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PPSC Personal Assistant & Assistant (S&GAD) Past Paper 2020 Solved Solved MCQs

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

Sports Terminologies

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Q 1 General Knowledge Sports Terminologies

Butterfly Stroke term is associated with?

A

Wrestling

B

Swimming

C

Golf

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Swimming

Correct Answer: Swimming

The butterfly stroke is one of the four main swimming strokes used in competition, characterized by simultaneous overhead arm recovery and a dolphin kick.

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Sports Measurements

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Q 2 General Knowledge Sports Measurements

In Table Tennis, the length of the table is?

A

3.74m

B

2.74m

C

6.62m

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2.74m

Correct Answer: 2.74m

According to the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), the official length of a table tennis table is 2.74 meters (9 feet).

Q 3 General Knowledge Sports Measurements

The length of a Basketball court according to the International Basketball Association is?

A

49.2 ft

B

91.9 ft

C

95.7 ft

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 91.9 ft

Correct Answer: 91.9 ft

Under FIBA rules, a standard basketball court is 28 meters long, which translates to approximately 91.86 feet.

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World History

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Q 4 General Knowledge World History

Who was the last king of Afghanistan?

A

Muhammad Tarkai

B

Muhammad Zahir Shah

C

Ahmed shah Abdali

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Zahir Shah

Correct Answer: Muhammad Zahir Shah

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

Q 32 General Knowledge World History

Habib Bourguiba helped Tunisia to get independence from France in:

A

1946

B

1956

C

1966

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1956

Correct Answer: 1956

Habib Bourguiba was a key nationalist leader who successfully negotiated Tunisia's independence from France, which was officially recognized on March 20, 1956.

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Cricket Records

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Q 6 General Knowledge Cricket Records

First man in cricket history to hit six sixes in an over in One Day Internationals.

A

Herschelle Gibbs

B

Shahid Afridi

C

Garfield Sobers

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Herschelle Gibbs

Correct Answer: Herschelle Gibbs

South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs became the first player to hit six sixes in an over in an ODI, achieving the feat against the Netherlands during the 2007 ICC World Cup.

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International Organizations

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Q 7 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which UN agency works for population?

A

UNDP

B

UNFPA

C

UNESCO

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: UNFPA

Correct Answer: UNFPA

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, working on global population and demographic trends.

Q 8 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which UN organ gives representation to each nation?

A

UN General Assembly

B

UN Social and Economic Council

C

UN Security Council

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: UN General Assembly

Correct Answer: UN General Assembly

The UN General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative organ of the UN where all 193 Member States have equal representation.

Q 12 General Knowledge International Organizations

Asian Development Bank was established in 1966 for the Economic development of?

A

Europe

B

Asia

C

America

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Asia

Correct Answer: Asia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was formed to promote social and economic development specifically in the Asia and Pacific regions.

Q 20 General Knowledge International Organizations

A non-permanent member of the UN Security Council has a tenure of:

A

2 years

B

3 years

C

4 years

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2 years

Correct Answer: 2 years

The UN Security Council consists of 15 members, with 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.

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Ancient Civilizations

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Q 9 General Knowledge Ancient Civilizations

Which civilization belongs to river Tigris and Euphrates?

A

Indus

B

Egyptian

C

Maya

D

Mesopotamia

View answer & explanation Ans: Mesopotamia

Correct Answer: Mesopotamia

The ancient Mesopotamian civilization flourished in the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, located in modern-day Iraq.

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Famous Personalities

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Q 10 General Knowledge Famous Personalities

The Philosopher and poet Khalil Gibran belongs to?

A

Israel

B

Lebanon

C

Jordon

D

Egypt

View answer & explanation Ans: Lebanon

Correct Answer: Lebanon

Khalil Gibran was a famous writer, poet, and visual artist born in Bsharri, Lebanon, best known for his philosophical work 'The Prophet'.

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Religions & Places

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Q 11 General Knowledge Religions & Places

Golden Temple of Amritsar is the most sacred temple of?

A

Hindus

B

Sikhs

C

Jains

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sikhs

Correct Answer: Sikhs

The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is the preeminent spiritual site of Sikhism, located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

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World Capitals

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Q 13 General Knowledge World Capitals

Which among the following is the capital of Australia?

A

Sidney

B

Melbourne

C

Perth

D

Canberra

View answer & explanation Ans: Canberra

Correct Answer: Canberra

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government.

