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PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2022 Solved & Explained Solved MCQs

Comprehensive and fact-checked solved past paper for PPSC Assistant BS-16 (2022). Includes detailed explanations for General Knowledge, Science, Math, and English.

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

World Geography

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Q 1 General Knowledge World Geography

Sun Yat Sen Park and Casa Garden is in which city of China?

A

Beijing

B

Shanghai

C

Macau

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Macau

Correct Answer: Macau

Casa Garden and Sun Yat Sen Park are both historically significant locations situated in Macau, a Special Administrative Region of China.

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Capitals

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Q 2 General Knowledge Capitals

Ashgabat is the capital of:

A

Tajikistan

B

Azerbaijan

C

Armenia

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Ashgabat is the capital city of Turkmenistan, which is not listed among the provided options.

Q 13 General Knowledge Capitals

Beirut is the capital of which of the following countries?

A

Libya

B

Lebanon

C

Egypt

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lebanon

Correct Answer: Lebanon

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon, situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast.

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Nicknames

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Q 3 General Knowledge Nicknames

"Big Apple" is a nickname of:

A

Washington

B

New York

C

California

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: New York

Correct Answer: New York

The 'Big Apple' is a famous nickname for New York City, popularized in the 1920s by sports writer John J. Fitz Gerald.

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UN History

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Q 4 General Knowledge UN History

Who was the UN General Assembly president in 1962-1963?

A

Razali Ismail

B

Sir Zafarullah Khan

C

Ismat T. Kittani

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Zafarullah Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Zafarullah Khan

Muhammad Zafarullah Khan, a prominent Pakistani diplomat, served as the President of the 17th session of the UN General Assembly.

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History Of Science

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Q 6 General Knowledge History Of Science

Who was the first to measure the earth's radius?

A

Copernicus

B

Eratosthenes

C

Al-Beruni

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Eratosthenes

Correct Answer: Eratosthenes

The ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes was the first person to calculate the circumference and radius of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.

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World History

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Q 7 General Knowledge World History

The Paris Peace Accords ended the:

A

American Civil War

B

Balkan War

C

Crimean War

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Paris Peace Accords, signed in 1973, officially ended direct United States military involvement in the Vietnam War.

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International Organizations

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Q 8 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which country was the last to join SAARC?

A

Afghanistan

B

China

C

Iran

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Afghanistan

Correct Answer: Afghanistan

Afghanistan joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) as its 8th member state in 2007.

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International Law

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Q 11 General Knowledge International Law

The jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice is:

A

to solve dispute between countries

B

to solve criminals and individual issues

C

Both A & B

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: to solve dispute between countries

Correct Answer: to solve dispute between countries

The ICJ primarily settles legal disputes submitted by states (countries) and gives advisory opinions on legal questions.

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Headquarters

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Q 12 General Knowledge Headquarters

Headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is located in:

A

Berlin

B

Geneva

C

Hague

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The headquarters of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is located in Paris, France.

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Organizations

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Q 30 General Knowledge Organizations

Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) offers Pakistani students:

A

Life Insurance

B

Medical help

C

Scholarships

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Hanns Seidel Foundation primarily focused on democracy, governance, and political education, rather than directly offering scholarships or medical help to general students.

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History Of Mathematics

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Q 48 General Knowledge History Of Mathematics

The rules to compute with zero were established by:

A

Bhaskara

B

Kalidas

C

Brahmagupta

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Brahmagupta

Correct Answer: Brahmagupta

The ancient Indian mathematician Brahmagupta provided the first written rules for performing arithmetic operations with the number zero.

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Universities Of Pakistan

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Q 87 General Knowledge Universities Of Pakistan

ہزارہ یونیورسٹی کہاں واقع ہے؟

A

ایبٹ آباد

B

مانسہرہ

C

سوات

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مانسہرہ

Correct Answer: مانسہرہ

ہزارہ یونیورسٹی خیبر پختونخواہ کے ضلع مانسہرہ (ڈھوڈیال) میں واقع ہے۔

Subject 2

Current Affairs

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Topic Section

International Organizations

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Q 5 Current Affairs International Organizations

Which is the latest member of NATO?

A

China

B

North Macedonia

C

Belgium

D

Sweden

View answer & explanation Ans: Sweden

Correct Answer: Sweden

Sweden officially became the 32nd member of the NATO alliance in March 2024.

Q 36 Current Affairs International Organizations

Who is the Current Secretary General of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?

A

Arjun Bahadur Thapa

B

Amjad Hussain B. Sial

C

Golam Sarwar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Golam Sarwar

Correct Answer: Golam Sarwar

Golam Sarwar from Bangladesh assumed the office of Secretary General of SAARC in 2023.

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Economy & Infrastructure

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Q 21 Current Affairs Economy & Infrastructure

Which company plans to invest $94.04 million in a 'virtual pipeline' to deliver imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) at the doorsteps of the industrial sector?

A

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited

B

Pakistan Petroleum Limited

C

Gwadar Gas Port Limited

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gwadar Gas Port Limited

Correct Answer: Gwadar Gas Port Limited

Gwadar Gas Port Limited proposed the virtual pipeline infrastructure to efficiently transport LNG to specific industrial zones.

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Foreign Relations

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Q 31 Current Affairs Foreign Relations

Bosnia signed a deal with Pakistan to send back migrants in:

A

November 2020

B

October 2021

C

September 2021

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: November 2020

Correct Answer: November 2020

In November 2020, Pakistan and Bosnia signed a readmission agreement to facilitate the return of illegal Pakistani migrants.

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Topic Section

Federal Cabinet

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Q 37 Current Affairs Federal Cabinet

Who is the Federal Minister of National Food Security and Research?

A

Omar Ayub

B

Khusro Bakhtiar

C

Hammad Azhar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

None of the provided options accurately reflect the current minister, as cabinet positions frequently change.

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Government Initiatives

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Q 38 Current Affairs Government Initiatives

PM Imran Khan launched which mobile app on Jan 6, 2020, to control drug abuse?

A

Safe Citizen app

B

Zindagi app

C

Dangers of drug app

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Zindagi app

Correct Answer: Zindagi app

The Zindagi App was launched to raise awareness and combat the spread of narcotics and drug abuse among the youth.

Subject 3

Geography

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Topic Section

World Rivers

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Q 9 Geography World Rivers

The Orange River flows in:

A

Asia

B

Africa

C

America

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Africa

Correct Answer: Africa

The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa, flowing westwards into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Topic Section

Deserts

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Q 10 Geography Deserts

Mojave Desert is located in which country?

A

Australia

B

United States

C

France

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: United States

Correct Answer: United States

The Mojave Desert is a rain-shadow desert primarily located in southeastern California and southern Nevada in the USA.

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Topic Section

Mountain Ranges

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Q 39 Geography Mountain Ranges

Rakaposhi is located in which mountain range?

A

Karakoram

B

Himalaya

C

Hindu Kash

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Karakoram

Correct Answer: Karakoram

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

Q 40 Geography Mountain Ranges

Nanga Parbat is located in which mountain range?

A

Karakoram

B

Himalaya

C

Hindu Kash

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalaya

Correct Answer: Himalaya

Nanga Parbat, famously known as the 'Killer Mountain', forms the western anchor of the Himalayan Range.

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Topic Section

Geomorphology

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Q 41 Geography Geomorphology

What is the name for an amphitheater-like hollow that forms at the head of a glacier?

A

Kettle

B

Cirque

C

Saddle

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Cirque

Correct Answer: Cirque

A cirque is an amphitheater-shaped valley formed by glacial erosion, found high on mountainsides.

Subject 4

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Political History

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Q 14 Pakistan Studies Political History

First Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan was:

A

Tasleem Aslam

B

Habib Ullah Khan

C

Shahida Jamil

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Habib Ullah Khan

Correct Answer: Habib Ullah Khan

Habibullah Khan Marwat served as the first Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan from 1973 to 1977.

Q 18 Pakistan Studies Political History

Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?

A

Liaqat Ali Khan

B

Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din

C

Ch. Muhammad Ali

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din

Correct Answer: Khawaja Nazim-ud-Din

Following the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan, Sir Khawaja Nazimuddin stepped down as Governor-General to become the second Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Q 32 Pakistan Studies Political History

The first general election was held in Pakistan in:

A

1956

B

1973

C

1970

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1970

Correct Answer: 1970

Pakistan's first-ever direct general elections based on adult franchise were held in December 1970 under Yahya Khan.

