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Subject 1

General Knowledge

18 MCQs
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Topic Section

World History

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Q 1 General Knowledge World History

Who is known as the Father of the Russian Revolution?

A

Joseph Stalin

B

Vladimir Lenin

C

Leon Trotsky

D

Karl Marx

View answer & explanation Ans: Vladimir Lenin

Correct Answer: Vladimir Lenin

Vladimir Lenin was a Russian revolutionary and politician who led the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, establishing Soviet power.

Q 5 General Knowledge World History

In which country did the 2001 World Trade Center incident take place?

A

United Kingdom

B

United States

C

Australia

D

Canada

View answer & explanation Ans: United States

Correct Answer: United States

The September 11 attacks in 2001 targeted the World Trade Center in New York City, United States.

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Topic Section

International Organizations

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Q 2 General Knowledge International Organizations

The headquarters of Amnesty International is located in:

A

London

B

New York

C

Geneva

D

Washington

View answer & explanation Ans: London

Correct Answer: London

Amnesty International is an international non-governmental organization focused on human rights, with its headquarters in London, UK.

Q 8 General Knowledge International Organizations

The headquarters of the Red Cross is located in:

A

London

B

New York

C

Geneva

D

Hague

View answer & explanation Ans: Geneva

Correct Answer: Geneva

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q 10 General Knowledge International Organizations

CENTO stands for:

A

Central Economic Treaty Organization

B

Central European Treaty Organization

C

Central Treaty Organization

D

Central Intelligence Treaty Organization

View answer & explanation Ans: Central Treaty Organization

Correct Answer: Central Treaty Organization

CENTO originally stood for the Central Treaty Organization, formed in 1955 by Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and the UK.

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Sports

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Q 3 General Knowledge Sports

In basketball, how many substitutes are typically available?

A

5

B

6

C

7

D

8

View answer & explanation Ans: 7

Correct Answer: 7

A standard basketball team roster consists of 12 players, with 5 on the court and 7 substitutes available on the bench under FIBA rules.

Q 11 General Knowledge Sports

The Olympic flag with five rings was first hoisted in which year?

A

1906

B

1908

C

1912

D

1914

View answer & explanation Ans: 1914

Correct Answer: 1914

Designed in 1913 by Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic flag was first officially presented and hoisted in Paris in 1914.

Q 15 General Knowledge Sports

Which is the longest running race in the Olympics?

A

Marathon

B

50 KMs

C

4x400 meters relay

D

10,000 meters

View answer & explanation Ans: Marathon

Correct Answer: Marathon

The marathon is a long-distance foot race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers, making it the longest running event at the Olympics.

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Topic Section

World Leaders

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Q 4 General Knowledge World Leaders

Who was the first black president of South Africa?

A

Nelson Mandela

B

Desmond Tutu

C

Thabo Mbeki

D

Jacob Zuma

View answer & explanation Ans: Nelson Mandela

Correct Answer: Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela served as the first democratically elected and first black president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

Q 9 General Knowledge World Leaders

Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of which country?

A

Canada

B

UK

C

Australia

D

New Zealand

View answer & explanation Ans: UK

Correct Answer: UK

Margaret Thatcher served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, the first woman to hold that office.

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Topic Section

International Treaties

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Q 6 General Knowledge International Treaties

In 1968, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) was signed. What is its purpose?

A

To promote nuclear disarmament

B

To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons

C

To ban all nuclear weapon testing

D

To limit the use of nuclear energy

View answer & explanation Ans: To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons

Correct Answer: To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons

The NPT aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology while promoting cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

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Topic Section

Famous Personalities

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Q 7 General Knowledge Famous Personalities

Noam Chomsky is renowned as a:

A

Philosopher

B

Economist

C

Linguist

D

Mathematician

View answer & explanation Ans: Linguist

Correct Answer: Linguist

Noam Chomsky is a highly influential American linguist, cognitive scientist, and social critic, often called the 'father of modern linguistics'.

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Scientific Terms

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Q 12 General Knowledge Scientific Terms

The fear of heights is called:

A

Arachnophobia

B

Acrophobia

C

Nyctophobia

D

Claustrophobia

View answer & explanation Ans: Acrophobia

Correct Answer: Acrophobia

Acrophobia is defined as an extreme or irrational fear of heights.

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Topic Section

World Geography

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Q 13 General Knowledge World Geography

What is the main industrial production in Switzerland?

A

Cement

B

Watch and Clocks

C

Textile

D

Cars

View answer & explanation Ans: Watch and Clocks

Correct Answer: Watch and Clocks

Switzerland is globally famous for its highly specialized precision manufacturing, particularly its luxury watch and clock industry.

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Topic Section

Nobel Laureates

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Q 14 General Knowledge Nobel Laureates

Which woman won the Nobel Prize in Science?

