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PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Housing Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department Past Paper 2021 Solved

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Military Exercises

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Q 1 General Knowledge Military Exercises

How many countries participated in Aman Naval Exercise in 2021 with their warships, aircrafts and special operation forces in Pakistan?

A

44

B

45

C

46

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 45

Correct Answer: 45

Up to 45 countries participated in the Aman-2021 multinational naval exercise hosted by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea.

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World Trivia

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Q 2 General Knowledge World Trivia

Which country introduced equal payment to men and women?

A

Qatar

B

UAE

C

Saudi Arabia

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: UAE

Correct Answer: UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a decree in 2020 enforcing equal pay for men and women in the private sector.

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World Geography

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Q 4 General Knowledge World Geography

Wall Street is located in city of:

A

London

B

Switzerland

C

Johannesburg

D

New York

E

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: New York

Correct Answer: New York

Wall Street is an eight-block-long street in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan in New York City.

Q 5 General Knowledge World Geography

Geneva is a famous city of:

A

Germany

B

Switzerland

C

Italy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Switzerland

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Geneva is the second-most populous city in Switzerland and a global hub for diplomacy and banking.

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Nobel Prizes

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Q 10 General Knowledge Nobel Prizes

The work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been honoured by a Nobel Peace Prize:

A

Once

B

Twice

C

Thrice

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Thrice

Correct Answer: Thrice

The ICRC has won the Nobel Peace Prize three times (in 1917, 1944, and 1963) for its humanitarian work.

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COVID 19

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Q 11 General Knowledge COVID 19

Corona Virus initiated in which city of China:

A

Wuhan

B

Beijing

C

Tianjin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Wuhan

Correct Answer: Wuhan

The first known cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province in China, in late 2019.

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Calendar

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Q 12 General Knowledge Calendar

Last Leap year was:

A

2018

B

2019

C

2020

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2020

Correct Answer: 2020

At the time of the 2021 exam, the most recent leap year was 2020. Leap years occur every 4 years.

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Currencies

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Q 14 General Knowledge Currencies

The currency of Indonesia is:

A

Dirham

B

Rupiah

C

Lira

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Rupiah

Correct Answer: Rupiah

The official currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

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Organizations Of Pakistan

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Q 32 General Knowledge Organizations Of Pakistan

PFA (Punjab Food Authority) was founded in:

A

2011

B

2012

C

2013

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2011

Correct Answer: 2011

The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) was established in 2011 under the Punjab Food Authority Act 2011 to ensure food safety and quality.

Subject 2

Everyday Science

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Medical Science

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Q 3 Everyday Science Medical Science

Which country developed the world's first coronavirus vaccine for animals?

A

Russia

B

China

C

America

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Russia

Correct Answer: Russia

Russia registered Carnivac-Cov, the world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals, in March 2021.

Q 6 Everyday Science Medical Science

CoronaVac is an inactivated virus COVID-19 Vaccine was developed by:

A

China

B

Russia

C

America

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

CoronaVac, also known as the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, is an inactivated virus vaccine developed by the Chinese company Sinovac Biotech.

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Human Biology

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Q 44 Everyday Science Human Biology

The material used in blood clotting is made up of:

A

Starch

B

Protein

C

Lipids

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Protein

Correct Answer: Protein

Blood clotting involves coagulation factors, which are primarily proteins like fibrinogen that transform into a fibrin mesh.

Q 53 Everyday Science Human Biology

Hemostasis is a process to prevent and stop bleeding is made up of:

A

Starch

B

Amylase

C

Lipase

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Hemostasis relies on blood platelets and proteins like fibrinogen, not enzymes like amylase or lipase, nor carbohydrates like starch.

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Chemistry

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Q 45 Everyday Science Chemistry

Most common element to all perfumes is:

A

Ethyl Alcohol

B

Butane

C

Propane

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ethyl Alcohol

Correct Answer: Ethyl Alcohol

Ethyl alcohol (ethanol) is the most common solvent used in perfumes as it easily dissolves essential oils and evaporates quickly.

Q 47 Everyday Science Chemistry

Isotopes of an element have the same number of:

A

Electron

B

Protons

C

Neutrons

D

None of These

View answer & explanation Ans: Protons

Correct Answer: Protons

Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number but have the exact same number of protons.

