General Knowledge

Polo is traditionally known as the 'Game of Kings' because it was historically played by royalty and nobility, especially in Persia and later in British India. While chess is sometimes metaphorically called the 'Game of Kings' due to its strategic nature and royal pieces, the phrase 'Game of Kings' is more commonly and historically attributed to polo as a sport. Cricket is not known by this title. Therefore, the correct answer is Polo.

The Lotus Temple is a famous Bahá'í House of Worship located in New Delhi, India. It is renowned for its flowerlike shape and is a prominent architectural landmark in India.

The World Trade Organization (WTO) officially replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on 1st January 1995, marking the start of a new era in international trade regulation.

Coorg is known as the "Scotland of India" due to its lush green hills, coffee plantations, and cool climate, which resemble the Scottish landscape. The other options do not share this nickname.

Kerala is world famous for its extensive network of backwaters, which are a unique system of interconnected canals, rivers, lakes, and inlets. This makes it a popular tourist destination known for its scenic beauty and houseboat cruises.

World Zoonoses Day is observed on July 6th each year to raise awareness about zoonotic diseases, which are diseases transmitted from animals to humans. This date commemorates the work of Louis Pasteur, who successfully administered the first rabies vaccine on July 6, 1885.

The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa, making it the largest river in the country. The other options are either incorrect or not major rivers in South Africa.

The Sungir archaeological site is located in Russia. It is a well-known Upper Paleolithic site near Vladimir, Russia, famous for its ancient human burials.

According to the latest USDA and global agricultural production data, China has been the largest producer of wheat in the last two years (2022 and 2023), producing approximately 136 million metric tons in 2022 and increasing to about 145 million metric tons in 2023. India, while a major wheat producer, ranks behind China and Russia in total production. Russia and Ukraine are also significant producers but have lower production volumes compared to China. Therefore, the correct answer is B (China).

The Sun is composed primarily of hot plasma, which is a state of matter consisting of ionized gases at extremely high temperatures. It is not solid, cold plasma, or simply a yellow gas, making 'Hot plasma' the correct description.