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Q. 1
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What is H_5 N_1?
A
Virus
✓ Correct
B
Bacteria
C
Vaccine
D
Fungi
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
H_5 N_1 is a highly infectious subtype of the Influenza A virus that primarily affects birds but can infect humans.
Q. 2
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Which of the following Russian's oil and gas company, which provides oil and gas to European countries?
A
BSGO Company
B
Gazprome Company
✓ Correct
C
Gestapo Company
D
Nindo Oil and Gas Company
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Gazprom is a majority state-owned multinational energy corporation and the largest supplier of natural gas to Europe.
Q. 3
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which one of the following planets has the maximum number of satellites?
A
Jupiter
B
Saturn
✓ Correct
C
Venus
D
Uranus
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
While Jupiter was historically cited, Saturn is recognized in the source as having the highest number of documented moons at the time.
Q. 4
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Which is the largest planet?
A
Venus
B
Earth
C
Jupiter
✓ Correct
D
Mars
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in our solar system by both mass and volume.
Q. 5
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What was the main reason of disqualification of Arial Sharon for office of Prime Minister of Israel?
A
He completed two terms
B
He was impeached
C
Due to Illness
✓ Correct
D
None of these
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Ariel Sharon was incapacitated by a massive stroke in early 2006, which led to his permanent inability to perform his duties.
Q. 6
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which of the following vessels of blood carry blood from different parts of the body to heart?
A
Veins
✓ Correct
B
Arteries
C
Capillaries
D
Vessels
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Veins are the blood vessels responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from various body tissues back to the heart.
Q. 7
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What are the two seas linked by Suez Canal?
A
The Mediterranean Sea and Baltic Sea
B
The Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
✓ Correct
C
The Black Sea and Baltic Sea
D
The Black Sea and South China Sea
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt that connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea.
Q. 8
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Diego Garcia is a:
A
A famous airline of Singapore
B
French surface to Sea Missile
C
United States military base in Indian Ocean
✓ Correct
D
The disputed island between Russia and Japan
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Diego Garcia is an atoll in the central Indian Ocean that hosts a major strategic military facility for the United States.
Q. 9
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In which year European rulers captured Palestine from the Muslims in Crusade War?
A
1095 A.D
B
1099 A.D
✓ Correct
C
1115 A.D
D
1199 A.D
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The First Crusade culminated in the Siege of Jerusalem in 1099 A.D., when European forces captured the city.
Q. 10
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What is Kremlin?
A
Offices of Russian Government
✓ Correct
B
Offices of Sri Lankan Government
C
Building in Japan used for theater
D
None of these
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Kremlin is a fortified complex in the heart of Moscow that serves as the official residence of the Russian President.
Q. 11
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
A mass of ice originating in mountains in snowfields above the snowline is called:
A
Mountain River
B
Glaciers
✓ Correct
C
Lakes and water falls
D
None of the above
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Glaciers are large, persistent bodies of ice that form where the accumulation of snow exceeds its ablation over many years.
Q. 12
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is the diameter of earth?
A
11756 km
B
12756 km
✓ Correct
C
13756 km
D
14756 km
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The equatorial diameter of the Earth is approximately 12,756 kilometers, reflecting its slightly oblate shape.
Q. 13
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What is the freezing point of heavy water?
A
3.82 $^o$ C
✓ Correct
B
2.82 $^o$ C
C
1.82 $^o$ C
D
0.82 $^o$ C
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Heavy water (deuterium oxide) has a higher freezing point than normal water, occurring at approximately 3.82 degrees Celsius.
Q. 14
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many satellites (moons) of Saturn planet?
A
36
B
56
✓ Correct
C
27
D
23
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This number reflects the count of Saturn's moons documented at the time the original source material was compiled.
Q. 15
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Which of the following died of natural death:
A
Indira Gandhi
B
Mahatma Gandhi
C
Rajiv Gandhi
D
None of the above
✓ Correct
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi were all victims of assassination rather than dying of natural causes.
Q. 16
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Head Office of UNESCO is located at:
A
Paris
✓ Correct
B
Geneva
C
London
D
Washington
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
UNESCO is headquartered in Paris, France, where it coordinates international cooperation in education, science, and culture.
Q. 17
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is the main cause of earthquakes?