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Topic Section

Geography & History

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Q 15 Pakistan Studies Geography & History

Gwadar remained under Oman's rule for ___ Years.

A

55

B

75

C

175

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 175

Correct Answer: 175

Gwadar was an overseas possession of the Sultanate of Oman from 1783 until it was purchased by Pakistan in 1958, spanning roughly 175 years.

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Topic Section

Famous Personalities

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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Famous Personalities

Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born in:

A

Lahore

B

Karachi

C

Multan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The renowned poet Faiz Ahmad Faiz was born in Kala Qader (Faiz Nagar) in the Narowal district of Punjab.

Q 23 Pakistan Studies Famous Personalities

Zia Mohyeddin is widely known as a:

A

Singer

B

Actor

C

Comedian

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Actor

Correct Answer: Actor

Zia Mohyeddin was a legendary Pakistani actor, producer, and television personality renowned for his theatrical recitations.

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Topic Section

Pre Partition History

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Q 17 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

All India Muslim Student Federation was founded in which city:

A

Delhi

B

Lahore

C

Aligarh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Aligarh

Correct Answer: Aligarh

The All India Muslim Students Federation was officially founded in 1937 in Aligarh to politically mobilize Muslim youth.

Q 20 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Who was the Muslim leader of the first Round Table Conference?

A

Allama Iqbal

B

Quaid-e-Azam

C

Sir Agha Khan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan

Sir Aga Khan III successfully led the Muslim delegation during the Round Table Conferences held in London.

Q 25 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

The 3rd June Plan is also known as the:

A

Irwin Plan

B

Mountbatten Plan

C

Radcliff Plan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mountbatten Plan

Correct Answer: Mountbatten Plan

The 3rd June Plan of 1947, which laid out the mechanism for the partition of British India, is commonly called the Mountbatten Plan.

Q 35 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

The Lahore Resolution was called the 'Pakistan Resolution' by the:

A

Muslim press

B

Hindu Press

C

English press

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hindu Press

Correct Answer: Hindu Press

The Hindu-dominated press mockingly termed the 1940 Lahore Resolution as the 'Pakistan Resolution', a name that was later proudly adopted by the Muslims.

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Indo Pak History

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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak History

Third battle of Panipat was fought between:

A

Afghans and Marhattas

B

Afghans and Sikhs

C

Afghans and Indians

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Afghans and Marhattas

Correct Answer: Afghans and Marhattas

The Third Battle of Panipat took place in 1761 between the invading Afghan army of Ahmad Shah Durrani and the Maratha Empire.

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Topic Section

Constitution

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Constitution

The term of the National Assembly of Pakistan is:

A

4 years

B

5 years

C

6 years

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 5 years

Correct Answer: 5 years

According to the Constitution of Pakistan (1973), the National Assembly serves a term of five years unless dissolved earlier.

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Topic Section

Foreign Policy

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Foreign Policy

Pak-China border dispute was settled in:

A

1961

B

1960

C

1962

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement was signed in 1963 to officially resolve the border dispute between Pakistan and China.

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Topic Section

Energy Projects

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Energy Projects

The generation capacity of the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant is:

A

769 MW

B

869 MW

C

969 MW

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 969 MW

Correct Answer: 969 MW

The Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant in Azad Kashmir has an installed power generation capacity of 969 megawatts.

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Topic Section

Books & Authors

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Books & Authors

Who wrote 'Bhutto Ke Akhri 323 Din'?

A

Brig. Siddique Salik

B

Colonel Riffat Ullah

C

Colonel Rafiuddin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Colonel Rafiuddin

Correct Answer: Colonel Rafiuddin

The book 'Bhutto Ke Akhri 323 Din' (The Last 323 Days of Bhutto) was authored by Col. Rafiuddin, who was an intelligence officer at Adiala Jail.

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Topic Section

Indo Pak Relations

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Indo Pak Relations

The major dispute between Pakistan and India is:

A

Border dispute

B

Water issue

C

Ladakh crisis

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The central and most significant territorial dispute between Pakistan and India revolves around the region of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Topic Section

Nuclear Program

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Nuclear Program

When did Pakistan build its first nuclear power plant?

