HBS HBS General Knowledge and Critical Thinking 3

Question 1

Tom is older than Sam. Sam is older than Lucy. Who is the youngest?

Accepted Answer

Lucy

Answer

Tom

Answer

Sam

Answer

Cannot determine

Question 2

Which of these is an example of a fact (not an opinion)?

Accepted Answer

Water boils at 100°C at sea level.

Answer

Summer is the best season.

Answer

Dogs are more loyal than cats.

Answer

Football is more exciting than tennis.

Question 3

What is the main function of the human heart?

Accepted Answer

To pump blood around the body

Answer

To filter blood

Answer

To produce blood cells

Answer

To control breathing

Question 4

If a clock shows 3:45, what is the angle between the minute and hour hands?

Accepted Answer

157.5°

Answer

135°

Answer

172.5°

Answer

150°

Question 5

Which country has the largest population in the world?

Accepted Answer

India

Answer

United States

Answer

China

Answer

Indonesia

Question 6

What is a hypothesis in scientific thinking?

Accepted Answer

A testable prediction or explanation

Answer

A proven fact

Answer

A conclusion based on data

Answer

A list of results