A

Aung San Suu Kyi

B

Marie Curie

C

Jody Williams

D

Nadia Murad

View answer & explanation Ans: Marie Curie

Correct Answer: Marie Curie

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, recognized for her groundbreaking research on radioactivity in physics and chemistry.

Q 16 General Knowledge Nobel Laureates

Which Pakistani scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Science?

A

Abdul Qadeer Khan

B

Abdus Salam

C

Sharmeen Obaid

D

Malala Yousafzai

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdus Salam

Correct Answer: Abdus Salam

Dr. Abdus Salam won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979 for his contribution to the electroweak unification theory.

Q 26 General Knowledge Nobel Laureates

Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of:

A

14

B

15

C

17

D

21

View answer & explanation Ans: 17

Correct Answer: 17

Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17, becoming the youngest-ever Nobel laureate.

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World Organizations

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Q 42 General Knowledge World Organizations

The Pentagon is the military headquarters of which country?

A

UK

B

Canada

C

US

D

Russia

View answer & explanation Ans: US

Correct Answer: US

The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense, located in Virginia.

Subject 2

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

History Of Pakistan

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Q 17 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

Who was the founder of the Daily English newspaper 'Dawn'?

A

Quaid-e-Azam

B

Allama Iqbal

C

Liaqat Ali Khan

D

Abul Qalam Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: Quaid-e-Azam

Correct Answer: Quaid-e-Azam

Dawn was founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in October 1941 to serve as a mouthpiece for the Muslim League.

Q 21 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

Who gave the Six-Point Formula?

A

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

B

Liaquat Ali Khan

C

Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman

D

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

View answer & explanation Ans: Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman

Correct Answer: Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman

The Six-Point Movement was a Bengali nationalist movement spearheaded by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1966 for greater provincial autonomy.

Q 23 Pakistan Studies History Of Pakistan

Who administered the oath to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

A

Abdur Rashid

B

Liaqat Ali Khan

C

Muhammad Munir

D

Muhammad Shahabuddin

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdur Rashid

Correct Answer: Abdur Rashid

Justice Mian Abdur Rashid administered the oath of office to Muhammad Ali Jinnah as Pakistan's first Governor-General on August 15, 1947.

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Topic Section

Pre Partition History

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Q 18 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang belonged to which state?

A

Hyderabad

B

Punjab

C

Kashmir

D

Sindh

View answer & explanation Ans: Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Hyderabad

Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang was an influential political figure and orator from the princely state of Hyderabad Deccan.

Q 19 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Why did Muslims observe Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946?

A

To demand a separate Muslim state

B

To disregard British rule

C

To celebrate the unity of Hindus and Muslims

D

To protest against the Congress

View answer & explanation Ans: To demand a separate Muslim state

Correct Answer: To demand a separate Muslim state

Direct Action Day was announced by the Muslim League to show strength and assert the demand for a separate Muslim homeland, Pakistan.

Q 20 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Urdu-Hindi Controversy started in:

A

1837

B

1851

C

1867

D

1877

View answer & explanation Ans: 1867

Correct Answer: 1867

The Urdu-Hindi controversy erupted in 1867 in Banaras when prominent Hindus demanded that Hindi in the Devanagari script replace Urdu.

Q 29 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Who is the second staunch supporter of Two-Nation Theory along with Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah:

A

Allama Iqbal

B

A.K Fazal Ul Haq

C

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

D

Jawaharlal Nehru

View answer & explanation Ans: Allama Iqbal

Correct Answer: Allama Iqbal

Allama Muhammad Iqbal conceptualized the idea of a separate Muslim state in his famous 1930 Allahabad address, firmly supporting the Two-Nation Theory.

Q 31 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

In the Delhi Proposal of 1927, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah withdrew which demand of the Muslims?

A

Separate electorates

B

1/3 representation in central and provincial legislature

C

Sindh separated from Bombay

D

Partition of India

View answer & explanation Ans: Separate electorates

Correct Answer: Separate electorates

Under the Delhi Proposals, Muslim leaders led by Jinnah agreed to forgo separate electorates in favor of joint electorates with reserved seats.

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Political History

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Political History

Who introduced the Basic Democracy system in Pakistan?

A

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah

B

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

C

Ayub Khan

D

Zia Ul Haq

View answer & explanation Ans: Ayub Khan

Correct Answer: Ayub Khan

The Basic Democracies Order was promulgated by President Ayub Khan in 1959, creating a system of local government councils.

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Topic Section

Military History

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Military History

Douglas David Gracey was the _____ Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army.

A

Second

B

Third

C

Fourth

D

Fifth

View answer & explanation Ans: Second

Correct Answer: Second

General Sir Douglas Gracey served as the second Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army from 1948 to 1951.

Q 30 Pakistan Studies Military History

Which army officer was the first recipient of Nishan-i-Haider:

A

Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed

B

Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed

C

Major Shabir Sharif Shaheed

D

Captain Sarwar Shaheed

View answer & explanation Ans: Captain Sarwar Shaheed

Correct Answer: Captain Sarwar Shaheed

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

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Topic Section

Constitutional History

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

When was the 18th Amendment Bill passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan?

