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    Who was president of the UK in 1952?

    • Winston Churchill
    • Margret Thatcher
    • Tony Blair
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Have you ever sought to know the answers to random general knowledge questions? The word random means an action that occurs without order or reason. It has no specific purpose or intent behind it. An example of random is when a radio station gives a prize to the 100th caller. An example of a random question would be something like, where did you get your shoes? Good luck completing this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Canada got the most gold medals in the 2008 Olympics.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because Canada did not get the most gold medals in the 2008 Olympics. The country that received the most gold medals in that year's Olympics is not mentioned in the question.

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  • 3. 

    The Romans invented the Olympics.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because the Romans did not invent the Olympics. The Olympics were actually founded by the ancient Greeks in 776 BC and were held in Olympia, Greece. The Romans did adopt and incorporate some aspects of Greek culture, including the Olympics, but they did not invent them.

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  • 4. 

    Fred Perry was the first British man to win wimbledon.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Fred Perry was indeed the first British man to win Wimbledon. He achieved this feat in 1934, becoming the first British player to win the men's singles title in over 20 years. Perry's victory was significant for British tennis, as it ended a long drought of success at Wimbledon and marked the beginning of a dominant era for British players in the tournament. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct.

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  • 5. 

    Who was the winner of x-factor 2009?

    • Joe Mc Elderry

    • Stacy solomon

    • Olly murs

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe Mc Elderry
    Explanation
    Joe Mc Elderry was the winner of X-Factor 2009.

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    What sport is not in the Olympics?

    • Sailing

    • Handball

    • Netball

    • Taekwondo

    Correct Answer
    A. Netball
    Explanation
    Netball is not in the Olympics because it is not recognized as an Olympic sport by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). While sports like Sailing, Handball, and Taekwondo are included in the Olympic program, Netball has not been included as an official sport in the Olympics.

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  • 7. 

    Henry 8th ruled for 35 years.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that Henry 8th ruled for 35 years, but this is not true. Henry 8th actually ruled for 38 years, from 1509 until his death in 1547. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 8. 

    Who won the 1982 world cup?

    • Spain

    • Italy

    • Brazil

    • Denmark

    Correct Answer
    A. Italy
    Explanation
    Italy won the 1982 World Cup. In the tournament held in Spain, Italy emerged as the champions by defeating West Germany in the final. This victory marked Italy's third World Cup triumph, having previously won in 1934 and 1938. Italy's success in 1982 was attributed to their strong team performance, with notable contributions from players like Paolo Rossi, who won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer.

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    Lady Jane Gray was first Queen of england.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Lady Jane Gray was indeed the first Queen of England. She ascended to the throne in 1553 after the death of Edward VI, who named her as his heir. However, her reign was short-lived, lasting only nine days before she was overthrown by Mary I and eventually executed. Despite the brevity of her reign, Lady Jane Gray holds the distinction of being the first woman to rule England as queen.

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    When was Facebook lanched?

    • 2003

    • 2004

    • 2005

    • 2006

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
    Explanation
    Facebook was launched in 2004.

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