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May 2024 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions
Top national & international current affairs questions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, and NTS screening tests.
#1001
Which meeting led to the founding of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Meeting at Aligarh
(b) Meeting at Mochi Gate Mosque, Lahore
(c) Meeting at Deoband
(d) Meeting at Nadwa
Explanation: On 24th Sep 1884 Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.
#1002
The Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam was established in which city?
(a) Delhi
(b) Aligarh
(c) Lahore
(d) Peshawar
Explanation: It was established in Lahore on 24th September 1884.
#1003
Who called the first meeting for the establishment of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam at Mochi Gate Mosque?
(a) Allama Iqbal
(b) Molvi Chiragh Din
(c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(d) Shibli Naumani
Explanation: On 24th Sep 1884, Molvi Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.
#1004
Who was the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Molvi Chiragh Din
(b) Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation: Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din was made the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam.
#1005
How much money was collected in the first meeting of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) 100 Rupees
(b) 54 Rupees
(c) 1000 Rupees
(d) 10 Rupees
Explanation: In the first meeting, 54 rupees were collected.
#1006
Who was the General Secretary of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam upon its foundation?
(a) Molvi Chiragh Din
(b) Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation: Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori was made the General Secretary.
#1007
Which organization was established in May 1908 to shape constitutional reforms in favor of Muslims?
(a) Simla Deputation
(b) London Branch of the Muslim League
(c) Aligarh Defence Association
(d) Scientific Society
Explanation: The London branch of the Muslim League, inaugurated in May 1908 under Syed Amir Ali, played a significant role in shaping the Morley-Minto reforms.
#1008
Which Umayyad ruler was also a poet?
(a) h Umayyad ruler was also a poet?
(b) Abdul Malik
(c) Walid I
(d) Yazid
Explanation: Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, an Umayyad ruler, was known for his literary and poetic skills. His reign also saw administrative reforms, including standardizing the Arabic language on coins. This combination of politics and poetry made him stand out.
#1009
Which companion was famously patient under torture, with his mother Sumayyah the first martyr of Islam?
(a) Ammar ibn Yasir
(b) Bilal ibn Rabah
(c) Suhayb al-Rumi
(d) Abdullah ibn Mas'ud
Explanation: Ammar (RA) and his parents were tortured by Quraysh. His mother Sumayyah became the first martyr. Despite hardship, he remained loyal to Islam. His story shows endurance in faith.
#1010
A Bill with respect to the Federal Legislative List may originate in:
(a) Only the National Assembly
(b) Only the Senate
(c) Either House
(d) The Cabinet only
Explanation: Article 70(1) states a Bill with respect to any matter in the Federal Legislative List may originate in either House [49].
#1011
Which new fundamental right was guaranteed by the insertion of Article 9A in the Twenty-Sixth Amendment (2024)?
(a) Right to high-speed internet
(b) Right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment
(c) Right to own land
(d) Right to free healthcare
Explanation: The Twenty-Sixth Amendment inserted Article 9A, entitling every person to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment [36, 37]. This was identified in the Statement of Objects and Reasons as a necessary response to Pakistan being severely affected by climate change [38]. It is considered a 'need of the hour' for the nation [38].
#1012
Where was Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam established?
(a) Delhi
(b) Aligarh
(c) Lahore
(d) Karachi
Explanation: It was established in Lahore on 24th Sep 1884.
#1013
Who was the founder of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(b) Molvi Chiragh Din
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) Shibli Naumani
Explanation: It was established... by Molvi Chiragh Din, Mochi gate, Lahore.
#1014
Who was the first President of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Molvi Chiragh Din
(b) Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din
(c) Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori
(d) Allama Iqbal
Explanation: Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din was made President.
#1015
Who was the General Secretary of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam upon its founding?
(a) Molvi Chiragh Din
(b) Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori
(c) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(d) Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din
Explanation: Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori made the General Secretary.
#1016
Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam was founded by whom?
(a) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
(b) Molvi Chiragh Din
(c) Allama Iqbal
(d) Shibli Naumani
Explanation: It was established in Lahore... by Molvi Chiragh Din.
#1017
How much money was collected in the first meeting of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) 100 rupees
(b) 54 rupees
(c) 1000 rupees
(d) 10 rupees
Explanation: In the first meeting 54 rupees collected.
#1018
Who was the General Secretary of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Molvi Chiragh Din
(b) Qazi Khalifa Hammed ud Din
(c) Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori
(d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Explanation: Maulvi Ghulam Ullah Qasoori made the General Secretary.
#1019
Which meeting led to the founding of Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam?
(a) Meeting at Aligarh
(b) Meeting at Mochi Gate Mosque, Lahore
(c) Meeting at Deoband
(d) Meeting at Nadwa
Explanation: On 24th Sep 1884 Chiragh Din called a meeting of 250 Muslims in Mochi Gate Mosque Lahore.
#1020
Who was the slave tortured by Umayyah ibn Khalaf for accepting Islam?
(a) Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)
(b) Zayd (RA)
(c) Ammar (RA)
(d) Khabbab (RA)
Explanation: Bilal (RA) was tortured by his master Umayyah for declaring 'Ahad, Ahad' (Allah is One).