Where Bahadur Shah Zafar was deported to, after capture of Delhi by the British?
- (A) Agra
- (B) Rangoon
- (C) Bali
- (D) Hong Kong
- (B) Rangoon (Burma)
Correct option is (B) Rangoon. Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, was imprisoned in Rangoon after the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Rangoon is now known as “Yangoon”, the largest city of Myanmar (Burma).
Pakistan’s permanent representative in the United Nations is:
- (A) Munir Akram
- (B) Dr. Maleeha Lodhi
- (C) Masood Ahmad Khan
- (D) None of these
- (A) Munir Akram
Correct option is (A) Munir Akram. The Current Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations is Munir Akram, a position he has held since 2020. He first held this position from 2002 to 2008, after serving as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva for seven years from 1995 to 2002, he is known for his extensive diplomatic experience on global issues at the United Nations.
In MS-Word 2016, “Cover Page” option is available in:
- (A) Home Tab
- (B) Insert Tab
- (C) Design Tab
- (D) Layout Tab
- (B) Insert Tab
Correct option is (B) Insert Tab. In MS-Word 2016, the “Cover Page” option is available under option (B) Insert Tab. This feature allows the users to select and insert pre-designed cover page templates into their documents quickly.
Where was All India Muslim League founded in 1906?
- (A) Dhaka
- (B) Allahabad
- (C) Delhi
- (D) Lucknow
- (A) Dhaka
Correct option is (A) Dhaka. A political party in British, All-India Muslim League, was founded at Dacca (Dhaka), in Bengal Presidency on December 30, 1906. Nawab Salimullah Khan was the real founder of this political party.
In MS-Excel, = Now () is used:
- (A) To show day name
- (B) To show time only
- (C) To show date only
- (D) To show current date and time
- (D) To show current date and time
Correct option is (D) To show current date and time. In MS-Excel, the Now () function is used to add the current date and time into a cell, which is useful for real-time time stamping or calculations based on the current moment. The NOW function is categorized under Excel’s DATE/TIME functions and returns the current date and time based on the system clock settings of the computer.
Who is the author of the Book “Gulliver’s Traveler”?
- (A) Charles Dickens
- (B) Jonathan Swift
- (C) Lewis Carrol
- (D) J.K. Rowling
- (B) Jonathan Swift
Correct option is (B) Jonathan Swift. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) was an Anglo-Irish political pamphleteer and essayist, best known for his work such as “Gulliver’s Travels”, “A Modest Proposal”, and “A Tale of a Tub”.
Gulliver’s Travels was first published in 1726. It tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who travels to several imaginary lands, each with a distinct society, culture and set of customs. The novel is famous for its imaginative story-telling, witty satire and lasting commentary on the human condition.
In PowerPoint 2016, “Rehearse Timings” option is available in:
- (A) Home Tab
- (B) Slide Show Tab
- (C) Review Tab
- (D) Design Tab
- (B) Slide Show Tab
Correct option is (B) Slide Show Tab. In PowerPoint 2016, the “Rehearse Timings” option is under the Slide Show Tab. This feature helps in practice the timing of presentation slides, helping to manage the duration and pacing for the final delivery.
The Act of 1909:
- (A) Enlarged the size of the Central as well as Provincial Legislative Councils
- (B) Enlarged the size of Central as well as Provincial Council only
- (C) Enlarged the size of Provincial as well as Provincial Councils only
- (D) Enlarged the size of Local bodies as well as Provincial Councils
- (A) Enlarged the size of the Central as well as Provincial Legislative Councils
Correct option is (A) Enlarged the size of the Central as well as Provincial Legislative Councils. The Act of 1909 / The Indian Council Act 1909 / The Minto Morley Reforms enlarged and increased the size of both Central and provincial legislative councils, the number of members in the Central Legislative Council was raised from 16 to 60. It is also introduced separate electorates for the Muslims, expanding their political representation in British India.
Among the following, which one is the world’s most populous city in terms of metropolitan areas?
- (A) Mexico
- (B) Beijing
- (C) New York
- (D) Tokyo
- (D) Tokyo
Correct option is (D) Tokyo. As of the latest data, Tokyo (Japan), is considered the largest metropolitan city in the world in term of population. It is home to over 37 million people in its metropolitan area (current metro area population of Tokyo in 2024 is 37,115,000).
Safi-Ullah is the title of:
- (A) Hazrat Idress (A.S)
- (B) Hazrat Noah (A.S)
- (C) Hazrat Adam (A.S)
- (D) Hazrat Musa (A.S)
- (C) Hazrat Adam (A.S)
Correct option is (C) Hazrat Adam (A.S). Safi-Ullah is the title of Hazrat Adam (A.S), which means “The Chosen One of God”, highlighting his special status and close relationship with Allah. Hazrat Adam (A.S) is the first Messenger of Allah. He is also known as Abul Bashar (the father of mankind).
Fill in the blanks: “New legislation _______ in the Assembly but it _______ by many.”
- (A) was introduced / was not accepted
- (B) introduced / did not accept
- (C) is introduced / won’t accept
- (D) introduced / hadn’t been
- (A) was introduced / was not accepted
Correct option is (A) was introduced / was not accepted. In the sentence, “New legislation was introducedin the Assembly but it was not accepted by many. “Was introduced” is a past tense passive voice, indicating the action of presenting the legislation. “Was not accepted” is also past tense passive voice, indicating the legislation did not receive approval.