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Allama Iqbal

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What is the name of Allama Iqbal's father?

Correct answer: A

A
Sheikh Noor Muhammad
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B
Sheikh Muhammad Iqbal
C
Sheikh Abdul Qadir
D
Sheikh Ahmad Hassan
Explanation and memory cue

Allama Iqbal's father's name was Sheikh Noor Muhammad. This is a well-documented fact in biographies and historical records about Allama Iqbal.

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Biography Of Allama Iqbal

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What is the name of Allama Iqbal's mother?

Correct answer: A

A
Imam Bibi
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B
Noor Bibi
C
Fatima Bibi
D
Ayesha Bibi
Explanation and memory cue

Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s mother was named Imam Bibi. She played an important role in his early upbringing and is often remembered for her influence on his moral and spiritual development.

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International Organizations

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When was INTERPOL established?

Correct answer: A

A
1923
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B
1945
C
1919
D
1950
Explanation and memory cue

INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, was established in 1923 to facilitate international police cooperation.

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Ethnic Groups in China

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Which of the following is a Muslim ethnic group living in China?

Correct answer: A

A
Hui
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B
Han
C
Zhuang
D
Tibetan
Explanation and memory cue

The Hui are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group living in China, recognized as one of the country's official ethnic minorities.

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Technology Companies

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General Knowledge

Where is Facebook's headquarters located?

Correct answer: B

A
New York
B
California
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C
Texas
D
Washington
Explanation and memory cue

Facebook's headquarters is located in Menlo Park, California. Therefore, the correct answer is California.

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Technology History

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When was Twitter launched?

Correct answer: B

A
2004
B
2006
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C
2008
D
2010
Explanation and memory cue

Twitter was officially launched in July 2006, making 2006 the correct answer. The other years do not correspond to Twitter's launch date.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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What does LDA stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Lahore Development Authority
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B
Lahore District Association
C
Local Development Agency
D
Land Development Area
Explanation and memory cue

LDA stands for Lahore Development Authority, which is a government agency responsible for the planned development of Lahore, Pakistan. The other options do not accurately represent what LDA stands for.

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Technology History

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When was Instagram launched?

Correct answer: C

A
2008
B
2009
C
2010
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D
2012
Explanation and memory cue

Instagram was officially launched on October 6, 2010, making 2010 the correct answer among the options provided.

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Academic Degrees

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What does MSc stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Master of Science
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B
Medical Science
C
Management of Science
D
Mathematics and Science
Explanation and memory cue

MSc is an abbreviation for 'Master of Science,' which is a postgraduate academic degree awarded in the field of science or related subjects.

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Nobel Prizes

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Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012?

Correct answer: A

A
European Union
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B
United Nations
C
World Health Organization
D
International Monetary Fund
Explanation and memory cue

The European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 for its efforts to promote peace, reconciliation, democracy, and human rights in Europe.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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What does CCTV stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Closed-circuit television
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B
Central communication television
C
Cable-connected television
D
Closed-channel telecast
Explanation and memory cue

CCTV stands for 'Closed-circuit television,' which refers to a system where video signals are not publicly distributed but are monitored for surveillance and security purposes.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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What does AJK stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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B
Allied Jammu and Karachi
C
Asian Joint Kingdom
D
Association of Jammu and Kashmir
Explanation and memory cue

AJK stands for Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which is a self-governing administrative region in Pakistan.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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What does HEC stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Higher Education Commission
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B
Higher Exam Council
C
High Education Corporation
D
Higher Education Committee
Explanation and memory cue

HEC stands for 'Higher Education Commission,' which is the official body responsible for regulating higher education in several countries, including Pakistan. The other options do not accurately reflect the correct expansion of HEC.

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International Organizations

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What does WASA stand for?

