1st Non-Muslim Chief Justice of Pakistan was:
- (a) Francis Mudie
- (b) George Cunningham
- (c) A.R. Cornelius
- (d) Jafford James
- (c) A.R. Cornelius
Justice Alvin Robert Cornelius, commonly referred to as A.R. Cornelius, made history in Pakistan as a non-Muslim Chief Justice, a first in the nation’s history. He served as the fourth Chief Justice between 1960 and 1968. Justice Cornelius, a Christian, played a significant role in the development of the nation’s legal system and was a prominent personality in the country’s judicial system.
Which Sultan of Delhi has been described as the “Mixture of Opposites”?
- (a) Balban
- (b) Ibrahim Lodhi
- (c) Muhammad Tughluq
- (d) Jalaluddin Akbar
- (c) Muhammad Tughlaq
Muhammad bin Tughluq, the eighteenth sultan of Delhi from 1325 to 1351, is said to be a “mixture of opposites.” He is credited with having a complex personality consisting of “opposite extremes”, including “shrewdness and foolishness, generosity and cruelty”.
Kala Bagh is famous for:
- (a) Iron
- (b) Sulphur
- (c) Salt
- (d) Gypsum
- (a) Iron
Kalabagh is a place along the Indus in the Punjab region, which is famous for the Kalabagh Dam, its scenic location in the Salt Range, and its historical significance as the residence of the Nawab of Kalabagh. It is also known for its iron ore (Rich deposits of iron ore are found in the nearby Surghar Range), handicrafts like footwear, and local delicacies like Makhandi Halwa.
The original name of “Tanseen”, a musician at the court of Akbar, was:
- (a) Ramtanu Pandey
- (b) Baz Bahadur
- (c) Lal Kalwant
- (d) Mullah do Payaza
- (a) Ramtanu Pandey
The famous musician who rose to one of Akbar’s Navaratnas was born as Ramtanu Pandey. Born in the city of Gwalior around 1493 as a Hindu Brahmin, he grew up to be a renowned singer and musician who was famous before he joined Akbar in 1562.
Largest producer of oil is:
- (a) Sindh
- (b) Punjab
- (c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- (d) Balochistan
- (c) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Even though Sindh has always been at the forefront in terms of the total energy output (oil and gas), new figures for early 2026 reveal that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has now moved to the forefront in the production of crude oil alone. The reason behind the rise of KP in the production of crude oil is the discovery of large quantities of crude oil in areas like Kohat, Karak, and Hangu.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Accounts for approximately 41% of Pakistan’s total crude oil output.
Sindh: Follows closely with a 40% share of the country’s oil production.
Punjab: Contributes roughly 18% of the national total
Balochistan: Accounts for about 1% of national oil production.
Al-Beruni came to India along with:
- (a) Ameer Timur
- (b) Muhammad Ghori
- (c) Mahmud of Ghazni
- (d) Jalaluddin Akbar
- (c) Mahmud of Ghazni
Al Biruni, the renowned 11th-century Persian polymath, traveled to India in the company of Mahmud of Ghazni. He went along with the Turkish conqueror during his early 11th-century expeditions to the subcontinent, which offered the scholar a chance to investigate the culture, science, and philosophy of the Indians. He later documented his discoveries in his famous book, “Kitab al-Hind”.
How many districts are in Federal Capital?
- (a) 4
- (b) 3
- (c) 2
- (d) 1
- (d) 1
The Islamabad Capital Territory comprises ONE district, the Islamabad District. It is the federal capital of the country and functions as a single entity rather than being divided into several districts like the provinces.
Bernier visited India during the reign of:
- (a) Jahangir
- (b) Akbar
- (c) Shah Jahan
- (d) Aurangzeb
- (d) Aurangzeb
- When François Bernier visited India in the 17th century, Shah Jahan was imprisoned and Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire.
- Francois Bernier, a French physician and traveler, stayed in India for about 12 years, from 14 October 1658 to 20 February 1670. He arrived during Shah Jahan’s life and worked as a physician for Dara Shikoh. Later, he documented Aurangzeb’s reign. His book, Travels in the Mogul Empire, offers detailed observations of 17th-century Mughal India.
- Aurangzeb imprisoned his father, Shah Jahan, in the Agra Fort from July 1658 until his death in January 1666. Shah Jahan was held in the Musamman Burj, an octagonal tower within the fort. He spent his final years under house arrest with a view of the Taj Mahal.
Highest glacier of Pakistan is:
- (a) Hispar
- (b) Siachen
- (c) Batura
- (d) Baltoro
- (b) Siachen
The Siachen Glacier, situated in the Karakoram range, is viewed as the highest, longest and most important glacier on Pakistani soil, with summits in the area exceeding 20,000 ft. long after the Siachen Glacier; it ranks among the longest non-polar glaciers found on earth. There are several other prominent high-altitude glaciers, including the Biafo and Hispar Glaciers.
Tobacco was introduced for cultivation during the reign of:
- (a) Babar
- (b) Jahangir
- (c) Shah Jahan
- (d) Akbar
- (d) Akbar
Akbar ruled India and the Portuguese brought tobacco to India at that time. The earliest use of tobacco included both medicinal and recreational uses; After time, the cultivation of tobacco expanded within the empire’s borders. During the reign of the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1556-1605) tobacco was first introduced into cultivation in India. Portuguese traders are said to have brought tobacco to India in the late 16th or early 17th century (the exact time often cited is 16041605), and the plant rapidly spread, soon becoming one of the major crops of Gujarat and other areas.