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International Days

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Q 14 General Knowledge International Days

16 November on each year is celebrated as:

A

Tolerance Day

B

Women's Day

C

Disable Day

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Tolerance Day

Correct Answer: Tolerance Day

The International Day for Tolerance is an annual observance declared by UNESCO in 1995 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.

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Historical Monuments

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Q 17 General Knowledge Historical Monuments

The Parthenon is in:

A

Athens

B

Rome

C

Istanbul

D

Babylon

View answer & explanation Ans: Athens

Correct Answer: Athens

The Parthenon is a former temple on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece, dedicated to the goddess Athena.

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Space Exploration

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Q 19 General Knowledge Space Exploration

Neil Armstrong was the first to set foot on the Moon in:

A

1968

B

1969

C

1971

D

1979

View answer & explanation Ans: 1969

Correct Answer: 1969

American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo 11 mission.

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Etymology & Culture

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Q 23 General Knowledge Etymology & Culture

The first name of the newly born prince of Great Britain, Louis Arthur Charles, has its origin from:

A

Scotland

B

Ireland

C

France

D

Wales

View answer & explanation Ans: France

Correct Answer: France

The name "Louis" is of French origin, derived from the Germanic 'Hludwig', and was traditionally carried by many French monarchs.

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Books & Authors

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Q 26 General Knowledge Books & Authors

"Neither Hawk Nor Dove" is written by:

A

Shah Mehmood Qureshi

B

Agha Shahi

C

Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri

Correct Answer: Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri

The book 'Neither a Hawk Nor a Dove' is a memoir detailing diplomatic affairs, written by former Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri.

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Literary Figures

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Q 40 General Knowledge Literary Figures

Hazrat Amir Khusrau, first Urdu poet, was by birth:

A

Iranian

B

Afghani

C

Indian

D

Tajikistani

View answer & explanation Ans: Indian

Correct Answer: Indian

Amir Khusrau, a revered Sufi musician, poet, and scholar, was born in Patiyali, which is in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Sports History

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Q 43 General Knowledge Sports History

1992 Pakistan cricket team won the world cup, the captain was:

A

Zaheer Abbas

B

Mian Dad

C

Mohsin Hassan khan

D

Imran Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Imran Khan

Correct Answer: Imran Khan

Imran Khan led the Pakistan national cricket team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, securing Pakistan's first-ever ODI World Cup title.

Subject 2

English

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Literature

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Q 5 English Literature

"A Tale of Two Cities" is a famous novel. It was written by:

A

Charles Darwin

B

Charles Dickens

C

George Elliot

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Charles Dickens

Correct Answer: Charles Dickens

Published in 1859, "A Tale of Two Cities" is a historical novel by Charles Dickens set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution.

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English Literature

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Q 71 English English Literature

The play Arms and the Man is written by:

A

Shakespeare

B

Henrik Ibsen

C

George Bernard Shaw

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: George Bernard Shaw

Correct Answer: George Bernard Shaw

"Arms and the Man" is an anti-romantic comedy written by the renowned Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw in 1894.

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Vocabulary (Synonyms)

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Q 72 English Vocabulary (Synonyms)

What is the synonym of Serene?

A

Turmoil

B

Calm and Peaceful

C

Rough

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Calm and Peaceful

Correct Answer: Calm and Peaceful

The word 'Serene' means calm, peaceful, and untroubled; hence, 'Calm and Peaceful' is its exact synonym.

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Vocabulary

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Q 73 English Vocabulary

Ambiguous means:

A

Crystal

B

Calm

C

Hazy

D

Obnoxious

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazy

Correct Answer: Hazy

The term 'Ambiguous' refers to something that is open to more than one interpretation or is unclear; 'Hazy' correctly matches this definition.

Q 75 English Vocabulary

Fallacious means:

A

Correct

B

Misleading

C

Ruin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Misleading

Correct Answer: Misleading

Fallacious originates from 'fallacy' and describes something that is based on a mistaken belief or is intentionally misleading.

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Vocabulary (Antonyms)

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Q 74 English Vocabulary (Antonyms)

Opposite of Restive is:

A

Uneasy

B

Calm

C

Thread

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Calm

Correct Answer: Calm

Restive means restless, uneasy, or unable to remain still. Its direct antonym is 'Calm'.

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Topic Section

Phrasal Verbs

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Q 76 English Phrasal Verbs

His health has run _______.

A

Out

B

Off

C

Down

D

Riot

View answer & explanation Ans: Down

Correct Answer: Down

The phrasal verb 'run down' when referring to health means to decline, deteriorate, or become exhausted.

Q 82 English Phrasal Verbs

Akbar will look ______ my work in my absence.

