General Knowledge

The newspaper 'The Mail' originated in London, England. It is a well-known British newspaper, making London the correct answer.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of the USA was established on September 18, 1947, as part of the National Security Act of 1947, which reorganized the U.S. intelligence community after World War II.

The Indian Army stormed the Golden Temple in Amritsar during Operation Blue Star in 1984 to remove militants. This event is historically significant and widely documented.

Katla Volcano is a well-known volcano located in Iceland. It is one of the country's largest and most active volcanoes, making option A the correct answer.

Buzkashi is a traditional Afghan game played on horseback, where players compete to grab a goat carcass and score points. It is not a river, tree, or dress.

Darul Uloom Deoband was founded on 31 May 1866, making option A the correct answer. The other dates are incorrect, and notably, June has only 30 days, so option B is invalid.

The sand-filled area on a golf course designed as a hazard is called a bunker. This is a standard term in golf terminology.

Lego was founded in Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Christiansen, making Denmark the country of origin for Lego.

Stephen Hawking, the renowned British physicist, passed away at the age of 76 in 2018. This is a well-documented fact widely reported in reliable sources.

Global Family Day is celebrated on January 1st each year to promote peace and sharing among all people worldwide, making option B the correct answer.

The epic poem "Shahnama" was written by Firdausi, a Persian poet. It is one of the most important works in Persian literature, recounting the history of Persia.

The TAPI (Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India) gas pipeline passes through the Arabian Sea region, as it connects Central Asia to South Asia via Afghanistan and Pakistan, near the Arabian Sea coast. The Caspian Sea is unrelated to this pipeline route.

Spain began its transition to democracy after the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, marking the start of democratic reforms and the eventual establishment of a democratic government.

FTA stands for Free Trade Agreement, which is a treaty between two or more countries to reduce or eliminate trade barriers to facilitate the exchange of goods and services.

Charlie Chaplin died on December 25, 1977. His body was stolen from his grave in the Swiss village of Corsier-sur-Vevey on March 1, 1978. After a police investigation and ransom demands, the body was recovered in May 1978, buried in a field near the family home. Therefore, the year in which Charlie Chaplin's stolen dead body was recovered is 1978, making option D the correct answer.

Alistair Lamb is the recognized author of the book "Kashmir: A Disputed Legacy," which analyzes the historical and political aspects of the Kashmir conflict. The other authors listed have written on related topics but not this specific book.

Yerevan is the capital city of Armenia, making option B the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as Yerevan is not the capital of Barbados, Senegal, or any other country.

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was founded on November 10, 1999, with Dick Pound as its first president. This date is well documented in sports history.

The Associated Press (AP) News Agency is headquartered in Washington, D.C., not New York. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

The Eleventh WTO Ministerial Conference was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December 2017. This is a well-documented fact in international trade history.

Pine is a type of tree, specifically a coniferous tree, which distinguishes it from fruits, vegetables, and grasses.

The Parliament of Cuba is officially called the National Assembly of People's Power, which is the supreme body of state power in Cuba.

India celebrates its Independence Day on 15th August, marking its independence from British rule in 1947. The other countries listed do not have their independence day on this date.

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis event held each year, was founded in 1905. This makes option A the correct answer.

Maleeha Lodhi is the author of the book "Pakistan: Beyond The Crisis State," which analyzes Pakistan's political and social challenges. The other options are notable Pakistani figures but not authors of this book.