ISSB Academic Test Quiz (Part 10) - 100 Solved MCQs
High-yield solved academic test questions covering Percentage Calculations, Mathematical Factorials, Logical Reasoning, Pakistan Affairs, Islamic History, and Everyday Science for PMA Long Course, PN Cadet & PAF GDP. Click an option to see instant verification: green for correct and red for incorrect!
What is the simple interest on Rs. 4,000 at an annual rate of 5% for 3 years?
Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time) / 100 = (4,000 × 5 × 3) / 100 = Rs. 600.
If CANDLE is coded as EDNFDG, each letter is shifted forward by how many positions in the alphabet?
C (+2) = E, A (+2) = C, etc. Each corresponding letter is shifted 2 places forward.
Which vital human internal organ is responsible for producing bile juice required for lipid digestion?
Bile juice is synthesized by the liver and stored/concentrated in the gallbladder until released into the duodenum.
Which celestial body in our solar system exhibits the strongest gravitational pull?
The Sun accounts for about 99.86% of the solar system's total mass, exerting the dominant gravitational pull.
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric air pressure?
A barometer, invented by Evangelista Torricelli in 1643, measures atmospheric pressure.
How many chapters (Surahs) are contained in the Holy Quran?
The Holy Quran comprises 114 Surahs, with 86 classified as Makki and 28 as Madani.
Choose the odd one out from the group: Iron, Copper, Gold, Plastic.
Iron, Copper, and Gold are chemical metallic elements, whereas Plastic is a synthetic polymer.
Which desert is situated in the southeastern region of Sindh province?
The Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert) spans southeastern Sindh (Tharparkar district) and extends into India.
Who was the author of the notable philosophical work 'India of My Dreams'?
'India of My Dreams' is a compilation of the socio-political thoughts, ideals, and vision of Mahatma Gandhi, published in 1947.
In which year did Pakistan sign the historic Ceasefire Agreement after the 1965 War under the Tashkent Declaration?
The Tashkent Declaration was brokered by the USSR and signed by President Ayub Khan and Indian PM Lal Bahadur Shastri on January 10, 1966.
What is the chemical name of common table salt used daily in food?
Common table salt is chemically known as Sodium chloride (NaCl).
Choose the correct spelling of the military administrative term:
'Personnel' refers to the people employed in an organization or armed service.
In which year was the historic Battle of Plassey fought between the British East India Company and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah?
The landmark Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, in Bengal, where British forces under Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, initiating British political dominance in India.
What is 15% of 60% of 200?
60% of 200 is 120 (0.60 × 200 = 120). Then 15% of 120 is 18 (0.15 × 120 = 18).
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'He congratulated me _____ my graduation.'
The verb 'congratulate' is grammatically followed by the preposition 'on' (congratulated on an achievement).
What is the closest meaning (synonym) of the noun 'Breach'?
'Breach' signifies an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, contract, or trust; 'violation' or 'infraction' is its closest synonym.
In which year did the Pakistan Armed Forces officially launch the nationwide counter-terrorism military operation 'Radd-ul-Fasaad'?
Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad ('Elimination of Discord') was initiated by the Pakistan military across the country on February 22, 2017.
What is the chemical symbol for the element Potassium on the periodic table?
Potassium's chemical symbol is K, derived from the historical Neo-Latin name 'Kalium'.
What was the name of the foster mother who nursed Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during his infancy in the desert?
Hazrat Halimah of the Banu Sad tribe cared for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the desert until he was around four years old.
Which national security agency in Pakistan is responsible for maritime border security and coastal enforcement?
PMSA and the Pakistan Coast Guards protect Pakistan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), maritime interests, and coastline.
In which city of Pakistan was former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto assassinated on December 27, 2007?
Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was assassinated following an election rally at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi, on December 27, 2007.
Vienna, located along the Danube River, is the federal capital city of which European nation?
Vienna (Wien) is the capital, largest city, and cultural heart of the Republic of Austria.
Which district of Sindh is famous for the ancient bronze-age civilization ruins of Mohenjo-Daro?
Mohenjo-Daro, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization metropolis excavated in 1922, is situated in Larkana district, Sindh.
The historic Mangla Dam in Azad Jammu & Kashmir is constructed across which major river?
Mangla Dam, commissioned in 1967 in the Mirpur district of AJK, is constructed across the Jhelum River.
Which Sahabi was chosen by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) to deliver the call to prayer (Adhan) from the roof of the Kaaba upon the Conquest of Makkah?
Hazrat Bilal (RA) ascended the Kaaba and recited the historic Adhan upon the peaceful Conquest of Makkah in 8 AH.