A

Into

B

for

C

after

D

down upon

View answer & explanation Ans: after

Correct Answer: after

The phrasal verb 'look after' means to take care of someone or to manage something, fitting perfectly contextually.

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Prepositions

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Q 77 English Prepositions

I always have lunch _______ my office.

A

In

B

At

C

Of

D

Near

View answer & explanation Ans: At

Correct Answer: At

In English grammar, 'at' is used as a preposition of place to indicate a specific point or location, such as 'at the office'.

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Topic Section

Idioms And Phrases

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Q 78 English Idioms And Phrases

Alma Mater means:

A

One's college

B

One's Hospital

C

Army Training Camp

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: One's college

Correct Answer: One's college

Alma Mater is a Latin phrase translating to 'nourishing mother,' commonly used to refer to a school, college, or university which one has attended.

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Active And Passive Voice

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Q 79 English Active And Passive Voice

Are they chasing the thieves? Tick passive voice

A

Were the thieves being chased by them?

B

Are the thieves being chased by them?

C

The thieves are being chased by them?

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Are the thieves being chased by them?

Correct Answer: Are the thieves being chased by them?

For the present continuous interrogative sentence 'Are they chasing the thieves?', the passive transformation is 'Are the thieves being chased by them?'.

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Topic Section

Idioms And Prepositions

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Q 80 English Idioms And Prepositions

They argue about everything ______ the bitter end.

A

to

B

in

C

till

D

for

View answer & explanation Ans: to

Correct Answer: to

The correct standard English idiom is 'to the bitter end', which means persisting in a course of action until its completion, no matter how difficult.

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Relative Pronouns

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Q 81 English Relative Pronouns

I did not realise that I had forgotten the passport until I reached the airport, ______ was very annoying.

A

Which

B

That

C

It

D

Thus

View answer & explanation Ans: Which

Correct Answer: Which

The relative pronoun 'which' correctly introduces the non-defining relative clause referring back to the entire preceding situation.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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Global Economics

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Q 15 Current Affairs Global Economics

Italy has become the first developed economy to sign One Belt One Road on 22 March:

A

2018

B

2019

C

2020

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 2019

Correct Answer: 2019

On March 22, 2019, Italy became the first G7 country to join China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

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Global Leaders

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Q 21 Current Affairs Global Leaders

Aung San Suu Kyi is a political leader of:

A

China

B

Myanmar

C

Cambodia

D

Vietnam

View answer & explanation Ans: Myanmar

Correct Answer: Myanmar

Aung San Suu Kyi is a prominent political leader in Myanmar (Burma) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her non-violent struggle for democracy.

Subject 4

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Constitutional Law

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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Constitutional Law

To be a senator in Pakistan, the minimum age is?

A

30 years

B

40 years

C

45 years

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 years

Correct Answer: 30 years

According to the Constitution of Pakistan, a person must be at least 30 years of age to be eligible for election to the Senate.

Q 28 Pakistan Studies Constitutional Law

Pakistan declared Islam as state religion in:

A

1956

B

1962

C

1973

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1973

Correct Answer: 1973

Islam was officially designated as the State Religion of Pakistan under Article 2 of the 1973 Constitution.

Q 44 Pakistan Studies Constitutional Law

Which article of the constitution of Pakistan deals with national language?

A

Article 251

B

Article 261

C

Article 271

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Article 251

Correct Answer: Article 251

Article 251 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973) officially declares Urdu as the National Language of Pakistan.

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Constitutional History

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

In the first session of the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, the first bill in the assembly was related to:

A

To establish State Bank

B

To build Army

C

To officially call Muhammad Ali Jinnah "Quaid e Azam"

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: To officially call Muhammad Ali Jinnah "Quaid e Azam"

Correct Answer: To officially call Muhammad Ali Jinnah "Quaid e Azam"

On August 12, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan passed a resolution officially adopting the title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (Great Leader) for Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Q 39 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

In the Government of India Act 1935, the sub-continent was divided into:

A

10 provinces

B

11 provinces

C

9 provinces

D

12 provinces

View answer & explanation Ans: 11 provinces

Correct Answer: 11 provinces

Under the Government of India Act 1935, British India was administratively reorganized into 11 Governor's Provinces.

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Historical Geography

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Historical Geography

What is the distance of Junagadh, the state that announced annexation to Pakistan, from Karachi?

A

310 miles

B

350 miles

C

290 miles

D

360 miles

View answer & explanation Ans: 310 miles

Correct Answer: 310 miles

Junagadh is approximately 310 miles (or about 500 km) southeast of Karachi by maritime distance across the Arabian Sea.

