“Siachen Glacier” is situated in which district?
- (A) Astore
- (B) Baltistan
- (C) Gilgit
- (D) Ghanche
- (D) Ghanche
The Siachen Glacier lies within the eastern Karakoram Range and is under the governance of Ghanche District in Gilgit-Baltistan. Although it belongs to the broader Baltistan area, Ghanche specifically borders this glacier. Known worldwide, Siachen Glacier holds the title of being the highest battlefield across the globe.
Fill in the blank: “We should _____ for a rainy day.”
- (A) Put down
- (B) Put into
- (C) Put something by
- (D) Put something off
- (C) Put something by
The saying “put something by for a rainy day” means to save money or resources for when you really need them. The other phrases don’t work here. “Put down” often refers to criticizing someone or placing an object on a surface. Meanwhile, “put into” could mean to invest or place something inside, which doesn’t fit the expression. Lastly, “put something off” implies delaying an action, and it’s unrelated to the idiom we’re discussing.
The Earth is closest to the Sun in:
- (A) January
- (B) March
- (C) June
- (D) September
- (A) January
In January, the Earth comes closest to the Sun, reaching a spot in its orbit known as perihelion. This event usually happens around January 3rd, with Earth being roughly 147 million kilometers away from the Sun. Despite being nearer to the Sun’s warmth at this time, winter grips the Northern Hemisphere. Why? Because seasons are dictated by Earth’s axis tilt rather than how far it is from the Sun.
Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir located?
- (A) Sheikhupura
- (B) Multan
- (C) Lahore
- (D) Bahawalpur
- (C) Lahore
Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor, rests in Lahore, specifically in the suburb of Shahdara Bagh. In 1627, he passed away during a journey from Kashmir and found his final resting place in Dilkusha Garden. This garden was a beloved spot of his wife, Empress Nur Jahan. His son, Shah Jahan, took the responsibility of building his tomb. The tomb stands out as an impressive piece of Mughal architecture with its four towering minarets. Interestingly, it is the only tomb of a prominent Mughal emperor located in what is now Pakistan.
Fill in the blank: “Attiqa felt _____ when she went on stage.”
- (A) Worried
- (B) Anxious
- (C) Agitated
- (D) Nervous
- (D) Nervous
Select the most appropriate Synonym of the word: PLEAD
- (A) Refuse
- (B) Request
- (C) Reply
- (D) Repeat
- (B) Request
The 2017 Census of Pakistan was the _____ in the row.
- (A) 5th
- (B) 6th
- (C) 7th
- (D) 8th
- (B) 6th
Who angel stands guard at the door of Hell?
- (A) Maalik
- (B) Karaman Katibeen
- (C) Israfeel
- (D) Rizwan
- (A) Maalik
Maalik stands as the angel who watches over Hell, also known as Jahannam. Meanwhile, Karaman Katibeen are the angels that jot down what people do in their lives. On another note, Israfeel has a big role for the future; he’s set to blow the trumpet when Judgment Day arrives. Lastly, there’s Rizwan, who looks after Paradise, or Jannah.
When did Goa get independence from the Portuguese?
- (A) 1951
- (B) 1955
- (C) 1961
- (D) 1969
- (C) 1961
On December 19, 1961, India took military action called Operation Vijay to free Goa from Portuguese rule. Even though India became independent in 1947, Portugal did not want to give up Goa. They had been in control since they colonized it back in 1510.
In 1974, Boxer Muhammad Ali regained his title after defeating:
- (A) George Foreman
- (B) Joe Frazier
- (C) Sonny Liston
- (D) Mike Tyson
- (A) George Foreman
In 1974, Muhammad Ali won back the World Heavyweight Championship after defeating George Foreman. The historic bout, held on October 30 in Kinshasa, Zaire, became famously known as the “Rumble in the Jungle”. Despite being seen as a long shot with odds of 4-to-1 against him, Ali cleverly used his “rope-a-dope” tactic to exhaust Foreman, who had never lost before. Ali’s strategy paid off when he knocked out Foreman in the eighth round. Earlier that year in January, Ali also defeated Joe Frazier in a match without a title on the line. However, it was his triumph over Foreman that earned him the championship belt once more.