A
Volcanic activities
B
Tectonic plate's movement
✓ Correct
C
Tectonic dislocation
D
All of above
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Most earthquakes are caused by the sudden release of energy along faults in the Earth's crust due to tectonic plate movements.
Q. 18
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
'Digital divide' term is related with:
A
Economics
B
Socio economic difference technology era
✓ Correct
C
Political Science
D
Journalism
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The digital divide refers to the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information technology and those that don't.
Q. 19
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What is Ivy League?
A
A Group of Eight University in USA
✓ Correct
B
A Group of People in Switzerland
C
A Football League tournament
D
A Group of Islands in Atlantic Ocean
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Ivy League is an American collegiate athletic conference comprising eight private research universities in the Northeastern United States.
Q. 20
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
"Every action has reaction which are equal but in opposite direction". The law is called:
A
Newton's first law of motion
B
Newton's second law of motion
C
Newton's third law of motion
✓ Correct
D
None of these
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Newton's third law states that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force.
Q. 21
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Pure water can be obtained from seawater by the process of:
A
Filtration
B
Distillation
✓ Correct
C
Evaporation
D
None of these
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Distillation involves boiling seawater to create steam and then condensing it into pure liquid water, leaving salts behind.
Q. 22
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Common salt is obtained from seawater by:
A
Sublimation
B
Evaporation
✓ Correct
C
Crystallisation
D
Filtration
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Seawater is collected in shallow ponds where solar heat causes the water to evaporate, leaving behind salt crystals.
Q. 23
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Gasoline is obtained from crude oil by the process of:
A
Evaporation
B
Fractional Distillation
✓ Correct
C
Distillation
D
Filtration
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Fractional distillation separates crude oil into different components, like gasoline, based on their different boiling points.
Q. 24
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
An electric kettle used for boiling hard water has a white scale deposited on its heating element. This consists of:
A
Sugar
B
Common Salt
C
Carbonates of Calcium and Magnesium
✓ Correct
D
Sodium Carbonate
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Limescale is primarily composed of calcium and magnesium carbonates that precipitate out of hard water when heated.
Q. 25
General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Washing soda is:
A
Sodium Chloride
B
Hydrated Sodium Carbonate
✓ Correct
C
Sodium Carbonate
D
Calcium Carbonate
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Washing soda is the chemical compound sodium carbonate decahydrate, commonly used as a water softener.
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Q. 1
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
The Rules of Business 1973 are framed under which Article of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan?
A
Article 90 and Article 99
✓ Correct
B
Article 48 and Article 58
C
Article 175 and Article 212
D
Article 240 and Article 242
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Articles 90 and 99(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan, the Federal Government makes rules for the allocation and transaction of its business (the Rules of Business, 1973).
Q. 2
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under the Rules of Business 1973, what is a 'Division' defined as?
A
A self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of business of the Federal Government in a distinct specified sphere and declared as such by Federal Government
✓ Correct
B
A military infantry brigade
C
A revenue divisional commissioner's regional territory
D
A commercial branch of a state bank
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 2(vii) of the Rules of Business 1973 defines 'Division' as a self-contained administrative unit responsible for the conduct of business of the Federal Government in a distinct specified sphere.
Q. 3
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 4 of the Rules of Business 1973, who is the official administrative head of a Division and assists the Federal Minister in the formulation and execution of policy?
A
The Secretary to the Federal Government (in-charge of the Division)
✓ Correct
B
The Section Officer
C
The Director General of the Attached Department
D
The Cabinet Secretary alone
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 4(1) provides: In each Division there shall be a Secretary who shall be the official head of the Division and shall assist the Minister in charge in the formulation of policy and shall be responsible for its proper execution.
Q. 4
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 4(5) of the Rules of Business 1973, who is designated as the 'Principal Accounting Officer' (PAO) of the Ministry / Division?
A
The Secretary of the Division
✓ Correct
B
The Federal Minister
C
The Accountant General Pakistan Revenues (AGPR)
D
The Chief Finance and Accounts Officer (CFAO)
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 4(5) dictates that the Secretary shall be the Principal Accounting Officer (PAO) of the Division, its Attached Departments, and Subordinate Offices, personally accountable for budgetary propriety to the Public Accounts Committee.
