General Knowledge

As of October 2016, Pakistan was recognized by Amnesty International as the third largest host country for refugees, primarily due to its large population of Afghan refugees. This makes option D correct.

The study of religions is called Theology, which involves the systematic study of the nature of the divine and religious beliefs. The other options refer to different fields: Seismology is the study of earthquakes, Gerontology is the study of aging, and Etymology is the study of word origins.

The book "The Voice of Human Justice" is the English translation of the Arabic book "Sautu'l 'Adālati'l Insaniyah" written by George Jordac, a Lebanese Christian author. This book is a comprehensive biography of Hazrat Ali (R.A), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the fourth Caliph in Islamic history. It draws extensively from Nahj al-Balagha and portrays Ali's personality, leadership, and commitment to justice. Therefore, the correct answer is B, Hazrat Ali (R.A). The other options, including Hazrat Umer (R.A), Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), and Hazrat Usman (R.A), are not the subjects of this book according to the verified sources.

A fisheye lens is an ultra wide-angle lens that typically provides a field of view of about 180 degrees or more, but generally not 360 degrees. Most fisheye lenses cover up to 180 degrees diagonally, with some specialized lenses exceeding this slightly (up to around 220-280 degrees on smaller sensors). However, 360-degree coverage is not typical for a fisheye lens itself; 360-degree views require multiple lenses or specialized panoramic setups. Therefore, the correct answer is 180 degrees.

The diesel engine was invented by Rudolf Diesel in the late 19th century. He developed this engine as an efficient alternative to the steam engine and gasoline engines.

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet). The other options are waterfalls but are not as tall as Angel Falls.

The largest desert in the world is Antarctica, which is a polar desert covering about 5.5 million square miles. However, the question does not specify the type of desert. The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert and the third largest desert overall, covering about 3.5 million square miles in North Africa. Since the question is commonly interpreted as referring to the largest hot desert, the Sahara is the correct answer among the given options. The other options (Thar, Thal, Vatican) are much smaller or not deserts.

The Tenge is the official currency of Kazakhstan. It was introduced in 1993 after Kazakhstan gained independence from the Soviet Union.

The Cortes Generales is the official name of the Parliament of Spain, consisting of two chambers: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate. This is a well-known fact about Spain's legislative system.

Monaco is the smallest coastal nation in the world by area, much smaller than Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jordan, or Nauru. It is a tiny sovereign city-state located on the French Riviera.

Christopher Lee played the role of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the film "Jinnah," which was released on 7 November 1998. He is widely recognized for this portrayal.

Richard H. Thaler was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2017 for his contributions to behavioral economics, making option D correct.

World Teachers' Day was inaugurated by UNESCO in 1994 to celebrate and recognize the role of teachers worldwide.

Svetlana Alexievich was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015, not 2017. The 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Kazuo Ishiguro, making option D the correct answer.

The ex-state of Amb, located in the region of Pakistan (now part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), is not famous for tidal forests as it is an inland area without coastal influence. Instead, it is known for its artificial forests, which have been developed and managed for timber production and conservation purposes. The Amb Reserved Forest and other forest areas in the region are examples of such managed or artificial forests. Therefore, the correct answer is 'B' - Artificial Forests.

Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States of America, serving as the seat of the federal government.

MI6, also known as the Secret Intelligence Service, is the foreign intelligence service of the United Kingdom, commonly referred to as Britain. It is responsible for overseas intelligence gathering and operations.

The Boston Tea Party was a political protest by American colonists against British taxation, which played a significant role in the events leading to American Independence. Therefore, it is associated with American Independence.

Venice is famously known as the 'City of Canals' due to its extensive network of canals used for transportation throughout the city. The other options are countries or regions, not cities known for canals.

Jezira Haft Talar translates to 'Island of Seven Hills' and is a local name for Astola Island, which is known for its seven prominent hills. Therefore, the correct answer is Astola Island.

Mount Aso is an active volcano located in Japan, specifically on the island of Kyushu. It is one of the largest active volcanoes in the world and a well-known geographical feature of Japan.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is headquartered in Washington D.C., United States. It is a member of the World Bank Group and focuses on private sector development in developing countries.

The maple leaf is a well-known symbol of Canada and is prominently featured on its national flag. None of the other listed countries have a maple leaf on their flags.

The United Nations General Assembly session held in 2017 was the 72nd session. It opened on 12 September 2017 and ran until 17 September 2018. The 71st session was in 2016, and the 73rd session followed in 2018. Therefore, the correct answer is C (72).

Japan is famously known as the "Land of the Rising Sun" because it lies to the east of the Asian continent, where the sun rises. This nickname reflects Japan's geographical position and cultural symbolism.