Which annual publication provides general information about many topics?

• A. Encyclopedia
• B. Dictionary
• C. Almanac
• D. Thesaurus

Answer: (C)

An almanac is a yearly reference that provides general information about many topics. Because it’s published every year, it’s designed to give quick facts across a wide range of subjects—things like calendars, weather patterns, statistics, notable dates, and brief summaries of events. That broad, year-to-year snapshot makes it the best fit for a publication asked to cover many topics on an annual basis.

Encyclopedias, while they cover many topics, aren’t typically annual and usually contain detailed articles. Dictionaries focus on word meanings and spellings, not broad general information about many topics. Thesauruses list synonyms and antonyms, which isn’t the aim here.