HBS HBS General Knowledge and Critical Thinking 2

Question 1

If all sweets in a bag are either red or blue, and you pick one at random, which statement is always true?

Accepted Answer

You will pick either red or blue

Answer

Since all sweets are red or blue, any sweet picked must be one of those two colors.

Question 2

How many sides does a hexagon have?

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

A hexagon has 6 sides; 'hex' is derived from the Greek word for six.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a primary colour in traditional art?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

The primary colours in traditional art are red, blue, and yellow; green is a secondary colour.

Question 4

A book has 320 pages. Maya reads 40 pages each day. How many days will it take her to finish?

Accepted Answer

8 days

Answer

320 ÷ 40 = 8 days.

Question 5

What does 'democracy' literally mean?

Accepted Answer

rule by the people

Answer

'Democracy' comes from the Greek 'demos' (people) and 'kratos' (rule), meaning rule by the people.

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