Practice Quran MCQs for AJK Police Constable (BS-5) Islamic Studies — topic-wise sets with solved answers.
Q1. The longest Ayat of the Holy Quran is in which Surah:
Answer: Al-Baqarah
Explanation: Al-Baqarah is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q2. After the Quran and Hadith, the third source of Islamic jurisprudence is:
Answer: Ijma
Explanation: After the Quran and Hadith, Ijma (scholarly consensus of the Muslim community) is the third principal source of Islamic jurisprudence.
Q3. In Surah al-Kahf, a dog is also mentioned with Ashab al-Kahf. What was the name of the dog?
Answer: Qitmir
Explanation: Qitmir is the name given in Islamic tradition to the dog of the Ashab al-Kahf (Companions of the Cave); the name appears in some Quranic commentaries though not directly in the Quranic text.
Q4. The Prophet recited which Surah at the conquest of Makkah?
Answer: Fath
Explanation: Fath is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q5. How many categories of people are eligible to receive Zakat and Ushr, according to Quranic orders?
Answer: 8
Explanation: Surah Al-Tawbah (9:60) specifies eight categories of people eligible to receive Zakat: the poor, the needy, Zakat administrators, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, slaves, debtors, those in the path of Allah, and stranded travelers.
Q6. The book revealed to Hazrat Daud (A.S.) was the
Answer: Zabur
Explanation: The Zabur was the holy scripture revealed to Prophet Dawud (AS) (David); it corresponds to the Psalms in the Judeo-Christian tradition and is mentioned multiple times in the Quran.
Q7. The theme of Hijrah (migration) and the role of the Muhajirun and Ansar are prominently mentioned in which Surah?
Answer: Al-Tawbah and Al-Anfal
Explanation: Surah Al-Tawbah and Surah Al-Anfal extensively discuss the Hijrah, the roles of the Muhajirun (emigrants from Makkah) and Ansar (helpers of Madinah), and the early battles and treaties of the Islamic state.
Q8. Which companion of the Holy Prophet (SAW) recited verses of the Holy Quran in the presence of the Najjashi?
Answer: Hazrat Jaffar Tayyar (RA)
Explanation: During the first migration to Abyssinia, Hazrat Ja'far ibn Abi Talib (RA) eloquently presented Islam before Negus (Najashi) and recited verses from Surah Maryam, moving the Christian king to tears.
Q9. How many total words are there in the Quran?
Answer: 77.43
Explanation: Islamic scholars have counted approximately 77,430 (recorded as 77.43 thousand) total words in the Holy Quran, though exact counts vary slightly among different counting methodologies.
Q10. The total ayats of Surah Alaq are 19. How many were revealed in the form of the first wahi to the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?
Answer: 5
Explanation: The first revelation consisted of the opening five verses of Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5), beginning with "Iqra bismi rabbika," which were recited by Jibreel (AS) to the Prophet (SAW) in the Cave of Hira.
Q11. Which companion was known for his beautiful recitation of the Quran?
Answer: Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (RA)
Explanation: Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (RA) was specifically praised by the Prophet (SAW) for his melodious Quran recitation, with the Prophet saying he had been given a "mizmar" (flute/beautiful voice) like that of Prophet Dawud (AS).
Q12. Surah Nahl means:
Answer: Honey bee
Explanation: Honey bee is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q13. In which Surah of the Quran is there a mention of Dhul-Qarnayn?
Answer: Al-Kahf
Explanation: Al-Kahf is correct based on Quranic teaching, Hadith, or Islamic history. Memorize this point for Islamiat sections in LAT, USAT, and public service exams.
Q14. How much of the Holy Qur'an does the longest surah comprise?
Answer: 1 by 12
Explanation: Surah Al-Baqarah, with 286 verses, is the longest surah and comprises approximately 1/12 of the total length of the Quran, based on traditional Pakistani Islamiat textbook calculations.
Q15. Hazrat Zayd ibn Harithah's name is mentioned in which surah?
Answer: Al-Ahzab
Explanation: Hazrat Zayd ibn Harithah (RA) is the only companion of the Prophet (SAW) whose name is explicitly mentioned in the Quran, in Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37), in the context of his marriage and divorce.
Q16. Prophet Ayyub (Job) is known in the Quran for his exemplary:
Answer: Patience
Explanation: Prophet Ayyub (AS) is the Quranic paradigm of sabr (patience); despite being afflicted with severe illness, loss of wealth, and family, he maintained his trust in Allah and was ultimately restored and rewarded.
Q17. What is the meaning of Al-Baqarah?
Answer: The Cow
Explanation: "Al-Baqarah" means "The Cow" in Arabic, named after the story of Bani Israel and the cow commanded by Allah through Prophet Musa (AS), narrated in verses 67-73 of this surah.
Q18. The procedure of Wudu (ablution) is present in which Surah?
Answer: Al-Ma'idah
Explanation: The detailed procedure of Wudu (ablution) is prescribed in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:6): "O you who believe, when you rise to pray, wash your faces and hands to the elbows, wipe your heads, and wash your feet to the ankles."
Q19. The Ten Commandments were revealed to ________.
Answer: Hazrat Musa (AS)
Explanation: The Ten Commandments (al-Alwah) were revealed to Hazrat Musa (AS) on Mount Sinai (Tur), as described in both the Bible and the Qur'an (Surah Al-A'raf 7:145).
Q20. The "Sujud al-Tilawah" (Prostration of Recitation) is performed after reciting specific verses in how many Surahs of the Quran?
Answer: 15
Explanation: There are 15 places of Sajdah al-Tilawah in the Qur'an according to the Shafi'i and Hanbali schools, while the Hanafi school recognizes 14; 15 is the more commonly cited figure in Pakistani CSS examinations.
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