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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Sports Records

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Q 1 General Knowledge Sports Records

The fastest test hundred was scored by:

A

Brendon McCullum

B

Shane Warne

C

Steve Waugh

D

Sunil Gavaskar

View answer & explanation Ans: Brendon McCullum

Correct Answer: Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum of New Zealand holds the record for the fastest Test century, achieving it in just 54 balls against Australia in 2016.

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World Demographics

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Q 2 General Knowledge World Demographics

Berbers, or Amazighs, are an ethnic group of several nations mostly inhabitant of:

A

Australia

B

North America

C

South Africa

D

North Africa

View answer & explanation Ans: North Africa

Correct Answer: North Africa

The Berbers are an indigenous ethnic group predominantly found across North Africa, especially in Morocco and Algeria.

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International Organizations

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Q 3 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which from the following countries is not the member of BRICS?

A

South Africa

B

India

C

China

D

Belgium

View answer & explanation Ans: Belgium

Correct Answer: Belgium

BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Belgium is not a member.

Q 13 General Knowledge International Organizations

The headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is located in:

A

Brussels

B

Berlin

C

Rome

D

Washington

View answer & explanation Ans: Rome

Correct Answer: Rome

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a specialized agency of the UN, has its headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Q 25 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which UN body deals with Population Problems?

A

UNFPA

B

UNICEF

C

UNESCO

D

UNDP

View answer & explanation Ans: UNFPA

Correct Answer: UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN agency dedicated to reproductive and maternal health, and population-related issues.

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World Geography

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Q 4 General Knowledge World Geography

The old name of Chennai is:

A

Taranga

B

Hyderabad

C

Madras

D

Jaypur

View answer & explanation Ans: Madras

Correct Answer: Madras

Chennai, a major city in southeastern India, was officially known as Madras until its name was changed in 1996.

Q 8 General Knowledge World Geography

Montreal is a city of which country?

A

Australia

B

Canada

C

South Africa

D

Germany

View answer & explanation Ans: Canada

Correct Answer: Canada

Montreal is the second-most populous city in Canada and the principal metropolis of the province of Quebec.

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Capitals

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Q 5 General Knowledge Capitals

Capital of Bhutan is:

A

Thimphu

B

Yerevan

C

Buenos Aires

D

Baku

View answer & explanation Ans: Thimphu

Correct Answer: Thimphu

Thimphu is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bhutan, located in the Himalayas.

Q 21 General Knowledge Capitals

Capital of Australia is:

A

Canberra

B

Yerevan

C

Buenos Aires

D

Baku

View answer & explanation Ans: Canberra

Correct Answer: Canberra

Canberra is the purpose-built capital city of Australia, situated between Sydney and Melbourne.

Q 24 General Knowledge Capitals

Capital of Cuba is:

A

Baku

B

Yerevan

C

Buenos Aires

D

Havana

View answer & explanation Ans: Havana

Correct Answer: Havana

Havana is the capital city, largest city, and leading commercial center of Cuba.

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World History

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Q 6 General Knowledge World History

The United Kingdom EU referendum (or the Brexit referendum) took place on:

A

23 May 2016

B

25 May 2016

C

23 June 2016

D

25 June 2016

View answer & explanation Ans: 23 June 2016

Correct Answer: 23 June 2016

The Brexit referendum, in which UK citizens voted to leave the European Union, was held on June 23, 2016.

Q 9 General Knowledge World History

The old name of Japan was:

A

Tripoli

B

Montgomery

C

Nippon

D

Angora

View answer & explanation Ans: Nippon

Correct Answer: Nippon

Nippon (or Nihon) is the formal Japanese word for Japan, meaning 'Origin of the Sun'.

Q 17 General Knowledge World History

The last king of Afghanistan was:

A

Aman ullah Khan

B

Sardar Daud Khan

C

Habib ullah Khan

D

Muhammad Zahir Shah

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Zahir Shah

Correct Answer: Muhammad Zahir Shah

Mohammed Zahir Shah was the last King of Afghanistan, reigning from 1933 until he was deposed in a 1973 coup.

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World Records

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Q 7 General Knowledge World Records

According to OAG the world's busiest road is:

A

Ontario Highway

B

German autobahns

C

Yungas Road

D

Katy Freeway

View answer & explanation Ans: Katy Freeway

Correct Answer: Katy Freeway

The Katy Freeway (part of I-10 in Texas) is often cited as one of the widest and busiest highways globally due to extreme traffic volumes.

