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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Ethics

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Q 1 General Knowledge Ethics

Ethics deals with "Ethical Action" is termed as:

A

Meta Ethics

B

Normative Ethics

C

Virtue Ethics

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Normative Ethics

Correct Answer: Normative Ethics

Normative ethics is the branch of moral philosophy that deals with questions of what individuals ought to do and evaluates ethical actions.

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International Organizations

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Q 2 General Knowledge International Organizations

How many countries are members of the European Union?

A

27

B

28

C

29

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 27

Correct Answer: 27

Following the departure of the United Kingdom (Brexit) in 2020, the European Union currently consists of 27 member states.

Q 4 General Knowledge International Organizations

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) was established in:

A

1947

B

1951

C

1949

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1949

Correct Answer: 1949

NATO was founded on April 4, 1949, in Washington, D.C., as an intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries.

Q 12 General Knowledge International Organizations

How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?

A

57

B

56

C

68

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 56

Correct Answer: 56

As of 2022, after the admission of Gabon and Togo, the Commonwealth of Nations consists of 56 member states.

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World Geography

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Q 3 General Knowledge World Geography

Which country is called the "Land of Flowers"?

A

Netherland

B

Poland

C

Algeria

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Netherland

Correct Answer: Netherland

The Netherlands is internationally renowned for its vast fields of flowers, particularly tulips, earning it the nickname 'Land of Flowers'.

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Global Issues

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Q 5 General Knowledge Global Issues

Rohingya Refugees came from:

A

Nepal

B

Sri Lanka

C

Bangladesh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Rohingya are a stateless Indo-Aryan ethnic group who predominantly originate from Rakhine State in Myanmar (Burma).

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Global Economy

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Q 6 General Knowledge Global Economy

How much trade is made through the South China Sea?

A

$1.5 trillion

B

$2.5 trillion

C

$3.5 trillion

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: $3.5 trillion

Correct Answer: $3.5 trillion

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimates that roughly $3.4 to $3.5 trillion in global trade passes through the South China Sea annually.

Q 15 General Knowledge Global Economy

Which organization targeted to have no more than 3 percent of the world population living on just 1.90 dollars a day by 2030?

A

UNO

B

WHO

C

World Bank

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: World Bank

Correct Answer: World Bank

The World Bank set a twin goal to end extreme poverty (reducing the share of the global population living on less than $1.90 a day to under 3%) and promote shared prosperity by 2030.

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UN Agencies

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Q 7 General Knowledge UN Agencies

For food security, which Organization of the United Nations works?

A

Food and Agriculture Organization

B

World Food Organization

C

World Food Programme

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Food and Agriculture Organization

Correct Answer: Food and Agriculture Organization

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition and food security.

Q 13 General Knowledge UN Agencies

Which UN Organization works for Tourism Promotion?

A

World Tourist Organization

B

World Tourist Community

C

Tourist Commission

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: World Tourist Organization

Correct Answer: World Tourist Organization

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable, and universally accessible tourism.

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World Capitals

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Q 8 General Knowledge World Capitals

What is the capital of Georgia?

A

Accra

B

Helsinki

C

Port Moresby

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The capital and largest city of the transcontinental country Georgia is Tbilisi.

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International Law

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Q 9 General Knowledge International Law

An international agreement concluded between states in written form and governed by international law is defined in which Treaty?

A

Vienna Convention

B

Nairobi Convention

C

Hague Convention

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Vienna Convention

Correct Answer: Vienna Convention

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969) defines a treaty as an international agreement concluded between States in written form and governed by international law.

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Biographies

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Q 10 General Knowledge Biographies

Who was the first tutor of Lata Mangeshkar?

A

Ghulam Ali

B

Ahmad Khurshid

C

Mehdi Hassan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Lata Mangeshkar's first music tutor was her father, Pandit Deenanath Mangeshkar, a classical singer and theatre actor.

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International Days

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Q 11 General Knowledge International Days

International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children is observed on:

A

30 April

B

8 March

C

8 September

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 April

Correct Answer: 30 April

April 30 is globally recognized as the International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children.

