Amazing Facts:August 17 Interactive Quiz
This is a world quiz craeted on Aug-17-2011
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is also used in the country of...?
- A.
Japan
- B.
France
- C.
Germany
- D.
England
Correct Answer
A. JapanExplanation
The NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is a video standard used for analog television broadcasting in various countries. Japan is one of the countries that adopted the NTSC standard. Therefore, the correct answer is Japan.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In the United States the television broadcast standard is...?
- A.
PAL
- B.
NTSC
- C.
SECAM
- D.
RGB
Correct Answer
B. NTSCExplanation
The correct answer is NTSC. NTSC is the television broadcast standard used in the United States. It stands for National Television System Committee and is a color encoding system that was developed in the 1940s. NTSC is used for analog television broadcasting and has a frame rate of 30 frames per second. It is important to note that other countries have different television broadcast standards, such as PAL and SECAM.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In the UK, what type of installation requires a fireman's switch?
- A.
Neon Lighting
- B.
High Pressure Sodium Lighting
- C.
Water Features
- D.
Hotel Rooms
Correct Answer
A. Neon LightingExplanation
Neon lighting installations in the UK require a fireman's switch. This switch allows firefighters to easily turn off the neon lights during an emergency, preventing any potential hazards or risks. It ensures the safety of both the firefighters and the surrounding area by quickly cutting off the power supply to the neon lights.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which country's Antarctic claim covers the greatest swath of longitude?
- A.
New Zealand
- B.
Australia
- C.
Argentina
- D.
United Kingdom
Correct Answer
B. AustraliaExplanation
Australia's Antarctic claim covers the greatest swath of longitude. This means that Australia has the largest territorial claim in terms of east-west coverage in the Antarctic region compared to the other countries listed.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which Pacific entity is farthest north?
- A.
Federated States of Micronesia
- B.
Palau
- C.
Northern Mariana Islands
- D.
Guam
Correct Answer
C. Northern Mariana IslandsExplanation
The Northern Mariana Islands is the correct answer because it is the Pacific entity that is located the farthest north.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which country follows the United States and China in total number of Internet users?
- A.
Germany
- B.
United Kingdom
- C.
France
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
D. JapanExplanation
Japan is the correct answer because it is known to have a high number of internet users. While Germany, the United Kingdom, and France also have significant numbers of internet users, Japan ranks higher in terms of total number of internet users, following the United States and China.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which country has the lowest rate of newspaper circulation per capita?
- A.
Indonesia
- B.
Iceland
- C.
Italy
- D.
India
Correct Answer
A. IndonesiaExplanation
Indonesia has the lowest rate of newspaper circulation per capita among the given options. This means that, on average, fewer newspapers are circulated per person in Indonesia compared to the other countries listed. This could be due to various factors such as lower literacy rates, limited access to newspapers, or a preference for other sources of news and information.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In 1917-18 Iraq became independent from which Empire?
- A.
Sumerians
- B.
Ottoman
- C.
Babylonian
- D.
Assyrians
Correct Answer
B. OttomanExplanation
In 1917-18, Iraq gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was a powerful empire that ruled over a vast territory, including modern-day Iraq. However, due to the weakening of the empire during World War I, Iraq was able to break free and establish its own independence. This marked the end of Ottoman rule in the region and the beginning of Iraq as a sovereign nation.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Select the one country which doesn't have a currency with the same name as the other three...?
- A.
Colombia
- B.
Dominican Republic
- C.
Paraguay
- D.
Philippines
Correct Answer
C. ParaguayExplanation
Paraguay is the correct answer because it is the only country among the given options that does not have a currency with the same name as the other three countries. Colombia uses the Colombian peso, the Dominican Republic uses the Dominican peso, and the Philippines uses the Philippine peso. However, Paraguay uses the Guarani as its currency.Rate this question:
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- 10.
One of these countries does not have the rupee as its currency. Which one?
- A.
Sri Lanka
- B.
Seychelles
- C.
India
- D.
Bangladesh
Correct Answer
D. BangladeshExplanation
Bangladesh does not have the rupee as its currency. The currency of Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi taka.Rate this question:
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- 11.
All these countries, except one, uses the currency in dollars. Which one is the exception?
- A.
New Zealand
- B.
Hong Kong
- C.
Belize
- D.
Vanuatu
Correct Answer
D. VanuatuExplanation
Vanuatu is the exception because it does not use the currency in dollars like the other countries listed.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which country has the same currency name as the United Arab Emirates?
- A.
Madagascar
- B.
Algeria
- C.
Morocco
- D.
Mauritania
Correct Answer
C. MoroccoExplanation
Morocco is the correct answer because it shares the same currency name as the United Arab Emirates, which is the dirham. Both countries use the dirham as their official currency.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which one of these countries does not use the dinar?
- A.
Bahrain
- B.
Anguilla
- C.
Iraq
- D.
Libya
Correct Answer
B. AnguillaExplanation
Anguilla is the correct answer because it does not use the dinar as its currency. Bahrain uses the Bahraini dinar, Iraq uses the Iraqi dinar, and Libya uses the Libyan dinar. However, Anguilla uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar as its official currency.Rate this question:
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- 14.
What is the capital of the country, Turkey?
- A.
Ankara
- B.
Damascus
- C.
Istanbul
- D.
Izmir
Correct Answer
A. AnkaraExplanation
Ankara is the correct answer because it is the capital of Turkey. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey, but it is not the capital. Damascus is the capital of Syria, not Turkey. Izmir is another city in Turkey, but it is also not the capital. Therefore, Ankara is the only option that correctly identifies the capital of Turkey.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What is the capital of Brazil?
- A.
Brasilia
- B.
Rio de Janeiro
- C.
Sao Paulo
- D.
Buenos Aires
Correct Answer
A. BrasiliaExplanation
Brasilia is the correct answer because it is the capital of Brazil. It was specifically designed and built to be the capital and replaced Rio de Janeiro in 1960. Brasilia is known for its modernist architecture and is home to many government buildings and institutions.Rate this question:
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