times is a publication of Taiwan (just like China Airlines).

4. The Virakesari Illustrated Weekly is a newspaper in which of the following countries?

Answer: Sri Lanka

The Virakesh Illustrated Weekly is a newspaper which caters for the Tamil speaking population in Sri Lanka.

5. Izvestia and Pravda are newspapers in which country?

Answer: Russia

Both are official newspapers in Russia.

6. Which of the following newspapers belongs to South Korea?

Answer: Joong-Ang Ilbo

Joong-Ang Ilbo is an English newspaper, apart from the Korea Herald and the Korea Times.

7. The Star is an important daily in which of these South East Asian nations?

Answer: Malaysia

Although The New Straits Times is the official newspaper of Malaysia, the Star has the higher circulation numbers.

8. Al Ahram is the daily in which of the following nations?

Answer: Egypt

Al Ahram reports the daily news in Arabic for Egyptians (the Cairo Times is the English newspaper)

9. Which of the following is NOT a newspaper or magazine in the United Kingdom?

Answer: People's Daily

The People's Daily is a Chinese newspaper.

10. Mmegi Online is the largest independant weekly in which of the following African nations?

Answer: Botswana

Mmegi Online is a weekly newspaper carrying articles on arts and culture, business, sports etc.

Source: Author nerthus

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