General Knowledge Quiz 1194 (20 MCQs)

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1. The Kalandula Falls, one of the largest waterfalls by volume in Africa, are in which country?
2. Squeaky Fromme, who tried to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, was part of what group?
3. When was the last time live doves were released during the opening ceremony of a Summer Olympic Games?
4. The Rambert Dance Company was founded as the Ballet Rambert in the UK, and renamed in 1987, by whom?
5. Where did a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, 12.8 miles (20.6 km) deep occur at 9:42 p.m. local time on 25 October 2010, which generated a "significant tsunami" and resulted in at least 113 people reported dead, and over 160 missing?
6. Sturgis in South Dakota, USA, annually hosts an international rally for racing, stunts and similar by what vehicles?
7. Who wrote the "Uncle Remus" stories?
8. Who was the first President of what later became the United States of America?
9. What is the oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat?
10. Nystagmus describes involuntary movement where?
11. If you divide a prime number by 4, the answer must result in ..... ?
12. Who asked the question "Are We Human or Are We Dancer?" ?
13. Complete the title of this James Bond film: "On Her Majesty's ..... ''
14. Which comic character first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15 in August 1962?
15. Which of these films or television episodes does not include reference to events on 11 September 2001?
16. Which 18th century German composer wrote over 40 operas including "Orfeo ed Eurydice" and "Alceste", comic operas and instrumental music?
17. What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
18. According to the understanding of Europe in 1775, the centre of Europe was identified as Suchowola near Biaล‚ystok in modern north-eastern Poland. At present, depending on how the boundaries are understood, there are at least 6 possible. Which is one?
19. What is the name of the statue that was unveiled in October 1886, on Bedloe Island?
20. The London market at Billingsgate, now situated close to Canary Wharf in Docklands, London, deals in what?