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Mughal Empire

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Mughal Empire

Akbar the Mughal king was born in which city:

A

Agra

B

Delhi

C

Umerkot

D

Thatta

View answer & explanation Ans: Umerkot

Correct Answer: Umerkot

Mughal Emperor Akbar was born in Umerkot, Sindh (now in Pakistan) in 1542, when his father Humayun was in exile.

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Political History

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies Political History

Roti Kapra Aur Makkan was the slogan of:

A

Z. A. Bhutto

B

Ayub khan

C

Nawaz Sharif

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Z. A. Bhutto

Correct Answer: Z. A. Bhutto

'Roti, Kapra Aur Makan' (Bread, Clothing, and Shelter) was a highly popular populist slogan coined by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto during the late 1960s.

Q 35 Pakistan Studies Political History

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became ___ of Pakistan after Yahya Khan.

A

Prime Minster

B

Martial Law Administrator

C

President

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Martial Law Administrator

Correct Answer: Martial Law Administrator

Following the fall of Dhaka in 1971, General Yahya Khan resigned and handed over power to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who assumed the offices of both President and the first civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Q 42 Pakistan Studies Political History

Latif Khosa used to be the governor of:

A

KPK

B

Punjab

C

Sindh

D

GB

View answer & explanation Ans: Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab

Sardar Muhammad Latif Khosa is a Pakistani politician who served as the 33rd Governor of Punjab from 2011 to 2013.

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Topic Section

City Transformations

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Q 31 Pakistan Studies City Transformations

Montgomery became Sahiwal in the year?

A

1962

B

1966

C

1967

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1966

Correct Answer: 1966

The district of Montgomery was officially renamed to its historical name, Sahiwal, in 1966 by the Government of Pakistan.

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Topic Section

Pre Partition History

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Simon Commission report was published in the year?

A

1929

B

1930

C

1931

D

1932

View answer & explanation Ans: 1930

Correct Answer: 1930

The Simon Commission, tasked to study constitutional reform in British India, formally published its extensive report in May 1930.

Q 38 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

K in the word PAKISTAN is derived from:

A

Kazakhstan

B

Karachi

C

Kashmir

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Kashmir

Correct Answer: Kashmir

Choudhry Rahmat Ali coined the name Pakistan in 1933; 'P' stood for Punjab, 'A' for Afghania, 'K' for Kashmir, 'S' for Sindh, and 'TAN' for Balochistan.

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Topic Section

Books & Authors

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Q 34 Pakistan Studies Books & Authors

Asar-e-Sanadid is written by:

A

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

B

Mian Shafi

C

Syed Amir Ali

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Correct Answer: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Asar-us-Sanadid (The Remnants of Former Heroes) is a monumental work by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan documenting the historical monuments of Delhi, first published in 1847.

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Islamic Organizations

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Q 36 Pakistan Studies Islamic Organizations

Who was the first President of Anjuman Himayat Islam Lahore?

A

Haji Abid

B

Qazi Abdul Gaffar

C

Qazi Khalifa Hameeduddin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Qazi Khalifa Hameeduddin

Correct Answer: Qazi Khalifa Hameeduddin

Qazi Khalifa Hameeduddin served as the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam, an Islamic socio-educational organization founded in Lahore in 1884.

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Historical Sites

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Q 37 Pakistan Studies Historical Sites

Masjid Wazir Khan is located in?

A

Multan

B

Lahore

C

Peshawar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The Wazir Khan Mosque, renowned for its extensive faience tile work, is a stunning 17th-century Mughal-era mosque located in the Walled City of Lahore.

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War Of Independence

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Q 41 Pakistan Studies War Of Independence

The freedom war of 1857 was started from:

A

Delhi

B

Agra

C

Meerut

D

Madras

View answer & explanation Ans: Meerut

Correct Answer: Meerut

The Indian Rebellion of 1857 began as a mutiny of sepoys of the East India Company's army on May 10, 1857, in the cantonment of Meerut.

Subject 5

Geography

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Geographical Sobriquets

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Q 18 Geography Geographical Sobriquets

Land of thousand islands is:

A

Finland

B

Indonesia

C

Myanmar

D

Sri Lanka

View answer & explanation Ans: Indonesia

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago comprising thousands of islands. However, structurally, Indonesia is known for its massive archipelago, while Finland is actually called the "Land of a Thousand Lakes". Indonesia is recognized as the world's largest archipelagic state.

