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9031
What is the national language of Pakistan?
A. Punjabi
B. Sindhi
C. Urdu
D. Pashto
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While English is used for official business, Urdu is the designated National Language and a symbol of national unity.
9032
What is 'Metonymy'?
A. Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'
B. Referring to something by the name of an attribute or associated part
C. Exaggerating for effect
D. Using a mild word for a harsh one
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Example: Saying 'The Crown' to refer to the King/Queen, or 'The White House' to refer to the US President's administration.
9033
Which language was the administrative language of the Mughal Empire in India?
A. Hindi
B. Arabic
C. Persian
D. Sanskrit
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Persian was the language of the court, culture, and administration during the Mughal era, heavily influencing Urdu and Hindi.
9034
Which language is considered the most widely spoken 'second language' (L2) in the world?
A. French
B. English
C. Arabic
D. Russian
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English has the most total speakers (native + non-native) primarily because it is the global lingua franca of business, science, and the internet.
9035
The widespread use of 'Global English' or 'Globish' in business today is most comparable to the historical role of which language?
A. Ancient Greek
B. Latin
C. Sanskrit
D. Aramaic
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Just as Latin was the universal language of the Roman Empire and medieval Europe, English currently serves as the global lingua franca for commerce and science.
9036
Which sport typically ranks in the top 10 globally due to its association with wealth and business, despite lower participation costs?
A. Polo
B. Golf
C. Sailing
D. F1
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Golf has an estimated fan base of 450 million. While it is often associated with business and wealth, its popularity is widespread in North America, Western Europe, and East Asia (Japan/Korea).
9037
The 'Ryder Cup' is a biennial men's competition in which sport?
A. Polo
B. Golf
C. Rugby
D. Tennis
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The Ryder Cup is a golf tournament contested every two years between teams from Europe and the United States. It is named after English businessman Samuel Ryder.
9038
Who authored 'The Art of War'?
A. Confucius
B. Laozi
C. Sun Tzu
D. Han Fei
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Sun Tzu was a Chinese military general and strategist; his book remains a primary text on strategy, used in both military and business contexts.
9039
Who co-founded Microsoft and became one of the world's leading philanthropists?
A. Steve Wozniak
B. Bill Gates
C. Larry Page
D. Jeff Bezos
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Bill Gates built Microsoft into the world's largest software business and later focused his efforts on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
9040
Which Russian Empress expanded the Russian Empire and is considered one of the most powerful women in history?
A. Alexandra Feodorovna
B. Elizabeth of Russia
C. Catherine the Great
D. Maria Theresa
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Catherine II revitalized Russia, expanding its borders to the Black Sea and modernizing its administration during the Russian Enlightenment.