- The document provides various facts about the life of Prophet Muhammad including his birthplace and date, family members, wives, key events during his prophethood, battles and wars, and the locations and timing of important incidents like the Hijra and conquest of Mecca.
- It discusses details such as who was the first person to accept Islam among women, men, and children. It also lists the names of foster mothers and details of migrations to Abyssinia and Madinah.
- The document contains over 100 individual facts and details about the Prophet's life and the early days of Islam presented in point form without narrative context.
- The document provides various facts about the life of Prophet Muhammad including his birthplace and date, family members, wives, key events during his prophethood, battles and wars, and the locations and timing of important incidents like the Hijra and conquest of Mecca.
- It discusses details such as who was the first person to accept Islam among women, men, and children. It also lists the names of foster mothers and details of migrations to Abyssinia and Madinah.
- The document contains over 100 individual facts and details about the Prophet's life and the early days of Islam presented in point form without narrative context.
- The document provides various facts about the life of Prophet Muhammad including his birthplace and date, family members, wives, key events during his prophethood, battles and wars, and the locations and timing of important incidents like the Hijra and conquest of Mecca.
- It discusses details such as who was the first person to accept Islam among women, men, and children. It also lists the names of foster mothers and details of migrations to Abyssinia and Madinah.
- The document contains over 100 individual facts and details about the Prophet's life and the early days of Islam presented in point form without narrative context.
ISLAMIAT MCQs fought in 12th month of First Hijrah.
• Jang Badr occurred in 2 A.H. 313 Muslims
PROPHET MUHAMMAD(PBUH) fought in battle. • Holy Prophet was born in 571 A.D 22nd April • No of Hadith Collected by Abu Huraira (RA) ( Day__ Monday). 5374. • Father’s name, Hazat Abdullah. • Prophet hazrat Noah (AS) known as Shaikh al • Mother’s Name, Hazrat Amna. Anbiya • Maternal Grand Father’s name Wahib bins Abdul • Aby Ubaiduh Bin Jiirrah was entitled Ameen-ul Munnaf. Ummat. • Maternal Grandmother, Batarah. • Hazrat Umar proposed Azan for the first time. • Real name of Abdu Mutalib was Shaba. • The dome over the sacred Grave of the holy • Grandmother name, Fatima. prophet is known as Gumbad-e-Khizra. • 10 is the number of Uncles and 6 aunts. • Baitul Mamur is a place where seventy thousand • Prophet journeyed to Syria with Abu Talib at 12 angles were circumambulation during the Holy years. Ascension. • At 25 Prophet married to Hazrat Khadija. • Baitul Mamoor is on 7th Heaven. • Hazrat Khadija accepted Islam first in Women • 4 kings accepted Islam when holy prophet sent and in all. them letters. • Hazrat Abu Bakar accepted first in Men. • Mosque of Zarar was demolished by prophet. • Hazrat Ali accepted first in Children. • Hazrat Ali Conquered the fort of Qamus. • Varqa Bin Naufal verified Prophet for the first • Lady named Zainab tried to poison the Holy time. Prophet. • Holy prophet had 4 daughters and 3 sons. • Prophet recited surah Al-Fatha at the conquest of • At age of 40 holy Prophet received first Wahi. Makkah . • In 622 A.D Holy Prophet migrated to madina. • Hashim was grand father of prophet & brother of • Hazrat Haleema was the foster mother of Holy Muttalib. Prophet. • The name Muhamammad was proposed by • Besides Hazrat Haleema (RA) Holy Prophet Abdul Muttalib while the name Ahmed was (PBUH) said that Umme-e-Aemon is also my proposed by Bibi Aminah. mother. • Migration from Mecca to Abyssinia took place in • Name the foster mother(s) of the Holy Prophet the 7th month of the 5th year of the mission i.e (SAW)-- Hazrat Halema (RA), Hazrat Sobia (RA) 615 A.d. The total number of migrated people was and Hazrat Khola (RA) 15 (11 men and 4 women). • How many years after the birth of Holy Prophet • Second migration to Habshah took place in 616 (SAW), Hazrat Aamina died? Six years A.D. • Sheema was the foster sister of Holy Prophet. • Second migration to Abyssinia 101 people with • Hazrat Haleema looked after the holy prophet for 18 females. 4 years. • After Amina’s death, Ummay Aimen looked after • 35 was the age at the time of Hajr-i-Aswad Prophet. incident. • After Harb-e-Fajjar, Prophet took part in Halaf- • Hazrat Bilal Habshi was the first slave to accept ul-Fazul. Islam. • Prophet made second business trip to Syria in • Wife of Abu Lahab used to spread throne in the 24th year of elephant. way of prophet in 4th year of prophethood. • Friend of Khadija Nafeesa carried message of • Home of Hazrat Arqam (RA) used as the centre Nikah. of secret preaching by the holy prophet. • Surname of Haleema Sadia was Ummay Kabtah. • In 7th Nabvi boycott of Banu Hashim began. • Surname of Prophet was Abu-ul-Qasim. • Hazrat Adam met with Holy Prophet on the first • Da’ia of the Prophet was Shifa who was mother heaven. of Abdul Rehman bin Auf. • Hazrat Isa and Hazrat Yahya on 2nd. • Abdul Mutalib died in 579 A.D. • Hazrat Yaqub on 3rd. • Masaira a slave of Khadija accompanied Prophet • Hazrat Idrees on 4th. to Syria. • Hazrat Harron on 5th. • First forster mother was Sobia who was mother • Hazrat Musa on 6th. of Hamza. • Hazrat Ibraheem on 7th. • For six years Haleema took care of Prophet. • Al-Kaswa is the name of Camel on which • For two years Abdul Mutalib took care of prophet traveled. Prophet. • Prophet purchased mosque land at medina from • After 7 days the Aqeeqa ceremony of Prophet two orphans (Sehl and Sohail). was held. • Charter of Madina was issued on 1 A.H it had 57 • Prophet belonged to Banu Hashim clan of Articles. Quraish tribe. • Transfer of Qibla was ordered in 2nd A.H (18 • Among uncles Abbas & Hamza embraced Islam. month). • Amina was buried at Abwa b/w Makkah & • 27 total no of Ghazwas. Madina. • First Ghazwah of Islam was Widan (Abwa), • Six months before the Prophet’s birth his father died. • Moawakhat (the brotherhood) took place in 2nd • Prophet had no brother and no sister. Hijra. • Foster father of Prophet was Haris. • Jehad was allowed in 2nd Hijrah. • At the age of 15, Herb-e-Fajjar took place. • Ashaab-e-Sufah: Muhajirs who stayed near • Herb-e-Fajjar means war fought in the probihited Masjid-e-Nabvi. months. • Hurrirah means a cat. • First father-in-law of Prophet was Khawalid. • Bait-e-Rizwan took place in 6th Hijrah. • Aamina belonged to Bani Zohra tribe. • Jewish tribe of Banu Nuzair expelled from • Umar and Hamza accepted Islam in 615 A.d (5th Madina in 4th H. Nabvi). • Bait-e-Rizwan is also known as Bait-e-Shajra • Social boycott of Banu Hashim took place in 7th made under Keekar tree. Nabvi. • Companions of Prophet at Hudabiya were 1400. • Shi’b means valley. • Prophet stayed at Makkah for 15 days after its • Social boycott continued for 3 years. conquest. • A group of Madina met Prophet in 11th Nabvi. • 1 Lac companions accompanied Prophet at last • Accord of Uqba took place in 13th Nabvi. Hajj. • On 27th Rajab, 10 Nabvi the event of Miraj took • Prophet spent his last days in Ayesha’s house. place. • Cave of Soar is located near Makkah 5 miles. • 10th Nabvi was called Aam-ul-Hazan (year of • Quba is 3 miles away from Madina. grief). • In sixth year of Hijrah, Prophet intended for • Name of the camel on which Prophet was riding Umrah. in migration was Qaswa. • Prophet stayed in Ayyub Ansari’s house for 7 • Omaar bin Hisham was the original name of Abu months. Jehl. • Prophet performed Umrah in 7th A.H. • Abu-al-Hikm is the title of Abu Jehl. • Zaid Bin Haris (R.A) was the adopted son of the • Persons included in Bait-e-Uqba Oola 12 and in Holy Prophet. Bait-e-Uqba Sani 75. • Year 570 known as year of Elephant or Amal Fil. • Cave of Hira is 3 miles from Makkah. • Hazrat Khadija and Hazrat Abu Talib died in • Hijra took place in 13th Nabvi. 619. • Medina is 338 Km from Makkah. (210 miles) • First place from where Prophet openly started his • Makkah conquest occurred in 8th year of Hijra. preaching Jabl Faran or Mount Safa. • Prophet performed Hajj in 10th Hija. • Prophet did covert messaging at House of Arkam • Prophet was buried in the hujra of Ayesha. upto 3 Nabvi. (i.e for 3 years) • Prophet was born in 1st Year of Elephant. • Prophet preached openly in 4th Nabvi. • Ambassadors sent to Arab& other countries in • Prophet narrated the event of Miraj first of all to 7th Hijra. Umm-e-Hani (real sister of Ali) • King of Iran tore away the message of Prophet. • Prophet was staying at the house of Umme-e- • King of Byzantine in 7th Hijra was Hercules. Hani on the night of Miraj. • After 6 years of the birth of Holy prophet Bibi • In miraj Prophet traveled from Baitul Muqadas Aamna died. to Sidratul Mantaha. • After 8 years of the birth of Prophet Abdul • During Hijrat Saraqa bin Sajjal spied. Muttalib died. • In Miraj Jibrael called Aazan in Baitul Muqadas. • Holy Prophet demised at the age of 63. • Prophet led all the prophets in a prayer in miraj • First Azan was called out in 1 A.H. at al-Aqsa • Bahira Syrian Christian saint recognized prophet • Fatima died after 6 Months (age=31,11 A.H) as last prophet. Prophet. • Harb-i-Fajjar was a war fought b/w Quraish and • Youngest daughter Fatima. Bani Hawazin Prophet was of 15 years and • Islamic official seal started on 1st Muharram, 7 participated in it. A.H • Prophet visited Taif in 10th Nabvi. • Seal of Prophet was made of Silver. • Tribe of Taif was Saqaif. • What was written on the Holy Prophet (SAW) • Prophet with Zaid bin Haris went Taif & stayed seal? for 10 days. Allah Rasool Muhammad • Bibi Amna suckled Prophet for 3 days. • Prophet performed 1(in10 A.H) Hajj and 4(in7 • After 18 month at Madina of change of Qibla A.H) umras. occurred. • Change of Qibla occurred on 15 Shaban,2 • Old name of Zu Qiblatain is Banu Saleem. A.H(Monday)(during Zuhr) • Cave of Hira is in Jabal-e-Noor Mountain. • Construction of Masjid-e-Nabvi started • At Masjid Al Khaif (Mina) almost 70 prophets Rabiulawal, 1 A.H. are buried. • Namaz-e-Juma became Farz in Medina. • Month of migration was Rabiul Awal • First man to embrace Islam on the eve of Fatah- • Qiblah now-a-days is called Khana-e-Kaba. e-Makka was Abu Sufyan. • Prophet addressed Khutba-e-Jum’aa for first time • First to migrate to Madina (first muhajir) Abu in 1st Hijra Salam. • Year of Deputation is 9th Hijrah. • Last to migrate to Madina was Abbas. • First non-arab to embrace Islam Farwah bin Hafsa. Umro • Hazrat Khadija was the first person to read • Facsimile of the Prophet Mus’ab bin Umair. Namaz amongst the Ummah of the Prophet. • Kalsoom bin al_Hadam gave land for Quba • Umm-e-Salma was alive at Karbala tragedy. She mosque was the last of the wives of Prophet to die. • The title of ammenul ummat is of Abu Ubaidah • Ummul Momineen Ummay Habiba was daughter bin Jarrah.(conqurer of Damascus) of Abu Sufyan. • The day when Prophet delivered his last Khutab • Ummul Momineen Ummay Habiba migrated to was Juma. Abyssinia and Madina as well. • Idols in Kaba before Islam numbered 360. • Ummul Momineen Hazrat Safia was the progeny • The largest idol named Habal. of Hazrat Haroon. • Bilal called first aazan of Fajr prayer. • Hazrat Maria Qibtiya gave birth to Hazrat • The Hadith, which is transmitted with continuity Ibrahim, son of Prophet. and enjoys such abundance of narrators that their • Hazrat Khadija was buried at Jannat-e-Moalla in statement becomes authentic, is called Matwatar. Macca. • The grave of the Prophet was prepared by Hazrat • Najashi was the king through which Prophet Abu Talha married to Ummay Habiba. • Qasim was first of the Holy Prophet's children to • The Umm-ul-Momineen Javeria’s actual name be born. was Barrah. • The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by • Hazrat Khadija received salutation from Allah. Rasoolullah was that of Asad bin Zaraara (radi • Third wife of Prophet was Hazrat Ayesha. Allahu anhu). • Sauda said about Ayesha “My soul might be in • The first Namaaz to be made Fardh was Tahajjud her body” Namaaz, which was later made Nafil. • Hazrat Khadija was the only Ummul Momineen • At Masjid-e-Nabvi first Muslim University was who was not buried in Jannatul Baqi. established. • Prophet not offerd funeral prayer of Khadija due • Holy prophet labored in the formation of Masjid- to Allah’s will. e-Quba. • Ayesha is called Al-Tayyabeen. • Masjid-e-Zarar was built by Hyporcrites at • Hazrat Ruqia died on the day of the victory of Madina. battle of Badr she was the wife of Usman. • 25 Doors are in Masjid –e-Haram, the most • After Ruqia’s death Ummay Kalsoom married important door of Kaaba is Babul Salam. Usman. • The flag colour of the Holy Prophet was white • Qasim was born in 11 years before Prophethood. and yellow at the time of conquest of Makkah. • Hassan is known as Shabbar which means • Friday is known as Sayeed Ul Ayam. handsome. • Shab-e-Barat is celebrated on the 15th night of • For 14 months Hasan remained Khalifa. Shuban. • Hasan is buried at Jannat-ul-Baq’ee. • The camel driver of Prophet at the fall of Mecca • Eldest son of the Prophet Qasim. was Usama bin Zaid bin Haris. • Third son-in-law of Prophet was Abul A’as. • Prophet issued order of killing Abdul Uza bin • Hazrat Asad died first among the Sahabah. Khatal at the fall of Mecca. • Hamza & Hussain are known as leader of • At Koh-e-Safa, Prophet addressed after conquest Martyrs. of Makkah. • Hazrat Usman Bin Talha was the Key holder of Kaaba. UMMUL MOMINEEN • Hazrat Saad bin Ubi waqas conquered Persia • Umat-ul-Momineen is called to Wives of Holy firstly. prophet. • Qabeela bin Qais is known as cup bearer of Zam • Zainab bint Khazeema is known as Ummal Zam. Masakeen. • Abbas was instrumental in bringing abu Sufiyan • Abu Bakar gave the collection of Quran to in Islam. Hazrat Hafsa. • Periods of Caliphs • Khadija died on the tenth of Ramadan 10 Nabvi. • Abu Bakar 632-634 • Khadija was buried in Hujun above Makka • Hazrat Umar 634-644 • In the Cottage of Hazrat Ayesha, prophet spent • Hazrat Usman 644-656 his last days. • Hazrat Ali 656-661 • Khadija died at 65 years age. • Abu Bakar 2y 3m • Last wife of Prophet Um Maimoona. • Hazrat Umar 10y 5m 21d. • Khadija belonged to the tribe of Banu Asad. • Hazrat Usman 12y. • First woman to lead an Islamic army Ayesha • Hazrat Ali 4y 9m. (Jange Jamal) • Hazrat Abu Bakar was the merchant of cloth. • Ayesha narrated maximum number of ahadith. • Real name of Hazrat Abu Bakar was Abdullah • The second wife named Sauda. (befor Islam- Abdul Kaba). • Zainub bint Jaish (Surah Ahzab) was married to • Apostasy movement took place in the khilafat of the Prophet though Allah’s revelation or will. Abu Bakar. • Daughter of Umer who married to Prophet was • Hazrat Abu Bakar died in 22nd of Jamadi-us- Sani 13 AH. • Jibraeel will be first person questioned on Day of • Abu Lulu Feroz, the slave martyred Hazrat Umar Qiyamat. Farooq. • From amongst the animals, the first animal to be • Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st brought back to life will be the Buraaq of Prophet Muharram 24 A.H. Muhammad. • Hazrat Umar introduced Hijra Calender. • The first Ibaadat on earth was Tauba • Hazat Usman is known as Zul Noorain because (repentance). he wedded with two daughters of Prophet: • The first Mujaddid of Islam is Hazrat Umar bin Rukya+Umme Qulsoom. Abdul Aziz. • Usman accepted Islam at the instigation of Abu • First book of Hadith compiled was Muata by Bakar. Imam Malik. • Asadullah & Haider-e-Karar were the epithets of • Mosque of Prophet was damaged due to fire in Hazrat Ali. the reign of Motasim Billah. • Ali married Fatima in 2nd Hijra. • Jamia mosque of Damascus was built by Walid • Hazrat Ali was born at Khane-e-Kaaba. bin Malik. • Hazrat Ali was martyred on 21st Ramzan 40 • Umm-us-Saheehain is Imam Malik: Mauta. A.H. • Mohd: bin Ismael Bukhari comprised of 4,000 • In Ghazwa Uhad Hazrat Ali was awarded with hadiths Zulifqar. • Bukhari Sharif & Muslim Sharif are called • Hazrat Umer accepted islam in 616 A.D. Sahihain. • Hazrat Umar established the office of Qazi. • Imam Tirmazy was a student of Abu Dawood. • Hazrat Umar added As Salato Khairum Min • Kitab-ul-Kharaj was written by Imam Abu Noum. Yousuf. • Usman migrated to Habsha • Mahmood Ghaznavi called kidnapper of • Hazat Usman participated in all battles except scholars. Badr. • Mullana Nizam-ud-Din founded the school of • In the reign of Usman, Muwaviah established Dars-e-Nizamia. naval fleet. • Baqee Billah revolted against Akbar’s deen-e- • Only sahabi without seeing Prophet Awais Karni. Ilahi firstly. • Umar levied zakat on horses. • Shaikh Ahmed Sirhandi was given the title of • Ali lifted zakat on horses. Mujadid alf Sani by Mullana Abdul Hakeem. • Abu Bakr had knowledge of dreams. • Baba Fareed Ganj Shakr married to the daughter • Usman added 2nd Azan for Friday prayers. of Balban. • Atique is the title of Hazrat Abu Bakr. • Hazrat Umar established Department of Police. Al-Quran MCQS • Hazrat Umar formed a parliament, namely • Kalima Tayyaiba is mentioned in Quran for 2 Majlis-e-Aam. times. • Ghani was the title of Hazrat Usman (RA). • The word Quran means “read one”. • Hazrat Ali has the title the gateway to • 114 total number of Surah knowledge. • Surah means city of Refuge. • Hazrat Ali is buried at Najaf. • 86 Makki Surah. • Amer bin Aas embraced Islam in 7th Hijra. • 28 Madine Surah. • Khalild bin Waleed embraced Islam in 7th Hijra. • 558 Rukus. • First Moazin of Islam, Hazrat Bilal. • Al-Baqrah is the longest Surah. • The home of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansaari was the • Al- Kausar is the shortest Surah. first place where the Prophet stayed in Madina • Al-Nass is the last surah. Shareef. • 14 bows are in Quran. • The first person sent to spread Islam under the • First bow occurs in 9th Para i.e Al-Inaam Surah. instructions of the Prophet was Mus'ab bin Umair • Al-Faitha is the preface of the holy Quran. who was sent to Madinah. • Five verses were reveled in the first wahy. • The first person to make Ijtihaad was Abu Bakr • Namaz commanded in quran for 700 times. Siddique • Al-Mudassar-2nd Revealed Surah. • Hazrat Abu Zirr Ghaffari is known as the first • Al-Muzammil- 3rd Revealed Surah. Dervish. • Al-Tauba does not start with Bismillah. • Abdullah ibn Maz’oom:first person buried in • Al-Namal contains two Bismillahs. Jannatul Baqi. • Three surah starts with curse. • Hazrat Umar was the first person to perform • 6666 is the number of Ayats. Janazah Salat in Jamaat with four Takbeers. • 29 total number of Mukata’t. • First census of Islamic world in Umer’s period. • Hazrat Usman was the first Hafiz of the Holy • The first person to become murtad (out of the Quran. folds of Islam) was either Muqees bin Khubaaba • Hazrat Khalid Bin Saeed, the first writer of or Ubaidullah bin Jahash. Wahy. • Salah-udin Ayubi conquered Bait ul Muqadas. • 12 Ghazawahs described in Holy Quran (total • Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jilani is buried at Baghdad. 27). • Shah Jahan Mosque is at Thatta. • Abdullah Ibn Abbas, the first commentator of the Quran and also known as interpreter of the Madina. Quaran. • Angles mentioned in Quran are7. • In surah Al-Saf, Hoy prophet is addressed as • Meaning of Aayat is Sign. Ahmed. • Stone mentioned in Quran is ruby (Yaakut). • Ghar-e-Sor is mentioned in Surah Al-Tauba. • Longest Surah (al-Bakr) covers 1/12th of Quran. • 5 Surhas start with Qul. • Madni Surahs are generally longer. • Hazrat Umar proposed the compilation of Holy • Madni Surahs consist of1/3rd of Quran. Quran. • Makki Surahs consist of2/3rd of Quran. • Al- Nasr is known as Surah Widah. • Surah Ikhlas is 112 Surah of Quran. • Abdul Malik Marwan applied the dots in the • First complete Madni Surah is Baqarah. Holy Quran. • Names of Quran mentioned in Quran is 55. • Hajjaj bin yousuf applied diacritical points in • Surahs named after animals are 4 in number. Quaran. • Namal means Ant. • 37 total number of surah in last parah. • Surah Inaam means Camel. • Al- Baqrah and Surah Al-Nissa is spread over 3 • Surah Nahl means Honey bee. Parahs. • Surah Ankaboot means spider. • Al-Falq and Al-Nas revealed at the same time. • The major part of Quran is revealed at night • City of Rome is mentioned in Holy Quran. time. • Surah Yaseen is known as Heart of Quran. • Generally aayats of Sajida occur in Makki • Suran Rehman is known as beauty of Quran. Surahs. • First revealed surah was Al Alaq, 96 in • 10 virtues are blessed for recitation of one word arrangement of Quran. • Complete revelation in 23 years. • Surah Anfal means Cave. • Subject of Holy Quran is human. • In Naml two bismillah occur (2nds one is at • Risalat means to convey message. aayat no:30) • 26 prophets mentioned in holy Quran. • Surah Kahf means the cave. • Holy Quran consist 105684 words and 3236700 • Muzammil means Wrapped in garments. letters. • Kausar means Abundance. • Longest Ayat of Holy Quran is Ayatul Kursi. • Nasr means Help. • 6 Surah start with the name of prophets. • Ikhlas means Purity of faith. • Surah maryam wholly revealed for a woman. • Falak means Dawn. • In Bani Israeel and Al-Najaf the event of Miraj is • Un-Nass means Mankind. explained. • Al-alq means Clot of blood. • Last revelation descended on 3rd Rabi-ul Awal • Alm Nashrah means Expansion. and it was written by Abi- Bin Kab. • Uz-zukhruf means Ornaments. • Language of Divine Books. • Surah Rahman is in 27th Para. • Taurat Hebrew • Bride of Quran is Rahman Surah. • Injil Siriac • Surah Yasin is in 22nd and 23rd Para. • Zubur Siriac • Present shape of quran is Taufeeqi. • Holy Quran Arabic. • Quran is the greatest miracle of Prophet. • Taurat was the first revealed book. • Word surah has occurred in Quran 9 times. • Holy Quran was reveled in 22y 5m 14 days. • First seven aayats of quran are called Tawwal. • There are 7 stages in Holy Quran. • The alphabet Alf comes most of times and Alf, • Abdullah Ibn Abbas is called as leader of Zuwad Alphabet comes least number of times. commentators. • Quran is written in Prose & Poetry. • Apollo 15 placed the copy of the Holy Quran on • Quran is also regarded as a manual of Science. the moon. • Surah Alq is both Makki and Madni. • Tarjama-ul-Quaran is written by Abdul-Kalam • Name of Muhammad is mentioned in Quran for Azad. 4 times. • First Muslim interpreter of Quran in English is • Adam is mentioned in Surah Aaraf. Khalifa Abdul Hakeem. • first Sindhi translation of Quran by Aakhund • Shah Waliullah Translated Holy Quran in Persian Azizullah Halai and Shah Rafiuddin in Urdu in 1776. • Torat means light. • Hafiz Lakhvi translated Holy Quran in Punjabi. • Zaboor means Pieces/ Book written in big letters. • Surah Alaq was revealed on 18th Ramzan. • Injeel means Good news. • Number of Aayats in al-Bakar is 286. • 99 number of aayats describe Khatam-e- • Longest Makki Surah is Aaraf. Nabuwat. • Second longest Surah is Ashrah/Al-Imran. • Command against Juva & amputation of hands • Surah Kausar has 3 Aayats. came 8th A.H • First Surah compilation wise is Surah Fatiha. • Laws about orphanage revealed in 3 A.H. • Fatiha means opening. • Laws about Zina revealed in 5 A.H. • Fatiha contains 7 aayats. • Laws about inheritance revealed in 3 A.H. • Fatiha is also called Ummul Kitab. • In 4th A.H wine was prohibited. • First surah revealed in Madina was surah Fatiha. • The order of Hijab for women reveled in 4th • Surah Fatiha revealed twice-in Makkah & A.H. • Ablution made obligatory in 5th A.H. against enemies of Allah was Jibraeel. • In Surah Al-Nisa the commandment of Wuzu is • The Angel who sometimes carried Allah’s present. punishment for His disobedients was Jibraeel. • Procedure of ablution is present in Surah • Jibrael is mentioned in Quran for three times. Maidah. • Old Testament is the Torait. • In 4 A.H Tayammum was granted. • New Testament is Injeel. • Interest was prohibited in 8th A.H. • Psalms is Zuboor. • During ghazwa Banu Mustaliq the command of • Gospal is Injeel. tayamum was reveled. • Prophet is called Farqaleet in Injeel. • Quran recited in Medina firstly in the mosque • Taharat-e-Sughra is Wuzu. Nabuzdeeq. • There are two types of Farz. • Quran verse abrogating a previous order is called • Saloos-ul-Quran is Surah Ikhlas. Naasikh. • Aroos-ul-Quran i.e bride of Quran is Al-Rehman. • First man to recite Quran in Makkah: Abdullah • Meaning of Baqarah: The Goat bin Masood. • In Surah Waqiya the word Al-Quran ul Hakeem • Forms of revelation granted to Prophet were 3 is used. (wahi,Kashf,dream) • Surah Baqara & Ale Imran are known as • First method of revelation of Quran Wahi. Zuhraveen. • Kashf means Vision. • Wine is termed in Quran as Khumar. • Initially Quran was preserved in memory form. • The first authority for the compilation of Ahadis • After Umar’s death, copy of quran was passed on is . to Hafsa. • Sahih Bukhari contains 7397 ahadis. • Only Sahabi mentioned in Quran Zaid bin Haris. (surah ahzab) • Paradise is mentioned in Quran for150 times. PROPHETS OF ISLAM • Section of Paradise in which Prophets will • Adam was created on Juma day. dwell Mahmood. • Adam landed in Sri Lanka on Adam’s Peak • Doors of Hell are 7. Mountain. • Subterranean part of hell is Hawia. • Adam is a word of Syriani language. • Number of angles of hell 19. • Adam had 2 daughters and 3 sons. • Gate-keeper of hell Malik. • Kabeel killed Habeel because he wanted to • Gate-keeper of heaven Rizwan. marry Akleema. • Place of heaven at which people whose good • The first person to be put into Hell will be deeds equal bad deeds will be kept in Aaraf. Qaabil. • A tree in hell emerging from its base is • Sheesh was youngest son of Adam. Zakoon. • Age of Adam at Sheesh’s birth was 130 years. • Name of the mountain of hell is Saud. • Adam walked from India to Makkah and • Heaven on earth was built by Shadad. performed forty Hajj. • The word Islam has been used at 92 places in • Adam knew 100 000 languages. (Roohul the holy quran. Bayaan) • Except the name of Maryam the name of no • Abul Basher is called to Hazrat Adam. other woman has come explicitly in the Quran. • Hazrat Adam built first mosque on earth. • Iblees will not be punished with fire but with • Height of Adam was 90 feet. cold. • Age of Adam at the time of his death 950 years. • Iblees’s refusal to prostrate before man is • Hazrat Adam’s grave is in Saudi Arabia. mentioned in Quran for 9 times. • Second prophet is Sheesh. • Iblees means “disappointed one”. • Sheesh passed away at the age of 912 years. • Al-Kausar relates to death of Qasim and Hazrat • Noah got prophethood at the age of 40 Abdullah • Noah’s ark was 400 x 100 yards area. • If a woman marries the second time, she will • Ark of Noah stopped at Judi Mountain (Turkey). be in Jannah with the second husband. • Noah preached for 950 years. (Hadith) • Nation of Noah worshipped 5 idols. • The Earth and the Heaven were created by Allah • Nation of Noah was exterminated through the in 6 days, it is described in Surah Yunus. flood. • Zaid bin Thabit collected the Quran in the form • Pigeon was sent for the search of land by Hazrat of Book. Nooh. • Tarjumanul Quran is called Abdullah bin Abbas. • Noah was sent to Iraq. • In Surah Muzzamil verse 73 reading quran • 2242 years after Adam, Toofan-e-Noah occurred. slowly and clearly is ordained. • About 80 people were with him in the boat. • Jibraeel is referred in Quran as Ar-rooh. • Duration of storm of Noah was for 6 months. • In Quran Rooh-al-Qudus is Jibrael it means holy • Noah lived for 950 years. spirit. • Nooh is called predecessor, Naji Ullah; Shaikh ul • In Quran Rooh-al-Ameen is Jibrael. Ambiya. • Incharge of Provisions is Mekaeel. • Abu ul Bashr Sani is title of Noah. • The angel who was sent to Prophets as a helper • After toofan-e-nooh , the city establish was Khasran Idrees (AS)? 30 • Ibrahim was thrown into the fire by the order of • Prophet Yahya A.S was sent to people of Jordan. Namrud. • Hazrat Idrees (A.S) set up 180 cities. • Hazrat Ibraheem intended to sacrifice Ismaeel at • Hazrat Dawood could mould iron easily with his Mina. hand. • Ibrahim was born at Amer near Euphrate (Iraq) • The event of ring is related to Hazrat Sulaiman. • Ibraheem was firstly ordered to migrate to • Hazarat Moosa(A.S) had impediment in his Palestine. tongue • First wife of Ibraheem was Saarah. • Moosa was granted 9 miracles. • Second wife of Ibraheem was Haajirah. • Musa crossed the Red Sea. • Azaab of mosquitoes was sent to the nation of • The prophet mentioned in Quran for most of Ibrahim times is Moosa. • Abraham is called khalilullah, father of prophets • Ten commandments were revealed on Moosa. and Idol Destroyer. • Moosa died on Abareem mountain. • Age of Abraham at the time of his death 175 • Grave of Musa is in Israel. years. • Teacher of Moosa was Shoaib. • Ibrahim is buried at Hebron in Jerusalem. • Moosa was brought up by Aasia Bint Mozahim. • Abrahem invented comb. • Elder brother of Moosa was Haroon. • Hazrat Loot was contemporary of Hazarat • Moosa had only one brother. Ibraheem • In Toowa valley Moosa was granted • Abraham remained in fire 40 days. prophethood. • Terah or Aazer was the father of Ibraheem. • An Egyptian was killed by Moosa. • Grave of Lut is in Iraq. • Haroon was an eloquent speaker. • Luut died at Palestine and is buried at • Haroon is buried at Ohad. Hebron. • Haroon & Musa both were prophets and • Ibraheem was the uncle of Luut. contemporaries. • Loot was maternal grandfather of Ayub. • Hazrat Ayub was famous for his patience. • Luut resided at Ur near Mesopotamia. • The miracle of Dromedary (camel) is concerned • Ismaeel is called Abu-al-Arab. with Saleh • Mother of Ismaeel was Haajrah. • 4 prophets were sent to Bani Israeel. • Ishaaq built boundaries of Masjid-e-Aqsaa. • 722 languages were understood by Hazrat Idrees. • Ishaaq was sent to Jews. • Hazrat Saleh invented Soap. • At Muqam-e-Ibraheem, there are imprints of • Kalori: hill, from where Isa was lifted alive. Ibraheem. • Zikraiya was carpenter. • Ibrahim was first person to circumcise himself • Harzat Zikraiya was cut with the Saw. and his son. • Adam & Dawood are addressed as Khalifa in • Hajra the wife of Ibrahim was daughter of Quran. Pharoah of Egypt. • Sulaiman & Dawood understood language of the • Ibrahim was 86 years old when Ismael was born. birds. • Ibrahim was ordered to migrate along with • The tree of date palm grew on the earth for the family to valley of Batha meaning Makkah. first time. • Ibrahim was sent to Jordan after leaving Haajrah • Prophets attached with the profession of weaving and Ismaeel are Adam, Idrees & Shaeet. • Age of Ibraheem at the birth of Ishaq was 100 • Hazrat younus was eaten by shark fish. years and of Saarah was 90 years. • Younus prayed LAILAH ANTA SUBHANAK • First wife of Ibrahim resided at Palestine. INI KUNTUM MINAZALIMIN in the belly of • Ibrahim intended to sacrifice Ismaeel at Mina on fish. 10th Zul Hajj. • Grave of Dawood is in Israel. • As a result of sacrifice of Ismael, Ibrahim was • Yahya’s tomb is in Damascus. gifted a baby from Saarah named Ishaq. • Bilal Habshi is buried in Damascus. • Zam Zam emerged from beneath the foot of • Prophet with melodious voice Dawood. Hazrat Ismaeel in the valley of Batha (Makkah). • Alive prophets are Isa & Khizr. • Hazrat Ismail discovered Hajar-e-Aswad. • Zunoon (lord of fish) & Sahibul Hoot : Younus. • Zabeeullah and Abu al Arab are called to Hazrat • The prophet whose people were last to suffer Ismaeel. divine punishment Saleh. • Ismael divorced his wife being discourteous. • Suleiman died while standing with the support of • Jibrael brought sacred stone to Ismael. a stick. • Original colour of the sacred stone was white. • Ashab-e-Kahf slept for 309 years. • Hazrat Idress was expert in astronomy. • The number of Ashab-e-Kahf was 7. • Uzair became alive after remaining dead for one • Hazrat Essa (A.S) was carpenter by profession. hundred years. • Besides Essa, Yahya also got prophet hood in • Hazrat Yaqub has the title of Israel childhood. • 1 Lac 24 thousand- total number of prophets. • Baitul Laham is the birth Place of Hazrat Essa • Hazrat Idrees was the first who learnt to write. (AS) is situated in Jerusalaem. • How many Sahifay were revealed to Hazrat • Isa would cure the victims of leprosy. • Zakria was contemporary of Isa. i-Ashara. • Isa was the cousin of Yahya. • Teacher of Hakeem Lukman was Dawood. • Romans kingdom was established in Palestine at • Prophets lifted alive Isa,Idrees&Ilyas. Esa’s birth. • Idrees was directed to migrate by Allah to Egypt. • Romans were Atheists. • Idrees was the first man to learn to write. • Ruler of Palestine at the birth of Esa was Herod. • Idrees was taken alive to Heavens at the age of • Maryum grew up in the house of Zakaiyya. 365 Y. • Besides Esa , Adam was also a fatherless • Gnostics regarded Sheesh as a divine emanation. prophet. • Gnostics means Sheesinas and inhabited Egypt. • Esa born at Bethlehem. • Idrees was sent to Gnostics. • Yahaya was the precursor of Eessa. • Idol worship was forbidden by Idress to people. • Yahya is buried at Syria. • Idress was special friend of one of the angels. • Our prophet has the title Habibullah. • Idrees remained in 4th heaven. • Prophet Dawood has the title Najeeb Ullah. • Idreess died in the wings of the angel. • Prophet Jesus crist is called Rooh-ul-Ullah. • Pigeon was sent for the search of land by Noah. • Tur-e-Sina was the mountain where Hazrat Musa • Sam, Ham & Riyyafas were the children of (AS) received Allah’s message. Noah. • Hazrat Musa was Kalimullah. • Bani Aad settled in Yemen. • Science, astronomy, writing with pen, sewing • Shaddad was famous king of Bani Aad. and weapons were made by Idrees first of all. • Glorious palace near Adan built by Bani Aad was • Aad was the nation of Hood. known as Garden of Iram. • After seven day’s continuous rain and storm the • Shaddad kingdom was extended to Iraq. nation of Hood destroyed. • A violent storm was sent to Bani Aad. • Nation of Samood was preached by Salih. • Grave of Hood is at Hazarmoat. • Miracle of pregnant female camel was sent to • Oman, Yemen & Hazarmoat are in Southern Samood. Arabia. • 3 Sahifay were revealed to Ibrahim. • In Rajab, Arabs visit the grave of Hood. • Israel was the son of Ishaq. • Bani Samood lived in Wadi al-Qura & Wadi al- • Israel was 147 years old when Ishaq died. Hajr. • Mountains would break by the miracle of • Wadi al-Qura, Wadi al-Hajr are in Syria & Hijaz. Yaqoob. • Volcanic eruption was sent to Bani samood. • Musa married the daughter of Shoaib. • Contemporary of Ibrahim was Lut. • Due to Zakria’s prayer Yahya was born. • Hood was the uncle of Ibraheem. • Yousuf remained in jail for 10 years. • A dreadful earthquake was sent to people of • Yousuf and Yaqoob met each other after 40 Luut. years. • Native area of Ibraheem was Mesopotamia. • Yousuf was the son of Yaqoob. • Surname of Terah was Aazar. • Yousuf’s family was called the Israeelites. • Father of Yaaqoob and Esau was Ishaq. • Real brother of Yousuf was Bin Yamen. • Father-in-law of Ayyoob was Yaqoob. • Yousuf was sold as a slave in Egypt. • Ishaq is buried in Palestine. • Yousuf had 12 brothers. • Age of Ishaq when he was blessed with twins • Yousuf was famous for his beauty & knew facts was 60 Y. of dreams. • Yunus was the twin brother of Yaaqoob. • Mother of Yousuf was Rachel. • Prophet bestowed with kingship of Allah: • Yaqoob lost his eye-sight in memory of Yousuf. Dawood. • Nation of Shoaib committed embezzlement in • Dawood was a soldier of Talut. trusts. • Dawood lived in Bait-ul-Lahm. • Shoaib called Speaker of the Prophets.(Khateeb • Talut was also known as Saul. ul ambiya) • Dawood is buried at Jerusalem. • Shoaib got blinded for weeping over destruction • Youngest son of Dawood was Sulaymaan. of his nation. • Mother of Sulayman was Saba. • Ilyas prayed for nation it rained after a period of • Sulayman ascended the throne of Joodia. 312 years. • Sulaymaan was a great lover of horses. • Uzair reassembled all copies of Taurait. • The ruler of Yemen in the time of Sulayman was • Taloot was the father-in-law of Dawood. Saba. • Dawood was good player of flute. • Hud Hud informed Sulyman about the kingdom • Fountain of Copper flowed from Sulayman. of Yemen. • Woodpecker conveyed Sulayman’s message to • Saba means Bilqees. Saba queen. • Whose kingdom came under a famine in the • Younus remained in fish for 40 days. times of Ilyas: King of Ahab. • King Herodus ordered the execution of Yahya. • Ilyas’s nation worshipped idol namd Lal. • Politus on Roman governor’s orders tried • Ilyas disappeared mysteriously. execution of Isa. • Successor of Ilyas was Al-ya-sah. • Dawood is called as Najeeb Ullah. • Cousin of Al-ya-Say who was prophet was Ilyas. • In quran ten commandments are named Awamir- • Uzair remained died for 100 years. • For 18 years Ayyoob suffered from skin disease. prohibited. • Real name of Zull Kifl is Isaih and Kharqil bin • The battle of Khandaq is also known an battle of Thauri. Ahzab. • Yunus died in Nineveh. • Conquest of Makkah was took place on 20 • Father of Yahya was Zakariyya. Ramzan. • Trustee of Hekal was Zakiriyya. • Battle in which prophet not participated is known • Zakariya hid himself in the cover of the tree and as Saria. was cut into two pieces by Jews. • Hazrat Hamza was the first commander of • Maryum lived at Nazareth before Esa’s birth. Islamic Army. • Maryum migrated to Egypt after Esa’s birth. • In Uhd battle Muslim women participated firstly. • Number of Hawarin of Moosa was 12. • Battle of Mauta was the first non Arab War. • Jews and Romans were worried about Esa’s • 3000 was the number of musims at the battle of influence. Ditch. • Dawood’s real name was Abar. • 10,000 at the conquest of Makkah. • Ahsan ul Qasas is the life history of hazrat • 30,000 at the time of Tabuk. Yousif. • Last Ghazwa- Tabuk. • Nebuchadnezzer was ruler of Babylon, he • For 20 days Prophet stayed at Tabuk. founded Hanging garden which is one of the • Total number of Sarias is 53 or 56. wonders of the world. • Porphet was the commander in the expedition of • Qaidar was one of the sons of Ismail who stayed Tabuk. at Hijaz. • First Islamic Non Arab was battle of Mautta 8. • Idrees used the first pen. A.H.. • Four Ambiyah are still physically alive they are • The person killed by the Holy Prophet was Ubay Esa and Idrees in the skies and Khidr and Ilyaas Bin Kalf. are on the earth. • In Battle of Uhad, the teeth of Holy Prophet were martyred. BATTLES OF ISLAM MCQS • Khalid bin Walid was titled Saif-ul-Allah in • First Ghazwa is Widdan or Abwa in 1 A.H battle Moata. • 624 Battle of Badr.2hij • Abu Jahal was killed in Battle of Badr by Maaz • 625 Battle of Uhad. 3hij (add) • 626 Battle of Rajih.4hij • In Hudabiya Sohail bin Amru represented • 627 Battle of Khandaq (Ahzab).5hij Quraysh. • 628, Treaty of Hudaibiya, Hazrat Khalid bin • Battle of Hunain fought b/w Muslims and Walid Accepted Islam, Conquest of Khyber.6hij Hawazin Tribe. • 629, Battle of Mutah, Preaching of Islam to • Batttle of Tabuk was against the Roman Emperor various kings.7hij Heraclius. • 630, Battle of Hunain, Conquest of Makkah.8hij • The first Shaheed (Martyr) was Amaar bin Yaasir • 631, Battle of Tabuk. 9hij • First female martyr: Summaya (mother of Amaar • 632, Hajjat-ul-Wida.10hij bin Yaasir) • 680, Tragedy of Karballah.61hij • The first person to be martyred in the Battle of • Badr is a village. Badr was the freed slave of Hazrat Umar : • Battle of Bard was fought on 17th Ramzan. Muhaj’jah • Battle of Uhd was fought on 5th Shawal. • Khalid bin Walid was removed from the service • Battle Badar Ghazwa is named as Furqan. in the reign of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA). He was • Uhd is a hill. removed in 17 A.H. • Yom-ul Furaqn is called to Yom ul Badar. • Battle of chains was fought b/w Persians and the • Fath Mobeen is called to Sulah Hudaibiah. Muslims. • Number of soldiers in Badar, Muslim 313 Kufar • Umar bin Abdual Aziz is considered as the 5th 1000 Khalifa. • After Badr conquest, Prophet stayed for 3 days • Abdul Malik was the poet ruler of Ummaya. there. • Karballa took place on 10th Muharram 61 A.H/ • Badr was fought for 3 times. 680 A.D • Martyr of Badr Muslims 14 Kufar 70 • Salahuddin Ayubi was of Abbasid dynasty. • Leader of the Kufar in this battle was Abu Jahl. • Halaku Khan came to power after Abbasids. • Number of Muslim martyrs in the battle of Uhad • Al Qanun was written by Ibn-i-Sina. 70 • Ibn Khuldun is called founder of sociology. • In Uhad quraish were laid by Abu Sufwan. • Tahafut-al-Falasifah was written by Al-Khazali. • In Uhad number of Muslim soldiers 1000 kufar • Halaku Khan sacked Baghdad in 1258 A.D. 3000. • Al Shifa a book on philosophy was written by • Ahzab means Allies. Ibn Sina. • Ditch dug on border of Syria with help of 3000 • prophet stayed at Makkah for 53 years & in companions in 2 weeks. Medina 10 years • Muslim strength 1600. • Mubha: an act which brings neither blessings nor • Khyber was captured in 20 days. punishment. • During Ghazwa Bani Nuzair wine was • Naval Commander of Islam, Abu Qays under Hazrat Usman • Conquest of Makkah is called Aam-ul-Fatah. • Battle of Camel was fought b/w Ali and Hazrat • Ghazwa-e-Tabook was fought in 9 A.H. Aysha. • Hazrat Abbas was made prisoner of war in Badr. • Hazrat Khalid bin Walid accepted Islam in 8th • Abu Jehl was killed by Ma-ooz and Ma-aaz. A.H. • The leader of teer-andaz at Jabale-e-Yahnene in • Hazrat Ali established Bait-ul-Maal. the battle of Ohad was Abdullah bin Jabeer. • During the caliphate of Umar (RA) Iran was • Comander of infidels in Ohad was Abu Sufyan. conquered. • Battle of Tabook came to an end without any • Abu Hurairah has reported largest number of result. Ahadith. • 2 weeks were spent to dig the ditch. • Masjid Al Aqsa is the first Mosque ever built on • In a battle of Trench Hazrat Safia killed a jew. the earth. • Qamoos temple was conquered by Ali during • Sindh was conquered during the reign of Walid Khyber war. 1. • For battle of Tabook, Abu Bakr donated all his • Kharajit is the earliest sect of Islam. belongings. • Battle of Yermuk was fought in 634 A.D.: • In the battle of Ditch, the wrestler named Umaro • Khyber conquest made in 7th Hijra (628 A.D) bin Abad-e-Wad was killed by Ali. • The Ghazwa in which the Holy Prophet Pbuh • In Hunain Muslims were in majority than to their missed four prayers was Ghazwa Khandaq. enemy: • First woman martyr Samiya by Abu Jahl. • Hazrat Jaafar was martyred in Moata war. • First man martyr Haris bin Abi Hala. • In Tabook ghazwa muslims returned without a • Jihad means to strive hard. fight. • Jihad made obligatory in 2nd A.H. • Gazwa Widdan was fought in the month of Zil- • The battle was forbidden in Arabs in the month Hajj 1 A.H. of Muharam. • In Hunain battle Prophet was left alone. • Ghazwa Badr is named as Furqan. • The participants of Battle of Badar were • Ohad is located near Madina. bestowed with highest reward by Allah. • Ohad is 3 miles from Madina. • In Badr martyrs were Muhajirs=6 & Ansars=8. • Abdullah bin Ubai accompanied with 300 men. • In the battle of Taaif, catapult was used first time • 50 archers were posted to protect the pass in by Muslims. Ohad mountain. • Against the Syrian tribe the battle of Al-Ghaba • Ummay Hakeem was grand daughter of Abu was waged. Jehl. • First Sariya Ubaidah bin Haris was fought at • Banu Nuzair tribe settled in Khyber after Rabakh in 1 A.H. expelled from Madina. • Last Sariya Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqqas was • Prophet dug a trench along the border of Syria. fought at Syria in 11 A.H. • 3000 men dug the ditch. • In battle of Ahzab a piercing blast of cold wind ISLAM MCQS blew. • Istalam is kissing of Hajr Aswad. • Khyber is located near Madina at 200 km • Islam has 2 major sects. distance. • There are 5 fundaments of Islam. • The centre of Jewish population in Arabia was • 2 types of faith. Khyber. • 5 Articles of faith. • Against Khyber muslim army was 1600 men • Tehlil means the recitation of Kalima. strong. • Deen-e-Hanif is an old name of Islam. • Khyber was captured in 20 days. • First institution of Islam is Suffah. • Khyber is located near the border of Syria. • Haq Mahar in Islam is fixed only 400 misqal. • Moata was situated in Syria. • Ijma means ageing upon any subject. • Army of 3000 men was sent to Moata under Zaid • Qayas means reasoning by analogy. bin Haris. • There are four schools of thought of Islamic • After the death of Zaid bin Haris Hazrat Jaafiar Law. was made the army leader at Moata. • Janatul Baki is situated in Madina. • Under Khalid’s leadership, battle of Moata was • Masjid-e-Hanif is located in Mina. won. • JANAT UL MOALA is a graveyard in MECCA. • Battle of Moata took place in 8 Hijra. • Qazaf: false accusation of adultery punishable • Tribe of Khuza joined Muslims after Treaty of with 80 lashes. Hudaibia. • Lyla-tul-Barrah means the Night of Forgiveness. • Battle of Hunain fought in 8 Hijra. • Karam-un-Katibin means Illustrious writers. • Muslim army for Hunain was 14 thousand. • Oldest mosque on earth is Kaabatullah. • Siege of Taif was laid in 9 A.H. • 1st Kalima=Tayyab, 2nd =Shahadat, 3rd • Tabook expedition took place in 9 A.H. =Tamjeed, 4th =Tauheed, 5th =Astaghfar, 6th • In 9 A.H there was famine in Hijaz. =Rad-e • In 9 A.H there was scarcity of water in Madina. Kufar • In Quran Tabook expedition is called expedition • Qiblah means anything in front. of straitness. • Saabi is one who changes his religion. • Sidrat-ul-Mantaha means last tree of the Eternity. prophet. • Jaabi is one who collects Zakat. • Usher means 1/10. • First collection of Ahadith is Sahifah-e-Saadiqa. • Khums means 1/5. • Saying of Prophet are called Wahi Ghair • Word Zakat occurs in Quran for 82 times. Matlloo. • In 2nd A.H the rate and method of distribution of • In iman-e-Mufassal essential beliefs are 7 in Zakat was determined at Madina. number. • Kharaj is spoils of war. • The most exalted angels are four. • Fay is income from town lands. • Greatest angel as per Islam is Jibra’eel. • Zakat on produce of mines is 1/5th. • Each human being is attended permanently by • Ushr on artificially irrigated land is 1/20th. two angels. • Al-Gharmain means debtors. • Barzakh: time period between death and Day of • There are two types of zakat. Judgment. • Another name of surah Ali-Isra is bani Israel. FASTING MCQS NAMAZ MCQS • Fast means to stop. • 48 total numbers of Rakats are in Farz prayer. • Fasting made obligatory in 2nd A.H. • Namaz-e-Khasoof is offered for Moon Eclipse. • Fasting is commanded in al-Bakarah. • Namaz-e-Kasoof is offered for Solar Eclipse. • Feed 60 people is the atonement for breaking the • Namaz-e-Istasqa is offered for Rain. fast or sixty sontinuous fasts.. • Holy Prophet offered Jumma Prayer in 1. A.H. • Bab-ul-Riayn is the door for fast observing • Namaz-e-Istasqa is offered with backside of people. hands upward. • Tarrawih means to rest. • Holy prophet offered first Eid Prayer in 2. A.H. • Battle of Badr was fought in very first of • Eid Namaz is Wajib. Ramzan on 17th. • Madurak is the person who starts prayer with • Umar arranged the Namaz-e-Tarrawih. Immam. • Month of Ramzan is known as Sayeed us • Musbaq is the person who comes after one rakat. Shahoor. • Fajar and Isha were essential in the early period • Five days are forbidden for fasting throughout of Islam. the year. • Tahajud mean abandon sleep. • Wajib means ordained. • Qaada is to sit straight in Salat. • 1st Ashra of Ramzan=Ashra-e-Rehmat. • Jasla is short pause between two sajdas. • 2nd Ashra=Ashra-e-Maghfirat. • Qaumaa is standing straight during Rukus. • 3rd Ashra=Ashra-e-Nijat. • A person who performs prayer alone is Munfarid. • Farz in wuzu=4, Sunats=14. HAJJ MCQS • Farz in Ghusual=3, Sunats=5 • Hajj means to intend. • Types of Sunnah prayer are of two types. • Hajj made compulsory in 9 A.H. • In Fajr, Maghrib & witr no chage in farz rakaat • First Hajj offered in 9 A.H. in case of Qasr. • Hajj ordained in Surah Bakr. • Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is recited in Eid-ul-Uzha. • The holy prophet performed only 1 Hajj in 10th • Jumma prayer is Farz salat. A.H. • Conditions of Salat are Seven. • There are 3 types of Hajj. • takbeer-e-Tehreema are to be said in the salat: • One tawaf of Kaaba is known as Shoot. one. • Tawaf begins from Shoot. • Jasla is wajib. • Number of Jamarat is 3. • To sit straight in Salat is called Qa’ada. • Mosque located in Mina is Kheef. • Qa’ada is farz. • At Meekat, Hujjaj assume the state of Ihram. • Two persons are required for a Jamat prayer. • Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj. • Salat Juma became Farz in Madina. • At Mina the ritual of offering sacrifice is • Five salat made compulsory in 10th Nabvi. performed • Jamart-throwing of pebbles, it is performed on ZAKAT MCQS 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of Zul Hajj. • Zakat means to purify. • Maghrib and Isha both prayers are offered • Zakat was made obligatory in 2. A.H. together at Muzdalifa on 9th Zil Hajj. • 7-1/2 is the nasab of gold and 52-1/2 tolas for • Yome-Afra is called to Hajj day. silver. • Name of the place where the pilgrims go from • Injunction of utilization of zakat is in Surah-al Arafat: Muzdalfa. Tauba. • First structure of Kaaba was built by Adam. • Number of heads for distribution of zakat are 8. • Ibrahim & Ismail rebuilt Kaaba 4500 years ago. • Zakat mentioned along with Namaz in the Quran • Yum-e-Nahar is called to the Day of Sacrifice. 32 times. • Yum e Arafat is 9th Zul Hajj. • 5 Camels, 40 goats, 3 cows and buffaloes is • One khutba is recited during Hajj. nisab for zakat. • Al-Imarn is the surah in which Hajj is • 1/10 is the nisab of irrigated produce. commanded. • Zakat is treasure of Islam; it is the saying of holy • Holy prophet sacrificed 63 camels during hajj. • Adam and Hazrat Hawa performed the first ever together. Hajj. • Pebbles are collected from Muzdalfa. • Running b/w Safa & Marwa seven times is • Jamarat which is nearest to Makkah is called called Sayee. Jamarat-ul-Uqba. • Most important step of Hajj after assuming • Smallest Jamarat is Jamarat-al-Sughra. Ahram is Wuquf. • Rami is held at Mina. • Waqoof-e-Arfah is the Rukn-e-Azam of Hajj • Talbiah is stopped after Rami. • With the performance of Rami on the 10th Zil- • Afrad, Qar’ran and Tamatae are the types of Hajj, the most of the bindings of Hajj on the Hajj. pilgrim are released. • Dhulhulaifah is the Meeqat for the people of • Three upright stones are called Jamarat. Pakistan. • After Waquf the most important step is Tawaf. • Dhulhulaifah is a point six mile from Madina. • In Hajj there are three obligations (Farz). • Umrah can be performed at any time throughout the year except 9th to 11th Zil-Hajj. • Hujjaj stat at Mina for one day, the second day at HADITH MUBARAK Arafat and the final day, encampment is done for a 1. Name the book in which name, activities and night at Muzdalfah, it is called Wuquf. characters of the transmitter were given? Isma-ur- • Who said that Hajj is greatest of all Rajjal worships:Imam Malik. 2. What is the main purpose of Isma-ur-Rajjal? • How many undesirable acts of Ihraam are there: For Authenticity of Hadith six. 3. Name the member of Ashaab-e-Sufah who had • How many permitted acts of Ihraam are narrated maximum Ahadis? Hazrat Abu Hurrairah there:Four. (R.A) • Prohibitions and restructions of Ihram are 8. 4. Name the Sahabi who narrated maximum • The first and the foremost Farz of Hajj and number of Ahadis? Hazrat Abu Hurrairah (R.A) Umrah is Ihram. 5. Hazrat Abu Hurrairah wrote 5374 narrations of • The first and inner most circle around Ka’ba is Ahadis. Masjid-e-Haram. 6. The book of narration which Abdullah bin Umar • The second circle around Kaba is Makkah wrote is name as Sahifah-e-Saadiqah. Mukaramah. 7. Who is the best interpreter of the Book of • The third circle around Kaba is Haram. Allah? • Who firsly fixed boundaries of Haram, the third Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) circle around Kaaba: Adam. 8. What is Hadith? Sayings of Hazrat Muhammad • The fourth cirle around Kaba is Mowaqeet. (PBUH) • The place where no one can advance without 9. What is Sunnah? Actions of Hazrat Muhammad putting on Ihram is Mowaqeet. (PBUH). • Two thousand years before the creation of Adam, 10. What is the literal meaning of Sunnah? A Kaba was constructed. mode of life, A manner of Acting, and A Rule of • Angels built Kaba firstly in the universe. Conduct. • During the Noah’s time Kaaba disappeared due 11. From where the word “Hadis” is derived? to flood. Tahdis • The gate which is the best for the pilgrims to 12. What is the meaning of Tahdis? To inform enter in Kaba is Bab-e-Salam. 13. Who used to write down every word of the • Hajr-e-Aswad means black stone. Holy Prophet’s speech? Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar • Actual color of Hajr-e-Aswad was white. 14. How many methods are there for the • The small piece of land b/wk Rukn-e-Islam and compilation of Ahadis? Many Rukn-e-Yamani is called Hateem. 15. Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal was the founder of • The place where offering prayer is just like the………school of law. 4th offering prayer inside Kaba is Hateem. 16. How many Ahadis does Musnad of imam • There are five types of Tawaf. Ahmed bin Hanbal contain? 40,000 • Hajji go to Al-Multazim after completing the 17. How many Ahadis does Al-Mauta contain? seven rounds. 1720 • Al-Multazim means the place of holding. 18. Who was the compiler of Al-Mauta? Imam • The portion of the wall of Kaba which is b/w its Maalik bin Anas door and Hajr-e-Aswad is called al-Multazim. 19. Who was the founder of the Maaliki School of • Sayee is commenced from Safa and ends at Law? Marwa. Imam Maalik bin Anas • After performing Say’ee Hujjaj go to Mina. 20. Name the first authority for the compilation of • Muzdalfa is a plain. Ahadis? • Muzdalfa is located b/w Mina & Arafat. Imam Maalik • Muzdalfa is located six miles from Makkah. 21. What an authentic Hadis is called? Sahih • From Mina Muzdalfa is three miles away. 22. What is the meaning of Sahih? Authentic • Muzdalfa is called Sacred Monument in Quran. 23. How many Ahadis does the “Sahih Bukhari” • At Muzdalfa Maghrib & Isha prayers are offered contain? 7397 256 Hijri. 24. Which was the most authentic book on Hadis 56. What is the name of the writer of Sahih-al- literature? Sahih Bukhari Muslim and his date of death? Imam Muslim bin 25. Which was the second book, after the Holy Hajjaj Neshapuri, death 262 Hijri Qur’an for the Muslim World? Sahih Bukhari 57. What is the name of the writer of Jamia 26. How many Ahadis did Imam Muslim Ibn-e- Tarmazi and his date of death? Abu-Essa bin Hajjaj compile? 12,000 Muhammad Essa Tirmizi 27. The collections by Bukhari and Muslim are 58. What is the name of the writer of Al-Moota known as. and his date of death? Imam Malak bin Unis, Two Sahihs death 179 Hijri 28. The Author of Al-Jami is……Al-Tirmizi 59. What is meant by Isma-ul-Rajjal? 29. The author of Ibn-e-Majah is……Al-Nasai The secret of the describers of Hadith 30. How many books are there in Al-Kutub-al- 60. Name the Um-mul-Momineen who described Sitta? Six maximum Hadith? Hazrat Aaysha Siddiqua 31. What is the meaning of Al-Kutub-al-Sitta? Six 61. When did the work of editing the Hadith start? Sahihs During the Ehd-e-Nabvi 32. Hadis is the narration and record of the…? 62. Mashkaat Sharif belongs to which subject? Sunnah Hadith 33. Which is the second source from which the 63. Write the name of first collection of Hadith? teachings of Islam are drawn? Sunnah Sahifah Sadiqa 34. How many parts of each Hadis are there? Two 64. Write four basic pillars of Islamic Laws? 35. What is the meaning of Sanad? Support Quran, Hadith, Ijma, Qiyas 36. What is the meaning of Matan? Substance 65. Which is the Mazahib Arbab? 37. How many kinds of Sunnah are there? Three Hanfi, Shafie, Malaki, Hanbali 38. Which city Became the first centre of Islamic 66. What is meant by Hadith Mutfiq Aly? tradition? Medina or Hijaz This Hadith is explained in Bukhari and Muslim 39. How many methods did the traditionalists both. apply for the authenticity of Hadis? Two 67. Which is the first age of editing of the Hadith? 40. What is meant by Sunnat? Ehd-e-Nabvi Way (path) 68. Which is the second age of editing of Hadith? 41. What is the terminological meaning of Sunnat? Sahaba Tabayeen’s Age The doings of Muhammad (PBUH) 69. Which is the Third Age Of editing of Hadith? 42. What is meant by Hadith-e-Taqarar? 150 Hijri to 450 Hijri Muhammad (PBUH) saw some body doing Islam: something and remained silent. 70. Literally the word “Islam” means Submission 43. What is meant by Hadith-e-Qauli?The sayings to Allah of Muhammad (PBUH) 71. Which religion is the favourite of Allah 44. What is meant by Hadith-e-Faili? Hadith in according to the Holy Quran? Islam which any doing of Muhammad (PBUH) has been 72. Which two Prophets prayed to Allah to explained. become the “Ummati” of the last Prophet (PBUH) 45. How the orders of Quran will be explained? and whose prayer was granted? Hazrat Isa (A.S) By Hadith-e-Rasool (PBUH) and Hazrat Musa (A.S)….Hazrat Musa’s Prayer 46. Name any Majmooa-e-Hadith of Ehd-e- was granted Nabvi? 73. Religion of Hazrat Adam (A.S) was Islam Sahifah Sadqa 74. Fundamentals of Islam are Five 47. Who wrote Sahifah Sadqa? 75. What is the name of 1st Kalima? Kalima Hazrat Abdullah-bin-Umro-bin-Al-Aas. Tayyaba 48. Were the Hadith composed after the death of 76. Kalima Shahadat is the Kalima number 2nd Muhammad (PBUH)? No 77. Kalima Tamjeed id the Kalima number 3rd 49. Did the Sahaba used to write Hadith in the 78. Kalima Tauheed is the Kalima number 4th presence of Muhammad (PBUH)? Yes. 79. Kalima-e-Astaghfaar is the Kalima number 5th 50. Which Khalifa ordered in 99 Hijri to collect 80. Kalima Rad-e-Kufr is the Kalima number 6th Hadith? 81. Number of types of faith is…….Two (2) Hazrat Umar-bin-Abdul Aziz (R.A) 82. What is the meaning of the word Allah? 51. What is meant by Sahih Sitta? Only being worth worship Six Compact Books of Hadith. 83. Who is above any sort of limitations? Allah 52. What is meant by Saheyheen? 84. The word Tauheed stands for…….. Sahih-al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim Ahad, Wahid, Wahadaniat 53. Which are the two famous books of Hadith of 85. The concept of Tauheed has been given by 2nd century? Motta Imam Malak, Kitab Al-Assar Hazrat Jibrael (A.S) 54. What is the name of writer of Kitab Al-Assar? 86. What is Tauheed? Oneness of Allah Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa Naman bin Sabat 87. Which word is opposite to Tauheed? Shirk 55. What is the name of the writer of Sahih-al- 88. The Holy Quran considers as an unpardonable Bukhari and his date of death also? Imam Abu sin? Shirk /Abdullah Muhammad bin Ismail Bukhari, death 89. The Zoroastrians believe in of God. Duality 90. All h Prophets emphasized on……..Tauheed 126. Who is known as “Apostate”? A person who 91. Christians believe in……………of God. has read the Kalima of Isam, even then, he speaks Trinity ill of Islam and does not see harm in his ill 92. Name the types of Tauheed. speaking of Islam. He is called “Apostate”. Tauheed-fi-Zat, Tauheed-fi-Saffat, Tauheed-fi-Afal 127. Who is called “Hypocrite”? A person who 93. Name the religion which denies Allah as an reads the Kalima of Islam verbally and calls unknowable entity? Buddhism himself Muslim but disbelieves it heartily is called 94. Which is the first belief of Islam? The unity of a “Hypocrite” (Munafiq). Allah 128. What is the alternative name of Islamic 95. Which is the second belief of Islam? Qaeda/Belief? Eman-e-Mufassal Prophethood 129. What is the basic Aqeeda of Islam? 96. The Prophethood is belief in………….the Eman on Allah, Eman on Angels, Eman on Prophets of Allah. All Prophets, Eman on holy Books, Eman on Day of 97. Prophethood has been finished on the Judgement Day Prophet……….Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) 130. Which word is opposite to Islam? Kufr 98. What is the meaning of Risalat? To send 131. What did the Holy Quran say about Shirk? message Zulim-e-Azeem 99. How Prophethood is attained? Bestowed by 132. What is meant by Wahi? Allah Hidden message (Prophetic Experiences) 100. What is the meaning of Rasool? Messenger 133. What is the terminological meaning of Wahi? 101. In which Surah of the Holy Quran the word Allah’s message which He sent to his Prophets “Khatimum-Nabiyyeen” is mentioned? Al-Ahzab 134. What is the meaning of Prophet? Messenger 102. Who is known as Rehmat-ul-Aalameen? 135. What is the terminological mining of Nabi? Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) To whom Allah bless with Prophethood is called 103. What is the meaning of Rehmat-ul-Lil- Nabi. Aalameen? Mercy for all worlds 136. What is the difference between Nabi and 104. Which is the third belief of Islam? Rasool? Rasool brings new Din whereas Nabi did Belief in the Angels not do so. 105. What is the meaning of Malaika? Angels 137. Who was the first Prophet? Hazrat Adam 106. How many the most exalted angels are there? (A.S) Four 138. If somebody after Muhammad (PBUH) 107. Who is the greatest angel according to the claims for Prophethood, what will we say to him? teachings of Islam? Hazrat Jibrael (A.S) Kazzab (Liar) 108. The angel is created out of? Noor 139. What was the source of Prophet’s teaching? 109. What is the meaning of Noor? Divine light Wahi-e-Elahi 110. Who acts as Allah’s agent? Angels 140. To which Prophet Angels offered Sajda? 111. By how many angels each human individual Hazrat Adam (A.S) is attended permanently? Two 141. Is the word Rasool also used for Angels? No 112. In which category Iblees lies? Jinn 142. Write the names of four famous Angels. 113. Who is referred in the Quran as Rooh-ul- Hazrat Gabriel, Hazrat Izraeel, Hazrat Israfiel, Ameen/Ar-Rooh/Rooh-al-Qudus? Hazrat Jibrael Hazrat Mekael (A.S) 143. Who is the two ministers od Muhammad 114. Who is the in charge of rain? Hazrat Mekael (PBUH) at sky? Hazrat Gabriel, Hazrat Mekael (A.S) 144. What is the duty of Hazrat Gabriel? 115. Who is the in charge of provisions? To convey Allah’s message to Nabi.(Brought the Hazrat Mekael (A.S) revelation from Allah to Prophet). 116. Who is called as Malk-ul-Moot? Hazrat 145. What is the duty of Hazrat Izraeel? To Izraeel (A.S) capture Rooh. (He is called the angel of death) 117. How many Holy Books are there? Four (Malaki Maut) 118. What is the most important subject of the 146. What is the duty of Hazrat Mekael? Holy Books? Human beings To manage rains and eatings for creature. 119. The Torat (the old testament) was revealed 147. What is the duty of Hazrat Israfiel? To blow on………..Hazrat Moosa (A.S) Soor. (Israfiel will blow the trumpet at the end of 120. The Zaboor (Psalm) was revealed the world on the day of Judgement). on…………..Hazrat David (A.S) 148. Name four Holy Books. 121. The Injeel or Bible (New Testament) was Torat, Zaboor, Injeel and Holy Quran revealed on…………….Hazrat Issa (A.S) 149. To which Prophet Zaboor belonged? Hazrat 122. The Holy Quran was revealed on…………. Dawood Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) 150. Which book belonged to Hazrat Musa? Torat 123. Of the Holy Book, which is superior? Holy 151. To which Prophet Injeel belonged? Hazrat Quran Essa (A.S) 124. Of the Holy Books Allah takes responsibility 152. In Torat by which name Muhammad (PBUH) for the everlasting preservation? Quran were called? Tayyab 125. What are those people called who do not 153. In Zaboor under which name Muhammad believe in Islam? Kafirs (disbelievers) (PBUH) were called? Farooq 154. Zaboor was first to deliver or Torat 188. Only one of the following category is exempt Torat from Farz prayer Lunatic 155. In which language Torat, Zaboor and Injeel 189. Eid prayer is a Wajib were delivered? Abrani 190. Wazu for Namaz has……….Farz. 156. What is the meaning of Akhirah? Four A thing coming later 191. The command for Ablution is present in the 157. What is the opposite word to Akhirah? Dunya Surah An-Nisa (word) 192. The permission for Tayammum was granted 158. What is the meaning of Dunya? A thing in in…….4 A.H hand 193. Namaz-i-Tarawih is…………Sunnat 159. Which two names of Hell are described in 194. The parts of prayer (Salat) which are Holy Quran? Jahanum, Jaheem compulsory are called…….Farz 160. Explain the first and the last Aqeeda (Belief)? 195. That part of prayer (Salat) which the Holy Aqeeda-e-Tauheed, Aqeeda-e-Akhirah Prophet (PBUH) used to do is called……Sunnat 161. What is the heading of Surah Ikhlas? 196. What name is given to the direction towards Aqeeda-e-Ikhlas (Belief in Oneness of Allah) which the Muslims face during Salat? Qibla 162. “None deserves to be worshipped but Allah 197. The funeral prayer is……Farz-e-Kaffaya and Muhammad (PBUH) is the Prophet of Allah “. 198. The Salat Witr is a part of….. Isha It is the translation of…………….Kalima-e- 199. The act of shortening one’s prayer while on Tayyaba journey is called……….Qasr 163. How many Kalimas are in Islam? 6 200. What is the number of Rakaats in all five 164. Name the Kalima which is necessary or a time prayers? 48 Muslim to recite? Kalima-e-Tayyaba 201.The reward of which prayer is equal to the 165. What is the meaning of Tayyaba? Purity reward of Hajj or Umra?Namaz-i-Ishraq 166. What is the meaning of Shahadat? Testimony 202. Which prayers were essential in the early 167. What is the meaning of Astaghfaar? period of Islam? Fajr and Isha Penitence 203. Standing straight for a short while after 168. What is the meaning of Rad-e-Kufr? Rukuh is called…….Qauma Repudiation of infidelity 204. Qauma is……….Wajib 169. What is the meaning of Salat? 205. The short period between two Sajdas is The recitation of Darood. called………Jalsa 170. Namaz (Salat) means………… 206. Jalsa is……..Wajib Rehmat, Dua, Astaghfaar 207. To sit straight in Salat is called…….Qaada 171. Namaz (Salat) was made obligatory during 208. How many times Salam is performed in the the Prophet’s Miraj in…………..of the Nabvi. Salat? Two 10th 209. How many Sajdas are in Salat-e-Janaza? Zero 172. The number of ‘Nafl’ Namaz is Five 210. Zakat literally means Purification 173. Namaz-e-Kas00f is offered when………. 211. Zakat is the…….fundamental pillar of Islam? Moon eclipses 2nd 174. “Kasoof” is a prayer of Solar eclipse 212. Which is the second of the most important 175. Namaz-e-Istasqa is a prayer for……Rain pillars of Islam? Salat 176. Salat-e-Istakhara is offered for………. 213. When Zakat was made compulsory? 2 A.H Coming Hajat 214. Who said that there was no difference 177. Salat-e-Hajat is offered for…….. between Salat and Zakat? Hazrat Abu Baker Prevailing Hajat (R.A) 178. When a Muslim is bestowed with a blessing 215. How many times the word Zakat occurs in by Allah, Muslim should offer……Salat-e-Shukar the Holy Quran? 32 179. Salat-e-Khauf is offered during War 216. Caliph………..did Jihad on the issue of 180. Total number of Rakaats in the Farz prayers Zakat. is………..48 Hazrat Abu Baker 181. ………….prayer (Salat) is not preceded by 217. Without which act the prayer is useless? Azan. Zakat Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Azha, Funeral 218. One who disbelievers in Zakat is a Kafir 182. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) offered First 219. Person who is liable to pay Zakat is Jumma prayer in the year……….1 A.H called…………Sahib-e-Nisab 183. The Jumma prayer is not compulsory 220. How many camels render are to par Zakat? 5 for…………Women 221. How many goats render are to pay zakat? 40 184. Which two prayers have no Azan? 222. How many sheep render are to pay zakat? 40 Janaza and Eid 223. How many cows render are to pay Zakat? 30- 185. Which prayer is offered with backside of 40 hands upward? Istasqa 186. The Holy Prophet offered First Eid prayer in 224. How many bulls render to pay Zakat? 30-40 3A.H 225. How may buffaloes render are to pay zakat? 187. Six additional Takbeers are offered in 30-40 following prayer Eid 226. Jiziya is also called……..Poll tax 227. How much of the produce of mine owners 263. Jamarat on 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of the have to pay? 1/5th Zil Hajj is performed in……….Mina 228. What is the meaning of Khums? 1/5th 264. Which two prayers are offered together at 229. What is the compulsory tax on the produce of Muzdalifa on the 9th Zil-ul-Hajj? Maghrib-Isha agriculture land? Ushr 265. The number of Khutbas during the Hajj 230. How many kinds of Muslims are eligible to is………..One receive Zakat according to the Holy Quranic 266. The first Hajj was performed by Verse? 8 Hazrat Adam (A.S), Hazrat Hawa (A.S) 231. Zakat is payable on gold of…….7.5 tolas 267. Who built the first structure of the holy 232. Zakat is payable on silver of…….52.5 tolas Kabba? Hazrat Adam (A.S) 233. Nisab for irrigated produce is…….10/100 268. What is the fundamental pillar of Islam which 234. “Zakat” is the treasure of Islam, who said requires both physical and financial sacrifices? this? Holy Prophet (PBUH) Hajj 235. Literally Roza (fasting) means……To stop 269. Literally Jihad means To strive hard 236. The fasting became compulsory in……A.H 270. Jihad was ordained on Muslims through a for the first time. 2nd Quranic verse in……(A.H) 2nd 237. The function of fasting is….. 271. The battle was forbidden in Arabs in the To purify heart from worldly desires. month of…………Muharram 238. The commandment for observing Fast has 272. The word Jihad is derived from the word been stipulated in the Surah…… Al-Baqara Juhada 239. What is atonement for breaking the Fast? 273. The meaning of Jihad fi Sbil Allah is……….. To feed 60 people Fighting in the way of Allah 240. It is a door through which fast observing 274. What is the meaning of Qital? Fighting people would enter paradise. Bab-ul-Riyan 275. How many encounters took place between 241. Which important night falls in Ramzan? the Muslims and non-Muslims during the life of Lailat-ul-Qadr the Holy Prophet (PBUH)? 82 242. How many days are forbidden for fasting 276. What is the meaning of Rukn? Support throughout the year? 5 277. What is the plural f Rukn? Arkan 243. In which month virtues flourish and evil is 278. What is said to Namaz in Arabic? Salat suppressed? Ramzan 279. What are the meanings of Salat? Rehmat, 244. What is the meaning of Aitekaf? Seclusion Barkat 245. Aitekaf during the month of Ramzan is Wajib 280. When Namaz was ordered? 246. Which Rukn-e-Islam is called as shield? On 27th Rajab 10th Hijri on the occasion of Fasting Mehraj 247. Which is the Third fundamental pillar of 281. What is the difference between Kufr and Islam? Fasting Islam? Namaz 248. When Siyyam of Ramzan was ordered? 2 282. Name the five Namaz A.H Fajar, Zuhar, Asar, Maghrib, Isha 249. Tarawih is a prayer of Ramzan. It means To 283. Describe the Farz Rakaats of each Namaz stand Fajar 2, Zuhar 4, Asar 4, Maghrib 3, Isha 4 250. Which important Ghazwa was fought in the 284. What are the Farz of Namaz (Salat)? very first Ramzan? Badr Qayyam, Rakoo, Sajda 251. Who arranged Namaz-e-Tarawih in the 285. Which kind of worship is liked by Allah? leadership of Imam? Hazrat Umar (R.A) Namaz 252. Literally meaning of Hajj is…The will of 286. When Wazoo was ordered? 5 Hijra visit 287. When Azan was started? 1 Hijra 254. Hajj was made obligatory in…… 9 A.H 288. When Tayammum was ordered? 5 Hijra 253. Yome-Afra is called…………Hajj Day 289. Namaz-Ba-Jamaat is how much better than 254. The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) individual Namaz? 27 times performed……Hajj in his life. One 290. In which timings the Namaz is prohibited? 255. Hajj is a pilgrimage of……………Holy Sun rising, suns setting, sun at the mid Kabba 291. When first azan was read in Kabba? 256. When did the Holy Prophet Muhammad 9 Hijri, on the occasion of conquest of Makah (PBUH) offer Hajj? 11 A.H 292. Which Namaz Allah likes among Nafli 257. There are………..types of Hajj. Three Namaz? Namaz-e-Tahajat 258. In which Surah Hajj has been commanded? 293. What the Namaz-e-Jumma and Eids create in Al-Baqara Muslims? Collectiveness (Gathering) 259. How many camels the Holy Prophet (PBUH) 294. When is Namaz-e-Kasoof read? scarified? 63 At the time of Solar eclipse 260. Shoot means One tawaf of Kabba 295. When Namaz-e-Kauf is read? When no rains 261. The day of sacrifice during Hajj is 296. How many Takbeers are in Namaz-e-Janaza? called…….. Four Yum-e-Nehr 297. When the order for Tahweel-e-Qibla was 262. The rite of offering sacrifice is performed at made? Mina 2 Hijri 298. When first Namaz of Eid-ul-Fitr was read? 328. How many camels were scarified by 1st Shawal, 2 Hijri Muhammad (PBUH) on that Hajj? 100 camels 299. On Judgement Day, what will be asked first? 329. How many camels were sacrificed by Namaz Muhammad (PBUH) with his own hands? 300. How many times word Zakat is used in 63 camels and the remainder by Hazrat Ali (R.A) Makki Surahs? 22 times 330. What is the difference between Haj and 301. What is the rate of usher for canal irrigated Umra? Hajj is offered between 7 to 13 Zil-Haj Zameen? 5 per cent or 1/5 whereas Umra can be performed any time. 302. Who are not entitled to get Zakat? 331. What is meant by Mabrood? That Hajj which Parents, Husband, wife and children is performed to obtain the goodwill of Allah 303. What is the 4th Rukn (pillar) of Islam? 332. What is the distinctive mark of a Muslim Roza (fasting) colony? Mosque 304. How many Arkan Roza has? 333. Which is the oldest mosque on the Earth? Three, to restrict eating, drinking and sexual Kabba intercourse 334. Who is the oldest mosque builder? Hazrat 305. What are the objectives of Roza? Adam (A.S) Taqwa, Zabti-Nafas, Shukar 335. Which mosque was built first of all in Islam? 306. What we say to 1st Ashra of Ramzan? Quba. Rehamt-ka-Ashrah 336. Who laid the foundations of Quba? 307. What we say to 2nd Ashrah of Ramzan? Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) Maghfrat-ka-Ashrah 337. Where Prophet (PBUH) did hold his court? 308. What we say to 3rd Ashrah of Ramzan? Masjid-e-Nabvi To get rid of Hell’s fire 338. Where was established the first Muslim 309. From which Prophet’s age Hajj was started? University? Masjid-e-Nabvi Hazrat Ibrahim 339. The Prophet (PBUH) himself laboured for a 310. Describe the Arkans of Hajj mosque. what’s its name? Quba There are two Rukns, Stay at Arafat and Tawaf-e- 340. How many mosques are discussed in the holy Kabba Quran? 4 311. What is meant by Tawaf? 341. The Prophet (PBUH) used to go to a To take seven rounds around Khana Kabba. particular mosque on every 17th of Ramzan. 312. What to read while entering Haram Sharif What’s the name of that mosque? Quba during Hajj in Ahram? Talbia (Talibiyah) 342. When was the construction of Masjid-e- 313. Which stone of Kabba wall is kissed? Nabvi started? 1 A.H Hajjar-e-Aswad 343. How many doors are of Masjid-e-Haram? 25 314. What is named to run between Safa and 344. The Prophet (PBUH) prayed several times for Marwa? Sayee victory in the war of ditch. Name the Mosque? 315. What is said to throw stones at three spots? Masjid Fatah Rami 345.Which Surah starts without Bismillah? Al- 316. What is Yum-ul-Tarvia and what is done on Toba that day? 8 Zil-Hajj, Stay at Mina 346. A male is coffined/wrapped in 2 and female 317. What is meant by Yaum-e-Arafat and what is dressed sheets: 2 and Female :3 done on that day? 9 Zil Hajj, Stay at Arafat before 347. Amount of zakat cannot be used in _____ Maghrib .Mosque 318. What is meant by Tawaf-e-Qadoom? 348. What is Sahihain: Bukhari and Muslim First Tawaf on presence at Kabba 349. Jehad become mandatory in ___Hijra: 2 319. What is Tawaf-e-Zayarat? AH To offer Tawaf between 10 to 12 Zil-Hajj 350. Which one is called Masha’ar-ul-Haram: 320. What is meant by Tawaf-e-Wadah? Muzdalifa valley Last Tawaf before leaving home 351. Who was the first martyre in Islam: Hazarat 321. What is meant by Yum-ul-Nehr? Sumaya (RA) To offer sacrifice of goats on 10 Zil-Hajj after 352. Who first embraced Islam among women: throwing stones at Mina. Hazrat Khadija (RA) 322. How many rounds are paid between Safa and 353. What is Istelam: kissing Hajre Aswad Marwa? Seven 354. Who collected Quranic verses in one place: 323. In which dress Hajj is offered? Ahram Hazrat Usma (RA) 324. What is Miqat? Where Ahram has to put on. 355. How much Surah the Quran contains:. 114. (A pilgrim must put Ahram before reaching a point The 356. Nisab of Zakat in gold is: 7 ½ Tolas. A called Miqat) Verse of 357.the Holy Quran indicates the name 325. What is meant by Shoot? of: Hazrat Zaid. 358. A Muslim female is coffined One round around Khana Kabba. in: Five Sheets 326. Who was the Ameer-ul-Hujaj on 9th Hijri? 359. The original name of Imam Bukhari is: Hazrat Abu Baker Siddique Muhammad bin Ismail 327. How many Sahaba were along with 360. Makka was conquered in: 8 A.H. Muhammad (PBUH) during Hajj? 361.Qurbani (Holy Slaughtering)is made during More than one Lac or (1, 24,000) Hajj at: Mina 362.Jami-i-Quran is taken for: Hazrat Usman 396. A Verse of the Holy Quran indicates the name (R.A). 363.Pious-Caliphate lasted for about: of: Hazrat Zaid (RA) Thirty Years 397. Masjid Zu Qiblatain is situated in : Madina 364. Gathering on Arafat during Hajj is made on: 398. Who was a Historian, justice, philospher as 9th Zil Hajjah well as Politician? Abdur Rehman bin Khaldun 365. How many stages the Quran contains? 7 399. Which Surah of Quran has Bismillah twice: 366. Who was the first writer of "Wahi" in Al Namal Quraish? Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) 400. Had -e- Qazaf (False Accusation) is: 80 367.Kitab-ul-Assar is compiled by: Lashes Imam Abu Hanifah (RA) 401. Ada Bin Hatam Thai embraced Islam in: 9 368. Imam Shafi took the office of "Religious Hijri Judgment" in the age of: 15 years 402. Wealth obtained from a mine is liable to: 369. What was the name of foster sister of the Khumus Holy Prophet (PBUH)? Hazrat Shima (RA) 403. Sadaq-e-Eid-ul-fitr has been proclaimed in 370. Namaz-e-Istisqa" is prayer for: Rain the year: 2 Hijri 371. Who is called "saqi zam zam"? Hazrat Abbas 404. Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was a title of: Imam (RA) Malik 372. What is the number of Ramzan in the Islamic 405.The seal affixed on important letters by Calender? 9th prophet (SAW) was in the Custody of: Hazrat 373. Who advised Abu Bakr (R.A) to compile the khuzaifa (RA) Quran: Hazrat Umar (R.A) 406.Ameen –ul-Umat is the title of Hazrat: 374. The Prophet made Hazrat Muaaz bin Jabal Abu-ubaida bin Al jaraah (RA) the Governor of: Yaman 407. River Neil was declared as Sayed-ul-Anhar 375. Who are the “Sahibain”? Abu Yusuf and by Hazrat: hazrat Umer (RA) Imam Shaibani 408. Umm-ul-Masakeen was the title given to one 376. Hajj is not completed unless you go to: of the wives of the Prophet (SAW): Arafat Hazrat Zainab benet Khuzima (R.A) 377. “Kitab-al-Umm” is written by: Imam Shafi 409. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) gave the key of 378. The foundation of Bait Ul-Hikmah was laid Bait Ullah permanently to Hazrat: Usman bin down during: Abbasid Period Talha 379. What is the number of month “Rajab” in 410. Arafat gathering is held on: 9 Zil hajj Islamic Calendar? 7th 411. Saad Bin Abi waqas is included amongst the 380. First Mujadid was Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Ushera-e- Mubhashera: Aziz. Who was the second one? Ahmad Sirhindi 412.Batha Valley is situated in: Makkah 381. Sahifa Hammam bin Munabih was found by: 413.The longest Surah of the Qur'an is: Dr. Hamidullah Surah al Baqarah 382. In which Surat of Quran there is mention of 414.Al-Maeen is a Surah in which there are: Zulqarnain? Alkahaf 100 or more ayahs 383. Muslims are the best of all due to: 415. "Arbaeen" is the book of Hadith in which Moderation there are: 40 Ahadith 384. Sahib Us-Ser is the nickname of: 416. Fatwa Qazi Khan is an authentic Fatwa of: Hazrat Khuzaifa (R.A) Fiqh Hanafi 385. Masjide Khief is located in: Minna 417."FIDK" garden was bestowed to the Holy 386.Ghaseel ul Malaika is the title of: Prophet as: Fay Hazrat Hanzala (R.A) 418.QUBA mosque has been mentioned in: 387. Who was appointed as Usher for Hijrat-e- Surah al Tauba Madinah? Hazrat Abdullah bin Ariqat (R.A) 419. The tile given to the pioneers of Islam was: 388. Who was a historian jurist, philosopher, as Assabiqoon al Awwalun well as a politician? Abdur Rehman Ibni 420.The meaning of YA SABAHAHO is: Khaldoon Oh, Morning danger 389. When law of inheritence was revealed? Four 421.The Master if Hazrat Bilal (MABPH) during Hijree embracing Islam was: Ummayia bin Khalaf 390. Who was the last Commander in Chief for 422. Splitting of the moon occurred in: Mina Ghazwa-e-Mautah? Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed 423.The "IFK" event is described in the Qur'an in: (R.A) Surah Noor 391. Imam Dar ul Hijrat is the title of: Imam 424. The Prophet's stamp comprises of these Malik words: Allah,Rasool,Muhammad 392. The word Muhammad (SAW) as a name has 425. MAUWAZATAIN means: been mentioned in Quran only: Four times Two specific Surahs of Quran 393. Khateeb –ul-Anbia as a title of: Hazrat 426. Ozza was the name of: Shoaib (AS) A specific goddess of Quraish 394. Hazrat Umer (RA) appointed as custodian of 427.LEA'AN is: A clause of Islamic law Bait-ul-Mal: (Abdullah bin Masud) 428.Ashabus sabt means: Jews 395. The effective Zakat System can ensure the 429. The number of famous months are: Four elimination of: Poverty 430.Jabal-e-Noor is situated in: ghar –e-hira 431.The number of Haroof e Maktat : 29 (a) Sa’d Bin Abi Waqas (b) Khalid Bin Waleed 432. Roza was made obligatory: 02 Hijra Uqba Bin Nafah 433.Jang e Badar was fought : 02 Hijri 471.Immam __ was born in Egypt. Shafi 434. Jang e Motta was fought: 07 Hijri 472. The Battle of Badr was fought in the month 435.Jang e Ohad was fought: 03 Hijri of ---------? Ramadan 436.Jang e Khandak was fought: 05 Hijri 473. Allah says, "Wives of Prophet Muhammad 437.Ghazwa a Tabuk was fought: 9Hijri (PBUH) are mothers of believers" in which 438. Sulah a Hudabiya in : 06 Hijri Surah? Surah Ahzaab 439.Tayumum was made obligatory : 04 Hijri 474. Muhammad (PBUH) is called with the name 440. In Islamic mode of interest-free banking: "Ahmed" in Surah ---- Saff Modarabah 475. In the beginning of open preaching towards 441. Dower is paid to the wife as a:- token of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stood up on respect Mount As-Safa one day and called out loudly "Ya 442. The total period of Abbasids caliphate was __ Sabahah!". The meaning of Ya Sabahah is? Draws 508 years the attention of others to some dangers 443. “Keemya-e-Saadat” is authored by Imam 476. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) granted a very Ghazali special privilege, He said " May my father and 444. How many doors are of Masjid-e-Haram? 25 mother be ransomed for you" to ----------? Saad 445. How many mosques are discussed in the holy bin Abi Waqqas (R.A) Quran? 4 477. " Muhammad is the messenger of Allah" is 446. What is Tahleel? Recitation of 1st kalima stated in Surah ----- Fath 447. Name the 8th months of Islamic 478. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sent his Calendar__Shaban messengers to the kings beyond Arabia calling 448. 9th Zil-Hajja is also called: Yaum-e-Arfat them to Islam. In order to authenticate the 449. To which tribe did Hazrat Khalid-bin-Waleed credentials of his messengers, a ---------- seal was (R.A) belong? Banu Makhzoom made. Silver 450. The word Muhammad (SAW) as a name has 479. Who established Stipends for the poor among been mentioned in Quran only four times the Jews and the Christians? Umar Farooq (R.A) 451. Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was a title of Imam 480. Name the wife of Prophet Muhammad Malik (PBUH) who was daughter of Umar Farooq 452. Ameen –ul-Umat is the title of Hazrat Abu- (R.A)? Hafsah (R.A) ubaida bin Al jaraah (RA) (d) Abu Saeeed 481. Qibla was changed from Jerusalem to Khuzir (RA) Khana-e-Kabba in? Shaban 2 A.H 453. Which one of the following is included 482. The foundation of the city of Baghdad was amongst the Ushera-e- Mubhashera Saad Bin Abi laid in 762 during the reign of Abbasid caliph AI waqas 454. Masjid Zu Qiblatain is situated Mansoor. in :Madina 483. In the Battle of Uhud, Prophet Muhammad 455. Had –e- Qazaf (false Accusation) is. 80 (PBUH) selected ------------- skillful archers to Lashes stay on a mountain (side). 50 556. River Neil was declared as Sayed-ul-Anhar 483. Khosroe Pervaiz was a/an --- Emperor of by Hazrat: hazrat Umer (RA) Persia 457. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) gave the key of 484. Ibrahim (R.A) was son of Prophet Bait Ullah permanently to Hazrat Usman bin Talha Muhammad (PBUH). The mother of Ibrahim 458. which book is called old testament? injeel (R.A) was ---Maria (R.A) 459. Name of the son of Hazarat Yaqoob (A.S) 485. When did Hazrat Hamza (RA) embrace whose off-springs are the Yahooda Islam?Fifth Nabavi ( also Hazrat Umer(RA) ) 460. Injunction of utilization of zakat is in which 486. Which pillar of Islam is declared as an Surah ? Surah-al Tauba armour?Soam 461. Who advised Abu Bakr (R.A) to compile the 487. What was the important event in the month of Quran: Hazrat Umar (R.A) 13th Nabavi?Hijrah Madina 462. The Prophet made Hazrat Muaaz bin Jabal 488. What is the seventh belief in Iman-e- the Governor of: Yaman Mufassal?Good and bad is predetermined by Allah 463. Who are the “Sahibain”? Abu Hanifah and 489. The conqueror of Central Asia was Qutayba Abu Yusuf bin Muslim. 464. “Kitab-al-Umm” is written by: Imam Shafi 490. The last caliph of Ummayyads was Marwan 465. The foundation of Bait Ul-Hikmah was laid II. down during: Abbasid Period 4491. She was the wife of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) 466. Ghaseel ul Malaika is the title of: Hazrat and the daughter of the pharaoh of Egypt Hazrat Hanzala (R.A) Hajira. 467. Sahifa Hammam bin Munabih was found by: 492. How many Ahadis does Masnad of Imam Dr. Hamidullah Ahmad bin Hanbal contain? 35000 468. Who has been titled as “Saviour of Islam”? 493. How many Ahadis does Al-Mauta contain? Caliph Abu Bakar 1720 469. “Conqueror of Egypt” Was:- Amr Bin Al’as 470. who called as “Muslim Alexander” ? 494. Name the first one whose expression of pride 1526 A.D. was liked by the Holy Prophet (SAW) Abu 2. Second was between Bairam against Hemu in Dajjana. 1556 A.D. 495. Who was the compiler of Al-Mauta? Imam 3. The third was between Ahmad Shah Abdali Shafee versus Marhata leaders in 1761 A.D. 496. Who is called as “Alexander of Muslim Firdausi wrote Shahnama and was also a World”? Uqba bin Nafah (R.A.) court poet of Mahmud of Ghazni. 497. How many Rukus are there in Qur’an? 558 Ibn-e-Batota was a famous Moraco Traveler 498. First Ghazawa (Battle) took place between who stayed in the court of Muhammad bin Muslims and Kuffar is Abawa. Taghluq for several years. He traveled over the 499. When did Holy Prophet (SAW) go to quarter part of the world from China to India. Ibn- perform Hajj? 10th Hijri e-Batota was at the court of Muhammad bin 500. Kingdom of Khwarzim was destroyed in Taghluq. 1218-20 AD by Malik Ghazi is the real name of Ghayas ud Changaiz Khan din Tagluq (1st Tuglaq sultan). 501. Name the battle in which Hazrat Khalid bin Jauna Khan is the real name of Muhammad Waleed (RA) participated for the first time Mota bin Taghluq. (2stTuglaq sultan). Alai Darwaza was the structure constructed 502. Name the first person among infidels of by Ala-ud-Din Khilji near Qutb Minar in 1311 Arabia whose gift was accepted by the Holy A.D. Prophet (SAW) Abu Sufyan Iltumish was the first sovereign ruler of the 503. Abdullah bin Ubay was a Hypocrite Sultanate of Delhi.The first Sultan of Delhi to 504. Hazrat Zakariya (AS) was the contemporary issue regular currency and declared Delhi as the of Hazrat Issa (AS) capital of his empir.The Chalisa or the Group of 505. Which Prophet (A.S.) was the carpenter by Forty was the nick name of the forty leading slave profession? officers of Iltumish. Hazrat Zakariya (AS) The Sultan Balban called himself Naib-e- 506. The only Surah of the Holy Quran which is Khuda or Deputy of the God.The Diwan-e-Arz or not started with ‘Bismillah’ is Surah Al-Taubah the department of military affairs was created by 507. The Holy Book revealed to Hazrat Daud Balban. (AS) is Zubur The maximum number of Mongol invasions 508. Holy Prophet (PBUH) delivered his farewell took place during the reign of Ala-ud-Din Khilji. sermon at Arafat on 10th Zulhajj. The state promoted canal irrigation system 510.The nation of Samood was preached by was initiated by Feroz shah Taghluq. Hazrat Salih (AS). The Lodi Dynasty was founded by Bahlol Lodhi. KHANDANI QUESTION OF PAKISTAN The Syed Dynasty was founded by: Khizar STUDY Khan. “Mohammad” is the real name of The Buland Darwaza is situated at Fatehpur Mohammad Bin Qasim and Amadudin is his Sikri. Title.He was nephew and son-in-law of Hajjaj Bin Gulbaden Begum was the author of Yousuf the Governor of Iraq (Omayad Period). He “Hamayun Nama” and sister of Mughal King came to Sindh in 712.He was tortured to death in Hamayun. Iraq by Sulaiman. Sindh and Multan were “Ain-e-Akbari” is the renowned work of conquered by Muhammad Bin Qasim under the Abul Fazal about the government of Akbar the reign of the Islamic Caliph Walid bin Abdul Great. Abul al Fazl was a son of Sheikh Mubarak. Malik. He was one of the Nau Ratans of Akbar the Great. The Dynasty founded by Qutbuddin is He wrote “Akbar-Nama”. known as Slave dynasty. Qutb-ud-din Aibak was a Din-e-Elahi was a new religion invented in Turkic king of Northwest India who ruled from his 1582 by Akbar to create tolerance and love among capital in Delhi where he built the Qutub Minar people of India. Akbar prohibited the practice of and the Quwwat Al Islam mosque. He was of Sati. Akbar the Great was born in Umar Kot. Turkic descent from central Asia, the first Sultan Lahore Fort was built in 1560 by Akbar. of Delhi and founder of the Slave dynasty (also Infallibility Decree was a document signed by known as the Ghulam dynasty) of India. He ruled Akbar in 1597, which authorized him to act as the for only four years, from 1206 to 1210 AD. He supreme arbitrator in civil and ecclesiastical died while playing polo in Lahore. affairs. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is the name of a Abu al-Fazal ibn Mubarak was the wazir of Mosque built by Qutb-ud-Din Aibak near Qutb the great Mughal emperor Akbar, and author of the Minar at Delhi.The “Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque” Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign in and “Qutab Minar” was completed by Iltumish. three volumes, (the third volume is known as the Panipat is famous is a famous town near Ain-i-Akbari). He was also the brother of Faizi, the Delhi. Three important battles were fought on this poet laureate of emperor Akbar. ground. The Din-i-Ilahi ( "Divine Faith") was a 1. First between Babur against Ibrahim Lodi in syncretic religious doctrine propounded by the emperor Jalalu d-Din Muḥammad Akbar ("Akbar The biggest Mosque built by Shahjehan in the Great") in year 1582 A.D., who ruled the located at Delhi.Red Fort of Delhi was built by Mughal Empire from 1556 to 1605, intending to Shahjehan. merge the best elements of the religions of his Hazrat Baha-ud-Din Zakiriya was a great empire, and thereby reconcile the differences that saint of Suhrwardi branch of mysticism and divided his subjects. The elements were primarily flourished in Multan. drawn from Islam and Hinduism, but some others Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din Auliya was a Sufi of were also taken from Christianity, Jainism and Chishtia Order. Zoroastrianism. The earliest coming Chashtia order Saints to Tabaqat-e-Akbari was the name of history Indian was Khawja Moen-ud-Din Chashti and written by ‘Nizam-ud-Din’ in 1593. It contains after that Qutb-ud-Din Bakhtiar Kaki. detailed account of Ghaznavids to the 36th year of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (Popularly known as Akbar’s reign. Hazrat Data Ganj Bux) belonged to Soharwardi Mullah Do Piazza was a Akbar’s chief order. Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh came in Lahore in advisor and one of Navratnas. 1039 A.D. from the city of Ghazni.Data Ganj Buland Darwaza was built by Akbar the Baksh is the author of Kashful Mahjoob. Great at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate his Baba Farid Ganj Shakar was a saint of conquest of Gujrat. Chishtia order. Sadr-us-Sadr is an officer of Mughal The head of the Suhrawardia Silsila is Shah Administration. He served as a liaison officer Rukn-e-Alam. between the emperor and the people. Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya’s Dargah is Madrassa Rahimia was established by Shah located at Delhi. Abdur Rahim at Delhi. Baba Farid Gang Shakar was the first Bairam Khan was a tutor of Hamayun and Punjabi poet. Akbar. He was chiefly instrumental in the victory Waris shah is called the ‘Shakespeare of of Mughals over Hamu in 1556. Punjabi literature’. Noor Jahan was beloved Queen of Jahangir. Tomb named Khawaja Moin ud Din Chisti She was an accomplished lady and assisted her is in Ajmer. husband in the affairs of state. Hazrat Bullay Shah was a famous Sufi poet Fateh Ali was the Real name Tepu Sultan; he of Punjabi language. His tomb is in the city of was defeated by the British in 1799. Kasur. Amir Khusro is called the “Parrot of India”. Mohammad bin Tughlaq introduced tokens Ghiyasuddin Tughluq was the first sultan of currency firstly. Tughluq dynasty. Mehmood set out on Somnath on17 October Shahjahan real name was Khurram Shihab- 1026 A.D. ud-din. Shalamar Bagh was built in 1642 by Shah 1st battle of Tarrin was fought between Jahan. Jahan Ara begum was the daughter of Shah Muhammad Ghouri & Rajput (1191), Ghori was Jahan. Shah Jahan Constructed Jamia Masjid defeated. In 1192 A.D, the 2nd battle of Tarrin, Thatta. The Sheesh Mahal (The Palace of Mirrors) Ghori wins. is located within the Shah Burj block in northern- Ahmed Shah Abdali was the King of western corner of Lahore Fort. It was constructed Kabul.Ahmed Shah Abdali defeated Marhatas in under the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1761 (the Third Battle of Panipat). 1631-32. Pan Islamism introduced by Jamaluddin Moti Masjid (one of the Pearl Mosques) is a Afghani. 17th century religious building located inside the Nadir Shah of Iran invaded Delhi during the Lahore Fort. It is a small, white marble structure period of Mohammad Shah Rangila in 1739. built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, and is The original name of Sultan Siraj Doullah among his prominent extensions (such as Sheesh (the Nawab of Bengal) was Mirza Mohammad. Mahal and Naulakha pavilion) to the Lahore Fort Sindh was annexed by Birtish in 1843 and Complex. was separated from Bombay in 1935 vide India The Wazir Khan Mosque in Lahore is Act 1935. famous for its extensive faience tile work. It was Sheikh Ahmed Sirhandi is known as built by Hakim Shaikh Ilm-ud-din Ansari, a native Majaddid Alf Sani.Sheikh Ahmad Sirhandi was of Chiniot, who rose to be the court physician to born in 1564 and died in 1626. Shah Jahan and a governor of Lahore. Real name of Shah Waliullah was Ahmed The Taj Mahal ("crown of palaces") is a and his historical name was Azimuddin. In Persian white marble mausoleum located in Agra, Uttar language Shah Wali Ullah translated the Holy Pradesh, India. It was built (1632-1653) by Quran.Shah Waliullah born in 1703. He was died Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his in 1762. “Hujjat-al-Baligha” was written by Shah third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is Wali Ullah. widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in Shah Alam II was an ally of Mir Qasim in India and one of the universally admired the Battle of Buxar in 1764. masterpieces of the world's heritage". Ustad Isa During Jehangir’s reign Sir Thomas Roe was the Chief Architect of Taj Mahal Agra. and Captain Hawkins visited Moghul court to secure commercial privileges. Haji Shariat Ullah was born in 1781. Haji Pani pat: - A place Shareetullah of Bengal was the founder of Farazi seen three historic battles among the local rules of Tehrik in 1802. Farazi Tehrik meant to pay more this area. It is also called gateway to Delhi. attention on fundamental of Islam. Razia Sulta Syed Ahmed of Rai Brelli was the founder succeeded him to the throne on the desire of her of Jehad Tehrik against Sikhs. He was martyred at father. Her father preferred her as his successor Balakot (NWF) in 1831. over his twenty sons. The main aim of Brahma Samaj was Reform Rohtas Fort: - A Fo in Hinduism.Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded was constructed by Sher Shah Suri as a defence Brahma Samaj. against Gakhars. Rohtas Fort was constructed by Arya Samaj was founded by Dayanand (on Sher Shah’s order) Todar Mal. Sirasoti. Arya Samaj was founded in1875. The Mohabbat Kh Wardha scheme written by Zakir Hussain. Mosque in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa, East India Company was formed in 1600 in Pakistan. It is named after the Mughal governor of London. In India French East India Company was Peshawar Nawab Mohabbat Khan who served established in 1664. British East India Company under Emperors Shah Jehan and Aurangzeb. was established during the reign of Mughal emperor Jehangir. Purana Qila (Old Fort) is the inner citadel Sultan Abdul Majid was Khalifa of of the city of Dina-panah, founded by the second Turkey.Non-cooperation Movement was started Mughal Emperor, Humayun in 1533 and during the days of Khilafat Movement. completed five years later.Purana Qila and its In India the first gate of entrance of environs flourished as the sixth city of Delhi. Europeans was Bengal. The ruler of Sindh was Dahar, son of Chuch. Tomb of Hamayun is in Delhi.Tomb of Abu Raihan Al-Biruni (a mathematician, Jahangir is at Lahore. philosopher, astronomer and a Sanskrit scholar) The real name of Noor Jehan was Mahr-un- was born in Khwarizm (modern Khiva) in 973. He Nisa. spent his early life under the patronage of Haren Minar was built by Jehangir. ‘Hiran Khwarizm Shah. He stayed for a while at the court Minar’ was a favourite hunting ground of Emperor of Qabus in Tabaristan where he dedicated his Jehangir. monumental work, the Chronology of the Ancient Sher Shah built G.T. Road and Rohtas fort. Nations, to Qabus. In 1017 Mahmood took him to Imperial Highway is the old name of G.T. Road. Ghazni. He spent several years in the sub- Nasir-ud-Din Qubacha was a lieutenant of continent and probably died in 1048. Muhammad Ghouri and served as Governor of Balban was son of a Turkish noble of the Multan. Ilbari tribe. He was captured by the Mongols and The Temple of Somnath was situated near sold in Baghdad to Khawaja Jamal-ud-din Basri. the peninsula of Gujrat. Later in 1232 he was taken to Dehli and sold to Arabic coinage was first introduced in Iltutmish. Indian by Jalal-ud-Din Firuz. Tan Sen was a famo Babur the founder of Muhgal Dynasty in He had introduced a number of Rags in the Indian 1526 first battle of Paini pat, died in 1530 A.D at music industry. Delhi. The tomb of Babur is situated at Kabul. Vasco-da G Bala Hisar Fort is one of the most historic places Portugees. He discovered first of all a direct route of Peshawar. The word Bala Hisar is from Persian, to India in 1498. meaning, “elevated or high fort”. It was built by Faizi was famous c Zaheer-ud-Din Baber. was the brother of Abul Fazl. He was one of the Mahmud Ghaznavi is described as “the first nobles of that era. pioneer and path-finder for Islam in this country” Todal Mal was an a by Lane Poole. King Akbar. He introduced and implemented the Badshahi Mosque or the 'King's Mosque' in Revenue system in the subcontinent successfully. Lahore, commissioned by the sixth Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1671 and completed in Birbal was one of t 1673, is the second largest mosque in Pakistan and He was one of the Nau Ratan of Akbar. South Asia and the fifth largest mosque in the Gautama Buddha was the founder of world. Buddhism.His real name was Siddharta. Bhakti Movement is a socio-religious Ashoka was movement started by the cooperation of both dynasty. Chandragupta was the founder of Maurya Hindus and Muslims in the sub-continent to create dynasty. harmony between Hinduism and Islam.Bhagat Subuktigin was the Kabir, Ramanand Dadu and Guru Nank were its major leaders. The foundation s Nishat Bagh: - A garden established by place “Golden Tample” at Amritsar was laid by Mughal King Shah Jahan. It is in a Kashmir city Hazrat Mian Mir. Sirinagar. “Harilal” is the son of Gandhi, who “Sapta Sindhu” ---- In fact Word Sindh is converted to Islam but later reverted back to derived from Sapta Sindhu which means seven Hinduism. rivers. They form delta for PakistanThese seven “WANA” is the main town of South rivers were the source of irrigation of a very large Wazaristan; “Miran Shah” is the main town of area of Indian sub continent.As Sindh River gave North Waziristan and “Parachanar” is the main a name to areas located beyond Indian Gujrat and town of Kuram Agency. Punjab.It is an absolute reality that in the old Muqtad-ul-Sadr organised the "Mehdi army". Indian History Hindh and Sindh were two separate “Khar” is a main town in the Bajaur Agency countries which were divided by natural boundries of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of created by SAPTA Sinhdu comprising upon seven Pakistan. rivers. Oldest Mosque of Sub-Continent is situated in “Pasni” is a medium-sized town and a Bhambore.( Sindh in thatta ) fishing port in Gwadar, Balochistan. Al-Firdusi and Al-Beruni flourished in the Jiwani or Jwani is a town and commercial reign of Mehmood Ghaznvi. port that is located along the Gulf of Oman in the Badar-ur-Din tayyab Ji was the first Muslim Gwadar District of the Balochistan. President of Congress. “Majma’ ul Baharain” or The Mingling of “Badr satellite” program is the series of the Two Oceans was authored by Muhammad Dara robotic of spacecraft missions of Pakistan. It is the Shikuh. name of Pakistani robotic telecommunication and Ameer Sadiq Muhammad-v was the last low Earth observatory satellites family. The first ruler of Bahawalpur State. of satellites, Badr-1, was launched on 16 July, Pakistan recognized People’s Republic 1990. China in 1950. Area of Pakistan in Million (Square “Mullah Do-Piyaza”, according to popular Kilometer) in round figures is about 0.8 Millions. folk tales of northern India, was among the “Transit Trade Agreement” between Pakistan Mughal emperor Akbar's chief advisors. and Afghanistan in 1965. “Moumin-i-Majmai-Mohammadi” journal “My Leader” a biography of Quaid-e-Azam was started from Sindh Madrasa-tul-Islam. was written by Z.A. Sulari. The resting place of Imam Bukhari is in British occupied Punjab in 1849; Sindh in Uzbekistan. 1843 and Balochistan in 1839. The ‘Silver Fibre’ of Pakistan is cotton. Privatization Programme began in Pakistan in “Muslim Bagh" is a town of Qilla Saifullah 1991. District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.It From Peshawae to Landi Kotal there are 34 is famous for chromite. tunnels. “Khanpur Dam” is a dam located on the Dera Adam Khel is called gun factory of the Haro River near the town of Khanpur, Khyber tribal areas. Pakhtunkhwa. “Kishan Ganga Dam” of India is building up Rajanpur district of Punjab has the least on river Neelam in Kashmir. population density. “Gomal Zam Dam” is a hydro-electric power “Malakand Pass” connected Peshawar with and irrigation project in northwest Pakistan. It sits Chitral. on the Gomal River in the South Waziristan “Lowari Pass” is a high mountain pass that Agency. connects Chitral with Dir in Khyber- “Makli Hill” is supposed to be the burial Pakhtunkhwa. place of some 125,000 local rulers, Sufi saints and “Tilla Jogian” is the highest peak in the others. It is located on the outskirts of Thatta, the Eastern Salt Range in Punjab, Pakistan. Rohtas, capital of lower Sind until the seventeenth century, Pakistan Fort is located to the east of Tilla Jogian in what is the southeastern province of present-day at a distance of about 7 km from Dina, a rapidly Pakistan. expanding town on the Grand Trunk Road.Tilla Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Jogian also finds mention in the epic love poem Sciences and Technology (also referred to as GIK Heer Ranjha of Waris Shah. For the Sikh Punjabis Institute or GIKI, pronounced JeeKee) is one of there is also significance to Tilla Jogian as Guru the top ranking engineering institutes in Pakistan. Nanak Dev ji, the founder of Sikhism is said to The university is situated beside the river Indus in have spent 40 days in quiet seclusion at Tilla the mountains of Tarbela and Gadoon-Amazai, in Jogian. The Sikhs during the rule of Maharaja the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa near the town of Topi Ranjit Singh made a stone pond here in his and in proximity to the lakes of Tarbela and Ghazi. memory. . “Margalla Hills”—also called Margalla “Ramzay Maccdonald” was the man who Mountain Range are the foothills of the Himalayas presided over the all round table conferences of —are a series of small-elevation hills located 1930-32, these all conferences were held in north of Islamabad, Pakistan. London. Moulvi Munishi Mahboob Alam started In 1946, Liaqat Ali Khan Presented poor Paisa Akhbar. mans budget. UAE is the second largest buyer of Pakistan left Commonwealth in 1972 when Pakistan’s exports after USA. Bangladesh was recognised by Commonwealth and Pakistan rejoin Commonwealth as 49th Doab between river Ravi and Chenab is member in 1989. called Rachna Doab. Women Protection Bill was passed on 15 Nov Bala Hisar fort built by Babar. 2006. Who adminsitrated the oath of Prime MAO College (or Muhammedan Anglo- minister to liaqat ali khan? Muhamad ali Jinnah. Oriental College) was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Where copper deposits in? Chagi. Khan, the leader of Muslim renaissance in Indian Who supported Pakistan resolution from subcontinent, in 1877 at Aligarh. This later sindh province? Abdullah Haroon. became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. "An Where is Chandka Medical College in epoch in the social progress of India" - with these Larkana. words on his lips Lord Lytton laid the foundation Where are artificial forest are bieng stone of the Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College maintained in? Changa Manga, on January 8, 1877. Sir Ziauddin Ahmed was the Which is Pakistan's 2nd largest foreign first Indian principle of MAO college, who later exchange earner crop is? Rice. on become the most famous and longest serving Ch. Rehmat Ali coined word Pakistan in Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. “Now or Never” pamphlet in 1933. Diamer-Bhasha Dam is constructing on river C R formula prepared by Rajagopalachari. Indus in Gilgit-Baltistan, It will produce 4,500 When East Pakistan separated from West megawatts of electricity. Pakistan? 16th December 1971 Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was the chief When the Simla Accord was signed? July 3, editor of "Zamindar”. 1972 Which Muslim newspaper supported the What is length of Pakistan-India border? Nehru Report? Zamindar. 1610 km Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulak prepared the After how many years did Pakistan get her points Simla Depotation. first constitution? 9 years ‘Marala’ Headworks has been constructed When first constitution of Pakistan was on River Chenab. enforced? 23rd March 1956 District Swat belongs to Malakand Division. In which constitution Bicameral Legislature The biggest market of Pakistan export and was provided for the first time? 1973 import is USA. When did Pakistan become member of The system of ‘Separate Electorate’ first United Nations? 30th Sep 1947 introduced in Pakistan 1985. Which country opposed Pakistan's “Mohenjo-daro” (Mound of the Dead) is an membership in United Nations? Afghanistan archeological site situated in the Larkana District Neza e Sultan is an extinct volcano located of Sindh, Pakistan,on a Pleistocene ridge in the in Chagai District, Baluchistan, have deep middle of the flood plain of the Indus River resources of Sulfur. Valley, around 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the When zakat ordinance promulgated? 20 town of Larkana. The ruins of the city were June 1980 discovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay. “Pathway to Pakistan” book was written by A bronze statuette dubbed the "Dancing Girl", Ch khalique Zaman 10.8 cm high and some 4,500 years old, was found Fatima Jinnah Joined AIML in 1937. in Mohenjo-daro in 1926. Who prepared Pirpur report? Raja Syed “Harappa” is an archaeological site in Mehdi (1938) Punjab, northeast Pakistan, about 35 km (22 mi) When Qaid e Azam met M.K Gandhi 1st west of Sahiwal. The site takes its name from a time in 1916 Lucknow. modern village located near the former course of Who is seceratry of state for India in cabinet the Ravi River. mission? Lord Pathetic Lawerance The Red Fort (usually transcribed into Share of Punjab in Pakistan by area is English as Lal Qil'ah or Lal Qila) is a 17th century 25.8%. fort complex constructed by the Mughal emperor Liaqar-Nehru Pact on April 8, 1950. Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi that Mast Tawakli was poet of Balochi language served as the residence of the Mughal Emperors. It Kahuta Labortries established in 1976. also served as the capital of the Mughals until Pakistan joined ILO on September 14, 1947. 1857. Nuclear power plant in Pakistan was Blind Dolphins are found in river Sindh established in 1972 with help of Canada. (Indus). Baba Farid is a 1st Punjabi poet. “Kilik Pass” is situated in karakuram range. Durand line was demacrated in 1893 which The land which lies between river Indus and lies between Pakistan and Afghanistan. river Jhelum is called Sindh Sagar. Pakistan’s first missile is Hatf-I. The historic site “Mehrgarh” was discovered Decimal system introduced in Pakistan on on the right bank of the Bolan River. 1st January 1961. When water accord between provinces? Arya Samaaj was founded in1875 by 1991 Dayananda Sarasvati. Where Rawal dam constructed on river Muhammadan Educational Conference was kurrang. established in 1886 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Pakistan lies of the tropic zone of North. 1939. Sardar Atta ullah Mengal was the first Chief Sir Sikindar Hayat was Chief Minister of Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to Punjab in 1937 February 1973. Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan presented Sir Francis Moody was the first Governor of ‘Chenab Formula’ to resolve the Kashmir dispute. Punjab from August 1947 to August 1949. Dalhousie introduced the principle of the The first Pakistani Postal stamp was issued in Doctrine of Lapse. July 1948. Abdus Salam was a Pakistani Physicist and Name of Governor General after Nazim-ud- Nobel Prize Winner in 1979 in physics. What is Din? Ghulam Muhammad. his contribution to Physics? Interaction of Real name of Tipu Sultan was Fateh Ali. Elementary Particles and weak forces “Khaki Shadows” book was written by K.M. Habib Bank provided 80 million loans for Arif. making 1st budget of Pakistan. Buddhist emperor Ashoka belonged to Sher Shah’s real name was Farid Khan. Mauryan Dynasty. Nightingale Florence (belongs to France) State of Kashmir was purchased by Ghulab was a Nurse. (in creamin war) Singh for Rs.7.5 million. Pakistan won gold medal for the first time in Kashf-al-Mahjoob was written by Hazrat Ali Olympics 1960. Hajveri. Babusar Pass connects Abbotabad and “Fort William College” was established at Gilgit. Calcutta (1600). Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly Kingdom of Khwarzim was destroyed in 1218- constituted on July 20, 1947. 20 AD by Changaiz Khan. Saddat Dynasty was founded by Khizar Fourteen Points was presented by Jinah on Khan in 1414. 28 March 1929 at Delhi. Baglihar Dam is located in Doda district on Pakistan’s first expedition land on Antarctica? river Chenab. On January 15, 1991. The first airline of Pakistan is Orient Airline. First Provincial elections after establishment Senate of Pakistan is consisting of 104 of Pakistan were held in1951. members after the 18th amendment. First edition of Asar-us-Sanadid appeared Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first Muslim in1846 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. president of India Sir Syed Ahmad Khan became Chief Judge The last day of the Quaid-e-Azam was In1846. written by:Col. Illahi Bukhsh Z.A.Bhutto wrote the book “Great Tragedy”. The largest Agency of FATA (Federally Third Afghan War, Afghanistan gained its Administered Tribal Areas) by area is: South independence in 1921. Waziristan Afghanistan gained its independence in 1921 Under “Vision 2025” WAPDA will construct under the leadership of Aman ul Allah. SATPARA Dam on Indus river in:Northern Areas Afghanistan is separated from Central Asia by “Rohtas Fort” was constructed on the bank Oxus River. river of Jhelum by (on Sher Shah’s order) Todar Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is also called Mal. Kotri Barrage; which is situated on river Indus. Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cheif election commissioner office term for province comprises five districtd including 3years. abbottabad, Batagram, Kohistan, Mansehra and Census is made after once in a decade. Haripur. Another name of Hatf III missile is The foundation stone of the Sikhism’s holiest Gazdnavi. place “Golden Tample” at Amritsar was laid by General Ayub khan is the first elected Hazrat Mian Mir. President and Z.A Bhutto is the first elected PM of “Baburnama” (alternatively known as Tuzk-e Pakistan. Babri) is the name given to the memoirs of Babur Chaghi is the biggest district and Kalaat is (1483-1530), founder of the Mughal Empire and a the largest Division of Pakistan. great-great-great-grandson of Timur. It is an Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi was the first autobiographical work, originally written in the Pakistani Prime Minister, who visited in china. Chagatai language. Mother tongue of Quaid-e-Azam was The doctrine of “Wahdatul-Wajood” was Gujrati and the professional qualification of presented by Ibn-e- Arabi. Quaid-e-Azam was Bar at Law. Before Referendum Sylhet was the part of Allama Iqbal qualified as PhD scholar from Assam. Munich University, Germany. Banks were nationalized in Pakistan 1974. “Jinnah of Pakistan” and “Zulfi of Pakistan” Where is Kallar Kahar situated? Chakwal was written by Stanely Wolpert. When Pakistan introduced National Identity Islamabad was made capital in the year cards (NIC)? 1974 1959. Which language is prominent in Hazara Radcliffe was a lawyer by profession. division? Hindko Day of deliverance was observed on 22 Dec. Anjuman-i-Hamayat-Islam was established in subcontinent 1884 and Khalifa Hamid-ud-Din is Judges. the first president. The Lahore Resolution 1940 was first called The district of the country having lowest “Pakistan Resolution” by Hindu press and population density is Kharan (with a population newspapers. density of only 4 ppl/km2, Awaran and Chagai After independence, the first industrial unit share the same with Kharan). inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam was Valika Textile The first President of America who made an Mills. official visit to Pakistan was Dwight D. The first chairman of Senate after its Eisenhower. creation was Khan Habibullah Khan. The Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is also ‘Khojak Pass’ connects Qila Abdullah and known as Peace Pipeline. Chaman. Total cultivable Land of Pakistan is Under 1973 constitution, ‘Bicameralism’ approximately 80 million hectares which is the was introduced in Pakistan. 25% of total land area. Under 1956 constitution, for the first time, Salahuddin Ahmad is the first Chief Justice the president was given the power to opiont the of Federal Shariat Court. prime minister at his own discretion. Shahida Milk is the first woman General in Under 1962 constitution, ‘Basic Democracy Pakistan. System’ served as an electoral college for the First Chaiman of SPARCO was Dr. Abdul election of the president, central and provincial Salam. legislatures. Which Indian religion was founded by Guru Senate, under 1973 constitution, is a Nanak? Sikhism. permanent chamber which cannot be dissolved The first Prime minister of Bangladesh was and its one-third members shall be replaced after Mujibur Rehman every three years. The name given to the border which Proclamation of Emergency on account of separates Pakistan and Afghanistan is Durand line war of internal disturbances has been laid down in The first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Article 232 of the constitution of 1973. Prize was Abdul Salam in 1979 (physics) South of the Kabul River up to Kurram Pass The national flag of Pakistan was designed lies the Koh-e-Safeid. by Amiruddin Kidwai. The Geneva Pact was signed on April14, The River Indus originates from Lake 1988 between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mansower. 78 % of Muslim population in Kashmir in Miner - e - Pakistan was designed by Haji 1947. Murad Khan (a Russian engineer) and its height is Urdu made National Language in April 196 feet) 1954 it has 37 letters. Barani Dam in Pakistan was built on river Pakistan issued its first coin on 3rd January Kurram. 1948. Quaid inaugurated State Bank on 1st Hub Dam near Karachi was constructed in July’1948. 1983. Karachi radio station is the first radio Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan was the first station after independence of Pakistan. It was lady of Pakistan. inaugurated by Liaquat on 14th August’1948. Begum Shaista Ikram Ullah was a first Pakistan recognized China in 1950. women federal minister of Pakistan. Pakistan made boundary agreement with In the United Nations, Pitras Bukhari was Iran on 21st May 1960. the first permanent representative of Pakistan. Television started on 26 Nov 1964 at Lahore In Pakistan, Sialkot is famous for producing and PTV started its color transmission on sports goods. December 20th, 1976. Multan is called, the city of “Great Saints”. Boundary agreement with China was signed 19 april 2004 national security counsel in 1963. eastablished LFO was promulgated on 30th March, 1970 The first “Barani University” to study and by Yahya Khan. reasearch in rain-fed agriculture land was PNSC established on 1st March 1979. established at Rawalpindi. Simla Agreement signed between Z.A. “Karez” or small coverd canals are dug to Bhutto and Indra Gandhi on July 3, 1972. avoid evaporation due to excessive heat.This Nationalization of banks made in 1974. method of irrigation is prevalent in Balochistan. Steel Mill founded in 1973 with the aid of “Harnai” in Balochistan is famous for USSR in Bin Qasim. woollen mills. Pakistan joined OIC in 1969, NAM in 1979, The village life of Pakistan is the best CTBT in 1978, SAARC in 1985. depicted in the paintings of Ustad Allah Bakhsh. Hudood ordinance enforced on 10 Z.A. Bhutto government’s land reforms February, 1979. prescribed the ceiling of land holding as 150 acres Dr. Abdul Salam awarded Nobel Prize in of irrigated and 300 acres of un-irrigated land. Physics in 1979. Under the constitution of Pakistan, Fedral Faiz Ahmed Faiz got Lenin Prize in1962. Shariat Court shall consist of not more than Eight Gen.Zia imposed Martial Law on Jully 5, won 160 seats. In the elections of 1971 PPP got 62 1977 and lifted Martial Law on 30th December, seats out of total 82 common seats in Punjab. 1985. Mother of Z.A.Bhutto was Hindu. Z.A. First satellite Badr-I launched on 16 July, Bhutto studied in Southern California University. 