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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Global Brands

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Q 1 General Knowledge Global Brands

Nokia is one of the brand leaders in mobile phones, to which country does the brand belong?

A

Denmark

B

Finland

C

Holland

D

Sweden

View answer & explanation Ans: Finland

Correct Answer: Finland

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, IT, and consumer electronics company, headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

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Sports

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Q 2 General Knowledge Sports

Marathon, a long-distance foot race, has an official distance of:

A

22.4 miles

B

26.2 miles

C

20.5 miles

D

27.3 miles

View answer & explanation Ans: 26.2 miles

Correct Answer: 26.2 miles

The official distance of a marathon is 26.219 miles or 42.195 kilometers.

Q 8 General Knowledge Sports

Ricky Ponting was the captain of:

A

Australia

B

South Africa

C

West Indies

D

New Zealand

View answer & explanation Ans: Australia

Correct Answer: Australia

Ricky Ponting is a former Australian cricketer who served as captain of the Australian national team during its "golden era".

Q 16 General Knowledge Sports

In 1974 the famous boxer 'Muhammad Ali Clay', regained the Heavyweight title by defeating:

A

Joe Frazier

B

Leon Spinks

C

Sonny Liston

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

In 1974, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the 'Rumble in the Jungle' to regain the title. Foreman is not listed among the options.

Q 20 General Knowledge Sports

The only captain in the history of the cricket to win three ICC trophies (T20 WC, ODI WC, CT)?

A

MS Dhoni

B

Ricky Ponting

C

Stephen Waugh

D

Stephen Fleming

View answer & explanation Ans: MS Dhoni

Correct Answer: MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is the only captain to win all three major ICC trophies: the T20 World Cup (2007), ODI World Cup (2011), and Champions Trophy (2013).

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Space Exploration

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Q 3 General Knowledge Space Exploration

Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the Moon followed by:

A

Jeff Bezos

B

Buzz Aldrin

C

John Glenn

D

Michael Collins

View answer & explanation Ans: Buzz Aldrin

Correct Answer: Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11 and became the second person to walk on the Moon after Neil Armstrong.

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International Organizations

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Q 4 General Knowledge International Organizations

The headquarter of the 'Asian Development Bank' is in Manila, with how many countries as its members?

A

65

B

68

C

69

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 68

Correct Answer: 68

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has 68 member countries, 49 of which are from the Asia-Pacific region.

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News Agencies

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Q 6 General Knowledge News Agencies

ITAR-TASS is the news agency of which country?

A

England

B

Sweden

C

France

D

Russia

View answer & explanation Ans: Russia

Correct Answer: Russia

ITAR-TASS (now officially TASS) is a major Russian news agency founded in 1904.

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Airlines

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Q 7 General Knowledge Airlines

Cathay Pacific is the name of airline of which country?

A

South Korea

B

Hong Kong

C

Singapore

D

Indonesia

View answer & explanation Ans: Hong Kong

Correct Answer: Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier airline of Hong Kong, with its head office and main hub located at Hong Kong International Airport.

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World Flags

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Q 9 General Knowledge World Flags

How many yellow stars are there on the Chinese flag?

A

Four

B

Five

C

Six

D

Seven

View answer & explanation Ans: Five

Correct Answer: Five

The national flag of China features five golden stars on a red background: one large star surrounded by four smaller stars.

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World Leaders

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Q 11 General Knowledge World Leaders

Condoleezza Rice was the American:

A

Secretary of State

B

Defence Secretary

C

Advisor of President

D

Defence Minister

View answer & explanation Ans: Secretary of State

Correct Answer: Secretary of State

Condoleezza Rice served as the 66th United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.

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Nobel Laureates

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Q 12 General Knowledge Nobel Laureates

Who among the following women won Nobel Prize twice?

A

Irene Curie

B

Marie Curie

C

Maria Mayer

D

Donna Strickland

View answer & explanation Ans: Marie Curie

Correct Answer: Marie Curie

Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize twice: first in Physics in 1903, and later in Chemistry in 1911.

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Religions

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Q 13 General Knowledge Religions

Dalai Lama is the most influential leader of:

A

Buddhism

B

Judaism

C

Hinduism

D

Confucianism

View answer & explanation Ans: Buddhism

Correct Answer: Buddhism

The Dalai Lama is the foremost spiritual leader of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Books And Authors

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Q 14 General Knowledge Books And Authors

'1984' is a famous novel written by:

A

Christian Lamb

B

Leo Tolstoy

C

Haruki Murakami

D

George Orwell

View answer & explanation Ans: George Orwell

Correct Answer: George Orwell

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian social science fiction novel and cautionary tale written by English writer George Orwell.