In statistics, what is the median of the data set: 3, 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21?
In an ordered set of 7 numbers, the middle (4th) number is the median, which is 12.
The multi-billion dollar Reko Diq copper and gold mining project is situated in which province of Pakistan?
Reko Diq is a world-class copper and gold porphyry deposit situated in the Chagai district of northwestern Balochistan.
What is the next number in the arithmetic progression: 7, 14, 28, 56, ___?
Each consecutive term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2: 56 × 2 = 112.
What is the federal capital city of the Commonwealth of Australia?
Canberra was founded as a compromise capital city between competing rivals Sydney and Melbourne in 1908.
In a right-angled triangle, if the base is 6 cm and the perpendicular is 8 cm, what is the length of the hypotenuse?
By Pythagoras theorem: Hypotenuse^2 = Base^2 + Perpendicular^2 = 6^2 + 8^2 = 36 + 64 = 100. Thus, Hypotenuse = √100 = 10 cm.
Which Prophet of Allah was swallowed by a gigantic whale (Nun) and prayed for forgiveness?
Prophet Yunus (AS) prayed inside the belly of the whale: 'La ilaha illa anta subhanaka inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen' (Surah Al-Anbiya).
In Arabic and Islamic terminology, what is the literal meaning of the word 'Ahzab' (as in Ghazwa Ahzab / Surah Al-Ahzab)?
'Ahzab' is the plural of 'Hizb' (party, group, or faction). In Islamic history, Ghazwa Ahzab refers to the 'Battle of the Confederates' (or Trench) where various polytheist tribes allied together.
Bird is to Fly as Fish is to:
Flying is the primary mode of animal locomotion for a bird, while swimming is that of a fish.
Which famous world figure, the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (and infamous dictator Adolf Hitler), was born in Austria?
Austria was the birthplace of legendary classical musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (born in Salzburg, 1756) and Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler (born in Braunau am Inn, 1889).
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the protective ozone layer that filters harmful solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation?
The ozone layer is located in the lower stratosphere, between approximately 15 and 35 km above Earth's surface.
In mathematics, what is the exact factorial of 4 (4!)?
The factorial of 4 is calculated as 4! = 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 24.
In which city of Pakistan is the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistan Army located?
The GHQ of the Pakistan Army has been stationed in Rawalpindi since Pakistan's independence.
What is the official standardized distance of an Olympic marathon footrace?
The official standard marathon race distance is 42.195 km (26.219 miles / 26 miles 385 yards), established at the 1908 London Olympic Games.
Which element is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere by volume?
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere, followed by oxygen at approximately 21%.
Which are the first and last months of the Islamic lunar calendar (Hijri calendar)?
The Islamic Hijri year begins with the holy month of Muharram and concludes with the pilgrimage month of Dhul-Hijjah.
A car covers a distance of 180 kilometers in 2 hours and 30 minutes. What is its average speed in km/h?
Time = 2.5 hours. Speed = Distance / Time = 180 / 2.5 = 72 km/h.
Who was the British Viceroy of India at the time of the Partition of Bengal in October 1905?
Lord Curzon served as Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 and implemented the administrative Partition of Bengal in 1905.
If 30% of students in a class of 60 are female, how many male students are present in the class?
Female students = 30% of 60 = 18. Male students = 60 - 18 = 42 (or 70% of 60 = 42).
Which word does NOT belong with the others: Triangle, Square, Sphere, Rectangle?
Triangle, Square, and Rectangle are two-dimensional flat plane shapes, whereas Sphere is a three-dimensional solid.
In mathematics, the fraction 9/2 is classified as which type of number?
9/2 = 4.5 is expressible in the form p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, making it a rational number.
If x = 2 and y = -3, what is the value of 2x^2 - 3y?
2(2)^2 - 3(-3) = 2(4) - (-9) = 8 + 9 = 17.
Which strait separates the continent of Asia from North America between Russia and Alaska?
The Bering Strait connects the Arctic Ocean with the Bering Sea, separating Siberia (Russia) from Alaska (USA).
Which is the largest, busiest, and oldest deep-water seaport in Pakistan?
The Port of Karachi handles approximately 60% of Pakistan's total maritime international cargo, making it the nation's premier seaport.
What is the total number of verses (Ayahs) in the national anthem of Pakistan (Qaumi Taranah)?
The Qaumi Taranah, written by Hafeez Jalandhari and composed by Ahmed G. Chagla, consists of 3 stanzas of 5 lines each (15 lines total).
Which decisive 1761 battle fought near Delhi is recognized in military history as the 3rd Battle of Panipat?
