General Knowledge MCQs

The Country through which both equator abd Tropic of Capricorn passes is?

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The Country through which both equator abd Tropic of Capricorn passes is?A. New Zealand
B. Brazil
C. Norway
D. Australia

Brazil. The Tropic of Capricorn lies at 23.5° South of the equator and runs through Australia, South America (Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, southern Brazil), Africa (northern South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Madagascar). And Brazil is the only country among them with equator line passed through.

 

Shah Burj was constructed by which Mughal Empror?

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Shah Burj was constructed by which Mughal Empror?A. Aurangzeb
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Babar

The restoration of the Shah Burj Gate, located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lahore Fort, was completed in March 2020 by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC). In addition to instilling national pride and identity, the project is expected to improve socio-economic conditions and tourism.
The Shah Burj Gate, which forms part of the famous Picture Wall in the Lahore Fort, is the principal entrance to the Fort complex. The gate was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1041 A.H. (1631-32) under the supervision of architect Abdul Karim Mamur Khan. The inscription on the gateway describes a “Divine Throne” that is superior in height, elegance, and purity. The structure’s 2,300 square feet exterior surface area consists of recessed panels covered with fine Kashikari (tile-mosaic) work.

 

Who became world’s richest person in 2021?

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Who became world’s richest person in 2021?

A. Jeff Bezos
B. Elon Musk
C. Bill Gates
D. Bernard Arnault

Elon Musk just became the richest person in the world, with a net worth of more than $185 billion.
Thursday’s increase in Tesla’s price pushed Musk past Jeff Bezos, who had been the richest person since 2017 and is currently worth about $184 billion.
Musk’s wealth surge over the past year marks the fastest rise to the top of the rich list in history — and marks a dramatic financial turnaround for the famed entrepreneur.

Which two countries are involved in the implementation of the Kohala Hydroelectric Power project?

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Which two countries are involved in the implementation of the Kohala Hydroelectric Power project?

A. India and China
B. India and Pakistan
C. Pakistan and China
D. India and Bangladesh

An agreement has been finalised between China and Pakistan to implement the Kohala hydroelectric power project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).