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World History traces major civilizations, empires, dynasties, religions, wars, treaties, revolutions and independence movements from ancient times to the modern era. It links key rulers and dates with events such as the Renaissance, the World Wars, colonialism and the Cold War, rather than treating geography as the main subject.
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- A. Habib ullah Khan
- B. Muhammad Zahir Shah
- C. Sardar Daud Khan
- D. Aman ullah Khan
Explanation: Muhammad Zahir Shah was Afghanistan’s last king, ruling from 1933 until he was overthrown in 1973.
Correct answer: Muhammad Zahir Shah- A. Bonded labour
- B. Child labour
- C. Human trafficking
- D. Forced marriage
- E. All of the above are examples of modern slavery Government & Public Sector Jobs
Explanation: Bonded labour, child labour in exploitative conditions, human trafficking, and forced marriage can all fall within recognized forms of…
Correct answer: All of the above are examples of modern slavery Government & Public Sector Jobs- A. 1990
- B. 1992
- C. 1993
- D. 1991
Explanation: The Gulf War began in 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait on 2 August; the multinational military operation continued into 1991.
Correct answer: 1990- A. İYİ (Good Party)
- B. HDP (Peoples' Democratic Party)
- C. CHP (Republican People's Party)
- D. AK Party (Justice and Development Party)
Explanation: Erdoğan is associated with Turkey's AK Party, formally the Justice and Development Party.
Correct answer: AK Party (Justice and Development Party)- A. 2008
- B. 2009
- C. 2010
- D. 2011
Explanation: Pakistan's Benazir Income Support Programme was launched in 2008 by the PPP-led government.
Correct answer: 2008- A. June 17, 2014
- B. June 18, 2014
- C. June 19, 2014
- D. June 20, 2014
Explanation: The Model Town incident, also called the Lahore Model Town massacre, occurred on June 17, 2014, during clashes between police and Pakistan…
Correct answer: June 17, 2014- A. Aurengzeb
- B. Akbar
- C. Shah Jahan
- D. None of these
Explanation: Shah Waliullah was born in 1703, near the end of Aurangzeb’s reign, which lasted from 1658 to 1707.
Correct answer: Aurengzeb- A. Sudan
- B. Libya
- C. Nigeria
- D. Maldives
- E. Indonesia
Explanation: Sudan observes its National Day on 1 January, marking independence from Anglo-Egyptian rule in 1956.
Correct answer: Sudan- A. Bahlol Lodi
- B. Sikandar Lodi
- C. Ibrahim Lodi
- D. Daulat Khan Lodi
Explanation: Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi dynasty and was defeated by Babur at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526.
Correct answer: Ibrahim Lodi- A. 40
- B. 50
- C. 60
- D. 70Standardized & Admissions Tests
Explanation: Article 224 of Pakistan's Constitution provides a 60-day period after the expiry of an assembly's term for holding elections.
Correct answer: 60- A. Section 56 (1)
- B. Section 57 (1)
- C. Section 58 (1)
- D. Section 59 (1)
Explanation: Section 57(1) of the Elections Act, 2017, deals with the President appointing the date for general elections in consultation with the…
Correct answer: Section 57 (1)- A. Prime Minister
- B. President
- C. Supreme Court
- D. Both A & B
Explanation: For general elections to the National Assembly, the President appoints the election date in consultation with the Election Commission.
Correct answer: President- A. Sikandar Lodi
- B. Ibrahim Lodi
- C. Bahlol Lodi
- D. None of these
Explanation: Bahlol Lodi founded the Lodi dynasty, the first Afghan dynasty to rule Delhi. Sikandar and Ibrahim Lodi were his successors, not founders.
Correct answer: Bahlol Lodi- A. Malaysia
- B. Taiwan
- C. Indonesia
- D. Thailand
Explanation: East Timor, now Timor-Leste, was administered by Indonesia after the end of Portuguese rule and became independent in 2002.
Correct answer: Indonesia- A. Euro
- B. British pound sterling
- C. Japanese yen
- D. U.S dollar
Explanation: The pound sterling is the world's oldest currency still in continuous use, with roots in Anglo-Saxon England. The euro, yen, and U.S.
Correct answer: British pound sterling- A. UK
- B. USA
- C. Germany
- D. Poland
Explanation: Theresa May served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019, during the Brexit process.
Correct answer: UK- A. Ahmad
- B. Mohsin
- C. Ismail
- D. Ahsan
Explanation: Shah Waliullah's full name was Qutb al-Din Ahmad ibn Abd al-Rahim, so Ahmad is the identifying name among the options.
Correct answer: Ahmad- A. Supreme Court
- B. Islamabad High Court
- C. Lahore High Court
- D. Karachi High Court
Explanation: Yousaf Saleem became Pakistan’s first blind civil judge and was appointed in Lahore’s judicial system under the Lahore High Court.
Correct answer: Lahore High Court- A. Sajid Saleem
- B. Kamran Saleem
- C. Yousaf Saleem
- D. Umar Saleem
Explanation: Yousaf Saleem is identified in reports as Pakistan’s first blind civil judge.
Correct answer: Yousaf Saleem- A. Amjad Pashteen
- B. Siraj Pashteen
- C. Manzoor Pashteen
- D. Mehsood Pashteen
Explanation: Manzoor Pashteen is the founding leader and prominent chairman of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement, commonly abbreviated as PTM.
Correct answer: Manzoor Pashteen