Daily Trivia Quiz: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
These are the 10 questions every Quizlino player got in the Daily Trivia Challenge on 14 October 2026. Try to answer each one before you look at the highlighted option, then read the explanation.
Q1. Along with the Indy 500 and 24 Hours of Le Mans, which race completes motorsport's "Triple Crown"?
Answer: A. Monaco Grand Prix
Explanation: Motorsport's Triple Crown consists of the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Only one driver, Graham Hill of Britain, has won all three. Fernando Alonso has won Monaco and Le Mans but not yet the Indy 500.
Q2. Which country has the largest Muslim population in the world?
Answer: B. Indonesia
Explanation: Indonesia has about 240 million Muslims, the largest Muslim population. India and Pakistan have the next largest.
Q3. What is the capital of Turkey?
Answer: B. Ankara
Explanation: Ankara became Turkey's capital in 1923, chosen by Atatürk. Istanbul, the largest city, was the Ottoman capital and straddles Europe and Asia.
Q4. Which K-pop girl group, debuting in 2021 under Starship Entertainment, includes members Yujin and Wonyoung?
Answer: A. IVE
Explanation: IVE debuted in 2021 under Starship Entertainment. Members include Yujin and Wonyoung, both former IZ*ONE members. 'LOVE DIVE' and 'ELEVEN' are hits.
Q5. Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-famous master of which instrument?
Answer: D. Sitar
Explanation: Pandit Ravi Shankar was a world-famous sitar maestro who introduced Indian classical music to the West. He taught George Harrison of the Beatles. India honoured him with the Bharat Ratna in 1999.
Q6. What is the process of buying and selling goods or services called?
Answer: A. Trading
Explanation: Trading is buying and selling goods or services, traditionally for profit. In finance, it also means buying and selling shares, currencies or commodities. Trade has existed for thousands of years; the Indus Valley Civilisation traded goods with Mesopotamia over 4,000 years ago.
Q7. How many hours are there in two days?
Answer: C. 48
Explanation: Two days have 48 hours, because each day has 24 hours and 2 × 24 = 48. We split the day into 24 hours because the ancient Egyptians divided day and night into 12 parts each. The minute and the hour are based on the number 60, an idea from ancient Babylon.
Q8. What is the main purpose of a sinking fund?
Answer: A. To set aside money for repaying debt or replacing an asset
Explanation: A sinking fund is money set aside regularly to repay a debt or replace an asset in the future. Companies use sinking funds to repay bonds gradually, reducing default risk. Individuals can also use one, for example saving monthly for a car replacement.
Q9. Which cue sport uses nine numbered balls and is commonly played in professional tournaments?
Answer: B. Nine-ball Pool
Explanation: Nine-ball pool is played with nine numbered balls and is commonly used in professional tournaments. Players must always hit the lowest-numbered ball on the table first, and whoever pots the 9 ball legally wins. Its quick racks make it exciting to watch.
Q10. Which computer firmware starts the hardware and loads the operating system during boot?
Answer: A. BIOS
Explanation: BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware that starts the hardware and loads the operating system when you switch on a computer. It runs a power-on self-test (POST) to check components. Modern computers use UEFI, a newer replacement for BIOS with more features and faster boot times.
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