Assistant Grade 15-16 MCQs 2026 | Common Paper FIA NAB

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The post of Assistant (BPS-15/16) is one of the most widely advertised positions across Pakistan's federal and provincial government departments — including FIA, NAB, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Cabinet Division, Pakistan Railways, Wapda, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Sindh Secretariat, KPK Civil Secretariat, and dozens more.

While the job duties may differ slightly between departments, the written examination pattern is virtually identical across all of them. This common paper covers all subjects tested in Assistant-level examinations: English Grammar & Vocabulary (25), General Knowledge (20), Pakistan Studies (15), Mathematics & Arithmetic (15), Islamiyat (10), Computer Basics (10), and Urdu (5) — 100 questions total.

Important: This paper contains zero department-specific questions. Every question is applicable whether you are appearing for FIA Assistant, NAB Assistant, Pakistan Railways Assistant, Punjab Secretariat Assistant, or any other department.

Exam Pattern for Assistant Grade 15-16

Most departments follow this pattern for the written test: 100 MCQs in 90 minutes (some allow 120 minutes). Each correct answer carries 1 mark. There is usually no negative marking in PPSC/FPSC tests, though NTS occasionally deducts 0.25 marks for wrong answers. Passing marks vary from 50% to 60% depending on the department.

Assistant (Grade 15-16) — Complete Common Paper

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Question 1 of 100

Choose the correct spelling:

A. Accomodate B. Accommodate C. Acommodate D. Accomadate

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Accommodate" — double C and double M. Memory tip: "Accommodate has room for two C's and two M's." It means to provide space or adjust to something.

Question 2 of 100

Choose the word closest in meaning to "VERBOSE":

A. Brief B. Wordy / Long-winded C. Silent D. Angry

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Verbose" means using more words than necessary; long-winded. Antonym: "concise" or "terse." Example: "The verbose report could have been summarized in one page."

Question 3 of 100

Select the correct sentence:

A. Neither of the students have submitted their assignment. B. Neither of the students has submitted his assignment. C. Neither of the student have submitted their assignment. D. Neither of the students are submitting their assignment.

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Neither" takes a singular verb (has, not have). "Neither of the students" — though "students" is plural, "neither" is singular. Rule: Neither/Either + of + plural noun + singular verb.

Question 4 of 100

The antonym of "TRANSPARENT" is:

A. Clear B. Obvious C. Opaque D. Visible

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Opaque" means not see-through; the opposite of transparent. In government context, "transparent" means open and accountable — its antonym "opaque" means hidden or unclear.

Question 5 of 100

Fill in the blank: "He has been working here _____ 2018."

A. for B. from C. since D. in

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Since" is used with a specific point in time (2018, Monday, last year). "For" is used with a duration (for 6 years, for a long time).

Question 6 of 100

Identify the passive voice of: "The manager reviewed the report."

A. The report was reviewed by the manager. B. The report has been reviewed by the manager. C. The manager has reviewed the report. D. The report is reviewed by the manager.

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Active (Simple Past): Subject + V2 + Object → Passive: Object + was/were + V3 + by + Subject. "The manager reviewed (V2) the report" → "The report was reviewed (V3) by the manager."

Question 7 of 100

Choose the correct preposition: "He is good _____ mathematics."

A. in B. at C. for D. on

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Good at" is the correct prepositional phrase for skills or subjects. Examples: "She is good at cooking," "He is good at football." Note: "Good for" = beneficial.

Question 8 of 100

The word "AMELIORATE" means:

A. To worsen B. To improve or make better C. To destroy D. To delay

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Ameliorate" means to make something bad or unsatisfactory better. Example: "The government took steps to ameliorate the living conditions of flood affectees." Synonyms: improve, enhance.

Question 9 of 100

Select the correct sentence (Subject-Verb Agreement):

A. The committee have decided to postpone the meeting. B. The committee has decided to postpone the meeting. C. The committee are deciding to postpone the meeting. D. The committee were decided to postpone the meeting.

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Collective nouns (committee, team, jury, government, family) take a singular verb in American English: "has decided." In Pakistani competitive exams, singular is considered correct.

Question 10 of 100

Choose the correct indirect speech: Direct: He said, "I am writing a report."

A. He said that he was writing a report. B. He said that he is writing a report. C. He said that he had written a report. D. He said that he writes a report.