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Sports

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Q 11 General Knowledge Sports

Ping pong is a new name of which sport?

A

Yachting

B

Volleyball

C

Table tennis

D

Rowing

View answer & explanation Ans: Table tennis

Correct Answer: Table tennis

Ping Pong is a popular trademarked alternative name for the sport of table tennis.

Q 22 General Knowledge Sports

Butterfly stroke is used in:

A

Swimming

B

Metamorphosis

C

Sleeping

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Swimming

Correct Answer: Swimming

The butterfly stroke is a highly demanding swimming technique swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously.

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Sports Rules

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Q 12 General Knowledge Sports Rules

What is the length of a badminton court for single competition?

A

13.40 m

B

14.40 m

C

15.40 m

D

16.40 m

View answer & explanation Ans: 13.40 m

Correct Answer: 13.40 m

A standard badminton court measures exactly 13.40 meters (44 feet) in length for both singles and doubles.

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Ancient History

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Q 15 General Knowledge Ancient History

Moenjodaro means:

A

Civilised City

B

Beautiful Gardens

C

Mound of the Dead

D

Civilization

View answer & explanation Ans: Mound of the Dead

Correct Answer: Mound of the Dead

In Sindhi, Mohenjo-Daro literally translates to 'Mound of the Dead Men', referring to the ancient Indus Valley site.

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World Monuments

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Q 16 General Knowledge World Monuments

Arch of Janus is located in country:

A

Italy

B

Morocco

C

Nepal

D

North America

View answer & explanation Ans: Italy

Correct Answer: Italy

The Arch of Janus is an ancient Roman monument located in the Forum Boarium in Rome, Italy.

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Literature

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Q 18 General Knowledge Literature

Arms and the Man was written by:

A

GB Shaw

B

Umera Ahmad

C

Akhtar Raza Saleemi

D

Idris Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: GB Shaw

Correct Answer: GB Shaw

'Arms and the Man' is a famous comic play written by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw in 1894.

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Nicknames

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Q 23 General Knowledge Nicknames

Which country is called 'Land of Thousand Islands'?

A

Malaysia

B

Indonesia

C

Ireland

D

Finland

View answer & explanation Ans: Indonesia

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Indonesia is often referred to as the 'Land of Thousand Islands' because it is the world's largest archipelagic state, comprising over 17,000 islands.

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Prominent Personalities

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Q 31 General Knowledge Prominent Personalities

Mirza Ghalib was born in:

A

Hafizabad

B

Delhi

C

Gujrat

D

Agra

View answer & explanation Ans: Agra

Correct Answer: Agra

Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, widely known as Ghalib, was born in Agra on December 27, 1797.

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Music

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Q 38 General Knowledge Music

Shafqat Amanat Ali band name is:

A

Fuzon

B

Ruzon

C

Zuzon

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Fuzon

Correct Answer: Fuzon

Shafqat Amanat Ali gained immense fame as the lead vocalist of the Pakistani pop-rock band Fuzon.

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Sports History

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Q 49 General Knowledge Sports History

Imran Khan won World Cup in:

A

1995

B

1993

C

1994

D

1992

View answer & explanation Ans: 1992

Correct Answer: 1992

Pakistan, captained by Imran Khan, famously won their first ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992 in Australia.

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Livestock

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Q 54 General Knowledge Livestock

Nili Ravi is breed of:

A

Camel

B

Goat

C

Buffalo

D

Sheep

View answer & explanation Ans: Buffalo

Correct Answer: Buffalo

The Nili-Ravi is a prominent breed of domestic water buffalo, mainly found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Subject 2

Economics

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Economic Concepts

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Q 10 Economics Economic Concepts

Deficit Financing Means:

A

Profiting exceeds revenues

B

Losing exceeds revenues

C

Spending exceeds revenues

D

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Spending exceeds revenues

Correct Answer: Spending exceeds revenues

Deficit financing occurs when a government's or organization's expenditures exceed its total revenues, often requiring borrowing.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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World Leaders

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Q 14 Current Affairs World Leaders

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince is:

A

Muhammad bin Salman

B

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan

C

Qaboos bin Said Al Said

D

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad bin Salman

Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Salman

Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is the current Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

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Sports Events

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Q 55 Current Affairs Sports Events

Which country will host 2022 Winter Olympics?

