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| 1. |
Famous Novel “The Three Musketeers” was written by |
| A. | Alexander Dumas |
| B. | George Eliot |
| C. | Thomas Hardy |
| D. | Victor Hugo. |
| Answer» A. Alexander Dumas | |
| 2. |
Famous English Poet John Keats died of T.B at the age of: |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 25 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» C. 25 | |
| 3. |
Play “Othello” was written by: |
| A. | Shakespeare |
| B. | Bernard Shaw |
| C. | Russell |
| D. | Milton |
| Answer» A. Shakespeare | |
| 4. |
Famous Economist “Karl Marx” belongs to: |
| A. | England |
| B. | U.S.A |
| C. | Former U.S.S.R |
| D. | Germany |
| Answer» D. Germany | |
| 5. |
The theme of the famous play “Caeser and Cleopatra” by G.B. Shaw is a: |
| A. | Romance |
| B. | History |
| C. | Tragedy |
| D. | Comedy |
| Answer» B. History | |
| 6. |
Master piece Novels “War and Peace” and “Anana Karenina” was written by |
| A. | Hardly |
| B. | Oscar Wild |
| C. | Tolstoy |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Tolstoy | |
| 7. |
Famous English Poet “William Wordsworth” died in |
| A. | 1849 |
| B. | 1850 |
| C. | 1851 |
| D. | 1852 |
| Answer» B. 1850 | |
| 8. |
“John Milton” was a famous English poet. What tragedy was faced by him at his old age ? |
| A. | Lost his son |
| B. | Lost his eye sight |
| C. | Lost his legs |
| D. | Lost his all property |
| Answer» B. Lost his eye sight | |
| 9. |
“Khushal Khan Khattak” was a famous poet of: |
| A. | Balochi Language |
| B. | Urdu Language |
| C. | Barohi Language |
| D. | Pushto Language |
| Answer» D. Pushto Language | |
| 10. |
“Abdul Latif Bhitai” was a famous poet of: |
| A. | Barohi Language |
| B. | Sindhi Language |
| C. | Urdu Language |
| D. | Balochi Language |
| Answer» B. Sindhi Language | |
| 11. |
Which of the following countries is under an absolute monarchy: |
| A. | Norway |
| B. | Kuwait |
| C. | Thailand |
| D. | Oman |
| Answer» D. Oman | |
| 12. |
December 3, (every year) is observed all over the world as: |
| A. | International Literacy Day. |
| B. | International Civil Aviation Day. |
| C. | International Day of Disabled Persons. |
| D. | International Day of Human Rights. |
| Answer» C. International Day of Disabled Persons. | |
| 13. |
The “Holy Quran” was translated first time in: |
| A. | Persian |
| B. | Sindhi |
| C. | Pushto |
| D. | Ibrani |
| Answer» B. Sindhi | |
| 14. |
“Waris Shah” a Punjabi Poet is famous for his: |
| A. | Heer Ranjha |
| B. | Laila Majnu |
| C. | Mirza Sahiban |
| D. | Sohni Mahenwal |
| Answer» A. Heer Ranjha | |
| 15. |
“Hayat-e-Jawaid” written by Altaf Hussain Hali is on the life of: |
| A. | Sir Syed Ahmad Khan |
| B. | Ghalib |
| C. | Saadi Shirazi |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan | |
| 16. |
Famous Novel “Pride and Prejudice” is written by: |
| A. | Jane Eyre |
| B. | Jane Austen |
| C. | Emily Broute |
| D. | Byron |
| Answer» B. Jane Austen | |
| 17. |
Archaeologists have recently revealed through a research that the Roman Empire was destroyed by the fatal disease of: |
| A. | Malaria |
| B. | Plague |
| C. | Influenza |
| D. | Cholera. |
| Answer» A. Malaria | |
| 18. |
Famous Novel “A Tale of Two Cities is written by: |
| A. | Thomas Hardy |
| B. | Alexander Dumas History, Culture and Civilization 3 |
| C. | Charles Dickens |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. Charles Dickens | |
| 19. |
An English writer known for his free translation of the “Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam” is: |
| A. | Byron |
| B. | Shelly |
| C. | Edward Fitzgerald |
| D. | Coleridge |
| Answer» C. Edward Fitzgerald | |
| 20. |
“Taj Mahal” a magnificent white marble mausoleum is situated at |
| A. | Delhi |
| B. | Hyderabad |
| C. | Ahmadabad |
| D. | Agra |
| Answer» D. Agra | |
| 21. |