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: In indirect speech (past reporting verb "said"), the tense shifts back: Present Continuous (am writing) → Past Continuous (was writing). "I" changes to "he."

Question 11 of 100

The idiom "to burn the midnight oil" means:

A. To waste money B. To work or study late into the night C. To cause a fire D. To celebrate a festival

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "To burn the midnight oil" means to work or study until late at night. The phrase originated in the era before electricity when people used oil lamps to work at night.

Question 12 of 100

Choose the word that best completes: "The official's _____ response confused everyone in the meeting."

A. lucid B. ambiguous C. brief D. polite

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Ambiguous" means open to more than one interpretation; unclear. Since the response "confused everyone," ambiguous fits best. "Lucid" means clear (opposite).

Question 13 of 100

Identify the type of underlined clause: "The man who is standing there is my brother."

A. Adverbial clause B. Noun clause C. Relative/Adjective clause D. Main clause

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Who is standing there" is a Relative (Adjective) clause. It modifies the noun "man" (tells us which man). It begins with a relative pronoun "who."

Question 14 of 100

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

A. The Director, who was absent yesterday approved the file today. B. The Director who was absent yesterday, approved the file today. C. The Director, who was absent yesterday, approved the file today. D. The Director who was absent, yesterday approved the file today.

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A non-restrictive relative clause (which gives extra, non-essential information) is set off by commas on both sides. Both commas are required.

Question 15 of 100

The plural of "phenomenon" is:

A. Phenomenons B. Phenomenas C. Phenomene D. Phenomena

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: "Phenomena" is the correct plural of "phenomenon" (from Greek). Other similar plurals: criterion → criteria; datum → data; medium → media.

Question 16 of 100

Choose the word opposite in meaning to "OBSOLETE":

A. Outdated B. Ancient C. Current / Modern D. Old

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Obsolete" means no longer in use; outdated. Its antonym is "current," "modern," or "contemporary." Example: "Fax machines are obsolete in the age of email."

Question 17 of 100

Fill in the blank with correct article: "_____ honest man is always respected."

A. A B. An C. The D. No article

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "An" is used before words that begin with a vowel SOUND. "Honest" starts with a silent 'H' — so it sounds like it begins with 'O' (on-est). Therefore: An honest.

Question 18 of 100

Choose the correct conditional: "If I _____ you, I would not do that."

A. am B. was C. were D. will be

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: In Type 2 conditional (imaginary/hypothetical present situations), "were" is used for all subjects (I, he, she, it) with "would" in the result clause. This is the subjunctive mood.

Question 19 of 100

The synonym of "DILIGENT" is:

A. Lazy B. Hardworking / Industrious C. Careless D. Negligent

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Diligent" means careful and persistent in work or effort. Synonyms: hardworking, industrious, assiduous, painstaking. Antonyms: lazy, negligent.

Question 20 of 100

Choose the sentence with correct use of "ITS" and "IT'S":

A. Its a beautiful day; the bird left it's nest. B. It's a beautiful day; the bird left its nest. C. Its a beautiful day; the bird left its nest. D. It's a beautiful day; the bird left it's nest.

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "It's" = It is (contraction). "Its" = possessive pronoun (belonging to it). "It's a beautiful day" = "It is a beautiful day" ✓. "The bird left its nest" = the nest belonging to it ✓.

Question 21 of 100

The word "PROLIFIC" means:

A. Producing little B. Producing many works or results; highly productive C. Having a bad attitude D. Moving quickly

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Prolific" means producing many works, results, or offspring. Example: "Allama Iqbal was a prolific poet." Synonyms: productive, fertile, fruitful.

Question 22 of 100

Correct the sentence: "Ahmad and his brother was late for the interview."

A. Ahmad and his brother is late for the interview. B. Ahmad and his brother were late for the interview. C. Ahmad and his brother has been late for the interview. D. Ahmad and his brother are late for the interview.

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: When two subjects are joined by "and," they form a compound subject which takes a plural verb. "Ahmad AND his brother" = plural subject → "were" (past plural).

Question 23 of 100

The phrase "per se" (Latin) means:

A. For example B. By or in itself; intrinsically C. That is to say D. In conclusion

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Per se" (Latin) means "by itself" or "intrinsically." Example: "The rule per se is not wrong, but its implementation is poor."

Question 24 of 100

Choose the word with correct meaning in official correspondence: "Please _____ the attached documents."