A

November 1972

B

August 1971

C

May 1974

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: November 1972

Correct Answer: November 1972

KANUPP, the Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, was inaugurated by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto in November 1972.

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Topic Section

National Symbols

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Q 34 Pakistan Studies National Symbols

The National Animal of Pakistan is the:

A

Lion

B

Tiger

C

Markhor

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Markhor

Correct Answer: Markhor

The Markhor, a large species of wild goat native to the mountainous regions, is the national animal of Pakistan.

Subject 5

Economics

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Topic Section

Banking

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Q 26 Economics Banking

The core function of the State Bank of Pakistan is to:

A

Inflation control

B

Lending business

C

Implement monetary policy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Implement monetary policy

Correct Answer: Implement monetary policy

As the central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan formulates and implements monetary policy to stabilize the economy.

Subject 6

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Human Disease

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Q 42 Everyday Science Human Disease

Which part of the body is most lethally affected by a COVID-19 attack?

A

Liver

B

Lungs

C

Throat

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lungs

Correct Answer: Lungs

COVID-19 primarily attacks the respiratory system, leading to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome in the lungs.

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Topic Section

Vitamins & Minerals

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Q 43 Everyday Science Vitamins & Minerals

Deficiency of ___ causes anemia.

A

Calcium

B

Zinc

C

Iodine

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Anemia is primarily caused by a deficiency of Iron, which is required to make hemoglobin.

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Topic Section

Microbiology

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Q 44 Everyday Science Microbiology

Pneumonia is caused by which shape of bacteria?

A

Bacillus

B

Cocci

C

Vibrio

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Cocci

Correct Answer: Cocci

Pneumonia is frequently caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, which are spherical bacteria known as cocci.

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Topic Section

Environment

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Q 45 Everyday Science Environment

Chemical substances that increase the earth's surface temperature are known as:

A

Global warming

B

Greenhouse gases

C

Climate change

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Greenhouse gases

Correct Answer: Greenhouse gases

Greenhouse gases (like CO2 and methane) trap heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in Earth's temperature.

Q 50 Everyday Science Environment

Which gas is roughly 80 times more potent than CO2 at warming the planet over a 20-year period?

A

Nitrogen

B

Methane

C

Carbon

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Methane

Correct Answer: Methane

Methane is highly effective at trapping heat; over a 20-year period, it is more than 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas.

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Topic Section

Chemistry

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Q 46 Everyday Science Chemistry

Which metallic element is liquid at room temperature?

A

Zinc

B

Lead

C

Mercury

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mercury

Correct Answer: Mercury

Mercury is the only transition metal that remains in a liquid state at standard room temperature and pressure.

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Topic Section

Inventions

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Q 47 Everyday Science Inventions

The stethoscope was invented by:

A

Steven Sasson

B

Martin Cooper

C

David Hyatt

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

The stethoscope was invented by the French physician René Laënnec in 1816.

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Physics

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Q 49 Everyday Science Physics

Submarines operate based on:

A

Newton's law

B

Pascal law

C

Bernoulli's theorem

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Submarines float and dive by altering their buoyancy, a mechanism that operates fundamentally on Archimedes' Principle.

Subject 7

Computer Science

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Software & Browsers

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Q 51 Computer Science Software & Browsers

Internet Explorer is a type of:

A

Browser

B

Compiler

C

Operating system

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Browser

Correct Answer: Browser

Internet Explorer is a discontinued series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft to navigate the World Wide Web.

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Software Applications

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Q 52 Computer Science Software Applications

MS Office is a ___ software.

A

Horizontal market

B

Deep curve

C

Freeware

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Horizontal market

Correct Answer: Horizontal market

MS Office is horizontal market software because it provides general productivity tools used across a wide variety of industries.

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MS Excel

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Q 53 Computer Science MS Excel

You can check the conditions against ___ when applying conditional formatting.

A

Formula

B

Cell value

C

Both Formula and Cell value

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Both Formula and Cell value

Correct Answer: Both Formula and Cell value

In spreadsheet programs like Excel, conditional formatting can trigger based on the specific value of a cell or a custom logical formula.

