Jabir bin Hayyan is famous for his work on:
- (A) Optics
- (B) Medicine
- (C) Mathematics
- (D) Chemistry
- (D) Chemistry
Jabir ibn Hayyan, also known as Geber, is known as the “father of chemistry” for his work in the experimental and quantitative aspects of chemistry and alchemy in the 8th to 9th centuries. His contributions include the improvement of processes like distillation, crystallization, sublimation, and evaporation. He isolated and characterized various acids and substances like hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and aqua regia.
India represents what percent of South Asia’s population?
- (A) 40%
- (B) 55%
- (C) 70%
- (D) 20%
- (C) 70%
India represents about three-quarters of the population of South Asia, with a percentage of 70% to 75%. Being the most populous country in South Asia and the whole world, India has a population of over 1.4 billion, which influences the SAARC community, which comprises countries such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and others.
The Pakistani scientist who worked under Albert Einstein was:
- (A) Dr. Saleem-uz-Zaman Siddique
- (B) Dr. Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui
- (C) Dr. Abdus Salam
- (D) Dr. Munir Ahmad Khan
- (B) Dr. Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui
Dr. Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui (1908-1998) was a renowned Pakistani theoretical physicist and mathematician who pursued his studies and worked with Albert Einstein in Germany from 1928 to 1930. He obtained his M.Sc. in Mathematics and M.Phil. in Quantum Physics, focusing on the Theory of Relativity under Einstein’s supervision.
Oceans cover how much of the Earth’s surface?
- (A) 71%
- (B) 75%
- (C) 70%
- (D) 76%
- (A) 71%
The oceans cover approximately 71% of the Earth’s surface, hence the Blue Planet nickname for our Earth. The massive ocean covers an area of about 361 million square kilometers (139 million square miles) and contains approximately 97% of the total water on Earth. The other 29% is landmass, consisting of continents and islands. However, the oceans are not just the surface; they are the “spine” of the Earth’s hydrosphere and support the “water world” that holds almost 99% of the Earth’s living space.
“SAPTA” is a trade agreement signed between the:
- (A) ASEAN Nations
- (B) EU Nations
- (C) SAARC Nations
- (D) APEC Nations
- (C) SAARC Nations
SAPTA stands for South Asian Preferential Trading Arrangement. This trade agreement was signed in 1993 by the seven members of SAARC: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The objective of SAPTA was to increase trade and economic cooperation by cutting down tariffs.
How many members are there in the Security Council?
- (A) 18
- (B) 15
- (C) 16
- (D) 14
- (B) 15
The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 members. It has five permanent members who have veto power: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. There are also ten non-permanent members who are elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.
- Permanent Members (5): China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States.
- Non-Permanent Members (10): Elected regionally for two-year terms.
Which is the brightest planet in our solar system?
- (A) Jupiter
- (B) Mercury
- (C) Uranus
- (D) Venus
- (D) Venus
VENUS continues to be the bright spot in our night sky for the next few years and beyond. This is due to the thick and highly reflective clouds of sulfuric acid, as well as its close orbit to our planet. This is why it is also known as the morning star or the evening star.
What is the total length of coastline of Pakistan?
- (A) 1,020 km
- (B) 1,046 km
- (C) 1,095 km
- (D) 1,126 km
- (B) 1046 km
The coastline of Pakistan is approximately 1,046 kilometers long along the Arabian Sea. It stretches from the eastern side, near the Indian border (Sir Creek), to the western side at Gwadar Bay, near Iran. The coastline of Sindh province constitutes around 348 kilometers, and the coastline of Balochistan/Makran constitutes around 772 kilometers.
“Dom of Rock” is located in:
- (A) Jerusalem
- (B) Lebanon
- (C) Iraq
- (D) Jordan
- (A) Jerusalem
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount, which Muslims refer to as Al-Haram al-Sharif or the Noble Sanctuary, in the Old City of Jerusalem. It is situated in the center of the elevated platform that rests on top of the Foundation Stone, and it is one of the oldest surviving Islamic monuments, constructed in 691-692 CE.
How many countries are members of SAARC?
- (A) 5
- (B) 6
- (C) 7
- (D) 8
- (D) 8
SAARC, or the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, is comprised of eight member states. SAARC was formed in 1985 and includes Afghanistan as a later member, joining in 2007, as well as Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The secretariat of the SAARC association is located in Kathmandu, Nepal.