General Knowledge

The flag of Austria consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The two main colors are red and white, making option A correct.

Only one country has had astronauts walk on the moon: the United States. The Soviet Union (USSR) sent robotic missions but never sent humans to walk on the moon. All twelve astronauts who have walked on the lunar surface were Americans during the Apollo missions from 1969 to 1972. Therefore, the correct answer is 1, but since that option is not provided, the closest correct answer is 2, which is misleading. The best factual correction is to clarify that only the United States has had moonwalkers, so the correct answer should be 1, but given the options, none are fully correct. The original explanation incorrectly included the USSR as having moonwalkers, which is false.

The eagle is the national emblem of Germany, symbolizing strength and sovereignty. Other countries listed have different national emblems: India uses the Lion Capital of Ashoka, Pakistan uses the crescent and star, and Spain uses the Pillars of Hercules with a lion and castle.

World Tuna Day is officially celebrated every year on May 2nd to raise awareness about the importance of tuna and sustainable fishing practices.

Amir Khusrau was a devoted spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya, a famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in Delhi. Historical and scholarly sources, including Wikipedia and Britannica, confirm that Amir Khusrau was closely associated with Nizamuddin Auliya and was considered his most beloved disciple. He was not a disciple of Shah Rukn-e-Alam or Khawaja Fareed. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Nizam Uddin Auliya.

The Abbasid Caliphate defeated the Umayyad Caliphate in 750 AD, marking the end of Umayyad rule and the beginning of Abbasid dominance in the Islamic world.

Yuval Noah Harari is the author of the book "21 Lessons for the 21st Century," which explores contemporary global issues. The other options are authors or thinkers known for different works.

Bern is the capital city of Switzerland, known as the federal city where the Swiss federal government is located. The other options are capitals or cities of different countries.

The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City on September 5, 1882, organized by the Knights of Labor and attended by about 10,000 workers. This is widely recognized as the first organized Labor Day event in the United States. The date 1880 is incorrect for New York City; it is sometimes confused with early Canadian observances. Therefore, the correct answer is 1882 (option B).

Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan by population, after Karachi. It is a major cultural and economic center in the country.

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was adopted by the United Nations on 7 July 2017. It was the first legally binding international agreement to comprehensively prohibit nuclear weapons. The treaty was opened for signature on 20 September 2017 and entered into force on 22 January 2021 after the 50th ratification was deposited. Therefore, the correct year when the UN introduced (adopted) the treaty is 2017, corresponding to option C.

Shirin Ebadi was the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2003 for her efforts in democracy and human rights. The other options are either incorrect or received awards in different years.

"Gulliver's Travels" was written by Jonathan Swift, making option D the correct answer. The other authors listed did not write this work.

Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director in 2010 for the film "The Hurt Locker." This was a historic achievement as no woman had won this award before her.

Junko Tabei was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1975, making her a pioneering figure in mountaineering history.

Michael Schumacher has won the most Formula 1 World Championship titles, with a total of 7 championships, a record he held alone until Lewis Hamilton matched it. Since the question asks for the most titles, Schumacher is the correct answer.

The book "Shehron Mein Shehr Karachi" was authored by Noureen Islam, making option A the correct answer. The other options are different authors not associated with this book.

OLX Group is a global online marketplace headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. This location is well-known as the company's main office, making option D correct.

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland, making option D the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Asmara (Eritrea), Banjul (The Gambia), and Paris (France).

Cleopatra was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, known historically as the Queen of Egypt. She was neither a philosopher nor a historian, and she did not rule Rome.

J.K. Rowling is the author of the 'Harry Potter' series, which is a famous set of children's fantasy books. The other authors listed wrote different works unrelated to the Harry Potter series.

The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. It is the largest city and the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. Although the option is misspelled as 'Bunes Aires', it is clearly intended to represent 'Buenos Aires', which is the correct answer. The other options (Canberra, Yervan, Luanda) are capitals of other countries and not related to Argentina.

Portugal uses the Euro as its official currency since it is a member of the Eurozone. The other options are currencies of different countries.

As of 2024, India has 28 states. This is confirmed by official government sources and recent administrative data. The number of states has remained stable following the reorganization in recent years, with 28 states and 8 union territories currently in India.

The headquarters of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is located in Geneva, Switzerland. This is well-documented and recognized internationally.