A. sight B. cite C. peruse D. site

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Peruse" means to read carefully and thoroughly — commonly used in official/formal correspondence. "Please peruse the attached documents" = Please read them carefully.

Question 25 of 100

The correctly written formal letter salutation is:

A. Dear Sir/Madam, B. Dear Sir/Madam; C. Dear sir/madam, D. dear Sir/Madam,

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: In a formal letter: Salutation is "Dear Sir/Madam," (comma after). "Sir" and "Madam" are capitalized (titles of respect).

Question 26 of 100

The United Nations was established on:

A. 24 October 1944 B. 24 October 1945 C. 14 August 1945 D. 1 January 1946

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945, which is celebrated as "United Nations Day" annually. Its headquarters are in New York City.

Question 27 of 100

The largest ocean in the world is:

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Pacific Ocean D. Arctic Ocean

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean, covering about 165 million km² — about 46% of Earth's water surface.

Question 28 of 100

The capital of Australia is:

A. Sydney B. Melbourne C. Canberra D. Perth

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Canberra is the capital city of Australia, specially planned and built to resolve a rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne.

Question 29 of 100

The headquarters of SAARC is located in:

A. Islamabad B. New Delhi C. Dhaka D. Kathmandu

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) headquarters is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It was established in 1985 in Dhaka.

Question 30 of 100

What is the currency of Japan?

A. Yuan B. Won C. Yen D. Ringgit

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan and the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market.

Question 31 of 100

Which is the largest continent by area?

A. Africa B. North America C. Asia D. Europe

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Asia is the largest continent in the world by both land area and population, covering about 30% of Earth's total land area.

Question 32 of 100

The longest river in the world is:

A. Amazon B. Nile C. Yangtze D. Mississippi

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Nile River in Africa is generally considered the longest river in the world, flowing through 11 countries into the Mediterranean Sea.

Question 33 of 100

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

A. Venus B. Jupiter C. Mars D. Saturn

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Mars is called the Red Planet because iron oxide (rust) on its surface gives it a reddish appearance.

Question 34 of 100

The hardest natural substance on Earth is:

A. Gold B. Platinum C. Iron D. Diamond

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.

Question 35 of 100

The gas most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere is:

A. Oxygen B. Carbon Dioxide C. Nitrogen D. Hydrogen

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, followed by Oxygen at around 21%.

Question 36 of 100

Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight?

A. Vitamin A B. Vitamin B C. Vitamin C D. Vitamin D

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet-B (UVB) rays from sunlight.

Question 37 of 100

Which blood group is known as the "Universal Donor"?

A. AB+ B. O- C. A+ D. B-

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Type O- (O negative) blood is called the universal donor type because it can be safely given to people of any blood type in emergencies.

Question 38 of 100

Normal human blood pressure is:

A. 100/60 B. 140/90 C. 120/80 D. 110/70

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A normal blood pressure reading for a healthy adult is typically around 120/80 mmHg (systolic/diastolic).

Question 39 of 100

The headquarters of the OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) is in:

A. Islamabad B. Riyadh C. Jeddah D. Dubai

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The OIC headquarters is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It is the second-largest intergovernmental organization after the UN.

Question 40 of 100

The headquarters of INTERPOL is located in:

A. New York B. London C. Lyon D. Geneva

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) is headquartered in Lyon, France.

Question 41 of 100

Which travels faster, light or sound?

A. Sound B. Light C. Both travel at same speed D. Depends on medium

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Light travels much faster than sound. The speed of light is about 300,000 km/s, while sound travels at about 0.34 km/s in air.

Question 42 of 100

The longest bone in the human body is:

A. Tibia B. Fibula C. Femur D. Humerus

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

Question 43 of 100

Which acid is present in lemons and oranges?

A. Lactic acid B. Acetic acid C. Citric acid D. Sulfuric acid

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Citrus fruits like lemons and oranges contain citric acid, which gives them their sour taste.

Question 44 of 100

Which instrument is used to measure earthquakes?

A. Barometer B. Hygrometer C. Seismograph D. Anemometer

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A seismograph (or seismometer) is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes and seismic waves.

Question 45 of 100

Who was the first person to step on the Moon?