Q 48 Everyday Science Chemistry

The first process in a petroleum refinery is known as:

A

Reforming

B

Distillation

C

Improve Octane Number

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Distillation

Correct Answer: Distillation

Fractional distillation is the primary step in petroleum refining, separating crude oil into distinct fractions based on boiling points.

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Physics

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Q 46 Everyday Science Physics

Which of the following rays are more penetrating?

A

Alpha

B

Beta

C

Gamma

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gamma

Correct Answer: Gamma

Gamma rays have the highest frequency and shortest wavelength, granting them the highest penetrating power among radiation types.

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Biology

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Q 49 Everyday Science Biology

Which acid is used in fermentation process of food?

A

Acetic Acid

B

Lactic Acid

C

HCL

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lactic Acid

Correct Answer: Lactic Acid

Lactic acid bacteria are extensively used in the fermentation of foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi, producing lactic acid.

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Inventions

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Q 50 Everyday Science Inventions

Who invented Hydrogen bomb?

A

Enrico Fermi

B

Hann Otto

C

Edward Teller

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Edward Teller

Correct Answer: Edward Teller

Edward Teller, a Hungarian-American theoretical physicist, is known colloquially as the 'father of the hydrogen bomb'.

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Meteorology

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Q 51 Everyday Science Meteorology

Amount of water vapour in air is regarded as:

A

Pressure

B

Mildness

C

Humidity

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Humidity

Correct Answer: Humidity

Humidity is the scientific measurement of the amount or concentration of water vapor present in the air.

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Astronomy

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Q 52 Everyday Science Astronomy

Distance between planet and star is measured in:

A

Parallax

B

Light Year

C

Astronomical Unit

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Light Year

Correct Answer: Light Year

Vast interstellar distances, such as between stars or exoplanets and their host stars, are typically measured in Light Years.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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International Conferences

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Q 7 Current Affairs International Conferences

In which city COP 26 is scheduled to initiated:

A

Scotland

B

Rwanda

C

Italy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Scotland

Correct Answer: Scotland

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Kashmir Issue

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Q 26 Current Affairs Kashmir Issue

Who is the leader of Huriyyat Conference?

A

Yaseen Malik

B

Ali Gillani

C

Mir Wayaz Umar Farooq

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ali Gillani

Correct Answer: Ali Gillani

Syed Ali Shah Geelani was a prominent leader of the hardline faction of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference until his death in 2021.

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Sports

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Q 34 Current Affairs Sports

2021 Asian Volley Ball Tournament will be held in:

A

Indonesia

B

Japan

C

Nepal

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Japan

Correct Answer: Japan

The 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship was hosted by Japan in Chiba and Funabashi.

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International Organizations

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Q 35 Current Affairs International Organizations

Current secretary general of OIC:

A

Iyad Amin

B

Dr Hamid Algabid

C

Habib Chatty

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The current Secretary-General of the OIC is Hissein Brahim Taha from Chad, assuming office in late 2020.

Q 37 Current Affairs International Organizations

Currently the Head of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is:

A

Yukiya Amano

B

Rafael Mariano Grossi

C

Muhammad Mustafa ElBaradei

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Rafael Mariano Grossi

Correct Answer: Rafael Mariano Grossi

Rafael Mariano Grossi from Argentina assumed office as the Director General of the IAEA in December 2019.

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Judiciary

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Q 36 Current Affairs Judiciary

Justice Noor Muhammad Meskanzai is the Chief Justice of:

A

Federal Shariat Court

B

Punjab High Court

C

Sindh High Court

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Federal Shariat Court

Correct Answer: Federal Shariat Court

At the time of this exam in 2021, Justice Noor Muhammad Meskanzai was serving as the Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court.

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World Leaders

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Q 38 Current Affairs World Leaders

Who is the foreign minister of Russia?

A

Yevgeny Primakov

B

Sergey Lavrov

C

Igor Ivanov

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sergey Lavrov

Correct Answer: Sergey Lavrov

Sergey Lavrov has served as the Foreign Minister of Russia continuously since 2004.

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Provincial Governments

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Q 39 Current Affairs Provincial Governments

The current Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan is?

A

Gulbar Khan

B

Hafeez Ur Rahman

C

Syed Mehdi Shah

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gulbar Khan

Correct Answer: Gulbar Khan

Gulbar Khan became the Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan in July 2023, succeeding Khalid Khursheed.

Subject 4

Geography

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World Geography

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Q 8 Geography World Geography

Paris is situated on bank of river:

A

Danube

B

Tiber

C

Seine

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Seine

Correct Answer: Seine

The city of Paris is built along the Seine River, which divides it into the Left Bank and the Right Bank.

Q 42 Geography World Geography

Pakistan is located in which continent?

A

Europe

B

Asia

C

Africa

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Asia

Correct Answer: Asia

Pakistan is situated in South Asia, bordered by India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China.

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World Demographics

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Q 9 Geography World Demographics

The most populous city of the world is:

A

Tokyo

B

Moscow

C

Beijing

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Tokyo

Correct Answer: Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan, has consistently ranked as the most populous metropolitan area in the world with over 37 million residents.

Q 43 Geography World Demographics

Which city is the most densely populated city in the world?

A

Jakarta

B

Manila

C

Dhaka

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Manila

Correct Answer: Manila

Manila, Philippines, holds the record for being the most densely populated proper city in the world.

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Topic Section

Resources Of Pakistan

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Q 22 Geography Resources Of Pakistan

The Kandhkot gas field is located in:

A

Haripur KPK

B

Sheikhupura Lahore

C

Kashmore Sindh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Kashmore Sindh

Correct Answer: Kashmore Sindh

The Kandhkot gas field is located in the Kashmore district of Sindh province and is a major contributor to Pakistan's energy sector.

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Passes Of Pakistan

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Q 27 Geography Passes Of Pakistan

Khunjerab Pass connect which two countries:

A

Pakistan-China

B

Pakistan-India

C

India-China

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan-China

Correct Answer: Pakistan-China

The Khunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass in the Karakoram Mountains that strategically connects Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) with China (Xinjiang).

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Cities Of Pakistan

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Q 30 Geography Cities Of Pakistan

Rohri is a city located in district:

A

Lahore, Punjab

B

Sukkur Sindh

C

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sukkur Sindh

Correct Answer: Sukkur Sindh

Rohri is a prominent town located across the Indus River from Sukkur, in the Sukkur District of Sindh province.

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Mountains Of Pakistan

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Q 40 Geography Mountains Of Pakistan

Rakaposhi is located in which mountain range:

A

Karakoram

B

Himalayas

C

Hindukush

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Karakoram

Correct Answer: Karakoram

Rakaposhi is a majestic mountain in the Karakoram mountain range, situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.

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Topic Section

World Deserts

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Q 41 Geography World Deserts

Which desert is called cold desert?

A

Sahara

B

Gobi

C

Arabian

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gobi

Correct Answer: Gobi

The Gobi Desert in Asia is classified as a cold winter desert, characterized by extreme temperature fluctuations and significant snowfall.

Subject 5

Economics

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Famous Economists

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Q 13 Economics Famous Economists

Adam Smith is related to:

A

Economics

B

Scientist

C

Sociologist

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Economics

Correct Answer: Economics

Adam Smith was a Scottish economist and philosopher, widely considered the 'Father of Economics' and author of 'The Wealth of Nations'.

Subject 6

Pakistan Studies

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Pak US Relations

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Q 15 Pakistan Studies Pak US Relations

Karry Lugar Bill authorized non-military aid to Pakistan for a period of:

A

2008-2012

B

2010-2012

C

2010-2014

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2010-2014

Correct Answer: 2010-2014

The Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act (2009) authorized $1.5 billion per year in non-military aid to Pakistan from 2010 to 2014.

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Topic Section

Books And Authors

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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Books And Authors

"Pakistan: A Personal History" a famous book was written by:

A

Aitzaz Ahsan

B

Imran Khan

C

Latif Khosa

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Imran Khan

Correct Answer: Imran Khan

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, authored 'Pakistan: A Personal History', published in 2011.

Q 21 Pakistan Studies Books And Authors

Working with Zia Book wrote by:

A

Justice Muneer Ahmad

B

Khalid Mehmood Arif

C

Syed Shahid Hussain

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Khalid Mehmood Arif

Correct Answer: Khalid Mehmood Arif

General Khalid Mahmud Arif (K.M. Arif), who served closely under General Zia-ul-Haq, wrote the political memoir 'Working with Zia'.