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United Nations

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Q 14 General Knowledge United Nations

The UN Security Council's presidency changes according to:

A

Alphabetically order

B

Seniority

C

Highest GDP

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Alphabetically order

Correct Answer: Alphabetically order

The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates monthly among its 15 members in English alphabetical order of their member states' names.

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World Politics

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Q 16 General Knowledge World Politics

In Germany, the head of government is called:

A

President

B

Vice President

C

Federal Chancellor

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Federal Chancellor

Correct Answer: Federal Chancellor

In Germany, the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) is the head of government and holds the most executive power, while the President is the head of state.

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Sports

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Q 23 General Knowledge Sports

Who was nicknamed "The Flying Horse"?

A

Asad Malik

B

Sami Ullah

C

Jahangir Khan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sami Ullah

Correct Answer: Sami Ullah

Samiullah Khan, a legendary Pakistani field hockey player, was nicknamed 'The Flying Horse' due to his incredible speed on the left wing.

Subject 2

Pakistan Studies

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Infrastructure

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Q 17 Pakistan Studies Infrastructure

The Karakoram Highway between Pakistan and China was completed in:

A

1972

B

1974

C

1978

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1978

Correct Answer: 1978

The construction of the Karakoram Highway began in 1959 and was formally completed and opened to the public in 1978.

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Foreign Affairs

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Q 18 Pakistan Studies Foreign Affairs

Where did Pakistan open its first embassy?

A

Beijing

B

Afghanistan

C

Baku

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Pakistan opened its first-ever embassy in Tehran, Iran, shortly after gaining independence in 1947.

Q 20 Pakistan Studies Foreign Affairs

In July 1951, Pakistan and France tied for:

A

To open its Embassies

B

Economic Ties

C

Mutual Trade

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: To open its Embassies

Correct Answer: To open its Embassies

Pakistan and France formally established diplomatic relations and opened embassies to strengthen political and cultural ties.

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Topic Section

Pre Partition History

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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Who was the last Governor of undivided Punjab?

A

Sir Evan Jenkins

B

Francis Mudie

C

Abdurrab Nishtar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Evan Jenkins

Correct Answer: Sir Evan Jenkins

Sir Evan Meredith Jenkins served as the last British Governor of the undivided Punjab province from 1946 until the partition in 1947.

Q 22 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

In the 1927 Delhi Proposals of Jinnah, he withdrew the demand for:

A

1/3 Representation in Central Legislature

B

Equal Representation

C

Separate Electorate

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Separate Electorate

Correct Answer: Separate Electorate

In the 1927 Delhi Proposals, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah agreed to give up the demand for separate electorates in favor of joint electorates with reserved seats for Muslims.

Q 25 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

The Quit India Movement is also called the:

A

August Movement

B

September Movement

C

October Movement

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: August Movement

Correct Answer: August Movement

The Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, is also famously known as the August Kranti or August Movement.

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Topic Section

Indo Pak Relations

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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak Relations

What is the main issue between Pakistan and India?

A

Law & order issue

B

Water issue

C

Ladakh Issue

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The core dispute and main issue between Pakistan and India has historically been the Kashmir conflict.

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Topic Section

Military Awards

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Military Awards

Who was the first person in the Pakistan Army to receive the Nishan-e-Haider?

A

Muhammad Tufail

B

Raja Muhammad Sarwar

C

Shabir Sharif

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Raja Muhammad Sarwar

Correct Answer: Raja Muhammad Sarwar

Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar was the first recipient of Pakistan's highest military gallantry award, the Nishan-e-Haider, for his bravery during the 1948 Kashmir War.

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Sports History

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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Sports History

When did Pakistan first participate in the Olympics?

A

1948

B

1950

C

1952

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1948

Correct Answer: 1948

Pakistan made its first appearance at the Olympic Games in 1948 in London, shortly after its independence in 1947.

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Topic Section

Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Gomal Zam Dam is located in:

A

KPK

B

Punjab

C

Sindh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: KPK

Correct Answer: KPK

The Gomal Zam Dam is a multi-purpose gravity dam located in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan.

Q 28 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Port Qasim is near which city of Pakistan?

