Historical | MCQs

Explanation

The period of third generation was from 1965-1971. The computers of third generation used Integrated Circuits (ICs) in place of transistors.

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Explanation

 Al Khawarizmi developed the concept of the algorithm in mathematics,

which is why some have called him the “grandfather of computer science”.

Explanation

"His fascination with history compelled him to delve into ancient archives, from uncovering forgotten tales from centuries past."

• Into is used to suggest moving deeply into something (like archives).
• From indicates the source or origin, in this case, the forgotten tales from centuries past.

Explanation

His people built many memorials to his greatness.

The preposition "to" is commonly used to express purpose, direction, or target.

In this context, it indicates that the memorials were specifically created to honor or commemorate the subject's greatness.

Here's an example to further illustrate the use of the preposition "to" in a similar context: "They erected a statue to their beloved leader."

Explanation

Bigwig is the synonym of Nabob.

Bigwig means بہت بڑا یا امیر آدمی

Explanation

"بارہویں صدی کے مسلمان ہر الہیات اور فلسفیانہ افغانی کی گمراہی سے زیادہ غلط فہمی کا شکار ہے۔ ایک مثال کے طور پر، انہوں نے فطیل دی ہے کہ قرآن جتنی تشریحات کے لیے کھلا ہے۔ "سمندر میں پانی کے قطرے" کے بجائے، "کیا تم نہیں جانتے کہ قرآن ایک سمندر کی مانند ہے؟" اور آپ اپنے معانی کے التباسات میں غرق کرنے کا حق رکھتے ہیں۔ اور اس سمندر میں غوطہ زن ہو کر آپ قوت اور معرفت حاصل کرتے ہیں۔ وہ مرحلے دیکھتے ہیں، "تم کنارہ پر مطمئن ہو کر کیوں پڑے رہتے ہو؟" کہر مسلمانوں کے لیے رکنا، آگے بڑھنا، اور اختلاف کرناجائز ہے۔ افغانی جدت اور روایت کا بہترین اعتراض ہیں

The thoughts of the 12th-century Muslim theologian and philosopher Al-Ghazali are among the most misunderstood. As a thinker, he argued that the Qur’an is open to as many interpretations as “there are drops of water in the ocean.” He asked, “Do you not know that the Qur’an is like an ocean?” According to him, one has the right to embark on an infinite journey through its vast meanings. By diving into its depths, one can discover rubies and pearls and emerge enriched. He further questioned, “Why do you remain stranded on the shore, content with the surface?” For Al-Ghazali, it is permissible for Muslims to question, progress, and disagree. His philosophy beautifully blends tradition and innovation.

Explanation

• The correct answer is: It was expected by Alexander that he would conquer the world.
• This sentence is in the passive voice, whereas the original sentence is in the active voice. The meaning of the sentence remains the same, but the focus shifts from Alexander (the doer) to the expectation (the action).

Explanation

Explanation

Institutions refer to long-standing practices or structures—leadership fits this description.

Passion for knowledge implies a strong desire to understand, making the phrase contextually accurate.

Institutions means ادارے

Passion means جذبہ

Explanation

Malaria was caused by breathing impure air was once a common belief.

ملیریا سانس لینے کی ناپاک ہوا کی وجہ سے ہوا تھا جب ایک بار ایک عام عقیدہ تھا۔

Malaria directly refers to the subject of the belief in the sentence.