General Knowledge

Coorg is known as the "Scotland of India" due to its lush green hills, coffee plantations, and cool climate, which resemble the Scottish landscape. The other options do not share this nickname.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on 1st January 1995, marking the start of a new era in international trade regulation.

The Lotus Temple is a famous Bahá'í House of Worship located in New Delhi, India. It is renowned for its flowerlike shape and is a prominent architectural landmark in India.

Polo is traditionally known as the 'Game of Kings' because it was historically played by royalty and nobility, especially in Persia and later in British India. While chess is sometimes metaphorically called the 'Game of Kings' due to its strategic nature and royal pieces, the phrase 'Game of Kings' is more commonly and historically attributed to polo as a sport. Cricket is not known by this title. Therefore, the correct answer is Polo.

South Africa has 11 official languages recognized at the national level, which is among the highest globally. However, Bolivia officially recognizes 37 languages, the highest number of official languages in the world. Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, but they are not all equally recognized or used nationally. Among the options given, South Africa has the highest number of official languages. Japan and Spain have far fewer official languages.

May is widely recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, among many other health-related awareness months. While Cancer Awareness Month is generally observed in October (not May), and Nutrition Awareness Month is typically in March, Mental Health Awareness Month is specifically and officially observed in May. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The Human Library concept originated in Denmark, where people can 'borrow' a person to have a conversation instead of borrowing a book. This initiative started in Copenhagen in 2000 to promote dialogue and reduce prejudices.

The Chauvet and Lascaux caves, famous for their well-preserved prehistoric figurative cave paintings, are located in France. These sites are renowned for their archaeological and artistic significance.

The Sun is composed primarily of hot plasma, which is a state of matter consisting of ionized gases at extremely high temperatures. It is not solid or cold plasma, and while it emits yellow light, it is not a yellow gas.

According to Ethnologue, there are approximately 7,139 living languages in the world as of recent counts, making option A the most accurate. Other options are close estimates but less precise.

The Suneung, officially known as the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), is a standardized exam held annually in South Korea and is widely regarded as one of the toughest exams in the world.

Bastille Day, celebrated on 14th July, is the French National Day commemorating the French Revolution and the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. It is celebrated in France with various events and festivities.

Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and William McKinley were all U.S. Presidents who were assassinated. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of these'.

Based on authoritative data, Iran's land area is approximately 1,628,786 square kilometers. Among the options, Mexico's land area is about 1,943,950 square kilometers, which is closest to Iran's size. Chile's land area is about 756,000 square kilometers, Congo's about 2,267,000 square kilometers, and Spain's about 506,000 square kilometers. Therefore, Mexico is the country closest in size to Iran.

The G-20 consists of 19 individual countries plus the European Union as a member, but it does not include the African Union or NATO. Therefore, none of the provided options correctly describe the composition of the G-20.

The capital of the Cook Islands is Avarua, which is located on the island of Rarotonga. The other options are either different locations within the Cook Islands or unrelated cities.

The world's longest strait is the Strait of Malacca, which connects the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean (via the South China Sea). Therefore, the correct answer is the connection between the Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.

The United States military involvement in Afghanistan began in 2001 and officially ended in 2021, lasting approximately 20 years.

The Eiffel Tower was completed in March 1889, just in time for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris. This makes option A the correct answer.

The word "Ideology" was coined in French by Antoine Destutt de Tracy in the late 18th century, combining Greek roots but as a term it originated in French.

The NATO Summit 2024 is scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C., which is the capital of the United States and a frequent host for international diplomatic events.

Dr. Khursheed Rizvi is known for his scholarly work on Arabic literature, including the book 'Arabi Adab Qabl Az Islam' which discusses Arabic literature before Islam. The other authors listed are notable Urdu writers but not associated with this specific work.

An archipelago is a group or chain of islands. Indonesia, Maldives, and Japan are all archipelagos consisting of multiple islands, whereas Korea is a peninsula and not an archipelago.

Muhammad Ali, the American boxing legend, passed away in 2016. This is a well-documented fact widely reported in reliable sources.

Ustad Bukhari is the pen name of Sayed Ahmad Shah, a well-known Pakistani poet and writer. The other options are distinct writers with different real names, so only Ustad Bukhari corresponds to Sayed Ahmad Shah.