General Knowledge

Surendra Kumar Sinha was the first Hindu chief justice of Bangladesh, serving as the 21st Chief Justice of the country. This is a notable fact in Bangladesh's judicial history.

Captain James Cook was the first known European explorer to have set foot on all five inhabited continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and America) during his voyages in the 18th century. However, none of the options given (Captain Cook, Johnson, Columbus) fully capture this fact correctly, as 'Johnson' is ambiguous and Columbus never set foot on all five continents. Therefore, the correct answer is 'D' (None of these).

Earth Day is internationally recognized and celebrated annually on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental protection.

The acronym USSR stands for "Union of Soviet Socialist Republics," which was the official name of the former Soviet Union. This is the widely accepted and historically accurate full form.

Abu Nasr Al-Farabi died in the year 952 CE, making option B the correct answer. The other years listed are incorrect according to historical records.

The Central Bank of Ukraine is officially called the National Bank of Ukraine, which is responsible for monetary policy and financial regulation in the country.

The Chernobyl disaster occurred in 1986, specifically on April 26. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option B the correct answer.

The official name of the Russian space agency is Roscosmos (Russian Federal Space Agency). The option 'Roscomos' is a misspelling but clearly intended to refer to Roscosmos, making it the correct answer. Gazprom is a large Russian energy company, and ISS stands for International Space Station, which is not a space agency.

The Treaty of Vienna referred to here is more accurately known as the Treaty of Schönbrunn, signed on October 14, 1809, between France and Austria. It ended the War of the Fifth Coalition following Austria's defeat at the Battle of Wagram. The treaty forced Austria to cede significant territories and accept various conditions favoring France. Therefore, the correct answer is A (1809). Other treaties associated with Vienna, such as the Congress of Vienna, occurred later (1815) and are distinct from this treaty.

April 23rd is celebrated as World Book Day to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. This date was chosen to honor the deaths of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes, two influential authors.

Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India, serving from 1858 to 1862 after the British Crown took over administration from the East India Company. The other options served as Viceroys later.

The book "The Battle for Pakistan" is authored by Anatol Lieven, who is a well-known expert on South Asian affairs. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Vedat Dalokay, a Turkish architect, designed the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. His design was selected through an international competition, making him the correct answer.

The book "Kitab Al Hind" was written by Al-Biruni, a renowned Persian scholar and polymath, who documented the culture, science, and history of India during the 11th century.

The world's quietest room, known as an anechoic chamber, is located at Microsoft in the United States. It holds the Guinness World Record for the lowest noise level ever recorded.

The Line of Control (LOC) is the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It specifically separates Pakistan-administered Kashmir from Indian-administered Kashmir.

Bill Gates is the author of the book "How to Avoid a Climate Disaster," which discusses strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.

The word 'Pakistan' appears only once in the National Anthem of Pakistan, making option D correct.

The British Commonwealth of Nations was formally established by the Statute of Westminster in 1931, which granted legislative independence to the dominions of the British Empire, marking the foundation of the Commonwealth as a political association.

The Treaty of Sèvres was signed on 10 August 1920, marking the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia and Encyclopaedia Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (1920), not 1919 as originally stated.

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level, making it the world's loftiest peak.

The theme of Earth Day in 2022 was 'Restore Our Earth,' focusing on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking to restore the world's ecosystems.

The Islamic Revolution in Iran culminated in 1979 when the monarchy was overthrown and the Islamic Republic was established. This is the widely accepted and historically accurate date for the revolution.

The official theme of World Water Day 2022 was 'Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible.' This theme focused on raising awareness about the importance of groundwater and its sustainable management. The option 'Better Water, Better Jobs' was the theme for 2016, not 2022. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Humpback whales produce some of the loudest sounds of any living creature, with calls reaching up to 188 decibels underwater, which is louder than the sounds produced by donkeys or monkeys. This makes them the correct answer for the loudest animal sound.