Animals Mentioned in the Qur’an: 50 MCQs

1 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of Prophet Salih (AS)?
(a) Camel (b) Horse (c) Elephant (d) None of these

2 Which animal is mentioned in Surah Al-Fil?
(a) Camel (b) Elephant (c) Lion (d) None of these

3 Which Surah is named after the elephant?
(a) Al-Fil (b) Al-Baqarah (c) Al-Nahl (d) None of these

4 Which animal is mentioned in the story of the People of the Cave?
(a) Dog (b) Horse (c) Wolf (d) None of these

5 Which animal swallowed Prophet Yunus (AS)?
(a) Whale or great fish (b) Crocodile (c) Shark specifically identified by the Qur’an (d) None of these

6 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as providing milk?
(a) Cattle (b) Eagle (c) Lion (d) None of these

7 Which Surah is named after the bee?
(a) Al-Nahl (b) Al-Ankabut (c) Al-Naml (d) None of these

8 Which animal is associated with the production of honey?
(a) Ant (b) Bee (c) Spider (d) None of these

9 Which Surah is named after the ant?
(a) Al-Naml (b) Al-Nahl (c) Al-Fil (d) None of these

10 Which animal warned its community about the approaching army of Sulayman (AS)?
(a) Ant (b) Bee (c) Hoopoe (d) None of these

11 Which bird brought information to Prophet Sulayman (AS) about the people of Sheba?
(a) Hoopoe (b) Peacock (c) Falcon (d) None of these

12 Which Surah is named after the spider?
(a) Al-Ankabut (b) Al-Nahl (c) Al-Baqarah (d) None of these

13 Which animal is used in the Qur’an as an example of the weakness of those who take protectors besides Allah?
(a) Spider (b) Camel (c) Horse (d) None of these

14 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the account of the cow of the Children of Israel?
(a) Cow (b) Sheep (c) Goat (d) None of these

15 Which Surah is named Al-Baqarah?
(a) The Cow (b) The Bee (c) The Ant (d) None of these

16 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of Yusuf (AS)?
(a) Wolf (b) Elephant (c) Whale (d) None of these

17 Which animal did Yusuf’s brothers claim had eaten him?
(a) Lion (b) Wolf (c) Bear (d) None of these

18 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as being created for human use and riding?
(a) Horses (b) Camels (c) Mules (d) All of these

19 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a sign of Allah’s power in the creation of livestock?
(a) Camel (b) Cattle (c) Sheep and goats (d) All of these

20 Which animal is associated with the story of the sacrifice of Ibrahim (AS)?
(a) Ram or sheep (b) Elephant (c) Wolf (d) None of these

21 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a means of transport across deserts?
(a) Camel (b) Penguin (c) Kangaroo (d) None of these

22 Which animal is mentioned in Surah Al-Adiyat in an oath referring to charging animals?
(a) Horses (b) Camels (c) Elephants (d) None of these

23 Which animal is described in the Qur’an as having the ability to communicate with Prophet Sulayman (AS)?
(a) Ant (b) Lion (c) Horse (d) None of these

24 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of a creature that flies?
(a) Bird (b) Fish (c) Camel (d) None of these

25 Which bird is mentioned in the Qur’anic account of Ibrahim (AS) and the revival of birds?
(a) Birds, without specifying their species
(b) Peacock only
(c) Eagle only
(d) None of these

26 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the account of the people of the Sabbath?
(a) Fish (b) Elephant (c) Camel (d) None of these

27 Which animal is referred to in the Qur’an as a creature that crawls on its belly?
(a) Reptile (b) Bird (c) Horse (d) None of these

28 Which Surah contains the verse describing animals and birds as communities like human beings?
(a) Al-An’am (b) Al-Fil (c) Al-Kawthar (d) None of these

29 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the context of the miracle of Musa (AS), when his staff became a serpent?
(a) Snake or serpent (b) Camel (c) Horse (d) None of these

30 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a creature that can be used for food?
(a) Cattle (b) Sheep (c) Camels (d) All of these

31 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of the people of the Garden in Surah Al-Qalam?
(a) No specific animal is identified in the account
(b) Elephant
(c) Horse
(d) None of these

