General Knowledge Test 36

Total Questions: 20

1 - According to the constitution of Pakistan, the chief executive and most powerful person in Pakistan is:

A ) Prime Minister ✅
B ) Governor
C ) President
D ) Chief Minister

Explanation: The Prime Minister is the Chief Executive who heads and exercises the authority of the Government of Pakistan. After obtaining a vote of confidence, the Prime Minister is invited by the President to take the oath of office and form the government. Term 5 years.

2 - Who has won the Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 2022?

A ) Bob Dylan
B ) Toni Morrison
C ) Annie Ernaux ✅
D ) Ellen Mattson

Explanation: The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2022 is awarded to the author Annie Ernaux “for the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory”. Annie Ernaux is an author belongs to France.

3 - The 3rd June Plan was worked out by:

A ) Lord Mountbatten ✅
B ) Jawahar Lal Nehru
C ) Lord Canning
D ) Lord Wawel

Explanation: 3rd June plan: Partition Plan Punjab and Bengal were divided in 3rd June Plan. Lord Mountbatten assassinated: August 1979

4 - Which country has the current FIFA World Cup champion?

A ) Argentina ✅
B ) Germany
C ) France
D ) Brazil

Explanation: Edition: 22 Held: 20 November 18 December 2022 (Qatar) Matches: 64 Length: 28 days First Asian cities to host FIFA world cup: South Korea & Japan (2002) First Arab country to host FIFA world: Qatar (2022) FIFA world cup held in Asia in 2022: Second time Venues: 8 (5 cities) Country to provide security: Pakistan (sent around 4500 soldiers) Country to produce ball: Pakistan Participating countries from Asia: Qatar, Iran, South Korea, Japan & Saudi Arabia Winner: Argentine

5 - Which constitution named Pakistan as Islamic Republic of Pakistan:

A ) 1956 ✅
B ) 1962
C ) 1973
D ) 1976

Explanation: After nine years of efforts, Pakistan was successful in framing a constitution. The Constituent Assembly adopted it on 29 February 1956 it was enforced on 23 March 1956 proclaiming Pakistan to be an Islamic republic. This constituent consists of: 234 Articles divided into 13 parts and 6 schedules. 23rd March became our Republic day In 1957 Pakistan officially renamed the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

6 - What is the rank of Pakistan Army in the Global Firepower index 2022?

A ) 2nd
B ) 9th ✅
C ) 5th
D ) 15th

Explanation: Pakistan Army is the 9th most powerful Army in the world out of 140 countries. US ranked 1st, Russia 2nd, China 3rd and India 4th in the list.

7 - Indian forces occupied Kashmir in the year _______

A ) 1950
B ) 1947 ✅
C ) 1948
D ) 1951

Explanation:

India occupied Kashmir in: October 1947

 Key Historical Context:

  • Date of Accession:  October 1947
  • Instrument of Accession Signed By: Maharaja Hari Singh, the ruler of the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir
  • India sent troops on: October 1947.

8 - In which Hijri Ghazwa e khyber was fought?

A ) 5 Hijri
B ) 7 Hijri ✅
C ) 6 Hijri
D ) 8 Hijri

Explanation: The Battle of Khaybar was fought in the year 628 between Muslims and the Jews living in the oasis of Khaybar, located 150 kilometers (93 mi) from Medina.Result Muslim victory

9 - Al-Razi was a great:

A ) Poet
B ) Historian
C ) Physician ✅
D ) Painter

Explanation: Al-Razi was a musician and a money-changer until his 30s he began to study medicine in Baghdad. one of the greatest physicians of the medieval period, writing over 200 works Al Razi is considered the “original portrayer” of smallpox.

10 - Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by?

A ) Trusteeship Council
B ) Security Council
C ) World Bank ✅
D ) IMF

Explanation: The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan while and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by World Bank The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan, the then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 .

11 - Who is the first female martyr (Shaheed) of Islam?

A ) Hazrat Sumaiyyah(R.A) ✅
B ) Hazrat Nafeesa(R.A)
C ) Hazrat Umm-e-Aimen (R.A)
D ) Hazrat Ayesha (R.A)

Explanation: Sumayyah became the first ever shaheed, the first martyr in Islam. Sumayyah bint Khabbāṭ was the first member of the Ummah (Community) of the Islamic prophet Muhammad to become a shahidah (female martyr). Her husband Yasir was soon killed as well, and he became the second shaheed in men .Hazrat Hais bin Halla (RA) first Male Shaheed of Islam

12 - Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) went to Syria with Hazrat Abu Talib (RA) at the age of_____

A ) 24 years
B ) 35 years
C ) 12 years ✅
D ) 15 years

Explanation: The first of the Prophet's business trips was to Syria at the age of twelve with his uncle Abu Talib (RA). During this journey, Prophet's met a monk named Bahira at a place in Syria called Basra. Shab – e – Miraj, did a miracle happen on the way of Prophet Muhammad's journey to Syria

13 - Which animal is the national animal of Pakistan ?

