ASET General Knowledge 1

Question 1

What is the capital of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Answer

Washington, D.C. has served as the capital of the United States since 1800.

Question 2

Which planet in our solar system is known as the Red Planet?

Accepted Answer

Mars

Answer

Mars appears reddish due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface, earning it the nickname the Red Planet.

Question 3

How many branches make up the United States federal government?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

The U.S. federal government has three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Question 4

What is the chemical symbol for water?

Accepted Answer

H₂O

Answer

Water consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, giving it the chemical formula H₂O.

Question 5

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Answer

Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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