FPSC MCQs

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9 Questions
1

The Holy Quran was revealed over a period of how many years?

  • A20 years
  • B23 years
  • C25 years
  • D30 years
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Correct Answer: Option B — 23 years
Explanation: The Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) over a period of approximately 23 years - from 610 CE to 632 CE.
2

Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

  • AHazrat Umar (RA)
  • BHazrat Ali (RA)
  • CHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • DHazrat Usman (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph of Islam after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 632 CE. He ruled for about 2 years.
3

How many times is "Bismillah" mentioned in the Holy Quran?

  • A112 times
  • B113 times
  • C114 times
  • D115 times
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Correct Answer: Option C — 114 times
Explanation: Bismillah appears 114 times in the Holy Quran - 113 times at the beginning of Surahs and once within Surah An-Naml (27:30).
4

Which battle is known as "Ghazwa-e-Badr"?

  • AFirst major battle of Islam
  • BLast battle of Prophet
  • CBattle of Trench
  • DBattle of Uhud
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Correct Answer: Option A — First major battle of Islam
Explanation: Ghazwa-e-Badr (Battle of Badr) was fought in 624 CE and was the first major battle of Islam. Muslims won this decisive battle against Quraish.
5

Zakat is obligatory on Muslims who possess Nisab for how many months?

  • A6 months
  • B9 months
  • C12 months
  • D3 months
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Correct Answer: Option C — 12 months
Explanation: Zakat becomes obligatory when a Muslim possesses the minimum amount (Nisab) for a complete lunar year (12 months).
6

Which is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran?

  • ASurah Al-Imran
  • BSurah Al-Nisa
  • CSurah Al-Baqarah
  • DSurah Al-Maidah
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Correct Answer: Option C — Surah Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah of the Holy Quran with 286 verses (Ayahs). It is also called "The Cow".
7

The first Wahi (Revelation) was revealed in which cave?

  • ACave Hira
  • BCave Thawr
  • CCave Uhud
  • DCave Badr
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Correct Answer: Option A — Cave Hira
Explanation: The first revelation of the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) on Mount Noor near Mecca.
8

How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

  • A112
  • B113
  • C114
  • D115
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Correct Answer: Option C — 114
Explanation: The Holy Quran consists of 114 Surahs (chapters), 30 Paras (parts), and 6236 verses (Ayahs).
9

Which companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was awarded the title "Saifullah"?

  • AHazrat Ali (RA)
  • BHazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
  • CHazrat Umar (RA)
  • DHazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) was awarded the title "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) for his exceptional military skills and victories.