Q 33 Pakistan Studies Books And Authors

"Pakistan was Inevitable" a book was written by:

A

KM Arif

B

Syed Hassan Riaz

C

J. Muneer Ahmad

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Hassan Riaz

Correct Answer: Syed Hassan Riaz

The book 'Pakistan was Inevitable' (originally 'Pakistan Na-gazeer Tha' in Urdu) is a landmark historical text written by Syed Hasan Riaz.

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Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 17 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Chashma Canal links Indus River with:

A

Chenab

B

Jhelum

C

Sutlej

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Jhelum

Correct Answer: Jhelum

The Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal transfers water from the Indus River at Chashma Barrage to the Jhelum River.

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History Of Sub Continent

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Q 18 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

The annulment of partition of Bengal took place in:

A

1913

B

1912

C

1911

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1911

Correct Answer: 1911

The partition of Bengal, enacted in 1905, was annulled by King George V in 1911 at the Delhi Durbar.

Q 20 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

Who was the last prime minister of United Punjab?

A

Sir Evan Jenkins

B

Khizer Tiwana

C

Sikandar Hayat

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Khizer Tiwana

Correct Answer: Khizer Tiwana

Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana was the Premier of the Punjab region from 1942 until his resignation in March 1947, preceding the partition.

Q 23 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

Ahmad Shah Durrani invaded in India against:

A

Lodhi

B

Tughlaq

C

Mughals

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mughals

Correct Answer: Mughals

Ahmad Shah Durrani made several incursions into India, severely weakening the Mughal Empire, and famously defeated the Marathas in the 3rd Battle of Panipat.

Q 24 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

When Tipu Sultan died:

A

1798

B

1799

C

1800

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1799

Correct Answer: 1799

Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, was martyred on 4 May 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War defending his capital Srirangapatna.

Q 28 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

What was the purpose of East India Company in Sub Continent:

A

To increase their influence

B

Rule India

C

Trade

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Trade

Correct Answer: Trade

The British East India Company initially arrived in the Indian subcontinent in the early 1600s purely for commercial trade, especially in spices, cotton, and tea.

Q 29 Pakistan Studies History Of Sub Continent

The All-Parties Conference was a group of Indian political parties in 1928 headed by:

A

Pandit Moti Lal Nehru

B

Raj Gopal Acharia

C

Abul Qalam Azad

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Pandit Moti Lal Nehru

Correct Answer: Pandit Moti Lal Nehru

The All Parties Conference of 1928 appointed a committee headed by Motilal Nehru to draft a constitutional framework, which resulted in the Nehru Report.

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Political History Of Pakistan

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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Political History Of Pakistan

A referendum on allowing Pervez Musharraf to continue as president for five years was held in Pakistan on:

A

30 April 2002

B

30 April 2003

C

30 April 2004

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 April 2002

Correct Answer: 30 April 2002

General Pervez Musharraf held a controversial presidential referendum on 30 April 2002 to legitimize his rule for five more years.

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Demographics Of Pakistan

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Demographics Of Pakistan

First Census held in Pakistan in:

A

1948

B

1950

C

1951

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1951

Correct Answer: 1951

The first national census of Pakistan, which also included East Bengal (now Bangladesh), was conducted in 1951.

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Foreign Policy

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Q 31 Pakistan Studies Foreign Policy

When did Pakistan withdrew from the SEATO?

A

1972

B

1973

C

1974

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1973

Correct Answer: 1973

Pakistan formally withdrew from the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in 1973, following the separation of East Pakistan.

Subject 7

Computer Science

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Abbreviations

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Q 54 Computer Science Abbreviations

BIOS Stands for:

A

Basic Input Output System

B

Binary Input Output System

C

Broad Input Output System

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Basic Input Output System

Correct Answer: Basic Input Output System

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It is the firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process.

Q 55 Computer Science Abbreviations

LCD stands for:

A

Light Clear Display

B

Liquid Crystal Display

C

Light crystal Display

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Liquid Crystal Display

Correct Answer: Liquid Crystal Display

LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display, a flat-panel display technology heavily used in monitors, televisions, and smartphones.

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MS Excel

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Q 56 Computer Science MS Excel

Which function in excel returns a remainder of division:

A

Divide

B

MOD

C

ACOT

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: MOD

Correct Answer: MOD

The MOD() function in Microsoft Excel returns the remainder after a number is divided by a divisor.