A ) Tiger
B ) Lion
C ) Markhor ✅
D ) Cow

Explanation: Pakistan’s national animal, “Markhor” is the symbol of bravery and sharp intelligence. The markhor is a large Capra species native to Central Asia, Karakoram, and the Himalayas. **** The national flower of Pakistan is the jasmine The national tree of Pakistan is the Himalayan cedar Mango (summer) and Guava (winter) are National fruits

14 - Who is the current Vice President of USA?

A ) JD Vance ✅
B ) Joe Biden
C ) Mike Pence
D ) Bush

Explanation:
  1. Kamala Harris 49th  Vice President of the United States(January 20, 2021 – January 20, 2025)
  2. JD Vance 50th  Vice President of the United States(January 20, 2025 – Incumbent) .
  3. The United States dollar is the official currency of the U.S. Of the 15 vice presidents who went on to become president, eight succeeded to the office on the death of a president, and four of these were later elected president.
  4. 50 states in USA.The last state to join the United States was Hawaii on August 21, 1959.The largest state in the United States is Alaska.The smallest state in the United States is Rhode Island
  5.  John Tyler served as U.S. Vice President for the shortest time(31 Days) in 1841.
  6. George Clinton served as Vice President for the longest time in U.S. history, holding the office for two full terms, from 1805 to 1809 and 1809 to 1812, totaling 7 years and 10 months. He served under presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

15 - Who is the current Prime Minister of Japan?

A ) Yoshihide Suga
B ) Shigeru Ishiba ✅
C ) Shinzo Abe
D ) Noda Yoshihiko

Explanation: Fumio Kishida is the current Prime Minister of Japan since 4 October 2021. He has also been the president of the Liberal Democratic Party since 29 September 2021.

16 - SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2022 was Held in which country?

A ) Uzbekistan ✅
B ) China
C ) Russia
D ) Tajikistan

Explanation: SEO total members are now 09 Latest member joined by Iran in July 2023 Pakistan and India joined in 2017 ScO Established on 15 June 2001.

17 - Which country will host FIFA World Cup 2026?

A ) Mexico ✅
B ) Iran
C ) Japan
D ) Pakistan

Explanation: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the 23rd FIFA World Cup. The tournament will be jointly hosted by 16 cities in three North American countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

18 - Who is set to become the second female judge of Supreme Court of Pakistan?

A ) Tahira Safdar
B ) Musarrat Hilali ✅
C ) Ayesha Malik
D ) Khalida Rashid Khan

Explanation: In June 2023, Judicial Commission of Pakistan approved the elevation of Justice Musarrat Hilali to the Supreme Court. 17 judges are there in the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Retirement age of Supreme Court Judges: 65 Retiring age of High Court Judge: 62 Justice Hilali became only the second female judge to rise to the apex court after Justice Ayesha Malik Justice Musarrat Hilali is set to become the first female chief justice of the Peshawar High Court (PHC) on April 1, 2023 Syeda Tahira Safdaris a Pakistani jurist served as the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. Mian Abdul Rasheed was the 1st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan

19 - Quaid e Azam joined All India Muslim League in

A ) 1909
B ) 1908
C ) 1913 ✅
D ) 1908

Explanation:
  1. Quaid-e-Azam was born in 25 December ,1876 in Karachi .
  2. In 1900 Quaid-e-Azam became a Presidency magistrate.
  3. Quaid-e-Azam joined the All India National Congress in 1906 .
  4. Quaid-e-Azam resigned from Congress in 1920.
  5. Quaid-e-Azam resigned from the membership of Imperial Legislative Council in 1919.
  6.  Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar helped Quaid-e-Azam in the preparation of his 14 points in 1929:
  7. Quaid-e-Azam formally became the president of All India Muslim League in 1934.
  8. State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated by Quaid-e-Azam in 1st Jul 1948.
  9. After the death of Quaid-e-Azam the next President of the first constitution Assembly of Pakistan was Maulvi Tameez ud Din (December 14, 1948-October 24, 1954)
  10.  Khwaja Nazimuddin  2nd Governor-General of Pakistan (1948–1951) ,   2nd  Prime Minister of Pakistan (1951–1953), became  after the death of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (September 11, 1948 Death date).

20 - In urdu, the name "Pakistan" literally means :

A ) Truthful land
B ) Pure land ✅
C ) Pure place
D ) Land of pure

Explanation: The word Pakistan is related to the Persian and Urdu.The word Pakistan consists of two parts, i.e., Pak and Istan. While Pak is a Persian word, the word Pakistan means a holy/ pure/ clean place (country) and not the 'Land of the Pure' . The word Pakistan was first introduced now or never in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali.