General Knowledge for MCQs 1. Pakistan's first coin was issued on 3rd January 1948. 2.Pakistan's standard time was suggested by Proffessor Muhammad Anwar. 3. Pakistan's first Stamp ticket was issued on 09-07-1948. 4. Maoulana Mazhar-ud-din was the first person who gave the title "Quid-e-Azam to Mr. Jinnah first time. 5. Quid-e-Azam's mother tongue was "Gujrati" 6. Khawaja Nazim-ud-din was the only person in pakistan's history whowas the second Prime Minister of Pakistan & also Second Governer General of Pakistan. 7. The total Area of the Capital of Pakistan "Islamabad" is 907 sq Km. 8. The Height of Minar-e-Pakistan is 196 ft and 4 inch. 9. Sir Victor Turner signed first time on Pakistan's currency notes. 10. Quaid-e-Azam was born on Thursday. 11. Quaid-e-Azam died on Saturday. 12. Pakistan's National Flag was prepared by Ameer-ud-din Qadwai. 13. Abdur-rehaman Chugtai made the design of Pakistan's first Stamp Ticket. 14. Pakistan's National Anthem's Compostion was accepted on 21 August 1949. 15. There were 3542 Post Offices in Pakistan at the time of its Creation. 16. Hari Pur is famous for Telephone Industry. 17. Mr. Mirat Khan prepared the map of Minar-e-Pakistan . 18. Quaid-e-Azam took an oath as Governer General of Pakistan from Mr. Justice Mian Abdur Rasheed. 19. The height of all 4 Minars of Badshai Mosque are 177 fts. 20. The National Anthem was sung first time on 13 August 1954 in the voice of Mr. Hafeez Jhalandari. 1- Where the biggest Salt Mine located in Pakistan? Mangora 2- The second highest cliff in the world is? Karakoram - 2 3- The most beautiful stone-Marble is extracted from Province? NWFP 4- The longest river in Pakistan is? River Sindh 5- In which year did Pak win the circket world cup ? 1992 6- When did Pakistan win Olympic gold medal in Hockey for the first time? 1964 7- Where is the tomb of Mughal Emperor Jahangir? Lahore 8- Which is the national flower of Pakistan? Jasmine 9- Which military alliance had Pakistan as its member? SEATO 10- Which is the national animal of Pakistan? Markhor Shaheed Suhrawardy 12 September 1956 17 October 1957 Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar 17 October 1957 16 December 1957 Sir Feroz Khan Noon 16 December 1957 07 October 1958 From October 07. and took the title of Chief Executive. .11. 1977 until March 24 . Pervez Musharraf overthrew Nawaz Sharif.The Second largest city of Pakistan is? Lahore List of Prime Ministers of Pakistan Name From To Liaqat Ali Khan 14 August1947 16 October 1951 Khawaja Nazimuddin 17 October 1951 17 April 1953 Muhammad Ali Bogra 17 April 1953 12 August 1955 Chaudhry Muhammad Ali 12 August 1955 12 September 1956 H. Muhammad Khan Junejo 24 March 1985 29 May 1988 Benazir Bhutto 09 December 1988 06 August 1990 Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi 06 August 1990 01 November 1990 Nawaz Sharif 01 November 1990 18 April 1993 Balakh Sher Mazari 18 April 1993 26 May 1993 (Restored)* Nawaz Sharif 26 May 1993 18 July 1993 Moin Qureshi 18 July 1993 19 October 1993 (Again)* Benazir Bhutto 19 October 1993 05 November 1996 Malik Miraj Khalid 05 November 1996 17 February 1997 (Again)* Nawaz Sharif 17 February 1997 12 October 1999 On October 12. 1958 until July 03. 1999. 1985 due to martial law. 1972.Which is the national bird of Pakistan? Chakor 12. no person held the title of Prime Minister due to Martial law Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto 03 July 1972 05 July 1977 The office was again suspended from July 5. Elections were held on October 10.21 November 2002 26 June 2004 Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain 30 June 2004 28 August 2004 Shaukat Aziz 28 August 2004 Yousaf raza gillani 2008 Raja perviaz sheaf 2012 till date . 2001.On June 20. 2002 leading to the return of the position of Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali . he was made the President of Pakistan. Muslim state of East and West Pakistan created out of partition of India at the end of British rule. . 1972 .Second war with India over Kashmir.Martial law declared and General Ayyub Khan takes over.Constitution proclaims Pakistan an Islamic republic.Muhammed Ali Jinnah.Riots erupt over allegations of vote-rigging by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's Pakistan People's Party (PPP).Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto becomes prime minister. 1977 .Jinnah's successor Liaquat Ali Khan is assassinated. the first governor general of Pakistan.A chronology of key events: 1906 .General Ayyub Khan resigns and General Yahya Khan takes over.General Ayyub Khan becomes president.Muslim League founded as forum for Indian Muslim separatism. 1970 . leading to rising tension with West Pakistan. 1973 .General Zia becomes president. 1948 . 1958 . 1969 .East Pakistan attempts to secede. dies. General Zia ul-Haq stages military coup. leading to civil war. 1978 . Hundreds of thousands die in widespread communal violence and millions are made homeless. 1951 . 1948 . 1971 . 1947 . India intervenes in support of East Pakistan which eventually breaks away to become Bangladesh.Muslim League endorses idea of separate nation for India's Muslims. 1956 .Victory in general elections in East Pakistan for breakaway Awami League.First war with India over disputed territory of Kashmir. 1940 . 1960 .Simla peace agreement with India sets new frontline in Kashmir. War and secession 1965 . 1988 August .Benazir Bhutto's PPP wins general election. 1999 October . 1996 .Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto hanged. Benazir stays out of the country.Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif begins economic liberalisation programme. 1990 .General Zia. Coup is widely condemned. the US ambassador and top Pakistan army officials die in mysterious air crash. 1999 May . Islamic Shariah law formally incorporated into legal code. 1992 . 1997 .Benazir Bhutto dismissed as prime minister on charges of incompetence and corruption. 1980 .Benazir Bhutto and her husband convicted of corruption and given jail sentences.Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto's daughter Benazir returns from exile to lead PPP in campaign for fresh elections.Pakistan conducts its own nuclear tests after India explodes several devices. 1986 . 1993 . 1998 .Kargil conflict: Pakistan-backed forces clash with the Indian military in the icy heights around Kargil in Indian-held Kashmir.Nawaz Sharif returns as prime minister after his Pakistan Muslim League party wins elections. . General election brings Benazir Bhutto back to power. 1985 . 1999 April .President Leghari dismisses Bhutto government amid corruption allegations.1979 . 1991 .000 people are killed on both sides. 1999: Echoes of General Zia 1988 November .Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif overthrown in military coup led by General Pervez Musharraf.Government launches campaign to stamp out violence by Urdu-speaking supporters of the Mohajir Quami Movement.US pledges military assistance to Pakistan following Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. Pakistan is suspended from Commonwealth.President Khan and Prime Minister Sharif both resign under pressure from military. More than 1.Martial law and political parties ban lifted. Gen Pervez Musharraf names himself president while remaining head of the army. 2001 December . Musharraf tells nation that Pakistan doesn't want war but is ready to . to force it to take action against two Kashmir militant groups blamed for a suicide attack on parliament in New Dehli.Pakistan test fires three medium-range surface-to-surface Ghauri missiles. 2001 October . which are capable of carrying nuclear warheads. 2001 September . 2002 May . 2002 January . including 11 French technicians. but retains others put in place after Musharraf's coup. The following month 12 people are killed in a suicide attack outside the US consulate in the city.Nawaz Sharif goes into exile in Saudi Arabia after being pardoned by military authorities. US lifts some sanctions imposed after Pakistan's nuclear tests in 1998. Rafiq Tarar.Musharraf swings in behind the US in its fight against terrorism and supports attacks on Afghanistan.14 people. 2001 20 June . are killed in a suicide attack on a bus in Karachi. Pakistan mass troops along common border amid mounting fears of a looming war.Musharraf meets Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee in the first summit between the two neighbours in more than two years. 2002 January . 2002 May . 2001 December . 2000 December .Nawaz Sharif sentenced to life imprisonment on hijacking and terrorism charges. 2002 April .Musharraf announces that elections will be held in October 2002 to end three years of military rule.India. He replaced the figurehead president.India imposes sanctions against Pakistan.India fires on Pakistani military posts in the heaviest firing along the dividing line of control in Kashmir for almost a year.Musharraf wins another five years in office in a referendum criticised as unconstitutional and fraught with irregularities. who vacated his position earlier in the day after the parliament that elected him was dissolved.President Musharraf bans two militant groups .Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad . The meeting ends without a breakthrough or even a joint statement because of differences over Kashmir.and takes steps to curb religious extremism. 2001 July .2000 April . Pakistan retaliates with similar sanctions. urge their citizens to leave India and Pakistan. Parties haggle over the make-up of a coalition. 2003 December . 2003 November . injures 40.Pakistan readmitted to Commonwealth. 2003 February . Technology is said to have been transferred to Libya. He is the first civilian premier since the 1999 military coup and a member of a party close to General Musharraf.Leading nuclear scientist Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan admits to having leaked nuclear weapons secrets. 2004 May . left more than 120 dead. 2002 October . Earlier offensive. bomb attack on Shia mosque kills 16. including the right to dismiss an elected parliament.Britain and USA maintain diplomatic offensive to avert war.Pakistan and India agree to resume direct air links and to allow overflights of each other's planes from beginning of 2004 after two-year ban. 2002 August .Military offensive near Afghan border against suspected al-Qaeda militants and their supporters after attacks on checkpoints. Opposition forces accuse Musharraf of perpetuating dictatorship.respond with full force if attacked.Mir Zafarullah Jamali selected as prime minister by the National Assembly. 2004 April .Pakistan declares a Kashmir ceasefire. 2003 June . in March. Factional violence in Karachi: Senior Sunni cleric shot dead. which is swiftly matched by India.President Musharraf grants himself sweeping new powers. 2002 June .North-West Frontier Province votes to introduce Sharia law.Volatile metropolis 2004: Pakistan's schisms spill into present 2004 February . Elections said to be final stage of what President Musharraf calls transition to democracy.Parliament approves creation of military-led National Security Council. Religious parties fare better than expected.Senate elections: Ruling party wins most seats in voting to the upper house. Move institutionalises role of armed forces in civilian affairs. 2002 November . 2004: Karachi . .First general election since the 1999 military coup results in a hung parliament. North Korea and Iran. 2004 June . 2004 August .President Musharraf announces that he will stay on as head of the army.Pakistan tests its first. He had previously promised to relinquish the role. operate between Muzaffarabad in Pakistaniadministered Kashmir and Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir.Tribal militants in Baluchistan attack facilities at Pakistan's largest natural gas field. 2005 January . nuclear-capable cruise missile.More than 130 people are killed and hundreds are injured in a collision between three passenger trains in Sindh province. 2004 December . . the first in 60 years. 2005 7 April .Shaukat Aziz is sworn in as prime minister. 2005 August . forcing closure of main plant. In July he escaped unhurt from an apparent assassination attempt.Bus services. 2005 July . 75 migrant(s)/1. Balochi 3%. Hindko 2%.) LANGUAGES: Punjabi 48%.726.367) (2003 est.000 population (2003 est.776) 15-64 years: 56.14 years (2003 est.7 years female: 20 years (2002) AGE STRUCTURE: 0-14 years: 39. Sindhi.3 years female: 63.) INFANT MORTALITY RATE: total: 76.09 deaths/1.000 live births (2003 est. Sindhi 12%. female 28. English (official and lingua franca of Pakistani elite and most government ministries).872) 65 years and over: 4.000 live births female: 76.basic Facts Abt Pakistan BASIC FACTS ABT PAKISTAN RELIGIONS: Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%.093. Urdu (official) 8%.2 years male: 61. and other 3% MEDIAN AGE: total: 19. female 3.571.05 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0. a large white crescent and star are centered in the green field.463. Baloch. Christian.8 years male: 19.95 deaths/1. female 41. Shi'a 20%). Muhajir (immigrants from India at the time of partition and their descendants) LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH: Total population: 62. and other 8% FLAG DESCRIPTION: green with a vertical white band (symbolizing the role of religious minorities) on the hoist side. Hindu.000 live births ETHNIC GROUPS: Punjabi.53 deaths/1. the . Pashtu 8%.05 male(s)/female (2003 est.051.) male: 76. Brahui 1%.2% (male 3.5% (male 43.) NET MIGRATION RATE: -0.674. Siraiki (a Punjabi variant) 10%.) SEX RATIO: At birth: 1.651.06 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.229.94 male(s)/female total population: 1. Burushaski.3% (male 30.958.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1. Pashtun (Pathan). CURRENCY CODE: PKR Per Capita Income US$ 443 Per Capita Income at (PPP) US$ 2230 GDP: Purchasing power parity .) LABOR FORCE: 41. and color green are traditional symbols of Islam Currency Pak Rupee.) Registered Companies 43.) GDP . sports goods. (FY02/03 est.COMPOSITION BY SECTOR: Agriculture: 24% industry: 25% services: 51% (FY01 est.55%. Trade 13. rice.54 million (2003) EMPLOYED: 38.b.BY OCCUPATION: Agriculture 48. Transport 5.) POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE: 35% (2001 est. Construction 5.000+ Listed Cos 700+ Foreign Firms 600+ Industrial Estates/Zones 63 Trade EXPORTS: $9.25 million (2003) UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 7.78%. cotton cloth.8 billion f.8%. star.8% plus substantial underemployment (2002 est.) EXPORTS .42%.o. Services 42% (2001 est. and yarn).) LABOR FORCE .COMMODITIES: textiles (garments. manufacturing & Mining 11.683 KM.8% female: 30.$311 billion (2002 est. and carpets and rugs TECHNICAL 72 COLLEGES 925 Universities 68 (40 in private sector) Transport & Communications TOTAL LENGTH OF ROADS 257.) LITERACY: Definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 45. .crescent.7% male: 59. leather.6% (2003 est.29 million (2003) UNEMPLOYED: 3.03%. 811 km paved: 141. Peshawar and Gwadar Major Seaports Domestic: Minora.Railways Network 7. Lahore . container 3.435 DWT ships by type: cargo 14.771 Telegraph Offices 362 Internet Connections 1. Christian. Shi'a 20%).234 (2302 Urban and 9932 Rural) CARGO HANDLED AT KARACHI PORT TOTAL EXPORT/IMPORTS 26692 (000 Tonnes) CARGO HANDLED AT PORT QASIM TOTAL EXPORT/IMPORTS 13226 (000 Tonnes) Telephone Connections 4. Gwadar and Pasni.675 GRT/375. Quetta .25% Others 40.42% Manufacturing & Mining Sector 11.28 million Public Call Offices 71.) MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTERED: 786907 Pakistan International Airline Covers 33 International and 21 domestic stations.000-m gauge (2002) HIGHWAYS: total: 247. Post Offices 12.559 km (2001) MERCHANT MARINE: Total: 18 ships (1.163 km broad gauge: 7. petroleum tanker 1 (2002 est. OF CITIES) 203 Employment LABOR FORCE: 41. Karachi . OF ISPS 127 FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION (NO.676-m gauge (293 km electrified) narrow gauge: 445 km 1.54 million Agriculture Sector 48. and other 3% .718 km 1. International: Karachi and Bin Qasim.791 route KMs RAILWAYS: total: 8.7 million NO. Pakistan International Airline Major Airports Domestic Stations: Islamabad .000 GRT or over) 247.33% RELIGIONS: Muslim 97% (Sunni 77%. Hindu.252 km (including 339 km of expressways) unpaved: 106. Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh is succeeded by Vice President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Al-Hadi.MEDIAN AGE: total: 19. July 4 – CERN announces the discovery of a new particle with properties consistent with the Higgs boson after experiments at the Large Hadron Collider. is ousted in a coup d'état after mutinous soldiers attack government offices. April 26 – Former Liberian President Charles Taylor is found guilty on 11 counts of aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Sierra Leone Civil War. female 28.872) 65 years and over: 4. Canada. March 22 – The President of Mali.7 years female: 20 years (2002) AGE STRUCTURE: 0-14 years: 39. .463.229. February 27 – Arab Spring: As a result of ongoing protests.776) 15-64 years: 56.958.674.8 years male: 19.571.) __________________ Year 2012 In Review.051.651.2% (male 3.3% (male 30. Amadou Toumani Touré. May 12 – August 12 – The 2012 World Expo takes place in Yeosu.367) (2003 est. female 3.726. February 6 – The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the thrones of the United Kingdom.093. the Encyclopædia Britannica discontinues its print edition. Australia and New Zealand. South Korea.5% (male 43. March 13 – After 244 years since its first publication. and the 60th anniversary of her becoming Head of the Commonwealth. female 41. killing Hamas military chief Ahmed