Explanation

• The Arctic is the shortest ocean in the world.

Additional information:

• The Pacific is the largest ocean in the world.
• 71% of Earth's surface is covered by ocean.
• The warmest ocean in the world is the Indian ocean.
• The hottest ocean area is the Persian Gulf.
• Diamantina Trench is the deepest place in the Indian ocean.
• Country Jordon has no ocean.

The five major oceans listed by size from largest to smallest are the:

1. The Pacific Ocean
2. The Atlantic Ocean
3. The Indian Ocean
4. The Southern Ocean
5. The Arctic Ocean

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• The Partition of Bengal, implemented in 1905 by Lord Curzon.
• It was formally annulled in 1911. 
• He divided Bengal into two provinces on 16-10-1905.

The province was divided into:

• West Bengal, which had a majority of Hindus,
• East Bengal, which had a majority of Muslims

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The world second longest river is Amazon.

Additional information:

• South America: Amazon River – Longest river.
• United States (USA): Mississippi River – Longest river.
• Asia: Yangtze River – Longest river.
• Europe: Volga River – Longest river.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Father: Shah Abdur Rahim
• Real Name: Qutubuddin Ahmad Syed
• Born: 21 February 1703, Phulat, Mughal Empire
• Died: 20 August 1762 (aged 59), Delhi, Mughal Empire
• Books Written: 51

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Correct passive: "The proposal had been approved by the manager before the meeting."
• The sentence is in the Past Perfect Tense.
• Passive form uses had been + past participle.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Irresponsible means غیر ذمہ دارانہ
• Careless means لاپرواہ

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The Battle of Qadisiyah was fought between the Muslims and the Persian (Sassanian) Empire.
• Year: 636 AD (15 AH)
• Caliph: Hazrat Umar (R.A.)
• Muslim Commander: Hazrat Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (R.A.)
• Persian Commander: Rostam Farrokhzad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• The NFC Award is a financial distribution formula between the Federal Government and the provinces of Pakistan.
• The award decides how national revenues and taxes are shared among provinces and the center.

Additional information:

• NFC stands for National Finance Commission.
• The first revenue-sharing award in Pakistan was the Raisman Award (1952).
• The Constitution of 1973 formally established NFC under Article 160.
• The NFC Award is usually announced every 5 years.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• The endangered species Markhor inhabits Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It lives in mountainous regions of northern Pakistan, especially Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is also found in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Chitral, and Balochistan.

Additional information:

• National Animal of Pakistan: Markhor
• Scientific Name: Capra falconeri
• Main Habitat: Gilgit-Baltistan
• IUCN Status: Near Threatened (previously Endangered due to population decline)
• Height: About 65–115 cm at the shoulder

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The median age of the Pakistani population is approximately 22.8 years.
• This means half of Pakistan's population is younger than 22.8 years and half is older.
• Pakistan has a young population, which provides a large workforce and future economic potential.

Last verified on 20-07-2026