You've Been To A College?

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Youve Been To A College? - Quiz

What's your knowledge on colleges? Yes, we're asking you what you know about its intricacies. In fact, do you know created the system itself. If you're interested, do bring answers.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    The following belong to the Ivy league except 

    • A.

      Vanderbilt University

    • B.

      Dartmouth College

    • C.

      Cornell University

    • D.

      Columbia University

    Correct Answer
    A. Vanderbilt University
    Explanation
    The Ivy League is a group of eight prestigious universities in the United States, which includes Dartmouth College, Cornell University, and Columbia University. However, Vanderbilt University is not a member of the Ivy League.

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  • 2. 

     Which of the following is the odd one out?

    • A.

      Duke University (b) University of Chicago (c) King's College (d) Dathmouth College

    • B.

      University of Chicago

    • C.

      King's College

    • D.

      Dathmouth College

    Correct Answer
    C. King's College
    Explanation
    The odd one out in this list is King's College because it is the only one that is not located in the United States. Duke University, University of Chicago, and Dathmouth College are all American universities, while King's College is located in the United Kingdom.

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  • 3. 

    According to the 2018 US News & World Report on best colleges, the best national liberal art college is 

    • A.

      Bowdoin College (b) Williams College (c) Amnerst College (d) Swarthmore College

    • B.

      Williams College

    • C.

      Amherst College

    • D.

      Swarthmore College

    Correct Answer
    C. Amherst College
    Explanation
    Amherst College is the correct answer according to the 2018 US News & World Report on best colleges. This report ranks colleges based on various factors such as academic reputation, graduation rates, faculty resources, and student selectivity. Therefore, Amherst College is considered the best national liberal arts college based on its overall performance in these areas compared to other colleges in the ranking.

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  • 4. 

    What country is home to the popular King's College 

    • A.

      Canada

    • B.

      Australia

    • C.

      United States

    • D.

      United Kingdom

    Correct Answer
    D. United Kingdom
    Explanation
    King's College is a renowned educational institution located in the United Kingdom. It is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge and was founded in 1441 by King Henry VI. The college has a rich history and is known for its academic excellence, particularly in the fields of arts, humanities, and social sciences. Many notable individuals have studied at King's College, making it a popular and prestigious institution in the United Kingdom.

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  • 5. 

    The Scotch College, Melbourne is an independent Presbytarian school exclusively for 

    • A.

      Girls

    • B.

      Boys

    • C.

      Teenagers

    • D.

      Handicaps

    Correct Answer
    B. Boys
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Boys because the question is asking for the gender of the students at The Scotch College, Melbourne. The statement "an independent Presbyterian school exclusively for" suggests that the school is only for one specific group, and in this case, it is boys.

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  • 6. 

    All of the following are located in United kingdom except

    • A.

      Electoral College

    • B.

      College of Cannons

    • C.

      Wesley College

    • D.

      Royal College of Physicians

    Correct Answer
    C. Wesley College
    Explanation
    The Electoral College is a system used in the United States for electing the President, so it is not located in the United Kingdom. The College of Cannons is a term that does not exist, so it is not located in the United Kingdom. The Royal College of Physicians is a professional organization for physicians in the United Kingdom, so it is located in the United Kingdom. Therefore, the only option that is not located in the United Kingdom is Wesley College.

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  • 7. 

    The popular Williams College established in 1793 is administered by President 

    • A.

      Adam Falk

    • B.

      Jimm Carey

    • C.

      Angela Rock

    • D.

      Wyatt Robins

    Correct Answer
    A. Adam Falk
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Adam Falk. This is because the question asks for the administrator of Williams College, and Adam Falk is the only name given as an option. Therefore, he must be the correct answer.

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  • 8. 

    The high ranking Harvard university is located in 

    • A.

      Georgia

    • B.

      Maryland

    • C.

      Pesadena

    • D.

      Cambridge

    Correct Answer
    D. Cambridge
    Explanation
    Harvard University is located in Cambridge.

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  • 9. 

     Stanford university is nicknamed

    • A.

      Dakota

    • B.

      Rush

    • C.

      Cardinal

    • D.

      Leaf

    Correct Answer
    C. Cardinal
    Explanation
    Stanford University is nicknamed "Cardinal" because their official mascot is the Stanford Tree, which represents the color cardinal red. The university's athletic teams are also known as the Stanford Cardinal, further emphasizing the association with the color. This nickname has become synonymous with the university and is widely recognized in the sports community.

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  • 10. 

    The America's Wellesley College was established in 

    • A.

      1870

    • B.

      1897

    • C.

      1876

    • D.

      1990

    Correct Answer
    A. 1870
    Explanation
    Wellesley College was established in 1870 in America.

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