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311. The title “LION OF THE DESERT” belongs to _______?

لقب "صحرا کا شیر" _______ سے تعلق رکھتا ہے؟

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Answer: Omar al Mukhtar

Explanation Full Name : ʿUmar al-Mukhtār Muḥammad bin Farḥāt al-Manifī (August 1858 – 16 September 1931). Nickname : Known as " The Lion of the Desert ." Colonial Reference : Referred to as " Matari of the Mnifa " by colonial Italians. Role : Libyan revolutionary and Imam. Resistance Leader : Led the native resistance in Cyrenaica against Italian colonial rule.

312. Who among the following argues that the fault line of civilization are breeding grounds of conflicts in the 21st century?

درج ذیل میں سے کس شخص کا موقف ہے کہ تہذیبوں کی فالٹ لائنز اکیسویں صدی میں تنازعات کی افزائش کے مواقع فراہم کرتی ہیں؟

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Answer: Samuel Huntington

Explanation Samuel P. Huntington was an American political scientist. He introduced the “Clash of Civilizations” theory. He identified fault lines between civilizations as potential areas of conflict. His theory sparked global debate on international relations and global conflicts in the 21st century.

313. Noam Chomsky was seen in news recently. He is the scholar of the country_______?

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Answer: USA

Explanation Noam Chomsky is an American linguist Chomsky is known as "the father of modern linguistics" for his work in the 1950s Born: Avram Noam Chomsky December 7, 1928 (age 95) He has written over 150 books He said: there is “no meaningful evidence of a coup" by USA against former prime minister Imran Khan .

314. What is the profession of Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz______?

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Answer: Lawyer

Explanation Olaf Scholz graduted: 1977 Olaf Scholz started studying law : 1978

315. Who was the Delhi Sultan who imposed a tax on Brahmins?

دہلی کا سلطان کون تھا جس نے برہمنوں پر ٹیکس لگایا؟

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Answer: Feroz Shah Tughlaq

Explanation The Delhi Sultan who imposed a tax on Brahmins was Feroz Shah Tughlaq . He implemented this tax as part of his administrative reforms to increase state revenue.

316. Compare the reasons for the voyages of Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama and identify their common underlying economic motive for European sea exploration during this period?

کرسٹوفر کولمبس اور واسکو ڈا گاما کے بحری سفر کے اسباب کا موازنہ کریں اور بتائیں کہ یورپی سمندری مہمات کا بنیادی معاشی مقصد کیا تھا؟

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Answer: To find new sea routes for trade and access to the wealth of Asia

Explanation Christopher Columbus ( 1492 ) – Reached the Americas while searching for India Vasco da Gama ( 1498 ) – Reached India via the Cape of Good Hope Portugal and Spain were leading exploration powers Main trade goods: spices, silk, gold, precious stones This era led to European colonization of Asia, Africa, and America The main economic motive was to control trade routes and gain wealth from Asia. Last verified on 10-04-2026

317. Who is regarded as the Father of Modern Chemistry?

جدید کیمسٹری کا باپ کس کو کہا جاتا ہے؟

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Answer: Lavoisier

Explanation The f ather of Modern Chemistry is known as Antoine Lavoisier 1743 → Born in Paris, France 1770s → Began major experiments on combustion 1789 → Published Elementary Treatise of Chemistry 1794 → Died during the French Revolution Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026

318. The German sociologist to study the role and place of Bureaucracy in modern state and society is?

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Answer: Max weber

Explanation The German sociologist Max Weber was the first to formally study bureaucracy and his works led to the popularization of this term.

319. Who said that curriculum consists of four elements?

کس نے کہا کہ نصاب چار عناصر پر مشتمل ہے؟

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Answer: Ker

Explanation Ralph Tyler Kerr is credited with defining curriculum as consisting of four elements: objectives content method evaluation These elements are key components in curriculum design They are used to guide educational planning and instruction

320. Which has been appointed as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi?

ابوظہبی کا ولی عہد کون مقرر کیا گیا ہے؟

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Answer: Sheikh Khaled

Explanation United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has appointed his eldest son Sheikh Khale d as crown prince of Abu Dhabi history : Sheikh Khaled was appointed to the role on 29 March 2023. On 15 February 2016 , Khaled was appointed Head of National Security On 16 January 2017 , he was named Deputy National Security Adviser *** Sheikh Khaled 's Born : 8 January 1982 (age 41) ND7-5-2023

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