FIA LDC Paper 15-12-2021

Al-Muwatta is a famous collection of hadith and Islamic jurisprudence compiled by Imam Malik. Therefore, the correct answer is Imam Malik.

Bhasha Dam has a storage capacity of approximately 6.2 million acre-feet (MAF), making option C the correct choice. This is a well-documented figure in official sources related to Pakistan's water infrastructure.

قلعہ اٹک کو مغل بادشاہ اکبر نے 1581ء میں تعمیر کروایا تھا تاکہ وہ شمال مغربی سرحدوں کی حفاظت کر سکے۔ یہ قلعہ مغل دور کی اہم فوجی تعمیرات میں سے ایک ہے۔

Derawar Fort is located in the Cholistan Desert of Pakistan. It is a prominent historical fort situated in this desert region, making option A the correct answer.

The basic pillars of Islam are five in number, known as the Five Pillars of Islam, which are fundamental acts of worship and practice in the Islamic faith.

The word "Quran" means "the recitation" or "that which is recited frequently." It is derived from the Arabic root q-r-ʼ, which relates to reading or reciting. Therefore, option A, "Frequently Recited," is the correct meaning.

The camel on which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled is named Qaswa. This is well-documented in Islamic history and traditions.

Islam is based on the Quran, which is the holy book, and the Sunnah, which refers to the teachings and practices of the Prophet Muhammad. These form the primary sources of Islamic law and guidance.

Sakaser is the highest peak in the Salt Range of Pakistan, reaching an elevation of about 1,522 meters. K-2 and Nanga Parbat are much higher peaks but are located in the Karakoram and Himalaya ranges, respectively, not the Salt Range.

Option A correctly reflects the Quran as a source of moral clarity because it emphasizes ethical decisions guided by Quranic values, which aligns with moral guidance rather than mere ritual identity. The other options focus on ritualistic aspects or are irrelevant.