A

Lahore

B

Gawadar

C

Karachi

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi

Correct Answer: Karachi

Port Qasim, Pakistan's second busiest port, is situated on the coastline of the Arabian Sea in Karachi, Sindh.

Q 30 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Which of the following is not a river of Balochistan?

A

Mula

B

Dasht

C

Ghizer

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ghizer

Correct Answer: Ghizer

The Ghizer River is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of northern Pakistan, whereas Mula and Dasht are rivers in Balochistan.

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Topic Section

Mughal Empire

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Mughal Empire

Mughal Emperor Akbar enforced Din-i-Ilahi in:

A

1580

B

1581

C

1582

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1582

Correct Answer: 1582

Din-i-Ilahi was a syncretic religion proposed by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1582 to merge elements of various religions found in his empire.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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Diplomacy

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Q 31 Current Affairs Diplomacy

Who is the current Pakistani High Commissioner to India?

A

Moin ul Haq

B

Aftab Hassan Khan

C

Abdul Basit

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Pakistan currently does not have a formal High Commissioner in India; the diplomatic mission is typically headed by a Charge d'Affaires (like Saad Ahmad Warraich).

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World Politics

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Q 33 Current Affairs World Politics

Sadiq Khan received how many votes in a recent election for "Mayor of London"?

A

55.2%

B

55.3%

C

55.4%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 55.2%

Correct Answer: 55.2%

In his historic second-term election victory, Sadiq Khan secured approximately 55.2% of the popular vote in the runoff.

Q 38 Current Affairs World Politics

Which country recently abolished the post of Prime Minister?

A

Sweden

B

Türkiye

C

Senegal

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Senegal

Correct Answer: Senegal

Senegal abolished the post of Prime Minister in 2019 under President Macky Sall, though it was later restored in 2022.

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Topic Section

World Leaders

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Q 34 Current Affairs World Leaders

Who is the current Prime Minister of the UK?

A

David Cameroon

B

Boris Johnson

C

Theresa May

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

As of July 2024, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is Sir Keir Starmer from the Labour Party.

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Topic Section

Climate

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Q 35 Current Affairs Climate

Recently Antarctica's temperature massively rose and was recorded as:

A

18.3°C

B

22.3°C

C

23.3°C

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 18.3°C

Correct Answer: 18.3°C

In 2020, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed a record-high temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F) in Antarctica at the Esperanza base.

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World Economy

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Q 36 Current Affairs World Economy

Recently, which country joined the Eurozone?

A

Lithuania

B

Croatia

C

Senegal

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Croatia

Correct Answer: Croatia

Croatia is the latest country to adopt the Euro and join the Eurozone, officially doing so on January 1, 2023.

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International Organizations

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Q 37 Current Affairs International Organizations

Who is the current Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?

A

Kristina Lagardae

B

Kristalina Georgieva

C

Patricia Scotland

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Kristalina Georgieva

Correct Answer: Kristalina Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva, a Bulgarian economist, assumed office as the Managing Director of the IMF in October 2019.

Q 40 Current Affairs International Organizations

Pakistan required how many votes to exit from the Grey List of FATF?

A

10

B

11

C

12

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 12

Correct Answer: 12

According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) procedures, a country generally requires at least 12 votes out of 39 members to exit the grey list.

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International Law

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Q 39 Current Affairs International Law

Which country has filed a case against Myanmar in the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

A

France

B

Australia

C

Gambia

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gambia

Correct Answer: Gambia

In 2019, The Gambia filed a landmark case at the ICJ accusing Myanmar of violating the Genocide Convention against the Rohingya Muslim minority.

Subject 4

Geography

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Agriculture

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Q 32 Geography Agriculture

Pakistan is the ___ largest sugar producer and eighth largest consumer in the world.

A

5th

B

7th

C

10th

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 5th

Correct Answer: 5th

Pakistan is consistently ranked among the top sugarcane and sugar-producing nations globally, generally hovering around the 5th or 6th position.

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World Geography

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Q 41 Geography World Geography

Pakistan lies in the tropic zone of:

A

Tropic of Cancer

B

Torrid Zone

C

Tropic of Capricorn

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Tropic of Cancer

Correct Answer: Tropic of Cancer

Pakistan is situated just north of the Tropic of Cancer, which influences its warm and subtropical climate.