Jabari. kills at least 1. the UN Climate Change Conference agrees to extend the Kyoto Protocol until 2020. November 29 – The UN General Assembly approves a motion granting Palestine non-member observer state status. United Kingdom. known as "Pablo" in the Philippines.July 27 – August 12 – The 2012 Summer Olympics are held in London. . the Mars Science Laboratory mission's rover. August 6 – Curiosity. November 25 – December 9 – Typhoon Bopha. September 11 – Garment factory fires in the Pakistani cities of Karachi and Lahore kill 315 and seriously injure more than 250. the 2012 India blackouts leave 620 million people without power. October 14 – Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner becomes the first person to break the sound barrier without any machine assistance.067 with around 838 people still missing. October 24 – 30 – Hurricane Sandy kills at least 209 people in the Caribbean. September 7 – Canada officially cuts diplomatic ties with Iran by closing its embassy in Tehran. United States and Canada. England. Bahamas. July 30–31 – In the worst power outage in world history. November 14 – 21 – Israel launches Operation Pillar of Defense against the Palestinian-governed Gaza Strip. successfully lands on Mars. December 8 – In Qatar. . Causes of the Indian Revolt. Sir syed ahmed khan advocated the inclusion of Indians in Legislative Council in his famous book.2005 Solved MCQs 1). Who repeatedly refers to Sir Syed as Father of Muslim India and Father of Modern Muslim India: a) Hali b) Abdul Qadir c) Ch. Clive in one of his Gazettes made it mandatory that no Muslim shall be given an employment higher than that of chaprasy or a junior clerk has recorded by: a) Majumdar b) Hasan Isphani . Military strength of East India Company and the Financial Support of Jaggat Seth of Murshidabad gave birth to events at: a) Plassey b) Panipat c) None of these 4).Pakistan Affairs . Khaliquz Zaman d) None of these 3). as early as: a) 1850 b) 1860 c) 1870 d) None of these 2). At the annual session of Anjuman Hamayat Islam in 1911 Iqbal’s poem was recited. October 1906 before: a) Lord Curzon b) Lord Irwin c) lord Minto d) None of these 10). poetically called: a) Sham-o-Shahr b) Shikwa c) Jawab-i-Shikwa d) None of these 9). Nawab Sir Salimullah Khan was President of Bengal Musilm Leage in: a) 1903 b) 1913 c) 1923 d) None of these (1912) 7). Sir sultan Muhammad shah. The renowned author of the Spirit of Islam and a Short History of the Saracens was: a) Shiblee b) Nawab Mohsin c) None of these ( Syed Ameer Ali) 6).c) Karamat Ali d) None of these 5). The first issue of Maualana Abul Kalam Azads ‘Al Hilal’ came out on 13 July: a) 1912 b) 1922 c) 1932 d) None of these 8). Quaid-i-Azam said in an interview on any hope of India and Pakistan coming to a peaceful settlement ‘provided the Indian government shed the superiority complex and deal with Pakistan on an equal footing given to special correspondent from: a) Germany b) France c) Switzerland . the agha khan headed the historic simla deputation which successfully presented Muslim demands on 01. Excavations at moenjo daro have revealed in earthen vessels: . Which are the aligned years in Pakistan’s foreign policy: a) 1963-1972 b) 1954-1962 c) 1947-53 d) Non of these 12).d) None of these 11). The Hasni tribe is settled in: a) Southern NWFP b) Western Balochistan[/b] c) Central sind d) None of these 15). Rechna and Bari Doabs are considered: a) Thickly populated region b) Very thickly populated region c) Most thickly populated region d) None of these 16). Zia established a course for Pakistan that enabled the government to manage a complex: a) Foreign policy b) Co-existence c) None of these 13). In connection with land reforms the Punjab tenancy act was passed in: a) 1877 b) 1887 c) 1897 d) none of these 17). In the hindu kush mountains all passes connect Pakistan with: a) China b) Afghanistan c) Tajikistan d) None of these 14). a) Millet grains b) Lentills c) Rice grains d) None of these 18). Kalabagh iron deposits are largest in Pakistan with an estimated reserve of: a) 309 m tons b) 509 m tons c) 709 m tons d) None of these 19). Cotton textile the largest industry of Pakistan employ industrial labour force of magnitude of ? a) 80 % b) 65 % c) 50% d) None of these (36-40%) 20). The emergence of Gwadar port and its development has promoted : a) Rural –urban migration b) Urban-urban migration c) None of these . 00. 1500. Lithosphere c. 1890.70. Mars .000 kms b. The outer surface of the sun is called ? a.Objectives for everyday sciences 1. 1600. Which planet has the maximum number of satellites? a.000 kms d.90. What is the approxiate mean distance that separates the sun from the earth? a. 1480.000 kms 2.000 kms c. Photosphere 3.00. Lonosphere d. Thermosphere b. The cluster of giant sized stars visible near mars c. Variation in the moon's gravitation d. The year marked by extraordinary amount of radiation of sleight b. A group of stars d. Stars which consume some of their oxygen and thus appear red due to lack of O2 d. Variation in the speed of rotation of the moon 9. Powerful communist countries. Satellite ofother planets c. 10 million k c. 6. Venus d. What is the temperature at the centre of the sun? a. Revolution of the moon about the earth c. Rocks found on the moon 7.b. Stars which appear red because of their consuming a portion of their hydrogen. Piece of falling stares b. What is a light year? a. 6 million k b. Changes in the shape of the moon b. Imaginary region that encompass the path of the planets b. 20 million k 8. Signs of Roman god c. 12 million k d. Jupiter 4. The phase of moon are partially the result of the ? a. What are asteriods? a. 5. Very small planet revolving around the sun d. Constellations referred to as Zodiac are ? a. The distance travelled by light in 01 year. Mercury c. What are Red Giants? a. None . b. The year marked by the extraordinary less amount of radiation of sunlight reaching the earth due to protracted cloudy weather on earth making that year lighter than the normal c. The year in which the sun radiates more light making one complete extra day in february d. Lactometer d. Direction rotation around the sun c. Process of ageing b. It helps oxygen to burn more quickly 16. Size of earth in relation to that of moon 12. 3600 km c. Birds d. It is higher than nitrogen c. Barometer b. Argon and neon . Copper d. The internal antenna of transistor set is made of ? a. Iron b. Argon and carbon dioxide c. None of these 13.10. Orbit of moon around the sun d. 360. The height of a geo-stationary satellite from the surface of the earth is about ? a. Alnico 14. Area of the sun covered by the moon b. Mercury vapour b. It is heavier than nitrogen b. Growth of cells c. It mixes less in blood than nitrogen d. 23000 km d. Hygrometer c. Gerontology is the study of ? a. Vegetables 15. Ferror Chrome c.000 km 11. 360 km b. Helium and oxygen d. Which of the following explain the reasons why there is no total eclipse of the sun? a. The instrument used to measure the specific gravity of milk is? a. In a fluorescent tube which of the following components are found? a. Helium is used for respiration in deep water instead of nitrogen because a. Silkworm breeding b. The common ore of aluminium is ? a. The pupil ofthe eye dilates 19. Babies 20. Monazite 18. None of the above 21. Four b. he is not able to see anything but. If an object is placed midway between two parallel plane mirrors facing each other. Light energy b. When one enters a dark room. This is because ? a. To extinguish fire c. Earthquakes c. Cryolite c. Study of fossils 22. Fossils b. Radio carbon dating is used to find the age of ? a. To survey the ships on the surface of the sea when the submarine is under water b. Bauxite d. then the number of images that appear in mirrors is a. Kinetic energy of rotation of sun d. Building c. To measure purity of milk d. Nuclear energy 23. Two . after sometime vision improves. The retina of the eye moves backward c. Chromite b.17. The pupil of the eye contracts d. Infinite c. The source of solar energy is ? a. Atmospheric phenomenon d. Rocks d. What is periscope used for ? a. Gravitational energy c. The retina of the eye comes forward b. Seismology is the science of ? a. c . What will be common among X rays visible light .d. b . a 21. 14. b . Frequency c. 20. d . Humidity c. a . 3. a 6. 10. 18. 9. Barometer is used to measure a. 15. In vacuum . Rainfall d. d . 25. Zero because the images will cancel each other 24. a . 7. radiowaves a. speed d. 5. Atmospheric pressure b. a . 19. 4. d . b . a . 8. 22. c . 17. 24. a . 23. Temperature Answers 1. d . d . b . b . 13. d . wavelength 25. 12. b 11. a . a . a . a 16. 