The only mosque in the world with six minaretes is the Blue Mosque” or the “Mosque of Sultan Ahmad”. It is situated at |
| A. | Tehran |
| B. | Istanbul |
| C. | Jaddah |
| D. | Cairo |
| Answer» B. Istanbul | |
| 22. |
“Elysee Palace” is the official residence of: |
| A. | President of Italy |
| B. | President of France |
| C. | Prime Minister of England |
| D. | President of Turkey |
| Answer» B. President of France | |
| 23. |
“Rohtas Fort” is situated near Jhelum. It was built by: |
| A. | Shah Jehan |
| B. | Akbar |
| C. | Sher Shah Suri |
| D. | Aurengzab |
| Answer» C. Sher Shah Suri | |
| 24. |
Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was the King of: |
| A. | Egypt |
| B. | Portugal |
| C. | Macedonia |
| D. | Greece. |
| Answer» C. Macedonia | |
| 25. |
“Queen’s House” is the official residence of: |
| A. | President of Sri Lanka |
| B. | Head of the State of Canada |
| C. | Royal Family of Manacco |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. President of Sri Lanka | |
| 26. |
The Height of “Empire State Building” situated in Manhattan, New York, U.S.A is: |
| A. | 400 metre |
| B. | 390 metre |
| C. | 381 metre |
| D. | 350 metre |
| Answer» C. 381 metre | |
| 27. |
“Hyde Park” London is famous for: |
| A. | Beautiful Flowers |
| B. | Remarkable Fountains |
| C. | Public meeting and assemblage |
| D. | Huge Area |
| Answer» C. Public meeting and assemblage | |
| 28. |
We often came across the news wherein ‘Red Square” is often described. It is situated in: |
| A. | New York |
| B. | Beijing |
| C. | Lenin grad |
| D. | Moscow |
| Answer» D. Moscow | |
| 29. |
Among the ancient wonders of the world which one is still exists: |
| A. | Statue of Zeus |
| B. | Pyramids of Egypt |
| C. | Temples of Artemis |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» B. Pyramids of Egypt | |
| 30. |
The only human achievement visible from the moon is: |
| A. | Hardrian’s Wall |
| B. | The Great Wall of China |
| C. | Wailing Wall |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» B. The Great Wall of China | |
| 31. |
Salang Tunnel in Afghanistan linked Kabul with: |
| A. | Jalalabad |
| B. | Mazar-i-Sharif |
| C. | Kandahar |
| D. | Tora Bora. |
| Answer» B. Mazar-i-Sharif | |
| 32. |
One of the ancient wonder “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon” were situated in: |
| A. | Iran |
| B. | Spain |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | Turkey |
| Answer» C. Iraq | |
| 33. |
One of ancient wonder “The statue of Zeus (Jupiter)” was carved at about 2,400 years ago by: |
| A. | French Sculpture |
| B. | Roman Sculpture |
| C. | Greek Sculpture |
| D. | Arabian Sculpture |
| Answer» C. Greek Sculpture | |
| 34. |
“Temples of Artemis (Diana)” (ancient wonder) is said to have been amongst the most beautiful temples in the world. It was built in the honour of the Greek goddess of moon at: |
| A. | Tureky |
| B. | Athens |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Tureky | |
| 35. |
“Temples of Artemis” (Ancient wonder) was built during the reign of: |
| A. | Namrood |
| B. | Ceaser |
| C. | Alexander the Great |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Alexander the Great | |
| 36. |
An ancient wonder Mausoleum of Halicarnassus” created in 353 B.C by Queen Artemisia in memory of her husband. King Mausalus. It was destroyed by: |
| A. | Fire |
| B. | Flood |
| C. | Earthquake |
| D. | Destroyed in battles |
| Answer» C. Earthquake | |
| 37. |
Colossus of Phodes” was the huge statute of Helios, formerly called Apollo which stood at the entrance to the: |
| A. | Harbour of Athens |
| B. | Harbour of Alexandria |
| C. | Harbour of Rhodes |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» C. Harbour of Rhodes | |
| 38. |
“The pharos of Alexandria” an ancient wonder was situated in an Island near Alexandria. What was it. |
| A. | A Tower |
| B. | A Light House |