A

2009

B

2010

C

2011

D

2012

View answer & explanation Ans: 2010

Correct Answer: 2010

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in April 2010, largely restoring parliamentary democracy and provincial autonomy.

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Topic Section

Science And Technology

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Science And Technology

First rocket launched by Pakistan:

A

Rehbar

B

Hatf

C

Badr

D

Gauri

View answer & explanation Ans: Rehbar

Correct Answer: Rehbar

Rehbar-I was the first sounding rocket launched by Pakistan's space agency, SUPARCO, in June 1962.

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Topic Section

Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Sui gas field was discovered in:

A

1950

B

1952

C

1956

D

1958

View answer & explanation Ans: 1952

Correct Answer: 1952

Pakistan's largest natural gas field was discovered at Sui in Balochistan in 1952.

Q 35 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

M-2 Motorway from Lahore to Islamabad was inaugurated in which year:

A

1996

B

1997

C

1998

D

1999

View answer & explanation Ans: 1997

Correct Answer: 1997

The M-2 Motorway connecting Lahore and Islamabad was inaugurated in November 1997 by the then-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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Topic Section

International Relations

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Q 32 Pakistan Studies International Relations

In the War on Terror, Pakistan aligned itself with which of the following?

A

USA

B

NATO

C

US & UK

D

Taliban

View answer & explanation Ans: USA

Correct Answer: USA

Following the 9/11 attacks, Pakistan aligned with the United States in its Global War on Terror.

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Topic Section

Historical Places

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Q 37 Pakistan Studies Historical Places

The mosque located inside the Lahore Fort is:

A

Moti Masjid

B

Badshai Masjid

C

Wazir Khan Masjid

D

Masjid Mahabat Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Moti Masjid

Correct Answer: Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque) is a 17th-century religious building located inside the Lahore Fort, built by Emperor Shah Jahan.

Subject 3

Geography

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Topic Section

Famous Landmarks

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Q 33 Geography Famous Landmarks

The great work of architecture located in San Francisco, USA.

A

Golden Gate Bridge

B

Burj Khalifa

C

Bosphorous bridge

D

Opera House

View answer & explanation Ans: Golden Gate Bridge

Correct Answer: Golden Gate Bridge

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic suspension bridge connecting San Francisco to Marin County, California.

Q 34 Geography Famous Landmarks

The Leaning Tower is located in which city?

A

Rome

B

Florence

C

Pisa

D

Venice

View answer & explanation Ans: Pisa

Correct Answer: Pisa

The famous Leaning Tower is the campanile, or freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa.

Q 40 Geography Famous Landmarks

The Pyramids belong to which country?

A

Mexico

B

Greece

C

Italy

D

Egypt

View answer & explanation Ans: Egypt

Correct Answer: Egypt

The most famous ancient pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, are located in Egypt.

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Topic Section

Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 36 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

Which barrage is not situated on the Indus River:

A

Jinnah

B

Rasul

C

Guddu

D

Chashma

View answer & explanation Ans: Rasul

Correct Answer: Rasul

Rasul Barrage is situated on the Jhelum River in Punjab, while Jinnah, Guddu, and Chashma are built across the Indus River.

Q 38 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

Which is the highest peak of the Salt Range?

A

Sakesar

B

Hindukush

C

Takht-e-Suleman

D

Nanga Parbat

View answer & explanation Ans: Sakesar

Correct Answer: Sakesar

Sakesar is the highest mountain peak of the Salt Range in the Pothohar region of Pakistan.

Q 43 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

What is the highest glacier in Pakistan?

A

Biafo Glacier

B

Siachen Glacier

C

Baltoro Glacier

D

Rakaposhi Glacier

View answer & explanation Ans: Siachen Glacier

Correct Answer: Siachen Glacier

The Siachen Glacier, located in the eastern Karakoram range, is the highest and longest glacier in the region.

Q 45 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

How many major seaports are there in Pakistan:

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

View answer & explanation Ans: 3

Correct Answer: 3

Pakistan currently operates three major commercial seaports: Karachi Port, Port Qasim, and Gwadar Port.

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Topic Section

World Geography

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Q 39 Geography World Geography

In which country is the Great Salt Lake located?

A

Canada

B

United States

C

Mexico

D

Australia

View answer & explanation Ans: United States

Correct Answer: United States

The Great Salt Lake is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Utah.

Q 41 Geography World Geography

What is the highest glacier in the Himalayan Mountain range?

A

Khumbu Glacier

B

Biafo Glacier

C

Siachen Glacier

D

Baltoro Glacier

View answer & explanation Ans: Khumbu Glacier

Correct Answer: Khumbu Glacier

The Khumbu Glacier is located in the Mount Everest region of the Himalayas and is considered the highest glacier in the world.

Q 44 Geography World Geography

Diego Garcia is located in which ocean?

