General Knowledge

K.K. Aziz is the author of the books "The Murder of History", "The Pakistani Historian", and "Britain and Muslim India". These works critically analyze historical narratives related to Pakistan and Muslim India, establishing him as the correct author.

The Grand Trunk Road (G.T. Road) was significantly developed and extended by Sher Shah Suri during his reign in the 16th century, making him the correct answer. He improved the road for better trade and communication across the Indian subcontinent.

The first successful ascent of K2, the world's second highest mountain, was achieved by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio in 1954, with climbers Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni reaching the summit. Hence, the correct answer is Italian.

The Rafflesia is known as the largest flower in the world, with some species producing flowers over 1 meter in diameter. The other options are not flowers: conifers are gymnosperm trees, ferns are non-flowering plants, and horsetails are spore-producing plants.

The fan was invented by Schuyler Skaats Wheeler in 1882, who developed the first electric fan. This makes option C the correct answer.

Scientific evidence indicates that the Earth was formed approximately 4.5 billion years ago, making option C the correct choice. The other options are either in millions or an incorrect billion value.

Bubo bubo is the scientific name of the Eurasian eagle-owl, a species of owl. Therefore, option D (Owl) is correct.

Badaruddin Tayyabji was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress, serving in 1887. The other options are either incorrect or not known to have held this position.

According to the United Nations and the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), French is an official language in 29 countries worldwide. This includes countries across Africa, Europe, and other regions. The number 29 is widely recognized and reflects the membership of countries in the Francophonie organization and official language status.

The Guarani is the official currency of Paraguay. It is not used in Berma (Myanmar), Peru, or Belgium, making Paraguay the correct answer.

World Toilet Day is officially observed on 19 November each year to raise awareness about sanitation issues worldwide. Therefore, the correct answer is 19 November, which corresponds to option C, not B.

The 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino for their development of lithium-ion batteries, which revolutionized portable electronics and electric vehicles.

The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by France and was officially dedicated on October 28, 1886. This is a well-documented historical fact.

Halle is a city located in Germany, specifically in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. Therefore, the correct answer is Germany.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul is famously known as the Blue Mosque due to the blue tiles adorning its interior walls. This is a well-known fact in general knowledge about Istanbul's landmarks.

Mandarin Chinese is the language spoken by the largest number of people as their primary language, mainly due to the large population of China. English, French, and Arabic have many speakers but fewer native speakers compared to Mandarin.

The study of religions, their beliefs, practices, and history is called Theology. The other options refer to different fields: Seismology is the study of earthquakes, Gerontology is the study of aging, and Etymology is the study of word origins.

The Babri Masjid demolition incident occurred on 6 December 1992, making option C the correct answer. This date is historically significant in India due to the event's impact on communal relations.

Deng Xiaoping is widely recognized as the leader who initiated major economic reforms and opened China to global markets, earning him the title 'Leader of Modern Chinese Economy.'

Biafra is a region in Nigeria, and Baifra news agency is associated with Nigeria. Therefore, the correct answer is Nigeria.

Israel's parliament is called the Knesset, which is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. The other options are incorrect names for Israel's parliament.

The term 'Grand Old Party' is a well-known nickname for the Republican Party in the United States, making option A the correct answer.

Shugran is a hill station in Pakistan known for its lush greenery and scenic beauty, often described poetically as 'The Forest in the Sky' due to its elevated forested landscape. The other options do not have this meaning associated with their names.

The Common Ostrich is the world's largest bird by height and weight, making it the correct answer. Other options like the Kori Bustard and Southern Cassowary are large but not as big as the ostrich, and the King Penguin is much smaller.

WebCrawler, launched in 1994, is considered the oldest full-text search engine on the internet, predating Ask, Yahoo, and Google.