Which flower is the national floral symbol of Pakistan?
- (A) Pink Rose
- (B) Jasmine
- (C) White Rose
- (D) Sunflower
- (B) Jasmine
THE national flower of Pakistan is Jasmine, or more specifically, white jasmine or common jasmine (Jasminum officinale), also known as Chambeli in Urdu. It was adopted as the national floral symbol of Pakistan in July 1961.
Diabetes is a disease of the organ:
- (A) Liver
- (B) Lungs
- (C) Pancreas
- (D) Kidney
- (C) Pancreas
Diabetes is essentially a long-run metabolic disorder affecting the pancreas. The disorder manifests when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin, which regulates blood glucose, and the body is unable to effectively utilize the insulin it produces, leading to increased blood glucose, or hyperglycemia.
Which of the following colours are called ‘primary colours’?
- (A) Red, Green, Blue
- (B) White, Red, Black
- (C) Black, Red, Blue
- (D) Green, Red, Black
- (A) Red, Green, Blue
Primary colours are considered to be the basic colours that cannot be created by mixing another colour and are considered to be the foundation upon which all other colours have been created. Now, in the realm of colours and light, the primary colours created are known as RGB—red, green, and blue. The combination of these colours results in all the shades of light that have been created. On the other hand, when talking about physical colours, the primary colours created, abbreviated as “CMY,” comprise cyan, magenta, and yellow. The main contrast between these two colours lies in the following: in physical colours, “primary colours” is associated with light, whereas “primary pigments” is associated with mixing. In other words, the mixing of red and blue light creates magenta, whereas the mixing of red and blue pigments results in the production of purple.
Which of the following Wonders of the Ancient World is situated in Iraq?
- (A) Great Pyramids of Giza
- (B) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- (C) Statue of Zeus at Olympia
- (D) Colossus of Rhodes
- (B) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
THE Hanging Gardens of Babylon is the sole survivor of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still remaining within the present geographical confines of Iraq. It is said to have been built within the ancient city-state of Babylon, situated 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Baghdad.
What is the main cause of failure of Pak-Iran-India gas pipeline project?
- (A) Public opinion against the project
- (B) Economic and political pressure of USA
- (C) High price demanded by Iran
- (D) Conflict between India and Pakistan
- (B) Economic and political pressure of USA
THE fundamental reason for the collapse of the Pak-Iran-India IPI gas project, which forced India to withdraw in 2009 and left the Pakistan-Iran leg unrealized, was the result of US pressure on economic and political levels. It was claimed by India on the basis of security concerns, whereas the financial barriers by Pakistan did arise, yet the key resistance was the US sanctions threat on Iran. That threatened US sanctions spooked investors, financiers, and partner countries from concluding a deal that would invite US sanctions.
What is a Pariah State?
- (A) A state facing international isolation or condemnation
- (B) A state with a strong military presence
- (C) A state known for its economic prosperity
- (D) A state with a dominant religion
- (A) A state facing international isolation or condemnation
A pariah state, also referred to as an international outcast, is a nation in which the rest of the world denies diplomatic or social contact. This is often the result of policies or actions that violate well-accepted, universal standards, including human rights abuses, state-sponsored terrorism, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Due to the nature of these infractions, these states frequently face severe economic sanctions, are excluded from most international organizations, and may not receive formal recognition from other states.
The term “Track-II Diplomacy” is used for:
- (A) Diplomacy by diplomats during war
- (B) Meeting of ambassadors of two countries
- (C) Back-channel diplomacy
- (D) Open diplomacy between two countries
- (C) Back-channel diplomacy
Track-II diplomacy refers to the informal and unofficial meetings between private individuals or groups, usually referred to as non-state actors, representing conflicting parties or nations. This is invariably treated as a back-channel approach because such exchanges of views take place outside the formal government channels to establish trust, reduce tensions, and explore potential courses of action toward resolving disputes without adherence to official positions.
Which of the following is the oldest stock exchange of the world?
- (A) Bombay Stock Exchange
- (B) New York Stock Exchange
- (C) Nippon Stock Exchange
- (D) Amsterdam Stock Exchange
- (D) Amsterdam Stock Exchange
THE Amsterdam Stock Exchange, established in 1602, is widely recognised by historians and the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest and first modern stock exchange.
Pakistan State Bank started working on 1st July, 1948 with a sum of:
- (A) 20 million rupees
- (B) 30 million rupees
- (C) 35 million rupees
- (D) 40 million rupees
- (B) 30 million rupees
THE State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was inaugurated on July 1, 1948, by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. It had an authorized capital of Rs. 30 million, divided into 300,000 shares of Rs. 100 each. The central government subscribed 51% while the remaining was offered to the public.
“Al-Hilal” was a newspaper associated with:
- (A) Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
- (B) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
- (C) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
- (D) Maulana Shoukat Ali
- (B) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
Al-Hilal, meaning “The Crescent,” was a weekly Urdu newspaper established in 1912 by the renowned Indian Muslim freedom fighter and thinker, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. This Calcutta-based newspaper assumed a vital and revolutionary role in popularizing Indian nationalism and defying British rule, in addition to fostering unity between Muslims and Hindus.