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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7,476.

Which athlete is known as "The Flying Finn"?

A.

Usain Bolt

B.

Michael Phelps

C.

Paavo Nurmi

D.

Carl Lewis

E.

Jesse Owens

Correct answer is C

Paavo Nurmi, a Finnish long-distance runner, is known as "The Flying Finn."

7,477.

In which sport would you perform a Fosbury Flop?

A.

Diving

B.

Gymnastics

C.

High Jump

D.

Pole Vault

E.

Long Jump

Correct answer is C

The Fosbury Flop is a technique used in the high jump.

7,478.

What is the duration of a standard cricket Test match?

A.

3 days

B.

4 days

C.

5 days

D.

6 days

E.

7 days

Correct answer is C

A standard cricket Test match is played over 5 days.

7,479.

What is the distance of the free-throw line from the basket in basketball?

A.

10 feet

B.

12 feet

C.

15 feet

D.

18 feet

E.

20 feet

Correct answer is C

The free-throw line in basketball is 15 feet from the basket.

7,480.

Which country is credited with inventing table tennis?

A.

United States

B.

Japan

C.

China

D.

England

E.

Germany

Correct answer is D

Table tennis originated in England as an indoor sport in the late 19th century.