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Famous Landmarks

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Q 22 Geography Famous Landmarks

The famous Golden Gate Bridge is situated at:

A

New York

B

New Jersey

C

California

D

San Francisco

View answer & explanation Ans: San Francisco

Correct Answer: San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge is an iconic suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.

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Dams & Rivers

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Q 24 Geography Dams & Rivers

Three Gorges Dam is located in:

A

Mongolia

B

Russia

C

Brazil

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

The Three Gorges Dam is a massive hydroelectric gravity dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping in Hubei province, China.

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World Geography

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Q 45 Geography World Geography

Niagara Falls fall in:

A

North America

B

South America

C

Africa

D

Asia

View answer & explanation Ans: North America

Correct Answer: North America

Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls situated on the border between the province of Ontario in Canada and the state of New York in the United States, North America.

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Glaciology

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Q 47 Geography Glaciology

Where glaciers are not formed:

A

Top of mountains

B

Arctic region

C

Rain forest region

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Rain forest region

Correct Answer: Rain forest region

Glaciers require prolonged periods of cold temperatures where snow accumulation exceeds ablation; tropical rain forests are too warm for glaciers to form.

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International Borders

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Q 48 Geography International Borders

Pakistan is separated from Tajikistan by:

A

Wakhan Corridor

B

Kartarpur Corridor

C

Durand Line

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Wakhan Corridor

Correct Answer: Wakhan Corridor

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in Afghanistan that physically separates Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan from Tajikistan.

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World Rivers

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Q 49 Geography World Rivers

Which river flows in UK?

A

Tiber

B

Thames

C

Danube

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Thames

Correct Answer: Thames

The River Thames is arguably the most famous river in the United Kingdom, flowing through London and across southern England.

Subject 6

Everyday Science

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Atmosphere

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Q 46 Everyday Science Atmosphere

Which one is the most abundant in Atmosphere?

A

Oxygen

B

Nitrogen

C

Hydrogen

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Nitrogen

Correct Answer: Nitrogen

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

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Astronomy

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Q 50 Everyday Science Astronomy

Moon, Sun and Stars are known as:

A

Terrestrial bodies

B

Celestial bodies

C

Water bodies

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Celestial bodies

Correct Answer: Celestial bodies

In astronomy, all naturally occurring physical entities, associations, or structures that exist in the observable universe (like the moon, sun, and stars) are termed celestial bodies.

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Biology

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Q 51 Everyday Science Biology

Virally infected cells in response to the presence of virus produce protein cells:

A

Interferon

B

byferon

C

protein

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Interferon

Correct Answer: Interferon

Interferons are a group of signaling proteins released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses, heightening anti-viral defenses.

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Physics Discoveries

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Q 52 Everyday Science Physics Discoveries

Super Conductor was invented by:

A

Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

B

Walter Meissner

C

Both a and b

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Correct Answer: Heike Kamerlingh Onnes

Superconductivity was first discovered in 1911 by Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes when he cooled mercury to temperatures near absolute zero.

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Human Biology

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Q 53 Everyday Science Human Biology

Deficiency of Iodine causes:

A

Goitre

B

Myopia

C

Join pain

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Goitre

Correct Answer: Goitre

A lack of dietary iodine leads to iodine deficiency, the most common visible symptom of which is a goiter—an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

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Human Anatomy

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Q 54 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

How many bones are in adult body?

A

306

B

206

C

392

D

351

View answer & explanation Ans: 206

Correct Answer: 206

While human infants are born with around 270 bones, many fuse together during growth, leaving the typical human adult skeleton with 206 bones.

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Branches Of Science

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Q 55 Everyday Science Branches Of Science

Science deals with low temperature:

A

Cryogenics

B

biogenic

C

Isotherms

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Cryogenics

Correct Answer: Cryogenics

Cryogenics is the branch of physics that studies the production and effects of very low temperatures on materials.

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Energy Sources

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Q 56 Everyday Science Energy Sources

Which among the following is an alternate source of energy?

A

Hydel

B

Nuclear

C

Thermal

D

Biogas

View answer & explanation Ans: Biogas

Correct Answer: Biogas

Biogas is considered an alternate or non-conventional renewable energy source, generated from the breakdown of organic matter like agricultural waste.

Subject 7

Computer Science

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Topic Section

MS Word Shortcuts

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Q 57 Computer Science MS Word Shortcuts

In MS word short Key for font size:

A

Ctrl + Shift + B

B

Ctrl + Shift + F

C

Ctrl + shift + E

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ctrl + Shift + F

Correct Answer: Ctrl + Shift + F

In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Shift + F opens the Font dialog box where users can adjust the font face and font size.

