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General Knowledge100 General Knowledge Quiz Questions & Answers (2026)
100 carefully selected general knowledge questions and answers, covering science, world geography, history, sports, and technology. Perfect for quiz nights, school competitions, exam prep, or simply challenging yourself.
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1. Science & Nature20 Questions
🌍2. World Geography20 Questions
📜3. World History20 Questions
⚽4. Sports & Football20 Questions
💻5. Technology & Science20 Questions
100 verified questions across 5 categories, each with a detailed explanation.
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20 QsPart 1: Science & Nature
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Q1
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Q2
How many bones are in the adult human body?
Q3
What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
Q4
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Q5
What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?
Q6
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Q7
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Q8
How many chromosomes does a typical human cell contain?
Q9
What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?
Q10
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Q11
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Q12
Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Q13
What force keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun?
Q14
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Q15
Which type of blood cell helps fight infection?
Q16
At what temperature does water freeze in Celsius?
Q17
Which planet is famous for its prominent ring system?
Q18
What gas do humans need to breathe in to survive?
Q19
How many legs does an insect have?
Q20
What is the pH value of a neutral solution such as pure water?
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20 QsPart 2: World Geography
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Q21
What is the capital of Australia?
Q22
Which is the longest river in the world?
Q23
Which country has the largest land area in the world?
Q24
What is the smallest country in the world?
Q25
Which ocean is the largest?
Q26
What is the capital of Canada?
Q27
Which desert is the largest in the world?
Q28
Which country has the most natural lakes?
Q29
Mount Everest sits on the border of which two countries?
Q30
What is the capital of Brazil?
Q31
What is the capital of Japan?
Q32
Which continent is the Sahara Desert located on?
Q33
Which country is both in Europe and Asia and spans two continents?
Q34
What is the tallest mountain above sea level?
Q35
Which sea is the saltiest and lies between Israel and Jordan?
Q36
How many continents are there on Earth?
Q37
Which country has the largest population in the world?
Q38
What is the longest wall in the world?
Q39
Which African country was never colonised by a European power?
Q40
What is the largest island in the world?
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20 QsPart 3: World History
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Q41
In which year did World War II end?
Q42
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Q43
The ancient city of Carthage was located in which modern country?
Q44
Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?
Q45
In which year did the Berlin Wall fall?
Q46
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Q47
Which empire was ruled by Genghis Khan?
Q48
In which year did India gain independence from Britain?
Q49
What was the name of the ship that sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
Q50
Who was the ancient Egyptian queen famous for her intelligence and alliances with Julius Caesar?
Q51
In which year did World War I begin?
Q52
Who was the first President of the United States?
Q53
Which civilisation built the pyramids of Giza?
Q54
Who led India's non-violent independence movement against British rule?
Q55
The Renaissance began in which country?
Q56
Who discovered the sea route to India by sailing around Africa?
Q57
Which war was fought between the North and South in the United States from 1861 to 1865?
Q58
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Q59
Which ancient wonder still stands in Egypt today?
Q60
In which year did humans first land on the Moon?
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20 QsPart 4: Sports & Football
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Q61
How many players are on a standard football (soccer) team on the pitch?
Q62
Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
Q63
In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
Q64
How many Grand Slam tennis tournaments are there?
Q65
Which country hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Q66
What is the maximum break in snooker?
Q67
Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals in history?
Q68
How long is a standard marathon?
Q69
In cricket, what does "LBW" stand for?
Q70
Which club has won the most UEFA Champions League titles?
Q71
How many players are there in a cricket team on the field?
Q72
In which sport is the term "love" used for a score of zero?
Q73
How often are the Summer Olympic Games held?
Q74
Which country invented the sport of table tennis?
Q75
In basketball, how many points is a standard field goal outside the three-point line worth?
Q76
Which legendary boxer was known as "The Greatest" and floated like a butterfly?
Q77
How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Q78
In which sport would you use a "birdie" and a "shuttlecock"?
Q79
Which nation has won the most Olympic gold medals overall in history?
Q80
What is the national sport of Japan?
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20 QsPart 5: Technology & Science
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Q81
What does "www" stand for in a website address?
Q82
Which company created the Android operating system?
Q83
What does "AI" stand for?
Q84
Who co-founded Apple along with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne?
Q85
What does "CPU" stand for?
Q86
In which year was the first iPhone released?
Q87
What does "HTML" stand for?
Q88
Which social media platform is known for its 280-character posts?
Q89
What is the most widely spoken programming language for web development?
Q90
What does "GPS" stand for?
Q91
What does "USB" stand for?
Q92
Who is credited with founding Microsoft alongside Paul Allen?
Q93
What does "RAM" stand for in computing?
Q94
Which company developed the ChatGPT AI chatbot?
Q95
What does "URL" stand for?
Q96
What is the name of the first electronic general-purpose computer, completed in 1945?
Q97
What does "Wi-Fi" allow devices to do?
Q98
Which programming language is named after a snake and is popular for data science?
Q99
What does "PDF" stand for?
Q100
What is the binary number system based on?
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