General Knowledge #1

1. In September 1944, nine American airmen survived when their planes were shot down off the coast the tiny Pacific island of Chichijima. Eight of the young men were captured by the Japanese, tortured and eaten. The ninth drifted out to sea and was remarkably rescued by the US Navy. That survivor was a 20-year-old pilot who would go on to become President.

2. This driver boasts the record of fastest pole lap in F1 history.

3. This item is the most water intensive food in terms of water withdrawal per kilogram (liters)

4. What is the Kaprekar 's Constant named after an Indian mathematician DR Kaprekar.

5. 'The Washington Post' American daily newspaper owned by this billionaire is the founder of this MNC

6. In 1912, this former US President was shot just before he was scheduled to deliver an election speech which he did but bullet remained inside his chest during the speech.

7. The practice of having a protem speaker the oldest member in an assembly or parliament has been borrowed from X country.

8. Which Formula 1 track boasts the record of the shortest distance including all laps.

9. This Maritime nation features an AK 47 rifle on its flag.

10. Which Formula 1 team won the Constructors' Championship in 2021.

11. Barberton Greenstone Belt is situated on the eastern edge of this country known for its gold mineralisation and komatiltes.