General Knowledge

The Petronas Towers are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are iconic twin skyscrapers and a well-known landmark of the city.

The Burj Khalifa's construction used a massive amount of materials, including reinforced concrete, steel, aluminum, and glass. Specifically, the aluminum used in the building's exterior cladding weighs about the same as five Airbus A380 aircraft. Nickel (referred to as 'Nikal' in the question) is not a primary material used in the construction of the Burj Khalifa, and silver and silicon are not relevant in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is Aluminum.

The first animals domesticated by Stone Age people were dogs, which were tamed from wolves and served as companions and helpers. Sheep, horses, and asses were domesticated later in human history.

International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2nd, which is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a global symbol of non-violence.

The Commonwealth Secretariat was established in 1965 as the main intergovernmental agency of the Commonwealth of Nations. This is confirmed by authoritative sources such as Britannica and the official Commonwealth information. Therefore, the correct answer is 1965, which corresponds to option C.

The headquarters of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is well-documented in official sources and news reports about the coalition.

The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 September 1996, as confirmed by UN official documents and resolution A/RES/50/245. The treaty was then opened for signature on 24 September 1996. Among the given options, 24 September 1996 (option B) is the closest and most accurate date related to the treaty's adoption and opening for signature. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The term length for mayors varies globally and locally, but in many municipalities, especially in the United States, the most common term length is four years. A 2006 survey by the International City/County Management Association found that 45% of U.S. cities have a four-year mayoral term, making it the predominant standard. Some cities have shorter or longer terms, and term limits vary, but four years is widely accepted as the standard term length for mayors in many places.

Hashim Shah is known as the 'Romi of Kashmir' because of his poetic style and influence in Kashmiri literature, similar to how Rumi influenced Persian poetry. The other poets listed are from different regions or traditions.

Major Raja Aziz Bhatti is officially recognized as a National Hero of Pakistan for his extraordinary bravery during the 1965 Indo-Pak war. He was posthumously awarded the Nishan-e-Haider, Pakistan's highest military honor, for his valor in defending the BRB Canal near Burki in the Lahore sector. Although Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan and a revered national figure, the official title of 'National Hero' in the context of military gallantry is attributed to Major Aziz Bhatti. Other options listed are notable figures but not officially designated as the National Hero of Pakistan.