Among the following prophets, whose nation was awarded with “Mann-o-Salwa”?
- (A) Hazrat Dawood (A.S)
- (B) Hazrat Musa (A.S)
- (C) Hazrat Essa (A.S)
- (D) Hazrat Yunus (A.S)
- (B) Hazrat Musa (A.S)
After leaving Egypt, the followers of Prophet Musa, known as Bani Israel, found themselves wandering in the desert. During this time, they received a unique blessing from Allah: Mann-o-Salwa. The Holy Qur’an narrates that Allah provided them with Mann, which is a sweet substance, along with Salwa, referring to quail birds. These provisions helped them survive the challenging desert conditions.
In MS-Excel, you can use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to:
- (A) Split a worksheet into two panes
- (B) View different worksheets
- (C) View different rows and columns
- (D) Edit the contents of a cell
- (C) View different rows and columns
In Microsoft Excel, you can use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to move around large worksheets. These let you shift left or right and up or down, which helps in viewing different columns and rows. They won’t split the worksheet or change between sheets. Also, they don’t allow you to edit what’s in a cell. Simply put, their main job is helping you get around within the same worksheet.
As per the Government of India Act of 1919 the lower house of the Central Legislature was known as:
- (A) Legislative Council
- (B) Legislative Assembly
- (C) House of Commons
- (D) House of Representatives
- (B) Legislative Assembly
In 1919, the Government of India Act brought a two-chamber legislature to British India. The lower chamber was known as the Legislative Assembly, while the upper one was called the Council of State. This change sought greater involvement of Indians in governance. However, ultimate authority stayed with the British rulers.
In the 10th Year of Prophethood, a very near and dear uncle of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) passed away. What was his name?
- (A) Hazrat Hamza (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A)
- (C) Hazrat Zubair (R.A)
- (D) Hazrat Abbas (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A)
In the 10th year of Prophethood, the “Year of Sorrow” (Aam-ul-Huzn), Prophet Muhammad experienced the death of his beloved uncle Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A) who had always protected and supported him in his mission against the Quraysh. After Abu Talib dies, the Prophet (PBUH) is left even more vulnerable in Makkah since the elder had been a guardian to him despite not yet accepting Islam.
In the second Constituent Assembly elected in 1955, the Muslim League formed a coalition government with:
- (A) United Front
- (B) Noon Group
- (C) Independents
- (D) Congress
- (A) United Front
In the second Constituent Assembly elected in June 1955, the Muslim League, which had lost its numerical supremacy to a coalition of four political parties called United Front (or Jukto Front), formed a government. This coalition had supported the cabinet of Chaudhry Muhammad Ali who had served as Prime Minister during the time when this Constitution was passed into law.
Which city is known as the “Garden City”?
- (A) Lhasa
- (B) Chicago
- (C) New York
- (D) Detroit
- (B) Chicago
Chicago has earned the nickname “Garden City” because of its vast array of parks and green areas. Throughout its history, the city has prioritized creating public parks and landscaped spaces. Although it’s a major metropolitan hub, Chicago stands out for its significant greenery and efforts to beautify urban life. The commitment to developing these natural spaces has solidified its reputation as a city with abundant plant life.
Who was Cleopatra?
- (A) A philosopher
- (B) A Historian
- (C) Ruler of Rome
- (D) Queen of Egypt
- (D) Queen of Egypt
Cleopatra VII stood as the final ruler of Egypt’s Ptolemaic Kingdom. Known for her sharp mind and adept political moves, she formed important ties with Roman figures such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Her involvement in Mediterranean politics proved significant right up until Egypt fell under Roman control.
Special effects used to introduce slides in a presentation are known as:
- (A) Custom
- (B) Transition
- (C) Effect
- (D) Animation
- (B) Transition
In programs like Microsoft PowerPoint, “Transitions” refer to the visual effects that occur when moving from one slide to another. These effects determine how slides appear and disappear on the screen. On the other hand, “Animations” deal with elements within a slide, like text or images, rather than affecting the slide as a whole. So when talking about slides themselves, “Transition” is indeed the right word to use.
Which gas is used to prepare fizzy drinks like soda water?
- (A) Nitrogen
- (B) Oxygen
- (C) Carbon dioxide
- (D) Hydrogen
- (C) Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide goes into fizzy drinks. It mixes with water when there’s pressure, turning into carbonic acid. This creates bubbles and a slight tang in the drink. Opening a bottle lets the pressure go, so gas escapes, causing the fizz you see in soda and other carbonated drinks.
The First Round Table Conference was held on:
- (A) November 12, 1930
- (B) December 12, 1930
- (C) November 12, 1937
- (D) October 12, 1930
- (A) November 12, 1930
The First Round Table Conference kicked off on November 12, 1930, in London. Its purpose was to discuss constitutional changes for British India. Delegates from various Indian political groups and princely states showed up, but the Indian National Congress stayed away. This gathering played a significant role in India’s path toward self-rule and constitutional progress.