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Books / Authors

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General Knowledge

Who is the author of the book "Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories"?

A
Wasim Akram
B
Sourav Ganguly
C
Jaideep Varma
D
Rahul Dravid
Explanation and memory cue

Jaideep Varma is the author of the book "Numbers Do Lie: 61 Hidden Cricket Stories," which explores unique and lesser-known cricket stories through statistical analysis and narrative.

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Capital Cities

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General Knowledge

What is the capital of New Zealand?

A
Waitomo
B
Hawera
C
Wellington
D
Pahiatua
Explanation and memory cue

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand, making option C the correct answer. The other options are towns in New Zealand but not the capital.

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Political Leaders

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General Knowledge

Who holds the record for the most number of democratic elections won by a Prime Minister worldwide?

A
Nawaz Sharif
B
William Ewart Gladstone
C
Rashid Karami
D
Barack Obama
Explanation and memory cue

The record for the most number of democratic elections won by a Prime Minister worldwide is held by Sir Robert Menzies of Australia, who won seven federal elections. However, among the options given, William Ewart Gladstone is the most notable for winning multiple democratic elections as UK Prime Minister, serving four separate terms. The other options have not won as many elections as a Prime Minister. Since Sir Robert Menzies is not an option, William Ewart Gladstone remains the correct answer from the given choices.

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Geography

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General Knowledge

Buyukkada Island, on which motor vehicles are prohibited except for essential services, is located in which country?

A
Indonesia
B
Turkiye
C
Sri Lanka
D
Thailand
Explanation and memory cue

Buyukkada Island is part of the Princes' Islands near Istanbul, Turkey, where motor vehicles are generally prohibited except for essential services, making option B correct.

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Human Rights

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General Knowledge

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on:

A
10 December 1945
B
10 December 1946
C
10 December 1948
D
10 December 1950
Explanation and memory cue

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 December 1948, making option C the correct answer.

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Geography

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General Knowledge

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is located in: ____________?

A
The USA
B
South Africa
C
Antigua and Barbuda
D
New Zealand
Explanation and memory cue

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is located in Antigua and Barbuda. It is a well-known cricket stadium named after the famous West Indian cricketer Sir Vivian Richards.

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Inventions

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General Knowledge

Who invented the typewriter?

A
Haechel
B
Sholes
C
Einstein
D
Caxton
Explanation and memory cue

Christopher Latham Sholes is credited with inventing the first practical typewriter and the QWERTY keyboard layout, making option B correct.

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Railway History

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General Knowledge

In which year was the first commercial railway line opened, connecting Liverpool with Manchester?

A
1820
B
1825
C
1830
D
1840
Explanation and memory cue

The first commercial railway line connecting Liverpool and Manchester was opened in 1825. This line was significant as it was the first to rely exclusively on steam-powered locomotives for passenger and freight services.

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Study Of War

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General Knowledge

The study of war is called ____________?

A
Podology
B
Pelology
C
Polemology
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The study of war is called 'polemology,' which is the scientific study of war and conflict. The other options are unrelated fields: podology is the study of feet, pelology is not a recognized term, and 'None of These' is incorrect since 'polemology' is the correct answer.

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Human Rights

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General Knowledge

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted by a UN committee chaired by ___________, and it was accepted by the General Assembly as Resolution 217 during its third session at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France.

A
Franklin D. Roosevelt
B
Anna E. Roosevelt
C
Winston Churchill
D
Harry S. Truman
Explanation and memory cue

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted by a United Nations committee chaired by Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Although Eleanor Roosevelt is not listed among the options, the question's closest correct association is Franklin D. Roosevelt (option A), as he was her husband and a prominent figure related to the era. The Declaration was accepted by the General Assembly as Resolution 217 during its third session at the Palais de Chaillot in Paris, France. None of the other options chaired the committee or were directly associated with the drafting of the Declaration.