General Knowledge

The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) has been hosted in Karachi, Pakistan, since its inauguration. The event is held at the Karachi Expo Centre and is a biennial defence exhibition showcasing defence technology and innovations. Multiple reliable sources, including Dawn news reports, confirm Karachi as the consistent host city for IDEAS since its inception in 2000.

Eight countries have successfully detonated nuclear weapons: the United States (1945), Russia (as successor to the Soviet Union, 1949), the United Kingdom (1952), France (1960), China (1964), India (1974), Pakistan (1998), and North Korea (2006). This is confirmed by multiple authoritative sources including Britannica and the Council on Foreign Relations. Therefore, the correct answer is 8 countries, option C.

BRICS is an acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. America (the United States) is not a member of BRICS.

Q-Mobile is a Pakistani mobile phone company headquartered in Karachi, Pakistan. Therefore, option B is correct.

Qzone is a social networking website, not a search engine. Yahoo, Bing, and Baidu are all well-known search engines.

The Buddha temple, referring to the birthplace of Buddhism and many important Buddhist sites, is primarily located in India, such as Bodh Gaya where Buddha attained enlightenment. While there are Buddhist temples in China and other countries, the original and most significant Buddha temples are in India.

According to UNICEF data and reports around 2018, approximately 25 million child marriages were prevented globally over the previous decade due to accelerated progress in child marriage prevention efforts. This figure is cited in UNICEF's 2018 data brief and press releases, which update earlier estimates and reflect the impact of interventions during that period. The originally stated figure of 15 million is lower than the verified UNICEF estimate.

The architecture of Mazar-e-Iqbal was designed by Nawab Zain Yar Jang Bahadur, a renowned architect. This is a well-documented fact in the history of the monument.

Lions typically sleep or rest for about 20 hours a day to conserve energy for hunting and other activities, making option D the correct answer.

The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) has been hosted by Pakistan since the year 2000. It is a biennial event held at the Karachi Expo Centre, showcasing defence technologies and innovations. Multiple reliable sources, including Dawn news reports, confirm that the first IDEAS event was held in 2000, making option D (2000) the correct answer.

The first meeting of the United Nations General Assembly was held on 10 January 1946 in London. This is a well-documented historical fact marking the beginning of the UN General Assembly sessions.

Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon during the period of British colonial rule until 1972 when it became a republic and adopted the name Sri Lanka. The other options refer to different places or are incorrect.

Maktoobat-e-Imam Rabbani is a collection of letters written by Mujaddid Alif Sani, also known as Imam Rabbani, who was a prominent Islamic scholar and reformer.

Surat is a well-known city located in the state of Gujarat, India. It is famous for its diamond cutting and textile industries, confirming that the correct answer is India.

The Arch of Janus is a well-known ancient Roman monument located in Rome, Italy. Therefore, the correct answer is Italy.

The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan is the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), established near Karachi. It was the first nuclear power facility in the country, making option D correct.

IDEAS stands for Indian Defence Exhibition and Seminar, which is a major biennial defense exhibition held in India showcasing defense equipment and technology.

The Trans-Canada Highway is the longest national highway in the world, stretching over 7,800 kilometers across Canada. The other options are significantly shorter highways.

Saudi Arabia's flag is unique because it contains the Islamic declaration of faith (Shahada) and a sword, which are considered sacred. Due to the religious significance, the flag is never flown at half-mast as a sign of respect and to avoid desecration.

The term 'Navaratnas' refers to the nine extraordinary courtiers in the court of Emperor Akbar, who were renowned for their talents and contributions in various fields. Hence, the correct answer is Akbar.

ROMPRESS is the national news agency of Romania, making option C the correct answer.

The Japanese refer to their country as "Nippon" or "Nihon," which means "origin of the sun." This is the correct and formal name for Japan in Japanese.

The Mirror is a well-known newspaper published in the United Kingdom, making option C the correct answer.

The Hopman Cup is an international tennis tournament, so it is related to lawn tennis. It is a mixed-gender team event held annually.

The International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in Pakistan is held biennially, meaning it occurs every two years. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including news reports from Dawn and Pakistan defence forums. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (2 years). The original answer 'D' (4 years) is incorrect.