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MS PowerPoint

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Q 57 Computer Science MS PowerPoint

Which template provides design concept fonts and color scheme:

A

Design template

B

Color template

C

Animation template

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Design template

Correct Answer: Design template

In software like PowerPoint, a Design Template (or Theme) contains predefined layouts, colors, fonts, and visual effects.

Subject 8

Mathematics

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Ratios

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Q 58 Mathematics Ratios

If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5 then A:B:C is:

A

5:4:6

B

2:3:5

C

8:12:15

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 8:12:15

Correct Answer: 8:12:15

Multiply the first ratio by 4 (8:12) and the second by 3 (12:15) to make B equal in both. Resulting ratio is 8:12:15.

Q 60 Mathematics Ratios

If A:B = 2:3, B:C = 3:4, A:D = 4:5 then C:D is?

A

5:1

B

3:5

C

8:5

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 8:5

Correct Answer: 8:5

Since A:B=2:3 and B:C=3:4, A:C is 2:4, meaning C=2A. Since A:D=4:5, D=(5/4)A. The ratio C:D is 2A:(5/4)A = 8:5.

Q 66 Mathematics Ratios

If x:y = 5:2, then (8x+9y):(8x+2y) is:

A

26:61

B

29:22

C

22:29

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 29:22

Correct Answer: 29:22

Substitute x=5 and y=2: (8(5) + 9(2)) : (8(5) + 2(2)) = (40 + 18) : (40 + 4) = 58:44 = 29:22.

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Trigonometry

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Q 59 Mathematics Trigonometry

The angle of depression of a point situated at a distance of 70 m from the base of the tower is 60°. The height of tower is:

A

70√3 m

B

70 m

C

35√3 m

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 70√3 m

Correct Answer: 70√3 m

Using tan(60°) = Height / Base. √3 = h / 70. Therefore, h = 70√3 meters.

Q 62 Mathematics Trigonometry

The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60° and the foot of the ladder is 4.6 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder is:

A

8.2

B

9.2

C

10.2

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 9.2

Correct Answer: 9.2

Using cos(60°) = Base / Hypotenuse. 0.5 = 4.6 / L. Therefore, L = 4.6 * 2 = 9.2 meters.

Q 63 Mathematics Trigonometry

The Angle of elevation of sun when the length of shadow of tree is equal to height of tree.

A

90°

B

45°

C

75°

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 45°

Correct Answer: 45°

When base (shadow) equals perpendicular (height), tan(θ) = 1. The angle whose tangent is 1 is 45°.

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Arithmetic

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Q 61 Mathematics Arithmetic

4.036 divide by 0.04 =

A

10.9

B

100.9

C

109

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 100.9

Correct Answer: 100.9

4.036 / 0.04 is mathematically equivalent to 403.6 / 4, which equals 100.9.

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Algebra

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Q 64 Mathematics Algebra

Given that x = 10^48, y = 10^70, and x^z = y^2, then value of z is closest to:

A

1.45

B

1.88

C

2.9

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2.9

Correct Answer: 2.9

Substitute values: (10^48)^z = (10^70)^2 => 10^(48z) = 10^140 => 48z = 140 => z = 140/48 ≈ 2.9.

Q 65 Mathematics Algebra

If 3^(x+3) + 7 = 250 then x is:

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2

Correct Answer: 2

3^(x+3) = 250 - 7 = 243. Since 3^5 = 243, it implies x + 3 = 5, which gives x = 2.

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Permutations

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Q 67 Mathematics Permutations

In How many ways a President, Vice President and a water boy can be selected from a group of ten people.

A

10C3

B

10P3

C

240

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 10P3

Correct Answer: 10P3

Since distinct roles are being assigned, the order of selection matters. This requires Permutations: 10P3.

Subject 9

English

14 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 68 English Grammar

He have had _____ trouble he parked the car in garage.

A

Much/and

B

Some/that

C

So much/that

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: So much/that

Correct Answer: So much/that

The proper conjunction structure to indicate a consequence of an extreme amount is 'so much... that'.

Q 70 English Grammar

His behaviour was unprofessional enough _____ he was terminated immediately.

A

that

B

so

C

though

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: that

Correct Answer: that

The sentence requires a subordinating conjunction to introduce the result clause, hence 'that' is correct.