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History

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Q 15 General Knowledge History

Mesopotamia means between the two:

A

Lakes

B

Oceans

C

Rivers

D

Civilizations

View answer & explanation Ans: Rivers

Correct Answer: Rivers

The name Mesopotamia comes from ancient Greek and translates to "the land between the rivers" (referring to the Tigris and Euphrates).

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World Geography

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Q 46 General Knowledge World Geography

Goa was a Portuguese colony located in:

A

Bhutan

B

India

C

Bangladesh

D

Nepal

View answer & explanation Ans: India

Correct Answer: India

Goa is a state on the southwestern coast of India. It was a Portuguese colony from 1510 until it was annexed by India in 1961.

Subject 2

Geography

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Glaciers

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Q 5 Geography Glaciers

Siachen Glacier is located in which district?

A

Astore

B

Baltistan

C

Gilgit

D

Ghanche

View answer & explanation Ans: Ghanche

Correct Answer: Ghanche

The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas, structurally falling within the Ghanche district of Gilgit-Baltistan.

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Borders

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Q 39 Geography Borders

What is the length of common border between India and Pakistan?

A

1400 km

B

1610 km

C

1800 km

D

2100 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 2100 km

Correct Answer: 2100 km

Historically in textbooks, the border is often cited as 2100 km (though modern official figures account for over 3300 km including the LoC). PPSC officially accepts 2100 km.

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Mountain Ranges

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Q 44 Geography Mountain Ranges

Gorakh hill station is situated in the district of:

A

Dadu

B

Chaghi

C

Abbotobad

D

Skardu

View answer & explanation Ans: Dadu

Correct Answer: Dadu

Gorakh Hill is a high altitude hill station located in the Dadu district of Sindh province, Pakistan.

Q 50 Geography Mountain Ranges

The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia is:

A

Ural Mountains

B

Aral Mountains

C

Hindukush Mountains

D

Himalayas Mountains

View answer & explanation Ans: Ural Mountains

Correct Answer: Ural Mountains

The Ural Mountains form the conventional boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia.

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Rivers

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Q 48 Geography Rivers

The second longest river in South America is:

A

Orinoco River

B

Amazon River

C

Parana River

D

Madeira River

View answer & explanation Ans: Parana River

Correct Answer: Parana River

The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is the second longest in South America after the Amazon.

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Oceans

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Q 49 Geography Oceans

What is the largest ocean basin on Earth?

A

Atlantic Ocean

B

Indian Ocean

C

Pacific Ocean

D

Arctic Ocean

View answer & explanation Ans: Pacific Ocean

Correct Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, spanning nearly one-third of the globe.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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International Affairs

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Q 10 Current Affairs International Affairs

Muhammad Bin Salman has lifted the ban on Woman Driving as he claims to introduce:

A

Orthodox Islam

B

Modern Islam

C

Western Islam

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Modern Islam

Correct Answer: Modern Islam

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has championed reforms, claiming a return to a more "moderate" or modern Islam to modernize the kingdom.

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Economy

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Q 24 Current Affairs Economy

What is the ratio of unemployment in Pakistan (according to the context of this paper)?

A

5.79%

B

4.79%

C

6.79%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 5.79%

Correct Answer: 5.79%

In the context of the 2020 statistics cited in this paper, the official unemployment rate was approximately 5.79%.

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Global Tech

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Q 47 Current Affairs Global Tech

Who among the following is the current CEO of Google?

A

Sateya Nadela

B

Sundar Pichai

C

Sergey Brin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sundar Pichai

Correct Answer: Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai is the chief executive officer (CEO) of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google.

Subject 4

Everyday Science

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Zoology

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Q 17 Everyday Science Zoology

Labrador is a famous breed of:

A

Horses

B

Dogs

C

Mountain goat

D

Cows

View answer & explanation Ans: Dogs

Correct Answer: Dogs

The Labrador Retriever is a widely popular British breed of retriever gun dog.

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Terminology

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Q 21 Everyday Science Terminology

Art of writing codes and secret language is called?

A

Cryptography

B

Graphology

C

Entomology

D

Etymology

View answer & explanation Ans: Cryptography

Correct Answer: Cryptography

Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversarial behavior.

