Author: Mauvin Sequeira

1. Heinrich Hertz was a renowned physicist from: (a) France (b) Germany (c) Italy (d) England 2. Hertz is best known for his discovery of: (a) Gravity (b) Electricity (c) Radio waves (d) X-rays 3. The unit of frequency is named after: (a) Albert Einstein (b) Isaac Newton (c) Heinrich Hertz (d) James Maxwell

1. What is the largest bone in the human body? (a) Femur (b) Tibia (c) Humerus (d) Sternum 2. How many bones are in the human skull? (a) 22 (b) 28 (c) 32 (d) 36 3. What type of joint is found between the femur and tibia? (a) Hinge joint (b) Ball-and-socket joint (c) Pivot joint (d) Gliding joint

1. What is the primary cause of global warming? (a) Deforestation (b) Increased volcanic activity (c) The natural Earth cycle (d) Increased greenhouse gas emissions 2. Which of the following is a renewable energy source? (a) Coal (b) Natural gas (c) Solar power (d) Nuclear power 3. Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer? (a) Troposphere (b) Stratosphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Thermosphere

1. What is the largest planet in our solar system? (a) Earth (b) Jupiter (c) Saturn (d) Neptune 2. Which planet is known as the Red Planet? (a) Mars (b) Venus (c) Mercury (d) Jupiter 3. What is the closest star to Earth? (a) Sirius (b) Betelgeuse (c) The Sun (d) Proxima Centauri

1. Which of the following is a pure substance? (a) Air (b) Salt water (c) Iron (d) Sugar solution 2.The smallest particle of an element that can exist independently is called: (a) Molecule (b) Atom (c) Ion (d) Electron 3. The process of converting a solid directly into a gas is called: (a) Sublimation (b) Evaporation (c) Condensation (d) Melting

1. What was the opening date of Paris Olympics ? (a) 26th July 2024 (b) 20th August 2024 (c) 23 May 2024 (d) 28 June 2024 2. Who was the torch bearer for Paris Olympics 2024? (a) Eminem (b) Dr Dre. (c) Snoop Dogg (d) Jay Z 3. Who performed at the opening of 2024 Paris Olympics? (a) Beyonce (b) Shakira (c) Lady Gaga (d) Madonna

1. Which of the following is a scalar quantity? (a) Velocity (b) Acceleration (c) Force (d) Speed 2. Newton's second law of motion is expressed as: (a) F = m/a (b) F = ma (c) F = a/m (d) F = m - a 3. The unit of work is: (a) Joule (b) Newton (c) Watt (d) Kilogram

1. The basic unit of life is: (a) Cell (b) Tissue (c) Organ (d) Organ system 2. The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called: (a) Respiration (b) Photosynthesis (c) Digestion (d) Excretion 3. The control center of a cell is the: (a) Cell membrane (b) Cytoplasm (c) Nucleus (d) Mitochondria

1. Who founded the World Economic Forum? (a) Klaus Schwab (b) Bill Gates (c) Kofi Annan (d) Nelson Mandela 2. In which country is the World Economic Forum headquartered? (a) Switzerland (b) United States (c) United Kingdom (d) France 3. What is the flagship event of the World Economic Forum? (a) Annual Meeting in Davos (b) World Economic Forum on Africa (c) Summer Davos (d) World Economic Forum on Latin America

1. In which country did the ancient Olympic Games originate? (a) Rome (b) Greece (c) Egypt (d) China 2. Who is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games? (a) Pierre de Coubertin (b) Jesse Owens (c) Michael Phelps (d) Avery Brundage 3. What do the five rings on the Olympic flag represent? (a) The five Olympic sports (b) The five continents (c) The five founding countries of the Olympic Games (d) The five Olympic values