2. Amplitude b. Which prints automatically messages sent from one place to another d. The spherical shape of rain drops is due to a.26. Tyndall effect d. then it was designated to take a current of a. Brownian movement b. If u use a microscope to watch smoke particles in still air. Gamma rays b. 15 Amperes . Equal to the mass of proton b. Three times the mass of a proton 3. Twice the mass of a proton 4. Light waves d. Zero 28. If an iron is marked 750 watts by 250 volts. Gravity of spherical earth c. For measuring currents of small magnitude c. Microwaves c. u ll see them moving about all the time. Osmosis c. Which of the following has highest frequency? a. 6 Amperes d. The mass of a neutron is approximately a. This phenomenon is called ? a. 3 Amperes b. Viscosity of rain water 29. Atmospheric friction of air b. Galvanometer is an instrument a. 9 Amperes c. For recording high temperature from a distance 30. Diffusion 27. Radio waves 31. Surface tension of rain water d. For measuring volume change in chemical reactions btw gases b. To count the baggage of an airport 34. Light emitting diode (LED) 37. To detect radioative radiation c. Orbital period is about 24 hours d. The most intense man-made light souce is a. 1 b. How many calories will b needed to raise the temperature of 10 grams of water from 200 to 3000? a. Polarization of light b. When we are looking at a rainbow in front of us. Scattering of light c. Geiger counter is an instrument a. Behind us 35. None of these 33. 200 38.32. Reflection of light d. Determine the heart beat rate b. high in the sky and is located either on our rigght or left b. 100 d. In front of us c. its a. Orbital distance is equal to the radius of the earth b. 10 c. Master b Laser c. The sun must be a. The blue colour of the sky is due to a. The branch of biological science " Ecology " deals with the study of a. When as the satellite is in thhe geostationary orbit . Plants in relation to their environment b. To measure intensity of visible light d. Animals in relation to plants . Mercury Vapour Lamp d. Angular velocity is zero 36. Acceleration is zero c. Coloured rings observed around the point of contact of a convex lense 44. The film of oil and soapy water owe their brilliant colours to a combination of light reflection and a. All living things in relation to their environment d. The heat recieved by earth from the sun is known as a. Rings presented to newton by a king c. Most important effect of moon on earth is that a. Diffraction d. They are weak rays c. Celestial body named by newton b. After it enters the earth`s atmosphere c. Refraction b. Solar radiation d. After it centers the earth`s atmosphere d. The solar ultraviolet rays fo not harm living organism because a. Gives light b. Insulation b. Effects tides of ocean 42. After it centers the earth`s atmosphere and lands on the surface of the earth without exploding in mid air 43. They have to pass through a thich column of the atmosphere d. Newton`s rings are a. Polarization c. An optical phenomenon d. The ozone layer of the atmosphere weakens them b. The term " Meteor" is applied to an interplanetary body. Animals in relation to their environment 39.c. The atmospheric nitrogen dilutes them 41. Causes solar & lunar eclipse d. a. Interference 40. Constellation is . Solar heat c. Thermal radiation`s 45. Causes earthquake c. Before it enter the earth`s atmosphere b. 1147 sec b. When the sun is at the horizon rays from the longer edge are refracted more coz it passes through greater thickness of air so vertical diameter is shortened to give an oval shape b. 20 days. White c. 7 hours . b . Orange red 48. Lonosphere d. 28. a 31. 42 min . Heavy elements 2% b. The moon has period of rotation which is equal to period of revolution . Group of comets d. hydrogen 80% . 31 days. Heavy elements 10% d. Why does the sun looks oval when it is at the horizon ? a. 8 hours . 35. a . 50 min .a. 6 hours . Heavy elements 2% c. Configuration of fixed stars resembling a figure b. hydrogen 95% . b . Group of satellites c. a . 20 sec c. 29. None of these 49. 10 sec d. Black d. Helium 3% . 32. hydrogen 90% . 33. When at the horizon sun is pulled by other planets and becomes elongated c. While setting or rising sun is elliptical d. Helium 10% . To an astronaut in space sky looks a. None of these 50. It is a. Mesosphere 47. Helium 8% . None of above Answers 26. a . a . Troposphere b Stratosphere c. 34. Which of the following part of the atmosphere is nearest to the earth a. b . The composition of the sun is a. Deep blue b. 27. None of above 46. 29 days. a . 43 min . a . 30. 37.36. d . a . 39. 47. 49. b . a . d . 48. 45. c . a . a . a . a . a 41. 38. a . 43. b . 44. 40. c . 50. a 46. 42.