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Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) MCQs with Answers & Explanations
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181
Which athlete holds the record for the most home runs in baseball?
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Option B
Explanation
Barry Bonds hit 762 home runs, the most in MLB history.
182
Which rodent holds the record for being the largest species?
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Option C
Explanation
Capybaras can weigh over 60 kg, the largest rodents alive.
183
Which person holds the record for the longest-running television career?
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Option D
Explanation
David Attenborough’s documentary career spans decades, setting longevity records.
184
Which natural disaster holds the record for being the deadliest in recorded history?
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Option C
Explanation
The floods caused millions of deaths, the deadliest natural disaster recorded.
185
Which lake holds the record for being the oldest on Earth?
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Option B
Explanation
Lake Baikal is estimated to be over 25 million years old.
186
Which bird holds the record for being the heaviest capable of flight?
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Option B
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The Kori bustard is among the heaviest birds capable of flight.
187
Which country holds the record for the highest number of airports?
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Option A
Explanation
The U.S. has more airports than any other country.
188
Which flower holds the record for being the tallest flowering plant?
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Option C
Explanation
Titan arum inflorescences can reach over 3 meters in height.
189
Which person holds the record for the fastest guitar playing?
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Option A
Explanation
John Taylor set speed records using specialized guitar techniques.
190
Which marine mammal holds the record for the deepest dive?
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Option C
Explanation
They have been recorded diving beyond 2,900 meters.
191
Which person holds the record for the largest collection of teddy bears?
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Option B
Explanation
Jackie Miley has collected thousands of teddy bears.
192
Which structure holds the record for the tallest statue in the world?
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Option C
Explanation
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India, depicts Indian statesman Vallabhbhai Patel and stands at a height of 182 meters (597 feet), making it the tallest statue in the world.
193
Who holds the record for the most tattooed person in history?
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Option B
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Lucky Diamond Rich from New Zealand is the world's most tattooed person, with 100% of his body covered in ink, including the insides of his eyelids, mouth, and ears.
194
What is the fastest land speed record ever achieved by a car?
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Option B
Explanation
The ThrustSSC, driven by Andy Green (UK) in 1997, set the world land speed record by reaching 763.035 mph (1,227.985 km/h), becoming the first car to officially break the sound barrier.
195
Who holds the world record for the fastest 100m sprint by a human?
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Option B
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Usain Bolt of Jamaica set the world record for the fastest 100m sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin in 2009.
196
Which football player holds the record for the most goals scored in international matches (male)?
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Option C
Explanation
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal holds the record for the most goals scored in international football matches by an individual male, having surpassed Ali Daei's previous record of 109 goals.
197
Who holds the record for the longest winning streak in squash history?
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Option C
Explanation
Pakistani squash legend Jahangir Khan won 555 consecutive matches between 1981 and 1986, the longest winning streak by any athlete in top-level professional sports.
198
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
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Option D
Explanation
The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of North Africa. However, Antarctica is the largest desert overall (polar desert).
199
Which waterfall holds the record for the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world?
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Option C
Explanation
Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet) and a plunge of 807 meters.
200
Who holds the record for the most Academy Awards (Oscars) won by an individual?
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Option D
Explanation
Walt Disney holds the record for the most Oscar wins by an individual, having won 22 competitive Academy Awards and 4 honorary awards during his career.
