Computer Network is:
- (A) Collection of hardware components and computers
- (B) Interconnected by communication channels
- (C) Sharing of resources and information
- (D) All of these
- (D) All of these
A computer network comes from its physical setup and what it does. It includes parts like computers, servers, routers, and switches. These devices connect through communication channels—think cables or wireless tech like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Why do we have networks? Mainly so people can swap data, use software together, access the internet, and share things like printers.
Al-Khawarzmi, the great Muslim genius, is best known for his work in the field of:
- (A) Physics
- (B) Chemistry
- (C) Algebra
- (D) Poetry
- (C) Algebra
The right answer is (C) Algebra. Muḥammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī is known as the “Father of Algebra”. His landmark work, Al-Kitab al-mukhtasar fi hisab al-jabr wal-muqabala, appeared around 820 CE and laid out methods for solving linear and quadratic equations. The word “algebra” comes from “al-jabr,” one of the key operations he used in his solutions.
Which of the following is a data communication system within a building or between nearby building?
- (A) Local Area Network (LAN)
- (B) Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- (C) Wide Area Network (WAN)
- (D) None of these
- (A) Local Area Network (LAN)
Leap years are years are:
- (A) An extra day
- (B) Two extra days
- (C) Two blue moons
- (D) Two Sun Eclipse
- (A) An extra day
Leap years have an extra day to keep the calendar in sync with Earth’s orbit around the sun. NASA explains this well. Simply put, a leap year means 366 days instead of the usual 365. Leap Day, February 29th, is the extra day tacked on at the end of February. These years pop up roughly every four years. Why do we need them? Earth’s journey around the sun takes about 365.25 days. By adding a day every four years, we make sure seasons stay consistent and don’t shift over time.
Who wrote the famous book “Ahya-e-Uloom-ud-Din”?
- (A) Allama Tabrazi
- (B) Ibn-e-Turabi
- (C) Al-Ishaq Kindi
- (D) Imam Al-Ghazali
- (D) Imam Al-Ghazali
Imam Al-Ghazali, who lived from 1058 to 1111 AD, authored the monumental work “Ihya ‘Ulum al-Din” (The Revival of the Religious Sciences). People consider this book one of the most significant in Islamic history. It thoroughly explores Islamic theology, ethics, and spirituality through 40 volumes.
Where was the center of Fatimid Caliphate first located?
- (A) Egypt
- (B) Palestine
- (C) Tunis
- (D) Morocco
- (C) Tunis
The heart of the Fatimid Caliphate was originally in Tunis, specifically in Ifriqiya, now known as Tunisia. Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah founded this dynasty in 909 CE. Initially, Raqqada served as the capital, later moving to Mahdia. The Fatimids conquered Egypt by 969 CE and shifted their center there in 973 CE, establishing Cairo as their new capital. The dynasty began its rule in Tunisia and eventually transitioned its base to Egypt.
Choose the correct analogy from the options: “Pride is to Lion as Shoal is to _____.”
- (A) Teacher
- (B) Fish
- (C) Self-respect
- (D) Student
- (B) Fish
This is an analogy involving collective nouns. It’s about what we call groups of certain animals. For instance, you refer to a gathering of lions as a pride. In the same way, when fish come together, it’s known as a shoal or school.
If a machine makes 3 yards of cloth in 2 minutes, how many yards of cloth will the machine make in 50 minutes?
- (A) 65 yards
- (B) 55 yards
- (C) 85 yards
- (D) 75 yards
- (D) 75 yards
Nobel Peace Prize for 2016 has been awarded to:
- (A) President Manuel Santos of Columbia
- (B) Doctors without Borders
- (C) President Vincent Fox
- (D) Ms. Oprah Winfrey of USA
- (A) President Manuel Santos of Columbia
The official Nobel Prize announcement stated that Juan Manuel Santos received the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. He was honored for his strong efforts in bringing an end to Colombia’s civil war, which had lasted over five decades.
The 5th Census of Pakistan was held in:
- (A) 2001
- (B) 1999
- (C) 1998
- (D) 1989
- (C) 1998