Explanation

• Pascal’s calculator was called the Pascaline.
• John Mauchly co-invented the ENIAC (first electronic computer) much later.
• Harvard Aliken is unrelated to the first calculator.

Explanation

The Hijri calendar was started in 622AD

Islamic Calendar starts from Hijri

Islamic calendar officially established by: Hazrat Umar (R.A) ibn al-Khattab.

The Prophet's migration or hijra in 622AD marks the beginning of the Hijri year calendar and gives the calendar its name.

The Islamic calendar is based on 12 lunar months 

یہ سوال ضرور پڑھیں

Current Hijri Year is ______?

Explanation

Calculating the radius of the earth over a thousand years ago required a lot of imagination.

The 10th-century Persian mathematician Abu Rayhan al-Biruni used simple trigonometric results to estimate the radius and circumference of the Earth

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Explanation

• The Atacama Desert is located in South America.
• One of the driest deserts in the world.
• Lies along the Pacific coast of South America.
• Famous for its extremely dry climate.
• It is the world's largest fog desert.

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Explanation

Babur, the first Mughal emperor, was born in present-day Uzbekistan and became ruler of Kabul in Afghanistan.

From there, he invaded the kingdom of the Lodi Afghans in northern India in 1526 

There are 17 Mughal  families who rule in India.

Explanation

The capital of Balochistan is Quetta also known as Shalkot.

The city is also known as the “Fruit Garden of Pakistan” as the large variety of fruits and dry fruits produced there.

It is a trade and communication centre between Pakistan and Afghanistan borders.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded Scientific Society in 1864.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan established a Translation Society (later, renamed as ‘Scientific society’).

In which town was it founded Ghazipur.

Explanation

Cyprus Capital is Nicosia.

Cyprus Currency is Euro.

Cyprus official language is Greek; Turkish.

Cyprus located is in Continent Europe.

Cyprus Primary Religion is Christianity, Islam.

Cyprus Head of Govt. is President – Nicos Anastasiades.

Cyprus Parliament called .

Tricks for Remember

EURO

 BIG -FAN-PI –SMS

Mind Trick : BIG FAN of PI and wished through SMS

**BIG**

B-Belgium

I-Ireland

G-Germany

**FAN**

F-France

A-Austria

N-Netherland

**PI**

P-Portugal

I-Italy

**SMS**

S-Spain

M-Malta

S-Solvaria

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Explanation

Silicon is a chemical element with the symbol Si and atomic number 14.

Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) is the primary component in glass, making it transparent and durable.

It is obtained from sand (quartz).

It is essential in glass manufacturing

Explanation

The common border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line

The length of the border is 2611 km

It was drawn on November 12, 1893, in Kabul Afghanistan

It was an agreement between Mortimer Durand and Abdul Rahman.

There are two significant ethnic groups near the Durand line:

• Punjabis: biggest ethnic group in Pakistan
• Pashtuns: are the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan

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According to the Survey of Pakistan, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is 2611 km

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