| C. | A Statue |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. A Light House | |
| 39. |
Famous wonder of the world “Leaning tower of Pisa” is situated in: |
| A. | France |
| B. | Belgium |
| C. | Rome |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» D. Italy | |
| 40. |
Length of “the great wall of China” is: |
| A. | 2500 km |
| B. | 2400 km |
| C. | 2300 km |
| D. | 2200 km |
| Answer» B. 2400 km | |
| 41. |
The headquarters of World Trade Organization is in: |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | New York |
| C. | London |
| D. | Paris |
| Answer» A. Geneva | |
| 42. |
“The Church of Saint Sophia” is among the Seven wonders of the world (later list). It is situated in: |
| A. | Ankara |
| B. | Istanbul |
| C. | Izmir |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Istanbul | |
| 43. |
“Dragon” is a symbol of: |
| A. | Russia |
| B. | China |
| C. | U.S.A |
| D. | England |
| Answer» B. China | |
| 44. |
“Bear” is a symbol of: |
| A. | Russia. |
| B. | China |
| C. | Turkey |
| D. | Egypt |
| Answer» A. Russia. | |
| 45. |
Who is called “Lady of the Lamp”? |
| A. | Jane Eyre |
| B. | Florence Nightingale |
| C. | Mother Tressa |
| D. | None of the above one |
| Answer» B. Florence Nightingale | |
| 46. |
Who is called “Desert Fox”? |
| A. | Hitler |
| B. | Napoleon |
| C. | General Rommel |
| D. | Richard Cobden |
| Answer» C. General Rommel | |
| 47. |
Who is called “Man of Iron and Blood”? |
| A. | Napoleon |
| B. | Prince Bismarck |
| C. | Eisenhower |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Prince Bismarck | |
| 48. |
Who is known as “Man of destiny” and “little corporal”? |
| A. | Alexander the Great |
| B. | Bismarck |
| C. | Napoleon |
| D. | Hitler |
| Answer» C. Napoleon | |
| 49. |
Who is the 1st Secretary General of U.N.O? |
| A. | U. Thant |
| B. | Dag Hammarskjold |
| C. | Trygve lie |
| D. | Kurt Waldheim |
| Answer» C. Trygve lie | |
| 50. |
The headquarter of U.N Security Council is in: |
| A. | Washington |
| B. | New York |
| C. | Geneva |
| D. | Vienna |
| Answer» B. New York | |
| 51. |
The Headquarter of International Atomic Energy Agency is in:- |
| A. | Vienna |
| B. | Geneva |
| C. | Berne |
| D. | Rome |
| Answer» A. Vienna | |
| 52. |
Among the following countries which is not the member of U.N.O. |
| A. | Syria |
| B. | Switzerland |
| C. | Lebanon |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» B. Switzerland | |
| 53. |
Which of the following historical sites of Pakistan is on the World Heritage List? |
| A. | Mohenjodaro |
| B. | Takht-i-Bahi |
| C. | Lahore Fort |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 54. |
“Sir Ronald Ross” was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1902 for his work on: |
| A. | Cholera |
| B. | Typhoid |
| C. | Tuberculosis |
| D. | Malaria |
| Answer» D. Malaria | |
| 55. |
Who was awarded Nobel Prize in 1945 for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effects in various infectious diseases? |
| A. | Louis Pasteur |
| B. | Sir Alexandar Fleming |
| C. | Madam Curie |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Sir Alexandar Fleming | |
| 56. |
Nobel Prizes were First awarded in the year. |
| A. | 1900 |
| B. | 1901 |
| C. | 1902 |
| D. | 1905 |
| Answer» B. 1901 | |
| 57. |
Identify the cause of disturbances in the ‘Maluku’ island of Indonesia: |
| A. | Maximum autonomy from the centre demanded. |
| B. | Complete independence and statehood proposed. |
| C. | Muslim and Christian religious conflict |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» C. Muslim and Christian religious conflict | |
| 58. |
The prizes are formally awarded on the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel on: |
| A. | 1st December |
| B. | 25th December |
| C. | 10th December |
| D. | 31st December |
| Answer» C. 10th December | |
| 59. |
