World Scholars Cup Exam Questions and
Answers – 100% Pass Latest Update
(2025-2026)
INTRODUCTION:
This document provides the latest updated set of World Scholars
Cup (WSC) exam questions with verified correct answers for the
2025–2026 competition season. It covers a wide range of subjects
from history, literature, science, and social studies to current
events, arts, and culture. Topics include political figures, global
megaprojects, WHO health studies, robotics, AI, mythology, poetry,
climate change, archaeology, and modern ethical debates. It is
designed as a complete preparation guide to help students achieve
top results in the World Scholars Cup.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Kathleen Wynne --- correct answer ---Kathleen Wynne is a former
Premier of Ontario, serving from 2013 to 2018. She was the first
woman and the first openly gay premier of Ontario. She served as a
member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament from 2003 to 2022.
,Alison Redford --- correct answer ---Alison Redford is a former
politician from Alberta, Canada. She served as the 14th Premier of
Alberta from 2011 to 2014. Redford was the first woman to hold the
office of Premier in Alberta. She resigned amid controversy and
personal challenges.
Michael Ignatieff --- correct answer ---Michael Ignatieff is a
Canadian author, academic, and former politician. He led the
Liberal Party from 2008 to 2011 and has held senior academic
positions at prestigious institutions
Stephane Dion --- correct answer ---Stéphane Dion is a Canadian
diplomat and former politician. He has been Canada's Ambassador
to France and Monaco since 2022 and was the Minister of Foreign
Affairs from 2015 to 2017.
First factor (high-speed rail) --- correct answer ---It's logistically
impossible as VIA Rail only owns about 3% of Canada's tracks.
Second factor (high-speed rail) --- correct answer ---Density.
Canada is not densely populated, making a high-speed rail not very
profitable of an investment.
,High 'frequency' rail --- correct answer ---Though it's unclear of
the true cost, a high frequency rail placed on the Windsor-Quebec
City corridor is estimated to cost around 6-12 billion dollars.
What is stopping Canada from building a high speed rail? --- correct
answer ---A lack of public support and political will
VIA Rail --- correct answer ---VIA Rail Canada is a Crown
corporation that operates intercity passenger rail services across
Canada, connecting over 450 destinations since 1977.
Bertha --- correct answer ---A two-thousand ton cutterhead,
world's largest tunnel boring machine
What was the purpose of Bertha? --- correct answer ---A two-
billion-dollar project to build a stretch of underground highway two
miles long, two lanes wide, and two levels high. In December of
2013, after only four months and a thousand feet of digging, Bertha
overheated and was shut down.
Megaproject --- correct answer ---A very expensive (over US$1
billion), technically difficult and usually long-term engineering
project. Many megaprojects have multiple aims and often large
environmental impacts.
, Bent Flyvjberg --- correct answer ---Bent Flyvbjerg is a Danish
economic geographer and professor known for his research on
megaprojects and decision-making. He has written several
influential books, including "Megaprojects and Risk: An Anatomy of
Ambition" and "How Big Things Get Done." He's highly regarded in
his field.
London Crossrail --- correct answer ---East-West railway across
London, completed from may 2023
Iron Law of Megaprojects --- correct answer ---Over budget,
overtime, over and over again
What are some reasons of megaprojects being positive? --- correct
answer ---Engineers are delighted to develop new technology,
politicians revel in the visibility they reap from building
monuments to themselves, and everyone else—developers, bankers,
lawyers, consultants, landowners, contractors, and construction
workers—is happy to claim a share.
Jorn Utzon --- correct answer ---Architect of the Sydney Opera
House
Atif Ansar --- correct answer ---Bent Flyvjberg's colleague
Answers – 100% Pass Latest Update
(2025-2026)
INTRODUCTION:
This document provides the latest updated set of World Scholars
Cup (WSC) exam questions with verified correct answers for the
2025–2026 competition season. It covers a wide range of subjects
from history, literature, science, and social studies to current
events, arts, and culture. Topics include political figures, global
megaprojects, WHO health studies, robotics, AI, mythology, poetry,
climate change, archaeology, and modern ethical debates. It is
designed as a complete preparation guide to help students achieve
top results in the World Scholars Cup.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Kathleen Wynne --- correct answer ---Kathleen Wynne is a former
Premier of Ontario, serving from 2013 to 2018. She was the first
woman and the first openly gay premier of Ontario. She served as a
member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament from 2003 to 2022.
,Alison Redford --- correct answer ---Alison Redford is a former
politician from Alberta, Canada. She served as the 14th Premier of
Alberta from 2011 to 2014. Redford was the first woman to hold the
office of Premier in Alberta. She resigned amid controversy and
personal challenges.
Michael Ignatieff --- correct answer ---Michael Ignatieff is a
Canadian author, academic, and former politician. He led the
Liberal Party from 2008 to 2011 and has held senior academic
positions at prestigious institutions
Stephane Dion --- correct answer ---Stéphane Dion is a Canadian
diplomat and former politician. He has been Canada's Ambassador
to France and Monaco since 2022 and was the Minister of Foreign
Affairs from 2015 to 2017.
First factor (high-speed rail) --- correct answer ---It's logistically
impossible as VIA Rail only owns about 3% of Canada's tracks.
Second factor (high-speed rail) --- correct answer ---Density.
Canada is not densely populated, making a high-speed rail not very
profitable of an investment.
,High 'frequency' rail --- correct answer ---Though it's unclear of
the true cost, a high frequency rail placed on the Windsor-Quebec
City corridor is estimated to cost around 6-12 billion dollars.
What is stopping Canada from building a high speed rail? --- correct
answer ---A lack of public support and political will
VIA Rail --- correct answer ---VIA Rail Canada is a Crown
corporation that operates intercity passenger rail services across
Canada, connecting over 450 destinations since 1977.
Bertha --- correct answer ---A two-thousand ton cutterhead,
world's largest tunnel boring machine
What was the purpose of Bertha? --- correct answer ---A two-
billion-dollar project to build a stretch of underground highway two
miles long, two lanes wide, and two levels high. In December of
2013, after only four months and a thousand feet of digging, Bertha
overheated and was shut down.
Megaproject --- correct answer ---A very expensive (over US$1
billion), technically difficult and usually long-term engineering
project. Many megaprojects have multiple aims and often large
environmental impacts.
, Bent Flyvjberg --- correct answer ---Bent Flyvbjerg is a Danish
economic geographer and professor known for his research on
megaprojects and decision-making. He has written several
influential books, including "Megaprojects and Risk: An Anatomy of
Ambition" and "How Big Things Get Done." He's highly regarded in
his field.
London Crossrail --- correct answer ---East-West railway across
London, completed from may 2023
Iron Law of Megaprojects --- correct answer ---Over budget,
overtime, over and over again
What are some reasons of megaprojects being positive? --- correct
answer ---Engineers are delighted to develop new technology,
politicians revel in the visibility they reap from building
monuments to themselves, and everyone else—developers, bankers,
lawyers, consultants, landowners, contractors, and construction
workers—is happy to claim a share.
Jorn Utzon --- correct answer ---Architect of the Sydney Opera
House
Atif Ansar --- correct answer ---Bent Flyvjberg's colleague
