General Knowledge Quiz! Interesting Facts And Questions Test

1.

The Rigveda is a sacred book in which religion?

A.

Christianity
B.

Islam
C.

Judaism
D.

Hinduism

Correct Answer
D. Hinduism

2.

What term is used to show that a piece of music should be played very loud?

A.

Crescendo
B.

Decrescendo
C.

Fortissimo
D.

Pianissimo

Correct Answer
C. Fortissimo

Explanation
Crescendo means to increase the volume gradually, decrescendo means to decrease the volume gradually, and pianissimo means very softly.

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3.

Which of the following do HMRC have the power to do?

A.

Enter and inspect a premises
B.

Detain an individual
C.

Confiscate goods
D.

All of the above

Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
As you can see, HMRC have extensive and wide-ranging powers, which is one reason we try very hard to make sure we play everything by the book!

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4.

As of 2019 only 2 people have been awarded Nobel prizes in more than one field, Linus Pauling is one, name the other.

A.

John Bardeen
B.

Marie Curie
C.

Pierre Curie
D.

Frederick Sanger

Correct Answer
B. Marie Curie

Explanation
John Bardeen won the nobel prize in Physics twice (1956 and 1972), Frederick Sanger won the nobel prize in Chemistry twice (1958 and 1980). Pierre Curie shared the nobel prize in physics with his wife in 1903, and Marie Curie also won the nobel prize in Chemistry in 1911. The Curie family won 5 nobel prizes in total, with both their daughter and son-in-law also accepting prizes.

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