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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 — 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 river is known as the lifeline of Egypt?

  • A Amazon
  • B Nile
  • C Tigris
  • D Danube
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nile
Explanation: The Nile River is regarded as the lifeline of Egypt because it provides water for agriculture, drinking, and transport in an otherwise arid desert landscape. Ancient Egyptian civilization developed and flourished along its fertile banks.
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The currency of Japan is called what?

  • A Won
  • B Yuan
  • C Yen
  • D Ringgit
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Correct Answer: Option C — Yen
Explanation: The Japanese Yen, symbolised as JPY or ¥, is the official currency of Japan. It is one of the most heavily traded currencies in the world and is issued by the Bank of Japan, the country's central bank.
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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 — 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 — 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 — 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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Who is known as the Father of the Nation in Pakistan?

  • A Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B Allama Iqbal
  • C Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
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Correct Answer: Option C — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Muhammad Ali Jinnah, also called Quaid-e-Azam, led the Pakistan Movement and became the country's first Governor-General after independence on 14 August 1947. He is honoured as the Father of the Nation for his role in founding Pakistan.
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Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • A Earth
  • B Saturn
  • C Jupiter
  • D Neptune
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass more than 300 times that of Earth. It is a gas giant composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, and it has at least 95 known moons, including Ganymede, the largest moon in the system.
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Mount Everest is located in which mountain range?

  • A Karakoram
  • B Hindu Kush
  • C Himalayas
  • D Alps
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Correct Answer: Option C — Himalayas
Explanation: Mount Everest (8,849 m) is located in the Himalayan mountain range on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). It is the highest point on Earth.
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What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

  • A Go
  • B Gl
  • C Au
  • D Ag
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Correct Answer: Option C — Au
Explanation: The chemical symbol for Gold is "Au", derived from the Latin word "Aurum". Gold has atomic number 79 in the periodic table.
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Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

  • A Venus
  • B Jupiter
  • C Mars
  • D Saturn
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mars
Explanation: Mars is called the "Red Planet" because its surface is covered with iron oxide (rust), giving it a reddish appearance. It is the fourth planet from the Sun.
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What is the largest ocean in the world?

  • A Atlantic Ocean
  • B Indian Ocean
  • C Pacific Ocean
  • D Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option C — Pacific Ocean
Explanation: The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, covering more than 165 million square kilometers (63 million sq mi) - larger than all the land areas combined.
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