Q 71 English Grammar

He _____ resigned from job and finished the task.

A

Has

B

Have

C

Had

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Has

Correct Answer: Has

The subject 'He' is singular, so the correct auxiliary verb in present perfect tense is 'has'.

Q 72 English Grammar

Choose the correct one:

A

This news is good to be true

B

The news is good to be true

C

That news is good to be true

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The correct idiom is 'too good to be true'. None of the options include 'too'.

Q 77 English Grammar

Choose the correct one:

A

This is a Perfect

B

This is a most Perfect

C

This is most Perfect

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The word 'perfect' is an absolute adjective and does not take comparatives or superlatives. The correct form is simply 'This is perfect'.

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Topic Section

Prepositions

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Q 69 English Prepositions

He is overwhelmed _____ grief.

A

at

B

by

C

of

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: by

Correct Answer: by

The verb 'overwhelmed' is usually followed by the preposition 'by' or 'with' when describing emotions.

Q 78 English Prepositions

There are series _____ questions.

A

to

B

at

C

of

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: of

Correct Answer: of

The correct phrase is 'series of', linking the collective noun to the items it contains.

Q 79 English Prepositions

He is Blind _____ one eye.

A

of

B

in

C

to

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

The idiomatically correct preposition to use when describing physical blindness in an eye is 'in'.

Q 80 English Prepositions

His health is breaking _____.

A

Out

B

Up

C

Down

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Down

Correct Answer: Down

The phrasal verb 'breaking down' refers to physical or mental collapse or deterioration.

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Topic Section

Vocabulary

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Q 73 English Vocabulary

The antonym of Docile is:

A

To build

B

Unyielding

C

Destroy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Unyielding

Correct Answer: Unyielding

Docile means submissive and ready to accept instruction. Its antonym is unyielding or stubborn.

Q 76 English Vocabulary

The synonym of Moribund is:

A

Thriving

B

Recovering

C

Dying

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Dying

Correct Answer: Dying

The word 'moribund' refers to something at the point of death, declining rapidly, or lacking vitality.

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Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 74 English Idioms

To Cry Wolf means:

A

To give false alarm

B

To listen Eagerly

C

To Turn Pale

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: To give false alarm

Correct Answer: To give false alarm

The idiom 'to cry wolf' means to raise a false alarm, derived from Aesop's fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf'.

Q 75 English Idioms

Idiom Scratch Someone's back means:

A

Backbiting Someone

B

Give Someone a favor

C

Find Flaws in someone's work

D

None of the these

View answer & explanation Ans: Give Someone a favor

Correct Answer: Give Someone a favor

The phrase 'you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours' refers to mutually exchanging favors.

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Topic Section

Parts Of Speech

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Q 81 English Parts Of Speech

Justice delayed is justice denied. Justice is _____.

A

verb

B

Noun

C

adverb

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Noun

Correct Answer: Noun

'Justice' acts as an abstract noun representing the concept of moral rightness and fair administration of law.

Subject 10

Urdu

10 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Urdu Literature

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Q 82 Urdu Urdu Literature

مرزا غالب کے اُردو دیوان کی کتنی جلدیں ہیں؟

A

ایک

B

دو

C

تین

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ایک

Correct Answer: ایک

مرزا غالب کا اردو کلام ایک ہی دیوان (دیوانِ غالب) میں مرتب ہے، اگرچہ اس کے کئی نسخے مختلف مرتبین نے شائع کیے ہیں۔

Q 84 Urdu Urdu Literature

اداس نسلیں کس کا ناول ہے ؟

A

احمد ندیم قاسمی

B

عبد الله حسین

C

پریم چند

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: عبد الله حسین

Correct Answer: عبد الله حسین

'اداس نسلیں' عبداللہ حسین کا شہرہ آفاق اور شاہکار ناول ہے جسے 1963 میں شائع کیا گیا اور آدم جی ادبی انعام سے بھی نوازا گیا۔

Q 85 Urdu Urdu Literature

آزاد نظم کا بانی کے کہا جاتا ہے؟

A

اسمعیل میرٹھی

B

مرزا غالب

C

ن م راشد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ن م راشد

Correct Answer: ن م راشد

اردو ادب میں ن م راشد (نون میم راشد) کو آزاد نظم کا بانی اور سب سے طاقتور نمائندہ مانا جاتا ہے۔