A

Japan

B

China

C

India

D

Australia

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

The 2022 Winter Olympics were hosted by Beijing, China.

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Governors

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Q 56 Current Affairs Governors

Who is the Current Governor of Balochistan?

A

Muhammad Khan Achakzai

B

Nawab Zulfikar Ali Magsi

C

Owais Ahmed Ghani

D

Malik Abdul Wali Kakar

View answer & explanation Ans: Malik Abdul Wali Kakar

Correct Answer: Malik Abdul Wali Kakar

Malik Abdul Wali Kakar was appointed as the Governor of Balochistan in March 2023.

Subject 4

English

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Topic Section

Literature

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Q 19 English Literature

Who wrote 'Hard Times' and 'A tale of two Cities'?

A

John Milton

B

Charles Dickens

C

John Webster

D

Daniel Defoe

View answer & explanation Ans: Charles Dickens

Correct Answer: Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens, the renowned Victorian author, penned the classic novels 'Hard Times' and 'A Tale of Two Cities'.

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Vocabulary

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Q 77 English Vocabulary

Alma mater means:

A

House

B

College

C

Hospital

D

Parliament

View answer & explanation Ans: College

Correct Answer: College

Alma mater is a Latin allegorical phrase currently used to identify a school, college, or university that one formerly attended.

Q 81 English Vocabulary

Haughty means:

A

Disdainful

B

Realistic

C

Affluent

D

Adulterate

View answer & explanation Ans: Disdainful

Correct Answer: Disdainful

Haughty describes someone who is arrogantly superior and disdainful.

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Prepositions

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Q 78 English Prepositions

Everyone is ignorant ___ something.

A

of

B

at

C

the

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: of

Correct Answer: of

The adjective 'ignorant' is conventionally followed by the preposition 'of'.

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Synonyms

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Q 79 English Synonyms

Profane means:

A

Realistic

B

Unholy

C

Pessimistic

D

Adulterate

View answer & explanation Ans: Unholy

Correct Answer: Unholy

The word 'profane' refers to something that is unholy, secular, or irreverent towards the sacred.

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 80 English Antonyms

Ecstasy antonym:

A

Pessimistic

B

Realistic

C

Agony

D

Adulterate

View answer & explanation Ans: Agony

Correct Answer: Agony

Ecstasy implies immense joy or euphoria. Its direct opposite (antonym) is agony, representing intense pain or suffering.

Subject 5

Geography

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Rivers

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Q 20 Geography Rivers

The River Thames is located in:

A

England

B

Scotland

C

Ireland

D

Finland

View answer & explanation Ans: England

Correct Answer: England

The River Thames flows through southern England, famously passing through the center of London.

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Earth Facts

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Q 57 Geography Earth Facts

The approximate circumference of the Earth at the equator is:

A

40075 km

B

50075 km

C

60075 km

D

70075 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 40075 km

Correct Answer: 40075 km

The Earth's equatorial circumference is scientifically calculated to be approximately 40,075 kilometers.

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Glaciers

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Q 58 Geography Glaciers

Siachen Glacier is situated in:

A

Hindu Kush Range

B

Sulaiman Range

C

Karakorum Range

D

Pamir Range

View answer & explanation Ans: Karakorum Range

Correct Answer: Karakorum Range

The Siachen Glacier is nestled in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas.

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Mountains

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Q 59 Geography Mountains

K2 is also known as:

A

Savage Mountain

B

Chogori

C

Godwin Austin

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

K2 holds multiple names, including Godwin-Austen, Chogori, and the 'Savage Mountain'.

Q 60 Geography Mountains

The height of Nanga Parbat is:

A

8,126m

B

7,521m

C

6,125m

D

9,500m

View answer & explanation Ans: 8,126m

Correct Answer: 8,126m

Nanga Parbat, known as the Killer Mountain, is the 9th highest mountain in the world, towering at 8,126 meters.

Q 62 Geography Mountains

Tirich Mir (peak) is located in which mountain range?