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Astronomy

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Q 51 Everyday Science Astronomy

The nearest Star to the planet Earth is:

A

Regel

B

Sun

C

Canopus

D

Betelgeuse

View answer & explanation Ans: Sun

Correct Answer: Sun

The Sun is the closest star to Earth, situated at the center of our solar system.

Q 52 Everyday Science Astronomy

The distance between the earth and the sun is smallest in the month of

A

January

B

March

C

June

D

September

View answer & explanation Ans: January

Correct Answer: January

Earth is closest to the Sun (perihelion) in early January, usually around January 3rd.

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Physics

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Q 53 Everyday Science Physics

By mixing all the colours of the visible spectrum of sunlight, we produce:

A

Purple light

B

Green light

C

White light

D

Infrared light

View answer & explanation Ans: White light

Correct Answer: White light

White light is a combination of all the colors in the visible spectrum. When all these colors are mixed, they form white light.

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Biology

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Q 54 Everyday Science Biology

Which component of diet helps in preventing constipation?

A

Fats

B

Proteins

C

Fibers

D

Carbohydrates

View answer & explanation Ans: Fibers

Correct Answer: Fibers

Dietary fiber adds bulk to stool and facilitates its passage through the digestive tract, thereby preventing constipation.

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Diseases

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Q 55 Everyday Science Diseases

Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite which effects the

A

Lungs

B

Spleen

C

Kidneys

D

Heart

View answer & explanation Ans: Spleen

Correct Answer: Spleen

The malaria parasite (Plasmodium) primarily infects red blood cells, which are filtered by the spleen, often leading to an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).

Q 58 Everyday Science Diseases

AIDS virus is called:

A

HPV

B

HIV

C

H5N1

D

HPS

View answer & explanation Ans: HIV

Correct Answer: HIV

AIDS is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which attacks the body's immune system.

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Chemistry

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Q 56 Everyday Science Chemistry

Which of the following gases is used for refrigeration?

A

Chlorine

B

Ammonia

C

Phosphine

D

Carbon dioxide

View answer & explanation Ans: Ammonia

Correct Answer: Ammonia

Ammonia (NH3) is widely used as a refrigerant gas in industrial refrigeration systems due to its high efficiency.

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Human Anatomy

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Q 57 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

Which part of the brain regulates temperature of the body?

A

Cerebellum

B

Cerebrum

C

Hypothalamus

D

Medulla

View answer & explanation Ans: Hypothalamus

Correct Answer: Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus acts as the body's thermostat, regulating body temperature, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

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Botany

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Q 59 Everyday Science Botany

Which of the following element is not essential for plants?

A

Iron

B

Zinc

C

Potassium

D

Iodine

View answer & explanation Ans: Iodine

Correct Answer: Iodine

While iron, zinc, and potassium are essential micronutrients and macronutrients for plant growth, iodine is not required for plant survival.

Subject 5

English

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Subject Verb Agreement

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Q 18 English Subject Verb Agreement

Complete the sentence: Jeans _____ not permitted in this college.

A

Were

B

Was

C

Had

D

Will

View answer & explanation Ans: Were

Correct Answer: Were

The noun 'jeans' is treated as plural in English. Therefore, 'were' (or 'are') is the correct verb form to use.

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Vocabulary

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Q 19 English Vocabulary

One who cannot be changed or reformed is called as:

A

Invulnerable

B

Hardened

C

Incurable

D

Incorrigible

View answer & explanation Ans: Incorrigible

Correct Answer: Incorrigible

The word 'incorrigible' is used to describe a person or their behavior that is not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.

Q 74 English Vocabulary

What is meant by 'MEANDER'?

A

A grassy area

B

A barren area

C

A bend of a river

D

A bend of canal

View answer & explanation Ans: A bend of a river

Correct Answer: A bend of a river

A meander is a winding curve or bend in a river.

Q 81 English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank with suitable word: Atiqa was so shy; she felt _____ when went on stage.

A

Worried

B

Anxious

C

Agitated

D

Nervous

View answer & explanation Ans: Nervous

Correct Answer: Nervous

The word 'nervous' appropriately describes the feeling of a shy person stepping onto a stage.

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 72 English Antonyms

Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'CONFESS'?

A

Confuse

B

Deny

C

Refuse

D

Contend

View answer & explanation Ans: Deny

Correct Answer: Deny

To 'confess' means to admit fault or guilt, so its direct opposite is to 'deny'.

Q 76 English Antonyms

Antonym of 'CONFESS is:

A

Accept

B

Plead

C

Guilty

D

Deny

View answer & explanation Ans: Deny

Correct Answer: Deny

To deny is the opposite of to confess. (Note: Question repeated from Q72 with different options).

