Which sport is the “Whiteman Cup” associated with?
- (A) Table Tennis
- (B) Squash
- (C) Lawn Tennis
- (D) Baseball
- (C) Lawn Tennis
The Wightman Cup is a women’s tennis event. It was an annual team match between the United States and Great Britain from 1923 to 1989. It was named after Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman and consisted of five singles and two doubles matches, with the objective of promoting international women’s tennis.
Mention the main objective of World Bank?
- (A) To promote trade
- (B) To reduce terrorist activities
- (C) To improve living standards
- (D) To eliminate illiteracy
- (C) To improve living standards
The World Bank has the mission of reducing poverty and promoting shared prosperity. It provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries. It aims to promote economic growth and improve the standard of living of people in developing countries by investing in priority sectors like health and education.
The destruction of the twin towers of the World Trade Center (9/11) took place in:
- (A) 2000
- (B) 2001
- (C) 2002
- (D) 2004
- (B) 2001
The World Trade Center towers in New York City were targeted and destroyed on September 11, 2001, during a terrorist attack. The North Tower was struck at 8:46 a.m., and the South Tower was struck at 9:03 a.m. by hijacked airplanes.
Gulf of Lion is located in:
- (A) France
- (B) USA
- (C) Canada
- (D) Britain
- (A) France
The Gulf of Lion is a wide, crescent-shaped bay in the northwestern Mediterranean Sea, following the southern coast of France from the Spanish border at Cap de Creus in the west to Toulon in the east, passing through the regions of Occitania and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.
What name India was given by the British at the time of British India?
- (A) Land of Two Rivers
- (B) Jewel in the Crown
- (C) Rainbow Nations
- (D) Emerald of Subcontinent
- (B) Jewel in the Crown
In the period of the British Raj, India was frequently referred to as the “Jewel in the Crown” of the Empire. This nickname emphasized the importance of India—the sheer number of its population, its resources, and its profitability made it the “crown jewel” of the British colonies. The nickname really caught on in the late 1800s, particularly during the tenure of Lord Curzon as viceroy, when such imperialistic parlance was common.
“Chow Chow” is a famous breed of dog found in:
- (A) Russia
- (B) China
- (C) South Africa
- (D) America
- (A) China
Chow Chows are a popular dog breed that has its origins in China, specifically in the northern part of the country. Some important points regarding their origin and distribution are: They are one of the oldest breeds, and their origins can be traced back to 2,000 to 3,000 years ago in ancient China.
“The Forgotten Years” is an autobiography of:
- (A) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
- (B) Ghulam Muhammad
- (C) Sir Zafar-Ullah Khan
- (D) Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan
- (C) Sir Zafar-Ullah Khan
The Forgotten Years: Memoirs of Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan is the autobiography of Sir Muhammad Zafrullah Khan. He was a prominent jurist, diplomat, and international statesman from Pakistan who became the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan and later became the President of the UN General Assembly and the President of the International Court of Justice.
Which country’s national game is soccer?
- (A) Finland
- (B) Brazil
- (C) Cuba
- (D) Poland
(B) Brazil
- Finland: Pesäpallo, a Finnish variation of baseball, is the national sport.
- Brazil: Soccer is recognized as the national sport/pastime.
- Cuba: Baseball is the national sport.
- Poland: National games are associated with the culture, but football is also very popular and does not have a national game status.
- Important Note: Soccer, or football, is generally regarded as the national pastime or passion in many countries, particularly Brazil, France, Italy, and Germany, as well as the rest of Europe, Africa, and South America. In these countries, it is generally considered the national sport by default, rather than being designated as such by the government.
Nelson Mandela’s party, the African National Congress (ANC), was banned in:
- (A) 1949
- (B) 1955
- (C) 1960
- (D) 1967
- (C) 1960
The African National Congress (ANC) was banned in South Africa on April 8, 1960. The apartheid government declared the ANC an “unlawful organization” following the Sharpeville Massacre. The banning of the ANC forced the organization to operate underground and in exile for thirty years until it was unbanned in February 1990.
All the Round Table Conferences were held in:
- (A) Calcutta
- (B) London
- (C) Bombay
- (D) Delhi
- (B) London
All three Round Table Conferences were held in London between 1930 and 1932. These conferences were organized by the British government, and the discussions took place at the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords to discuss reforms in the Indian constitutional structure.
First Conference: November 1930 – January 1931
Second Conference: September 1931 – December 1931 (attended by Gandhi)
Third Conference: November 1932 – December 1932