Daily Quiz #2933
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 28 January 2017
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1
Which is a variety of gypsum, typically white and translucent, or of calcite, usually either banded or marked with swirling bands of cream and brown?
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2
At which Olympic Games were there new events including BMX (men and women), swimming marathon (10 km), and for the first time, women competed in the steeplechase and some team fencing events?
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3
From which sport do we get the expression "Bowled a googly"?
C
Association Football (Soccer)
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4
Who is the 45th person to hold the post of President of the United States since it was established in 1789 ?
C
As at 2017, no-one, because the election has not yet been held
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5
Which of these was a hit record for Madonna in 1986?
B
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
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6
Until his succession at the death of his mother in September 2022, Charles, the heir to the British throne, was the Duke of … ?
Note: This question was updated in September 2022
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7
The region of Kashmir is claimed in part or completely by India, Pakistan and what other country?
B
Republic of Afghanistan
D
People's Republic of China
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