Zakat MCQs - Islamic Studies:
1. The Zakat's distribution rate and method were determined at Madina in?
A) 1 A.H
B) 2 A.H
C) 3 A.H
D) 5 A.H
2. If a person has _________ gold Zakat is payable.
A) 6 1/2 tolas
B) 7 1/2 tolas
C) 8 1/2 tolas
D) 9 1/2 tolas
3. For payment of Zakat on silver the determined amount is?
A) 52 1/2 tolas
B) 51 1/2 tolas
C) 50 1/2 tolas
D) 40 1/2 tolas
4. Injunction of utilization of Zakat is in _________.
A) Surah Kafirun
B) Surah Ahzaab
C) Surah-al Tauba
D) Surah Baqra
5. The number of heads for distribution of Zakat is ______.
A) 7
B) 9
C) 10
D) 8
6. Zakat was made obligatory for the Muslims in ___________.
A) 1 A.H
B) 2 A.H
C) 3 A.H
D) 4 A.H
7. Amount of Zakat cannot be used in _________.
A) Madrassah
B) Mosque
C) Hospital
D) All of these
8. The effective Zakat System can ensure the elimination of?
A) Poverty
B) Interest
C) Class Distinction
D) Ignorance
9. The literal meaning of Zakat is ______.
A) Adulteration
B) Purification
C) Spending
D) Saving
10. Zakat is the _____ fundamental pillar of Islam.
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
11. Name the place where the laws about the distribution of Zakat were implemented.
A) Makkah
B) Madina
C) Taif
D) Jeddah
12. There are _____ types of Zakat.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
13. A person who is liable to pay Zakat is known as _____.
A) Sahib-e-Taufeeq
B) Sahib-e-Hisab
C) Sahib-e-Nisab
D) Sahib-e-Amwal
14. There was no difference between Zakat and Salat who said that.
A) Hazrat Umar (RA)
B) Hazrat Ali (RA)
C) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
D) Hazrat Usman (RA)
15. The Nisab of Zakat is ______.
A) 1 1/2 On 52 1/2 Tola Silver or 7 1/2 tola gold
B) 2 1/2 On 52 1/2 Tola Silver or 7 1/2 tola gold
C) 3 1/2 On 52 1/2 Tola Silver or 7 1/2 tola gold
D) 4 1/2 On 52 1/2 Tola Silver or 7 1/2 tola gold
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16. If one has _______ camels, he should pay Zakat.
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
17. If one has _______ goats, he should pay Zakat?
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
18. If one has _______ sheep, he should pay Zakat.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
19. If one has _______ Cows, he should pay Zakat.
A. 10 to 20
B. 20 to 30
C. 30 to 40
D. 40 to 50
20. If one has _______ buffalos, he should pay Zakat.
A. 30 to 40
B. 40 to 50
C. 50 to 60
D. 60 to 70
21. There are ______ Musaarif-e-Zakat.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
22. _______ is the number of Ayaat in which Mussarife-Zakat are mentioned.
A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
23. _______ is also called Zakat.
A. Jizya Tax
B. Poll Tax
C. Toll Tax
D. Poor Tax
24. The word Zakat is Taken from the _______ word.
A. Tazkiya
B. Zaka
C. Tazk
D. All of these
25. When was Zakat and Ushr Ordinance promulgated in Pakistan?
A. 1979
B. 1980
C. 1981
D. 1982
26. _______ promulgated Zakat and Ushr Ordinance.
A. General Ayub
B. General Zia
C. General Yahya
D. None of these
27. The people who don't pay Zakat are called?
A. Kafir
B. Munafiq
C. Khariji
D. None of these
28. Salaat and Zakat were ordered by Allah to bani Israel and which were continued for the Muslim Ummah also?
A. Al-Baqarah
B. Aali-Imran
C. An-Nisa
D. Al-Maidah
29. Which Pious Caliph had to fight against those who refuse to pay zakat?
A) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
B) Hazrat Umar (RA)
C) Hazrat Usman (RA)
D) None of these
30. Sadaq-e-Eid-ul-fitr has been proclaimed in the year?
A) 2 Hijri
B) 3 Hijri
C) 4 Hijri
D) 5 Hijri
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31. Which category of following is entitled for Zakat ?