Q. 5
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In the Federal Secretariat of Pakistan, what is an 'Attached Department' under the Rules of Business 1973?
A
A department with the status of an attached department under Schedule III, providing executive operational machinery to implement policy decisions of a Division
✓ Correct
B
An additional room attached to the Minister's office
C
A municipal corporation running local parks
D
A foreign diplomatic embassy in Islamabad
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Attached Departments (listed in Schedule III to the Rules of Business) are specialized executive field organizations headed by Directors General/Inspectors General that execute policies formulated by the Secretariat Division.
Q. 6
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 specifies the 'Distribution of Business among the Divisions'?
A
Schedule II
✓ Correct
B
Schedule I
C
Schedule IV
D
Schedule VII
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule II of the Rules of Business 1973 details the exact allocation and distribution of statutory functions and executive subjects among all the Divisions of the Federal Government.
Q. 7
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 lists the 'List of Attached Departments' affiliated with each Division?
A
Schedule III
✓ Correct
B
Schedule I
C
Schedule V
D
Schedule VI
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule III explicitly enumerates all statutory Attached Departments of the Federal Government mapped to their parent administrative Divisions.
Q. 8
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 8 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on any proposal involving financial expenditure, taxes, foreign aid, or terms and conditions affecting salary/pension?
A
Finance Division
✓ Correct
B
Cabinet Division
C
Establishment Division
D
Planning, Development & Special Initiatives Division
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 8 mandates that no Division shall, without prior consultation with the Finance Division, authorize any proposal that directly or indirectly affects the finances of the Federation or involves public expenditure.
Q. 9
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 9 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on legal advice, interpretation of any constitutional provision or law, and drafting of all official legislation/ordinances?
A
Law and Justice Division
✓ Correct
B
Interior Division
C
Cabinet Division
D
Establishment Division
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 9 requires all Divisions to consult the Law and Justice Division on all legal questions, interpretation of statutes, drafting of bills, statutory rules and orders (SROs), and international treaties.
Q. 10
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 10 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be mandatorily consulted on general service conditions, recruitment rules, framing of service cadres, and civil service disciplinary rules?
A
Establishment Division
✓ Correct
B
Finance Division
C
Planning Commission
D
Parliamentary Affairs Division
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 10 stipulates that no Division shall issue any orders affecting terms and conditions of civil service, framing of recruitment rules, or organizational restructuring without prior consultation with the Establishment Division.
Q. 11
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 11 of the Rules of Business 1973, which Division must be consulted on all foreign relations matters, treaties, and visits of foreign delegations?
A
Foreign Affairs Division
✓ Correct
B
Commerce Division
C
Interior Division
D
Defence Division
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 11 requires mandatory consultation with the Foreign Affairs Division on all international agreements, interactions with foreign governments, and attendance at international conferences.
Q. 12
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 14 of the Rules of Business 1973, where two or more Divisions disagree on an inter-ministerial policy matter after formal consultation, how is the dispute resolved?
A
The matter is submitted to the Prime Minister (or the Cabinet) for decision, typically via a joint Summary
✓ Correct
B
The matter is referred to the Supreme Court for commercial arbitration
C
The Division with the oldest Secretary wins automatically
D
The matter is immediately abandoned and dropped permanently
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 14(1) dictates that if the consulting Divisions cannot reach an agreement, the initiating Division shall submit the case to the Prime Minister (or to the Cabinet) for a final binding decision.
Q. 13
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 16 of the Rules of Business 1973, which of the following cases MUST be brought before the Federal Cabinet?
A
Proposals for federal legislation (including Presidential Ordinances), key international treaties, Annual Budget Statement, and major policy decisions
✓ Correct
B
Granting casual leave to a junior clerk
C
Purchasing office stationery under Rs. 10,000
D
Repairing a broken office water cooler
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 16(1) lists cases that must be brought before Cabinet: legislative proposals, treaties, national budget, broad policy shifts, implementation of national plans, and matters where ministers disagree.
Q. 14
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 18 of the Rules of Business 1973, how is a case submitted to the Federal Cabinet for consideration?
