General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

Our general knowledge trivia questions and answers are a fun way to learn some random facts about geography, history, politics, sports, science, technology, music, food, wild life, entertainment, cultures or just about anything.

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7,016.

Who was the first female Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the world?

A.

Margaret Thatcher

B.

Indira Gandhi

C.

Sirimavo Bandaranaike

D.

Benazir Bhutto

E.

Sheikh Hasina

Correct answer is C

Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka became the world’s first female Prime Minister in 1960.

7,017.

What is the name of the upper house of the United States Congress?

A.

Senate

B.

House of Representatives

C.

Congress

D.

Parliament

E.

Assembly

Correct answer is A

The Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress, with two senators from each state.

7,018.

Which political system is characterized by the absence of individual freedoms and government control over every aspect of life?

A.

Fascism

B.

Communism

C.

Totalitarianism

D.

Democracy

E.

Republic

Correct answer is C

Totalitarianism is a political system where the government has absolute control over every aspect of life and individual freedoms are severely limited.

7,019.

What is the purpose of the International Criminal Court (ICC)?

A.

Prosecute global crimes

B.

Monitor trade policies

C.

Enforce human rights laws

D.

Provide humanitarian aid

E.

Promote peace talks

Correct answer is A

The International Criminal Court prosecutes individuals for war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.

7,020.

Which country is governed by the system of "Presidential Republic"?

A.

United States

B.

United Kingdom

C.

France

D.

Germany

E.

Italy

Correct answer is A

The United States is a presidential republic, where the President serves as both the head of state and head of government.