General Knowledge

Kazuo Ishiguro is the author of the novel 'The Remains of the Day,' which won the Booker Prize in 1989. The other authors listed are well-known, but did not write this novel.

The boiling point of water is 212 degrees on the Fahrenheit scale. On the Celsius scale, it is 100 degrees, and on the Kelvin and Rankine scales, the values are different.

According to Islamic law, the iddat period for a woman after her husband's death is four months and ten days. This period is observed to ensure clarity regarding lineage and to allow for emotional and legal closure.

The period during which Shakespeare lived and wrote is known as the Elizabethan age, named after Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned during most of his career.

Asia is the largest land mass (continent) in the world, both in terms of area and population. It covers about 44.58 million square kilometers, making it larger than any other continent.

General Ayub Khan was appointed as the first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan following the imposition of martial law in 1958. He played a pivotal role in Pakistan's military and political history.

The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the day India became a republic. This date is celebrated annually as Republic Day in India.

Pakistan won its first Olympic hockey gold medal in 1960 at the Rome Olympics. Their second gold medal came in 1968 at the Mexico City Olympics, where they defeated Australia in the final. Pakistan's third and last Olympic hockey gold was won in 1984 at the Los Angeles Olympics. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about Pakistan's second hockey gold medal is 1968 Mexico City.

The University of the Punjab, Lahore, established in 1882, is the oldest university in Pakistan. The other options were founded later.

I S S B stands for Inter Services Selection Board, which is the correct full form of the abbreviation.