Q 78 English Antonyms

Which word is the most opposite in meaning to 'Indolent'?

A

Laziness

B

Industrious

C

Complimentary

D

Insignificant

View answer & explanation Ans: Industrious

Correct Answer: Industrious

Indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion (lazy). Its opposite is industrious (hard-working).

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One Word Substitution

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Q 75 English One Word Substitution

What is the one word for 'a person who talks too much'?

A

Sociable

B

Garrulous

C

Pregnable

D

Illogical

View answer & explanation Ans: Garrulous

Correct Answer: Garrulous

A garrulous person is someone who is excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.

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Topic Section

Spellings

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Q 77 English Spellings

Choose the correct spelling:

A

Occassionaily

B

Occassionaly

C

Occasionally

D

Ocassiomally

View answer & explanation Ans: Occasionally

Correct Answer: Occasionally

'Occasionally' is spelled with a double 'c' and a double 'l'.

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Topic Section

Prepositions

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Q 79 English Prepositions

Fill in the blank: 'Lay _____ something for the rainy day.'

A

by

B

down

C

of

D

before

View answer & explanation Ans: by

Correct Answer: by

The phrasal verb 'lay by' means to save something, especially money, for future use (a rainy day).

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Synonyms

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Q 80 English Synonyms

Which word is the most similar in meaning to 'Beverage'?

A

Contaminated

B

Harmonize

C

Drinking

D

Influential

View answer & explanation Ans: Drinking

Correct Answer: Drinking

A beverage is a liquid intended for human consumption (drinking).

Subject 6

Pakistan Studies

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Military History

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Military History

Who was the Commander in Chief of Pakistan Army from 1951 to 1958?

A

Yahya Khan

B

Ayub Khan

C

Tikka Khan

D

Zia ul Haq

View answer & explanation Ans: Ayub Khan

Correct Answer: Ayub Khan

Ayub Khan became the first native Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army in 1951, serving until he declared martial law in 1958.

Q 25 Pakistan Studies Military History

Which navy ship was in action during the war of 1965 and 1971?

A

PNS Nasr

B

PNS Ghazi

C

PNS Hangor

D

PNS Zulfiquar

View answer & explanation Ans: PNS Ghazi

Correct Answer: PNS Ghazi

PNS Ghazi was a Tench-class submarine that saw action in both the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and 1971, ultimately sinking in 1971.

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Arts And Culture

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Q 23 Pakistan Studies Arts And Culture

Which Pakistan calligrapher is famous all around the world?

A

Sadequain

B

Ahmad Khan

C

Asghar Ali

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sadequain

Correct Answer: Sadequain

Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi was a world-renowned Pakistani artist and calligrapher, highly celebrated for his Islamic calligraphy.

Q 33 Pakistan Studies Arts And Culture

Who gave the first concept of word jugni?

A

Arif Lohar

B

Bishnu and Manda

C

Alam Lohar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Bishnu and Manda

Correct Answer: Bishnu and Manda

The poetic device 'Jugni' was created by the folk singing duo Bishna and Manda in Punjab in the early 20th century.

Q 34 Pakistan Studies Arts And Culture

Qawali was introduced in the 13th century by

A

Fateh Ali Khan

B

Amir Khusru

C

Qutubudin

D

Ghareeb Nawaz

View answer & explanation Ans: Amir Khusru

Correct Answer: Amir Khusru

Amir Khusrow, a Sufi musician, poet, and scholar, is credited with fusing Persian and Indian musical traditions to create Qawwali in the late 13th century.

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Folk Tales

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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Folk Tales

'Sassi Punnuh' is a love story of:

A

Siraiki

B

Punjabi

C

Sindhi

D

Pushto

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindhi

Correct Answer: Sindhi

Sassi Punnuh is one of the famous tragic romances of Sindh and Balochistan, widely celebrated in Sindhi literature.

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Political History

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Political History

Who among the following was the first president of Pakistan?

A

Quaid-i-Azam

B

Iskandar Mirza

C

Ayub Khan

D

Z.A Bhutto

View answer & explanation Ans: Iskandar Mirza

Correct Answer: Iskandar Mirza

Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan following the implementation of the 1956 Constitution.

Q 31 Pakistan Studies Political History

In 1960 which city was the temporary Capital of Pakistan?

A

Rawalpindi

B

Karachi

C

Quetta

D

Peshawar

View answer & explanation Ans: Rawalpindi

Correct Answer: Rawalpindi

In 1959, the capital was shifted from Karachi to Rawalpindi temporarily while the new capital, Islamabad, was being constructed.

