General Knowledge 65

Question 1

What was the name given to the world’s first cloned cat?

Answer 1

CC (Copy cat)

CC was the first cloned cat, created in 2001.

Question 2

What is the collective noun for Elephants?

Answer 2

A Parade

Collective nouns describe groups of animals.

Question 3

Which weapon is named after Thomas A Swift?

Answer 3

TASER (Thomas A Swift electric rifle)

TASER is an acronym derived from the name of its inventor.

Question 4

What is Hansen’s disease better known as?

Answer 4

Leprosy

Hansen’s disease is the medical term for leprosy.

Question 5

Alliumphobia is the fear of what?

Answer 5

Garlic

Alliumphobia specifically refers to the fear of garlic.

Question 6

According to the Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, what are the two most intelligent creatures on Earth?

Answer 6

• Mice
• Dolphins

This is a humorous take from Douglas Adams’ series.

Question 7

What is the ladies equivalent to the Ryder Cup?

Answer 7

The Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament.

Question 8

Named after a Holy Roman Emperor, what was the code name for Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union?

Answer 8

Operation Barbarossa

Operation Barbarossa was launched in 1941.

Question 9

Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. What is his middle name today?

Answer 9

Hercules

Elton John adopted the name as part of his stage persona.

Question 10

What is the name of the ancient form of brain surgery that stems from the Greek word for borer or auger?

Answer 10

Trepanning

Trepanning involves drilling a hole into the skull.

Question 11

Amos Brearley was the landlord of which fictional pub from 1948 to 1991?

Answer 11

The Woolpack

The Woolpack is a pub in the soap opera Emmerdale.

Question 12

The extinct Dodo bird was native to which island?

Answer 12

Mauritius

The Dodo was endemic to Mauritius and became extinct in the late 17th century.

Question 13

A Descent is the collective noun for which animal?

Answer 13

Woodpecker

Collective nouns vary widely among different species.

Question 14

What was Nazi Germany’s codename for the invasion of Britain?

Answer 14

Sea lion

Operation Sea Lion was planned but never executed.

Question 15

What US City was nicknamed “Hitsville USA”?

Answer 15

Detroit (Mow town)

Detroit is known for its significant contributions to music, especially Motown.

Question 16

What does an “OOZIE” do for a living in Myanmar (Burma)?

Answer 16

Trains or rides elephants

OOZIE refers to a person who trains or rides elephants.

Question 17

What was the code name given to the first detonation of a nuclear weapon?

Answer 17

Trinity

The Trinity test took place on July 16, 1945.

Question 18

Which two bands had six or more number one hit singles in the UK charts during the 1970s?

Answer 18

• Abba (7)
• Slade (6)

Both bands were highly successful during the 1970s.

Question 19

Which is the only football club to have won the championship in all 4 divisions and the FA cup at the old and new Wembley?

Answer 19

Portsmouth

Portsmouth achieved this unique feat in English football.

Question 20

Which island country is the most westerly part of Africa?

Answer 20

Cape Verde

Cape Verde is an archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa.