Fill in the blank: “This situation is favourable _____ me.”
- (A) for
- (B) on
- (C) of
- (D) to
- (D) to
Choose One Word Substitution: “A sad song”.
- (A) Ditty
- (B) Knell
- (C) Dirge
- (D) Lyrics
- (C) Dirge
By volume of water, the world’s largest freshwater lake is:
- (A) Lake Lucerne
- (B) Lake Superior
- (C) Caspian Sea
- (D) Lake Baikal
- (D) Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal sits in southern Siberia, Russia, and holds the title of the world’s largest freshwater lake by volume. It holds around 23,615 cubic kilometers (5,670 cubic miles) of water. This makes up roughly 20% to 23% of Earth’s unfrozen surface fresh water. The lake’s immense volume is a result of its incredible depth. At its deepest point, it plunges to 1,642 meters (5,387 feet), making it the deepest lake on the planet.
The order of Hijab (revelation) for women revealed in:
- (A) 3rd A.H
- (B) 4th A.H
- (C) 5th A.H
- (D) 6th A.H
- (B) 4th A.H
In the 4th year after Hijrah, scholars agree that the Hijab commandment was revealed. It’s widely accepted as the most reliable opinion among Islamic scholars. The instructions came gradually, mainly through verses in Surah Al-Ahzab and Surah An-Nur. These revelations often responded to social events, like when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married Zaynab bint Jahsh or when there was a need to protect the modesty of his wives and other believing women from harassment. Although some historical views propose the 3rd or 5th year A.H., most experts stick with the 4th year as the established time for this formal obligation.
Which Muslim killed his father in Battle of Badr?
- (A) Abu Ubaidah
- (B) Nazar Bin Harith
- (C) Ayyaz Bin Zubair
- (D) Abu Lubabah
- (A) Abu Ubaidah
Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah (R.A) faced a difficult situation during the Battle of Badr. His father, Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah, fought for the polytheists. Abu Ubaidah (R.A) wanted to avoid fighting him at first. However, his father kept pursuing him aggressively and blocked his way. Eventually, Abu Ubaidah had no choice but to strike and kill him. Many scholars think that Quranic verse 58:22 was revealed because of this event. It speaks about believers not having affection for those who oppose Allah and His Messenger, even if they are close family members like their fathers.
The constitution of 1962 gave more power to the:
- (A) President
- (B) Parliament
- (C) Prime Minister
- (D) Federal Cabinet
- (A) President
In 1962, during Ayub Khan’s rule, a new constitution introduced a presidential system in Pakistan. The President held all the power over the executive, legislative, and military branches. No legislature could hold him accountable. He chose his ministers, who answered only to him.
Which is the coldest city in the world?
- (A) Yakutsk
- (B) Fraser
- (C) Dudinka
- (D) Harbin
- (A) Yakutsk
The right choice is (A) Yakutsk. It holds the title of the coldest city globally. Situated in Siberia, Yakutsk faces winters so severe that temperatures often drop below −40°C. This makes it the coldest city on Earth with a permanent population. Other cities like Fraser, Dudinka, and Harbin also experience chilly weather, but none consistently hit the extreme lows seen in Yakutsk.
The 2nd closet planet to the Sun is:
- (A) Jupiter
- (B) Mars
- (C) Mercury
- (D) Venus
- (D) Venus
Our solar system’s planets line up in a particular sequence according to how far they are from the Sun. Venus holds the spot as the second planet from our star. It circles around at roughly 108 million kilometers, or if you prefer miles, that’s about 67 million.
Iftakhar Hussain Mamdot was the first Chief Minister of the province:
- (A) Sindh
- (B) Punjab
- (C) KPK
- (D) Balochistan
- (B) Punjab
Nawab Iftikhar Hussain Khan Mamdot took on the role of the first Chief Minister of Punjab, specifically in West Punjab, right after Pakistan gained independence in 1947. He held this position from August 1947 until 1949. Additionally, he played a significant part in the Pakistan Movement and was also at the helm of the Punjab Muslim League as its President.
Fill in the blank: “The doctor’s mistake proved fatal _____ the patient’s life.”
- (A) of
- (B) with
- (C) to
- (D) in
- (C) to
The doctor’s mistake led to the patient losing their life. When talking about what causes death or destruction, “fatal” is often used with “to”, like in phrases such as “fatal to his health” or “fatal to the plan.”