General Knowledge

8 March is internationally recognized as International Women's Day, a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

Pakistan's first radio station was established in Lahore in 1947, shortly after the country's independence. This makes Lahore the correct answer, not Karachi.

K2 is commonly known as both 'Chogori' and 'Mount Godwin-Austen.' Therefore, options A and B are both correct, making option D (A & B) the right answer.

The first-ever Chinese newspaper launched in Pakistan is 'Huashang'. It is a Chinese-language weekly newspaper (also issued in English) that began publishing in Islamabad in 2017. It primarily serves Chinese embassy staff, Chinese nationals, and employees of Chinese companies in Pakistan. It prints about 5,000 copies per issue and has reached a readership of roughly 60,000. This is confirmed by multiple reputable Pakistani news sources such as Dawn and The News International.

Tokyo is widely recognized as the most populous city in the world when considering the metropolitan area population, surpassing other major cities like Delhi, Karachi, and Shanghai.

A standard volleyball team on the court consists of 6 players. This is the official number of players per side during a volleyball match.

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, making Germany his country of birth.

Hydrogen gas is commonly used in the manufacture of banaspati ghee through the hydrogenation process, where vegetable oils are converted into semi-solid fats by adding hydrogen. This process improves shelf life and texture.

Harappa is an archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization located near the Ravi River. Hence, the city is situated on the bank of the Ravi River.

Rehman Baba is widely recognized as the National Poet of Afghanistan due to his influential Pashto poetry. Khushal Khan Khattak was a prominent Pashto poet but is considered a tribal chief and warrior rather than the national poet.

ECL stands for Exit Control List, which is a list maintained by the government to prevent certain individuals from leaving the country due to legal or security reasons.

Krishna Kumari was the first non-Muslim woman elected to Pakistan's Senate, marking a significant milestone in the country's political history by representing minority women at a national level.

The Amazon River is commonly known as the 'Father of Rivers' due to its vast size and volume, making it the largest river by discharge in the world. The Indus River, while significant, is not typically referred to by this title.

Wood is primarily used as the main raw material in the manufacture of paper, as it contains cellulose fibers essential for paper production. Paint, gunpowder, and ink are not primarily made from wood.

NASA's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C., which is the capital of the United States. This is the central administrative office for the agency.

The tomato was historically known as the "Love Apple" (from the French "pomme d'amour"), which was its old name before the modern term "tomato" became common.

The official currency of Mongolia is the Mongolian togrog, often abbreviated as MNT. Euro, Pound Sterling, and Peso are currencies of other countries and not related to Mongolia.

Coca Cola was originally created as a medicinal tonic before becoming a popular beverage. It was first marketed as a remedy for various ailments, which is why its name was associated with medicine.

According to the latest United Nations World Population Prospects 2024 and corroborated by the List of Asian countries by population growth rate (CIA World Factbook estimates for 2023), Bangladesh has the highest population growth rate among the listed countries. Bangladesh's annual growth rate is about 1.0%, India about 1.2%, China is experiencing a slight population decline (around -0.1%), and Sri Lanka's growth rate is about 0.2%. This confirms that Bangladesh has the highest population growth rate among the options given, consistent with its higher fertility rate compared to India, China, and Sri Lanka, which have lower or negative growth rates.

The Scientific Bureau of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is located in Tehran, Iran, which is the headquarters of ECO. Therefore, option A is correct.

The book "The Spirit of Islam" was written by Syed Ameer Ali. He was a prominent Muslim scholar and historian known for his works on Islam and its history.

The United Nations General Assembly traditionally convenes its annual session in September, typically starting on the third Tuesday of the month.

Dushanbe is the capital city of Tajikistan, a country in Central Asia. The other options are capitals of different countries or incorrect spellings.

Freetown is the capital city of Sierra Leone, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. It is not the capital of Somalia, Slovenia, or Cuba.

The concept of the parachute was first sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the late 15th century, but the first practical parachute was created by Louis-Sébastien Lenormand, who made a jump from a tree in 1783 using a device made from two umbrellas. The first recorded parachute jump from a hydrogen balloon was performed by André-Jacques Garnerin in 1797. Therefore, the 1783s (option C) is the closest correct decade for the invention of the parachute as a practical device, while the 1570s (option B) is incorrect.