A

Hindukush

B

Karakorum

C

Koh-e-Sufaid

D

Sulaiman

View answer & explanation Ans: Hindukush

Correct Answer: Hindukush

Tirich Mir is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, situated in the Chitral District of Pakistan.

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Minerals

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Q 61 Geography Minerals

Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone can be found in:

A

Gilgit

B

Chitral

C

Swat

D

Murree

View answer & explanation Ans: Chitral

Correct Answer: Chitral

Tourmaline is a notable gemstone extracted from the rich mineral deposits located in the Chitral region.

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Borders

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Q 63 Geography Borders

Wakhan Corridor separates Pakistan from:

A

India

B

Afghanistan

C

Tajikistan

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: Tajikistan

Correct Answer: Tajikistan

The Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of Afghan territory, separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.

Subject 6

Pakistan Studies

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Indo Pak Conflicts

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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak Conflicts

Siachen dispute started in:

A

1987

B

1985

C

1986

D

1984

View answer & explanation Ans: 1984

Correct Answer: 1984

The Siachen conflict officially began in April 1984 with India's Operation Meghdoot to take control of the glacier.

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Topic Section

Pakistan Movement

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah left Congress in:

A

1919

B

1920

C

1921

D

1922

View answer & explanation Ans: 1920

Correct Answer: 1920

Jinnah resigned from the Indian National Congress in 1920 in protest against Gandhi's non-cooperation movement, which he believed would lead to chaos.

Q 42 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Which provinces reforms were mentioned in Quaid-e-Azam fourteen points?

A

NWFP and Balochistan

B

Sindh and Punjab

C

Sindh and NWFP

D

Sindh and Gilgit Baltistan

View answer & explanation Ans: NWFP and Balochistan

Correct Answer: NWFP and Balochistan

Jinnah's 14 Points explicitly demanded constitutional reforms to be introduced in the NWFP and Balochistan to bring them at par with other provinces.

Q 51 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

'K' in Pakistan stands for:

A

Kashmir

B

Kuffar

C

Kabul

D

Kamyab

View answer & explanation Ans: Kashmir

Correct Answer: Kashmir

In the acronym 'PAKISTAN' coined by Chaudhry Rehmat Ali, 'K' stands for Kashmir.

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Topic Section

Presidents Of Pakistan

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Presidents Of Pakistan

Mamnoon Hussain was president of Pakistan from:

A

2013-2018

B

2014-2018

C

2015-2018

D

2016-2019

View answer & explanation Ans: 2013-2018

Correct Answer: 2013-2018

Mamnoon Hussain served as the 12th President of Pakistan from September 2013 until September 2018.

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Constitution

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Constitution

How many articles are there in 1973 constitution?

A

220 Articles

B

260 Articles

C

270 Articles

D

280 Articles

View answer & explanation Ans: 280 Articles

Correct Answer: 280 Articles

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan comprises 280 distinct articles spread across 12 parts.

Q 40 Pakistan Studies Constitution

When 1956 constitution was presented in assembly?

A

29 February, 1956

B

29 February, 1957

C

29 February, 1958

D

29 February, 1959

View answer & explanation Ans: 29 February, 1956

Correct Answer: 29 February, 1956

The Constitution of 1956 was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 29 February 1956.

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Prominent Personalities

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies Prominent Personalities

Abdul Sattar Edhi was born in:

A

Bantva, Nepal

B

Bantva, Bangladesh

C

Bantva, Iran

D

Bantva, India

View answer & explanation Ans: Bantva, India

Correct Answer: Bantva, India

The legendary philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi was born in 1928 in the city of Bantva in Gujarat, British India.

Q 36 Pakistan Studies Prominent Personalities

Arfa Karim was famous in:

A

Engineering

B

Botany

C

IT

D

Chemistry

View answer & explanation Ans: IT

Correct Answer: IT

Arfa Karim was a Pakistani student and computer prodigy who became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in 2004.

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Mughal Empire

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Q 32 Pakistan Studies Mughal Empire

Badshahi mosque is in Lahore built by Aurangzeb in:

A

1783

B

1773

C

1673

D

1873

View answer & explanation Ans: 1673

Correct Answer: 1673

The majestic Badshahi Mosque in Lahore was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and completed in 1673.

