General Knowledge

Article 51 of the United Nations Charter recognizes the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs against a member state, until the Security Council takes measures to maintain international peace and security.

Papua New Guinea gained its independence in 1975 from Australia, which administered the territory before independence.

Zambia was formerly known as Northern Rhodesia before gaining independence and adopting its current name in 1964.

The modern globalization of the 20th and 21st centuries is primarily rooted in the Industrial Revolution, which initiated widespread industrialization, technological advancements, and increased international trade. While the Bretton Woods Conferences (option B) established important financial institutions post-World War II, they are part of the broader globalization process rather than its origin.

The Kouprey is a wild forest ox native to Southeast Asia and is recognized as the national animal of Cambodia. It is not associated with Nigeria or Mongolia.

Dhaka is the capital city of Bangladesh, serving as its political, economic, and cultural center. The other options are capitals of different countries: New Delhi (India), Male (Maldives), and Naypyidaw (Myanmar).

The longest national anthem in the world by lyrics length is Greece's "Hymn to Liberty," which contains 158 verses. Russia's anthem is not the longest. While Uruguay's anthem is the longest by duration, Greece's anthem holds the record for the longest lyrics. Therefore, the correct answer is Greece (option D).

Spain's national anthem, known as the 'Marcha Real,' is one of the few national anthems in the world that has no official lyrics, making option A correct.

"A Farewell to Arms" is a novel written by Ernest Hemingway, making option A the correct answer. The other authors listed did not write this book.

The ancient name for the region now known as Algeria was Numidia, a Berber kingdom in North Africa during classical antiquity. Nyasaland and Ceylon refer to former names of Malawi and Sri Lanka, respectively, making Numidia the correct historical name for Algeria.

A quadrillion in the short scale (used in the US and modern English) is equal to 1,000,000,000,000,000, which is a 1 followed by 15 zeros. The option A correctly states that a quadrillion has 15 zeros. Option B, which states 18 zeros, corresponds to a quintillion, not a quadrillion. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

The width of a badminton court for singles play is officially 5.18 meters (17 feet). This dimension is standardized by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

Vasco da Gama was the first European to land on the Indian subcontinent in 1498, establishing a sea route from Europe to India. This marked the beginning of direct maritime trade between Europe and Asia.

The OPCW (Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) is an international organization that works to eliminate chemical weapons and prevent their use. Therefore, it deals specifically with chemical weapons.

The Folketing is the national parliament of Denmark, making option D the correct answer. It is the legislative body responsible for passing laws in Denmark.

People aged 60 years or above and those with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19. Women and children are generally not considered higher risk groups for severe outcomes.

Albert Einstein was born in Ulm, which was part of the Kingdom of Württemberg in the German Empire, making Germany the correct answer.

According to multiple authoritative sources including World Atlas and Britannica, the world's 5th largest country by area is Brazil. The ranking of the largest countries by area is: 1) Russia, 2) Canada, 3) China, 4) United States, and 5) Brazil. Kazakhstan is the 9th largest country by area, and Argentina is the 8th largest. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is Brazil (option C).

A chronometer is an instrument used to measure time very precisely, especially in navigation and scientific contexts. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Time'.

The Young Blue Hole (YBH) in the South China Sea has been measured to have a depth of approximately 304 meters, making option D the correct choice.

Dushanbe is the capital city of Tajikistan. The other options are capitals of different countries: Dodoma (Tanzania), Astana (Kazakhstan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan).

General Erwin Rommel was famously nicknamed "The Desert Fox" due to his leadership and tactical prowess in the North African campaign during World War II.

Tarawa is the capital of Kiribati, an island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. It is well-known as the administrative and economic center of Kiribati.

Allama Iqbal initially wrote poetry in Persian, and his famous Persian work 'Armaghan-e-Hijaz' was later translated into Urdu due to popular demand. The other options are primarily Urdu works or were originally written in Urdu.

Japan's national anthem, "Kimigayo," is known as the shortest national anthem in the world, with very few words and a brief melody compared to others.