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10 GK questions for today (29.08.24): How many can you answer?

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 29, 2024, 12:57 IST
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Learn something new today

Ready to challenge your brain and learn something new? Dive into today’s set of intriguing general knowledge questions! From geography and history to science and literature, these questions are designed to test your knowledge and maybe even teach you a fun fact or two. Each question is a chance to test your wits and learn something new. So, take a moment to dive in and see how many you can answer correctly. Are you up for the challenge? Let’s get started and uncover some intriguing facts together!

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Question 1

What is the capital of Canada?

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Question 2

Which country is known as the "Land of the Long White Cloud"?

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Question 3

What is the name of the layer of the Earth's atmosphere that contains the ozone layer?

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Question 4

Who is the author of the novel "Jane Eyre"?

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Question 5

What was the name of the famous abolitionist who escaped slavery and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad?

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​Question 6

What was the name of the American president who declared war on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Question 7

What is the name of the unit of electric charge?

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Question 8


Who was the last ruler of the Mughal Empire?

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Question 9

Which country has the most Nobel Prize laureates?

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Question 10

What is the name of the holy book of Taoism?

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Answer key

1. Ottawa

2. New Zealand

3. The stratosphere

4. Charlotte Brontë

5. Harriet Tubman

6. President Franklin Roosevelt

7. A coulomb (C)

8. Bahadur Shah II

9. The United States of America

10. Tao Te Ching

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