Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus) MCQs with Answers & Explanations (Page 488)

Explanation If Earth had no atmosphere, the sky would a ppear black even during the day, Hence, the sky would appear black, just like it does from space .

Explanation "Widow's Tears" is a common name for several plants Most notably the Spiderwort (genus Tradescantia) and Dayflowers (genus Commelina),

Explanation Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712 Died on July 2, 1778, at the age of 66 years. He is called th e Father of the French Revolution.

Explanation The Stone Age is also known as the Paleolithic Period (Old Stone Age) for its earliest phase Mesolithic ( Middle Stone Age ) Neolithic ( New Stone Age ) Chalcolithic Period ( or Copper Age )

Explanation Decibel (dB) measures the intensity or loudness of sound. It is a logarithmic unit, meaning eac h 10 dB increase represents a tenfold increase in intensity. Decibels are also used in electronics and signal strength measurements. It does not measure speed of light or heat. Common examples: Normal conversation ≈ 60 dB, threshold of hearing ≈ 0 dB, jet engine ≈ 120 dB.

Explanation The Southern Cross is also known as Crux . The constellation primarily consists of four bright stars that form a cross shape. The Four Main Stars: Alpha Crucis (Acrux): The brightest, at the bottom. Beta Crucis (Mimosa): Forms the crossbeam. Gamma Crucis (Gacrux): The northernmost star. Delta Crucis (Imai): Also part of the crossbeam. The Fifth Star: Epsilon Crucis (Ginan): Often added to complete the pattern, as seen on the flags of Australia, Brazil, and New Zealand,

Explanation Nutritive foods supply the body with necessary nutrients for growth, energy, and repair . They include all food groups that contribute to balanced nutrition. Additional information : Cereals provide carbohydrates for energy. Vegetables and fruits provide vitamins and minerals. Meat provides proteins and iron for body-building. Last verified on 20-01-2026

Explanation Compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms are called isomers . Isomers can have different chemical and physical properties despite having the same number of atoms. Additional information : Example of isomers : C₂H₆O → Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) and Dimethyl ether (CH₃OCH₃) Isomerism is classified into structural isomers and stereoisomers . Last verified on 20-01-2026

Explanation Xerophytes are plants adapted to survive in dry or low-water environments . They have special features to reduce water loss and store water . Additional information : Examples of xerophytes : Cactus Aloe vera Date palm Acacia Euphorbia Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation Meristematic cells are undifferentiated cells capable of continuous division. They are responsible for the growth of plants in length and thickness. Additional information : Types of meristems : Apical meristem - root & shoot tips Intercalary meristem - nodes & internodes Lateral meristem - increase in girth Root meristem - root growth Shoot meristem - shoot growth Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation Comets are small celestial bodies made of ice, dust, and rock. When they approach the Sun , they form bright tails of gas and dust . Additional information : Often called " dirty snowballs " due to icy composition . Comets follow highly elliptical orbits around the Sun. Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) contains the sugar deoxyribose , which is a five - carbon sugar. It forms the backbone of the DNA molecule along with phosphate groups. Additional information : Sugars in nucleic acids : DNA - Deoxyribose RNA - Ribose Glucose - energy source in cells Fructose - sugar in fruits Galactose - sugar in milk Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation Carbon has a valency of 4 , meaning it can form 4 covalent bonds with other atoms. This property allows carbon to form complex organic compounds . It is the backbone of all organic molecules. Additional information : Examples of Carbon Compounds (5): Methane (CH₄) Ethane (C₂H₆) Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Last verified on 19-01-2026

Explanation The sentence : "Oxford University is one of the best university in the world." The phrase " one of the best " must be followed by a plural noun . " University " is singular; it should be " universities ." Last verified on 08-02-2026

