General Knowledge

Baghdad was founded in the 8th century by the Abbasid Caliph Al-Mansur, making option B the correct answer. He established the city as the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate.

Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions or epigraphs engraved into materials like stone or metal, making option B correct.

In basketball, a team must have at least 5 players on the court to start a match according to official rules. This is the standard minimum number for a team to begin play.

The First Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted in 1974, primarily dealt with the redefinition of Pakistan's international and provisional boundaries, specifically removing references to East Pakistan after the recognition of Bangladesh. It amended several articles related to the territories of Pakistan and its borders. The declaration of Islam as the state religion was part of the original 1973 Constitution, not the First Amendment. Additionally, the First Amendment included a declaration that Ahmadis are non-Muslims, but this does not relate to the options given. Therefore, the correct answer is A: Demarcation of border of Pakistan.

The North American X-15 holds the record for the fastest manned aircraft, reaching speeds over Mach 6.7, which is faster than the SR-71 Blackbird, A-12 Lockheed, and F-106 Delta Dart. Therefore, option D is correct.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) was established in 1966. This is confirmed by SIPRI's official website and multiple authoritative sources. Therefore, the correct answer is option D (1966).

The famous Pakistani comedian and actor known as "Lehri" was born Safirullah Siddiqui. This is his real name, making option B correct.

The 'attack line' is a specific line on a volleyball court, located 3 meters from the net, which separates the front and back zones. It is directly related to volleyball, unlike the other options.

According to SIPRI's 2019 report, the estimated total number of nuclear weapons worldwide was approximately 12,885, making option A the correct choice. The other options are higher than the reported figure for that year.

Roscosmos is the governmental body responsible for the space science program of the Russian Federation, making Russia the correct answer.

China is the world's largest apparel producing country due to its vast manufacturing infrastructure and export capacity, surpassing other countries like Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan.

Wangari Maathai was the first black African woman to receive a Nobel Prize, awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her environmental and political activism in Kenya.

'My Indian Years' is the autobiography of Lord Mountbatten, who was the last Viceroy of India. Therefore, the correct author is Lord Mountbatten.

As of 2020, OPEC had 13 member countries. This number reflects the official membership count during that year, making option A correct.

ʻOumuamua was the first interstellar asteroid detected passing through our solar system, discovered in 2017. Borisov was the first interstellar comet discovered later, while Narisor and Magnsor are not recognized astronomical objects.

Andrew Jackson is widely recognized as the founder of the Democratic Party in the United States, having helped establish it in the 1820s as a political organization supporting his presidency and policies.

OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) primarily conducts its oil sales and pricing in US Dollars, making the Dollar the de facto official currency used by OPEC members for transactions.

Sally Ride was the first American woman to travel into space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. The other options are notable women but not the first American woman in space.

In water polo, each team has 7 players in the water at a time: 6 field players and 1 goalkeeper. Therefore, the correct answer is 7.

Charles Darwin made his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he collected observations that contributed to his theory of natural selection. The other ship names are incorrect or misspelled.

The official currency of Haiti is the Haitian Gourde, which is represented by option D. The other options are currencies of different countries.

Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries in Southeast Asia.

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7th, 1948, which is now celebrated annually as World Health Day.

The British returned Hong Kong to China in 1997, marking the end of British colonial rule and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region under Chinese sovereignty.

The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc, abbreviated as CHF. It is distinct from the Euro, which is used by many other European countries, but not Switzerland.