General Knowledge

The name 'Hong Kong' (香港) in Mandarin translates to 'Fragrant Harbour,' referring to the area's historical significance as a fragrant incense trading port. Options A and B are incorrect meanings, and option D is invalid because B is incorrect.

El Al is the largest and national airline of Israel, known as the country's flag carrier. The other options are either misspelled or smaller airlines.

Alborz province is the smallest province in Iran by area, making option A correct. Ilham province does not exist, and Kerman and Tehran provinces are larger in area than Alborz.

The headquarters of Greenpeace International is located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is the main office coordinating the global activities of Greenpeace.

Toledo and Ronda are well-known cities located in Spain, famous for their rich history and cultural heritage.

The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757, marking a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, which significantly influenced the course of Indian history.

Island Aviation Services is the government-owned airline operator of the Maldives, making option A correct. The other countries listed have different government airline operators.

Kellogg’s is credited with inventing and popularizing cornflakes as a breakfast cereal, making them the company that gifted cornflakes to the world.

SilkAir was the regional airline subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, making Singapore the correct answer.

Aeroflot is the flag carrier and largest airline of Russia, making option C the correct answer.

Washington was admitted to the United States as the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Encyclopedia Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is '42nd', which corresponds to option C.

Helitours is the airline operated by the Sri Lanka Army, making Sri Lanka the correct country associated with Helitours.

Air Europa is a Spanish airline headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, making Spain the correct country of origin.

The Indus River is the longest river in Pakistan, stretching about 3,180 kilometers (1,976 miles). It is longer than the Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers, making option B the correct answer.

Fatima Jinnah joined the All India Muslim League in 1927, actively participating in the Pakistan Movement. The other dates do not correspond to her joining the League.

Aegean Airlines is the flag carrier airline of Greece, making option A the correct answer.

Porter Airlines is a regional airline based in Canada, primarily operating in and around Toronto. Therefore, the correct answer is Canada.

Bhoja Air was a Pakistani airline based in Islamabad, Pakistan. Therefore, the correct answer is Pakistan.

K2 is the second highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 26,251 feet. Therefore, option B is correct.

Aer Lingus is the national airline of the Republic of Ireland, making option B the correct answer.

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, making option A correct. Lake Victoria and Great Bear Lake are large but smaller than Lake Superior. Option D is incorrect as Lake Superior is listed.

AFP (Agence France-Presse) is the international news agency headquartered in France, making option B the correct answer.

KLM is the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, making option C the correct answer.

El Al, the Israeli airline, is known for equipping its international planes with anti-missile defense systems to protect against potential threats, a unique practice among commercial airlines.

Kish Air is an Iranian airline based in Kish Island, Iran. Therefore, the correct answer is Iran.