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Anna
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Many find it strange that her writing is thought to be tortuous; her recent essays, although longer than most of her earlier essays, are extremely_______.
A. Insightful.
B. Tedious.
C. Painstacking.
D. Sophisticated.
Anna
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
The author presents the life of Zane Grey with _____ unusual in a biographer: he is not even convinced that Grey was a good writer.
A. Deftness.
B. A Zeal.
C. A Detachment.
D. An eloquence.
Bashir Farooqi
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
During their operational lifetimes, the majority of spacecraft currently face minimal risk of collision with space junk, but given the number of new satellites launched each year, the orbital environment is likely to be less ________ in the future.
A. Defective.
B. Invoked.
C. Protected.
D. None of these.
Bashir Farooqi
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Florence Nightingale was ___ in the development of modern medicine, ___ such practices as sanitization of hospital wards and isolation of actively infected patients.
A. an innovator…initiating.
B. rejecting…a collaborator.
C. a maverick…protesting.
D. An individualist…standardizing .
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Linda Greenhouse's articles for the New York Times are an outstanding example of ___, capsulizing prose into a necessarily limited space.
A. Callousness.
B. Brevity.
C. Intuition.
D. None of these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Roberto Clement was seen as ___ during his life because of both his selflessness on the baseball field and his humanitarian work in his native Nicaragua
A. a grandstander.
B. An individualist.
C. . a sybarite .
D. an opportunist.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
His habit of spending more than he earned left him in a state of perpetual------ but he------------hoping to see a more affluent day
A. motion: responded.
B. enervation: retaliated by.
C. confusion: compromised by.
D. indigence: persevered in.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Known for his commitment to numerous worthy causes, the philanthropist deserved------ for his-----------
A. Credit: altruism.
B. Reward: modesty .
C. blame: hypocrisy.
D. recognition: folly.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
You should --------this paragraph in order to make your essay more-----
A. Remove, discursive.
B. Enlarge, redundant .
C. Delete, succinct.
D. Revise, abstruse.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
A------glance pays-----attention to details
A. Furtive: meticulous.
B. Cursory: little.
C. Cryptic: close.
D. Keen: scanty.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Surprisingly enough, it is more difficult to write about the--------than about the---and strange.
A. simple, routine.
B. commonplace, exotic.
C. abstract, prosaic.
D. specific, foreign.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
A-----response is one that is made with----------.
A. harmful, grimaces.
B. sure, slowness.
C. speedy, alacrity.
D. stupid, fear.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
3. A----is a-------.
A. doctrine, follower.
B. discipline, school.
C. criterion, mistake.
D. norm, standard.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
It is widely believed that a nuclear war could ____ enough smoke and dust to block out the sun and freeze the earth.
A. Generate.
B. Extinguish.
C. Billow.
D. None of these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Consumption of red meat has ____ because its fat content has become a worrisome and ____ matter.
A. Skyrocketed ... stressful.
B. Abated ... dubious .
C. Declined ... controversial.
D. None these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
It takes ____ character to ____ the extremities of the arctic region.
A. A nomadic ... espouse.
B. An unflappable ... sustain.
C. An inimitable ... resist.
D. None of these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Consumers refused to buy meat products from the company because of rumors that the water supply at the meat processing plant was ______; the rumors, however, were quite ______, with no hard evidence to back them up.
A. Contaminated .. unsubstantiated.
B. Impure .. damaging.
C. Misdirected .. scandalous.
D. Unscrupulous .. vicious.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Many kinds of harmful viruses are unhindered when passing through different parts of the host organism; indeed, there are few organic substances which such viruses’ cannot______.
A. exterminate.
B. perforate.
C. aerate.
D. None of these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Their conversation was unsettling, for the gravity of their topic contrasted so oddly with the ______ of their tone
A. rapidity.
B. lightness.
C. precision.
D. None of these.
Muhammad Tayyab Ikhlas
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Throughout the animal kingdom, ____ bigger than the elephant.