1990. Bhutto was appointed Foreign Minister in On 28 May, 1998 five blasts made at Chagi, 1963.Pakistan Peoples Party established in 1967. the day is known as Yum-e-Takbir. East Pakistan became an independent entity Pakistan joined SEATO in 1954 and in December 16, 1971. Withdrew from SEATO in 1972. The Qadyanis were declared non Muslims in Pakistan joined CENTO in 1955 left Semptember 1974. CENTO in March 1979. Friday was declared a weekly holiday in Tashkent Declaration was signed on 10 Jan January 1977 by Z.A. Bhutto. 1966. First nuclear reactor was setup at Karachi Pakistan national flag was adopted on 11 1972. August, 19477. Rahmat Ali suggested name of Pakistan on Jasmine adopted as a national flower of 28th January 1933 in “Now or Never” pamphlet Pakistan on July 5, 1961. in London.Rehmat Ali was born in 1893 in a Under Indus WaterBasin Treaty Pakistan village Mohar district Hoshiyarpur (East Punjab). got Jehlum, Chenab and Indus.On the other side, Rahmat Ali died at the age of 58 in 1951 India got Ravi, Sutlaj and Beas. and was buried in Cambridge University London. A bicameral legislature was proposed for Ranjit Singh sold Kashmir for 75 Lakhs. the first time in 1973 constitution. Poonch, a state of Kashmir, fought with Dogra by Geneva Pact was signed on 14th April, obtaining arms from tribal areas. 1988. Firdausi wrote “Shahnama” and was also a Mountbatten came to India in March court poet of Mahmud of Ghazni. 1947.Mountbatten was an officer in British Navy. PARODA and EDBO were promulgated in Plan for the Separation of Indo Pakistan was 1949 and in 1958 respectively. announced on 3rd June 1947. The “Zamindar” and “Comrade” Election to the First Constituent Assembly newspapers were edited by Maulana Zafar Ali of Pakistan took place in 1946. Khan and Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar The Chief Minister of NWFP refused to respectively. salute the Pakistani flag in 1947. The First Constituent Assembly was First census of Pakistan was held in 1951. dissolved on 24th October 1954 by Ghulam Population of West Pakistan in 1951 was 34 Muhammad. million. States of Dir, Chitral and Swat were incorporated Afghanistan only country to oppose in NWFP in August 1969. Pakistan's entrance into the UNO in1947. Who united all the Sikhs and founded a Amir of Kuwait was the first head of state to kingdom in the Punjab? Ranjit Singh visit Pakistan in 1947. How many members were nominated by Francis Moody was the first Governor of Muslim League for the Interim-Government in Punjab.Governor Moody imposed the Governor 1946? 5 Rule in Punjab in January 1949. One unit dissolved on 1st July 1970 Liaqat Nehru Pact announced at Delhi in Fraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariat April 8, 1950. Ullah in Bangal in 1828 Muhammad Ali Bigra formula was put When was the first agreement signed on forward in October 1954.According to Bogra Siachen glacier? 1949 formula the Lower house consisted of 300 seats. What were the key issues for discussion in the One unit bill was brought into effect on 14 2nd Round Table Conference? Issue of Federation October, 1955. and minorities in the Sub-Continent Mushtaq Gormani became the first Which religious scholar tried to eradicate Governor of West Pakistan. different innovations from the religion? Haji In the Basic Democratic System Shariat Ullah introducedin 1959 by Ayub the number of basic When did the British Government Issue Democrats was 80,000. Ayub Khan lifted the White Paper on Constitutional Proposals? In Martial Law on June 8, 1962. March, 1933 Presidential Elections between Ayub Khan When President Zia-ul-Haq enforced an and Miss Fatima Jinnah held in January 1965. interim constitution? 1981 Ayub Khan handed over the reins of What is the old name of Pakpatan? Ajudhan Government to Yahya Khan on 25th March 1969. Who is the founder of Unionist Party? Sir Total number of National Assembly seats in Fazal Hussain the L.F.O. was 313.East Bengal had169 seats and On which river Merani Dam is built? Dasht Punjab had 85 seats in L.F.O. River In the 1971 elections out of total 162 When was the Qisas and Diyat ordinance common seats in East Bengal Mujeeb Ur Rehman enforced in Pakistan? October 13, 1990 Who said that Cripps Mission was a post- dated cheque of a crashing bank? Mahatma In which year Quaid-e-Azam went into self- Gandhi exile in London? 1931 Rakaposhi mountain peak is located near? Gandhi called Pakistan Resolution a Moral Swat Valley wrong. Why did All India Muslim League boycott How many Mughal emperors ruled over the first session of Constituent Assembly? sub-continent? 17 Because Congress wanted to frame the Who constructed five canals to remove constitution for scarcity of water? Feroz Shah Tughlaq The North Western areas are Muslim Who is the author of "Hunter par Hunter"? majority areas. We will not only keep these Maulana Zafar Ali khan majorities but will turn them into a Muslim state. The Indian forces occupy the state of Jammu Muslims should get rid of Indianism, it is better and Kashmir on Oct. 27, 1947 for Muslims and Islam" who said this Defence Pact between USA and Pakistan? statement? Chaudhry Rehmat Ali April, 1954 Name the poet who had command over “A New History of Indo-Pakistan” is seven languages? Sachal Sarmast written by K. Ali The reign of which of the following Sultans Quaid-e-Azam became the permanent is said to mark the highest point of territorial president of Muslim League 1934 expansion of the Sultanate. Muhammad bin The Cabinet Mission announced their plan Taghluq on 16th May 1946 What was the main reason behind Muslim India is constructing Kishanganda Dam in League Failure in the Elections of 1937? The Baramula. organizational problems and opposition by local Which of the following regions of The first successful evening paper from Balochistan will be irrigated through Kachi Canal Lahore is Sahafat. Nasirabad Lord Harding was the author of ‘My India India has constructed ‘Baglihar Dam’ in Years’. occupied Kashmir’s district of:Doda Treaty of Lausane was signed in 1923. Mahbub-ul-Haq Human Development The book ‘verdict on India’ was written by Center is located at:Islamabad Beverlay Nickolas. In the absence of President, who becomes Ibn-e-Batuta was a Moorish. the acting President of Pakistan:Chairman of the The founder of Two Nations Theory is Senate considered to be Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Nasir-ud-Din-Mahmud was the last ruler of During the Tashkent Agreement the Foreign the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Minister of Pakistan was Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. Shams-ud-din Iltutmish Sultans of the slave Chachnama was originally written in Sindhi. Dynasty reigned for the longest period. Friday was declared for the first time as an The change was effected by the Queen’s official weekly holiday by: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto proclamation and the government of India Act Neelum River flows into Jehlum. 1858.By a proclamation issued on 1st November Gilgit Agency was set up in 1873. 1858, the Queen Victoria announced the transfer Satpara Lake is located near Skardu. of the empire of the Company to the Crown. Mahabat khan Mosque was destroyed by? During the War of Independence the fire Governor General was Lord Canning. He had What is the ranking of Thar Desert in the assumed the charge of his office in 1856.Lord world? 9 Canning was the first Viceroy and the last What was the main difficulty which delayed Governor General of India sub-continent. the constitution making in Pakistan? The Sir Syed Ahmed Khan (1817-1898) wrote a distribution of powers between Federal and treatise in 1858 namely Risalah Asbab-i- Provincial Governments Baghawat-i-Hind (The Causes of the Indian Identify the importance of the Lahore Revolt). Sir Syed commenced the publication of a Resolution of the Muslim League passed in 1940? series of pamphlets, The Loyal Mohammedans of It had the support of the entire Muslim Country India.He also wrote a commentary on Bible know Area around the river is known as Bela. as Tabyin-ul-kalam, which developed into a Cease-fire line case into existence in 1949. scholarly work on comparative religion. Pakistan established its first Atomic Energy Khutbat-e-Ahmadia was written in reply of Institute on January, 1955. "The life of Mohammad" (William Myor) by Sir Pakistan was declared as great ally of Non Syed Ahmad Khan. In 1868, he produced a NATO in 2003. documented pamphlet, Risalah Ahkam-i-Ta’am-i- Shaikh ismail the saint, who first came in Ahl-i-kitab. Lahore. Sir Syed founded a school in Ghazipur in When was the local govt.system under the 1863 that included English as a regular subject in devolution of power plan, 2001, inaugurated? aug its curriculum.In 1864 he founded a Translation 14,2001 Society in Ghazipur which later moved to Aligarh When Pakistan got first loan from USA? and named as scientific society.The chief object of 1952 this society was to get Standard English books translated into Urdu so as to make it possible for Simon Commission submitted its report in the Muslims to get acquainted with the latest 1930. developments of Western thought. Majlas-e-Itehad-e-Milat was formed by Sir Syed became member of Legislature Zafer Ali Khan. Assembly in 1778. Idea of Round Table Conferences was given In 1875 Dayananda Saraswati started a by Lord Irwin in 1929. movement called Arya Samaj. This gave birth to a Govt of India Act of 1935 promulgated on violent Hindu reaction to foreign influences. He 14 August 1935.According to Govt of India Act of also began the Shuddhi movement for conversion 1935 Federal Assembly has 375 seats. According of non-Hindus, particularly Muslims of Hindu to Govt of India Act of 1935 Counsel of state has origin to Hinduism. In 1882 Dayananda formed a 260 seats. Cow Protection Society to rouse Hindu feelings According to Govt of India Act of 1919 only against Christians and Muslims for slaughtering 3% of population can cast vote.According to Govt cows and oxen. of India Act of 1935 only 14% of population can A Hindu political organization known as the cast vote. Indian Association came into being in Calcutta in Counsel of secretary of state started in 1858 1876.The Indian Association was established by a & dissolved in 1935. few educated Bengali Hindus led by Babu Khaksar Movement was launched by Inayat Surendranath Benerjea. It was forerunner of the Ullah Mashraqi in 1931. Indian National Congress. Muslims had no role in Independant Party was launched by Hasrat Indian Association. Mohani in 1932. In December 1887 a Bombay Muslim Unity Conference was held in 1932 at Badruddin Tyebji presided the 3rd session of the Allabad. Indian National Congress. George Yalle was first Wardha Scheme of 1937 headed by Dr. president of All India Congress. Zakar Hussain. Sind Madrassat-ul-Islam was set up by Peerpur Committee formed in 1938 headed Hassan Ali afandi on 1st 1885 and it was by Raja Muhammad Mehdi. Real name of Raja inaugrated by Lord Duffern. Sahb of Mehmoodabad was Amir Ahmah Khan. Syed Ahmed Khan born on 17th October, Pirpur Report was prepared to investigate the 1817 in Delhi & died March 27, 1898 at Ali tyrannies of Congress on Muslims. Gargh.Sir Syed is buried beside Sir Syed Masjid Sharif Report submitted in 1939 by Bihar in Aligarh Muslim University. Branch. Sharif Report was prepared to investigate Bankim Chandra Catterjee started a literary the cruelties on Congress in Bihar. movement in Bengal and identified nationalism Sikander-Jinnah Pact in 1937. with the Hindu religion.Militant Hindu "Pakistan was inevitable" by Syed Hassan Nationalism was started by B.G. Tilak. Riaz. In 1892 Indian Council Act was passed. It Manshor edited by Syed Riaz Hussain in enlarged the legislative councils and extended 1938 till 1947 under Muslim league. their functions. In the Imperial Council the Muslim League National Guards was set up number of additional members was fixed between in 1939. 10 and 16, of whom not more than six were to be Muslim Political Party set up by Ghulam officials. Hussain Hidyat Ullah. In 1835, English was made official language "Bright Future of Muslims" by Taveel of India. Ahmad Mangori. The original name of Mohsanu-ul-Mulk was Majlas-e-Itehad-ul-Muslimeen set up by Mehdi Ali Khan. Original name of Waqaul Mulk Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang. was Molvi Mushtaq Ahmad. Muslim League established it s ministries in Sir Agha Khan remained permanent Sindh in 1943. president of ML till 1913. 2nd President of AIML Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam set up by Shabeer was Sir Ali Mohammad Khan when Agha Khan III Ahmad Usmani. resigned in 1913. Sitara-e-Subho was launched by Zafer Ali Punjab branch of All India Muslim League Khan in 1917. was established by Muhammad Shafi in Pona Pact was signed on 25 September 1907.Poona branch of All India Muslim League 1932.Ambidkar and Gandhi were the signatories was established by Rafeeh Ahmad in 1907.Bengal of Pona Pact. branch of All India Muslim League was Mahasabah was founded by Madan Mohan established in 1909. Maluir. First Public session was held in Pattna in “Father and Daughter” was written by 1938 headed by Quaid-e-Azam. Begum Shah Nawaz. Jamia Milia Islamia was established in 1920 “Transfer of Power in India” was written by by Muhammad Ali Johar. V.P.Menon. Tableegh & Tanzeem were launched by Waris shah is called the ‘Shakespeare of Hassan Nizami.Swarajia Party was formed by Punjabi literature’.Hazrat Bullay Shah was a Moti Lal Nehru & Hakeem Ajmal Khan.Tehrik-e- famous Sufi poet of Punjabi language. His tomb is Tanzi,-e-Nou was formed by Saif-ud-din Chakklo in the city of Kasur. Pan Islamism introduced by Jamaludding that she was Parsi. She died on 20th Febrary Afghani. 1929 and was buried in Aram Bagh Sindh was annexed by Birtish in 1843 and Bombay.Dinna; the daughter of Jinnah was born was separated from Bombay in 1935 vide India on 14th August, 1919. Dinna married a Parsi boy Act 1935. named Navel Wadya. Sheikh Ahmed Sirhandi is known as Jinnah left the lawyership after 23rd March, Majaddid Alf Sani.Sheikh Ahmad Sirhandi was 1940. born in 1564 and died in 1626. Pakistan national movement was founded by Mausm Khan, soldier of Titu Mir was Ch. Rahmat Ali. sentenced to death. In 1945, Labour Party came to power. “Hajatullah al-Balaghah” written by Shah In 1945 elections Muslim League won 428 Waliullah.Shah Waliullah born in 1703. Shah out of 492 seats. Waliullah died in 1762. In 1946, Quaid decided to join Interim Haji Shariat Ullah was born in 1781. Haji government in India.In interim government Shareetullah of Bengal was the founder of Farazi Muslim League got portfolis of Finance & Liaquat Tehrik in 1802. Farazi Tehrik meant to pay more Ali was Finance Minister. attention on fundamental of Islam. J.N.Mandal was the non-Muslim member Sir John Marshal ordered digging of Moen who became a minister in interim government on Jo Daro in 1922.. ML behalf. In Indai English education was first Unionist’s Ministry was in Punjab. initiated in Bengal in 1835. Founder of Unionist Party in Punjab was Sir Madressah Rahimiya was established by Fazal Hussain. Shah Abdul Rahim. Real name of Gandhi was Mohan Das Islamia High School Peshawar was founded Karam Chand Gandhi. in 1890. Burma separated from India in 1937 and Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh in 1845. was made independent in 1947. Lord Minto came to India as viceroy in Sindh asssembley passed the resoluation for 1905. Minto Morley reforms came into India the creation of Pakistan firstly on June 26, 1947. in1909. In Minto Morley reforms, Minto was “Divide and Quit” is wtitten by Penderel Indian Viceroy and Morley was state secretary for Moon. India. Rowlatt Act was passed in 1919 by Sir Liaquat Desai pact was concluded in 1946. Sydney Rowlatt. On 18th July, 1947, British parliament Montague-Chelmsford report was published passed Indian Independence Bill. in 1918 & became law in 1919. Inquilab Zindabad slogan was given by Muslim League demanded principle of self Mohammd Iqbal. rule for India in 1913. Population of Pakistan at its birth was 34 All India Central Khilafat Committee was million. formed on 23 Sep. 1919.Khilafat Delegation met Jinnah Awami league is the first opposition Lord Chelmsford in 1920 under Dr. Ahamad party of Pakistan. It was founded by Abudl Insari. Migration Movement (1920) 1800 Muslims hameed Bhashwani in 1950. migrated. Ayub khan laid down foundation stone of Non-cooperation Movement was started Quaid’s Mosulem. during the days of Khilafat Movement. Maulana On 27th August, 1947. Pakistan admitted as Azad and Maulana Abdul Bari issued the Fatwa Member of the Food and Agriculture Organization in favour of Khilafat Movement.Gandhi of UN. announced the end of Khilafat Movement.Tragedy U.S. embassy in Karachi was established of Chora Churi happen on 4 February 1922. August 15, 1947. Shuddi and Sangathan movement was Last Governor of the undivided Punjab was started at the end of Tahreek Khilafat.Sangathan Sir Even Jenkins. movement was started by Pandit Malavia.Treaty Hafiz Abdul Majeed was appointed as Chief of Lausanne was signed in 1923. Secretary, West Punjab on 18th August, 1947. Lord Rippon is associated with the Hunter Friday was declared as half working day on Commission. Lord Dalhousie is associated with August 22, 1947. Wood’s Dispatch. Lord Cornwalls is associated Iran&Pakistan established diplomatic with permanent settlement of Bengal. relations on 22nd August, 1947. Moulana Shoukat Ali, the elder brother of AThe Secretary of the Indian Ministry of M. Ali was born in 1872 and died on 28th Nov States? V.P. Menon 1938 and buried at Jamia Mosque Delhi. Liaquat visited India in April 1950. Jinnah got admission in at Gokal Das Teg Quaid-e-Azam died on September 11, 1948 primary school Bombay at the age of 10 he due to Cardiac Arrest. Jinnah passed away at studied for 5 ½ months. Jinnah went to London 10:20 p.m in G.G House Karachi and buried on and got law degree at the age of 18 forms 12th September, 1948 A.D.Funeral prayer of LINCONINN. Quaid-e-Azam by Shabir Ahmed Usmani. Ratna embrassed Islam on 18th April 1918 Basic Principles Committee set up by the and married Jinnah on 19th April 1918. Before Constituent Assembly to frame a draft Constitution. Basic Principles Committee Total area of Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 presented its report in September, 1950. was 84,471 sq. miles. Planning Board turned into Planning India stopped the passage of water from the Commission in 1951. rivers Ravi and Sutluj in April 1948. Liaquat Ali Khan visited USA in 1951. Quaid e Azam relief fund was set up in Liaquat Ali Khan spends in USA three weeks. September 1947. Title of the published collection of Liaquat's At the time of division the cash balances of speeches meant to introduce Pakistan to the West undivided India stood at about Rs. 4,000 million. was “Pakistan, Heart of Asia”. India and Pakistan mutually came to an Conspiracy to overthrow Liaquat agreement that Pakistan would get Rs. 750 crore Government come to light Rawalpendi in March as her share.Only Rs. 200 crors had been paid as 1951. an interim installment. Jamilla was the first Muslim girl who On 15th August 1947 the state of Junaghadh hoisted Muslim League flag on the Punjab announced that it had acceded to Pakistan. Secreterat, Lahore (1946). Pakistan Fund was setup by Quaid in June First commissioner of Sindh Charles Napier. 1947. Sindh assembly proclaimed Sindhi as State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by official language of Sindh in 1972. Quaid-e-Azam in July 1948.The initial assets of Baluchistan got status of province on 1st SBP were equal to three Crore. July, 1970. Karachi was declared Federal area by the Pakistan standard time was adopted on legislative Assembly in May 1948. October 1, 1951. Mian Iftikhar –ud- din was the only Muslim Indian Forces occupied Kashmir the state to oppose the Objectives Resolution in the of Jammu and Kashmir on October 27, 1947. Assembly. Hari Singh was the Maharaja of Kashmir "The Myth of Independence" was written in 1947. by Z.A. Bhutto. Allama Iqbal’s tomb was built in 1951. Pakistan's flag was designed by two brothers 22 points of Ulema put on 24th January and name of one of them is Altaf Hussain. White 1951 by 31 Ulema. strip in the flag was added in August 1947 and BBC started its first Urdu service on 13th moon and star added in the flag February 1949. April, 1949. Ayub Khoro ministry in Sindh was dissolved In 1950, Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot founded by Quaid in April1948. Khoro is the only man to Jinnah Muslim League party. be prosecuted under PRODA. PRODA was Pakistan got status of Test cricket in 1952. replaced in September 1954. Zafarullah Khan served as president of UN The Quaid delivered his last message to the General Assembly’s 7th session in 1962. nation on 27th August, 1948. Agreement with Canada on first nuclear Khan Qayyum Khan was called the iron power station in Karachi was signed in 1965. man of NWFP. Nationalization of educational institutions Peer Sahib Manki Shareef founded the & industries in 1972. Awami Muslim League party in September 1949. First biogas plant established in 1974. In the East Bengal elections were held in In December 1981, Ziaul Haq announced 1954. Majlis-e-Shoora with 350 members. Martial Law in Lahore was imposed in Wafaqui Mohtasib was created in 1983. March 1953. 8th amendment introduced in 1985. Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Nuclear cooperation pact with China was Government of Nazi mud Din in April 1953. made on 15th September 1986. Shortage of Salt took place in 1952 in East Ojri Camp Tragedy occurred on 10 April Bengal. 1988. The First Five Year Plan was announced by The Junejo government was dismissed on Chaudhary Muhammad Ali on 18th May 1956. 29th May, 1988. Principal of joint Electorate was accepted by Zia died on 17 August, 1988.US the Assembly on 10th October 1956 at Dacca. ambassador who died with Zia was Arnold Suez Canal Crisis took place in the reign of Raphael. Soharwardy. Pakistan’s re-entry in common wealth in Muslim family Law Ordinance contributed a 1989. great deal towards generating public resentment First test tube baby at Lahore in 1989. against Ayub regime. Wheat crisis occurred in 1952. According to the agriculture Reforms KANNUP was established in 1971. announced in January 1959, maximum limit of Mr. Ghulam Muhammad was finance non irrigated lands was fixed at 1000 acres. 902 minister before becoming governor general of land farm holders were affected by the Ayub Pakistan. Reforms. Baitul Maal established in 1992. Pakistan launched an operation in Kashmir General sales tax, under the constitution in 1965 which was called operation Gibralter. 1973 is a Federal subject. India mounted upon a three pronged attack Pakistan irrigation research council was against Pakistan along Lahore on September 6, founded in 1964. 1965. Security Council was formed by federal Sheikh Mujeeb Ur Rehman presented his 6 government on October 17, 1999. points for the first time in February 1966 at the National data base registration authority house of Former premier Ch. Muhaamad Ali in a was set up on 16th February, 2000. meeting of All Parties Conference. The official and national sport of Pakistan is In 1967 five parties formed an alliance field hockey. Cricket, however, is the most popular against Ayub Khan which was called PDM. sport. The national side won the ICC World Cup in The old name of Round Garden was 1992. changed into Nasir Garden in 1966 after the visit Pakistan qualified for the Golf World Cup of Egyptian President Nasir. for the first time in 2009. Sardar Abdul Rab Nishtar died in 1958; I.I. One goal of the current government is to see Chandaraker died in1960; Soharwardy died in the literacy rate reach at least 85% over the next 1963 in Bairut, And Muhammad Ali Bogra died in few years. 1963. About 1.7 million refugees from Ayub Khan took oath as President of Afghanistan live in Pakistan. Pakistan in February 1960. When was the Constitution of 1973 Musa Khan was C-in-C before Yahya khan. enforced? 14th August 1973. Yahya khan became C-in-C in March 1966. Who was the first Captain of Pakistan In April 1969, Yahya regime announced Cricket Team? Hafeez Kardar Labour Reforms. Who united all the Sikhs and founded a Elections could not be held on fixed date kingdom in the Punjab? Ranjit Singh and had to be postponed till 7th December due to Who was the first Chief Minister of Floods in East Pakistan. Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973? Agartala conspiracy was about Kidnap and Sardar Atta ullah Mengal murder of Ayub Khan. When Pakistan launched its first space Kashmir Mujahideen hijacked an Indian satellite Badr-1? July 16, 1990 plane "Ganga" in 1971. Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar issued Army action was started in East Pakistan Comrade English newspaper from Culcata on 14th from March 1971. January 1911. A commission was appointed by Bhutto to “Al-Halal” Urdu newspaper was issued by probe into the 1971 crisis. It was called Hamood Maulana Abu-Kalam-Azad in July 1912. Ur Rehman commission. East Pakistan was separated from rest of the In his agricultural reforms Bhutto put ceiling country on 16th December 1971. to land holding at 150 acres of irrigated land. The first Pakistani Postal stamp was issued Bhutto announced second package of agricultural in July 1948. reforms in 1977. During the Mughal period, Portuguese Mr. Bhutto announced to dissociate Pakistan traders first came to India. from the Commonwealth of Nations in 1972. Quaid-e-Azam became the member of Martial Law was imposed in Balochistan in Legislative Council from Bombay in 1906. May 1973. Bhutto stepped in as the president and Elections to the National Assembly were civilian CMLA of Pakistan on 20th December held under Z.A. Bhutto in March 1977. 1971. NADRA was setup in February 16, 2000. Land reforms announced by PPP regime on The master plan of Islamabad was prepared 1st March 1972. in 1960 by MIS Constructinos Doxiades of Greek. In which Constitution Islam was declared National Institute of Oceanlogy established religion of the state? Constitution of 1973 in 1982 in Karachi. Urdu declared as official language in 1832. Pakistan test fired Ghauri missile on April 6, 1998. Which was the first public airline of Jamrood Fort (Peshawar) was built by Pakistan? Orient Airline General Hari Singh Nalwa in 1836. Five members were nominated by Muslim Nishta rHospital is the largest hospital in League for the Interim-Government in 1946. Pakistan and was built in 1953. When the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Three radio stations were working at the was dismissed and third Martial Law was enforced time of partition. by General Zia-ul-Haq? 5th July, 1977 10 seats are reserved for non-muslims in What happened to the Constitution of 1973 National Assembly. when Martial Law was imposed in 1977 by Zia-ul- National institute of silicon technology was Haq? It was partially suspended established in 1991. President Zia-ul-Haq enforced an Interim Hazrat Nizam-ud-Din Auliya was a Sufi of Constitution in 1981. Chishtia Order. President Zia-ul-Haq constituted Majlis-e- Defense Council was formed on 1st April Shoora (National Assembly) in December 1981. 1948. First Chairman of SPARCO was Dr. Abdus Salam. General Muhammad Ayub Khan as the Chief Pakistan set up the first uranium moving and Martial Law Administrator and Aziz Ahmad as processing plant in Lucki Murwat. Secretary General and Deputy Chief Martial Law First Provincial elections after establishment Administrator. of Pakistan were held in 1951. The second martial law was imposed on 25 The system of Government introduced by March 1969, when President Ayub Khan Constitution of 1956 was Federal. abrogated the Constitution of 1962 and handed NawabLiaquat Ali Khan was first Defence over power to the Army Commander-in-Chief, Minister of Pakistan. General Agha Mohammad Yahya Khan. Who is authorized to impose reasonable The third martial law, politician Zulfikar Ali restrictions on fundamental rights? President Bhutto took over in 1971 as the first civilian After Independence, the first industrial unit martial law administrator in recent history, inaugurated by Quaid-i-Azam was Valika Textile imposing selective martial law in areas hostile to Mills. his rule, such as the country's largest province, ‘The Sole Spokesman’ a book on Quaid-i- Balochistan. Azam and Pakistan Movement was written by Dr. The fourth martal law, General Muhammad Ayesha Jalal. Zia-ul-Haq overthrew Bhutto and imposed martial Shahbzada Abdul Qayyum Khan founded law in its totality on July 5, 1977, in a bloodless Islamia College — Peshawar institution. coup d'état. MajidaRizvi has the credit to be the first One Unit was the title of a scheme launched women High court Judge in Pakistan. by the federal government of Pakistan to merge the four provinces of West Pakistan into one unit, In 1946, Liaqat Ali Khan Presented poor as a counterbalance against the numerical man’s budget. domination of the ethnic Bengalis of East Pakistan The Quite India Movement started at (now Bangladesh). The One Unit policy was Bombay on Aug. 8, 1942. announced by Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Attlee was the Prime Minister of UK at the Bogra on 22 November 1954. time of creation of Pakistan. The province of West Pakistan was created The Constitution of 1956 was enforced on in 14 October 1955 by the merger of the March 23, 1956; the constitution of 1962 was provinces, states, and Tribal Areas of the western enforced on June 8, 1962 and the Constitution of wing. The province was composed of twelve 1973 was enforced on August 14, 1973. divisions and the provincial capital was Ch. Muhammad Ali is the name of first established at Lahore. The province of East Secretary General of Pakistan. Bengal (now Bangladesh) was renamed East First ambassador of Pakistan to UNO was Pakistan with the provincial capital at Dacca. The Ahmad Shah Patres Bukhari. federal government moved the country's capital in First general elections under the LFO were 1959 from Karachi to Rawalpindi (serving as held in 1970. provisional capital until Islamabad was ready), Pakistan and Afghanistan have “Transit whilst the federal legislature moved to Dacca. Trade Agreement” signed in 1965. The province of West Pakistan was Sir Muhammad Shafi coined the name of dissolved on 1 July 1970 by President General All India Muslim League. Yahya Khan. Nawab Saleem Ullah Khan was the founder Dr. Khan Sahib was appointed as the first of All India Muslim League. Chief Minister of the One Unit, while Mushtaq Constitutional proposal, known as the Bogra Ahmad Gurmani was appointed as the first Formula, was presented before the Constituent Governor of West Pakistan. Assembly of Pakistan on October 7, 1953. The The first water accord between the plan proposed for a Bicameral Legislature with provincial governments relating to the water equal representation for all the five provinces of distribution from Indus River was signed in 1991. the country in the Upper House. Constitutional Nizam-e-Islam party was founded by Formula is the other name of Mohammad Ali Chaudhry Muhammad Ali. Bogra Formula. Yusuf Zulekha was written by Ghulam In 1973 constitution Bicameral Legislature Rasul. was provided for the first time. Justice Shahab–ud-din was the Head of the Pakistan become member of United Nations Constituent Committee formed by Ayub Khan. on 30th Sep 1947 and Afghanistan country Pakistan people’s party was founded in opposed Pakistan's membership in United Nations. 1967. Sanghata Movement was started by Dr Name of NWFP was changed as KPK in Moonje. 2010. The subjects were divided into central and Kargil conflict was took place in 1999. provincial by the Act of 1919. Feroz khan noon was the PM at the time of Martial law has been declared in Pakistan 1958 Martial law. four times. On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Pakistan has won the hockey world cup four Mirza staged a coup d'état. He abrogated the times. constitution, imposed martial law and appointed NRO stands for National Reconciliation was established at Karachi. Order. The Government of India Act 1935 was Auditor General of Pakistan is appointed by fully enforced in April, 1937. President. Rebindra Nath Tagor the first Asian who Bahardur Shah Zafar buried in Rangoon. received literature Nobel Prize in 1913. RCD formed by Pakistan, Iran and Turkey. Muslims observed ‘Day of Deliverance’ on First SAARC summit was held in 1985 at December 22, 1939 (End of Congress ministries). Dhaka. Mulvi Abdl Haq is called “Baba-e-Urdu”. Quaid-e-Azam Address the Constituent The famous resolution, which came to be Assembly for the first time on 11 August 1947. He known as Pakistan Resolution was moved by was the first President of the Constituent Maulvi Fazal-ul-Haq and passed unanimously on Assembly. 23rd March 1940. Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Federal The institution of Mohtasib was established Assembly on 24 October, 1954. by Presidential Order 1983. In January 24, 1959, the first agriculture Objective Resolution was passed by the reforms were introduced in Pakistan. Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, Abdul Qadeer Khan Nuclear Research 1949. Laboratories was set up in Kahuta in 1976. The state bank inaugurated on 1st July 1948 F. M. Khan was the first Chief Election by Quaid-e-Azam and Zahid Hussain is the first Commissioner of Pakistan. governor of State Bank. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was awarded the title Iskendar Mirza had the shortest tenure as of the Quaid-i-Azam in1938. Governor - General of Pakistan. The Unionist Party, a secular party, was Liaquat - Nehru pact was announced at formed to represent the interests of Punjab's large Delhi on April 18, 1950. feudal classes and gentry. Sir Sikandar Hyat Khan, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan advocated the inclusion Sir Fazli Husain and Sir Chhotu Ram were the co- of Indians in Legislative Council in his famous founders of the party. book, “Causes of the Indian Revolt”, as early as Radcliffe Award was announced on 17th 1860. August 1947. Altaf Hussain Hali refers to Sir Syed as Father Uqba bin Nafah (R.A.) is called as of Muslim India and Father of Modern Muslim “Alexander of Muslim World”. India. Abdur Rab Nishtar is the eminent leader of In 1917 Kheiri Brothers suggested a plan of Pakistan movement who in 1949 took over as the partition of India in conference of the Socialist first governor of Punjab and later on became the International held in Stockholm. president of Pakistan Muslim League. The Regional Cooperation Allama Shabir Ahmad Usmani formed a for Development (RCD) was established among party of Ulema called Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam. Pakistan, Iran and Turkey in 1964 and was The Kargil War also known as the Kargil annulled in 1979. conflictwas an armed conflict between India and Quaid-e-Azam called Islam "Our bedrock and Pakistan that took place between May and July sheet anchor" while addressing Muslim Students 1999 in the Kargil district of Kashmir and Peshawar. elsewhere along the Line of Control (LOC). Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Dr Shama Khalid is the first woman Pakistan, while addressing a meeting at assuming governorship in the country’s history. Rawalpindi was assassinated on Oct 16, 1951. Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan was the Anjuman-e-Islamia Punjab was founded for the first Muslim woman ambassador and Doyen of renaissance of Islam in 1859. the Diplomatic Corps (while in the Netherlands), Feroz Shah Tughlaq constructed five canals to First Muslim woman Governor (of Sindh remove scarcity of water. province in the mid–1970s), First Muslim Maulana Zafar Ali khan is the author of woman Chancellor of a university (all the "Hunter par Hunter". universities in Sindh) First Muslim woman Faiz Ahmed Faiz was convicted in Rawalpindi delegate to the UN, and First Muslim woman to Conspiray Case. win the United Nations Human Rights Award, In Sept: 1958 Gawadar was bought by Khan First Muslim woman to receive the Woman of of Kalat at 40 lacs pounds from Oman. Achievement Medal, (1950). Pakistan becomes ‘Republic’ in 1956. The second nuclear power plant of Pakistan Vasco-da-Gama comes to India in 1498. is functioning in Chasma since 2001 by the help of Brahmo Samaj is a quasi-Protestant, theistic China. movement within Hinduism, founded in Calcutta SAARC was formed in Dhaka on December in 1828 by Ram Mohun Roy. 8, 1985. First Summit of SAARC was held in Arya Samaj is a Hindu reform movement 1985 in Dhaka (Bangladesh). founded by Swami Dayananda on 7 April 1875. Sir Muhammad Zafarullah took part in the Prarthana Samaj is founded by Dr. Atmaram Round Table Conference of 1930-32 and was the Pandurang in 1867 with an aim to make people first foreign minister of Pakistan. believe in one God and worship only one God. After independence the first radio station East India Company occupied Punjab in 1849; Sindh in 1843 and Balochistan in 1839. Assembly elected? For five years. The “Rashmi Roomal” Movement of 1905 What is the period of time for the election of the was initiated by Maulana Mahmood Hassan. Senate? 6 years. The “Asrar-us-Sanadeed” was compiled by What is the present literacy rate in Pakistan? 57 Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. percent. Pirpur Committee was formed in 1938 and Which university in Pakistan was founded it was headed by Raja Muhammad Mehdi of before independence? The Punjab University Pirpur. ( oldest) “Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Name a famous Sufi poet of Sindh. Shah Abdul Islam” was written by Allama Muhammad Iqbal. Latif Bhitai. Chief Justice of Lahore High Court, Justice In which year was the second Islamic Summit Abdur Rasheed administered the oath of M.A. held? 1974 ( Lahore) Jinnah. Name the treaty signed by India and Pakistan Muhammad Ali Jinnah administered the after the 1965 war? Tashkent Treaty (10 jan. 1966) oath of Mr. Liaquat Ali Khan as the first Prime Which is the place of highest rainfall? Murree Minister of Pakistan. Which is the largest park in Pakistan? National Qazi Issa was appointed Pakistan's Park Islamabad. ambassador to Iran. The last Nawab of Bahawalpur is Sir Sadiq Which is the largest seaport in Pakistan?Monora Muhammad Khan Abbasi V. (Karachi). Mehrgarh is located near the Bolan Pass, to Which is the largest Library in Pakistan? Punjab the west of the Indus River valley and between the Public Library. Pakistani cities of Quetta, Kalat and Sibi. Which is the largest Museum in Pakistan? Ranikot Fort is the world's largest fort with National museum karachi. a circumference of about 26 km or 16 miles. Since Which is the largest and oldest university of 1993, it has been on the list of tentative UNESCO Pakistan? World Heritage Sites. It is located in the Kirthar Punjab University Lahore. Range, about 30 km southwest of Sann, in Which is the largest Mosque in Pakistan? Faisal Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is Mosque. approximately 90 km north of Hyderabad. Which is the largest and busiest railway station The Kot Diji Fort, formally known as Fort in Pakistan? Lahore. Ahmadabad, dominates the town of Kot Diji in Which is the largest platform in Pakistan? Khairpur District, Pakistan about 25 miles east of Platform of Rohri Station. the Indus River at the edge of the Nara-Rajisthan Which is the longest road in Pakistan? Pakistan Desert. Highway. Name the founder of the All India Muslim Which is the longest Railway line in Pakistan? League? Sir Nawab Saleem Ullah Khan Karachi to Peshawar. The first country recognized Pakistan after Which is the highest road in Pakistan? independence was ?Iran Karakoram Highway. The longest serving Chief Justice of Pakistan Which is the largest railway workshop in was? Justice A.R. Cornelius Pakistan? Mughalpura Workshop Lahore. The first Dry Port in Pakistan was established in Which is the largest industrial plant in Pakistan? 1974 at? Lahore Pakistan Steel Mills Karachi. The oldest news agency of Pakistan Which is the smallest province in respect of is: ? Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) Area? NWFP. Who was the father of Shah Abdul Aziz? Shah Which is the largest city with respect of Area Waliullah. and population? Karachi. What is the total area of Islamabad? 906 Sq.Km Which is the most modern city? Islamabad. Who first translated the Holy Quran into The minimum annual rainfall in Pakistan was Persian? Shah Waliullah. recorded at? Nokkundi Who first translated the Holy Quran into Urdu? “Pakistan inTwentieth Century A Political Shah Abul Qadir. History" is a book written by? Lawrence Ziring Name the founder of the Aligarh Movement? The Federally Administrated Tribal Area Sir Syed Ahmed Khan consists of? Seven political agencies and six Name of the books written by Shah Waliullah? frontier regions. Hajjat-ul-Baligha, Fyuz-i-Harmain Sharifan P.O.N.M stand for? Pakistan Oppressed Nations In which year did Jinnah join the Muslim Movement. League? In 1913 ( request of M.Ali Johar) Kilik Pass is situated in? Karakoram range. In which year Jinnah left the Congress? In Among the world largest cotton growing 1920 ( left imperial legislative 1919) countries Pakistan stands for? 4th Who was the Muslim League leader who Toot oil and natural gas field is located in? opposed Jinnah's decision to boycott the Simon Punjab. Commission of 1927? Sir Shafi. Largest dam and Hydel power station of For what period of time is the National Pakistan Tarbela dam built in 1976 On which date the first session of National Pakistan living in Rural Areas was? 67.5 percent Assembly was held? 11 August, 1947 Pakistan's first Agriculture University was What is the length of coastal line of Pakistan? established in? Faisalabad 1046 Km Pakistan became full member of NAM 1979 Islam was declared state religion of Pakistan? In (Hawana). 1973 In the National Anthem of Pakistan "Jan-i- Which is the shortest river of Pakistan? Ravi Tstaqlal" stands for? Inspiration of our future. The constitution of Pakistan can be amended? The National Tree of Pakistan? Deodar. With Two-Third majority in Parliament Which bird is national bird of Pakistan? Chakor. Who was the first Muslim Governor of Sindh? Which is the national animal of Pakistan? Ghulam Hussain Hadaiyatullah. Markhor. Who was the first Muslim C-N-C of Pak Army? National game of Pakistan? Hockey. Gen Muhammad Ayub National flower of Pakistan? Which constitution of Pakistan state that Jasmine(chambali). President and Prime Minister must be Muslims? Pakistan had joined Baghdad Pact/Central 1973 Constitution Treaty Organization in 1955 along with? Iran, Iraq Who was the first Governor of Khyber and Turkey. Pakhtunkhwa? M. Khursheed. Identify the longest glaciers of Pakistan? Who was the first C.N.C of Pakistan Navy? Siachen. Admiral Muhammad Siddiq "Warsak Dam" has been built on the river Kabul Identify the terminating point of Pakistan in1960 Motorway M-8? Gwadar Which Province of Afghanistan shows border The proposed plan of M-4 of Pakistan with Pakistan? Paktya Motorway shall be completed? Faisalabad to What is the length of border between Pakistan Multan and Afghanistan? 2252 Km. Which year is celebrated in Pakistan as visit to The total length of 'Line of Control' in Kashmir Pakistan to promote Tourism Industry? 2001. is about? 720 Km. (Through Simla agreement To settle the water dispute between Pakistan and 1972) India Sindh Tass Agreement was signed in 1960 The Atomic Energy Commission of Pakistan with the help of? World Bank was established in? 1956. What is the length of famous "Khyber Pass"? 53 Karachi Nuclear Power plant was established in Km. 1972 with the assistance of: Canada. The Population density in Punjab per square Chashma Nuclear plant was established with the Kilometers is? 353 persons. assistance of:-China. Pakistan is separated from Tajikistan by? Which Prime Minister of Pakistan had the Wakhan. shortest tenure? Gen. Ayub Khan. Age of the retirement of Supreme Court Judge The cultural centre of Gandhara civilization was of Pakistan is? 65 years. situated at? Taxila Anza Missile is? Surface to air missile. National Police Academy is situated in? Ranikot Fort is situated near the city of? Islamabad Hyderabad. After Siachen the second largest glacier of Under the Indus Basin Treaty 1960, the water of Pakistan? Batura. rivers awarded to Pakistan are? Indus, Jehlum, Which lake is considered to be Asia's greatest Chenab. reserve of migratory birds? Haleji lake. The standard time of Pakistan is? 5 hours ahead The largest desert of Pakistan? Thar in Sindh of Greenwhich time. Largest Agency of FATA in term of Area is? When did Pakistan win its first hockey gold South Waziristan medal in Asian Games? 1958 Tokyo. Area of Balochistan is? 3,47,190 Sq. Km. On which river Guddu, Sukkur and Kotri Total area of Sindh is? 140,914 sq. Km. barrage are situated? Indus Rivers. Total Area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? 74521 Sq. Who was first Muslim CNC of Pakistan Air Km. Force? Air Marshal Asghar Khan. Gen Zia died in air accident on? 17th August, When Pakistan Joined Anglo-American Defence 1988. Pacts or SEATO in 1954. On 6th August 1990 caretaker government was 24th Parallel Line is the boundary line which established under? Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi. was declared between? Pakistan and India Total number of seats of NA reserved for Pakistan joined the Nuclear Club in? 28 May women in the October 2002 election? 60 seats. 1998 Total number of seats of Punjab Assembly are? The only Pakistan poet who has been awarded 371 seats the Lenin Prize was? Faiz Ahmad Faiz (1961) The total number of seats in Sindh Assembly? General Pervez Musharraf took over the control 148 seats. of Pakistan on? 12 October, 1999 Total number of seats in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa According to the 1998 census the population of Assembly? 124 seats Total number of seats in Balochistan? 65 seats Rana Liaquat Ali Who was the first Chief Minister of Punjab after Who was the first Chief of Staff of the Armed independence? Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot. Forces? Gen. Tikka Khan. Pakistan forest institution is located in? Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan? Peshawar. Justice Abdul Rashid The oldest Barrage on Indus is? Sukkur Who was the first Chief of the Air Force? Air Barrage(1932) Marshal Zafar Ahmad The first Pakistani who became the Judge of Who was the First Chief of Staff of the Navy? International Court of Justice? Sir Zafarullah Hafeez Ahmad Khan. Who was the First Chairman Joint Chiefs of On March 23, 2000 Pakistan had manufactured Staff Committee? General Muhammad Sharif a modern tank liaison with China by name of? Al- Which is the highest Military award in Khalid. Pakistan? Nishan-e-Haider On July 9, 1948 Pakistan issued its first? Postal Which is the highest Civil award of Pakistan? stamp Nishan-e-Pakistan When Pakistan recognized the People's Which is the coldest place of Pakistan? Sakardo Republic of China? 4th January 1950. The area of Pakistan is? 796,096 sq Km. Who was the first Pakistan's Ambassador to the The first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider was? People's Republic of China? N.A.M. Raza. Capt. Sarwar Shaheed Which is the highest railway station in Pakistan? Famous lake Saif ul Maluk is located in? Khan Mehtar Zai Kaghan When the National Anthem was played in The length of Indus River? 2896 Km. Pakistan 1st time? 14th August 1954. Who headed the commission formed by Ayub When Pakistan became the member of UNO? Khan for drafting the 1962 Constitution? Manzoor 30 September 1947. Qadir Who is the first President of Pakistan and last The number of seats of National Assembly won Governor-General of Pakistan? Sikandar Mirza. by Awami League in the 1970 election? 160 The first coin of Pakistan designed by? Brandly. Bangladesh came into existence on? 16th Who took the oath of Governor-General of December 1971. Pakistan from Quaid-e-Azam.Justice Abdul The number of Articles included in the Rasheed. constitution of 1973? 280 Which country opposed Pakistan to become the Z.A. Bhutto took oath as President under the member of UNO? Afghanistan Provisional Constitution on? 21st April 1972. Who became the first president of Pakistan The new capital of Pakistan was given the name Muslim League? Ch. Khaleeq-uz-Zaman of Islamabad on? 24th Feb 1959. Which lake is the largest in Pakistan, situated in Gen. Ayub Khan suspended Iskandar Mirza on? Dadu? "Lake Mancher" 27th October 1958 Pakistan’s highest mountain peak K-2 is located The Qadianis were declared as minority in the in? Karakoram range. National Assembly on? 7th September 1974. Who was the architect of Second Constitution? When Zakat and Ushr Ordinance was enforced? Ayub Khan. 20th June 1980 The Soan and Haro are the two rivers of? Muhammad Khan Junejo took oath as Prime Potohar Plateau Minister of Pakistan on? 23rd March 1985. The area lying between river Beas and river One Unit was formed in? 1955 Ravi is called? Bari Doab Gwadar became the part of Pakistan in? 1958 'Kashmir Solidarity Day'. is observed in Balochistan was given status of Province? 1970 Pakistan each year on? 5 Feb. West Pakistan was divided into four provinces The Province of Pakistan which covers the in? 1973 largest area 43% is? Balochistan (Punjab 25.8 The post of C.N.C was changed in Chief of percent) Staff? 1976. The Second Prime Minister and Governor of Banks were nationalized in Pakistan in? 1974 Pakistan? Nazimuddin Karakoram highway which was completed In 15 Who is the first woman Prime Minister of years was formally opened in? 1978 Pakistan? Benazir Bhutto River Indus enters in Pakistan near? Chelas Who had the longest period of rule to his credit? Youm-e-Fazia is observed on? 7th September Gen Zia-ul-Haq Rawal Dam is near Islamabad on Kurang river Who had shortest tenure of President? Z.A. Chaman is famous for? Fruit Bhutto Lal Suhanra Park is in? Bahawalpur Who had shortest tenure as Governor-General of RCD agreement concluded between Turkey Iran Pakistan? Khawaja Nazimuddin and Pakistan on? 21st July 1964 Point out the name of first Governor of State Where is Masjid Wazir Khan? Lahore. Bank? Zahid Hussain Federal Sharit Court was established in? 1979 Who was the first Female Governor? Begum Nationalization of industries was started by? Pakistan, the Heart of Asia is written by Liaquat Z.A. Bhutto Ali Khan. Qisa Khawani Bazar is in? Peshawar Who wrote India wins Freedom? Maulana Bolan Pass meets? Quetta with Afghanistan Abu’al Kalam Azad Boundary line between Azad Kashmir and The writer of The Spirit of Islam is Amir Ali Occupied Kashmir is called Control Line (720Km) Struggle for Pakistan was written by I.H. Boundary between India and Pakistan Qureshi demarcated by Sir Cyril Radcliff is called Radcliff The author of Pathway to Pakistan is Choudhry Line Khaliquzzaman In Rann of Kutch dispute in 1965, Pakistan The writer of Friends Not Masters is Ayub Khan declared frontier between Pakistan and India is 'Daughter of the East' book is written by 24th Parallel Line Benazir Bhutto Which city of Pakistan is known as the ‘City of Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia Colleges’? Lahore book is written by Ayesha Jalal What is Pakistan's major export? Taxtile The State of Martial Rule book is written by industry (Cotton) (second rice) Ayesha Jalal The Quaid-i-Azam was born in Wazir Mension Self and Sovereignty book is written by Ayesha Karachi Jalal Which is the first newspaper of Urdu language? The Making of Pakistan book is written by K. Jam-e-Jahan Numma (1st Pakistani __ Amroz) K. Aziz When Radcliffe Award was announced? 17th The Emergence of Pakistan book is written by August 1947 Ch. Mohammad Ali Which of the following king has introduced Towards Pakistan book is written by Waheed- Land Revenue system in subcontinent? Sher Shah uz-Zaman Suri A Passage to India book is written by E.M. Talbul project is disputed between Pakistan and Forster India. The old name of Dhaka is Jehangir Nagar Mehdi Shah was elected first Chief Minister of What is the old name of Jaccoabad? Khan Garh Gilgit Baltistan. What is the new name of Salwan Kot? Sialkot Rah-e-Rasat Operation was started by Army of When the name of Lyallpur was changed to Pakistan in Swat Faisalabad? 1977 Rah-e-Nijat Operation was started by Army of Which city is known as Switzerland of Pakistan in South Waziristan Pakistan? Swat 17 Member bench of SC has declared NRO null What is the old name of Quetta city? Shal Kot & void and unconstitutional all cases withdrawn What is the old name of Sahiwal? Montgomery under NRO reopen with immediate effect on 16th Pakistan became the member of UNO on 30 December 2009 September, 1947 What is the full name of Kerry-Lugar Bill? The last Governor General and first viceroy of Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 united India was Lord Cunning. Under ‘Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act The last viceroy of united India was Lord Mount of 2009’ what will USA provide Pakistan? $ 1.5 Batten billion annually Sindh is known as Bab-ul-Islam. For how long Pakistan would get the US aid The Objective Resolution was put forwarded by under Kerry-Lugar bill? 5 years Liaqat Ali Khan on 12 March,1949. How much total US aid will flow to Pakistan Khushal Khan Khatak and Rehman Baba are under Kerry-Lugar bill over the five years? US$ two famous Pushto poets. 7.5 billion The State Bank was inaugurated by Quaid-e- Gilgit-Baltistan (empowerment and Self- Azam on 1st July 1948. Governance) Order, 2009 was approved on August The first constitution of Pakistan came into 29, 2009 force on 23rd March 1956 and cancelled on 7 oct 7th NFC award was signed by prime minister 1958. and other chief ministers of all provinces on 30th Pakistan's second Governer General and 2nd December 2009. Prime Minister was Khawaja Nazimuddin. Shahbaz Airbase is located in Jacobabad. Sui gas was found in the year 1952. Shamsi Airbase is located in Quetta. The first meeting of the Muslim League took “In the line of Fire” is the autobiography of place in 1907 at Karachi and presided by Adam je General Pervez Musharraf pir bhai. Who wrote “Freedom Movement of India”? The Cripps Mission visited India in 1942 I.H.Qureshi Songs of blood and swords book is written by “Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Fatima Bhutto Islam” is written by Allama Iqbal The old name of Lahore City is Mahmoodpur. “The Idea of Pakistan” is a famous book written What is the name of Hyderabad at the time of by Stephen Philip Cohen Muhammad Bin Qasim? Neroon Kot held in N.W.F.P and Silhyte. What is the old name of Attock? Cambellpur The five principles passed by the Non-Aligned What is the old name of Zhob? Fort Sandeman countries are called Punj Shilla. Which of the following name is the old name of Sir Syed brought out the digest "Tehzib-ul- pakpattan? Ajodhan Pur (by Akbar the Great) Akhlaq" in 1870. What is the new name of Hindu Bagh? Muslim The first central office of Muslim League was Bagh established at Aligarh. What is the old name of Bin Qasim (sea port)? .The first constituent assembly of Pakistan was Pepri dissolved on 24th Oct, 1954 and Mir Maulvi Mount Batten announced his plan on 3rd June Tamizuddin was its speaker. 1947. National Assembly consists of 342 Muslim The first independent ruler of Muslim India was members and the Senate consists of 104 members. Qutub uddin Aibak. Pakistan became the member of U.N on 30th Partition of Bengal took place on 16th Oct, 1905 September 1947 and Afghanistan Opposed it. (Lord Curzin) and cancelled in 1911(Hoarding). The second constitution of Pakistan was All India Congress was founded by Allan O. promulgated on 8 June 1962. Hume in1885. Quaid-e-Azam remained member of both Badshahi Mosque was built by Aurangzeb Muslim League and Congress for 7 years (1913 to Alamgir at Lahore in 1674. 1920) Babur was the founder of Mughal Dynasty The Swadeshi movement means Boycott of in1526 and the last Mughal Emperor of India was goods (British goods) Bahadur Shah Zafar. Who delivered the Presidential address in which Pakistan's largest steel mill is at pipri (Karachi) the Muslim League was established? Nawab Waqr formed by the cooperation of Russia. ul Mulk The Mosque built by Shah Jahan is at Thatta. “Humdard” and "Comarade" was started by The true name of Hazrat Mujaddid Alif Sani Moulana Muhammad Ali was Shaikh Ahmed. Jinnah was the Principle architect of Lucknow In the 1945 Muslim League won 30 Muslims pact seats in the central Assembly. The most important change brought about by Sind Madarsa-ul-Islam was founded by Hasan Minto Morley Reforms (in 1909) was Separate Ali Afandi. Electorate Syed Ameer Ali founded Muslim League's Shuddhi and Sangthan movements were started branch at London in 1908. at the end of Tehrik e Khilafat The Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced the "Zamindar" was brought about by Zafar Ali “Deen-e-Elahi” in 1582. Khan Shah Abdul Latif and Sachal Sarmast are two Report of Rowlatt Committee was published in important Sindhi poets. 