Q 86 Urdu Urdu Literature

آخری شب کا ہم سفر کس کا ناول ہے ؟

A

قرت العین حیدر

B

جمیلہ ہاشمی

C

ہاجرہ مسرور

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: قرت العین حیدر

Correct Answer: قرت العین حیدر

'آخری شب کے ہم سفر' قرۃ العین حیدر کا ایک مشہور ناول ہے جو بنگال کے سماجی اور سیاسی حالات پر مبنی ہے۔

Q 90 Urdu Urdu Literature

امراؤ جان ادا کس کا ناول ہے ؟

A

پریم چند

B

مرزا ہادی رسوا

C

شوکت صدیقی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مرزا ہادی رسوا

Correct Answer: مرزا ہادی رسوا

'امراؤ جان ادا' مرزا ہادی رسوا کا شہرہ آفاق ناول ہے جسے اردو ادب کے اولین اور بہترین ناولوں میں شمار کیا جاتا ہے۔

Q 91 Urdu Urdu Literature

رسالہ فنون کس کی ادارت میں شائع ہوا؟

A

مرزا غالب

B

احمد ندیم قاسمی

C

سرسید احمد خان

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: احمد ندیم قاسمی

Correct Answer: احمد ندیم قاسمی

ادبی رسالہ 'فنون' احمد ندیم قاسمی کی ادارت میں لاہور سے شائع ہوتا تھا اور اس نے اردو ادب کی بے پناہ خدمت کی۔

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Urdu Proverbs

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Q 83 Urdu Urdu Proverbs

جملہ مکمل کیجئے: تیل دیکھو تیل کی _____ دیکھو؟

A

روز

B

دھار

C

آر

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: دھار

Correct Answer: دھار

یہ ایک مشہور اردو ضرب المثل ہے جس کا مطلب ہے کہ حالات کا بغور جائزہ لو اور انجام کا انتظار کرو۔ مکمل ضرب المثل 'تیل دیکھو، تیل کی دھار دیکھو' ہے۔

3

Topic Section

Urdu Poetry

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Q 87 Urdu Urdu Poetry

یہ شعر کس کا ہے: تم میرے پاس ہوتے ہو گویا ، جب کوئی دوسرا نہیں ہوتا

A

غالب

B

مومن خان مومن

C

فیض احمد فیض

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مومن خان مومن

Correct Answer: مومن خان مومن

یہ مومن خان مومن کا انتہائی مشہور غزل کا مطلع ہے، جس کے بارے میں مرزا غالب نے کہا تھا کہ وہ اپنا پورا دیوان اس ایک شعر پر قربان کر سکتے ہیں۔

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Topic Section

Urdu Grammar

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Q 88 Urdu Urdu Grammar

اردو میں تاریخی اشارے کے لیے کون سی اصطلاح استعمال ہوتی ہے؟

A

داخلیت

B

رجائیت

C

تلمیح

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: تلمیح

Correct Answer: تلمیح

علم بیان میں 'تلمیح' سے مراد کلام میں کسی مشہور تاریخی واقعے، قرآنی آیت یا حدیث کی طرف مختصر اشارہ کرنا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Allama Iqbal

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Q 89 Urdu Allama Iqbal

بانگ درا کتنے ادوار پر مشتمل ہے ؟

A

ایک

B

دو

C

تین

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: تین

Correct Answer: تین

علامہ اقبال کا پہلا اردو مجموعہ کلام 'بانگ درا' تاریخی اعتبار سے تین حصوں یا ادوار پر مشتمل ہے (1905 سے قبل، 1905 تا 1908، اور 1908 کے بعد کا کلام)۔

Subject 11

Islamic Studies

8 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 92 Islamic Studies Islamic History

ہر قل روم کو آپ ﷺ کا خط کون دینے گیے ؟

A

حضرت عبد الرحمن بن عوف

B

حضرت سعید

C

حضرت دحیہ کلبی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت دحیہ کلبی

Correct Answer: حضرت دحیہ کلبی

نبی کریم ﷺ نے ہرقل (روم کے بادشاہ) کی طرف اپنا دعوتی خط مشہور صحابی حضرت دحیہ بن خلیفہ کلبی رضی اللہ عنہ کے ہاتھ روانہ فرمایا تھا۔