Kharaj was the land tax imposed on agricultural land . It was originally collected from non-Muslim cultivators and landlords in the Islamic state. Additional information : Jizyah : Personal tax on eligible non-Muslim adult males Khums : One-fifth (20%) of war booty and certain other specified gains Zakat : 2.5% annual tax on eligible Muslim wealth Ushr : One-tenth (10%) of agricultural produce from naturally irrigated Muslim-owned land Verified & Updated Related MCQs In 20th century, normative ethics became more complex as they are not only concerned rightness and wrongness but also interested in different kinds of moral? بیسویں صدی میں معیاری اخلاقیات صرف صحیح اور غلط تک محدود نہ رہی بلکہ مختلف قسم کی اخلاقی ______ میں بھی دلچسپی لینے لگی۔ Values Status Conducts Thinkings اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation In the 20th century, normative ethics became more complex as it focused not only on rightness and wrongness but also on different kinds of moral values . Normative ethics studies the principles and values that guide moral behavior. It helps determine what people ought to do based on ethical values. Last verified on 21-07-2026 A conventional morality deals with the level of custom at different levels which is also a branch of? روایتی اخلاقیات جو معاشرتی رسم و رواج کی سطح سے متعلق ہے، کس علم کی ایک شاخ ہے؟ Ethics Science Religion Philosophy اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Conventional morality deals with the level of customs and social norms and is a branch of Ethics . It refers to moral standards based on society's accepted rules and traditions . Individuals follow these norms to gain social approval and maintain order. Last verified on 21-07-2026 It is special business of ethics to _____ our intuitions, both their own consistency among themselves and by critical comparison of our own intuitions with those of others. اخلاقیات کا خاص کام ہماری وجدان کو ______ کرنا ہے تاکہ ان کی درستگی اور باہمی مطابقت کو پرکھا جا سکے۔ Test Ignore Condemn Compare اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation It is the special business of ethics to test our intuitions for consistency and compare them critically with those of others. Ethics examines whether our moral judgments are logical, fair, and consistent . It helps improve moral reasoning through critical analysis. Last verified on 21-07-2026 Direct or intuitive judgment plays a far larger in normative sciences, and especially in ______ than it does in the physical description. براہِ راست یا وجدانی فیصلہ معیاری علوم میں، خصوصاً ______ میں، طبعی علوم کی نسبت زیادہ اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔ Psychology Sociology Ethics Religion اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Direct or intuitive judgment plays a far larger role in Ethics than in the physical sciences . Ethics is a normative science that evaluates what is morally right and wrong . It relies on moral reasoning, values, and intuitive judgment rather than only observation. Last verified on 21-07-2026 Ethics deals with the standards by which we judge human action to be ________ or wrong. اخلاقیات اُن معیارات سے متعلق ہے جن کے ذریعے ہم انسانی اعمال کو ______ یا غلط قرار دیتے ہیں۔ Right Illegal Bad Evil اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Ethics deals with the standards by which we judge human actions to be right or wrong . It is the branch of philosophy concerned with moral values and principles . Ethics helps individuals distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior . Last verified on 21-07-2026

Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh). It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings. It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah . Root word: J-H-D ( effort / struggle ). Last verified on 09-05-2026 Related MCQs An Islamic state is answerable to? ایک اسلامی ریاست کس کے سامنے جواب دہ ہوتی ہے؟ The Parliament The People Allah Almighty The Judiciary اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation An Islamic state is answerable to Allah Almighty, Based on the core Islamic principle of divine sovereignty. Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA Which of the following is not one of the five essential protections (Maqasid al-Shariah) in Islam? Life, Wealth, Religion (Din), Nationality مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی چیز اسلام میں مقاصدِ شریعت کے پانچ بنیادی تحفظات میں شامل نہیں ہے؟ Life Wealth Religion (Din) Nationality اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Nationality is not one of the five essential protections in Maqasid al-Shariah. There are Five Essential Protections (Maqasid al-Shariah): Protection of Religion (Hifz al-Din) Protection of Life (Hifz al-Nafs) Protection of Intellect (Hifz al-Aql) Protection of Lineage (Hifz al-Nasl) Protection of Wealth (Hifz al-Mal) Last verified on 20-07-2026 How many types of Jihad are there? جہاد کی کتنی اقسام ہیں؟ Two Three Four None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation There are four types of Jihad : Jihad bin Nafs - Struggle against one's own desires. Jihad bil Lisan - Jihad through speech and preaching the truth. Jihad bil Qalam - Jihad through writing and spreading knowledge. Jihad bis Saif - Jihad by the sword (armed struggle under legitimate Islamic conditions). Jihad means striving or struggling in the way of Allah . Last verified on 16-07-2026 What are the types of Jihad bis-Saif? جہاد بالسّیف کی اقسام کون سی ہیں؟ Jihad bil-Mal and Jihad bil-Lisan Jihad al-Nafs and Jihad bil-Qalam Defensive Jihad and Offensive Jihad None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Jihad bis-Saif ( Jihad by the sword ) is traditionally classified into Defensive Jihad and Offensive Jihad. Defensive Jihad is undertaken to defend Muslims from aggression. Offensive Jihad is a classical juristic category discussed by some scholars under specific historical and legal conditions. Additional information : Jihad bil-Nafs → Struggle against one's own desires. Jihad bil-Mal → Striving with wealth. Jihad bil-Lisan → Striving through speech/preaching. Jihad bil-Qalam → Striving through writing. Verified & Updated What is the animal sacrifice offered after the birth of a child called in Islam? اسلام میں بچے کی پیدائش کے بعد کی جانے والی جانور کی قربانی کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟ Aqiqah Qurbani Fidya None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Name: Aqiqah Recommended Day: 7th day after birth For a boy: 2 goats/sheep (recommended) For a girl: 1 goat/sheep (recommended) Other Sunnah: Hair shaving and naming the child Verified & Updated

