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• The largest bone in the human body is the femur (the thighbone)
• It is located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee.
• It supports the weight of the body and helps you walk, run, and stand
• It is about 48 centimeters (18 inches) long.

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• The lowest part of the backbone is called the sacrum.
• The smallest bone is the stirrup (stapes).
• The strongest bone for its size is the lower jaw or mandible.

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

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• The verbal meaning of “Zakat” is Purification.
• It comes from the Arabic root meaning “to purify” and “to grow”.
• In Islam, Zakat purifies wealth and increases blessings.
• It is the 3rd fundamental pillar of Islam.
• It was made compulsory in 2 AH.
• It is mentioned 32 times in the Holy Quran.

Last verified on 25-04-2026

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• The Durand Line was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.

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• Date of introduction: 12 March 1909
• Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60
• Muslim reserved seats: 5
• 27 members were to be elected from different constituencies.
• Nehru Report (28 August 1928) rejected the demand for separate electorate.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

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• DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.
• DNA is a biological molecule found in all living cells.
• It carries genetic information from parents to offspring.
• It controls growth, development, and body functions.
• DNA is present in the nucleus of cells (mainly in chromosomes).
• It is made of nucleotides arranged in a double helix structure.
• It was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick (1953 structure model).

Last verified on 01-06-2026

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• Greenland is the world’s largest island.
• It is located between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans.
• It belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Population is about 56,000 people only.
• Area: 2.131 million km²
• Maximum width: 1,050 km
• Location: North America region (Arctic area)
• Capital: Nuuk

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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1. China
2. India
3. Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyzstan
5. Russia
6. Pakistan
7. Tajikistan
8. Iran
9. Uzbekistan
10. Belarus

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• The skin is considered the largest organ of the human body.
• It covering an area of about 1.5-2 square meters (16-22 square feet).
• It weighing around 3-4 kilograms (7-9 pounds).

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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The Six Kalimas are commonly taught to Muslims:

1. Kalimat at-Tayyibah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلطَّيِّبَة

Meaning: Word of Purity

2. Kalimat ash-Shahadah — كَلِمَاتْ اَلشَّهَادَة

Meaning: Word of Testimony

3. Kalimat at-Tamjeed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّمْجِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Majesty

4. Kalimat at-Tawheed — كَلِمَاتْ اَلتَّوْحِيدْ

Meaning: Word of Oneness

5. Kalimat al-Istighfar — كَلِمَاتْ إِسْتِغْفَارْ

Meaning: Word of Penitence / Seeking Forgiveness

6. Kalimat Radd al-Kufr — كَلِمَاتْ رَدّْ اَلْكُفْر

Meaning: Word of Rejection of Disbelief

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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