General Knowledge

Allama Muhammad Iqbal's first published book was not 'Kulyat-e-Iqbal' (a collection of his poetry), but rather 'Ilm ul Iqtisad,' which is a work on economics published in 1904. His first major poetic work was 'Asrār-e-Khudī' ('The Secrets of the Self'), published in 1915. 'Shikwa and Jawab-e-Shikwa' and 'Javid Nama' are later poetic works. Therefore, the correct answer to the question about his first book is 'Ilm ul Iqtisad.'

World Cancer Day is observed annually on 4th February to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The other options correspond to different dates.

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) starts at Kashgar, which is a city in the Xinjiang region of China. Kashgar serves as the western terminus of the corridor connecting to Pakistan.

The Karakoram Highway is officially designated as National Highway 35 (N-35) in Pakistan, making option B the correct answer.

GPEI stands for Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which is a well-known global public health campaign aimed at eradicating polio worldwide. The other options do not correspond to this abbreviation.

The flower called the 'Queen of Water' is the Lily, often referred to as the water lily, which grows in water bodies and is known for its beauty and aquatic habitat.

Kampala is the capital city of Uganda, making option A the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Luanda (Angola), Yerevan (Armenia), and Vienna (Austria).

The Knesset has 120 members, and to form a government, a coalition must have the support of at least 61 members, which is a majority. This majority is required to approve the cabinet and give the prime minister the confidence to govern. Since 61 is the minimum majority, and option A is 60 (closest to 61), the question options should be corrected to include 61 as the correct answer. However, since 61 is not an option, the closest correct majority is 60, but technically the majority is 61 members.

The book "Pakistan: The Formative Phase" was written by K. K. Aziz, a well-known historian. Therefore, option A is correct.

The Falklands War was fought in 1982 between the United Kingdom and Argentina over the Falkland Islands. Argentina invaded the islands, leading to a conflict with the UK, which sought to reclaim them.

IFAD stands for International Fund for Agricultural Development, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to eradicating poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries.

The bear is widely recognized as a symbol of Russia, often associated with its strength and resilience. This makes option B the correct answer.

The first-ever World Cotton Day was hosted by the WTO on 7 October 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland, which is the headquarters of the WTO.

The book "Friends Not Masters" was written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, who was a prominent educator and reformer. The other options are notable Pakistani leaders but did not author this book.

"Rood e Kausar" is a well-known work by Shaikh Mohammad Ghani, making option B the correct answer. The other options are not associated with this work.

The Historic Quaid-i-Azam Ziarat Residency was set alight in an arson attack by militants on June 15, 2014. This event is well-documented and is the correct date among the options provided.

International Men's Day is celebrated every year on 19 November. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources including the BBC and other international organizations. Therefore, the correct answer is option C: 19 November.

AGI (Agenzia Giornalistica Italia) is a well-known news agency based in Italy, providing news coverage nationally and internationally.

Ameer Kror (also known as Amir Kror Suri) is traditionally considered the first poet of the Pashto language, predating other famous Pashto poets like Khushal Khan Khatak and Rahman Baba. He is recognized for his early contributions to Pashto literature.

Switzerland is a European country that is not a member of the European Union, unlike France, Netherlands, and Belgium, which are all EU members.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) is headquartered in New York City, United States. The official address is 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10118-3299. Therefore, the correct answer is B, New York, not Washington.

Manghopir is named after Sufi Pir Haji Syed Mohammad Sultan, a revered saint associated with the area. This is a well-known fact in the history of Manghopir, making option A the correct answer.

As of 2024, Italy holds the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites among the countries listed, with 58 inscribed properties. This surpasses China, France, and Spain. Therefore, the correct answer is Italy (option C).

The theme of the 2019 World Tourism Day was "Tourism and Jobs — A Better Future For All," focusing on the role of tourism in creating jobs and promoting a better future globally.

The author of 'Kapas ka Phool' is Abdullah Hussain, a renowned Urdu novelist. Therefore, option C is correct.