NOTE: According to the question, the correct answer is none of these because it did not ask about the specific shares of a wife in husbands property. In Islamic inheritance law (Faraid), the share of a wife depends on whether the husband leaves children or not . If the husband has children , the wife receives 1/8th of the property. If the husband has no children , the wife receives 1/4th of the property. This is based on the Quranic injunctions in Surah An-Nisa (4:12). Islamic law clearly outlines fixed shares for all heirs. Last verified on 02-04-2026 Related MCQs An Islamic state is answerable to? ایک اسلامی ریاست کس کے سامنے جواب دہ ہوتی ہے؟ The Parliament The People Allah Almighty The Judiciary اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation An Islamic state is answerable to Allah Almighty, Based on the core Islamic principle of divine sovereignty. Last updated 27-07-2026 by NA Which of the following is not one of the five essential protections (Maqasid al-Shariah) in Islam? Life, Wealth, Religion (Din), Nationality مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی چیز اسلام میں مقاصدِ شریعت کے پانچ بنیادی تحفظات میں شامل نہیں ہے؟ Life Wealth Religion (Din) Nationality اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Nationality is not one of the five essential protections in Maqasid al-Shariah. There are Five Essential Protections (Maqasid al-Shariah): Protection of Religion (Hifz al-Din) Protection of Life (Hifz al-Nafs) Protection of Intellect (Hifz al-Aql) Protection of Lineage (Hifz al-Nasl) Protection of Wealth (Hifz al-Mal) Last verified on 20-07-2026 How many types of Jihad are there? جہاد کی کتنی اقسام ہیں؟ Two Three Four None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation There are four types of Jihad : Jihad bin Nafs - Struggle against one's own desires. Jihad bil Lisan - Jihad through speech and preaching the truth. Jihad bil Qalam - Jihad through writing and spreading knowledge. Jihad bis Saif - Jihad by the sword (armed struggle under legitimate Islamic conditions). Jihad means striving or struggling in the way of Allah . Last verified on 16-07-2026 What are the types of Jihad bis-Saif? جہاد بالسّیف کی اقسام کون سی ہیں؟ Jihad bil-Mal and Jihad bil-Lisan Jihad al-Nafs and Jihad bil-Qalam Defensive Jihad and Offensive Jihad None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Jihad bis-Saif ( Jihad by the sword ) is traditionally classified into Defensive Jihad and Offensive Jihad. Defensive Jihad is undertaken to defend Muslims from aggression. Offensive Jihad is a classical juristic category discussed by some scholars under specific historical and legal conditions. Additional information : Jihad bil-Nafs → Struggle against one's own desires. Jihad bil-Mal → Striving with wealth. Jihad bil-Lisan → Striving through speech/preaching. Jihad bil-Qalam → Striving through writing. Verified & Updated What is the animal sacrifice offered after the birth of a child called in Islam? اسلام میں بچے کی پیدائش کے بعد کی جانے والی جانور کی قربانی کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟ Aqiqah Qurbani Fidya None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Name: Aqiqah Recommended Day: 7th day after birth For a boy: 2 goats/sheep (recommended) For a girl: 1 goat/sheep (recommended) Other Sunnah: Hair shaving and naming the child Verified & Updated