Q 37 Pakistan Studies Political History

According to Legal Framework Order first general election of Pakistan were held in:

A

1966

B

1970

C

1977

D

1952

View answer & explanation Ans: 1970

Correct Answer: 1970

The Legal Framework Order (LFO) of 1970 laid the ground for Pakistan's first direct general elections held in December 1970.

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Census

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Census

The population census of 2017 was the census in the row:

A

5th

B

6th

C

7th

D

8th

View answer & explanation Ans: 6th

Correct Answer: 6th

The 2017 national census was the 6th population census in the history of Pakistan.

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Pre Partition History

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Which Congress leader thought after Lahore Resolution that partition was unavoidable?

A

Jawaharlal Nehru

B

Raj Gopal Acharia

C

Abdul Kalam Azad

D

Mahatma Gandhi

View answer & explanation Ans: Raj Gopal Acharia

Correct Answer: Raj Gopal Acharia

C. Rajagopalachari (Raj Gopal Acharia) was a prominent Congress leader who realized early on that the partition of India had become inevitable.

Q 32 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Who was the first president of Indian National Congress?

A

Dadabhai Naroji

B

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

C

Allan Octavian Hume

D

Baddrudin Tayyabji

View answer & explanation Ans: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

Correct Answer: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was an Indian barrister and the first president of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

Q 35 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Who was the first women head of Muslim Women Student's Federation?

A

Beghum Jehan Ara

B

Beghum Shaista Ikram Ullah

C

Beghum Nusrat

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Beghum Shaista Ikram Ullah

Correct Answer: Beghum Shaista Ikram Ullah

Begum Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah was a prominent politician and the first female leader of the Muslim Women Student's Federation.

Q 38 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Muhammad Ali Johar was the student of:

A

Madrassah Rahirmyah

B

Islamia College Peshawar

C

Ali Garh University

D

Madrassah Deoband

View answer & explanation Ans: Ali Garh University

Correct Answer: Ali Garh University

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar attended the Aligarh Muslim University (then Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College) before studying at Oxford.

Q 42 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Ch. Rehmat Ali who coined the name Pakistan is buried in:

A

Canterbury

B

Cambridge

C

Jerusalem

D

Manchester

View answer & explanation Ans: Cambridge

Correct Answer: Cambridge

Chaudhry Rahmat Ali, the man who coined the name 'Pakistan', died in 1951 and is buried in the Newmarket Road Cemetery in Cambridge, UK.

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Constitutional History

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Separate electorates for the Muslims were implemented from

A

1909

B

1919

C

1935

D

1940

View answer & explanation Ans: 1909

Correct Answer: 1909

The Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 formally introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims in India.

Q 43 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Which constitution proclaimed Pakistan to be an Islamic Republic?

A

1949

B

1956

C

1962

D

1973

View answer & explanation Ans: 1956

Correct Answer: 1956

The Constitution of 1956 officially transitioned Pakistan from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.

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Topic Section

Constitution

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Q 36 Pakistan Studies Constitution

How many general seats each province has in the Senate?

A

14

B

17

C

18

D

23

View answer & explanation Ans: 14

Correct Answer: 14

Each province has 14 general seats in the Senate of Pakistan. The remaining seats are for technocrats, women, and minorities, totaling 23 per province.

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Foreign Affairs

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Q 40 Pakistan Studies Foreign Affairs

When did Pakistan recognize People's Republic of China?

A

1948

B

1950

C

1949

D

1951

View answer & explanation Ans: 1950

Correct Answer: 1950

Pakistan was one of the first countries to formally recognize the People's Republic of China on January 4, 1950.

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Historical Places

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Q 41 Pakistan Studies Historical Places

Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir?

A

Sheikhupura

B

Lahore

C

Multan

D

Bahwalpur

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The Tomb of Jahangir is a 17th-century mausoleum built for the Mughal Emperor Jahangir, located in Shahdara Bagh, Lahore.

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Colonial History

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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Colonial History

The Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces in 1895-1896 was:

A

Anthony MacDonnell

B

Montper

C

Libert

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Anthony MacDonnell

Correct Answer: Anthony MacDonnell

Sir Antony MacDonnell was the Lieutenant-Governor of the North-Western Provinces and Chief Commissioner of Oudh from 1895 to 1901.

Subject 7

Computer Science

6 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Operating Systems

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Q 60 Computer Science Operating Systems

Which one is not a Multitasking operating System?

