Who formally opened the Sydney Opera House and when?

A. Prime Minister Gough Whitlam in 1973

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61.
In which city is the Sydney Opera House located?
Correct Answer: B. Sydney
One-liner
The Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, Australia.
62.
Who formally opened the Sydney Opera House and when?
Correct Answer: C. Queen Elizabeth II in 1973
One-liner
The Sydney Opera House was formally opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1973.
63.
Who designed the Sydney Opera House?
Correct Answer: A. Jørn Utzon
One-liner
The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon.
64.
Opera House is situated in which country?
Correct Answer: A. Australia
One-liner
The Opera House is situated in Australia.
65.
Past Paper MCQ
What tower is famous for its lean?
Correct Answer: C. Leaning Tower of Pisa
One-liner
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unintended tilt, making it one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
66.
Which architectural team completed the Sydney Opera House after Jørn Utzon?
Correct Answer: C. Peter Hall
One-liner
The Sydney Opera House was completed by Australian architect Peter Hall after Jørn Utzon resigned from the project in 1966.
67.
Which one of the following is one of the seven wonders of the Modern world?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
One-liner
The New Seven Wonders of the Modern World, announced in 2007, include landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichen Itza, the Roman Colosseum, and the Taj Mahal — but the question as framed has None of these as the correct answer.
68.
What type of structure is Big Ben?
Correct Answer: A. Clock Tower
One-liner
Big Ben is a Clock Tower located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
69.
Which structure is considered Canada's most recognizable?
Correct Answer: C. CN Tower
One-liner
The CN Tower in Toronto is considered Canada's most recognizable structure.
70.
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is situated in:
Correct Answer: B. Spain
One-liner
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is situated in Spain.

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