“Cyprus” gained independence from Britain in:
- (A) 1947
- (B) 1955
- (C) 1960
- (D) 1967
- (C) 1960
Cyprus gained its independence from British colonial rule on August 16, 1960. After a period of violence that lasted for four years and was known as the EOKA struggle from 1955 to 1959, the agreement for independence was reached in 1960.
Who advised the Muslims not to participate in the meetings of the Indian National Congress?
- (A) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
- (B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
- (C) Allama Muhammad Iqbal
- (D) Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
- (B) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan advised Muslims to keep away from the meetings of the Indian National Congress. He explained that the Indian National Congress was dominated by Hindus, and Muslims should not participate in activities against the government, as it would affect their future in education and politics. Rather, he advised Muslims to focus on acquiring modern education.
The “Caspian Sea” is situated between which two countries?
- (A) Syria and Egypt
- (B) Russia and Kazakhstan
- (C) Afghanistan and India
- (D) Turkey and Israel
- (B) Russia and Kazakhstan
The Caspian Sea borders five countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. From the options provided, the correct answer is (B) Russia and Kazakhstan. Russia borders the Caspian Sea to the northwest, while Kazakhstan borders it to the northeast.
What is the meaning of “Dinosaur”?
- (A) Terrible lizard
- (B) Giant lizard
- (C) Long-neck lizard
- (D) Brownish lizard
- (A) Terrible lizard
The term “dinosaur” was coined in 1842 by Sir Richard Owen. The origin of the name is from Greek words: deinos, which may be translated as “terrible”, “powerful”, or “fearfully great”, and sauros, which means “lizard” or “reptile”. So, the meaning of “Dinosaur” is “Terrible Lizard”. Owen picked this name to suggest the size and majesty of the creatures, not just their terror.
First Martial Law was imposed in Pakistan on:
- (A) 2 January, 1955
- (B) 11 August, 1956
- (C) 22 September, 1957
- (D) 7 October, 1958
- (D) 7 October, 1958
On October 7, 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial legislatures, and declared martial law, appointing General Muhammad Ayub Khan as the Chief Martial Law Administrator.
When did the Titanic hit an iceberg and sink in the North Atlantic Ocean?
- (A) 14 April 1910
- (B) 14 April 1912
- (C) 14 April 1913
- (D) 14 April 1914
- (B) 14 April 1912
The Titanic collided with a massive iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean at 11:40 p.m. on the night of April 14, 1912. The impact damaged at least five of its reportedly watertight compartments. Since the Titanic could remain afloat with no more than four compartments filled with water, it sank and disappeared beneath the ocean surface less than three hours later, at 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912.
In which year, Montreal protocol was adopted?
- (A) 1984
- (B) 1987
- (C) 1989
- (D) 1992
- (B) 1987
The Montreal Protocol was adopted in 1987 (Option B). Although it was agreed upon on 16 September 1987, it did not officially start until 1 January 1989. The treaty is a significant global agreement aimed at protecting the stratospheric ozone layer by gradually eliminating the production and use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
In the incident of “Kanpur” of 1913, how many Muslims were killed?
- (A) 113
- (B) 133
- (C) 153
- (D) 200
- (B) 133
In August 1913, in the Kanpur Mosque incident, the number of deaths accepted as official among the Muslims was 133. The problem began when the British government demolished the Machhli Bazaar Mosque, also known as the Kanpur Mosque, to accommodate a widened road. This led to a massive protest on August 3, 1913, as an unarmed group of people attempted to save the destroyed structure. The police were ordered to open fire on the protesters by the local magistrate, leading to a substantial number of deaths.
Name the longest river of India?
- (A) Kaveri
- (B) Ganga
- (C) Brahmaputra
- (D) Godaveri
- (B) Ganga
The longest river in India is the Ganga, also known as the Ganges, which is approximately 2,525 kilometers long. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows completely within India and Bangladesh before it finally drains into the Bay of Bengal, making it the longest river that flows within the Indian territory.
Which newspaper exposed the Watergate Scandal of Richard Nixon?
- (A) New York Times
- (B) Chicago Times
- (C) Washington Post
- (D) New York Star
- (C) Washington Post
The newspaper that exposed the Watergate scandal involving President Richard Nixon was the Washington Post. The investigation led by two journalists, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, revealed important information. One of the most important leads was provided by an anonymous source nicknamed “Deep Throat,” who was revealed to be FBI Associate Director Mark Felt.