General Knowledge

Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Britannica and BBC. Therefore, the correct answer is D (1926), not B (1922).

Laos is historically known as the 'Land of a Thousand Elephants' due to the large number of elephants that once roamed the region and its significance in the country's culture and history.

A shuttlecock is the projectile used in badminton, designed to be hit back and forth over the net. It is not used in hockey, table tennis, or football.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) was originally founded as the Imperial Cricket Conference on 15 June 1909 by representatives from Australia, England, and South Africa. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the official ICC website and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct founding year is 1909, which corresponds to option A, not 1907 (option B).

Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Harare (Zimbabwe), Apia (Samoa), and Hanoi (Vietnam).

The Heisman Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football in the United States, making football the correct sport associated with this trophy.

Abul Qasim Ferdowsi was a Persian poet, best known for his epic work, the Shahnameh, which is a cornerstone of Persian literature.

The Taj Mahal is renowned for its perfect blend of Islamic, Indian, and Persian architectural styles, combining elements from these traditions to create its iconic design.

Sri Lanka is called the 'Tear Drop of India' because of its shape and its location just south of the Indian subcontinent, resembling a tear drop falling from India.

Darren Sammy, the well-known cricketer and former West Indies captain, was born in Saint Lucia, making option A the correct answer.