General Knowledge MCQs for PPSC, FPSC & Competitive Exams (Free PDF)

Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar (Ja'far ibn Abi Talib), a cousin of Prophet Muhammad and a revered companion, was martyred in the Battle of Mottah. This battle took place in 629 AD (8 AH) near the village of Mu'tah, east of the Jordan River, between the Muslim forces and the Byzantine Empire.

• A. 'Battle of Mottah' is correct. Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar led the Muslim army after the initial commanders were martyred and bravely fought until his own martyrdom.
• B. 'Battle of Badr' is incorrect. This battle occurred in 624 AD, and while significant, Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar was not martyred in it.
• C. 'Battle of Khandaq' (also known as the Battle of the Trench) is incorrect. This battle took place in 627 AD, and Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar was not martyred there.
• D. 'Battle of Hunain' is incorrect. This battle occurred in 630 AD, after the martyrdom of Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar.

The correct answer is Muhammad ibn Ismail. Imam Bukhari, a towering figure in Islamic scholarship, is universally recognized for compiling the most authentic collection of Hadith, known as Sahih al-Bukhari. His full name was Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ismail ibn Ibrahim ibn al-Mughirah ibn Bardizbah al-Ju'fi al-Bukhari. The other options are names of other prominent Islamic figures:

• Ahmad bin Hanbal was another great Imam and founder of the Hanbali school of thought.
• Musa bin Nusair was an Umayyad general.
• Ismail bin Umar refers to Ibn Kathir, a renowned historian and exegete.

Understanding the full names of key scholars is fundamental to Islamic history and Hadith studies.

The biggest mosque in the world is Masjid al-Haram. Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the most sacred site in Islam, encompassing the Kaaba, which Muslims face during their daily prayers. It is the primary destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the lesser Umrah pilgrimage, accommodating millions of worshippers. Its vast expansion over centuries has made it the largest in terms of capacity and area.

• Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Medina is the second largest.
• Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, is one of the largest mosques but not the biggest globally.
• Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is historically and religiously significant but much smaller than Masjid al-Haram.

During the Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) from Mecca to Medina, the Quraish, fearing the growing influence of Islam, offered a substantial reward to anyone who could capture or kill him. The correct answer is 100 camels. This significant bounty motivated many individuals, including Suraqah ibn Malik, to pursue the Prophet (SAW) and Abu Bakr (RA) in the desert. This event highlights the immense opposition faced by the early Muslims and the divine protection afforded to the Prophet (SAW) during this pivotal journey in Islamic history.

• Options 50, 10, and 500 camels are incorrect figures for the bounty offered by the Quraish.

In the science of Hadith, narrations are classified based on their chain of transmission and attribution. The correct answer is موقوف (Mawquf). A Mawquf Hadith is a narration that is attributed to a Companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), whether it is their saying, action, or approval. It does not trace back directly to the Prophet himself.

• مرفوع (Marfu') refers to a Hadith directly attributed to the Prophet (SAW).
• مقطوع (Maqtu') refers to a narration attributed to a Tabi'i (successor of a Sahabi).
• مرسل (Mursal) is a type of Marfu' Hadith where a Tabi'i narrates directly from the Prophet without mentioning the Sahabi in between.

Understanding these classifications is crucial for authenticating and interpreting Hadith.

This question involves simple interest calculations. Let the principal amount be P and the annual simple interest rate be R. The formula for simple interest is I = PRT/100.

• Step 1: Find the interest rate (R). If the investment triples in 20 years, the interest earned (I) is 2P (since P becomes 3P). So, 2P = P * R * 20 / 100. This simplifies to 2 = R * 20 / 100, which means R = 10%.
• Step 2: Find the time (T) to double the investment. To double the investment, the interest earned (I) needs to be P (since P becomes 2P). Using the rate R=10%, we have P = P * 10 * T / 100. This simplifies to 1 = 10 * T / 100, which means T = 10 years.

Therefore, the correct answer is 10 years. The other options are incorrect calculations based on the principles of simple interest.

