Explanation

• “Assess” means to evaluate or judge something carefully.
• In testing, teachers evaluate students’ work.
• It is the most appropriate word for formal examination feedback.
• It implies checking quality, performance, or understanding.

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Explanation

• A stoic is a person who remains calm and unaffected by pain, pleasure, or emotions.
• Stoicism is a philosophy that teaches self-control and endurance.
• Such people face difficulties without excessive complaint or excitement.
• The term originates from ancient Greek philosophy.

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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.

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Explanation

• Mujaddid Alif Sani is the title given to Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi.
• He was a great Islamic scholar and reformer of the 11th century Hijri.
• He worked to revive true Islamic teachings during the Mughal era.
• He strongly opposed un-Islamic beliefs like Din-i Ilahi.

• Birth: 26 May 1564
• Death: 10 December 1624 (age 60)
• Birthplace: Sirhind (India)
• Period: Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign
• Major works: Risal-e-Nabuwat, Isbat-ul-Nabat

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Explanation

1. The Quran
2. The Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW)
3. Ijma (consensus among Muslim jurists)
4. Qiyas (analogy)

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Explanation

• Jannat al-Baqīʿ, located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
• It is the oldest and first Islamic cemetery.
• It situated southeast of the Prophet's Mosque.
• It contains the graves of some of Prophet Muhammad's family and friends.
• The first companion buried there was Uthman Ibn Madhoon.
• Hazrat Khadija (RA) is the only Ummul Momineen not buried in Jannat al-Baqīʿ.

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Explanation

• The first poet of Islam was Hassan Bin Sabit.
• An Arabian poet and companion of the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
• He was renowned for his poetry defending and promoting Islam.
• He was Born in 563 AD.
• He was died in 674 AD, aged 110 or 111.

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Explanation

There are three obligatory acts of Hajj, known as the pillars of Hajj: 

1. Ihram
2. WUF
   
3. Tawaf al-Ifadah

Additional Information:

Hajj means "to intend."

Hajj was made compulsory in 9 A.H.

Hajj is ordained in Surah Al-Baqarah.

The Prophet Muhammad performed only one Hajj in 10 A.H.

There are three types of Hajj.

One Tawaf of Kaaba is known as a Shoot, which begins from the Shoot.

There are three Jamarat.

The mosque in Mina is Kheef.

At Meekat, Hujjaj assume the state of Ihram.

Kalima Tauheed is recited during Hajj.

The ritual of offering sacrifice is performed at Mina.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Al-Baqarah means The Cow or The Heifer
• Second and longest chapter of the Quran
• Classified as Medinan.
• 286 verses.
•  40 Rukus 

Additional information

• The story of the cow (vv. 67-73).
• Verse 282, the longest verse, is known as 'āyatu d-dayn.
• It consists of 25,500 letters and is positioned in Juzʼ 1–3.
• Hazrat Ibrahim (علیہ السلام) is mentioned 13 times.
• The verse 183 describes the obligation of fasting (soam).

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The Sukkur-Multan Motorway is known as M5.
• It is 392 km long.
• It running from Multan in the north to Sukkur in the south.
• Major cities along the M5 include: Jalalpur Pirwala, Shujaabād, and Pano Aqil.

Additional information:

The Sukkur Barrage, officially named Lloyd Barrage, is located in Sindh Province.

It built from 1923 to 1932 during the British Raj.

It was rehabilitated in November 2004. 

The barrage is approximately 2 km (1 mi) long.

It is the oldest in Pakistan, with seven canals taking off from it.

Seven canals take off from Sukkur Barrage:

Left Bank Canals:

• 1. Khairpur West Canal
• 2. Rohri Canal
• 3. Khairpur East Canal
• 4. Eastern Nara Canal

• 1. North West Canal
• 2. Rice Canal
• 3. Dadu Canal

Last verified on 06-03-2026