Q 95 Islamic Studies Islamic History

اسلام کے پہلے علم بردار صحابی کا نام بتائیں؟

A

حضرت حمزہ

B

حضرت مصعب بن عمیر

C

حضرت علی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت حمزہ

Correct Answer: حضرت حمزہ

اسلام کا پہلا جھنڈا (لواء) نبی کریم ﷺ نے حضرت حمزہ رضی اللہ عنہ کو 'سریہ سیف البحر' کے موقع پر عطا فرمایا تھا۔

2

Topic Section

Seerat Un Nabi

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Seerat Un Nabi

آپ ﷺ کی ولادت کس کے گھر میں ہوئی؟

A

حضرت ابوطالب

B

شعب ابی طالب

C

حضرت عبد الله

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت ابوطالب

Correct Answer: حضرت ابوطالب

تاریخی حوالوں اور پی پی ایس سی کے عمومی مروجہ جواب کے مطابق، نبی کریم ﷺ کی ولادت حضرت ابو طالب (یا عبدالمطلب) کے مکان میں ہوئی، جو کہ دراصل ان کے والد عبداللہ کا ترکہ تھا۔

3

Topic Section

Ghazwat

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

ولید بن عقبہ کو غزوہ بدر میں کس نے قتل کیا؟

A

حضرت خالد بن ولید

B

حضرت علی

C

حضرت حمزہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت علی

Correct Answer: حضرت علی

غزوہ بدر کی ابتدائی مبارزت (ون ٹو ون جنگ) میں ولید بن عتبہ (عقبہ) کا مقابلہ حضرت علی رضی اللہ عنہ سے ہوا، اور حضرت علی نے اسے واصل جہنم کیا۔

Q 98 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

کسی غزوہ کے بعد آپ ﷺ نے الاسد نام کے گھر میں تین دن قیام کیا؟

A

غزوہ تبوک

B

غزوہ موتہ

C

غزوہ احد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: غزوہ احد

Correct Answer: غزوہ احد

غزوہ احد کے فوراً بعد نبی کریم ﷺ نے مشرکین کے تعاقب میں نکل کر 'حمراء الاسد' کے مقام پر کیمپ لگایا اور وہاں تین دن تک قیام فرمایا۔

4

Topic Section

Quranic Verses

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Q 96 Islamic Studies Quranic Verses

آیت کریمہ ہے کہ "عدل کا دامن نہ چھوڑو خواہ تمہارا _____"

A

بھائی ہی کیوں نہ ہو

B

قریبی رشتہ دار ہی کیوں نہ ہو

C

دوست ہی کیوں نہ ہو

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: قریبی رشتہ دار ہی کیوں نہ ہو

Correct Answer: قریبی رشتہ دار ہی کیوں نہ ہو

قرآن کریم کی سورۃ النساء (آیت 135) میں واضح حکم ہے کہ عدل پر سختی سے قائم رہو، چاہے اس میں تمہارا اپنا، تمہارے والدین کا، یا قریبی رشتہ داروں کا نقصان ہی کیوں نہ ہو۔

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Topic Section

Quran

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Quran

کس صحابی کے دور میں قرآن کو کتاب کی شکل دی گئی؟

A

حضرت ابو بکر صدیق

B

حضرت عثمان

C

حضرت عمر فاروق

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت ابو بکر صدیق

Correct Answer: حضرت ابو بکر صدیق

حضرت ابوبکر صدیق رضی اللہ عنہ کے دور خلافت میں یمامہ کی جنگ کے بعد حضرت عمر رضی اللہ عنہ کے مشورے پر قرآن پاک کو پہلی مرتبہ ایک مصحف (کتاب) کی شکل میں جمع کیا گیا۔

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Topic Section

Companions

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Companions

حضرت علی کی والدہ کا نام بتائیے؟

A

ہنتمہ بنت ہشام

B

فاطمہ بنت اسد

C

ام سلمہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: فاطمہ بنت اسد

Correct Answer: فاطمہ بنت اسد

حضرت علی رضی اللہ عنہ کی والدہ ماجدہ کا نام حضرت فاطمہ بنت اسد رضی اللہ عنہا تھا، جو کہ نبی کریم ﷺ سے بے پناہ عقیدت و محبت رکھتی تھیں۔

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