1918 Two places famous for wooden crafts are Hala Jallianwala Bagh tragedy took place in: 1919 and Kashmor in Pakistan. Jinnah resigned from congress during Nagpur Sindh Muslim League passed a resolution in session in 1920 1938. Moplah rising in Malabar took place in 1921 Nizam-e-Mustafa movement was carried in the The Moplah rose against the British and Hindu year 1977. Zamindar. .The first Muslim League Government was Which movement was started by Sir Swami formed in Sindh in 1943. Shradhnand?Shuddhi Masjid Mahabat Khan is situated at Peshawar. Sangthan was started by Pandit Malavia Masjid Wazir Khan is situated at Lahore. Chauri Chaura incident took place in 1922 Simla Delegation met Lord Wevell in 1945. Khilafat was abolished by Mustafa Kamal Pasha Pakistan exploded its first atomic bomb at in 1924 Chaghi on 28th May 1998. Simon Commission was sent to India in 1927 The period of first five year plan was 1955- On the arrival Simon Commission Muslim 1960. League was Split into two groups one was led by The first Conferences of NAM was held at Sir Muhammad Shafee and the other was led by Belgrade in 1961 and Pakistan joined the NAM in Quaid e Azam. in the year 1979 at Havana. Which party was divided into pro changers and Hazrat Usman Marvandi is known as Lal changers? Congress Shahbaz Qalandar. Nehru Report was an answer to the challenge In 1945-1946 elections Muslim League won all given by Lord Birkenhead seats in central and 90% in provincial assembly. Nehru Report accepted the following demand a In 1945,Lord Wavell proposed the formation of separate province for North-West Frontier and a temporary government consisting of the political Sindh parties of United India. Jinnah Fourteen points were offered in According to 3rd June 1947 plan plebiscite was 1929(M.Ali Johar helped in 14points) Which member of Simon Commission resigned Sir Stafford Cripps who was The President of the and replaced by another member Stephen Walsh Board of Trade Dyarchy was scrapped in 1919 Reforms The Cabinet Mission members were parleyed The first session of Round Table Conference with how many Muslim members 4 was opened in London Cripps Mission Published its report on 30th Which party was not present in First Round March 1942 Table Conference Congress The main emphasis in Cripps Mission was on Federal form of Government for India was Creation of new Dominion approved by British in First Round Table Non accession clause was mentioned in Cripps Conference mission Who was the Prime Minster of England during "Quit India" movement was started in 1942 First Round Table Conference?Ramsay In the Cabinet Mission provinces were divided Macdonald into how many sections? Three Second Round Table Conference was held in Quaid e Azam, for the continuation of Cabinet 1931 mission, demanded how many portfolios? Five Communal award was published in 1932 In Cabinet Mission plan total portfolios were What was the reaction of Congress and Muslim Sixteen League over Communal Award? Both Disliked Congress was awarded how many portfolios? The recommendation of Round Table Six Conference was published in 1933. How many portfolios were given to Muslim The whole of India Act of 1935 came into League?Five operation in provincial part in 1937 How many portfolios were reserved for Anandhnath is a novel and Nagri is a Script minorities?Three Pirpur Report was about Congress ministries Lord Wavell was replace by Lord Mountbatten (By Mahadi 1n 1938) The only Indian on the Viceroy lord Shareef Pur report was about Bihar Mountbatten staff was V.P. Menon Who wrote" Muslim Suffering under Congress V.P. Menon prepared the final draft of the Rule"? Fazl ul Haq transfer of Power Wardha scheme was about Education Lady Mountbatten is said to be the close friend The author of Wardha Scheme was Zakir of Nehru Hussain What was the name of the daughter of Nehru? Day of Deliverance was celebrated on 22nd Indra December 1939 Who wanted to become the joint Governor "Now or Never" pamphlet was written in 1933 General of India and Pakistan? Mountbatten byCh. Rehmat Ali Who decided, at the time of partition, the fate of "Pakistan National Movement" was founded by Baluchistan? Shahi Jirga Ch. Rehmat Ali By which method fate of NWFP was decided? "Outline of a Scheme of Indian federation" was Referendum written by Sikandar Hayat Khan Jinnah was by origin a Khoja (Language Lahore resolution was introduced by Fazl ul Gujarati) Haq in 1940 "Dawn", the Muslim League newspaper was "Thoughts on Pakistan" was written by started in 1942(founder M.Ali Jinnah) Ambedkar. Besides Jinnah who was the ex-officio member The British August offer was made in 1940 of Muslim League Working Committee Liaquat What was the response of Muslim League over Ali Khan British offer? Neither accepted nor rejected Direct Action resolution was passed in July Which Congress leader thought after Lahore 1946 Resolution that the partition was unavoidable? Jinnah's speeches were translated into Urdu Raja Gopal Acharia often by Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung. Sapru proposals were offered in 1945 Who gave Fatwas in 1945 and forbade to Liaquat – Desai Pact was concluded in 1945 joining Muslim League? Maulana Hussain Ahmad Wavell plan was made in 1945 (Parity was the Madni issue in Wavel Plan) Which party leader labeled Quaid e Azam as In1945 elections, out of total 102 seats of "Kafre azam"? Jamiyat al Ulema-i- Hind Central Assembly,Congress won 57and Muslim Which magazine criticized Jinnah's decision to league won 30 seats become the Governor General?Economist In the provincial elections of 1946 Congress Whom Jinnah appointed the Governor of won 930 seats and Muslim League won 428 seats NWFP? Sir George Cunningham In Provincial elections of 1946 total seats of Soon after the establishment of Pakistan which Muslim League were 492 Prime minister had been the Ambassador to In the Cabinet mission who many Cabinet Burma also?Muhammad Ali Bogra Ministers were present 3 Battle of Buxer: 1764 The name of the Cripps Mission was made after First census in Sub-Continent: 1881(Lord Rippon) Tragedy of Ojri camp: April 10,1988 Jamrud Fort: Gen Hari Singh Nalwa Geneva Convention---Junejo signs on April The Home Rule League: sep 3, 1916--- 16,1988 Anne Besent & Bal Ganga Dhar Tilak Iraqi Ambassador—persona non grata— Five mountain ranges of Pakistan: 1- expelled---February 1973 Himalaya 2-karakoram 3-hindukash 4-Suleman Qisas and Diyat Ord. : October 13,1990 5-Salt range First woman bank: December Rabi season: January to May 01,1989(Nusrat Bhutto-karachi) Khareef season: June to September First postal stamp: July 09,1948 First private airline: The Hajveri Airline First fed. ombudsman(Sardar M.Iqbal— Pak,afgh,CARS and China borders meet at February 25,1983—for 4 years) the Hindukash range President of UN Gen.Assemlby—Sir Zafar Nalter is famous for snow skiing ullah Khan—17th UN session Highest peak in Chagai—the Malik Naru Oldest cantonment: Kohat peak First state that joined Pakistan:Bahawalpur Hamun-i-Mashkel----54 miles State Mohanjo Daro-----The Larkana distt (1922) First SOS village: 1977-LAHORE Harappa--------The Sahiwal distt (1921) National Anthem: first broadcast on radio Area of Sind 140914 sq.km on august 13,1954 NWFP------74521 First bio-gas plant: 1974(Karachi) Balochistan—347190 Balochistan: status of province on July Punjab----205345 01,1970 Pakistan’s first Embassy (Iran) The designation of commander in chief Khyber Agency—2776 sq.km changed into chief of staff on march 02,1976 Kurram Agency---3380 sq.km Rafiq Ahmed Bajwa used the term of Nizam Simla Agreement—July 03,1972 e Mustafa during PNA movement in 1977 Tashkent Declaration—January 10,1966 Zakat o Ushar Ordinance: June 20,1980 First expedition landed on Antarctica: 22 points of 31 Ulema: January 24,1951 January 15, 1991 8th Amendment Ord.:March 02,1985 First day-night international one-day cricket Soviet Union dismembered on December match in Pak:March 17,1996 21,1991 First radio station: August 14,1948 Meenar e Pakistan: its model was prepared (Karachi) in 1963, completed on October 31, 1968. First TV---- November 26.1964 (Lahore) 1947-48: per capita income was 311 Rs. PTV’s colour transmission---December Ameer e Kuwait was the first foreign head 20,1976 of the state who visited Pakistan. Radio Pak. Converted into Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar succeeded Moodi Pak.Broad.corp.in December 20.1972 as Governor of Punjab. Warsak Dam-NWFP-------1960 on kabal Liaquat Nehru Pact: signed on April river 18,1950 Gawadar Port ---September 9,1958— M.Ali Bogra Formula: October 1953 buy by Feroz khan Noon—Oman PNA(Pakistan National Alliance) against Total area of Northern Agencies:27,000 Bhutto sq.km MRD(Movement for Rehabilitation of “Pakistan’’ is both a Persian and an Urdu Democracy) against Zia word First Constituent Assembly: first session on Congress ministries resigned on October August 10,1947----total members(69) 22,1939---and Deliverance Day on December Justice Abdur Rasheed administer oath from 22,1939 Quaid as Gov.Gen One-Unit---October 14,1955 to July Syed Akbar attacked Liaquat Ali Khan 01,1970 OIC Summit in Lahore: February 1974--- Nationalization of vital industries by Bhutto Bangladesh recognized through an Ord.on January 02,1972 Six points of Sheikh Mujeeb: February Complete nationalization of banks: January 1966 01,1974 Baba Guru Nanak: born in 1469 Zia---president on September 16, 1978 Lowari Tunnel is in Chitral when tenure of Ch.Fazal Ilahi got expired. Before partition, there were only three dams 1984----Ban on student and union in our country: organizations 1-Khushdil Khan(1890-Balochistan) Zia referendum: December 19,1984 2-Spinarez(1945-Balochistan) Zia regime—non-party elections—February 3-Namal Dam(1913-Mianwali) 1985 First atomic energy institute: January 1955 Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission china and Pakistan was ringed in 1963. The border (PAEC):1956—Dr.Nazir Ahmed-first chairman between Pakistan and china is 585 km. Colombo Plan: 6 year development plan— Afghanistan is located of the North Western 1951—focused Pakistan border of Pakistan. Pakistan had a longest border NWFP Referendum: July 6-17, 1947 with Afghanistan which is 2252 km. It is called Congress Ministies of NWFP(Dr.Khan Durand line. It was established in 1893 by an Sahib) dismissed by Quaid on August 22,1947 agreement between Afghanistan British Rulers. Liaquat Ali Khan’s first foreign visit after There are two important Roads that link partition was towards India in April 1950 Afghanistan with Pakistan. One links Peshawar Khawaja Nazimudin resigned on April with Kabul Via the famous Khyber Pass. Another 19,1953 links Quetta to Kandhar via the Khojak Pass. Iran lies to the South west of Pakistan. There Sindh was separated from Bombay is 805 km long direct border between Pakistan and presidency in the year 1935 Iran.The boundary line demarcated in 1960. There The first General elections of Pakistan were is a railway link between Pakistan and Iran. Koh-i- held in the year 1970 Taftan is border railway station in Pakistan and Immediately after Independence from the Zahedan in Iran. Another road links sowthern British India forcefully annexed Kashmir. Balochistan through turbot and Mand with Iran. The first Saint to came South Asia Sheikh ismail Wakkan, a narrow strip of Afghanistan lahori 1005 A.D separates Pakistan from Tajikistan one of the Land Who is called the “Parrot of India”? Amir locked central Asian states. Khusro The Strait of Hormuz is close to Pakistan. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS OF Pakistan port Gawadar is very strategically GEOGRAPHY OF PAKISTAN located. It can effectively guard the Strait of Total area of Pakistan is 769,096 sq km, and Hormuz which is a major route for oil and other the total area of Azad Kashmir is 13,297 km. traffic of the Gulf area. Pakistan lies between 61E to 75.5 E Baluchistan is the largest province according longitrade and 24N to 37N Latitudes. to area and least populous province of Pakistan. It The standard time of Pakistan is five hours covers 44% total area of Pakistan. It has common ahead of Greenwhich Mean time. borders with Iran and Afghanistan. It shares its The tropic of Cancer (23N 30N) does and border with the remaining three provinces and the allow the sun rays to become very, therefore Arabian Sea also. Pakistan records high temperature in summer and Punjab is the second largest province the winter are not very severe. according to area and first largest in population. It Pakistan is surrounded by land on three covers 25.8% area of the total area of Pakistan. In sickles east, west and North and Arabian Sea is on the east, it has a common border with India and its South and makes 1046 km (650 miles) coast internally Sindh lies to its south, KPK to the west line. and Jammu and Kashmir to the North. Pakistan’s territory sea limit is 12 nm; the Sindh is the third largest province according Exclusive meantime economic zone of Pakistan is to area and second largest in population. It covers 240 nm. 17.7% of the total area of Pakistan. It has common Out of the total area of Pakistan 1% is border with India, Punjab, Balochistan and the levered by Islamabad (906 sq km). Arabian Sea. Out of total area of Pakistan, FATA covers Khyber Pakhtunkhwa covers 6% area out of 3% I, e. 27,220 sq km. the total area of Pakistan. It has common border 58% area of Pakistan is covered by with Punjab, Balochistan and Northern Area. Mountains and plateaus and 42% by plains and Islamabad 906 sq km. 0.1% of total Area of detests. Pakistan. Pakistan is Land locked from three sides. It Siachen is the highest battlefield in world it has following immediate neighbors. is the largest glacier of Pakistan it is 45 miles long East India, 1610 km (1000 miles) border. and 2000 feet high. Radchiff live and Run off Kuchh are two K-2 is the highest mountain in Pakistan, it is boundary lines between India and Pakistan. Run located in Karakoram mountain range, and its off kuchh is also called 24th parallel line, it was height is 8611 meters. It was first conquered by signed in 1968. Two railway lines connect Good win Austin in 1954 that’s why it is also Pakistan with India. One through Wagah near called Good win Austin. It is the second highest Lahore connects Atari near Amritsar. Other exists peak in the world. between khokrapar (Sindh) and Munabao (India) The youngest mountains of the world in 1949 leare-fire line came into existence, but line (Himalayas) are present in Pakistan but oldest of control (720 km) was demarcated in 1972 mountains are in India.Karakoram Range (simla agreement). separates Pakistan from china and made a China lies in the North of Pakistan. boundary between two countries. Karakoram and Himalayas are two snow capped Hindu Kush Range separates Pakistan from mountain Ranges which make a border between Afghanistan. the two countries.Boundary agreement between The Karakoram Mountains lie on North of Muztagh pass connects Baltistan with China. the Indus River and extend northward beyond the It is a gateway to Chinese area Yarkand. borders of Pakistan. They are nearly 200 km wide. The Baroghil pass connects Pakistan with The Karakoram Range is most extensively Wahkhan in Afghanistan. snow covered, eighteen glaciers ranging from 7 The Dorah and Shera Shing passes also lie km to 72 km are found here. The longest are the between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Siachen 72 kms and the Biafo 625 kms. Potwar Plateau and the salt ranges are in Total area covered by glaciers in Pakistan is between the River Indus and River Jehlum. 13% of total area of Pakistan it is 13680 sq km. Margalla Hills of Islamabad are located in Batura, Biafo Shispar chogo Lungma the Potwar Plateau. It is on the River Soan. glaciers are also located in Karakoram Mountain The Passes Kurram, Tochi and Cromal are Range. named after the rivers near which they are located. The world’s highest passes such as River Swat is a tributary of River Kabul. Khunjrab, Lawari and Shandoor are siuated in Lake Saiful Muluk in the upper Kaghan Karakoram Mountain Range. Valley is located in Himalaya Range. The highest Peak of Himalayas Range in Satpara Lake near Skardu is located in the Pakistan is Naga Parbat. It is 8126m high and Himalaya Mountain Range of Pakistan. second highest Peak in Pakistan. It was first Beautiful Hill station of Pakistan live Ghora conquered in 1953. Gali, Nathia Gali and Murree are located in The highest Peak of Hindu Kush range is Himalaya Mountain Range. Tirch Mir. It is 7670m high. It starts from Pamir. Sakesar 1527 meters high Peak is the In Pakistan five Peaks have more than highest Peak of Salt Range in Pakistan. 8000m height. Pakistan has 82 Peaks in her Kallar Kahar, Uchali and Khabeki are the territory. beautiful laves of River Jehlum in Salt Range. Hindu Kush Mountain is mostly located in Warsak Dam is built on Kabul River. Afghanistan. It guards the northern border of The Tanda Dam is the Kohat River, which is Pakistan. Areas of Chitral and Dir are in this a tributary of Kabul River. Mountain Range. The chagai Hills, the northernmost range are Valley of Hunza is in between the located at Pakistan Afghan border they are about Karakoram and Himalaya is located near the Koh- 130km long. e-Safed.it is on the South of River Kabul. It is Tala Jogian is a highest Peak of Salt Range, 3000 m high. it is 975 meters high. It is in between River Khyber Pass is also located in Koh-e-Safed Jehlum & River Sawan. Mountain Range. Its average height is 3000m. The Pakistan total Coastal area is 1046 The highest Peak of Koh-e-Sulaiman range Kilometers long, the Makran Coast extending is Takhat-e-Sulaiman. Its height is 3500m. from Karachi in the east to Jiwani in the west. Siachen glacier is located in the region of Overall the Makran Coast is fairly straight with no Baltistan. It is the largest glacier of Pakistan it is marked indentions. 72km long. It is also the highest glacier of The Makran Coast has a number of uplift Pakistan. terraces which make an Island shape there are The highest pass in Pakistan is Karakoram Cliften Hills, Manora, Cape Morze, Ormara, pass, Khyber Pass is 54km long pass; it connects Gwadar and Jiwani.The largest Island of Pakistan Pakistan with Afghanistan through Peshawar. is Manora. Dargai Pass connects Mardan with Sinking is a Chinese Provice with which Malakand. Pakistani boundry is connected. Lawari Pass located in Dir is 3188m high. It Zahidan is area of Iran with which Pakistani connects Dir with Chitral. boundary is connected. Bolan Pass located in Sulaiman Range is Ghazni, Kandhar, Paktia and Wakhan are the 989 meters high. It connects Quetta with Sindh areas of Afghanistan with which Pakistan shares Plains. her border which is commonly called Durand Gomal pass located in Waziristan Hills Line. It is 2252 kilometers long. connects Dera Ismail Khan with Ghazni a Thar desert lies in between River Jhelum Province of Afghanistan. and River Indus. Babusar pass located in great Himalaya is a Kharan it is located in North West of link between Mansehra and Northern Areas of Balochistan Province. Pakistan. It is 4173m high. It also connects River Chenab, Ravi, Sutluj and Jhelum join the Abbotabad with Gilgit. River Indus at Kot Mithan. Cholistan or Rohi Khojak passes connects Cheman with Qila 75000 sq km Bahawalpur, Sukkur, Khair pur, Abdullah (Afghanistan). It is 1312m high in Toba Sanghar, Mir pur Khas, Tharparkar. Cholistan or Kakar Range. Rohi in Sindh is called patand Thar in Northern Malakand pass connects Peshawar with and Southern parts respectively. Chitral. The Source of Indus River is Mansorawar Baroghil pass connects Chitral with Lake in Tibet. Wahkhan. The Indus plans from East to West. The Indus and its tributaries constitute the whole River system of Indus. It is 2900 kilometers Long River. Most of the Hosiery Industry is located in It has a catchment area of 970, 000 square kms. Karachi. Jhelum and Chenab Rivers meet at Trimmu The Heavy Mechanical complex was Headworks. established with the help of China at Taxila. The longest river of Balochistan is Hingol. Kohat is the oldest cantonment of Pakistan. Balochistan other rivers Porali and Dasht are Sukkur barrage is the largest barrage of major rivers. Pakistan completed in 1932. The Indus River risen from Tibet, it is also Baheshti Darwaza is located in Pakpattan. called the Nile of Pakistan, it is the longest river of Hazrat Data Gunj Baksh came in Lahore in Pakistan and River Ravi is the Smallest. 1039 A.D. from the city of Ghazni. 8 Rivers flow in the territory of Khyber Sher Shah built G.T. Road and Rohtas fort. Pakhtunkhwa (Zhob, Mula, Gomal, Sowat, Imperial Highway is the old name of G.T. Road. Kunhar, Kuram, Parorj Kora). Nanga Parbat is located in Himalaya The River Ravi Originates from Indian state Range. It is commonly known as Killer Mountain. Himalaya Paradesh. It is 115km long. Karakoram highway was completed in The Harappa a historical city is located on 1978. Karakoram was completed in the total River Ravi near Sahiwal. period of 20 years. Chenab and Jehlum flow from Kashmir. Karakoram is a Turkish word. Karakoram Length of Pak-India border is 1,610 km. highway passes through khunjrab pass. Length of Pak-Iran border is 805 km.Length of Punial is said to be the place where Pak-China border is 595 km. Length of Pak- ‘heaven and earth meet’. Afghan border is 2252 km. Siachin glacier is located near Astor. Warsak dam is on Kabul River.Rawal Dam Hunza is called real Shangrilla. is on Kurrang River. Khanpur dam is on Haro French Beach is located at Karachi. River.Tanda dam is in Baluchistan. Tarbela deam Ranikot Fort is the largest fort of Pakistan, was completed in 1969. which is located near Hyderabad. Muztag pass connects Gilgit-Yarkand Meerani Dam is under construction near (China). Turbat. Khankum Pass connects Chitral-Wakhan Chashma barrage was built in 1971 on (Afghanistan) river Indus. The Shandur Pass connects Chitral and Warsak dam was built in 1960 on river Gilgit. Kabul. Khyber Pass connects Peshawar-Kabul Rawal dam was built in 1965 on river Kulk pass connects Gilgit-China. Kurang. Bolan Pass connects Queta-Afghanistan. Pakistan’s oldest archaeological site is Tochi Pass connects Pakistan-China. situated near Larkana. Length of Silk Rourte (Korakorum Route) is Khewra is the main source of gypsum in 965 km. Pakistan. Madhupur Head works is located on the Sainadak is famous for copper, silver and river Ravi.Ferozpur Head works is located on river gold. Sutluj. Peshawar means ‘city of flowers’. Pakistan bought Gwadar from King of Lahore Fort was built in 1560. maskat at the cost of 40 lakh pounds on 8th Mahbub-ul-Haq Human Development September 1958. Center is locates at Islamabad. Six barrages are constructed on the River Nasirabad region of Balochistan will be Indus. Barrages on Indus are Toonsa, Jinnah, irrigated through Kachi cananl. Sukkur, Gudo, Kotri & Ghulam Mohammad. Kharan district of the country having lowest Three deserts are located in Pakistan, which population density. are namely; Thar (Sindh), Thal, Cholistan In violation of lndus Basin Treaty 1960, (Punjab). India has constructed Wullar barrage on River Hindu-kush range is also known as Little Jhelum. Pamirs. Water -flows of the river are diverted to Sub-Himalya is also known as Siwaliks. Wuller Barrage through the construction of The Sindh Sagar Doab is also known as Kishanganga Dam. Thal Desert. India is constructing Kishanganga Dam in Takht-i-Suleman is the highest peak of Baramula. Sulaiman Mountains. India has constructed “Baglihar Dam” in Hispar Glacies is located in Hunza. occupied Kashmir`s district of Doda. Katch and Gawadar are the districts of “AKHORI DAM” is located across Makran Division. Nandnakas near Akhori village about 28 KM east Pakistan can be divided into six natural of Attock Punjab. regions. Largest district of Punjab by area is The coldest place in Pakistan is Sakardu Bahawalpur. Tropic of cancer crosses Pakistan. and hottest place is Jacababad. Pakistan has the second largest Muslim population in the world. About one fifth of the population lives below the international poverty after the completion of which another 2-lane will line (US$1.25 per day). be added, thus making a total of 4-lanes. More than 60 languages are spoken in The M8 will start from Ratodero in Sindh Pakistan. English is the official language of Province and enter Balochistan Province passing Pakistan and is used in government. near the towns of Khuzdar, Awaran, Hoshab, 96% of the population is Muslims. Just over Turbat before joining the Makran Coastal 1.5% is Christians. Highway just east of the port city of Gwadar. Pakistan has the sixth largest military force in the world. The Siachen glacier is the highest Pakistan has cold, dry winters and hot, wet battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan summers. have fought intermittently since April 13, and Despite once being called the world’s most 1984.It is located in Baltistan (Kashmir). dangerous country in a British magazine (The Pakistan lies of the North tropic zone of Economist), the tourism industry is growing in Cancer. Pakistan. Soan and Haro are the famous rivers of Muslim Bagh in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is Potwar platue. famous for the mineral of Chromite. Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is also called Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Kotri Barrage. province comprises five districtd including The extinct volcano “Koh-i-Sultan” in abbottabad, Batagram, Kohistan, Mansehra and Baluchistan contains the deposits of Sulphur. Haripur. The first railway track was established Hindko language is prominent in Hazara between Karachi and Kotri. division. Jehlum and Chenab rivers meet at Trimmu. Kallar Kahar situated in salt range near The 80 percentage of Muslims in Jammu Chakwal. and Kashmir. Wullar Lake is a source of Jhelum. Indus River is a major river which flows Warsak dam was constructed in 1960.It is through Pakistan. It also has courses through located on River Kabul. western Tibet (in China) and Northern India. Hina Lake is situated near Quetta. Originating in the Tibetan plateau in the vicinity of Which cities of Iran and Pakistan are linked Lake Mansarovar, the river runs a course through through railway line? Quetta-Zedan the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit, Which is the biggest earth filled dam of Baltistan and flows through Pakistan in a Pakistan? Tarbela southerly direction along the entire length of Sui gas field is the biggest natural gas field Pakistan to merge into the Arabian Sea near the in Pakistan. It is located near Sui in Balochistan. port city of Karachi in Sindh. The total length of The gas field was discovered in the late 1952 and the river is 2900 km. It is Pakistan's longest river the commercial exploitation of the field began in and also called “the father of rivers”. 1955.Mari is the second biggest natural gas field Ningrahar, Pakita and Ghazni provinces of of Pakistan Afghanistan shares border with Pakistan. Balloki Headworks was built on the river Khar is a famous town of Bajour. Ravi. The Margalla Hills — also called the Masjid Wazir Khan is located in Lahore and Margalla Mountain Range, is a hill range part of Masjid Muhbat Khan is located in Peshawar. the lesser Himalayas located north of Islamabad, Hamun Maskhel Lake present in Pakistan. Baluchistan plateau. It is Lake of Salt water. Haleji Lake is situated in Sindh. Sat Para Lake is situated in Baltistan (Sakardu). The greatest fort of Pakistan that is Rani Kot Fort is situated near the city Hyderabad. Gandhara Art is related to Taxila. ‘Marala’ Headworks has been constructed on River Chenab. “The place where heaven and earth meet” these words are said about Punial place. r Pass is a narrow Kalabagh is a town and union council of pass, about 53 km (33 mi) long, through Mianwali District in the Punjab province of mountains on the border between eastern Pakistan. It is located on the western bank of Indus Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. It has long River. It is the site of the proposed Kalabagh Dam. been a strategic trade and invasion route. It is also famous for its red hills of the salt range Hungol is the largest river of Balochistan. and scenic view of the Indus River traversing Simly Dam is an 80m high earthen through the hills. It also produces handicrafts embankment dam on the Soan River, 30 km east especially footwear, Makhadi Halwa and also of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. famous for minerals of Iron. Kalabagh iron deposits are largest in Pakistan The M8 will have 4-lanes and a total length with an estimated reserve of 309 m tons. of 892 km. Initially, 2-lanes will be constructed The Hasni tribe is settled in Western Karoonjhar Dam is a dam in Tharparkar, Balochistan. Sindh, Pakistan. Rechna and Bari Doabs are considered thickly The Sukkur barrage is a barrage across the populated region. Indus River near the city of Sukkur, Pakistan. It Excavations at moenjo daro have revealed in was built during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 earthen vessels Millet grains. as the Lloyd Barrage to help alleviate famines Kurram pass joins Parachinar with Afghanistan. caused by lack of rain. Tarbela Dam (or the National Dam), the Guddu Barrage is a barrage across river world's largest earth-filled dam on one of the Indus, near Sukkur in Pakistan. President Sikander world's most important rivers - the Indus-, is 103 Mirza laid foundation-stone of the Guddu Barrage km from Rawalpindi near Haripur District. It is a on February 2, 1957. The barrage was com major source of Pakistan's total hydroelectric MISRIOT DAM. Misriot dam is located 12 km capacity. Tarbela Dam is part of the Indus Basin southwest of Rawalpindi. This small dam has an Project, which resulted from a water treaty signed artificial lake with boating and fishing facilities. in 1960 between India and Pakistan, guaranteeing Babusar Pass or Babusar Top is a Pakistan water supplies independent of upstream mountain pass at the north of the 150 km. (93 control by India. Construction began in 1968, and miles) long Kaghan Valley connecting it with the was completed in 1976 at a cost of Rs.18.5 billion. Astore Valley. It is the highest point in Kaghan It is the biggest hydel power station in Pakistan Valley. having a capacity of generating 3,478 MW of Bolan Pass is a mountain pass through the electricity. Toba Kakar Range of mountains in western Mangla Dam was constructed on the river Pakistan, 120 kilometers from the Afghanistan Jhelum in 1967. border. Diamer-Bhasha Dam is the name of a dam Broghol, also spelled Boroghil and several that has been planned in the Northern Areas of other ways, is a high mountain pass that crosses Pakistan on the River Indus. It is located about the Pamir Mountains and connects the Wakhan 314 km upstream of Tarbela Dam and about 165 Corridor of Afghanistan with Chitral in Pakistan. km downstream of Gilgit. The dam is supposed to Khunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass on have a power generation capacity of 4500 the northern border of Pakistan with the People's megawatts and is expected to considerable ease up Republic of China. the skewed hydro to thermal power generation Lowari Pass (or Lowari Top) is a high ratio in Pakistan. mountain pass that connects Chitral with Dir in Mirani Dam multipurpose project is Northern Areas, Pakistan. located on Dasht River, about 30 miles west of Shandur Top is a high mountain pass that Turbat in Makran Division of Balochistan. connects Chitral to Gilgit in Pakistan. Hub Dam is a large water storage reservoir Lake Saiful Muluk is a lake located at the constructed in 1981 on the Hub River on the arid northern end of the Kaghan Valley near Naran. It plains north of Karachi on provincial border is in the north east of Mansehra district of North between Balochistan and Sindh, Pakistan. West Frontier Province, Pakistan. The Kalabagh dam is a mega water Haleji Lake is located in Thatta District, reservoir that Government of Pakistan planning to Sindh; Pakistan. develop across the Indus River, one of the world's Ansoo Lake is a high-altitude lake in the largest rivers. The proposed site for the dam is Kaghan Valley near Malika Parbat in the situated at Kalabagh in Mianwali District of the Himalayan range.It can be reached by a difficult northwest Punjab province, bordering KP. trek from Saiful Mulook Lake. The name comes Ghazi Barotha Dam is located on Indus from its tear-like shape. River in Pakistan. Ghazi Barotha Hydroelectric project is located around 100 km from Islamabad. BASIC FACTS ABOUT PAKISTAN Gomal Dam is located on Gomal River in Islamic Republic of Pakistan Official Name South Waziristan, KP. Namal Lake is located in one cornerFather of the of the Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (25-12-1876 to Namal valley in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan. This 1948) lake was created when Namal Dam was Poet National Allama Muhammad Iqbal (09-11-1877 to 21-04-1938) constructed in 1913. Head of the Asif Ali Zardari, President Khanpur Dam is a dam located on the Haro River near the town of Khanpur, about 25 miles Head of Raja pervaiz Ashraf, Prime Minister from Islamabad, Pakistan. Government Tanda Dam is lcated in Kohat District, Islamabad North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. The site Total: 796,096 Sq. km. comprises a small water storage area in semi-arid Punjab: 205,344 Sq. km. hills in the catchments of the Kohat Toi River. Sindh: 140,914 Sq. km. TANAZA DAM is a small dam located at Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa: 74,521 Sq. km. about 35 Km southwest of Rawalpindi on Dhamial Balochistan: 347,190 Sq. km. Road. Ideal for a day trip, the lake has a quiet Federally Administered Tribal Areas: 27,220 Sq. km. atmosphere. Islamabad (Capital): 906 Sq. km. Archaeological Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh, Tak 180 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census) Pakistan is divided into four provinces Major Cities viz., Khyber Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Raw Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. The tribalHyderabad,belt Faisalabad, Multan and Sialkot adjoining Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is managed by the Federal Major Crops Cotton, Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane Government and is named FATA i.e., Total Federally Administered cropped 25.01 million hectares ion Tribal Areas. Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have their own respective political and administrative machinery, yet certain of Textiles, Cement, Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric their subjects are taken care of by the Federal Government Shipbuilding through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas. Provinces of Pakistan are further divided into Districts. Mountain Of Pakistan n 95% Muslims, 5% others. Peak Mountain Height (m) per Range US $1207 ncome 1. K2 Karakoram 8611 2.4% 2. Naga parbat Himalaya 8126 cy Pak. Rupee. 3. Karakoram 8068 Industrial equipment, chemicals, vehicles, steel, Crasherburm iron I ore, petroleum, edible oil, pulses, tea. 4. Board Peak Karakoram 8047 Cotton, textile goods, rice, leather items carpets, sports goods, 5. Karakoram 8035 handi-crafts, fish and fish prep. and fruit Crasherburm ges Urdu (National) and English (Official) II 6. sherburm Karakoram 7952 y rate 57% III ment Parliamentary form of Government 7. Karakoram 7925 ent Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) Crasherburm and the National Assembly (Lower House). IV The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a 8. Pakaposhi Karakoram 7788 process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 100 9. Tirch Mir Hindu Kush 7690 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally 10. Noshaq Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral Hindu Kush 7484 college. The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage (272 general seats, 60 women seatsProvinces and 10 non-Muslim seats). 1 Balochistan Established 1 July 1970 n Provincial Capital Dark green with a white vertical bar, a white crescent and a five- Quetta al Flag pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolizes Pakistan's Largest city Quetta profound commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights Area- Total 347,190 km2 (134,050.8 s of religious minorities. Provincial Assembly seats 65 al Approved in August, 1954 Districts 30 m 2 Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri Khyber Established July 1, 1970 Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla Pakhtunkhwa Capital Peshawar Duration: 80 seconds Largest city Peshawar mblem The State Emblem consists of: Area-Total 74,521 km2 (28,772.7 sq m 1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam Assembly seats 124 2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops Districts 25 Established 3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and 1 July 1970 4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Faith, Unity, Discipline n's Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999) Capital Lahore Map Largest city Lahore Area Total 205,344 km2 (79,283.8 sq mi) al Jasmine. Assembly seats 371 (Including 66 for wom al Tree Deodar (Cedrus Deodara). for minorities) al Markhor. Districts 36 al Bird Chakor (Red-legged partridge) Established 1 July 1970 al Game Hockey Capital Karachi Pine, Oak, Poplar, Deodar, Maple, Mulberry The Pheasant, Leopard, Deer, Ibex, Chinkara, Black buck, Largest city Karachi Neelgai, Markhor, Marco-Polo sheep, Green turtles, River & Sea fish, Crocodile, Waterfowls Area- Total 140,914 km2 (54,407.2 sq mi) games Cricket, Hockey, Football, Squash. s resorts Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Gilgit Assembly seats 168 First constitution of Pakistan was enforced March Districts 23 Second constitution of Pakistan was enforced 8 June Islamabad Districts-------------------------1 Third constitution of Pakistan was enforced 14 Au Territory Area(sq.km)-------------------906 First Foreign Minister of Pakistan Sir Za Population----------------------805,000 Chief Election commissioner of Pakistan F.M. K Federally Districts-------------------------7 tribal agencies and 6 frontier First Chief Scout commissioner of Pakistan Quaid stered regions First SOS village of Pakistan Lahor Areas Area(sq.km)-------------------27,220 Pakistan first private Channel STN ( ) Population----------------------3,176,000 First Pakistan Postal stamp issued July 1 Kashmir Districts-------------------------10 First constructed Barrage of Pakistan Sukku Area(sq.km)-------------------13,297 First DNA Test laboratory Islama Population----------------------2,972,500 First Motorway of Pakistan constructed in Islama t-Baltistan Districts-------------------------7 1997 Area(sq.km)-------------------72,971 Population----------------------1,800,000 First governor of State Bank of Pakistan Zahid Important Rivers Of Pakistan First martial law was imposed in Pakistan 7 Octo Indus , Jhelum , Chenab , Ravi , Sutlej First captain of Pakistani cricket team Hafee Hub , Mir Nadi , Arl Nadi First female chancellor in the Pakistan Begum Kabul , Swat , Bara , Chitral , Zhob , Panjkora , Gomal First ,female vice chancellor in Pakistan Najma nkhwa Kurram First female university of Pakistan Fatim stan Hangol , Nari , Bolan , Dasht , Mula , Rakhshan , Pashin Lora Unive First female gold champion in Pakistan Shehz First female representative of Pakistan in the Shaist FIRST IN UN PAKISTAN First Pakistan to win the prestigious Pulitzer Adree First Person who received Nishan-e-Haider PrizeSarwar Captain Raja First Lady Major General in the Pakistan First Dr. Shahida female governor State Bank of Pakistan Malik Sham Army First women Pilot in Pakistan Shukr First Governor General of Pakistan First Secretary General of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Ch. M First President of Pakistan First Administrator of Karachi Iskandar Mirza Syed First Prime minister of Pakistan First Ali Nawab Liaqat Chairman Khan of senate Habib First elected President of Pakistan President Field Marshal AyubofKhan first Constitution Assembly of Quaid First elected Prime Minister Pakistan Z. A. Bhutto First Vice President of Pakistan First female deputy speaker in Pakistan Nur-ul-Amin Begum First Chief Justice of Pakistan (Federal court) First A. Justice Sardar female member of Parliament Rashid Begum First Chief Justice Federal Shariat court of Justice Salahuddin Ahmad Ikram Pakistan First female minister of education Begum First Chief Minister of Punjab First female Iftikhar Hussain minister of Population Memdoot Dr. At First Chief Minister of Sindh Ayub KhoroFirst Pakistan minister of information Syeda First Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Khan First Sahibfemale Pakistani minister of finance Benaz First Chief Minister of Balochistan First female Sardar Atta ullah minister of law and human rights Mengal Shahi First Governor of Punjab First Sir Francis female “foreign ministry spokesperson Moody Taslee First Muslim Governor of Punjab First Rab Sardar Abdur private Airline of Pakistan Nishtar Hajve First Governor of Sindh First public airline Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah of Pakistan Orien First Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sir GeorgeFirst capital of Pakistan Cunningham Karac (NWFP) First TV Station Lahor First Muslim Governor of Khyber SahibzadaFirst Nuclear reactor of Pakistan Mohammad Karac Pakhtunkhwa Khurshid 1972 First Governor of Balochistan FirstHussain Lt Gen Riaz Woman Judge of High Court of Pakistan Majid First Governor of Gilgit-Baltistan First Shamma Khalid Speaker of Constitution Assembly Molvi First Joint chief of Staff committee First Sports Sharif General Muhammad channel of Pakistan Super First Commander-in-chief of Army Gen.FrankFirst Pakistani who received noble Prize Meservy Dr. Ab First Muslim Commander-in-chief of Army G.M. Ayub Khan Physic First Commander-in-chief of Air Force First Pakistani Air vice Marshal who received Lenin Prize Allan Perry Faiz A Keene First woman Prime Minister in Pakistan Benaz First Muslim Commander-in-chief of Air force Youngest Air Marshal AsgharPrime KhanMinister Benaz First Commander-in-chief of Navy First James Rear Admiral femaleWilfred Speaker of National Assembly Fahm Jefford First Finance Minister of Pakistan Ghula First Muslim Commander-in-chief of Navy First Census Haji Muhammad in Pakistan Sadique 1951 ChaudhryFirst natural gas reserves were discovered in Sui (1 First Cruise missile PakistanAugust 11, Hatf VII (Babur) 2005 First time won the cricket world cup 1992 Pakistan’s First cabinet sworn AugustLargest 15, 1947city of Pakistan Karachi First news agency of Pakistan APP Largest District of Pakistan Chaghi First Pakistani female athlete who won gold Naseem Biggest Hameed desert found in Pakistan Thar medal in SAF Games Highest battle field in Pakistan Siachin Glacier First state to join Pakistan Bahawalpur Hottest place in Pakistan Jacobabad First railway track Karachi and Kotri Biggest (1861) airport of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam First Five year plan of Pakistan 1955-1960 Biggest Commercial Bank of Pakistan Habib Bank Lim First Pakistani who climbed mount Everest Nazir Sabir Biggest(2000) Barrage of Pakistan Sukkur Barrage First Pakistani who draw Pakistani flag in NumiraOldest Saleem airline of Pakistan Orient Airline North pole Oldest private Airline of Pakistan Hajvery Airline First emergency was declared in Pakistan July 25, 1948 & longest river Largest Indus (2896 Km First rocket launched by Pakistan RahbarBiggest man-made lake found in Keenjhar Lake First missile launched by Pakistan Hat 70Pakistan First female Governor of Pakistan BegumBiggest Ra’an Liaqat naturalAli lake in Pakistan Manchar Lake First Chief of staff of the Armed Forces Gen. Tikka Khan largest Stock Exchange Pakistan’s Karachi First Chief of staff of the Air Force Air Marshal Highest Zaffar pass Ahmed Mustagh Pass ( First Chief of staff of the Navy HafeezBiggest AhmedGas field Sui Gas field Biggest hydroelectric power station Tarbela Dam COLEST, HIGHEST, LOWEST, BIGGEST, Largest jungle of Pakistan Changa Manga TALLEST, SMALLEST AND OLDEST IN Highest military award Nishan-e-Haide PAKISATN Highest civil award Nishan-e- Pakis Larges Oil refinery Pak-Arab Oil refinery The Longest Coastal area in Pakistan Balochistan (77 Biggest mosque in Pakistan Faisal Mosque Islamabad 1046 km) Tallest building of Pakistan Muslim commercial Bank Building The Longest Frontier Pakistan-Afgha (Karachi) kms) Oldest forest of Pakistan Janipur (Found between The LongestLoralai And Platform Railways Rohri (Sindh) L Ziarat The Longest Railway Track in Pakistan Karachi to Land Longest Motorway in Pakistan M-8 The Longest Road in Pakistan Karachi to Pesh Biggest Hockey Stadium of Pakistan National HockeyTheStadium LongestLahore Tunnel (Railway) in Khojak Balochi Biggest industry of Pakistan Textile Pakistan miles) Biggest industrial unit in public sector Pakistan Steel Mills The Longest Tunnel in Pakistan Lowari (Length Longest railway tunnel in Pakistan Khojak The Longest (Water) in Pakistan Warsak Dam Tu Longest tunnel Lawari Tunnel miles) Province which have longest coastline Baluchistan The Tallest Tower in Pakistan Minar-e-Pakista Largest language Punjabi (48) inches) Pakistan’s largest museum Karachi museumThe Tallest Minaret in Pakistan Four minarets o Biggest park in Pakistan Ayub National park with a height of Larges Dam in Pakistan Terbela Dam The Tallest Mountain Pass Pakistan Muztagh Pass ( Largest Earth filled Dam in Pakistan Terbela Dam 19,030 feet Oldest Nuclear reactor of Pakistan Karachi nuclear The Tallest power pant Mountain (1972) Peak Pakistan K-2 (Karakoram Biggest fort of Pakistan The Tallest Railway Station Pakistan Rani Kot Fort (Haiderabad) Khan Mehtarza Oldest fort of Pakistan Daraward Fort First Loin of Pakistan was designed by Brandley Coldest place in Pakistan Skardu The area lowest rainfall in Pakistan Nokkundi Highest dam in Pakistan Mangla Dam The oldest Pakistani TV Station in Lahore Highest glacier of Pakistan Siachen located in Longest glacier of Pakistan Siachen Largest mobile company in Pakistan Mobil ink Largest Island of Pakistan Manora Largest sector of Pakistan’s economy Agriculture sec Oldest Barrage of Pakistan Sukkur Barrage Largest Trade partner of Pakistan USA Highest mountain peak K-2 (8611 meterLowest point below the sea level in or 28251) Indian Ocean Highest railway station of Pakistan Khan Mehtarzai Pakistan Highest Road Biggest Sharah-e-Karakorm Thermal (Sharah power station founded Resham) Kot Addou Oldest news agency of Pakistan APP (Associate in Pakistan Press of Pakistan) Biggest cricket stadium of Pakistan Biggest National Stadium Karachi export item in Pakistan Textile (Cotton Largest shipping company of Pakistan Pakistan nationalHighest Shippingrainfall area of Pakistan Murree Corporation Largest min excavated in Pakistan Salt mines Khe Largest university of Pakistan Largest stadium of athletics of Pakistan Punjab University Islamabad Largest (biggest) province by area Balochistan Highest population density rate in Islamabad Biggest province by population Punjab Pakistan Biggest library found in Pakistan Punjab Library Lowest population density rate in Chaghi district Biggest airline of Pakistan PIA Pakistan Biggest railway workshop in Pakistan Largest seaport of Pakistan Mughalpura (Lahore) Karachi Largest radio station in Pakistan Islamabad Highest radio station in Pakistan Gilgit 2 Kalinga 260 Ashokaan Ashoka Longest road in Pakistan Pakistan Highway War BC dKing Largest Division of Pakistan Kalat ofKalinga Smallest Division of Pakistan Karachi (Orissa) Shortest river of Pakistan Ravi River 3 First Battle 1191A Prithviraj Prithvira Largest Canal of Pakistan Llovd Barrage Canal of or D Chauhan j Thaneswar and Mohd Chauhan Largest Hospital in Pakistan Nishtar Hospital Ghori Largest mausoleum in Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Tomb, Karachi 4 Second 1192 -do- Mohd. Largest circulating Daily Newspaper of Jang Battle of Pakistan Paipat Largest circulating English Daily Daily News Newspaper of Pakistan 5 First Battle 1526A Ibrahim Babur Largest Nuclear power plant of KANUPP of Panipat D Lodhi and Pakistan Babur 6 Battle of 1527A Babur Babur Kannauj D and Rana OLD AND NEW NAMES OF CITIES OF Sangha PAKISTAN 7 Battle of 1540 Sher Shah Sher NEW Name OLD Name Kannauj AD and Shah Hyderabad Neroon Kot Humayun Quetta Shal Kot 8 Second 1556 Akbar Akabr Jaccoabad Khan Garh Battle of AD and Sialkot Salwan Kot Panipat Hemu Attock Cambell pur 9 Battle of 1564- Combine Muslim Talikota 65 AD d forces forces Faisalabad Lyallpur of 4 Sahiwal Montgomery Muslim Bin Qasim Pepri rulers of Muslim Bagh Hindu Bagh Deccan Pakpatten Ajodhan pur and Islamabad Raj Shahi Ramraja Karachi Kalanchi of Lahore Mahmood pur Vijaynaga Gujranwala Khan Pur r Zhob Fort Sanemars 10 Battle of 1576 Rana Akbar Peshawar Persha pur Haldighati AD Pratap Swat Rowdayana and DISTINCTIVE NAMES OF CITIES OF Akbar PAKISTAN 11 Battle of 1659 Aurangze Aurangz Samugarh AD b and eb Land of Five River Punjab Imperial City of Colleges Lahore forces led City of lightening Karachi by Dara Manchester12 of Pakistan Battle of Faisalabad 1757 Siraj-ud- English Plassey Gateway of Pakistan AD Karachi daula and forces Brasilia of Pakistan Islamabad English Valley or city of Flowers Peshawar forces City of Textiles Faisalabad under Switzerland of Pakistan Swat Clive 13 Little Pakistan Third 1761 Bradford Ahmed Ahmed Battle Gateway of Invaders of Khyber Pass Shah Shah Panipat Abdali Abdali Pearl of the Himalaya Kaghan Valley and Killer Mountain of the Nanga ParbatMarathas world Important Battles in Indian History 14 Battle of 1764 Joint English r. Name of Period Battle Salt Won by Home of the world Buxar Pakistan AD forces of forces N the Battle between Land of pure people Pakistan Muslims o. City of greeneries Islamabad and 1 Battle 326 Alexande Bread Basket of Pakistan Alexand Punjab English Hydaspes BC r and er Queen of15 crops Third Punjab 1790- English English Porus Mysore 92 AD forces forces War and Tipu Sultan Round Tabl 16 Fourth 1799 English English 13. Communal 193 Lord Envisaged c Mysore AD forces forces Award 2 Wellingdon for depresse War and Tipu Hindus, Mu Sultan 14. Government 193 Lord Provided fo 17 First Sikh 1854 English English of India Act 5 Wellingdon constitution War AD forces forces 15. Cripps 194 Lord Proposed D and Sikhs Mission 2 Linlithgow after the Se 18 Indo-Pak 1948 India and - 16. INA Trial 194 Lord Wavell INA prisone War Pakistan 5 Red Fort D Nehru defen 19 Sino-India 1962 China and - 17. Wavell Plan 194 Lord Wavell Envisaged c War India 5 council in s representati communitie 18.Cabinet 194 Lord Wavell Envisaged e 20 Indo-Pak 1965 India and - Mission Plan 6 Constituent War Pakistan Constitution 19. Indian 194 Lord India partiti Independence 7 Mountbatten independen Act
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1. Prohibition of 182 Lord William Supported by Raja Ramous Roy Sati and Female 9 Bentinck IMPORTANT BOOKS OF INDO- infanticide PAK HISTORY 2. Doctrine of 184 Lord Adoption of 1.sonsJinnah by rulers inthe the creator of Pakistan Lapse 8 Dalhousie Hector Bolitho absence of their natural heirs was banned 2. Thoughts on Pakistan 3. Indian 186 Lord Canning Dr. Ambedkar Envisaged association of Indians Legislative 1 3. Myth at with the administration of higher independence & Great Tragedy Council Act level. Z. A. Bhutto 4. Elbert Bill 188 Lord Ripon 4. and To bring Indian Foreign European Policy of Pakistan 3 Z. A. Bhutto magistracy on equal footing 5. Indian 189 Lord Membership 5. Evolution of the central of Pakistan Council Act 2 Lansdown Sharif-Ud-Din legislative councils was enlarged Pirzada 6.Minto-Morley 190 Lord Minto II 6. Foundation Separate electorates to widen the of Pakistan Reforms 9 Sharif-Ud-Din gulf between Hindus and Muslims Pirzada 7. Indian 190 Lord Minto II 7. Quaid (See Morley-Minto –e-Azam Jinnah. The story of a Nation reforms) Councils Act 9 G. Allana 8.Montague- 191 Lord Meaning dual8.system Our of Freedom Fighters Chelmsford 9 Chelmsford G. Allana Government (See Rowlatt act) Reforms 9. Emergence of Pakistan (Dyarchy) M. A. Choudhry 9. Jallianwala 191 Lord 10. India Bagh in wins Massacre at Jallianwala Freedom Bagh Massacre 9 Chelmsford Amritsar by GeneralMaulana DyerAbul Kalam Azad 10. Rowlatt Act 191 Lord Extraordinary powers were given towith 11. Mission Mountbatton 9 Chelmsford Cambellthe government to suppress Johnson freedom struggle with General Dyer asMaking 12. The the of Pakistan Commandant K.K. Aziz 11.Simon 192 Lord Irwin 13. The To report working of theTransfer reforms; of Power in India Commission 7 recommended diarchyV. P. Menon in provinces 14. Jinnah:as a India to be constituted India-Pakistan-Independence Jaswant Singh federation and Indianization of (17 August 2009) armed forces15. The great Divide 12. Gandhi- 193 Lord Irwin H. V. Hudson Congress called off the agitation and Irwin Pact 1 agreed to participate in the Second 16. In the Line of Fire 48. History of Saracens , Spirit of Islam Pervez Musharraf Syed Ameer Ali 17. The Daughter of East 49. My Life a Fragment Benzir Bhutto M. Ali Johar 18. Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam 50. A Nation in Making Allam Iqbal Serandere Nath Benerji 19. Freedom Moment of India 51. Pakistan or Partition of India I. H. Qureshi Dr. Ambedkar 20. Jinnah of Pakistan Stanlay Walport MOST IMPORTANT GK QUESTIONS 21. Zulfi of Pakistan “Jatiya Sangsad” is the Parliament of Stanlay Walport Bangladesh; Sejm is the Parliament of Belarus; 22. Muslim India and the Birth of Pakistan Loya Jirga is the Parliament of Afghanistan; S. M Ikram Folketing is the Parliament of Denmark; Knesset 23. Friends not Masters is the Parliament of Israel; Diet is the Parliament Ayub Khan of Japan; “Duma” is the parliament of Russia; 24. Struggle for Pakistan Storting is the Parliament of Norway; Cortes is I. H. Qureshi the Parliament of Spain; Rksdag is the Parliament 25. Pakistan formative Phase of Sweden; Bundesrat is the Parliament of K. B. Saeed Germany; Advisory Council is the Parliament of 26. Political System of Pakistan Qatar; Chamber of Deputies is the Parliament of K. B. Saeed Luxembourg and People’s Great Hural is the 27. Politics in Pakistan parliament of Mangolia. K. B. Saeed The International Criminal Police 28. Jinnah as I know him Organization’s known as Interpol was established Abdul Hassan Isphahani in 1923 and Current Interpol’s headquarter is 29. Pathway to Pakistan situated in Lyon (France). Ch. Khaliq-uz-zaman Scotland Yard is the investigation police of 30. Ulema in Polictcs England and it was formed on Sept. 29, 1829. I. H. Qureshi Gestapo was the secret police organization and 31. Our Indian Muslims BND is the secret agency of Germany. W. W. Hunter Mossad and Aman is the secret agencies of 32. Medieval India Israel. Lane Poole Khad and NDS are the secret agencies of 33. Divide and Quit Afganistan. Moon, Penderal RAW and CBI are the secret agencies of India. 34. Five Thousand Years of Pakistan KGB is the secret agency of Russia. R. E. M. Wheeler 35. Towards Pakistan BIN is the secret agency of Indonesia. Waheed-ur—Zaman VEVAK and SAVAK are the secret agencies of 36. Now or Never Iran. Ch. Rehmat Ali ISI,IB,MI and FIA are the secret agencies of 37. Pakistan the Heart of Asia Pakistan. Liaquat Ali Khan CIA and FBI are the secret agencies of USA. 38. Incomplete Partition MI6 , MI5 are the secret agencies of UK. Alastair Lamb GSD -- Iraq, KDS -- Bulgaria, DRM -- France, 39. My Last day with Quaid DND -- Canad, G2 -- Ireland are the secret Ilahi Bux agencies 40. The Sole Spokesman “History of God" was written by Karen Aysha Jalal Armstrong. 41. A New History of Pakistan The Peking news was the first newspaper of the K. Ali world (china). 42. Modern Muslim India and the birth of Pakistan “Queen’s House” is the official residency of S. M. Ikram Sirilankan President and “Temple tree” is the 43. History of Muslim Civilization in India and official residency of Srilankan Prime Minister. Pakistan S. M. Ikram “Sharm-ul-Sheikh” is the Egyptian seaport on 44. My Experiments with Truth Red Sea. Mahtma Gandhi “Asiana” is an airline of South Korea. 45. Constitutional Development of Pakistan “Teges” is the currency and Astana is the G. W. Chaudhry capital of Kazakhstan. 46. The Idea of Pakistan ‘NIKKEI’ is a stock exchange index of Tokyo. Stephen Philip Cohen “Wheel” is a symbol of progress. 47. India as I Knew it The “Stonehenge” is among the Seven Wonders M.F.O Dwyer of the World, situated in England. The majority of ‘Kurd Population’ is living in “Das-Man-Palace” is the official residence of Iraq and Turkey. Amir-e-Kuwait. “Ramallah” is the headquarters of Palestinian “No dynasty lasts more than three generations “ Authority situated at West Bank. is the theory of Ibn Khaldun. ‘Senior Citizen Day’ is observed every year Greece is a World’s oldest democratic country. throughout the world on The first October. After Sui, Mari is the second largest gas field in “Shekle” is the currency of Israel. Pakistan. “Sub Judice” means under consideration. Holy Prophet (PBUH) appointed governer of Euclid (300 BC), also known as Euclid of yeman for collection zakat? Hazrat Muaz Bin Alexandria, was a Greek mathematician, often Jabal referred to as the "Father of Geometry". His Australia is the largest wool produceing country. Elements is one of the most influential works in “Baku” is the seaport on Black Sea. the history of mathematics, serving as the main Karakum desert located inTurkmenistan. textbook for teaching mathematics (especially Minsk is the capital of? Belarus geometry) from the time of its publication until the Baht is the currency of? Thailand late 19th or early 20th century. Fleet Street is famous for newspapers. Robert Baden-Powell founded the Boy Scouts as Sikandry Azam belongs to which country? an organization in 1908, a few months after the Macedonia first scout encampment at Brownsea Island Scout Smallest country of the world is Vatican City. camp in 1907. The lowest rainfall area in Pakistan is? Brief History of Time (subtitled "From the Big Nokhundi Bang to Black Holes") is a popular-science book Interfax is the news agency of? Russia written by British physicist Stephen Hawking. Heathrow is the seaport of? London ‘Seatle’ is the seaport and ‘Delta is the air line of Largest producer of uranium is? Canada USA. Which country is situated below the sea level? ‘Aral Sea’ is bounded by Uzbekistan and Netherlands Kazakhistan. Who was the painter of Mona Lisa? Leonardo “Hague” is the headquarters of International Davinci Court of Justice. Neza e Sultan is an extinct volcano located in The world’s famous bridge “Golden Gate” is Chagai District, Baluchistan, have deep resources located in San Francisco(USA). of Sulfur. “WAFA” is a news agency of Palestine. Yellow sea is situated between? China and “Cathay Pacific” is an airline of Hong Kong. Korea The General Assembly meets every year in Longest land boundary between two countries? regular sessions which begin on third Tuesday in USA and Canada September every year When the Simla Accord was signed? July 3, “Reuters” is the famous news agency of Britain. 1972 When the stock market is rising, it is called When did Pakistan become member of United Bullish and when down, it is called Bearish. Nations? 30th Sep 1947 “Bristol” is a famous seaport of UK. Which country opposed Pakistan's membership “Ariana” is an airline of Afghanistan. in United Nations? Afghanistan “From Plassey to Pakistan” is abiography of Author of “Paradise Lost & Paradise Regained” Feroz Khan Noon. was John Milton. “Five Thousand Years of Pakistan” anoted book Asgheri aur Akbari kis novel k do mash'hoor on Pakistan’s cultural heritage is written by kirdar hain? Mira-Tul-Aroos R.E.M. Wheeler. “Shikwa aur Jawab-e-Shikwa” Iqbal k konsay KLM is the oldest national airline of kalam main hain? Bang-e-Dara Netherland. Waqa-e-Karbala kis hijri main howa?61 hijri Who is said to be the father of Modern What is length of Pakistan-India border? 1610 Olympics? Pierre de Coubertin km Who was the founder of Republican Party of “Pathway to Pakistan” book was written by Ch USA? Alexander Hamilton khalique Zaman “Davis Cup” is associated with Lawn Tenis. When Qaid e Azam met M.K Gandhi 1st time in “Skhalin Island” enriched with oil reserves are 1916 Lucknow. claimed by Russia and Japan. Who is seceratry of state for India in cabinet “OXUS River” is flowing between Afghanistan mission? Lord Pathetic Lawerance and Tajikistan. Green peace” headquarter is located in “Sine die” means without fixing date. Amsterdam. “Dead Sea” is lying between Israel and Jordan. Doab between river Ravi and Chenab is called “Thomas Cup” is given in the game of Rachna Doab. Badminton. Who supported Pakistan resolution from sindh Rotterdam is the seaport of Netherland. province by Abdullah Haroon. “Victoria Fall” is in Rhodesia. Ch. Rehmat Ali coined word Pakistan in “Now During the Mughal period, Portuguese traders or Never” pamphlet in 1933. first came to India. Largest Muslim country in Africa by population “Maputo” is the capital and largest city of is Nigeria and Aligeria is largest Muslim country Mozambique. by area. State of Kashmir was purchased by Ghulab Sirilanka is the highest literacy rate and highest Singh for Rs.7.5 million. per capita income among SAARC countries. Canada is called “Land of Lilies”. “Bakhtar” is a news agency of Afghanistan. Niagara Falls is situated in “ITAR-TASS” is a news agency of Russia. USA&Canada. Arya Samaaj was founded in1875 by SAARC was formed in Dhaka on December 8, Dayananda Sarasvati. 1985. “Old man and the Sea” was written by Heming Afghanistan is separated from Central Asia by way. Oxus River. “Burma” is the old name of Myanmar. Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is also called Kotri Muhammadan Educational Conference was Barrage; which is situated on river Indus. established in 1886 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. Cheif election commissioner office term for Pakistan lies of the tropic zone of North. 3years. Vience is called “city of canals”. Another name of Hatf III missile is Gazdnavi. Real name of Tipu Sultan was Fateh Ali. ILO headquarter is situated at Geneva ‘Lufthansa’ is the name of airline of Germany. (Switzerland). Monaco has the shortest and Canada has the Most Hafiz- e- quran were martyrd in ghazwa largest coastline country in the world. Yamamah ‘Land of Maple Leaf’ is the nickname of The oldest Airport of the world is located in Canada. Netherlands. ‘Sick Man of Europe’ is called Turkey. 1st constitution in the world is Misaq e Madina. “Yangtze Kiang” is the largest river of Asia Ghzwa furqan is another name of Ghzwa Badar. (china). The writer of awaz dost is Mukhtar Masood. Share of Punjab in Pakistan by area is 25.8%. Elysee palace is the residence of French Ibne Batuta came in India from Morroco. President. Liaqar-Nehru Pact on April 8, 1950. Naypyitaw is the current capital city of the Pedagogy is the study of teaching. Republic of the Union of Myanmar. After USA arms exporter, Russia is the second Chaghi is the biggest district and Kalaat is the largest exporter of arms. largest Division of Pakistan. Kahuta Labortries established in 1976. The headquarters of International Olympic Nuclear power plant in Pakistan was established Committee is located at Lausanne (Switzerland). in 1972 with help of Canada. Trygve Lie is the first and the only Secretary Durand line was demacrated in 1893 which lies General of UNO who resigned from his post. between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Kuwait is a tax free country. Pakistan’s first missile is Hatf-I. Who is the founder of Wikileaks? Julian Oldest monarchy is in Japan. Assange (Australian) The Great Bear lake is situated in Canada. Allama Iqbal qualified as PhD scholar from “Edmund Hillary” is the first man who Munich University, Germany. successfully climbed Mt. Everest in 1953. “Jinnah of Pakistan” and “Zulfi of Pakistan” “Ferdinand Magellan” was the first man to sail was written by Stanely Wolpert. round the world. Islamabad was made capital in the year 1959. “Origin of Species” was written by Charles Radcliffe was a lawyer by profession. Darwin. Day of deliverance was observed on 22 Dec. Sir Francis Moody was the first Governor of 1939. Punjab from August 1947 to August 1949. Baku is the seaport on Caspian Sea (Caspian sea Thomas Jefferson was the founder of makes his boundries with Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan Democratic Party of USA. and Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan). Alexander the Great was the king of Macedonia. Urinium resources found in Pakistan? D G khan Britain parliament is called mother of “Taklamakan desert” found in xinjaning (China) parliaments. Napoleon is known as “Man of Destiny” and Seweden was the first country who had issued “Little Corporal”. Prince Bismarck is called the currency notes in the world. Man of “Iron and Blood”. Kremlin is a fortress where there are After independence the first radio station was government offices, palaces and churches is in established at Karachi. Russia. Abdus Salam was a Pakistani Physicist and “Hawang Ho River” is also called yellow river Nobel Prize Winner in 1979 in physics. What is (china). his contribution to Physics? Interaction of Elementary Particles and weak forces Nightingale Florence (belongs to France) was a “SANA” is the name of Syria’s news Agency. Nurse. (in creamin war) Qantas is an airlines of:Australia Paris is the capital of France situated on the The first Muslim Nobel Laureate was Anwar bank of Seine. Sadaat of Egypt. Babusar Pass connects Abbotabad and Gilgit. Asian Development Bank (ADB) was Ural Mountains separate Asia from Europe. established in1966 and it’s headquarter is located Baglihar Dam is located in Doda district on at Manila in Philippine. river Chenab. The permanent Secretariat of SAARC is The first airline of Pakistan is Orient Airline. established at Kathmandu in Nepal (1987). Don is river of Russia and Darlinng is river of The term of office of a judge of the International Australia. Court of Justice is nine years. Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New The Strait of Malacca is the main shipping York is the world's largest railway station channel between the India Ocean and The North Transparency International is based in:Berlin Pacific Ocean. May 3, each year is internationally observed as “Congo river” crosses the equator twice. Press Freedom Day. Strait of Bosporous connects? Black sea and sea The last day of the Quaid-e-Azam was written of marmara.It separates Italy from Sicily? Messina by:Col. Illahi Bukhsh Strait of Malacca is the largest strait of the One unit dissolved on 1st July 1970 world and it separates --- Malaysia and Indonesia The largest Agency of FATA (Federally Straits separate Malaysia from Singapore? Administered Tribal Areas) by area is: South Johor Strait Waziristan The Kalahari Desert, which stretches over Biman is the Airline of:Bangladesh 1,40,000 miles is in? South Africa In the absence of President, who becomes the The panama canal links? North America with acting President of Pakistan:Chairman of the south America Senate The word "Tsunami" belongs to which of the Largest continent of the world is "Asia" and following languages? Japanese smallest is "Australia”. Largest ocean of the world The highest mountain in the world is the Mount is "pacific ocean” and smallest ocean is Arctic Everest in Nepal (Tibet) ocean”. The Sahara is the largest desert of the The biggest desert in the world is the Sahara world. desert. Kazakhstan is the largest Muslim country in The name given to the border which separates land area in the world. It has an area of 1,049,000 Pakistan and Afghanistan is Durand line sq.miles. Maldives is the smallest Muslim country The river Jordan flows out into the Dead sea in land area of 115 sq. miles. The biggest delta in the world is the Ganges Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country Delta and Maldives is less populous Muslim country. The world's oldest known capital is Damascus The Ostrich of North Africa is the biggest bird. The city which is also known as the City of Its height is up to 2.7 meters ( 9 feet ) and weight Canals is Venice is up to 160 kgs. While the humming bird is Paris is the capital of France situated on the smallest bird. It is 5.5-20 cm in length and weight bank of river Seine about 16 grams. English channel separates England from France The largest museum in the world is the Great victoria desert is present in Australia American Museum of Natural History. Largest sea in the world? South china sea Biggest Library is Congress Library in USA. One of the Asian country through which equator Country with largest coast line is Canada. passes is? Malaysia Feroz Shah Tughlaq constructed five canals to The deepest point in the ocean is? Mariana remove scarcity of water. trench (deapest ocean---pacific ocean) near “Decline of the West” book was written by philpine German Philosopher Spengler Longest mountain range in the world? Andes (in “Tripoli” is the capital of Libya. south America) Brazil is the world’s largest producer of coffee. Which of the following towns is situated at the The Palk Strait separates which two countries? highest altitude? Lhasa India and Sri Lanka. What are the two seas linked by suez canal? The Althing (oldest parliament of world) is the mediterranean and red sea parliament of Iceland. The biggest island of the world is Greenland After ‘Pushtuns’, the largest ethnic group in The city which was once called the `Forbidden Afghanistan is Tajiks. City' was Lahsa The capital of Argentina is Buenos Aires. The "Roof of the world" is? The pamir plateau . “Rupiyah” is the currency of Sri Lanka. The country called the Land of Rising Sun is “ANTARA” is the news agency of Indonesia. Japan “Helmand” is the largest opium producer The country known as the Sugar Bowl of the province in Afghanistan. world is Cuba recorded making noises at 188 decibels. The lowest point on earth is The coastal area of The largest silver producer country is Mexico. Dead sea American President is elected for 4 years and The country which has the greatest population Senator elected for 6 Years density is Monaco. The longest frontier is the frontier between The Red Cross was founded by Jean Henri Canada and the United States of America (USA). Durant in 1964 The first woman prime minister is Mrs. Srimao “Paradise Regained and Paradise Last” written Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka. by John Milton The most abundant mineral in the human body is The primary producer of newsprint in the world calcium and most abundant element is Oxygen is Canada Largest earth filled dam in the world is Terbella The first explorer to reach the South Pole was Dam constructed on Indus river in 1976. Cap. Ronald Amundson There are 64 boxes (houses) both in chess and World literacy day is celebrated on 8th draft. September The distance covered in marathan race is 26 The founder of modern Germany is Bismarck miles (43 km). The country known as the land of the midnight The oldest national anthem is Kimigayo of sun is Norway Japan. The founder of the Chinese Republic was San Sunderbans (West Bengal) is the largest delta in Yat Sen the world. The first Pakistani to receive the Nobel Prize The Headquarters of the ‘International Monetary was Abdul Salam in 1979 (physics) Fund’ and World Bank is at Washington. The first Secretary General of the UNO was The International Court of Justice consists of 15 Trygve Lie Judges (for the term of office 9 year). The highest waterfalls in the world is the Salto Hungary is a Land-locked country in Europe. Angel Falls, Venezuela In the United Nations, Pitras Bukhari was the The largest library in the world is the United first permanent representative of Pakistan. States Library of Congress, Washington DC Multan is called, the city of “Great Saints”. Nickname of New York city is Big Apple. (New Qarn-ul-manazil is Meeqat for the citizens of York`s old name Amesterdam ---oldest stock Najd and the whole East pilgrims: the citizens of exchange market) the Gulf, Iraq, Iran and other who pass by it. FORMOSA is the old name of Taiwan. Europe only muslim country is Albania Italy is also called the Boot of Europe. Myanmar is new name of burma The largest flag is of Brazil; the oldest flag in the Indonesia is new name of Guyana World is of Denmark ; oldest &longest anthem – Siam is old name of Thailand Japan ; oldest parliament – Althing – Iceland. Beijing is new name of peking The river which carries maximum quantity of Hinduism is world’s oldest religion water into the sea is the Amazon River (also called Golden temple is the sacred place of Sikhism father of water) (Amritsar) The Gurkhas are the original inhabitants of The first “Barani University” to study and Nepal reasearch in rain-fed agriculture land was The largest bell in the world is the Tsar Kolkol established at Rawalpindi. at Kremlin, Moscow. Under the constitution of Pakistan, Fedral The biggest stadium in the world is the Strahov Shariat Court shall consist of not more than Eight Stadium, Prague Judges. The world's largest diamond producing country Under 1973 constitution, ‘Bicameralism’ was is South Africa introduced in Pakistan. Australia was discovered by Willium Janszoon Behman and Bismillah Airlines belong to Miner - e - Pakistan was designed by Haji Murad Bangladesh. Khan (a Russian engineer) and its height is 196 Awaz-e-dost is written by Mukhtar masood feet) Fasana-e-azad is written by rattan nath sarshar The cloth required for covering The Holy Kabba The longest canal in the world is beloye-more is 1,000 meters. Baltic The longest rivers in the world are first Nile - world longest road is pan-am highway Eygpt, second Amazon - Brazail (but it is a largest In the muslim world Kuwait has the highest per river) and third Mississippi - USA. capita income Geneva is also known as City of Conventions. Highest military award of UK is Victoria Cross The language with most letters is and USA is Medal of Honor. Khmer(Cambodian) with 74 Alphabets. Columbus discovered America in 1492 Scandinavian Countries are Sweden, Denmark, NPT was signed in 1st July 1968 by 62 nations Norway. UN General assembly approved CTBT in 10 The Blue Whales are not only the largest animal sep 1960 but also the loudest animal. They have been Haya Rashid Al Khalifa the first muslim Smallest Australia women as president UN General Assembly The longest wall of the world is Great Wall of belongs to Bahrain China Brazil has the largest area of forest land The highest peak of the world is Mount Everest OIC (organization of Islamic conference) was (Nepal) established May 1969 has 57 members and it’s The largest democracy of the world is India headquarter is situated in Jedah. 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The number of players in Basketball from each Which famous actor became the president of the side is 5 United States? - Ronald Reagan The brightest planet and nearest to Earth in the Have you any idea when the Berlin wall came solar system is Venus down? - 1989 The nearest planet to the sun is Mercury What was the first James Bond book ----- Casino Royal There are no volcanoes in Australia What is the currency of Austria ----- Schilling The intensity of the energy released by an Earthquake is measured by the Richter scale Which sea on Earth has no beaches ----- Sargasso sea Dasht-e-Lut Desert is located in Eastern Iran On which national flag is there an eagle and a Which river is mentioned most often in Bible? snake ----- Mexico Jordan “Ikebana” is the art of beautifully arranging cut Which river is called Yellow River due to large stems, leaves, and flowers in vases and other amount of Yellow silt deposits? Haung He in containers that evolved in Japan over seven china centuries. Largest in Asia and China's longest and world's What Wall Street in USA is known for? Stock third longest river is? Yangtze Exchange (New York) Only strait between Atlantic and Pacific ocean is What is the height of Mount Everest according Magellan to new map survey (it previous height was 29028 Tugela waterfall is in South Africa feet (8848 metre)?29035 feet (8850 metre) Sutherland waterfall is in New Zealand Which water body is the saltiest water body ‘Broadway Street’ is famous for Cinema Halls. (lake) in the world (mostly people considered ‘Fleet Street’ is famous for Newspapers and Dead Sea as the saltiest lake but it is incorrect)? press agencies offices, it is situated in London. Assal lake Eagle is the national emblem of Spain A place where government records are kept is Which is the first newspaper of Urdu language? called Archives Jam-e-Jahan Numma (1st Pakistani __ Amroz) The deepest lake of the world is Baikal Lake in When Radcliffe Award was announced? 17th Russia. August 1947 The largest Continent of the world is Asia and Abu Musa” Area is disputed between Iran and UAE Who among the following is regarded as the Rah-e-Rasat Operation was started by Army of “Founder of Soviet Union”? Lenin Pakistan in Swat Who is known as the Father of Chemistry? Jabir Rah-e-Nijat Operation was started by Army of bin hayan Pakistan in South Waziristan Songs of blood and swords book is written by 17 Member bench of SC has declared NRO null Fatima Bhutto & void and unconstitutional all cases withdrawn The last Governor General and first viceroy of under NRO reopen with immediate effect on 16th united India was Lord Cunning. December 2009 The last viceroy of united India was Lord Mount What is the full name of Kerry-Lugar Bill? Batten Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act of 2009 The State Bank was inaugurated by Quaid-e- Under ‘Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act Azam on 1st July 1948. of 2009’ what will USA provide Pakistan? $ 1.5 Partition of Bengal took place on 16th Oct, 1905 billion annually (Lord Curzin) and cancelled in 1911(Hoarding). For how long Pakistan would get the US aid All India Congress was founded by Allan O. under Kerry-Lugar bill? 5 years Hume in1885. How much total US aid will flow to Pakistan Badshahi Mosque was built by Aurangzeb under Kerry-Lugar bill over the five years? US$ Alamgir at Lahore in 1674. 7.5 billion Babur was the founder of Mughal Dynasty Gilgit-Baltistan (empowerment and Self- in1526 and the last Mughal Emperor of India was Governance) Order, 2009 was approved on August Bahadur Shah Zafar. 29, 2009 Pakistan's largest steel mill is at pipri (Karachi) Novel H1N1 (often referred to as "swine flu") is formed by the cooperation of Russia. a new influenza: Virus (H1N1 virus sometimes The first Conferences of NAM was held at called Swine flu). Belgrade in 1961 and Pakistan joined the NAM in Influenza A virus subtype H5N1, also known as in the year 1979 at Havana. Bird flu The Secretariat of O.I.C is at Jeddah (Saudi A spratly island is disputed between China and Arabia) and ECO at Tehran (Iran). Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia and According to 3rd June 1947 plan plebiscite was Brunei. held in N.W.F.P and Silhyte. Gibraltar colony is disputed between UK and The first constituent assembly of Pakistan was Spain dissolved on 24th Oct, 1954 and Mir Maulvi Mont Blank is disputed between France and Tamizuddin was its speaker. Italy. National Assembly consists of 342 Muslim The Muslims of Chinese province Xinjiang are members and the Senate consists of 104 members. called Uighurs Pakistan became the member of U.N on 30th Clash of Civilization book is written by Sumeil September 1947 and Afghanistan Opposed it. Hintington “Humdard” and "Comarade" was started by “Origin of Species” was written by Charles Moulana Muhammad Ali Darwin "Zamindar" was brought about by Zafar Ali War and Peace book is written by Leo Tolstoy Khan The Sun Also Rises book is written by Ernest Day of Deliverance was celebrated on 22nd Hemingway December 1939 Pride and Prejudice book is written by Jane "Now or Never" pamphlet was written in 1933 Austen byCh. Rehmat Ali What is the total number of NATO members Where was Albert Einstein born? Germany after the membership of Croatia, Albania and Who known as ‘Nightingale of India? Sarojinin Macedonia? 28 Naidu Name the tallest building in the world? Khalifa Which of the following states of USA is called Burj “mother of states”? Virginia (It also called mother Who is the highest wicket taker in test as well as of President) one day cricket? Muralitharan Who is known as the ‘Father of Geometry’? Which of the following female mosquito is the Euclid cause of Dengue Fever? Aedes Aegypteis Who among the following is known as Which of the following country has broken the ‘Fuehrer’? Hitler 100 year record of South Africa as a largest Gold Largest delta is in Bengal created by the river producer country in the world? China Bharamputra and the Ganges.( Sundrbans ) Which River is known as “father of waters”? Hottest place is Aziziyah, Libya. Amazon Driest place is Atacama Desert in Chile. Which river is known as “father of rivers”? Most spoken language is Mandarin Chinese. Indus Oldest civilization is Sumerian civilization Who is called Father of International law? Hugo (Mesopotamia). Oldest town is Jericho (Jordan). Grotius Largest land mammal is African Elephant. Longest strait is the Strait of Malacca which comprising eight private institutions of higher seperat Malaysia and Indonesia. education in the Northeastern United States. Busiest airport is O’Hare International Airport at “Deng Xiaoping” is considered as the Leader of Chichago (USA). modern Chinese economy. Oldest capital city is Damascus (Syria). “Kirkuk” is the largest oil field of Iraq. Largest metropolitan is Mexico City. Track 2 diplomacy occurs between private Longest day 21 June and shortest day December citizens rather than government officials. 22. “Kremlin” is the Russian word for "fortress", Largest peninsula is Arabian Peninsula. "citadel", or "castle" and refers to any major The American astronaut Neil Armstrong was the fortified central complex found in historical first man to steps on the surface of moon on 21 Russian cities. This word is often used to refer to July 1969. the best known one, the Moscow Kremlin, or the South China Sea is the largest sea. government that is based there. “Dallal Street” is the stock exchange of Vishnu (Saviour of mankind) is regarded as a Bombay, India. major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology. “Bond Street” is situated in London and it is The Khmer Rouge literally translated as Red famous for tailoring and jewellery. Khmers was the name given to the followers of “Eros” in Greek mythology, was the Greek the Communist Party of Kampuchea, who were god of love. the ruling party in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. “Salisbury University” is a Maryland university The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow, strategically of national distinction. important strait between the Gulf of Oman in the Seweden is the first neutral state in 1814 and southeast and the Persian Gulf. On the north coast Switzerland is the second neutral state in 1815. is Iran and on the south coast is the United Arab Emirates and Musandam, an exclave of Oman. The Paris Pacts are four international The 40% of world oil pass through this strait. agreements signed in Paris on 23 October, 1954. “Madame Tussauds” is a wax museum in “Freedom Air” was air Newzealand group’s London with branches in a number of major cities. low-cost aireline. 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Human Rights Watch is an international non- “Shirin Ebadi” is an Iranian lawyer, a former governmental organization that conducts research judge and human rights activist and founder of and advocacy on human rights. Its headquarters Defenders of Human Rights Center in Iran. On 10 are in New York City. October 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel “Madras” is the old name of Chennai. Peace Prize for her significant and pioneering Zahir Shah is the last king of Afghanistan. efforts for democracy and human rights, especially “Order of Honor and Banner”is the military women's, children's, and refugee rights. She is the award of USSR. first Muslim woman who won the noble prize. “A Handbook of Public Relations” was issued “From the Shadows” book written by the by UN’s. former defence Minister of USA Robert Gates. The Glorious Revolution started in 1688 The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia (England). and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the “Kam Chatka” is a peninsula situated in Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus Russia. strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Dec 10, 1948. Aegean Sea region of the Mediterranean. These “Alma Mater” The school, college, or university waters separate Eastern Europe and western Asia. that one has attended. The Black Sea is also connected to the Sea of Pearl Harbour” is situated in the Hawaii State Azov by the Strait of Kerch. of USA. The Ivy League (An association of eight “Port Hercourt” is the second largest port of universities and colleges) is an athletic conference Nigeria. “Dongda Mosque” is a famous mosque in The first war foughted between Arab and Israel Beijing (China). in1948. “Nairobi” is the largest city in East Africa. “Taliban—Islam, Oil and the new Great Game “Alaska” is a state of the United States of in Central Asia” is the world‘s best selling book America, located in the extreme northwest portion in 2001, was written by Ahmad Rashid. of the North American continent. It is the largest “Likud and Kaldima” parties belong to Israel. U.S. state in terms of area (by a substantial “Ad-Dammam” is an important seaport of margin), along with being one of the wealthiest Saudi Arabia and is the largest seaport on the and most racially diverse. Persian Gulf. “Capital goods” are goods used for further “Salang Pass” is in Parwan Afghanistan on the production and to generate economic activity. road between Kabul and Mazar-e-Sharif. “Panda” is the national animal of China. “Magnum opus” meaning a great work, Alphabet "S" from which most words are especially a literary or artistic masterpiece. formed. “Yellow Journalism” involved sensationalism, “Mudarabah” is a form of partnership where one distorted stories, and misleading images for the party provides the funds while the other party sole purpose of boosting newspaper sales and provides expertise. The people who bring in exciting public opinion. money are called "Rab-ul-Maal" while the “Archive” is a collection of historical documents management and work is an exclusive or records. responsibility of the "Mudarib". The profit sharing “Evangelical means the teaching of the gospel or ratio is determined at the time of entering into the the Christian religion. Mudarabah agreement whereas in case of loss it is “Amicus” is an impartial adviser to a court of borne by the Rab-ul-Mal only. In case of Islamic law in a particular case. banks, the depositors are called Rabb-ul-Maal and “Subway” is an underground passage or tunnel the bank is called Mudarib. enabling pedestrians to cross a road, railway, etc. “Martin Luther King” was an American “Ombudsman” was first of all created in clergyman, activist, and prominent leader in the Sweden. African-American Civil Rights Movement.He is “Brinksmanship” the technique or practice in best known for his role in the advancement of civil foreign policy of manipulating a dangerous rights in the United States and around the world, situation to the limits of tolerance or safety in using nonviolent methods following the teachings order to secure advantage, especially by creating of Mahatma Gandhi. King has become a national diplomatic crises. icon in the history of modern American liberalism. The Lombok Strait is a strait connecting the Java Winter rains in Pakistan come from Sea to the Indian Ocean, located between the Mediterranean Sea. islands of Bali and Lombok in Indonesia. The Gili “Assal Lake” is the saltiest water body in the Islands are on the Lombok side. world, which is located in central-eastern Djibouti. Samuel Johnson compiled the first First Africa-Asian Conference held on April, comprehensive English dictionary. 1955. The famous poem “Twinkle Twinkle Little “Zenda Avesta” is a holy book of Parsis. Star” is written by Jane Taylor. “Augustus Caeser” is the First Emperor of “Head Over Heels” means completely. Rome. “Surah Baqra” of Quran has the most orders. “Boris Yeltsin” is the first President of Russian Hazrat Abi Bin Kab (RA) was the last writer of Federation. Wahi. The Muslim tribes of Malabar living in Kerala First Nimaz-e-Juma was offered in Banu Salim. are called Moplas. “Israel” is the title of Hazrat Yaqoob. Agricultural Revolutionary War was fought in “Queer’ meaning strange. China during 1927-37. Amsterdam is called “Venice of the North”. Longest serving President of the world Lake Kineret, also known as the “Sea of Mr.Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Ghana. Galilee”, is Israel's largest fresh water reservoir (since August 1979) and a tourist site offering an exciting vacation or a Tsar or Czar is the title used by the rulers of holy experience. Russia. “Hawaiian Islands” are an archipelago of eight “First Camp David Accord” was signed in major islands, several atolls, numerous smaller 1967 between Israel and Egypt. islets, and undersea seamounts in the North Pacific General Secretariat of European Parliament is Ocean. located in Luxembourg. “Franklin Roosevelt” remained 12 years The Organization of the Islamic Cooperation is president of USA. the new name of the OIC. Mir Hassan (poet) was famous for Masnavi. “Balev Line” connects Israel with Egypt. Umpire Aleem Dar of Pakistan awarded 3 times “Dalai Lama” is a spiritual leader of Budhism ICC award. in Tibet. “Surah Al-Nasar” was the last surah to be revealed. Headquarter of World Young President Which is the saltiest Ocean? Pacific Ocean Organization is in Irving (USA). Genesis is a last book of Bible. United Nation University is located at Tokyo in Rubber Tree is known as Crying Tree. Japan. Amazon River Originates in Peru. `Siachen` ironically means `the place of wild India House is situated in London. roses’. Pufferfish poisonous fish is a favourite food in “Roh Moo-hyun” was the president of North Japan. Korea at the time of nuclear explosion on 9 Oct Dennis Tito is the first tourist in space. 2006. Of the various agencies related to the United “Statute” means Laws by Parliament. Nations, the one that has the longest period is The world largest undersea railway tunnel is is Universal Postal Union proposed to be constructed between France and The chief administrative office of the UNO, England. which co-ordinates and supervises the activities of ‘ZIANA’ is the news agency of Zimbabwe. the UNO, is the secretariat ‘Mauritius’ is island state in the Indian Ocean. French line of fortification built in 1934, along The world freest economy, with lowest taxes and the German border from Switzerland to Belgium lack of trade barriers is that of Singapore. was called Maginot Line The headquarters of United Nations Environment What is ORBIS? Mobile Eye Hospital Programme (established in 1972) is situated at Muslim Students Federation (MSF) was Nairobi (Kenya). established in 1937 by Raja Sahib of Mehmud “Yeti” or Abominable Snowman is an ape-like Abad. cryptid said to inhabit the Himalayan region of Burkina Faso is the new name of Upper Volta Nepal, and Tibet. The iron and steel industries of which of the The Headquarter of “Universal Postal Union” is following countries are almost fully dependent on in Berne. imported raw materials? Japan Sea of Marmara lies between two part s of Mount Blanc Mountain is present in: France Turkey. Tasmania separated from Australia by: Bass The Headquarters of Food and Agriculture Strait organization (FAO) is located in Rome (Italy). The wonder of the world ‘Taj Mahal’ is situated “Corbillion Cup” is given in the game of Table in the Indian state of:- Uttar Pradesh Tenis. International Anti Corruption day is observed on The Russian Nuclear Submarine “Kursk” was 9th December submerged under water in Barent Sea. International Day of Solidarity with the “Diego Garcia is a United States military base in Palestinian People is observed every year on 29th the Indian Ocean. November California is the most populous state in the USA. Burj Khalifa is the Tallest Building in the World Alaska is the largest area wise state in the USA. has 162 stories, 828 meters or 2,717 feet in height Archaeologists in Israel have discovered 20000 and was constructed by Skidmore, Owings & years old village under the mud of Dead Sea. Merrill, inaugurated on 4th Jan: 2010. NRO was promulgated on oct 5 2007 and has 7 Apartheid is a policy of racial discrimination. sections. The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in1962. Tapaimukh Dam issue is between India & Journalism and literature is the Pulitzer Prize Bangladesh. awarded. Mao movement is connected with Naxalites Aung San Suukye is the author of the book (India). ‘Freedom Fear’. Black Widow is a rebellious gang in Assam. Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. Dal Lake is in occupied Kashmir. Grammy Awards are given in the field of Mother Tressa belonged to Albania and came to Music. India in 1951. She died on Sep:5, 19997 and is USA, Russia and China have succeeded in burried at Kolkata. manned space mission so far. Sunda strait separates Sumatra from Java Island. In which Country can you find more sheep than Buckingham palace is the residence of British human? Australia king and Queen is in London. Toby Maguire acted in the title role of the film, The foundation stone of the sikhism’s holiest 'Spider Man'. place “Golden Tample” at Amritsar was laid by Discovery is the most re-used space shuttle in Hazrat Mian Mir the world. Great Wall of China was built in the reign of How long is a marathon? 42.2 kilometres Shih Huang-ti. Chile is the Southernmost Country from the Istana Merdeke is the official residence of equator. President of Indonesia. Dodi Fayed died with Princess Diana in the car Cuba’s leader does not have an official accident. residence. What was Red Rum? Race Horse Drowning Street No. 10 is located at “Apartheid” means racial segregation. Westminster (England). It is famous for the “Bullet Vote” is a ballet in which electors confine official residence of the British Prime Minister. It their interest to a single issue or candidate. was named after Sir George Drowning, a diplomat The range of Hatf-1 missile is 100 kilometers. under Cromwell and King Charles II. “Asia Watch” is a Human rights organization. Elgin Street is located in Scotland. It is the Abul Qasim Al Zahrawi was the greatest Muslim world’s shortest street. surgeon. Young Street is located in Toronto (Canada). It “NASDA” is a space agency of USA. is the longest street in the world. “Taiwan” was separate from China in 1949. Broadway (USA) is famous for various theaters “Pristina” is the capital of Kossovo. and cinema halls. It is regarded as biggest street in “Akmola” is the capital of Kazakhistan. the world. “Nagorno karabakh” is a disputed territory The busiest shopping centre of London is between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Oxford Street. “Grand Prix” means a great work. Orange is the name of river of South Africa “Hung Parliament” is a parliament in which no Churchill water fall is present in: Canada one party has overall majority. Sigmund Freud is a psychiatrist, who belonged “Guided Democracy” convey the meaning of a to Austria democracy at the grassroots level. George Washington was succeeded by John “San Tiago” is the capital of Chile. Adams The total area of Azad Kashmir is 13,297 Sq km. Le Harve is the seaport of France “Black Gold” is also name for Oil. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan did his Ph.D. from “Free Town” is the capital of Sierra Leone. Leaven University of Belgium Ghauri-1 is a medium range missile. Kafir Fort is located in the province Khyber “Gota canal” is the ship canal situated in Pakhtunkhwa Sweden. The largest gold producing country in the world “Tugela water fall” is present in South Africa. is China What name is given to inflammation of one or The foreign phrase Coup d’dessai means A first more joints, causing pain, swelling and restriction attempt of movement? Arthritis In which Indian state is the Sun Temple of In which country is the volcano Mount Aso? Konark located? Orissa Japan Which is the longest Shipping canal of the Which international environmental pressure world? Beloye-More group was founded in 1971? Greenpeace What day is observed internationally on 5 Official religion of Japan is Shintoism. October? Teachers day When East Pakistan separated from West The Japanese Prime Minister at the time of Pakistan? 16th December 1971 World War II was: Hideki Tojo After how many years did Pakistan get her first Which Sea has no coastline? Sargasso Sea constitution? 9 years What is a Stripka? Mountain Pass of Bulgaria When first constitution of Pakistan was Which city is called “City of Parks”? Kiev enforced? 23rd March 1956 ‘Island of Cloves’ is the nickname of: In which constitution Bicameral Legislature was Madagascar provided for the first time? 1973 Synagogue is place of worship of which Drama kis zaban ka lafaz hai?Lateeni religion? Judaism Hazrat Sulaiman (A.S) ki hum asar Malkah The Himalayan mountain system belongs to Sa'ba ka asal naam kia tha? Balqees which of the following? Fold mountains Agro based industry is? poultry, fishery, Pakistan mainly import edible oil from Malaysia livestock The first Winter Olympic Games were held at In which sea Cyprus present? Mediterranean Chamonix (France) Sea Bangladesh is the first Asian country who has Where Darwin port is located Australia. ratified Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT). “Ping pong” is the name of which game? Table “Chechnya” is located in South Caucasus. Tennis “Contraband” means all smuggled material. In which sura the orders of zakat described? Sura During the period of one unit, Mushtaq Ahmad Tuba Gormani was the first Governor of West Pakistan Who is the writer of kitabul khiraj? Imam Abu and Amiruddin Ahmad was the first Governor of Yusuf East Pakistan. When zakat ordinance promulgated? 20 June At the time of partition of India, the biggest 1980 princely state by area was Hyderabad (Daccan). What meant of D-Day? Day upon which some “Feminism” is a belief that women’s significant event will occur or has occurred subordination to men should end. Fatima Jinnah Joined AIML in 1937. The Eastern Mediterranean Island “Cyprus” is divided between Turkey and Greece. Who prepared Pirpur report? Raja Syed Mehdi “Junko Taibei” was the first woman to climb (1938) Everest. When water accord between provinces? 1991 Sardar Atta ullah Mengal was the first Chief Where Rawal dam constructed on river kurrang. Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to “Bala Hisar fort built by Babar. February 1973. Who adminsitrated the oath of Prime minister to The Magna Carta was signed by King John on liaqat ali khan Muhamad ali Jinnah. 15th June 1215. Where copper deposits in Chagi. The first Pakistani Postal stamp was issued in Where is Chandka Medical College in Larkana. July 1948. Where are artificial forest are bieng maintained The European Union was established with its in Changa Manga, headquarters at Brussels in1957. Which is Pakistan's 2nd largest foreign “Ormara” is a port city (fishing harbor) located exchange earner crop is Rice. in the Makran or coastal region of Balochistan C R formula prepared by Rajagopalachari. Province in Pakistan. IPP stang for Independent Power producer. “Truancy” means One who is absent without Mast Tawakli was poet of Balochi language permission, especially from school. Pakistan joined ILO on September 14, 1947. Buddhist emperor Ashoka belonged to “Mogadishu” is the capital of Somalia. Mauryan Dynasty. Baba Farid is a 1st Punjabi poet. “Crimean peninsula” lies between the Black Sea “Ringitt” is the currency of Malaysia. and the Sea of Azov. Decimal system introduced in Pakistan on 1st Liverpool is situated on bank of river Mersey. January 1961. Hamburg is situated on bank of river Elbe. Turkmanistan is the largest natural gas producer Helvetia is the old name of Switzerland. among Muslim countries. Kashf-al-Mahjoob was written by Hazrat Ali Pentagon is a defence head office of USA. Hajveri. Gorbachev was the president of USSR. Roman Empire was established in 27 B.C. by “Tahirah” khatab was given to Khadija (RA). Octavian. “Lionel Messi” is a famous football player of The temperate grasslands of Asia and Europe Argentina. are known as Steppes. Who was called Sword of Allah? Khalid bin “Ex-officio” means In virtue of one’s office. Walid In 1954 USA launched her first Atomic Obama was awarded with Noble Prize for peace Submarine Nautilus. in 2009. Pakistan’s first expedition land on Antarctica? Fourteen Points was presented by Jinah on 28 On January 15, 1991. March 1929. First Provincial elections after establishment of Hiyat-e-Javeed was written by Altaf Hussain Pakistan were held in1951. Hali. First edition of Asar-us-Sanadid appeared Hazrat Adam (AS) built the Khana kaaba for the in1846 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. first time. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan became Chief Judge Name of Governor General after Nazim-ud- In1846. Din? Ghulam Muhammad. Headquarters of World Economic Forum is Istanmbol city lies in two continents. situated in Davos. Vatican City and Lesotho are the countries that The largest number of women representatives is are located inside a country. in the parliament of Denmark. Boxing Day in Austrailia 26 December. Z.A.Bhutto wrote the book “Great Tragedy”. In which surah mention that "Islam is the Third Afghan War, Afghanistan gained its Complete Releigion"? Al-Maeda independence in 1921. After Nile, Amazon is the second longest river Afghanistan gained its independence in 1921 of the world. under the leadership of Aman ul Allah. “Pyrenees” is a range of mountains in southwest The foreign phrase Coup d’etat means Illegal. Europe that forms a natural border between France Central Asia became the part of Muslim Empire and Spain. It separates the Iberian Peninsula from during the reign of Waleed I. the rest of continental Europe. Census is made after once in a decade. “Three Gorges Dam” is name of world’s largest IAEA and OPEC hearquarter is situated at dam constructed in China? Viena. “Khaki Shadows” book was written by K.M. Al-Azhar University is situated in Egypt. Arif. Third world countries are called backward “Fort William College” was established at countires. Calcutta (1600). “Alumni” means a male graduate or former Kingdom of Khwarzim was destroyed in 1218- student of a school, college, or university. 20 AD by Changaiz Khan. Who was called the brain of Arab Hazrat Amr bin-al-Ass(RA). Last Khutba was dilivered by Prophet (PBUH) Headquarters of the Amnesty International is on mountain of Safa. located in London. Blue and White Nile met at Khartum (Sudan). The 2012 Olympic Games are scheduled to be Lisbon is the capital of Portugal. held at London. Approximatly 7000 languages are spoken in the Sher Shah’s real name was Farid Khan. world. Pakistan won gold medal for the first time in Six billion species of living things are Olympics 1960. discovered up to date. ‘Latakia’ is the seaport of Syria. ILO came into existence under the treaty of The Declaration of Independence of the Versailles after World War 1 in 1919. American Colonies was adopted by the 1st May is observed all over the world as labour Constitutional Congress on July 4, 1776 at day in honor of working people of Chicago. Philadelphia. Mother tongue of Quaid-e-Azam was Gujrati Mahan Airline belongs to Iran. and the professional qualification of Quaid-e- Which American industrialist was praised by Azam was Bar at Law. Adlof Hitler in his autobiography, Mein Kampf? Sir Sikindar Hayat was Chief Minister of Punjab In fact, he was the only American to be praised by in 1937 Hitler? Henry Ford Jean-Jacques Rousseau is the father of the Pakistan’s first Constituent Assembly French Revolution.The French Revolution (1789– constituted on July 20, 1947. 1799), was a period of radical social and political Saddat Dynasty was founded by Khizar Khan in upheaval in France that had a major impact on 1414. France and indeed all of Europe. The absolute Who advocated the theory of laissez faire? monarchy that had ruled France for centuries Adam Smith collapsed in three years. Senate of Pakistan is consisting of 104 members “Rabita al-Alam al-Islami” Muslim organization after the 18th amendment. was founded in 1962. ‘TRIPITIKA’ is a sacred book of Buddhists. The University of Al-Karaouine is the oldest Which is the longest river of America? university of the world located in Morocco. Mississippi General Ayub khan is the first elected President Hitler party which came into power in 1933 is and Z.A Bhutto is the first elected PM of Pakistan. known as Nazi Party. Hussain Shaheed Suharwardi was the first Epsom (England) is the place associated with Pakistani Prime Minister, who visited in china. Horse racing ‘Ottawa convention 1997’ is related to Guarantee to an exporter that the importer of his Environment protection. goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered The Leaning Tower (Pisa Tower) is located in by him, is known as Letter of Credit (L/C) Rome (Italy). First Afghan War took place in 1839. Richard Nixon was only President of USA who Gulf cooperation council was originally formed resigned from his post because of “Watergate” by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia scandal on 9 August, 1974. and United Arab Emirates Next Football World Cup will be played in Dumping is -- selling of goods abroad at a price 2014 in Brazil. well below the production cost at the home market Noble Prize was first awarded? 1901 price ; the process by which the supply of a ‘Tsunami’ means ‘Harbour Waves’; the word is manufacture's product remains low in the domestic derived from Japanese. market, which batches him better price ; Which country’s flag is known as Union Jack? prohibited by regulations of GATT UK Habeas Corpus Act 1679 -- states that no one The term ‘16 yards hit’ is associated with was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant Hockey. stating the charge against him ; provided facilities Who is the founder of Wikipedia?Jimmy Wales to a prisoner to obtain either speedy trial or release Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan presented ‘Chenab in bail ; safeguarded the personal liberties of the Formula’ to resolve the Kashmir dispute. people against arbitrary imprisonment by the Dalhousie introduced the principle of the king's orders Doctrine of Lapse. Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Dome of Rock is located in Jerusalem. Day is celebrated on May 8 Greenwich Mean Time was established at Fire temple is the place of worship of London in 1884. Zoroastrianism (Parsi Religion). The Bolshevik Revolution is associated with Durand Cup is associated moon is a velocity to Russia. get rid of the Earth's gravitational pull For safety “Garuda” airline is the name of airline of with the game of Football Indonesia. First International Peace Congress was held in Habib Bank provided 80 million loans for London in 1843 AD making 1st budget of Pakistan. Dr. Zakir Hussain was the first Muslim president of India Hockey was introduced in the Asian Games 1933 in1958 in Tokyo When President Zia-ul-Haq enforced an interim ESCAP stands for Economic and Social constitution? 1981 Commission for Asia and Pacific What is the old name of Pakpatan? Ajudhan During the first crusade, crusaders reached Who is the founder of Unionist Party? Sir Fazal Jerusalem and captured it in 1099 AD Hussain Dr. Linus Carl Pauling is the only person to On which river Merani Dam is built? Dasht have won two Nobel prizes individually for River Chemistry in 1954, Peace Prize in 1962 When was the Qisas and Diyat ordinance Free market is market where the price of a enforced in Pakistan? October 13, 1990 commodity is determined by free play of the Who said that Cripps Mission was a post-dated forces of supply and demand cheque of a crashing bank? Mahatma Gandhi ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Rakaposhi mountain peak is located near? Swat Organization Valley Which country makes the Entac Missiles: Why did All India Muslim League boycott the France first session of Constituent Assembly? Because The ‘Great Leap Forward’ was:Chinese Congress wanted to frame the constitution for Economic Programme The North Western areas are Muslim majority What is the actual name of F-16:Fighting Falcon areas. We will not only keep these majorities but The constitution of European Union has not will turn them into a Muslim state. Muslims been ratified by:France should get rid of Indianism, it is better for In which month does the U.N. General Muslims and Islam" who said this Assembly usually meet every year of? Third statement? Chaudhry Rehmat Ali Tuesday of September. Name the poet who had command over seven Which of the following Internet Search Engines languages? Sachal Sarmast will introduce the World’s biggest digital Library? The reign of which of the following Sultans is Google(head office in Newyork) said to mark the highest point of territorial Under “Vision 2025” WAPDA will construct expansion of the Sultanate. Muhammad bin SATPARA Dam on Indus river in:Northern Areas Taghluq The Headquarters of the UN Security Council is What was the main reason behind Muslim located at:New York League Failure in the Elections of 1937? The Petronas towers are located in Kuala Lumpur. organizational problems and opposition by local The number of players in each team of The first successful evening paper from Lahore basketball game is:5 is Sahafat. Mahbub-ul-Haq Human Development Center is Lord Harding was the author of ‘My India located at:Islamabad Years’. Maple leaf is the National emblem of:Canada Treaty of Lausane was signed in 1923. India has constructed ‘Baglihar Dam’ in The book ‘verdict on India’ was written by occupied Kashmir’s district of:Doda Beverlay Nickolas. ‘Hamas’ was founded in 1987 by:it was founded The founder of Two Nations Theory is by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, Abdel Aziz al- considered to be Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Rantissiand Mohammad Taha During the Tashkent Agreement the Foreign Which of the following regions of Balochistan Minister of Pakistan was Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. will be irrigated through Kachi Canal Nasirabad Chachnama was originally written in Sindhi. India is constructing Kishanganda Dam in Friday was declared for the first time as an Baramula. official weekly holiday by: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Who united all the Sikhs and founded a Neelum River flows into Jehlum. kingdom in the Punjab? Ranjit Singh Gilgit Agency was set up in 1873. How many members were nominated by Satpara Lake is located near Skardu. Muslim League for the Interim-Government in Mahabat khan Mosque was destroyed by? fire 1946? 5 What is the ranking of Thar Desert in the world? Fraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariat 9 Ullah in Bangal in 1828 What was the main difficulty which delayed the When was the first agreement signed on Siachen constitution making in Pakistan? The distribution glacier? 1949 of powers between Federal and Provincial What were the key issues for discussion in the Governments 2nd Round Table Conference? Issue of Federation Identify the importance of the Lahore and minorities in the Sub-Continent Resolution of the Muslim League passed in 1940? Which religious scholar tried to eradicate It had the support of the entire Muslim Country different innovations from the religion? Haji Liaquat - Nehru pact was announced at Delhi in Shariat Ullah April 1950. When did the British Government Issue White Muhammad Ali Bogra formula was put forward Paper on Constitutional Proposals? In March, in October 1953. Area around the river is known as Bela. Oesling? Luxembourg. Cease-fire line case into existence in 1949. Napier is a city in which country? New Pakistan established its first Atomic Energy Zealand. Institute on January, 1955. What is the Hook of Holland? A port in the Pakistan was declared as great ally of Non southeast Netherlands, NATO in 2003. The river Douro forms part of the border Shaikh ismail the saint, who first came in between which two countries? Spain and Portugal. Lahore. In which country is the Great Slave Lake? When was the local govt.system under the Canada. devolution of power plan, 2001, inaugurated? aug “Brussels” is the headquarters of European 14,2001 Economic Community. When Pakistan got first loan from USA? 1952 Anjuman-i-Hamayat-Islam was established in In which year Quaid-e-Azam went into self- subcontinent 1884 and Khalifa Hamid-ud-Din is exile in London? 1931 the first president. Gandhi called Pakistan Resolution a Moral Colorado river forms the Grand Canyon in the wrong. United States. How many Mughal emperors ruled over sub- England’s greatest poet and dramatist whose continent? 17 450th birth anniversary will be celebrated Who is the author of "Hunter par Hunter"? throughout the world in 2014 is William Maulana Zafar Ali khan Shakespeare. The Indian forces occupy the state of Jammu Woodrow Wilson was the President of USA and Kashmir on Oct. 27, 1947 during World War I. Defence Pact between USA and Pakistan? April, Hahn Otto is the German scientist who invented 1954 the atom bomb. “A New History of Indo-Pakistan” is written by Qutubuddin Aibak laid the foundation of the K. Ali first independent Turkish kingdom in India in Quaid-e-Azam became the permanent president 1206. of Muslim League 1934 “Rohtas Fort” was constructed on the bank river The Cabinet Mission announced their plan on of Jhelum by (on Sher Shah’s order) Todar Mal. 16th May 1946 Hazara division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dutch East Indies is the old name of Indonesia. province comprises five districtd including Which US state has the sugar maple as its state abbottabad, Batagram, Kohistan, Mansehra and tree and is the leading US producer of maple Haripur. sugar? Vermont. The foundation stone of the sikhism’s holiest Apart from French, German and Romansch, place “Golden Tample” at Amritsar was laid by what is the fourth official language of the Hazrat Mian Mir. Switzerland? Italian. “Baburnama” (alternatively known as Tuzk-e In which city was the world’s first underground Babri) is the name given to the memoirs of Babur train was service opened in 1863? London. (1483-1530), founder of the Mughal Empire and a How many pairs of ribs are there in the human great-great-great-grandson of Timur. It is an body? 12. autobiographical work, originally written in the Chagatai language. What is the main port of Italy? Genoa. Which of the following countries is the world's In which state is Harvard University? New largest emitter of Carbon Dioxide in the Jersey. atmosphere? China Which city was the first capital of the Kingdom Syed Abul Ala Maududi is the first Editor-in- of Italy until 1865? Turin. Chief of the magazine ‘Tarjuman-ul-Quran’. Which country is separated form Ethiopia The Winter Olympic Games came into being in (Abyssinia is it’s old name) by the Red Sea? 1924. Yemen. Road safety day is observed on 3rd June. “Mount Logan” is the highest peak in Canada. Monsoon season in Pakistan starts in July and What is measured by an ammeter? Electric end in September. current. Headquarter of United Nations Fund for The doctrine of “Wahdatul-Wajood” was Population Activities (established in1967) is presented by Ibn-e- Arabi. located in New York. Before Referendum Sylhet was the part of The river Danube rises in which country? Assam. Germany. Banks were nationalized in Pakistan 1974. The UK is the world’s largest tea importer Where is Kallar Kahar situated? Chakwal country. (Pakistan is the second largest; Sri Lanka When Pakistan introduced National Identity is the largest tea exporter and India is the largest cards (NIC)? 1974 tea producer country in the world). Which language is prominent in Hazara The district of the country having lowest division? Hindko population density is Kharan (with a population The northern part of which country is called density of only 4 ppl/km2, Awaran and Chagai The Great Barrier Reef is off coast of which share the same with Kharan). Australian state? Queensland. Darfur conflict is in Sudan. Which three countries, apart from the former The first President of America who made an Yugoslavia, share borders with Greece? Albania, official visit to Pakistan was Dwight D. Bulgaria, Turkey. Eisenhower. In the Greek alphabet, what is the name for the The ‘Aid to Pakistan Consortium’ meets every letter O? Omicron. year in Paris. What, in the 16th and 17th century, was a Which of the following International pavana? A dance. Organizations has no formal structure and In which country is the ancient city of Tarsus? secretariat? G-8 Turkey. Who were the three statesmen who formulated Which six countries border the Black Sea? Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)? Nehru, Nasser, Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Russia, Turkey and and Tito Ukraine. Six official working languages are recognized AOL are an internet service provider. What by UNO. does AOL stand for? America Online. Alliance among India, Germany, Japan and Which English queen had an extra finger on her Brazil to support each other’s bid for permanent hand? Anne Boleyn. seat on UN Security Council is called G 4. Apart from America, which is the only country The Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is also in the world to which alligators are native? China. known as Peace Pipeline. After World War I, Transylvania became part of “Silk Air” is an airline of Singapore. which country? Romania. Which sea in Northern Europe is bounded by Which of the following categories of Nobel several countries including Sweden, Finland, Prise was established in 1968? Economics Poland and Germany? The Baltic Sea Total cultivable Land of Pakistan is A road tunnel runs from Pelerins in France to approximately 80 million hectares which is the Entreves in Italy under which mountain? Mont 25% of total land area. Blanc. Madagascar is the largest island in Indian The Barents Sea is part of which ocean? Arctic Ocean. Ocean. 2016 Summer Olympics will be held at Rio de Which two countries are either side of the Janerio mouth of the River Plate? Argentina and Uruguay. “Kyat” is the currency of Myanmar. What is the longest river solely in England? Environment Treaty Kyoto Protocol will be Thames. expired in 2012 . Of where is Amman the capital? Jordan. Sudan established diplomatic relationship with How many innings are there for each team in a China in 1959. game of baseball? Nine. Salahuddin Ahmad is the first Chief Justice of What is the longest river in India? Ganges. Federal Shariat Court. Which month of the year obtains its name from Shahida Milk is the first woman General in the Latin verb for ‘to open’? April. Pakistan. On what river does Rome stand? Tiber Spleen is called the graveyard of Red Blood What in Scotland is the meaning of the prefix Cells. ‘Inver’? River mouth. Which country is nicknamed ‘The Cockpit of Which US state has the lowest population? Europe’ because of the number of battles Alaska. throughout history fought on its soil? Belgium. Which county is nicknamed the Garden of First Chaiman of SPARCO was Dr. Abdul England? Kent. Salam. Which African country was formerly called “Hutu” is the majority ethnic group of both French Sudan? Mali. Burundi and Rwanda. Which sport was originally called ‘soccer-in- “Ikhwan as Safa, is a secret Arab organization, water’? Water polo. was founded in Basra (Iraq). Which unit of measurement is derived from the “Long March” was the Chinese Communists Arabic quirrat, meaning seed? Carat. historic 9600 km journey in 1934. Which Italian city was originally built on seven “Pan Islam” is the movement for uniting the hills? Rome. Islamic nations, was originated in 1880 in What does the acronym NAAFI stand for? Ottoman Empire. Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes. “Falkland Island” (also called Islas Malvinas) Manama is the capital of which country? belongs to Britain. Bahrain. Telstar” was world’s first communicayion On which river does Berlin stand? River Spree. satellite (1962). What type of clock was invented in 1656 by The Gobi desert extends over which two Christian Huygens? The pendulum clock. countries? China and Mongolia. In which desert is the world's driest place? Atacama (Chile). in the 17th century? Italy. Which is the world's saltiest sea? The Red Sea. In medicine, what does the acronym SARS Which is the least salty? The Baltic Sea. stand for? Severe Acute Respiratory System. Which nun won the Nobel Prize for peace in Which Shakepeare play was set in Elsinore 1979? Mother Teresa. Castle, Denmark? Hamlet. How many points in the pink ball worth in The Kyukyu Island chain lies between which snooker? Six. two countries? Japan & Taiwan. Which scientist was named 'Person of the Which explorer discovered Victoria Falls in Century' by Time Magazine? Albert Einstein Africa? David Livingstone. Who sailed in Santa Maria? Christopher Who was the last king of Egypt? Farouk. Columbus. Which war lasted 16 years longer than its name Which country was formerly known as implies? The Hundred Year's War. Malagasy Republic? Madagascar. What is the national sport of Malaysia and Addis Ababa is the capital of which country? Indonesia? Badminton. Ethiopia. Which is the shallowest of the Great Lakes? The name of which North African city literally Lake Erie. means ‘white house’? Casablanca. Which country was originally named Cathay? Of what sort of fish is the dogfish a small China. variety? Shark. Sinhalese is a language spoken in which Which Asian country was divided at the 38th country? Sri Lanka. parallel after World War II? Korea (north korea The Sao Francisco River flows through which and south korea). country? Brazil. What is the name of the Winter Olympics event In which sport do teams compete for the Dunhill that combines cross-country skiing and shooting? Cup? Golf. Biathlon. Which Shakespeare character's last words are: Which American science-fiction writer wrote 'The rest is silence'? Hamlet. Fahrenheit 451? Ray Bradbury. In economics, whose law states that: 'bad Which African animal’s name means ‘river money drives out good money'? Gresham's. horse’? Hippopotamus. Who made the first navigation of the globe in Which Indian religion was founded by Guru the vessel Victoria? Magellan. Nanak? Sikhism. Which mountaineer on being asked why he What is the capital of Austria? Vienna. wanted to climb Everest said: 'Because it's there'? What in printing do the letters ‘u.c.’ stand for? George Mallory. Upper case. What was the former name for Sri Lanka? What, politically, does UDI stand for? Unilateral Ceylon. declaration of independence. Of which Middle east, country is Baghdad the Donnerstag is German for which day of the capital? Iraq. week? Thursday. How many arms does a squid have? Ten. Which Asian capital city was known as Batavia Which indoor game is played with a until 1949? Jakarta. shuttlecock? Badminton. The ancient city of Carthage is now in which Do stalactites grow upwards or downwards? country? Tunisia. Downwards. What in Russia is Izvestia? A newspaper. Which German city and port is at the confluence Which is the world's windiest continent? of the rivers Neckar and Rhine? Mannheim. Antarctica. Where in Europe are the only wild apes to be In which part of the body are the deltoid found? Gibraltar. muscles? Shoulder. The Brabanconne is the national anthem of E is the international car registration letter for which country? Belgium. which country? Spain. In which country is the River Spey? Vienna stands on which river? Danube. Switzerland. Which French city is a meeting place for the What is the capital of Morocco? Rabat. European Parliament? Strasbourg. How many balls are on the table at the start of a Annapurna is a mountain in which mountain game of pool? Sixteen. range? Himalayas. What is the national airline of Russia, code How is October 24, 1929 remembered? Black name SU? Aeroflot. Thursday. What would be kept in a quiver?Arrows. The River Danube flows into which sea? The What is the modern name of the rocky fortress Black Sea. which the Moors named Gabel-al-Tarik (the Rock Which strait separates the North and South of Tarik)? Gibraltar. islands of New Zealand? Cook Strait. Who was the last Bristish king to appear in Who wrote Black Beauty? Anna Sewell. battle? George II. What is the capital of Poland? Warsaw. San Juan is the capital of which island in the Ice-cream was first produced in which country West Indies? Puerto Rico. Which profession gets its name from the Latin speech, decreased emotional expressiveness, and word for lead? Plumbing. social withdrawal. What is the highest mountain in the Alps? Mont What is bloodless revolution? Called also the Blanc. Glorius Revolution in England, it marked the end Of which Caribbean country is Port-au-Prince of the despotic rule of the Stuarts and gave way to the capital? Haiti. parliamentary rule there in 1688. What is the first book of the New Testament? Which language is written from top to bottom The Gospel according to Saint Matthew. and from left to right? Japanese. “Haiti” had a police force called the Tonton What is drindle? A kind of dress. Macoutes. What is a concordance? An index of words or Who was the first British sovereign to make topics in a book. regular use of Buckingham Palace when in What is the significance of the Corsica Island in residence in London? Queen Victoria. history? Birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. Of where is Sofia the capital? Bulgaria. Some important terms : What is meant by the musical term andante? At 1. Blockade: Blockade, naval operation conducted a moderate tempo. by a country at war, with the object of closing to Which team has a soccer team called Ajax? foreign commerce the vital ports of an enemy Amsterdam. country and thereby aiding in the military defeat Which Dutch explorer discovered New of that country by denying it access to supplies Zealand? Abel Tasman. and communications from without. Viti Levu is the largest island of which country? 2. Bourgeoisie: The term was first applied to those Fiji. inhabitants of medieval towns in France who Which country fought on both sides during occupied a position somewhere between the World War II? Italy. peasants and the landowning nobility; soon it was extended to the middle class of other nations. In the game of chess, which piece is called 3. Buffer state: Small State between two larger springer in Germany? Knight. ones, regarded as reducing friction. What is the meaning of the Russian word 'mir'? 4. Détente: Détente, policy toward a rival nation or Peace. bloc of nations characterized by increased What is the longest river in France? Loire diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact and a What nationality was the explorer Ferdinand desire to reduce tensions, as through negotiations Magellan? Portuguese. or talks. Which Italian city is called Firenze in Italian? 5. Gentelman’s agreement: Agreement binding in Florence. honour but not enforceable. What is Autralia's largest city? Sydney. 6. Fillbustering: Filibuster, in legislative Which term meaning 'lightning war' was used to procedure, term denoting the means employed by describe military tactics used by Germany in members of a legislative assembly to delay or World War II? Blitzkrieg. prevent action on a measure to which they are Where is the deepest ocean and how deep? opposed. Such means may include the Pacific Ocean, largest and deepest of the world's introduction of dilatory motions, intentional four oceans, covering more than a third of the absence from the assembly in order to prevent the earth's surface and containing more than half of its existence of a quorum, or the presentation of free water. Apart from the marginal seas along its abnormally long, often meaningless speeches. irregular western rim, it has an area of 166 million 7. Deflation: Deflation involves a sustained sq km (64 million sq mi), substantially larger than decline in the aggregate level of prices, such as the entire land surface of the globe. occurred during the Great Depression of the What is a tornado? Tornado, violently rotating 1930s; it is usually associated with a prolonged column of air extending from within a erosion of economic activity and high thundercloud (see Cloud) down to ground level. unemployment. Widespread price declines have The strongest tornadoes may sweep houses from become rare, however, and inflation is now the their foundations, destroy brick buildings, toss dominant variable affecting public and private cars and school buses through the air, and even lift economic planning. railroad cars from their tracks. 8.Tout: Spy out the movements and conditions of Where are the World’s Rains Forests? In South racehorses in training. America, a vast, forested area of the Amazon 9. Camouflage: Camouflage (military) (French River basin in Brazil and neighboring countries is camoufler, ”to disguise”), word introduced by the by far the largest rain forest in the world. It French at the beginning of World War I to encompasses more than 3.5 million sq km (about designate scientific disguise of objects through 1.4 million sq mi) about half of the total global imitation of natural surroundings. rain forests cover. 10. Palliative: Aiming to make the patient as What is SCHIZOPHRENIA? Schizophrenia, comfortable as possible for as long as possible. severe mental illness characterized by a variety of 11. Caucus: Caucus, meeting of members of a symptoms, including loss of contact with reality, political party at which the party conducts its bizarre behavior, disorganized thinking and business, discusses policies, and begins the process of nominating candidates for public office. is Zambia The caucus method of choosing candidates is The coldest place on the earth is Verkoyansk in usually contrasted with the primary election. In Siberia most primary elections, voters select the party’s The country which ranks second in terms of candidates directly at polling places. land area is Canada 12. Amnesia: Amnesia, loss or impairment of The largest Island in the Mediterranean sea is memory. Amnesia is usually associated with some Sicily form of brain damage, but it may also be caused The capital city that stands on the river Danube is by severe psychological trauma. Belgrade 13. Lynching: Lynching, hanging or other types of The Japanese call their country as Nippon executions, in punishment of a presumed criminal The length of the English channel is 564 offense, carried out by self-appointed kilometres commissions or mobs, without due process of law. The country in which river Wangchu flows is The term lynching is generally believed to be Myanmar derived from the name of a Virginia justice of the The city which is the biggest centre for peace, Charles Lynch, who ordered extralegal manufacture of automobiles in the world is punishment for Tory acts during the American Detroit, USA Revolution (1775-1783). The country which is the largest producer of 14. Lgnition point: Ignition, process or means of rubber in the world is Malaysia igniting a combustible substance. Ignition occurs The earlier name of New York city was New when the temperature of a substance is raised to Amsterdam the point at which its molecules will react spontaneously with oxygen, and the substance The first Industrial Revolution took place in begins to burn. This temperature is called the England ignition temperature or ignition point. World Environment Day is observed on 5th June Houston and Delware canals are present in the The first Republican President of America was country? France Abraham Lincoln “Grand Canal” is the oldest man made canal for The country famous for Samba dance is Brazil shiping purpose situated in? China The name of Alexander's horse was Hudson Bay is the largest bay of the world Beucephalus situated in Northern Canada Singapore was founded by Sir Thomas Budapest is the capital of Hungary situated on Stamford Raffles the bank of River Danube. The famous British one-eyed Admiral was Sea of Marmara and Aegean sea are connected Nelson by the strait Dardanelles The UNO was formed on oct. 24,1945 Cook strait separates south New-Zealand from The independence day of South Korea is North New-Zealand celebrated on 15th August River volga pours it's water into the Caspian sea 'Last Judgement' was the first painting of an The important country close to international Italian painter named Michelangelo date line is? New zealand The first President of Egypt was Mohammed Longest day in the Northern Hemisphere? 21st Nequib june The person who is called the father of modern The shortest day is? 22 December Italy is G.Garibaldi Continent in the world has the least rainfall? The first woman Prime Minister of Britain was Africa Margaret Thatcher South pole is located in the continent of ? What do you call a group of sheep?A Flock of Antarctica Sheep Which is the largest country in the Arabian On the banks of which river is the city of penunsula? Saudi Arabia London located? Thames Which is the least populated continent in the Which among the following trees is considered world? antarctica the tallest in the world? Eucalyptus Which of the following countries leads the Which of the following is a Kharif Crop? world in the export of oil? Saudi Arabia Rice,cotton Which island was epicenter of Tsunami of 26, Humidity in the river is maximum in ?Monsoon december 2004? Smatra Simpson Desert is present in? Australia Which continent is without glaciers? Australia The national flag of Pakistan was designed by The first Prime minister of Bangladesh was Amiruddin Kidwai. Mujibur Rehman The most sunshine place is Arizona, U.S.A. The longest highway in the world is the Trans Money is not made out of paper. It is made out of Canada (length of About 8000 km) Cotton. The country that accounts for nearly one third of Norway is the only European Country which is the total teak production of the world is Myanmar. the member of OPAC. The country also known as "country of Copper" The oldest army in the world is that of the Swiss Guard in the Vatican City (Rome,Italy) A.D. is the abbreviation of Anno Domini. Bull fighting is Spain’s national game. Someone who collects Teddy bear is known as There are four player in a polo team. Arctophile Jerusalem is known as the ‘ETERNAL CITY’. Solar Calendar is also Known as Gregorian Sea water is the chief source of water. calendar. The silicon valley is situated in PaloAlto Squash is not included in Olympics. (California) U.S.A. Five rings in Olympic Flag represent Five The most expensive car is Rolls Royce. Continents. The largest Airline is Aeroflot (USSR). Milan (Italy) is the fashion world of Capital. 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Barani Dam in Pakistan was built on river The deepest cave is Reseau Jean Bernard in Kurram. France. Hub Dam near Karachi was constructed in 1983. The largest tomb is the Mount Li Tomb Begum Rana Liaquat Ali Khan was the first lady belonging to Zheng the first Emperor of China. of Pakistan. Technologically the most advanced Asian Begum Shaista Ikram Ullah was a first women Country is Japan. federal minister of Pakistan. The largest forest is The Vast Coniferous Forest In Pakistan, Sialkot is famous for producing of the Northern Russia. sports goods. The country with the highest rate of suicide is Protein is present in the highest amount in a Sri Lanka. human body. The smallest Islamic country is Maldives (in Book which is "collection of laws" of South Asia). Hinduism? DHARMA Volga baltic canal system is the world’s largest East India company established in 1600. (Era Of canal system. Akbar) The country with the highest annual population 19 april 2004 national security counsel growth rate is Oman, Asia. eastablished The largest cinema is The Radio City Music Russia withdraw from Afghanistan in 1989 Hall, in New York, USA. ( invasion 1979) The country without cinema is Saudia Arabia. Palestine liberation organization was established The largest complex of film studio is at Universal in 1964 City, Los Angeles, California, USA. Capital of Cyprus is Nicosia; Cyprus freed 16 The largest oil field is the Ghawar Field in Saudi august 1960 Arabia. Dutch is the language of Belgium Banana Tree having no wood. “Karez” or small coverd canals are dug to avoid Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland evaporation due to excessive heat.This method of are known as Nordic Countries. irrigation is prevalent in Balochistan. The largest car manufacturing company of the “Harnai” in Balochistan is famous for woollen world is general motors’ of U.S.A. mills. The weight of a cricket ball is 5 ½ oz (ounces). The village life of Pakistan is the best depicted The length of a wicket is 27 inches. in the paintings of Ustad Allah Bakhsh. A hockey ground is 100 yards long and 80 yards Z.A. Bhutto government’s land reforms wide. prescribed the ceiling of land holding as 150 acres Sunbeams are the symbol of Olympics. of irrigated and 300 acres of un-irrigated land. The national game of Greece is boxing. Laws passed by the legislature of a country are Football is the national game of Russia and called Statutes. Brazil. “Abdin Palace” is the official residence of the The height of volley ball net is seven feet. president of Eygpt. Judo and Karate are Japan’s national games. “Hellenic Republic” has the official name of Greece. The Lahore Resolution 1940 was first called What do deciduous trees do ----- Lose their “Pakistan Resolution” by Hindu press and leaves in winter newspapers. Which country grows the most fruit ----- China After independence, the first industrial unit What is a baby rabbit called ----- Kit or Kitten inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam was Valika Textile Hardest substance is diamond, what's the Mills. softest? --- Talc The first chairman of Senate after its creation What is 6 inches bigger in Summer ----- Eiffel was Khan Habibullah Khan. tower ‘Khojak Pass’ connects Qila Abdullah and De Witt Wallace founded what ----- Readers Chaman. Digest Johnson is the first president of America who Which country was the first to introduce old age faced an impeachment trial in the constitutional pensions ---Germany history of USA. From what language does the word alphabet Under 1956 constitution, for the first time, the come ----- Greek -alpha beta president was given the power to opiont the prime What colour is the bull on an archery target? ---- minister at his own discretion. Gold Under 1962 constitution, ‘Basic Democracy Pirates remain a problem off the coast of which System’ served as an electoral college for the African country? Somalia election of the president, central and provincial Name of author/authoress of novel series “Harry legislatures. Potter ?J.K. Rolling Senate, under 1973 constitution, is a permanent A group of zebras is called a Herd chamber which cannot be dissolved and its one- The Quaid-i-Azam was born in Wazir Mension third members shall be replaced after every three Karachi years. BOAC is international airline of Britain Proclamation of Emergency on account of war Emirate is international airline of UAE of internal disturbances has been laid down in USA used veto power most of the times in UNO Article 232 of the constitution of 1973. Security Council. South of the Kabul River up to Kurram Pass lies Current total of SAARC members are eight. the Koh-e-Safeid. Which last country joined the SAARC in its 13th The Geneva Pact was signed on April14, 1988 conference at Dhaka? Afghanistan between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Talbul project is disputed between Pakistan and ‘Hiran Minar’ was a favourite hunting ground of India. Emperor Jehangir. Mehdi Shah was elected first Chief Minister of Bay of Biscay is situated between France and Gilgit Baltistan. Spain. Talpatty Island is disputed between India and Mohammad bin Tughlaq ruler is referred to as Bangladesh the 'Mad Monarch'. Hermon area is disputed between the countries Austin said these words “Law is a Command of Syria, Israel and Lebanon Sovereign, enforceable with sanction”. Isfara velley is disputed between Kyrgyzstan Nasir-ud-Din-Mahmud was the last ruler of the and Tajikistan. Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate. Parang Island is disputed between China and Shams-ud-din Iltutmish Sultans of the slave South Korea. Dynasty reigned for the longest period. Kurial islands are disputed between Japan and Battle of tarain was fought between Russia. Muhammad ghauri and raja pirthavi in 1192 AD In Which countries of Europe, United States is China’s parliament has the largest membership planning to set up a missile defense base? Czech February will have 30 days after 400 years Republic and Poland Prince suleman al masood was first muslim who Hans Island is disputed between Denmark and traveled in space Canada. Exxon is largest oil company in the world Banana Island is disputed between Kiribati and Rahbar was first rocket launched by Pakistan Fiji. The country with minimum birth rate is Sweden 7th NFC award was signed by prime minister Highest life expectancy in Japan and other chief ministers of all provinces on 30th First pc made in 1970 called Altair December 2009. China joined UN in 1946 and Afghanistan in Halaib Triangle is disputed between Sudan and 1946 Egypt. Under water frogs breathe through their skin Canary Islands is disputed between Spain and (cutenious). Morocco. Which famous author penned the words, "To be Shahbaz Airbase is located in Jacobabad. or not to be..."? - William Shakespeare Shamsi Airbase is located in Quetta. Why do birds migrate? - To reach food and NATO expelled Russian diplomats from NATO breeding grounds headquarters in Brussels over a spy scandal in Which language has the most words? - English Estonia Who won maximum number of Grand Slam in • Javaid Nama is written by Allama Iqbal the history of world tennis? Roger Federer • Jawab-e-Shikwah is written by Allama Iqbal How many Grand Slam titles Roger Federer has • Ktab al Shifa is written by Ibn Sina won till 2009? 16 • Mirat ul Aroos is written by Nazir Ahmed In 1991 Madras was also changed to a new • Muqaddamah is written by Ibn Khaldun name of Chennai • Shaer o Shaeri is written by Altaf Hussain Hali “In the line of Fire” is the autobiography of • Mussaddas-i-Hali is written by Altaf Hussain General Pervez Musharraf Hali Democracy and Authoritarianism in South Asia • Naqsh-e-Faryadi is written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz book is written by Ayesha Jalal • Payam-e-Mashriq is written by Allama Iqbal The State of Martial Rule book is written by • Shahnama is written by Firdausi Ayesha Jalal • Tehzeeb al Ikhlaq is written by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan Self and Sovereignty book is written by Ayesha • Tafhim ul quran is written by Syed Abdul ala Jalal Maudoodi. The Lord of the Rings book is written by JRR • Yadgar-i-Galib is written by Hali Tolkien • Zabur-e-Anjam is written by Dr. Allama Iqbal Books written by Barack Obama are: 1. Dreams • Zarb-e-Kaleem is written by Dr. Allama Iqbal from My Father 2. The Audacity of Hope • Anthony Cleopatra is written by W. Shakespeare Who is called “The Father of Comedy”? • As you like it is written by W. Shakespeare Aristophanes • Caesar and Cleopatra is written by G.B Shaw The name United Nations was coined by • Comedy of Errors is written by W. Shakespeare Roosevelt • Daughter of the East is written by Benazir Which one of the following king of France is Bhuto called “Citizen King”? Louis Philip • Decline and Fall of Roman Empire is written by Who is called the Shakespeare of Punjabi Edward Gibbon language? Peer Waris Shah • Great Expectations is written by Charles Dickens Who is called the father of Academy Award • Hamlet is written by W.Shakespeare (Oscar Award)? Louis B Mayer • Ibn Battuta Travels in Asia and Africa is written Who is known as the founder of USA? John by Ibn Battuta Adams • Jinnah of Pakistan is written by Stanley Who is called “Father of Economic”? Adam Wolpert Smith • Myth of independence is written by Z. A Bhutto Who is known as the founder of Modern • World War is written by W. Churchill Turkey? Kemal Ataturk • Muhammad Ali Jinnah is written by M.H Saiyid Who is called “lion of the Punjab”? Ranjit • Nineteen Eighty Four is written by George Singh Orwell Otto Von Bismarck is called the? Man of Blood • Old man and the Sea is written by Ernest and Iron Hamingway Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’? • Oliver Twist is written by Charles Dickens Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel • Origin Of species is written by Charles Darwin • Paradise Lost is written by John Milton • Pride and Prejudice is written by Jane Austen IMPORTANT BOOKS & THEIR AUTHORS • Social Contact is written by Rousseau Shahnama-i-Islam was written by Hafeez • Twelfth Night is written by W. Shakespeare Jalandri. • A Tale of Two Cities is written by Charles Taloo e islam was written by Allama Iqbal Dickens • Man who ruled India was written by Philip • Vanity of Human Wishes is written by Samuel Woodruff. Johnson • The book confession was written by Rousseau. • Wealth of Nation is written by Adam Simith • Quaid –e-Azam Jinnah. The story of a Nation • Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan is written by Stanley is written by G.Allana. Wolpert • Foundation of Pakistan was written by Sharif ud • Faust is written by Goethe din Pirzada. • Mein Kampf is written by Hitler • Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam was written by • Divine Comedy is written by Dante Edward Fitzgeranld. • Odyssey (Greek) is written by Homer • Gitanjali was written by Rabindranath Tagore. • Utopia is written by Thomas Mooore • Asrar-e-khudi is written by Allama Iqbal • War and Peace is written by Leo Tolstoy • Bal-e-Jibril is written by Allama Iqbal • Crime and Punishment is written by F.M • Bang-e-dara is written by Allma Iqbal Dostovsky • Bostan is written by Sheikh Saadi • Communist Manifesto is written by Karl Marx • Darbar-i-Akbari is written by Azad, Muhammad and Eagles Hussain • Das Capital is written by Karl Marx • Gulistan is written by Sheikh Saadi • The Prince is written by Machiavelli • Constitutional Development of Pakistan is written by G.W Choudhry • Jinnah:Creator of Pak:=Hector Bolithio. • Five Thousand Years of Pakistan is written by • India wins Freedom= Abdul Kalam Azad. Wheeler R.E.M • Emergence of Pak:=Ch: Rahmat Ali. • Foreign Policy of Pakistan is written by • Transfer of Power in India=V.P.Memon. Zulifkar Ali Bhutto • Pakistan Nagozeer Tha= Syed Hasan Raza. • Jinnah, Creator of Pakistan is written by Hecor • Quaid-i-Azam & Pakistan=Ahmed Hassan Dani. Bolitho • Friends not Masters=Ayub Khan. • Muslim Separatism in India and Pakistan is • The Pakistan Issue= Nazir Yar Jung. written by Abdul Hamid • Quid wrote the preface of “My • Political Syetem in Pakistan is written by Khalid Leader”=Ziauddin Ahmed. B. Saeed • Muslim Nationalism in India= Malik Hafeez. • Politics in Pakistan is written by Khalid B. Saeed • Pathway to Pak: = Ch: Khaiquzzaman. • Quaid-i-Azam and Pakistan is written by Ahmad • The Indian Musalimans= W.W.Hunter. Hasan Dani • Our Struggle=Mohd: Noman. • Struggle for Pakistan is written by I.H Qureshi • Evolution of Pakistan: Sharifuddin Pirzada. • The Emergence of Pakistan is written by • Birth of Pak: =Dr. Sachin. Mohammad Ali Choudhry • Pakistan the Heart of Asia= Liaquat Ali Khan. • The Making of Pakistan is written by K.K Aziz • Incomplete Partition = Alastair Lamb. • Towards Pakistan is written by Whaeed-uz- • My Last day with Quaid=Ilahi Bux Zaman • Outline of a scheme of Indian Federation=Sir • Khusboo is written by Parveen Shakir Sikandar Hayat Khan. • Laila Majnoo is written by Amir Khusro • The Forgotten Years is an autobiography of from • Akbar nama is written by Abu Fazal Foreign Minister Sir Zafarullah Khan. • Al Qanoon fil Tib is written by Ibne Sina • Mission with Mountabatten=Alan Campbell • Green Book is written by Presisdent Moamoor Johnson. Gadafi • Religious Thought of Sayyid Ahmed • Republic is written by Plato Khan==Bahir Ahmad Dar. • Revolution and Independence is written by • The Cambridge History of the British Words Worth Empire=H.H.Dodwell. • Road to Freedom is written by Bertrand Russel • The book “party politics in Pakistan’ (1947-58) • Romeo and Juliet is written by Shakespeare is written by K.K.AZIZ. • The spirit of Islam was written by Syed Ameer • Higher than Hopes is biography of Nelson Ali. Mandela. • The poem Shikwah and Jawab-e-Sikwah was • Who wrote "History of God"? Karen written by Allama Iqbal. Armstrong • Five Thousand Years of Pakistan was written • Hayat-e-Jawaid, written by Altaf Hussain Hali, by REM Wheeler. is on the life of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. • White Papers are policy statements published • “The Sun also Rises” is written by Earnest by the British parliament on the subject of Hemingway. tremendous public importance. • Khadija Mastoor wrote Angan. • Blue Books are the official reports of the British • Imam Ghazali is the author of Ihya-ul-Uloom. Government. • Montesquieu wrote ‘the spirit of laws’. • White Books are the official publications of the • Who is the author of “Preparing for the Twenty countries like Portugal, China, and Germany. First Century”? Paul Kennedy • Yellow Books are the official records of France. • Who wrote “Supreme Court and Human • Grey Books are the official policy as well as Rights”? Tamizuddin reports of the Japanese government. • The author of famous book, “Nuclear Weapons • Green Books are the official reports of the and Foreign Policy” is Henry Kissinger. Italian government. • ‘Rise and Fall of Great Powers’ is the work of • Orange Books are the official publication of the Paul Kennedy. Netherlands. • “My Experiments with Truth” is • Lenin wrote ‘the state and revolution’. autobiography of Mahtma Gandhi. • Ibn-e-Khaldun retired as a judge. • Al Ghazali is known as Hujatul Islam. FAMOUS STRAITS • The name of the book which Al-Farabi wrote is • Palk Strait separates India from Sri Lanaka. ‘Ara Madinatul Fazila’. • Babul Mandab strait separates Arabia from • Plato wrote ‘the laws’. Africa.Babel-Mandab strait leads into the Red Sea. • Aristotle founded ‘the lyceum’. • Red sea is b/w Arabia and Africa. • Mao wrote ‘On contradictions’. • Davis Strait separates Greenland from Baffin • J.S. Mill wrote ‘On liberty’. Island.The Davis Strait lies between Canada and • A short history of Pak:=I.H.Qureshi. Greenland • Discovery of Pak:= A.Aziz. • Messina strait separates Italy from Sicily. • History of Freedom Movement=I.H.Qureshi. • Johor strait separates Malaysia from Singapore. • Jinnah as I know him= Abdul Hassan • Bass Strait separates Australia from Tasmania. Isphahani. • Florida Strait separates Cuba from Florida. It joins Atlantic Ocean with Gulf of Mexico. Britain and Argentina. • Dover strait separates England from France. • Civil War of USA lasted from 1861-1865. • Gibraltar Strait separates Spain and Africa and • The famous British Naval commander, who joins Mediterranean Sea with Atlantic Ocean. defected the French Naval Fleet at Nile in 1788 • Torres Strait separates Australia and Papua New and at Trafalgar in 1805 was Horatio Nelson. Guinea • Doer war fought between South Africa and • Bosporus Strait connects Black Sea with the British. Sea of Marmora. • Fighting broke out between Greeks and the • Dardanelles strait (Turkey) joins Marmora sea Turks in July 1974. with Aegean Sea. • At the end of Second World War in 1945, • Malacca strait separates Sumatra from Malay Germany was divided among 4 major powers. Peninsula. It is longest strait in the world. • In Opium war Britain fought against China. • Mozambique strait is the broadest strait in the • Gulf war Jan 1991 stopped in Feb 28, 1991. world. It is b/w Mozambique and Madagascar. • Iran-Iraq was started in Sep 1980 and ended in • Sunda strait separates Sumatra from Java Island. Aug1988. • Lloyd George of Great Britain represented in treaty of Versailles. IMPORTANT BATTLES • Germany remained in grip of allied occupation • Battle of Jhelum was fought b/w Alexandar the from 1994 to 1952. Great and Raja Porus in 326 B.C. The latter was • The American general who acted as the supreme defeated. commander of Allied forces in Europe during the • Mahumud Ghaznavi invaded on Somnath in second world war was D.D Eisenhower. 1025 A.D. • The criminals of the Second World War were • Battle of Tarain was fought b/w Mohd: Ghouri trailed in the city of Nuremburg. and Prithvi Raj in 1192 A.D. The former won the • Break up of Germany occurred on 1945 and battle. merger on Oct 3, 1990. • First battle of Panipat was fought b/w Ibrahim • Iraq occupied Kuwait on 2nd Aug 1990. Lodhi and Babur in 1526. Babur won the battle. • USA dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima on • Second battle of Panipat was fought in 1556. 6th August 1945. Akbar won the battle. • First World War begun on 1914 A.D. and Second • Third battle of Panipat was fought b/w Ahmad World War started in 1939 when Germany Shah Abdali and Marahttas in 1760. Ahmed Shah attacked on Poland, it is also considered as defeated the latter. greatest war. • West Bank was occupied in 1967. • Germans call a WW1 sea fight Battle of • Japan attacked Pearl Harbour located in Hawaii Skagerrak what in UK: Battle of Jutland on 7 Dec: 1941. • Operation Thunderbolt was the nickname given • Israel occupied Golan Heights from Syria. to which raid Israeli raid on Entebbe • West Bank is located b/w Isreal & Jordan. • In WW2 the Germans launched operation • West Bank was occupied in 1967. Bernhard - what Counterfeit British Notes • Iran & UAE dispute over Persian Gulf islands, • In WW2 what was the German codename for Greater & lesser Tunbs. invasion of Russia- Barberossa • Sakhalin Island is dispute b/w Russia & Japan. • Operation Dracula in WWII freed what city- • Iran & UAE dispute over Persian Gulf islands, Rangoon Burma Greater & lesser Tunbs. • Which 19th century battle UK / USA fought after • Sakhalin island is dispute b/w Russia & Japan. peace signed- Battle of New Orleans • In Battle of Sabroan, English defeated Sikhs and • Waterloo is now in... Belgium captured Lahore. • The Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at • Nickname of Atomic Bomb dropped on the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Hiroshima in 1945 was Little Boy and on • In Battle of Sabroan, English defeated Sikhs and Nagasaki=Fat Man. captured Lahore. • The hundred year war actually lasted for 114 • Iraq occupied Kuwait in August 1990. years. • North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950. • Sir William Howard Russell was the first Great • Darfur conflict is in Sudan. War correspondent. • Hundred years war fought between France and WORLD COUNTRIES Britain during 1338-1453. • Buckingham palace is the residence of British • Cease fire between Iran and Iraq took place in king and Queen is in London. 1988, by the intervention of U.N. • 10 Downing Street is the residence of British • The place named Normandy became worlds PM. famous due to the D.Day landing during the • Queen’s house is the official residence of Sri Second World War on 6th June 1944. Normandy is Lankan president. located in France. • Great Wall of China was built in the reign of • Pearl Harbor incident took place on 7th Dec Shih Huang-ti 1941. • Blue House is the official residence in .. South • In 1982 the Falklands war was fought between Korea • Istana Merdeke is the official residence of mountain system of North America. President of Indonesia. • Koh-i-Sultan is in Pakistan. • Elysee palace is the name of the residence of • Highest mountain system in the world is Franch President. Himalayas. • What country’s leader does not have an • Sefid Koh is mountain range in Afghanistan. official residence: Cuba • Blue Mountains are in Australia. • Mauna Kea volcano is in Hawaii. IMPORTANT STREETS • What is the name of the second highest mountain • Bond Street is located in London. It is famous in Africa-Mount Kenya for tailoring and jewelry. • In what modern country is mount Ararat-Turkey • Dalal Street is located in Mumbai (India). It is • Most active volcano Italiana is situated in the stock exchange market of Mumbai. Hawaii. • Drowning Street No. 10 is located at • Mount Everest is in Himalaya range with height Westminster (England). It is famous for the 29,028 feet first ascent made on May 29, 1953. official residence of the British Prime Minister. It • K2 named Goodwin Austin or Chagori is in was named after Sir George Drowning, a diplomat Karakoram Range with 28,250 ft height. First under Cromwell and King Charles II. ascent made on July 31, 1954. • Elgin Street is located in Scotland. It is the • Nanga Parbat is in Himalaya range is known as world’s shortest street. Killer Mountain with height 26,660 ft. First ascent • Young Street is located in Toronto (Canada). It is was made on July 3, 1953. the longest street in the world. • Broad Peak I is in Karakoram range with height • Vicolo della virilita is the world’s narrowest 26,470. street. • Tirich Mir is in Hindu Kush mountain. • Canal Street is the widest street in USA. • Prince Charles is mountain range in Antarctica. • Broadway (USA) is famous for various theaters • Zardak is the highest peak of Kirthar range. and cinema halls. It is regarded as biggest street in • Where are the glasshouse mountains- the world. Queensland Australia • Fleet Street is in London where newspaper offices and press agencies are located. IMPORTANT MOUNTAIN PASSES • The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford • Namni Pass is in Myanmar. Street • Khunjerab Pass is highest pas in Pakistan. • Lombart Street is located in San Francisco. This • Alpine Pass is in USA. street is also called the Crookedest Street. It is the • Lowari Pass is in Pakistan. financial centre in San Francisco. • Khojak tunnel is in Balouchistan. • Wall Street is located in New York. It was built • Bolan (Sulaiman range) pass is in Baluchistan. in 1653. It is famous for banking, finance and • Kolpur pass is in Baluchistan. stock exchange market. • Shandur Pass is in Pakistan. • In which London Street is the US embassy- • Donner pass is in California (USA) Grosvener Square. • Hispar & Biafo glacier is in Pakistan. • Siachen glacier is in Karakoram Range. MOUNTAINS • Baltoro gracier is in Karakoram Range. • Mount Olympus is in Greece. • Chogo Lugma is in Karakoram range. • The mountain range in Russia that is regarded as • Hispar glacier is in Hunza. the boundary b/w Europe & Asia is Urals. • Malaspina glacier is in Alaska (US), • Margalla Hills of Islamabad are extension of • Tasman glacier is in New Zealand. Himaliya range. • Alpine is the highest mountain pass in the world. • Ural mountains separate Asia from Europe. • Siachen, batoro and chogo lugma glaciers are in • Ordovician are oldest rocks. Karakorum. • Oldest mountain system are Araveli. • April 1984, India conducted an Operation known • Youngest mountain system are Himaliyas. as 'Operation Meghdoot’ to capture Siachen. • Andes Mountains are in South America. • Siachen Glacier is the Worlds Biggest Glacier • Ring of Fire are volcanoes in Circum-Pacific outside the two Poles. It is also the world's Highest Seismic belt. Glacier that is why it is refered to as "The Third • Alps are Europe’s largest mountain system. Pole." It is also the World's Highest Battle Ground • Atlas are North Africa’s mountain range. Atlas Ever Mountains are in Morocco. • Africa is without glaciers. • The Himalaya mountain range (Asia) is the • Highest point of Asia is Mount Everest (Nepal- greatest mountain range in the world. Tibet). • Ayers Rock is the largest single rock in the • Mount Aconcagua, highest peak in the western world. hemisphere, located in the Andes Mountains of • Mauna kea volcano is in Hawaii western Argentina, near the border with Chile. • What is the worlds longest mountain range-The • Bodpo La pass is highest pass in Tibet (China) Andes with height 19,412. • Black forest is a mountain in Germany. • Vesuvius is a volcano in Italy. • Rocky or Rockies Mountains is the largest • Swat valley is in the mountain range of... hindukash • Shark bay is in Western Australia. • Saddle peak is highest peak in Anandaman & • English Channel separates England from France. Nicobar islands. • Gulf of Sidra is in Libya. • Karoko tao is a volcano in Indonesia. • Red river is in USA. • Approximately the south west monsoon begins in • Gulf of lion is in France. Pakistan in late July. • Churchill water fall is in Canada. • Danube River is in Romania (Europe). It pours OCEANS into Black sea. • Largest ocean is pacific, then Atlantic, Indian • The Volga is Europe longest river what is the and then Arctic. second longest Danube • Largest sea is South China Sea, then Caribbean • Volga River is in Russia. Sea, then Mediterranean sea, Behring Sea Gulf of • What is the only river that flows both north and Mexico, Sea of Japan, Hudson Bay, East China south of equator - The Congo Sea, Andaman Sea, then Black sea then Red sea • New Zealand is situated in the region of Oceania. and in the last Baltic sea. • Oxus River (also called Amu Darya) is flowing • Sea of Japan is famous for fishing area. between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. It is the • Total seas are 12. largest river of central Asia. • Bermuda Triange is located in Atlantic Ocean. • Bari Doab is the area lying between River Ravi • Diego Garcia is in Indian Ocean. and River Beas. • The deepest place in the Indian Ocean is Sunda • SURMA is the name of a river. Trench. • Windermere Lake is the largest lake of UK. • Caspian Sea is located in Iraq-Azerbaijan, • What is France’s longest river: Loire Turkmensitan, Kazakhstan & Russia. • Hundroo (Hundrubagh) Water Falls are in India. • Caspian Sea is the largest salt water lake in the • An iceberg floating in sea will have one-tenth of world. its mass above the surface of water. • Caspian Sea water is shared by Iran, Russia & • Jog Falls are the highest waterfalls in India. Azerbaijan. • Which river is in Lebanon? River Latani • Which sea is sometimes called the Euxine Sea- • Highest salinity is found in the Great Salt Lake Black Sea in USA. • What sea is directly north of Poland- Baltic sea • Niagara Falls was discovered by Louis Hennepin • Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean. • Madagascar is popularly known as the Island of • Cyprus is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cloves • The waters of Caspian Sea are shared by Russia, • Niagara Falls was discovered by Louis Hennepin Iran & Azerbaijan. • Gateway of Pacific is Panama Canal. • What is the worlds largest sea (in area): South • Panama Canal links Pacific Ocean with Atlantic China Ocean. • Aral Sea is in Central Asia (Kazakhstan). Aral is • Panama Canal was opened in 1914. an inland sea. • Panama Canal links North America with South • What is the world's warmest sea- The Red Sea America. • Aegean Sea is located in Atlantic Ocean. • The Amazon river rises in which country-Peru • Sargasso Sea is without a coastline. • Amazon River is largest river in terms of • Which of the following cause ocean currents? volume. It is in Brazil. It pours into Atlantic Permanent winds Ocean. • Nether land’s land is below sea level. • The longest and largest river in Asia is Yangtze. • Atlantic Ocean is called the “Herring Pond”. • The largest river in China is The Yangtze River. • The Soan and the Haro are the two rivers of WORLD RIVERS Potohar Plateau. • Third world comprises of 70% of world • Aswan dam is constructed on river Nile. population. • World’s largest earth filled dam is Tarbela. • Hamun Mashkel Lake (Baluchistan) is salt water • Voctoria falls are on the border b/w Zimbabwe & lake. South Africa. • Most important crop of Nile delta is Cotton. • Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in world • Pak: is 4th among world’s largest cotton extending from Peru to Bolivia. producers. • Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world. It is • A famous natural bridge is located in Virginia. located in Siberia. • Eskimos live in North America. • Indus River pours into Arabian Sea. • Iberian Peninsula is a part of Europe. • After Indus, the longest river is Sutlaj in • The number of CARS is five. Pakistan. • Height of Islamabad is 2000 ft: above sea level. • The longest river in South Asia is the • The Devil Tower present in US is a volcano. Brahmputra. • Hudson Bay is largest bay and is in Northern • Nile River pours its water into Mediterranean Canada. Sea. • Largest gulf is Gulf of Mexico. • Don River pours its water into Sea of Azov. • Grand Canal is oldest man made canal for • Tigris River pours its water into Caspian Sea. shipping purpose in China. • Suez Canal is 170 Km long constructed in 1869. • The Suez Canal was constructed in 1869. • The panch Pokhri Lake situated in the Himalaya • The Suez Canal link the Mediterranean Sea with Mountains is the highest lake in the world. the Red Sea. The Canal was constructed by a • Aswan dam is in Egypt. French Engineer, Ferdinand De Lesseps. • Word Tsunami is of Japanese language. • The Suez Canal was nationalized by Col. Nasser • Largest coral reef is in Australia. on 26th July, 1956. • Colorado River forms Grand Canyon. • Mariana trench is the deepest part in the ocean • River Rhine is in Western Europe. and it lies in Pacific Ocean. It is also called the • The Victoria Falls is located in Zimbabwe. deepest seafloor depression in the world. • Highest fall of world Angel Falls is on river • River Zambezi flows in Southeast Africa. Carrao Venezuela. • Euphrates flows in Syria and Iraq. • Niagara fall is in North America b/w America & • Mesopotamia is the region b/w Tigris & Canada. Euphrates. • Ribbon fall is in North America. • Mississippi river flows in USA. Mississippi is • Silver Strand fall is in North America. longest river of America. • Grand Canal is located in People’s Republic of • Missouri river flows in USA china. • Hudson River flows in USA. • After Australia, Europe is the smallest continent. • Golden River flows in Alaska, Canada. • ‘Victoria falls’ is located in Rhodesia. • In what country are the Painted Lakes- Indonesia • Deccan Plateau is in Asia. • Name the river that flows through Baghdad- • Asia is the largest continent and covers about 1/3 Tigris of the world’s total land area. • What city has the most canals- Birmingham • Both the highest and lowest points on the earth • Suez Canal was acquired by Britain in 1875 and are found in Asia. nationalized by Egypt in 1956. It remains closed • The lowest point of Asia is Dead Sea which is 1967-75 after Arab Israel War. about 397 meter below sea level. • Thames River is in England. • Dead sea lying b/w Israel and Jordan. • Seine River is in France. • Asia Minor is a geographical expression, a part • Hang He river is in China. to Turkey. • Victoria Lake forms boundary line b/w Tanzania • The world’s longest river, the Nile is located in and Uganda. Africa. • Source River Jehlum is Verinag. • Africa is also known as Dark Continent. • Lake Superior is the largest fresh water lake in • Highest point of South America is Mount the world. It is located in North America (USA- Aconcagua (Argentina) and lowest point is Valdes Canada). Peninsula (Argentina). • Lake Victoria is located in Kenya-Tanzania and • Highest Point of North America is Mount Uganda. Mckinley and the lowest point is Death Valley • Great Bear Lake is located in Canada. (California, USA). • In which country would you find Lake • Highest point of Africa is Kibo, a peak of Disappointment Australia Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) and lowest point is Lake • The Amazon river dolphins are what colour- Assal (Djibouti). Pink • Highest point of Europe is Mount El’brus and • Which of the following rivers rises in lake Lan- the lowest point is Caspian Sea. Ka Tso in Tibet? Sutlej • Highest point in Antarctica is Vinson Massif. • Volga river pours its water into Caspian Sea it is • Highest point in Australia is Mount Kosciusko longest river of Europe. (New South Wales) and the lowest point is Lake • Don is a river of Russia. Eyre (South Australia). • Lake Erie (N.America) is most polluted lake in • The lowest point of the North America is the the world. Death Valley located in California. • Lake Mead on the Arizona-Nevada is largest • Danube River flows in Austria. man-made lake in USA. • Victoria River is the chief source of River Nile. • Baikal Lake is in Siberian desert. • Dardanelles connects black Sea and • Palk Bay lies b/w Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Mediterranean. Bengal. • Black sea is so called because a dense fog • Panama Canal connects Atlantic Ocean with prevails there in winter. Pacific Ocean. • The river Jordan flows out into the Dead sea • 3- Gorges Dam is in .. China • River Mekong flows in Vietnam. • Indus originates from Tibet near Mansorowar • River Thames flows in Southern England. Lake. • River boat Gondola is used in Italy’s city Venice. • The Victoria Falls in Africa is located on river • Hydespes River is now called the Jhelum River. Zambezi. It is the highest fall of Africa. • The length of Panama Canal is 50072 miles. • Mt Merapi is located on Java. • At the equator, the equation of the day is 12 • What is the longest river in Australia- Murray- hours. Darling • Meridan means mid-day. • Gulf Stream is an ocean current named after the • Shale is not a metamorphic rock Gulf of Mexico. FAMOUS DESERTS • Thar desert is located in Northwest India and Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. East Pakistan • Cathy Pacific is an island. • Dsht-i-Lut desert is in Iran. INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES • The world’s largest desert Sahara is located in • Aero float is the airline of Russia. Africa. • Al-Italia is the Italian international airlines. • Kalhari desert is in South Africa. • Royal Nepal’s Airline is the name of Nepal’s • Gobi desert is in Mongolia & China. airline. • The Atacama Desert is located in North Chile, • Transworld Airway (TWA) belongs to USA. South America. • Scandinavian airlines operate in the countries • What is the worlds oldest desert - country named Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. after it-Namib • KLM is the oldest national airline of netherland. • Namib Desert is in South-West Africa. • JAL is an airline of Japan. • Simpson Desert is in Australia. • BOAC airline is of Great Britain. • Great Victoria Desert is in Australia. • Garada is the airline of Indonesia. • Arabian Desert is in Egypt. • Qantas is an airline of Australia. • Death Valley desert is in California. • The famous airport Dum Dum is located in • Gibson Desert is in Australia. Mombai (India). • Great Sandy Desert is in Australia. • Chaklala airport is situated in Rawalpindi. • Karakum desert is in Turkmenistan. • Orly airport is located in Paris. • Kavir Dasht Davir desert is in Iran. • Santa Cruz airport is in Mumbai. • Nafud desert is in Saudi Arabia. • LOT is the national airline of what country- • Rub-el-Khali desert is in South Arabian Poland peninsula. • TABSO is the national airline of which country- • Sonoran desert is in Arizona to Mexico. Bulgaria • Deserts in Asia are: Gobi, Karakum, Rub-al- • Lufthansa is an airlines from Germany Khali, Takla makan. • Cathy Pacific is an airline of Hong Kong. • Takla Makan desert is in Xinjing (China). • What is Belgium's national Airline- Sebina • Deserts in Africa are: Kalhari, Namib, and • Biman is the airline of Bangladesh. Sahara. • Asiana is the airline of ... South Korea FAMOUS ISLANDS • St. Helena is in Atlantic Ocean. IMPORTANT GEOGRAPHICAL LINES • Largest island in Indian Ocean is Madagascar. • A Curzon line is the polish-Russian frontier setup • Sumatra is an island in Indonesia. in 1945. • The largest island in the world Greenland is • Dead line is the line or boundary of a military located in North America. (chk) prison, which prisoners are not allowed to cross. • Greenland is geographically in America but • Green Line is a demarcation line between the politically in Europe. Greek and Turkish Cypriot communities. • Kalaalit Nunaat (Greenland) Island (Denmark), • Hindenburg line separates Germany from the largest island is in North Atlantic Poland. • New Guinea is world’s second largest island. • Pak-Iran border line was demarcated on 24th • Virgin Island is a group of 100 Island in Sep: 1872. W.Indies. • Line of control is b/w Azad Kashmir & Occupied • Canary Island is in Spain. Kashmir. • The largest Island in the Mediterranean Sea is • Mc Mohan line is the boundary line between Sicily. India and China. It was demarcated in 1914. • Malaqasv (Madagascar) is in Indian Ocean. • Radcliff line is the boundary between Pakistan • Baffin is in North Atlantic Ocean (Canadian). and India. It was demarcated in 1947 by Sir Cyril • Sumatra is in Northest Indian Ocean (Indonesia). Radcliff. • Neaw Zealand is in South Pacific Ocean. • 17th parallel line is the boundary line between • Borneo Island is in Pacific Ocean. North Vietnam and the South Vietnam. • Honshu Island is in North West Pacific. • 24th parallel Line lies in Rann of Kutch. It is • Great Britain Island is in North Atlantic. frontier between Pakistan and India. • Victoria Island is in Arctic Ocean. • 38th Parallel line is the boundary between North • Baffin Island is in Atlantic Ocean. and South Korea. • Ellesmere Island is in Arctic Ocean. • 49th Parallel Line is the boundary line between • Galapagos Islands are in Pacific Ocean. Canada and the USA. • Indonesia consists of 1300 islands. • Durand line is 1300 mile long frontier b/w • World’s largest Delta is Sunderlands (India). Pakistan & Afghanistan demarcated in 1893-95. it • Paracel Islands are of.... china vs Vietnam has over 200 passes. • Which country owns the Hen and Chicken • Maginot line is French line of fortification built islands: North island New Zealand in WWII along the German border form • Indian city Mumbai consists of seven islands. Switzerland to Belgium. It divides France from • The famous Island located at the mouth of the Germany. Hudson river is Manhattan • Maginot line divides France from Germany. • Sugar Island is the located at the confluence of • Mannerheim line was defensive fortification line on the Karelian Isthmus built by Finland against lies in the free trade agreement signed by the USA the Soviet Union. and Canada in 1989. • Oder-neisse Line was boundary b/w Germany & • The organization of African Unity was founded Poland during WWII. in 1963; its head quarter is in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). • The organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries was founded in 1968, its headquarter is in Cairo (Egypt). • Organization of American State was founded in 1948; its heat quarter is in Washington DC (USA). MPORTANT ORGANISATIONS & PACTS • China became the member of the World Trade Name Founded Member Headquarter Organization on 11 December 2001 • ADB- 1966- Headqarter at • OPANAL stands for Agency for the Prohibition Philippines(Manila) and total 187 member of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America.It was countries formed on 2nd December, 1969, its headquarter is • Arab League- 1945- 22- Cairo(Eygpt) in Mexico City. • ASEAN- Aug 8, 1967- 10 member countries • OECS stands of Organization of Eastern -Hq Jakarta, founded at Bangkok. Caribbean States, established on 18th June, 1981. • Colombo Plan- 1st July 1951- Colombo • The head quarter of OECS is in Casries (St. (Srilanka) Lucia). • Common Wealth- 1931 HQ London. Total • UN has 6 principle organ members 54 • Security Council has 5 permanent members. • D8- 15 June 1997- Founded at Turkey, HQ • The Economic and Social Council acts as Turkey. coordinating body for the numerous specialized • ECO- Jan 1985- 8- Tehran.Total members 10 agencies created by the UN. The council has 54 • ICJ- 1951- Hq in Hauge. members elected for the term of 3 years. • ICRC- 1883- Geneva. • The international court of justice comprises 15 • NAM 1961 judges. • OIC 22 to 25 Sep 1969- 57 member countries – • The IBRD was established in 27th Dec 1945. Hq in Jeddah established in Rabat (Morocco). • Steel Pact was signed between Italy and • SAARC 8, 1985- 7- 8 Katmandu- established at Germany on 22nd May 1939 at Berlin. Dhaka. • Camp David Accord made between Egypt and • NATO- 1949 Brussels. Israel on 17 Sep 1978. • SEATO Sep 8, 1954 founder at Manila, ended in • Locarno pact signed on 16th October, 1925, 1972 signed at Locarno. • UNO 24 Oct 1945 New York. • Four Power Pact was signed on 16th July, 1933 • Warsaw Pact 14th May 1955. Dissolved in 1991 at Paris. • Term of non-permanent members of the Security • CENTO was signed on 24th Feb, 1955 in Council is 2 years. Baghdad. • General Assembly and Security Council appoints • Balkan Pact was signed on 9th Feb, 1934. the judges of International Court of Justice. • Eisenhower Doctrine was announced in 1957. • RCD was changed to ECO in Jan 1985. • Entente Cordiale was formed in April 1904, the • G-8 was established on 22 September 1985. G-8 agreement was signed between England and was originally the G-5 but was expanded when France. Canada, Italy and Russia jointed in June 1997. • Dawes Plan was introduced in 1924. • European Union came in to being on January 1, • CTBT opened for signature from Sep 24, 1996. 2000, EU adopted Euro currency in 2001. Its head • KELLOGG-Briand pact was signed by 15 states quarter is in Brussels (Belgium). on 27th August, 1928, it was signed in Paris. • International Energy Agency was founded in • Rio Summit was held in Rio-de-Janero on 14th 1974; its head quarter is in Paris (France). 1992. • International Olympic Committee was formed in • Amnesty International is an international 1984; its head quarter is in Lausanne organization which works for the release of the (Switzerland). political prisoners. It was established by peter • The head quarter of international Red Cross and Bomenson in the year of 1961. Red Crescent is in Geneva (Switzerland). • In 1941 the Atlantic Charter was signed by • Organization of Petroleum and Exporting Churchill and Roosevelt. Countries was founded in Baghdad in 1960; its • Truman Doctrine-------announced on 12 March head quarter is in Vienna (Austria). 1947 about the security of Greece and Turkey. • The organization of Economic Cooperation and • USSR and its allies signed Warsaw pact in the Development was founded in 1961; its head year 1955. quarter is in Paris (France). • The famous Dumbarton Oaks conference, which • The world council of churches was established in formulated proposals about UN charter, was held 1948 in Amsterdam (Netherlands), its headquarter in Dec 1944. is in Geneva (Switzerland). • On 14th August 1941, US president F.D • North American Free Trade Agreement, its origin Roosevelt and British Premier W. Churchill signed the Atlantic Charter on a battle ship. Norway. • Veraillies Treaty was signed in 1919. • Kofi Anan got noble peace price in 2001. • Bostan Tea party tool place in 1773. • UNO world was coined by F.D Roosevelt. • The civil right act which was passed in USA in • Kofi Anan is the 7th Secretary General of UNO. 1964 was the result of the March of 250000 • What was the first country to leave the United people organized by Martin Luther king in 1963. Nations-Indonesia • The famous XYZ affair tool place when an • The term of the judges of the international court American delegation visited England. of justice is 9 years. • Potsdam conference was held in 1945. • ILO is not an organ of the UN. • Mamoon Abdul Gavvum (PM of Maldives) said • First city to be placed under UN was Sarajevo. SAARC is a brain child. • The UN observed 1998 as the human rights year • Napolean I, first person to call English a nation with the theme “ All Human Rights for All”. of shopkeepers. • ICJ has 15 judges, any two of whom cannot be • Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent of the same nationality. perspiration; these words are said by Thomas A. • UN Charter was signed on June 26, 1945 and Edison. came into force on October 24, 1945. • Hippocrates said that extreme remedies are most • Olive Branch is the emblem of the U.N. appropriate for extreme disease. • Five permanent members of U.N Security • Archimedes said that give me but one firm spot Council are China, France, Russia, UK and US. on which to stand, and I will move the earth. • UN Security Council has five permanent and 10 • The Asian development bank established in 1966 non-permanent members. with headquarter located at MANILA (philipines). • Bangladesh is not a member of ASEAN. • Eqypt , Iraq , jorden , Lebanon , Saudi Arab , • As per SAFTA agreement, India, Pakistan & Sri Syria and Yemen are the founder nations of the Lanka have to decrease their custom duties to 0- arab league. 5% by 2013. • Asian development bank was established in 1966 • Estonia is not a member of CIS. with headquarter located at manila(philipine) • Portuguese is not an official language of UN. • The International court of Justice is located in • ICJ has issued the arrest warrant of ... Omar al Hague,Holland Basher of Sudan • WHO is not the principal organ of the United • The United States of America has used its veto Nations. power more than any other permanent member • Declaration of Human Rights was adopted on • G-7 is the group of seven rich industralial Dec: 10, 1948. nations- Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, • Green Peace has no formal structure and Japan and the US. Secretariat. • The UNO originated during the second world • Who were the three statesmen who formulated war.Its charter was drawn up from 25th April to Non-Aligned Movement (NAM): Nehru, Nasser, 26th June, 1945 at San Francisco which was Tito signed by 51 countries. • international headquarter of Transparency • In 1971 the people republic of china was given International (TI} is located in Berlin, Germany. membership of UNO by expelling Taiwan. The founder of the organisation is Peter Eigen • The UN Industrial Development Organization • The permanent Secretariat of SAARC is has its headquarters at Vienna. established at: Khatmandu • Initially, Arab league has seven countries. • How many official working languages are • Headquarter of Arab League is located in Cairo. recognized by UNO:6 Arab League was established on 22nd March • Who was the first Asian Secretary General of the 1945. United Nations? U. Thant • Amnesty International was established in • Baden Powel was the founder of Boy Scout and London by the British Lawyer, Peter Benenson in Civil Guides Movement. 