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Q. 1 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
💡 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. 2 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
💡 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. 3 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The last Surah in the Holy Qur'an is:
A
Surah Ya Sin
B
Surah Al-Nas
✓ Correct
C
Surah Al-Falaq
D
None of these
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This is the 114th and final Surah in the standard compilation.
Q. 4 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
How many verses of Surah Al-Alaq were first revealed on the Holy Prophet (PBUH):
A
3
B
5
✓ Correct
C
8
D
12
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The first revelation in the Cave of Hira consisted of the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq.
Q. 5 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Identify the number of Surahs in the Holy Quran which are on the names of various prophets:
A
4
B
6
✓ Correct
C
8
D
9
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These are Surahs Yunus, Hud, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Nuh, and Muhammad.
Q. 6 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Surah of the Holy Quran is called 'the heart of the Quran'?
A
Surah Al-Akhlas
B
Surah Yaseen
✓ Correct
C
Surah Al-Baqarah
D
Surah Ar-Rehman
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Holy Prophet (SAW) identified Surah Yasin as the heart of the Qur'an.
Q. 7 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Surahs in the Holy Quran are named after cities?
A
True
B
2
✓ Correct
C
3
D
5
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Surah Al-Hijr (Chapter 15): Named after Al-Hijr (The Rocky Tract / Stone City), which was the historical capital city of the people of Thamud (the people of Prophet Salih AS), located in northwestern Arabia.

Surah Saba (Chapter 34): Named after Saba (Sheba), an ancient biblical and Quranic city-kingdom located in modern-day Yemen, famous for its ruling Queen and the historical Marib Dam.
Q. 8 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The first collection of the Quran was during the period of Caliph:
A
Hazrat Umar (RA)
B
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Usman (RA)
D
Hazrat Ali (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The initial compilation into a single volume was initiated after the Battle of Yamama.
Q. 9 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The second collection (standardization) of the Quran was during the period of Caliph:
A
Hazrat Umar (RA)
B
Hazrat Usman (RA)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Ali (RA)
D
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
He standardized the recitation and distributed copies to major cities of the Empire.
Q. 10 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Surah is the biggest Surah of the Holy Quran?
A
Al-Imran
B
Al-Maidah
C
Al-Baqarah
✓ Correct
D
Al-Nisa
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest chapter, containing 286 verses.
Q. 11 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The minimum number of verses in a Surah is:
A
5
B
7
C
4
D
3
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Several Surahs, such as Al-Kawthar and Al-Asr, consist of exactly three verses.
Q. 12 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The total number of Makki Surahs are:
A
86
✓ Correct
B
90
C
70
D
92
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These are the chapters revealed during the Prophet's time in Mecca.
Q. 13 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The total number of Madni Surahs are:
A
24
B
28
✓ Correct
C
30
D
32
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
These are the chapters revealed following the migration (Hijrah) to Medina.
Q. 14 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
The first Surah revealed was:
A
Al-Fatiha
B
Al-Alaq
✓ Correct
C
Al-Baqarah
D
Al-Ikhlas
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq were the initial revelation in Cave Hira.
Q. 15 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many stages (Manazil) are there in the Holy Quran?
A
5
B
6
C
7
✓ Correct
D
8
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Quran is divided into seven stages for weekly recitation.
Q. 16 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Bows (Sajda) are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
A
12
B
13
C
14
✓ Correct
D
15
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
There are 14 prescribed points in the Quran where prostration is required during recitation.
Q. 17 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
How many Prophets' names are mentioned in the Holy Quran?
A
20
B
26
✓ Correct
C
30
D
35
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Quran explicitly mentions twenty-six Prophets by name.
Q. 18 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which Prophet is mentioned the most in the Holy Quran?
A
Hazrat Musa (AS)
✓ Correct
B
Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
C
Hazrat Adam (AS)
D
Hazrat Issa (AS)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Prophet Moses (AS) is the most frequently cited Prophet in the Quranic text.
Q. 19 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
What is the primary emphasis of the Qur'an upon?
A
The Prophethood of Prophets
B
The Doctrine of Tauheed
✓ Correct
C
The Hereafter Life
D
None of them
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The absolute oneness of Allah is the central theme of the entire Qur'anic revelation.
Q. 20 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Which of the following the Qur'an considers as an unpardonable sin?
A
Lie
B
Jealousy
C
Shirk
✓ Correct
D
Hypocrisy
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Associating partners with Allah is identified as the one sin Allah will not forgive without repentance.
Q. 21 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who is referred in the Qur'an as Ar-Rooh?
A
Hazrat Mekael (AS)
B
Hazrat Izraeel (AS)
C
Hazrat Isra'feel (AS)
D
Hazrat Jibra'eel (AS)
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"The Spirit" (Ar-Rooh) is one of the titles used for Archangel Gabriel.
Q. 22 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who is referred in the Qur'an as Roh-al-Qudus?
A
Hazrat Mekael (AS)
B
Hazrat Israfeel (AS)
C
Hazrat Izraeel (AS)
D
Hazrat Jibra'eel (AS)
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"The Holy Spirit" (Rooh-ul-Qudus) specifically refers to Gabriel in Islamic theology.
Q. 23 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Who is referred in the Qur'an as Rooh-al-Ameen?
A
Hazrat Isra'feel (AS)
B
Hazrat Jibra'eel (AS)
✓ Correct
C
Hazrat Mekaeel (AS)
D
Hazrat Izraeel (AS)
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
"The Trustworthy Spirit" (Rooh-ul-Ameen) is another title for Gabriel.
Q. 24 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
In which month of the Islamic calendar the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Holy Prophet (SAW)?
A
Safar
B
Ramazan
✓ Correct
C
Shawal
D
Zil-Hajj
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Quran was first revealed during the Night of Power (Lailat-ul-Qadr) in Ramadan.
Q. 25 Islamic Studies
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
How many times the word Zakat appears with Salat in the Holy Qur'an?
A
30
B
31
C
32
✓ Correct
D
33
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Quran frequently mentions these two pillars together, identifying 32 such instances.
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