Daily Quiz #3920
General Knowledge Quiz for Saturday, 12 October 2019
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Q1.
In 1957 the USSR launched the first artificial satellite, with what name?
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2
Q2.
What is the distinguishing characteristic of the Anabantoidei species of fish, known as gourames, one of which is the Siamese fighting fish?
A
They are fiercely aggressive
B
Brilliant colours and long fins
D
They only tolerate oxygen-rich water
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Q3.
What is used as a measure of inflation in a country's economy?
A
Change in prices in an agreed basket of household goods and services
C
Elasticity of the waistband of clothes sold
D
Change in prices of rubber goods
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4
Q4.
The geographic region which includes Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia and Australasia is known as what?
D
The Federated Oceanic Territories
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Q5.
In which film did actor Helen Mirren sing the music hall favourite "Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow Wow"?
A
The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu
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Q6.
Which is the course on which the first Tourist Trophy race on the Isle of Man was run?
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Q7.
Ian Curtis was the lead singer of which band?
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