General Knowledge

The All India Muslim Ladies Conference was founded in 1913 to promote social and educational reforms among Muslim women in India. Therefore, option B (1913) is the correct answer.

The first commercial oil well in the USA was drilled in 1859 by Edwin Drake in Titusville, Pennsylvania, marking the beginning of the modern petroleum industry.

Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of Bengal, appointed in 1773 under the Regulating Act of 1773, making him the first to hold this position with significant administrative powers.

Before the arrival of Islam, the dominant religion in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) was Zoroastrianism. It was founded by the prophet Zoroaster and centered on the worship of Ahura Mazda, emphasizing the duality of good and evil. Therefore, the correct answer is Zoroastrianism.

The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India, given for exceptional service in any field of human endeavor. It is not a military, academic, or political award.

The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military decoration awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valor during wartime. It is not a civilian, academic, or political award.

The Middle East Treaty Organization (METO) and the Baghdad Pact refer to the same military alliance formed in 1955, which was later renamed the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO). This alliance aimed to counter Soviet influence in the Middle East.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award in the United States, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the security or national interests of the country, world peace, or cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.

The Élysée Palace is the official residence of the President of France, making option B correct. It is a well-known symbol of the French presidency.

The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest military award in the United States, given for acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. It is not a civilian, academic, or political award.

The Gomal Pass is a key mountain pass connecting the Indian subcontinent with Afghanistan, historically serving as an important trade route between these regions.

Charles Dickens is indeed the author of all the listed works: 'Oliver Twist,' 'The Haunted Man and the Ghost’s Bargain,' and 'A Child’s History of England.' Therefore, option D, 'All of these,' is correct.

The Roman numeral for 500 is 'D'. 'L' represents 50, 'C' represents 100, and 'M' represents 1000. Therefore, option C is correct.

The word 'Sociology' is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning companion or associate, combined with the Greek suffix '-logy' meaning 'study of'. However, the term itself was coined using Greek roots, making Greek the correct origin language for the word 'Sociology'.

Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan was a prominent court poet and noble in Akbar's court, known for his literary contributions. Raskhan and Surdas were famous poets but not primarily associated as Akbar's court poets. Therefore, option C is correct.

Google celebrated the 80th birthday of Dr. Ruth Pfau with a special Google Doodle to honor her contributions. Therefore, the correct answer is 80th, not 90th.

Amir Khusro is traditionally credited with the invention of the tabla, a popular Indian percussion instrument, not the sitar. The sitar and shehnai have different origins unrelated to him.

World Mangrove Day is officially celebrated on July 26th each year to raise awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems.

The first cross-border oil pipeline in South Asia is the Motihari-Amlekhgunj Petroleum Pipeline between India and Nepal, inaugurated in 2019. It is a 69-km pipeline transporting petroleum products from Motihari in India to Amlekhgunj in Nepal. There is no cross-border oil pipeline between China and Nepal, and other options are geographically or politically implausible for South Asia.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is the official name for the Iran Nuclear Deal, an agreement on Iran's nuclear program reached in 2015.

The “Me Too” movement was founded by Tarana Burke in 2006 to support survivors of sexual violence, making option C the correct answer.

A Senator in many countries, including the United States and India, typically serves a term of 6 years. This is a standard duration for senatorial terms.

Zhao Jiuzhang is widely recognized as the 'Father of Chinese Artificial Satellite' due to his pioneering work in China's satellite technology development. The other options are notable scientists but not associated with this title.

The Roman numeral for 100 is 'C'. 'L' represents 50, 'D' represents 500, and 'M' represents 1000, so option B is correct.

Each player in a standard chess game starts with 16 pieces: 8 pawns, 2 rooks, 2 knights, 2 bishops, 1 queen, and 1 king.