General Knowledge

Al Jazeera is a well-known TV channel headquartered in Qatar, making Qatar the correct answer. It is not owned by Iran, Syria, or Kuwait.

Rawal Dam is constructed on the Korang River, a tributary of the Soan River, near Islamabad, Pakistan. It was completed in 1962 and serves as a major water reservoir for Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The Korang River is the main inflow and outflow stream of Rawal Dam. The other rivers listed (Indus, Kabul, Chenab) are not related to Rawal Dam. Therefore, the correct answer is A: Korang River.

The name 'United Nations' was suggested by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II to describe the Allied powers fighting against the Axis. This name was later adopted for the international organization established in 1945.

Sheikh Saadi (RA) was a renowned Persian poet known for his works in the Persian language, such as Gulistan and Bustan. Although he lived in a region where Arabic was also influential, his primary literary contributions were in Persian.

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, commonly extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower. It is not a galaxy, tower in Tokyo, or a railway engine.

NPT stands for Non-Proliferation Treaty, which is an international treaty aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Sputnik I was the first artificial satellite launched into Earth's orbit by the Soviet Union in 1957, marking the beginning of space exploration.

Facebook was launched on February 4, 2004. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including HISTORY.com and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is February 2004, which corresponds to option B.

Lions play a crucial role as apex predators in forest ecosystems by controlling the population of herbivores and other animals, which helps maintain ecological balance. This control prevents overgrazing and supports biodiversity, making option A the most accurate answer.

Thomas Edison is widely credited with inventing the practical and commercially viable incandescent light bulb, which revolutionized electric lighting. While others contributed to the development, Edison’s improvements made the bulb usable for everyday purposes.

Glucose syrup is primarily made from starch sources, with maize (corn) being the most common source. The starch is broken down into glucose to produce the syrup.

Tipu Sultan is famously known as the 'Napoleon of Asia' due to his military prowess and resistance against British colonial forces. Nadir Shah was a Persian ruler and not associated with this title.

World Book Day is internationally celebrated on April 23rd to promote reading, publishing, and copyright. This date was chosen as it is the anniversary of the deaths of William Shakespeare and Miguel de Cervantes.

Herodotus is widely known as the 'Father of History' because he was one of the first historians to collect and systematically record historical events.

The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world, capable of reaching speeds over 240 mph during its hunting dive, known as a stoop. This makes it faster than the other birds listed.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games were held in Gold Coast, Australia. This city hosted the event from April 4 to April 15, 2018, making option C the correct answer.

Facebook held its initial public offering (IPO) on May 18, 2012. This is the date when Facebook went public and its stock started trading on the NASDAQ. The other dates listed in the options are incorrect for the IPO date. Therefore, the correct answer is B: May 18, 2012.

‘Mein Kampf’ is the autobiography of Adolf Hitler, in which he outlines his ideology and political plans. This makes option B the correct answer.

Interpol's headquarters is located in Lyon, France. This is the official and well-known location of its General Secretariat.

The world's tallest tree is a coast redwood, known scientifically as Sequoia sempervirens. These trees are famous for their exceptional height, with some individuals reaching over 350 feet tall, making 'Redwood' the correct answer.

The 2018 Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia, featured athletes from 72 countries (Commonwealth Games Associations). Therefore, option C is correct.

The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is an alliance of 34 Islamic countries formed to combat terrorism. This number is widely reported in official sources and news articles about the coalition.

Aristophanes is known as the Father of Comedy because he was a prominent ancient Greek playwright who wrote comedic plays that have greatly influenced the genre.

Nabi Tajima was the world's oldest living person and woman from Japan who died on April 21, 2018, at the age of 117. The other options are either misspelled or incorrect individuals.

Stephen Hawking had three children: Robert, Lucy, and Timothy. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including Biography.com and Wikipedia. Therefore, the correct answer is option B (3). The original question had the correct factual information but incorrectly marked the correct answer as C (4). The correct answer has been updated to B to reflect the accurate number of children.