All Nobel Prize are given in Stockholm by the King of Sweden except the peace prize, which is given in the city of: |
| A. | Geneva |
| B. | Oslo |
| C. | London |
| D. | Hague |
| Answer» B. Oslo | |
| 60. |
“Mother Teresa” (India) was awarded by Nobel Prize in the field of: |
| A. | Agriculture |
| B. | Medicine |
| C. | Psychology |
| D. | Peace |
| Answer» D. Peace | |
| 61. |
“W.C. Rontgen” was awarded 1st Nobel Prize in Physics for his remarkable discovery of X-Rays. From which country he belongs: |
| A. | Sweden |
| B. | Germany |
| C. | U.S.A |
| D. | Great Britain |
| Answer» B. Germany | |
| 62. |
Who is called “Father of History”? |
| A. | Bancroft |
| B. | Herodotus |
| C. | Gibbon |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Herodotus | |
| 63. |
From which country “Herodotus” The father of History belongs: |
| A. | Egypt |
| B. | Portugal |
| C. | Greek |
| D. | Italy |
| Answer» C. Greek | |
| 64. |
Who is called “Father of Comedy”? |
| A. | Shakespeare |
| B. | Aristophanes |
| C. | Shaw |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Aristophanes | |
| 65. |
“Christopher Columbus” (who discovered Central America). From which country he belonged: |
| A. | Italy |
| B. | Spain |
| C. | China |
| D. | Greece |
| Answer» A. Italy | |
| 66. |
“Maiden Pakistani” who was awarded by Nobel Prize in 1979, was: |
| A. | Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan |
| B. | Dr. Abdul Salam |
| C. | Dr. Sammar |
| D. | Dr. Muneer Ahmad Khan |
| Answer» B. Dr. Abdul Salam | |
| 67. |
Dr. Abdul Salam won the Nobel Prize in the field of: |
| A. | Physics |
| B. | Chemistry |
| C. | Medicine |
| D. | Bio-Chemistry |
| Answer» A. Physics | |
| 68. |
Famous Painting “Mona Lisa” was the creation of: |
| A. | Inigo Jones |
| B. | Leonardo da Vinci |
| C. | Yrancois Boucher |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» B. Leonardo da Vinci | |
| 69. |
The creator of “Mona Lisa” belonged to: |
| A. | France |
| B. | Spain |
| C. | Italy |
| D. | England |
| Answer» C. Italy | |
| 70. |
Who is the author of “The History of the Decline and fall of the Roman Empire”? |
| A. | Herodotus |
| B. | Holinshed |
| C. | Macaulay |
| D. | Edward Gilbon |
| Answer» D. Edward Gilbon | |
| 71. |
Great Philosopher “Confucius” belonged to: |
| A. | Japan |
| B. | Nepal |
| C. | China |
| D. | Sri Lanka |
| Answer» C. China | |
| 72. |
“Gautam Buddha” was born in: |
| A. | 480 |
| B. | C (b) 450 B.C |
| C. | 460 B.C |
| D. | 483 B.C |
| Answer» D. 483 B.C | |
| 73. |
“Jalal-ud-Din “Rumi” was a great poet. His poetry is in: |
| A. | Urdu |
| B. | Arabic |
| C. | Persian |
| D. | Sindhi |
| Answer» C. Persian | |
| 74. |
“Gita or Vedas” is the holy books of: |
| A. | Sikhs |
| B. | Hindus |
| C. | Buddhists |
| D. | Jews |
| Answer» B. Hindus | |
| 75. |
“Trpitak” in the Holy Book of: |
| A. | Siks |
| B. | Hindus |
| C. | Jews |
| D. | Buddhists |
| Answer» D. Buddhists | |
| 76. |
“Guru Garanth Sahib” is the holy book of: |
| A. | Hindus |
| B. | Buddhists |
| C. | Jews |
| D. | Sikhs |
| Answer» D. Sikhs | |
| 77. |
Which civilization is oldest among the following: |
| A. | Harappa |
| B. | Gandhara |
| C. | Persian |
| D. | Muslim |
| Answer» A. Harappa | |
| 78. |
The first unmanned space ship landed on the moon on: |
| A. | 30th June, 1966 |
| B. | 30th May, 1966 |
| C. | 31st December, 1966 |
| D. | 30th July, 1966 |
| Answer» B. 30th May, 1966 | |
| 79. |
Which city is the oldest inhabited capital in the World: |
| A. | Cairo |
| B. | Damascus |
| C. | Athens |
| D. | Tehran |
| Answer» B. Damascus | |
| 80. |
‘Temple Trees’ is an official residence of the: |
| A. | King of Nepal |
| B. | King of Bhutan |
| C. | President of Maldev |
| D. | Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. |
| Answer» D. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. | |
| 81. |
Who won the battle of Waterloo? |