Q 44 Pakistan Studies Mughal Empire

Akbar born in Umar Kot in:

A

1546

B

1646

C

1746

D

1542

View answer & explanation Ans: 1542

Correct Answer: 1542

The great Mughal Emperor Akbar was born in Umerkot, Sindh on October 15, 1542.

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Senate Of Pakistan

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Senate Of Pakistan

Number of senators from each province are:

A

29

B

26

C

28

D

23

View answer & explanation Ans: 23

Correct Answer: 23

Following the 25th Amendment and the merger of FATA, each of the four provinces of Pakistan has 23 representatives in the Senate.

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Awards

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Q 34 Pakistan Studies Awards

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in:

A

1962

B

1972

C

1982

D

1992

View answer & explanation Ans: 1962

Correct Answer: 1962

The celebrated poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz was honored with the Soviet Union's Lenin Peace Prize in 1962.

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History Of Subcontinent

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Q 35 Pakistan Studies History Of Subcontinent

Jallianwala Bagh incident took place on:

A

23 April, 1919

B

13 May, 1919

C

13 June, 1919

D

13 April, 1919

View answer & explanation Ans: 13 April, 1919

Correct Answer: 13 April, 1919

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on 13 April 1919 in Amritsar, when British Indian Army troops opened fire on a crowd.

Q 52 Pakistan Studies History Of Subcontinent

1935 elections were held in how many provinces?

A

12

B

11

C

13

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 11

Correct Answer: 11

The historic provincial elections following the Government of India Act 1935 were held across 11 provinces of British India.

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Sufism

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Q 37 Pakistan Studies Sufism

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai belongs to which Sufi Silsila?

A

Chishti

B

Idrisiyya

C

Sunni

D

Naqshbandi

View answer & explanation Ans: Naqshbandi

Correct Answer: Naqshbandi

According to traditional PPSC keys, Shah Abdul Latif is often associated with the Naqshbandi order, though historical accounts debate his exact Silsila.

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Parliamentary History

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Q 39 Pakistan Studies Parliamentary History

Which foreign leader addressed Pakistan assembly 3rd time?

A

Xi Jinping

B

Mahathir Muhamad

C

Donald Trump

D

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

View answer & explanation Ans: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Correct Answer: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan holds the distinction of having addressed the joint session of Pakistan's Parliament multiple times.

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Indo Pak Wars

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Q 41 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak Wars

Submarine cased in 1971 war was:

A

PNS Ghazi

B

NS Ghazi

C

PPS Ghazi

D

PSS Ghazi

View answer & explanation Ans: PNS Ghazi

Correct Answer: PNS Ghazi

PNS Ghazi was a Pakistani submarine that tragically sank mysteriously during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Q 53 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak Wars

1999 war also called as:

A

Afghan Civil War

B

Kashmir Conflict

C

Kargil War

D

War in North-West Pakistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Kargil War

Correct Answer: Kargil War

The conflict between India and Pakistan in the summer of 1999 is universally known as the Kargil War.

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Political History

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Q 43 Pakistan Studies Political History

Charter of Democracy was signed between Nawaz Sharif and Benazair was in:

A

Abu Dhabi

B

Tehran

C

London

D

Jeddah

View answer & explanation Ans: London

Correct Answer: London

The historic Charter of Democracy was signed in London in 2006 by Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif.

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Political Slogans

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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Political Slogans

Roti, kapra aur makan was slogan of political leader:

A

Nawaz Sharif

B

Benazair Bhutto

C

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

D

Zia ul Haq

View answer & explanation Ans: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

Correct Answer: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

'Roti, Kapra aur Makan' (Bread, Clothing, and Shelter) was the iconic populist slogan raised by Z.A. Bhutto and the PPP.

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Census

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Q 46 Pakistan Studies Census

1st census in Pakistan was started from:

A

1951

B

1952

C

1953

D

1954

View answer & explanation Ans: 1951

Correct Answer: 1951

The first national census of Pakistan was conducted in 1951.

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Historical Monuments

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Q 47 Pakistan Studies Historical Monuments

Wazir khan Mosque is located in:

A

Islamabad

B

Karachi

C

Lahore

D

Faisalabad

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The exquisitely decorated Wazir Khan Mosque is located in the Walled City of Lahore.

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Treaties

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Q 50 Pakistan Studies Treaties

Indus Water Treaty was signed in:

A

1960

B

1961

C

1962

D

1963

View answer & explanation Ans: 1960

Correct Answer: 1960

The Indus Water Treaty was a water-distribution pact signed between India and Pakistan in Karachi in 1960.

Subject 7

Urdu

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Literature

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Q 48 Urdu Literature

Who was the writer of Asar-ul-Snadeed?

A

Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

B

Abul Kalam Azad

C

Choudhry Rahmat Ali

D

Allama Iqbal

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan

Asar-us-Sanadid is a highly acclaimed historical book authored by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan detailing the monuments of Delhi.

Q 82 Urdu Literature

Dasht e Soos was written by:

A

Akhtar Raza Saleemi

B

Umera Ahmad

C

Jamila Hashmi

D

Idris Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: Jamila Hashmi

Correct Answer: Jamila Hashmi

'Dasht-e-Soos' is an acclaimed biographical novel penned by the famous Urdu writer Jamila Hashmi.

Q 83 Urdu Literature

Raja Gidh was written by:

A

Jamila Hashmi

B

Bano Qudsia

C

Akhtar Raza Saleemi

D

Idris Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: Bano Qudsia

Correct Answer: Bano Qudsia

'Raja Gidh' is considered a masterpiece of Urdu literature written by the prolific novelist Bano Qudsia.

Q 84 Urdu Literature

The novel Aangan was written by:

A

Khadija Mastoor

B

Jamila Hashmi

C

Akhtar Raza Saleemi

D

Idris Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: Khadija Mastoor

Correct Answer: Khadija Mastoor

'Aangan' is an award-winning historical novel by Khadija Mastoor, depicting the cultural fabric of a Muslim family during partition.

Q 87 Urdu Literature

بسلامت روی سفر نامہ کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

A

ضمیر جعفری

B

کرنل محمد خان

C

نسیم حجازی

D

ممتاز مفتی

View answer & explanation Ans: کرنل محمد خان

Correct Answer: کرنل محمد خان

بسلامت روی (Basalamat Rawi) is a famous humorous travelogue authored by Col. Muhammad Khan.

Q 90 Urdu Literature

اردو نثر میں علامہ اقبال کی پہلی باقاعدہ تصنیف کا نام کیا ہے؟

A

مابعد الطبیعیات

B

علم الاقتصاد

C

اقتصادیات

D

مابعد اقتصادیات

View answer & explanation Ans: علم الاقتصاد

Correct Answer: علم الاقتصاد

Ilm ul Iqtisad was the first regular prose book written by Allama Iqbal in Urdu, dealing with economics.

Q 93 Urdu Literature

رسالہ تہذیب الاخلاق کس نے جاری کیا؟

A

انجمن حمایت اسلام

B

انجمن اسلامیہ امرتسر

C

سرسید احمد خان

D

مولانا مودودی

View answer & explanation Ans: سرسید احمد خان

Correct Answer: سرسید احمد خان

Tahzeeb-ul-Akhlaq was a renowned Muslim social reformer journal founded by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in 1870.

Q 94 Urdu Literature

امراؤ جان ادا کس کی تحریر ہے؟

A

مرید

B

ہادی رسوا

C

رفیق احمد

D

پریم چند

View answer & explanation Ans: ہادی رسوا

Correct Answer: ہادی رسوا

Umrao Jaan Ada is widely considered one of the first Urdu novels, written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.

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Poetry

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Q 85 Urdu Poetry

شب رفتہ کس شاعر کا مجموعہ کلام ہے؟

A

ناصر کاظمی

B

مجید امجد

C

شکیب جلالی

D

کاشف حسین

View answer & explanation Ans: مجید امجد

Correct Answer: مجید امجد

شب رفتہ (Shab-e-Rafta) is a well-known poetry collection by the modern Urdu poet Majeed Amjad.

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Idioms

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Q 86 Urdu Idioms

جملہ مکمل کریں: کام کا نہ کاج کا دشمن ___ گا۔

A

لوگوں

B

سب

C

اناج

D

حیوان

View answer & explanation Ans: اناج

Correct Answer: اناج

یہ مشہور اردو ضرب المثل 'کام کا نہ کاج کا، دشمن اناج کا' ہے جو ایسے شخص کے لیے بولی جاتی ہے جو کام چور ہو۔

Q 89 Urdu Idioms

'بوڑھا طوطا' سے کیا مراد ہے؟

A

عقل مند آدمی

B

تجربہ کار آدمی

C

بے وقوف آدمی

D

ایماندار آدمی

View answer & explanation Ans: بے وقوف آدمی

Correct Answer: بے وقوف آدمی

'بوڑھا طوطا' (Boorha Tota) is an Urdu idiom referring to an old, foolish person who is unable or unwilling to learn anything new.

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Literary Titles

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Q 88 Urdu Literary Titles

علامہ اقبال نے 'شاعر کشمیر' اور 'مجدد کشامرہ' کے القابات کس شاعر کو دیئے تھے؟

A

چودھری خوشی محمد ناظر

B

مولانا ظفر علی خاں

C

آغا حشر کاشمیری

D

محمد الدین فوق

View answer & explanation Ans: محمد الدین فوق

Correct Answer: محمد الدین فوق

Allama Iqbal conferred the titles 'Shaair-e-Kashmir' and 'Mujaddid-e-Kashamra' to the Kashmiri historian and poet Muhammad Din Fauq.

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 91 Urdu Grammar

غنی کی جمع کیا ہے؟

A

غنون

B

غنیات

C

الغناء

D

اغنیاء

View answer & explanation Ans: اغنیاء

Correct Answer: اغنیاء

The plural of the Arabic/Urdu word Ghani (wealthy) is Aghniya (اغنیاء).

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Literary Criticism

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Q 92 Urdu Literary Criticism

'ہر چند اردو میں سب سے کم سرمایہ چھوڑا ہے مگر کتنا اونچا مقام پایا۔' رشید احمد صدیقی کا یہ جملہ کس مزاح نگار کے بارے میں ہے؟

A

شوکت تھانوی

B

پطرس بخاری

C

مرزا فرحت اللہ بیگ

D

ابن انشا

View answer & explanation Ans: پطرس بخاری

Correct Answer: پطرس بخاری

Rasheed Ahmad Siddiqui said this about Patras Bukhari, who wrote very little (only one small collection of essays) but achieved the highest rank in Urdu humor.

Subject 8

Everyday Science

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Materials

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Q 64 Everyday Science Materials

Which of the following is a man-made substance?

A

Plastic

B

Rubber

C

Steel

D

Iron

View answer & explanation Ans: Plastic

Correct Answer: Plastic

Plastics are synthetic (man-made) materials created from polymers, distinguishing them from naturally occurring resources like iron or natural rubber.

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Physics Concepts

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Q 65 Everyday Science Physics Concepts

Boiling point of water is:

A

400°C

B

210°C

C

300°C

D

100°C

View answer & explanation Ans: 100°C

Correct Answer: 100°C

At standard atmospheric pressure at sea level, the boiling point of pure water is exactly 100° Celsius.

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Biology

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Q 66 Everyday Science Biology

White blood cells are also called leukocytes fight against:

A

Height

B

Disease

C

Age

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Disease

Correct Answer: Disease

White blood cells (leukocytes) are part of the body's immune system and play a primary role in fighting off diseases and infections.

Q 69 Everyday Science Biology

Interferon is:

A

Carbohydrate

B

Lipid

C

Enzyme

D

Protein

View answer & explanation Ans: Protein

Correct Answer: Protein

Interferons are a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses.

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Chemistry

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Q 67 Everyday Science Chemistry

Most abundant element in the atmosphere?

A

Nitrogen

B

Oxygen

C

Carbon Dioxide

D

Silicon

View answer & explanation Ans: Nitrogen

Correct Answer: Nitrogen

Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, constituting approximately 78% of dry air.

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Topic Section

Human Anatomy

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Q 68 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

Adult human beings have bones:

A

206

B

250

C

306

D

356

View answer & explanation Ans: 206

Correct Answer: 206

The skeletal system of a typical adult human is made up of exactly 206 bones.

Subject 9

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Abbreviations

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Q 70 Computer Science Abbreviations

DPI stands for:

A

Dot Per Inch

B

Decimal Per Inch

C

Digit Per Inch

D

Data Per Inch

View answer & explanation Ans: Dot Per Inch

Correct Answer: Dot Per Inch

DPI (Dots Per Inch) is a measure of spatial printing, video, or image scanner dot density.

