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1071

Which river is known as the "Father of Rivers" in Pakistan?

  • ARiver Chenab
  • BRiver Ravi
  • CRiver Indus
  • DRiver Jhelum
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Correct Answer: Option C — River Indus
Explanation: River Indus (Sindhu) is known as the Father of Rivers in Pakistan. It is the longest river in Pakistan and flows through the entire country.
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1072

What is the total area of Pakistan?

  • A681,324 sq km
  • B796,095 sq km
  • C887,723 sq km
  • D545,990 sq km
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Correct Answer: Option B — 796,095 sq km
Explanation: The total area of Pakistan is 796,095 square kilometers (307,374 sq mi), making it the 33rd largest country in the world by area.
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1073

What is the national language of Pakistan?

  • APunjabi
  • BSindhi
  • CUrdu
  • DPashto
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Correct Answer: Option C — Urdu
Explanation: Urdu is the national language of Pakistan as declared in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973, Article 251.
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1074

Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?

  • ALiaquat Ali Khan
  • BKhawaja Nazimuddin
  • CQuaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • DIskander Mirza
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Correct Answer: Option C — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor General of Pakistan. He served from August 14, 1947 until his death on September 11, 1948.
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1075

When did Pakistan gain independence?

  • AAugust 14, 1946
  • BAugust 14, 1947
  • CAugust 15, 1947
  • DAugust 14, 1948
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Correct Answer: Option B — August 14, 1947
Explanation: Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, when the British Indian Empire was partitioned into two independent nations: Pakistan and India.
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1076

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.
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1077

What is the meaning of "Islam"?

  • APeace and Love
  • BSubmission and Peace
  • CFaith and Trust
  • DWorship and Devotion
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Correct Answer: Option B — Submission and Peace
Explanation: The word "Islam" comes from Arabic root "Silm" meaning submission/peace. It means complete submission to the will of Allah.
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1078

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.
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1079

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".
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1080

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.
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