Correct answer: B

A
Water and Sanitation Agency
B
Water and Sanitation Authority
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C
Water Supply and Sanitation Association
D
Water Service and Sanitation Administration
Explanation and memory cue

WASA commonly stands for 'Water and Sanitation Authority' in many countries, including Pakistan and Trinidad and Tobago, where it is the official name of public sector organizations responsible for water supply and sanitation services. While 'Water and Sanitation Agency' is sometimes used, 'Water and Sanitation Authority' is the more widely recognized and official expansion of the acronym WASA.

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Defence Services Ranks

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A Squadron Leader in the Air Force is equivalent to which of the following Army officer ranks?

Correct answer: B

A
Captain
B
Major
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C
Lieutenant Colonel
D
Colonel
Explanation and memory cue

A Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force is equivalent in rank to a Major in the Indian Army. Both are mid-level commissioned officer ranks in their respective services.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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KANUPP is the abbreviation for:

Correct answer: A

A
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
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B
Karachi National Urban Planning Project
C
Karachi Naval Utility Port Project
D
Karachi National University of Physics
Explanation and memory cue

KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant, which is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant located in Karachi.

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Country and City Nicknames

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Which city of Pakistan is called 'Shaheenon Ka Shehar'?

Correct answer: A

A
Sargodha
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B
Lahore
C
Karachi
D
Peshawar
Explanation and memory cue

Sargodha is known as 'Shaheenon Ka Shehar' (City of Falcons) because it is home to the Pakistan Air Force's main airbase and is associated with the air force's symbol, the Shaheen (falcon).

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Pakistani Universities

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Al-Khair University is a famous university of which region?

Correct answer: B

A
Punjab
B
Azad Jammu and Kashmir
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C
Sindh
D
Balochistan
Explanation and memory cue

Al-Khair University is a well-known university located in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan.

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Pakistan Railways

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Name the biggest railway workshop found in Pakistan.

Correct answer: B

A
Karachi Railway Workshop
B
Mughalpura Railway Workshop
Correct
C
Hyderabad Railway Workshop
D
Multan Railway Workshop
Explanation and memory cue

The largest railway workshop in Pakistan is the Mughalpura Railway Workshop, located in Lahore. It is well-known for its extensive repair and maintenance facilities for railway engines and carriages.

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Abbreviations and Acronyms

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What does I S S B stand for?

Correct answer: A

A
Inter Services Selection Board
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B
International Student Selection Board
C
Internal Security Services Bureau
D
Institute of Social Sciences and Business
Explanation and memory cue

I S S B stands for Inter Services Selection Board, which is the correct full form of the abbreviation.

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Pakistani Universities

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Which is the oldest university in Pakistan?

Correct answer: A

A
University of the Punjab, Lahore
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B
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
C
Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi
D
None of These
Explanation and memory cue

The University of the Punjab, Lahore, established in 1882, is the oldest university in Pakistan. The other options were founded later.

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Indian Constitution

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When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

Correct answer: B

A
15th August 1947
B
26th January 1950
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C
15th August 1950
D
26th January 1947
Explanation and memory cue

The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26th January 1950, marking the day India became a republic. This date is celebrated annually as Republic Day in India.

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Pakistan Studies

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The first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan was:

Correct answer: A

A
Ayub Khan
Correct
B
Yahya Khan
C
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D
Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation and memory cue

General Ayub Khan was appointed as the first Chief Martial Law Administrator of Pakistan following the imposition of martial law in 1958. He played a pivotal role in Pakistan's military and political history.

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Geography

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The largest land mass in the world is:

Correct answer: A

A
Asia
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B
Europe
C
Africa
D
America
Explanation and memory cue

Asia is the largest land mass (continent) in the world, both in terms of area and population. It covers about 44.58 million square kilometers, making it larger than any other continent.

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Literature

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The age of Shakespeare was called:

Correct answer: B

A
Victorian age
B
Elizabethan age
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C
Jacobean age
D
Georgian age
Explanation and memory cue

The period during which Shakespeare lived and wrote is known as the Elizabethan age, named after Queen Elizabeth I, who reigned during most of his career.