A. only the whale is.
B. is the whale only.
C. whale is only the.
D. whale is only.
Fani Warraich
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Although its publicity has been ___, the film itself is intelligent, well-acted, handsomely produced and altogether ___
A. perfect … spectacular.
B. sophisticated … moderate.
C. extensive … moderate.
D. tasteless … respectable.
Fani Warraich
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
The Inuit natives of Alaska's North Slope worry that ___ oil exploration might ___their sensitive natural environment.
A. unregulated…damage.
B. curtailed…shatter.
C. current…bolster.
D. additional…assist.
Fani Warraich
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Ants live in colonies based on ___; each member contributes to the good of all by actively working with others in performing necessary tasks.
A. Heredity.
B. Cooperation.
C. Reasoning.
D. Instinct.
Shahid Raan
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Who was the ruler of Vijayanagar
A. Krishna Deva.
B. Ranjit Singh.
C. Nehro rampal.
D. None of these.
Peacel awfirm
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Brahmajit Gaur and Ram Singh were appointed on an important post of Govt. in ... rule
A. Babar.
B. Akbar.
C. Bahadur Shah.
D. Sher Shah Suri.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
In the given sentence, identify the gerund phrase: "Running marathons in extreme weather conditions requires immense determination and endurance."
A. Running marathons.
B. Marathons in extreme weather conditions.
C. Requires immense determination.
D. And endurance.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Identify the logical fallacy in the following argument: "I've never seen a black swan; therefore, black swans do not exist."
A. Circular Reasoning.
B. Hasty Generalization.
C. False Cause.
D. Appeal to Ignorance.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Choose the word that best completes the analogy: Adorn: Decorate :: _______ : Amass
A. Squander.
B. Preserve.
C. Hoard.
D. None of the above.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Verbal Reasoning
Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence :"The stars danced playfully in the sky."
A. Simile.
B. Hyperbole.
C. Personification.
D. Metaphor.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Analytical Reasoning
An office building has five floors, numbered one through five. Each floor has a different color carpet: red, blue, green, yellow, and white. The following conditions must be met: i. The red carpet cannot be on the top floor. ii. The blue carpet must be above the green carpet but below the yellow carpet. iii. The white carpet must be on a higher floor than the green carpet but cannot be on the top floor. In which of the following arrangements is the sequence of floors correctly matched with the colors of their respective carpets?
A. Floor 1: Red, Floor 2: Blue, Floor 3: Green, Floor 4: Yellow, Floor 5: White.
B. Floor 1: Green, Floor 2: Blue, Floor 3: Red, Floor 4: White, Floor 5: Yellow.
C. Floor 1: Yellow, Floor 2: Blue, Floor 3: Green, Floor 4: White, Floor 5: Red.
D. Floor 1: Blue, Floor 2: Green, Floor 3: Red, Floor 4: Yellow, Floor 5: White.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Analytical Reasoning
In a certain company, there are seven executives: Adam, Ben, Chris, David, Emily, Fiona, and Grace. They are seated in a row of chairs. The following conditions must be met: i. Adam cannot sit next to Chris or Emily. ii. Ben must sit next to David. iii. Fiona cannot sit at either end of the row. Which of the following is a valid arrangement of the executives?
A. Adam, Ben, Chris, David, Emily, Fiona, Grace.
B. Fiona, Emily, Ben, David, Adam, Chris, Grace.
C. Grace, Fiona, Emily, Ben, David, Adam, Chris.
D. Chris, David, Ben, Emily, Adam, Grace, Fiona.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Analytical Reasoning
Five friends – Alex, Brian, Chris, David, and Eric – are participating in a singing competition. They will perform one after the other. The following conditions must be met: i. Alex cannot perform before David or Eric. ii. Brian must perform before Chris. iii. David cannot be the first or last to perform. In which of the following sequences can the friends perform according to the given conditions?
