Which country is known as the “Coffee Port” of the world?
- (A) Argentina
- (B) Sri Lanka
- (C) Brazil
- (D) Maldives
- (C) Brazil
Brazil earns the nickname “Coffee Port” primarily due to the Port of Santos in the state of São Paulo. For over a century and a half, it has been the point of transit for the majority of Brazil’s massive coffee exports, making Brazil the global leader in coffee production.
Which is the most famous waterfall of the world?
- (A) Victoria Falls
- (B) Angel Falls
- (C) Niagara Falls
- (D) Tugela Falls
- (C) Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls, situated on the border between Canada and the USA, is regarded as the most popular waterfall in the world in terms of its massive tourist appeal and popularity. It is not the highest or largest waterfall in terms of volume, but it is recognized worldwide for its power of beauty.
Which African country was never colonized by a European power?
- (A) Sudan
- (B) Egypt
- (C) Liberia
- (D) Ethiopia
- (D) Ethipoia
Ethiopia is unique in that it is the only African nation that successfully resisted European colonization during the Scramble for Africa in the 19th century. Emperor Menelik II’s army successfully repelled Italian colonization at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. While Italy did occupy Ethiopia from 1936 to 1941 during Mussolini’s rule, most historians consider this a brief military occupation rather than full colonization, as Ethiopia never formally surrendered sovereignty during this period.
What is strongly influenced by the thyroid gland in a body?
- (A) Bone formation
- (B) Growth
- (C) Red blood cells
- (D) White blood cells
- (B) Growth
The thyroid gland produces two hormones, T3 and T4, which are vital for regulating the rate at which the body uses its energy. In children and adolescents, the two hormones interact with the growth hormone to facilitate proper bone growth and linear expansion. A deficiency of the thyroid hormone will result in a significantly retarded rate of growth, as witnessed in hypothyroidism in children.
Which Surah was the last revealed?
- (A) Al-Naas
- (B) Al-Noor
- (C) Al-Nissa
- (D) Al-Nasr
- (D) Al-Nasr
A well-known report from Ibn ’Abbas, as recorded in Sahih Muslim, is that Surah Al-Nasr (Surah 110) was the last complete surah to be revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This surah was revealed in Medina during the Farewell Pilgrimage, which marked the culmination of his prophetic mission.
Who is considered the founder of British Empire in India?
- (A) Lord Cornwallis
- (B) Lord Dalhousie
- (C) Lord Clive
- (D) Lord Hastings
- (C) Lord Clive
Robert Clive (1725-1774), commonly known as “Clive of India,” is often regarded as the founder of the British Empire in India. He was a leader of the British East India Company and established his dominance over India by winning the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
What is “Bab-ul-Mandab”?
- (A) Standoff
- (B) Strait
- (C) Island
- (D) Peninsula
- (B) Strait
The Bab al-Mandab, also known as Bab el-Mandeb, is a strait. It is located as a crucial bottleneck passage between Yemen and the Horn of Africa countries of Djibouti and Eritrea. The strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, hence its recognition as a significant global shipping bottleneck.
What was the religion of the forefathers of the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
- (A) Idolatry
- (B) Deen-e-Ibrahimi
- (C) Hinduism
- (D) Buddhism
- (B) Deen-e-Ibrahimi
The forefathers of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) are said to have been followers of Deen-e-Ibrahimi, the religion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). This school of thought, also known as the Hanifiya, or the upright religion, was a form of monotheism that worshipped one God, and was prevalent in Arabia before the advent of Islam. It is said that his forefathers, including his father Abdullah and his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, were ardent followers of this religion and did not conform to the idol worshiping practices of the people.
Who was the founder of Judaism?
- (A) Lao Tse
- (B) Jesus Christ
- (C) Moses
- (D) Zoroaster
- (C) Moses
Moses is considered the founder of Judaism and its main prophet. According to Jewish tradition, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, known as the Exodus, and received the Torah, or the Law, from God on Mount Sinai.
Which country is without a constitution?
- (A) USA
- (B) Japan
- (C) UK
- (D) France
- (C) UK
The United Kingdom does not have a written constitution like most other countries. Rather, it has an uncodified constitution, which is sometimes referred to as an “unwritten” constitution. This is because it is composed of a variety of sources, such as Acts of Parliament (statutes), the common law, and established conventions. It also includes historical documents such as the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights of 1689.