General Knowledge

"Shah-jo-Risalo," the famous poetic compendium by Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, was first published in Leipzig in 1866 by the German Orientalist Ernest Trumpp. This makes Leipzig the correct answer.

KSE Sensex is not an index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange; it is a well-known index of the Bombay Stock Exchange in India. The other options, KSE 100, KSE 30, and KMI 30, are all indices of the Pakistan Stock Exchange.

Mike Pence served as the 48th Vice President of the United States from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump. This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Britannica. Therefore, the correct answer is 48th, which corresponds to option C.

Pakistan is often referred to as "Land of the Pure" because the name Pakistan is derived from Persian and Urdu words meaning "land of the pure." This nickname reflects the country's name origin and cultural identity.

Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 60 years in the 2018 tournament, breaking their long streak of appearances since 1958. This was a significant event in football history.

Almeria is a city located in Spain, known for its Mediterranean coastline and desert landscapes. Therefore, the correct answer is Spain.

The 5000 Rupee Pakistani note features the image of the Faisal Mosque on its back. The Faisal Mosque, located in Islamabad, is an iconic and widely recognized mosque in Pakistan. The other options, including Masjid Wazir Khan, Jatoi Mosque, and Bashahi Mosque, are not depicted on the 5000 Rupee note. This is confirmed by official sources from the State Bank of Pakistan and multiple reliable references showing the Faisal Mosque on the reverse side of the 5000 Rupee note.

The phrase "government of the people, by the people, for the people" is famously associated with democracy, which is a system where the people have the authority to choose their governing legislators.

The 1992 Cricket World Cup was won by Pakistan under the captaincy of Imran Khan. The final match featured key players including Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq, both of whom played crucial roles in the victory. Younis Khan was not part of the 1992 World Cup-winning squad. Therefore, the correct pair associated with winning the Cricket World Cup for Pakistan is Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq (option A). Imran Khan was the captain, but Younis Khan was not in the winning team, making option C incorrect.

The 'Mona Lisa' is a famous painting created by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance period. None of the other artists listed created this work.