General Knowledge

The Korean War (1950-53) was initiated by North Korea invading South Korea, with backing from the USSR. The US did not remain neutral; it supported South Korea. Therefore, only option A is correct.

K2 is known as "Chogori" in the local Balti language and is often called the "Savage Mountain" due to its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers. This makes option C the correct answer.

The United Nations Organization (UNO) was founded in 1945 with 47 member countries. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B correct. Option D (51) is incorrect as the initial membership was fewer than that.

The South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Treaty of Rarotonga, was signed on 6 August 1985 by South Pacific nations including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and others. The treaty established a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the South Pacific. While the treaty itself was signed by Pacific island nations and Australia and New Zealand, the nuclear powers such as the United States, United Kingdom, and France did not sign the treaty itself but signed its protocols later. France and the United Kingdom signed and ratified the protocols in 1996, and the United States signed but did not ratify them. Therefore, the original question's phrasing is misleading as the treaty was not signed by the US and UK, but France is the correct answer among the options as it is a nuclear power involved in the treaty's protocols related to the zone.

The Sumerian civilization is widely regarded as the oldest known civilization in the world, emerging in Mesopotamia around 4500 BCE. It predates other civilizations such as Phrygia, Elam, and Urartu, which developed later.

Sargodha is known as the City of Shaheens because it is home to the Pakistan Air Force Academy, where the emblem of the Shaheen (falcon) is prominently used, symbolizing strength and valor.

The P5 refers to the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, which are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This group holds significant power in international security decisions.

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) officially changed its name to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in 2011. Although the decision to change the name was made earlier, the official and formal change took place in 2011. Therefore, the correct answer is 2011 (D).

Frederick Sanger was awarded the Nobel Prize twice, both times in Chemistry: first in 1958 for his work on the structure of proteins, especially insulin, and second in 1980 for his contributions to DNA sequencing methods. He did not receive the Nobel Prize in Physics or Biology.

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.

Ms. Kim Campbell was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Canada, making option C correct. She held office in 1993, marking a significant milestone in Canadian political history.

The author of Khulasat-ul-Tawarikh is Abdul Hamid Lahori, a historian during the Mughal era. He is known for writing this historical chronicle, making option B correct.

The Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1974. This document outlines the economic rights and responsibilities of states in international economic relations.

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Georgia all became members of the United Nations in 1992, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union and their subsequent independence. This is confirmed by official United Nations records and multiple reliable sources.

George Orwell is the author of the novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four," a dystopian work published in 1949. The other options are incorrect as Shakespeare was a playwright, R.K. Laxman was a cartoonist, and "None of these" is not applicable.

Cyril Radcliffe was a lawyer by profession, best known for his role in drawing the boundary lines between India and Pakistan during the Partition in 1947.

The scientific study of the eyes and their diseases is called Ophthalmology. It involves the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the eye. The correct spelling is 'Ophthalmology', which corresponds to option C despite the minor spelling error in the option text.

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.

The main international organizations addressing poverty and hunger include the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Food Programme (WFP), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), all of which are headquartered in Rome, Italy. However, Rome is not among the options provided. The World Bank, which also plays a significant role in poverty reduction and development funding, is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA. Among the given options, Washington (D) is the correct answer as it is the location of the World Bank, a key international organization addressing poverty and hunger through financial and development assistance.

India is the largest producer of onions globally, surpassing China, Russia, and the USA in onion production volume.

The judges of the International Court of Justice are elected by both the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council, each voting independently. This dual election process ensures broad representation and legitimacy.

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

Australia is the largest producer of wool in the world, known especially for its high-quality Merino wool. It leads global wool production by a significant margin compared to other countries.

The International Bureau of Education (IBE) is a specialized institute of UNESCO, focusing on curriculum development and educational content worldwide, making UNESCO the correct parent organization.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) headquarters is located in Rome, Italy. Therefore, option B is correct.