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10 GK questions for today (17.08.24): How many can you answer?

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| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Aug 17, 2024, 08:00 IST
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Ready to challenge your brain?​

Ready to challenge your brain with some fascinating general knowledge questions? We’ve put together a diverse set of queries that span history, science, and more. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just enjoy testing your knowledge, these questions are sure to engage and entertain you. Dive in and see how many you can answer correctly. Have fun and good luck!

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Question 1

Who was the first emperor of Mexico?

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Question 2

In which year did the Battle of Hastings take place?

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​Question 3

What is the name of the phenomenon where two neutron stars collide, producing gravitational waves?

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Question 4

What is the name of the spacecraft that has traveled the farthest from Earth?

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Question 5

Who was the leader of the Cuban Revolution?

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Question 6

What is the largest bone in the human body?

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Question 7


What is the largest religion in the world?

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Question 8

Which musical instrument is known as the king of instruments?

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Question 9

What is the name of the plant that produces the world's smallest seeds?

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Question 10


What is the name of the plant that produces the world's most poisonous fruit?

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Answer key

1. Agustín de Iturbide

2. 14 October 1066

3. Neutron star merger

4. NASA's Voyager 1

5. Fidel Castro

6. Femur

7. Christianity

8. Pipe organ

9. Orchid

10. The manchineel tree

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