A. Eric, Alex, David, Brian, Chris.
B. Chris, David, Brian, Alex, Eric.
C. Brian, Eric, Chris, David, Alex.
D. David, Eric, Alex, Chris, Brian.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Analytical Reasoning
In a chess tournament, there are six players: Alice, Bob, Carol, David, Emily, and Frank. Each player plays exactly once against each of the other players. The following conditions must be met: i. Alice must play against Bob and Emily. ii. Carol cannot play against David or Frank. iii. Emily must play against Alice and David. How many different matches can be played in total?
A. 15.
B. 18.
C. 12.
D. 21.
Sidis
IQ APTITUDE & ABILITY
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Analytical Reasoning
Five books – A, B, C, D, and E – are placed on a shelf. The following conditions must be met: i. Book A cannot be placed next to book B. ii. Book C must be placed between books B and D. iii. Book E must be placed somewhere to the right of book A. Which of the following represents a valid arrangement of the books on the shelf, from left to right?
A. B, A, E, C, D.
B. B, C, D, E, A.
C. D, C, B, E, A.
D. A, B, D, E, C.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Bahmani Kingdom was founded by:
A. Ala-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1347.
B. Slah-ud-Din Bahman Shah in 1340.
C. Imad-ul-Mulk Bahmani 1437.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Muhammad Tughluq ruled in India during the period
A. 1326 - 1352.
B. 1325 - 1352.
C. 1322 - 1348.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Bahlol Lodhi died in
A. 1479.
B. 1480.
C. 1481.
D. 1482.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
"The Arab conquest of Sind was temporary event without any permanent effect". was Commented
A. V.A. Smith.
B. Lanae Poole.
C. Arun Bhattacharjee.
D. Tayyab Khan.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
The author of Maasir-I-Jahangiri is
A. Khawaja Kamgar Husaaini.
B. M. Saqi Mustaid Khan.
C. Motamid Khan.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Qutb-ud-Din was conferred the title of the ‘Sultan of Delhi’ by
A. Sultan Mahmud.
B. Muhammad Ghori.
C. Ghiyas-ud-Din Mahmud.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Shah Jehan died in
A. 1652.
B. 1662.
C. 1666.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
The lovely Moti Masjid is located at
A. Delhi.
B. Agra.
C. Sekri.
D. Jaipur.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Francois Bernier was an/a
A. French Physician.
B. English Painter.
C. Pakistani Immigrant.
D. Indian Priest.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Which city was named as’ Shah ‘Jahanabad?
A. Agra.
B. Delhi.
C. Gujrat.
D. Gandhara.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Mahmud Ghaznavi is described as "the first pioneer and path-finder for Islam in this country" by
A. V.A. Smith.
B. S.R. Sharma.
C. Faharlal Nehru.
D. Lane Poole.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Sikandar Lodhi sent expedition to Malva in
A. 1510.
B. 1511.
C. 1512.
D. 1515.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Babar adopted the title of Padshah in
A. 1506.
B. 1507.
C. 1508.
D. 1509.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Shah Husain Arghun takes Multan in
A. 1522.
B. 1524.
C. 1526.
D. 1530.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Humayun ascended the throne in 1530 at the age of
A. 20.
B. 21.
C. 22.
D. 23.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Buland Darwaza commemorate Akbar’s conquest of
A. Delhi.
B. Mehwar.
C. Gujrat.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Behzad was a famous Persian
A. Psychologist.
B. Magician.
C. Painter.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Ranthambhor was surrendered in 1528 by
A. Bheam Singh.
B. Rana’ Sanga.
C. Bikramjit.
D. None of these.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
Sher Shah ‘Proclaimed King in the year
A. 1539.
B. 1540.
C. 1541.
D. 1542.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
The Battle of Qanauj was fought between:
A. Humayun and Sher Khan..
B. Sher Khan and Iltutmish.
C. Bagish and Babar.
D. Rana Sanga and Ibrahim Lodhi.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
What significant factor contributed to the diverse cultures of Native American tribes before 1492?
A. Climate and geography.
B. European influence.
C. Technological advancements.
D. Centralized government systems.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Which European explorer's expedition is credited with the discovery of the Americas in 1492?
