General Knowledge

The first Monday of October is internationally observed as World Habitat Day, which focuses on the state of human settlements and the basic right to adequate shelter.

The Caspian Sea, Red Sea, and Aral Sea are all inland bodies of water that are technically classified as lakes because they are not connected to the world's oceans. Despite their names, they are not true seas in the oceanographic sense.

General Pervez Musharraf was the only officer in Pakistan Army history to be awarded the rank of Five Star General (Field Marshal). The other generals listed held four-star ranks but were never promoted to Five Star.

Al-Khwarizmi, a Muslim mathematician, wrote the first book on algebra, titled 'Al-Kitab al-Mukhtasar fi Hisab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala,' which laid the foundation for the subject. The other options are either not Muslim scientists or did not write the first book on algebra.

The first fully functional transparent car was the Pontiac "Ghost Car," a Deluxe Six body encased in clear plexiglass, unveiled by General Motors at the 1939 New York World's Fair. This makes the USA the country where the first transparent car was launched, not France. The Pontiac Ghost Car was designed to showcase the engineering and internal components of the automobile using transparent materials, a pioneering concept at the time.

The Trevi Fountain is a famous Baroque fountain located in Rome, Italy. It is one of the city's most iconic landmarks and a popular tourist attraction.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

The Iron Dome is an Israeli mobile air defense system designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 to 70 kilometers away. It is widely known as Israel's defense system.

The Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919 and officially ended World War I by imposing terms on Germany and the Central Powers.

The G7 countries include Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Therefore, the correct answer is A, US.

The book "A Journey to Disillusionment" is authored by Sardar Sherbaz Khan Mazari, making option C the correct answer.

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital city of Brunei, making option D the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries or not related.

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a well-established fact and is the correct answer among the options provided.

Hansen's disease is the medical term for leprosy, a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Therefore, the correct answer is Leprosy.

The Oscar Awards, also known as the Academy Awards, are prestigious awards given for excellence in the film industry, recognizing achievements in various aspects of filmmaking.

The largest legislative assembly in the world is China's National People's Congress, which has about 2,980 members. This is significantly larger than India's Lok Sabha, which has 543 elected members. Therefore, the correct answer is China (B).