General Knowledge

As of 2024, the European Union has 27 member countries. This is confirmed by the official European Union website and recent Eurostat data. The options provided include 27 as option B, which is the correct answer. The original question's correct_answer was D (28), which is incorrect. The correct answer is B (27).

The Port of Montevideo is the main seaport of Uruguay, located in its capital city Montevideo. It is a key maritime hub in the region.

Brazil was the first country to cultivate cocoa on a large scale outside its native region. While cocoa originated in Central and South America, Brazil became a major early grower. Mexico is part of cocoa's native range but was not the first country to grow it commercially.

The Zakat system was introduced in Pakistan in 1980 under the Zakat and Ushr Ordinance to institutionalize the collection and distribution of Zakat as a form of Islamic charity.

The Port of Felixstowe is the largest container port in the United Kingdom, located on the east coast of England. Therefore, the correct answer is U.K.

Richard Branson is the founder of the Virgin Group, a multinational venture capital conglomerate known for its diverse businesses including music, airlines, and telecommunications.

The Maritime Security Agency is a branch of Pakistan's Coast Guard responsible for maritime law enforcement and security. Therefore, the correct answer is Pakistan.

The old name of Quetta was Shalkot, which is historically recognized as the earlier name of the city before it became known as Quetta.

The national flower of Samoa is the Teuila, which is a type of red ginger flower and holds cultural significance in Samoa. The other options are flowers associated with different countries or regions.

The national flower of San Marino is the Cyclamen. It is a symbol commonly associated with the country and is recognized as its national flower.