General Knowledge MCQs Quiz

____ made corn flakes first ?

A. Nabisco B. Kellogg C. Quaker D. Archers Explanation: Will Keith Kellogg discovered the corn flake, by mistake, in 1906.…

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_____ drink was invented by Charles Leiper Grigg in 1929 ?

A. 7-Up B. Yoo-Hoo C. Pepsi D. Hawaiian Punch Explanation: Grigg, who was from Missouri, originally named his creation 'Bib-Label…

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In _____ decade was the ARRL founded ?

A. 1940s B. 1930s C. 1920s D. 1910s Explanation: On April 6, 1914, Hiram Percy Maxim proposed the formation of…

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Charles Babbage (1792-1871) remembered for _____ ?

A. Computers B. Telescopes C. Radio-Telegraphy D. Steam Boating Explanation: Know as the Father of Computing. He began his 'Analytical…

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_____ item, originally called the ‘Whirlwind’, was invented by Ives McGaffey in 1869 ?

A. Blender B. Electric mixer C. Washing machine D. Vacuum cleaner

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_____ toy was invented by Joshua Lionel Cowen around 1900 ?

A. Raggedy Ann doll B. Yo-yo C. Electric train D. Tinkertoys Explanation: His middle name, Lionel, is the source of…

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_____ discovered the first practical method of freezing food ?

A. C. Birdseye B. F. Rozenosh C. G. Findus D. R. Scott Explanation: In the 1920s Clarence Birdseye discovered that…

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____ item of apparel was invented by Ellery Chun, a Hawaiian clothing merchant, in 1931 ?

A. String bikini B. Muumuu C. Aloha shirt D. Capri pants Explanation: An Aloha shirt is a brightly colored tropical…

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_____ treat was invented by 11-year-old Frank Epperson in 1905 ?

A. Popsicle B. Banana split C. Cotton candy D. Cracker Jacks Explanation: It was originally called the 'Epsicle' in his…

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