ISSB Academic Test Quiz (Part 9) - 100 Solved MCQs
High-yield solved academic test questions covering Pakistan Affairs, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, General Science, and English 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 official currency of the Republic of South Africa?
The South African Rand (ZAR) is the legal tender currency of South Africa.
Which Prophet of Allah was bestowed with a mighty, peerless earthly kingdom over men, jinn, and the wind?
Prophet Sulaiman (AS) was blessed by Allah with an extraordinary kingdom with power over the wind, jinns, birds, and animals, as described extensively in Surah An-Naml and Surah Sad.
Which metallic element has the highest thermal and electrical conductivity among all metals?
Silver has the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of all known metals, followed closely by copper and gold.
Which is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth by surface area and volume?
The Pacific Ocean covers over 165 million square kilometers, encompassing approximately 46% of Earth's water surface and containing the Mariana Trench.
What is the official term of office for the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN)?
The UN Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Security Council for a 5-year term, typically renewable once.
Which unit is used to measure the intensity or loudness of sound?
Loudness and sound pressure level are measured in decibels (dB), whereas frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz).
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition: 'I am very happy _____ his success.'
The standard idiomatic prepositions following 'happy' to express pleasure regarding an event or outcome are 'about', 'at', or 'with'.
Which international waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea directly with the Red Sea?
The Suez Canal, opened in 1869 in Egypt, connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, enabling direct maritime navigation between Europe and Asia.
In which year did the British Viceroy Lord Curzon carry out the historic Partition of Bengal (Taqseem-e-Bengal)?
The Partition of Bengal took effect on October 16, 1905, creating the Muslim-majority province of Eastern Bengal and Assam, which was annulled in 1911.
Which is the largest peninsula in the world by total geographical land area?
The Arabian Peninsula covers approximately 3.2 million square kilometers, making it the largest peninsula on Earth.
How many rightfully guided Caliphs (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) are recognized in standard Islamic history?
The Khulafa-e-Rashideen period (632–661 AD) comprised the four venerable Caliphs: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Hazrat Umar (RA), Hazrat Uthman (RA), and Hazrat Ali (RA).
What was the relation of Prophet Harun (Aaron, AS) with Prophet Musa (Moses, AS)?
Hazrat Harun (AS) was the elder biological brother of Hazrat Musa (AS), appointed as a prophet and supporter to assist Musa (AS) before Pharaoh.
In mathematics, what are the two square roots of the number 64?
Every positive real number has two real square roots: (+8)^2 = 64 and (-8)^2 = 64. Hence, the roots are ±8.
What is the official national currency of the Russian Federation?
The Russian Ruble (symbol: ₽, code: RUB) is the official currency of the Russian Federation.
What is the synonym of the adjective 'Diligent'?
'Diligent' signifies displaying persistent, thorough care and effort in work; 'hardworking' is its closest synonym.
Historically in Islamic geography and Arabic literature, what was the traditional name for the Greater Syria region?
Syria and the surrounding Levant territory (including Lebanon, Palestine, and Jordan) were historically designated in Islamic literature as 'Bilad al-Sham' (Al-Sham).
In which founding year did Pakistan become a charter member of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation)?
SAARC was formally established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka, with Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Maldives as the seven founding members.
Which major plateau situated in northern Punjab is rich in oil, gas, and mineral deposits?
The Potohar Plateau, lying between the Jhelum and Indus rivers, contains Pakistan's earliest oilfields (such as Khaur and Balkassar) and the capital city Islamabad.
What is the square root of 0.09?
Since 0.3 × 0.3 = 0.09, the square root of 0.09 is exactly 0.3.
Which towering mountain range forms the formidable natural border barrier between Pakistan and China?
The Karakoram Range contains K2 and Khunjerab Pass, forming the rugged international boundary between northern Pakistan (Gilgit-Baltistan) and Xinjiang, China.
Which major battle in Islamic history took place in the 5th year of Hijrah (5 AH)?
