What is the largest airport in Pakistan?
- (a) Allama Iqbal international Airport, Lahore
- (b) Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad
- (c) Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
- (d) Multan International Airport, Multan
- (c) Jinnah International Airport, Karachi
As of early 2025, the New Gwadar International Airport covers 4,300 acres of land and is the biggest airport by land area. However, if you consider history, operations, and the one that carries the most traffic, then the usual suspects are the same. The answer to the common question would be Jinnah International Airport in Karachi,, as it is the busiest airport in Pakistan and generally considered the main international airport by traffic and infrastructure. The Islamabad International Airport, is generally mentioned as the biggest by land area among the established major city airports and covers 3,600 acres. It also has some of the most modern infrastructure.
During the era of the Holy Prophet (SAW) which woman underwent the Hudood penalty for theft?
- (a) Nafisa bint al-Hassan
- (b) Ayesha bint Mazaahim
- (c) Mariyam bint Imam
- (d) Fatima bint al-Aswad
- (d) Fatima bint al-Aswad
In the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), there was a woman named Fatima bint Al-Aswad, who was said to be of the Makhzum clan, referred to as Banu Makhzum, who was subjected to the Hudood law of cutting off her hand for theft.
What is the real name of Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A)?
- (a) Abdul Rehman ibn Sakhr
- (b) At-Tufail ibn Amr
- (c) Abdullah ibn Umar
- (d) Abdullah bin Masood
- (a) Abdul Rehman ibn Sakhr
The most widely accepted, authentic name of Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A) is ‘Abd al-Raḥmān ibn Ṣakhr al-Dawsī (عبد الرحمن بن صخر الدوسي).
Before embracing Islam, he was called ‘Abd al-Shams (Servant of the Sun) or, according to some reports, ‘Abd Ghanm’.
He belonged to the Banu Daws clan of the Zahran tribe in Arabia. When he embraced Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) renamed him ‘Abd al-Raḥmān (Servant of the Most Merciful).
He was given the nickname “Abu Huraira” (literally “Father of the Kitten”) by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) because he was very fond of cats and often carried a small kitten in his sleeve.
How many times is the name “Ahmad” mentioned in the Holy Quran?
- (a) Once
- (b) Twice
- (c) Thrice
- (d) Four times
- (a) Once
The name “Ahmad” (أحمد) is mentioned once in the Holy Quran. It appears in Surah As-Saff (61:6).
“...وَمُبَشِّرًۢا بِرَسُولٍۢ يَأْتِى مِنۢ بَعْدِى ٱسْمُهُۥٓ أَحْمَدُ…”
“اور ایک ایسے رسول کی خوشخبری سنانے والا ہوں جو میرے بعد آئیں گے، جن کا نام احمد ہے…”
The most populous city in the world is:
- (a) Shanghai, China
- (b) Beijing, China
- (c) Tokyo, Japan
- (d) Manila, Philippine
- (c) Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo stands out as the most populated city in the world. Its metropolitan population stands at over 37 million. Following Tokyo, cities such as Delhi and Shanghai come second and third, respectively, in terms of population.
Why does ice float?
- (a) Because it is denser than water
- (b) Because it contracts when frozen
- (c) Because it is less dense than water
- (d) Because it expands when frozen
- (c) Because it is less dense than water
The reason ice floats is that it is less dense than liquid water. When water freezes, the molecules bond together in a rigid lattice structure, which is hexagonal in shape, held together by hydrogen bonds. This means that the same amount of water takes up 9% more space as ice than it does as liquid. According to Archimedes’ principle, the lower density of ice means that it will float, as the buoyant force of the water will be able to counteract its weight.
Which is the longest mountain range in the world?
- (a) The Andes
- (b) The Alps
- (c) The Himalayas
- (d) The Rocky Mountains
- (a) The Andes
The longest mountain range on our planet is the Andes. It’s length is approximately 7,000 kilometers, running along the western edge of South America. It covers Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
How many categories of recipients (musarif) of Zakat are mentioned in the Quran?
- (a) Seven
- (b) Six
- (c) Eight
- (d) Nine
- (c) Eight
When did Pakistan win its first hockey World Cup?
- (a) 1960
- (b) 1971
- (c) 1972
- (d) 1975
- (b) 1971
Pakistan was declared the winner of its first-ever Hockey World Cup title in 1971. The event was held in Barcelona, where Pakistan beat Spain 1-0 in the final on October 24, 1971.
Which country was the first to recognize Pakistan as an independent nation?
- (a) Iran
- (b) China
- (c) United States of America
- (d) Bangladesh
- (a) Iran
Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as an independent nation. Iran’s official recognition of Pakistan took place on August 14, 1947, the very day Pakistan achieved its independence. It is also indicated that formal diplomatic relations between Iran and Pakistan were established shortly thereafter, with August 22, 1947, being another significant point in the process.