A. Ferdinand Magellan.
B. John Cabot.
C. Christopher Columbus.
D. Amerigo Vespucci.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The first successful British colony in America, established in 1607, was located at
A. Plymouth.
B. Roanoke.
C. Jamestown.
D. New Amsterdam.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Which treaty formally ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the independence of the United States?
A. Treaty of Paris 1783.
B. Treaty of Ghent.
C. Jay's Treaty.
D. Treaty of Versailles.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The acquisition of which territory in 1803 doubled the size of the United States?
A. Florida.
B. Texas.
C. Louisiana Territory.
D. Oregon Territory.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Which of the following principles is NOT a feature of the U.S. Constitution?
A. Separation of powers.
B. Direct democracy.
C. Federalism.
D. Checks and balances.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued during the Civil War, primarily aimed to:
A. Free all slaves in the Union.
B. Free all slaves in the Confederate states.
C. End the Civil War immediately.
D. Establish equal rights for all citizens.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was enacted to:
A. Promote industrial growth.
B. Encourage monopolies.
C. Regulate interstate commerce.
D. Prevent anti-competitive practices.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Which battle is considered a turning point for the Allies in the Pacific during World War II?
A. Battle of Coral Sea.
B. Battle of Midway.
C. Battle of Guadalcanal.
D. Battle of Iwo Jima.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The principal goal of the United Nations, founded in 1945 with strong U.S. support, is to:
A. Promote global trade.
B. Maintain international peace and security.
C. Establish a global government.
D. Expand U.S. influence.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The strategic initiative to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War was known as:
A. Truman Doctrine.
B. Eisenhower Doctrine.
C. Marshall Plan.
D. Domino Theory.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
The U.S. policy of preemptive action to combat terrorism, particularly after 9/11, is encapsulated in which doctrine?
A. Monroe Doctrine.
B. Bush Doctrine.
C. Roosevelt Corollary.
D. Reagan Doctrine.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Operation Neptune Spear, leading to the death of Osama bin Laden, was conducted in which country?
A. Afghanistan.
B. Iraq.
C. Pakistan.
D. Yemen.
Mehdi Nisar
HISTORY
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History of USA
Which of the following factors has most significantly influenced global perceptions of the USA in the 21st century?
A. Technological innovation.
B. Cultural exports (e.g., movies, music).
C. Military interventions.
D. Climate change policies.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
What is the significance of Stonehenge in prehistoric Britain?
A. It served as a burial site for early kings..
B. It was a center for astronomical observations and rituals..
C. It was a military fortress against Viking invasions..
D. It housed the first parliament of ancient Britain..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
Which Roman emperor ordered the invasion and conquest of Britain in 43 AD?
A. Julius Caesar.
B. Augustus.
C. Claudius.
D. Nero.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
Who was the first Tudor monarch of England?
A. Henry VII.
B. Elizabeth I.
C. Henry VIII.
D. Mary I.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
Which English explorer circumnavigated the globe between 1577 and 1580?
A. Sir Francis Drake.
B. Sir Walter Raleigh.
C. Sir John Hawkins.
D. Sir Richard Grenville.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
The Industrial Revolution in Britain primarily began in which century?
A. 16th century.
B. 17th century.
C. 18th century.
D. 19th century.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
Who was the British monarch during most of the Victorian Era?
A. George III.
B. Victoria.
C. Edward VII.
D. George V.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
Which battle is considered a turning point for the British Army during World War I?
A. Battle of the Somme.
B. Battle of Jutland.
C. Battle of Passchendaele.
D. Battle of Gallipoli.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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British History
During World War II, which British Prime Minister famously declared, "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat"?
A. Neville Chamberlain.
B. Winston Churchill.
C. Clement Attlee.
D. Anthony Eden.
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
During the High Middle Ages, the Catholic Church's influence in Europe was pervasive. Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the Church's power during this period?
A. The establishment of monastic orders like the Benedictines..
B. The economic prosperity and independence of the Church from secular rulers..
C. The Church's role in providing education and preserving knowledge..
D. The Church's ownership of the majority of Europe's agricultural land..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
Which of the following best explains the primary impact of the Peace of Westphalia (1648) on the political landscape of Europe?