A

Windows

B

Linux

C

Win NT

D

DOS

View answer & explanation Ans: DOS

Correct Answer: DOS

DOS (Disk Operating System) is a single-tasking, single-user operating system, unlike Windows or Linux.

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Hardware

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Q 61 Computer Science Hardware

A disadvantage of the laser printer is:

A

It is quieter than an impact printer.

B

It is very slow

C

The output is of a lower quality

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Laser printers are known for being fast, quiet, and producing high-quality output, making the other options factually incorrect.

Q 62 Computer Science Hardware

What type of printers are Dot Matrix Printers?

A

Impact Printer

B

Laser Printer

C

Inkjet Printer

D

Drum Printer

View answer & explanation Ans: Impact Printer

Correct Answer: Impact Printer

Dot matrix printers operate by striking a ribbon against the paper, making them a classic example of impact printers.

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MS Word

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Q 63 Computer Science MS Word

'Ctrl + D' Shortcut key is used in MS Word to:

A

Delete Dialog Box

B

Open the Font Dialog Box

C

Layout Dialog Box

D

Format All Letters as Capitals

View answer & explanation Ans: Open the Font Dialog Box

Correct Answer: Open the Font Dialog Box

In Microsoft Word, pressing 'Ctrl + D' opens the Font dialog box to modify text formatting quickly.

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MS Excel

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Q 64 Computer Science MS Excel

A cell in MS-EXCEL is activated by:

A

Pressing the Tab Key

B

Clicking the cell

C

Pressing an arrow key

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

You can activate or select a cell in Excel by clicking it with the mouse, using arrow keys, or pressing the Tab key to move to it.

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MS PowerPoint

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Q 65 Computer Science MS PowerPoint

Which menu provides you options like Animation Scheme, custom Animation, Slide Transition?

A

Insert Menu

B

Format Menu

C

Tools Menu

D

Slide Show Menu

View answer & explanation Ans: Slide Show Menu

Correct Answer: Slide Show Menu

In older versions of MS PowerPoint, animation and transition settings were found under the 'Slide Show' menu.

Subject 8

Mathematics

5 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Exponents

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Q 66 Mathematics Exponents

Solve: 2^1 × 2^2 × 2^5 = ?

A

64

B

250

C

256

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 256

Correct Answer: 256

By applying the rules of exponents (adding powers with the same base), 1 + 2 + 5 = 8. So, 2^8 equals 256.

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Percentages

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Q 67 Mathematics Percentages

A man spends 35% of his income on food, 25% on children's education and 80% of the remaining on house rent. What percent of his income he is left with?

A

6%

B

8%

C

10%

D

12%

View answer & explanation Ans: 8%

Correct Answer: 8%

He spends 60% total. Remaining is 40%. He spends 80% of 40% (which is 32%) on rent. 40% - 32% = 8% left.

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Ages

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Q 68 Mathematics Ages

Five years ago the average of A and B was 15 years. Average age of A, B and C today is 20 years how old will C be after 10 years.

A

10 years

B

20 years

C

30 years

D

40 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 years

Correct Answer: 30 years

A+B 5 years ago was 30. Today A+B is 40. A+B+C today is 60. So C today is 20. After 10 years, C will be 30.

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Geometry

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Q 69 Mathematics Geometry

Find the volume of a cubiod having 3 cm length, 3 cm width and 3 cm height?

A

18

B

25

C

27

D

35

View answer & explanation Ans: 27

Correct Answer: 27

The volume of a cuboid (or cube) is length × width × height. Thus, 3 × 3 × 3 = 27 cubic centimeters.

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Algebra

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Q 70 Mathematics Algebra

If 4X + 13 = 7 - 2X what is the value of 'X'?

A

1

B

-1

C

3

D

-3

View answer & explanation Ans: -1

Correct Answer: -1

Add 2X to both sides: 6X + 13 = 7. Subtract 13: 6X = -6. Divide by 6: X = -1.

Subject 9

Analytical Reasoning

2 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Clocks

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Q 71 Analytical Reasoning Clocks

A clock seen through a mirror, shows quarter past three. What is the correct time shown by the clock?

A

3:15

B

8:45

C

9:15

D

9:45

View answer & explanation Ans: 8:45

Correct Answer: 8:45

To find the real time from a mirror image, subtract the mirror time from 11:60 or 12:00. 11:60 - 3:15 = 8:45.

