Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote a pamphlet on the causes of Indian Revolt to remove the misunderstandings about the Muslim’s involvement in the War of Independence of 1857. What was the name of that pamphlet?
- (A) Tehzeeb-ul-Akhlaq
- (B) Tehreek-i-Asbab-e-Baghawat-i-Hind
- (C) Risala-i-Asbab-e-Baghawat-i-Hind
- (D) Tabeen-ul-Kalam
- (C) Risala-i-Asbab-e-Baghawat-i-Hind
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan wrote the pamphlet “Risala-i-Asbab-e-Baghawat-i-Hind” to explain the causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857 and to clarify misconceptions about the role of Muslims in the uprising. The work aimed to provide a balanced historical account and counter the negative perceptions the British held about the Muslim community.
Table mountain is present in:
- (A) USA
- (B) Canada
- (C) South Africa
- (D) Norway
- (C) South Africa
Table Mountain is a renowned flat-topped mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, located in the Western Cape province and forming part of Table Mountain National Park. It is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The mountain is famous for its 3-kilometer (2-mile) flat plateau and the “tablecloth” of clouds that often drapes its top.
Who succeeded Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir of the Mughal dynasty?
- (A) Bahadur Shah Zafar
- (B) Bahadur Shah I
- (C) Rafi-ud-Daula
- (D) Ahmad Shah Bahadur
- (B) Bahadur Shah I
Bahadur Shah I (1707–1712), also called Muhammad Mu’azzam or Shah Alam I, was the eldest son of Emperor Aurangzeb. After Aurangzeb’s death in 1707, a succession struggle arose among his three sons—Mu’azzam, Muhammad Azam Shah, and Muhammad Kam Bakhsh. Mu’azzam won the contest and became emperor, taking the title Bahadur Shah I.
Which personality of Pakistan served as Secretary General of the OIC?
- (A) Altaf Gohar
- (B) S.M. Zafar
- (C) Sharif-ud-Din Pirzada
- (D) Ajmal Mian
- (C) Sharif-ud-Din Pirzada
The Pakistani personality who served as Secretary General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was Sharif-ud-Din Pirzada. He held the position as the fifth Secretary General from 1985 to 1988. A distinguished lawyer and diplomat, Pirzada is the only Pakistani to have occupied this office since the OIC’s founding in 1969. While other figures like S.M. Zafar and Ajmal Mian held prominent legal and judicial positions in Pakistan, they did not serve in this international role.
Frequency is adjusted by:
- (A) Filtering
- (B) Tuning
- (C) Rectification
- (D) Demodulation
- (B) Tuning
Tuning is the process of adjusting a circuit’s resonant frequency—usually in an LC circuit with an inductor and capacitor—to match a desired frequency. This technique is commonly used in radio receivers to isolate and receive a specific station’s signal from the multiple signals captured by the antenna.
‘Iron Cross’ is the highest military award associated with which country?
- (A) Britain
- (B) Germany
- (C) France
- (D) Italy
- (B) Germany
The Iron Cross is a famous German military decoration, historically awarded for bravery and distinguished service. It gained prominence during the Prussian era and the World Wars. While the Cross of Honour for Valour serves as a modern equivalent, the Iron Cross remains a symbol closely associated with Germany’s military history.
Which of the following is NOT a place where glaciers form?
- (A) In the Arctic
- (B) On the top of the mountains
- (C) In the rain-forest
- (D) None of these
- (C) In the rain-forest
Glaciers form in regions where snow accumulates faster than it melts, such as the Arctic (polar regions) and high-altitude mountains. In contrast, rain-forests are warm and humid with consistently high temperatures, preventing snow accumulation and making them unsuitable for glacier formation.
A kilowatt-hour is a unit of:
- (A) Time
- (B) Energy
- (C) Power
- (D) Voltage
- (B) Energy
A kilowatt-hour (kWh) measures energy. It represents the energy used when a device with a power of 1 kilowatt operates for 1 hour. While the name contains “watt” (a unit of power) and “hour” (a unit of time), a kilowatt-hour (kWh) represents the total amount of work done over a period of time.
MiG-21 destroyed by the Pakistani air force on 27 April was manufactured by:
- (A) India
- (B) France
- (C) USSR
- (D) Italy
- (C) USSR
The MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27, 2019 during the Jammu and Kashmir airstrikes, was manufactured by the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics).
A sold and article to B at a profit of 20%. B sold the same article to C at a loss of 25% and C sold the same article to D at a profit of 40%. If D paid Rs.252 for the article, then find how did A pay for it?
- (A) Rs.110
- (B) Rs.200
- (C) Rs.240
- (D) Rs.300
- (B) Rs.200