Fought on January 14, 1761, Ahmad Shah Durrani of Afghanistan routed the Maratha Confederacy in the historic Third Battle of Panipat.
What is the maximum duration of the tenure of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) in Pakistan according to standard service rules?
The constitutional statutory appointment tenure of service chiefs in Pakistan is standard 3 years.
What is the primary function of platelets (thrombocytes) in human blood?
Platelets form clots at sites of vascular injury to prevent excessive hemorrhaging and bleeding.
Doctor is related to Hospital as Teacher is related to:
A doctor's workplace is a hospital; similarly, a teacher's primary workplace is a school.
Calculate the value: What is 90% of 90?
90% of 90 is calculated as: (90 / 100) × 90 = 0.9 × 90 = 81.
In which country was the game of Badminton in its modern codified format established during the British colonial era?
Modern badminton rules were developed in the 1870s by British army officers stationed in Poona (now Pune, India), where it was known as 'Poona'.
Which legendary air combat hero of PAF shot down five enemy aircraft in less than a minute during the 1965 War?
Squadron Leader M.M. Alam achieved 'Ace in a Day' status by downing five Indian Hawker Hunter jets on September 7, 1965, over Sargodha.
A student scored 72 marks out of 90 in an academic test. What is his percentage score?
Percentage = (72 / 90) × 100% = (8 / 10) × 100% = 80%.
Complete the proverb: 'A stitch in time saves _____.'
The traditional English proverb is 'A stitch in time saves nine', meaning timely effort avoids greater trouble later.
What is the third angle of a triangle if two of its angles measure 45° and 75°?
The sum of angles in a triangle is 180°. Third angle = 180° - (45° + 75°) = 180° - 120° = 60°.
What is the SI unit of electric resistance in electrical physics?
Electrical resistance is measured in Ohms (Ω), named after German physicist Georg Simon Ohm.
How many total faces (bases and lateral sides) does a standard triangular prism possess?
A triangular prism has 5 faces (2 bases and 3 sides), 9 edges, and 6 vertices.
What is one-third of one-tenth of 90 (1/3 of 1/10 of 90)?
First calculate 1/10 of 90 = 9. Then calculate 1/3 of 9 = 3 (i.e., (1/3) × (1/10) × 90 = 90 / 30 = 3).
Which blood cells in the human body are primarily responsible for fighting infectious diseases and pathogens?
White blood cells (WBCs) form the immune system's defensive army against viral and bacterial pathogens.
The world's highest civil aviation mountain airport, Daocheng Yading Airport, is located in which country?
Daocheng Yading Airport in Sichuan province, China, is the world's highest civilian airport at an elevation of 4,411 meters.
When did Pakistan officially become an Islamic Republic under its first constitution?
The 1956 Constitution came into effect on March 23, 1956, officially designating the country as the 'Islamic Republic of Pakistan'.
The price of an article increased from Rs. 500 to Rs. 625. What is the percentage increase?
Increase = 625 - 500 = 125. Percentage increase = (125 / 500) × 100% = 25%.
Which Pakistani pass connects the Gilgit-Baltistan region with Xinjiang, China, through the highest paved international border crossing?
Khunjerab Pass sits at an elevation of 4,693 meters (15,397 ft) on the Karakoram Highway connecting Pakistan and China.
What is the synonym of the word 'Pensive'?
'Pensive' means engaged in deep, serious thought; 'thoughtful' is its exact synonym.
How many total Sajdahs (prostrations of recitation) are prescribed in the Holy Quran?
According to the dominant Hanafi jurisprudence, there are 14 designated verses of Sajdah-e-Tilawat in the Holy Quran.
What is the normal resting heartbeat rate of a healthy adult human per minute?
A normal resting adult heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, with 72 bpm considered average.
Which international organization was established by the Treaty of San Francisco on October 24, 1945?
The United Nations was formally established on October 24, 1945, to promote international peace and security after World War II.
Which river is officially recognized as the longest and most lifeline river of Pakistan?
The Indus River originates from Lake Manasarovar in Tibet and flows approximately 3,180 km into the Arabian Sea.
Which is the most populous city in the European continent?
Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosporus, has a population exceeding 15.5 million inhabitants.
Which vitamin is synthesized in human skin upon exposure to solar sunlight?
Sunlight (UVB rays) triggers the photochemical synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin from cholesterol precursors.
In complex numbers mathematics, what is the negative of the imaginary unit iota (i)?
The additive inverse or negative of i is simply -i. Note that i^2 = -1, while the negative of i is -i.
The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan was abrogated by which military Commander-in-Chief in March 1969?
