General Knowledge

Bahrain is the smallest country in Asia by land area, smaller than Maldives, Brunei, and Malta (which is not in Asia).

Felix Hoffmann, a chemist at Bayer, is credited with synthesizing acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) in 1897, making him the inventor of Aspirin.

The science of lightning is called Fulminology, which specifically studies lightning and electrical discharges in the atmosphere. The other options refer to related but different fields: Aerology studies the atmosphere, Meteorology studies weather in general, and Electeorology is not a recognized scientific term.

Rwanda uses the Rwandan franc as its currency, and Burundi uses the Burundian franc. Madagascar, however, does not use the franc; its official currency is the Malagasy ariary. Therefore, the franc is not the currency of all three countries listed. The correct answer is C (Burundi), as it is one of the countries that uses the franc, but Madagascar does not currently use the franc.

The national flower of Bermuda is the Black Orchid, which is unique to the island and widely recognized as its symbol. The other options are not associated with Bermuda as national flowers.

IPCC stands for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which is the correct full form among the options provided. It is an international body for assessing the science related to climate change.

"Long Walk to Freedom" is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his life and struggle against apartheid in South Africa. Therefore, Nelson Mandela is the correct author.

Dr. I.H. Usmani was the first Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission, appointed in 1956. This is a well-documented historical fact in Pakistan's scientific history.

Dampier is a major industrial seaport located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, which is part of the country of Australia. It is not located in Denmark, Dublin, or Italy. Therefore, the correct answer is Australia (A).

In 2019, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed it as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the periodic table's creation by Dmitri Mendeleev.

The diameter of the Sun is about 109 times that of the Earth, making option D correct. This is a well-established astronomical fact used to illustrate the size difference between the two bodies.

Ferdinand Magellan's expedition was the first to circumnavigate the globe, providing practical proof that the Earth is spherical by traveling around it and returning to the starting point.

Richard Nixon famously said, "I am not a crook," during a press conference in 1973 to deny allegations of wrongdoing related to the Watergate scandal.

Al-Tahrir Square is a well-known public town square located in Cairo, Egypt, famous for its role in political demonstrations and events.

Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was the founder of the newspaper 'Zamindar'. He was a prominent journalist and political leader known for his role in the Pakistan Movement.

The book "The Emergence of Pakistan" was written by Ch Muhammad Ali, making option A the correct answer.

Dr. Ishrat Hussain Usmani is widely recognized as the founding father of SUPARCO, having played a key role in establishing Pakistan's space program. Dr. Abdus Salam was a renowned physicist but was not the founder of SUPARCO.

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. This is a well-known fact about the organization, which deals with intellectual property rights globally.

A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship where members of the Jewish community gather for prayer, study, and assembly. Therefore, it is specifically associated with Judaism.

Khudadad Khan was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the First World War, specifically in the Battle of Givenchy, which took place in Belgium. Therefore, the correct country where he was fighting is Belgium.

The Suez Canal was closed from 1967 until 1973 following the Six-Day War between Arab states and Israel. It reopened in 1975, but the closure period specifically lasted until 1973.

Onions contain compounds that are toxic to dogs and can cause hemolytic anemia, making them harmful if ingested. Carrots, peas, and potatoes (when cooked and plain) are generally safe for dogs in moderation.

The nickname "Big Apple" is widely recognized as referring to New York City, making option B the correct answer.

The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is observed every year on 2 November. This date was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 to raise awareness about the need to end the culture of impunity for attacks on journalists worldwide. The date commemorates the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on 2 November 2013. Authoritative sources including the United Nations and UNESCO confirm this date.

The book "Higher than Hopes" is a well-known biography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his life and political career. This makes option A the correct answer.