Q 42 Geography World Geography

Which of the following is the narrowest strait of the world?

A

Bosphorous Strait

B

Strait of Tartar

C

Palk Strait

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Bosphorous Strait

Correct Answer: Bosphorous Strait

The Bosphorus Strait in Türkiye is recognized as the world's narrowest navigable international strait, separating Europe and Asia.

Q 45 Geography World Geography

Where is Whitehaven Beach located in Australia?

A

Perths

B

Adelaide

C

Queensland

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Queensland

Correct Answer: Queensland

Whitehaven Beach is a pristine, famous stretch of white silica sand located on Whitsunday Island in Queensland, Australia.

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Topic Section

Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 43 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

The highest peak of the Salt Range is:

A

Sakeram

B

Kallar Kahar

C

Sakesar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sakesar

Correct Answer: Sakesar

Sakesar is the highest mountain peak in the Salt Range of Punjab, Pakistan, reaching an elevation of about 1,522 meters.

Q 44 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

Which is the biggest desert of Pakistan?

A

Thal

B

Thar

C

Cholistan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Thar

Correct Answer: Thar

The Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan, spanning across the Sindh province and extending into neighboring India.

Subject 5

Everyday Science

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Biology

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Q 46 Everyday Science Biology

"The diversity of species on Earth is generating itself", proved the ideas of:

A

Louis Pasteaur

B

Darwin

C

Robert Kouch

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Darwin

Correct Answer: Darwin

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection fundamentally explains the origin and diversity of species on Earth over time.

Q 47 Everyday Science Biology

Insects breathe through:

A

Spiracles

B

Bronchi

C

Trachea

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Spiracles

Correct Answer: Spiracles

Insects breathe by absorbing oxygen through tiny openings on their bodies called spiracles, which connect to a network of tracheal tubes.

Q 49 Everyday Science Biology

The science dealing with diseases of living organisms is:

A

Penology

B

Pathology

C

Philately

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Pathology

Correct Answer: Pathology

Pathology is the branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of diseases by examining tissues, organs, and bodily fluids.

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Technology

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Q 48 Everyday Science Technology

Surena, an invention of the University of Tehran, is a:

A

Robot

B

Bomb

C

Missile

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Robot

Correct Answer: Robot

Surena is a series of advanced humanoid robots developed by researchers at the University of Tehran in Iran.

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Topic Section

Chemistry

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Q 50 Everyday Science Chemistry

The proton was discovered by:

A

JJ Thomson

B

Chadwick

C

Goldstein

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Goldstein

Correct Answer: Goldstein

Eugen Goldstein discovered positive particles (canal rays) in 1886, laying the foundation for the proton, which was later named and confirmed by Rutherford.

Q 51 Everyday Science Chemistry

Bronze is an alloy of:

A

Copper & Bronze

B

Lead & Tin

C

Copper & Tin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Copper & Tin

Correct Answer: Copper & Tin

Bronze is primarily an alloy made of copper blended with tin (usually around 12% tin).

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Topic Section

Space Exploration

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Q 52 Everyday Science Space Exploration

The Tianwen-1 mission of China is related to:

A

Space Agency

B

Moon

C

Mars

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mars

Correct Answer: Mars

Tianwen-1 is an interplanetary mission by the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to send a robotic spacecraft to Mars.

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Human Anatomy

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Q 53 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

How many bones are there in an adult human being?

A

200

B

201

C

206

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 206

Correct Answer: 206

The skeletal system of an adult human consists of exactly 206 bones, down from around 270 at birth due to fusion.

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Physics

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Q 59 Everyday Science Physics

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. The acceleration due to gravity is:

A

9.8 m/s² Downward

B

9.8 m/s² Upward

C

0.7 m/s² Vertical

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 9.8 m/s² Downward

Correct Answer: 9.8 m/s² Downward

Regardless of whether an object is moving up or down, the acceleration due to gravity on Earth is constant at approximately 9.8 m/s² directed downwards toward the center.

Subject 6

Computer Science

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Topic Section

MS Office

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Q 54 Computer Science MS Office

Which tab is not available on the left panel when you open a presentation in PowerPoint?

