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Islamic Studies Easy

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in which year?

  • A569 AD
  • B570 AD
  • C571 AD
  • D572 AD
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Correct Answer: Option B — 570 AD
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born on 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 570 AD commonly referred to as the Year of the Elephant when Abraha's army marched toward Makkah with elephants. He was born in Makkah in the house of Abu Talib and his birth year is celebrated globally as Eid Milad-un-Nabi.
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1132
Islamic Studies Easy

The first Wahi (revelation) was received by the Prophet (PBUH) in which cave?

  • ACave of Thawr
  • BCave of Hira
  • CCave of Uhud
  • DCave of Badr
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira on Jabal al-Nour near Makkah. The first revealed verses were the opening five ayahs of Surah Al-Alaq. This event occurred in the month of Ramadan when the Prophet was 40 years old and marks the beginning of prophethood.
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1133
Islamic Studies Easy

Which Surah is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

  • ASurah Al-Fatiha
  • BSurah Al-Ikhlas
  • CSurah Yaseen
  • DSurah Al-Baqarah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is referred to as the Heart of the Quran based on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It is the 36th Surah and emphasizes the core themes of the Quran including Tawheed resurrection prophethood and the rewards of believers. It is widely recited for the dying and deceased.
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1134
General Knowledge Medium

Which country is the largest producer of wheat in the world?

  • AUSA
  • BAustralia
  • CRussia
  • DChina
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Correct Answer: Option D — China
Explanation: China is the world's largest producer of wheat producing approximately 130 million metric tons annually. It is followed by India and Russia. China's vast agricultural land and intensive farming practices enable it to be the top producer though it also imports wheat to meet domestic consumption demands.
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1135
General Knowledge Medium

Which gas is used in fluorescent light bulbs?

  • AHelium
  • BNeon
  • CArgon
  • DMercury Vapor
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Correct Answer: Option D — Mercury Vapor
Explanation: Fluorescent light bulbs use mercury vapor which emits ultraviolet light when electrically excited. The UV light then strikes a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb converting it to visible light. Mercury is a toxic heavy metal which is why proper disposal of fluorescent lamps is essential.
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1136
General Knowledge Medium

What is the name of the world's largest ocean trench?

  • AMariana Trench
  • BPuerto Rico Trench
  • CJava Trench
  • DPhilippine Trench
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Correct Answer: Option A — Mariana Trench
Explanation: The Mariana Trench located in the western Pacific Ocean is the world's deepest oceanic trench reaching a maximum depth of approximately 11034 meters at the Challenger Deep. It is deeper than Mount Everest is tall. The trench was first explored by HMS Challenger in 1875 and later by submersibles.
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1137
General Knowledge Medium

The term 'Tsunami' is a word borrowed from which language?

  • AChinese
  • BHawaiian
  • CJapanese
  • DMalay
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Correct Answer: Option C — Japanese
Explanation: The word tsunami comes from the Japanese language combining the words tsu meaning harbor and nami meaning wave. Tsunamis are series of large ocean waves caused by undersea earthquakes volcanic eruptions or landslides. Japan has historically experienced many devastating tsunamis due to its seismically active location.
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1138
General Knowledge Medium

Which planet has the Great Red Spot?

  • ASaturn
  • BUranus
  • CJupiter
  • DNeptune
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jupiter
Explanation: The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure storm system on Jupiter that has been continuously observed for over 350 years. It is larger than Earth and rotates counterclockwise. Recent observations show it is shrinking over time. It is one of the most iconic features of our solar system.
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1139
General Knowledge Medium

Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?

  • AColombia
  • BEthiopia
  • CVietnam
  • DBrazil
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Correct Answer: Option D — Brazil
Explanation: Brazil has been the world's largest producer and exporter of coffee for over 150 years. It accounts for approximately one-third of global coffee production. The country's vast agricultural land in states like Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo provides ideal conditions for growing both Arabica and Robusta varieties.
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General Knowledge Medium

What does DNA stand for?

  • ADeoxyribonucleic Acid
  • BDioxyribonucleic Acid
  • CDeoxyribose Nucleic Acid
  • DDiribonucleic Acid
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Correct Answer: Option A — Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Explanation: DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development functioning growth and reproduction of all known living organisms. The double helix structure of DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick in 1953 using X-ray crystallography data from Rosalind Franklin.
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