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NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) Syllabus
The Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) syllabus for NTS NAT-IA in full: 4 chapters and 14 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) flashcards with answers.
Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) syllabus: all 4 chapters
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Islamic Studies
3 topics- Beliefs and Pillars of Islam
- Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
- Quran and Hadith
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Pakistan Studies
4 topics- Pakistan Movement
- Constitutional Development
- Geography of Pakistan
- Government and Politics
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General Knowledge
4 topics- Current Affairs
- World Geography
- International Organizations
- Science and Everyday Life
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History and Civilization
3 topics- World History Overview
- Muslim History
- Famous Personalities and Events
NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) flashcards — 50 questions with answers
What are the five Pillars of Islam in order?
Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (alms-giving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).
What are the six Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam?
Belief in Allah (Tawhid), His Angels, His Books, His Prophets, the Day of Judgment, and Taqdir (divine decree/predestination).
How many obligatory (Fard) prayers are offered in a day and how many Rakats do they total?
Five daily prayers (Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha), totaling 17 Fard Rakats.
What is the minimum rate of Zakat on accumulated wealth held for one lunar year?
2.5% (one-fortieth) of qualifying wealth above the Nisab threshold.
In which year and city was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?
He was born in 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah.
At what age did the Holy Prophet (PBUH) receive his first revelation, and in which cave?
At age 40, in the Cave of Hira (Ghar-e-Hira) near Makkah.
What was the Holy Prophet (PBUH) titled before prophethood due to his honesty and trustworthiness?
Al-Sadiq (the Truthful) and Al-Amin (the Trustworthy).
In which year did the Hijra (migration from Makkah to Madinah) occur, marking the start of the Islamic calendar?
622 CE, which is Year 1 of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar.
What is the Quran and into how many chapters and verses is it divided?
The Quran is the holy book of Islam, divided into 114 Surahs (chapters) and approximately 6,236 verses (Ayahs).
What is the difference between Makki and Madani Surahs of the Quran?
Makki Surahs were revealed in Makkah before the Hijra (focus on faith/Tawhid), while Madani Surahs were revealed in Madinah after the Hijra (focus on law and social conduct).
What is a Hadith, and what are its two main components?
A Hadith is a recorded saying, action, or approval of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Its two parts are the Sanad (chain of narrators) and the Matn (text/content).
Name the two most authentic Hadith collections in Sunni Islam (the Sahihayn).
Sahih Bukhari (compiled by Imam Bukhari) and Sahih Muslim (compiled by Imam Muslim).
Who proposed the name 'Pakistan' and in which 1933 pamphlet?
Choudhry Rahmat Ali, in his pamphlet 'Now or Never' (1933).
In which year and city was the Pakistan/Lahore Resolution passed?
23 March 1940, in Lahore (Minto Park, now Iqbal Park).
Who presented the Lahore Resolution of 1940?
A.K. Fazlul Haq (the Premier of Bengal).
In which 1930 address did Allama Iqbal first present the idea of a separate Muslim state?
His presidential address at the Allahabad session of the All-India Muslim League (1930).
When did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its first Governor-General?
14 August 1947; Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General.
What was the Objectives Resolution and when was it passed?
A foundational document outlining the guiding principles of Pakistan's constitution, passed by the Constituent Assembly in March 1949 under PM Liaquat Ali Khan.
In which years were Pakistan's three constitutions promulgated?
1956 (first), 1962 (Ayub Khan's era), and 1973 (the current constitution).
Who was the Prime Minister when the 1973 Constitution was enacted, and what system of government did it establish?
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto; it established a parliamentary form of government.
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What is the total area of Pakistan and where does it rank by area in the world (approximately)?
About 796,096 square kilometers, ranking roughly 33rd-34th largest country in the world.
Which countries share land borders with Pakistan?
India (east), Afghanistan (northwest), Iran (southwest), and China (northeast).
What is the name of the border line between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
The Durand Line, demarcated in 1893.
What is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second-highest in the world?
K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 meters, in the Karakoram Range.
Which is the longest river of Pakistan, and what are its main tributaries?
The Indus River; its main tributaries are the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas (the Punjab rivers).
Name the four provinces and the federal capital territory of Pakistan.
Provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and Balochistan; the federal capital territory is Islamabad.
What type of government does Pakistan have, and what are the houses of its Parliament?
A federal parliamentary democracy; Parliament (Majlis-e-Shura) consists of the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate (upper house).
How many seats does the National Assembly of Pakistan have, and what is the parliamentary term?
342 general structure (currently 336 seats after delimitation), with a five-year term.
Who elects the President of Pakistan and what is the President's term?
The President is elected by an Electoral College (members of Parliament and provincial assemblies) for a five-year term.
What is the role of the Chief Election Commissioner in Pakistan?
To head the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and oversee the conduct of free and fair elections at federal and provincial levels.
What is the currency of Pakistan and which institution issues it?
The Pakistani Rupee (PKR), issued by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
What is the national language and what are the official languages of Pakistan?
Urdu is the national language; Urdu and English are the official languages.
What are the seven continents of the world?
Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia (Oceania).
What are the five major oceans of the world?
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern (Antarctic), and Arctic Oceans.
What is the longest river in the world and the largest by water discharge?
The Nile (longest, in Africa); the Amazon (largest by water volume/discharge, in South America).
What is the largest and the smallest country in the world by area?
Largest: Russia; smallest: Vatican City.
What imaginary line divides Earth into Northern and Southern hemispheres, and what is its latitude?
The Equator, at 0 degrees latitude.
When was the United Nations founded and where is its headquarters?
24 October 1945; headquartered in New York City, USA.
Name the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China (the P5, each with veto power).
What does OIC stand for and what is its purpose?
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation; it promotes Muslim solidarity and cooperation, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
What does SAARC stand for and how many member states does it have?
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation; it has 8 member states (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan).
What is the function of the World Health Organization (WHO) and where is it headquartered?
A UN agency directing international public health; headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
What are the SI (standard) units of force, energy, and power?
Force: Newton (N); Energy: Joule (J); Power: Watt (W).
What gas do humans exhale and plants absorb, and what gas do plants release during photosynthesis?
Humans exhale carbon dioxide (CO2), which plants absorb; plants release oxygen (O2) during photosynthesis.
What is the chemical formula of water and which vitamin is produced in human skin by sunlight?
Water is H2O; Vitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight.
What is the normal human body temperature and the approximate normal blood pressure?
Normal body temperature is about 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 F); normal blood pressure is about 120/80 mmHg.
What is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately)?
Approximately 300,000 kilometers per second (3 x 10^8 m/s).
Which scientist proposed the theory of gravity, and which proposed the theory of relativity?
Isaac Newton proposed the law of universal gravitation; Albert Einstein proposed the theory of relativity.
In which years did World War I and World War II take place?
World War I: 1914-1918; World War II: 1939-1945.
What major historical events occurred in 1789 (France) and 1917 (Russia)?
The French Revolution began in 1789; the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution occurred in 1917.
NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) FAQ
What is in the NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) syllabus?
NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) is split into 4 chapters: Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, General Knowledge and History and Civilization. Together they contain 14 topics.
How many chapters are in NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities)?
4 chapters, containing 14 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Studies, with 4 topics.
Are there flashcards for NTS NAT-IA Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities)?
Yes — a 50-card Subject Knowledge (Arts and Humanities) deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.