Explanation

• Fasting in the month of Ramadan was made obligatory on 10th Sha'ban, 2 A.H.
• Ramadan fasting is the 4th fundamental pillar of Islam.
• The purpose of fasting is to develop piety, self-control, and sacrifice of body and soul.

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

1962 Constitution

• System: Presidential System
• Introduced by: General Ayub Khan
• Legislature: National Assembly + Provincial Assemblies
• Election system: Indirect (Basic Democracies)

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1956 Constitution

• System: Parliamentary System
• Head of State: President (ceremonial)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister

1973 Constitution

• Head of Government: Prime Minister (executive authority)
• System: Parliamentary System (Federal Parliamentary Democracy)
• Head of State: President (ceremonial role)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Office: 14 Aug 1947 – 11 Sep 1948
• Duration: ~1 year 28 days
• Monarch: George VI

• Office: 14 Sep 1948 – 17 Oct 1951
• Duration: ~3 years 33 days
• Monarch: George VI

• Office: 17 Oct 1951 – 7 Aug 1955
• Duration: ~3 years 294 days
• Monarch: George VI / Elizabeth II

• Office: 7 Aug 1955 – 23 Mar 1956
• Duration: ~299 days
• Monarch: Elizabeth II

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

• Length: 740 km / 460 miles
• Named after: Shimla Agreement (1972)
• Type: Military control line (not official border)
• Region: Jammu & Kashmir
• Countries: Pakistan and India

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones.
• Its deficiency leads to Rickets in children and Osteomalacia in adults.
• Sunlight is the best natural source of Vitamin D.

Additional information:

Deficiency effects:

• Bone pain
• Weak bones
• Skeletal deformities

Other Vitamin Deficiencies:

• Vitamin A: Night blindness
• Vitamin C: Scurvy
• Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Hair fall

Last verified on 17-01-2026

Explanation

• Nanga Parbat is also locally known as Diamer.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas in Gilgit-Baltistan
• The peak, meaning "Naked Mountain,"
• Stands at 8,126 m (26,660 ft).
• 9th-highest mountain globally.
• Also called the "Killer Mountain."
• It was first ascended on July 3, 1953.
• Shehroze Kashif recently became the youngest Pakistani to summit it.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)
• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

• Torait (Tawrat) is known as the Old Testament in the Bible.  
• It was revealed to Prophet Musa (Moses A.S.). 
• It contains laws and teachings given to the Israelites.

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Islamic Calendar starts from 622 AD, the year of Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina.
• It is a lunar calendar with 354 or 355 days in a year.
• Officially established during Hazrat Umar (R.A)’s era.
• First year of Islamic calendar is 1 AH (Anno Hegirae).

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

• Member Countries (8): Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Last verified on 15-01-2026