How Well Do You Know About World Bicycle Day?

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Play this informative quiz to see how well you know Bicycle Day. Bicycle is an incredible invention; it keeps us healthy while helping us reach places faster. Back in the centuries, bicycles formed the mainstay of human mobility. UN recognized the day with the efforts of civil societies and government. Do you know when the day is celebrated? Who invented the first cycle? Get answers to all this and much more in this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    When is the day celebrated?

    • June 9

    • June 3

    • June 5

    • June 6

    Correct Answer
    A. June 3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is June 3. This suggests that the day being referred to is celebrated on June 3.

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  • 3. 

    Which country has the highest number of bicycles per capita?

    • France

    • Netherlands

    • USA

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Netherlands
    Explanation
    The Netherlands has the highest number of bicycles per capita. This is due to the country's strong cycling culture and infrastructure that promotes cycling as a primary mode of transportation. The Netherlands has a well-developed network of bike paths, bike-friendly cities, and a population that values and prioritizes cycling. As a result, a large percentage of the Dutch population owns and uses bicycles regularly, leading to the highest number of bicycles per capita in the country.

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  • 4. 

    When did the first Tour de France event happen?

    • 1906

    • 1903

    • 1910

    • 1908

    Correct Answer
    A. 1903
    Explanation
    The first Tour de France event happened in 1903.

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  • 5. 

    The professor that led the grassroots campaign for the promotion of World Bicycle Day is

    • Aleksander Cortes

    • Leszek Jan Sibilski

    • Sebastian Green

    • Daniel Phillips

    Correct Answer
    A. Leszek Jan Sibilski
    Explanation
    Leszek Jan Sibilski is the correct answer because he is the professor who led the grassroots campaign for the promotion of World Bicycle Day.

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  • 6. 

    Who invented the bicycle the first time?

    • Joseph Wilson Swan

    • James Henry Atkinson

    • Karl von Drais 

    • Tim Berners Lee

    Correct Answer
    A. Karl von Drais 
    Explanation
    Karl von Drais is credited with inventing the bicycle for the first time. He developed a two-wheeled vehicle called the "Draisine" or "Laufmaschine" in 1817. This early version of the bicycle had no pedals and was propelled by the rider's feet pushing against the ground. It was a significant innovation in transportation and laid the foundation for the development of modern bicycles.

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  • 7. 

    When was the first World Bicycle Day celebrated?

    • 2014

    • 2016

    • 2018

    • 2010

    Correct Answer
    A. 2018
    Explanation
    The first World Bicycle Day was celebrated in 2018. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the use of bicycles as a means of transportation, promoting healthy lifestyles, and fostering sustainable development. It aims to raise awareness about the benefits of cycling for individuals and communities and to advocate for better infrastructure and policies to support cycling.

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  • 8. 

    How many countries participated in the first world bicycle day?

    • 72

    • 45

    • 56 

    • 38

    Correct Answer
    A. 56 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 56. This means that 56 countries participated in the first world bicycle day.

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  • 9. 

    Who was the winner of the first Tour de France?

    • Firmin Lambot

    • René Pottier 

    • Maurice Garin

    • Henri Cornet

    Correct Answer
    A. Maurice Garin
    Explanation
    Maurice Garin was the winner of the first Tour de France. He was a French cyclist who won the inaugural edition of the race in 1903. Garin's victory in the first Tour de France established him as one of the pioneers of professional cycling and cemented his place in the history of the sport.

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    In the United States, the first recorded race was held on which date?

    • May 24, 1869

    • June 26, 1887

    • May 26, 1888

    • May 24, 1878

    Correct Answer
    A. May 24, 1878
    Explanation
    On May 24, 1878, the first recorded race was held in the United States. This date is significant as it marks the beginning of recorded racing history in the country.

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