1961 • CIS are 11 independent states of the former • The International court of justice was constituted Soviet Union known as Commonwealth of on 26th June 1945 Independent States • The Charter of United Nations consists of 111 • Head quarters of WWF are in Vienna, Austria. articles. • SAARC was formed in December, 1985. • The Common Wealth of Australia came into • SAARC Human Resource Development Centre existence in 1901. is located at Islamabad. • Article 55 of the UN Charter promotes • HQ of Universal Postal Union is in Berne. international Human Rights. • New Zealand’s Don McKinnon is the first • Territorial waters traditionally are recognized to secretary general of commonwealth. extend how far from a state’s coastline? 12 miles. • First Islamic Summit was held at Rabat in 1969. • A state’s executive economic zone (EEZ) is • Second Islamic Summit was held at Lahore in recognized to extend how far from the coastline? 1974. 12 miles • 1n 1948 the UN drawn up a charter of civil and • ECOSOC has been established under chapter 10 political rights. of the UN charter • First Secretary General of UN was Tregav Lee of • United Arab Emirates is a federation of 7 Emirates. Alfred Nobel died in San Remo, Italy. • Switzerland joined the UN during 2002. • Why did Alfred Nobel establish a prize in his • African Development Bank was established in will? Alfred Nobel wanted to award the greatest 1964. benefits to mankind. • The principal organs of United Nations are Six. • Which Nobel category does not yet have a single • United Nations spends a lion’s share of its female laureate? Economics budget on Refugees rehabilitations • Who won the first Nobel Prize in Physics? • The UNO originated during the Second World Roentgen. War. Its charter was drawn up from 25th April to • Which single winner won the most number of 26th June, 1945 at San Francisco which was Nobel Prizes? International Committee of the Red signed by 51 countries. Cross. • Transparency International is based in Berlin. • Who was the first non-European to win the • Where is the headquarter of the Amnesty Nobel Prize in Literature? Rabindranath Tagore International located: London • Mathematicsis not a valid Nobel Prize category. • Universal Declaration of Human Rights was • In what year did the most people decline their adopted in 1948. Nobel Prize? 1939 • Human Right Watch dog headquarter is in.. New • Who was the only person to win the Nobel Prize York twice -- in Peace and Chemistry? Linus Pauling • In which city World Economic forum usually • Who was the only person to win the Nobel Prize holds its meetings? The World Economic Forum twice -- in both Physics and Chemistry? Marie (WEF) is a Geneva-based non-profit foundation Curie best known for its annual meeting in Davos, • Name the six categories for which the prizes are Switzerland awarded. Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace and Economics. NOBLE PRIZE • For which category was a Nobel Prize given • Astronomers cannot be nominated for noble starting 1969? Economics. prize • Who awards the Peace Prize? The Norwegian • Marie curie twice won Noble Prize. Nobel Committee. • First Nobel Prizes were awarded on 10 Dec: • Max Planck received the noble prize in Physics 1901. in 1918 for his discovery of: energy quanta • What country awards the Nobel peace prize- • Climate change campaigner Al Gore and the Norway UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change • Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1972-Nobody have been jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. • Who was the first American to receive the Nobel • Rabindra Nath Tagore was the first Indian/South Literature prize Sinclair Lewis Asian to win Nobel Prize. (Literature in 1931). • Which Nobel Prize is not awarded annually in • Former US Vice-President Al Gore has won Stockholm Peace Noble Peace Prize 2007 for his campaign against • Mother Teresa was awarded Nobel Prize in the Global Warming. field of peace. • Mr Gore won an Oscar for his climate change • The New York Times received five Pulitzer film An Inconvenient Truth prizes of 2009 for investigative, breaking news • The first negro to be awarded the Nobel Peace and international reporting, feature photography Prize was Ralph Johnson Bunche and criticism. • Rabindarnath Tagore won first Nobel Prize from • Four persons have been awarded Nobel Prize South Asia. twice. • The first Muslim Nobel Laureate was: Anwar • Van’t Hoff was the first Nobel Laureate in Sadaat of Egypt Chemistry. • Nobel Prize holder UN institutions.....UNHCR, • Wole Soyinka is a Nobel Prize winner for UAEA literature. He is from Nigeria. Who known as ‘Nightingale of India? Sarojinin • Which field was not included by Alfred Nobel Naidu originally... Economics Who is called as the “Herodotus of Arabs”? • Person getting the nobel peace prize in 2008 was Abul Hassan Ali AI-Masudi of the country. Finland Where was Albert Einstein born? Germany • Alfred Nobel was born in Stockholm, Sweden, Heavy Mechanical Complex, Taxila was set up more than 150 years ago. In what year was he with the aid of China. born? Alfred Nobel was born in 1833 Antarctica is the uninhabited continent of the • What did Alfred's father, Immanuel, do for a world which is without any regular population. living? Alfred's father was an engineer and • Turkey is the country having its land in two inventor. continents • Alfred Nobel never married. • The world’s longest current reigning monarch is • A future Nobel Laureate worked for a short Queen of England. period of time as Alfred Nobel's secretary. Who? • The Cambodian Language is the language with Bertha von Suttner most Alphabets. It has a total number of 74 • Alfred Nobel died on 10 December 1896, but not alphabets. in Sweden, his home country. Where did he die? • Glaciers are found on every continent except • Driest place is Atacama Desert in Chile. Australia. The Lambert Glacier enjoys the • Most spoken language is Mandarin Chinese. distinction of being the largest glacier in the • Oldest civilization is Sumerian civilization world. It is located in the Australia Antarctic (Mesopotamia). Territory. Its length is 440 miles (700 km) and was • Oldest town is Jericho (Jordan). discovered in 1956-57. • Largest land mammal is African Elephant. • • The lowest mountain range in the world is the • Longest strait is the Strait of Malacca which Bhieuna Bhaile seperat Malaysia and Indonesia. • The country known as the Land of Cakes is • Tallest animal is Giraffe. Scotland • First Muslim dynasty in India is slave dynasty. • The place known as the Garden of England is • Lowest birth rate and highest death rate is of Kent Peru. • The largest bay in the world is Hudson Bay, • A richest woman is Queen Elizabeth. Canada • The largest of oil consumer is USA. • The largest church in the world is Basilica of • Busiest airport is O’Hare International Airport at St.Peter,Vatican City,Rome Chichago (USA). • The country whose National Anthem has only • Oldest capital city is Damascus (Syria). music but no words is Bahrain • Largest metropolitan is Mexico City. • The largest cinema in the world is the Fox • Longest canal is Volga Batlic canal. theatre,Detroit,USA • Longest day 21 June and shortest day December • The country where there are no Cinema theatres 22. is Saudi arabia • Largest diamond is Cullinan. • The country where military service is • Longest big ship canal is Eurasia Ship Canal compulsory for women is Israel with length 700 km, which connects Caspian Sea • The largest city of Africa is Cairo and Black sea. • The most densely populated Island in the world • The Bamboo has the fastest growth rate ever is Honshu green grass. It grows up to 3 feet in 24 hours. • The first man to reach Antarctica was Fabian • Largest peninsula is Arabian Peninsula. Gotileb • The river which carries maximum quantity of • Oldest surviving building in world is pyramids water into the sea is the Mississippi of Egypt. • Volentina Treshkova (USSR) was the first • K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin, first woman astronaut who orbited the earth in the year climbed by Ardito Desio 1956.(Karakram range in 1983. Pakistan) • The American astronaut Neil Armstrong was the • Mount Everest is the highest mountain located in first man to steps on the surface of moon on 21 Himalaya (Nepal --- Tibet). July 1969. • Mount Everest was named after Sir George • The largest producer of cotton is USA. Everest. • The largest producer of Jute is Bangladesh. • Mozambique has the lowest GNP. • The largest producer of Rice , Silk , wheat, tin , • The biggest airport in the world is King Khalid gold , grows the most fruit , Largest country by situated in Saudi Arabia. population , country grew the first Orange , most • Largest palace is in Brunei. tobacco , where Ice Cream invented and county • Longest underground railway Tunnel is in first used pepper is China. Moscow. • The largest producer of Steel and aluminium is •• USA. • • Country with largest budget is USA. • The largest producer of Sugar and Tea is India. • The highest birth rate is of Malawi. • The largest producer of Wool is Australia. • Peru with lowest birth rate. • The largest producer of oil is Saudi Arabia. • Country with most billionaires is USA. • The largest producer of coffee is Brazial • Monaco has the shortest coast line. • The world’s leading banking center is Zurich. • The biggest Square the Tiananmen Square is in • World’s largest fish catching country is China. China. • Muhammad Fathullah Khan Kandahari's • Largest Tomb the mount li tomb is in China. translation: Printed in 1861, Bhopal, India, It is the • The longest cricket match between England and first known translation of the holy Qur'an in South Africa in 1939 abandoned after 10 days. Pashto • Largest number of school is in China. • First translation of the Quran into a Western • Largest fort, Fort George situated in UK. language was made into Latin. It was carried out • • Largest exhibition centre is in Germany. by Robertus Rotenesis and Hermannus Dalmata in • Lake Victoria is the largest lake of Africa. 1143 • The film Ben Hur won the most (11) Oscur • South China Sea is the largest sea. Awards in 1959. • What animal has the best hearing-Bats • Largest capital is Ottawa. • What country had the first banknotes-Sweden • Largest delta is in Bengal created by the river China paper not banknotes Bharamputra and the Ganges.( Sundrbans ) • Which country grows the most sugar-Brazil • Hottest place is Aziziyah, Libya. • Name the largest Mediterranean island-Sicily • In 1901 who first transmitted radio signals across • Mediterrian Sea means ‘sea in the middle of Atlantic: Marconi land’. • What is the worlds oldest monotheistic religion: • Ocean shrinking and growing is Atlantic Ocean. Judaism • Fastest ocean swimmer is Sailfish (68 mph). • Where was the first Miss World contest held in • Longest poisonous snake is King Cobra. 1951-London • Largest port is Rotterdam (Netherlands). • The largest bell in the world is the Tsar Kolkol at • Largest river basin and volume is Amazon Kremlin,Moscow (Brazil). • The biggest stadium in the world is the Strahov • Largest sea bird is Albatross. Stadium,Prague • Tallest statue is Spring Temple Buddha (china). • The country which has the greatest population • Largest suspension bridge is Verazano-Narrows, density is Monaco NY. • The first President of Egypt was Mohammed • Longest swimming course is English Channel, Nequib UK. • The primary producer of newsprint in the world • Broadest strait is Mozambique. is Canada • Largest temple is Angkor Vat (Cambodia). • The first explorer to reach the South Pole was • Highest town is Wenchuan, Tibet (China). Cap.Ronald Amundson • Tallest tower is Tokyo Sky Tree (Japan). • The airplane was used in war for the first time by • Highest volcano is Cotapaxi (Ecuador). Italians(14 Oct.1911) • Longest wall is Great Wall of China 1550 • United State has most TV stations in the world. miles(6700km) long, which is built in 214 BC. • China has most land frontiers with16 • Highest waterfall is Angel (Venezuela) neighboring countries. • Lowest body of water is Dead Sea. • The first man to circumnavigate the world was • Biggest zoo is Etosha National Park, Namibia. Magellan. • In 776 First Olympic Games were played in • The world’s poorest country with a lowest per Greece. capita income is Burundi after that congo. • Alexander invaded India in battle of Hydaspes. • First test tube baby Louise Brown (England) was • Emperor Theodesius banned the Olympic born in 1978. Games. • USA is the largest nuclear electric power • Sun and Moon pyramids are in Mexico. producing country in the world. It produces • Rainfall related to mountains is Orographic 98,784 MW electricity which is about 30% of the rainfall. total nuclear electricity generated in the world. • Bangladesh has a dispute over the construction • Robert E. Perry (1856-1920) an American of a dam on Naaf River with Myanmar. explorer reached North Pole on 6th April, 1909 for • The thinnest earth layer is Crust. the first time in human history. • Name of the second largest river of Africa is The • Highest % of land under cultivation is in India. Congo. • Canal Street is the widest street in USA. • Khunjra Pass connects Pakistan with China. • Fastest animal is cheetah. • Chile is the largest copper producing country in • Slowest animal is Snail 2 to 3 feet per minute. the world. • Fastest bird is Peregrine Falcon. • The country where death rate is lowest in the • Bird that never makes its nest is Cuckoo. world is Japan. • Wingless bird is Kiwi. • Lithuania was the first Soviet Republic of the • Highest capital is La Paz (Bolivia). former Soviet Union which declared itself • Biggest city (by population) is Tokyo. independent. • Largest coral formation is The Great Barrier • Madagaskar is the largest island in the Indian Reef (Australia). Ocean. • Highest country is China (Tibet region). • Ferdinand Magellan commanded the first • Highest dam is Rogunsky in Tajkistan. expedition in 1590 to sail round the world and • Largest concrete dam is The Grand Coulee, discovered passage to the Pacific from the USA. Atlantic. He proved that the shape of the earth is • Largest diamond mine is Kimberley (South round. Africa). • Suez Canal is the largest ship canal in the world. • Lightest gas is hydrogen. It joins Red Sea with Mediterranean Sea. The plan • Largest gorge is Grand Canyon. of the Suez Canal was conceived by Ferdinand de • Largest Island is Greenland. Lesseps. • Largest man-made lake is Lake Mead Arizona. • Largest sugar producing country is India second • Longest lifespan of animal is of Giant tortoise. is Brazil. • Largest mammal is Blue whale. • The North Atlantic Route is the largest and • Highest melting point is of Tungsten, 3410° C. busiest of the ocean trade routes. • Tallest mountain range is The Himalaya range • World’s oldest regligion is Hinduism and largest with 96 of world’s 109 tallest peaks. religion is Christianity. • Longest mountain range is Andes (South • World’s second most populous city is Mexico America). City. • Largest Commercial Ocean is Atlantic Ocean. • Largest number of Palestinian refuges is in Jordan. • Baku is famous for the production of petroleum. • Kazakistan is the largest country in Central Asia. • Blue revolution relates to fish farming.The • Largest landlocked country in world is readings of a Fahrenheit and a Centigrade Kazakistan and 2nd Mongolia. temperature is the same at -40°. • Biggest oil refinery is at Abadan (Iran).(Reliance • Gregory Mendel is called the Father of Genetics. _ India) • Fenugreek seeds can benefit a patient of diabetes • Glasgow is biggest ship building centre. mellitus by normalizing his blood sugar level. • Havana is famous for cigar manufacturing. • It is the President and not the PM who presides • Oldest Search Engine is ... Yahoo over the cabinet meetings in France. • Only Hindu kingdom in World is Nepal. • Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower • Who was the first man to fly across the channel: arrangement. Louis Bleriot • Inflation means an increase in the amount of • The largest state in the USA is Alaska. paper money which tends to raise general price • Which of the following countries of South-West level of commodities. It is a comparative figure Asia leads in the production of oil? Saudi Arabia showing cost of living, production prices, etc as • What is the smallest state of Australia-Tasmania compared with a base year. Debtors are likely to • Paris and What other capital had the worlds first benefit by Inflation. telephone link-Brussels • James Bond is a character in the novels written • What is the oldest known science- Astronomy by Ian Fleming. • What is the worlds most popular first name- • Jana-gana-mana is India’s National Anthem. Mohammed • Thomas Jefferson authored American • People`s republic of china has the largest army Declaration of Independence. of the world. • Laos is the only land-locked country in South- • Khan Mehtarzai is the highest railway station in East Asia. Asia. • Last Supper is a famous Renaissance painting by • Maximum quantities of diamonds are found in Leonardo da Vinci.• Montesquieu gave the theory Africa. of separation of power. • The highest rainfall for one month was recorded • Mother Teresa was born in Albania in 1910. at Indian town of Cherapoonje. 366.14 inches rain • New Moore Island is situated in the Bay of fell there during the month of july 1861. Bengal. • Light is the fastest thing in the universe.It travels • Parliament of Switzerland is known as Federal at a phenomenal speed of 186,000 miles per Assembly. second. • Pasumpatinath temple is in Nepal.G.J. Mendel is • Takla Makan is in China is the driest desert in known as founder of genetics.Pulitzer Prizes are Asia. awarded to Americans for excellence in • King of Malaysia is the only king in the world journalism. Red Cross Movement was launched who is elected for 5 years term. by J.H. Dunant in 1864. • Largest oil company belong to USA is The • A team of men in opposition to take over the Exxon Corporation. different portfolios in case the party is able to • The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford wrest power is known as Shadow Cabinet. Street • Shahtoosh is the finest, warmest and lightest • “Panch pokhari trekking” (highest lake) is non wool in the world produced in Uzbekistan. touristy trekking trail in Nepal. Panch Pokhari is • The Road Ahead is written by Bill Gates. named after 5 holy ponds and Hindus religiously • United Kingdom consists of England, Northern respect the place. Panch Pokhari Lake is just Island, Scotland & Wales. northeast of Kathmandu toward snow wall. • Qutub Minar made by Iltutmish, Gol Gumbaz • Oil is the most traded product in the world what made by Mohammad Adil Shah, Buland Darwaza is the second-Coffee made by Akbar and Moti Masjid made by • Which country makes the most films per year- Aurangzeb. India • The agreement between India and China, by • first man to set foot on all five continents- which both accepted Panchsheel as the basis of Captain Cook their relations, was signed in 1954 • What country drink the most milk per capita- • In which city was the famous black hole: Iceland Calcutta • What country consumes the most fish per capita- • Whose autobiography was the long walk to Japan Freedom: Nelson Mandela • What was the first country to recognise the US as • Which American state is nicknamed The independent-Morocco Diamond State: Delaware • Who was the first person to wear a wristwatch- • Zambia and Zimbabwe used to be called what: Queen Elizabeth. Rhodesia • Ambedkar, B.R is known as the architect of the • Oil seed rape belongs to which plant family: Indian Constitution. Mustard • Apsra is the first nuclear reactor of India. • What is the staple food of one third of the worlds • Aquaculture refers to fish-farming or fish population: Rice culture. • What digit does not exist in Roman Numerals: Zero Year 1982-The Computer • Who was nicknames The desert Fox (both • The United Nations in New York were originally Names): Erwin Rommel where-San Francisco • Which European country is divided into areas • In what country is the northernmost point of called Cantons: Switzerland Africa-Tunisia • Who created Tarzan (all names) in 1914: Edgar • Napoleon had a fear of what - Aelurophobia-Cats Rice Burroughs • In the Bible who built the ancient city of • Who is the only American president elected Babylon-Nimrod unopposed: George Washington • In what country did stamp collecting start • Which countries men use the most deodorant: -France Japan • Where do the White and Blue Niles join- • From what language does the word alphabet Khartoum - in Sudan come: Greek -alpha beta • What plant has flowers but no leaves-Cactus • On what is the Mona Lisa painted: Wood • Who was the Roman Goddess of peace-Pax • Who rode a horse called Bucephalus: Alexander • What country has a Bible on its flag-Dominican the Great Republic • The Koh-i-Nor is a famous diamond - what does • The Invisible Empire is better known as what- the name mean: Mountain of Light Klu Klux Klan • Who was the Goddess of the rainbow: Iris • What European countries flag is square- • Which animals can live longest without water: Switzerland Rats • What bird has the most feathers per square inch- • Which fruit contains the most protein: Avocado Penguin • A muster is a group of which birds: Peacocks • A dog is canine - what animal is ovine-Sheep • Gossima was the original name of what game: • A cat is feline - what animal is murine-Mouse or Table Tennis Rat • Minerva is the Goddess of what: Wisdom • What countries nation anthem is Land of Two • USA has most airports which country has second Rivers-Iraq most: Australia • Queen Alexandria's is the worlds largest what- • In 1829 Walter Hunt invented what common Butterfly 1 foot wing item: Safety Pin • Who said "The child is the father of the man"- • What is the oldest known infectious disease: Wordsworth Leprosy • There are over 130000 species of what on earth- • In which city is the worlds oldest tennis court Butterflies from 1496: Paris • There are more telephones than people in what • Who said Politics is the art of the possible 11 city-Washington USA Aug 1867: Otto Von Bismarck • If you landed at Arlanda airport where would • In which country did Turkeys originate: USA you be-Stockholm Sweden • What colour is worn for funerals in Egypt: • What country declared itself first atheist state in Yellow 1967-Albania – banned religion • In what country did red onions originate: Italy • What is Canada's oldest city founded in 1608- • What job did Ernest Hemmingway do in WW1: Quebec Ambulance Driver • 72% of what country is covered by forest- • What was the name of the Roman God of sleep- Finland Somnos • The Red Rose City has what more common • What does the name Ghengis Khan mean-Very name in Jordan-Petra Mighty Ruler • What flower is the symbol of culture-The Lotus • What is the most common disease in the world- • In what prison did Nelson Mandela spend 19 of Dental Caries 27 years in jail-Robben Island • The name of which countries capital means good • Monology is the study of what- Stupidity air-Argentina – Buenos Aires • What country is the worlds oldest functioning • The USA president lives in the White House - democracy-Iceland Who Blue House-President of South Korea • Where was volleyball invented-France • What does an aronophobe fear -Internet • What gives onions their distinctive smell- • What county has its map on its flag-Cyprus Sulphur - taken in when growing • Lucknow is a city in India - and what other • Where are the glasshouse mountains- country-Canada Queensland Australia • Which animal has legs but cant walk- • What animals name translate from Arabic as He Hummingbird who walks fast Giraffe – from Xirapha • What is the sacred animal of Thailand-White • What place is nicknamed "The City of Lilies"- Elephant Florence • What animal is the symbol of long life in Korea- • What place was nicknamed "The Pearl of the Deer Orient"-Manilla - Philippines • What animal was the symbol of freedom in • What countries name translates as lion ancient Rome-Cat mountains- Sierra Leone • Time Magazine named what as the Man of the • In WW2 what was the German codename for invasion of Russia- Barberossa border with: Mongolia • First American state to enter the union 7 Dec • In which country did the study of geometry 1787- Delaware Pennsylvania second originate -Egypt • old man in The Old Man and the Sea named • What was the capitol of Russia before Moscow- Santiago Saint Petersburg And who designed it- • unit of sound named after- Alexander Graham Michelangelo Bell - Decibel • What was Ghandi's profession- Lawyer • first space probe to land on the moon 13 Sept • What does Magna Carta literally mean- Great 1959 Luna 2 Charter • What city was known as Christiana until 1925- • What country is coffee originally from- Ethiopia Oslo – Sweden • What is the currency of Turkey- Lira • Countries on 2 continents Russia and Turkey • Which worlds city is known as The Golden City: (Asia Europe) and Egypt - Africa and Asia Prague Czech • In WW2 the Germans launched operation • Which country contains every type of climate in Bernhard - what Counterfeit British Notes the world:New Zealand • What country had three presidents - in the same • The Afghan Taliban use which colour of flag- day-Mexico White • There are 300 distinct different types of what • What was Queen Victoria's first name- food-Honey Alexandria • What country has three capital cities Admin • In Sanskrit it means House of Snow - what does- Legislate Judicial-South Africa Himalayas • Countries name means Place where one struggles • What was the White House formerly known as - with God-Israel Executive Mansion • Ecuador was named after who / what-The • Which country consumes the most chicken per Equator capita: Saudi Arabia • The Davis Strait lies between Canada and where- • What does Honolulu mean in Hawaiian- Greenland / Baffin Sheltered Harbour • Children take SATs what does SAT stand for- • Which fruit is the symbol of hospitality- Standard assessment tasks Pineapple • A lion and a sword appear on what countries • Which city is built on 118 islands- Venice flag-Sri Lanka • In WW1 what warning device was on the top of • What is sometimes nicknamed Adams Eiffel Tower: Parrots Profession-Gardener • What is sometimes referred to as Zulu time- • What is the word Taxi short for-Taximeter Greenwich mean time • Name the Hong Kong stock exchange-Hang • Which vegetable is 91% water - Cabbage Seng • Edible part of tomato is whole fruit. • What is a bandy bandy-A Snake • One micron is equal to One-thousandth of a • The New Testament originally written in what millimeter. language-Greek • First world war was began on 1914 A.D. and • The Black Death came to England from what second world war started in 1939 when germany port-Calais attacked on poland, it is also considered as • What is the currency of Egypt-The Pound Greatest war. • After English what's the most widely used • The maximum ever temperature of 136.4 F was language on the net-German recorded on september 13,1922 in the city Azizia • The word Angel derives from the Greek meaning (Libya) and The minimum temperature of -129.6 F what-Messenger was recorded in the town of Vostok near • What is measured on the Torro scale -Tornados Antarctica on 24th august , 1960. • Sicily is the traditional source of which element- • The Umayyad Dynasty (661-750 A.D) was the Sulphur first Muslim dynasty. • Who was the first person to wear a wristwatch- • The earth is the densest planet of universe .It has Queen Elizabeth 1st density of 5.515 time that of water. • What city is at the mouth of the Menam river- • The panch pokhri lake situated in the himalaya Bangkok mountains is the highest lake in the world. • Ireland and New Zealand are the only countries • Mahavira(founder of jainism)and gautama that lack what Native Snakes buddha (founder of buddism) were contemporaries • In Hindu philosophy what does Yoga literally and flourished in india in the 6th century B.C. mean- Union • The three pyramids of eqypt were built from • Which sea is sometimes called the Euxine Sea- 2700 to 2500 B.C.,these are tombs of khufu,khafra Black Sea and menkaura. • The Wright brothers made aircraft but what was • The great wall of china was completed in 214 their other job: Bicycle manufacturers B.C.it is 1500 miles long.Its average height is 25 • What is the official language of Cuba-Spanish feet and about 12 feet wide at the top. • Who was the last Emperor of France-Napoleon • The city rome was founded in 753 B.C. by III romolus. • What country does China have its longest land • The muslim rule of spain lasted from 711 to 1492 A.D. soldiers was Genghis Khan • The statue of liberty (newyork) was installed in • The name of the large clock on the tower of the 1886.It is 151 feet one inch high from the base to House of Parliament in London is called Big Ben torch. • `Man is a Tool Making Animal' was said by • The world is divided into 24 time zones,each 15` Benjamin Franklin longtitude wide. the longitudinal meridian passing • Blue Mosque is in Istanbul. through greenwich,England is the starting point • Camp David is famous for Camp David Accord, and is called the prime meridian. which took place between Egypt and Israel. It is • Christopher columbus discovered bahamas on 12 located in USA. oct 1492 A.D. • Jaffna is the headquarters of LTTE guerillas in • Russia invaded afghanistan on dec 27,1979. Sri Lanka. • A billion contain 1000 million. It has 9 zeroes. • Akal Takht is a place of confession of Penance in similarly a trillion has 12 zeroes,a quadrillion 15 the Golden Temple complex, it has been the zeroes,a quintillion 18 zeroes and a decillion 33 spiritual and temporal seat of authority of Sikh zeroes. since 1906. • One inch is equal to 2.5400 cms and one mile is • Hanging garden of Babylon is situated in equal to 1.6093 kms. Baghdad and was planted in 603 B.C; this is • About half of the world population speaks indo- included in seven wonder of the world. european languages. The Indo-European branch to • Leaning tower of Pisa, it was built in 12th which english belongs is germanic. Century, it is located in Italy. • Out of the 193 sovereign independent nations of • The famous Empire State Building in located in the world 147 are republics and other 46 are under New York. personal rules (14 kings,1 emperor,3 queens,7 • Bermuda Triangle is in Caribbean region. hereditary sheikhs,1 grand duke,2 sultans,1 • Bermuda is the colony of UK. constitutional monarch etc). • Lumbin is the birthplace of Gautam Budh, it is in • All india mulim league was formulated on Nepal. december 30,1906 and first president was Sir • Dehro Dun is located in UP (India), it is famous Agha Khan. for its military academy. • Afghanistan got independence on 19th aug 1919. • Yellow Stone National Park is in USA. • Sunlight is composed of seven colours • The Indonesian island Bali is famous for • "Braille system" is used for the education of Temples. Blind. • Great Wall of China can be seen from the moon, • Lousis Braille of France made it possible for the the total length of the wall is 1684 miles or 6000 blind to read and write. kms, it was built in the reign of Shih Huang-ti • Blue color has shortest wavelength(Red-Largest) (246-210) BC. • Protein is a natural polymer • Abu Simbal is the famous temple in Egypt. • Redwood or Giant Sempervirens is the tallest • Adam’s bridge is 17 miles long line of rock and tree in the world . It rises up to a height of 111 sand bank between India and Sri Lanka. metres (366 feets). • Mermaid Statue is in Copenhagen. • Pakistan-Afghanistan border ' Durand line ' was • Temple mount is located in Jerusalem. drawn in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and • Buland Darwaza is situated near Agra its height Afghanistan`s ruler Abdur rehman khan. is 176 feet. • Asian Development Bank was established on • Jordan is an Islamic country which has boundary 16th jan, 1966 (Headqurter in Manilia- Philipine). with many countries. • Radcliff was a lawyer by profession. • Break up of Germany occurred on 1945 and • In 1945, Hiroshima was the first city Atom bomb merger on Oct 3, 1990. dropped. • Iraq occupied Kuwait on 2nd Aug 1990. • Leo Tolstoy was the political guru of Gandhi. • Indonesia has 13000 islands. • South Africa is the country which has three • Japan is an archipelago. capitals. • Namibia is administrated by South Africa. • A piece of land surrounded by water on three • UAE is the federation of 7 Emirates. sides is known as “peninsula ". • Bosnia Herzegovina became independent on Jan • The literal meaning of Renaissance is Revival 17, 1996. • Julius Caesar was killed by Brutus • Kosovo mostly consists of Albanian Muslims. • Adolf Hitler was born in Austria • Baltic States is the name given to the European • Slavery in America was abolished by Abraham countries like Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Lincoln • Spanish is the official language of Argentina. • The famous Island located at the mouth of the • The majority of Japan’s Population is by religion Hudson river is Manhattan Shinto. • The famous painting `Mona Lisa'is displayed at • The term Boxer Rebellion is associated with Louvre museum,Paris China. • The earlier name for tomato was Love apple • Philippines comprises of 7000 tropical islands. • Archimedes was born in Sicily • Aukland and Christ Church are the major cities • Togo is situated in Africa of New Zealand. • The first ruler who started war games for his • Melbourne is the capital city of Australian city Victoria. • The currency Euro was launched on 1 Jan 1999. • Berlin was approved as a capital on 20th June • Alexander died in Babylon in 322 B.C. 1991. • Mohen jo Daro was founded by Sir John • Manchester is the city of Great Britain famous Marshall, also know as mound of dead. The for textile industry. people residing there were traders by profession. • The criminals of the Second World War were There is found of statue of bull, which denotes that trailed in the city of Nuremburg. people were worshippers of it. • Mauna Loa (USA) is the largest active volcano • Taj Mahal is locted in Agra, the white marble of the world. mausoleum built by shah Jahan in the memory of • Robert Mugabe is the personality of Zimbabwe. his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal in 1529. It was • Newton was English and Goethe was German in designed by Shiraz (Iranian Architect) over twenty origin. years. • Hazrat Bullay Shah was a famous Sufi poet of • Taxilla is the ancient city of the province of Punjabi language. His tomb is in the city of Kasur. Punjab. It is the site of ancient archeological • Haroon ur Rashid belonged to Abbasid dynasty. excavation. • Firdusi was a Persian poet. • Industrial Revolution first started in • President Roosevelt of USA delivered his Britain(1917). famous Four Freedoms speech in 1941. • The Marshal Plan was announced on 5th June • Duke of Wellington was of England. 1947 at Harvard. • F.D Roosevelt was elected as president for three • Statue of liberty is 151 feet tall. It is made of times. copper, located in the Liberty Island in New York. • Pablo Picasso was born in Spain and settled in It was presented by France to US. It unveiled in Paris. 1886. • Ajmeer is fomous for a sufi saint’s tomb named • The original residents of India before the arrival Khawaja Moin ud Din Chisti. of the Aryan were Dravidi • Lloyd George of Great Britain represented in • Buddhism is non-theistic religion. treaty of Versailles. • Majority of the population of Vietnam comprise • British rules over India about 90 years. of Buddhist. • Shogun period (1603-1867) is related to Japan. • A group of Nightingales is called a Watch. • There are 5 lending religions in the world. • Northern Europe is known with Scandinavian • In Opium war Britain fought against China. Region and Nordic Region. • At the end of Second World War in 1945, • Countries Area wise-Russia-Canada-China- Germany was divided among 4 major powers. USA-Brazil-Pakistan-Bangladash. • Akbar the great ruled the India from 1556-1605 • Virtue party belongs to Turkey. A.D. • The Gurkhas are the original inhabitants of • Before Independence East Timor was being ruled Nepal. by Indonesia. • The term “In Camera” is used for the trial of case • Imam Ayatullah Khumani Brought about an when case is heard without reporting to public. Islamic revolution in Iran by ousting Shah Reza • Latin term De Jure means by Law. Shah in the year 1979. • The word Iron Curtain was used by Winston • Doer war fought between South Africa and Churchill. British. • Reconciliation means when third party • People’s Republic of chine gained its investigates and suggests a solution to a dispute. independence in 1949 under the leadership of • Tax on import and Export is called Tariff. Mao-Zedong. In China the Cultural Revolution • Stone Age is also known as Paleolithic period. lasted from 1966-1969. • Sugar Island is the located at the confluence of • Sumerian Civilization were settled in Euphrates Ganga and the Bay of Bengal. and Tigris regions. • Agraphia means inability to write. • Civil War of USA lasted from 1861-1865. • King Faisal is called “The Islamic Coordinator”. • Hong Kong was returned to china on 1 July • The creator of “Mona Lisa” belonged to Italy. 1997. • The Labor party believes in Socialism. • A French economist named Francois Quesnay • The US Senate comprises 100 members. proposed the concept of Laissez-Faire in the 18th • “The Sun also Rises” is written by Earnest Century. Hemingway. • The name of Mesopotamia was changes to Iraq • Black Death reaches England in 1348. in the year 1935. • Intifada denotes Palestinian uprising. • American war of Independence started in 1776 • Caucasus is situated between Caspian and Black and came to an end in 1783. Sea. • In 1982 the Falklands war was fought between • Kabul in the largest city of Afghanistan. Britain and Argentina. • In 1783 Britain acknowledged the independence • Sadam Hussain Became President in 1979. of USA in Treaty of Paris. • After breakup Grobachev became president of • Term the belief in the “rightness” of rule is USSR. legitimacy. • Pearl Harbor incident took place on 7th Dec • Tyranny is the form of government in which one 1941. person rules arbitrarily. • Barbers invaded North Africa before Arabs. • The queen can do no wrong means the queen is • Popular name of Canada is Land of Maple. immune from the jurisdiction of law. • Indian city, Ahmedabad, is associated to textile • The federal government of the USA came into industry. existence on 30th April, 1787. • ‘National People’s Assembly’ belongs to Algeria. • In America the residuary powers are vested in • Aeroflot is Russia’s airline. the sates. • Bakhtar is the news agency of Afghanistan. • Virginia, one of US states, is called the • Croix de Guerre is the highest military award of MOTHER OF PRESIDENTS. France. • The anti federalists later on assumed new name • Som is the currency of Uzbekistan. ‘CAVALIERS’. • Machiavelli was born in Florence. • The American declaration of independence was • Montesquieu wrote ‘the spirit of laws’. issued in 1783. • Rousseau was born in Geneva. • ‘The pharos of Alexandria ‘, an ancient wonder, • Bentham is the father of utilitarianism. was situated in an Island near Alexandria was a • Lenin was a Bolshevik leader. light house. • Hitler’s theory of the state is known as National • PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated by Sikhs in Socialism. 1984. • John Locke advocated basic human rights. • ‘Blue mosque’, also known as the mosque of • Montesquieu was a political sociologist. ‘Sultan Ahmad’, is the only mosque in the world • Mao joined communist party in 1921. that has six minarets, and it is situated in Istanbul. • Cease fire between Iran and Iraq took place in • Omar bin Abdul Aziz was a caliph of Umayyad 1988, by the intervention of U.N. dynasty. • 8 furlongs make one mile. • Mizzini was known as the ‘the prophet of Italian • Balloki barrage is located on Ravi. Unification’. • Loan to a corporation is ‘debt funding’. • Baba Farid Gang Shakar was the first Punjabi • Khadija Mastoor wrote Angan. poet. • Imam Ghazali is the author of Ihya-ul-Uloom. • National game of Switzerland is skiing. • Boxing is called ‘noble art of self defence’. • UAE consists of seven independent states. Abu • 50 nations are there in Africa. Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujaira are three of the seven • Fort Monroe is located at Suleiman hills. states. • Derawar fort is located in Cholistan Desert. • Safety stock of the grains hold by the • Relli is the name of a game. government is ‘overhead stock’. • Al Beruni discovered that light travels faster than • General sales tax, under the constitution 1973 is sound. a Federal subject. • Due to buffer system, human blood has a ph of • House of lord is the final court of appeal in 7.4. England. • General secretariat of the European parliament is • Two terms tenure of US parliament was fixed in in Luxemburg. 1951. • On 2nd August, 1990, Iraq occupied Kuwait. • The federalists later on assumed new name, • The city of Jerusalem is known as ‘Al Quran’. Republic • Headquarter of PLO is in Ramallah; it is founded • The lower house of France consists of National in 1964. assembly. • In East Jerusalem ‘wailing wall’ is a sacred place • All light waves have same frequency. of Jews. • Buddhism accounts for 100% total population in • Hindenburg line is a boundary line between Bhutan. Poland and Germany. • Mauritius is the part of the world that is known • Changa Manga, part of Punjab, is famous for as ‘star and key of the Indian ocean’. Sheesham Timber forest. • Tower of silence is Place where dead remains of • Karl Marx belonged to Germany. followers of Zoroastrian are placed after funeral • ‘Bear’ is a symbol of Russia. rituals. • King Faisal was shot dead by his nephew in • Shah Jehan is called the ‘master builder’. 1975, in the city of Riyadh. • Pristine is the capital of Kosovo. • Samudar Gupta is called ‘Napoleon of India’. • To show the distribution of people of Pakistan • The theme of the famous play ‘Caesar and we should use ‘Do method’. Cleopatra’ by G.B. Shah is a History. • Hieroglyphics is the script of Nile Civilization. • The reign of Razia Sultana lasted for 4 years. • General Sherman is a living old tree in California • ‘Gita or Vedas’ are the holy books of Hindus. State of U.S. • Khalid bin Waleed had been titled as ‘saif-ullah’. • After persistent decay, radium would be finally • Uqba-bin-Nafah is called ‘Muslim Alexander’. changed into Lead. • ‘Lords’ is famous a cricket ground in England. • Grand Canyon National Park in U.S.A. is located • During the civil war the supporter of the in the State of Arizona. parliament came to be called Roundheads- • Marseilles is the seaport of France. supporters of OLIVER CROMWELL and the • Who wrote 'Muslim Sufferings under Congress parliamentarians against KING CHARLES 1 Rule':Maulvi Fazlul Haq. during the ENGLISH CIVIL WAR. • Sindh Sagar is between the rivers of: Indus and Jhelum. • Pair of doors belongs to the second class of lever. • Nanga Parbat is commonly known as: Killer • During the winter months 90% of fallen leaves mountain. are taken underground by earth worm. • Who invented CD. (Compact Disc: James T. • Dick Turpin was a highway man. Russell. • Four US presidents are so far assassinated. • Videotape used in camcorders to record audio • Incident ‘Boston Tea Party’ took place in and video signal employee Fine grains of Iron America. oxide. • Initially, Arab league has seven countries. • The real brother of Hazrat Yousuf A.S was Bin- • Timbola is a kind of lottery. Yamin. • Sir William Howard Russell was the first Great • Taliban movement in Afghanistan emerged from War correspondent. Kandhar. • A meteorological term for a high pressure is • Largest coal deposits have been discovered in called anticyclone. which Taluka of Sindh Province: Diplo. • Zenda vesta is a holy book of parsis. • Nubian Monuments are located in Egypt. • Islamic summit Minar is erected in Lahore. • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto became first woman • Privatization program began in Pakistan is 1991. Prime Minister of Pakistan on December 2, 1988. • Spirograph is an apparatus used for recording the • How many planets are is solar system? 8 movement of the lungs. • Which cell does not have a nucleus? RBC • Chomas festival is held in Kalash valley near • Abusive Drug Which Cells Of Body Most Chitral. Effected? Brain • Defense day is celebrated in Pakistan since 1966. • Who killed Abu-Jahal? Maaz & Mauz • Name of a famous mosque in Beijing is Niujie • Pakistan Falls in? Golden Triangle Mosque. • On US map Alaska State is on? Away from • Flag flown at half mast means national mainland mourning. • In English Dictionary Which Word Has Largest • Maginot line divides France from Germany. Words? S • Declaration of human rights was adopted on 10th • What are Capital goods? Goods used for further December, 1948. production • Olive branch is a sign of peace. • Horse is the Chinese name given to the year • Cox orange pippen is a biological name of an 2000. apple. • Pollen is produced in a part of the flower called • Afghanistan was known as Ariana. the Calyx. • The first European scientist, who refuted the • After drinking contaminated water you would be belief that the earth was the centre of the universe, most apt to develop symptoms of ‘typhoid fever’. was Copernicus. • Panini was a great scholar of Sanskrit language. • Prior to independence, Ghana was called ‘Gold • Hundred years war fought between France and Coast’. Britain during 1338-1453. • Tanzania was formed by the unification of two • Wenceslas square is in Prague. countries, Tanganyika and Zanzibar. • The first Afro-Asian conference held in April • Drinker’s apparatus is for measuring the amount 1955. of Alcohol in the blood. • Hot money is said for money which moves from • Dewar’s flask is called as thermos. one place to another to seek profit or high rate of • Chief food of mosquito larva is micro organism interest. found in water. • Liver receives blood from the alimentary canal • Chief food of butterfly larva is leaves of plants. through hepatic portal vein. • Clinical thermometer usually measures in • At the equator, the equation of the day is 12 Fahrenheit. hours. • If a green leaf is seen in a red light its color will • Singapore city is known as ‘lion city’. be black. • The chemical name of baking soda is sodium • Roots absorb water from soil which is bicarbonate. Hygroscopic. • Pharaoh is the title of the king of ancient Egypt. • Legumes increase the fertility of the soil by • The largest city of South Africa is Cape Town. adding nitrogen to the soil. • After joining congress, Muslim League joined • New varieties of organisms can be brought about the interim government in October 1946. by hybridization. • The Bofors scandal occurred in India. • Male child is born if xy chromosomes are united. • Czar is the title used by the ruler of Russia from • Seeds are developed from Ovule. 1547 to 1721. • Parthenocarpic fruits are seedless fruits. • Gorgon is a terrible monster of Greek • Chlorophyll contains magnesium. mythology. • Oxidation is the process in which electron is lost. • The reduction or elimination of inflation is called • Light is necessary for photosynthesis because it creeping inflation. produce ATP and reducing substance. • Indira Gandhi was the famous PM who first used • Oxygen liberated from photosynthesis comes the popular slogan ‘gharibi hatao’. from water. • A pair of scissors is an example of a lever. • Red light is most suitable for photosynthesis. • Respiration means food oxidation and evolution imprisioned. of energy. • Feminism is the belief that women subordination • Chemical preservation of dead organisms in to men should end. liquid is called Cryo-Bilogy. • River boat Gondola is used in Italy’s city Venice. • Trypanosome a parasite causing sleeping • Hydaspes River is now called the Jhelum River. sickness. • Dinosaur means “Terrible” lizard. • Half-time is a time of radioactive substance • The name of heaviest dinosaur was taken by that substance to decompose radioactivity Branchiosaurus. to half of its weight. • Ikhwan as Safa, a secret Arab organization was • In Nuclear DNA is concentrated in chromatin. founded in Basra, Iraq. • Cellulose respiration is done by Mitochondrion. • St. Vitus’s Dance is a disease. • Light energy is stored in the form of chemical • Pyramids of Egypt are the oldest and only energy due to the activity of Chloroplast. survived wonder. • Protoplasm is a colloidal solution. • The first tanks were used in 1916 during WW-I • In cryptograms, the sex organs are primitive and by British. hidden. • Harward University is in USA, Cambridge is in • Thallophytia include algae, fungi, and lichens. UK • Angiosperm includes the plants which have • Titanic sank on 14 April, 1912 on voyage from covered flowers and covered seed. Southampton to New York City in North Atlantic. • Plant cells resembles animal cell because having • Tour De France is French cycle race. a cell membrane made up of protoplasm. • First women in space Valentine Tereshkove went • Snake have been evolved from lizard. into space in Vostoc 6 on 16 June 1963. • Plants in which seed are outside the fruit are • Watergate scandal involved President Richard called Gymnosperms. Nixon in 1972. • 0.200 grams are equal to one carat. • Parses follow Zoroastrianism. • One million cycles per second is called • Seatle is the seaport of USA. Megahertz. • Dickson is the seaport of Malaysia. • Owl can rotate his head to 180 degrees on either • At Hyde Park London public meetings are sides. assembled. • Ostrich eat pebbles for helping digestion by • Eskimos live in Igloo. grinding up the ingested food. • Blitzkrieg means sudden attack. • Dyne is a unit of Force. • Dragon is the symbol of China. • Birds are warm blooded animals. • Caspian Sea water is shared by Iran, Russia & • Birds bones are hollow. Azerbaijan. • Male birds are more colorful than females. • Magna Carta is known as the Bible of English • Birds do not fly are penguins, emus, kiwis, Constitution. ostriches. • Russian equivalent of Pentagon is Kremlin. • Aircraft designers test their model of aircraft in • East Timore, the Colony of Portugal, was with tunnel. captured by Indonesia in 1975. • Amphibians were the first vertebrate. • Tiwan separated from China in 1949. • There are three stages of frog. Egg-tadpole-adult • Ulster Unionists wanted to retain British rule in frog. Northern Ireland. • Metamorphosis - > a series of changes. • Anti Semitism means animosity towards Jews. • Konrad Lorenz (1903-1989) was one of the first • Lens at the end of the compound microscope is to study animal behavior. called objective. • Amal is radical Lebanese Shi’ite military force • Protoza was first observed in compound established in 1970 by Musa Sadr. microscope. • Balfour Declaration was issued in 2 Nov: 1917. • Francisco Fernandez introduced Tobacco in • Bootlegging is a form of smuggling. Europe. • Religion of Chinese people is Confucianism. • Mobile phones started in 1973 by Martin Cooper. • Long March was 9600 km journey organized by • Penology is the study, theory and practice of Mao Tse Tang in the year of 1931-1934. prison management & criminal rehabilitation. • Pan-Islam originated in 1880 in Ottomon Empire • Length of India-China border is 3,380 km. was a movement for uniting the Islamic Nations. • Cyprus gained independence from Britain in • Paper was invented in 3500 BC by Chinese. 1960. • Printing was invented by Chinese and Printing • Cyprus was divided into Turkish Repbublic of Press introduced by the German, Gutan Burg. Northern Cyprus and Greek Cyprus in 1974. • Unity, faith & discipline was used by Quaid on • Al-Azhar University I located in Cairo, Egypt. Dec: 28, 1947. • Fortress of Grenada, known as Alhamra is in • Philately is the hobby of stamp collection. Spain. • Oscar Award was introduced by Louis B Mayer • Capital of ancient Babylonia was Babylon. of Metro Goldwin-Mayer Academy Award in • Babylon was on the bank of Euphrates. 1927. • Alma-Ata (Father of Apples) is the capital of • First black president of South Africa was Nelson Kazakhstan. Mandela his party was banned in 1961 and he was • Ireland is also called Eire. • Largest earthquake fatalities occurred in Izmir, • Pakistan Environmental Protection Ordinance Turkey in 1999. was enforced in 1984. • Pentagon is in Arlington, Virginai state. • Frost shattering kind of weather takes place on • Pentagon was designed by George Burgstrom. the valley side above the surface of a glacier. • Takla Makan in China is the driest desert in Asia. • Monsoon wind reverses seasonlally. • Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalized Suez Canal in • Bermuda triangle extends up to South Florida & 1956. Puerto Rico. • Capital of Tebet is Lhasa. • The longest river in South Asia is Brahmputra. • White House is in Washington DC. • The oldest Hydro-electric Project in Pakistan is • Frigid Zone is the area withing the polar circle in Malakand. area around the South Pole. • Europe has no desert.& Australia has no glacier • Guantanamo Bay is in Cuba. • Arabia, Scandinavia & Alaska are called • Tartus is the seaport of Syria. Peninsula. • Voctoria falls are on the border b/w Zimbabwe & • The richest fishing ground in the world is North South Africa. Eastern Asia. • House of U.S Congress in Washington D.C is on • When one place on the earth is on a bigger Capitol Hill. eastern longitude then its time will be ahead. • The idea of SAARC originated in the mind of • Arakan Yoma: is the exten¬sion of the Zia ur Rehman. Himalayas located in Myanmar. • Pakistan left Commonwealth in 1972 and • Climograph: is a graphical representation of the rejoined in 1989. differentia-tion between various types of climate. • Mustafa Kamal Pasha gave 6 Principles of • Cosmic year: One cosmic year is equal to the Kemalism. time taken by the sun to complete one orbit around • Dayton Accord was signed to solve the problem the galactic centre. of Bosnia. • Date Line, International: International Date Line • The Chinese communist party was founded in is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to 1921. the 180° meridian. It divides the Pacific Ocean • Karl Marx and Engels presented the Communist into two equal parts. A crossing of the Manifesto in 1848. International Date Line entails repeating one day • The Batista regime in Cuba was overthrown by when travelling westwards. Fidel Castro in January 1959. • Aberdeen in Scotland is known for Britain’s • Rasko mountain is situated in Baluchistan largest granite-exporitng industry. It is knwn as • Singapore became independent in 1965 Granite City. • The ‘Aid to Pakistan Consortium’ meets every • Alexander (ship) is the name of the ship in which year in: Paris Charles Darwin toured for five years. • One US barrel is equal to: 159 litres • Mediterranean climate has the characteristic of • Second smallest by area is Monaco ‘dry summers with great sunshine and rainy • Gibraltar is the smallest colony. winters’ • Monaco has a shortest coastline of 3.49 miles. • Precipitation takes place whentemperature of • Most sparsely populated territory is Antarctica. moisture in air sharply decreases • Afghanistan, Bhutan, Mongolia, Nepal are • Which of the following processes is related to landlocked countries of Asia. the formation of Himalayas? Folding • Greatest snow fall is recorded at Tamarack • The term ‘Eye’ in a cyclone refers to circular California (USA) region of relatively light Winds • Planetary winds consist of doldrums, trace winds • Gold Harp bridge of Istanbul connects Asia with and westerlies. Europe. • Rainfall is recorded on maps by Isohyets. • Land occupied by Asia 29.7 %. • The country which provides free education at • Thickness of earth crust 20 miles. university level is Sri Lanka. • 45 Countries are there in Asia, 18 in Latin • The country to adopt gold standard for the first America. time was UK. • A meteorological term for a high pressure is • First system of English short hand was devised called anticyclone. in 1602. * ATP is a molecule containing high energy bonds. • China is situated in Eastern part of Asia. * The primary producers of organic matter in • Bosnia-Herzegovina joined the UN on May 22, nature are Green plants. 