A
In the form of a concise, self-contained memorandum termed a 'Summary for the Cabinet'
✓ Correct
B
By sending all raw historical paper files in physical sacks
C
By sending an informal WhatsApp text to ministers
D
By publishing a notice in a local daily newspaper
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 18 requires that a case submitted for Cabinet consideration shall take the form of a 'Summary for the Cabinet', drafted concisely and objectively by the sponsoring Division.
Q. 15
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What are the standard mandatory components of a 'Summary for the Cabinet' prepared under Rule 18 of the Rules of Business 1973?
A
Heading, Sponsoring Division, Subject, Background/Facts of the case, Proposal, Views of consulted Divisions, and explicit approval sought from Cabinet
✓ Correct
B
Only the signatures of junior clerks
C
Photographs of office furniture
D
Full transcripts of court arguments
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 18(2) and Cabinet Secretariat guidelines, a Cabinet Summary must be structured with: Heading, Sponsoring Division, Subject, History/Facts, Financial/Legal Implications, Views of Ministries consulted, and specific Recommendation/Proposal.
Q. 16
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 18(6) of the Rules of Business 1973, a Summary for the Cabinet must be approved and signed by the:
A
Minister in charge (and initiated by the Secretary of the Division)
✓ Correct
B
Section Officer only
C
Supreme Court Registrar
D
Private sector corporate contractor
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 18(6), every Summary for the Cabinet must be signed by the Minister-in-charge (or Minister of State) before transmission to the Cabinet Secretary.
Q. 17
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 17 of the Rules of Business 1973, can a decision of the Federal Cabinet be taken by 'Circulation' without convening a physical meeting?
A
Yes, if the Prime Minister so directs, the Cabinet Secretary circulates the summary to Ministers for their written views within a prescribed time limit
✓ Correct
B
No, circulation is strictly forbidden under the Constitution
C
Yes, but only during wartime emergencies
D
Only if approved by unanimous parliamentary resolution
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Rule 17(1) provides for Cabinet Decision by Circulation: When the Prime Minister so directs, the Cabinet Secretary circulates the summary to all Ministers, and if accepted without objection, it is recorded as a Cabinet decision.
Q. 18
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Who records the official minutes and decisions of the Federal Cabinet meetings in Pakistan?
A
The Cabinet Secretary (head of the Cabinet Division)
✓ Correct
B
The Attorney General of Pakistan
C
The Speaker of the National Assembly
D
The Secretary Law
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 20 of the Rules of Business, the Cabinet Secretary attends all Cabinet meetings and is responsible for preparing and circulating the formal record of decisions of the Cabinet.
Q. 19
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24 of the Rules of Business 1973, which major statutory standing committee of the Federal Cabinet coordinates and approves macro-economic and financial policy decisions?
A
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet
✓ Correct
B
Cabinet Committee on Sports
C
National Assembly Public Accounts Committee
D
Senate Standing Committee on Defence
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is the principal executive economic committee of the Federal Government, chaired by the Finance Minister, taking decisions on pricing, imports, subsidies, and fiscal stability.
Q. 20
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which standing committee of the Federal Cabinet is responsible for reviewing and approving privatization proposals and restructuring of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)?
A
Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP)
✓ Correct
B
Council of Common Interests (CCI)
C
National Economic Council (NEC)
D
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCOP) reviews privatization transactions, disinvestment strategies, and restructuring plans for public sector commercial enterprises.
Q. 21
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which Cabinet Committee reviews energy sector policies, power tariffs, and fuel supply contracts in Pakistan?
A
Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE)
✓ Correct
B
Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC)
C
Cabinet Committee on Institutional Reforms (CCIR)
D
Atomic Energy Commission
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) oversees petroleum, power generation, LNG imports, and circular debt management across the national energy sector.
Q. 22
Office Governance
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 24, which Cabinet Committee is mandated to scrutinize, review, and clear legislative drafts, bills, and ordinances before submission to the full Cabinet?
A
Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC)
✓ Correct
B
Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)
C
Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
D
National Security Committee (NSC)
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The CCLC (Cabinet Committee for Disposal of Legislative Cases), chaired by the Minister for Law & Justice, conducts detailed clause-by-clause legal examination of draft legislation prior to Cabinet endorsement.
Q. 23
Office Governance
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Which Schedule to the Rules of Business 1973 lists cases that must be submitted to the Prime Minister for his prior personal approval?
