General Knowledge

Mangrove forests grow along coastal areas and act as natural barriers against cyclones by reducing wind speed and absorbing storm surges, thus protecting inland areas from severe damage.

The maximum height of Karoonjhar Mountain is approximately 506 meters, making option A the correct answer. The other options underestimate the mountain's height.

The BRICS group originally consisted of four founding members: Brazil, Russia, India, and China, who first met informally in 2006 and held their first official summit in 2009 as the BRIC group. South Africa joined later in 2010, after the founding of the original BRIC group, expanding it to BRICS. Therefore, among the options given (Brazil, Russia, India, China), all are founding members. Since South Africa is not listed as an option, the question as posed is ambiguous. However, based on the options, none is a non-founding member. The correct answer to the question 'Which of the following is not a founding member of BRICS?' should be South Africa, which is not listed. Given the options, none is correct as a non-founding member. The original question incorrectly marks China (D) as not a founding member, which is factually wrong. The founding members are Brazil (A), Russia (B), India (C), and China (D).

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is located in Japan. It is well known for the nuclear accident that occurred there in 2011 following a major earthquake and tsunami.

The NATO Secretary General is appointed for a term of three years, which is renewable. This is the standard term length according to NATO's official guidelines.

Anna May Wong is the first Asian American to be featured on U.S. currency. She appears on the reverse side of the 2022 American Women Quarters Program quarter issued by the U.S. Mint. This program honors notable American women from diverse backgrounds, and Wong's image on the quarter marks a historic first for Asian American representation on U.S. currency. The other options, while notable Asian American actresses, have not been featured on U.S. currency.

The "Gateway to the Underworld" is a well-known archaeological site in Mexico, specifically associated with the ancient Maya civilization. Hence, the correct answer is Mexico.

Great Britain is the largest island in the British Isles and politically consists of three autonomous countries: England, Wales, and Scotland. This makes option C the correct answer.

NATO Headquarters is located on Boulevard Leopold II in Brussels, Belgium. This is the official and well-known address of the Alliance's political and administrative center.

Jens Stoltenberg, the former NATO Secretary General, is from Norway. He served as the Prime Minister of Norway before his tenure at NATO.