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Earthquakes

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General Knowledge

The place of origin of an earthquake is called _____?

A
Seismic focus
B
Seismal
C
Epicenter
D
Amphidromic Point
Explanation and memory cue

The place of origin of an earthquake beneath the Earth's surface is called the seismic focus or hypocenter. The epicenter is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. Therefore, 'Seismic focus' is the correct answer.

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Indigenous Peoples

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General Knowledge

Eskimos are the primitive people living in _____?

A
South America
B
Western Europe
C
Central Africa
D
North America
Explanation and memory cue

Eskimos, also known as Inuit and Yupik peoples, traditionally inhabit the Arctic regions of North America, including parts of Alaska, Canada, and Greenland. Therefore, the correct answer is North America.

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Cricket Records

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General Knowledge

_____ was the first cricketer from Bangladesh to score a double century in Test cricket.

A
Mohammad Mithun
B
Mominul Haque
C
Mushfiqur Rahim
D
None of them
Explanation and memory cue

Mominul Haque was the first Bangladeshi cricketer to score a double century in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in 2017. Mohammad Mithun and Mushfiqur Rahim have not scored double centuries in Tests for Bangladesh.

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National Games

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General Knowledge

Which is the national game of Sri Lanka?

A
Gushtigiri
B
Taekwondo
C
Volleyball
D
Cricket
Explanation and memory cue

The official national sport of Sri Lanka is Volleyball, recognized as such since 1991. While Kabaddi and traditional wrestling forms like Gushtigiri exist in Sri Lanka, Volleyball holds the official status as the national game. Cricket is very popular but is not the national sport, and Taekwondo is unrelated to Sri Lanka's national sports.

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National Symbols

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General Knowledge

Which is the national flower of Croatia?

A
White Mariposa
B
Iris Croatica
C
Tudor Rose
D
Rose
Explanation and memory cue

The national flower of Croatia is the Iris Croatica, a species of iris native to the region. This makes option B the correct answer.

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Indian History

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General Knowledge

In which year and date was "the Lion of Mysore" (Tipu Sultan) born?

A
21 November, 1750
B
30 November, 1750
C
29 December, 1750
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

Tipu Sultan, known as the 'Lion of Mysore,' was born on 30 November 1750. The given options have a slight date discrepancy, but historical records confirm 30 November 1750 as his birth date, not 21 November 1750.

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Opec Headquarters

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General Knowledge

OPEC - Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries headquarters is in _____?

A
Iran
B
Kuwait
C
Austria
D
Saudi Arabia
Explanation and memory cue

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) was originally established in 1961 in Geneva, Switzerland, but in 1965, the headquarters was moved to Vienna, Austria. The current address of the OPEC Secretariat is Helferstorferstraße 17, A-1010 Vienna, Austria. This is confirmed by the official OPEC website and multiple authoritative sources. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about the location of OPEC headquarters is C (Austria), not B (Kuwait).

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Ecology

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General Knowledge

Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the Earth’s surface?

A
Grassland Ecosystem
B
Mountain Ecosystem
C
Marine Ecosystem
D
Desert Ecosystem
Explanation and memory cue

The marine ecosystem covers about 70% of the Earth's surface, making it the largest ecosystem compared to grasslands, mountains, and deserts, which occupy significantly smaller areas.

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Capital Cities

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General Knowledge

Tbilisi is the capital of which country?

A
Georgia
B
Ethiopia
C
Portugal
D
Lebanon
Explanation and memory cue

Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia, a country located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. This is a well-known fact in geography and general knowledge.

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Intelligence Agencies

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General Knowledge

"DAS" is the intelligence agency of which country?

A
U.K
B
Israel
C
Russia
D
Colombia
Explanation and memory cue

DAS (Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad) was the intelligence agency of Colombia responsible for national security and intelligence before it was disbanded in 2011.