A) Alms collection
B) Travelers
C) Emancipation of slaves
D) All of these
32. The Backbone of Islamic system is ___ ?
A) Zakat
B) Fast
C) Hajj
D) Namaz
33. Zakat collectors were directed by prophet (PBUH) to collect Zakat on animals by?
A) Visiting the place where the cattle were kept by the owner
B) Visiting the place where the cattle were Grazing
C) Collecting verbal evidence about the herd
D) None of these
34. Herd of Grazing goat up to which number was exempt from zakat ?
A) 39 goats
B) 10 goats
C) 27 goats
D) 51 goats
35. Which forum can decide under Zakat and Usher Ordinance 1980 as amended, the question of whether a declaration about exemption from zakat made under section 3 is valid according to the fiqh declarant profess to follow :
A) Administrative general
B) Provincial Zakat council
C) Relevant High Court
D) Federal Court
36. Usher shall be charged and collected on compulsory basis only from:
A) Land owner in cultivating possession
B) Tenant cultivator
C) Self cultivating allottee
D) None of these
37. The landowner would be exempt from payment of Usher if the produce from his land is less than:
A) 948 kilograms of wheat or its equivalent
B) 2000 kilograms of wheat or its equivalent
C) 3000 kilograms of wheat or its equivalent
D) 4000 kilograms of wheat or its equivalent
38. A government corporation earns a net profit of rupees one billion in a particular year. It will be liable to pay Zakat amounting to
A) Zero
B) 25 million
C) 2.5 million
D) None of these
39. When did Zakat, Ushar, and Hudood ordinances enforced?
A) 1979-80
B) 1980-81
C) 1981-82
D) 1982-83
40. Lambardar is :
A) A non salaried public servant appointed by collector
B) A non salaried public servant appointed by Federal Government
C) A non salaried public servant appointed by President
D) None of these
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41. Under Zakat and Ushr Ordinance 1980, Istehqaq for treatement through public hospital is determined by :
A) District Zakat and Ushr committee
B) Tehsil Zakat and Ushr committee
C) District Zakat and Ushr Council
D) None of these
42. The minimum age limit for female members of different Zakat committees is
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 40 years
D) 45 years
43. Zakat and Usher Ordinance 1980 vest the power to make rules in :
A) Federal government
B) Central Zakat Council
C) Administrator General
D) None of these
44. The chief executive in respect of matters relating to Zakat and Usher is
A) Chairman of central Zakat council
B) Administrator general
C) Minister of religious affairs
D) None of these
45. The proceeds of Ushr are to be deposited in
A) P.L.A of district Zakat fund
B) A revenue account
C) Both
D) None of these
46. which of the following terms has been used in a particular quranic verse to denote the funds meant to assist eight categories of Zakat beneficiaries
A) Anfaq
B) Anfal
C) Sadaqat
D) Amwal
47. Payment of Zakat for Shahb e Nisab Muslim is
A) Binding religious duty
B) Just a moral obligation
C) Community service
D) None of these
48. In section 2 of Zakt and Ushr Ordinance 1980, "Nisab" means :
A) 612.32 grams of silver
B) 615.32 grams of silver
C) 613.32 grams of silver
D) 614.32 grams of silver
49. If Ushr is not paid within time the local committee may adopt the first measure for recovery of Ushr demand viz
A) personal contact with the defaulter
B) Issue a Formal notice
C) Recovery as arrears of land revenue
D) none of these
50. Administrator General of Usher and Zakat at Federal level is appointed by
A) Ministry of religious affairs
B) Ministry of Finance
C) The president of Pakistan
D) None of these
