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Question 1
RAW is an acronym for ________.
  • Reduction of American Warrior
  • Real Action Work
  • Research and Analysis Wing
  • None of these
Explanation: RAW stands for Research and Analysis Wing, India’s external intelligence agency responsible for foreign intelligence operations.
Question 2
First Marshal law of Pakistan was declared on _________.
  • 7 October 1950
  • 7 October 1958
  • 7 October 1969
  • None of these
Explanation: Pakistan’s first martial law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza.
Question 3
The first Muslim Air Chief Marshal of Pakistan was ________.
  • Mujahid Anwar Khan
  • Zafar Chaudhry
  • Asghar Khan
  • None of these
Explanation: Asghar Khan was the first Muslim Air Chief Marshal of Pakistan and served from 1957 to 1965.
Question 4
Thar Coal project was first announced by the government in _______.
  • 2008
  • 2010
  • 2012
  • None of these
Explanation: The Thar Coal Project was announced in 2008 to utilize Pakistan’s vast coal reserves for energy production.
Question 5
Punjab Police was established in ________.
  • 1840
  • 1850
  • 1861
  • None of these
Explanation: The Punjab Police was established in 1861 under the Police Act during British rule.
Question 6
Who was the founder of the Republican Party?
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • None of these
Explanation: The Republican Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists like Alvan Bovay, not the listed figures.
Question 7
Gymnophobia is the fear of ________.
  • Darkness
  • Homosexuality
  • Nudity
  • None of these
Explanation: Gymnophobia refers to an irrational fear of nudity.
Question 8
Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh in ________.
  • March 1845
  • March 1846
  • March 1847
  • None of these
Explanation: Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh in March 1846 under the Treaty of Amritsar.
Question 9
Operation Zarb e Azab was started on _________.
  • 15th June, 2014
  • 16th June, 2014
  • 18th June, 2014
  • None of these
Explanation: Operation Zarb-e-Azb was launched on June 15, 2014, against militants in North Waziristan.
Question 10
Quaid e Azam’s salary as Governor General of Pakistan was __________.
  • Rs 1
  • Rs 10000
  • Rs 100000
  • None of these
Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam took a symbolic salary of Rs 1 to reflect simplicity and commitment.
Question 11
East India Company was established in __________.
  • 1550
  • 1600
  • 1650
  • None of these
Explanation: The East India Company was established in 1600 by a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth I.
Question 12
McMohan Line is the border between _________.
  • North Korea and South Korea
  • India and China
  • North Vietnam and South Vietnam
  • None of these
Explanation: The McMahon Line is the disputed boundary between India and China.
Question 13
WAFA is the news agency of __________.
  • Palestine
  • Syria
  • Afghanistan
  • None of these
Explanation: WAFA is the official news agency of Palestine.
Question 14
Iran-Pakistan Pipeline is also called ________.
  • IP pipeline
  • Peace Pipeline
  • Friendship pipeline
  • None of these
Explanation: The Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline is known as the Peace Pipeline, symbolizing regional cooperation.
Question 15
“Higher than Hopes” is the biography of Nelson Mandela written by ________.
  • Fatima Meer
  • Fatima Bhutto
  • Hina Rabbani Khar
  • None of these
Explanation: “Higher than Hope” is a biography of Nelson Mandela written by Fatima Meer.
Question 16
First Chief Minister of Balochistan in 1972 was _______.
  • Sardar Ataullah Mengal
  • Jam Ghulam Qadir Khan
  • Mir Zaffar Khan Jamali
  • None of these
Explanation: Sardar Ataullah Mengal became the first Chief Minister of Balochistan in 1972.
Question 17
Army Public School Peshawar was attacked on ________.
  • 14th December, 2014
  • 15th December, 2014
  • 16th December, 2014
  • None of these
Explanation: The APS Peshawar attack occurred on December 16, 2014, killing over 140 people.
Question 18
1992 Environment conference was held in _________.
  • New York, USA
  • Paris, France
  • Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
  • None of these
Explanation: The 1992 Earth Summit was held in Rio de Janeiro, focusing on sustainable development.
Question 19
Which country doesn’t have a standing army?
  • Sweden
  • Finland
  • Iceland
  • None of these
Explanation: Iceland has no standing army and relies on NATO for defense.
Question 20
Which country is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?
  • USA
  • China
  • India
  • None of these
Explanation: China is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide due to its large-scale industrial activity.