Sa’ad bin Abi Waqas was the governor of Kufa (Iraq) during the reign of:
- (A) Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)
- (C) Hazrat Usman (R.A)
- (D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)
- (B) Hazrat Umar (R.A)
One day after winning the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah in 636 CE, Sa’ad bin Abi Waqas (R.A) got chosen by Hazrat Umar (R.A) to command Muslim troops. Under orders from the caliph, he built Kufa in 638 CE – not just any town, but one meant for soldiers and rule. This place became the first center of its kind under his watch. Later, people raised concerns about him; because of that, he had to return to Medina before Hazrat Umar passed away – but truth cleared his name. When Hazrat Usman (R.A) took charge, he brought Sa’ad back, honoring what Hazrat Umar wanted near the end.
Mount Kilimanjaro is located in which country?
- (A) Tanzania
- (B) Kenya
- (C) Ethiopia
- (D) Uganda
- (A) Tanzania
Africa’s tallest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro rises in northeastern Tanzania close to Kenya. At about 5,895 meters (19,341 feet), it stands alone as the planet’s loftiest free-standing peak, drawing many climbers each year. Three volcanic cones form its structure: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. From lush rainforest on lower slopes to frozen summit zones resembling polar regions, life shifts dramatically across its height.
Who was the first President of Croatia?
- (A) Franjo Tudjman
- (B) Stipe Mesic
- (C) Josip Manolic
- (D) Jadranka Kosor
- (A) Franjo Tudjman
Franjo Tudjman Was the first President Of Croatia. That role began when he took office in May 1990 as head of the Presidency of socialist-era Croatia. His position shifted after a fresh constitution arrived on December 22 that year, marking a break from past structures. One term carried him into leadership of a sovereign nation soon after. Office held without pause till his passing in 1999 shaped nearly a decade of national direction. The path from regional leader to figurehead of independence unfolded quickly under his guidance.
The host country of the 9th BRICS summit was:
- (A) India
- (B) Brazil
- (C) Russia
- (D) China
- (D) China
September 2017 brought leaders together in Xiamen, China. That meeting marked the ninth time BRICS nations gathered at such a level. Three days filled the calendar from third through fifth. This city by the sea saw it happen once before. Cooperation shaped the spirit of those talks. A shared vision guided their path ahead.
Rulers of Pre-Islamic Iran were called:
- (A) Qaisar
- (B) Kisra
- (C) Sultan
- (D) None of these
- (B) Kisra
“Injector” is related with which game?
- (A) Cricket
- (B) Boxing
- (C) Table Tennis
- (D) Hockey
- (D) Hockey
In hockey, the term “injection” is used to describe a player who pushes the ball from the back line into the attackers’ hands at the top of the circle. The injection has to be carried out very quickly and accurately, to enable the stopper to put the ball in place for a flick, drag-flick or hit, before the opposition can block or dispossess. Though a highly technical skill, the term, in the context of set-piece play within hockey, is quite basic, and is never heard in relation to cricket, boxing or table tennis.
Choose the correct relationship: Faulty is to Useless as Slow is to _____.
- (A) Speedy
- (B) Moronic
- (C) Heavy
- (D) Beneficial
- (B) Moronic
The comparison shows how one negative trait leads to another negative outcome: something that is faulty is defective, and that defect makes it useless. So the connection isn’t about opposites, but about similar negative effects. Following that same pattern, “slow” should be matched with another unfavorable or undesirable quality, not something positive or opposite. Out of the choices, “moronic” (which means lacking intelligence) is also negative, making it the best fit. The other options—“speedy” and “beneficial”—are positive or opposite in meaning, while “heavy” doesn’t relate. Therefore, the correct answer is (B) Moronic.
Toba Kakar Range is located in:
- (A) Balochistan
- (B) KPK
- (C) Punjab
- (D) Sindh
- (A) Balochistan
The Toba Kakar Range is located in western Pakistan, stretching along the border with Afghanistan. Geographically, this area is part of Balochistan, a province known for its rough landscape and mountain systems. Because these mountains lie in Balochistan—not in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, or Sindh—the correct answer is Balochistan.
Who is the author of the book “Witness to Surrender”?
- (A) Brig. Siddiq Salik
- (B) Col. Muhammad Aziz
- (C) Lt. Gen. Shahid Aziz
- (D) Hassan Askari Rizvi
- (A) Brig. Siddiq Salik
Brigadier Siddique Salik (1935–1988) was an officer in the Pakistan Army who served as the Public Relations Officer to the Commander of the Eastern Command in Dhaka during the 1971 war. He witnessed firsthand the events that led to the surrender of Pakistani forces and the birth of Bangladesh, and he was taken as a prisoner of war in India. His book, first published in 1977, is regarded as an important eyewitness account of the 1971 conflict.
Choose the SYNONYM of the given word: Synopsis
- (A) Mixture
- (B) Puzzle
- (C) Summary
- (D) Index
- (C) Summary
A synopsis is basically a summary—a concise version highlighting the main points of a text, story, or work. In one word, “summary” perfectly conveys the meaning of synopsis.