Topic MCQs · Islamic Studies
131 MCQs on Quran sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 40 solved papers (2010–2026). Below are the top 100 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Correct Answer: Hafsa
The compilation of the Quran made during the time of Abu Bakr was entrusted to Hafsa bint Umar for safekeeping.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Trial/Test (Fitnah)
The correct answer is Trial/Test (Fitnah), as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Children of Israel (Prophet Yaqub A.S.)
The correct answer is Children of Israel (Prophet Yaqub A.S.), as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Tafsir
The correct answer is Tafsir, as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Protection from evil and harm
The correct answer is Protection from evil and harm, as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Sergeant Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Fatiha
The correct answer is Surah Al-Fatiha, as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Anfal
The correct answer is Surah Al-Anfal, as asked in this question on Quran.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Men should lower their gaze and women should cover completely
Surah An-Noor contains explicit instructions for both men and women regarding modesty and lowering their gaze.
From: PPSC Assistant PESSI Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Tarteel
Tarteel refers to the measured, slow, and rhythmic recitation of the Quran, ensuring proper pronunciation and understanding.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 6 A.H
Surah An-Nur is generally considered to have been revealed in 6 A.H., following the incident of Ifk.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Umm Al Qura
Mecca is referred to as 'Umm al-Qura' (Mother of all cities) in the Holy Quran.
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Noor
Surah An-Nur contains the specific divine rulings and prescribed punishments regarding Zina (adultery and fornication).
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 6
There are six Surahs in the Holy Quran named after Prophets: Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Nuh, and Muhammad (PBUH).
From: PPSC Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 28
According to most scholars, there are 28 Madni Surahs in the Holy Quran.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Yasin
Surah Yasin is famously referred to as the 'Heart of the Quran' in Hadith literature.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Maida
The rules for Wuzu (ablution) and Tayammum (dry ablution) are explicitly mentioned in Surah Al-Maida (verse 6).
From: PPSC Clubbed Case 98-2024 Assistant and Officer Past Paper Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Ayat No 282
Ayat 282 of Surah Al-Baqarah, commonly known as Ayat-ud-Dayn, is the longest verse in the Holy Quran.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Falak and Surah Naas
Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Naas are collectively known as Al-Mu'awwidhatayn, meaning 'the verses of refuge'.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al Tauba
Surah Al-Tawbah is the ninth chapter of the Quran and the only surah that does not begin with the Bismillah (In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful).
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Angels
In Islamic tradition as mentioned in the Quran, Haroot and Maroot were two angels.
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Correct Answer: Surah Yaseen
It is narrated that the Prophet (SAW) recited Surah Yaseen while leaving his house during the migration (Hijrat).
From: PPSC Assistant in Various Departments Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Dog
According to Surah Al-Kahf in the Quran, a dog named Qitmir resided with and guarded the Companions of the Cave (As'hab-e-Kahaf) during their long sleep.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Al Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter (Surah) of the Quran, consisting of 286 verses.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) Revenue Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Al Kausar
Surah Al-Kawthar is the shortest chapter of the Holy Quran, containing only 3 verses.
From: PPSC Naib Tehsildar (BS-14) Revenue Department Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 28
Out of the 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran, 86 are classified as Makki and 28 are classified as Madni.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 (Paper 2) Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al-Ikhlaas
According to Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared that reciting Surah Al-Ikhlas is equivalent in reward and theological weight to reading one-third of the Quran.
From: PPSC Tehsildar & Board of Revenue Past Paper 2021 (Paper 2) Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Fateha
Surah Al-Fateha is famously referred to as Umm-ul-Kitab (The Mother of the Book).
From: PPSC Accountant Local Government & Community Development Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al-Baqra
This famous verse (Ayat 256) emphasizing religious freedom is found in Surah Al-Baqarah.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al-Maidah
Surah Al-Maidah (Verse 3) famously states: 'This day I have perfected for you your religion...'
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 24
Surah Al-Momin (also known as Ghafir) begins in the 24th Para (Juz) of the Holy Quran.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) S&GAD Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 14
According to the most accepted scholarly consensus (Hanafi view), there are 14 verses of prostration (Sajdah Tilawat) in the Holy Quran.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al Baqarah
Ayat al-Kursi (The Throne Verse) is the 255th verse of the second Surah of the Quran, Surah Al-Baqarah.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al Maeda
Surah Al-Ma'idah explicitly details the injunctions regarding permissible (Halal) and forbidden (Haraam) meats and sacrificial animals.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: None of these
Madni Surahs primarily emphasize social, legal, and community building frameworks (laws of society) rather than just battles or historical facts.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: That which is to be recited
The word "Quran" is derived from the Arabic root "qara'a," meaning "he read" or "recited," making its translation "that which is to be recited."
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Labour & Human Resource Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Fatiha
Surah Al-Fatiha is known as the 'Bab-ul-Quran' (The Gateway of the Quran) as it is the opening chapter.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Planning & Development Department Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Al-Baqarah
Surah Al-Baqarah is the second and longest chapter of the Quran, consisting of 286 verses.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Archives S&GAD Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah-e-Fateha
Surah Al-Fatihah is known as Umm-ul-Kitab (the Mother of the Book) because it encapsulates the essence of the entire Quran.
From: PPSC Inspector Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah-e-Al'Ahzab
The term Khatam an-Nabiyyin (Seal of the Prophets) appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40), affirming that Muhammad (PBUH) is the final prophet.
From: PPSC Inspector Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Surah Luqman
Surah Luqman prominently emphasizes gratitude towards God and parents, outlining the rights and respect due to them.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Namaz (Salah)
The greatest emphasis in the Quran is for Namaz (Salah).
From: Assistant Director Past Paper 2017 Solved (2017) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Al Namal
Surah An-Naml (Al Namal) contains the Bismillah twice — at its opening and in verse 30.
From: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Four time
The name Muhammad (PBUH) is mentioned in the Quran four times.
From: Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · FPSC
Correct Answer: 66 times
The verified answer is 66 times. Note: FLAG: name-count varies by counting method; 69 also cited, tick kept.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 23 times
The verified answer is 23 times.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 86 A.H
The verified answer is 86 A.H.
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Correct Answer: 1 Lakh
1 Lakh.
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Correct Answer: 4
The verified answer is 4.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2697
Name "ALLAH" is mentioned in Quran 2697 times.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2nd
Ayat-ul-Kursi is in the 2nd chapter.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Latin
The verified answer is Latin.
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Correct Answer: Man
The verified answer is Man.
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Correct Answer: 22
22.
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Correct Answer: 4
The verified answer is 4.
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Correct Answer: Thrice
The verified answer is Thrice.
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Correct Answer: Israil
The verified answer is Israil.
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Correct Answer: 1
1.
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Correct Answer: Dominator
The verified answer is Dominator.
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Correct Answer: The Unique
The verified answer is The Unique.
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Correct Answer: 19
The verified answer is 19.
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Correct Answer: 86
The verified answer is 86.
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Correct Answer: Kausar
The verified answer is Kausar.
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Correct Answer: 7
The verified answer is 7.
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Correct Answer: 28
The verified answer is 28.
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Correct Answer: 56
The verified answer is 56.
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Correct Answer: 4
The verified answer is 4.
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Correct Answer: Saf
Saf.
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Correct Answer: 12
The verified answer is 12.
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Correct Answer: Namal
The verified answer is Namal.
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Correct Answer: Hujar
Hujar surah directs the Prophet (S.A.W) to resort the open preaching.
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Correct Answer: Hajjaj bin Yousaf
Hajjaj bin Yousaf marked the Quran diacritically.
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Correct Answer: Al-e-Imran
The Al-e-Imran is the third sura of Quran.
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Correct Answer: 5
5.
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Correct Answer: 6666
6666.
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Correct Answer: Fateh
The verified answer is Fateh.
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Correct Answer: 3
The verified answer is 3.
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Correct Answer: 1 Nabvi
The verified answer is 1 Nabvi.
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Correct Answer: 26&25
The verified answer is 26&25.
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Correct Answer: Seven
Seven.
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Correct Answer: Suqra Bakra
Suqra Bakra.
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Correct Answer: 25
25.
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Correct Answer: 4
4.
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Correct Answer: Zaid Bin Haris (R.A)
The verified answer is Zaid Bin Haris (R.A).
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 27 Ramdan
The verified answer is 27 Ramdan.
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Correct Answer: 7
The verified answer is 7.
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Correct Answer: Maida
The verified answer is Maida.
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Correct Answer: Sindhi
The verified answer is Sindhi.
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Correct Answer: 23 years
The verified answer is 23 years.
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Correct Answer: 286
286.
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Correct Answer: 4 times
The verified answer is 4 times.
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Correct Answer: Tabua
The verified answer is Tabua.
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Correct Answer: Israil
The verified answer is Israil.
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Correct Answer: 5
5.
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Correct Answer: Five
Five. Note: OVERRIDE: book ticks (a); Five angels are named in the Quran (Jibril, Mikail, Harut, Marut, Malik), not four.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 9th
9th.
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Correct Answer: 82
The verified answer is 82.
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Correct Answer: 32
32.
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Correct Answer: 4
The verified answer is 4.
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Correct Answer: Tree of Noor
The verified answer is Tree of Noor.
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Correct Answer: Rizwan
Rizwan.
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Showing 100 of 114 distinct Quran questions (131 tagged in the bank in total). The rest are reachable through the source papers in the Past Papers archive and the Quiz Builder.
The bank holds 131 questions tagged "Quran" under Islamic Studies, drawn from 40 solved papers (2010–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 114 are distinct; this page shows the top 100.
They are pulled from the solved papers in the GK360 archive — PPSC, FPSC papers among them — and every card on this page names its source paper and year, so you can open the full paper from the Past Papers archive.
Yes — 100 of the 100 questions shown carry a written explanation under the answer; the rest show the verified correct answer for revision. Every answer passed GK360's three-way check (printed key, worked material, standard fact).
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