A. Buzz Aldrin B. Yuri Gagarin C. Neil Armstrong D. Michael Collins

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Neil Armstrong, an American astronaut, became the first person to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Question 46 of 100

Pakistan's first Constitution was enforced in:

A. 1947 B. 1956 C. 1962 D. 1973

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pakistan's first Constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956, making Pakistan an Islamic Republic. It was abrogated in 1958.

Question 47 of 100

Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea is approximately:

A. 650 km B. 800 km C. 1,046 km D. 1,200 km

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Pakistan's coastline along the Arabian Sea is approximately 1,046 km (650 miles), stretching from Sir Creek to the Iran border.

Question 48 of 100

Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan?

A. Nanga Parbat B. K-2 (Godwin Austen) C. Broad Peak D. Tirich Mir

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: K-2, at 8,611 meters, is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world, located in the Karakoram Range.

Question 49 of 100

The largest province of Pakistan by area is:

A. Punjab B. Sindh C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa D. Balochistan

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Balochistan is the largest province of Pakistan by land area, covering approximately 44% of the country's total landmass.

Question 50 of 100

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

A. Liaquat Ali Khan B. Khawaja Nazimuddin C. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah D. Iskander Mirza

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from August 1947 until his death in September 1948.

Question 51 of 100

What is the national animal of Pakistan?

A. Snow Leopard B. Markhor C. Lion D. Tiger

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Markhor, a large species of wild goat found in the mountainous regions, is the officially recognized national animal of Pakistan.

Question 52 of 100

The Pakistan Resolution was passed on:

A. 14 August 1940 B. 23 March 1940 C. 23 March 1956 D. 11 August 1947

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park (Iqbal Park) in Lahore.

Question 53 of 100

The Simla Agreement between Pakistan and India was signed in:

A. 1965 B. 1971 C. 1972 D. 1974

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, following the 1971 Indo-Pakistani war, by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.

Question 54 of 100

The Objectives Resolution was passed by Pakistan's Constituent Assembly in:

A. 1947 B. 1948 C. 1949 D. 1950

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Objectives Resolution was passed on 12 March 1949 by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah alone.

Question 55 of 100

The 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010) primarily:

A. Created the Senate B. Devolved powers from center to provinces C. Established nuclear program D. Merged FATA with KPK

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The 18th Amendment transferred 47 subjects from federal to provincial jurisdiction and curtailed Presidential powers in favor of the Prime Minister.

Question 56 of 100

Which is the oldest barrage in Pakistan?

A. Guddu Barrage B. Sukkur Barrage C. Kotri Barrage D. Taunsa Barrage

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Sukkur Barrage on the Indus River in Sindh is the oldest barrage in Pakistan, completed in 1932 during British rule.

Question 57 of 100

Who was Pakistan's first female Prime Minister?

A. Fatima Jinnah B. Asma Jahangir C. Benazir Bhutto D. Hina Rabbani Khar

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Benazir Bhutto became Pakistan's (and the Muslim world's) first female Prime Minister in December 1988.

Question 58 of 100

Gwadar port was purchased by Pakistan from:

A. Iran B. UAE C. Saudi Arabia D. Oman

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from the Sultanate of Oman in 1958 for US$3 million.

Question 59 of 100

The Durand Line was demarcated in which year?

A. 1879 B. 1893 C. 1947 D. 1971

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Durand Line, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, was established in 1893 through an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan.

Question 60 of 100

The Senate of Pakistan currently has how many seats?

A. 96 B. 100 C. 104 D. 342

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pakistan's Senate currently has 100 seats, with equal representation for each of the four provinces.

Question 61 of 100

What is 20% of 500?

A. 50 B. 100 C. 150 D. 200

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: 20% of 500 = (20/100) * 500 = 100.

Question 62 of 100

What is the next number in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?

A. 24 B. 32 C. 64 D. 20

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The series is multiplying by 2 each time (2x2=4, 4x2=8, 8x2=16). So, 16x2 = 32.

Question 63 of 100

If A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days, how long will they take working together?

A. 5 days B. 6 days C. 12.5 days D. 25 days

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: A's 1 day work = 1/10. B's 1 day work = 1/15. Together = 1/10 + 1/15 = 5/30 = 1/6. Therefore, they will take 6 days together.

Question 64 of 100

The average of 5 numbers is 10. What is their sum?

A. 2 B. 15 C. 50 D. 100

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Sum = Average × Total numbers = 10 × 5 = 50.

