Do You Know Flare Gun?

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What does a flare gun shoot?
- Bullets
- Flares
- Ropes
- Powder

About This Quiz

You must have seen it in movies. These are guns used for signalling—which are for different purposes based on an agreement before hand. Let's explore its world a little.

2.

What is its primary function?
- Distress signaling
- Weapon during combats.
- For games
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Distress signaling

Explanation

The primary function of "it" is distress signaling. This means that its main purpose is to communicate a state of emergency or danger, usually in order to request assistance or rescue. It is not a weapon during combats, it is not specifically for games, and none of the above options accurately describe its primary function.

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3.

Which of the following is an example of flare gun?
- Veran
- Verint
- Verey
- Very
Correct Answer

A. Verey

Explanation

A Verey is an example of a flare gun. Flare guns are devices that shoot flares into the air to signal for help or to indicate a specific location. Vereys are specifically designed to shoot flares and are commonly used in maritime settings, as well as in emergency situations on land.

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4.

Verey is named after which of the following?
- Edward Wilson
- Charlie Adams
- Peter Pan
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Edward Wilson

Explanation

Verey is named after Edward Wilson.

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5.

Who was Edward Wilson?
- American Naval officer
- American Marine Soldier
- American politician
- American orator
Correct Answer

A. American Naval officer

Explanation

Edward Wilson was an American Naval officer. He served in the United States Navy and held a position of authority within the naval forces. As a naval officer, he would have been responsible for commanding and leading naval personnel, overseeing operations at sea, and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of the naval fleet. His role would have involved strategic planning, decision-making, and the execution of naval missions.

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6.

Calibre 4 is an example of flare guns.
- True
- False
- Maybe
- I don't know
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

Calibre 4 being an example of flare guns means that Calibre 4 belongs to the category of flare guns. This implies that Calibre 4 shares similar characteristics and functionalities as other flare guns. Therefore, the statement "Calibre 4 is an example of flare guns" is true.

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7.

Flare guns was also used for weapons in world war 1.
- True
- False
- Maybe
- I don't know
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

During World War 1, flare guns were indeed used as weapons. Flare guns were primarily used to signal troops, communicate important messages, and illuminate the battlefield at night. However, they were also used as a means of self-defense and as a makeshift weapon in close combat situations. The bright and loud flare could temporarily blind or disorient the enemy, providing an opportunity for the user to escape or launch an attack. Therefore, it is true that flare guns were used as weapons during World War 1.

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8.

Whose aircraft was destroyed with a flare gun?
- Italian
- German
- Spanish
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. German

Explanation

During World War II, German aircraft were often targeted by Allied forces. Flare guns were commonly used as a means to signal distress or mark enemy positions. It is possible that a German aircraft was destroyed by a flare gun, either intentionally or accidentally, during combat operations. Therefore, the correct answer is German.

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9.

When was the German aircraft destroyed?(the one destroyed with a flare gun in world war 1).
- 1918
- 1917
- 1916
- 1915
Correct Answer

A. 1918

Explanation

In World War 1, the German aircraft was destroyed in 1918.

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10.

Germans created a grenades fired from flare guns called __________
- Kamsnhtion
- Kanshdkiel
- Kampfpistole
- None of the above
Correct Answer

A. Kampfpistole

Explanation

The correct answer is Kampfpistole. The question is asking for the name of the grenades fired from flare guns that were created by Germans. Kampfpistole is a German word that translates to "combat pistol" in English. This suggests that the Germans created a type of grenade that could be fired from a flare gun for combat purposes.

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