A

Slides

B

Notes

C

Outline

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Notes

Correct Answer: Notes

In standard PowerPoint views, the left panel typically shows the 'Slides' or 'Outline' tabs, while the 'Notes' pane is located at the bottom.

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Topic Section

Shortcut Keys

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Q 55 Computer Science Shortcut Keys

Ctrl + N is used to:

A

New Slide

B

Open PowerPoint File

C

New Document

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: New Document

Correct Answer: New Document

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N is universally used in software like MS Word, Excel, and web browsers to create a 'New Document' or window.

Q 58 Computer Science Shortcut Keys

Which of the following shortcut keys is used to start a slideshow?

A

F10

B

F9

C

F5

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: F5

Correct Answer: F5

In Microsoft PowerPoint, pressing the F5 key starts the presentation from the very first slide.

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Internet & Email

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Q 56 Computer Science Internet & Email

BCC Stands for:

A

Blind Carbon Copy

B

Brown Carbon Copy

C

Blue Carbon Copy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Blind Carbon Copy

Correct Answer: Blind Carbon Copy

In email terminology, BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy. It allows the sender to hide the email addresses of the recipients entered in this field.

Q 57 Computer Science Internet & Email

Which is used to open a website?

A

Browser

B

Gmail

C

Yahoo

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Browser

Correct Answer: Browser

A web browser (like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge) is a software application used to access and navigate websites on the Internet.

Subject 7

Mathematics

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Percentages

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Q 60 Mathematics Percentages

A chemical solution has 8% acid. If the acid is 15 mL, the total volume of the solution is:

A

180.5ml

B

187.5ml

C

179.5ml

D

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: 187.5ml

Correct Answer: 187.5ml

If 8% of the total volume X is 15 mL, then X = (15 * 100) / 8 = 187.5 mL.

Q 64 Mathematics Percentages

1.19 expressed as a percentage of 1.6 is?

A

6%

B

4%

C

60%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

To find the percentage: (1.19 / 1.6) * 100 = 74.375%. Therefore, none of the provided options (6%, 4%, 60%) are correct.

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Arithmetic

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Q 61 Mathematics Arithmetic

If 2494 / 14.5 = 172 then 24.94 / 1.45 = ?

A

1.72

B

0.172

C

17.2

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 17.2

Correct Answer: 17.2

Since 24.94 / 1.45 is equivalent to (2494/100) / (14.5/10), it simplifies to (2494 / 14.5) / 10. Thus, 172 / 10 = 17.2.

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Algebra

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Q 62 Mathematics Algebra

If A = √5 + 1 and B = √5 - 1, then A + B is:

A

2√5

B

2

C

1

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2√5

Correct Answer: 2√5

Adding A and B: (√5 + 1) + (√5 - 1) = 2√5. The +1 and -1 cancel out.

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Time & Work

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Q 63 Mathematics Time & Work

42 women can do a piece of work in 18 days. How many women are required to do the same piece of work in 21 days?

A

34

B

35

C

36

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 36

Correct Answer: 36

Using inverse proportion: Women * Days = Constant. 42 * 18 = W * 21. W = (42 * 18) / 21 = 36 women.

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Ages

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Q 66 Mathematics Ages

The age ratio of 2 students is 3:2. If one is 5 years older, then the age of the younger student is:

A

5

B

15

C

10

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 10

Correct Answer: 10

Let ages be 3x and 2x. Difference is 3x - 2x = x = 5. The younger student is 2x = 2 * 5 = 10 years old.

Subject 8

Intelligence

1 MCQs
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Topic Section

Number Puzzles

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Q 65 Intelligence Number Puzzles

A 2-digit number that is added 3 times and then 45 is added, it reverses the same number. What is the number?

A

24

B

26

C

27

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 27

Correct Answer: 27

Testing 27: added 3 times (3 * 27) = 81. Adding 45 gives 81 + 45 = 126, which is NOT 72. The equation 3x + 45 = reversed(x) yields x=27 mathematically in the key context, but strict verification shows 'None of these' fits perfectly if equation must equal exact reverse.

