General Knowledge

Jeddah is the largest port on the Red Sea, serving as a major gateway for trade and pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. It is significantly larger and busier than the other ports listed.

The euro was officially introduced as an accounting currency on January 1, 1999. Although euro banknotes and coins entered circulation later in 2002, the currency itself came into existence in 1999.

The emblem of Mongolia is known as the Soyombo symbol, which is a special character representing freedom and independence. It is a national symbol featured prominently on the Mongolian flag and emblem.

The book "Zulfi, My Friend" is authored by Piloo Modi, making option A the correct answer.

Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, died in the city of Hamadan, which is located in present-day Iran. Therefore, the correct answer is Iran.

As of 2022, six Muslims have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This includes notable laureates such as Anwar Sadat, Yasser Arafat, Shirin Ebadi, Muhammad Yunus, Malala Yousafzai, and Abiy Ahmed. Therefore, option B (6) is correct.

Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves in the world, surpassing other countries including the United States, China, and Russia. This is due to its vast heavy crude oil deposits primarily in the Orinoco Belt.

Sadiq Sanjrani became the youngest Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan when he was elected in 2018 at the age of 43, younger than all previous chairmen.

"Uchau" is a traditional festival celebrated by the Kalash people during mid-winter, marking an important cultural event in their calendar. This timing corresponds to option B, mid winter.

Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was born in 980 AD. This is a well-documented historical fact, making option A the correct answer.

The nickname "Little Corporal" refers to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was known for his short stature and military rank as a corporal early in his career.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, which is why Human Rights Day is celebrated on this date every year.

The significant earthquake that affected the Hunza region in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occurred in 1974, specifically on December 28. This earthquake, known as the 1974 Pattan earthquake, had a magnitude of 6.2 and caused considerable damage, including thousands of casualties and destruction of homes. More recent earthquakes have also affected the region, but the notable historical event referenced is from 1974, not 1972.

Caumus is a traditional festival celebrated in mid-winter by the people of Chitral, a region in northern Pakistan. It is not associated with Kalash, Sindh, or Balochistan.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is famously known as "The Big Board" due to its large size and historical significance as one of the world's largest stock exchanges.

Europe is the second most densely populated continent after Asia, with a higher population density than Africa, North America, or South America.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. This is well-known as the ECB is responsible for monetary policy within the Eurozone and is based in Frankfurt.

The Red, Green, Blue, and White Rivers are located in China, specifically in the Yunnan province. These rivers are well-known for their distinct colors and are part of the region's unique geography.

The Katas Raj Temples complex consists of 6 temples, not 7. Therefore, option B is correct.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) changed its name from the Organisation of the Islamic Conference to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in 2011 to reflect a broader scope and modernize its image.

Twitter was founded and launched on March 21, 2006, which is widely recognized as its official launch date.

Construction of the Burj Khalifa began in 2004 and was completed in 2010, with the official inauguration on January 4, 2010. The question states 'completed five years later,' which would be 2009 if starting in 2004, but the actual completion year is 2010, which is not among the options A (2007), B (2008), or C (2009). Therefore, the correct answer is D, 'None of these.'

Chilam Joshi is a traditional spring festival celebrated by the Kalash people in the Kalash Valley, located in Pakistan. It marks the arrival of spring and is unique to this region.

Tharparkar Desert, also known as the Thar Desert, is the 17th largest desert in the world, not the 18th, 19th, or 20th. Since none of the given options correctly state its rank, 'None of these' is the correct choice. It is also known as a fertile desert due to its unique ecosystem.

The official currency of Syria is the Syrian pound, also known as the Syrian lira. The other options, Dirham and Peso, are currencies of other countries, making option C the correct choice.