Daily Trivia Quiz: Tuesday, 13 October 2026

These are the 10 questions every Quizlino player got in the Daily Trivia Challenge on 13 October 2026. Try to answer each one before you look at the highlighted option, then read the explanation.

Q1. What does an ECG measure?

  • A. Brain waves
  • B. The electrical activity of the heart
  • C. Lung capacity
  • D. Blood sugar

Answer: B. The electrical activity of the heart

Explanation: ECG stands for electrocardiogram. The correct answer is The electrical activity of the heart. This fact relates to how the human body is structured or functions. Body systems interact rather than working in isolation, and health claims should be interpreted using reliable medical evidence.

Q2. In Greek mythology, what was the Golden Fleece sought by Jason?

  • A. A magical cloak
  • B. A ram's fleece with golden wool
  • C. A crown
  • D. A tapestry

Answer: B. A ram's fleece with golden wool

Explanation: The Golden Fleece came from a magical, winged ram. In Greek mythology, gods and heroes often represent forces of nature, social ideals, and human conflicts. Stories survive in multiple ancient sources, so details can differ between versions and authors.

Cricket Expert

Q3. Lasith Malinga took four wickets in four balls at the 2007 World Cup against which team?

  • A. South Africa
  • B. England
  • C. Australia
  • D. Kenya

Answer: A. South Africa

Explanation: It was the first such feat in international cricket. For this question, the key detail is โ€œSouth Africaโ€: it directly answers what is being asked about โ€œLasith Malinga took four wickets in four balls at the 2007 World Cup against which team?โ€. In cricket, the number of players and their roles are part of the basic laws of the game. A teamโ€™s on-field combination affects batting, bowling, wicketkeeping, and fielding, so this fact helps explain how a match is organised. Remember the specific fact together with its role in the game; that makes it easier to apply the knowledge to match situations and to distinguish it from similar cricket terms.

Q4. Which studio developed Baldur's Gate 3?

  • A. BioWare
  • B. Obsidian Entertainment
  • C. CD Projekt Red
  • D. Larian Studios

Answer: D. Larian Studios

Explanation: Belgian studio Larian Studios released Baldur's Gate 3 in 2023.

History Hard

Q5. The Tamil work Civaka Chintamani (Jivaka Chintamani) is related to which religion?

  • A. Hinduism
  • B. Buddhism
  • C. Christianity
  • D. Jainism

Answer: D. Jainism

Explanation: The correct answer is Jainism. Jivaka Chintamani, written by the Jain monk Tiruttakkatevar, is one of the five great epics of Tamil literature and promotes Jain values. Ancient South Asian history includes the rise of Buddhism and Jainism, the growth of kingdoms and empires, and the spread of new philosophical traditions. These people and places are linked with teachings, pilgrimage, or political support that influenced religious and cultural life across Asia. Their historical context helps explain how ideas travelled beyond their places of origin. For this question, connect the answer directly with the clue in the wording: โ€œThe Tamil work Civaka Chintamani (Jivaka Chintamani) is related to which religion?โ€ The key is to remember the relationship between the answer and that clue, rather than choosing an option simply because the name is familiar. This kind of context makes historical timelines easier to understand and helps distinguish related people, places, and events when revising.

Kids Medium

Q6. Which planet is famous for its beautiful rings?

  • A. Venus
  • B. Mercury
  • C. Saturn
  • D. Mars

Answer: C. Saturn

Explanation: Saturn's rings are made of ice and rock. The answer is โ€œSaturnโ€, which answers the question: โ€œWhich planet is famous for its beautiful rings?โ€. Space contains planets, stars, moons, and many other objects. Earth is the planet where we live, the Moon is Earth's natural satellite, and the Sun is a star that provides most of the energy reaching our planet. Think about the clue in the question and how it connects to this fact. This helps you learn the answer rather than only memorising the word.

Kids Medium

Q7. Which small animal carries its shell house on its back?

  • A. Snail
  • B. Rabbit
  • C. Squirrel
  • D. Frog

Answer: A. Snail

Explanation: A snail can hide inside its shell. The answer is โ€œSnailโ€, which answers the question: โ€œWhich small animal carries its shell house on its back?โ€. Animals live in different habitats and have body features and behaviours that help them survive. Some are domesticated and live with people, while wild animals depend on natural environments for food, shelter, and safety. Think about the clue in the question and how it connects to this fact. This helps you learn the answer rather than only memorising the word.

Geography Hard

Q8. Which sea lies between Italy and Greece?

  • A. Adriatic Sea
  • B. Ionian Sea
  • C. Tyrrhenian Sea
  • D. Ligurian Sea

Answer: B. Ionian Sea

Explanation: The correct answer is Ionian Sea. The Ionian Sea lies between southern Italy and western Greece. Ionian Sea is the key geographic feature for this question. Its location matters because major water bodies shape drainage, transport routes, ecosystems, and the settlement patterns of nearby regions.

Q9. Which K-pop girl group, formed in 2020 under SM Entertainment, is known for performing with virtual avatar versions of themselves?

  • A. aespa
  • B. NewJeans
  • C. IVE
  • D. ITZY

Answer: A. aespa

Explanation: aespa is known for its unique concept combining real members with virtual AI avatars. The answer โ€œaespaโ€ fits the question: โ€œWhich K-pop girl group, formed in 2020 under SM Entertainment, is known for performing with virtual avatar versions of themselves?โ€. K-pop groups are typically organised around members with different performance roles, and their debut dates, agencies, and line-ups are distinct facts. A groupโ€™s official name and the time period in the question help avoid mixing it up with another act or a later project. This context helps connect the answer to the relevant artist, release, series, or entertainment-industry detail being tested.

Q10. A price rises from โ‚น200 to โ‚น250. What is the percentage increase?

  • A. 20%
  • B. 50%
  • C. 25%
  • D. 30%

Answer: C. 25%

Explanation: The increase is 50, and 50 รท 200 ร— 100 = 25%. The answer is โ€œ25%โ€ for the question: โ€œA price rises from โ‚น200 to โ‚น250. What is the percentage increase?โ€. Percentages express a quantity per hundred, while ratios compare quantities. Write down the base amount before calculating a percentage change, and distinguish a percentage of the original value from a percentage-point difference. To avoid common mistakes, compare the final result with the wording and conditions given in the puzzle. This confirms that the answer follows from the stated information rather than from an unstated assumption.

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