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In HEC's Quality Assurance, QEC stands for Quality Enhancement Cell.

Established in public and private universities in Pakistan

Purpose: To promote, enhance, and assure the quality of education in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).

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Humans cannot synthesize essential fatty acids, particularly Omega-3 (like alpha-linolenic acid) and Omega-6 fatty acids.

They must be obtained from the diet (e.g., fish, flaxseed, walnuts).

Palmitic, oleic, and stearic acids can be produced in the human body

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Both gymnosperms and angiosperms are seed-producing plants (seed plants).

• Gymnosperms → Seeds are naked (not enclosed in fruit).

• Angiosperms → Seeds are enclosed within fruit.

Thus, they are correlated based on the characteristic of seed production.

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SOLO stands for Structure of the Observed Learning Outcomes

Developed by Biggs and Collis

It helps assess how deeply students have grasped a concept.

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Full Form: International Union for Conservation of Nature

Founded: 1948

Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland

Members: 1,400

Formerly called" International Union for the Protection of Nature

Purpose: Protect biodiversity, conserve nature, and promote sustainable resource use

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Ichthyology is the study of fish. 

It is a branch of zoology that deals with the biology, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, ecology, and anatomy of various fish species

Additional information:

• Agrostology: Study of Grasses 
• Agronomy: soil management and crop production 
• Odontology: study of teeth 
• Arthrology: Study of joints 
• Nephrology: study of kidneys
• Hematology: Study of blood  
• Dermatology:  Study of skin 

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UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

It is a specialized UN agency operating in Pakistan, not a domestic governmental body.

Additional information:

• HEC (Higher Education Commission) 
• FDE (Federal Directorate of Education) 
• FBISE (Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education) 

Explanation

Language is a structured system of communication

That consists of grammar and vocabulary

Explanation

"Kindergarten" refers to a nursery school 

Children ranging from two to six years of age,

Additional Information:
The word kindergarten originated in Germany

The system of teaching is propounded by 'Friedrich Frobel'

The purpose of this method is to provide children with rich, meaningful, and balanced learning.