General Knowledge Quiz - Fact Check

Geography and Miscellaneous

• The first Prime Minister of Bangladesh was Mujibur Rehman.
• The longest river in the world is the Nile.
• The longest highway in the world is the Trans-Canada, stretching approximately 8,000 km.
• The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest.
• Myanmar accounts for nearly one-third of the world's teak production.
• The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.
• Brazil is the largest coffee-growing country.
• Zambia is also known as the "country of Copper".
• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• The Volga River flows out into the Caspian Sea.
• Verkoyansk in Siberia is the coldest place on Earth.
• Canada ranks second in terms of land area.
• The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea is Sicily.
• The Jordan River flows out into the Dead Sea.
• The Sundarbans is the largest delta in the world.
• Belgrade is the capital city situated on the River Danube.
• Japan is also known as "Nippon".
• The English Channel is approximately 564 km long.
• Damascus is the world's oldest known city.
• Venice is also known as the "City of Canals".
• The Wangchu River flows through Myanmar.
• Greenland is the world's largest island.
• Detroit, USA is the biggest center for automobile manufacture.
• The USA is the largest producer of manganese in the world.
• Malaysia is the largest producer of rubber and tin in the world.
• The Mississippi River carries the maximum quantity of water into the sea.
• Peking was once called the "Forbidden City".
• Japan is also known as the "Land of Rising Sun".
• Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest.
• The volcano Vesuvius is located in Italy.
• Cuba is also known as the "Sugar Bowl of the world".
• The Suez Canal is approximately 162.5 km long.
• The coastal area of the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth.
• Gurkhas are the original inhabitants of Nepal.
• The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
• The Tsar Kolkol at Kremlin, Moscow is the largest bell in the world.
• The Strahov Stadium, Prague is the largest stadium in the world.
• South Africa is the world's largest diamond-producing country.

History and Famous People

• Australia was discovered by James Cook.
• The first Governor-General of Pakistan was Mohammed Ali Jinnah.
• Dublin is situated at the mouth of the River Liffey.
• New York City was earlier known as New Amsterdam.
• The Eiffel Tower was built by Alexander Eiffel.
• The Red Cross was founded by Jean Henri Durant.
• Monaco has the greatest population density.
• The national flower of Britain is the Rose.
• Niagara Falls was discovered by Louis Hennepin.
• The national flower of Italy is the Lily.
• The national flower of China is the Narcissus.
• The permanent secretariat of SAARC is located in Kathmandu.
• The gateway to the Gulf of Iran is the Strait of Hormuz.
• The first Industrial Revolution took place in England.
• World Environment Day is observed on June 5th.
• The first Republican President of America was Abraham Lincoln.
• Brazil is famous for Samba dance.
• Alexander's horse was named Beucephalus.
• Singapore was founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
• The famous British one-eyed Admiral was Nelson.
• Sri Lanka was earlier known as Ceylon.
• The UNO was formed in 1945.
• UNO stands for United Nations Organisation.
• The independence day of South Korea is celebrated on August 15th.
• Michelangelo's first painting was "Last Judgment".
• "Paradise Regained" was written by John Milton.
• The first President of Egypt was Mohammed Nequib.
• Rear Peary was the first man to reach the North Pole.
• Pablo Picasso's most famous painting is "Guernica".
• Canada is the primary producer of newsprint in the world.
• Cap. Ronald Amundson was the first explorer to reach the South Pole.
• G. Garibaldi is known as the father of modern Italy.
• World Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8th.
• Bismarck is the founder of modern Germany.
• Norway is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun".
• Tibet is known as the "Roof of the World".
• San Yat Sen was the founder of the Chinese Republic.
• Abdul Salam was the first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize.
• Margaret Thatcher was the first woman Prime Minister of Britain.
• Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the UNO.
• Federick Auguste Bartholdi was the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.
• The port of Banku is situated in Azerbaijan.
• John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harry Oswald.
• The largest river in France is the Lore.
• Catherine of Aragon was the Queen of England who married her brother-in-law.
• Ralph Johnson Bunche was the first Negro to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
• London University was the first British University to admit women for degree courses.
• Jamaica's principal export is Sugar.
• New York is popularly known as the "City of Skyscrapers".
• Madagascar is popularly known as the "Island of Cloves".
• Thailand is known as the "Land of White Elephant".
• Korea is known as the "Land of Morning Calm".
• Bhutan is known as the "Land of Thunderbolts".
• The Salto Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world.
• The United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. is the largest library in the world.
• The American Museum of Natural History is the largest museum in the world.
• The Bhieuna Bhaile is the lowest mountain range in the world.
• Scotland is known as the "Land of Cakes".
• Kent is known as the "Garden of England".
• The C.N. Tower in Toronto, Canada is the tallest tower in the world.

Islamiat

• Surah Hamd was revealed twice.
• Backbiters are condemned in Surah Humzah.
• The name of Allah is repeated in every verse in Surah Mujadala.
• The letter "Fa" does not appear in Surah Hamd.
• Surah Falk and Surah Nas are called Muzetain.
• Surah Leel and Surah Tabbat are spelled the same when reversed.
• Surah Sajdah starts with the word "Tabara Kallazi".
• The story of the worship of the cow of Bani Esra'il is mentioned in Surah Taha.
• The law of inheritance is mentioned in Surah Nesa.
• The Hegira of the Holy Prophet is mentioned in Surah Infall.
• The 27 attributes of God are mentioned in Surah Hadeed.
• The Holy Quran has 30 parts.
• Besmillah Al-Rahmaan Al-Raheem is repeated 114 times in the Holy Quran.
• 113 Surahs start with Besmillah Al-Rahmaan Al-Raheem.
• The word "Quran" is repeated 70 times in the Holy Quran.
• Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran.
• Milk is the best drink mentioned in the Holy Quran.
• Honey is the best eatable thing mentioned in the Holy Quran.