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The document provides answers to 70 questions testing general knowledge on topics including chemistry, literature, history, art, and science. It concisely summarizes key details about authors, artists, inventors, their notable works, important discoveries and inventions, capital cities, and other factual information in response to multiple choice questions.

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BCS Paragraph B3

The document provides answers to 70 questions testing general knowledge on topics including chemistry, literature, history, art, and science. It concisely summarizes key details about authors, artists, inventors, their notable works, important discoveries and inventions, capital cities, and other factual information in response to multiple choice questions.

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**Question & Answer: Exploring General Knowledge**

**51. What is the chemical symbol for calcium?**

Answer: Calcium's chemical symbol is Ca, derived from the Latin word "calcis," reflecting its historical
association with lime.

**52. Who is the author of the classic novel "Moby-Dick," featuring the vengeful sea captain Ahab?**

Answer: American author Herman Melville penned "Moby-Dick" in 1851, a literary masterpiece
exploring themes of obsession, fate, and the human condition.

**53. What is the capital city of Italy?**

Answer: Rome serves as the capital city of Italy, known for its rich history, ancient ruins, and iconic
landmarks such as the Colosseum and Vatican City.

**54. Who painted the famous artwork "The Mona Lisa," featuring a mysterious woman with a
enigmatic smile?**

Answer: Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci painted "The Mona Lisa" between 1503 and 1506,
showcasing his mastery of portraiture and subtle expressions.

**55. What is the chemical formula for methane, the simplest alkane and main component of natural
gas?**

Answer: The chemical formula for methane is CH4, comprising one carbon atom bonded to four
hydrogen atoms.

**56. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?**
Answer: Margaret Thatcher became the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, serving from
1979 to 1990 and earning the nickname "Iron Lady" for her strong leadership.

**57. What is the capital city of China?**

Answer: Beijing serves as the capital city of China, renowned for its historical landmarks, including the
Forbidden City and the Great Wall, as well as its modern skyscrapers and cultural heritage.

**58. Who wrote the play "Macbeth," featuring themes of ambition, power, and guilt?**

Answer: The renowned English playwright William Shakespeare authored "Macbeth" in the early 17th
century, depicting the tragic downfall of a Scottish nobleman consumed by his ambition for power.

**59. What is the chemical symbol for helium?**

Answer: Helium's chemical symbol is He, reflecting its discovery on the sun and named after the Greek
god of the sun, Helios.

**60. Who is credited with the discovery of the structure of DNA, the molecule carrying genetic
instructions?**

Answer: James Watson and Francis Crick, along with Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, are credited
with elucidating the double helix structure of DNA in 1953, a landmark achievement in molecular
biology.

**61. What is the largest city in the United States by population?**

Answer: New York City holds the title of the largest city in the United States by population, with over 8
million residents in the city proper and over 19 million in the metropolitan area.

**62. Who wrote the novel "The Great Gatsby," portraying the decadence and disillusionment of the
Jazz Age?**
Answer: American author F. Scott Fitzgerald penned "The Great Gatsby" in 1925, a classic work of
American literature exploring themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.

**63. What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid, one of the most widely used industrial chemicals?**

Answer: The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H2SO4, comprising two hydrogen atoms, one sulfur
atom, and four oxygen atoms.

**64. Who was the first person to orbit the Earth in space?**

Answer: Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961,
aboard the spacecraft Vostok 1, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.

**65. What is the capital city of Canada?**

Answer: Ottawa serves as the capital city of Canada, located in the province of Ontario along the Ottawa
River, and home to important governmental institutions such as the Parliament of Canada.

**66. Who painted the famous artwork "The Birth of Venus," depicting the goddess Venus emerging
from the sea?**

Answer: Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli created "The Birth of Venus" in the mid-1480s,
showcasing his mastery of mythological themes and graceful figures.

**67. What is the chemical symbol for nitrogen?**

Answer: Nitrogen's chemical symbol is N, reflecting its abundance in the Earth's atmosphere and its
essential role in biological processes.

**68. Who is credited with the invention of the light bulb?**


Answer: Thomas Edison, an American inventor, is credited with the invention of the practical electric
light bulb, patented in 1879, revolutionizing indoor lighting and modernizing society.

**69. What is the largest bird in the world by wingspan?**

Answer: The wandering albatross holds the title of the largest bird in the world by wingspan, with
wingspans reaching up to 11 feet (3.4 meters).

**70. Who wrote the novel "The Catcher in the Rye," narrated by the disillusioned teenager Holden
Caulfield?**

Answer: American author J.D. Salinger penned "The Catcher in the Rye" in 1951, a seminal work of
modern literature exploring themes of adolescence, alienation, and authenticity.

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