1992. * The primary plant body consist of 3 tissue • Costa Rica is a Central American country. systems. • Equator passes through Brazil. * A tissue is a group of cells having similar • After Australia, Europe is the smallest continent. structure and function. • Sakhalin Islands enriched with oil reserves are * The edible portion of mango is Mesocarp. claimed by Russia & Japan. * The rice grain is a seed. • The total length of railways in Pakistan is 8875 * Ethylene is a hormone concerned with Ripening km. of fruits. • The largest district of Punjab by area is * The biotic relationship between insects and Bahawalpur. plants with reference to pollination is called Mutualism. of electricity. * Opium is obtained from seed capsule of opium * The govt of pakistan convened a convention of poppy. Ulema from 21-24th jan 1951 at karachi. The * Carbon dioxide is required during convention was attended by 31 muslim religious photosynthesis process in addition to sunlight and scholars belonging to all sects of Islam.The Ulema water. agreed on 22 points. * The cavity of Ascaris is known as Coelom. * The miracle of a pregnant female camel was sent * The membranous labyrinth of the ear is filled to the nation of samood. with Endolymph. * The soap was made by Hazrat Salih (AS) first of * Crura-cerebri is found in Mid-brain. all. * The compound eye of insect produces Mosaic * The nation of Hazrat Loot (AS) was destroyed vision. by a rain of stones. * The post embryoniv stages in the life history of * In six days (Surah Yunus,Verse no three) Allah cockroach is known as Nymphs. had created the earth and the heaven. * Ptyalin is present in the saliva. * 32 times along with namaz ,Zakat has been * Central nervous system control the reflex action mentioned in the Holy Quran. in the body. * Hajj made compulsory In the year 9 A.H. * The terminal part of vertebral column in man is * Hazrat Hamza (RA)was the first commander of called Coceyx. Islamic Army. * Beingn tertain malaria is caused by plasmodium * There are 114 surahs , 30 Paras and 6666 Ayats vivax. in the holy Quran.Surah-e-Fatiha is the first surah * The life history of human malarial parasite in and Surah-e-Nas is the last Surah of the holy Anopheles was first described by Sir Ronald Ross. Quran. * The mouth parts of anopheles are adapted to * Seven stages are there in the Holy Quran. piercing and sucking type feeding. * A shooting star is a meteor that comes from * The "Urinary system" of the body consists of 3 space,burning out in the earth`s upper atmosphere. organ. * The total number of star visible with the naked * Haryersion canals are present in Bone. eye can not be more than 6000. * The heart bear is initiated and regulated by nodal * Star twinkle for two main reasons, The intensity tissue made of specialized cardiac muscles called of the stars decreases and increases because of Purkinje tusse. line-of-sight effect and there are disturbance in the * The gestation period of human being is Nine gases of the atmosphere. months. * The earth is about three million miles closer to * The first heart sound is produced when Diastole the sun in january. begins. * The essential parts of radio are: Vacuum tubes, * Kari Landsteiner discovered the blood groups of transistors , Amplifier and Oscillator. man. * If you look at sky from the moon,It appears * Prothrombin which helps in clotting of blood is completely black because the moon has no released by Blood platelets. atmosphere. * Glycogen is mainly stored in Liver and muscles. * FM stands for Frequency modulation. * Pepsin converts protein into peptides in acid * THere is no colour of the sky but it is the blue media. part of the white light of the sun which gets * The most important function of perspiration is to scattered by the dust particles hanging in the regulate the body temperature. atmosphere. * The main function of white blood cells in the * Kilowatt hour (kWh) is a bigger unit of energy body is to protect the body against diseases. used in addition to SI unit. * One micron is equal to One-thousandth of a * Mitosis and meiosis are two types of cell millimeter. * Solar eclipse occurs at the new moon division. and not on the full moon and atleast one & seven * Light travels at a speed of 186,000 miles per sec. is maximum no of solar eclipse in a year * The volcanoes of HAWAII are the most common * The highest earth quake severity on richter scale and thoroughly studied in the world has been recorded at southern chile in 1960 which * There is about 340 million cubic miles of liquid was 9.5. water on the surface of the earth * Hally's comet will return in the year 2062. * Ducts are small tubes which transfer the * Our solar system has about 140 Natural secretion of glands. satellites. * Borneo, sumatra , kenya ,uganda, brazil , * Bacteria ,fungi,virus are Non-green plants. colombia and equadore are some countries * LASER stands for "light amplification by through which the equator passes. stimulated emission of radiation". * Computer virus has created from pakistan * Brazil covers nearly half of south america * The dead sea is the world lowest sea.Its surface * The constitution of 1973 was enforced on 14th is 400 metres below the mediterranean. aug,1973.It is comprises of twelve parts consisting * MegaWatt is a unit of power equal to 1000 of 280 articles. * kiloWatts. WAPDA (water and power development authority) * There are 15 main tectonic plates which makes is responsible for the generation and distribution the dynamic crust of the earth. * Northern edge of the Atacama desert in Chile is West Indies. • 10 countries have test status. richest with the desposits of copper. • First test mach was played in 1877 between * Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide at a temperature Australia and England. of -80 C. • First One day match between Australia and * Hydro-electric power means production of England in Jan 5, 1971. electricity by making Dams. • First word cup football 1930, Uruguay, and won * Chronic disease usually begins slowly and by Uruguay. persists over a longer time. • 1942 world cup football cup did not hold due to * Abu Dhabi to Set-up Oil Refinery in Gawadar, Second World War. Pakistan (2012). • Spain is the current Olympic footfall champion. *The only fish that can blink with both eyes is a • In cricket batsman can be out by 10 ways. shark. • First three world cup crickets were played with *The Niagara falls froze solid as it was so cold in 60 over. winter of 1932. • Rocky Morciono only heavy weight boxer *Compared to men, women blink nearly twice. remained unbeaten throughout his career. *Its not possible to keep your eyes open and • Lowest test match inning is 26 by New Zealand. sneeze. • Highest no of one-days are played at Sharjah *56% of the average typing work is done with the Cricket Ground. left hand. • The champion trophy hockey tournament was *In every two weeks if the stomach does not introduced by Pakistan in year 1978. produce a new layer of mucus it will digest itself. • Davis cup is for tennis. *The words read left to right or right to left in the • Thomas cup badminton is for men only. words racecar kayak and level are the same. • Each team in volleyball consists of 6 players. *When a chocolate bar melted in the pocket after a • Modern Olympic Games were first held in researcher walked by a radar tube, he invented the Athens. microwave. • ICC has 10 test members and it was founded in *The brain of the Ostrich is smaller than its eyes. 1965 with Headquarter at Dubai.It’s former name *In each ear of the cat there are 32 muscles. was Imperial Cricket Conference; established in *Life span of a dragonfly is 24 hours 1909.Pakistan played first test in 1952 with India. • What has 32 panels and 642 stitches-A football • Lowest total in one day cricket is 36 by Canada. (soccer) • Tennis player steffi graf belongs to Germany. • First British open squash championship played in • First modern Olympic games were held in 1896 1922. in Athens. • First world squash championship 1976. • First women competed in Olympic games in • Jhangir khan has won world open 6 times. 1912. • Wimbledon open tennis was instituted in 1877. • The number of countries which participated in • A winner of four competitions (Wimbledon, the first Olympic Games held at Athens was Nine French open, us open, and Australia open) is • Who owns The Oval cricket ground- Prince called Grand Slam. • Most Wimbledon single Charles (Men) title are won by Pete Sampras (USA). • • Who among the following batsmen achieved the Most Wimbledon single (woman) title won by feat of hitting six 6s in one over for the first time Martina Navratilova (USA). in international cricket during the World Cup 2007 • Common Wealth game are held every 4 years, Herschelle Gibbs they were started in 1931. • The Honourable Usain St. Leo Bolt, born 21 • First Asia games were played at New Delhi in August 1986), is a Jamaican sprinter and a five- 1951. time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist. • Current World cup holder of hockey is Australia. He is the world record and Olympic record holder • FIFA established in Paris on May 21, 1904. in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and (along with • Grand slam is the title associated with Pete his teammates) the 4×100 metres relay. He is the Sampras. reigning Olympic champion in these three events. • Michael Chang (USA) is the youngest to win the • First cricket cup was played in England in 1974. title of grand slam. • First Asian Games were held in New Delhi in • The title “Oval Hero” is with Fazal Muhammad. 1951. From 1954 they were held every four years. • The sports man Kasparvo is associated with • Baron Pierre de Coubertin was founder of the Chess. modern Olympic Games. • Modern summer Olympic were held in Greece in • Bunting is a term in the game of Baseball. 1896. • Grand Master is a term in Chess. • Olympic held every 4 years. • Grand Slam is a term in sports associated with • Hockey became Olympic event in 1908. Pakistan Bridge as well as Lawn Tennis. took part in 1948 in London. • Martina Hingis (born 30 September 1980) is a • 1st world cup hockey 1971 at Barcelona (Spain). retired Swiss professional tennis player who spent • Hockey world cup held every 4 year. a total of 209 weeks as World No. 1. She won five • First world cup cricket 1975, won by West Grand Slam singles titles (three Australian Opens, Indies. one Wimbledon, and one US Open). She also won • India won world cup cricket in 1983 by beating nine Grand Slam women's doubles titles, winning a calendar year doubles Grand Slam in 1998, and ‘Parkinson’ is adisease of Brain. one Grand Slam mixed doubles title. The normal pulse beat of a human body is • Olympic Games were held twice in Paris and between 72—80. London. An instrument designed for testing the purity of • The term “Stalemate” is related to the game of milk is called Lactometer. Chess. “Autopsy” is the Post-Mortem examination of a • Term ‘butterfly’ associated with ? Swimming body. • How many rings on the Olympic flag: Five “Lexicography” is the branch of science which • Who ran the first marathon: Phidipedes deals with the process of writing dictionaries. • How is the Olympic torch lit- By the sun in Speed of Sound in Air 331 m/s. Greece Red Colour has largest and Blue colour has • Tour De France is French cycle race. shortest Wavelength. • Footballer Zaidane originally belongs to which “Pomology” is the study and cultivation of fruit. country? Marseille, France Logarithm tables were invented by John Napier Fish is the Best source of protein. Most commonly used bleaching agent is chlorine QUESTIONS FOR EVERYDAY SCIENCE The chief constituent of gobar gas is methane. Spleen is called the graveyard of Red Blood The frequency of which of the following is the Cells. highest? Radio waves Oxgen Gas was discovered by Priestly. “Charles Drew” was the first pioneered the idea Dr. James Waston discovered the structure of of a blood bank. DNA in 1953. Kidneys organ of the body purifies the blood. Cell for the first time was discovered by Robert Skin is highly affected by the nuclear radiation Hook. first. “Debugging” is the process of locating and Radio waves travel with almost the velocity of fixing or bypassing bug s (errors) in computer Light. program code or the engineering of a hardware Diamond is the hardest mineral. device. Life history of human malaria parasite in ‘Claustrophobia” is defined as the fear of Anopheles was first described by Ronald Ross enclosed spaces. The distance between the earth and the sun is “Brass” is an alloy of copper and zinc; the smallest in the month of January. proportions of zinc and copper can be varied to Green vegetables are a good source of Minerals create a range of brasses with varying properties. and Vitamins. “Bronze” is a metal alloy consisting primarily of One metric ton is equal to 1000 kg, or 2204 copper, usually with tin as the main additive. pounds. Vitamin C (also callead Ascorbic Acid) is a One square foot is equal to144 sq inches and 1 powerful antioxidant, and aids in the production of meter is equal to 3.28 foot.One nautical mile is collagen, and stimulates the immune system. equal to 6080. Vitamin C is essential for appetite. “Monometer” is an instrument for measuring “Soda Water” serves as a primary remedy for Gaseous Pressure. upset stomach. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 760 mm Normal arterial blood pH is 7.40, with a range of The acceleration caused by gravity per second is about 7.36-7.44. Blood pH depends on carbon 32 feet. dioxide (CO2) concentration and bicarbonate 1 Inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. (HCO3) concentration. Silicon is called the “Earth maker”. The main constituent of Sui Gas is Methane. When a disease occurs over a large area of Agoraphobia is the fear of open or public earth’s surface at one time, it is called Epidemic places. “Agraphia” is the inability to write. disease. Acrophobia is the fear of heights. Aerophobia is a The area between the Tropic of Cancer and the fear of flying, Apiphobia is a fear of what? Bees. Trpic of Capricorn, where the sun is vertically Cyberphobia is the fear of computers or working overhead at some point of the year is called The on a computer. Torrid zone. and acrophobia a fear of Heights. Deficiency of Vitamin C causes Scurvy. A CPU( cache) is a cache used by the central What does Angstrom measure? Speed of ships processing unit of a computer to reduce the The scientist who first discovered that the earth average time to access memory. The cache is a revolves round the sun was Copernicus. smaller, faster memory which stores copies of the “Digital Computer” was invented by Howard data from the most frequently used main memory Alken. locations. Wood is the least conducter of electricity. “Dry ice” is a Solid Carbon Dioxide. “Cryptography” deals with the study of secret Chemically diamond is a Pure Carbon. writing. Gas is use in Fire Cylinders CO2.(CO2 is use for What is laughing gas? Nitrous Oxide extinguishing fire) The element common to all acids is Hydrogen. Sulphuric Acid is use in the car batteries. Diamond is an allotropic form of Carbon. Earth revolves around the sun from? West to Vitamins C not stored in human body and lack east of vitamin c create skin disease. Philately is the science of stamp collection. Art and science of growing flowers, fruit and Hydrometer is used for specific gravity of vegetables is called Horticulture. liquid. What did Sir Isaac Pitman invent? A form of Which vitamin easily prepared in body? vitamin shorthand D “Dactyliography” is the study of finger prints. Which gas is commonly used in balloons? “Etymology” is the study of origin and history Helium of words. The most abundant element in earth curst is “Plague” is a disease, which spreads by rat. Oxygen (O) 46.6% and silican is the second “Choreography” is the art of designing abudent element of earth and silican is called earth sequences of movements in which motion, form, maker. or both are specified. Choreography may also refer One horse power is equal to 746 watt. to the design itself, which is sometimes expressed Which colour phosphorus used in matches? Red by means of dance notation. Oldest known element? Copper Newton discovered that every applied force has Which shape of carbon is used in lead pencils? an equal reaction. Graphite When heavy unstable elements split into Artificial silk is called rayon. relatively smaller elements along with the release Basic component of paper is wood. of energy is called fission. The bar is a unit of pressure equal to 100 Protein is present in the highest amount in a kilopascals and roughly equal to the atmospheric human body. pressure on Earth at sea level. ‘Bicycle’ was invented by Macmillan Light year is the unit of distance.It is the “Amino Acid” is the smallest unit of Protein. distance that light can travel in one year. A light How many pairs of ribs are there in the human year is equal to 9.46 trillion kilometers. body? 12. Largest organ of the body is Skin and largest A cataract is a clouding that develops in the gland is Liver. crystalline lens of the eye or in its envelope (lens Kidney disease due to overdose of vitamin c. capsule), varying in degree from slight to CPU is an abbreviation of Central Processing complete opacity and obstructing the passage of Unit. light. Cusec is unit of water flow. Ice melting at poles is because of Ozone ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. depletion. Afforestation stands for planting of new Mirage is an example of refraction of Light. Trees. Sound travels fastest in Glass. “Marie Curie” was a physicist and chemist The gravitational force on the body is called as famous for her pioneering research on Weight. radioactivity. She was the first person honored Most astronomers believe that origin of the with two Nobel Prizes—in physics and chemistry. Universe is Big Bang Theory. On boiling egg hardens which indicates the Hepatitis and jaundice are the diseases of Liver. presence of Protein. Neon gas is used in decoration lighting. Abusive drugs damage cells of Brain. Creature having both male and female organs is In modern television Cathode Ray Tube is known as Hermaphrodite. replaced with Transistor. A low area storm with high winds rotating about Acupuncture is a type of alternative medicine a center of low atmospheric pressure is called that treats patients by insertion and manipulation Cyclone. of solid, generally thin needles in the body.this The first Muslim scientist who presented the medical treatment was found in China. law of reflection and refraction isIbn-ul-Haitham. “Stainless Steel” contains chromium, Iron and The difference in the duration of day and night corban. increases as one move from Equator to poles. Red blood cells have no nucleus Solar system was discovered by Nicolaus Pain in ears when aeroplane goes down because Copernicus. of High Air pressure. RAM stands for Random Access Memory. The maximum limit of sound beyond which a Richest source of Vitamin D is cod liver oil. person can become deaf is 129 db. 1sq cm is equal to how many square mm? 100 Natural gas effect on our lungs because, it is 1 milligram gold is equal to how many harmful for human being. When ever we inhale milligrams? 1000 carbon monoxide its poisonous and human body We are saved from ultraviolet rays of sun feeling illness. Its very dangrous when ever through? Ozone Layer natural gas leak some where repair or block this Vitamin K helps in blood clotting. leakage its very harmfull for human body and Iron metabolism in the human body is helpful childrens as well. for Haemoglobin and blood is red due to The tiny air sacs in the lungs tissues are called hemoglobin. Aliveoli. In how many groups the living organisms that have back bone, are divided? 5 groups The quantity of charge that is stored in a fear of death. condenser is measured in Coulombs and SI unit of “Psoriasis” is a common skin condition that pressure is Pascal. causes skin redness and irritation. The deficiency of Viamin E causes sterility in “Hippocratic Oath” is an oath historically taken men and women. by physicians and other healthcare professionals A xerophyte or xerophytic organism is a plant swearing to practise medicine ethically. It is that has adapted to survive in an environment that widely believed to have been written by lacks water, such as a desert. Hippocrates, often regarded as the father of A halophyte is a plant that grows where it is western medicine, or by one of his students. affected by salinity in the root area or by salt Microphone is used to convert sound waves into spray, such as in saline semi-deserts, mangrove electrical energy. swamps, marshes and sloughs, and seashores. Penicillin is widely used as an antibiotic An epiphyte is a plant that normally grows on The air we inhale is mixture of gases. Which of another plant for support. It is not parasitic, but the following gases in the mixture is highest in uses the host plant for support only. percentage? Nitrogen Anthophobia is the fear of flower. Xenophobia is The average thickness of the earth's crust is the dislike or fear of people from other countries. 32km. Photophobia is the extreme sensitivity to light. The substances human body produces to fight “Herpes” is a disease caused by a herpes virus, against disease germs are called Antibodies. affecting the skin or the nervous system. The distance of place south or north of Equator is “Erythrocyte” is a red blood cell ( typically a called Latitude. biconcave disc without a nucleus) that contains the “Aboriculture” is a science of the cultivation, pigment hemoglobin and transports oxygen and management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, carbindioxide to and from the tissues. vines, and other perennial woody plants. “Leucocyte” is a colourless cell which circulates “Vitamin E” is present in egg. in the blood and body fluids and is involved in “Y2K” is a computer problem. counter acting foreign substances and disease ; a Which of the following animals can hear white blood cell. ultrasonic sound? Bat “Isobar” a line on a map connecting points SIM stands for Subscriber identity Module. having the same atmospheric pressure. The energy generation in stars is due to Fusion “Pneumonia” is a lung infection in which the air- of light nuclei. sacs fill with pus. Martin Cooper is known for his invention of “Leprosy” is a contagious bacterial disease that Mobile Phone. affects the skin, mucous membranes and nerves, The law of floating bodies was discovered by causing discoloration and humps on the skin and, greek scientist Archimedes. in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. First human heart transplant operation “Lithophytes” are a type of plant that grows in or conducted by Dr. Christian Bernard on Louis on rocks. Lithophytes feed off moss, nutrients in Washkansky, was conducted in 1967 rain water, litter, and even their own dead tissue. Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his Gunpowder is a mixture of sulphur, charcoal and health because the ultraviolet rays convert skin oil potassium nitrate (nitre). When water is added to into Vitamin D the mixture potassium nitrate dissolves. The ozone layer restricts Ultraviolet radiation A black hole is a region of spacetime from which Eugenics is the study of altering human beings nothing, not even light, can escape. by changing their genetic components Rabies (Hydrophobia) is a disease recognized by Ecology deals with Relation between organisms Insane Dog biting. It effect on the Central Nervous and their environment. system. Filaria is caused by Mosquito. Pneumonia affects the respiratory system. If speed of rotation of the earth increases, “Cooking gas” is a mixture of Butane and weight of the body decreases Propane. Fathometer is used to measure Ocean depth Iron articles rust because of the formation of a Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit was a German mixture of ferrous and ferric hydroxide. Physicist ; developed the mercury thermometer in “Chlorination” is the process of adding the 1714 ; devised temperature scale element chlorine to water as a method of water Who discovered penicillin? Alexander Fleming. purification to make it fit for human consumption “Entymology” is the study of Insects. as drinking water. In Algebra and mathematics who is credited Sulphur is mixed with the rubber to make it more with the originating the Binomial Theorem by flexible. Omar-i-Khayyam. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation, Nitrogen gas is used in electric bulb. especially in the colon, that can lead to severe One US barrel is equal to 159 litres. diarrhea with mucus or blood in the feces. Quicklime is an alkaline powder obtained by Vibrio cholerae is a Gram-negative, comma- strongly heating which other material? Chalk. shaped bacterium. Some strains of V. cholerae What is the name of the milky fluid obtained cause the disease cholera. from trees which is used to produce rubber? Latex. “Thanatophobia” is an extreme and irrational Which is the only mammal with the power of active flight? Bat. hours 56 mints and 4.9 sec Which lower level of clouds are commonly Which of the following gases is most called ‘rain clouds’? Nimbus. predominant in the sun? Hydrogen Which medical specialty is concerned with the The coldest planet is Neptune. problems and illnesses of children? Pediatrics. The Cornea of the eyes is the only part of body What name is given to the stiffening of the body without blood supply. after death? Rigor mortis. The Average weight of man’s brain is 4.8 ounces. The name of which Roman god means 'shining The Average weight of woman’s brain is 4.4 father' in Latin? Jupiter. ounces. What is the central colour of a rainbow? Green. The most common element in the atmosphere is What part of the body consists of the duodenum, Nitrogen (N), which is present at 78.08 percent by the jejunum and the ileum? Small intestine. volume and 75.52 percent by mass. What, in internet terminology, does SMTP stand The most common element in the universe is for? Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. Hydrogen (H), according for 90 percent of all What, in internet terminology, does FTP stand known matter in the universe, and68 percent by for? File Transfer Protocol. mass in the Solar System. What is the art of preparing, stuffing and Radium was discovered by Mario Curie Pierre mounting the skins of animals to make lifelike Curie. models called? Taxidermy. What is the technical name for abnormally high Railway Engine was invented by Stephenson. blood presure? Hypertension. The largest bone of human body is Thigh Bone. What part of eye is responsible for its color? The proportion of water in human body is about The iris. 85%. (Blood in Human Body 5-6 Liter 10 % of What is the second planet from the sun? Venus. total volume ) Which gas used in advertising signs has the Cockroach is considered as the ancient insect of symbol Ne? Neon. the world. In medicine, which is the most widespread “Rickets” is a disease of the bones ( due to parasitic infection? Malaria. deficiency of Vitamin D ). What causes earthquakes? Earthquakes occur Sound will travel fastest in Solids. when energy stored within the Earth, usually in the Lack of oxygen at high altitude produces form of strain in rocks, suddenly releases. This bleeding. energy is transmitted to the surface of the Earth by Chronometer is used to measure time while on earthquake waves. ship. What is Galaxy? Galaxy, a massive ensemble of Dental enamel is the hardest thing present in a hundreds of millions of stars, all gravitationally human body. interacting, and orbiting about a common center. The density of a liquid is measured by Astronomers estimate that there are about 125 Hydrometer. billion galaxies in the universe. All the stars ‘Fathom’ is the unit of measurement of depth. visible to the unaided eye from Earth belong to Iron is the most widely used metal. Earth’s galaxy, the Milky Way. A human body has 236 joints. (206 bones , new What is an anemometer? Anemometer (Greek baby contains 300). There are 24 ribs in a human anemos, “wind”; metron, “measure”), an body. instrument that measures wind speed. A colour blind person cannot distinguish between What is paleontology? Paleontology, study of Red and Green. prehistoric animal and plant life through the Hippocrates is considered as the father of analysis of fossil remains. Medicine. How far is the sun from earth? the average Platinum is the costliest metal in the world. distance from Earth is 150 million km (93 million miles). The main component of a TV is a cathode ray What was the first creature to travel in space? tube. The Soviet Union also launched the first living A man breathes 17 to18 times in a minute. creature, a dog named Laika, into space on The breathing rate is controlled by the medulla. November 3, 1957. The only metal which is liquid at ordinary What is dry ice? Solid carbon dioxide, known as temperature is Aluminium. dry ice, is widely used as a refrigerant. Its cooling In the normal composition of human body effect is almost twice that of water ice; its special oxygen is 64 percent. advantages are that it does not melt as a liquid but The use of fingerprints for identification turns into gas, and that it produces an inert purposes was first proposed by the British scientist atmosphere that reduces bacterial growth. Sir Francis Galton. The origin of earth dates back to approximately? Who invented ‘Printing Press’? Gutenberg 4.6 billion year Who invented ‘Television’? John L. Baird The dates on which day and night is equal are? Who was the inventor of ‘mercury 21st march and 23rd september thermometer’? Fahrenheit Haematite is an ore of iron. Albert Einstein presented ‘theory of relativity’. Earth completes one rotation on its axis in? 23 Insulin was invented by F. Banting. called Kinetic Energy Who discovered ‘X-rays’? Roentgen Lens which is thinner at the centre and thicker at Dr. Alfred Bernhard Nobel discovered Dynamite the edge is called Concave Lens . ‘Law of gravitation’ was introduced by Sir Isaac A lens which is thicker at the centre and thinner Newton at the edges is called Convex Lens ‘Vaccination for smallpox’ was discovered by The diameter of a lens is called Aperture Jenner Energy in sun produced by hydrogen nuclei is Who discovered ‘Oxygen’? Priestley Joseph the result of Fusion What is the scientific name of man? Homo Ohm is unit of which quantity? Resistance sapiens Calorie is unit of which quantity? Heat Polio, AIDS and Measles are caused by Virus Dyne is unit of which quantity? Force T.B., leprosy , whooping cough and diphtheria Angstrom is unit of which quantity? Length are caused by Bacteria Becquerel is unit of which quantity? Lack of vitamin B can cause Beri Beri Radioactivity Goiter is caused by Deficiency of Iodine Who invented printing press? John Guttenberg Man eat both plants and animals so called A beam of white light passing through a prism Omnivore scatters in Seven colours Pepsin produced in stomach digests the Proteins How much time does the sun light take to reach Bile is secreted by Liver the Earth? 8.5 minutes Blood sugar level is controlled by hormone The Sun is made of gases mainly Hydrogen and called Insulin Helium DNA double helix model was given by Watson The outer surface temperature of the Sun is and Crick 6000 0C Who gave the theory of evolution? Darwin In the core of the Sun Nuclear Fusion process is Pituitary glands are located on Brain occurring all the times. Tears are produced by Lachrymal glands Which is the hottest planet of our solar system? In human eye image is formed at Retina Venus Lemon contains vitamin C vitamin Which planet is closest to the Earth? Venus What is diploid number of man’s chromosome? Which planet is biggest from the Sun? Jupiter 46 Which is the closest planet to the Sun? Mercury A patient is put to Dialysis, when he or she During Solar eclipse the moon comes between suffers from Kidney ailment the Earth and the Sun. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome During Lunar eclipse the Earth comes between (AIDS) is infected by Virus the moon and the Sun. A universal donor has blood group is O The greenish planet of solar system is Uranus (reciepter A&B) Which planet of solar system is red in colour? Kangaroo is native animal of Australia Mars Helium, neon and argon are called Noble Gases Name the blue coloured planet. Neptune Water is made of which two gases? Hydrogen Formation and change of one season to another and Oxygen is due to Earth Revolution Copper is used in making brass, bronze and The Sun appears to rise from the East and set German silver. into the West due to Rotation of Earth Which atom does not have a neutron? Hydrogen ROM stands for Read Only Memory The charge present on an electron is Negative A byte is a group of 8 bits The charge present on a proton is Positive SIMM stands for Single Inline Memory Module Water was discovered by Cavendish Four nibbles are equal to Two Bytes Most abundant element in human body is Smallest unit of memory is Bit Oxygen 1 Megabyte is equal to 1024 Kilobytes Which of the following is the lightest element of 1 Kilobyte is equal to 1024 Bytes the periodic table? Hydrogen A condition in which memory lost is called An instrument used for measuring atmospheric Amnesia. pressure is called Barometer Which planet is known as “Earth’s near twin Natural radioactivity was discovered by planet”? Venus Becquerel in 1896 Which is the brightest planet in the Solar Neutron was discovered by Chadwick System? Venus The circumference of the earth was determined The smallest, fastest and smallest diameter by Al-Beruni planet is Mercury. Telephone was invented by Graham Bell Which one of the following planets has the SI unit of length is Metre, SI unit of force is maximum number of satellites? Jupiter Newton, Unit of work in SI units is Joule and Unit To measure electric current: Ammeter is used of Power in SI unit is Watt. Which instrument is used to measure blood Energy possessed by a body due to its motion is pressure? Sphygmomanometer Which instrument is used to measure minute elements of bones. electrical currents? Galvanometer (vi) Proteins are formed by combination of amino Hydrometer is the device that measures: The acids. specific gravity of a liquid (vii) Rainwater dissolves sulphur dioxide to form Hygrometer is used to measure: humidity sulphuric acid. What is used for detecting and measure The set of instructions given to a computer is earthquakes? Seismograph called software. What splits light into its spectrum? In a heat engine, heat energy is changed into Spectroscope mechanical energy Thermometer is used to measure: Temperature. The smallest unit of measurement of wavelength The science of study of old age is called is angstrom Gerontology The chemical generally used in refrigerators is The function of the thermostat in a refrigerator ethylene is To maintain the temperature Period of famous Muslim scientists is 7th – 13th Blotting paper absorbs ink because The action century A.D. of capillary Heat radiation travels at a speed equal to speed Name the vaccine that protects against of light tuberculosis? BCG Amoeba is a unicellular animal. bacillus Calmette-Guérin Leprosy is a disorder of the nervous system. Name the disease of the liver that causes a Quartz is chemically a Silicate. patient to turn yellow? Jaundice Solar eclipse occurs in New moon. Equinox is the time when the sun appears Centigrade & Fahrenheit scales give same vertically overhead at noon at the equator. reading at - 400o In the human body, blood-clotting factor is Who described protoplasm as the physical basis produced by the liver of life? T. H. Huxley Human blood is able to carry large amounts of The scientist who first discovered that the earth oxygen because of the chemical hemoglobin revolves round the sun was Copernicus The living part of a plant cell is composed of a Who invented the steam engine? James Watt nucleus and cytoplasm Who discovered circulation of blood in human The front of the eye is covered with a tough body? William Harvey transparent material called CORNEA The credit of inventing the television goes to The smallest branches of an artery lead into tiny Baird blood vessels called CAPPILARIES The credit of developing the polio vaccine goes Insulin is produced in the human body by the to Jonas Salk Pancreas The unit of energy in MKS system is Joule In an animal cell protein is synthesized in the The telephone was invented by Alexander Ribosome Graham Bell Chemically finger nails are made up of Protein What is the body temperature of a normal man? Muscle stiffness is a symptom caused by the 36.9oC disease Tetanus The pancreas secretes Insulin The fat in our food is digested by the enzymes Tibia is a bone found in the Leg lipase The largest part of the human brain is the Sound is a form of energy Cerebrum A fraction of sunlight is refracted as it enters the Red blood corpuscles are formed in the Bone earth’s atmosphere. marrow Electric current is measured by an Ammeter. What is the main component of bones and teeth? Light with larger wavelength than that of the red Calcium sulphate colour is called infrared The main constituent of hemoglobin is Iron Medulla Oblongata connects the small brainwith The function of hemoglobin is Prevention of the spinal chord. anemia Spinach is a good source of vitamin A, B2 Malaria is a disease which effects the Spleen (Riboflavin) and Iron. A person of which of the following blood Femur is a bone of the leg. groups is called a universal donor? O Excessive burning of fossil fuels cause acid rain. A person with which of the following blood Planet Mars has two moons. groups can receive blood of any group? AB Bauxite is an ore of aluminium Which gland in the human body is called the Mica is a nonconductor of electricity master gland? Pituitary Sun is the biggest star in the universe. How many bones are there in a newly born The capacity to do work is called energy. infant? 300 The energy possessed by a body die to its Which of the following diseases is caused by position is called potential energy. virus? Small pox Nucleus usually lies in the centre of an animal Medulla oblongata is a part of human Brain cell Myopia is a disease connected with Eyes Calcium and phosphorus are the essential Leukemia is a disease of the Blood Short-sightedness can be corrected by using Concave lens Water is heated in a kettle. The inside water is Trachoma is a disease of the Eyes heated by convection. A person sitting near the fire Typhoid and cholera are typical examples of receives heat by Radiation Water-borne disease Three elements needed for the healthy growth of Pyorrhea is a disease of the Gums plants are N,P,K Lack of what causes diabetes. Insulin Parsec is a unit of Distance Appendix is appendix is a part of Large Twinkling of stars is caused by refraction of intestine light ECG is used for the diagnosis of aliments of In humans , most nutrient molecules are Heart absorbed by the small intestine Biopsy is done on Tissues taken form a living Laughing gas has chemical composition of the body following two elements which are Nitrogen + Dialysis is used for the treatment of Kidney oxygen failure Hepatitis A is transmitted to different Insulin is injected into the intestines by individuals by Water Pancreas The unit that coordinates different devices of the Lock Jaw, i.e., difficulty in opening the mouth computer system is Control unit is a symptom of Tetanus Cancer can be treated by Chemotherapy and Lungs are situated in the Thoracic cavity radiotherapy Enzymes help in Digestion of food. Food is The name of the common mineral salt present in normally digested in the Small intestines. sea is Sodium Chloride The planet of the solar system which has Founder of modern astronomy was Nicolas maximum numbers of Moon is Jupiter (as of Copernicus 2011) The instrument which measures very high A unit of length equal to the average distance temperature is Pyrometer between the earth and sun is called Astronomical Chemical used to kill rats and mice are unit Rodenticides The ozone layer is present about 30miles The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its (50km) in atmosphere above earth. The stratum greatest distance from the sun causing northern (layer) of atmosphere in which ozone layer lies is summer is called Aphelion called as Stratosphere Which of the following layers make radio Which rocks are formed by the alteration of pre- transmission possible?Ionosphere existing rocks by great heat or pressure Which of the following explains the reason why Metamorphic rocks there is no total eclipse of the sun? The most abundant natural Iron oxides are Size of the earth in relation to that of moon Hematite and Magnetite Which one of the following is a non-metallic The most abundant elements in sea water mineral? Gypsum Sodium and Chlorine Yeast is used in making bread because it The unit of home electricity energy produces Carbon dioxide consumption is Kilowatt hour Oasis is associated with Desert The speed of sound in dry air at 20 C is about Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he (343 m/s) discussed human physiology and medicine? Al- The time light takes from Sun to reach Earth is 8 Qanoon minutes Animal which captures and readily kills living Light from Sun travels a distance before it animals for its food is called Predator reaches Earth 150 Million Km An alimeter is used for measuring Altitude The most suitable thermometer for measuring Oology is the study of Birds eggs the boiling point of water is Mercury thermometer Radioactivity was discovered by Henry The density of water is greatest at 4°C Bacquerel A vacuum can not conduct heat The metal used in storage batteries is Lead The building blocks of elements are called Barometer was invented by Torricelli Molecules Dynamo was invented by Michael Faraday Boiling of an egg is a change which is Chemical Galileo’s first scientific discovery was The usual raw material for ceramics, generally Pendulum found beneath the top soil is? Clay Microscope was invented by Aaton Van Polyamides are synthetic polymers commonly Leewen Hock known as Nylon Telephone was invented in 1876 in America by The scientist who is known as father of Graham Bell. modern biology is Aristotle Man belongs to the family Hominidae The first person to see a cell under To measure the specific gravity of milk, the microscope was Robert Hooke instrument used is Lactometer The smallest flowering plant is Worffia one of the fundamental characteristics of living The four blood groups were discovered by organisms is Metabolism Karl Landsteiner The atomic number of oxygen is Eight The basic building blocks of proteins are The instrument used to measure the Amino acids concentration of salt water is the Salinometer The unit of loudness is Phon Safety matches was invented by An ammeter is used to measure Electric J.E.Lundstrom current Dynamics is the study of Movements of Plant that eat insects are called Insectivorous bodies plants Statics is the study of Forces acting on Fruits that are formed without fertilization bodies at rest are called Parthenocarpic Mechanics is the study of Forces acting on Plants that flower only once in their lifetime bodies are called Mono carpic The electro-cardiograph was invented by Penicillin is obtained from Mould William Einthoven Herpetology is the study of Reptiles Chronometer was invented by John Harrison Osteology is the study of Bones The study of antiquities is known as The botanical name for onion is Allium Archaeology Cepa The study of the duration of life is known as The study of heavenly bodies is called Chronobiology Astronomy Calcium oxide is commonly known as Quick lime Electric Lamp was invented by Thomas A deviation of light passing from one alva Edison medium to another is known as Refraction The fear of crowd is called Ochlophobia An apparatus for generation of atomic The fear of books is called Bibliophobia energy is called a Reactor The fear of going to bed is called Clinophobia MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VITAMINS Calcium sulphate is commonly called • Vitamin C is also called Ascorbic Acid it Plaster of Paris prevents scurvy Sodium carbonate is commonly called • Vitamin C is also necessary for utilization of iron Washing Soda • The food which contains largest amount of Vitamin C is tomato Sodium chloride is commonly known as • Cod liver oil contains Vitamin D Common Salt • Collagen is the substance that gives elasticity to The chemical name of Chloroform is skin Trichloromethane • Vitamin E promotes oxygenation and acts as anti The chemical name of baking powder is aging Sodium bicarbonate • Carbon dioxide we release comes from food we The chemical name of bleaching powder is eat Calcium hypochlorite • Vitamin B2 has what other name Riboflavin A fungus which can only survive on other • Fats are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen living organisms is called Obligate Parasite • Vitamin E is called anti-aging agent A plant which lives in the dark is called • Vitamin E helps in fertility process Scotophyte • Vitamin B helps maintain normal appetite and Laser was invented by Dr.Charles H.Townes good digestion Thermostat is an instrument used for • Water soluble vitamin are B and C and all other regulating Constant temperature are fat soluble The science of organic forms and structures • Vitamin A is stored as Ester in liver is known as Morphology • Vitamin A is found in carotene bearing plants The fear of women is known as • Vitamin K helps to form prothrobin (fibro gin) Gynophobia one of the enzymes helpful in blood clotting The fear of men is known as Androphobia • Vitamin E is necessary for iron utilization; The scientist who developed the Quantum normal reproductive function. Vitamin E is for theory was Max Plonck reproduction. The acid used in a car battery is Sulphuric • Vitamin A is found in Dairy products acid • Deficiency of Vitamin A causes Night blindness. The system for writing by blind people was • Too much presence of the Potassium salt in invented by Louis Braille human blood increase the risk of heart attack. The parachute was used for the first time by • The lack of calcium in the diet causes what J.P.Blanchard condition-Rickets • Celluloses are carbohydrates. The German physicit who first demonstrated • Milk contains lactose. the existence of Radio waves was Henrich Hertz • Vitamin C is a preventor of infectious disease Fountain pen was invented by • Vitamin C is also called Skin food L.E.Waterman • Vitamin C can easily be lost in cooking and food The role of heredity was demonstrated by storage Mendel • Vitamin D is essential for calcium metabolism. • Vitamin C hastens healing of wounds • Carpology is the study of fruits and seeds. • Vitamin capable of formation of blood is B12 • Pathology deals with diseases • Riches source of Vitamin D is code liver oil • Histology deals with organic tissues • Riches source of Vitamin A is eggs • Pedology is the study of soil • Deficiency of Calcium leads to rickets • Cryogenics deals with the production, control • Vitamin B1 is available is yeast. and application of low temperatures • Scury, arising due to deficiency of vitamin C, it • Seismology is study of movements inside earth’s is related to Gastro-intestinal disorder. crust • Sodium is necessary of nervous system. • Ambidextrous is one who can write with both • Vitamin D is essential for calcium metabolism. hands. • Cheese contains vitamin D. • Astrophysics is a branch of astronomy which • Vitamin C can not be stored in human body. deals with the physical and chemical nature of • Scurvy, arising due to deficiency of vitamin C, it heavenly bodies. is related to Gastro-intestinal disorder. • A etiology is the study of causes of disease. • Sodium is necessary of nervous system. • Cryptology is the study of codes. • Ground nut has maximum protein • Dendrology is the study of trees. • Digestion of fat in intestine is aided by • Ergonomics is the study of relationships between Emulsification people and their working environment. • Hair, finger nails, hoofs, etc are all make of • Graphology is the study of handwriting. protein • Psychological study of life in artificial • Deficiency of sodium and potassium causes environment is called biopsy. muscular cramps, headache and diahrae • Phycology is the study of Algae. • Milk (contains 80% water) is a complete food. • Mycology is the study of fungi. • Cheese contains vitamin D. • The art of compiling dictionary is called • Vitamin E is for reproduction. Lexicography. • Glucose is the source of energy for human brain. • Cartography is the art of making maps and • Major component of honey is Glucose charts. • Three main food nutrients are carbohydrates, • Philately is hobby of stamp collecting. protein and fats. Other are vitamins and minerals • An onomastician studies what - Names • Meat is rich in iron we need to make blood cells • Thanatology is the study of what Death • Eating of coconut increases man’s mental • The study of human population is called faculties Demography. • Food poisoning can result from the eating of too • What does an otologist study-The ear and its much toadstools. diseases • Vitamin c is also known as Ascorbic Acid. • Noologists study what-The Mind • Celluloses are carbohydrates. • Semiology is the study of what-Signals • Milk contains lactose • What is silviculture- Forestry • Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of • What is Xylography- Wood Engraving bones and teeth. • Paleontology is the science of history of life. • Citric acid is a good substitution for ascorbic • Meteorology is the study of study of weather. acid in our nutrition. • Cryptography is the study which deals with the • A guava contains more vitamin C than an orange secret writing. • Vitamin not stored in human body.....C • Hydroponics means cultivation of the plants VARIOUS SCIENCES without use of soil. • Taxidermy means stuffing dead animals • Hyetology is the study of rainfall. • Stenography means short hand writing • Mycology is the study of fungus and fungi • Psoriasis is a learning disability diseases. • Paleontology is study of fossils. • Petrology is the study of rocks in the earth’s • Hematology is the study of blood. crust. • Geology is the study of earth. • Amniocentesis is a method for determination of • Acoustics is the science of sound foetal sex. • Cytology is the study of cell • What is Steganography: Invisible ink writing • Entomology is the study of insects. • Ichthyologists study what Fish • Apiculture is science of bee keeping • What does a psephologist study: Voting – • Ornithology is the science of birds Elections • Philology is the science of languages • What is studied in Aerology-Planet Mars • Oncology is the study of cancer • Orthoepy is the study of what-Word • Exobiology is the study of life in outer space pronunciation • Numismatics is the study of coins • A philomath has a love of what- Learning • Eugenics is the study of altering humans by • What is a nidologist interested in-Birds nests changing their genes or it refers to Improvement • What is philography- Autograph collecting of human race • Agronomy is the science of soil management • Ethology is the study of animal behavior • The process by which plants take food is • Anthropology is the study of origin and physical photosynthesis and cultural development of mankind • Reduction is the removal of oxygen atoms • Oxidation is the combination of oxygen or • PROM is the abbreviation of programmable read removal of hydrogen only memory • Horticulture is the cultivation of flowers, fruits • What was the world’s first high level and vegetable programming language 1957: IBM FORTRAN • Pastevurization is the protection of food by • A JPEG is a picture file format - what does JPEG heating stand for: Joint Photographic Experts Group • If temperature rises gradually up to 40 deg: C, • During World War II, IBM built the computers the rate of photosynthesis may stop altogether the Nazis used to manage their SCIENTISTS death/concentration camps • Ibn baitar was a Botanist • Registers are temporary storage areas within the • Kitab al Manazar on optical works was written CPU. by Ibn al Haitham • First apple computer was built in garage. • Mamoon observatory was established during the • The language of small talk is object oriented. reign of Caliph Mamoon • Shell is an operating environment. • Circulation of blood was described by a muslim • Virtual memory is also known as virtual page. scientist name Nafis Abdul al-Hasan. • NOS refer to operating systems for a network. • Al-Khwarizimi was first person who used zero. • In EBCDIC each character is denoted by 8 bits. • Muslim scientist Ali al Tabari is famous for his • Diodes are used in analog computer circuits as work on ___ (medical sciences) limiter. • Al Beruni discovered that light travels faster than • Wetware stands for any organic intelligence. sound. • GIGO stands for garbage in garbage out. • Application of flip-flap are counters, shift Knowledge about COMPUTER register and transfer register. • Half byte = 1nibble = 4 bits • Bootstrap is associated with computer. • Bit means Binary Digit • FORTRAN stands for formula translator. • 1 byte = 8 bits • A group of character that is termed as a single • 1 mega byte = 1048576 bytes entity is called word. • 1 kilo byte = 1024 bytes • Clip art is a computer prepared art. • A combination of 16 bits are called word. • Mark sensing is another term for OMR. • A terabyte = 1 trillion bytes • Authorization to make multiple software copies • Our PC belongs to 4th generation is called site licensing. • Fred Cohen coined the word computer virus • Antivirus is also known as vaccines. • First computer virus was created in 1970 at Bell • Free software is also known as public domain laboratories software. • WORM means Write Once Read Many • In computer DFD stands for Data Flow Diagram. • Power of a super computer is measured in • Cyber Space is called to Virtual world of the FLOPS (Floating Point Operations per Second) computer. • WWW/http: (hypertext transfer protocol) was • What does the sun in SUN Microsystems stand created by Tim Burner Lee in 1992 for Stanford University Network • Intel means Integrated Electronics • What does Intel stand for- Integrated Electronics • 1 worksheet contains 256 columns • All PCs have a BIOS what does bios stand for- • G.W.Basic G.W stands for Gate Way Basic Input Output System • Super Computer was created by J.H.Van Tassel • What is the common name for an integrated • CORBA is Common Object Request Broker circuit A Chip Architecture • In WWW terms what does i.e. mean on a domain • URL is Uniform or Universal Resource Locator name-Ireland • Intel invented RAM chip • What company introduced the first commercial • Information stored on disk as series of bumps on minicomputer 65 DEC its shiny side. • Name the first web browser publicly available • DVDs hold more information than CDs. They NCSA Mosaic use smaller bumps and have two reflective layers • The world’s most powerful super computer is • Recordable CDs do not have bumps. There are called ASCI white. patches of color on disk to change the reflected • World Wide Web was invented in 1993 by Tim laser light Bareness Lee. • In 1951 Univac – 1, the world’s first commercial • The B-programming language was developed by computer was designed by John Mauchly and J. Ken Thompson. Presper Eckert. They built ENIAC, the first • The 1st commercially produced and sold electronic computer in 1946 computer (1951) was UNIVAC. • In 1968 mainframe was built. • The transformation from heavy computers to • In 1976 first supercomputer the Cray-1 was PCs was made possible using microprocessors. developed • The first microprocessor was developed in 1971 • In 1981 IBM produce the IBM PC. by Intel. • In 1998 IBM made quantum computer • A pentium 4 (P-4) employs roughly 40 million • Super computers uses parallel processing transistors. • In 1974, computer games were introduced. • Mark-1, Apple-1, and collossus were initial desktop computers. message that is in code or cipher • Binary digits are briefed as bit. Reserve food material is usually stored as starch • A collection of bits is called byte. in plants.Reserve food material is usually stored as • The first home computer (1977), which was sold glycogen in liver and muscles of animals. in millions of units was Apple II. Purest form of iron is wrought iron • ‘PARAM’ is a supercomputer. Hypo is a solution of sodium thiosulphate • Father of the Computer.. Charles Babbage Aorta is an organ of the circulatory system • First artificial satellite was Sputnik-I sent by Circular aperture which appears as a dark spot Soviet Union on October 4, 1957 in the eye is called pupil • What country launched its first space rocket Bacteria are parasites January 1961-Italy Ruby is an Oxide of Aluminum • First human in space is Yuri Gagrin 1961 on Visible light energy has the wavelength range of USSR • First space scientist was Henry 400 to 700 Nanometer. Quendish The particles with positive charge but having • First woman in space was Valentine Khurachoof mass equal to that of electron is called Proton. in 14 June, 1963 Iron corrodes due to the formation of Iron • Apollo XI enabled man to step on moon Oxide. Generators convert mechanical energy into Transistors do not need a warm up period electricity. because they have no Filament. Nuclear energy is a cheap source of abundant The type of radiation hat is unaffected by electricity. magnetic field is called Alpha. Why is one’s breath visible in cold but not in hot The Kelven scale of temperature is called the weather? Because the water vapours present in absolute scale. breath condenses while breathing incold weather If we know the mass of an object and the force and therefore are visible. applied on it, it is possible to calculate Epiphytes is a plant that grows upon another acceleration of the object. plant. Arteries become hard due to deposition of Fats Joseph Aspdin is the inventor of cement. in them. Neurology is the science of nervous system. What is the source of energy for the human Biochemistry is the application of statistics in brain? Phosphorous the study of Biology. How many Ergs are these in 1 Joule? 107 A sheet of muscles called diaphragm separates The unit of current is Ampere the chest from the abdomen. Who invented typewriter? Sholes The pattern for building protein molecules is The first attempt in printing was made in stored in the messenger RNA England by William Caxton Anvil and stirrup are names of bones present in Who was the surgeon who pioneered antiseptic the EAR surgery in 1865? Joseph Lister The young plant inside a grain of wheat is called Who proposed the chemical evolution of life? the embryo plant Haechel . In born behaviour that involve only one part of Who among the following evolved the concept the body are called REFLEX ACTION of relationship between mass and energy? Animals which obtain their food from dead Einstein organisms are called Scavengers Who discovered Uranus? Herschel Riboflavin is not affected by cooking. Which of the following helps in clotting of The number of chromosomes in the blood? 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The sunlight can reach a depth of …….. meters b. Italy in the ocean: c. Japan a. 100 d. None b. 80 16. Anti Diuretic hormone is secreted by one of c. 120 the following glands: d. None a. Pituitary 5. The biggest planet in our solar system is: b. Pancreas a. Venus c. Thyroid b. Pluto d. None c. Jupiter 17. Basha Dam is to be constructed on: d. None a. River Sutlaj 6. The biggest species of the cat family is: b. River Jhelum a. Tiger c. River Chenab b. Lion d. None (On Indus River) c. Leopard 18. UV light falls in the category of: d. None a. Ionizing Radiations 7. Which group of animals has heterogametic b. Non Ionizing Radiation females? c. Visible light a. Domestic fowl d. None b. Earthworm 19. The earth’s ……………….is divided into 15 c. Rabbit major plates of various sizes: d. None a. Mesosphere 8. The dominant phase of life cycle in these b. Stratosphere organism is haploid: c. Lithosphere a. Mosses d. None b. Bacteria 20. One of these scientists formulated basic laws c. Protoza of Geometry: d. None a. Pythagorus 9. The atmosphere of moon consists of: b. Archimedes a. 90% Hydrogen, 10% Nitrogen c. Aristotle b. 80%Nitrogen, 20% Hydrogen d. None c. 60% Nitrogen, 40%inert gases 21. Phosphorus is an essential component of one d. None of the following biological molecules: a. Amino acids a. Nitrogen b. Nucleic acids b. Phosphorus c. Carbohydrates c. Sulphur d. None d. none 22. He was the first scientist to prove that plants 34. An area of microbiology that is concerned with move around the sun: the occurence of disease in human population is a. Archimedes a. Immunology b. Galileo Galilei b. Paracitology c. John Kepler c. Epidemiology d. None d. none 23. Atom is made up of ...........different kinds of 35. The number of electrons of a neutral atom is subatomic particles: automatically known if one knows the: a. Three a. Atomic number b. Two b. Atomic weight c. Four c. Number of orbitals d. None d. none 24. Uranium is best used as nuclear fuel in one of 36. Which of the following is not an enzyme? the following forms: a. Chemotrypsin a. U 235 b. Secretin b. U 237 c. Pepsin c. U 238 d. none d. None 37. It is impossible for a type of O+ baby to have a 25. The alpha particles are compact clusters of: type of ..............mother: a. Electron and Proton a. AB- b. Two Protons and two Neutrons b. O- c.Three protons and three Neutrons c. O+ d.None d. none 26. The Beta particles are fast moving 38. Serum if blood plasma minus its: a. Protons a. Calcium ions b. Electrons b. Clotting proteins c. Neutrons c. Globulins d. None d. none 27. One of the following countries produces 39. The autonomic nervous system innervates all maximum energy from atomic reactors: of these except: a. France (80% from its Nuclear Reactors) a. Cardiac muscles b. USA b. Skeletal muscles c. UK c. Smooth muscles d. none d. none 28. The unit to measure the quantity of Ozone in 40. The damage to the ..............nerve could result atmosphere is in the defect of the eye movement: a. Dobson a. Optic b. Dalton b. Trigeminal c. Cuolomb c. Abducens d. none d. none 29. The severity of 2005 earthquake in Pakistan on 41. Which of these is not a region of the spinal Richter scale was cord? a. 6.9 a. Thoracic b. 7.6 b. Pelvic c. 7.1 c. Lumbar d. none d. none 30. Geiger-Muller counter is used to detect: 42. The shape of the external ear is due to: a. Protons a. Elastic cartilage b. Neutrons b. Fibrocartilage c. Photons c. Articular cartilage d. none d. none 31. Vacuum tubes have been replaced by: 43. The external surface of the stomach is covered a. Conductors by b. Diodes a. Mucosa c. Transistors b. Serosa 32. Dacron is c. Parietal peritoneum a. Polyethylene d. none b. Epoxy 44. Which of the following is not a human organ c. Polyamide system? d. none a. Integumentary 33. It is a secondary plant nutrient: b. Muscular c. Epithelical d. none 45. 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