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Quiz #86 · 8th October 2026

1. Which is the largest desert in the world?

Gobi Sahara Antarctic Desert Kalahari

2. What is the main ingredient of the Indian dish 'dal'?

Chickpeas Lentils Rice Potatoes

3. Which British scientist is famous for the theory of evolution?

Isaac Newton Charles Darwin Stephen Hawking James Clerk Maxwell

4. What is the title of the first Harry Potter book?

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

5. In which year did England win the FIFA World Cup for the first time?

1966 1970 1958 1982

6. Which chemical element has the atomic number 1?

Oxygen Helium Hydrogen Carbon

7. What is the capital city of Scotland?

Edinburgh Glasgow Aberdeen Dundee

8. Which fruit is known for having seeds on the outside?

Banana Strawberry Blueberry Kiwi

9. Who directed the film 'Inception'?

Christopher Nolan Steven Spielberg Martin Scorsese Quentin Tarantino

10. Which UK city is famous for its annual festival of music and arts, Glastonbury?

Brighton Bristol Manchester Liverpool