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“Acclimatize” means what?
Acclimatize means to become accustomed or adapted to a new environment, situation, or condition. It refers to the process of adjusting physically or mentally when circumstances change, such as moving to a different climate, workplace, or routine. The correct meaning of “Acclimatize” is “To get used to,” which reflects the idea of gradual adaptation until something becomes familiar or comfortable.
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The capital of Bhutan is___________?
Following the provided answer, Minsk is considered the capital of Bhutan. Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thimphu is the actual capital of Bhutan, and Brasilia is Brazil's capital.
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The Capital of Ghana is_________?
Accra is the correct answer as it is the capital city of Ghana. Berlin is the capital of Germany, Suva is the capital of Fiji, and Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea.
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Which of the following city served as capital of Kazakhstan till 1997?
Almaty served as the capital of Kazakhstan until 1997, when the capital was relocated to Astana. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, and Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan.
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When did Ottoman Sultan Muhammad II Fateh capture the Roman Empire Capital, Constantinople?
Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II (also known as Mehmed the Conqueror) captured Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, on May 29, 1453. This event marked a significant turning point in history.
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Name the capital city of Switzerland?
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland. It's a historic city with a beautiful medieval old town and serves as the seat of the Swiss Federal Government.
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Functional Dependencies are the types of; constraints that are based on
Functional dependencies are constraints based on the concept of a "Key" in relational databases, where a key uniquely determines other attributes. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not represent the fundamental basis for functional dependencies.
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What is the name of the economic corridor signed between China and Pakistan in 2015?
The economic corridor signed between China and Pakistan in 2015 is known as CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor). Options A, C, and D are incorrect as CFEC and CKET are not the correct acronyms for this significant bilateral project.
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In the atmosphere if the temperature is low then the pressure is
The correct answer is High because colder temperatures increase air density, causing gas molecules to pack closely together and sink toward the Earth's surface.
- Step 1 (Molecular Density): When air cools down, the gas molecules lose kinetic energy, move slower, and contract. This tight packing increases the overall density and weight of the air mass.
- Step 2 (Pressure Generation): Because dense, cold air is heavy, it naturally sinks toward the ground. This downward gravitational force exerts greater weight against the Earth's surface, creating a high-pressure zone.
- Incorrect Options:
- Low is incorrect because low atmospheric pressure zones are created by warm temperatures, which expand air molecules and cause them to rise rapidly.
- Normal is incorrect because pressure is always in a state of dynamic change based directly on thermal variations, rather than remaining static.
- None of these is incorrect because option 2 is the exact scientific rule of thermodynamics.
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Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology is:
Dr. Qibla Ayaz was the Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) during the relevant period. Fazul-ur-Rahman and Molana Sheerani are incorrect, as they did not hold this specific position, making Dr. Qibla Ayaz the correct choice.
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The blotting paper helps absorb liquids by___.
The correct answer is Capillary action because the narrow microscopic spaces embedded within the paper fibers pull liquids upward against the force of gravity.
- Step 1 (Microscopic Matrix): Blotting paper is intentionally manufactured with a highly porous structure using loosely woven cellulose wood fibers. These interlaced pathways act like thousands of tiny, interconnected capillary tubes.
- Step 2 (Fluid Mechanics): When a liquid contacts the paper, the adhesive forces between the liquid molecules and the cellulose walls are stronger than the cohesive forces inside the fluid itself. This imbalance naturally draws the fluid rapidly up into the empty spaces.
- Incorrect Options:
- Viscosity is incorrect because viscosity measures a fluid's internal resistance to flow or thickness, which works to slow down absorption rather than aiding it.
- Surface tension is incorrect because surface tension is the cohesive force that holds a liquid's surface layer together, minimizing surface area, though it interacts with capillary pull.
- None of these is incorrect because capillary action is the exact physical mechanism responsible.
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In which year, the Partition of Bengal was annulled?
The Partition of Bengal was annulled in 1911. Since 1911 is not provided among options A, B, or C (1909, 1910, 1912), the correct answer is "None of these."
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الفاروق کا مصنف کون ہے؟
الفاروق, a renowned biography of Umar ibn al-Khattab, was authored by Allama Shibli Nomani. Options A (Nazeer Ahmed) and B (Sir Syed Ahmed Khan) are incorrect; they are other notable Urdu literary figures. Therefore, C. شبلی نعمانی is the precise answer for this significant historical work.
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طفل مکتب اردو کی معرف ترکیب ہے اس کا مفہوم ہے؟
اردو زبان میں "طفلِ مکتب" ایک معروف اور عام استعمال ہونے والا مرکب (ترکیب) ہے۔اس کا درست مفہوم "ناسمجھ، ناتجربہ کار، یا سیکھنے والا (جویائے علم و فن)" ہوتا ہے۔ عام طور پر یہ لفظ ایسے شخص کے لیے بولا جاتا ہے جو کسی کام میں بالکل نیا ہو اور ابھی سیکھ رہا ہو۔ دیے گئے اختیارات میں سے قریبی ترین اور درست مفہوم A بنتا ہے۔
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شعر میں کسی شخص مقام یا واقعہ کی طرف اشارہ کیا کہلاتا ہے؟
The question asks for the literary term used when a poem alludes to a person, place, or event. The correct answer is تلمیح (Talmih). Talmih is a powerful poetic device where a poet makes an indirect reference to a well-known historical, religious, mythological, or literary incident, character, or place, enriching the verse with deeper meaning and cultural context. The reader's understanding of the allusion is crucial for appreciating the poem's full impact. For instance, referencing "واقعہ کربلا" (the event of Karbala) without explicitly stating it is a Talmih. In contrast, تشبیہ (Tashbih) refers to a simile, a direct comparison using words like 'جیسا' (like) or 'کی طرح' (as). استعارہ (Isti'ara) is a metaphor, an indirect comparison where one thing is equated to another. Therefore, Talmih precisely describes the act of alluding to a specific person, place, or event in poetry.
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علامہ اقبال اپنے آپ کوجس ہستی کا عنوی شاگرد کہنے میں فخر محسوس کرتے تھے ان کا اسم گرامی ہے؟
علامہ اقبال اپنے آپ کو مولانا روم کا روحانی شاگرد سمجھتے تھے۔ دیے گئے اختیارات میں سے کوئی بھی مولانا روم نہیں ہے، اس لیے درست جواب D. ان میں سے کوئی نہیں ہے۔ حافظ شیرازی، شیخ سعدی، اور عمر خیام اقبال کے روحانی استاد نہیں تھے۔
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غزل نیم و حشی صنف شاعری ہے یہ کس کا قول ہے؟
یہ مشہور قول کہ 'غزل نیم وحشی صنف شاعری ہے' کلیم الدین احمد کا ہے۔ وہ اردو ادب کے ایک معروف نقاد تھے جو اپنے سخت اور بے باک آراء کے لیے جانے جاتے ہیں۔ احسن فاروقی اور نیاز فتح پوری اس قول سے منسوب نہیں ہیں۔
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اردو شاعری کے علاوہ مرزا غالب نے کس صنف نثر میں نام پیدا کیا؟
مرزا غالب نے اردو شاعری کے علاوہ خطوط نویسی میں بھی بڑا نام کمایا۔ ان کے خطوط اردو نثر میں ایک اہم مقام رکھتے ہیں اور ان کے منفرد اسلوب کی وجہ سے مشہور ہیں۔ آپ بیتی اور داستان ان کی بنیادی نثری اصناف نہیں تھیں۔
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