Question 65 of 100

A shopkeeper buys an item for Rs 100 and sells it for Rs 120. What is his profit percentage?

A. 10% B. 15% C. 20% D. 25%

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Profit = 120 - 100 = 20. Profit % = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100 = (20 / 100) × 100 = 20%.

Question 66 of 100

A train 100 meters long is running at a speed of 36 km/hr. How long will it take to pass a standing pole?

A. 5 seconds B. 10 seconds C. 15 seconds D. 20 seconds

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Speed = 36 km/hr = 36 × (5/18) m/s = 10 m/s. Time = Distance / Speed = 100m / 10m/s = 10 seconds.

Question 67 of 100

Express 3/4 as a decimal:

A. 0.50 B. 0.60 C. 0.75 D. 0.80

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: 3 divided by 4 equals 0.75. (Or 3/4 = 75/100 = 0.75).

Question 68 of 100

What is the square root of 144?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: 12 × 12 = 144. Therefore, the square root of 144 is 12.

Question 69 of 100

Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If their sum is 50, what is the first number?

A. 10 B. 20 C. 30 D. 40

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Total parts = 2+3=5. 1 part = 50/5 = 10. First number = 2 parts = 2 × 10 = 20.

Question 70 of 100

Solve for x: x + 5 = 12

A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 8

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: x = 12 - 5 = 7.

Question 71 of 100

If 10 men can complete a job in 5 days, how many days will 5 men take to complete the same job?

A. 2.5 days B. 5 days C. 10 days D. 15 days

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Less men, more days (Inverse proportion). 10 men = 5 days. 1 man = 50 days. 5 men = 50 / 5 = 10 days.

Question 72 of 100

The area of a rectangle with length 10 cm and width 5 cm is:

A. 15 cm² B. 30 cm² C. 50 cm² D. 100 cm²

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Area = Length × Width = 10 × 5 = 50 cm².

Question 73 of 100

The perimeter of a square with a side length of 4 cm is:

A. 8 cm B. 12 cm C. 16 cm D. 20 cm

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Perimeter of a square = 4 × Side = 4 × 4 = 16 cm.

Question 74 of 100

50 is what percentage of 200?

A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D. 50%

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: (Part / Whole) × 100 = (50 / 200) × 100 = 25%.

Question 75 of 100

The Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is:

A. 2 B. 10 C. 12 D. 24

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Multiples of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16... Multiples of 6: 6, 12, 18... The lowest common multiple is 12.

Question 76 of 100

The longest Surah of the Holy Quran is:

A. Surah Al-Imran B. Surah Al-Baqarah C. Surah An-Nisa D. Surah Al-Maidah

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Surah Al-Baqarah is the longest Surah with 286 verses.

Question 77 of 100

The first revelation of the Holy Quran was received in which cave?

A. Cave of Thawr B. Cave of Hira C. Cave of Ashab-e-Kahf D. Cave of Uhud

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The first revelation (first 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq) was received in the Cave of Hira on Jabal an-Nour.

Question 78 of 100

The first Caliph of Islam was:

A. Hazrat Umar (RA) B. Hazrat Ali (RA) C. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) D. Hazrat Usman (RA)

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph of Islam (632–634 CE).

Question 79 of 100

Zakat is compulsory on eligible wealth at the rate of:

A. 2% B. 2.5% C. 5% D. 10%

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Zakat is obligatory at the rate of 2.5% (1/40th) of total eligible wealth above the Nisab threshold.

Question 80 of 100

Ghazwa-e-Badr took place in which year of Hijra?

A. 1 AH B. 2 AH C. 3 AH D. 4 AH

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ghazwa-e-Badr, the first major battle of Islam, took place on 17 Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE).

Question 81 of 100

How many Makki Surahs are in the Holy Quran?

A. 86 B. 28 C. 114 D. 90

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: There are 86 Makki Surahs (revealed before Hijra) and 28 Madani Surahs (revealed after Hijra).

Question 82 of 100

The word "Islam" means:

A. Brotherhood B. Peace and Submission C. Oneness of God D. Righteousness

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The word "Islam" comes from the Arabic root "S-L-M" and means peace, submission, and surrender to Allah.

Question 83 of 100

At what age did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ receive the first revelation?

A. 35 years B. 40 years C. 45 years D. 50 years

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received the first revelation at the age of 40 in 610 CE.

