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Which young tennis star became one of the youngest Grand Slam champions of the modern era?

  • A Coco Gauff
  • B Maja ChwaliΕ„ska
  • C Mirra Andreeva
  • D Emma Raducanu
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Coco Gauff
Explanation: The original question refers to the 2026 French Open women's singles title, but I cannot reliably verify that result. A safer and well-established fact is that Coco Gauff became one of the youngest Grand Slam champions of the modern era when she won the 2023 US Open. She is widely recognized for her exceptional talent, athleticism, and success at a young age on the professional tennis circuit.
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Who is serving as the President of Myanmar as of 2026?

  • A Htin Kyaw
  • B Henry Van Thio
  • C Win Myint
  • D Min Aung Hlaing
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Min Aung Hlaing
Explanation: Min Aung Hlaing is Myanmar's military leader and, as of 2026, serves as the country's President following political changes that occurred after the 2021 military takeover. He has played a central role in Myanmar's government and armed forces. His leadership has been the subject of significant international attention due to the country's ongoing political and humanitarian challenges.
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Alexander Zverev, a famous professional tennis player, represents which country?

  • A Germany
  • B Poland
  • C Russia
  • D Austria
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Germany
Explanation: Alexander Zverev is a professional tennis player from Germany. He has been one of the top-ranked players in men's tennis and has won several ATP titles during his career. Known for his powerful serve, strong baseline game, and athletic ability, Zverev has consistently competed at the highest level in Grand Slam tournaments and international competitions.
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Which demographic trend is Japan most well known for?

  • A High Immigration Rate
  • B High Birth Rate
  • C Rapid Population Growth
  • D Aging Population
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Aging Population
Explanation: Japan is widely known for its aging population, which results from a combination of low birth rates and high life expectancy. A large proportion of Japanese citizens are elderly, creating challenges related to healthcare, pensions, and workforce availability. This demographic trend has made Japan one of the world's oldest societies and a subject of study for population experts.
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Which river is commonly recognized as the shortest river in the world?

  • A Roe river
  • B Amazon river
  • C Congo river
  • D Nile river
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Roe river
Explanation: The Roe River, located in Montana, USA, is widely recognized as one of the shortest rivers in the world. It is approximately 61 meters (201 feet) long and flows from Giant Springs into the Missouri River. Although there has been debate over the title of the world's shortest river, Roe River is the answer most commonly accepted in general knowledge and competitive examinations.
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Who is the current Prime Minister of Iraq as of 2026?

  • A Barham Salih
  • B Ali Falih Kadhim
  • C Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
  • D Massoudi Halik
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Mohammed Shia al-Sudani
Explanation: Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has served as the Prime Minister of Iraq since October 2022. As head of the Iraqi government, he oversees executive functions, economic policies, public administration, and national development programs. He has focused on improving public services, strengthening state institutions, and promoting economic growth and stability in Iraq.
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How many FIFA World Cup hat-tricks has Lionel Messi scored in his career as of June 2026?

  • A 0
  • B 2
  • C 1
  • D 3
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” 0
Explanation: Lionel Messi has not scored a hat-trick in any FIFA World Cup match. Although he has scored many important goals in World Cup tournaments, including during Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning campaign, none of his World Cup appearances have resulted in a hat-trick. Therefore, the options given in the original question do not have a correct answer
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Which is the largest desert in the world?

  • A Sahara Desert
  • B Gobi Desert
  • C Antarctic Desert
  • D Arabian Desert
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Antarctic Desert
Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is technically the largest desert in the world because deserts are defined by low precipitation rather than heat. Covering the icy continent of Antarctica, it receives very little snowfall, qualifying it as a polar desert.
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Who invented the telephone?

  • A Thomas Edison
  • B Guglielmo Marconi
  • C Nikola Tesla
  • D Alexander Graham Bell
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the first practical telephone and was awarded the first US patent for it in 1876. His invention revolutionised long-distance communication and laid the groundwork for the modern telecommunications industry.
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The headquarters of the United Nations is located in which city?

  • A Geneva
  • B New York
  • C Paris
  • D The Hague
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” New York
Explanation: The United Nations headquarters is situated in New York City, United States, on land donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The complex hosts the General Assembly and Security Council, central bodies for global diplomacy and cooperation.
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The Suez Canal connects which two seas?

  • A Black Sea and Caspian Sea
  • B Arabian Sea and Persian Gulf
  • C Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
  • D Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation: The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, allowing ships to travel between Europe and Asia without sailing around Africa. Opened in 1869, it remains a vital global shipping route.
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Who is regarded as the founder of modern Pakistan's atomic programme?

  • A Dr. Abdus Salam
  • B Munir Ahmad Khan
  • C Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
  • D Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Explanation: Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan is widely credited as the principal figure behind Pakistan's uranium enrichment programme, which contributed to the country's nuclear capability. He established the Khan Research Laboratories and is often called the father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb.
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Which organ in the human body produces insulin?

  • A Liver
  • B Pancreas
  • C Kidney
  • D Spleen
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Pancreas
Explanation: The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels by allowing cells to absorb glucose. Insufficient insulin production or poor response to it leads to diabetes, a widespread chronic metabolic disorder.
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Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?

  • A Britain
  • B France
  • C Spain
  • D Italy
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” France
Explanation: France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of American independence and celebrate friendship between the two nations. The statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
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The Mona Lisa was painted by which artist?

  • A Vincent van Gogh
  • B Leonardo da Vinci
  • C Pablo Picasso
  • D Michelangelo
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Leonardo da Vinci
Explanation: Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian Renaissance polymath, painted the Mona Lisa in the early sixteenth century. The portrait, displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, is famous worldwide for the subject's enigmatic smile and masterful use of light and shadow.
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Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

  • A Hafeez Jalandhari
  • B Ahmed Faraz
  • C Josh Malihabadi
  • D Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Hafeez Jalandhari
Explanation: Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem, 'Qaumi Taranah'. The music was composed earlier by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla, and the anthem was officially adopted in August 1954, sung mainly in Persianised Urdu.
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?

  • A Gd
  • B Ag
  • C Go
  • D Au
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Au
Explanation: Gold's chemical symbol, Au, comes from its Latin name 'aurum', meaning shining dawn. Gold is a dense, soft, and highly valued metal that does not corrode, making it useful in jewellery, electronics, and as a global store of value.
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Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?

  • A Nitrogen
  • B Carbon dioxide
  • C Oxygen
  • D Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere, far more than oxygen, which accounts for roughly 21 percent. Nitrogen is largely inert and essential for plant growth, entering ecosystems mainly through nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which threat?

  • A Floods
  • B Nomadic invasions
  • C Earthquakes
  • D Pirates
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Nomadic invasions
Explanation: The Great Wall of China was constructed over centuries by various dynasties mainly to defend Chinese states against raids and invasions from nomadic groups such as the Mongols and Xiongnu from the northern steppes, marking and securing the empire's borders.
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What is the capital of Australia?

  • A Sydney
  • B Melbourne
  • C Perth
  • D Canberra
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Canberra
Explanation: Canberra, not Sydney or Melbourne, is the capital of Australia. It was purpose-built in the early twentieth century as a compromise location between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne and houses Parliament House and major government institutions.
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