Wildcard Quiz #600
Wildcard General Knowledge Quiz for 18 July 2020
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Q1.
What is written under the Indian national emblem that was adopted as the National Emblem of India on 26 January 1950 when India became a republic, of 4 lions (one hidden from view) that symbolise power, courage, pride and confidence?
C
The truth alone triumphs
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Q2.
The phrase "bigger bang for the buck", first heard in the USA in 1954, was used to describe what?
A
Elvis Presley's performances
C
The neutron bomb (compared to the atom and hydrogen bombs)
D
Policy to use nuclear weapons (not a large regular army) to threaten the USSR
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Q3.
What was the name of the first commercial spacecraft to transport people to a space station?
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Q4.
For which of these is white wine the basis?
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Q5.
If Christmas Eve falls on a Monday, what day will New Year's Day be?
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Q6.
Which of these is a plucked instrument?
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Q7.
The terms "goose" and "chanter" refer to what?
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