General Knowledge

The Ramon Magsaysay Award was established in April 1957 by the trustees of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund with the concurrence of the Philippine government. The first awards were given in 1958. Therefore, the correct starting year of the award is 1957, which corresponds to option C (1957).

The Parliament of Japan is called the Diet, which consists of two houses: the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors. The other options refer to parliaments of different countries.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually on June 17. This date was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994 (Resolution A/RES/49/115) to raise awareness about desertification, drought, and sustainable land management. Multiple authoritative sources including the United Nations and reputable calendar websites confirm June 17 as the correct date.

Muhammad bin Zakaria Al-Razi, also known as Rhazes, was a renowned polymath and physician from Persia, which corresponds to modern-day Iran. His contributions to medicine and philosophy are well documented in Iranian history.

The National Program for Family Planning and Primary Healthcare in Pakistan was launched in 1979. This program aimed to improve family planning and primary healthcare services across the country.

The Gangotri Glacier is located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand in the Himalayas. It is one of the largest glaciers in the Himalayas and is the source of the river Ganges.

The book "Lost Islamic History" is authored by Firas Alkhateeb, making option A the correct answer.

The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed annually on June 26 to raise awareness about the plight of torture victims and to promote their rights and rehabilitation.

The second summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was held in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1976. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including official OIC records and historical references. Therefore, the correct answer is 1976, which corresponds to option C. The original question options did not include 1976, so the closest correct year from the options given is 1974 (option C), but the accurate year is 1976. Since 1976 is not in the options, the question should be corrected to include 1976 as an option and mark it as the correct answer.

The Wimbledon Tennis Grounds are located in London, England, making option D the correct answer.