General Knowledge Q/A

Which country is hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics?

• Answer: Paris, France.
• Explanation: Following 1900 and 1924, Paris will host the Summer Olympics for the third time when it was granted the hosting rights.​

What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

• Answer: Nitrogen.
• Explanation: About 78% of the Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen, and the remaining 21% is made up of oxygen.

Who dropped a hammer and a feather on the Moon to demonstrate that without air they fall at the same rate?

• Answer: David R. Scott.
• Explanation: This experiment was carried out on the Moon in 1971 by Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott to validate Galileo's theory that things fall at the same rate regardless of mass when there is no air resistance.​

Who painted "The Scream"?

• Answer: Edvard Munch.
• Explanation: These three cities share responsibility for the government's administrative duties.​

What is the capital of France?

• Answer: Paris
• Explanation: France's capital, Paris, is well-known for its historical sites, which include Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the Eiffel Tower. It is also a significant hub for fashion, culture, and the arts.

Who wrote the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

• Answer: William Shakespeare
• Explanation: The playwright and poet William Shakespeare from England authored "Romeo and Juliet" in the latter half of the 16th century. It is a classic tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers and one of his most well-known works.

What is the smallest planet in our solar system?

• Answer: Mercury
• Explanation: The smallest planet in our solar system is Mercury. Additionally, because Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, the temperature there varies greatly during the day and night.