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The Provincial Management Service examination tests candidates for administrative roles through general knowledge, language and province-focused compulsory papers.

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Pakistan Studies Medium

Who was the last Mughal emperor of India?

  • AShah Alam II
  • BAkbar
  • CBahadur Shah Zafar
  • DAurangzeb Alamgir
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Correct Answer: Option C — Bahadur Shah Zafar
Explanation: Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal emperor of India. He ruled from 1837 to 1857 and is also remembered as a distinguished Urdu poet. After the Indian Rebellion of 1857, the British deposed him, ended the Mughal Empire, and exiled him to Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar), where he spent the rest of his life.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Harappa is an archaeological site associated with which ancient civilization?

  • AEgyptian Civilization
  • BIndus Valley Civilization
  • CMesopotamian Civilization
  • DGreek Civilization
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indus Valley Civilization
Explanation: Harappa is one of the major archaeological sites of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations. Located in present-day Punjab, Pakistan, Harappa flourished around 2600–1900 BCE. The site is known for its advanced city planning, drainage systems, standardized bricks, and evidence of organized trade and social structure, highlighting the sophistication of this ancient civilization.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which ocean contains the Arabian Sea?

  • AIndian ocean
  • BSouthern Ocean
  • CAtlantic Ocean
  • DPacific Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option A — Indian ocean
Explanation: The Arabian Sea is a northwestern part of the Indian Ocean. It lies between the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent, bordering countries such as Pakistan, India, Oman, and Yemen. The Arabian Sea is an important maritime route for international trade and has played a significant role in commerce and cultural exchange throughout history.
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Islamic Studies Medium

What is widely regarded as the first written constitution in history?

  • AMeesaq-e-Madina
  • BConstitution of Athens
  • CThe Treaty of Hudaibiya
  • DKhutbah Hajjat-ul-Wida
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Correct Answer: Option A — Meesaq-e-Madina
Explanation: Meesaq-e-Madina (Charter of Madinah) is widely regarded in Islamic history as one of the earliest written constitutions. It was established by Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after his migration to Madinah and outlined the rights, responsibilities, and mutual obligations of the various communities living in the city. The charter promoted justice, cooperation, religious freedom, and collective security, making it a landmark document in constitutional and political history.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Which battle was fought in the aftermath of the martyrdom of Hazrat Usman (RA), with the demand to bring his killers to justice?

  • ABattle of the Badar
  • BBattle of the Uhad
  • CBattle of the khandaq
  • DBattle of the camel
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Correct Answer: Option D — Battle of the camel
Explanation: The Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal) took place in 656 CE during the caliphate of Hazrat Ali (RA). One of the major issues leading to the conflict was the demand that the perpetrators of Hazrat Usman (RA)'s assassination be brought to justice. The battle involved forces led by Hazrat Ali (RA) and a group including Hazrat Aisha (RA), Hazrat Talha (RA), and Hazrat Zubair (RA). Historians emphasize that all prominent companions sought the welfare of the Muslim community, though they differed on how to address the crisis.
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Islamic Studies Medium

What is the meaning of Surah At-Tin?

  • AThe Night
  • BThe Sun
  • CThe Fig
  • DThe Olive
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Correct Answer: Option C — The Fig
Explanation: Surah At-Tin is the 95th chapter of the Holy Quran. The word "At-Tin" means "The Fig." The Surah begins with the oath, "By the fig and the olive" and highlights the dignity of human creation, the importance of faith, and the consequences of righteous and unrighteous actions. It reminds believers of Allah's wisdom and justice.
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Islamic Studies Medium

In which year was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

  • A571 AD
  • B577 AD
  • C633 AD
  • D777 AD
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Correct Answer: Option A — 571 AD
Explanation: Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was born in 571 AD in the city of Makkah (Mecca). This year is commonly known as the Year of the Elephant (Aam-ul-Feel) because it coincided with the famous event involving Abraha's army. The Prophet's birth marked the arrival of the final Messenger of Allah, whose teachings later transformed Arabia and influenced billions of people around the world.
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Islamic Studies Medium

Which was the first revealed word of the Holy Quran?

  • ANaas
  • BFatiha
  • CIqra
  • DAllhamdu
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Correct Answer: Option C — Iqra
Explanation: The first revelation of the Holy Quran came to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in the Cave of Hira through Angel Jibreel (AS). The first revealed word was "Iqra" (اقرأ), meaning "Read" or "Recite." It appears in the opening verse of Surah Al-Alaq: "Iqra bismi rabbika alladhi khalaq" (“Read in the name of your Lord who created”). This marked the beginning of the Quranic revelation.
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Islamic Studies Medium

What is the name of the bridge that people must cross on the Day of Judgment according to Islamic belief?

  • ABarzakh
  • BSirat (Pul-e-Sirat)
  • CJannah
  • DMaqam-e-Mahmood
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sirat (Pul-e-Sirat)
Explanation: n Islamic theology, Pul-e-Sirat (Sirat Bridge) is the bridge that all people will cross on the Day of Judgment. It is described as being stretched over Hell (Jahannam). According to Islamic teachings, the righteous will cross it safely and enter Paradise, while those who are condemned may fail to cross. The concept emphasizes accountability, faith, and righteous deeds in the Hereafter.
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Islamic Studies Medium

What is the term for an action or statement performed in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that he approved by remaining silent?

  • AHadith Taqreeri
  • BHadith Fa'li
  • CHadith Qawli
  • DHadith Marfu'
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hadith Taqreeri
Explanation: Hadith Taqreeri refers to an action or statement performed in the presence of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) that he neither objected to nor prohibited. His silence is considered a form of approval, indicating that the act was permissible. In contrast, Hadith Qawli contains the sayings of the Prophet (ﷺ), while Hadith Fa'li describes his actions and practices.
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