Global | MCQs

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The Council is made up of 47 United Nations Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.

The Human Rights Council replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

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Pakistan is the fifth-largest producer of cotton globally, following China, India, Brazil, and the United States. 

In the 2024/2025 period, Pakistan's cotton production is projected at 5 million 480-pound bales, accounting for approximately 4% of global production. 

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Since the first nuclear test explosion on July 16, 1945, the following eight nations have detonated nuclear test explosions at dozens of test sites: 

United States

USSR/ Russia

United Kingdom

France

China

India

Pakistan

North Korea

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The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard-setting body. It comprises of representatives from various national standards organizations.

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The correct phrase is "in spite of", not "in spite from".

"In spite of" means despite.

Correct sentence: "English became the official language for business in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese."

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The word industry comes from Latin word Industria which means diligence reflecting the highly disciplined way human energy, natural resources and technology are combined to produce goods and services in a modern economy. The rapid growth in population necessities the establishment of industries. For preparing different items of daily use factories are installed and these are established in such areas where raw material is available in abundance, climate conditions are favourable, means of transportation are good, thickly populated areas are near to it so that the finished products gets market and traders are easily accessible. Industries use a range of inputs, such as capital, technology, natural resources, labour and management, to produce goods and services. In order to manufacture products, money is needed to purchase buildings, equipment and machinery and pay to workers. This money is called finance capital. Buildings, machinery and other equipment are referred to as physical capital.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'reflect' is?

Mirror means آئینہ

Reflect means عکس ڈالنا

2. The similar meaning of the word 'resource' is?

Property means جائیداد

Resource means وسائل

3. The similar meaning of the word 'raw' is?

Crude means کچا ۔ کڑا ۔ خام

Raw means کچا ۔ کڑا ۔ خام

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'trade' is?

Idleness means بیکاری

Trade means تجارت

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'manufacturer' is?

Break means توڑ

Manufacturer means بنانے والا ۔ گھڑنے والا ۔ دست کار ۔ کاریگر

6. The word industry comes from Latin word Industria which means ______?

Diligence

7. Industry directs human energy, natural resources and technology to produce goods and services in a modern ______?

Economy

8. Industries were developed to meet the demands of the rapid growth of _____?

Population

9. Money is needed to purchase buildings, equipment and machinery and pay to workers and this money is called _____?

Finance Capital

10. Buildings, machinery and other equipment are referred to as _______?

Physical Capital

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension:

With the advent of the internet, the world has become a global village. The interactive websites and applications enable users to create and share information, videos, and original thoughts and ideas. But, more than anything else, social media has revolutionized communication and community. Hence, the speed at which social media users are rising is surprising. However, while social media has numerous advantages, like any other invention, it has disadvantages.

To begin with, social media has changed the concept of community by opening up countless avenues for users to connect with the larger community. Through this virtual medium, the community is no longer our immediate community; it has expanded to include the entire world. People in one part of the globe can actively engage with others across the globe. Also, it has opened new opportunities for students and professionals, who can easily interact with their counterparts in any part of the world and exchange views on matters of mutual interest. Students can also easily interact with educators and researchers in any part of the world and gain from their knowledge and wisdom.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'advent' is?

Arrival means آمد

Advent means آمد

2. The similar meaning of the word 'counterpart' is?

Equal means برابر

Counterpart means ہم منصب

3. The similar meaning of the word 'interactive' is?

Connected means منسلک

Interactive means منسلک

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'surprising' is?

Expected means توقع کی گئی

Surprising means حیرت کی بات

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'countless' is?

Limited means محدود

Countless means ان گنت

6. With the advent of the internet, the world has become a global ______?

Village

7. The interactive websites and applications enable users to share ______?

Information

8. Social media has revolutionized the concept of communication and _______?

Community

9. Another name for social media is _______?

Virtual medium

10. People in one part of the globe can actively engaged with others across the _____?

Globe

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Experts predict future conflicts may arise over scarce water resources due to climate change and overpopulation.

Water is essential for survival, agriculture, and industry, making it a critical issue globally.

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The Global Summit 2018, also known as the One Planet Summit.

It was held on December 12, 2018, in Paris, France.

The summit was organized by French President Emmanuel Macron and aimed to address climate change and environmental issues.

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• Know everything about BRICS: 
• BRICS founded: June 2009
  
• BRICS Member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
  
• BRICS total members: 10 
• South Africa joined BRICS: 2010
• BRICS headquarters: Shanghai, China
• BRICS first conference hosted by: Russia (2009)