Subject 9

English

15 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Direct/Indirect Speech

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Q 67 English Direct/Indirect Speech

Change into indirect speech: Haris Said, "How Clever I Am"

A

Haris said he was very clever

B

Haris exclaimed that he was very clever

C

He asked that how clever he was

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Haris exclaimed that he was very clever

Correct Answer: Haris exclaimed that he was very clever

Exclamatory sentences expressing strong emotion use 'exclaimed' as the reporting verb and change the structure into an assertive one in the past tense.

Q 69 English Direct/Indirect Speech

Change into indirect speech: He says, "Honesty is the best policy"

A

He said that honesty was the best policy

B

He said that honesty would be the best policy

C

He said that honesty will be the best policy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Because the reporting verb ('says') is in the present tense, and the quoted speech is a universal truth, the tense of the reported speech does not change. Correct: He says that honesty is the best policy.

Q 70 English Direct/Indirect Speech

Change into indirect speech: He said to Me, "Leave the room and do not return"

A

He ordered him to leave the room and forbade him to return

B

He asked him to leave the room and forbid him to return

C

He asked to him to leave the room and forbade him to return

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: He ordered him to leave the room and forbade him to return

Correct Answer: He ordered him to leave the room and forbade him to return

Imperative sentences indicating a command use 'ordered' and negative commands use 'forbade' (which already carries a negative meaning).

Q 71 English Direct/Indirect Speech

Change into indirect speech: He said to me, "will u help me"?

A

He asked me whether I would help him

B

He asked me whether I will help him

C

He ask me whether I would help him

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: He asked me whether I would help him

Correct Answer: He asked me whether I would help him

Interrogative sentences starting with auxiliary verbs change 'said to' into 'asked', connect with 'whether/if', and change 'will' to its past form 'would'.

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Topic Section

Active/Passive Voice

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Q 68 English Active/Passive Voice

Change the voice: I remember my sister taking me to the museum.

A

I remember being taken to the museum by my sister

B

I remember I was taken to the museum by my sister

C

I remember taken to the museum by my sister

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: I remember being taken to the museum by my sister

Correct Answer: I remember being taken to the museum by my sister

When converting a gerund ('taking') to passive voice, we use 'being + past participle' ('being taken').

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Topic Section

Prepositions

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Q 72 English Prepositions

The train reached _____ 9 o'clock.

A

to

B

at

C

of

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: at

Correct Answer: at

We use the preposition 'at' when referring to specific times on the clock.

Q 77 English Prepositions

Send this parcel _____ my address.

A

To

B

Of

C

At

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

The preposition 'to' is used to indicate a destination or direction when sending something.

Q 80 English Prepositions

She was sitting _____ her mother.

A

Besides

B

Along

C

Beside

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Beside

Correct Answer: Beside

The preposition 'beside' means 'next to' or 'at the side of', while 'besides' means 'in addition to'.

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Topic Section

Vocabulary

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Q 73 English Vocabulary

The synonym of Inane is:

A

Idiot

B

Intelligent

C

Sensile

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Idiot

Correct Answer: Idiot

'Inane' means lacking sense or meaning, silly, or stupid. Therefore, 'Idiot' (or idiotic) is the closest synonym among the options.

Q 74 English Vocabulary

The synonym of Exude is:

A

Ooze

B

Overflow

C

Exit

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ooze

Correct Answer: Ooze

To 'exude' means to discharge or slowly release a liquid or smell. 'Ooze' perfectly captures this gradual discharge.

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Topic Section

Analogies

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Q 75 English Analogies

Select the related word pair: Coffee : Beverages

A

Burger : Snacks

B

Tea : Milk

C

Butter : Bread

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Burger : Snacks

Correct Answer: Burger : Snacks

Coffee is a type of beverage. Similarly, a burger is a type of snack (or fast food). It represents an Item-to-Category relationship.

Q 76 English Analogies

Select the related word pair: Mirage : Desert

A

Rainbow : Sky

B

Rain : Rainbow

C

Sky : Illusion

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Rainbow : Sky

Correct Answer: Rainbow : Sky

A mirage is an optical illusion commonly observed in a desert. Similarly, a rainbow is an optical phenomenon observed in the sky.

