How many pairs of ribs does a human body have?
- (a) 9
- (b) 10
- (c) 11
- (d) 12
- (d) 12
Humans normally have 12 pairs of ribs, which amount to 24, that form a protective cage for the heart and lungs. They include true ribs (1-7), false ribs (8-10), and floating ribs (11-12). Although the normal number of pairs of ribs is 12, some people may have more, like an extra pair in the cervical region.
How many articles of faith are there in Islam?
- (a) 5
- (b) 6
- (c) 7
- (d) 8
- (b) 6
There are six basic beliefs of faith in Islam, known as the Arkān al-Īmān, which form the basis of Muslim beliefs. They are derived from the Quran and the Hadith of Gabriel.
The six beliefs are as follows:
1- Belief in the Oneness of God (Allah): The existence of only one God, the creator, sustainer, and final ruler of the universe, without any partner or equal (Tawhid).
2- Belief in the Angels (Malaikah): The existence of angels, created from light by God, to carry out His commands.
3- Belief in the Books (Kutub): The existence of books revealed to His prophets, including the Quran revealed to Prophet Muhammad, the Torah revealed to Moses, the Gospel revealed to Jesus, the Psalms revealed to King David, and the Scrolls revealed to Abraham.
4- Belief in the Prophets and Messengers (Rusul): The sending of prophets to guide humankind, beginning with Adam and culminating with Muhammad.
5- Belief in the Day of Judgment (Akhirah): The end of the world, resurrection, and accountability of all actions, resulting in eternal bliss or hell.
6- Belief in the Divine Decree (Qadar): The supreme knowledge and control of everything by God, without anything happening without His will and consent.
When did Hazrat Ali (R.A) become the Caliph of Islam?
- (a) 622 AD
- (b) 632 AD
- (c) 656 AD
- (d) 661 AD
- (c) 656 AD
Hazrat Ali (R.A) took over as the fourth Rashid Caliph in 656 AD after the assassination of Hazrat Uthman (R.A). He ruled for five years (approx. 4 years and 9 months), but his reign was cut short by his martyrdom in 661 AD. During his tenure, he moved the capital of the empire from Medina to Kufa.
Which country experiences the most volcanic activities in the world?
- (a) China
- (b) Japan
- (c) Philippines
- (d) Indonesia
- (d) Indonesia
To which country did Imran Khan, as Prime Minister, pay his first official visit?
- (a) Saudi Arabia
- (b) China
- (c) United States
- (d) Indonesia
- (a) Saudi Arabia
What is the distance from the North Pole to the South Pole called?
- (a) Longitude
- (b) Latitude
- (c) Earth’s circumference
- (d) Meridian
- (d) Meridian
In which language is the folk story “Sassi-Punnu” described?
- (a) Punjabi
- (b) Sindhi
- (c) Balochi
- (d) Pushto
- (b) Sindhi
Sassi-Punnu (Sassi Punhun), as a folklore, lives most vividly in Sindhi literature. Sassi Punhun is one of the famous seven tragic romances known as the “Seven Queens” of Sindh. The story’s popularity has been guaranteed in Shah Jo Risalo, a collection of poems by the famous Sindhi Sufi poet Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai.
What is the time difference between each degree of longitude?
- (a) 2 minutes
- (b) 11 minutes
- (c) 4 minutes
- (d) 8 minutes
- (c) 4 minutes
Who is recognised as the first lady fighter pilot of Pakistan?
- (a) Mariam Mukhtar
- (b) Maliha Sami
- (c) Shukirya Khanum
- (d) Ayesha Farooq
- (d) Ayesha Farooq
Ayesha Farooq is hailed as the first lady fighter pilot of the Pakistan Air Force. She was born in Bahawalpur and made her mark on history in 2013 by becoming the first woman to pass the final exams and qualify for combat duty on a Chinese-made Chengdu J-7 fighter jet. Although Ayesha made history by becoming the first woman to pass the final exams for combat duty, Flying Officer Marium Mukhtiar Shaheed is remembered as the first lady fighter pilot of the Pakistan Air Force who attained martyrdom while flying a trainer jet that crashed in 2015.
By which amendment was 58(2)(b) removed from 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?
- (a) 10th Amendment
- (b) 9th Amendment
- (c) 18th Amendment
- (d) 11th Amendment
- (c) 18th Amendment
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which was enacted in 2010, took away the authority granted under Article 58(2)(b) that enabled the President to dissolve the National Assembly unilaterally. The Constitution (18th Amendment) Act, 2010, which was unanimously passed by Parliament and later signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on April 19, 2010, took away this authority vested in the President, and Pakistan became a parliamentary republic.