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MS PowerPoint

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Q 54 Computer Science MS PowerPoint

Which of the following software is used for presentation purposes?

A

PowerPoint

B

Excel

C

Word

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: PowerPoint

Correct Answer: PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program designed to create slides incorporating text, graphics, and multimedia.

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MS Word

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Q 55 Computer Science MS Word

We can use ___ to convert a Word document into PDF.

A

Save

B

Print

C

Save as

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Save as

Correct Answer: Save as

Using the 'Save As' function allows a user to select the file format and save the current document as a PDF.

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History Of Computing

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Q 56 Computer Science History Of Computing

Who invented the mechanical computer?

A

Charles Babbage

B

Alan Turing

C

Bill Gates

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Charles Babbage

Correct Answer: Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage is considered the 'father of the computer' for conceptualizing and designing the first mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine.

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Topic Section

MS Office Tools

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Q 57 Computer Science MS Office Tools

We can remove or hide the border of a shape by selecting:

A

No line

B

No Outline

C

White line

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: No Outline

Correct Answer: No Outline

In MS Office applications, choosing the 'No Outline' option removes the visible border around a selected shape.

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Databases (SQL)

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Q 58 Computer Science Databases (SQL)

Which query do you use to answer the question 'Which employees earn more than $5000 a month'?

A

Select query

B

Update query

C

Search query

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Select query

Correct Answer: Select query

A SELECT query in SQL is used to fetch and retrieve specific data from a database that matches certain criteria.

Subject 8

Mathematics

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Combinatorics

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Q 59 Mathematics Combinatorics

Find the number of triangles which can be formed by joining the angular points of a polygon of 8 sides as vertices.

A

8

B

24

C

56

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 56

Correct Answer: 56

A triangle requires 3 points. The number of triangles formed from an 8-sided polygon is 8C3 = (8×7×6)/(3×2×1) = 56.

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Averages & Ratios

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Q 60 Mathematics Averages & Ratios

The mean of 5 numbers is 34. Three of these are 29, 26, and 35. If the remaining two numbers are in the ratio 1:3, find the numbers.

A

10 and 40

B

20 and 60

C

35 and 45

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 20 and 60

Correct Answer: 20 and 60

Total sum is 5×34=170. The sum of the first three is 90. The sum of the remaining two is 80. Distributed in 1:3, the numbers are 20 and 60.

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Proportions

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Q 61 Mathematics Proportions

A photograph measuring 5.5 cm by 9 cm is enlarged in the ratio of 7:5. What is the new length and width of the picture?

A

7.8 cm by 12.5 cm

B

7.7 cm by 12.6 cm

C

7.8 cm by 12.7 cm

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 7.7 cm by 12.6 cm

Correct Answer: 7.7 cm by 12.6 cm

Multiply both dimensions by the scale factor 7/5 (1.4). So, 5.5 × 1.4 = 7.7 cm, and 9 × 1.4 = 12.6 cm.

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Topic Section

Geometry

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Q 62 Mathematics Geometry

What is the radius of a basketball with a volume of 6400 cm³?

A

10.52 cm

B

11.52 cm

C

12.52 cm

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 11.52 cm

Correct Answer: 11.52 cm

Using V = (4/3)πr³; 6400 = (4/3)×3.14×r³, solving for r yields approximately 11.52 cm.

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Averages

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Q 63 Mathematics Averages

David obtained 76, 65, 82, 67, and 85 marks (out of 100) in five subjects. What are his average marks?

A

65

B

68

C

75

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 75

Correct Answer: 75

The total sum of marks is 375. Dividing by the 5 subjects gives an average of 75.

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Simple Interest

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Q 64 Mathematics Simple Interest

A man is lending 60,000 at simple interest at the rate of 9% per year. What is the total amount he is repaid after 3 years?

A

16200

B

76200

C

70200

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 76200

Correct Answer: 76200

Interest = PRT/100 = 60000×0.09×3 = 16200. Total amount repaid = Principal + Interest = 60000 + 16200 = 76200.

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Algebra

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Q 65 Mathematics Algebra

A certain number of two digits is three times the sum of its digits, and if 45 is added to it, its digits are reversed. Find the number.