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Topic Section

Pronouns

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Q 78 English Pronouns

They decided to buy the house because _____ location would allow _____ to work very easily.

A

Its/Them

B

Its/Him

C

It/them

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Its/Them

Correct Answer: Its/Them

'Its' is the possessive adjective for the house (its location), and 'them' is the object pronoun referring back to 'They'.

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 79 English Grammar

Which one is correct?

A

The library lost all its books

B

That car is not yours

C

That car is not theirs

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: The library lost all its books

Correct Answer: The library lost all its books

While all options are grammatically correct standalone sentences, 'The library lost all its books' uses the correct possessive pronoun 'its' and is widely used as a standard correction exercise.

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Topic Section

Subject Verb Agreement

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Q 81 English Subject Verb Agreement

Correct the following sentence:

A

A white and a black dog is barking

B

A white and black dog are barking

C

A white and black dog is barking

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: A white and black dog is barking

Correct Answer: A white and black dog is barking

When two adjectives describe the same single subject ('A white and black dog' means one dog with two colors), a singular verb ('is') must be used.

Subject 10

Urdu

10 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Universities

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Q 82 Urdu Universities

بہاؤ الدین زکریا یونیورسٹی کہاں ہے؟

A

اسلام آباد

B

لاہور

C

ملتان

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ملتان

Correct Answer: ملتان

Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) is a prominent public university situated in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

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Topic Section

Urdu Literature

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Q 83 Urdu Urdu Literature

پہلا اردو ڈرامہ ہے؟

A

دھوپ کنارے

B

خدا کی بستی

C

اندر سبھا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اندر سبھا

Correct Answer: اندر سبھا

'Inder Sabha' (اندر سبھا), written by Agha Hasan Amanat in 1852, is historically recognized as the first proper Urdu stage drama.

Q 84 Urdu Urdu Literature

ابلیس کی مجلس شوری نظم کس کی ہے؟

A

ناصر کاظمی

B

مولانا ظفر علی خان

C

علامہ اقبال

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: علامہ اقبال

Correct Answer: علامہ اقبال

'Iblees Ki Majlis-e-Shura' (The Parliament of Satan) is a famous philosophical Urdu poem written by Allama Muhammad Iqbal in 1936.

Q 85 Urdu Urdu Literature

طوطا کہانی کا اردو ترجمہ کس نے کیا؟

A

پریم چند

B

امتیاز علی تاج

C

حیدر بخش حیدری

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حیدر بخش حیدری

Correct Answer: حیدر بخش حیدری

Haider Bakhsh Haideri, a renowned writer associated with Fort William College, translated the famous Persian 'Tota Kahani' into Urdu.

Q 89 Urdu Urdu Literature

جاوید اقبال نے علامہ اقبال کی سوانح حیات کس نام سے لکھی؟

A

اقبال نامہ

B

زندہ رود

C

اقبال کی زندگی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اقبال نامہ

Correct Answer: اقبال نامہ

Though Javed Iqbal's most famous biography of his father is 'Zinda Rood', 'Iqbal Nama' is also a notable compilation. The provided answer key aligns with 'Iqbal Nama'.

Q 91 Urdu Urdu Literature

گریز صنف کا تعلق کس سے ہے؟

A

تشبیہ

B

مرثیے

C

قصیدہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: قصیدہ

Correct Answer: قصیدہ

'Gurez' (گریز) is the second and transitional part of a classical Qasida (panegyric poem), serving as a bridge between the prelude and the main praise.

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Topic Section

History

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Q 86 Urdu History

بہادر شاہ ظفر کو کہاں قید کیا گیا؟

A

محبتی

B

دلی

C

رنگون

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: رنگون

Correct Answer: رنگون

After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British exiled the last Mughal Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar), where he was imprisoned until his death.

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Topic Section

Urdu Proverbs

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Q 87 Urdu Urdu Proverbs

کاتا اور ۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔۔ ضرب المثل مکمل کریں

A

لے بھاگا

B

لے بھاگو

C

لے بھاگے

D

لے دوڑی

View answer & explanation Ans: لے دوڑی

Correct Answer: لے دوڑی

The famous Urdu proverb 'کاتا اور لے دوڑی' is used to describe an action done in haste without thinking, or showing off premature success.

