What does an Island and the letter T have in common?

Imagine a box with two cogwheels, one big with 24 teeth and one small with 8 teeth. The big one is firmly attached to the center of the box which means it does not turn or move while the small one rotates around the big one.

How many times do you think that the smaller wheel will turn compared to the box when it turns once around the big one?

Today is a very icy and cold morning in Newcastle. Mr Shearer, an office bus driver arrived to pick up the employees from the last stop. Shearer suddenly remembers that he needs to pick a newly joined 4miles to the north. Mr Shearer lost his direction compass, a few minutes later Shearer is able to figure that he is moving in the correct direction i.e. north. How did Shearer know that he is moving in the correct direction?

A king sentenced a man to the death sentence for some crime he had committed. Known for his kindness, the king told the culprit that he had a choice to die in a way he decides.

The culprit was clever and said something that saved him from death. What method do you think he must have chosen for his death?

John named his first son Alpha, second Beta, third Charlie and fourth Delta. What is the fifth son's name?

Why is a river so rich ?

What can go through glass without breaking it?

Find the 8 in the below-given Image.

When you say goodbye, I am what you need to tie.
I come as a couple and go wherever you run.
Who am I?

They are the five precious gems of an everyday sort and all can be found on a Tennis Court. Who are they?