General Knowledge

According to the 2023 Pakistani census and multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, Punjabi is the most widely spoken language in Pakistan, spoken by approximately 37% of the population. Pashto is the second most spoken language, with about 18% of the population speaking it as their first language. Sindhi and Saraiki follow after Pashto. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about the second most spoken language in Pakistan is Pashto (option B), not Punjabi (option A).

Imam Shafi'i, the founder of the Shafi'i school of Islamic jurisprudence, died in 820 AH, which corresponds to 822 AD in the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, option B (822 AD) is the correct answer.

GM Syed's full name was Ghulam Muhammad Syed, a prominent political leader from Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, option D is correct.

Vesak Day is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away (Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, making all these events important to Buddhists on this day.

The Hexagon Balard is the headquarters of the French Armed Forces, located in Paris, France. It serves as the central command for the French Ministry of Defense.

Rwanda officially joined the Commonwealth of Nations in November 2009. Despite having no historical ties to Britain, Rwanda was admitted as recognition of its progress since the 1994 genocide. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the BBC and Commonwealth records. Therefore, the correct answer is 2009, which corresponds to option A.

The book "Incomplete Partition" was written by Alastair Lamb, a historian known for his works on South Asian history. The other options are prominent figures but not authors of this book.

Mehmet Bozdağ is the creator and writer of the famous Turkish drama "Diriliş: Ertuğrul." The other options are actors or unrelated names.

The Nepali flag is the only national flag in the world that is not quadrilateral; it consists of two stacked triangles, making it unique among all national flags.

Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet, which is an autonomous region of China. Therefore, the correct answer is D: China.

International Human Solidarity Day is observed annually on 20 December to promote unity and solidarity among people worldwide.

Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination in 1863. He was a member of the famous Tagore family and played an important role in Indian administrative history.

CAREC (Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation) was established in 1997 to promote economic cooperation among Central Asian countries and their partners. Therefore, option C is correct.

The Red Square is a famous city square located in Moscow, Russia. It is well-known as a historic and cultural landmark, making Moscow the correct answer.

China has the largest labor force in the world due to its large population and high workforce participation rate, surpassing other countries including India, Brazil, and Pakistan.

Before 1923, the region now known as Turkey was part of the Ottoman Empire, a vast historical empire that lasted for several centuries. The Republic of Turkey was officially established in 1923 after the fall of the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, the correct answer is The Ottoman Empire.

The Indian Navigation System is officially known as NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), and it was developed and launched by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation). This system provides accurate position information over India and the surrounding region.

The University of Oxford, founded in the 12th century, is the oldest continuously operating university in the English-speaking world. While the University of Bologna is older, it is located in Italy and is not English-speaking. Salamanca is in Spain, and Cambridge was founded later than Oxford.

On 26 July 2022, Chinese astronauts launched and set up a new laboratory module, Wentian, on the Tiangong space station, marking a significant development in China's space program.

As of 2024, the United States has the highest number of universities in the world, with roughly 4,000 degree-granting institutions. While China and India have rapidly expanded their higher education sectors, the US still leads in total number of universities. This is supported by multiple sources including educational statistics and global university data.

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program was established and is supported by the Asian Development Bank to promote economic cooperation among member countries, including Pakistan.

Istana is the official residence of the President of Singapore. It serves as the office and residence for the President and is a well-known landmark in Singapore.

Vesak Day is a significant Buddhist festival that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. It is widely celebrated by Buddhists around the world.

Wikipedia was founded by Jimmy Wales in 2001. It is a free, collaborative online encyclopedia where content is written and edited by volunteers around the world.

There are three Muslim-majority countries in the G20: Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. This makes option A, 'Three,' the correct answer.