General Knowledge

Itaipu Dam is located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, making Brazil the correct answer among the options provided. It is the second largest hydroelectric dam in the world after the Three Gorges Dam in China.

Charles Bridge is a famous historic bridge located in Prague, which is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

The Egyptian Lotus is widely recognized as the national flower of Egypt due to its cultural and historical significance in ancient Egyptian civilization.

The study of coins and medals is known as Numismatics, which involves the collection and study of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

The United States joined the Second World War in 1941, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This event led to the U.S. declaring war and entering the conflict.

Al Khazneh, also known as The Treasury, is a famous historical monument located in the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It is not located in Baghdad, Tehran, or Giza.

BERNAMA is the Malaysian National News Agency, responsible for providing news and information in Malaysia. Therefore, the correct answer is Malaysia.

The national flower of Dominica is Sabinea carinalis, commonly known as Carib Wood or 'Bwa Kwaib'. It was legislated as the national flower in 1978. The other options listed (Izote, Mahogany, Marguerite Daisy) are not the national flower of Dominica. Carib Wood is a wild xerophytic plant with bright scarlet flowers, symbolizing the strength and resilience of the Dominican people.

Contrary to the original claim that the national flower of Iran is the Mountain Avens, reliable sources including Wikipedia and other cultural references confirm that the national flower of Iran is the Tulip (Laleh in Persian). The Tulip holds significant cultural and historical symbolism in Iran, representing love, renewal, and spring. It is also stylized in the national emblem of Iran. The Mountain Avens is not recognized as the national flower of Iran.

The book "A Nation is Born" was written by Syed Mahmud Hassan (also rendered as Maḥmūd Ḥassān). The first edition was published in 1958 and comprises 607 pages. There is no credible evidence that Isphahani, Abdul Waheed, or Ayub Khan authored this book. The initial claim that Isphahani wrote the book is incorrect based on available sources.

The book "The World Until Yesterday" was written by Jared Mason Diamond, making option D the correct answer. The other authors listed wrote different historical or anthropological works.

Chhogori is the local Balti name for K2, and Savage Mountain is a nickname given to K2 due to its extreme difficulty and high fatality rate among climbers. Therefore, both names refer to K2.

The German parliament is called the Bundestag, which is the federal legislative body of Germany. 'Diet' is a general term for a legislative assembly but not the official name in Germany. 'Congress' refers to the US legislature, and 'None of these' is incorrect.

The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in the year 1912 after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.

PTI stands for Press Trust of India, which is the largest news agency in India. Therefore, the correct answer is India.

JANA stands for the Libyan News Agency, which is the official news agency of Libya. Therefore, the correct answer is Libya.

The national flower of Hungary is the Hungarian tulip, specifically Tulipa hungarica, also known as the Hungarian tulip or Danube tulip. It is native to the region and is recognized as a symbol of Hungary. The lily is not the national flower of Hungary, and the other options (Melati Putih and Shamrock) are unrelated to Hungary.

Chapel Bridge is a famous covered wooden footbridge located in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is a well-known landmark and tourist attraction in the country.

Radiology is the branch of medicine that uses X-rays and other imaging techniques to diagnose and treat diseases. The other options are unrelated fields.

The book "Shanama-e-Islam" was written by Hafeez Jullundri, who is known for his literary contributions in Urdu literature. This makes option D the correct answer.

Vatican City was established as an independent state in 1929 following the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and Italy. This treaty recognized Vatican City as a sovereign entity.

The Empire State Building is a famous landmark located in New York City, making option B the correct answer.

Riga is the capital city of Latvia, making option B the correct answer. Minsk is the capital of Belarus, Lithonia is not a country but a city in the USA, and Estonia is a country, not a city.

The study of angels is known as Angelology, which is the correct term. The other options are either unrelated or misspelled terms.

A Fulmar is a type of seabird belonging to the family Procellariidae, commonly found in cold northern oceans. It is not a reptile, cat, or dog, making option B the correct answer.