1.
Which of these is not a species of shark?
Correct Answer
B. Beluga
Explanation
Beluga is not a species of shark. Beluga is actually a species of whale, specifically a type of white whale found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Sharks, on the other hand, belong to a different group of fish called Chondrichthyes. They have cartilaginous skeletons, multiple rows of teeth, and are known for their predatory behavior. While Nurse, Carpet, and Megamouth are all species of sharks, Beluga does not belong to this group.
2.
Which of these is not one-eighth?
Correct Answer
D. 0.8
Explanation
The number 0.8 is not one-eighth because one-eighth is equivalent to 0.125. The other options, 12.5%, 0.125, and three twenty fourths (which is also equivalent to 0.125), all represent one-eighth in different forms. Therefore, the correct answer is 0.8.
3.
Which of these is not a chemical element?
Correct Answer
A. Alnico
Explanation
Alnico is not a chemical element. It is actually a type of alloy composed of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, hence the name "Alnico". In contrast, arsenic, chlorine, iodine, and plutonium are all chemical elements that can be found on the periodic table.
4.
Which of these is not a position in a netball team?
Correct Answer
A. Shooting guard
Explanation
The term "shooting guard" is commonly used in basketball, not netball. In netball, the positions include wing attack, centre, goal defence, and goal shooter. Therefore, "shooting guard" is not a position in a netball team.
5.
Which of these is not a type of milk?
Correct Answer
B. Kwila
Explanation
Kwila is not a type of milk. While "Homogenised," "Acidophilus," and "Kefir" are all types of milk, "Kwila" is not.
6.
Which of these is not a gardening tool?
Correct Answer
D. Pinking shears
Explanation
Pinking shears are not a gardening tool. Pinking shears are scissors with a serrated edge used for cutting decorative edges on fabric. They are commonly used in sewing and crafting, but not for gardening. On the other hand, a dibber, mattock, trowel, and loppers are all gardening tools commonly used for various tasks such as planting, digging, and pruning.
7.
Which of these is not a breed of rabbit?
Correct Answer
E. Damani
Explanation
The given answer, Damani, is not a breed of rabbit. The other options, Beveren, Silver fox, Lionhead, are all recognized breeds of rabbits. Damani is not a known breed, making it the correct answer.
8.
Which of these is not a word in one language or another for love?
Correct Answer
C. Arbre
Explanation
All the options provided are words in different languages for love except for "Arbre". "Arbre" is not a word for love in any known language.
9.
Which of these was not a Mr Men character?
Correct Answer
B. Mr Naughty
Explanation
Mr Naughty is not a Mr Men character because all the other options listed (Mr Messy, Mr Topsy-Turvy, Mr Bounce, and Mr Impossible) are well-known characters from the Mr Men series created by Roger Hargreaves. Mr Naughty, however, is not one of the original characters and does not appear in any of the books or merchandise associated with the series.
10.
Which of these was/is not a UK Cadbury chocolate brand?
Correct Answer
B. Toffee Crisp
Explanation
Toffee Crisp is not a UK Cadbury chocolate brand. While Picnic, Crunchie, Milk Tray, and Curly Wurly are all well-known Cadbury chocolate brands in the UK, Toffee Crisp is not associated with Cadbury.