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Analogies

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Q 73 Analytical Reasoning Analogies

Find out the alternative which will replace the question mark. Paw: Cat :: Hoof: ?

A

Lamb

B

Lion

C

Horse

D

Elephant

View answer & explanation Ans: Horse

Correct Answer: Horse

A cat's foot is called a paw, and a horse's foot is called a hoof. It is a direct analogy of the animal and its foot.

Subject 10

Urdu

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Topic Section

Linguistics

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Q 82 Urdu Linguistics

ڈرامہ کس زبان کا لفظ ہے؟

A

یونانی

B

فرانسیسی

C

فارسی

D

لاطینی

View answer & explanation Ans: یونانی

Correct Answer: یونانی

لفظ ڈرامہ یونانی زبان کے لفظ 'Drao' سے نکلا ہے جس کے معنی 'کرنا' یا 'عمل کرنا' کے ہیں۔

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 83 Urdu Grammar

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سا جملہ درست ہے

A

سلام علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

B

السلام علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

C

سلام و علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

D

السلام و علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

View answer & explanation Ans: السلام علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

Correct Answer: السلام علیکم کے بعد عرض ہے

درست املا 'السلام علیکم' ہے جس میں واؤ کا اضافہ غلط ہے۔

Q 90 Urdu Grammar

مندرجہ ذیل میں سے درست جملے کی نشان دہی کریں

A

علاج سے مرض بڑھتی گئی

B

علاج سے مرض بڑھتا گیا

C

علاج سے مرض بڑھ گئی

D

علاج سے مرض بڑھتی رہی

View answer & explanation Ans: علاج سے مرض بڑھتا گیا

Correct Answer: علاج سے مرض بڑھتا گیا

لفظ 'مرض' اردو میں مذکر استعمال ہوتا ہے، اس لیے 'مرض بڑھتا گیا' درست ہے۔

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Literature

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Q 84 Urdu Literature

امراؤ جان ادا کا اصل نام کیا تھا؟

A

امیرن

B

خانم

C

بسم اللہ خان

D

نسیم اختر

View answer & explanation Ans: امیرن

Correct Answer: امیرن

مرزا ہادی رسوا کے مشہور ناول کی ہیروئن امراؤ جان ادا کا بچپن کا اصل نام امیرن تھا۔

Q 87 Urdu Literature

تحقیقات چشتی آثار لاہور کے بارے میں بڑی موقر کتاب ہے۔ یہ کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

A

حافظ محمود شیرانی

B

مولوی احمد بخش

C

مولوی نور احمد

D

ابراہیم خوش

View answer & explanation Ans: مولوی نور احمد

Correct Answer: مولوی نور احمد

تحقیقات چشتی، لاہور کی تاریخ پر ایک مستند کتاب ہے جو مولوی نور احمد چشتی نے لکھی۔

Q 88 Urdu Literature

فرہنگ آصفیہ کے مرتب کا نام بتائیں

A

سید احمد دہلوی

B

عبد اللہ خان

C

مولوی نور الحسن

D

وارث سرہندی

View answer & explanation Ans: سید احمد دہلوی

Correct Answer: سید احمد دہلوی

فرہنگ آصفیہ اردو زبان کی پہلی باقاعدہ اور مستند لغت ہے جسے سید احمد دہلوی نے مرتب کیا۔

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Topic Section

Poetry

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Q 85 Urdu Poetry

علامہ اقبال کی مشہور نظم ” آدم کو جنت سے نکالا گیا اور روح عرض نے ان کا استقبال کیا “ ان کے کسی مجموعہ کلام میں ہے

A

اسرار خودی

B

بانگ درا

C

بال جبریل

D

ضرب کلیم

View answer & explanation Ans: بال جبریل

Correct Answer: بال جبریل

یہ مشہور نظم 'روحِ ارضی آدم کا استقبال کرتی ہے' علامہ اقبال کے مجموعہ کلام 'بالِ جبریل' میں شامل ہے۔

