General Knowledge

Pakistan became a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1948, shortly after its independence in 1947. This membership helped Pakistan access financial resources and support for its economic development.

Tea plants thrive best on hill slopes because these areas provide good drainage, moderate temperatures, and adequate rainfall, which are ideal conditions for tea cultivation.

China is the largest producer of potatoes globally, producing more than any other country. This is supported by agricultural production data from international sources such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

The Pacific Ocean was named by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan during his expedition in the early 16th century because of the calmness of its waters compared to the Atlantic Ocean. None of the other options are historically linked to naming the Pacific Ocean.

The international dialing code +61 is assigned to Australia. This code is used when dialing Australian phone numbers from abroad.

Winston Churchill referred to Mahatma Gandhi as "a half-naked fakir" during the British colonial period, criticizing his methods and appearance. This phrase is historically attributed to Churchill, making option C correct.

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), originally known as the International Amateur Athletic Federation, was founded in Stockholm, Sweden on 17 July 1912 (some sources mention 18 July 1912, but the founding congress was held on 17 July). This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including the official history of World Athletics and detailed historical studies. Therefore, the correct answer is option A: 17 July 1912.

The black mamba is widely recognized as the fastest land snake, capable of moving at speeds up to 20 km/h (12 mph), which is faster than other snakes like pythons, anacondas, and vipers.

The term 'curriculum vitae' is derived from Latin, where 'curriculum' means 'course' and 'vitae' means 'of life'. It literally translates to 'course of life'.

Dr. Ishrat Hussain is the author of the book "Governing The Ungovernable," which discusses governance and economic issues in Pakistan. This makes option B the correct answer.