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MS Word Interfaces

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Q 58 Computer Science MS Word Interfaces

Where can you change the vertical alignment in Microsoft Word?

A

Paragraph dialog box

B

Formatting toolbar

C

Page Setup dialog box

D

Standard toolbar

View answer & explanation Ans: Page Setup dialog box

Correct Answer: Page Setup dialog box

In MS Word, vertical alignment of the text relative to the top and bottom margins of the page can be adjusted through the Layout tab in the Page Setup dialog box.

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MS Excel Capabilities

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Q 59 Computer Science MS Excel Capabilities

In MS Excel you can zoom from:

A

10 to 300%

B

10 to 400%

C

20 to 500%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 10 to 400%

Correct Answer: 10 to 400%

Microsoft Excel allows users to scale the size of the worksheet view down to a minimum of 10% and up to a maximum zoom level of 400%.

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Internet Basics

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Q 60 Computer Science Internet Basics

Which is the correct style of mail address?

A

Abc@name.com

B

@Abcname.com

C

#Abc@name.com

D

All of above

View answer & explanation Ans: Abc@name.com

Correct Answer: Abc@name.com

A standard valid email address follows the format 'local-part@domain.com', hence 'Abc@name.com' is syntactically correct.

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Types Of Computers

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Q 61 Computer Science Types Of Computers

Combination of digital and analog computer is?

A

Main frame computer

B

Mini computer

C

Hybrid computer

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hybrid computer

Correct Answer: Hybrid computer

A hybrid computer combines the desirable features of both analog (continuous data processing) and digital (discrete data processing) computers.

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Networking Hardware

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Q 62 Computer Science Networking Hardware

Which of the following is used for the internet?

A

Modem

B

Network card

C

Both a and b

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Both a and b

Correct Answer: Both a and b

Both a modem (which modulates/demodulates signals) and a Network Interface Card (which physically connects the computer to the network) are essential for internet connectivity.

Subject 8

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Speed And Distance

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Q 63 Mathematics Speed And Distance

A train 800-meter-long is running with a speed of 78 km/h. It crosses a tunnel in 1 minute. What is the length of the tunnel?

A

650 m

B

555 m

C

500 m

D

458 m

View answer & explanation Ans: 500 m

Correct Answer: 500 m

Speed = 78 km/h = 21.66 m/s. In 60 seconds, distance covered = 21.66 * 60 = 1300 m. Since distance = length of train + length of tunnel, Tunnel = 1300 - 800 = 500 meters.

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Averages

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Q 64 Mathematics Averages

Find the average of the numbers 277, 278, 279, 280, 281, 282, 283.

A

280

B

281

C

283

D

284

View answer & explanation Ans: 280

Correct Answer: 280

For an arithmetic progression with an odd number of terms, the average is exactly the middle term, which in this sequence is 280.

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Profit And Loss

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Q 65 Mathematics Profit And Loss

A man buys an article for $27.50 and sells it for $28.60. What is his gain percentage?

A

3%

B

4%

C

6%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 4%

Correct Answer: 4%

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price = 28.60 - 27.50 = 1.10. Gain percentage = (1.10 / 27.50) * 100 = 4%.

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Mixtures And Profit

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Q 66 Mathematics Mixtures And Profit

A trader mixes 26 Kg of rice at Rs. 20 per kg with 30 kg of rice of other variety at Rs. 36 per Kg and sells the mixture at Rs. 30 per kg. His profit percent is?

A

5%

B

8%

C

10%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 5%

Correct Answer: 5%

Total Cost Price = (26*20) + (30*36) = 520 + 1080 = 1600. Total Selling Price = 56 * 30 = 1680. Profit = 80. Profit % = (80/1600) * 100 = 5%.

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Percentages

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Q 67 Mathematics Percentages

If a person left a $10.47 tip on a breakfast that cost $87.25, what percentage was the tip?

A

10%

B

11%

C

12%

D

13%

View answer & explanation Ans: 12%

Correct Answer: 12%

To find the tip percentage, divide the tip amount by the cost and multiply by 100: (10.47 / 87.25) * 100 = 12%.

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Decimals And Fractions

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Q 69 Mathematics Decimals And Fractions

0.001 is equal to:

A

1/100

B

1/1000

C

1/10000

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1/1000

Correct Answer: 1/1000

0.001 expressed as a fraction is one over one thousand, written as 1/1000.

