General Knowledge

Google was founded by two people, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, in 1998 while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University.

The national flower of Slovakia is the Golden Lily (Lilium carniolicum), which is native to the region and holds cultural significance. This is supported by multiple sources including botanical references and cultural records. The other options (King Protea, Golden Trumpet, Rose) are not associated with Slovakia as national symbols. The Golden Lily is distinct from the Edelweiss, which is the national flower of Austria and Switzerland, not Slovakia.

Samuel Johnson compiled one of the first comprehensive English dictionaries, published in 1755, which had a significant impact on English lexicography. Although earlier dictionaries existed, Johnson's work is considered the first major English dictionary.

Porsche AG is a well-known automobile manufacturer based in Germany, making 'German' the correct answer. The other options are incorrect as Porsche is not Chinese, Italian, or French.

The tiny nation located between France and Spain is Andorra, where Catalan is the official language. French, Spanish, and Portuguese are spoken in neighboring countries but are not the official language of Andorra.

William Shakespeare is most famous for his plays, which include tragedies, comedies, and histories, making option D the correct answer.

Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Minsk (Belarus), Manama (Bahrain), and Karachi is a major city in Pakistan but not its capital.

The United Kingdom officially left the European Union on 31st January 2020, an event commonly known as Brexit. None of the other listed countries left the EU on that date.

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is the world's largest solar telescope and it captured its first images of the Sun in January 2020, making it the correct answer. The other telescopes listed are large but not the largest solar telescope.

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, making option C the correct answer.

The national flower of Singapore is the Vanda Miss Joaquim, a hybrid orchid known for its vibrant colors and resilience, officially adopted in 1981.

Michael Faraday is credited with inventing the electric motor in the early 1820s by demonstrating electromagnetic rotation, which laid the foundation for electric motors.

The theme for World Cancer Day 2020 was "I am and I will," emphasizing personal commitment to reducing the impact of cancer.

The Banyan tree is the national tree of India, symbolizing immortality and longevity in Indian culture.

The international country calling code for the USA is +1, which is used when dialing to the United States from abroad. The other codes correspond to different countries.

Brussels is the capital city of Belgium, known as the political and administrative center of the country. The other options are capitals of different countries: La Paz (Bolivia), Paris (France), and Ottawa (Canada).

Port of Barrow, also known as Barrow-in-Furness, is a seaport located in the United Kingdom. It is well-known for its shipbuilding industry and maritime activities.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is Australia's domestic intelligence agency responsible for protecting the country from espionage, sabotage, and terrorism. The other options are also intelligence agencies but serve different roles: ASIS handles foreign intelligence, DIO provides defense intelligence, and ONA (now DIA) was responsible for national assessments.

Panama City is the capital of Panama, making option C the correct answer. The other options are capitals of different countries: Oslo (Norway), Abuja (Nigeria), and Muscat (Oman).

"Hoi Polloi" is a Greek term that literally means "the many" or "the majority," commonly used to refer to the common people or masses. The other options do not have this meaning.

The national flower of Sweden is Linnaea borealis, also known as the twinflower. It was named after the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus and is widely recognized as a symbol of Sweden.

Japan is the third largest financial contributor to the United Nations after the USA and China, making option B correct. China and the USA are the top two contributors, so options A and C are incorrect. Germany is a significant contributor but ranks below Japan.

Pot au feu is widely regarded as a traditional national dish of France, consisting of a slow-cooked beef stew with vegetables. The other options are dishes from different cuisines or not specific dishes.

Bakhtar News Agency is the official news agency of Afghanistan, making option D the correct answer.

The highest national award for bravery in the Police Service of Pakistan is the 'Haider Police Medal,' which recognizes acts of extraordinary courage. The Quaid-i-Azam Police Medal is also prestigious but is awarded for distinguished service rather than specifically for bravery.