Cultural | MCQs

Explanation

"The" is used when referring to a specific group, like "The Europeans" as a general class.

It's appropriate here to describe a known or general characteristic of Europeans.

Explanation

Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence.

Florence is often known as the "Jewel of the Renaissance".

Explanation

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a country in the Pacific Islands.

It has the most languages of any country in the world! With over 800 known languages.

PNG accounts for approximately 12% of the world's total number of languages. 

This is due to its unique geography, with many isolated mountain valleys and island communities.

The country with the least languages in the world is Vatican City, with only one official language, which is Italian.

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The Great Buddha of Kamakura, also known as the Daibutsu.

It is a large bronze statue of Amitābha Buddha located in Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura, Japan.

It is one of the most famous and iconic landmarks in Japan.

It has a popular tourist destination.

Explanation

The Laurel Museum is a museum in Laurel, Maryland, in the United States.

It is located in a mill workers' home that was built by Horace Capron between 1836 and 1840.

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Explanation

About National Anthem

National Anthem was written by Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952 

the music was produced by Ahmad G. Chagla in 1949.

It was officially adopted as Pakistan's national anthem on 13 August 1954.

Ahmed Rushdi recorded the National Anthem of Pakistan in 1954.

After 68 years Pakistan's National Anthem recorded

15 lines in the National Anthem of Pakistan

48 Words in the National Anthem of Pakistan

The National Anthem of Pakistan was played for the first time in front of Raza Shah Rahalvi of Iran

Explanation

The awards were received by the winners on 23 March 2005

Name Arif Lohar

Field Arts

Specialization folk music

Country Punjab

Province Pakistan

Explanation

Heer Ranjha is a famous folk tale from Punjab, and according to the story, Heer's real name was Izzat Bibi.

Heer Ranjha was written by Waris Shah.

Heer Ranjha was written in 1766.

It tells the story of the love of Heer Sial and her lover Dheedo Ranjha.

Explanation

Mohsin Hamid is a famous English-language novelist.

It is known for works like "The Reluctant Fundamentalist" and "Exit West."

His novels often explore themes of identity and globalization.

Explanation

Balochistan is known for the famous dish Sajji.

It is traditionally made with whole lamb or chicken.

It marinated and slow-cooked over an open fire.