A
Schedule V-A and Schedule V-B
✓ Correct
B
Schedule I
C
Schedule II
D
Schedule VII
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Schedule V-A lists cases to be submitted to the Prime Minister for his orders, and Schedule V-B lists cases to be submitted to the Prime Minister for information.
Q. 24
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Under Rule 15(1) of the Rules of Business 1973, who is the competent authority to appoint a Federal Secretary to head a Division?
A
The Prime Minister of Pakistan
✓ Correct
B
The Federal Public Service Commission
C
The President on advice of the Senate
D
The Chief Justice of Pakistan
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under the Rules of Business and Civil Servants (APT) Rules, the appointment and transfer of Secretaries and Additional Secretaries to the Federal Government (BS-21/22) is made by the Prime Minister.
Q. 25
Office Governance
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In the Federal Secretariat, what is the role of a 'Minister of State' under the Rules of Business?
A
A junior minister appointed to assist the Federal Minister in a Division, performing duties assigned by the Federal Minister or Prime Minister
✓ Correct
B
The governor of a province
C
An ambassador representing Pakistan abroad
D
The chief minister of a federal territory
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Under Rule 5, a Minister of State performs such functions and exercises such powers in the Division as may be assigned to him by the Federal Minister or Prime Minister.
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Choose the correct answer for the following Islamic Studies questions:
Q. 1
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Under whose guidance, the whole Qur'an was arranged by the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
A
The Angel Jibra'eel (AS)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
C
Hazrat Umar (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Archangel Gabriel provided divine guidance for the sequence of the verses.
Q. 2
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
At whose request, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) entrusted the task of compilation of the Holy Qur'an to Zaid bin Sabit (RA)?
A
Hazrat Ali (RA)
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Abbas (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Umar suggested the compilation after the loss of many Qur'an memorizers in battle.
Q. 3
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Who firstly arranged and wrote the Qur'an on paper in book form?
A
Hazrat Usman (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Hafsa (RA)
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was the primary scribe commissioned for the initial collection into a single volume.
Q. 4
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
Who ordered for the preparation of a standard edition of the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Usman (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Umar (RA)
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡
Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Known as Jami-ul-Quran, he standardized the recitation and distributed copies.
Q. 5
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Name the scribe who is known as Sahabi bin Sahabiya?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
C
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA)
D
Hazrat Zubair bin Awam (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He is recognized by this specific title in Islamic tradition.
Q. 6
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Who was the principal scribe of the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D
Hazrat Umar (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He served as the primary scribe for the Prophet (SAW) and the caliphs.
Q. 7
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Who was appointed by the Holy Prophet (SAW) to write down the revelation?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masud (RA)
B
Hazrat Ali bin Abu Talib (RA)
C
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
✓ Correct
D
Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He was specifically appointed for his proficiency in writing and memory.
Q. 8
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which Sahabi's (RA) name is given in the Holy Qur'an?
A
Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
B
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abu bin Abu Talib (RA)
D
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris (RA) (Zayd ibn Harithah) holds the unique and highly prestigious distinction of being the only Companion (Sahabi) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned explicitly by name in the Holy Quran.
His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (Chapter 33, Verse 37):
"So when Zayd had accomplished his desire from her, We married her to you..."
This verse was revealed regarding his divorce from Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA), establishing an important legal precedent in Islamic family law that adopted children do not carry the same legal restrictions regarding marriage as biological children.
His name appears in Surah Al-Ahzab (Chapter 33, Verse 37):
"So when Zayd had accomplished his desire from her, We married her to you..."
This verse was revealed regarding his divorce from Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (RA), establishing an important legal precedent in Islamic family law that adopted children do not carry the same legal restrictions regarding marriage as biological children.
Q. 9
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which words of the Holy Qur'an are not explained by a common person?
A
Muqte'aat
✓ Correct
B
Qamari
C
Shamsi
D
All of them
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These are the isolated letters at the beginning of some Surahs whose exact meaning is known to Allah.
Q. 10
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
In which language the Holy Qur'an was first translated?
A
Arabic
B
Persian
✓ Correct
C
Latin
D
None of them
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Historically, the very first partial translation of the Quran was performed during the lifetime of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) by his companion Hazrat Salman al-Farsi (RA), who translated Surah Al-Fatiha into the Persian language for his people. Later on, between the 10th and 12th centuries, the first fully attested complete translations of the Quran were also documented in Persian.
