Who did Ayub Khan defeat in the presidential election in 1965?
- (a) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
- (b) Fatima Jinnah
- (c) Iskandar Mirza
- (d) Yahya Khan
- (b) Fatima Jinnah
Correct option (b) Fatima Jinnah. Ayub Khan defeated Fatima Jinnah in 1965 presidential elections in Pakistan with 62.43% of electoral college votes. Backing of the basic Democrates and rural support helped him in this victory.
In which region of India was martial law imposed as a result of Jallianwala Bagh incident?
- (a) Punjab
- (b) Uttar Pradesh
- (c) Bihar
- (d) Madhya Pradesh
- (a) Punjab
Correct option (a) Punjab. The British government decided to put most of the Punjab under martial law by April 13,imposing strict controls in response to the violent incident.
Who served as the last Governor-General of Pakistan before the post was abolished?
- (a) Gen. Ayub Khan
- (b) Iskandar Mirza
- (c) Khawaja Nazimuddin
- (d) Malik Ghulam Muhammad
- (b) Iskandar Mirza
Correct option (b) Iskandar Mirza. Iskandar Mirza served as the last Governor-General of Pakistan held the position from 1955 to 1956. He was succeeded by Ghulam Muhammad Ayub Khan, who became the first president of Pakistan.
When did Ayub Khan announce his resignation from the presidency of Pakistan?
- (a) 25 March, 1969
- (b) 25 March, 1970
- (c) 25 March, 1971
- (d) 25 March, 1972
- (a) 25 March, 1969
Correct option (a) 25 March, 1969. Ayub Khan announce his resignation from the presidency of Pakistan on 25 March,1969. After facing intense disruption and student unrest over assent restrictions.
What is the title “Zou-Shahadatain” associated with among the following companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
- (a) Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir (R.A)
- (b) Hazrat Huzaifa bin Yaman (R.A)
- (c) Hazrat Khuzima bin Sabit (R.A)
- (d) Hazrat Ahmad bin Hunain (R.A)
- (c) Hazrat Khuzima bin Sabit (R.A)
Correct option (c) Hazrat Khuzaima bin Sabit (R.A). The title of “Zou-Shahadatain ” is associated with Hazrat Khuzaima bin Sabit given by Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) due to its strong devotion to Islam and piety nature.
Najashi, famously known as the “Negus”, was the ruler of:
- (a) Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
- (b) Persia (Iran)
- (c) Egypt
- (d) Syria
- (a) Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
Correct option (a) Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Najashi was the ruler of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). He reigned from 614 to 630 CE. He was a Christian but later converted to Islam. He provided shelter to Muslim emigrants.
What was the name of Hazrat Ayesha’s sister?
- (a) Hafsa
- (b) Asma
- (c) Umm Salama
- (d) Fatima
- (b) Asma
Correct option (b) Asma. Asma was the name of Hazrat Ayesha’s sister. She was the elder sister of Hazrat Ayesha. She was known for her bravery, honesty and strong faith. She played significant role in migration of Holy Prophet (PBUH).
How many times does the word “Muhammad” appear in the Quran?
- (a) Once
- (b) Twice
- (c) Thrice
- (d) Four times
- (d) Four times
Correct option (d) Four times. The word Muhammad appear four times in Quran. The verses in which word Muhammad appeared indicate Muhammad’s role as a messenger and the last prophet.
Sachal Sarmast, the renowned Sufi poet, belongs to:
- (a) Sindh
- (b) Balochistan
- (c) Punjab
- (d) KPK
- (a) Sindh
Correct option (a) Sindh. Sachal Sarmast, belongs to Sindh. He was known for his poetry in seven languages including Sindhi, Saraiki, Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, Balochi and Arabic.
Who among the following passed away during the first Round Table Conference?
- (a) Maulana Shaukat Ali
- (b) Sir Agha Khan
- (c) Mian Muhammad Shafi
- (d) Maulana Muhmmad Ali Johar
- (d) Maulana Muhmmad Ali Johar
Correct option (d) Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar. Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar passed away during the first round table conference. He attended the conference in London in 1930 despite his poor health.