A

Atlantic

B

Indian

C

Pacific

D

Arctic

View answer & explanation Ans: Indian

Correct Answer: Indian

Diego Garcia is an island of the British Indian Ocean Territory, located centrally in the Indian Ocean.

Subject 4

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Scientific Discoveries

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Q 46 Everyday Science Scientific Discoveries

Marie Curie is famous for her discovery of:

A

Radioactivity

B

Penicillin

C

Electromagnetism

D

The theory of relativity

View answer & explanation Ans: Radioactivity

Correct Answer: Radioactivity

Marie Curie is renowned for her pioneering research and discovery in the field of radioactivity, a term she herself coined.

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Physics

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Q 47 Everyday Science Physics

Celsius (°C) is the unit of which of the following?

A

Temperature

B

Speed

C

Weight

D

Distance

View answer & explanation Ans: Temperature

Correct Answer: Temperature

Celsius is an SI-derived unit used globally to measure and express temperature.

Q 50 Everyday Science Physics

The Earth attracts objects due to its:

A

Gravity

B

Weight

C

Mass

D

Energy

View answer & explanation Ans: Gravity

Correct Answer: Gravity

Gravity is the fundamental natural force by which physical bodies with mass—like the Earth—attract other objects toward their centers.

Q 53 Everyday Science Physics

The blue color of the sky is due to _____ of light.

A

Spread

B

Scattering

C

Reflection

D

Refraction

View answer & explanation Ans: Scattering

Correct Answer: Scattering

Rayleigh scattering causes shorter (blue) wavelengths of sunlight to scatter more effectively through Earth's atmosphere, making the sky appear blue.

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Human Anatomy

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Q 48 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

From which part of the human body does a doctor check blood pressure using sphygmomanometer?

A

Brachial artery

B

carotid artery

C

Auxiliary artery

D

Radial artery

View answer & explanation Ans: Brachial artery

Correct Answer: Brachial artery

The standard medical practice for measuring blood pressure is to place the cuff over the brachial artery in the upper arm.

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Topic Section

Astronomy

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Q 49 Everyday Science Astronomy

Who gave the Laws of planetary motion?

A

Isaac Newton

B

Copernicus

C

Johannes Kepler

D

Galileo Galilei

View answer & explanation Ans: Johannes Kepler

Correct Answer: Johannes Kepler

Johannes Kepler published his three laws of planetary motion between 1609 and 1619, fundamentally describing the orbits of planets around the Sun.

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Chemistry

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Q 51 Everyday Science Chemistry

Which is the hardest form of coal commonly used in industries?

A

Lignite

B

Bituminous

C

Anthracite

D

Peat

View answer & explanation Ans: Anthracite

Correct Answer: Anthracite

Anthracite is the hardest and highest-ranking coal variety, known for having the highest carbon content and lowest impurities.

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Biology

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Q 52 Everyday Science Biology

Which branch of biology deals with the study of life in seas and oceans?

A

Zoology

B

Marine Biology

C

Microbiology

D

Ecology

View answer & explanation Ans: Marine Biology

Correct Answer: Marine Biology

Marine biology is the scientific study of marine life, organisms, and ecosystems found in oceans and other saltwater environments.

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Inventions

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Q 54 Everyday Science Inventions

Who invented the type writer:

A

Alexander Graham Bell

B

Nikola Tesla

C

Thomas Edison

D

Christopher Latham Sholes

View answer & explanation Ans: Christopher Latham Sholes

Correct Answer: Christopher Latham Sholes

Christopher Latham Sholes was an American inventor who developed the first commercially successful typewriter and the QWERTY keyboard layout.

Subject 5

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Operating Systems

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Q 55 Computer Science Operating Systems

Who invented Linux:

A

Bill Gates

B

Linus Torvalds

C

Steve Jobs

D

Charles Babbage

View answer & explanation Ans: Linus Torvalds

Correct Answer: Linus Torvalds

Linus Torvalds, a Finnish-American software engineer, created and first released the Linux kernel in 1991.

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MS Office

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Q 56 Computer Science MS Office

Which tab is used to add new slide in MS PowerPoint:

A

Home tab

B

Design tab

C

Insert tab

D

View tab

View answer & explanation Ans: Home tab

Correct Answer: Home tab

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the 'New Slide' button is primarily located on the Home tab (and also available via the Insert tab).

Q 58 Computer Science MS Office

What is the shortcut key for applying superscript formatting in MS Word:

A

Ctrl+Shift+S

B

Ctrl+=

C

Ctrl+Shift++

D

Ctrl+Alt+S

View answer & explanation Ans: Ctrl+Shift++

Correct Answer: Ctrl+Shift++

In MS Word, the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift++ (Control, Shift, and Plus sign) turns on the superscript format.

