General Knowledge

Croydon Airport was a major international airport serving London, UK, before Heathrow became the main airport. It is historically associated with the UK, making option C correct.

The Golden Gate Bridge connects the city of San Francisco to Marin County across the Golden Gate Strait. It does not connect any of the other city pairs listed.

Togo and Gabon both gained independence from France. Togo was a French-administered UN trust territory before independence in 1960, and Gabon was a French colony until its independence in 1960 as well.

Geetanjali Shree won the 2022 International Booker Prize for her novel 'Tomb of Sand,' making option B correct. The other options did not win this prize in 2022.

Burushaski is a language spoken primarily in parts of northern Pakistan. It is a language isolate, meaning it has no known relation to other language families.

NADRA introduced the Smart National Identity Card (SNIC) in 2010 as Pakistan's first national electronic identity card. This is a well-documented fact, making 2010 the correct answer.

Derbent is considered the oldest continuously inhabited city in Russia, with a history dating back over 5,000 years, far older than Moscow, Saint Petersburg, or Kazan.

The world's first fingerprint file used in a legal system was indeed installed by the London Police in 1901, introducing fingerprinting as a method of identity verification in law enforcement.

South Africa is commonly known as the 'Land of the Rainbow' because of its diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities, symbolizing a rainbow nation.

The World Bank was originally named the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) when it was established in 1944 to help Europe rebuild after World War II. This is the correct original name, making option B correct.

The Turkish dramas Dirilis Ertugrul and Osman are set in the 13th century, depicting the life and times of Ertugrul Ghazi and Osman I, who lived during that period.

The Group of Seven (G7) was founded in 1975 as an informal forum for the world's largest advanced economies to discuss economic policies. Therefore, 1975 is the correct founding year.

Judaism is considered an ethnic religion because it is closely tied to a specific ethnic group, the Jewish people, and their cultural traditions. In contrast, Islam and Christianity are universalizing religions that actively seek converts worldwide.

Khurnak Fort is located in the disputed region of Aksai Chin, which is administered by China. Therefore, it is under the control of China.

The river in question is actually the Skeena River, not 'Sakeena'. The Skeena River is located entirely within British Columbia, Canada, which is part of the continent of North America. It is the second-longest river wholly within British Columbia and has significant cultural and ecological importance to Indigenous peoples such as the Tsimshian and Gitxsan. There is no evidence of a 'River Sakeena' flowing in Africa or any other continent. Therefore, the correct continent for the Skeena River is North America, making option D the correct answer if the question referred to the Skeena River. However, since the question states 'River Sakeena' and the closest known river is the Skeena River in North America, the original answer 'A' (Africa) is incorrect. The question should be corrected to refer to the Skeena River and the correct answer should be North America (D).

BND (Bundesnachrichtendienst) is the foreign intelligence agency of Germany, responsible for gathering and analyzing information related to national security.

International Day of Democracy is observed annually on 15 September to promote and uphold the principles of democracy worldwide.

Abdul Karim Qasim led the 1958 coup in Iraq, which resulted in the overthrow of the monarchy and the proclamation of Iraq as a republic. He became the Prime Minister and was a key figure in this historic change.

10 Downing Street is the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister, located in London, United Kingdom.

Genghis Khan's real name was Temujin before he united the Mongol tribes and took the title Genghis Khan. The other options refer to different historical figures or are incorrect.

The name Fustat is derived from the Greek word 'Phossaton,' which means 'a camp.' This reflects the city's origin as a military camp established by the Arabs in Egypt.

Times Square is a major commercial intersection and tourist destination located in New York City, known worldwide for its bright lights and Broadway theaters.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) headquarters is located in Lausanne, Switzerland. This is a well-known fact about the IOC's official base of operations.

The national anthem of Pakistan has a duration of approximately 70 seconds when played in full. This is the standard length recognized officially.

The Kohinoor diamond was ceded to Queen Victoria in 1849 by Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire, after the British annexation of Punjab. This historical fact is well-documented.