Topic MCQs · Islamic Studies
45 MCQs on Pillars of Islam sit in the GK360 bank, collected from 22 solved papers (2017–2026). Below are the top 42 distinct questions — repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked, an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Correct Answer: Zakat
Zakat is called financial worship (ibadat-e-maliyah) because it is worship performed through wealth.
From: CSS MPT 2026 Most Expected MCQs — Practice Set (Islamiat, English & General Abilities Portions) (2026) · CSS
Correct Answer: Zakat
The correct answer is Zakat, as asked in this question on Pillars of Islam.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Correct Answer: To purify
Linguistically, Zakat means 'to purify', 'to increase', or 'to grow'. By giving Zakat, a Muslim purifies their wealth.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD and Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Will of visit
In Arabic linguistics, the literal translation of the word 'Hajj' means 'the intention or will to visit a revered place'.
From: PPSC Protocol Assistant (BS-12) S&GAD Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 2 Hijri
Fasting in the month of Ramadan was mandated for Muslims in the 2nd year of Hijra (2 A.H).
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Board of Revenue Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 08
According to Surah At-Tawbah in the Holy Quran, there are 8 designated categories (Heads) of people entitled to receive Zakat.
From: PPSC Assistant and Multiple Posts Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: None of these
The first pillar of Islam is Shahada (the declaration of faith), which is not listed among the given options.
From: PPSC Assistant Industries Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Nimaz
According to Hadith, performing Nimaz (Salah) five times a day washes away minor sins just like bathing in a river washes away dirt.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub Inspector (Service Quota) Punjab Police Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 9th Hijri
Hajj was made a religious obligation for Muslims who are financially and physically able in the 9th year of the Hijri calendar.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 5
While initially 50 daily prayers were ordained, they were eventually reduced to 5 obligatory prayers during the Night Journey (Miraj).
From: PPSC Assistant Anti-Corruption Establishment Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Salat
Salat (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam, following the Shahada (declaration of faith).
From: PPSC Assistant Director Local Government Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 9 Zil Haj
The Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and is the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage.
From: PPSC Assistant Livestock & Dairy Development Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Mina and Arafat
Muzdalifah is an open, level area near Mecca associated with the Hajj, located strictly on the route between Mina and Arafat.
From: PPSC Assistant Livestock & Dairy Development Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 3rd
Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, following Shahadah (Declaration of Faith) and Salah (Prayer).
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) PESSI Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Salat
Salat (prayer) is the second pillar of Islam, mandated to be performed five times a day by adult Muslims.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Labour Welfare Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Fasting
Fasting (Soam) is described in Hadith as a shield or armor that protects a believer from sins and the fire of Hell.
From: PPSC Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Punjab Police Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: 1/40
Zakat is obligatory in Islam at an annual rate of 2.5% of a Muslim's total accumulated wealth, which is mathematically equivalent to 1/40.
From: PPSC ESE General (BS-14) Labour & Human Resource Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Salat
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, 'The key to Paradise is prayer (Salat), and the key to prayer is purification (Wudu).'
From: PPSC Junior Clerk Board of Revenue Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Correct Answer: Hadith of Gabriel
The five pillars of Islam are gathered from the Hadith of Gabriel.
From: Assistant Director Past Paper 2017 Solved (2017) · FPSC
Correct Answer: Soam (fasting)
Fasting (Soam) is described in hadith as a shield against sin and Hellfire.
From: Assistant & Cypher Assistant Past Paper Solved · FPSC
Correct Answer: Salat
Salat is the difference between Kufar and Islam.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 1 Shwal
The verified answer is 1 Shwal.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 10 Zil-Haj
The verified answer is 10 Zil-Haj.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Madina
The verified answer is Madina.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2 A.H
2 A.H.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2nd
The verified answer is 2nd.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 9 Nabvi
9 Nabvi.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 60
The verified answer is 60.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 3
The verified answer is 3.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 9 Hijrah
The verified answer is 9 Hijrah. Note: OVERRIDE: book ticks (b); the first Hajj, led by Abu Bakr (R.A), was in 9 AH — 10 AH was the Farewell Pilgrimage.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2 Hijrah
The verified answer is 2 Hijrah.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2½%
The verified answer is 2½%.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Seven
Seven.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Each of seven circuits in Tawaf
Each of seven circuits in Tawaf is shoot.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Iztabah
The verified answer is Iztabah.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 3
The verified answer is 3.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2 Ah
The verified answer is 2 Ah.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Salat
Salat is made compulsory in the 10th Nabvi.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 9th Hijri
9th Hijri.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 2nd Hajri
2nd Hajri.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: Seven
Seven.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
Correct Answer: 17
17.
From: Islamic Studies — Solved MCQs · FPSC
The bank holds 45 questions tagged "Pillars of Islam" under Islamic Studies, drawn from 22 solved papers (2017–2026). After merging the same question asked in multiple papers, 42 are distinct; this page shows the top 42.
They are pulled from the solved papers in the GK360 archive — CSS, PPSC, FPSC papers among them — and every card on this page names its source paper and year, so you can open the full paper from the Past Papers archive.
Yes — 42 of the 42 questions shown carry a written explanation under the answer; the rest show the verified correct answer for revision. Every answer passed GK360's three-way check (printed key, worked material, standard fact).
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