Q 60 Computer Science MS Office

The purpose of slide show tab in PowerPoint is:

A

To insert images and videos into slides

B

To preview and control the slide show

C

To change the design and layout of slides

D

To create animations for slide elements

View answer & explanation Ans: To preview and control the slide show

Correct Answer: To preview and control the slide show

The Slide Show tab provides tools to set up, start, control, and preview a presentation as the audience will view it.

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Hardware

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Q 57 Computer Science Hardware

The physical part of a computer system is called:

A

Hardware

B

Software

C

Firmware

D

Operating system

View answer & explanation Ans: Hardware

Correct Answer: Hardware

Computer hardware refers to all the physical, tangible components and devices that make up a computer system.

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Networking And Internet

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Q 59 Computer Science Networking And Internet

Junk mail is also known as:

A

Spam

B

Spoof

C

Buffer

D

Barrier

View answer & explanation Ans: Spam

Correct Answer: Spam

Unsolicited, bulk electronic junk mail is widely referred to as spam.

Subject 6

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Arithmetic

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Q 61 Mathematics Arithmetic

The product of 0.003x0.02=

A

0.6

B

0.006

C

0.0006

D

0.00006

View answer & explanation Ans: 0.00006

Correct Answer: 0.00006

Multiplying 0.003 (3 decimal places) by 0.02 (2 decimal places) yields 0.00006, which requires 5 decimal places.

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Ratios

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Q 62 Mathematics Ratios

If a line segment is divided into a ratio of 4:6, then the number of division portions is:

A

6

B

9

C

10

D

18

View answer & explanation Ans: 10

Correct Answer: 10

The total number of segments or portions is the sum of the ratio parts: 4 + 6 = 10.

Q 66 Mathematics Ratios

The ratio of 8 inches to 7 feet will be:

A

2:21

B

21:2

C

8:9

D

2:7

View answer & explanation Ans: 2:21

Correct Answer: 2:21

Convert feet to inches: 7 feet * 12 = 84 inches. The ratio is 8:84. Dividing by 4 gives 2:21.

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Sequences

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Q 63 Mathematics Sequences

What is the 15th term of the sequence 20, 15, 10.....?

A

-50

B

-40

C

-30

D

0

View answer & explanation Ans: -50

Correct Answer: -50

This is an arithmetic progression where a = 20 and d = -5. The 15th term is a + 14d = 20 + 14(-5) = 20 - 70 = -50.

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Geometric Series

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Q 64 Mathematics Geometric Series

A rubber ball is dropped from a height of 27 meters. Each time that it hits the ground it bounces to a height 2/3 of the time from which it fell. Find the total distance travelled by the ball until it comes to rest.

A

115 m

B

125 m

C

135 m

D

145 m

View answer & explanation Ans: 135 m

Correct Answer: 135 m

The total distance = Initial drop + 2*(Sum of infinite bounces). Total distance = 27 + 2 * (18 / (1 - 2/3)) = 27 + 2 * (54) = 135 meters.

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Topic Section

Algebra

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Q 65 Mathematics Algebra

The sum of two numbers is 25 and their difference is 13. What is their product?

A

100

B

114

C

126

D

138

View answer & explanation Ans: 114

Correct Answer: 114

Let numbers be x and y. x + y = 25, x - y = 13. Solving gives x = 19, y = 6. Their product is 19 * 6 = 114.

Q 68 Mathematics Algebra

Simplify: ((x^2-4x+4)-(x^2-6x+9))/(x-3)

A

(2x+5)/(x-3)

B

(2x-5)/(x-3)

C

x-3

D

2x+5

View answer & explanation Ans: (2x-5)/(x-3)

Correct Answer: (2x-5)/(x-3)

The numerator simplifies as: (x^2 - 4x + 4) - (x^2 - 6x + 9) = 2x - 5. Placing it over the denominator yields (2x-5)/(x-3).

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Averages

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Q 67 Mathematics Averages

A student has obtained 75%, 80%, and 85% in three subjects. If the marks of another subject are added, his average can't be less than 80%. What are the minimum marks required in the fourth subject?

A

70

B

80

C

85

D

60

View answer & explanation Ans: 80

Correct Answer: 80

To maintain an 80% average across 4 subjects, the total marks needed are 320. The sum of the first three is 240. He needs 320 - 240 = 80 in the fourth subject.

Subject 7

English

14 MCQs
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Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 69 English Idioms

Complete the phrase: Keep the wolf from _____.

A

the house

B

the door

C

the bays

D

the ear

View answer & explanation Ans: the door

Correct Answer: the door

'Keep the wolf from the door' is an English idiom meaning to have enough money to avert hunger or starvation.

Q 73 English Idioms

What does the idiom "a bolt from the blue" mean?

A

A sudden and unexpected event

B

Good news

C

A moment of clarity

D

A warning before something bad happens

View answer & explanation Ans: A sudden and unexpected event

Correct Answer: A sudden and unexpected event

The phrase describes an event that happens suddenly and without warning, like a lightning bolt from a clear blue sky.

