Explanation

In Al-Maidah, the order of Wuzu, Ghusal and Tayammum is mentioned.

There are 5 Sunnah and 3 Faraiz in Ghusal.

Al-Maidah is the fifth chapter of the Quran:

• Number of verses: 120.
• Other names: The Feast.
• Number of Rukus: 16.
• Position: Juz 6 to 7.

Explanation

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan died on March 27, 1898.

He is buried right along with the Sir Syed Masjid inside Aligarh University, Aligarh UP India.

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was born in 1817 in Delhi

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was an Islamic reformer and philosopher

Explanation

World Polio Day is observed on October 24.

World Polio Day was established on October 24, 1985, by Rotary International to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk

Explanation

After the British Government's decision for the partition of Bengal 1903, the Swadeshi movement was formally started from Calcutta in 1905 to curb foreign goods by relying on domestic production.

Explanation

7th–10th centuries the Persians translated the first chapter of the Qur'an, Al-Fatiha, from Arabic to Persian. Greek:

Shah Wali Ullah believed that Holy Quran was not understandable to all the readers because of the language barrier.

That is why he translated the Holy Quran into Persian.

Persian was understood and spoken by many Muslims at that time.

Explanation

Karakar pass is located in: Hindu Kush, KPK

 Important Passes of Pakistan

1. Khyber Pass 

connects: Peshawar to Kabul

connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan

Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet 

2. Bolan Pass 

Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta 

Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet 

3. Lowari Pass 

Connects: Chitral with Dir 

Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet 

4. Broghil Pass 

Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border 

Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet 

5. Malakand Pass 

Connects: Dir with Chitral 

Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet 

6. Shandur pass

Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral 

Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet 

7. Khanjerab Pass (top most in Pakistan) 

Other name: Friendship Gate

Connects: China with Pakistan 

Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet 

8. Dorah pass

Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral 

Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet 

9. Babusar Pass 

Connects: Mansehra/Abbotabad with Gilgit

10. Kohat Pass

Connects: Kohat with Peshawar 

11. Khojak Pass

Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman

12. Tochi Pass

Connects: Ghazni with Bannu

13. Karakar Pass

Connects: Mingora with Buner 

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Explanation

The Arabian Sea lies in the South of Pakistan

It is located south of Pakistan with a coastline of 1,046 kilometers.

Addtional information:

Pakistan is located in the North-West of India 

Pakistan is located east is India, which has a 2,912 km border with Pakistan.

To its west is Iran, which has a 909 km border with Pakistan.

Iran and Pakistan are located in the North of the Arabian Sea

Explanation

• The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was officially launched in April 2015 with an initial value of $46 billion.
• It aims to enhance regional connectivity through investments in transportation, energy, and industrial development.
• It contributing to economic rationalization in a globalized world.

Explanation

New Guinea is the second largest island in the world after Greenland located in Southwest Pacific.

Explanation

K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest

'K' standing for Karakoram.

K2 is also referred to as Mount Godwin-Austen in honor of Henry Godwin-Austen, an early explorer of the region.

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VU FIA CBT  14-12-2021