General Knowledge

The Pharos of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built under the direction of Sostratus of Cnidus, who is traditionally credited as its architect.

Pakistan's research station in Antarctica is named the Jinnah Research Station, established to conduct scientific research on the continent. The other options are either from different countries or incorrect.

Johannesburg is commonly known as the "Golden City" due to its origins as a gold mining settlement and its historical association with gold mining.

The Lambert Glacier is the world's longest glacier and is located in Antarctica. It is well-known for its vast size and length, making Antarctica the correct answer.

Bhutan is known as the “Thunderbolt of Asia” due to its swift and strong military history and its rugged mountainous terrain resembling thunderbolts striking from the sky.

The term and tenure of a Senate membership is 6 years, which is the standard duration for senators in many countries, including the United States. This allows for staggered elections and continuity in the legislative body.

Sri Lanka has the highest literacy rate among SAARC member countries, typically reported above 90%, which is higher than Maldives, India, and Bangladesh.

World Immunization Week is celebrated in the last week of April, but World Immunization Day is observed on November 15 to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines. Therefore, November 15 is the correct date.

Salwan Kot is the old name of Sialkot, a city in Pakistan. This historical name is well documented in regional history.

IED stands for Improvised Explosive Device, which refers to a homemade bomb constructed and deployed in ways other than conventional military action.

Manzoor Pashteen is the recognized leader of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), a social movement advocating for Pashtun human rights in Pakistan. The other options are not known leaders of PTM.

Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, is a barrister by profession, having trained and practiced law before her political career.

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on 9th December to raise awareness about corruption and promote anti-corruption measures worldwide.

As of recent estimates, the global human population is approximately 7.6 billion, making option D the most accurate choice.

Nigeria is often referred to as the "Land of Fertile Fields" due to its vast arable land and agricultural productivity. The other options are either countries not commonly associated with this nickname or a city (Luanda).

Dubai Police officially inducted the world’s first operational robot police officer named 'Robocop' in 2017, making option A correct.

Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is widely recognized as the national saint of Pakistan, especially revered in Sindh. The other options are notable saints but not officially regarded as the national saint of Pakistan.

Tahrir Square, also known as Martyr Square, is a famous public square located in Cairo, Egypt. It is well-known for its role in the Egyptian Revolution of 2011.

The Élysée Palace is the official residence of the President of France. It is located in Paris and serves as the executive office and residence of the French president.

Mumbai is known as the 'Gateway of India' because the famous monument called the Gateway of India is located there, symbolizing the entry point to India during the British era.

Yousaf Saleem was appointed as Pakistan's first blind civil judge at the Islamabad High Court, making option B the correct answer.

Yousaf Saleem became Pakistan's first blind civil judge of the Lahore High Court, making option C the correct answer. This is a notable achievement in Pakistan's judiciary history.

Ipoh is a well-known city located in Malaysia, specifically in the state of Perak. It is not located in Indonesia, China, or South Korea, making option B the correct answer.

HRC commonly stands for Human Rights Committee, which is a well-known body associated with the United Nations. The other options are less commonly used or incorrect expansions of the acronym.

Each province in Pakistan is allocated 14 general seats in the Senate, which is a fixed number according to the Constitution of Pakistan.