Do You Know Ludwig Wittgenstein?

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Do You Know Ludwig Wittgenstein? - Quiz

If you are a philosopher, then this name should ring on your head. Apart from the notable works of this man , what interesting facts do you know about him?


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    When did Ludwig Wittgenstein die?

    • A.

      1948

    • B.

      1931

    • C.

      1951

    • D.

      1945

    Correct Answer
    C. 1951
    Explanation
    Ludwig Wittgenstein died in 1951.

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  • 2. 

    He was born in which country?

    • A.

      Germany

    • B.

      Austria

    • C.

      India

    • D.

      England

    Correct Answer
    B. Austria
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Austria because the question asks about the country in which he was born, and Austria is the only option provided that is a country.

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  • 3. 

    When was he born?

    • A.

      1889

    • B.

      1834

    • C.

      1864

    • D.

      1690

    Correct Answer
    A. 1889
    Explanation
    Based on the information given, the correct answer is 1889. This is the only option that matches the question asking for the year of his birth.

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  • 4. 

    What is the name of his father?

    • A.

      Naeto

    • B.

      Karl

    • C.

      Samuel

    • D.

      James

    Correct Answer
    B. Karl
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Karl because the question is asking for the name of "his" father. Since the name "Karl" is the only option provided and it is a male name commonly used as a father's name, it can be inferred that "his" refers to someone whose father's name is Karl.

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  • 5. 

    What was the popular name of his mother?

    • A.

      Coco

    • B.

      Polint

    • C.

      Poldi

    • D.

      Kerase

    Correct Answer
    C. Poldi
    Explanation
    The popular name of his mother was Poldi.

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  • 6. 

    How many siblings does he have?

    • A.

      8

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      10

    • D.

      11

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 8. This means that he has 8 siblings.

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  • 7. 

    How many children does his parent have?

    • A.

      8

    • B.

      9

    • C.

      10

    • D.

      11

    Correct Answer
    B. 9
    Explanation
    The answer is 9 because the question is asking about the number of children "his parent" has. Since "his" is a singular possessive pronoun, it implies that there is only one parent being referred to. Therefore, the parent has 9 children.

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  • 8. 

    How many brothers does he have?

    • A.

      5

    • B.

      4

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    B. 4
    Explanation
    The answer is 4 because the question asks for the number of brothers he has, and 4 is the only option that represents a numerical value.

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  • 9. 

    How many sisters does he have?

    • A.

      3

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      6

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
  • 10. 

    What position was he in his family?

    • A.

      First

    • B.

      Fifth

    • C.

      Last

    • D.

      Eighth

    Correct Answer
    C. Last
    Explanation
    The given answer "Last" suggests that the person in question was the youngest or the final child in his family. This implies that there were at least eight members in his family, and he was the eighth and last one to be born.

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