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No verified paper has been uploaded for PPSC-PMS Paper Islamic Studies (for Muslim candidates) / Ethics (for Non-Muslim candidates) 2006 MCQs yet. The MCQs below are drawn from the Islamic Studies (for Muslim candidates) / Ethics (for Non-Muslim candidates) subject category.
Jabir ibn Hayyan, often known in the West as Geber, was an early Islamic polymath widely considered as the father of Arab chemistry.
The Battle of Uhud was fought on March 23, 625 AD (3 AH in the Islamic calendar).
In 2006, Dick Cheney was the incumbent Vice President of the United States, serving under President George W. Bush [1, p13]. Cheney held the office from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. The provided PDF's answer key incorrectly marks (d) and its explanation is not relevant to the 2006 timeframe [1, p13].
In April 2006, the United States and South Korea formally requested observer status in SAARC. The SAARC Council of Ministers agreed in principle to grant this status to the US, South Korea, and the European Union in August 2006 [1, p13]. This marked an expansion of SAARC's engagement with global powers.
"The Spirit of Islam," first published in 1891, was authored by Syed Ameer Ali, a prominent Indo-British jurist, political leader, and Islamic scholar [1, p13]. The book is considered an influential work on Islamic history and thought.
Angela Merkel became the Chancellor of Germany on November 22, 2005, and was serving in this capacity in 2006 [1, p13]. She was the first woman to hold the office and served for four terms.
Richard A. Boucher served as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs from February 2006 to May 2009 [1, p12]. His tenure covered a significant period of diplomatic engagement in the region.
Dr. Shamshad Akhtar assumed office as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on January 2, 2006, becoming the first woman to hold this position [1, p12]. She served a three-year term until January 2009.
H5N1 is a subtype of the Influenza A virus, commonly known as avian influenza or "bird flu." It can cause severe respiratory illness in birds and has also infected humans, raising public health concerns globally, particularly around 2006 [1, p11]. The PDF's explanation mistakenly discusses H3N1, but H5N1 is correctly identified as a virus [1, p11].
In 2006, Zalmay Khalilzad was serving as the United States Ambassador to Iraq [1, p11]. He held this position from June 2005 to April 2007. Prior to this, he had served as the U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan.
