General Knowledge

Canada formally withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol in 2012, citing concerns about its economic impact and the exclusion of major emitters like the United States and China. France, India, and China remained parties to the protocol.

World War I began in 1914, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, which led to the outbreak of the war that year.

Agence France-Presse (AFP), founded in 1835, is recognized as the oldest news agency in the world, predating other agencies like Reuters and AP. This makes option A the correct answer.

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.

22 March is internationally recognized as World Water Day, which focuses on the importance of freshwater and advocating for sustainable management of water resources.

India is currently the largest importer of arms in the world, as per recent global arms trade reports, due to its significant defense procurement needs.

Mao Zedong, the Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, died on September 9, 1976. This date is well-documented and confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Wikipedia, Britannica, and historical records. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: September 1976. Option B (August 1976) is incorrect.

The Nobel Prize is awarded in the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences. Therefore, option D, 'all of these,' correctly includes all the disciplines listed in the other options.

Purple is made by mixing the primary colors red and blue. This is a basic principle of color theory in the additive and subtractive color models.

Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia, serving as the political and administrative center of the country. The other options are important cities but not the capital.

NASA was established in 1958, specifically on July 29, 1958, by the National Aeronautics and Space Act. This makes option A the correct answer.

Among the SAARC member countries listed, Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate. China and Indonesia are not SAARC members, so they are incorrect options. Bangladesh has a lower literacy rate compared to Sri Lanka.

The Aboriginal name "Koala" is widely accepted to mean "no water" or "no drink" in several Aboriginal languages, reflecting the animal's infrequent need to drink water. The term "Mulgara" refers to a small marsupial, not a lizard, and does not mean "no water." The name "Lizard" itself is not an Aboriginal term meaning "no water." Therefore, the correct answer is C, Koala. This is supported by linguistic and etymological sources on Aboriginal animal names.

Tajuddin Ahmad was the first Prime Minister of Bangladesh, serving from April 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War. The other options were either leaders from Pakistan or Bangladesh but did not hold the position of Bangladesh's first Prime Minister.

George Washington was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He is widely recognized as a founding father and the nation's first leader.

The highest dam in the world is the Grande Dixence Dam in Switzerland, which is significantly taller than the other dams listed. Therefore, option C 'The Grande' is the correct answer.

The League of Nations was headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, making it the correct answer. Brussels and Canberra are capitals of Belgium and Australia respectively, and 'none of these' is incorrect since Geneva is listed.

Switzerland has four national languages, but the three main ones spoken widely are German, French, and Italian. English and Spanish are not official languages in Switzerland.

The First Anglo-Afghan War took place from 1838 to 1842, beginning in 1838. Therefore, the correct answer is 1838.

The Soviet media theory was heavily influenced by German ideology, particularly Marxist-Leninist thought, which originated in Germany and shaped Soviet approaches to media and propaganda.

The driest place in the world is the Atacama Desert in Chile, which is much drier than Death Valley, Sahara, or Barmer. Since Atacama is not listed, the correct answer is 'none of these'.

ITAR-TASS is the major news agency of Russia, known officially as the Information Telegraph Agency of Russia (ITAR-TASS). It is a well-established source of news in Russia and internationally.

Russia is the largest country in the world by area, covering over 17 million square kilometers, which is larger than China, Canada, and India.

The largest museum in the world by gallery space is the Smithsonian Institution in the USA. While the Louvre in France is very large and famous, it is not the largest by area.

The national flag of the USA has 50 white stars, each representing one of the 50 states in the union.