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8801
The 'Codex Sinaiticus' is one of the oldest surviving manuscripts of:
A. The Quran
B. The Christian Bible
C. The Torah
D. The Vedas
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It is one of the two oldest surviving manuscripts of the Greek Bible, containing the oldest complete New Testament.
8802
Which library houses the famous 'Book of Kells'?
A. Bodleian Library
B. Trinity College Library
C. Vatican Library
D. National Library of Ireland
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The Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland, is the home of the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament.
8803
Which site in Russia was inscribed in 2024 for its cultural landscape?
A. Lake Baikal
B. Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake
C. Volcanoes of Kamchatka
D. Golden Mountains of Altai
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The Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake testifies to the wooden architecture and traditions of the Russian North.
8804
Which Thai site, known for its Dvaravati-era stones, was added to the list in 2024?
A. Ayutthaya
B. Phu Phrabat
C. Sukhothai
D. Ban Chiang
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Phu Phrabat, a testimony to the Sīma stone tradition of the Dvaravati period, was inscribed in 2024.
8805
What was the main use of the Colosseum in ancient times?
A. Religious ceremonies
B. Gladiatorial contests and public spectacles
C. Senate meetings
D. Marketplace
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It was used for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology.
8806
Which wonder stood for the shortest amount of time (approx. 54 years) before being destroyed?
A. The Colossus of Rhodes
B. The Statue of Zeus
C. The Temple of Artemis
D. The Lighthouse of Alexandria
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The Colossus stood for only about 54 years before it collapsed during the earthquake of 226 BC.
8807
Willie Mays, the 'Say Hey Kid' considered one of baseball's greatest players, died in 2024 at what age?
A. 88
B. 90
C. 93
D. 95
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Willie Mays passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 93.
8808
Brian Wilson, the co-founder and creative genius behind The Beach Boys, died in June 2025. Which album is considered his masterpiece?
A. Surfin' USA
B. Pet Sounds
C. California Girls
D. Endless Summer
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Brian Wilson, who died on June 11, 2025, is best known for composing 'Pet Sounds', widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time.
8809
What was Pakistan's rank in the UN Human Development Index (HDI) 2023/24 report?
A. 154th
B. 161st
C. 164th
D. 152nd
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In the HDI 2023/24 report released in March 2024, Pakistan was ranked 164th out of 193 countries (though some sources citing 2021/22 trends discuss the 161st spot, the latest 2023/24 report confirmed the 164th position).
8810
Exercise 'Al-Bayza' is associated with which force?
A. Pakistan Army
B. Pakistan Navy
C. Pakistan Air Force
D. Police
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Exercise 'Al-Bayza' is a series of military exercises conducted by the Pakistan Army (specifically the Bahawalpur Corps) to test operational preparedness.
