General Riddles

The diameter of a hole is 4ft 5in. How much dirt does it contain?
A hole has no dirt in it. It contains only air.

Name four days of the week starting with the alphabet "T".
Tuesday, Thursday, Today and Tomorrow

I have a thumb and four fingers, but I have no flesh or bone. Who am I?

Complete the sequence: 49 61 51 63 53 65 55 ?
67 Explanation: Alternate numbers increase by 2. 49 become 51 then 53 and so on. Similarly, 61 becomes 63 and then 65.

I am a six letter word. I always follow you in light, but I disappear at night as I am afraid of darkness. Who am I?

He has married many women, but has never been married. Who is he?
A priest.

Let us imagine that you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth. Now on the eastern side of that point is an island and on the western side of that point is a lake. Which one is closer to you - the island or the lake - and why?
Neither of the two because when you are standing at the southern-most point of the earth, all directions are north.

A box without hinges, key, or lid, Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

I help all living things to survive. I give shade to others. People use me for their various needs. I have rings to determine my age. Who am I?

I am a fruit. I am tasty and provide lots of energy. You can find also me in a calendar. Who am I?

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