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General Knowledge Quiz for Friday, 19 April 2024

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Q1. What is the focus of climatology?

A
The forces that cause change in our environment
B
Forces that influence long-term weather patterns, and how climate changes over time
C
Atmospheric phenomena, particularly of the troposphere and lower stratosphere
D
Patterns of wind and sea currents
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Q2. In World Surfing League regulations, what is the minimum age to compete in any event outside the competitor's region?

A
15
B
7
C
12
D
18
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Q3. In 1932 Lotus Bakeries was established in which country?

A
The Netherlands
B
Belgium
C
UK
D
Denmark
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Q4. Which British actor made his film debut in Peter Ustinov's film adaptation of "Billy Budd" (1962) and went on to make a number of films, including "The Collector" (1965), "Far From The Madding Crowd" (1967), "Poor Cow" (1967), "Wall Street" (1987), "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994), "Bowfinger" (1999), "My Boss's Daughter" (2003) and "Elektra" (2005)?

A
Albert Finney
B
Alan Bates
C
Peter O'Toole
D
Terence Stamp
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Q5. What is the first name of Capt. W E Johns's fictional flying hero, Biggles?

A
Lance
B
Algernon
C
Quentin
D
James
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Q6. The miners affected by a 2012 strike and massacre in Marikana, South Africa, were workers from what type of mine?

A
Manganese
B
Diamond
C
Platinum
D
Iron ore
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Q7. The economic treaty signed in 1975 (revised 1993) by communities known as ECOWAS involves states from where?

A
Africa
B
Asia
C
Argentina
D
Australia
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