- 1. What is the capital city of Texas?
A) Dallas
B) Houston
C) Austin
D) San Antonio
- 2. Which river forms a natural border between Texas and Mexico?
A) Colorado River
B) Rio Grande
C) Red River
D) Brazos River
- 3. What is the official state bird of Texas?
A) Meadowlark
B) Blue Jay
C) Northern Mockingbird
D) Cardinal
- 4. The famous slogan 'Don't Mess with Texas' is used to promote which environmental message?
A) Pollution control
B) Anti-littering
C) Water conservation
D) Renewable energy
- 5. In what year did Texas officially gain independence from Mexico?
A) 1836
B) 1845
C) 1861
D) 1824
- 6. Which famous battle for Texas independence took place near San Antonio in 1836?
A) Battle of San Jacinto
B) Battle of Gonzales
C) Goliad Massacre
D) The Alamo
- 7. What is the tallest peak in Texas?
A) El Capitan
B) Guadalupe Peak
C) Mount Bonnell
D) Enchanted Rock
- 8. Which popular fast-food chain originated in Texas?
A) Burger King
B) Whataburger
C) McDonald's
D) Wendy's
- 9. The NASA Space Center is located in which Texas city?
A) San Antonio
B) Dallas
C) Houston
D) Austin
- 10. What is the state flower of Texas?
A) Sunflower
B) Bluebonnet
C) Lily
D) Rose
- 11. Which famous singer known as 'The King of Country' is from Texas?
A) George Strait
B) Johnny Cash
C) Merle Haggard
D) Willie Nelson
- 12. What sports team won the NBA championship in 1994 and 1995 representing Texas?
A) San Antonio Spurs
B) Dallas Mavericks
C) Houston Rockets
D) Texas Longhorns
- 13. What is the official dish of the state of Texas?
A) Chili
B) Fried Chicken
C) BBQ Brisket
D) Tex-Mex Tacos
- 14. Which natural disaster is Texas most prone to experience?
A) Hurricanes
B) Tornadoes
C) Blizzards
D) Earthquakes
- 15. Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
A) William B. Travis
B) Sam Houston
C) Stephen F. Austin
D) James Bowie
- 16. Which popular beverage company is headquartered in Plano, Texas?
A) Mountain Dew
B) Pepsi
C) Coca-Cola
D) Dr Pepper
- 17. In which year did Texas officially become a state in the United States?
A) 1789
B) 1845
C) 1901
D) 1865
- 18. The Alamo, known for a famous battle, is located in which Texas city?
A) San Antonio
B) Dallas
C) Houston
D) Austin
- 19. Which of the following is a popular traditional dance form in Texas?
A) Ballet
B) Breakdance
C) Square Dance
D) Salsa
- 20. Which university is located in the city of College Station, Texas?
A) Texas A&M University
B) University of Texas at Austin
C) Rice University
D) Texas Tech University
- 21. What is the state reptile of Texas?
A) Diamondback Rattlesnake
B) Western Coachwhip
C) Texas Indigo Snake
D) Texas Horned Lizard
- 22. Which famous TV show, depicting the lives of four suburban women, was set in Wisteria Lane, a fictional street in Texas?
A) Breaking Bad
B) Desperate Housewives
C) The Office
D) Friends
- 23. What is the approximate population of Texas as of 2021?
A) 15 million
B) 20 million
C) 29 million
D) 40 million
- 24. Which famous actress, known for her role in 'Legally Blonde', was born in Texas?
A) Scarlett Johansson
B) Jennifer Lawrence
C) Emma Stone
D) Reese Witherspoon
- 25. Which of the following is a famous natural cavern in Texas known for its stunning underground formations?
A) Carlsbad Caverns
B) Mammoth Cave
C) Natural Bridge Caverns
D) Jewel Cave
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