Name the first Prime Minister who visited Russia?
- (A) Liaqat Ali Khan
- (B) Z.A Bhutto
- (C) Noor-ul-Ameen
- (D) Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
- (B) Z.A Bhutto
The indirect sentence of: He said, “I cannot drive them home”.
- (A) He said that he cannot drive them home
- (B) He said that he could not drive them home
- (C) He said that he could not drive them home
- (D) He asked you could not drive them home
- (B) He said that he could not drive them home
Complete the Proverb: “An early bird catches the _______.”
- (A) Worn
- (B) Fly
- (C) Worm
- (D) Victim
- (C) Worm
The proverb is “An early bird catches the worm” or “The early bird gets the worm”, which means that people who act promptly or arrive first are more likely to succeed.
“FROM MEMORY” is the autobiography of:
- (A) Chaudhary Muhammad Ali
- (B) Muhammad Ali Bogra
- (C) Sir Feroz Khan Noon
- (D) Hussain Shaheed Suharwardy
- (C) Sir Feroz Khan Noon
“From Memory” is an autobiography of Sir Feroz Khan Noon (1893-1970), who was Pakistan’s seventh Prime Minister. In this book, readers can find an in-depth account of his personal life, his political activities during the British period, and his role in the early days of Pakistan’s history, including his contribution to the acquisition of Gwadar. The book was brought out after his death in 1966 and reprinted to commemorate his centennial in 1993.
How many prayers led by Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) during the illness days of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
- (A) 14
- (B) 15
- (C) 16
- (D) 17
- (D) 17
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) led the prayers for 17 times during the illness of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). According to historical references, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was suffering from an illness for a while, and He (PBUH) directed Abu Bakr (R.A.) to offer congregational prayers in the mosque. At times, the Prophet (PBUH) was well enough to participate, but generally, Abu Bakr (R.A.) led the Muslims in prayer.
“Shakir Ali Museum” is located in the city of:
- (A) Lahore
- (B) Peshawar
- (C) Faisalabad
- (D) Islamabad
- (A) Lahore
Shakir Ali Museum is a museum located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is situated at Tipu Block New Garden Town and was initially the residence of the renowned modernist painter Shakir Ali. After the demise of the artist, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) converted the residence into a museum in 1975.
PET is a type of nuclear medicine imaging test technique. What does PET stand for?
- (A) Positron Emission Tomography
- (B) Position Emission Terminology
- (C) Position Emitted Techniques
- (D) Positron Emitted Techniques
- (A) Positron Emission Tomography
PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. It is a specialized, non-invasive nuclear medicine imaging technique that uses small amounts of radioactive material, known as radiotracers, to visualize and measure metabolic processes, blood flow, and other physiological functions in the body, particularly in diagnosing cancer and brain conditions.
What was the real (original) name of Abu Jehal?
- (A) Amr bin Hakam
- (B) Amr bin Hasham
- (C) Salam bin Hakam
- (D) Amr bin Ummayyah
- (B) Amr bin Hasham
Abu Jahl’s real name was Amr bin Hasham ibn al-Mughira. His pre-Islamic name among the Quraysh was Abu al-Hakam, meaning “Father of Wisdom”. He belonged to the powerful Banu Makhzum clan of the Quraysh. He was killed during the Battle of Badr in 624 CE.
The “Mansabdari System” introduced by Akbar was borrowed from the system followed by:
- (A) Turkey
- (B) Iran-Iraq
- (C) Mongolia
- (D) Afghanistan
- (C) Mongolia
The “Mansabdari System”, introduced by Akbar in 1571, was based on the military system of the Mongolians. It has its origins in Genghis Khan, who founded his army based on a decimal system of 10, 100, 1,000, and 10,000 men. Akbar adopted the idea from Central Asia and made it his own, creating a unique Indian version of the military and administrative hierarchy. In the “Mansabdari System,” every military officer, the “Mansabdar,” had a specific “Mansab,” or rank, which determined his salary.
Name the companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) who got the title “Zou-Shahadatain”?
- (A) Hazrat Huzaifa (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Khuzaima (R.A)
- (C) Hazrat Abu Zar (R.A)
- (D) Hazrat Ammar (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Khuzaima (R.A)