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Rounding Numbers

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Q 70 Mathematics Rounding Numbers

Round off the following digit: 38.23

A

38

B

39

C

37

D

40

View answer & explanation Ans: 38

Correct Answer: 38

When rounding to the nearest whole number, look at the tenths place. Since 2 is less than 5, the number rounds down to 38.

Subject 9

Analytical Reasoning

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Number Series

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Q 68 Analytical Reasoning Number Series

In the following alphabet series, one term is missing as shown by a question mark. Choose the missing term from the options: ABDG?

A

M

B

L

C

K

D

H

View answer & explanation Ans: K

Correct Answer: K

The positions of the letters are 1 (A), 2 (B), 4 (D), 7 (G). The differences are +1, +2, +3. The next difference is +4, so 7 + 4 = 11, which is the letter K.

Subject 10

Urdu

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Topic Section

Urdu Idioms

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Q 83 Urdu Urdu Idioms

بے پر کی اڑانا محاورہ ہے۔ اس کا مفہوم ہے:

A

افواہ اڑانا

B

بے سروپا بات کرنا

C

شرارت کرنا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: افواہ اڑانا

Correct Answer: افواہ اڑانا

اردو محاورہ 'بے پر کی اڑانا' کا مطلب جھوٹی افواہیں پھیلانا یا بغیر ثبوت کے باتیں بنانا ہے۔

Q 91 Urdu Urdu Idioms

ٹیڑھی کھیر ہونا:

A

الٹا کام

B

مشکل کام

C

چالا کی والا کام

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مشکل کام

Correct Answer: مشکل کام

محاورہ 'ٹیڑھی کھیر ہونا' کا مطلب ہوتا ہے کسی ایسے کام کا ہونا جس کا کرنا بے حد مشکل یا کٹھن ہو۔

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Urdu Vocabulary

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Q 84 Urdu Urdu Vocabulary

تجاہل عارفانہ کا مطلب ہے ؟

A

نیک لوگوں کی جہالت

B

جان بوجھ کر انجان بننا

C

نیک لوگوں کو نظر انداز کرنا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: جان بوجھ کر انجان بننا

Correct Answer: جان بوجھ کر انجان بننا

تجاہل عارفانہ سے مراد کسی بات کا علم ہونے کے باوجود ایسے ظاہر کرنا جیسے آپ کو کچھ معلوم نہیں۔

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Proverbs Translation

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Q 85 Urdu Proverbs Translation

بد اچھا بد نام برا

A

Bad name is worse than bad deeds

B

A bad man quarrels with his tools

C

He who is bad does bad

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Bad name is worse than bad deeds

Correct Answer: Bad name is worse than bad deeds

The exact English translation of the Urdu proverb 'بد اچھا بد نام برا' aligns closely to 'A bad name is worse than bad deeds'.

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Urdu Literature Elements

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Q 86 Urdu Urdu Literature Elements

شاعری میں وہ خصوصیت جس میں دنیا کے ہر پہلو کو سامنے لایا جائے؟

A

لافانیت

B

آفاقیت

C

ہمہ گیریت

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: آفاقیت

Correct Answer: آفاقیت

ادب اور شاعری میں 'آفاقیت' (Universality) سے مراد وہ خصوصیت ہے جو دنیا کے ہر پہلو، زمانے اور انسانی جذبات کا احاطہ کرے۔

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Urdu Literary Movements

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Q 87 Urdu Urdu Literary Movements

اردو کی کون سی تحریک کے بعد اصلاح اردو کی تحریک چلی؟

A

ایہام گوئی

B

رومانیت

C

جدیدیت

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ایہام گوئی

Correct Answer: ایہام گوئی

اردو ادب میں 'ایہام گوئی' کی تحریک کے ردعمل میں بعد ازاں زبان و بیان اور اصلاحِ زبان کی تحریک نے جنم لیا۔

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Topic Section

Urdu Novels

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Q 88 Urdu Urdu Novels

آنگن کس کا ناول ہے ؟

A

حاجرہ مسرور

B

خدیجہ مستور

C

بانو قدسیہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: خدیجہ مستور

Correct Answer: خدیجہ مستور

مشہور و معروف اردو ناول 'آنگن' خدیجہ مستور کا شاہکار ہے جس نے آدم جی ادبی انعام بھی حاصل کیا۔

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Urdu Literature History

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Q 89 Urdu Urdu Literature History