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Vocabulary

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Q 86 Urdu Vocabulary

پنج شنبہ ہفتے کا کون سا دن ہے؟

A

منگل

B

بدھ

C

جمعرات

D

جمعہ

View answer & explanation Ans: جمعرات

Correct Answer: جمعرات

فارسی تقویم میں پنج شنبہ جمعرات کو کہا جاتا ہے۔

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Idioms

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Q 89 Urdu Idioms

پیٹ کاٹنا محاورہ ہے اس کا کیا مطلب ہے ؟

A

بچت کرنا

B

شکست کھانا

C

دھوکے میں آنا

D

پیچھا چھڑانا

View answer & explanation Ans: بچت کرنا

Correct Answer: بچت کرنا

اپنا پیٹ کاٹنا ایک مشہور محاورہ ہے جس کا مطلب ہے اپنی ضروریات کم کر کے بچت کرنا۔

Q 91 Urdu Idioms

آپا دھاپی پڑنا کن معنوں میں مستعمل ہے؟

A

لڑائی جھگڑے کا باعث

B

طرح طرح کی باتیں

C

افراتفری پڑ جاتا

D

امن سے رہنے دینا

View answer & explanation Ans: افراتفری پڑ جاتا

Correct Answer: افراتفری پڑ جاتا

آپا دھاپی پڑنے کا مطلب ہر طرف نفسا نفسی اور افراتفری کا عالم ہونا ہے۔

Subject 11

Islamic Studies

9 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Quran

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Q 92 Islamic Studies Quran

In which Para of Holy Quran, 'Surah Al-Momin' is located?

A

24

B

26

C

28

D

23

View answer & explanation Ans: 24

Correct Answer: 24

Surah Al-Momin (also known as Ghafir) begins in the 24th Para (Juz) of the Holy Quran.

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Sahaba

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Sahaba

Hazrat Umar (R.A) embraced Islam, influenced by which Surah of Holy Quran?

A

Surah Yaseen

B

Surah Taha

C

Surah Nissa

D

Surah Namal

View answer & explanation Ans: Surah Taha

Correct Answer: Surah Taha

Hazrat Umar (R.A) accepted Islam after reading the verses of Surah Taha at his sister's house.

Q 96 Islamic Studies Sahaba

Which cousin of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was 'Mufassar-e-Quran'?

A

Hazrat Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib (R.A)

B

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A)

C

Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas'ood (R.A)

D

Hazrat Ali Murtaza bin Abi Talib (R.A)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A)

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A), a cousin of the Prophet (PBUH), is highly regarded as one of the greatest commentators (Mufassir) of the Quran.

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Fiqh

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Fiqh

The kaffarah for breaking fast (Rozzah) is to keep ____ fast for continuous days.

A

60

B

70

C

50

D

40

View answer & explanation Ans: 60

Correct Answer: 60

The Kaffarah (expiation) for intentionally breaking a fast in Ramadan without a valid excuse is to fast 60 consecutive days.

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Prophets

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Prophets

Among the following prophets, whose nation was awarded with 'Man-o-Salwa'?

A

Hazrat Daud

B

Hazrat Essa

C

Hazrat Mussa

D

Hazrat Yunus

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Mussa

Correct Answer: Hazrat Mussa

Mann-o-Salwa was the heavenly food provided to Bani Israel, the nation of Hazrat Musa (A.S).

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Sahaba Titles

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Sahaba Titles

What companion of Prophet (PBUH) was awarded with the title of 'The lion of Allah'?

A

Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A)

B

Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)

C

Hazrat Ma'az bin Jabbal (R.A)

D

Hazrat Hamza bin Abdul Mattalib

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Ali Al-Murtaza (R.A)

Both Hazrat Ali (Asadullah) and Hazrat Hamza were known as lions of Allah, but in typical PPSC exam conventions presented with these exact options, Hazrat Ali (R.A) is the accepted key.

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Seerah

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Q 98 Islamic Studies Seerah

Which year is called the Year of Sorrow?

A

9th Nabvi

B

10th Nabvi

C

11th Nabvi

D

12th Nabvi

View answer & explanation Ans: 10th Nabvi

Correct Answer: 10th Nabvi

The 10th year of Prophethood is called Aam-ul-Huzn (The Year of Sorrow) because the Prophet's (PBUH) uncle Abu Talib and his wife Hazrat Khadija (R.A) passed away.

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Ghazwat

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

Who was the leader of infidels in the battle of 'Uhud'?

A

Abu Jahl

B

Abu Sufyan

C

Abu Lahb

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Abu Sufyan

Correct Answer: Abu Sufyan

Abu Sufyan ibn Harb was the commander of the Meccan army against the Muslims in the Battle of Uhud.

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Angels

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Q 100 Islamic Studies Angels

The angel who stands guarded at the door of Hell (Gate keeper of Jahannum)?

A

Maalik

B

Sabeel

C

Israfeel

D

Rizwan

View answer & explanation Ans: Maalik

Correct Answer: Maalik

In Islamic belief, Maalik is the principal angel responsible for guarding the Hellfire (Jahannam).

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