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Parts Of Speech

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Q 70 English Parts Of Speech

What part of speech is the word "Hey!"in the sentence"Hey! Put the hat down"?

A

Noun

B

Verb

C

Adjective

D

Interjection

View answer & explanation Ans: Interjection

Correct Answer: Interjection

Words used to express strong emotion or sudden feeling, like 'Hey!', are classified as interjections.

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Topic Section

Synonyms

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Q 71 English Synonyms

Synonym of BEFIT

A

Upset

B

Unnecessary

C

Suitable

D

Simple

View answer & explanation Ans: Suitable

Correct Answer: Suitable

'Befit' means to be appropriate or suited to something; hence, 'suitable' is its exact synonym.

Q 72 English Synonyms

Synonym of VOGUE

A

Expensive

B

Fashion

C

Order

D

Tradition

View answer & explanation Ans: Fashion

Correct Answer: Fashion

The word 'vogue' means the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time.

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Translation

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Q 74 English Translation

Choose the best English translation from the given options: لحوظ خاطر رکھنا

A

Take into account

B

Keep in Pocket

C

Take to task

D

Renounce

View answer & explanation Ans: Take into account

Correct Answer: Take into account

The Urdu idiom 'لحوظ خاطر رکھنا' translates to keeping something in consideration or 'taking into account'.

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Topic Section

Punctuation

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Q 75 English Punctuation

Choose the correct capitalization. I usually go to emporium mall on Wednesday.

A

I usually go to Emporium Mall on Wednesday.

B

I usually go to emporium mall on Wednesday.

C

I usually go to Emporium Mall on wednesday.

D

I usually go to emporium mall on wednesday.

View answer & explanation Ans: I usually go to Emporium Mall on Wednesday.

Correct Answer: I usually go to Emporium Mall on Wednesday.

Proper nouns, such as the names of specific places (Emporium Mall) and days of the week (Wednesday), must be capitalized.

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Prepositions

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Q 76 English Prepositions

The boss gave me cheque _____ fifty thousand.

A

of

B

off

C

from

D

at

View answer & explanation Ans: of

Correct Answer: of

In standard testing English in the subcontinent, 'cheque of' is often accepted, although 'cheque for' is the most accurate British English usage. The designated answer is 'of'.

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 77 English Grammar

Choose the grammatically correct sentence from the following:

A

One should do her duty.

B

One should do his duty.

C

One should do one's duty.

D

One should do their duty.

View answer & explanation Ans: One should do one's duty.

Correct Answer: One should do one's duty.

When the pronoun 'one' is used as a subject, the possessive adjective must strictly be 'one's'.

Q 78 English Grammar

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word. Could you tell me where _____.

A

the bus station was

B

is the bus station

C

the bus station is

D

was the bus station

View answer & explanation Ans: the bus station is

Correct Answer: the bus station is

In an embedded/indirect question, the word order changes back to standard statement order (subject + verb): 'the bus station is'.

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Topic Section

Proverbs

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Q 79 English Proverbs

Match the following English proverb with its Urdu equivalent: To owe is to woe.

A

چور کی داڑھی میں تنکا

B

ادھار محبت کی قینچی ہے

C

چھوٹا منہ بڑی بات

D

دال میں کالا ہونا

View answer & explanation Ans: ادھار محبت کی قینچی ہے

Correct Answer: ادھار محبت کی قینچی ہے

'To owe is to woe' means debt brings misery. Its closest conceptual equivalent in Urdu implies lending/borrowing cuts love.

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 80 English Antonyms

Choose the correct antonym for the word Dissolution:

A

Persuasion

B

Retribution

C

Established

D

Compliance

View answer & explanation Ans: Established

Correct Answer: Established

Dissolution refers to the closing down or dismissal of an assembly or partnership. Thus, an antonym representing creation is 'Established'.

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Direct & Indirect Speech

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Q 81 English Direct & Indirect Speech

What is the correct indirect narration of the sentence "Waseem said, 'If I work hard, I will succeed'"?

A

Waseem said that if I work hard, I will succeed.

B

Waseem said that if he worked hard, he would succeed.

C

Waseem says that if he works hard, he will succeed.

D

Waseem said that if he works hard, he will succeed.

View answer & explanation Ans: Waseem said that if he worked hard, he would succeed.

Correct Answer: Waseem said that if he worked hard, he would succeed.

When changing to indirect speech, first-person pronouns change to third-person, and present tense verbs backshift to past tense.

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Topic Section

Analogies

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Q 82 English Analogies

Choose the best analogous pair: Miser : Spend

A

Warrior : Fight

B

Reserved : Speak

C

Orator : Speech

D

Musician : Compose

View answer & explanation Ans: Reserved : Speak

Correct Answer: Reserved : Speak

A miser is hesitant or unwilling to spend money, just as a reserved person is hesitant or unwilling to speak freely.

