General Knowledge (Static)

Vasco da Gama reached Calicut, India, on May 20, 1498, after sailing around the Cape of Good Hope.

Guglielmo Marconi is credited with the invention of the radio, having developed the first successful long-distance wireless telegraphy system.

Lewis Edson Waterman is credited with inventing the first practical fountain pen in 1884, which featured a reliable ink feed system.

The official currency of Switzerland is the Swiss Franc.

Canberra was selected as the capital of Australia in 1908 as a compromise between the two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.

Mein Kampf (My Struggle) is an autobiographical manifesto written by Adolf Hitler, outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany.

The novel Life of Pi is a celebrated work of fiction authored by Canadian writer Yann Martel, published in 2001.

Eugenics is the study or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities of the human species or a population, especially by such means as discouraging reproduction by persons having genetic defects or encouraging reproduction by persons presumed to have inheritable desirable traits.

Eden Park, located in Auckland, New Zealand, is the country's largest sports stadium and is internationally renowned for hosting major cricket and rugby matches.

Hydroponics is the method of growing plants in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution rather than in soil.

The Irani Cup is a prestigious domestic cricket competition in India, played between the current Ranji Trophy champions and the Rest of India team.

The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, held every four years.

Oxygen was independently discovered by Carl Wilhelm Scheele and Joseph Priestley, but Antoine Lavoisier is credited with naming it and recognizing its role in combustion.

Gujarat does not have significant coal fields. Major coal-producing states in India include Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Jammu and Kashmir has no coal either, but the question asks which doesn't have a coal field, and among the options, Gujarat is the most well-known non-coal state.

The Indian Independence Act 1947 received royal assent on July 18, 1947, but the bill was introduced and passed through the British Parliament in July 1947.

The Godavari River is often referred to as Dakshina Ganga or Vridha Ganga due to its length and sacred status in southern India.

Cuba has historically been the world's largest producer of sugar, earning it the nickname the Sugar Bowl of the World.

The First Battle of Panipat was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire in 1526.

International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women.

World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31, as designated by the World Health Organization. This day aims to raise awareness about the health risks of tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption worldwide. Option A correctly states May 31. Note that the question contains a minor typo ('obcerved' instead of 'observed').

 Firoz Shah was famous for building the roads