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Which country is the birthplace of the Olympic Games?

  • A Greece
  • B Italy
  • C Turkey
  • D Egypt
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Correct Answer: Option A — Greece
Explanation: The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia Greece around 776 BC and were held every four years as a religious festival honoring Zeus. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens Greece through the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin establishing the International Olympic Committee.
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102
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The process by which plants make their food using sunlight is called?

  • A Respiration
  • B Transpiration
  • C Photosynthesis
  • D Germination
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Correct Answer: Option C — Photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis is the biological process by which green plants algae and some bacteria convert sunlight water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. It occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and is the primary source of organic matter and oxygen in Earth's biosphere.
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103
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The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?

  • A Berlin
  • B London
  • C Paris
  • D Rome
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Correct Answer: Option C — Paris
Explanation: The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris France on the Champ de Mars near the Seine River. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair it stands 330 meters tall and was the world's tallest man-made structure for 41 years. It is one of the most visited monuments globally.
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104
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The Amazon River is located in which continent?

  • A Africa
  • B Asia
  • C North America
  • D South America
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Correct Answer: Option D — South America
Explanation: The Amazon River located in South America is the world's largest river by discharge volume and the second longest. It flows through Brazil Peru and Colombia and its basin hosts the world's largest tropical rainforest which plays a crucial role in global climate regulation.
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105
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Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  • A Venus
  • B Mars
  • C Jupiter
  • D Mercury
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mars
Explanation: Mars is called the Red Planet because of its reddish appearance caused by iron oxide or rust covering its surface. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and has two small moons Phobos and Deimos. NASA and other agencies are planning future human missions to Mars.
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106
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The currency of Japan is?

  • A Yuan
  • B Won
  • C Yen
  • D Baht
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Correct Answer: Option C — Yen
Explanation: The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen denoted by the symbol ¥ and the ISO code JPY. It is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the US Dollar and Euro and is issued by the Bank of Japan.
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107
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Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Carbon Dioxide
  • C Argon
  • D Nitrogen
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Correct Answer: Option D — Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere making it the most abundant gas. Oxygen accounts for about 21% with argon and other gases comprising the remainder. Nitrogen is essential for life and is a key component of amino acids and DNA.
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108
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What is the smallest country in the world by area?

  • A Monaco
  • B San Marino
  • C Nauru
  • D Vatican City
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Correct Answer: Option D — Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City covers just about 0.44 square kilometers making it the world's smallest internationally recognized independent state. It serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is an enclave within Rome Italy.
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109
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Which country is the largest by land area?

  • A Russia
  • B Canada
  • C China
  • D United States
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Correct Answer: Option A — Russia
Explanation: Russia is the world's largest country by land area covering approximately 17.1 million square kilometers. It spans across eleven time zones covering both Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. It is nearly twice the size of the second-largest country Canada.
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110
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Who wrote the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?

  • A Charles Dickens
  • B William Shakespeare
  • C John Milton
  • D Geoffrey Chaucer
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Correct Answer: Option B — William Shakespeare
Explanation: Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare around 1594 to 1596. It is a tragic love story set in Verona Italy and remains one of the most performed plays in history. Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer in the English language.
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111
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Which element has the chemical symbol 'Au'?

  • A Silver
  • B Gold
  • C Aluminum
  • D Argon
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Correct Answer: Option B — Gold
Explanation: The chemical symbol Au for gold comes from the Latin word Aurum. Gold is a transition metal with atomic number 79 known for its malleability conductivity and resistance to corrosion. It is used in jewelry electronics and as a monetary standard.
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112
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Which Pakistani peak is known as the "Killer Mountain"?

  • A Nanga Parbat
  • B K2
  • C Rakaposhi
  • D Tirich Mir
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Correct Answer: Option A — Nanga Parbat
Explanation: Nanga Parbat, located in Gilgit-Baltistan, is nicknamed the "Killer Mountain" due to the high number of climbers who died attempting its ascent, especially in early twentieth-century expeditions. It is the ninth highest mountain in the world.
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113
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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 — 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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114
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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 — 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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115
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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 — 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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116
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Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  • A China
  • B South Korea
  • C Japan
  • D Thailand
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Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Explanation: Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because, from much of Asia, the sun appears to rise from the direction of Japan in the east. The name is reflected in Japan's flag, which features a red sun disc.
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117
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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 — 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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118
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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 — 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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119
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Which is the longest river in the world?

  • A Amazon
  • B Nile
  • C Yangtze
  • D Mississippi
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nile
Explanation: The Nile River, flowing through northeastern Africa, is generally considered the longest river in the world at about 6,650 kilometres, though some studies argue the Amazon is longer. The Nile has supported civilizations for thousands of years.
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120
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The Olympic Games of 2024 were held in which city?

  • A Tokyo
  • B Los Angeles
  • C London
  • D Paris
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Correct Answer: Option D — Paris
Explanation: Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, marking the third time the French capital staged the event after 1900 and 1924. The games featured iconic outdoor venues, including the opening ceremony held along the Seine River.
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