Hajaj Bin Yusuf demanded compensation for looted ships from which ruler of Sindh?
- (A) Raja Ashok Chander
- (B) Raja Dahir
- (C) Raja Pershottam
- (D) Raja Maan Singh
- (B) Raja Dahir
Hajjaj bin Yusuf, the Umayyad governor in Iraq, asked Raja Dahir, the ruler of Sindh, for compensation and to free captives. Pirates near Debal had attacked ships carrying gifts and families. Raja Dahir was a Brahmin king ruling over Sindh in the early 700s. After pirates looted Arab merchant ships off Sindh’s coast, Hajjaj wrote to Raja Dahir demanding he return the women and children taken captive and deal with the pirates. However, Dahir refused to take responsibility, saying he couldn’t control them. This refusal led to the Umayyads invading under Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD.
Lala Lajpat Rai was a famous Punjabi leader associated with:
- (A) Dev Samaj
- (B) Arya Samaj
- (C) Unionist Party
- (D) All India Muslim League
- (B) Arya Samaj
Lala Lajpat Rai, a key leader from Punjab and a freedom fighter, earned the nickname ‘Lion of Punjab.’ He closely worked with the Arya Samaj. His involvement in the Hindu reform movement was significant. Together with other leaders, he supported its ideas and pushed for nationalism and social change in Punjab.
Meesaq-e-Medina was signed in:
- (A) 1 Hijri
- (B) 2 Hijri
- (C) 3 Hijri
- (D) 5 Hijri
- (A) 1 Hijri
In 1 Hijri (622 AD), the Charter of Medina came into effect. This significant agreement was created after Prophet Muhammad’s arrival in Medina. It aimed to form a peaceful and united community, known as the Ummah. The community included Muslims, Jewish tribes, and other local residents.
Choose the most appropriate Synonym of: FULSOME
- (A) Rough
- (B) Dry
- (C) Emotional
- (D) Exuberant
- (D) Exuberant
Yaum-e-Takbeer is celebrated every year on:
- (A) 23rd March
- (B) 6th June
- (C) 6th September
- (D) 28th May
- (D) 28th May
Every year on May 28, people of Islamic Republic of Pakistan celebrate Yaum-e-Takbeer. This date commemorates Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998 carried out in Chagai, Balochistan. These tests established Pakistan as the first Muslim nation with nuclear capabilities and ranked it seventh worldwide.
A webpage has a unique address called _____.
- (A) Domain Name
- (B) URL
- (C) IP Address
- (D) None of these
- (B) URL
A URL, which stands for Uniform Resource Locator, acts as the specific address of a resource on the internet. This could be a webpage, an image, or even a document. People often say “web address” when they mean URL. However, a URL does more than that; it also tells you what protocol is being used—like HTTP or HTTPS—and shows you exactly where to find the file on a server.
Which of the following is agreed upon format for transmitting data between two devices?
- (A) Photocopy
- (B) Protoplasm
- (C) Prototype
- (D) Protocol
- (D) Protocol
A protocol is basically a bunch of rules and standards that tell devices how to format, send, and receive data when they’re connected on a network. Even if gadgets run on different hardware or operating systems, these protocols let them talk to each other smoothly by sticking to the same set of rules. Think of TCP/IP and HTTP as classic examples. They’re like universal translators for tech stuff, making sure everything works together without a hitch.
Ms. Naseem Hameed is famous in the field of:
- (A) Athletics
- (B) Poetry
- (C) TV Acting
- (D) Civil Servant
- (A) Athletics
Naseem Hameed, a well-known field athlete from Pakistan, caught the world’s attention after she became South Asia’s fastest woman. She accomplished this remarkable achievement by winning gold in the 100-meter race at the 2010 South Asian Games held in Dhaka, completing it in 11.81 seconds. This victory marked her as the first Pakistani woman to claim the sprint title in the competition’s 26-year history, earning her the nickname “Queen of Tracks”. Subsequently, she took on the role of Pakistan’s Ambassador of Sports. Later on, she established the Naseem Hameed Sports Academy in Karachi, where she guides young athletes from less privileged backgrounds.
All weathers are caused by:
- (A) Movement of the Earth
- (B) Moon Light
- (C) Heating from the Sun
- (D) Ocean Waves
- (C) Heating from the Sun
Ostrich and Kiwis are the example of:
- (A) Asian Mammals
- (B) Flightless Birds
- (C) Winged Primates
- (D) Cetaceans
- (B) Flightless Birds
Ostrich and Kiwis are key examples of (B) Flightless Birds. Ostriches and kiwis are part of a bird family called ratites. Ostriches live in Africa, while kiwis call New Zealand home. These birds can’t fly anymore because of evolution. Unlike other birds, they have flat breastbones without a keel. But they make up for it with strong legs that are perfect for running around.