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Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

  • A Hafeez Jalandhari
  • B Ahmed Faraz
  • C Josh Malihabadi
  • D Faiz Ahmed Faiz
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hafeez Jalandhari
Explanation: Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem, 'Qaumi Taranah'. The music was composed earlier by Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla, and the anthem was officially adopted in August 1954, sung mainly in Persianised Urdu.
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What is the chemical symbol for gold?

  • A Gd
  • B Ag
  • C Go
  • D Au
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Correct Answer: Option D — Au
Explanation: Gold's chemical symbol, Au, comes from its Latin name 'aurum', meaning shining dawn. Gold is a dense, soft, and highly valued metal that does not corrode, making it useful in jewellery, electronics, and as a global store of value.
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Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?

  • A Nitrogen
  • B Carbon dioxide
  • C Oxygen
  • D Hydrogen
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Correct Answer: Option A — Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78 percent of Earth's atmosphere, far more than oxygen, which accounts for roughly 21 percent. Nitrogen is largely inert and essential for plant growth, entering ecosystems mainly through nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
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The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which threat?

  • A Floods
  • B Nomadic invasions
  • C Earthquakes
  • D Pirates
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Correct Answer: Option B — Nomadic invasions
Explanation: The Great Wall of China was constructed over centuries by various dynasties mainly to defend Chinese states against raids and invasions from nomadic groups such as the Mongols and Xiongnu from the northern steppes, marking and securing the empire's borders.
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What is the capital of Australia?

  • A Sydney
  • B Melbourne
  • C Perth
  • D Canberra
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Correct Answer: Option D — Canberra
Explanation: Canberra, not Sydney or Melbourne, is the capital of Australia. It was purpose-built in the early twentieth century as a compromise location between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne and houses Parliament House and major government institutions.
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Which is the largest planet in our solar system?

  • A Earth
  • B Saturn
  • C Jupiter
  • D Neptune
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Correct Answer: Option C — Jupiter
Explanation: Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass more than 300 times that of Earth. It is a gas giant composed mainly of hydrogen and helium, and it has at least 95 known moons, including Ganymede, the largest moon in the system.
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