Daily Quiz #2984
General Knowledge Quiz for Monday, 20 March 2017
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Q1.
What is the area 19th century Europeans called the Barbary Coast known as now?
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2
Q2.
Which country trained eagles in 2016 to intercept and take down drones which are believed to be posing a danger to the public?
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Q3.
A 1952 film starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Jean Hagen was "Singin' In The ... " what?
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Q4.
What was the main conclusion of the McLaren report to the World Anti-Doping Agency in December 2016?
A
The results of specified Russian athletes at the 2014 Sochi Olympics should stand
B
Russia was NOT involved, on the state level, in doping cover-ups for athletes
C
Confirmed systematic manipulation of doping controls by Russia at international games 2012 to 2014
D
WADA should take over drug testing from the International Olympics Committee
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Q5.
Some tarantulas, caterpillars and plants share what defence mechanism?
A
Camouflage as a dangerous animal or insect
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Q6.
Who was the King of Thailand from 1946 to 2016?
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Q7.
In 1821 which of these countries declared independence from Spain?
C
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua
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