Brain Teasers & Riddles
i’m tall when I’m young, and short when I’m old. What am I?
candle
This Pakistani drama, starring Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan, became an iconic love story when it aired in 2011.
Humsafar
This physicist developed the laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation in the 17th century.
Isaac Newton
In Japan, this famous colorful flower is celebrated every spring with festivals called Hanami.
cherry blossom
This Pakistani cricketer is famous for scoring a double century in the 2010 ICC World Twenty20, becoming the first to do so in T20 internationals
Ahmed Shehzad?
I’m always in front of you, but can never be seen. What am I?
future
This Pakistani drama, aired in 2019, starred Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir and became famous for its storyline about love, loss, and family pressures.
alif
This country is home to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system
Australia
This country is known for having the world’s longest coastline and is famous for maple syrup, ice hockey, and the CN Tower.
Canada
This Pakistani cricketer is the only player in the world to score a century in all three formats (Test, ODI, T20) in a single calendar year.
Babar Azam
The person who makes it, sells it. The person who buys it, never uses it. The person who uses it never knows they are using it. What is it?
coffin
This Bollywood movie, released in 2015, stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, and tells the story of a troubled actor and his love for an actress, exploring themes of obsession and fame.
Tamasha
This planet in our solar system has the fastest rotation, completing a full spin in just under 10 hours
Jupiter?
This Southeast Asian country is made up of over 17,000 islands and is famous for its beaches, volcanoes, and the city of Bali.
Indonesia
This historic battle in 1526 marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in South Asia, where Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi.
Battle of Panipat
I am something people love or hate. I change peoples’ appearances and thoughts. If a person takes care of themselves, I will go up even higher. Some people might want to try and hide me, but I will show. What am I?
age
This Pakistani drama, aired in 2020, starred Iqra Aziz and Feroze Khan, and became famous for tackling social issues and mental health while breaking traditional drama stereotypes.
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi
This is the only mammal capable of true flight, using its wings to glide and maneuver in the air.
bat
This country has a hotel made entirely of ice and snow, rebuilt every year, where guests can sleep on ice beds under thermal sleeping bags.
Sweden
This Pakistani city was the site of the first cricket Test match played in Pakistan in 1955, marking a historic moment in the country’s sports history.
Karachi
I vanish the moment you name me. I am everywhere, yet no one can hold me. What am I?
silence
This English-language film, released in 2018, features a mysterious island, a group of strangers, and a twist ending; the main actor is Leonardo DiCaprio, and the film explores dreams within dreams
Inception
This fruit is known as the “king of fruits” in many parts of Asia because of its strong smell and unique taste.
Durian
This island country is home to a lake that glows neon blue at night due to bioluminescent microorganisms, creating one of the most magical natural phenomena in the world.
Palau
This legendary Pakistani squash player dominated the world rankings in the 1980s, winning the British Open a record 10 times and the World Open 8 times, making him one of the greatest athletes in history.
Jahangir Khan?