Fun Australia Trivia Questions and Answers
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1. What is the number of senators in the Australian Parliament?
A. 96
B. 66
C. 76
2. What was the name of the overweight man who appeared in ‘Life? Be in it’ campaign launched in 1975?
A. Norm
B. Ben
C. Hayward
3. Which deadly pandemic killed more than 12,000 Australians in 1919?
A. Polio
B. Spanish flu
C. Black death
4. In what year were the colonies brought together as a federation of states?
A. 1904
B. 1901
C. 1900
5. The first album to sell more than 1 million copies in Australia was?
A. ABBA Gold
B. Thriller
C. Whispering Jack
6. Who is “Matilda” in the Banjo Patterson song Waltzing Matilda?
A. Swag
B. Ben
C. John
7. Among all these, which of them is the national flower of Australia?
A. Rose
B. Cherry blossoms
C. Golden wattle
8. Paul Keating was elected as prime minister in which year?
A. 1990
B. 1991
C. 1992
9. Vegemite appeared on Australian Supermarket shelves in which year?
A. 1921
B. 1922
C. 1923
10. What is the official name of Australia?
A. The Australia
B. Commonwealth of Australia
C. Australia
11. Among all of these, which of them is the National currency of Australia?
A. Australia dollar
B. Australia pounds
C. Australia euro
12. Australia originated from which word?
A. Latin word
B. French word
C. Spanish word
13. Which of the following is the official language of Australia?
A. Spanish
B. French
C. English
14. What Is the name of Australia’s national animal?
A. Ostrich
B. Kangaroo
C. Emu
15. Among the following, which of them is the national game of Australia?
A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Baseball
16. What Is the number of stars in the Australian Flag?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 4
17. Among these Australian cities, which of them is the capital of Australia?
A. Sydney
B. Canberra
C. New South Wales
18. Which of these Australian cities is the largest city in Australia?
A. Canberra
B. New South Wales
C. Sydney
19. What type of government does Australia practice?
A. Military
B. Federal parliamentary
C. Unitary
20. What is the number of islands in Australia?
A. 1717 Islands
B. 7625 Islands
C. 8222 islands
21. What is the National fruit of Australia?
A. Apple
B. Orange
C. Ribery
22. The national bird of Australia is?
A. Emu
B. Ostrich
C. Eagle
23. Australia got their independence from which country?
A. France
B. Portugal
C. United Kingdom
24. When is Australia independence day?
A. 26th July
B. 26th April
C. 26th January
25. In which year was the first constitution of Australia formed?
A. 1905
B. 1901
C. 1900
26. Australian scientists invented all these except?
A. Penicillin-based antibiotics
B. The Bionic Ear
C. Hot air balloon
27. According to its area, what is the position of Australia?
A. 6th
B. 4th
C. 5th
28. What is the name of the largest forest in Australia?
A. Sydney forest
B. Daintree Rainforest
C. Canberra forest
29. The largest state in Australia is?
A. Southern Australia
B. Eastern Australia
C. Western Australia
30. What is the National anthem of Australia called?
A. Australians all let us rejoice
B. Australians come on
C. Australians joyful we are
31. The Calling Code of Australia is?
A. +71
B. +81
C. +61
32. Australians drive on which side?
A. Left
B. Right
C. Both
33. What is the name of the first university in Australia?
A. University of Australia
B. University of Sydney
C. University of Canberra
34. The oldest city in Australia is known as?
A. New South Wales
B. Sydney
C. Canberra
35. Who was the first King of Australia?
A. George II
B. James I
C. George III
36. The richest city in Australia is known as?
A. Sydney
B. Melbourne
C. Canberra
37. What is the name of the first capital of Australia?
A. Gold Coast
B. Sydney
C. Melbourne
38. What Is the name of the first prime minister of Australia?
A. Charles Barton
B. Ben Barton
C. Edmund Barton
39. How long is a prime minister’s term in Australia?
A. 6 years
B. 3 years
C. No maximum time
40. What Is the name of the largest dam in Australia?
A. Gold Coast Dam
B. Warragamba Dam
C. Sydney Dam
41. When did Melbourne become the capital city of Australia?
A. 1835
B. 1871
C. 1856
42. Which of the following did Australian scientists invent?
A. X-ray machine
B. Ultrasound
C. Bike engine
43. Which animal is on The Coat of Arms?
A. Eagle
B. Emu
C. Kangaroo
44. The first inhabitants of Australia were called?
A. Aboriginal people
B. Acadians
C. Bethoucks
45. The National fish of Australia is?
A. Tilapia
B. Murray cod
C. South jellyfish
46. How many letters are in Australia’s language?
A. 25
B. 24
C. 26
47. What is the National color of Australia?
A. Green
B. Red
C. Blue
48. Which of the following is the most common male name in Australia?
A. Ben
B. Paul
C. Oliver
49. What is the National instrument of Australia?
A. Bass guitar
B. Australian piano
C. Didgeridoo
50. The average height of an Australian male is?
A. 167.89 cm
B. 179.20cm
C. 189.10 cm
51. The average height of an Australian female is?
A. 165.85cm
B. 157.89cm
C. 167.56cm
52. What is the National stone of Australia?
A. Gravel
B. Limestone
C. Opal
53. The most popular tree in Australia is?
A. Baobab tree
B. Gum tree
C. Acacia
54. What is the average lifespan of an Australian in 2017?
A. 82.50 years
B. 78.97 years
C. 84.10 years
55. The largest tree in Australia is known as?
A. Acacia
B. Gum tree
C. Aountain tree
56. The most populated city in Australia is?
A. Canberra
B. Sydney
C. Gold Coast
57. The longest river in Australia is known as?
A. Victoria River
B. The Blue River
C. River Murray
58. What is the smallest river in Australia?
A. Gold Coast river
B. River Melbourne
C. Victoria River
59. How many percent of Australia is forest?
A. 34 percent
B. 17 percent
C. 11 percent
60. Which year did Australia enter the UN?
A. 1945
B. 1955
C. 1965
61. What is the main export of Australia?
A. Oil
B. Cocoa
C. Iron ore
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