Explanation

• IBM 1401 belongs to the second generation. 
• Second generation of computers: 1956 to 1963
• Used in the second generation: Transistors

Additional information:

• IBM stands for International Business Machines
• Founded on June 16, 1911. 
• Formerly: Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (1911–1924)
• Renamed to IBM: 1924
• Founders
• George Winthrop Fairchild
• Charles Ranlett Flint
• Herman Hollerith
• Headquarters: 1 Orchard Road, Armonk, New York, United States
• Area served: 170 countries

Explanation

• The United States of America has 50 states
• Capital: Washington, D.C.
• Largest State: Alaska
• Smallest State: Rhode Island
• Located on the North American continent. 
• Has 5 major territories and various islands.

Explanation

• Hydrogen and helium are the two lightest gases.
• Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, after hydrogen.
• Helium has monatomic molecules.
• It is the lightest of all gases except hydrogen.
• Hydrogen is the lightest gas known.
• It provides the maximum lift for balloons due to its very low density.

Last updated question 17-02-2026

Explanation

• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently has 40 districts.
• In 2025, Swat was divided into Swat and Upper Swat, increasing the total from 38 to 40.

Additional information:

• Punjab: 42 districts
• Sindh: 30 districts
• Balochistan: 41 districts
• Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT): 1 district
• Gilgit-Baltistan (GB): 14 districts
• Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK): 10 districts

Last verified on 14-07-2026

Explanation

• Al-Tauba does not begin with Bismillah.
• It is known by two names - At-Taubah and Al-Baraat.
• Surah Tauba is in 10 Parah.
• The number of Rukus in Surah Tauba is 16.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• Bismillah is repeated in the Holy Quran 114 Times.
• Surah Naml surah of the Holy Quran has Bismillah twice.

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

The Holy Quran has 26 Prophets names mentioned:

1. Prophet Adam (A.S)
2. Prophet Idris (A.S)
3. Prophet Noah (A.S)
4. Prophet Hud (A.S)
5. Prophet Saleh (A.S)
6. Prophet Ibrahim (A.S)
7. Prophet Lut (A.S)
8. Prophet Ismail (A.S)
9. Prophet Ishaaq (A.S)
10. Prophet Yaqoob (A.S)
11. Prophet Yusuf (A.S)
12. Prophet Shoaib (A.S)
13. Prophet Musa (A.S)
14. Prophet Haroon (A.S)
15. Prophet Uzair (A.S)
16. Prophet Ilyaas (A.S)
17. Prophet Dawood (A.S)
18. Prophet Sulaiman (A.S)
19. Prophet Yunus (A.S)
20. Prophet Ayyub (A.S)
21. Prophet Dhul Kifl (A.S)
22. Prophet Yasaa (A.S)
23. Prophet Zakariyya (A.S)
24. Prophet Yahya (A.S)
25. Prophet Isa (A.S)
26. Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

Explanation

Member Countries (8):

1. Afghanistan,
2. Bangladesh,
3. Bhutan,
4. India,
5. Maldives,
6. Nepal,
7. Pakistan,
8. Sri Lanka

SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

• Founded: 8 December 1985
• Headquarters: Kathmandu, Nepal
• Official Language: English
• Purpose: Promote regional cooperation, economic growth, and cultural exchange among South Asian nations

Explanation

• Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is known as the Founder of Pakistan.
• His real name was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• Pakistan became independent on 14 August 1947.
• He served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan from 1947 to 1948.
• He is also known as Quaid-e-Azam, meaning “Great Leader.”

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

• Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• It was constructed in 1962 to supply water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• The lake is surrounded by the Margalla Hills.
• Rawal Lake Park (Lake View Park) is a popular recreational area nearby.
• It is an important source of water for the twin cities.

Last verified on 14-09-2026