Ghazwa Khandaq (also known as the Battle of the Confederates / Ahzab) occurred in Shawwal 5 AH, where Muslims dug a defensive trench around Madinah on Hazrat Salman Farsi's (RA) advice.
What is the average (arithmetic mean) of the first five prime numbers?
The first five prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Sum = 28. Average = 28 / 5 = 5.6.
Who was the first female martyr (Shaheedah) in the history of Islam?
Hazrat Sumayyah (RA), mother of Ammar ibn Yasir (RA), was tortured and martyred by Abu Jahl for refusing to renounce her Islamic faith.
Which national highway connects Karachi directly with Peshawar, traversing the length of Pakistan?
The N-5 National Highway (1,819 km) runs from Karachi to Torkham border via Hyderabad, Multan, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar.
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: 'The soldier fought bravely in the battle.'
'Bravely' describes the manner in which the verb 'fought' was executed; hence, it is an adverb of manner.
In mathematics, which type of number is Pi (Ï€)?
Pi (Ï€ ≈ 3.14159...) is an irrational number because its decimal representation is non-terminating and non-repeating, and it cannot be written as a ratio of two integers.
What is the most appropriate antonym of the verb 'Climb'?
'Climb' means to go up or ascend; its direct opposite is 'descend' (to move downward).
What was the official designation of Pakistan's system of government under the 1962 Constitution?
The 1962 Constitution introduced by President Ayub Khan established an indirect presidential system based on Basic Democracies.
Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction: 'Work hard _____ you should fail.'
'Lest' means 'for fear that' and is traditionally paired with the auxiliary verb 'should'.
What is the meaning of the common English idiom 'A blessing in disguise'?
'A blessing in disguise' refers to an apparent misfortune that eventually results in an unexpected positive outcome.
What is the total approximate length of the coastline of Pakistan along the Arabian Sea?
Pakistan has a coastline of approximately 1,046 km (650 miles) extending along the Arabian Sea, divided between Sindh (approx. 270 km) and Balochistan (approx. 770 km).
Deficiency of which essential vitamin causes night blindness (Nyctalopia)?
Vitamin A is essential for the formation of rhodopsin (visual purple) in the retina; its severe deficiency results in night blindness.
Which human blood vessel carries pure oxygenated blood from the lungs directly to the left atrium of the heart?
Uniquely among veins, the pulmonary veins carry freshly oxygenated blood from lungs to the heart's left atrium.
What is the feminine gender form of the noun 'Colt'?
A young male horse is called a 'colt', while a young female horse under four years is called a 'filly'.
Which pass connects Pakistan's Peshawar and Khyber district directly with Jalalabad and Kabul in Afghanistan?
The strategic Khyber Pass through the Spin Ghar mountains connects northwestern Pakistan with Afghanistan.
What is 20% of 25% of 400?
25% of 400 is 100 (0.25 × 400 = 100). Then 20% of 100 is 20 (0.20 × 100 = 20).
In which city was the historic Treaty of Hudaibiyah signed between Muslims and the Quraish?
The 10-year peace treaty was concluded in 6 AH at the plain of Al-Hudaibiyah on the outskirts of Makkah.
Who was the first compiler of the Hadith book 'Al-Muwatta'?
Imam Malik ibn Anas (93–179 AH), the great scholar of Madinah, compiled Al-Muwatta, one of the earliest structured collections of Hadith and fiqh.
On which exact date did Pakistan conduct its nuclear tests at the Ras Koh Hills in Chagai, Balochistan?
Pakistan tested five underground nuclear devices on May 28, 1998, in response to Indian nuclear tests, celebrated annually as Youm-e-Takbeer.
What is the SI unit of luminous intensity in physical sciences?
The SI base unit of luminous intensity (light power emitted per unit solid angle) is the Candela (cd).
Convert into passive voice: 'The cadet wrote an essay.'
In past indefinite tense, passive structure is: Object + was/were + 3rd form of verb + by + Subject.
In mathematical terms, what does the set of real numbers consist of?
Real numbers comprise all numbers on the continuous number line, encompassing all rational numbers (fractions, integers) and irrational numbers (such as √2, Ï€).
