General Knowledge

Operation Black Tornado was the codename for the counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Indian National Security Guard (NSG) during the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The operation took place in Mumbai, India, targeting multiple locations including the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Oberoi Trident, and Nariman House. Therefore, the correct answer is India (option B).

As of 2024 data, the United States leads with the highest number of active satellites, largely due to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. China is the second country with the most satellites, approximately 1,200 active satellites, followed by Russia with around 200. Therefore, China is the country with the second highest number of satellites after the USA, not Russia. The number 177 satellites for Russia is outdated and China surpasses that count significantly.

China built the world's largest data center radio telescope, known as the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST), which is the largest single-dish radio telescope in the world.

The Liberhan Commission was established to investigate the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya in 1992. It was a long-running inquiry that examined the events leading to the destruction of the disputed structure.

Muhammad Shahabuddin served as Chief Justice of Pakistan and died in office just 9 days after taking oath, making option C correct. The other listed Chief Justices did not die in office shortly after appointment.

Carpology is the branch of botany that studies fruits and seeds, making option A the correct answer.

The White River is a well-known river located in the United States, specifically in the states of Arkansas and Missouri. Therefore, option A (U.S) is the correct answer.

The Whanganui River in New Zealand was granted legal personhood on 15 March 2017, recognizing it as a legal entity with rights similar to a human being. This was a landmark legal decision, making it the first river in the world to receive such status.

The last male northern white rhino, named Sudan, died in Kenya at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Although the rhino was named Sudan and the species is native to parts of Africa including Sudan, the actual country where the last northern white rhino died is Kenya. However, Kenya is not listed as an option in the question. Among the given options, 'Sudan' (option C) is the most closely associated with the last northern white rhino due to its name and origin, but factually the death occurred in Kenya. Since Kenya is not an option, the question and options should be corrected to include Kenya as the correct answer. Until then, the current options are inaccurate for the question as asked.

Swat district in the Malakand division is often referred to as the 'Switzerland of the East' due to its scenic beauty and mountainous terrain, making option A correct.