#4281

In which battle did Sher Shah Suri defeat the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1540 AD?

(a) Holdighat

(b) - Thirka

(c) Kennauj

(d) Panipat

Explanation: The Battle of Kannauj, also known as the Battle of Bilgram, took place in 1540 between Sher Shah Suri and the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Sher Shah's decisive victory forced Humayun into exile, allowing the Suri dynasty to establish control over Northern India. This period of Mughal absence lasted for fifteen years until Humayun eventually returned to reclaim the throne in 1555.

#4282

What was the historical duration of the Umayyad Caliphate's rule over the Islamic world?

(a) 656 A.D. - 725 A.D.

(b) 661 A.D. - 750 A.D.

(c) 666 A.D. - 755 A.D.

(d) 675 A.D. - 650 A.D.

Explanation: The Umayyad Caliphate, the second of the four major Islamic caliphates, ruled from 661 A.D. to 750 A.D. Established by Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan following the First Fitna, the dynasty expanded the Islamic empire significantly, stretching from the Iberian Peninsula in the west to the Indus River in the east, before being overthrown by the Abbasid Revolution.

#4283

Who is historically credited as the founder of the Umayyad dynasty?

(a) Walid I

(b) Yazid

(c) Mu'awiya (RA)

(d) Marwan

Explanation: The Umayyad dynasty was established in 661 AD following the end of the Rashidun Caliphate. While Mu'awiya (RA) was the first Caliph of the dynasty, historical records sometimes attribute the consolidation or specific branches of the dynasty to later figures. This question follows the provided answer key, which identifies Marwan as the intended answer, despite historical consensus usually pointing to Mu'awiya (RA) as the founder.

#4284

What is the total number of member states in NATO as of 2024?

(a) 38

(b) 32

(c) 26

(d) 36

Explanation: As of 2024, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) consists of 32 member countries. The alliance expanded significantly in recent years, with the accession of Finland in 2023 and Sweden in 2024, reflecting the evolving security dynamics in Europe and the North Atlantic region.

#4285

Who succeeded Mu'awiya I as the leader of the Umayyad Caliphate?

(a) Marwan

(b) Walid bin Marwan

(c) Sulaiman

(d) Yazid I

Explanation: Yazid I, the son of Mu'awiya I, succeeded his father to the caliphal throne in 680 CE. His accession marked the transition of the Umayyad Caliphate into a hereditary dynastic system. This period was characterized by significant political challenges and internal conflicts, including the events at Karbala, which had profound and lasting impacts on the history of the Islamic world and the development of sectarian identities.

#4286

In which year did Hazrat Mu'awiya (RA) establish the Umayyad dynasty?

(a) 661 A.D.

(b) 675 A.D.

(c) 695 A.D.

(d) 680 A.D.

Explanation: The Umayyad Caliphate was established following the abdication of Hasan ibn Ali in 661 AD, marking the beginning of the dynastic rule of the Umayyads. This question contains a factual discrepancy regarding the date provided in the answer key, which is preserved as per instructions.

#4287

During the reign of which Umayyad Caliph did Muslim forces achieve significant expansion into the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and Spain?

(a) Mu'awiya II

(b) Walid Bin Marwan

(c) Sulaiman

(d) Walid Bin Abdul Malik

Explanation: The reign of Caliph Walid bin Abdul-Malik (705–715 CE) is considered the golden age of Umayyad expansion. Under his leadership, the Islamic empire reached its greatest territorial extent. Notable military campaigns during this period included the conquest of Sindh by Muhammad bin Qasim, the expansion into the Iberian Peninsula (Spain) led by Tariq ibn Ziyad, and further consolidation of power in North Africa. His administration oversaw a period of immense military success and cultural growth.

#4288

A man standing at A moves towards the east and walks 300 meters then he turns towards the north and walks 400 meters then he turns towards the west and walks 300 meters how may he is away from starting point.

(a) 300 meters

(b) 400 meters

(c) 200 meters

(d) 2010

Explanation: East 300 then west 300 cancel, leaving only the 400 m north displacement, so he is 400 meters from the start.

#4289

Which Umayyad caliph instituted Arabic as the administrative language of the caliphate and reformed coinage to reflect Islamic identity?

(a) Muawiya I

(b) Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan

(c) Marwan II

(d) Al-Walid I

Explanation: Abd al-Malik (r. 685–705) introduced Arabic in administration and replaced Byzantine-Sassanian coinage with Islamic coinage as part of state centralization.

#4290

Which city became the primary political and cultural center of Umayyad al-Andalus under the caliphs of Cordoba?

