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Time Zones

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General Knowledge

Pakistan's standard time is equivalent to which GMT offset?

A
GMT+2
B
GMT+5
C
GMT+6
D
GMT+9
Explanation and memory cue

Pakistan Standard Time (PST) is UTC+5 hours, which corresponds to GMT+5. Therefore, option B is correct.

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Religious Demographics

easy
General Knowledge

Which country has the largest Hindu population?

A
Sri Lanka
B
India
C
Nepal
D
Bhutan
Explanation and memory cue

India has the largest Hindu population in the world, with over 80% of its population identifying as Hindu. Nepal also has a significant Hindu population but is much smaller in comparison.

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Famous Streets

easy
General Knowledge

Fleet Street is situated in ________?

A
New York
B
London
C
Karachi
D
Mumbai
Explanation and memory cue

Fleet Street is a famous street located in London, historically known as the center of British journalism and printing.

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Pakistan History

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General Knowledge

In which year did the Ayub regime issue the first passports in Pakistan?

A
1973
B
1962
C
1963
D
1970
Explanation and memory cue

The first passports issued in Pakistan during President Ayub Khan's regime were introduced in 1962. This is supported by the official records from the Ministry of Defence and parliamentary committee reports, which indicate that the Constitution of 1962 was promulgated during Ayub Khan's rule and the first passports were issued in that year as part of formalizing travel documentation. The year 1963 is not supported by the detailed historical records and official documents. Therefore, the correct answer is 1962 (option B).

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Microfinance

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General Knowledge

Grameen Bank, a pioneer in the field of microfinance, was the brainchild of _________?

A
Dr. Riaz Rehman
B
Pro. Abdul Salam
C
Prof. Muhammad Yunus
D
Muhammad Salman Rashad
Explanation and memory cue

Grameen Bank, a pioneer in microfinance, was founded by Professor Muhammad Yunus, who developed the concept of microcredit to help impoverished people start small businesses. This makes option C the correct answer.

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Currencies Of The World

easy
General Knowledge

Real is the currency of which country?

A
Argentina
B
Brazil
C
Denmark
D
Mongolia
Explanation and memory cue

The currency called 'Real' is the official currency of Brazil. None of the other countries listed use 'Real' as their currency.

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Parliamentary Protocol

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General Knowledge

Who has the honour to address the Joint Sitting of the Parliament of Pakistan three times?

A
Yasser Arafat
B
Xi Jinping
C
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
D
Joko Widodo
Explanation and memory cue

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of Turkey, is the only foreign leader who has addressed the Joint Sitting of the Parliament of Pakistan three times, a unique honor confirmed by multiple credible news sources including Dawn. Other foreign leaders such as Yasser Arafat, Xi Jinping, and Joko Widodo have addressed the Parliament but not thrice. Erdogan has even addressed the Parliament a fourth time, further solidifying his unique status.

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United Nations

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General Knowledge

Who coined the name 'UNO' (United Nations Organization)?

A
George Washington
B
Franklin Roosevelt
C
John Kennedy
D
Wicksell
Explanation and memory cue

The term 'UNO' (United Nations Organization) was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who played a key role in establishing the United Nations after World War II.

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Famous Streets

easy
General Knowledge

The world’s narrowest street is _____?

A
Fleet Street
B
Spreuerhofstraße
C
Wall Street
D
Yonge Street
Explanation and memory cue

The world's narrowest street is Spreuerhofstraße in Reutlingen, Germany, officially recognized by Guinness World Records. It measures as narrow as 31 cm (12.2 in) at its narrowest point. Vicolo della Virilità in Italy is a very narrow street but does not hold the official record for the narrowest street in the world. The other options are well-known streets but not noted for their narrowness.

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Sports History

easy
General Knowledge

Which country originated basketball?

A
Canada
B
Brazil
C
USA
D
England
Explanation and memory cue

Basketball was invented in the USA by Dr. James Naismith in 1891, making the USA the country that originated basketball.