The “Whitehaven Beach” is located in:
- (A) California-USA
- (B) Russia
- (C) Australia
- (D) England
- (C) Australia
Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. This beach is known for its white silica sand and clear turquoise waters, often named as one of the world’s best beaches. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Australia.
War of Independence 1857 was officially ended in:
- (A) November 1857
- (B) August 1857
- (C) May 1858
- (D) November 1858
- (D) November 1858
Lord Canning unfurled Queen Victoria’s proclamation at a spectacular durbar in Allahabad. The document promised amnesty for rebels who did not kill anyone, and it formally paved the way for the British Raj to rule directly under the Crown. The date, November 1, 1858, is important for a variety of reasons: it is the day when the Government of India Act of 1858 began, and it is the day when the dominion of the East India Company came to an end. The proclamation from that day promised peace and order, with a commitment to non-interference in religious matters and a respect for the customs of the Indian people.
Which language is spoken by maximum number of people in the world?
- (A) English
- (B) Hindi
- (C) Arabic
- (D) Chinese
- (D) Chinese
Iron Cross is the highest military award of:
- (A) Great Britain
- (B) Germany
- (C) USA
- (D) Japan
- (B) Germany
The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located in:
- (A) Egypt
- (B) Japan
- (C) Greece
- (D) Belgium
- (C) Greece
The Acropolis of Athens is situated atop a rocky outcropping overlooking the bustling capital of Greece. This legendary site is home to some of the most renowned structures of immense historical and architectural significance. At the heart of the Acropolis is the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. In 1987, the Acropolis was recognized for its inestimable value to the history and culture of mankind by being declared a World Heritage Site.
Which among the following was the pupil of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A)?
- (A) Ahmad bin Hanbal
- (B) Hammam ibn Munabbih
- (C) Imam Malik
- (D) Imam Ismail Bukhari
- (B) Hammam ibn Munabbih
Hammam ibn Munabbih (748 CE) is a renowned figure of the Tabi’i, the following generation of the Prophet’s companions, and a direct student of Hazrat Abu Hurairah (R.A.). He is best known for creating the Sahifah Hammam ibn Munabbih, some of the first written Hadith compilations. The works include narrations directly from his teacher, Abu Hurairah.
The ring of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was made by:
- (A) Saad bin Abi Waqas
- (B) Abu Ayyub Ansari
- (C) Ya’la bin Umayyah
- (D) Uthman bin Affan
- (C) Ya’la bin Umayyah
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) selected a silver ring that would be used as an official seal for letters addressed to kings and leaders in other countries. Ya’la bin Umayyah was commissioned to do this job. Ya’la made the silver ring and engraved it with the words “Muhammad Rasul Allah” written on three separate lines. The inscription was on three lines: “Muhammad” on the first, “Rasul” on the second, and “Allah” on the third. It was used as a stamp for Da’wah letters sent to global leaders.
What was the name of slave of Hazrat Khadija (R.A), who travelled to Syria along with the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
- (A) Abu Qahafa
- (B) Maysarah
- (C) Zayad
- (D) Bilal
- (B) Maysarah
Maysarah was loyal to Hazrat Khadija (R.A) in his capacity as a faithful servant/slave. Hazrat Khadija (R.A) had given her belongings to the Holy Prophet (PBUH) on a trade mission to Syria, and she had also dispatched Maysarah on the journey to accompany and assist the Holy Prophet (PBUH). While on the journey, Maysarah saw the excellent character, integrity, and even miracles, like the sheltering clouds, of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Upon his return to Makkah, Maysarah related his experiences to Hazrat Khadija (R.A), and she decided to marry the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Stethoscope was invented by:
- (A) Robert Ledley
- (B) Albert Einstein
- (C) Rene Laennec
- (D) Al-Khawrizmi
- (C) Rene Laennec
The first stethoscope was invented by the French physician Rene Laennec in the year 1816 at the Necker-Enfants Malades hospital in Paris. The first stethoscope developed by Rene Laennec was simply a wooden tube, intended to amplify the sounds from the chest.
What was the name of tribe of Hazrat Amina (R.A)?
- (A) Banu Zohra
- (B) Banu Quraish
- (C) Banu Najad
- (D) Banu Bariq
- (A) Banu Zohra
Hazrat Amina (R.A), the mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), belonged to the Banu Zuhrah clan, which was a branch of the Quraysh tribe. Her father, Wahb ibn Abd Manaf, was the head of the Banu Zuhrah clan.