SPSC 2013 Lecturer Islamic History BPS-17, Education & Literacy Department (2013) — Paper Type C Paper

Lecturer Islamic History BPS-17, Education & Literacy Department (2013) — Paper Type C. Pre-interview written test · Friday 5 April 2013, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm · Maximum marks 100. 50 MCQs; each incorrect answer deducts half mark.

1. 1Darul Hikmat was established in 1005 by the Fatimid caliph:

   • A)Al-Hakim
   • B)Al-Aziz
   • C)Al-Zahir

2. 2Groundnuts are rich in Vitamin:

   • A)A
   • B)B1
   • C)B2

   Explanation: As usually keyed. One option is unreadable on the scan.

3. 3The Ummayyad dynasty fell in the year:

   • A)755 A.D
   • B)750 A.D
   • C)748 A.D

   Explanation: One option is unreadable on the scan.

4. 4Who was the last ruler of Samas in Sindh:

   • A)Jam Feroz
   • B)Jam Karan

   Explanation: Option C is unreadable on the scan.

5. 5Which party was divided into Pro-changers and No-changers?

   • A)Congress
   • B)Muslim League
   • C)Nationalist Muslims

6. 6The name of 2nd wife of Holy Prophet was:

   • A)Umme-e-Salma (R.A)
   • B)Sauda (R.A)
   • C)Zainab (R.A)

7. 7After the fall of Yarmuk the Muslims laid siege to:

   • A)Roman Empire
   • B)Hulwan
   • C)Jerusalem
   • D)Syria

8. 8Saljuk dynasty was established by:

   • A)Taghril Beg
   • B)Alp Arslan
   • C)Malik Shah

9. 9Rainbow, one of the most enchanting phenomena, occurs when:

   • A)There are showers (rest of option unreadable)
   • B)The rain is falling and sun is shining
   • C)The rain is stopped and sun is shining
   • D)None of the above

10. 10Yahya Barmaki was wazir of:

    • A)Al Mahdi
    • B)Harun Rashid
    • C)Mamun

11. 11Sleeping sickness is caused by a:

    • A)Protozoan
    • B)Virus

    Explanation: Trypanosoma, a protozoan. One option is unreadable on the scan.

12. 12The battle of Qadisiyyah was fought in the year:

    • A)14 A.H
    • B)15 A.H
    • C)16 A.H

    Explanation: November 636 CE (15 AH); some books give 14 AH.

13. 13The first revelation came to Holy Prophet in:

    • A)610
    • B)615
    • C)618

14. 14Mirage is an optical phenomenon that arises from the ____ and ____ of ____ in unusual circumstances. Mirages are seen chiefly in deserts or at sea where there is calm air that is either extremely hot or extremely cold. (A) Density (B) Heat (C) Sand (D) Refraction (E) Reflection

    Answer: Refraction and (total internal) reflection of light.

15. 15Battle of Alexandria was fought in the year: (A) 610 A.D (B) 655 A.D (C) 660 A.D

    Answer: None of the printed years fits: Alexandria fell to the Muslims in 641–642 CE and was retaken after a revolt in 646 CE.

16. 16Who moved the resolution for establishing Muslim League?

    • A)Nawab of Dacca
    • B)Nawab of Delhi
    • C)Nawab of Chittagong

    Explanation: Nawab Salimullah of Dhaka, 30 December 1906.

17. 17Hazrat Khadija the first wife of Holy Prophet (S.A.W) died in:

    • A)617 A.D
    • B)619 A.D
    • C)620 A.D

18. 18The battle of Jasar is generally known in the history as the battle of:

    • A)Namarraq
    • B)Hira
    • C)Bridge

19. 19Which was the Capital during time of Caliphate Ummayad in Spain?

    • A)Cordova
    • B)Granada
    • C)Seville
    • D)Baghdad

20. 20Al-Zahara was built by:

    • A)Abdul Rahman
    • B)Hisham
    • C)Hakam

    Explanation: Madinat al-Zahra was built by Abd al-Rahman III.

21. 21The title of book written by Ibn-e-Kathir in Islamic History is:

    • A)Bidayat-ul-Mujtahid
    • B)Al-Bidayah Wan-Nihayah
    • C)Tareekh-ul-Islam
    • D)Al-Maghazi

22. 22The grand mosque of Damascus was built by:

    • A)Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik
    • B)Walid bin Abdul Malik
    • C)Yazid-II

23. 23The honey that bees make is:

    • A)Their colony's food supply
    • B)The food for the humans
    • C)The food for the queen
    • D)meant for human beings

24. 24The real name of Al-Ghazali was:

    • A)Muhammad bin Muhammad
    • B)Muhammad bin Ahmed
    • C)Ahmed bin Muhammad

25. 25The pact of Najran was signed by:

    • A)Muslims & Jews
    • B)Muslims & Christians
    • C)Muslims & Quraish

26. 26The battle of Yarmuk was a turning point in the history of:

    • A)Syria
    • B)Jerusalem
    • C)Yarmuk

27. 27The fortress of Al-Hamra was built by:

    • A)Ibn-ul-Ahmar
    • B)Abdullah Muhammad
    • C)Yousuf-I
    • D)Walid-I

28. 28The Mosque of Cordova was founded by:

    • A)Abdul Rehman
    • B)Hisham
    • C)Abi Amar

    Explanation: Abd al-Rahman I, 785 CE.