What is the primary antonym of the word 'Wild'?
'Wild' refers to living in a natural, undomesticated state; its direct opposite is 'tame' or 'domesticated' (trained, calm, or cultivated).
Which Surah of the Holy Quran does not begin with Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim?
Surah At-Tawbah does not commence with Bismillah, whereas Surah An-Naml contains Bismillah twice (at the start and in verse 30).
What is the approximate speed of sound in dry air at room temperature (20°C)?
The speed of sound in dry air at 20°C is approximately 343 m/s (1,235 km/h).
In which year did Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah officially join the All-India Muslim League?
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913 at the persuasion of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Syed Wazir Hasan, while maintaining his membership in the Indian National Congress until 1920.
Severe deficiency of Vitamin D in growing children leads to which skeletal disease?
Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate absorption; its deficiency in childhood results in soft, weakened, and deformed bones known as Rickets.
In which year was the historic Pakistan-China Boundary Agreement signed to demarcate the northern border?
The Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement was officially signed on March 2, 1963, in Beijing by Pakistan's Foreign Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and China's Chen Yi.
What is the chemical formula of common washing soda?
Washing soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na2CO3·10H2O), while baking soda is sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3).
The legendary Pakistani sports icon Jahangir Khan was a world-famous player of which sport?
Jahangir Khan won the World Open six times and the British Open ten times consecutively, establishing a Guinness World Record of 555 consecutive match victories (1981–1986).
How many verses (Ayahs) were revealed in the very first revelation of the Holy Quran in Cave Hira?
The first revelation brought by Angel Jibreel (AS) to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira comprised the first 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq ('Iqra bi-ismi Rabbika...').
Dry ice is the solid condensed state of which substance?
Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide (CO2) which sublimes directly into gas at -78.5°C without passing through a liquid state.
Which Pakistani military officer was posthumously awarded the first Nishan-e-Haider in the country's history?
Captain Muhammad Sarwar of the Punjab Regiment was martyred on July 27, 1948, during the Kashmir War, becoming the first recipient of Nishan-e-Haider.
The famous Khewra Salt Mine, the world's second-largest salt mine, is located in which mountain range/region of Pakistan?
The Khewra Salt Mine is situated in the Salt Range in the Pind Dadan Khan tehsil of Jhelum district, Punjab, discovered by Alexander the Great's army in 326 BC.
What is the first and foremost fundamental pillar of Islam upon which the entire faith rests?
The first pillar of Islam is Shahadah (testimony of faith) — bearing witness that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad (PBUH) is His Messenger.
Which primary organic acid is naturally formed in sour milk and dairy curd?
Lactic acid is produced by lactic acid bacteria (such as Lactobacillus) fermenting lactose sugar in milk.
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) shared his paternal ancestral lineage (Shajra Nasab) with which prominent Sahabi at Abd Manaf?
Hazrat Ali (RA) was Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) direct first cousin (sharing grandfather Abdul Muttalib), while Hazrat Uthman (RA) connected at Abd Manaf.
Hazrat Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA) was martyred in which historic battle of Islamic history?
Hazrat Jafar (RA) was martyred holding the Muslim banner in the Battle of Mutah against the Byzantine forces in 8 AH, earning the title 'Jafar at-Tayyar' (the Flying).
In which year was the controversial Nehru Report published, which rejected separate electorates for Muslims?
The Nehru Report was prepared in August 1928 by a committee headed by Motilal Nehru. Its rejection of federalism and separate electorates prompted Quaid-e-Azam's 14 Points in 1929.
Find the next logical number in the mathematical sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___?
The differences between consecutive numbers increase by 2: +4, +6, +8, +10, +12. Therefore, 30 + 12 = 42.
Choose the correctly spelled English word:
The correct spelling of the military commissioned officer rank is 'Lieutenant'.
In which city was the landmark Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) passed on March 23, 1940?
The historic resolution demanding sovereign autonomous states for Muslims was adopted at Minto Park (now Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore).
Which strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, handling major global petroleum exports?
The Strait of Hormuz, lying between Oman and Iran, is the world's most critical petroleum transit chokepoint.
