General Knowledge

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated while in office on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. Bill Clinton served two full terms, William Harrison died of pneumonia (not assassination), and 'George' refers to George Washington who completed his term and retired peacefully.

Qutub Minar in Delhi is the tallest brick and stone minaret in the world, standing at 72.5 meters. Built in the 13th century, it's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Char Minar, Jama Masjid, and Mecca Masjid are significant monuments but not minarets, and none match Qutub Minar's height or architectural distinction.

Dicky Dolma was the youngest woman to climb Mount Everest at age 19 in 1993. Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Everest (1984), PT Usha is a renowned athlete, and Shobha De is an author. The question specifically asks for the youngest woman climber.

USA (United States) was the first country to send men to the moon with the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. Russia (then USSR) had earlier sent unmanned probes and was first in space exploration but never landed humans on the moon.

Emergency was declared in India on June 25, 1975, by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It lasted for 21 months until March 1977. 1975 is thus the correct year. The other years (1985, 1984, 1979) are unrelated to this significant political event.

The Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib or Sri Darbar Sahib, is the holiest shrine in Sikhism and is located in Amritsar, Punjab. It was built by Guru Arjan Dev in the 16th century and is famous for its golden façade and the sacred pool that surrounds it. Delhi, Chandigarh, and Bangalore are all major Indian cities but not home to this iconic Sikh pilgrimage site.

Bangalore is known as the 'City of Gardens' or 'Garden City of India' due to its numerous parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets, including Lalbagh Botanical Garden and Cubbon Park. The city's pleasant climate and green spaces earned it this reputation. Kanpur, Udaipur, and Jaipur do not share this distinction - Udaipur is known as the City of Lakes, and Jaipur as the Pink City.

Dal Lake is a famous lake located in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It's renowned for its scenic beauty, houseboats (shikaras), and the Mughal gardens on its shores. The lake is integral to Kashmir's tourism and culture. Shimla (in Himachal Pradesh), Udaipur (in Rajasthan), and Bangalore (in Karnataka) are not associated with Dal Lake.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) is situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this iconic five-story palace with 953 small windows (jharokhas) was designed for royal women to observe street festivals while remaining in purdah. Delhi, Chandigarh, and Bangalore do not house this architectural marvel.

The famous Brindavan Gardens (also known as Vrindavan Gardens) are situated in Mysore (Mysuru), Karnataka. Located adjacent to the Krishnarajasagara Dam across the Kaveri River, these terraced gardens are renowned for their symmetric design, musical fountains, and illuminated landscapes. Shimla, Mangalore, and Bangalore are not home to these gardens.

Chandigarh is India's first planned city, designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in the 1950s after Partition. It became the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city's innovative grid layout, sectors, and architecture set it apart. Shimla and Udaipur are historic hill cities, while Bangalore grew organically.

The Gateway of India is situated in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Built in 1924 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary, this iconic arch overlooks the Arabian Sea and is a symbol of Mumbai. Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore do not have this monument - Delhi has India Gate, and Kolkata has the Victoria Memorial.

Chandigarh is known as the 'City Beautiful' due to its meticulously planned urban design, wide roads, green spaces, and modern architecture by Le Corbusier. The city's quality of life and aesthetics earned it this title. Delhi, Bangalore, and Jaipur are not called by this name.

The Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648 when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years. Humayun built Humayun's Tomb, Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri, and Aurangzeb expanded the empire but didn't build the Red Fort.

Among the given options, Earth is the closest planet to Venus. Venus is approximately 41 million km from Earth at its closest approach (inferior conjunction). Jupiter is much farther at over 900 million km, Saturn even farther at 1.2+ billion km, and Pluto is in a completely different orbit around 4+ billion km away.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was the longest serving President of the United States, elected to four terms and serving from 1933 until his death in 1945 (12 years). No other country has had a president serve longer than FDR among the options. APJ Abdul Kalam served one term as India's President (2002-2007), Vladimir Putin has served as Russian President but with interruptions, and Ziaur Rahman was Bangladesh's President for only about a year before his assassination.

The Indian National Flag has three colours: saffron at the top representing strength and courage, white in the middle representing peace and truth, and green at the bottom representing fertility and growth. The Ashoka Chakra in navy blue at the center is not counted as a separate colour.

The Durgiana Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Amritsar, Punjab. It is often called the 'Lakshmi Narayan Temple' and is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Amritsar is also home to the Golden Temple, the holiest site in Sikhism.

Punjab is derived from two Persian words: 'Punj' meaning five and 'ab' meaning water or river. The region is named after the five rivers that flow through it - Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej. These rivers have been crucial to the region's agriculture and civilization.

Lotus is the National Flower of India, officially adopted in 1950. It symbolizes purity, beauty, and spiritual awakening in Indian culture. The flower grows in muddy waters yet remains pristine, making it a powerful symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission in 1897 in honor of his guru, Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. The organization is dedicated to social service, spiritual education, and promoting Vedanta philosophy. It has centers worldwide and continues humanitarian work.

The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, on the southern bank of the Yamuna River. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1632-1653 as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest on May 23, 1984. She was part of an Indo-Nepalese women's expedition and reached the summit at age 30. She later became the head of the Adventure Program at the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation.

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission. His famous words upon stepping onto the lunar surface were 'That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' He was accompanied by Buzz Aldrin, who was the second person.

Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City' because of the distinctive pink-coloured sandstone used in its buildings and walls. In 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh painted the entire city pink to welcome the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), as pink traditionally represented hospitality in Rajput culture.