Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Quran and Hadith MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.”
The accepted answer is A. Al-Kawthar. “Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.” is answered by Al-Kawthar (option A). Option B (“Hira Cave”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Al-Kawthar. Option C (“Makki Surahs”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Al-Kawthar. Remaining alternatives (114) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Al-Kawthar is identified. Quran and Hadith questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Quran and Hadith recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Al-Kawthar ✓
- B. Hira Cave
Why not B: “Hira Cave” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Al-Kawthar. “Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.” is answered by Al-Kawthar (option A). Option B (“Hira Cave”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss
- C. Makki Surahs
Why not C: “Makki Surahs” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Al-Kawthar. “Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.” is answered by Al-Kawthar (option A). Option B (“Hira Cave”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss
- D. 114
Why not D: “114” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Al-Kawthar. “Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.” is answered by Al-Kawthar (option A). Option B (“Hira Cave”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss
Correct answer
A. Al-Kawthar
Explanation
“Identify the correct term described as: the shortest chapter of the Quran.” is answered by Al-Kawthar (option A). Option B (“Hira Cave”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Al-Kawthar. Option C (“Makki Surahs”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Al-Kawthar. Remaining alternatives (114) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Al-Kawthar is identified. Quran and Hadith questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Quran and Hadith recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Quran and Hadith
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