The official currency of Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR). The option (a) "Rupiyah" is the spelling for the Indonesian currency (Indonesian Rupiah). However, this was the answer provided in the source material [2, p26]. It is possible this was an error in the question options or intended as a close phonetic match, as "Lek" is the currency of Albania and "Ringgit" is the currency of Malaysia.
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Which was the largest country in Africa by land area (in 2009)?
As of 2009, Sudan (before the secession of South Sudan in 2011) was the largest country in Africa by land area [2, p26]. After South Sudan's independence, Algeria became the largest African country.
While ethnic demographics in Afghanistan can be subject to varying estimates, Tajiks are generally considered the second-largest ethnic group after Pashtuns [2, p26]. They predominantly speak Dari (a dialect of Persian) and are concentrated in the northern and western regions of the country, as well as in urban centers like Kabul.
The national flower of Pakistan is Jasmine (specifically Jasminum officinale, also known as Common Jasmine or Poet's Jasmine) [2, p25]. It is valued for its fragrance and symbolic significance.
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The first parliamentary elections in Afghanistan were held in:
Afghanistan held its first parliamentary and provincial council elections on September 18, 2005, following the adoption of a new constitution [2, p25]. These elections were a significant step in the country's political transition.
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The Iran - Pakistan - India gas pipeline is also known as:
The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project was often referred to as the "Peace Pipeline" [2, p25]. It was proposed to transport natural gas from Iran's South Pars field to Pakistan and then to India.
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The term of office of a judge of the International Court of Justice is:
Judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) are elected for a term of nine years and can be re-elected [2, p25]. Elections are held every three years for one-third of the seats to ensure continuity within the court.
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Which of the following countries has veto power in the UN Security Council?
The United Nations Security Council has five permanent members (P5) who hold veto power: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia [2, p24]. Therefore, the USA, Russia, and China all possess this power. The question in the source refers to the General Assembly, which does not have veto powers; the explanation correctly addresses the Security Council.
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The alliance of countries, including India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan, aspiring for permanent seats on the UN Security Council is known as:
The G4 nations consist of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, who mutually support each other's bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council [2, p24]. They advocate for reforms to the UNSC, including the expansion of permanent membership.
