General Knowledge MCQs with Explanations

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The ancient city of Petra in Jordan became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. The city’s carved rose-red sandstone rock facades, tombs, and temples became known around the world with its appearance in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade in 1989.

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1099 is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. It is also known as Kadō. The tradition dates back to the 7th century when floral offerings were made at altars. Later, they were placed in the tokonoma of a home.

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England is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.

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Hazrat Umar R.A Acceptance of Islam:

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“Magyar” is Finno-Ugric from the Old Hungarian “mogyër”. “Magyar” possibly derived from the name of the most prominent Hungarian tribe, the “Megyer”. The tribal name “Megyer” became “Magyar” in reference to the Hungarian people as a whole.

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America is known as the land of opportunity, where one could achieve anything they put their mind to, no matter who they are. Thousands of people immigrate to the United States every year from different parts of the world to have access to these kinds of opportunities. This is what is known as “the American dream”.

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The International Cricket Council is the global governing body of cricket. It was founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference in June 15, 1909 by representatives from Australia, England and South Africa. It was renamed as the International Cricket Conference in 1965, and took up its current name in 1989.

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Tripoli is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.