General Studies Online Quiz November 4th 2010

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General Studies Online Quiz November 4th 2010 - Quiz

Weekly General Studies quiz at Moorlands SFC


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    David Cameron and France's Nicolas Sarkozy have signed treaties this week agreeing to military co-operation, including...

    • A.

      ...the testing of nuclear warheads

    • B.

      ....the re-training of the armed forces

    • C.

      ...pledging to recruit and train more than 20,000 new military troops

    Correct Answer
    A. ...the testing of nuclear warheads
  • 2. 

    The University of South Carolina has developed a sociology course dedicated to the life, work and rise to fame of pop star Lady Gaga.True or False?  

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 3. 

    Fifteen people were injured this week in a suspected gas explosion in which city: 

    • A.

      Bristol

    • B.

      Salford

    • C.

      Liverpool

    Correct Answer
    B. Salford
  • 4. 

    "French media are describing as a "miracle" the unscathed survival of an 18-month-old girl who fell from a sixth-floor apartment". In which French city did this incident happen?

    • A.

      Paris

    • B.

      Bordeaux

    • C.

      Marseille

    Correct Answer
    A. Paris
  • 5. 

    Harry Redknapp escapes FA punishment for describing Manchester United winger Nani's goal on Saturday as "a farce".True or False? 

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 6. 

    In Rugby Union, which team will Britain face on Saturday?

    • A.

      Australia

    • B.

      South Africa

    • C.

      New Zealand

    Correct Answer
    C. New Zealand
  • 7. 

    A report has been released this week stating that "Alcohol is more harmful than heroin or crack when the overall dangers to the individual and society are considered"

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 8. 

    In the news article "What would you do to ward off a cold?" the following statement was made:"US researchers found that people who exercise regularly are more likely to get a cold"True or False?  

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 9. 

    In the news article:"Students warn MPs of tuition fees 'backlash'"It was announced that:The government is set to announce fees levels - with reports that it could be up to £?,??? per year

    • A.

      £7,000

    • B.

      £9,000

    • C.

      £12,500

    Correct Answer
    B. £9,000
  • 10. 

    "Amazon's Kindle is proving popular in China because it allows users to log on to banned websites"True or False?                          

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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