A. It ended the dominance of the Catholic Church over European monarchies..
B. It established the principles of modern state sovereignty and non-intervention..
C. It led to the unification of Germany under a single monarchy..
D. It marked the beginning of the colonial era in European history..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
The Industrial Revolution brought about significant social changes in Europe. Which of the following statements best describes one of these changes?
A. It led to the decline of urban centers as people moved back to rural areas for employment..
B. It resulted in the significant reduction of class distinctions and the creation of a more egalitarian society..
C. It created a new social class of industrial workers who often faced poor working conditions and low wages..
D. It decreased the overall population of Europe due to harsh working conditions and lower life expectancy..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
Which of the following events during the French Revolution most directly challenged the traditional authority of the monarchy and the Church?
A. The Tennis Court Oath..
B. The Reign of Terror..
C. The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen..
D. The execution of King Louis XVI..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
The Treaty of Versailles (1919) had several provisions aimed at ensuring lasting peace in Europe. Which of the following was a direct consequence of the treaty?
A. The establishment of the League of Nations..
B. The unification of Austria and Germany..
C. The dissolution of the British Empire..
D. The immediate recovery of the German economy..
Abbas Amanat
HISTORY
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European History
How did the Enlightenment influence political developments in Europe during the 18th century?
A. It reinforced the divine right of kings and absolute monarchies..
B. It led to the widespread adoption of republican forms of government across Europe..
C. It inspired the development of constitutional governments and the spread of democratic ideals..
D. It caused the immediate overthrow of all European monarchies..
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
What event marked the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789?
A. The Storming of the Bastille.
B. The Battle of Waterloo.
C. The Reign of Terror.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Napoleonic Code, a comprehensive legal system, was introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte in:
A. 1789.
B. 1799.
C. 1804.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
Which battle marked Napoleon's final defeat, leading to his exile to the island of Elba in 1814?
A. Battle of Austerlitz.
B. Battle of Leipzig.
C. Battle of Waterloo.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
Which major European powers were the key participants in the Concert of Europe?
A. France, Russia, and Spain.
B. Britain, Austria, and Prussia.
C. Italy, Sweden, and Ottoman Empire.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
Which political ideology was endorsed by the Concert of Europe as a means of preserving the existing order in Europe?
A. Liberalism.
B. Conservatism.
C. Socialism.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Industrial Revolution, characterized by technological advancements and the shift to mechanized production, primarily began in which country during the early 19th century?
A. France.
B. Germany.
C. United Kingdom.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
What political ideology, emphasizing individual rights, representative government, and rule of law, gained prominence in the wake of the Napoleonic era?
A. Conservatism.
B. Liberalism.
C. Nationalism.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
What was the "Eastern Question" in 19th-century European politics?
A. The status of the Ottoman Empire and its territorial integrity.
B. The balance of power in Central Europe.
C. The influence of Austria in the Balkans.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Treaty of Paris (1856), which ended the Crimean War (1853-1856), aimed to:
A. Strengthen the Ottoman Empire.
B. Weaken Russia's influence in the Black Sea.
C. Establish a balance of power in the Balkans.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Expedition of the Thousand, a crucial event in Italian unification, was led by:
A. Giuseppe Mazzini.
B. Camillo Cavour.
C. Giuseppe Garibaldi.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The North German Confederation, a precursor to the German Empire, was led by the dominance of which German state?
A. Bavaria.
B. Prussia.
C. Saxony.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871 played a crucial role in the final stages of German unification. What significant event occurred during this war?
A. The Siege of Paris.
B. The Battle of Leipzig.
C. The Treaty of Tilsit.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
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European History
The alliance system that contributed to the escalation of the first world war included which major alliances?
A. Triple Entente (Allies) and Central Powers.
B. Triple Alliance and Entente Cordiale.
C. Axis Powers and Allies.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
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European History
The ultimatum delivered by Austria-Hungary to Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 contained what controversial demand?
