General Knowledge

The Empire State Building is a famous skyscraper located in New York City, USA. It is one of the city's most iconic landmarks, making option D the correct answer.

The G-15 was established during the Eighth Non-Aligned Movement summit held in Belgrade in 1989. This summit is historically recognized as the founding event of the G-15 group.

The Shining Path is a Maoist militant group originating in Peru, known for its insurgency during the 1980s and 1990s. Therefore, Peru is the correct answer.

In SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area), the sensitive list includes products that are excluded from tariff concessions to protect domestic industries. Therefore, the sensitive list consists of items which do not receive tariff concessions.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the President of India as per Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This ensures the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission.

Symphony of the Seas is currently the world's largest cruise ship by gross tonnage and passenger capacity, surpassing other ships like Harmony of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, and Oasis of The Seas.

The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, making option B the correct answer.

Cetology is the branch of marine science that studies whales, dolphins, and porpoises, collectively known as cetaceans. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Whales and Dolphins'.

Operation Evening Light is another name for Operation Eagle Claw, which was a failed United States military operation in April 1980. The mission aimed to rescue American hostages held in Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis. The operation involved U.S. Navy helicopters and Air Force transport aircraft but was aborted due to mechanical failures and a helicopter collision that killed eight U.S. servicemen. This operation was conducted by the United States, not Pakistan or any other country listed in the options.

Geoponics is the study and practice of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of plants in soil. Therefore, 'Agriculture' is the correct answer.