If x + 1/x = 3, what is the exact value of x^2 + 1/x^2?
Squaring both sides: (x + 1/x)^2 = 3^2 => x^2 + 2 + 1/x^2 = 9 => x^2 + 1/x^2 = 9 - 2 = 7.
If the sum of interior angles of a regular polygon is 540°, how many sides does the polygon possess?
The formula for sum of interior angles is (n - 2) × 180° = 540°. Thus, n - 2 = 3, meaning n = 5.
In which Hijri year was the obligation of Fasting (Sawm) during Ramadan ordained by Allah?
Fasting in the month of Ramadan was decreed as an obligatory pillar in the month of Shaban, 2 AH, in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Which decisive naval battle was the first maritime battle fought by Muslim forces in 34 AH?
The Battle of Dhat al-Sawari in 655 AD (34 AH) in the Mediterranean Sea was fought under the Caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (RA), led by Abdullah ibn Abi Sarh.
What is the most accurate synonym for the word 'Tyrant'?
A 'tyrant' is a cruel, oppressive, and absolute ruler; 'despot', 'autocrat', or 'dictator' is its primary synonym.
Who was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan upon independence in August 1947?
Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan served as Pakistan's first Prime Minister from August 15, 1947, until his martyrdom on October 16, 1951, in Rawalpindi.
What is the designated Nisab (threshold limit) of Zakat on silver according to Islamic jurisprudence?
The Nisab for silver is 200 silver dirhams, equivalent to 52.5 tolas (approx. 612.36 grams), while the Nisab for gold is 7.5 tolas (approx. 87.48 grams).
What is the value of the algebraic expression (a + b)^2 - (a - b)^2?
Expanding both terms: (a^2 + 2ab + b^2) - (a^2 - 2ab + b^2) = 4ab.
What was the total strength of the Muslim army during the Battle of Uhud (Ghazwa Uhud, 3 AH)?
The Muslim army initially marched with 1,000 men, but Abdullah ibn Ubayy withdrew with 300 hypocrites, leaving exactly 700 Muslim fighters to confront 3,000 Quraish warriors.
Who is the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Pakistan Navy?
Admiral Naveed Ashraf took charge as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy in October 2023.
Which landmark state-owned power generation company (GENCO) privatization process did the Privatisation Commission of Pakistan finalize bidding for in late 2025?
Under the federal government's ongoing economic privatization framework, bidding and structural privatization benchmarks for power generation assets (such as Guddu Power Plant / Genco-II) and distribution companies (DISCOs) were targeted for late 2025.
The headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is situated in which city?
The International Court of Justice (the principal judicial organ of the UN) is based at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Which companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was designated with the title 'Ameen-ul-Ummah' (Trustworthy of the Nation)?
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) declared: 'Every nation has a trustworthy person, and the trustworthy person of this Ummah is Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah.'
If 12 men can construct a boundary wall in 8 days, how many days will 6 men take to build the identical wall at the same working rate?
This is an inverse proportion: Total man-days = 12 × 8 = 96 man-days. Days required by 6 men = 96 / 6 = 16 days.
Which Prophet of Allah constructed the Ark (Safinah) to preserve believers from the catastrophic deluge?
Prophet Nuh (AS) constructed the Ark under Divine guidance to survive the Great Flood that cleansed the earth of disbelievers.
In which country was the racquet sport of Squash historically originated during the 19th century?
Squash was invented around 1830 at Harrow School in England when students discovered that a punctured rubber ball 'squashed' on impact against stone walls.
Complete the verbal sentence with the correct preposition: 'She is suffering _____ high fever.'
The standard English grammatical preposition paired with the verb 'suffer' is 'from' (suffering from fever/illness).
What is the antonym of the adjective 'Fragile'?
'Fragile' means easily broken or delicate; its antonym is 'sturdy', 'tough', or 'durable'.
Under the Government of India Act 1935, in which year was Sindh officially separated from the Bombay Presidency?
Sindh was formally separated from the Bombay Presidency on April 1, 1936, becoming a distinct governor's province, fulfilling a long-standing demand of Indian Muslims.
