General Knowledge

Pakistan's national identity card system began with manual registration under the Directorate General of Registration (DGR) established in 1973. The system remained manual and paper-based for many years. After the 1998 census, the National Database Organisation (NDO) was created to digitize data. In 2000, DGR and NDO merged to form NADRA, which launched the computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) system in 2001. Therefore, the formal national identity card system as known today was initiated in 2001, but the initial national registration system started in 1973. The options given are 1956, 1964, 1973, and 1985. Since 1973 marks the start of the national registration system, the correct answer is 1973 (option C). However, since the question asks about the initiation of the National Identity Card System, which is the computerized system, the closest correct year from the options is 1985 (option D) as 2001 is not listed. But based on historical facts, the national identity card system started in 1973 with manual registration. Hence, the best answer is C (1973). The original answer B (1964) is incorrect as NADRA and the national identity card system did not exist then.

The United Nations was officially founded on October 24, 1945, when the UN Charter was ratified by the majority of its signatories, marking the organization's formal establishment.

The Statue of Liberty was designed and carved by the French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi. He is widely credited as the creator of this iconic monument.

The USS Nautilus was the first nuclear-powered submarine launched by the United States in 1954, marking a significant advancement in naval technology.

South Sudan became the world's newest country on 9 July 2011 after gaining independence from Sudan. The other options were established countries before this date.

A currant is a type of small edible fruit, often used in cooking and baking, making 'Fruit' the correct category.

Old Town Square is a historic square located in the center of Prague, Czech Republic, known for its medieval architecture and astronomical clock.

The name 'Taj Mahal' is derived from Persian, where 'Taj' means 'crown' and 'Mahal' means 'palace,' thus translating to 'Crown of Palaces.'

ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations that manages the administration and governance of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.

The Blue Mosque is also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, named after the Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I who commissioned its construction. This is a well-known fact in general knowledge about famous mosques.

Thailand is commonly known as "the land of free" because its name means "land of the free" in the Thai language, reflecting the country's history of never being colonized by a European power.

Honey bees have a total of five eyes: two large compound eyes located on the sides of their head and three smaller simple eyes called ocelli arranged in a triangular pattern on the top of their head. The compound eyes help them see shapes and colors, while the ocelli assist with navigation and detecting light intensity. Therefore, the correct answer is 5, which corresponds to option C.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, making England the correct answer. It is often considered one of the wonders of the world due to its historical and archaeological significance.

Luanda is the capital city of Angola, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Baku (Azerbaijan), Canberra (Australia), and Manama (Bahrain).

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah visited Islamia College Peshawar once, on 23 March 1948, shortly after the creation of Pakistan. During this visit, he addressed the students and faculty and participated in the convocation ceremony. This is the only recorded official visit of Quaid-e-Azam to Islamia College Peshawar, making option A the correct answer.

Vatican City is not a member of the United Nations (UNO), whereas Afghanistan, North Korea, and Vietnam are all member states. Vatican City holds observer status but is not a full member.

Kapisa is the smallest province of Afghanistan by area, smaller than Pakhtia, Kunar, and Herat provinces. This makes option C the correct answer.

Tansen was a renowned musician and one of the nine jewels in the court of Mughal Emperor Akbar. He is famously known for his contributions to Indian classical music.

Reuters was founded by Paul Reuter in 1851 in London, United Kingdom, making option A the correct answer.

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) currently has 8 member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Therefore, the correct number of members is 8, which corresponds to option D.

Qatar gained its independence from the United Kingdom on September 3, 1971, making 1971 the correct year of independence.

Lombard Street in San Francisco is famously known as the "Crookedest Street" due to its steep, one-block section with eight sharp hairpin turns. This nickname is widely recognized and distinguishes it from other streets.

Halley's Comet was last visible from Earth in 1986 and has an orbital period of approximately 76 years, so it is expected to return around 2061.

Based on the latest available data from official sources and Wikipedia, Ilam Province is the smallest province of Iran by population, with approximately 591,000 inhabitants. The other provinces listed (Gilan, Kurdistan, and Fars) have significantly larger populations. This confirms that option B (Ilam Province) is the correct answer.

The Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) was established in 1966 as a military engineering organization in Pakistan. This is a well-documented fact, making option C the correct answer.