Explanation

• The term Geography was first used by the Greek scholar Eratosthenes.
• He lived in the 3rd century BC (around 276–194 BC).
• He is also known as the “Father of Geography”.
• He calculated the circumference of the Earth with remarkable accuracy.
• His work laid the foundation of modern geographical studies.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The idiom “Have an axe to grind” means having a selfish or personal reason.
• It is used when someone acts for personal interest or hidden motive.
• It is often used in criticism when someone’s opinion is biased due to personal benefit.

Last verified on 12-11-2026

Explanation

NOTE: 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

• Sarah was the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).
• She was the mother of Isaac (A.S).
• She was the sister of Prophet Lut (A.S).
• Her name is mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Hud and Surah Al-Hijr.
• She was lived in Hebron (Al-Khalil).
• She was passed away at the age of 127 years.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Saturn is the second-largest planet in the solar system.
• Ganymede (Moon of Jupiter) is the largest satellite in the solar system.

Planets and Natural Satellites:

1. Mercury: 0
2. Venus: 0
3. Earth: 1 (Moon)
4. Mars: 2 (Deimos, Phobos)
5. Jupiter: 95
6. Saturn: 274
7. Uranus: 27

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• “To face the music” means to accept punishment or deal with the results of one’s actions.
• It implies taking responsibility for mistakes or misdeeds.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul, Türkiye.
• It was completed in AD 537 during the Byzantine era.
• Originally, it was a Greek Orthodox church.
• Later, it was converted into a mosque, then a museum.
• In 2020, Hagia Sophia was reconverted into a mosque.

Last verified on 29-01-2026

Explanation

• Total bones in adult human body = 206
• At birth = 270–300 bones (fuse to become 206)

The total bones of our body can be divided into:

• Axial skeleton = 80 bones
• Appendicular skeleton = 126 bones

Additional information:

• Newborn baby has 300 bones
• Longest bone = Femur
• Shortest bone = Stapes
• Bones in human skull = 22

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The total area of pakistan 881,913 km².
• In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km.
• Pakistan is a country in South Asia.
• Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.

Additional information:

• Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25%.
• The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares.
• The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7%.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Ozone (O₃) is mainly found in the Stratosphere, called the ozone layer.
• It absorbs harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, protecting life on Earth.
• Located roughly 15–35 km above the Earth’s surface.

Last verified on 17-01-2026