Subject 8

Urdu

10 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 83 Urdu Idioms

بایاں پاؤں پوجنا سے کیا مراد ہے؟

A

استاد ماننا

B

دکھ بھری حالت میں ہونا

C

عشق میں قربان

D

خوشی منانا

View answer & explanation Ans: استاد ماننا

Correct Answer: استاد ماننا

اردو محاورے میں 'بایاں پاؤں پوجنا' سے مراد کسی کی بہت زیادہ عزت کرنا اور اسے اپنا استاد یا مرشد تسلیم کرنا ہے۔

Q 91 Urdu Idioms

محاورہ آب آنا سے کیا مراد ہے؟

A

آنسو آنا

B

غصہ آنا

C

بارش آنا

D

چمک آنا

View answer & explanation Ans: چمک آنا

Correct Answer: چمک آنا

اردو میں تلوار یا آنکھوں کے حوالے سے 'آب آنا' محاورتاً چمک پیدا ہونے یا تیزی آنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Urdu Literature

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Q 84 Urdu Urdu Literature

مقدمہ شعر و شاعری کو حالی نے کس کتاب میں مقدمہ کے طور پر شامل کیا؟

A

غزلیات حالی

B

دیوان حالی

C

تحقیق نامہ

D

مسدس حالی

View answer & explanation Ans: دیوان حالی

Correct Answer: دیوان حالی

مولانا الطاف حسین حالی نے اردو تنقید کی پہلی باقاعدہ کتاب 'مقدمہ شعر و شاعری' کو اصلاً اپنے 'دیوان حالی' کے طویل دیباچے کے طور پر تحریر کیا تھا۔

Q 87 Urdu Urdu Literature

دیوان غالب کی اشاعت غالب کی زندگی میں کتنی بار ہوئی؟

A

دو

B

پانچ

C

گیارہ

D

نو

View answer & explanation Ans: پانچ

Correct Answer: پانچ

مرزا اسد اللہ خان غالب کا اردو دیوان ان کی حیات میں کل پانچ بار باقاعدہ شائع ہوا۔

Q 90 Urdu Urdu Literature

دریائے لطافت، سید انشا اللہ خان انشا اور کس کی مشترکہ تصنیف ہے ؟

A

مولانا ابو الکلام آزاد

B

احمد ندیم قاسمی

C

مرزا محمد احسن قتیل

D

مرزا غالب

View answer & explanation Ans: مرزا محمد احسن قتیل

Correct Answer: مرزا محمد احسن قتیل

اردو قواعد پر پہلی باقاعدہ کتاب 'دریائے لطافت' میر انشا اللہ خان انشا اور مرزا محمد احسن قتیل کی مشترکہ فارسی تصنیف ہے۔

Q 92 Urdu Urdu Literature

قلی قطب شاہ نے اپنے دیوان میں کتنے تخلص استعمال کئے ؟

A

سولہ

B

سترہ

C

انیس

D

بیس

View answer & explanation Ans: سترہ

Correct Answer: سترہ

محمد قلی قطب شاہ اردو کے پہلے صاحب دیوان شاعر ہیں، جنہوں نے اپنے کلام میں تقریباً 17 مختلف تخلص استعمال کیے۔

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 85 Urdu Grammar

ان میں سے املاء کے لحاظ سے کون سا فقرہ درست ہے ؟

A

صدا عیش دوراں دکھاتا نہیں ہے

B

صدا عیش دوراں دیکھاتا نہیں ہے

C

سدا عیش دوراں دکھاتا نہیں ہے

D

سدا ئیش دوراں دکھاتا نہیں ہے

View answer & explanation Ans: سدا عیش دوراں دکھاتا نہیں ہے

Correct Answer: سدا عیش دوراں دکھاتا نہیں ہے

درست املاء 'سدا عیش' ہے (سدا بمعنی ہمیشہ، عیش بمعنی خوشی)۔

Q 86 Urdu Grammar

ایسا جملہ یا لفظوں کا مجموعہ جس میں ایک بامعنی لفظ کے ساتھ بے معنی یا غیر ضروری لفظ استعمال کیا جاتا ہے، کیا کہلاتا ہے ؟

A

تابع مجہول

B

مرکب اشاری

C

مرکب تابع مہمل

D

تابع موضوع

View answer & explanation Ans: مرکب تابع مہمل

Correct Answer: مرکب تابع مہمل

گرامر کی رو سے، ایسا مرکب جس میں ایک بامعنی لفظ کے ساتھ دوسرا بے معنی لفظ (جیسے روٹی ووٹی میں ووٹی) استعمال ہو، اسے مرکب تابع مہمل کہتے ہیں۔

Q 89 Urdu Grammar

اسم ظرف کی کتنی اقسام ہیں؟

A

ایک

B

دو

C

تین

D

چار

View answer & explanation Ans: دو

Correct Answer: دو

اسم ظرف کی دو بڑی اقسام ہیں: ظرف زماں (وقت کے لیے) اور ظرف مکاں (جگہ کے لیے)۔

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Literature & Myths

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Q 88 Urdu Literature & Myths

