General Knowledge

The novel 'Aangan' was written by Khadija Mastoor, a renowned Urdu writer. She is well-known for this significant work in Urdu literature.

The Nobel Prize in Literature is widely regarded as the highest and most prestigious literary award globally, recognizing outstanding contributions to literature. The Booker Prize and Pulitzer Prize are significant but more regionally focused, while the Magsaysay Award is not a literary award.

Kyoto was the former capital of Japan before Tokyo. It served as the imperial capital for over a thousand years, making it historically significant as Japan's former capital city.

Based on multiple sources from general knowledge quiz sites and educational resources, Bosheen Dam is located in Peru. Although some confusion exists with dams in Ghana, the majority of references to Bosheen Dam place it in Peru, making option B the correct answer.

The book 'Aab-e-Hayat' was authored by Maulana Muhammad Hussain Azad, a prominent Urdu writer and scholar. This is a well-known fact in Urdu literature.

The ICC Cricket World Cup first introduced coloured clothing and white balls in the 1992 tournament, marking a significant change from the traditional white clothing and red balls used previously.

Johannesburg is famously known as the 'Gold Capital of the World' due to its historical and significant gold mining industry. None of the other options are associated with this title.

Duroliponte was the Roman name for the settlement that later became Cambridge. Therefore, the correct answer is Cambridge.

World Environment Day is officially celebrated every year on 5th June to raise awareness about environmental issues globally.

Graeme Smith is the only cricketer to have captained a team in more than 100 Test matches, leading South Africa in 109 Tests. Other options have captained fewer Test matches.