General Knowledge

Uranus is often nicknamed the 'Winter Planet' due to its extreme axial tilt of about 98 degrees, which causes each pole to experience prolonged, 21-year-long winters of darkness and extreme cold. This unique tilt results in the longest and most severe seasonal cycles in the solar system, making Uranus notably colder than many other planets. While this nickname is informal and not widely used in formal astronomy, it is supported by the planet's distinctive cold and long winters.

Tugela Falls is the second highest waterfall in the world and is located in South Africa, specifically in the Drakensberg of the Royal Natal National Park.

Suriname is the smallest country in South America by land area, covering about 163,800 square kilometers. Uruguay, often mistakenly thought to be the smallest, is actually larger at approximately 181,000 square kilometers. Guyana and Ecuador are also larger than Suriname. Therefore, the correct answer is Suriname (option C).

Afghanistan's Parliament is called the National Assembly, which consists of two houses: the Wolesi Jirga (House of the People) and the Meshrano Jirga (House of Elders). Therefore, the correct name for the entire Parliament is the National Assembly, not just the Wolesi Jirga.

The summer solstice occurs when one of Earth's poles is tilted maximally toward the Sun, resulting in the longest day and shortest night of the year in that hemisphere. In the Northern Hemisphere, this event occurs around June 20 to 22, most commonly on June 21, marking the start of astronomical summer. The other dates correspond to different equinoxes or solstices: September 22 is the autumnal equinox, December 22 is the winter solstice, and March 21 is the vernal equinox. The original explanation incorrectly referred to the summer solstice as the 'summer equinox,' which is factually incorrect as equinoxes and solstices are distinct astronomical events.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation consisting of 7 emirates (states). This is a well-known fact about the country's political structure.

Yonge Street in Canada is widely recognized as the longest street in the world, stretching over 1,896 kilometers (1,178 miles). The other options are either much shorter or incorrectly named.

The United Kingdom is historically known as the "Mistress of the Seas" due to its powerful navy and dominance over the seas during the height of the British Empire.

A stupa is a dome-shaped sacred structure used in Buddhism to house relics of the Buddha and other revered monks. It serves as a place for meditation and worship. Therefore, the correct answer is Buddhism.

The Tripitaka is the traditional Buddhist scripture, also known as the Pali Canon, and is considered the holy book of Buddhism. It contains teachings attributed to the Buddha.