سب رس کے مصنف کا نام

A

ملاوجہی

B

ملا نور دین

C

فخر الدین عالی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ملاوجہی

Correct Answer: ملاوجہی

کتاب 'سب رس' دکنی اردو کی پہلی باقاعدہ نثری تمثیل ہے جس کے مصنف ملا وجہی ہیں۔

Q 90 Urdu Urdu Literature History

کدم راؤ پدم راؤ اردو ادب کی قدیم مثنوی ہے۔ اس کے مصنف کا نام ہے؟

A

فخر الدین نظامی

B

مولوی نور احمد

C

رام چندر

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: فخر الدین نظامی

Correct Answer: فخر الدین نظامی

'کدم راؤ پدم راؤ' اردو کی قدیم ترین دریافت شدہ مثنوی ہے جسے دکن کے شاعر فخر الدین نظامی نے تحریر کیا۔

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Urdu Poetry History

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Q 92 Urdu Urdu Poetry History

پہلے صاحب دیوان شاعر :

A

قلی قطب شاہ

B

سعد سلیمانی

C

امیر خسرو

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: قلی قطب شاہ

Correct Answer: قلی قطب شاہ

محمد قلی قطب شاہ کو اردو زبان کا پہلا باقاعدہ صاحبِ دیوان شاعر تسلیم کیا جاتا ہے۔

Subject 11

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Life Of Prophet PBUH

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Life Of Prophet PBUH

Name the tribe of Hazrat Haleema Saadia, the foster mother of Holy Prophet PBUH.

A

Banu tamim

B

Banu Adi

C

Banu Saad

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Banu Saad

Correct Answer: Banu Saad

Hazrat Halimah al-Sa'diyah was the foster-mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and belonged to the nomadic tribe of Banu Sa'd.

Q 96 Islamic Studies Life Of Prophet PBUH

The first Revelation to the Holy Prophet PBUH came in:

A

Cave of Thor

B

Cave of Hira

C

Kabba

D

Both a & c

View answer & explanation Ans: Cave of Hira

Correct Answer: Cave of Hira

The first revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was brought by Angel Jibreel in the Cave of Hira, located on Mount Nur near Mecca.

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Topic Section

Islamic Books

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Islamic Books

Al-Bidaya wa-n-Nihaya is a book by:

A

Ibn Tabari

B

Ibn Kathir

C

Ibn Sina

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ibn Kathir

Correct Answer: Ibn Kathir

Al-Bidayah wa al-Nihayah (The Beginning and The End) is a classic work of Islamic history compiled by the renowned scholar Ibn Kathir.

Q 98 Islamic Studies Islamic Books

Al-Mu'jam al-Mufahras li-Alfaz al-Hadith an-Nabawi is a book by:

A

Bosworth Smith

B

A. J. Wensinck

C

Lesley Hazelton

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: A. J. Wensinck

Correct Answer: A. J. Wensinck

It is a massive concordance of the words of the Hadith, famously edited and compiled by the Dutch orientalist A.J. Wensinck and his colleagues.

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Islamic Jurisprudence

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Islamic Jurisprudence

Which among the following is the third source of Islamic Law?

A

Hadith

B

Ijma

C

Qiyas

D

Istehsan

View answer & explanation Ans: Ijma

Correct Answer: Ijma

The primary sources of Islamic Jurisprudence are the Quran and Sunnah, followed by Ijma (consensus of scholars) as the third, and Qiyas (analogical reasoning) as the fourth.

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Hadith Sciences

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Hadith Sciences

The book in which the biographies of the narrator of hadith are given.

A

Masnad

B

Asma al-rijal

C

Kitab al Tarikh

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Asma al-rijal

Correct Answer: Asma al-rijal

'Ilm al-Rijal or Asma al-Rijal is the Islamic science of biography that evaluates the lives and credibility of the narrators of Hadith.

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Islamic Principles

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Islamic Principles

In Islam there is close relation between:

A

Politics and Matter

B

World and Politics

C

Shariart and Mysticism

D

Politics and Matters

View answer & explanation Ans: Politics and Matters

Correct Answer: Politics and Matters

In an Islamic framework, Deen is holistic, encompassing spiritual, social, and political affairs seamlessly, linking faith (Deen) with worldly matters and statehood.

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Islamic Battles

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Q 100 Islamic Studies Islamic Battles

Who was killed by Hazrat Hamza in the battle of Badr?

A

Utbah bin Rabiah

B

Shaiba

C

Abu jahal

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Shaiba

Correct Answer: Shaiba

Historical records of the Battle of Badr indicate that during the initial duels, Hazrat Hamza killed Shaiba bin Rabiah, while Hazrat Ali killed Walid bin Utbah.

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