A. Serbian recognition of Austrian sovereignty.
B. Serbian military occupation of Bosnia.
C. Serbian involvement in the assassination plot.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
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European History
What treaty led to Russia's withdrawal from the First World War?
A. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk.
B. Treaty of Versailles.
C. Treaty of Trianon.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
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European History
Which Eastern European country was led by Marshal J?zef Pilsudski, who established an authoritarian regime in the interwar period characterized by his "Sanation" policies?
A. Hungary.
B. Poland.
C. Romania.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
Operation Barbarossa, launched by Nazi Germany in 1941, was a military campaign directed against which country?
A. France.
B. Soviet Union.
C. United Kingdom.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
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European History
Who was known as the "Desert Fox" during World War II?
A. Erwin Rommel.
B. Paul von Hindenburg.
C. Manfred von Richthofen.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The Marshall Plan, initiated in 1948, aimed to provide economic assistance to war-torn European countries. Which country proposed and led this plan?
A. United States.
B. Soviet Union.
C. United Kingdom.
D. None of these.
Amna Jilani
HISTORY
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European History
The division of Germany into East and West, symbolized by the Berlin Wall, was a direct consequence of:
A. The Yalta Conference.
B. The Potsdam Conference.
C. The Tehran Conference.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
A. James Madison.
B. Thomas Jefferson.
C. John Adams.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
This Founding Father from Virginia, now known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights", Has a University named after him in that state.
A. John Jay.
B. Alexander Hamilton.
C. George Mason.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
What is the purpose of the 2nd Amendment?
A. To provide arms and ammunition if British attack.
B. Citizens with the ability to defend themselves against unlawful violence..
C. For the purpose of forming the National Guard in each State.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Who, of the following, was not a U.S. President?
A. John Adams.
B. Alexander Hamilton.
C. Thomas Jefferson.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
What Constitutional Amendment gave women the right to vote in 1920?
A. 15th.
B. 17th.
C. 19th.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Who was the first President to be impeached?
A. Bill Clinton.
B. Richard Nixon.
C. Andrew Jackson.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Which of the following was not one of the original 13 colonies?
A. Massachusetts.
B. Maine.
C. Delaware.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
____________ was US President from 1977 to 1981.
A. Ronald Reagan.
B. Richard Nixon.
C. Jimmy Carter.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
The XYZ affairs took place between:
A. US-Britain.
B. US-Russia.
C. US-France.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
The term ?Big Stick Diplomacy? is associated with President:
A. T. Roosevelt.
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
C. Jimmy Carter.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Who was the American President at the time of the signing of the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel?
A. Richard Nixon.
B. Lyndon B. Johnson.
C. Ronald Reagan.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Burr Conspiracy took place during the Presidency of:
A. George Washington.
B. Andrew Jackson.
C. Jefferson.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Gadsden Purchase or Treaty took place between:
A. US-Great Britain.
B. US-France.
C. US-Russia.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Nullification crisis was during Presidency of:
A. T. Roosevelt.
B. Jefferson.
C. Andrew Jackson.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
D Day was:
A. 6-Jun-43.
B. 6-Jun-45.
C. 6-Mar-45.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
?The Cold War: A New History? is written by:
A. Henry Kissinger.
B. Samuel P. Huntington.
C. John Lewis Gaddis.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Treaty of Mortefotaine was signed with:
A. Russia.
B. Great Britain.
C. Dutch.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
Treaty of Ghent was signed in the year:
A. 1812.
B. 1813.
C. 1814.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
The Second Great Awakening led to:
A. Rapid economic growth.
B. Rapid cultural growth.
C. Rapid church growth.
D. None of these.
Abbas Amanat
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History of USA
The Compromise of 1850 was about the issue of:
A. Territory.
B. Slavery.
C. Trade.
D. None of these.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
Why could Arab rule not extend beyond Sindh and Multan?
