General Knowledge

Lebanon is often referred to as the "Switzerland of the Middle East" due to its mountainous terrain, banking secrecy laws, and historical neutrality, making option D correct.

In Hinduism, Vishnu is known as 'The Preserver' or 'The Protector' within the Trimurti, which includes Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer. Therefore, option B correctly represents the meaning of Vishnu.

The Olympic symbol consists of five interlocking rings, each representing one of the five inhabited continents of the world: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was the first woman president of the United Nations General Assembly, elected in 1953. The other options were male diplomats who served in different UN roles but were not the first female president of UNGA.

Turin was the first capital of the Kingdom of Italy before the capital was moved to Florence and then to Rome, which is the current capital. Therefore, the correct answer is Italy.

The world's oldest known natural pearl was discovered in a prehistoric burial site in New Guinea, dating back about 6,000 years. This makes New Guinea the correct answer rather than Abu Dhabi or the other options.

Chlorine gas was the first chemical weapon used in World War I, first deployed by the German army in 1915. It caused severe respiratory damage and marked the beginning of chemical warfare in the conflict.

Glasgow is a major city and sea port located in Scotland, which is part of the United Kingdom. Scotland is a separate country within the UK, distinct from England. However, since Scotland is not listed among the options, the closest correct answer within the UK context is England. The other options (Germany, France, Iran) are incorrect as Glasgow is not located in those countries.

Thomas Hobbes wrote 'Leviathan' in 1651, which is a foundational work in political philosophy discussing the social contract and the structure of society.

The official motto of the Olympic Games is "Citius, Altius, Fortius," which translates to "Faster, Higher, Stronger." This motto reflects the athletes' pursuit of excellence in speed, height, and strength.