General Knowledge

Afghanistan shares its borders with 7 countries: Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, and India (via the Kashmir region). The border with India is disputed and very short, but it is often included in counts of Afghanistan's neighbors. Therefore, the correct answer is 7.

The word 'Pakistan' appears only once in the National Anthem of Pakistan, making option D correct.

Bill Gates is the author of the book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster," which discusses strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

The Line of Control (LOC) is the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It specifically separates Pakistan-administered Kashmir from Indian-administered Kashmir.

The world's quietest room, known as an anechoic chamber, is located at Microsoft in the United States. It holds the Guinness World Record for the lowest noise level ever recorded.

The book "Kitab Al Hind" was written by Al-Biruni, a renowned Persian scholar and polymath, who documented the culture, science, and history of India during the 11th century.

Vedat Dalokay, a Turkish architect, designed the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. His design was selected through an international competition, making him the correct answer.

The book "The Battle for Pakistan" is authored by Anatol Lieven, who is a well-known expert on South Asian affairs. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India, serving from 1858 to 1862 after the British Crown took over administration from the East India Company. The other options served as Viceroys later.

April 23rd is celebrated as World Book Day to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. This date was chosen to honor the deaths of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, two influential authors.