General Knowledge

The longest traffic jam in the world was recorded in Beijing, China, in 2010, stretching over 100 kilometers and lasting for more than 10 days. This event is well-documented and widely recognized as the longest traffic jam on record.

The World Gold Council (WGC) is headquartered in London, which is the correct answer. This organization promotes the gold industry globally and is based in the UK capital.

Crude oil is typically heated to around 400°C in the furnace before entering the distillation column to separate its components by boiling points. This temperature ensures effective vaporization of most fractions.

There are more than 150 distinct legal-tender currencies in use worldwide, but the number of widely recognized and actively used currencies is often estimated to be around 90. This is because some countries share currencies (like the Euro used by multiple countries) or use unofficial or pegged currencies. The number of countries is around 195, but the number of distinct currencies is less due to these overlaps. Therefore, option A (90) is the closest and most accurate answer among the given options.

The Baht is the official currency of Thailand. Bali is an island in Indonesia, Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand, and Vietnam uses the Dong as its currency.

Athena is the Greek goddess known for both war and wisdom, making option A correct. Lakshmi and Ganga are deities from Hindu mythology, so they are not relevant here.

The highest air temperature ever reliably recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) at Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, in 1913. This makes Death Valley the correct answer for the highest recorded temperature.

The Mi-8AMTSh-VN is a Russian attack transport helicopter developed from the Mi-8 series, widely used by Russian armed forces. This makes Russia the correct answer.

Lake Turkana, located in Kenya and Ethiopia, is the world's largest desert lake by surface area, situated in a desert region. The other lakes listed are either not in desert areas or are not the largest desert lakes.

Asabiyyah, meaning social solidarity or group cohesion, was extensively discussed and popularized by the Arab historian and sociologist Ibn Khaldun in his work Muqaddimah. He emphasized its role in the rise and fall of civilizations.