Question 84 of 100

The Prophet ﷺ delivered his last sermon (Khutba Hajjat ul Wida) in:

A. 8 AH B. 9 AH C. 10 AH D. 11 AH

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Farewell Sermon was delivered during the Prophet's ﷺ only Hajj in 10 AH (632 CE) on the plain of Arafat.

Question 85 of 100

Which Surah is called "The Heart of the Quran"?

A. Surah Al-Fatiha B. Surah Ya-Sin C. Surah Al-Ikhlas D. Surah Ar-Rahman

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Surah Ya-Sin is known as the "Heart of the Quran" according to Islamic traditions.

Question 86 of 100

Which part of the computer is considered its brain?

A. RAM B. Motherboard C. CPU D. Hard Disk

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Central Processing Unit (CPU) processes instructions and is considered the brain of the computer.

Question 87 of 100

RAM stands for:

A. Read Access Memory B. Random Access Memory C. Run Accept Memory D. Rapid Access Memory

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile memory used for short-term data storage while the computer is running.

Question 88 of 100

The shortcut key to copy selected text is:

A. Ctrl + X B. Ctrl + P C. Ctrl + C D. Ctrl + V

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Ctrl + C is the universal Windows shortcut for copying selected items to the clipboard.

Question 89 of 100

The shortcut key to undo an action is:

A. Ctrl + Y B. Ctrl + Z C. Ctrl + U D. Ctrl + R

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + Z is used to undo the previous action. Ctrl + Y is used to redo it.

Question 90 of 100

1 Byte is equal to:

A. 4 bits B. 8 bits C. 16 bits D. 1024 bits

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: One byte of digital data consists of exactly 8 bits.

Question 91 of 100

WWW stands for:

A. World Wide Web B. World Wide Wire C. Wireless World Web D. World Web Wireless

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: WWW stands for World Wide Web, the system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.

Question 92 of 100

The default file extension for MS Word documents (2007+) is:

A. .doc B. .docx C. .txt D. .pdf

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: MS Word 2007 and newer versions use the .docx extension.

Question 93 of 100

URL stands for:

A. Universal Resource Link B. Uniform Resource Locator C. Uniform Registered Link D. Universal Routing Locator

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the standard term for a web address.

Question 94 of 100

Which of the following is an output device?

A. Keyboard B. Mouse C. Scanner D. Printer

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: A printer outputs digital documents onto physical paper. The others are input devices.

Question 95 of 100

In MS Excel, a formula always begins with:

A. Plus (+) B. Minus (-) C. Equals (=) D. At (@)

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Every function or formula in Excel must begin with an equals sign (=).

Question 96 of 100

اردو کے پہلے شاعر کسے مانا جاتا ہے؟ (Who is considered the first Urdu poet?)

A. میر تقی میر B. مرزا غالب C. امیر خسرو D. علامہ اقبال

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Amir Khusro (1253–1325 CE) is widely regarded as the first poet of Hindavi/early Urdu. He was a Sufi musician and scholar.

Question 97 of 100

مشہور کتاب "بانگِ درا" کس کی تصنیف ہے؟ (Who wrote "Bang-e-Dara"?)

A. سر سید احمد خان B. علامہ اقبال C. فیض احمد فیض D. احمد فراز

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Bang-e-Dara (The Call of the Marching Bell) is Allama Iqbal's first Urdu poetry collection, published in 1924.

Question 98 of 100

مسدس کے ہر بند میں کتنے مصرعے ہوتے ہیں؟ (How many lines are in a stanza of Musaddas?)

A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 8

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A Musaddas is a poetic form consisting of stanzas with six lines (mishras). Maulana Hali's "Musaddas-e-Hali" is the most famous example.

Question 99 of 100

محاورہ "آبِ حیات" کا کیا مطلب ہے؟ (Meaning of "Aab-e-Hayat")

A. میٹھا پانی B. زندگی کا پانی (امرت) C. ٹھنڈا پانی D. بارش کا پانی

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Aab-e-Hayat literally means "Water of Life" (Elixir of Life) — a mythological water that grants immortality.

Question 100 of 100

لفظ "خطوط" کس کی جمع ہے؟ (What is the singular of "Khatoot"?)

A. خط B. خطاطی C. خطرہ D. خطا

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Khatoot is the plural of "Khat" (Letter/Line). In literature, "Khatoot-e-Ghalib" refers to the letters of Mirza Ghalib.

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