Friday, September 4, 2026

These are the 10 questions BrainRank served to the whole world on Friday, September 4, 2026 — now over, with every answer revealed and explained. Reading time only; the score no longer counts.

1. mythology

   In Roman mythology, which god is the counterpart of the Greek Zeus?

   • Saturn
   • Mercury
   • Jupiter
   • Vulcan

   Answer: Jupiter

   Jupiter is the Roman king of the gods, the equivalent of the Greek Zeus.

2. geography

   What is the capital of India?

   • Mumbai
   • New Delhi
   • Kolkata
   • Chennai

   Answer: New Delhi

   New Delhi is the capital of India (not Mumbai).

3. science

   What is the chemical symbol for the element potassium?

   • Po
   • K
   • Pt
   • Ka

   Answer: K

   K (from Latin 'kalium') is the chemical symbol for potassium.

4. everyday-science

   Why does a metal spoon feel colder to the touch than a wooden one at the same room temperature?

   • Metal is always colder than wood
   • Wood gives off heat
   • Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster
   • Wood absorbs sunlight

   Answer: Metal conducts heat away from your hand faster

   Metal conducts heat away from the skin faster than wood, so it feels colder even at the same temperature.

5. language

   Which word is the best antonym of 'generous'?

   • Stingy
   • Lavish
   • Kindly
   • Ample

   Answer: Stingy

   'Stingy' (unwilling to give) is the opposite of 'generous'.

6. language

   Someone described as 'meticulous' is best described as which of these?

   • Careless
   • Hasty
   • Loud
   • Very careful about detail

   Answer: Very careful about detail

   'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail.

7. science

   What is the chemical symbol for hydrogen?

   • H
   • Hy
   • Hd
   • Hg

   Answer: H

   H is the chemical symbol for hydrogen.

8. nature

   What do deciduous trees typically do in autumn?

   • Grow new flowers
   • Produce fruit
   • Turn evergreen
   • Shed their leaves

   Answer: Shed their leaves

   Deciduous trees drop their leaves in autumn.

9. mythology

   In Norse mythology, which trickster figure is the father of the wolf Fenrir?

   • Bragi
   • Vidar
   • Hodr
   • Loki

   Answer: Loki

   Loki, the Norse trickster, fathered the monstrous wolf Fenrir.

10. geography

    What is the capital of Egypt?

    • Alexandria
    • Giza
    • Cairo
    • Luxor

    Answer: Cairo

    Cairo is the capital of Egypt.