(a) Seville (Ishbiliya)

(b) Cordoba (Qurtuba)

(c) Granada (Garnata)

(d) Toledo (Tulaytula)

Explanation: Cordoba was established as the capital and an eminent center of learning, architecture, and governance under the Umayyad emirs and caliphs of al-Andalus.

#4291

Which administrative change implemented during the Umayyad period had a lasting impact on governance across their territories?

(a) Abolition of all provincial administrations

(b) Adoption of Persian as the court language

(c) Standardization of Arabic as the official language of administration

(d) Introduction of democratic elections for governors

Explanation: The Umayyad administration standardized Arabic as the official language for governance and administration, which had long-term institutional effects across their domains.

#4292

Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)? (2026)

(a) Agriculture only

(b) Heavy manufacturing

(c) Services sector

(d) None of these

Explanation: Services sector is the primary driver and largest contributor to Pakistan GDP.

#4293

Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)

(a) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

(b) Balochistan

(c) Punjab

(d) Sindh

Explanation: Punjab introduced the Green Energy Transition Policy in 2024.

#4294

Mughal king Humayun was ousted by:

(a) Sher Shah Suri

(b) Ranjit Singh

(c) Akbar

(d) None of these

Explanation: Sher Shah Suri defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1540 at the Battle of Kanauj, forcing him into exile until 1555. The original question had a typo (“Humayyun”) and a repeated option (b), corrected to “Humayun” with streamlined options.

#4295

Gulbadan Begum was a relative of Humayun as his:

(a) Wife

(b) Daughter

(c) Mother

(d) Sister

Explanation: Gulbadan Begum, who wrote the Humayun-nama, was the sister of Mughal Emperor Humayun. The original question had a typo (“Bano”), corrected to “Begum,” and the answer was correct.

#4296

Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in:

(a) 1884

(b) 1892

(d) None of these

Explanation: The society was created in Lahore in 1884 to defend Islamic teachings and promote modern education among Muslims.

#4297

Anjuman-c-Himayat Islami was established in?

(a) 1894

(b) 1886

(c) 1884

(d) None of these

Explanation: Anjuman Himayat- i-Islam, a Non- Governmental Organization ation, being one of be oldest and largest organizations in the sub-continent, founded by a group of dedicated Must in 1884.

#4298

Anjuman-i-Himayat e Islam was started in:

(a) 1849

(b) 1884

(c) 1885

(d) None of these

Explanation: On September 24. 1884 Anjuman was found in the mosque Bakan Khan gate, Lahore, Kha's Hameed-ud-Din was the founder of this Anjuman

#4299

Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

(a) Jam Ghulam Qadir Khan

(b) Zafarullah Khan Jamali

(c) Ataullah Mengal

(d) Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti

Explanation: Ataullah Mengal served as the first Chief Minister of Balochistan from May 1972 to February 1973. He was a prominent Baloch nationalist leader and played a significant role in Balochistan's political history.

#4300

Who floated the idea of establishment of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?

(a) Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk

(b) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

(c) Nawab Salimullah Khan

(d) Khwaja Hamid-ud-Din

Explanation: Khwaja Hamid-ud-Din of Lahore proposed the idea for Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam, which was established in 1884.

May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

In which battle did Sher Shah Suri defeat the Mughal Emperor Humayun in 1540 AD?

What was the historical duration of the Umayyad Caliphate's rule over the Islamic world?

Who is historically credited as the founder of the Umayyad dynasty?

What is the total number of member states in NATO as of 2024?

Who succeeded Mu'awiya I as the leader of the Umayyad Caliphate?

In which year did Hazrat Mu'awiya (RA) establish the Umayyad dynasty?

During the reign of which Umayyad Caliph did Muslim forces achieve significant expansion into the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and Spain?

A man standing at A moves towards the east and walks 300 meters then he turns towards the north and walks 400 meters then he turns towards the west and walks 300 meters how may he is away from starting point.

Which Umayyad caliph instituted Arabic as the administrative language of the caliphate and reformed coinage to reflect Islamic identity?

Which city became the primary political and cultural center of Umayyad al-Andalus under the caliphs of Cordoba?

Which administrative change implemented during the Umayyad period had a lasting impact on governance across their territories?

Which sector is projected to be the primary driver of Pakistan's GDP growth under the latest 5 year plan (2024-29)? (2026)

Which province introduced a "Green Energy Transition Policy" in 2024? (2026)

Mughal king Humayun was ousted by:

Gulbadan Begum was a relative of Humayun as his:

Anjuman-i-Himayat-i-Islam was founded in:

Anjuman-c-Himayat Islami was established in?

Anjuman-i-Himayat e Islam was started in:

Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?

Who floated the idea of establishment of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?