A

27

B

39

C

45

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 27

Correct Answer: 27

Testing option 27: Sum of digits = 9. 3×9 = 27. Also, 27 + 45 = 72 (digits reversed).

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Exponents

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Q 66 Mathematics Exponents

If 3^(x+3) + 7 = 250, then x is equal to?

A

5

B

3

C

2

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2

Correct Answer: 2

3^(x+3) = 243. Since 3^5 = 243, x + 3 = 5, resulting in x = 2.

Subject 9

English

15 MCQs
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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 67 English Antonyms

Choose the antonym of Vague.

A

Known

B

Clear

C

Popular

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Clear

Correct Answer: Clear

Vague means uncertain, indefinite, or unclear. Its direct antonym is 'Clear'.

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Idioms & Phrases

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Q 68 English Idioms & Phrases

To "back out" means:

A

to be trapped

B

to retreat

C

to support

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: to retreat

Correct Answer: to retreat

The phrasal verb 'back out' means to withdraw from an agreement, commitment, or promise.

Q 71 English Idioms & Phrases

To "nip it in the bud" means to:

A

Encourage something

B

Prevent it at the start

C

Expect greatness from it

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Prevent it at the start

Correct Answer: Prevent it at the start

The idiom means to halt something at an early stage before it can develop into a larger problem.

Q 78 English Idioms & Phrases

He is looking for someone to offer her a glamorous, well-paid, and undemanding job, but I think he is ___.

A

Happy go lucky

B

Crying for the moon

C

Hard boiled

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Crying for the moon

Correct Answer: Crying for the moon

The idiom 'crying for the moon' means to desire something that is unattainable or completely unrealistic.

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Proverbs

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Q 69 English Proverbs

"When in Rome, do as the ___ Do".

A

One

B

Romans

C

Ones

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Romans

Correct Answer: Romans

The famous proverb 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' advises adapting to the customs of the place you are visiting.

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Active/Passive Voice

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Q 70 English Active/Passive Voice

Change Voice: Daniel is singing a song.

A

A song is being singing by Daniel

B

A song is sung by Daniel

C

A song is being sung by Daniel

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: A song is being sung by Daniel

Correct Answer: A song is being sung by Daniel

The present continuous tense active voice transforms into 'is/am/are + being + V3' in the passive voice.

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Parts Of Speech

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Q 72 English Parts Of Speech

Choose the correct parts of speech: He is walking 'along' the road.

A

Conjunction

B

Adverb

C

Preposition

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Preposition

Correct Answer: Preposition

In this sentence, 'along' acts as a preposition indicating the relationship of movement with respect to the road.

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Analogies

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Q 73 English Analogies

Choose the correct analogy. Talk : Stammer

A

Walk : Stagger

B

Play : Speak

C

Scribble : Walk

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Walk : Stagger

Correct Answer: Walk : Stagger

Stammering is a disruption or impairment of talking, just as staggering is a disruption of walking.

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Prepositions

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Q 74 English Prepositions

Her parents went to Karachi ___ train.

A

From

B

To

C

By

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: By

Correct Answer: By

When referring to a mode of transportation generally, the preposition 'by' is used (e.g., by train, by bus).

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Synonyms

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Q 75 English Synonyms

Choose the synonym of 'Bring Up'.

A

Follow

B

Raise

C

Track

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Raise

Correct Answer: Raise

The phrasal verb 'bring up' commonly means to care for and raise a child.

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Direct/Indirect Speech

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Q 76 English Direct/Indirect Speech

Change the narration: Emily said, "I may leave tomorrow."

A

Emily said that she might leave the next day.

B

Emily said that she might leave tomorrow

C

Emily informed me to leave tomorrow

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Emily said that she might leave the next day.

Correct Answer: Emily said that she might leave the next day.

In indirect speech, 'may' changes to 'might', and 'tomorrow' changes to 'the next day'.

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Punctuation

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Q 77 English Punctuation

Which punctuation mark is used in this sentence: He visited three countries___ France, US and Australia.

A

Colon

B

Semicolon

C

Comma

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Colon

Correct Answer: Colon

A colon is used to introduce a list of items following an independent clause.

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Grammar

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Q 79 English Grammar

Choose the correct sentence structure.

A

She invited I and my sister.

B

She invites I and my sister

C

She invited me and my sister

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: She invited me and my sister

Correct Answer: She invited me and my sister

The objective pronoun 'me' must be used instead of 'I' since it functions as the object of the verb 'invited'.

Q 80 English Grammar

Choose the correct sentence structure.

A

Pakistan and India is poor.

B

Both Pakistan and India are poor.

C

Both Pakistan as well as India are poor

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Both Pakistan and India are poor.

Correct Answer: Both Pakistan and India are poor.

The conjunction 'and' joining a compound subject takes a plural verb ('are'), and 'Both...and' is the correct correlative pair.

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Tenses

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Q 81 English Tenses

Najma is in the hospital. She ___ ill for the last few weeks.

A

Has been

B

Have been

C

Had been

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Has been

Correct Answer: Has been

The present perfect continuous tense ('has been') is used for an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

Subject 10

Urdu

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Topic Section

Poetic Devices

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Q 82 Urdu Poetic Devices

ترے آزاد بندوں کی نہ یہ دنیا نہ وہ دنیا / یہاں مرنے کی پابندی وہاں جینے کی پابندی - علامہ اقبال کے اس شعر میں صنعت تضاد کتنی بار آئی ہے؟

A

ایک بار

B

دو بار

C

تین بار

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: تین بار

Correct Answer: تین بار

اس شعر میں تضاد (opposites) کے تین جوڑے استعمال ہوئے ہیں: یہ/وہ، یہاں/وہاں، اور مرنے/جینے کی پابندی۔

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Proverbs

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Q 83 Urdu Proverbs

ضرب المثل مکمل کریں: آم کے آم گھٹلیوں کے ___

A

دام

B

کام

C

نام

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: دام

Correct Answer: دام

یہ ایک مشہور اردو ضرب المثل ہے جس کا مطلب ہے دوہرا فائدہ ہونا۔ درست لفظ 'دام' (قیمت) ہے۔

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Urdu Literature

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Q 84 Urdu Urdu Literature

دبستان دہلی کے کس شاعر نے درباری شاعری نہ کی؟

A

ذوق

B

غالب

C

مومن

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مومن

Correct Answer: مومن

مومن خان مومن وہ مشہور شاعر تھے جنہوں نے مغل دربار سے وابستہ ہونے کے باوجود درباری یا قصیدہ گوئی کی شاعری سے پرہیز کیا۔

Q 85 Urdu Urdu Literature

تقابلی تنقید کی بنیاد کس نے رکھی؟

A

محمد حسین آزاد

B

مولانا الطاف حسین حالی

C

شبلی نعمانی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: شبلی نعمانی

Correct Answer: شبلی نعمانی

مولانا شبلی نعمانی نے اپنی مشہور کتاب 'موازنہ انیس و دبیر' لکھ کر اردو میں تقابلی تنقید کی باقاعدہ بنیاد رکھی۔

Q 86 Urdu Urdu Literature

عوامی شاعر کسے کہا جاتا ہے؟

A

شبلی نعمانی

B

مولانا الطاف حسین حالی

C

اکبر الہ آبادی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

Correct Answer: ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

اردو کا پہلا اور سب سے بڑا عوامی شاعر 'نظیر اکبر آبادی' کو کہا جاتا ہے، جو کہ آپشنز میں موجود نہیں ہیں۔

Q 89 Urdu Urdu Literature

'آنندی' کس کا افسانہ ہے؟

A

احمد ندیم قاسمی

B

غلام عباس

C

محمد حسین آزاد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: غلام عباس

Correct Answer: غلام عباس

'آنندی' اردو کے مشہور افسانہ نگار غلام عباس کا تحریر کردہ ایک شاہکار افسانہ ہے۔

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Urdu Grammar

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Q 88 Urdu Urdu Grammar

ماریہ بہت ذہین طالبہ ہے۔ اس میں ذہین طالبہ گرامر کی رو سے کیا ہے؟

A

مرکب توصیفی

B

مرکب عددی

C

مرکب اضافی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مرکب توصیفی

Correct Answer: مرکب توصیفی

صفت اور موصوف کے ملنے سے جو مرکب بنتا ہے اسے گرامر میں مرکب توصیفی کہتے ہیں (جیسے ذہین طالبہ)۔

