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• Gene Definition: Basic physical and functional unit of heredity
• Location: Found on chromosomes within DNA
• Function: Codes for proteins or RNA molecules that determine traits
• Types: Structural genes (proteins), regulatory genes (control expression)
• Inheritance: Passed from parents to offspring during reproduction

Last verified on 05-02-2026

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• “Iblees ki Majlis-e-Shura” is a satirical poem by Allama Iqbal.
  • Critiques the social and political situation of his time.
  • Portrays a fictional council meeting of Iblees (Satan).
  • Offers insightful reflections on human nature and society.
  • Written in Urdu, famous for wit and satire.

Last verified on 20-01-2026

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• Ascorbic Acid is commonly known as Vitamin C.
• It is essential for growth, repair, and maintenance of body tissues.
• Prevents scurvy, a disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency.

Additional information:

Sources of Vitamin C (5):

1. Orange
2. Lemon
3. Guava
4. Strawberry
5. Bell pepper

Functions:

• Antioxidant
• Collagen synthesis
• Strengthens immunity

Last verified on 19-01-2026

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Explanation

Salat ul istasqa is a prayer to ask God for rain. 

It consists of two Rakat.

Salatul-Istisqaa is no Adhan or Iqamah – only recitation of the Quran in both rakats out loud. 

Al-Istisqa'means seek water (rain) from Alla during times of low rainfall.

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Namaz-e-Khasoof (نماز خسوف) is offered at the time of Lunar eclipse

 Namaz-e-Kasoof (نماز کسوف) is offered at the time of Solar eclipse

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ND03-12-2022

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• Became separate province: 1 April 1936, capital Karachi
• Annexed to Bombay Presidency: 1843
• Part of Pakistan: 14 August 1947 – 14 October 1955, capital Hyderabad
• Separation demanded by: Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 under Government of India Act 1935
• First Muslim League Government in Sindh: 1943

Last verified on 15-01-2026

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Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

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Explanation

The Gandhara civilization was located in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

It is particularly in the region around Taxila and Peshawar.

It was a major center of Buddhist culture.

It is art from around the 6th century BCE to the 11th century CE.

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