Q. 11
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Name the member of Ashaab-e-Sufah who had narrated maximum Ahadis?
A
Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
B
Hazrat Abu Hurrairah (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (RA)
D
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbass (RA)
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) is universally recognized in Islamic history as the companion who narrated the highest number of Ahadith, totaling 5,374 narrations.
As a prominent and permanent member of the Ashaab-e-Sufah, he lived a completely ascetic life on the porch of the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid-e-Nabwi). Freed from the responsibilities of trade or agriculture, he dedicated his entire day and night to accompanying the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He famously possessed an extraordinary, miraculous memory—blessed directly by a supplication from the Prophet (PBUH)—which allowed him to memorize and preserve everything he heard.
As a prominent and permanent member of the Ashaab-e-Sufah, he lived a completely ascetic life on the porch of the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid-e-Nabwi). Freed from the responsibilities of trade or agriculture, he dedicated his entire day and night to accompanying the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He famously possessed an extraordinary, miraculous memory—blessed directly by a supplication from the Prophet (PBUH)—which allowed him to memorize and preserve everything he heard.
Q. 12
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard
(1 Mark)
The book of narration which Abdullah bin Umar wrote is named as:
A
Sahifah-e-Saadiqah
✓ Correct
B
Ahadis-e-Saadiqah
C
Sahifah-e-Abdullah
D
Sahih Ahadis
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This refers to the written collection of hadiths recorded by this companion.
Q. 13
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is Sunnah?
A
Saying of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
B
Interpretation of Qur'an
C
Actions of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
✓ Correct
D
Path to be followed
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Sunnah specifically refers to the traditions and practices of the Holy Prophet (SAW).
Q. 14
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which is the most famous compilation in Masnad?
A
Musnad of Imam Maalik
B
Masnad of Imam Abu Haneefa
C
Musnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hambal
✓ Correct
D
Musnad of Imam Shafee
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This work is one of the most comprehensive collections of hadith categorized by narrator.
Q. 15
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does Masnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal contain?
A
30000
B
35000
C
40000
✓ Correct
D
45000
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In standard general knowledge manuals for Islamic Studies, the Musnad of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal is traditionally cited as containing approximately 40,000 Ahadith (inclusive of all sub-narrations, varying text chains, and repetitions).
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (780–855 CE) painstakingly curated this massive, encyclopedic work from an initial pool of over 750,000 narrations to preserve the Sunnah. Unlike subject-based books (like Sahih Bukhari), a "Musnad" is structurally organized alphabetically or by rank based on the individual companion (Sahabi) who originally reported the narration.
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal (780–855 CE) painstakingly curated this massive, encyclopedic work from an initial pool of over 750,000 narrations to preserve the Sunnah. Unlike subject-based books (like Sahih Bukhari), a "Musnad" is structurally organized alphabetically or by rank based on the individual companion (Sahabi) who originally reported the narration.
Q. 16
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does Al-Mauta contain?
A
1720
✓ Correct
B
1920
C
2370
D
1820
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In competitive exams and standard general knowledge manuals for Islamic Studies, the official total number of traditions contained in Al-Muwatta (Al-Mauta) is recognized as 1,720.
This specific count breaks down according to Hadith classification as follows:
600 Marfu' traditions (directly attributed statements of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH)
613 Mawquf traditions (statements or actions traced back to the Companions/Sahaba)
285 Maqtu' traditions (statements traced back to the Successors/Tabi'un)
222 Mursal traditions (hadiths with a missing link between the Tabi'un and the Prophet PBUH)
This specific count breaks down according to Hadith classification as follows:
600 Marfu' traditions (directly attributed statements of the Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH)
613 Mawquf traditions (statements or actions traced back to the Companions/Sahaba)
285 Maqtu' traditions (statements traced back to the Successors/Tabi'un)
222 Mursal traditions (hadiths with a missing link between the Tabi'un and the Prophet PBUH)
Q. 17
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Who was the compiler of Al-Mauta?
A
Imam Jaa'far Saadiq
B
Imam Shafee
C
Imam Maalik bin Anas
✓ Correct
D
Imam Abu Haneefa Bukhari
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The book Al-Muwatta (frequently spelled as Al-Mauta or Al-Muwatta) was compiled by Imam Malik bin Anas (93–179 AH).
