How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Islamic Studies MCQ checks one syllabus fact. Candidates use it for NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer practice.
The question is: “How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?”
The accepted answer is A. 114. The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters), beginning with Al-Fatihah and ending with An-Nas. It is also divided into 30 Juz for ease of recitation.
- A. 114 ✓
- B. 120
Why not B: 120 is incorrect; the Quran has 114 Surahs.
- C. 99
Why not C: 99 refers to the number of Beautiful Names of Allah, not Surahs.
- D. 30
Why not D: 30 is the number of Juz (paras) in the Quran.
Correct answer
A. 114
Explanation
The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs (chapters), beginning with Al-Fatihah and ending with An-Nas. It is also divided into 30 Juz for ease of recitation.
Source: Ulum al-Quran — standard Qur'anic sciences references
Tags: Quran
Relevant exams: NTS GAT General, PPSC Lecturer
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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