General Knowledge

Tiananmen Square is a famous landmark located in Beijing, China. It is one of the largest public squares in the world and holds significant historical and cultural importance.

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a columnist for The Washington Post, where he wrote about political and social issues related to Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.

"Vande Mataram" is a poem written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in his novel "Anandamath." The poem became a patriotic song during the Indian independence movement.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Awaran, Balochistan occurred on 24 September 2013. Multiple authoritative sources including the US Geological Survey, BBC News, and Wikipedia confirm the earthquake date as 2013, not 2012. The earthquake caused significant damage and casualties in the region. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (2013).

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, spanning north-western India and eastern Pakistan (including the Tharparkar region), is considered the world's only fertile desert. It receives relatively higher rainfall (around 100 mm per year) compared to other deserts and supports extensive agriculture and a dense human population. This fertility is due to its unique climate, historic water sources, and soil conditions that allow cultivation of crops and support diverse flora and fauna. The Chihuahuan Desert, Sahara Desert, and Dasht-e Lut Desert are generally more arid and less fertile in comparison.

The Pyramid of Giza is located in Egypt, near Cairo. It is one of the most famous ancient monuments in the world and a key part of Egyptian heritage.

Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. He famously said, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

The total length of the India-Pakistan border is approximately 2,600 kilometres, making option C the correct answer. This border includes the international boundary and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Kohala Hydroelectric Power Project is a joint venture between Pakistan and China. It is being developed on the Jhelum River in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The project is awarded to Kohala Hydropower Company Ltd, a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company. Therefore, the two countries involved are Pakistan and China, making option C the correct answer.

Burger King is a globally recognized fast food restaurant chain that was founded in the United States, making America the correct country of origin.