32 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the description of the livestock that provide warmth and other benefits?
(a) Sheep (b) Goats (c) Camels (d) All of these

33 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a creature from which people obtain adornment and other benefits?
(a) Horses (b) Mules (c) Donkeys (d) All of these

34 Which animal is mentioned in Surah Al-Ghashiyah as an example for people to reflect upon?
(a) Camel (b) Elephant (c) Lion (d) None of these

35 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a sign in the story of the army of Abraha?
(a) Elephant (b) Camel (c) Horse (d) None of these

36 Which creature is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of the Queen of Sheba and Sulayman (AS)?
(a) Hoopoe (b) Ant (c) Bee (d) All of these

37 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of the companions of the cave?
(a) Dog (b) Camel (c) Horse (d) None of these

38 Which animal is used in the Qur’an as an illustration of the impossibility of entering Paradise for those who arrogantly reject Allah’s signs?
(a) Camel (b) Lion (c) Elephant (d) None of these

39 Which creature is mentioned in the Qur’an as being created from water?
(a) Living creatures (b) Stones (c) Mountains (d) None of these

40 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of the variety of Allah’s creation?
(a) Birds (b) Livestock (c) Creatures of the earth (d) All of these

41 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of Prophet Dawud (AS) and the disputants?
(a) Sheep (b) Elephant (c) Camel (d) None of these

42 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the account of the cow that the Children of Israel were commanded to slaughter?
(a) Cow (b) Goat (c) Camel (d) None of these

43 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in the story of the people of the Sabbath who were tested with fish?
(a) Fish (b) Whale (c) Dolphin (d) None of these

44 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as part of the signs of Allah in the creation of the heavens and earth?
(a) Livestock and other creatures (b) Only lions
(c) Only elephants (d) None of these

45 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a creature from which humans can obtain clothing and warmth?
(a) Sheep (b) Goats (c) Camels (d) All of these

46 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as a creature that can be used for riding?
(a) Horses (b) Mules (c) Donkeys (d) All of these

47 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an in connection with the story of Prophet Ismail (AS) and the sacrifice?
(a) A sacrifice provided by Allah, described as a great sacrifice
(b) A cow specifically
(c) An elephant specifically
(d) None of these

48 Which animal is mentioned in the Qur’an as an example of a creature that can be used for food and other benefits?
(a) Cattle (b) Sheep (c) Goats (d) All of these

49 Which of the following statements about animals in the Qur’an is correct?
(a) Animals are mentioned only as food
(b) Animals appear in stories, signs, parables and discussions of human benefit
(c) Animals have no role in Qur’anic narratives
(d) None of these

50 Which Surah contains the verse that refers to the communities of birds and animals?
(a) Al-An’am (b) Al-Fil (c) Al-Nasr (d) None of these

Answer Key

1 (a) Camel
2 (b) Elephant
3 (a) Al-Fil
4 (a) Dog
5 (a) Whale or great fish
6 (a) Cattle
7 (a) Al-Nahl
8 (b) Bee
9 (a) Al-Naml
10 (a) Ant
11 (a) Hoopoe
12 (a) Al-Ankabut
13 (a) Spider
14 (a) Cow
15 (a) The Cow
16 (a) Wolf
17 (b) Wolf
18 (d) All of these
19 (d) All of these
20 (a) Ram or sheep
21 (a) Camel
22 (a) Horses
23 (a) Ant
24 (a) Bird
25 (a) Birds, without specifying their species
26 (a) Fish
27 (a) Reptile
28 (a) Al-An’am
29 (a) Snake or serpent
30 (d) All of these
31 (a) No specific animal is identified in the account
32 (d) All of these
33 (d) All of these
34 (a) Camel
35 (a) Elephant
36 (d) All of these
37 (a) Dog
38 (a) Camel
39 (a) Living creatures
40 (d) All of these
41 (a) Sheep
42 (a) Cow
43 (a) Fish
44 (a) Livestock and other creatures
45 (d) All of these
46 (d) All of these
47 (a) A sacrifice provided by Allah, described as a great sacrifice
48 (d) All of these
49 (b) Animals appear in stories, signs, parables and discussions of human benefit
50 (a) Al-An’am