A Compound Sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'or', 'and', 'but', 'for', 'nor', 'so', 'yet'). In the given sentence, 'You must hurry' is an independent clause, and 'you will miss the train' is another independent clause, connected by 'or'.

• A Complex Sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.
• A Simple Sentence has only one independent clause.
• An Interrogative Sentence asks a question.

Therefore, the presence of two independent clauses linked by 'or' makes it a compound sentence.

The correct preposition to use with the verb 'rely' is 'on'. The phrasal verb 'rely on' means to depend on someone or something. This is a common idiom in English, indicating trust or dependence.

• 'Rely at' is grammatically incorrect in this context.
• 'Rely in' is also incorrect; 'in' is used with 'believe in' or 'trust in' but not 'rely'.
• 'Rely of' is not a standard English construction.

Understanding common phrasal verbs and their associated prepositions is crucial for correct English usage, making 'on' the only accurate choice here.

To change an active voice sentence to passive voice, the object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and the verb form changes to 'to be' + past participle. The original subject becomes the agent, often introduced by 'by'.

• The active sentence is: 'The doctor (subject) bandaged (verb) the arm of the injured man (object).'
• The correct passive voice is: 'The arm of the injured man (new subject) was bandaged (passive verb) by the doctor (agent).' The verb 'bandaged' is past tense, so 'was bandaged' is appropriate.
• Option A and B change the meaning or structure incorrectly.
• Option C uses the present tense 'is bandaged', which is incorrect for the past tense action.

When converting direct speech to indirect (reported) speech, several changes occur, especially if the reporting verb is in the past tense. The tense of the verb in the reported clause usually shifts backward (backshift).

• The reporting verb 'said' is in the past tense.
• The pronoun 'I' changes to 'she' to match the subject of the reporting clause.
• The modal verb 'can' must backshift to its past form, 'could'.
• The conjunction 'that' is typically used to introduce the reported clause.

Therefore, 'She said that she could speak French fluently' is the correct transformation. Options A, B, and C fail to apply the correct backshift or introduce grammatical errors.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. The word 'Benign' means gentle, kind, not harmful, or not cancerous (in a medical context).

• 'Malevolent' means wishing evil or harm to others; malicious. This is the direct opposite of benign.
• 'Kind' is a synonym of benign.
• 'Gentle' is also a synonym of benign.
• 'Generous' means showing a readiness to give more of something than is necessary or expected, which is a positive trait but not an antonym of benign.

Understanding the precise meaning of words is key to identifying their antonyms.

To change an interrogative sentence from active to passive voice, the passive form must also remain a question. The object of the active sentence becomes the subject of the passive sentence, and the verb form changes to 'to be' + past participle, maintaining the original tense.

• The active sentence is: 'Do you (subject) understand (verb) what I mean (object)?' This is in the simple present tense.
• The object 'what I mean' becomes the subject. The passive verb for simple present is 'is/are + past participle'.
• The correct passive interrogative form is: 'Is what I mean understood by you?'
• Option A is grammatically awkward.
• Option B uses the past tense 'Was', which is incorrect for the present tense original.
• Option D changes it to a declarative sentence, losing the interrogative nature.

The correct option is B. on. The phrase 'keen on' is an idiomatic expression in English, meaning to be very interested in something or enthusiastic about doing something. In this context, 'She is keen on learning new skills' correctly conveys her enthusiasm for acquiring new knowledge.

• A. at: 'Keen at' is not a standard idiom in this context; 'good at' is common, but not 'keen at'.
• C. of: 'Keen of' is grammatically incorrect and not used to express enthusiasm.
• D. for: While 'keen for' can sometimes be used to express a strong desire for something (e.g., 'keen for a promotion'), 'keen on' is specifically used when referring to an activity or interest.

The correct option is C. Bankrupt. 'Insolvent' describes a state where an individual or organization is unable to pay their debts. This financial condition is precisely what 'bankrupt' means, making it the direct synonym.

• A. Wealthy: This is an antonym, meaning having a great deal of money, property, or assets.
• B. Prosperous: This is also an antonym, meaning successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
• D. Rich: Similar to wealthy, 'rich' means having a lot of money or assets, making it an antonym.