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Pakistan Studies Medium

Which of the following lies to the south of Pakistan?

  • AIndian ocean
  • BChina
  • CArbian Sea
  • DStraight of Hormuz
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Indian ocean
Explanation: Pakistan is located in South Asia. Its southern border meets the Arabian Sea, which is a part of the Indian Ocean. In general geography questions, the Indian Ocean is considered the major water body lying to the south of Pakistan. China lies to the north, while the Strait of Hormuz is located southwest of Pakistan near the Persian Gulf.
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602
Pakistan Studies Medium

What is the name of the land between the Jhelum and Chenab rivers?

  • AGandhara
  • BChaj Doab
  • CHarappa
  • DRechna Doab
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Chaj Doab
Explanation: A Doab is a tract of land between two rivers. The area located between the Jhelum River and the Chenab River is called Chaj Doab. The name is derived from the first syllables of Chenab (Cha) and Jhelum (J). This fertile region lies in Punjab and is important for agriculture, irrigation, and settlement patterns in Pakistan.
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603
Pakistan Studies Medium

When was the first Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?

  • AOctober 7, 1958
  • BOctober 7, 1959
  • COctober 7, 1960
  • DOctober 7, 1961
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” October 7, 1958
Explanation: Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and declared Martial Law. Shortly afterward, General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, assumed power and became the country's military ruler, marking the beginning of Pakistan's first period of military governance.
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Pakistan Studies Medium

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of all final goods and services produced where?

  • AProduced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a month
  • BProduced by farmers and industries of a country during a year
  • CProduced outside the country by its citizens during a year
  • DProduced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” Produced within the geographical boundaries of a country during a year
Explanation: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) measures the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country's geographical boundaries during a specific period, usually one year. GDP is an important indicator of economic performance and growth. It includes production by both domestic and foreign-owned businesses operating inside the country but excludes goods and services produced outside its borders.
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605
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 β€” 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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606
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 β€” 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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607
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 β€” 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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608
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 β€” 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 (ο·Ί) 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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609
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 β€” 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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610
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 β€” 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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