General Knowledge

Libya celebrates its Independence and National Day on December 24th. This date marks the day in 1951 when Libya gained independence from British and French administration, establishing the United Kingdom of Libya under King Idris. The holiday was reinstated in 2011 after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, who had replaced it with the anniversary of his 1969 coup. Therefore, the correct answer is December 24, which corresponds to option D.

The estimated world population in 2022 was approximately 8 billion people, according to United Nations data. This makes option C the correct choice.

Saudi Arabia's National Day is celebrated annually on September 23, marking the unification of the Kingdom in 1932.

Sikkim is the smallest state in India by population according to the latest census data, making option A correct. Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Bihar all have significantly larger populations.

Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area, covering about 342,239 square kilometers, which is larger than West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, option C is correct.

Nomura is a well-known financial services group headquartered in Japan, making Japan the correct answer.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are traditionally attributed to Nebuchadnezzar II, the Babylonian king who is said to have built them for his wife. This is the most widely accepted historical attribution.

Daocheng Yading Airport in China is the highest airport in the world, situated at an elevation of about 4,411 meters (14,472 feet) above sea level, which is higher than Jinnah Airport in Karachi and Jida Airport in Saudi Arabia.

Stadium 974 was constructed using 963 shipping containers, not 974. The number 974 refers to the stadium's name, which is derived from Qatar's telephone country code. Therefore, option A is correct.

Kabul is the largest province of Afghanistan by population, as it includes the capital city Kabul, which is the most populous urban area in the country.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with a population exceeding 200 million, making it the largest by population. The other options have smaller populations compared to Uttar Pradesh.

Tehran province is the most populous province in Iran, containing the capital city Tehran, which is the largest city in the country by population.

The Great Sphinx is a famous limestone statue located on the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. It is one of the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, making Egypt the correct answer.

Libya gained independence on December 24, 1951, becoming the first country to achieve independence through the United Nations. It was previously under Italian and British/French administration after World War II.

The Livestock Farm Rakh Mahni was established in April 1950. This is confirmed by multiple sources including educational MCQ websites that list April 1950 as the founding date of the farm. Therefore, option A is correct.

The national fish of Pakistan is the Blue Marlin, which is recognized as the country's official national fish due to its significance in marine biodiversity and sport fishing.

Florida is widely known as the 'Sunshine State' due to its generally warm and sunny climate throughout the year.

Before becoming Nissan, the company produced cars under the name Datsun. This brand was used internationally until the early 1980s when Nissan phased it out to unify its branding.

The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-ud-Din Kidwai (also spelled Ameer-ud-din Qadwai). This is confirmed by multiple historical sources and official documents. Abdur Rehman Chughtai was a famous artist but did not design the flag. Liaqat Ali and Chaudhary Rehmat Ali were prominent figures in Pakistan's history but not the flag's designer. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Eva Air is a well-known airline based in Taiwan, making option C the correct answer.

The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. This battle was a decisive event that established British control over Bengal.

The headquarters of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is located in Brussels, Belgium. This is the official and current location of NATO's main administrative offices.

Thai Airways International is the national airline of Thailand, making option C the correct answer.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is commonly nicknamed "Aunty" due to its long-standing presence and perceived establishment role in British media. This nickname reflects its traditional and authoritative image.

Homer is widely recognized as the greatest poet of ancient Greek literature, known for epic poems like the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are foundational works of Greek culture and language.