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10 GK questions for today (11.08.24): How many can you answer?

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| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 11, 2024, 08:00 IST
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Welcome to today's quiz

Greetings, quiz enthusiasts! It’s time to put your knowledge to the test with today’s set of general knowledge questions. We’ve curated a mix of intriguing topics, from pivotal historical events to fascinating scientific facts. Whether you’re aiming to challenge yourself or simply enjoy the thrill of learning, these questions are sure to keep you engaged. So, get ready, grab your thinking cap, and see how many you can answer correctly.

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Question 1

Which French monarch was known as the "Sun King"?

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Question 2

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Question 3

Which event led to the American Revolution?

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Question 4

What is the distance of a standard marathon?

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Question 5

Which battle marked the end of the Roman Empire in the West?

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Question 6

Which political philosopher is associated with the concept of "natural rights"?

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Question 7

Which country has the longest coastline in Africa?

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Question 8

What is the primary mineral found in quartz?

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Question 9

What is the process by which water seeps into the ground and fills the spaces in soil and rock?

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Question 10

What is the largest living marsupial?

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Answer key

1. Louis XIV

2. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston

3. The Boston Massacre

4. 42.195 km

5. Battle of Ravenna

6. John Locke

7. Somalia

8. Silica

9. Infiltration

10. Red Kangaroo

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