General Knowledge

The national flower of Andorra is the poet's narcissus, scientifically known as Narcissus poeticus. It is also called the poet's daffodil or grandalla. This flower is native to Andorra and is widely recognized as its national flower. The previously stated answer 'Red Poppy' is incorrect for Andorra; the red poppy is a national flower of other countries but not Andorra.

According to the Geological Survey of Pakistan and official sources, the Thar coalfield in Pakistan is the 16th largest coal reserve in the world. This contradicts the commonly cited ranking of 6th or 7th largest. The Thar coal reserves are estimated at around 175 billion tons, making it one of the largest lignite coal reserves globally, but authoritative data places it at 16th position rather than 6th or 7th. Therefore, the original question's options and answer are inaccurate. Since the exact rank 16 is not among the options, the closest and most commonly cited rank in popular sources is 6th, which is option B. However, the most accurate fact is that it is 16th largest according to official geological data.

Saudi Arabia imposed a ban on commercial cinemas in the early 1980s due to pressure from conservative religious clerics. This ban lasted for approximately 35 years before cinemas were officially allowed to reopen in 2018. The first new cinema opened in Riyadh on April 18, 2018, marking the end of the ban and the reopening of public movie theatres in the country. Therefore, the correct duration of the cinema ban before reopening is about 35 years, making option C the correct answer.

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) presidency rotates annually among its member countries, making the tenure of the FATF President one year.

Pakistan's response to the Indian airstrike on February 27, 2019, was named 'Operation Swift Retort.' This operation involved Pakistan Air Force retaliatory strikes on Indian military targets, making option A the correct answer.

World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of March each year. In 2025, this date falls on March 13th. Therefore, the correct answer is option B, 13 March. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about kidney health and disease prevention globally.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah's first marriage took place in 1893, making option B the correct answer. The other years listed are either duplicates or incorrect.

The title "Quaid-e-Azam" (Great Leader) was given to Muhammad Ali Jinnah by Moulana Muhammad Ali Johar in recognition of his leadership in the Pakistan Movement.

The national flower of Barbados is the Pride of Barbados, also known as Caesalpinia pulcherrima. It is widely recognized and symbolizes the island's vibrant culture and natural beauty.

St. Peter's Basilica is located in Vatican City, which is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It is one of the most renowned religious sites in the world.