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Hard General Knowledge Quiz with Answers

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Brace yourself for a thrilling journey through a Hard General Knowledge Quiz. This Hard General Knowledge Quiz is designed to push the boundaries of your knowledge and test your ability to think critically under pressure. From history to science, from literature to geography, this quiz will delve into a wide array of subjects. But fear not, as I will provide you with the answers to each question, allowing you to learn and expand your knowledge along the way. Remember, this Hard General Knowledge Quiz is not for the faint-hearted—it's for those who seek a challenge and strive for excellence.

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Hard General Knowledge Quiz with Answers

Q :  

When rock fragments get compressed and hardened to form layers of rocks they are known as 

(A) sedimentary rocks

(B) primary rocks

(C) igneous rocks

(D) metamorphic rocks

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Small fragments formed from bigger rocks due to natural phenomenon are called sediments. When sediments are compressed and hardened, they form sedimentary rocks.


Q :  

When a number of industries are located close to each other and share the benefits of their closeness, it is referred to as 

(A) market economy

(B) assembly line production

(C) industrial system

(D) industrial region

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Industrial regions emerge when several industries locate close to each other and share the benefits of their closeness. Major industrial regions of the world are eastern North America, western and central Europe, eastern Europe and eastern Asia.


Q :  

Out of the following, which is the most ideal layer of the atmosphere for flying aeroplanes? 

(A) Stratosphere

(B) Exosphere

(C) Troposphere

(D) Ionosphere

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Complete Step by Step Answer: Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere where planes usually fly. It usually extends up to 50 km above the ground. Most of the jet aircraft fly in the lower layer of the stratosphere, to avoid any turbulence, although thunderstorms do penetrate the stratosphere.


Q :  

Bodies that do not have their own heat and light, but are lit by the light of the stars are known as 

(A) planets

(B) celestial bodies

(C) stars

(D) constellations

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Some celestial bodies do not have their heat and light. They are lit by the light of the stars. Such bodies are called planets.


Q :  

Which of the following forests do not have a distinct period of shedding leaves and therefore do not ever look bare? 

(A) Temperate evergreen

(B) Temperate deciduous

(C) Tropical deciduous

(D) Tropical evergreen

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Tropical Evergreen Forests are found in regions that are hot and receive heavy rainfall. The trees in these forests do not shed their leaves and they always appear to be green.


Q :  

Resources which are found in a region, but have not been utilised are known as 

(A) waste resources

(B) valuable resources

(C) potential resources

(D) actual resources

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The resources which are found in a region but have not been utilized are called potential resources.


Q :  

How many total athletes are currently in the list of athletes selected for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS)?

(A) 294

(B) 107

(C) 270

(D) 415

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

She also has Junior World Championships Bronze and Team Gold under her belt that she won in the year 2022. A total of 27 new names were inducted in the TOPS Core and Development lists which now takes the total number of TOPS Athletes to 270 (101 in Core, 269 in Development).


Q :  

The Board of Directors of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank appointed _________ as the MD and CEO of the bank.

(A) Ittira Davis

(B) Samit Kumar Ghosh

(C) Sudha Suresh

(D) Rajesh Jogi

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Mr. Ittira Davis is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of our Bank. He is an international banker with over 40 years of banking experience, having worked extensively in India, Middle East and Europe.


Q :  

World Toilet Day ___________ is observed worldwide as an official United Nations International Day.

(A) 19 November

(B) November 20

(C) 21 November

(D) 22 November

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

In a bid to help break taboos around toilets and make sanitation for all a global development priority, the United Nations designated 19 November as World Toilet Day.


Q :  

According to the WMO's Provisional State of Climate report for 2021, how much has the global sea level rise per year between 2013 and 2021?

(A) 4.4 mm.

(B) 2.2 mm.

(C) 2.1 mm.

(D) 4.8 mm.

Correct Answer : A

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