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801
Islamic Studies Easy

The word 'Quran' literally means?

  • ARecitation
  • BGuidance
  • CLight
  • DWisdom
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Correct Answer: Option A — Recitation
Explanation: The word Quran is derived from the Arabic root Qara'a meaning to read or to recite. The name reflects the nature of the holy book as something meant to be recited aloud. The Quran is also known by other names such as Al-Kitab (the Book) Al-Furqan (the Criterion) and Al-Huda (the Guidance).
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802
Islamic Studies Easy

What is the meaning of the word 'Islam'?

  • AFaith
  • BPeace and submission
  • CPrayer
  • DBelief
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Correct Answer: Option B — Peace and submission
Explanation: The word Islam is derived from the Arabic root word Salama which means peace safety and submission. Islam therefore means submission to the will of Allah and finding peace through that submission. A Muslim is one who submits to God's will and follows the teachings of Islam sincerely and completely.
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803
General Knowledge Easy

Which continent is known as the 'Dark Continent'?

  • AAsia
  • BAustralia
  • CAfrica
  • DSouth America
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Correct Answer: Option C — Africa
Explanation: Africa was historically called the Dark Continent by European explorers primarily because its interior geography and cultures were largely unknown to them. The term was popularized by explorer Henry Morton Stanley in the 19th century. The label is now considered outdated and Eurocentric.
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804
General Knowledge Easy

The human body has how many bones in adulthood?

  • A206
  • B208
  • C210
  • D212
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Correct Answer: Option A — 206
Explanation: An adult human body has 206 bones. Babies are born with around 270 to 300 bones but many fuse together during childhood and adolescence. The skeleton provides structural support protects internal organs and works with muscles to enable movement and locomotion.
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805
General Knowledge Easy

Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

  • AOxygen
  • BCarbon Monoxide
  • CCarbon Dioxide
  • DNitrogen
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Correct Answer: Option C — Carbon Dioxide
Explanation: During photosynthesis plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through tiny pores called stomata. Combined with water absorbed through roots and energy from sunlight chlorophyll converts these into glucose for energy and releases oxygen as a byproduct making plants vital to Earth's oxygen supply.
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806
General Knowledge Easy

Which sea is the saltiest in the world?

  • ARed Sea
  • BCaspian Sea
  • CDead Sea
  • DBlack Sea
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Correct Answer: Option C — Dead Sea
Explanation: The Dead Sea bordered by Jordan and Israel is the saltiest natural body of water on Earth with a salinity of approximately 34% compared to about 3.5% in most oceans. Its high salinity makes it impossible for most aquatic life to survive and allows humans to float effortlessly.
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807
General Knowledge Easy

What is the chemical formula for water?

  • AH2O2
  • BHO
  • CH2O
  • DH3O
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Correct Answer: Option C — H2O
Explanation: Water's chemical formula is H2O meaning each molecule consists of two hydrogen atoms covalently bonded to one oxygen atom. Water is essential for all known life forms covers about 71% of Earth's surface and is the most studied chemical compound in science.
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808
General Knowledge Easy

Which country is the birthplace of the Olympic Games?

  • AGreece
  • BItaly
  • CTurkey
  • DEgypt
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Correct Answer: Option A — Greece
Explanation: The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia Greece around 776 BC and were held every four years as a religious festival honoring Zeus. The modern Olympic Games were revived in 1896 in Athens Greece through the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin establishing the International Olympic Committee.
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809
General Knowledge Easy

The process by which plants make their food using sunlight is called?

  • ARespiration
  • BTranspiration
  • CPhotosynthesis
  • DGermination
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Correct Answer: Option C — Photosynthesis
Explanation: Photosynthesis is the biological process by which green plants algae and some bacteria convert sunlight water and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen. It occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and is the primary source of organic matter and oxygen in Earth's biosphere.
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810
General Knowledge Easy

The Eiffel Tower is located in which city?

  • ABerlin
  • BLondon
  • CParis
  • DRome
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Correct Answer: Option C — Paris
Explanation: The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris France on the Champ de Mars near the Seine River. Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair it stands 330 meters tall and was the world's tallest man-made structure for 41 years. It is one of the most visited monuments globally.
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