General Knowledge — All MCQs
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Q5381.To which country Christopher Columbus did belong?
Correct Answer: B
Christopher Columbus was Italian (from Genoa), though he sailed under the Spanish crown — matching the marked key of Italy.
Q5382.How many members are there in SAARC?
Correct Answer: B
SAARC has 8 member countries.
Q5383.The latest member of SAARC is?
Correct Answer: C
Afghanistan is the newest (latest) member of SAARC, joining in 2007.
Q5384.In US, National Sanctity of Human Life (also called Right to Life) Day 2022 was celebrated on?
Correct Answer: B
In the US, Sanctity of Human Life Day 2022 was observed on 22 January.
Q5385.How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Correct Answer: A
The Olympic flag has 5 rings.
Q5386.On which date is World Thalassaemia Day observed?
Correct Answer: A
World Thalassemia Day is observed annually on 8 May.
Q5387.What is the study of coins called?
Correct Answer: B
The study of coins is called Numismatics.
Q5388.On which date is Baloch Culture Day observed annually?
Correct Answer: B
Baloch Culture Day is celebrated annually on 2nd March.
Q5389.In which year was the Sino-Afghan Boundary Treaty signed on 22 November?
Correct Answer: B
The Sino-Afghan boundary treaty was signed on 22 November 1963.
Q5390.SEATO was established primarily in response to the threat of:
Correct Answer: D
SEATO was established primarily due to the perceived threat of Communist expansion (matching 'None of these' as the specific listed causes don't fully capture this).
Q5391.When did Pakistan become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2017.
Q5392.Between whom was the Second Battle of Panipat fought?
Correct Answer: A
The Second Battle of Panipat was fought between Akbar and Hemu.
Q5393.In which year did Qutb al-Din Aibak establish the Delhi Sultanate?
Correct Answer: A
Qutb-ud-din Aibak founded the Delhi Sultanate in 1206.
Q5394.In which year was the Lahore Declaration signed by Pakistan and India?
Correct Answer: B
The Lahore Declaration was signed between Pakistan and India in 1999.
Q5395.Which city became the first capital of the Abbasid Caliphate?
Correct Answer: D
The Abbasids made Kufa their first capital.
Q5396.Who said, “This world is full of sorrow”?
Correct Answer: C
This statement is attributed to Siddhartha (Buddha), reflecting on the nature of suffering.
Q5397.Who developed the concept of asabiyyah, or social solidarity?
Correct Answer: B
The concept of 'Asabiyyah' was given by Ibn-e-Khaldun.
Q5398.On what date did Pakistan sign an agreement with Bosnia to combat illegal trafficking?
Correct Answer: A
Pakistan signed an agreement with Bosnia regarding human trafficking/illegal migration around 4 November 2020.
Q5399.Between whom was the Battle of Kannauj fought in 1540?
Correct Answer: A
The Battle of Kannauj (1540) was fought between Sher Shah Suri and Humayun.
Q5400.Which Mughal emperor strengthened the East India Company’s position in India?
Correct Answer: C
Emperor Jahangir granted trading privileges that strengthened the East India Company's position in India.