General Knowledge

The Mi-8AMTSh-VN is a Russian attack transport helicopter developed from the Mi-8 series, widely used by Russian armed forces. This makes Russia the correct answer.

The highest air temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) at Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, in 1913. This makes Death Valley the correct answer for the highest recorded temperature.

Athena is the Greek goddess known for both war and wisdom, making option A correct. Lakshmi and Ganga are deities from Hindu mythology, so they are not relevant here.

The Baht is the official currency of Thailand. Bali is an island in Indonesia, Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand, and Vietnam uses the Dong as its currency.

There are more than 150 distinct legal-tender currencies in use worldwide, but the number of widely recognized and actively used currencies is often estimated to be around 90. This is because some countries share currencies (like the Euro used by multiple countries) or use unofficial or pegged currencies. The number of countries is around 195, but the number of distinct currencies is less due to these overlaps. Therefore, option A (90) is the closest and most accurate answer among the given options.

Crude oil is typically heated to around 400°C in the furnace before entering the distillation column to separate its components by boiling points. This temperature ensures effective vaporization of most fractions.

The World Gold Council (WGC) is headquartered in London, which is the correct answer. This organization promotes the gold industry globally and is based in the UK capital.

The headquarters of UNESCO is located in Paris, France. This is well-known as UNESCO's main office where it coordinates its global educational, scientific, and cultural activities.

The Anti‑Narcotics Force Act (1997) presently consists of 49 distinct sections, numbered sequentially from 1 through 42 and supplemented by the additional provisions 41A, 41B, 42A, 42B, 42C, 42D and 42E. This totals to 49 sections, which corresponds to option D (21 is incorrect, as the Act has more sections). Therefore, the original answer (A: 17) is incorrect and the correct answer is D: 21 or more sections (specifically 49).

The name 'Topeka' is derived from a Kansa-Osage word meaning 'a good place to dig potatoes,' referring to the prairie potatoes (wild tubers) found in the area. This makes Topeka the correct answer.

Isaac Newton is the author of the book 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica,' commonly known as Principia Mathematica, which laid the foundations of classical mechanics.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. This is a well-known fact about the organization's location.

The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic Krona, abbreviated as ISK. Therefore, option D, Krona, is the correct answer.

Marwan II was the last Umayyad caliph who ruled until 750 AD, when the Abbasid revolution ended the Umayyad dynasty in the Middle East.

Both the U.S. Open and the Australian Open are played on hard courts, while the French Open is played on clay courts. Therefore, options A and B are correct, making D the correct choice.

Pakistan's current share of the world population is approximately 2.2%, making option A the most accurate choice. The other options overestimate this percentage based on recent demographic data.

The major source of water in Pakistan is rivers, primarily fed by the Indus River system which is crucial for irrigation and drinking water. Rain, snow, and lakes contribute but are not the primary sources.

Urdu is the lingua franca of Pakistan, serving as a common language that unites people from different linguistic backgrounds across the country.

The theme of World Bamboo Day 2020 was "Bamboo for Life," highlighting the importance of bamboo in sustainable living and environmental conservation. Option B correctly reflects this theme.

Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) started its transmission on November 26, 1964. This date is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including the official PTV history and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is option D: November 26, 1964.

World Bamboo Day is celebrated annually on September 18th. This date was officially established during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009 and is recognized globally to raise awareness about the importance of bamboo for environmental protection, sustainable development, and cultural heritage.

President Idi Amin was forced into exile in Saudi Arabia, where he lived until his death. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Pakistan Railways was originally established in 1861 during British rule, and its headquarters is located in Lahore. Therefore, the correct founding year is 1861.

Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world, following China, India, the United States, and Indonesia. This ranking is based on current population estimates.

The French Open is the only Grand Slam tennis tournament played on clay courts, while the U.S. Open and Australian Open are played on hard courts, and Wimbledon is played on grass courts.