Q 90 Urdu Urdu Grammar

استعارہ کے لغوی معنی ہیں؟

A

ادھار لینا

B

اشارہ کرنا

C

نقد کوئی چیز لینا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ادھار لینا

Correct Answer: ادھار لینا

استعارہ عربی زبان کا لفظ ہے جس کے لغوی معنی 'مستعار لینا' یا 'ادھار لینا' کے ہیں۔

Q 91 Urdu Urdu Grammar

دن، رات، سال گرامر کی رو سے کہلاتے ہیں؟

A

ظرف مکان

B

ظرف زمان

C

اسم نکرہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ظرف زمان

Correct Answer: ظرف زمان

وہ اسم جو کسی کام کے واقع ہونے کے وقت یا زمانے کو ظاہر کرے، گرامر میں ظرف زمان کہلاتا ہے۔

Subject 11

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Hadith Sciences

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Q 92 Islamic Studies Hadith Sciences

Who admired Muslim efforts for saving Ahadith?

A

Haiti

B

A. J. Sprenger

C

W. Montgomery Watt

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: A. J. Sprenger

Correct Answer: A. J. Sprenger

Aloys Sprenger, an Orientalist, highly admired and detailed the scientific precision and historical methodology used by Muslims to authenticate Ahadith.

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Islamic History

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Islamic History

A battle in which the Holy Prophet (PBUH) did not participate is known as:

A

Ghazwa

B

Sariyya

C

Al-Fay

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sariyya

Correct Answer: Sariyya

A Sariyya is a military expedition dispatched by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in which he did not personally participate.

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Islamic Books

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Islamic Books

Which book is attributed to Hazrat Ali (RA)?

A

Kashf al-Mahjub

B

Nahj al-Balagha

C

Kitab al-Athar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Nahj al-Balagha

Correct Answer: Nahj al-Balagha

Nahj al-Balagha is a famous collection of sermons, letters, and sayings attributed to the fourth Caliph, Hazrat Ali (RA).

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Sacred Places

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Sacred Places

Masjid-e-Aqsa is located in the old city of:

A

Jerusalem

B

Gaza

C

Ramallah

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Jerusalem

Correct Answer: Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, is situated in the Old City of Jerusalem.

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Khulafa E Rashideen

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Q 96 Islamic Studies Khulafa E Rashideen

When did Hazrat Umar (RA) capture Jerusalem for the first time?

A

638 CE

B

640 CE

C

642 CE

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 638 CE

Correct Answer: 638 CE

Jerusalem peacefully surrendered to Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) in 638 CE after a siege by the Muslim army.

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Quranic Info

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Quranic Info

Which Ayat of the Holy Quran is the longest in Surah Al-Baqarah?

A

Ayat 286

B

Ayat 282

C

Ayat 256

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ayat 282

Correct Answer: Ayat 282

Ayat 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah, famously known as the 'Ayat al-Dayn' (Verse of Debt), is the longest verse in the Quran.

Q 98 Islamic Studies Quranic Info

Which Surah is called the Heart of Al-Quran?

A

Surah Muhammad

B

Surah Al-Rehman

C

Surah Yaseen

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Surah Yaseen

Correct Answer: Surah Yaseen

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) referred to Surah Yaseen as the 'Heart of the Quran' due to its profound themes of resurrection and the afterlife.

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Zakat

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Zakat

The minimum amount of Zakat threshold (Nisab) is equal to:

A

7.5 tola Gold

B

52.5 tola Silver

C

Equal to nisab

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

The minimum wealth criteria (Nisab) for Zakat to become obligatory is possessing 7.5 tolas of gold, 52.5 tolas of silver, or cash/assets equivalent to that value.

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Sahaba

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Q 100 Islamic Studies Sahaba

Which companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is prominent among the scribes of revelation?

A

Hazrat Usman RA

B

Hazrat Zaid Ibn Sabit RA

C

Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masood RA

D

Hazrat Umar RA

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Zaid Ibn Sabit RA

Correct Answer: Hazrat Zaid Ibn Sabit RA

Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA) was the primary scribe of Wahi (revelation) and later played a key role in the compilation of the Quran.

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