General Knowledge

Al-Biruni, the famous Muslim scientist and scholar, is buried in Ghazni, Afghanistan. This location is historically recognized as his burial place.

International Youth Day is observed every year on 12 August, as designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about youth issues worldwide.

Golf is the only sport known to have been played on the moon, famously by astronaut Alan Shepard during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. No other listed sports have been played there.

Istiqlal Mosque is located in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and a prominent landmark in Indonesia.

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India with a population exceeding 200 million, which is larger than the population of Brazil (approximately 213 million). None of the other states listed have populations close to this number.

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania, making option B the correct answer. The other options are capitals or countries unrelated to Bucharest.

The fastest speed recorded by a manned jet aircraft is Mach 3.43, achieved by the SR-71 Blackbird. Options B and C are incorrect, and 'None of These' is not applicable since A is correct.

International Day of Yoga is celebrated every year on 21 June, as declared by the United Nations to promote the practice of yoga worldwide.

Al Manjid (المنجد) is a well-known Arabic dictionary that provides meanings and explanations of Arabic words, making option A correct.

Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian calendar, which has 13 months: 12 months of 30 days each and a 13th month of 5 or 6 days depending on the leap year.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in England, known as the most architecturally sophisticated and only surviving linteled stone circle in the world, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded on September 25, 1969. This is confirmed by the official OIC website and multiple authoritative sources such as Britannica. The founding date corresponds to option D, not A as originally marked. Option C contains a typo (19698), and options A and B have incorrect years.

The United Nations has six principal organs: the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, and the Secretariat. This is confirmed by the official United Nations website and the UN Charter (Article 7). Therefore, the correct answer is 6, which corresponds to option C.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth, covering more area than the Atlantic, Arctic, and Indian Oceans. It is known for its vast size and depth.

The United Nations Trusteeship Council suspended its operations on November 1, 1994, following the independence of Palau, which was the last remaining UN trust territory. This marked the completion of the Trusteeship Council's mission.

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system by diameter and mass, making it the correct answer. Earth, Mars, and Saturn are smaller in size compared to Jupiter.

The Eiffel Tower's height is approximately 1,067 feet (324 meters) including its antennas, making option B the correct answer. The other options are close but not accurate.

Reuters is a well-known international news agency headquartered in London, United Kingdom, making option B the correct answer.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is primarily a military alliance formed for collective defense among member countries. It is not primarily economic, regional, or cultural.

Australia is the smallest continent by area in the world. Although Antarctica is large, it is considered a continent but larger than Australia. Africa and Europe are both larger than Australia.

Lake Saiful Malook is famously known as the 'Queen of Lakes' in Pakistan due to its stunning beauty and popularity among tourists. Dudipatsar and Rawal Jheel are notable lakes but do not hold this title.

Indonesia joined OPEC twice, first in 1962 and then rejoined in 2008, but suspended its membership again in November 2016 due to its status as a net oil importer. This makes Indonesia the correct answer.

UNHCR stands for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. This is the official full name of the agency as established by the United Nations General Assembly. Option C correctly reflects the formal name. Option A, "High Commissioner for Refugees," is incomplete as it omits "Office of the United Nations." Options B and D are incorrect as they do not reflect the official name. The explanation clarifies that UNHCR is the UN agency mandated to protect and support refugees, and its formal name includes "Office of the United Nations."

According to UNHCR data, the majority of refugees (around 76%) are hosted by low- and middle-income countries combined, making option D the correct choice. High-income countries host a smaller proportion of refugees.

The International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism is observed on February 12, as designated by the United Nations to promote awareness and prevention of violent extremism.