General Knowledge

The cuckoo is known for being a brood parasite; it lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species instead of building its own nest. Therefore, it does not make its own nest, unlike the crow, eagle, and sparrow, which all build nests.

Hamza Baba is widely recognized as the 'Baba-e-Ghazal' (Father of Ghazal) in Pashto literature due to his significant contributions to Pashto ghazal poetry. The other options are notable Pashto poets but are not specifically known by this title.

In 2019, Hong Kong experienced widespread protests against a proposed Extradition Amendment Bill that would have allowed extradition to mainland China, sparking significant public outcry and demonstrations.

In 2009, Pakistan set a Guinness World Record by planting 541,176 saplings in a single day near Keti Bandar in Thatta district. This record was verified by Guinness adjudicators and was part of an environmental campaign to restore mangrove forests. The record surpassed a previous record set by India and was later broken and reclaimed in subsequent years, but the 2009 record by Pakistan is well documented and recognized.

The Rohingya Muslims have been subjected to violence primarily in Rakhine State, Myanmar, where conflicts with the Buddhist majority have led to significant humanitarian crises.

Khulasat-ul-Tawarikh was authored by Abdul Hamid Lahori, a historian of the Mughal era. He is known for this work which is a concise history of the Mughal Empire.

The International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as Interpol, has its headquarters in Lyon, France. This is a well-known fact about the organization.

The first commercially available Android mobile phone, the HTC Dream (also known as the T-Mobile G1), was launched in September 2008, marking the debut of Android smartphones to the market.

Australia is the largest producer of wool in the world, known especially for its high-quality Merino wool. It dominates the global wool market compared to other countries listed.

The 'Global 500' awards are given by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to recognize outstanding environmental achievements. Therefore, the correct field is 'Protection of environment.'

The 14 points of the star on the Malaysian flag represent the unity of the thirteen states and the Federal Government, symbolizing the country's federal structure.

Tanjug is the official news agency of Serbia, known for providing news coverage within the country and internationally.

The forint is the official currency of Hungary. It has been in use since 1946 and is abbreviated as HUF.

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 °C, making 1.5 °C the more ambitious and primary target.

John Logie Baird is credited with inventing the first working television system, making option C the correct answer. He demonstrated the first televised moving images in the 1920s.

Hail storms typically occur due to the formation of cumulonimbus clouds, which are large, dense clouds capable of producing severe weather including hail, thunderstorms, and heavy rain. The other cloud types listed do not commonly produce hail.

The novel "Sword of Tipu Sultan" was written by Bhagwan S. Gidwani. He is known for his historical novels, and this work specifically focuses on the life of Tipu Sultan.

The Louvre Art Gallery, commonly known as the Louvre Museum, is located in Paris, France. It is one of the world's largest and most famous art museums.

The Bank of Central African States (Banque des États de l'Afrique Centrale, BEAC) was established in 1971 and is headquartered in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Therefore, 1971 is the correct founding year.

The P-5 refers to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This group holds special veto powers in the Security Council.

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded in 1945 with 51 original member countries. However, the question asks how many member countries it had on its formation in 1945. The correct number is 51, which corresponds to option D, not B. Therefore, the correct answer is D, not B.

Disappointment Island is located in the South Pacific Ocean as part of the Auckland Islands group, which lies south of New Zealand. Therefore, the correct ocean is the Pacific Ocean.

The scientific study of spiders is called Arachnology. Osteology is the study of bones, and Pomology is the study of fruit. Therefore, option A is correct.

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. This is a well-established fact about the UN specialized agencies.

The scientific study of the brain is most accurately called 'neuroscience.' The term 'encephalology' is rarely used and not standard in scientific literature. Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary field that studies the nervous system, including the brain, its structure, function, development, and disorders. 'Geology' is the study of the Earth, and 'philosophy' is the study of fundamental questions about existence and knowledge, so they are incorrect here. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' since 'encephalology' is not the accepted term.