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61

Mount Everest is located on the border of which two countries?

  • AIndia and Nepal
  • BNepal and China
  • CPakistan and China
  • DBhutan and Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Nepal and China
Explanation: Mount Everest the world's highest peak at 8849 meters above sea level is situated on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It was first summited on May 29 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal.
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62

The French Revolution began in which year?

  • A1776
  • B1789
  • C1799
  • D1804
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” 1789
Explanation: The French Revolution began in 1789 with the storming of the Bastille prison on July 14. It led to the abolition of the French monarchy establishment of the First French Republic and resulted in major political and social transformations in France and across Europe with lasting global impact.
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63

The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is in?

  • ANew York
  • BBrussels
  • CGeneva
  • DVienna
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Geneva
Explanation: The World Health Organization established in 1948 has its headquarters in Geneva Switzerland. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. WHO coordinates global health responses such as the COVID-19 pandemic management and vaccination programs.
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64

Which country is home to the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  • AChina
  • BItaly
  • CSpain
  • DFrance
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Italy
Explanation: Italy holds the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world with 58 inscribed sites. These include Rome's historic center the Vatican Pompeii the Amalfi Coast and many more. Italy's rich history spanning millennia contributes to its unparalleled cultural heritage.
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65

The Battle of Waterloo took place in which year?

  • A1812
  • B1813
  • C1815
  • D1818
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” 1815
Explanation: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on June 18 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium. It resulted in the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte by the Duke of Wellington commanding allied forces supported by Prussian troops. This battle ended the Napoleonic Wars and Napoleon's political career.
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66

Which organization is known as the 'parliament of the world'?

  • ASecurity Council
  • BGeneral Assembly
  • CInternational Court of Justice
  • DUNESCO
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” General Assembly
Explanation: The United Nations General Assembly is often referred to as the parliament of the world as it is the main deliberative policy-making and representative organ of the UN. All 193 member states have equal representation with each having one vote on important questions.
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67

The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important because it connects which bodies of water?

  • ARed Sea and Gulf of Aden
  • BPersian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
  • CArabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
  • DMediterranean Sea and Black Sea
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is the world's most strategically vital oil chokepoint through which approximately 20 percent of global oil supply passes daily making it critical to global energy security.
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68

The Ozone Layer is found in which layer of the atmosphere?

  • ATroposphere
  • BStratosphere
  • CMesosphere
  • DThermosphere
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Stratosphere
Explanation: The Ozone Layer is situated in the stratosphere approximately 15 to 35 kilometers above Earth's surface. It absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation protecting life on Earth. The Montreal Protocol of 1987 was enacted to limit ozone-depleting substances and is considered a successful environmental treaty.
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69

Which is the most widely spoken language in the world by number of native speakers?

  • AEnglish
  • BSpanish
  • CMandarin Chinese
  • DHindi
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Mandarin Chinese
Explanation: Mandarin Chinese has the highest number of native speakers in the world with over 900 million people. It is the official language of China and Taiwan and is also spoken in Singapore and other communities worldwide. English leads in total speakers including second-language users.
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70

The term 'Brexit' refers to which country leaving the European Union?

  • ABelgium
  • BBritain
  • CBrazil
  • DBulgaria
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Britain
Explanation: Brexit is a portmanteau of British and Exit referring to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. Following a 2016 referendum the UK formally left the EU on January 31 2020 ending its 47-year membership and triggering significant political and economic consequences.
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