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Soil erosion is caused by:

A. Deforestation

B. Residual

C. Mining

D. Leaching

Correct answer is: A. Deforestation

Removal of vegetation cover (deforestation) increases runoff and accelerates soil erosion.

When were diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China established?

A. May 1, 1950

B. May 21, 1951

C. Aug 14, 1952

D. July 5, 1951

Correct answer is: B. May 21, 1951

Pakistan and China officially established diplomatic ties on 21 May 1951.

Dyarchy was introduced in the sub-continent by:

A. Congress

B. British Government

C. Kings

D. Maratha Empire

Correct answer is: B. British Government

Dyarchy was introduced under the Government of India Act 1919 by the British.

Which is the nearest major galaxy to Earth (outside the Milky Way)?

A. Milky Way

B. Andromeda Galaxy

C. Triangulum Galaxy

D. Sombrero Galaxy

Correct answer is: B. Andromeda Galaxy

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way (~2.5 million ly).

Special courts in Pakistan were established by which amendment?

A. 11th

B. 10th

C. 12th

D. 15th

Correct answer is: C. 12th

The 12th Amendment (1991) introduced special courts for heinous crimes.

Which team made its debut in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Afghanistan

C. Ireland

D. Nepal

Correct answer is: B. Afghanistan

Afghanistan qualified for and made their first appearance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. (Testbook)

Which of the following is an example of a mineral acid?

A. Acetic acid

B. Citric acid

C. Sulfuric acid

D. Tartaric acid

Correct answer is: C. Sulfuric acid

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong mineral (inorganic) acid; the others are organic acids.

For how many years did the Constitution of Pakistan 1962 remain in effect?

A. 4 years

B. 5 years

C. 6 years

D. 7 years

Correct answer is: D. 7 years

The 1962 Constitution lasted until 1969 (about 7 years).

Who is the current President of Iran?

A. Ebrahim Raisi

B. Mohammad Mokhber

C. Masoud Pezeshkian

D. Ali Khamenei

Correct answer is: C. Masoud Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian won the 2024 presidential election and is Iran’s president (took office 2024). (Wikipedia)

How many vertebrae are there in the adult human body (counting fused bones as in adult anatomy)?

A. 33

B. 24

C. 22

D. 20

Correct answer is: A. 33

There are 33 vertebrae in the adult human body, though these are grouped into 5 regions and include 5 fused sacral and 4 fused coccygeal vertebrae. The total counts include 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (chest), 5 lumbar (lower back), 5 sacral (fused), and 4 coccygeal (fused).
Breakdown of Vertebrae
Cervical Vertebrae: 7
Thoracic Vertebrae: 12
Lumbar Vertebrae: 5
Sacral Vertebrae: 5 (fused)
Coccygeal Vertebrae: 4 (fused, forming the coccyx or tailbone)
Total: 7 + 12 + 5 + 5 + 4 = 33

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