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MS Excel

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Q 71 Computer Science MS Excel

How to active a cell in Ms Excel?

A

Pressing the Tab key

B

Clicking the cell

C

Pressing an arrow key

D

All of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

You can activate or navigate to a cell in Microsoft Excel using arrow keys, the Tab key, or simply by clicking on it with the mouse.

Q 73 Computer Science MS Excel

In Excel, spacing in column is called as:

A

Stirrups

B

Paper Size

C

Page Layout

D

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: None of the above

Correct Answer: None of the above

The spacing of a column in MS Excel is properly referred to as 'Column Width', which is not listed in the options.

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MS Office Basics

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Q 72 Computer Science MS Office Basics

In MS Office Portrait and Landscape are:

A

Page Orientation

B

Paper Size

C

Page Layout

D

All of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Page Orientation

Correct Answer: Page Orientation

Portrait and Landscape describe how a page is positioned for viewing or printing and are strictly known as Page Orientation.

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Topic Section

Shortcut Keys

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Q 74 Computer Science Shortcut Keys

In MS-Word, what does Ctrl + = key effect?

A

Superscript

B

Subscript

C

All caps

D

Shadow

View answer & explanation Ans: Subscript

Correct Answer: Subscript

In MS Word, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + = applies the subscript formatting (like typing H2O).

Subject 10

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Fractions And Decimals

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Q 75 Mathematics Fractions And Decimals

1/1000 = ?

A

0.001

B

1.001

C

2.001

D

3.001

View answer & explanation Ans: 0.001

Correct Answer: 0.001

Dividing 1 by 1000 simply shifts the decimal point three places to the left, yielding 0.001.

Subject 11

Analytical Reasoning

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Topic Section

Blood Relations

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Q 76 Analytical Reasoning Blood Relations

A is father of B, but B is not son of A, then what is B?

A

Daughter

B

Nephew

C

Daughter in law

D

Nephew in law

View answer & explanation Ans: Daughter

Correct Answer: Daughter

Since A is the father of B, B must be A's child. If B is not a son, B must logically be the daughter.

Subject 12

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Caliphs

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Caliphs

Which was introduced by Hazrat Umer (RA):

A

Cut Hand

B

Imprisonment

C

Cut Fingers

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Imprisonment

Correct Answer: Imprisonment

Hazrat Umar (RA) formally established prisons and introduced the penalty of imprisonment in the Islamic judicial system.

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Prophets

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Q 96 Islamic Studies Prophets

Which Prophet's nation was destroyed by a rain of clay stones?

A

Hazrat Lut (A.S)

B

Hazrat Noah (A.S)

C

Hazrat Yaqoob (A.S)

D

Hazrat Adam (A.S)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Lut (A.S)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Lut (A.S)

The nation of Prophet Lut (Lot) was destroyed by a shower of baked clay stones as punishment for their rampant immorality.

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Seerah

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Seerah

Hazrat Halima the foster mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did belong to tribe:

A

Quresh

B

Bannu Ummalya

C

Bannu Asad

D

Bannu Saad

View answer & explanation Ans: Bannu Saad

Correct Answer: Bannu Saad

Hazrat Halima Sadia (RA), the foster mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), belonged to the bedouin tribe of Banu Saad.

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Ghazwat

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Q 98 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

The teeth of the Holy Prophet (SAW) were martyred in the Battle of:

A

Badr

B

Hunain

C

Uhad

D

Khandaq

View answer & explanation Ans: Uhad

Correct Answer: Uhad

During the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was injured and his lower front teeth (Ruba'iyyat) were broken.

Q 100 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

Abu Jahl was killed in the Battle of:

A

Badr

B

Hunain

C

Uhad

D

Khandaq

View answer & explanation Ans: Badr

Correct Answer: Badr

Amr ibn Hishām, famously known as Abu Jahl, was killed by two young Ansaris in the Battle of Badr.

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Fiqh

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Fiqh

After Quran and Hadith third source of Islamic jurisprudence is:

A

Ijma

B

Namaz

C

Zakat

D

Haj

View answer & explanation Ans: Ijma

Correct Answer: Ijma

Ijma (consensus of the scholars) is unanimously recognized as the third primary source of Islamic jurisprudence after the Quran and Sunnah.

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