Hazrat Umar (R.A) embraced Islam after hearing the recitation of:
- (A) Surah Al-Yasin
- (B) Surah Al-Taha
- (C) Surah Al-Namal
- (D) Surah Al-Nissa
- (B) Surah Al-Taha
Umar ibn al-Khattab converted to Islam when he heard Surah Taha being recited in his sister’s home, which brought a light into his heart at that moment; previous to hearing the words of Allah (SWT), he had been with the firm intention of fighting against what is now known as Islam, but upon listening to the guidance presented through Allah’s message about Tawhid and people guidance, it had affected him spiritually becoming himself one of strongest warriors for Islam.
What is the unemployment rate in Pakistan (in 2019)?
- (A) 5.90%
- (B) 4.90%
- (C) 6.90%
- (D) 7.90%
- (C) 6.90%
Based on Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Labour Force Survey 2018–19, the unemployment rate was 6.9% had around 4.7 million monthly unemployed; it was higher than previous year and indicates percentage of the labor force that was actively seeking work but unable to find any jobs during that fiscal year for annual average making it clear for all practical purposes including in standard examination point of view only make this number 6.90 % as officially recognized/accurate figure which is relevant & required data points for entire year timely so actual situation on ground at least in terms of mathematics can get reflected properly.
Who among the following is the current CEO of Google?
- (A) Sergey Brin
- (B) Sundar Pichai
- (C) Satya Nadella
- (D) Larry Page
- (B) Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai became CEO of Google in 2015 after Alphabet Inc. was formed as the company’s parent organization. In 2019, he also became CEO of Alphabet, giving him overall leadership of both companies. He previously led important products like Chrome and Android. Under his guidance, Google has grown in artificial intelligence, cloud services, and hardware. This has strengthened its global impact in technology and digital innovation across various sectors.
What is meant by the word “MEANDER”?
- (A) A barren area
- (B) A bend/curve in a river
- (C) A grassy area
- (D) A frozen lake
- (B) A bend/curve in a river
The term “meander” describes a winding curve or bend, particularly in a river’s path. Water flows in a twisting, looping pattern because of erosion and deposition along the banks. Over time, rivers form these curves as faster currents wear down the outer banks while slower currents deposit sediments on the inner sides. This creates the typical bends that can change gradually and are common in mature river systems.
Who was the second man to set foot on the Moon?
- (A) Neil Armstrong
- (B) Yuri Gagarin
- (C) Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin
- (D) Alan Shepard
- (C) Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin became the second person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 Moon Landing in July 1969, right after Neil Armstrong. Armstrong led the way, and Aldrin followed. Both astronauts made important contributions to lunar exploration as they collected samples, conducted experiments, and took iconic photographs.
Sassi Punnu was a tragic love story of:
- (A) Punjab
- (B) Sindh
- (C) Kashmir
- (D) Pakhtoons
- (B) Sindh
The Sindhi tragic love story Sassi Punnu tells the story of Sassi, a princess, and Punnu, a prince, whose love faced strong obstacles from their families and society. The story exists in Sindhi folklore and poetry which emphasizes love and loyalty and sacrifice and the tragic results of social restrictions. The story continues to be one of the most enduring romantic legends of the region.
A man spends 35% of his income on food, 25% on children’s education and 80% of the remaining on house rent. What percent of his income he left with?
- (A) 8%
- (B) 10%
- (C) 12%
- (D) 14%
- (A) 8%
Choose the one-word substitute: “One who talks too much.”
- (A) Quite
- (B) Garrulous
- (C) Pregnable
- (D) Illogical
- (B) Garrulous
The term “garrulous” defines a person who speaks too much about unimportant subjects because it originates from the Latin word garrire which means “to chatter” and English speakers use the term to describe people who speak excessively in ways that annoy others.
How many members does “Asian Development Bank” have?
- (A) 66
- (B) 67
- (C) 68
- (D) 69
- (D) 69
The Asian Development Bank now consists of 69 member countries which include both Asian and Pacific regional countries and nonregional countries from different parts of the world. The bank’s membership growth shows its increasing worldwide involvement in funding development projects and fostering international economic partnerships.
ITAR-TASS is the famous news agency of:
- (A) United Kingdom
- (B) France
- (C) Sweden
- (D) Russia
- (D) Russia
ITAR-TASS is the national news agency of Russia, originally founded in 1904 as the Telegraph Agency of the Soviet Union (TASS) and later renamed ITAR-TASS; it provides news coverage, photos, and reports both domestically and internationally, making it one of Russia’s most prominent and authoritative news organizations.