مطربہ فلک کس سیارے کو کہتے ہیں؟

A

اکبر شاہ

B

زحل

C

زہرہ

D

مشتری

View answer & explanation Ans: زہرہ

Correct Answer: زہرہ

علم نجوم اور قدیم شاعری میں سیارہ 'زہرہ' (Venus) کو فلک کی رقاصہ یا مطربہ فلک کہا جاتا ہے۔

Subject 9

Islamic Studies

8 MCQs
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Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Islamic History

حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے کس ہجری سال میں حج ادا کیا ؟

A

7 ہجری

B

8 ہجری

C

9 ہجری

D

10 ہجری

View answer & explanation Ans: 10 ہجری

Correct Answer: 10 ہجری

نبی کریم ﷺ نے اپنی زندگی کا واحد اور آخری حج، جسے حجة الوداع بھی کہا جاتا ہے، 10 ہجری میں ادا فرمایا۔

Q 97 Islamic Studies Islamic History

حضرت بلال رضی اللہ عنہ کس کے غلام تھے ؟

A

امیہ بن خلف

B

ابوسفیان

C

ابو جہل

D

عتبہ

View answer & explanation Ans: امیہ بن خلف

Correct Answer: امیہ بن خلف

اسلام قبول کرنے سے قبل سیدنا بلال رضی اللہ عنہ مکہ کے ظالم سردار امیہ بن خلف کے غلام تھے۔ بعد ازاں حضرت ابوبکر ؓ نے انہیں خرید کر آزاد کر دیا۔

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Topic Section

Companions Of Prophet

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Companions Of Prophet

ترکی میں کون سے صحابی مدفن ہیں؟

A

حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری رضی اللہ عنہ

B

حضرت خالد بن ولید رضی اللہ عنہ

C

حضرت ابو عبیدہ بن جراح رضی اللہ عنہ

D

حضرت سعد بن ابی وقاص رضی اللہ عنہ

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری رضی اللہ عنہ

Correct Answer: حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری رضی اللہ عنہ

مشہور صحابی رسول حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری ؓ کا مزار ترکی کے شہر استنبول میں واقع ہے، جو قسطنطنیہ کے محاصرے کے دوران شہید ہوئے تھے۔

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Topic Section

Quran

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Quran

حد قذف اور حد زنا کا ذکر کس سورۃ میں آیا ہے؟

A

سورة النور

B

سورة المائدة

C

سورة البقره

D

سورة الاحزاب

View answer & explanation Ans: سورة النور

Correct Answer: سورة النور

قرآن مجید کی سورہ النور میں زنا کی سزا (حد زنا) اور پاک دامن عورتوں پر جھوٹی تہمت لگانے (حد قذف) کے احکامات تفصیل سے بیان ہوئے ہیں۔

Q 96 Islamic Studies Quran

سب سے پہلی سورۃ جو قرآن مجید میں نازل ہوئی، وہ کون سی ہے؟

A

سورة الفاتحة

B

سورة العلق

C

سورة البقره

D

سورة الاخلاص

View answer & explanation Ans: سورة العلق

Correct Answer: سورة العلق

غار حرا میں نبی کریم ﷺ پر سب سے پہلی وحی سورۃ العلق کی ابتدائی پانچ آیات کی صورت میں نازل ہوئی تھی۔

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Topic Section

Islamic Geography

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Q 98 Islamic Studies Islamic Geography

جنت المعلی قبرستان کہاں واقع ہے؟

A

مدینہ

B

مکہ

C

کوفہ

D

بصرہ

View answer & explanation Ans: مکہ

Correct Answer: مکہ

جنت المعلیٰ مکہ مکرمہ کا قدیم اور تاریخی قبرستان ہے، جہاں ام المومنین حضرت خدیجہ ؓ سمیت کئی جلیل القدر ہستیاں مدفون ہیں۔

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Topic Section

Ghazwat

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

جنگ احد میں مسلمانوں کی تعداد کتنی تھی ؟

A

700

B

1000

C

3000

D

10000

View answer & explanation Ans: 700

Correct Answer: 700

جنگ احد کے لیے مدینہ سے ایک ہزار کا لشکر نکلا تھا، لیکن عبداللہ بن ابی کی منافقت کے بعد صرف 700 مسلمان میدانِ جنگ میں پہنچے۔

Q 100 Islamic Studies Ghazwat

عمرو بن حضرمی کا قتل کس جنگ کی وجہ بنا؟

A

جنگ بدر

B

جنگ احد

C

جنگ موتہ

D

جنگ حنین

View answer & explanation Ans: جنگ بدر

Correct Answer: جنگ بدر

سریہ نخلہ میں عمرو بن حضرمی کا قتل کفار مکہ اور مسلمانوں کے درمیان جنگ بدر کا ایک اہم محرک اور فوری سبب بنا۔

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