A. Geographical barriers and rigid terrain.
B. Strong resistance from local rulers.
C. Lack of interest in territorial expansion.
D. Internal conflicts among the Arabs.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
Why did Mahmud of Ghazni launch multiple invasions into India during the 11th century?
A. For territorial expansion.
B. For collecting economic resources.
C. For spreading Islam.
D. For punishing Indian rulers.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
The Muslim rulers of Delhi in the Pre-Mughal era were called Sultans as they were bound to:
A. Avoid further expansion.
B. Nominate their successors.
C. Seek recognition from the Caliph after acquiring power.
D. Wage Jihad against the infidels.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What was the key feature of the Mughal Rajput policy during their rule in India?
A. Forced conversion of Rajput rulers to Islam.
B. Exclusion of Rajputs from administrative positions.
C. Complete annexation of Rajput territories.
D. Integration of Rajput nobility into the Mughal administration.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
Indicate one of the key outcomes of the Lucknow Pact of 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League.
A. Acceptance of separate electorates.
B. Communal award for religious minorities.
C. Launching of the Khilafat Movement.
D. Demand for complete independence from British rule.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What was the notable feature of the Government of India Act of 1935?
A. Acceptance of complete representation of Indians.
B. Introduction of a federal structure for British India.
C. Abolition of the princely states.
D. Granting complete independence to India.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
Which constitutional framework operated in Pakistan between 1947 and 1956?
A. The Indian Independence Act of 1947.
B. The Lahore Resolution of 1940.
C. The Government of India Act of 1935.
D. The Pakistan Independence Order of 1947.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What led Pakistan to turn to the West in the early years after its creation?
A. Ideological alignment with Western countries.
B. Historical ties and cultural affinity with Western nations.
C. Strategic partnership to counter regional countries.
D. Economic and military assistance during the Cold War era.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, what strategic and controversial military operation did the Pakistani military initiate in the eastern part of the country?
A. Operation Searchlight.
B. Operation Swift Resort.
C. Operation Desert Storm.
D. Operation Gibraltar.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
Which of the following statements best describes the overall trend in Pak-India diplomatic relations?
A. Continuous periods of peace and collaboration.
B. Uninterrupted cooperation in economic and cultural exchanges.
C. Consistent and amicable resolution of territorial disputes.
D. Periods of tension, occasional conflicts, and efforts towards normalization.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What is the primary objective of Pakistan's "Look East" policy in its foreign relations?
A. Strengthening existing ties with Western countries.
B. Promoting cultural exchanges with Singapore.
C. Establishing economic & diplomatic relations with East Asian nations.
D. Enhancing relations with India.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What marked Benazir Bhutto's tenure as Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990?
A. Economic growth.
B. First time a woman led a Muslim-majority country.
C. Political harmony was achieved.
D. Constitutional development.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What was the most significant achievement of the PPP-Led coalition government in its tenure from 2008 to 2013?
A. Completion of a 5-year term.
B. Comprehensive Reforms.
C. Restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry in 2009.
D. Death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad operation.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What significant impact was caused to Pakistan by direct Military rule and indirect political management?
A. Corrosion of civil liberties and human rights.
B. Unstable civil institutions.
C. Economic stagnation and high unemployment.
D. .
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What event led to the initiation of Pervez Musharraf?s trial under Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
A. Removal and house arrest of Judges.
B. The suspension of the Constitution in the aftermath of the coup in 1999.
C. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto.
D. The Lal Masjid Operation in Islamabad.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What role did the Pakistan Army play in the Abbottabad Operation in May 2011 that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden?
A. Was unaware of the operation until after its completion.
B. Actively collaborated with the United States in planning and execution.
C. Provided intelligence support but was not directly involved in the operation.
D. Attempted to thwart the operation to protect bin Laden.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What impact did Pakistan's support for the U.S.-led ?War on Terror? have on the country?
A. Isolation from international affairs and alliances.
B. Enhanced regional cooperation and diplomatic relations.
C. Economic growth and increased stability.
D. Internal challenges, including security issues and economic strains.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
During military rule in Pakistan, how did the judiciary typically respond to the military regimes?
