The maple leaf is a prominent national symbol of Canada, featured centrally on its flag. New Zealand, Brazil, and Thailand have different national symbols and flag designs, making them incorrect choices.
Dr. Christiaan Barnard, a pioneering cardiac surgeon, achieved global recognition for performing the world's first human-to-human heart transplant on December 3, 1967. He was a citizen of South Africa, specifically performing this groundbreaking surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. This monumental medical feat marked a significant milestone in surgical history, opening new avenues for treating end-stage heart disease. Options like USA, Switzerland, and New Zealand are incorrect; while these countries have made significant medical contributions, Dr. Barnard's historic procedure was firmly rooted in South Africa, solidifying its place in medical innovation.
According to international athletic rules for relay races, the baton must weigh at least 50 grams. Options like 40 or 45 grams are below the minimum required weight, making them incorrect for official competitions.
The correct answer is Dast-e-Saba. Dast-e-Saba is a famous poetry collection by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, not Allama Muhammad Iqbal.
Therefore, Dast-e-Saba is the only correct answer.
The idiom "کاغذ کھولنا" (kaaghaz kholna) literally means "to open paper," but idiomatically it signifies to expose secrets or reveal hidden faults. This phrase is often used when someone brings to light previously concealed information, especially about someone's shortcomings or misdeeds. Option A, "عیب فاش کرنا" (aib faash karna), perfectly captures this meaning, implying the act of uncovering defects or flaws. Distractor B, "درخواست لکھنا" (darkhwast likhna), means to write an application, which is a literal action unrelated to the idiom's figurative sense. Similarly, option C, "یاداشت کی طور پر کاغذ پر لکھنا" (yaadasht ki taur par kaaghaz par likhna), refers to writing a memo, again a literal interpretation that misses the idiomatic nuance. Option D, "تذبذب کی حالت" (tazabzub ki haalat), describes a state of indecision, which has no connection to the idiom's meaning. Therefore, exposing hidden faults or secrets is the precise interpretation of "کاغذ کھولنا."
The correct spelling for the Urdu word meaning "displeasure" or "anger" is "ناراضی". The other options, "نراضی", "ناراضگی", and "نراضگی", are grammatically or orthographically incorrect variations of the word.
The profound couplet, "یہ فیضانِ نظر تھایا کہ مکتب کی کرامت سکھائے کس نے اسماعیل کو آدابِ فرزندی" (Yeh faizan-e-nazar tha ya ke maktab ki karamat sikhaye kis ne Ismail ko aadab-e-farzandi), is a celebrated verse by Allama Muhammad Iqbal. This couplet is from his famous poem "Walidain" (Parents) in "Baal-e-Jibril," where he reflects on the upbringing of children and the profound influence of parental guidance versus formal education. The reference to "Ismail" alludes to Prophet Ismail's exemplary obedience and respect for his father, Prophet Ibrahim, symbolizing ideal filial conduct. Iqbal often used historical and religious figures to convey deeper philosophical and ethical messages. Distractors like Josh Malihabadi, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, and Altaf Hussain Hali are prominent poets, but their poetic styles and thematic concerns, while significant, do not align with the distinct philosophical and allegorical depth characteristic of Iqbal's work, especially his use of Islamic history for moral lessons. This verse beautifully encapsulates Iqbal's emphasis on spiritual upbringing and character building.
All numbers in the given series except 54 are multiples of 5. Therefore, 54 is the odd one out as it does not fit this numerical pattern, unlike 10, 45, or 75.
صحیح جواب ہے "تاریخ اسلام"۔ حفیظ جالندھری کی کتاب "شاہنامہ اسلام" اسلامی تاریخ کے موضوع پر لکھی گئی ہے۔ یہ فارسی کے مشہور شاعر فردوسی کی "شاہنامہ" کے طرز پر لکھی گئی ہے، مگر اس میں اسلامی تاریخی واقعات، جنگوں اور مسلمانوں کے کارناموں کو نظم کیا گیا ہے۔
اس لیے "تاریخ اسلام" ہی درست جواب ہے۔
"Cataclysm" refers to a violent upheaval or disaster, making "Catastrophe" its closest synonym. "Reverse" means opposite, "Pungent" describes a strong taste/smell, and "Trash" means waste, none of which are synonymous.
صحیح جواب ہے "بلند پرواز ہے"۔ علامہ اقبال نے اپنی شاعری میں شاہین (عقاب) کو اس کی بلند پروازی اور اعلیٰ عزائم کی وجہ سے پسند کیا ہے۔ اقبال کا پیغام مسلمانوں کو ہے کہ وہ کم تر اہداف پر اکتفا نہ کریں بلکہ شاہین کی طرح بلند اڑان بھریں۔
اس لیے "بلند پرواز ہے" ہی درست جواب ہے۔
Taxila was indeed a major cultural and educational hub of the ancient Gandhara civilization, renowned for its art and learning. Harappa, Kot Diji, and Mohenjo Daro are significant sites of the earlier Indus Valley Civilization, not Gandhara.
The presidency of the UN Security Council rotates among its 15 member states every month, following the English alphabetical order of their names. This ensures fair representation and leadership distribution among members.
Charles Darwin is widely recognized for proposing the Theory of Evolution through natural selection in his seminal work, "On the Origin of Species." Herbert Spencer applied evolutionary ideas to society, and Mendel is known for his work on genetics.
The correct answer is 25. The Holy Quran explicitly mentions the names of 25 Prophets, including Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
Therefore, 25 is the correct answer.
The Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed by Allah to Prophet Hazrat Dawood (David) (a.s.). Other prophets like Hazrat Mossa (Moses) received the Torah, and Hazrat Issa (Jesus) received the Injeel (Gospel).
The Durand Line, which demarcates the border between Afghanistan and British India (now Pakistan), was officially established and drawn in 1893. The other years provided are incorrect for its historical demarcation.
The Indian National Congress, a pivotal political party in India's independence movement, was founded on December 28, 1885, by Allan Octavian Hume. The other dates are incorrect for its establishment.
Trygve Lie was the first Secretary-General of the United Nations, serving from 1946 to 1952. Dag Hammarskjold, Kurt Walheion, and U Thant all served in this role later, making Trygve Lie the correct historical figure.
Abu Sufyan commanded the Meccan army, referred to as infidels, during the Battle of Uhud against the Muslims. Khalid bin Walid was a cavalry commander under Abu Sufyan, not the overall leader, while others are incorrect.
Pakistan Television (PTV) commenced its live transmission on November 26, 1964, from Lahore, marking a significant milestone in the country's media history. The other provided dates are inaccurate for PTV's inaugural broadcast.
FIR stands for First Information Report, a document recorded by the police when they receive information about a cognizable offense. The other options like "First Information Regular" or "First in charge Report" are incorrect expansions.
The correct answer is فیض احمد فیض (Faiz Ahmed Faiz). Faiz Ahmed Faiz, a renowned Pakistani poet and revolutionary, was awarded the prestigious Lenin Peace Prize by the Soviet Union in 1962 for his contributions to peace and literature. This international award recognized individuals who had made outstanding efforts in strengthening peace among peoples. Allama Iqbal and Rabindranath Tagore were also celebrated poets, but they did not receive the Lenin Peace Prize; Tagore received the Nobel Prize in Literature. Ahmed Faraz was another prominent Urdu poet, but he too was not a recipient of this specific award.