Daily Quiz #4507
General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 21 May 2021
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1
Q1.
Apart from tourism, what are industries of the islands of Zanzibar?
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2
Q2.
The Hapsburg dynasty originated in which country?
Note: This question was updated in December 2023
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3
Q3.
On 20 January 2021, 22 year old Amanda Gorman caught international attention when she did what?
A
Led the commemorations for Azerbaijan Martyrs' Day
B
Recited her poem at the inauguration ceremony for Joe Biden as President of the U.S.
C
Sang the anthem for Mali Army Day
D
Led a call for peace at Guinea Bissau National Heroes' Day
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Q4.
What is the tang of a chisel?
B
The narrow haft which attaches to the handle
C
The angled convex shape on its reverse surface
D
The tempering of its metal
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5
Q5.
Where are fluid catalytic cracking units likely to be used?
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Q6.
What 2005 film, directed by Ang Lee, was based on a short story by Annie Proulx?
B
The Blair Witch Project
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Q7.
Which were the first Olympic Games to be held in the Balkans after the 1896 Games in Athens, Greece?
C
1988 Winter Paralympics
D
1984 Winter Paralympics
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