General Knowledge

"Chambeli" is a Hindi term for the jasmine flower, which is often referred to as the "Summer Queen" due to its blooming season and fragrance during summer months.

Moray eels are known for their ability to swim backwards, unlike most fish that primarily swim forwards. This unique movement helps them navigate tight spaces in reefs and crevices.

Benazir Bhutto became the Prime Minister of Pakistan on December 2, 1988, following the general elections held that year. She was the first woman to head the government of a Muslim-majority nation.

An oasis is a fertile area in a desert where water is available, allowing plants and animals to thrive. Therefore, it is directly associated with deserts.

Masjid-e-Tooba in Karachi, Pakistan, is famous for having one of the largest single domes in the world, making it the correct answer for the single dome mosque in Pakistan. Faisal Mosque has multiple smaller domes and a unique design, while Wazir Khan Mosque has multiple domes and is located in Lahore.

The famous painting "Creation of Adam" was painted by Michelangelo as part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes in Vatican City. None of the other artists listed created this particular work.

The Holy See is the jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, and its capital is Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy.

June 4th is not recognized as World Environment Day (June 5), World Happiness Day (March 20), or World Health Day (April 7). Therefore, none of the given options are correct for June 4th.

The Tor Zawar volcano in Pakistan is known for erupting lava, making it the correct answer. Chandargup is a mud volcano, and Hingol is a national park without an active lava volcano. Therefore, Tor Zawar is the only correct choice.

Noor Jahan, famously known as Malika-e-Tarannum (Queen of Melody), was born as Allah Rakhi Wasai. She was one of the greatest playback singers in South Asian music history, renowned for her powerful voice and contributions to film music.

The Congo River is considered the deepest river in the world, with measured depths exceeding 220 meters (720 feet). This surpasses the depths of other major rivers like the Nile and Amazon.

The Makran Coastal Highway in Pakistan is designated as National Highway N10, connecting Karachi to Gwadar along the Arabian Sea coast.

Bees are found on every continent except Antarctica due to its extreme cold climate, which is unsuitable for their survival.

Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979, making him the only Pakistani Nobel laureate. Mala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Abdul Sattar Edhi, despite his humanitarian work, never won a Nobel Prize.

The term "United Nations" was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II to describe the Allied countries fighting against the Axis powers. This is historically accurate and well-documented.

The book "Shameful Flight" was authored by Stanley Wolpert, a well-known historian and author. The other options do not correspond to the author of this book.

The national fish of Pakistan is the Mahseer, specifically the golden Mahseer (Tor putitora). It is a large and strong freshwater fish native to Pakistan's rivers and streams. It holds ecological, cultural, and economic significance in the country and is widely recognized as the national fish. While the Indus dolphin is an important aquatic symbol, it is not designated as the national fish. The Mahseer is also known as the King of Swat and is valued for sport fishing and its role in freshwater biodiversity.

A group of nightingales is called a 'watch'. This is one of the traditional collective nouns used in English for naming groups of specific animals or birds.

Cherrapunji, India, is famous for recording one of the highest annual rainfalls in the world, making it the correct answer for the location with the most rainfall ever recorded.

Buckingham Palace is located in London, United Kingdom. It is the official residence of the British monarch and is a major symbol of the British monarchy. The palace is also used for state occasions and royal hospitality.

The book "Jinnah and Mrs Jinnah" was authored by Stanley Wolpert, a well-known historian and biographer. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Schengen Agreement was signed in 1985 by five European countries but did not come into force immediately. It was supplemented by the Schengen Convention in 1990, which provided the legal and operational framework for its implementation. The agreement officially came into force on 26 March 1995, when border-free travel began between the initial seven countries. Therefore, the correct answer is 1995 (option B).

Brazil is well known for its widespread use of ethanol (alcohol) as a fuel in vehicles, primarily produced from sugarcane. This makes it a leading country in alcohol fuel usage compared to the other options.

Tor Zawar is a volcanic area in Pakistan known for mud volcanoes and gas emissions, but there is no recorded eruption of lava in 2010, 2011, or 2012. Therefore, none of the given years correspond to a lava eruption, making 'None of these' the correct answer.

As of 2024, there are seven European Union member countries that do not use the euro as their official currency. These countries are Bulgaria, the Czech Republic (Czechia), Denmark, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Sweden. Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro in 2026, but as of now, it still uses its national currency. Denmark has an opt-out from adopting the euro. Therefore, the correct number is seven, making option A correct.