General Knowledge

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was officially founded on December 19, 1966. The charter was signed in December 1965, but the bank began operations and was formally established in 1966. Therefore, the correct founding year is 1966, making option B the correct answer.

Crocodiles are not known for running speeds measured in km per liter (KMPL) or LMPL, which are units of fuel efficiency, not speed. Their maximum running speed on land is about 17 km/h, but none of the options correctly represent speed units. Therefore, 'None of these' is the correct choice.

The elephant has the longest gestation period of any land animal, lasting about 640 to 660 days (approximately 95 weeks). This is significantly longer than other land animals, making option B correct.

International Migrants Day is observed every year on December 18. This date was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2000 to recognize the efforts, contributions, and rights of migrants worldwide. Therefore, the correct answer is option C, December 18.

Pashmina shawls are traditionally made from the fine undercoat hair of the Changthangi goat found in the Himalayan region. This hair is known for its softness and warmth, making it ideal for high-quality shawls.

In Pakistan, the President is the ceremonial head of state, while the Prime Minister is the head of government. Therefore, the correct answer is President.

Havana is the capital city of Cuba, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries or unrelated.

Burj Khalifa is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest building in the world and a famous landmark of Dubai.

The Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) is the official national bird of Pakistan. It is a Eurasian upland game bird native to parts of Asia including Pakistan. Although the question options do not include Pakistan, the correct answer is not Iran or any other country listed. The Chukar Partridge is not the national bird of Iran, Iraq, USA, or China. Therefore, the question should be corrected to ask about Pakistan, or the options should include Pakistan. Since Pakistan is not an option, the question as given is factually incorrect. The correct national bird of Pakistan is the Chukar Partridge.

Amnesty International was founded by Peter Benenson in 1961, and its headquarters is located in London. Therefore, option A is correct, as it closely matches the founder's name.