General Knowledge

Salah ud Din Ayubi, also known as Saladin, was of Kurdish origin. He was a Muslim military leader who founded the Ayyubid dynasty and is historically recognized as a Kurd.

Bhutan is often referred to as the 'Buffer State of Asia' because it lies between two major powers, India and China, acting as a buffer zone. Afghanistan is sometimes called a buffer state historically, but in the Asian context, Bhutan is the more commonly accepted answer.

Red Lake is a well-known lake located in the state of Minnesota, USA. Therefore, the correct answer is D, USA.

Algeria gained independence from France in 1962 after a long war of independence, making option C the correct answer.

Paris is famously known as the "City of Light" due to its leading role during the Age of Enlightenment and its early adoption of street lighting. Therefore, option A is correct.

Switzerland was historically known as Helvetia, derived from the Helvetii, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region. This name is still used symbolically and appears on Swiss coins and stamps.

McDonald's was founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald as a barbecue restaurant before evolving into the fast food chain known today. This makes option A the correct answer.

The national flower of the USA is the rose, officially designated as such in 1986. None of the other options are recognized as the national flower of the USA.

Jaipur is famously known as the Pink City of India due to the distinct pink color of its buildings, which were painted to welcome the Prince of Wales in 1876.

The biography of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) titled "Sirat Rasul Ullah" was written by Ibn Ishaq, who is recognized as the earliest biographer of the Prophet. His work is considered foundational in Islamic historiography.