President Ayub Khan resigned on March 25, 1969, handing power over to Army Chief General Yahya Khan, who abrogated the 1962 Constitution and imposed martial law.
What is the process called when a liquid turns into a gas below its boiling point?
Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid at any temperature below its boiling point.
Which venerable Sahabi married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), earning the honorific title 'Dhun-Nurayn'?
Hazrat Uthman (RA) married Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA), and after her passing, he married Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA), thus earning the title 'Dhun-Nurayn' (Possessor of the Two Lights).
What was the name of the father of Hazrat Khadijah (RA), the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?
Hazrat Khadijah's (RA) full lineage is Khadijah bint Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Abd al-Uzza of the Banu Asad clan of the Quraish.
Which military combat aircraft co-produced by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and CAC China serves as the backbone of the PAF fighter fleet?
The PAC/CAC JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight multirole combat aircraft manufactured at Kamra, forming the PAF's operational backbone.
Who was the renowned founder and first Caliph of the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 AD?
Hazrat Ameer Muawiyah (RA) founded the Umayyad Caliphate in 661 AD, establishing Damascus as its imperial capital.
If 40% of a number is equal to 80, what is 75% of that same number?
If 0.40 × x = 80, then x = 80 / 0.40 = 200. Therefore, 75% of 200 is 0.75 × 200 = 150.
Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 20.
3x = 20 + 7 => 3x = 27 => x = 27 / 3 = 9.
Under the 1973 Constitution, what is the minimum qualifying age for a Pakistani citizen to contest for the office of Prime Minister?
Under Article 62 of the 1973 Constitution, the minimum age to be elected as a Member of the National Assembly (and thus Prime Minister) is 25 years (Presidential age minimum is 45 years).
Who was the Chairman of the Boundary Commission that demarcated the borders of Punjab and Bengal in August 1947?
British barrister Sir Cyril Radcliffe headed the Punjab and Bengal Boundary Commissions, which produced the controversial Radcliffe Award.
In Indian colonial history, following the Battle of Plassey (1757), which decisive second major military encounter solidified British rule over Bengal and Bihar?
While Plassey was a single decisive engagement in 1757, British supremacy over Bengal was definitively sealed in the 1764 Battle of Buxar against the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Emperor Shah Alam II.
Who is credited with inventing the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879?
American inventor Thomas Edison developed the first long-lasting, commercially practical carbon-filament incandescent light bulb in 1879.
Identify the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Arrogant':
'Arrogant' implies excessive pride; its true antonym is 'modest' or 'humble'.
What is the perimeter of a rectangle having a length of 14 cm and a width of 6 cm?
Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width) = 2 × (14 + 6) = 2 × 20 = 40 cm.
What is the primary phenomenon responsible for the twinkling of stars observed from Earth at night?
The continuous fluctuation in atmospheric density and refractive index bends starlight irregularly, causing stars to appear to twinkle.
Which Surah of the Holy Quran is traditionally referred to as 'Umm-ul-Quran' (The Mother of the Quran)?
Surah Al-Fatihah is called 'Umm-ul-Quran' because it encapsulates the fundamental core themes and principles of the entire Quran.
The historic Battle of Khaybar (Ghazwa Khaybar, 7 AH) was fought by the Muslims against which community?
Ghazwa Khaybar in 7 AH was fought against the fortified Jewish clans of the Khaybar oasis who had conspired against Madinah, where Hazrat Ali (RA) conquered the formidable fortress of Qamus.
What is the antonym of the word 'Courteous'?
'Courteous' means polite and respectful; its direct opposite is 'rude' or 'discourteous'.
What is the value of 5! (5 factorial)?
5! = 5 × 4 × 3 × 2 × 1 = 120.
Which mountain pass connects Mardan and Malakand with Swat and Chitral?
Malakand Pass provides entry to Swat and Dir, while Lowari Pass (and Lowari Tunnel) connects Dir with Chitral.
Which sovereign island country is recognized as the world's smallest republic by land area?
While Vatican City is an absolute monarchy and city-state, Nauru in Micronesia (21 sq km) is the world's smallest independent republic.
Which is the largest hot desert in the world, stretching across North Africa?
The Sahara Desert covers over 9.2 million square kilometers across northern Africa.
What is the chemical formula of ozone gas?
Ozone is a triatomic molecule consisting of three oxygen atoms (O3).
In which city is the sacred Al-Aqsa Mosque (Bait-ul-Muqaddas) located?
Masjid Al-Aqsa, the first Qibla of Islam and site of Isra and Miraj, is located in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Complete the idiom: 'To burn the candle at both ends' means:
'Burning the candle at both ends' means working excessively hard without adequate rest.
