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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8,026.

What is the name of the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in Physics?

A.

Marie Curie

B.

Rosalind Franklin

C.

Dorothy Hodgkin

D.

Ada Yonath

E.

Lise Meitner

Correct answer is A

Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 for her research on radioactivity.

8,027.

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface?

A.

Lava

B.

Magma

C.

Basalt

D.

Obsidian

E.

Granite

Correct answer is B

Molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface is called magma; once it erupts, it is called lava.

8,028.

Which river flows through London?

A.

Seine

B.

Thames

C.

Danube

D.

Rhine

E.

Clyde

Correct answer is B

The Thames River flows through London and is one of the longest rivers in England.

8,029.

Who wrote the novel "Pride and Prejudice"?

A.

Charlotte Brontë

B.

Jane Austen

C.

Emily Brontë

D.

Louisa May Alcott

E.

Virginia Woolf

Correct answer is B

Jane Austen wrote "Pride and Prejudice," a classic novel first published in 1813.

8,030.

Which element has the atomic number 79?

A.

Silver

B.

Platinum

C.

Gold

D.

Copper

E.

Mercury

Correct answer is C

Gold has the atomic number 79, making it a highly valued element.