ASDEO Test Islamic Studies MCQs with Answers (Part 5: Questions 1–25)

Prepare for the ASDEO Test with these Islamic Studies MCQs. These questions cover basic Islamic knowledge commonly included in competitive examinations.

1.

How many pillars are there in Islam?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5 ✅

D) 6

Answer: C) 5

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2.

The Holy Quran was revealed to:

A) Prophet Musa (AS)

B) Prophet Isa (AS)

C) Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ✅

D) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)

Answer: C) Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

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3.

How many Surahs are there in the Holy Quran?

A) 110

B) 112

C) 114 ✅

D) 116

Answer: C) 114

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4.

The first revelation was received in:

A) Masjid al-Haram

B) Cave of Hira ✅

C) Cave of Thawr

D) Madinah

Answer: B) Cave of Hira

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5.

Which Surah is the first in the Holy Quran?

A) Surah Al-Baqarah

B) Surah Al-Fatihah ✅

C) Surah Al-Ikhlas

D) Surah Yaseen

Answer: B) Surah Al-Fatihah

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6.

The migration of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) from Makkah to Madinah is called:

A) Hijrah ✅

B) Isra

C) Mi'raj

D) Fatah

Answer: A) Hijrah

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7.

How many obligatory (Farz) prayers are offered each day?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5 ✅

D) 6

Answer: C) 5

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8.

Zakat is generally payable at what standard rate on eligible wealth?

A) 1%

B) 2.5% ✅

C) 5%

D) 10%

Answer: B) 2.5%

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9.

Which month is observed for fasting?

A) Muharram

B) Rajab

C) Ramadan ✅

D) Shawwal

Answer: C) Ramadan

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10.

Hajj is performed in:

A) Madinah

B) Makkah ✅

C) Jerusalem

D) Taif

Answer: B) Makkah

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11.

Who was the first Caliph of Islam?

A) Hazrat Umar (RA)

B) Hazrat Ali (RA)

C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) ✅

D) Hazrat Uthman (RA)

Answer: C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

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12.

Which angel brought revelation to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)?

A) Mikail (AS)

B) Israfil (AS)

C) Jibreel (AS) ✅

D) Izra'il (AS)

Answer: C) Jibreel (AS)

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13.

How many Juz (parts) are there in the Holy Quran?

A) 20

B) 25

C) 30 ✅

D) 40

Answer: C) 30

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14.

The Holy Quran was revealed over approximately:

A) 10 years

B) 15 years

C) 23 years ✅

D) 30 years

Answer: C) 23 years

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15.

The first mosque built in Islam was:

A) Masjid al-Haram

B) Masjid an-Nabawi

C) Masjid Quba ✅

D) Masjid al-Aqsa

Answer: C) Masjid Quba

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16.

How many times is Hajj obligatory for a Muslim who is physically and financially able?

A) Once ✅

B) Twice

C) Three times

D) Every year

Answer: A) Once

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17.

The Night of Power is called:

A) Laylat al-Qadr ✅

B) Laylat al-Isra

C) Laylat al-Bara'ah

D) Laylat al-Miraj

Answer: A) Laylat al-Qadr

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18.

The direction Muslims face during Salah is called the:

A) Mihrab

B) Qiblah ✅

C) Minbar

D) Adhan

Answer: B) Qiblah

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19.

The Ka'bah is located in:

A) Madinah

B) Jerusalem

C) Makkah ✅

D) Taif

Answer: C) Makkah

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20.

Which Surah is known as the "Heart of the Quran"?

A) Surah Al-Mulk

B) Surah Yaseen ✅

C) Surah Ar-Rahman

D) Surah Al-Kahf

Answer: B) Surah Yaseen

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21.

The last Prophet in Islam is:

A) Prophet Isa (AS)

B) Prophet Musa (AS)

C) Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) ✅

D) Prophet Ibrahim (AS)

Answer: C) Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

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22.

The call to prayer is known as:

A) Khutbah

B) Takbir

C) Adhan ✅

D) Dua

Answer: C) Adhan

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23.

Which city is known as the City of the Prophet (ﷺ)?

A) Makkah

B) Madinah ✅

C) Taif

D) Jerusalem

Answer: B) Madinah

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24.

Which is the longest Surah in the Holy Quran?

A) Surah Aal-e-Imran

B) Surah Al-Baqarah ✅

C) Surah An-Nisa

D) Surah Al-Ma'idah

Answer: B) Surah Al-Baqarah

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25.

Which Surah is commonly recited in every unit (Rak'ah) of Salah?

A) Surah Al-Ikhlas

B) Surah Al-Fatihah ✅

C) Surah Al-Kawthar

D) Surah An-Nas

Answer: B) Surah Al-Fatihah