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December 9, 2016 at 9:41 pm

This is the second in the series of quiz by Knowledge is Power Use It Wisely hope you enjoy answering it. Answers at the end of  the quiz.

1) Who invented  the aeroplane?

2) John Boyd Dunlop is famous for which invention?

3) What was the name of the first powered aeroplane that took to the skies?

4) In an effort to discourage illegal parking, wheel clamps can be fitted to offending vehichles. What are they called?

5) In which country is the world’s highest train station located?

6) Which is the world’s longest railway, at 9288.2 kms?

7) In London, what is the underground railway called?

8) In terms of the number of passengers handled , which is currently the world’s busiest airport?

9) In which country is city of Thimpu situated?

10) In which country is Mughal dynasty  king Humayan’s tomb situated?

 

Answers: 1)Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright 2)Pneumatic tyre 3)The Kitty Hawk 4)Denver Boots 5)China 6)The Trans-Siberian Railway 7) The tube 8)Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 9) Bhutan 10) India