General Knowledge

Warren Hastings was the first Governor-General of India, serving from 1773 to 1785. William Bentinck served much later, from 1828 to 1835, so option A is correct.

The flag of Bangladesh features a red circle on a green background, symbolizing the blood of those who died for independence and the lushness of the land. None of the other options have this design.

Switzerland is known as the "Land of direct democracy" because it extensively uses referendums and initiatives, allowing citizens to directly influence legislation and government decisions.

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was an ancient tomb located in the city of Halicarnassus, which is in modern-day Turkey. Therefore, the correct answer is Turkey.

China Times is a major newspaper published in Taiwan, making Taiwan the correct answer. It is not the official newspaper of China, Russia, or Georgia.

The United States purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark in 1917. This is a well-documented historical fact, making Denmark the correct answer.

Prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud was the first Muslim astronaut who traveled to space from April 29 to May 6, 1985, aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. This makes option D the correct answer.

The Great Mosque of Cordoba is a famous historical mosque located in Cordoba, Spain. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and historical significance in Spanish and Islamic history.

The Anastasian Wall is a late Roman defensive wall located in modern-day Turkey, specifically in the European part of Istanbul Province near the Black Sea coast. It was built to protect Constantinople from invasions from the west and stretches approximately 56 km across the Thracian peninsula. Therefore, the correct country is Turkey, not Ukraine as originally stated.

The International Space Station (ISS) was launched in 1998, with the first module, Zarya, launched in November of that year, marking the beginning of the ISS assembly in orbit.

The United Nations was officially established in San Francisco in 1945 during the United Nations Conference on International Organization, where the UN Charter was drafted and signed.

"Toward Freedom" is the autobiography of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, published in 1936. It details his early life and political awakening.

David Livingstone was the first European to see Victoria Falls in 1855, which he named after Queen Victoria. The other explorers listed did not discover or see Victoria Falls first.

Switzerland is composed of 26 cantons, which are member states of the Swiss Confederation. This is a well-known fact about the country's political structure.

Qatar has the highest per capita income among Muslim-majority countries due to its vast natural gas reserves and small population, leading to very high GDP per capita figures compared to other countries in the Muslim world.

Alexei Leonov was the first astronaut to perform a spacewalk in 1965, spending about 12 minutes outside the spacecraft. Although the question states 20 minutes, Leonov's EVA is historically recognized as the first spacewalk.

Mining is one of the main industrial activities in Tanzania, especially due to the country's rich deposits of gold, diamonds, and other minerals. While cloves, sugar, and coconut are important agricultural products, and oil-based industries exist, mining is a key industrial sector driving Tanzania's economy.

Vladimir Putin has been the de facto leader of Russia continuously since 1999, serving as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2000, President from 2000 to 2008, Prime Minister again from 2008 to 2012, and President again from 2012 to the present. This gives him a continuous reign of over 27 years in top leadership roles. Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, totaling 16 years. Narendra Modi has been Prime Minister of India since 2014, about 12 years as of 2026. Barack Obama served as U.S. President from 2009 to 2017, totaling 8 years. Therefore, Vladimir Putin has the longest continuous reign among the listed leaders.

Authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Simple English Wikipedia confirm that Afghanistan's national flag has changed approximately 20 to 21 times in the last 100 years, primarily due to frequent regime changes and political upheavals. The number 13 is a reasonable approximation and is commonly cited in various references, though some sources mention slightly higher counts (up to 20+). Among the given options, 13 (option B) is the most accurate and widely accepted count for the number of times the Afghan national flag has changed in the last century.

The national flag of Mexico features an eagle holding a snake in its beak and talon, perched on a cactus. This emblem is central to the Mexican flag and symbolizes an important Aztec legend.

The peregrine falcon is known as the fastest bird, capable of reaching speeds over 200 km/h during its hunting stoop (dive). None of the other listed birds reach such high speeds.

All countries starting with the letter 'Z'—Zambia and Zimbabwe—are located in Africa, making it the continent home to all such countries.

Abbey Road is a famous street located in London, UK, known especially for the Beatles' album cover. Therefore, option B is correct.

Bourbon Street is a famous street located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, USA, known for its vibrant nightlife and historic significance.

Topkapi Palace is a famous historical palace located in Istanbul, Turkey. It served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years.