General Knowledge 60

Question 1

Which real-life couple starred in the 1967 film adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew?

Answer 1

Richard Burton and Dame Elizabeth Taylor

This film is a notable adaptation of Shakespeare’s play.

Question 2

Who wrote the 2018 horror novel The Outsider?

Answer 2

Stephen King

Stephen King is a prolific author known for his contributions to the horror genre.

Question 3

In which country is the TV series The Good Karma Hospital set?

Answer 3

India

The series explores the lives of doctors and patients in a rural hospital.

Question 4

The preparation method of cutting a prawn in half lengthways and flattening it out is named after which insect?

Answer 4

Butterfly(ing)

This technique is commonly used in culinary practices.

Question 5

What word can mean both a group of eggs and to hold tightly?

Answer 5

Clutch

The term has multiple meanings in different contexts.

Question 6

Petroc Trelawny joined which radio station in 1998?

Answer 6

Radio 3

Petroc Trelawny is known for his work in broadcasting.

Question 7

Is blood pressure lower in the arteries or in the veins?

Answer 7

The veins

Blood pressure is generally higher in arteries than in veins.

Question 8

Who was the male top ranking tennis player from 1993 to 1998?

Answer 8

Pete Sampras

Pete Sampras is regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.

Question 9

First made in 1946, what was a Silver Wraith?

Answer 9

A Rolls-Royce

The Silver Wraith was a luxury car model produced by Rolls-Royce.

Question 10

Which lizard’s name is derived from the Greek for “lion on the ground”?

Answer 10

Chameleon

Chameleons are known for their ability to change color.

Question 11

The initials BSc after someone’s name signify what type of qualification?

Answer 11

Bachelor of Science

This degree is awarded in various scientific fields.

Question 12

Ha is the abbreviation for which unit of measurement?

Answer 12

Hectare

A hectare is commonly used to measure land area.

Question 13

As at the end of 2019, who was the youngest person to have been elected as US president?

Answer 13

John F Kennedy

Kennedy was elected at the age of 43.

Question 14

Which pop star recorded at his own Paisley Park Studios?

Answer 14

Prince

Paisley Park is both a recording studio and a concert venue.

Question 15

The area known as the Painted Desert lies in which US state?

Answer 15

Arizona

The Painted Desert is known for its colorful landscape.

Question 16

What are the three fire signs of the zodiac?

Answer 16

• Aries = March 21–April 19
• Leo = July 23–August 22
• Sagittarius = November 22 to December 21

These signs are associated with passion and energy.

Question 17

Which Olympic sport uses the lightest ball?

Answer 17

Table tennis

The ball used in table tennis is lightweight and designed for fast play.

Question 18

How many grooves are there on one side of a vinyl record?

Answer 18

One

A vinyl record typically has a continuous groove that spirals inward.

Question 19

By what name was the Chinese leader Mao Zedong better known?

Answer 19

Chairman Mao

Mao Zedong was a key figure in the establishment of the People’s Republic of China.

Question 20

What can somebody suffering narcolepsy do at any time without warning?

Answer 20

Fall asleep

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.

Question 21

In cricket, for what do the letters NB stand?

Answer 21

No ball

A no ball is an illegal delivery by the bowler.

Question 22

The letter V is in which position in the alphabet?

Answer 22

22nd

The English alphabet consists of 26 letters.

Question 23

Which London-based musical company is usually known by its initials ENO?

Answer 23

English National Opera

ENO is known for its innovative productions.

Question 24

In terms of the medical treatment what do the letters HRT stand for?

Answer 24

Hormone replacement therapy

HRT is used to relieve symptoms of menopause.

Question 25

Which letter on a computer keyboard is used for the **cut command**?

Answer 25

X ## Footnote The cut command is commonly executed using Ctrl + X.

Question 26

For what do the initials **CAD** stand in relation to technology?

Answer 26

Computer-aided design ## Footnote CAD software is used for creating precision drawings and technical illustrations.

Question 27

Which two colours are used for the **“o”s** in the **Google logo**?

Answer 27

* Red * Yellow ## Footnote The Google logo features a distinctive color scheme.

Question 28

A stylised winged **M** is the logo of which **car company**?

Answer 28

Mazda ## Footnote Mazda is known for its innovative automotive designs.

Question 29

What do the initials **PTSD** stand for?

Answer 29

Post-traumatic stress disorder ## Footnote PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event.

Question 30

In musical notation which letter is used to denote the need to play **loudly**?

Answer 30

F ## Footnote The letter F stands for *forte*, indicating a loud dynamic.

Question 31

For what do the letters **ADHD** stand?

Answer 31

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ## Footnote ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting children and adults.

Question 32

Of the three rows of letter keys on a standard keyboard, which has **no vowels**?

Answer 32

The bottom row ## Footnote The bottom row typically contains letters like Z, X, C, V, B, N, and M.

Question 33

In the name of the TV station, for what does **CNN** stand?

Answer 33

Cable News Network ## Footnote CNN is a major news channel known for its 24-hour news coverage.

Question 34

For what do the initials **OCD** stand?

Answer 34

Obsessive-compulsive disorder ## Footnote OCD is characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and behaviors.

Question 35

In terms of a job, for what do the letters **PA** stand?

Answer 35

Personal assistant ## Footnote A PA typically supports executives or managers in their daily tasks.

Question 36

HTML is used to create which everyday **media**?

Answer 36

Websites ## Footnote HTML is the standard markup language for creating web pages.

Question 37

In the phonetic alphabet, the word for which vowel is the name of a **Greek nymph**?

Answer 37

Echo ## Footnote Echo is a character from Greek mythology known for her voice.

Question 38

How many points is the letter **C** worth in a game of **Scrabble®**?

Answer 38

Three points ## Footnote Scrabble® assigns different point values to letters based on their frequency.

Question 39

In relation to technology, what is **MS-DOS**?

Answer 39

A (Microsoft®) operating system ## Footnote MS-DOS was widely used in personal computers before Windows became dominant.

Question 40

In terms of economics, for what do the letters **GDP** stand?

Answer 40

Gross Domestic Product ## Footnote GDP measures the economic performance of a country.