General Knowledge MCQs Quiz

_____ country recently requested the United Nations to call back all peacekeepers from the country by June 2020 ?

a) Algeria b) Sudan c) Turkey d) Myanmar Sudan requested the United Nations Security Council to lift its suspension of…

6 years ago

_____ was the first American female to patent her invention, a method of weaving straw with silk ?

A. Marjorie Joyner B. Margaret Knight C. Amanda Jones D. Mary Kies Explanation: Mary was not the first American woman…

6 years ago

_____ charge card, developed in 1950, was the first to be accepted nationally in the US ?

A. Visa B. Discover C. MasterCharge D. Diner's Club Explanation: The card was invented by Frank McNamara and Ralph Schneider.

6 years ago

_____ system did Paul Nipkow, John Baird, and Charles Jenkins all invent ?

A. Telephone B. Early Warning C. Electricity D. Television Explanation: All of the inventors mentioned invented an early mechanical television…

6 years ago

For what does the world owe Almon Strowger a debt of gratitude ______ ?

A. Parking Meters B. Vending Machines C. Automatic Telephone Exchanges D. Traffic Lights Explanation: He was an undertaker, and legend…

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_____ device for new parents did Ann Moore invent in 1969 ?

A. Bottle warmer B. Baby monitor C. Disposable diaper D. Infant carrier Explanation: Ann got the idea for the Snugli…

6 years ago

_____ piece of clothing was invented by French fashion designer Louis Reard in 1946 ?

A. Zoot suit B. Mini-skirt C. Bikini D. Tank top Explanation: The bikini, a two-piece swimsuit named for the Bikini…

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_____ groovy item was invented by Englishman Edward Craven Walker in 1963 ?

A. Leisure suit B. Lava lamp C. Eight-track tape deck D. Hot comb Explanation: Groovy, baby! Lava lamps, which were…

6 years ago

_____ countries topped in the 2019 Henley Passport Index and became the “world’s most powerful passport” ?

1) Denmark and Italy 2) France and Sweden 3) Japan and Singapore 4) South Korea and Germany Explanation: Henley Passport…

6 years ago