General Knowledge

UNESCO's headquarters is located in Paris, France, making option A the correct answer.

The capital of Chad is N'Djamena, which is correctly represented by option B. The other options are names of other cities or capitals of different countries.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/72/272 on 16 December 2018, officially declaring 3 June as International World Bicycle Day. The resolution recognizes the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, and environmentally fit means of sustainable transportation. Although the first official celebration took place in 2019, the declaration year is 2018, making option A the correct answer.

Almaty was the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, after which the capital was moved to Astana (now called Nur-Sultan). The other cities listed are capitals of different countries.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is headquartered in New York City, United States. Its main office is located at 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Therefore, the correct answer is C, New York, not Geneva.

Qawwali, a form of Sufi devotional music, was introduced in the 13th century by Amir Khusru, who is credited with pioneering this musical tradition in the Indian subcontinent.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually on June 15. It was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse in 2006 and recognized as a United Nations Day in 2011. The day aims to raise awareness about elder abuse and neglect worldwide. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, June 15.

The official distance of a marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers), which is internationally recognized for marathon races.

The headquarters of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is located in Manila, Philippines. This is a well-known fact about the institution's main office location.

The Baltic countries, also known as the Baltic States, consist of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. These three countries are located in Northern Europe along the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea.

Father's Day in 2020 was celebrated on June 21, which is the third Sunday of June, the common date for Father's Day in many countries.

The Lenin Prize was originally established on June 23, 1925, as one of the most prestigious awards of the Soviet Union for achievements in science, literature, arts, architecture, and technology. It was awarded until 1934, then discontinued and later reestablished in 1956. Therefore, the correct starting year is 1925, corresponding to option C.

The United Nations Command (UNC) was established in Tokyo in 1950 to oversee multinational military forces during the Korean War, particularly managing the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This aligns with historical records of the UNC's formation following the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950.

World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on 12 June, as designated by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labor worldwide.

K.K. Aziz was a renowned historian whose full name is Khursheed Kamal Aziz. This is a well-documented fact in historical and biographical sources.

The second summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1976. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including official OIC records and historical references. Therefore, the correct answer is 1976, which corresponds to option C. The original question options did not include 1976, so the closest correct year from the options given is 1974 (option C), but the accurate year is 1976. Since 1976 is not in the options, the question should be corrected to include 1976 as an option and mark it as the correct answer.

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to raise awareness about the plight of torture victims and to promote their rights and rehabilitation.

The book "Lost Islamic History" is authored by Firas Alkhateeb, making option A the correct answer.

The National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare in Pakistan was launched in 1979. This program aimed to improve family planning and primary healthcare services across the country.

Muhammad bin Zakaria Al-Razi, also known as Rhazes, was a renowned polymath and physician from Persia, which corresponds to modern-day Iran. His contributions to medicine and philosophy are well documented in Iranian history.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually on June 17. This date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 (Resolution A/RES/49/115) to raise awareness about desertification, drought, and sustainable land management. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and reputable calendar websites confirm June 17 as the correct date.

The Parliament of Japan is called the Diet, which consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. The other options refer to parliaments of different countries.

The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund with the concurrence of the Philippine government. The first awards were given in 1958. Therefore, the correct starting year of the award is 1957, which corresponds to option C (1957).

Asabiyyah, meaning social solidarity or group cohesion, was extensively discussed and popularized by the Arab historian and sociologist Ibn Khaldun in his work Muqaddimah. He emphasized its role in the rise and fall of civilizations.

Lake Turkana, located in Kenya and Ethiopia, is the world's largest desert lake by surface area, situated in a desert region. The other lakes listed are either not in desert areas or are not the largest desert lakes.