29. 29Which Hindu leader refused to accept the first partition plan, which ultimately had to be amended according to that Hindu leader's wishes?

    • A)Gandhi
    • B)Nehru
    • C)Raj Gopal Acharia

    Explanation: Nehru rejected Mountbatten's first draft plan ("Plan Balkan") in May 1947.

30. 30Berbers were the residents of:

    • A)North Africa
    • B)Al-Andalus
    • C)Central Asia

31. 31The tip of the tongue can best detect taste sensations that are:

    • A)Sour
    • B)Acrid
    • C)Bitter
    • D)Sweet

32. 32When Muslims attacked Spain, it was ruled by:

    • A)Roderic
    • B)Raccared
    • C)Witiza

33. 33Cooking is more difficult on the mountains because:

    • A)The mountain atmosphere is very cool
    • B)The pressure is comparatively low
    • C)The pressure is comparatively high
    • D)The fuel available is generally wet

34. 34Musa bin Naseer was responsible for the conquest of:

    • A)North Africa
    • B)Spain
    • C)Persia

    Explanation: As usually keyed. He completed the conquest of North Africa as governor of Ifriqiya and then joined Tariq bin Ziyad in Spain.

35. 35Which prophet is called Abu-al-anbiya:

    • A)Hazrat Adam (AS)
    • B)Hazrat Nooh (AS)
    • C)Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)
    • D)Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W)

36. 36Hazrat Umar (R.A) divided the Muslims Empire into:

    • A)(unreadable) Provinces
    • B)8 Provinces
    • C)9 Provinces

37. 37A blotting paper absorbs ink because of the:

    • A)Inferior quality of blotting paper
    • B)Inferior quality of the ink
    • C)Capillary action
    • D)Water element in the ink

38. 38A book Al-Tabaqat-ul-Kubra is written by:

    • A)Muhammad Bin Sa'ad
    • B)Ibn-e-Jareer Al Tabari
    • C)Ibn-e-Hajar
    • D)Ibn-e-Tamiyyah

39. 39Saljuk dynasty was established in:

    • A)1020 A.D
    • B)1031 A.D
    • C)1037 A.D
    • D)1039 A.D

40. 40In Pakistan, Sui (Baluchistan) is world famous for its natural gas deposits and Makarwal is known for the coal mines but Kalabagh is famous for its:

    • A)Sulphur deposits
    • B)Limestone
    • C)Iron deposits
    • D)Marble

41. 41Tareekh-e-Tamaddun-e-Sindh is written by:

    • A)Maulai Sheedai
    • B)Nabi Bux Baloch
    • C)Ghulam Rasool Mahar

42. 42The city which receives highest amount of rainfall through monsoon is:

    • A)(unreadable)
    • B)Murree
    • C)Sialkot
    • D)Rawalpindi

    Explanation: As usually keyed.

43. 43The last ruler of Ummayyad dynasty in Spain was:

    • A)Hakam-II
    • B)Abdul Rahman-III
    • C)Hisham-III

44. 44Holy Prophet conquered Khyber in:

    • A)5 A.H
    • B)6 A.H
    • C)7 A.H

45. 45In which year Umar bin Abdul Aziz, the Abbasid governor of Sindh established the Habbari dynasty in Sindh? (A) (unreadable) (B) 848 A.D (C) 850 A.D (D) 858 A.D

    Answer: About 854 CE; option A, which probably gave this year, is unreadable on the scan.

46. 46For how many years, the persons of Bani Hashim remained confined in Shaib-e-Abi-Talib?

    • A)Two years
    • B)Three years
    • C)Four years
    • D)five years

47. 47Kufa and Basra were founded by:

    • A)Khalid bin Walid
    • B)Muawiyah
    • C)Sa'ad bin Abi Waqas

    Explanation: As usually keyed: Sa'd founded Kufa; Basra was founded by Utbah bin Ghazwan, both in Hazrat Umar's time.

48. 48Tareekh-ul-Khulafa is written by:

    • A)Ibn-e-Seena
    • B)Jalaluddin Suyooti
    • C)Khateeb Baghdadi
    • D)Ibn-e-Qutaba

49. 49The name of the Cripps Mission was made after Sir Stafford Cripps who was:

    • A)The President of the Board of Trade
    • B)Secretary of State
    • C)Viceroy of India

    Explanation: As usually keyed. In March 1942 Cripps was Lord Privy Seal and Leader of the Commons; he became President of the Board of Trade in 1945.

50. 50Hazrat Ali was elected Caliph in the year:

    • A)657 A.D
    • B)656 A.D
    • C)828 A.D