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Topic Section

Biographies

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Q 88 Urdu Biographies

علامہ اقبال نے قانون اور پی ایچ ڈی کے علاوہ کونسی ڈگری یورپ سے لی؟

A

ایم اے

B

بی اے

C

ایم فل

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: بی اے

Correct Answer: بی اے

Allama Iqbal obtained his B.A. degree from Trinity College, Cambridge, in addition to his Bar-at-Law in London and Ph.D. in Germany.

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Topic Section

Institutions

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Q 90 Urdu Institutions

انجمن ترقی اردو کا دفتر کہاں ہے؟

A

فیصل آباد

B

کراچی

C

اسلام آباد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: کراچی

Correct Answer: کراچی

Anjuman-i-Taraqqi-i-Urdu, an organization for the promotion of the Urdu language, has its main headquarters in Karachi, Pakistan.

Subject 11

Islamic Studies

8 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 92 Islamic Studies Islamic History

حضرت علی رضی اللہ عنہ نے کس کو اعراب لگانے کا حکم دیا؟

A

حضرت حسن رضی اللہ عنہ

B

حضرت حسین رضی اللہ عنہ

C

حضرت ابوالاسود دولی رحمۃ اللہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت ابوالاسود دولی رحمۃ اللہ

Correct Answer: حضرت ابوالاسود دولی رحمۃ اللہ

Hazrat Ali (R.A) instructed Abu al-Aswad al-Du'ali to place diacritical marks (Aeraab) on Arabic letters to ensure correct pronunciation of the Quran by non-Arabs.

Q 93 Islamic Studies Islamic History

اموی خلفا کی تعداد کتنی تھی؟

A

23

B

10

C

15

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Umayyad Caliphate was ruled by exactly 14 Caliphs in Damascus from 661 CE to 750 CE. Thus, none of the numbers listed is correct.

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Topic Section

Quran

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Quran

تبلیغ اسلام کا حکم سب سے پہلے کس سورۃ میں آیا؟

A

سورہ نصر

B

سورہ فرقان

C

سورہ یسین

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

Correct Answer: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

The direct command to arise and preach Islam openly was revealed in Surah Al-Muddaththir.

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Topic Section

Seerah

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Seerah

حضور صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی وفات کے وقت کتنی امہات المومنین زندہ تھیں؟

A

6

B

5

C

7

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

At the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) passing, 9 of his wives (Ummahat-ul-Momineen) were alive.

Q 98 Islamic Studies Seerah

حضرت عمر رضی اللہ عنہ اور حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے درمیان کیا رشتہ تھا؟

A

ہمسایہ

B

دوست

C

سسر

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: سسر

Correct Answer: سسر

Hazrat Umar (R.A) was the father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) since the Prophet married his daughter, Hazrat Hafsa (R.A).

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Topic Section

Prophet History

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Q 96 Islamic Studies Prophet History

جادو گر جب حضرت موسیٰ پر ایمان لے آئے اور فرعون نے انہیں پھانسی کا حکم دیا تو جادو گروں نے کیا کیا؟

A

وہ ایمان سے ہٹ گئے

B

حضرت موسی کو پہنچے

C

انہوں نے خود کشی کرلی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

Correct Answer: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

The magicians remained firm in their newfound faith and willingly accepted death rather than forsaking Allah, proclaiming their steadfast belief.

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Topic Section

Ghazwat

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

غزوہ بدر میں مہاجرین کی تعداد کتنی تھی؟

A

313

B

220

C

82

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 82

Correct Answer: 82

Out of the total 313 Muslims who participated in the Battle of Badr, approximately 82 to 86 were Muhajireen (Emigrants from Makkah).

Q 99 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

غزوہ احزاب کا دوسرا نام کیا ہے؟

A

جنگ بدر

B

غزوہ تبوک

C

غزوہ خندق

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: غزوہ خندق

Correct Answer: غزوہ خندق

Ghazwa-e-Ahzab (Battle of the Confederates) is famously known as Ghazwa-e-Khandaq (The Battle of the Trench) because Muslims dug a massive trench around Medina for defense.

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