Which major dam on the Jhelum River is one of the world's largest earth-fill embankment dams?
Mangla Dam, constructed in 1967 across the Jhelum River in Mirpur district of Azad Kashmir, is a major earth-fill multipurpose dam.
In which year was the vast commercial Sui natural gas field discovered in Dera Bugti, Balochistan?
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) discovered the massive Sui natural gas reservoir in 1952, with commercial production commencing in 1955.
Which organelle is universally known as the 'suicide bag' of the biological animal cell?
Lysosomes contain powerful digestive hydrolytic enzymes capable of digesting damaged cellular structures.
Who was the ruling Chach dynasty king of Sindh when Muhammad bin Qasim conquered Sindh in 712 AD?
Raja Dahir was the last Hindu king of the Brahmin dynasty ruling Sindh when Umayyad general Muhammad bin Qasim defeated him at the Battle of Aror in 712 AD.
How many brave military personnel have been awarded Pakistan's highest military gallantry award, the Nishan-e-Haider?
A total of 11 brave heroes have been awarded the Nishan-e-Haider: 10 from the Pakistan Army and 1 from the Pakistan Air Force (Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas). Naik Saif Ali Janjua was awarded Hilal-e-Kashmir, which was officially declared equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider.
According to Surah At-Tawbah (verse 60) of the Holy Quran, how many lawful categories (Masarif) are eligible to receive Zakat?
The Quran identifies 8 categories of Zakat recipients: the poor (Fuqara), the needy (Masakeen), administrators of Zakat, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, freeing slaves, debtors, in the cause of Allah, and the stranded traveler.
What is the closest synonym for the verb 'Oppress'?
'Oppress' means to keep someone in subservience and hardship by harsh or authoritarian exercise of power; 'persecute' or 'tyrannize' is its synonym.
In which year was the internationally acclaimed biographical film 'Jinnah' starring Christopher Lee released in cinema?
The film 'Jinnah', directed by Jamil Dehlavi and starring Sir Christopher Lee as Quaid-e-Azam, premiered in 1998.
How many fundamental pillars (arkan) of Islam are established in the core Islamic creed?
There are five primary pillars of Islam: Shahadah (Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Almsgiving), Sawm (Fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (Pilgrimage to Makkah).
In geometric trigonometry, what is the exact value of sin(30°) + cos(60°)?
sin(30°) = 1/2 and cos(60°) = 1/2. Therefore, 1/2 + 1/2 = 1.
Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which three western rivers were exclusively allocated to Pakistan?
Brokered by the World Bank in September 1960, the Indus Waters Treaty gave the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan.
How many flat plane faces (sides) does a standard triangular prism have?
A standard triangular prism consists of 5 plane flat faces: 2 congruent triangular bases at each end and 3 rectangular lateral sides connecting them.
Who was the author of the famous book 'The Sole Spokesman: Jinnah, the Muslim League and the Demand for Pakistan'?
Renowned Pakistani-American historian Dr. Ayesha Jalal authored 'The Sole Spokesman' in 1985.
In which decisive battle was the fierce arch-enemy of Islam Abu Jahl (Amr ibn Hisham) slain?
Abu Jahl was mortally wounded during the Battle of Badr (17th Ramadan, 2 AH) by two young Ansari brothers, Muadh and Muawwidh, and finished by Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masud (RA).
Who was the British Prime Minister in office during the Partition of British India and the independence of Pakistan in 1947?
Labour Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced the British government's intention to grant independence to the subcontinent in 1947.
If a train travels at a uniform speed of 90 km/h, what is its speed expressed in meters per second (m/s)?
To convert from km/h to m/s, multiply by 5/18: 90 × (5/18) = 5 × 5 = 25 m/s.
What is the antonym of the word 'Abundant'?
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities; its direct opposite is 'scarce' (rare or in short supply).
Which is the highest waterfall in the world by uninterrupted drop?
Angel Falls in Canaima National Park, Venezuela, has an uninterrupted drop of 979 meters (3,212 feet).
