General Knowledge

World Pulses Day is observed annually on February 10 to recognize the importance of pulses as a global food. This date was designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of pulses.

The term "Shinkansen" refers to Japan's high-speed bullet train network, known for its speed and efficiency. It is not related to shopping malls, temples, or mountains.

The Heeresnachrichtenamt (HNA) is the army intelligence agency of Austria. It is responsible for military intelligence and reconnaissance within the Austrian Armed Forces.

Port Zayed is a major seaport located in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), specifically in Abu Dhabi. Therefore, the correct answer is UAE.

Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan, making option C the correct answer.

The Hoover Dam is located on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona, making the correct country the USA. The other options are incorrect as the dam is not located in the UK, UAE, or Sweden.

The capital of Maldives is Malé, which is the largest city and the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, and Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan.

India is the largest exporter of rice globally, surpassing other countries like Pakistan, China, and Bangladesh in rice export volume.

Britain joined the European Economic Community (EEC), which later evolved into the European Union (EU), on 1 January 1973. It remained a member until it officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. This means Britain was a member for 47 years. Therefore, the correct answer is B (47 Years).

"Islam at the Crossroads" was originally written in 1934 by Muhammad Iqbal. This work is a significant philosophical and political treatise written during that period.