Wildcard Quiz #607
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 5 September 2020
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1
Q1.
What weapon is traditionally held in a scabbard?
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2
Q2.
What word refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, which are associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism?
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3
Q3.
The association Mensa International which aims to foster and research high intelligence is frequently known as Mensa; what would that name indicate in Spain?
B
Someone stupid, or a fool
C
Someone lame, crippled, handicapped or defective
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4
Q4.
Which of these is an ancient stringed musical instrument, belonging to the chordophone family?
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5
A
A small, highly manoeuvrable sailing ship
C
A cross between a male caracal and a female serval.
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6
Q6.
According to Britain's Sea Fish Industry Authority, what is the name for a young pilchard?
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Q7.
Once a fish has been gutted and butterflied, what turns it into a kipper?
B
Salt, pressure and slow-drying
C
Salt (or pickling) and cold-smoking
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