| A. | Napoleon |
| B. | Allied forces |
| C. | Duke of Wellington |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Duke of Wellington | |
| 82. |
Muhammad bin Qasim was the 1st Muslim who invaded India and made Sindh a Province of Arab dominion. He came to India: |
| A. | 705 A.D |
| B. | 712 A.D |
| C. | 760 A.D |
| D. | 902 A.D |
| Answer» B. 712 A.D | |
| 83. |
Chenghez Khan was a Mongol conqueror who came to India during the rein of: |
| A. | Aibak |
| B. | Aurengzab |
| C. | Sher Shah Suri |
| D. | Iltutmish |
| Answer» D. Iltutmish | |
| 84. |
Qutabuddin Aibak was the first Muslim King of Delhi Sultanate and founder of: |
| A. | Mughal Empire |
| B. | Tughluq Dynasty |
| C. | Slave Dynasty |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Slave Dynasty | |
| 85. |
“Razia Sultana” was the only Muslim Woman Monarch of Hindustan. Her regime lasted: |
| A. | 5 years |
| B. | 7 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 3 years |
| Answer» D. 3 years | |
| 86. |
“Third Battle of Panipat” was fought in: |
| A. | 1560 |
| B. | 1710 |
| C. | 1761 |
| D. | 1716 |
| Answer» C. 1761 | |
| 87. |
Todar Mal was the revenue minister of King: |
| A. | Aurengzeb |
| B. | Tipu Sultan |
| C. | Akbar |
| D. | Aibak |
| Answer» C. Akbar | |
| 88. |
Who was the author of “Ain-i-Akbari”and “Akbar Nama”? |
| A. | Todar Mal |
| B. | Abbul Fazal |
| C. | Mahmood Gawan |
| D. | Alberuni |
| Answer» B. Abbul Fazal | |
| 89. |
“Ibn-i-Batuta” was a Moorish traveler who visited India in: |
| A. | 12th Century |
| B. | 13th Century |
| C. | 14th Century |
| D. | 15th Century |
| Answer» C. 14th Century | |
| 90. |
“Alberuni” wrote a book “An inquiry into India” with great historical value. He came India along with: |
| A. | Sher Shah Suri |
| B. | Babur |
| C. | Sultan Mehmood of Ghazni |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Sultan Mehmood of Ghazni | |
| 91. |
Sher Shah defeated Hammayun in 1540 A.D. As a result, he became the emperor of Hindustan. The battle is called: |
| A. | Third Battle of Panipat |
| B. | Battle of Sanugarh |
| C. | Battle of Haldighat |
| D. | Battle of Kanauj |
| Answer» D. Battle of Kanauj | |
| 92. |
Babur was the founder of Mughal Dynasty. He defeated: |
| A. | Ibrahim Lodhi |
| B. | Sher Shah Suri |
| C. | Muhammad Tughlaq |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» A. Ibrahim Lodhi | |
| 93. |
Babur founded Mughal Dynasty defeating Ibrahim Lodhi at Panipat in: |
| A. | 1520 A.D |
| B. | 1524 A.D |
| C. | 1526 A.D |
| D. | 1550 A.D |
| Answer» C. 1526 A.D | |
| 94. |
Aryans came to India about 2000 B.C from: |
| A. | Greece |
| B. | Arab |
| C. | Iraq |
| D. | Central Asia |
| Answer» D. Central Asia | |
| 95. |
Who were the original residents of northern India before the arrival of Aryans? |
| A. | Puritans |
| B. | Dravidians |
| C. | Baddoos |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Dravidians | |
| 96. |
The famous oil painting “Mona Lisa” is the creation of: |
| A. | Leonardo da Vinci |
| B. | Pablo Picasso |
| C. | Florence Nightingale |
| D. | None of the above. |
| Answer» A. Leonardo da Vinci | |
| 97. |
How many Arab-Israel Wars have so far been fought? |
| A. | Two |
| B. | Three |
| C. | Four |
| D. | Five |
| Answer» C. Four | |
| 98. |
Who was known as “Citizen King” of France? |
| A. | Napoleon |
| B. | Henry VI |
| C. | Louis Phillipe |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Louis Phillipe | |
| 99. |
Who was called “The Islamic Coordinator”? |
| A. | King Fahad |
| B. | King Faisal |
| C. | Z.A. Bhutto |
| D. | Yasser Arafat |
| Answer» B. King Faisal | |
| 100. |
Which of the following in called “The Bible of English Constitution”. |
| A. | Petition of Rights |
| B. | Conventions |
| C. | Magna Carta |
| D. | Prerogatives of Crown |
| Answer» C. Magna Carta | |
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