A. Upheld constitutional principles.
B. Opposed military interventions.
C. Collaborated with the military regimes.
D. Demonstrated neutrality.
Eshaal Zahra
HISTORY
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History of Pakistan & India
What is the most severe challenge for Pakistan that can lead to its destruction?
A. Indian threat.
B. Environmental issues and unregulated investment in real estate.
C. Political instability.
D. TTP.
Eshaal Zahra
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History of Pakistan & India
What are the primary grievances of the Baloch insurgents involved in the ongoing insurgency in Pakistan?
A. Economic Disparities and resource exploitation.
B. Religious differences.
C. Disputes over international borders.
D. Cultural identity issues.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
The Annual Fair of Ukaz in pre-Islamic Arabia was held at:
A. Makkah.
B. Madina.
C. Riaz.
D. Taif.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
Who was the first martyr in Islam?
A. Hazrat Hamza.
B. Hazrat Sumayya.
C. Hazrat Yasir.
D. None of these.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
?Year of the Grief? in the life of the Holy Prophet (??? ???? ???? ????) was:
A. 7th.
B. 8th.
C. 9th.
D. 10th.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
The Pagan Tribe which was allies of the Muslims was:
A. Banu Asad.
B. Banu Khuza?ah.
C. Banu Khazraj.
D. Banu Bakr.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
The number of the companions of the Holy Prophet (??? ???? ???? ????) in Ghazwa Tabuk was:
A. 10,000.
B. 30,000.
C. 50,000.
D. None of these.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
?Mubahala? was offered by the Holy Prophet (??? ???? ???? ????) to:
A. Banu Quraiza.
B. Banu Nazir.
C. Banu Bakr.
D. Delegate of Najran.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
Jerusalem was conquered in the period of:
A. Hazrat Abu Bakr.
B. Hazrat Umar.
C. Hazrat Usman.
D. Hazrat Ali.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
The Ottoman dynasty was established in the year:
A. 1299 AD.
B. 1517 AD.
C. 1605 AD.
D. 1840 AD.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
?The preaching of Islam? is written by:
A. Theodor N?ldeke.
B. T.W. Arnold.
C. Philip Hitti.
D. W. Montgomery Watt.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
Ibn e Rushd the Great Muslim Philosopher was:
A. Egyptian.
B. Spanish.
C. Iranian.
D. Arabian.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
The Ottoman empire lasted for over:
A. 5 Centuries.
B. 6 Centuries.
C. 7 Centuries.
D. None of these.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
?Al Farooq? was written by Great Indian Scholar:
A. Shah Waliullah.
B. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
C. Sulaiman Nadvi.
D. Shibli Noumani.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
?Ghazwa e Mouta? was fought in:
A. 6 AH.
B. 7 AH.
C. 8 AH.
D. 10 AH.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
Social Boycott of Banu Hashim took place in Nabvi year:
A. 6th.
B. 7th.
C. 8th.
D. 9th.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
First Caliph of the Abbasid Caliphate was:
A. Saffah.
B. Haroon UR Rasheed.
C. Mansoor.
D. Mamoon.
Aariz Adnan
HISTORY
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Islamic History & Culture
Who was the last Abbasid Caliph?
A. Al Qaim.
B. Al Zahir.
C. Al Mustakfi.
D. Al Mustasim.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
The First book on International Law (Kitab ul Siyar) was written by:
A. Imam Muhammad.
B. Imam Abu Yousuf.
C. Imam Abu Hanifa.
D. Imam Shafi'i.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
?Ghunyat ul Talibeen? was written by Great Sufi named:
A. Al Ghazali.
B. Al Sha?ahrani.
C. Abdul Qadir Jillani.
D. Ali Hajwairi.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
Ibn e Khaldoon was born in:
A. Iraq.
B. Egypt.
C. Syria.
D. Tunisia.
Aariz Adnan
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Islamic History & Culture
?Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts in Islam? was written by:
A. T.W. Arnold.
B. Ameer Ali.
C. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal.
D. None of these.
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