General Knowledge

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected as the President of Liberia in 2006, becoming the first woman elected to head an African country. The other options were prominent women but were not elected heads of state in 2006.

Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, was first elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on January 4, 2007, following the 2006 midterm elections in which the Democrats gained the majority. She was the first woman to hold the post. Therefore, the correct year is 2007, corresponding to option B.

Africa Day is observed annually on 25 May to commemorate the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which is now the African Union (AU).

Optic fibers are primarily used in communication systems because they can transmit data as light signals over long distances with minimal loss, making them ideal for high-speed internet and telecommunications.

Malala Yousafzai is the first Pakistani to win the Pulitzer Prize, awarded in 2013 for her courageous advocacy of girls' education. The other options are notable Pakistanis but have not won the Pulitzer Prize.

Wyoming is the least populous state in the United States, having fewer residents than Alaska, Rhode Island, or Delaware. This makes Wyoming the correct answer to the question about the smallest state by population.

As of recent records, 12 Muslims have traveled to space, including astronauts from various countries such as Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and others. This count includes notable astronauts like Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud, the first Muslim in space, and more recent astronauts like Sultan Al-Neyadi from the UAE. Therefore, option B (12) is correct.

World Hemophilia Day is observed annually on April 17th to raise awareness about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. This is confirmed by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), the leading global organization for hemophilia awareness and advocacy.

In chess, a gambit is an opening strategy where a player sacrifices material, usually a pawn, to gain a positional advantage. This term is not associated with Bridge, Carrot, or Billiards.

The theme of the 2020 World Press Freedom Day was 'Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation,' highlighting the role of media in democratic processes and combating misinformation during elections.

Shah Waliullah's father was Shah Abdur Rahim, a prominent Islamic scholar. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, and he was from Norway. Therefore, the correct answer is Norway.

The first virtual summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) held on May 4, 2020, was presided over by Kazakhstan, as it was the chair of NAM at that time. The options given are countries, but the correct answer is Kazakhstan, not Azerbaijan.

Nuremberger in English refers to a type of gingerbread, known as Nuremberger gingerbread, a traditional German spiced bread. Therefore, the correct answer is Ginger.

Hajr (حجر‎) was an ancient city that served as the capital of the historical province of Al-Yamamah. The modern city that developed in this area is Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

The official theme of World Wildlife Day 2020 was "Sustaining all life on Earth," as confirmed by the United Nations and related authoritative sources. While the slogan "The future of wildlife is in our hands" was used in promotional materials, the formal theme recognized by the UN was option C. Therefore, the correct answer is C, not A.

Major Liu Yang was the first Chinese woman in space, flying aboard the Shenzhou 9 mission in 2012. Lt Col Yang Liwei was the first Chinese astronaut overall, and Dennis Tito is an American space tourist, so options B and C are incorrect.

The Chernobyl Disaster occurred on 26 April 1986, when a reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine exploded, causing one of the worst nuclear accidents in history.

In standard soccer (association football), each team has 11 players on the field during play, including the goalkeeper. This is a well-established rule in the sport.

Asado is a traditional Argentine barbecue and is widely regarded as the national dish of Argentina due to its cultural significance and popularity.

Authoritative sources such as NOAA and National Geographic report that the longest recorded blue whales measure about 110 feet in length. While some older or less precise sources may mention lengths up to 115 feet, the most reliable and widely accepted maximum length is approximately 110 feet, making option C (111 feet) the closest and most accurate choice among the given options.

Sultan Salahuddin Ayubi, also known as Saladin, was born in Tikrit, which is located in present-day Iraq. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Encyclopaedia Britannica and Wikipedia. Although he was ethnically Kurdish, his birthplace is definitively Tikrit, Iraq. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Iraq.

Jerrie Mock was the first woman to fly solo around the world, completing her journey in 1964. The other options are incorrect: Emile Brunt and Jennifer Ale are not known for this achievement, and Eva Braun was not an aviator.

Iran is the largest producer of saffron globally, accounting for over 90% of the world's production due to its favorable climate and long history of cultivation.

CARICOM (Caribbean Community) was established on 1 August 1973, making option B the correct answer. This date marks the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, which created the organization.