General Knowledge MCQs
Topic Notes: General Knowledge
MCQs and preparation resources for competitive exams, covering important concepts, past papers, and detailed explanations.
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
22391
Who was the first martyr (Shaheed) in Islam?
Answer:
Hazrat Yasir (R.A)
Hazrat Sumayyah (R.A), the mother of Ammar bin Yasir, was the first person to be martyred for accepting Islam, killed by Abu Jahl.
22392
Which country is called the 'Land of Prophets'?
Answer:
Palestine
Palestine is often referred to as the 'Land of Prophets' because many Prophets, including Ibrahim, Ishaq, Yaqub, and Isa (A.S), lived in or are associated with this region.
22393
How many daughters did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) have?
Answer:
4
The Prophet (PBUH) had four daughters: Hazrat Zainab, Hazrat Ruqayyah, Hazrat Umm Kulthum, and Hazrat Fatima (R.A).
22394
The cave where the first revelation was received is called:
Answer:
Cave of Hira
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the first revelation (Wahi) from Angel Jibrail (A.S) in the Cave of Hira, located on Jabal al-Nour.
22395
Who is called 'Jami-ul-Quran'?
Answer:
Hazrat Usman (R.A)
Hazrat Usman (R.A) is called 'Jami-ul-Quran' because he gathered the Ummah on a single standard dialect (Quraishi dialect) of the Quran.
22396
Which battle is known as 'Ghazwa-e-Khandaq'?
Answer:
Battle of Uhud
Ghazwa-e-Khandaq is the Battle of the Trench (Ahzab), fought in 5 A.H. It is named after the defensive trench dug by Muslims on the suggestion of Hazrat Salman Farsi (R.A).
22397
Who established the Umayyad Dynasty?
Answer:
Ameer Muawiya (R.A)
Ameer Muawiya (R.A) founded the Umayyad Dynasty in 661 CE after the end of the Rashidun Caliphate, moving the capital to Damascus.
22398
What was the first capital of the Islamic State?
Answer:
Madina
Madina (formerly Yathrib) became the first capital of the Islamic state after the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) from Makkah.
22399
Who was the first Muazzin (caller to prayer) of Islam?
Answer:
Hazrat Bilal (R.A)
Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (R.A), a former slave from Abyssinia, was appointed by the Prophet (PBUH) as the first Muazzin to call the Adhan.
22400
The tragic incident of Karbala took place in which Hijri year?
Answer:
61 A.H
The Battle of Karbala occurred on the 10th of Muharram, 61 A.H (680 CE), resulting in the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions.