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541. Who invented Lifeboat?

لائف بوٹ کس نے ایجاد کی؟

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Answer: Lionel Lukin

Explanation Lionel Lukin was a British carriage builder and inventor of the lifeboat in 1785. Henry Greathead, the first purpose-built, operational lifeboat, named Original, in 1790

542. Ibn al-Haytham is famous for _____?

ابن الہیتھم کس کے لئے مشہور ہے؟

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Answer: Writer

Explanation Ibn al-Haytham was a polymath best known for his writings on optics, physics, and astronomy. He authored the famous book " Kitab al-Manazir " (Book of Optics), making him a renowned scientific writer .

543. Kautilya was the chief advisor of:

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Answer: Emperor Chandragupta Maurrya

Explanation Kautilya also known: Chanakya Chandragupta Maurya : founder of the Maurya Empire

544. Sir Richard Burton was a famous:

سر رچرڈ برٹن مشہور تھے

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Answer: poet

Explanation Richard Francis Burton led a colorful and adventurous life and was a writer, poet, diplomat, and explorer In 1880 he published his best original poetry Sir Richard Burton' Born : on March 19, 1821 , in Torquay, United Kingdom Sir Richard Burton Died : on October 20, 1890 , Trieste, Italy Place of burial : London , United Kingdom Awards : Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael St George and Crimea Medal ND5-5-2023

545. Nebuchadnezzar Il was the king of?

نبوکدنضر ٹو کس کا بادشاہ تھا؟

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Answer: Babylon

Explanation Nebuchadnezzar II was the king of Babylon . He ruled from 605 to 562 B.C.E. and oversaw the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon , one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. He is also known for his military prowess, including his conquest of Judah and the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem.

546. Usain Bolt, the holder of world record for 100m race, belongs to?

یوسین بولٹ، جو 100 میٹر ریس کا عالمی ریکارڈ ہولڈر ہیں، کس ملک سے تعلق رکھتے ہیں؟

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Answer: Jamaica

Explanation Usain Bolt is a sprinte r from Jamaica. He holds the world record for 100m and 200m races. In an unprecedented three straight Olympic Games (2008, 2012, and 2016) Nickname: Lightning Bolt He is known as th e fastest man in the world. Born: 21 August 1986, Sherwood Content, Trelawny, Jamaica

547. Who was India’s Foreign Minister prior to Ms. Sushma Swaraj?

محترمہ سشما سوراج سے پہلے ہندوستان کا وزیر خارجہ کون تھا؟

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Answer: Salman Khurshid

Explanation Salman Khurshid was the Minister of External Affairs immediately before her Serving from 28 October 2012 to 26 May 2014. S.M. Krishna preceded Salman Khurshid (2009–2012)

548. Which Australian Cricketer is facing ban due to tempering of ball using sand paper?

سینڈ پیپر کا استعمال کرتے ہوئے گیند ٹیمپرنگ کی وجہ سے کس آسٹریلوی کرکٹر کو پابندی کا سامنا ہے؟

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Answer: Cameron Bancroft

Explanation In the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, three Australian cricketers, Cameron Bancroft, Steven Smith, and David Warner, were banned for their roles in the incident.

549. Who became the first Muslim mayor of New York and took the oath on the Quran?

نیویارک کا پہلا مسلمان میئر کون بنا اور قرآن پر حلف لیا؟

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Answer: Zohran Mamdani

Explanation Zohran Mamdani, 34, a progressive politician, took office as the 112th mayor of NYC. On January 1, 2026 Additional information The initial ceremony was conducted by NY Attorney General Letitia James He used two copies of the Holy Quran, one belonging to his grandfather and another historically significant copy.

550. Composition of Alchemy was written by ___?

کیمیا کی ترکیب کس نے لکھی تھی۔

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Answer: Jabir Bin Hayyan

Explanation The book titled Composition of Alchemy is attributed to Jabir Bin Hayyan. A translation of the Arabic title Kitab al-Kimya It was translated by Robert of Chester on February 11, 1144.

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