It holds a monumental place in Islamic history as the first formulated and written collection of Hadith and Islamic law (Fiqh) ever compiled. Imam Malik spent over forty years meticulously sorting, analyzing, and legalizing the traditions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) along with the rulings of the Companions (Sahaba) and Successors (Tabi'un) practiced in the city of Madinah.
It holds a monumental place in Islamic history as the first formulated and written collection of Hadith and Islamic law (Fiqh) ever compiled. Imam Malik spent over forty years meticulously sorting, analyzing, and legalizing the traditions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) along with the rulings of the Companions (Sahaba) and Successors (Tabi'un) practiced in the city of Madinah.
Q. 18
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
Name the first authority for the compilation of Ahadis?
A
Imam Maalik
✓ Correct
B
Imam Bukhari
C
Imam Ahmad
D
Imam Abu Hanifa
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Imam Malik's Muwatta is considered the first formal, systematic collection of hadith.
Q. 19
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What an authentic Hadis is called?
A
Sahifah
B
Sahih
✓ Correct
C
Masnad
D
Saadiqah
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"Sahih" is the technical term for a hadith with an unbroken chain of reliable narrators.
Q. 20
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What a lesser than authentic Hadis, although it is not false or a fabrication, is called?
A
Mustanad
B
Za'eef Hadis
✓ Correct
C
Sahih
D
Ghair Mustanad
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In the science of Hadith terminology (Mustalah al-Hadith), a Za'eef Hadis (Weak Hadith) is a narration that falls short of the rigorous criteria required for a Hadith to be graded as Sahih (Sound) or Hasan (Good).
A Hadith is classified as Za'eef due to a minor defect, such as a break in the chain of narrators or one of the narrators having a less-than-perfect memory. It is crucial to note that Za'eef does not mean it is a fabrication or a lie; rather, it simply means it lacks the ironclad absolute certainty of authenticity. It is still strictly differentiated from a fabricated Hadith, which is termed Mawdu'.
A Hadith is classified as Za'eef due to a minor defect, such as a break in the chain of narrators or one of the narrators having a less-than-perfect memory. It is crucial to note that Za'eef does not mean it is a fabrication or a lie; rather, it simply means it lacks the ironclad absolute certainty of authenticity. It is still strictly differentiated from a fabricated Hadith, which is termed Mawdu'.
Q. 21
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
How many Ahadis does the Sahih Bukhari contain?
A
5636
B
6722
C
7821
D
7397
✓ Correct
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In Islamic Studies general knowledge manuals, 7,397 is the standard accepted number for the total Ahadith contained in Sahih Al-Bukhari (including all repetitions and sub-narrations).
If you subtract the repetitions and only count the completely unique, core traditions (Mu'allaqat and Muttabi'at excluded), the number drops to around 2,602. However, for standard multiple-choice testing keys, 7,397 is the exact total count expected.
If you subtract the repetitions and only count the completely unique, core traditions (Mu'allaqat and Muttabi'at excluded), the number drops to around 2,602. However, for standard multiple-choice testing keys, 7,397 is the exact total count expected.
Q. 22
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
Which was the most authentic book on Hadis literature?
A
Musnad
B
Sahih Bukhari
✓ Correct
C
Sahifah-e-Saadiqah
D
Mishqaat Sharif
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Traditionally, Sahih al-Bukhari is considered the most authentic book after the Qur'an.
Q. 23
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is called a code of law for the Islamic way of life which Allah has revealed for the mankind and follow?
A
Qiyas
B
Shariah
✓ Correct
C
Ijma
D
Ijtehad
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Shariah is the divine legal framework derived from the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Q. 24
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy
(1 Mark)
What is the literal meaning of Shariah?
A
A clear straight path
✓ Correct
B
Instructions to follow
C
Making a new laws
D
Obeying the elders
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Literally, Shariah refers to a path leading to a watering place or a straight path.
Q. 25
Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium
(1 Mark)
What is Fiqh?
A
The science of Islamic Law
✓ Correct
B
The science of Qur'an
C
The science of Sunnah
D
None of them
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Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Fiqh is the human understanding and jurisprudential application of Shariah.
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