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1.
Father of former US Secretary of State Madeline Albright was also a member of the UN Commission on India and Pakistan and author of the book "Danger in Kashmir". What was his name?
Subject: Generic
Joseph Albright
Joseph Korbel
Owen Dixon
Alistair Lamb
Correct Answer: Joseph Korbel
2.
Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir Mohammed was by education a(n):
Subject: Generic
Engineer
Economist
Political Scientist
Medical Doctor
Correct Answer: Medical Doctor
3.
Epistemology is the study of:
Subject: Generic
Knowledge
Parasites
Parasites
Religion
Correct Answer: Knowledge
4.
Who was the leader of 1958 coup in Iraq, which led to proclamation of Iraq as a Republic
Subject: Generic
Sadam Hussain
Nurl Al Said
Abdul Karim Qasim
Fadhel Jamali
Correct Answer: Abdul Karim Qasim
5.
Major Shabbir Sharif was awarded Nishan-e-Haider posthumously, which other medical for bravery was he awarded during his career in the Army?
Subject: Generic
Tamgha-e-Basalat
Nishan-e-Shujaat
Hilal-e-Jurat
Sitara-e-Jurat
Correct Answer: Sitara-e-Jurat
6.
Which Indian personality was served as the President of UN General Assembly in 1953-54
Subject: Generic
S.Radha Kishan
Gopalswamy Ayyengar
V.K.Krishna Menon
Vijayalakashmi Pundit
Correct Answer: Vijayalakashmi Pundit
7.
In which organ of the United Nations all the members states of UN are represented?
Subject: Generic
Economics and Social Council
General Assembly
Security Council
Human Rights Council
Correct Answer: General Assembly
8.
Ustad Allah Bakh was famous_______ of Pakistan
Subject: Generic
Classical Singer
Sitar Player
Table Player
Painter
Correct Answer: Painter
9.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Sartaj Aziz holds a master degree in development economics from:
Subject: Generic
Cambridge University
Harvard University
Columbia University
Karachi University
Correct Answer: Harvard University
10.
During his address to the UN General Assembly Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif proposed a new peace Initiative with India starting with implementation of four measures relating to cease fire along the LoC, non use of force or threat to use force, demilitarization of Kashmir and_______
Subject: Generic
Settlement of Sir Creak dispute
Wuller Barrage
Withdrawal of forces from Siachin
Normalisation of trade
Correct Answer: Withdrawal of forces from Siachin
11.
UNFCC ( UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) was adopted during the Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro (1992).When did it come in force?
Subject: Generic
March 1994
August 1995
October 1996
January 1994
Correct Answer: March 1994
12.
De Beers is one of the biggest names in diamond industry. Who was the founder of De Beers Consolidate Mining Company?
Subject: Generic
John Cecil Rhodes
Joseph D. Rockefeller
John Krugger
Robert Murdoch
Correct Answer: John Cecil Rhodes
13.
Who was the first UN High Commission for Human Rights?
Subject: Generic
Mary Robinson
Jose Ayaia Lasso
Navin Pillay
Sdrudin Agha Khan
Correct Answer: Jose Ayaia Lasso
14.
The Treaty of Europe Union (1992) is a state known as:
Subject: Generic
Treaty of Hague
Treaty of Brussels
Maastricht Treaty
Paris Accord (Treaty)
Correct Answer: Maastricht Treaty
15.
The King Abdul Aziz Ibn Saud named the Kingdom of Hajaz and Najd as Saudi Arabia in:
Subject: Generic
1924
1930
1932
1936
Correct Answer: 1932
16.
Headquarter of the African Union (AU) is located in:
Subject: Generic
Johannesburg
Cairo
Dakar
Addis Ababa
Correct Answer: Addis Ababa
17.
Which of the following Indian Nobel Prize winner is associated with economics?
Subject: Generic
V.S Nalpaul
Amartya Sen
C.V Raman
Hargobind Khorana
Correct Answer: Amartya Sen
18.
The Earth take about _______ to complete one rotation its axis.
Subject: Generic
48 hours
One month
24 hours
365 days
Correct Answer: 24 hours
19.
When a gas turns into liquid the process is called:
Subject: Generic
Condensation
Evaporation
Deposition
Sublimation
Correct Answer: Condensation
20.
Yeast is used in making a bread is a:
Subject: Generic
Fungus
Bacteria
Plant
Seed
Correct Answer: Fungus
21.
The disease Diphtheria affects the________ in the human body.
Subject: Generic
Kidneys
Throat
Intestines
Joints
Correct Answer: Throat
22.
When was the first Noble Prize awarded?
Subject: Generic
1892
1900
1901
1904
Correct Answer: 1901
23.
The presidency of the United Nations Security Council rotates (in alphabetical order) among its members every:
Subject: Generic
6 months
3 months
2 months
one month
Correct Answer: One month
24.
UNESCO, which deals with Education Science and Culture, has its headquarter in:
Subject: Generic
New York
Vienna
Paris
Geneva
Correct Answer: Paris
25.
Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1992) deals with?
Subject: Generic
International trade
Right and Status of Women
Rights and Protection of Children
Population control
Correct Answer: Rights and Status of Women
26.
Who is the Chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regularity Authority (PEMRA)?
Subject: Generic
Absar Alam
Pervez Rathore
Chaudhary Rashid
Rauf Klasra
Correct Answer: Absar Alam
27.
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy of Pakistan won an Oscar Award for best documentary film. What was the title of the film?
Subject: Generic
Acid Burns
Desperate Women
Dark Shadows
Saving face
Correct Answer: Saving Face
28.
"Chauburji" in Lahore is one of the famous monuments belonging to the Mughal period. It was reportedly built as a gateway to a beautiful garden built for Princess Zaibunissa. She was accomplished daughter of which Mughal Emperor?
Subject: Generic
Shah Jahan
Akbar
Jhangir
Aurangzeb
Correct Answer: Aurangzeb
29.
Which of the following is not necessary for a stand along Computer?
Subject: Generic
RAM
Hard Disk
Operating System
LAN Card
Correct Answer: LAN Card
30.
LED technology is energy efficient. What does LED stand for?
Subject: Generic
Low Energy Data
Low Energy Diode
Light Emitting Diode
None of these
Correct Answer: Light Emitting Diode
31.
Which among the following is the odd one out?
Subject: Generic
RAM
ROOM
Cache
Hard Disk
Correct Answer: Hard Disk
32.
What was the code name given to United States Navy SEALS operation leading to elimination Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad?
Subject: Generic
Lionheart
Neptune Spear
Geronimo
Shockwave
Correct Answer: Neptune Spear
33.
Pedagogy is the Science of:
Subject: Generic
Children disease
Language
Civilization
Teaching
Correct Answer: Teaching
34.
"World Economic Forum" which holds its annual session in Davos, Switzerland, was founded by:
Subject: Generic
Henry Kissinger
Konrad Adenaur
Schwab Klaus
Christian Blocher
Correct Answer: Schwab Klaus
35.
The Learning Tower of Pisa is located in which country?
Subject: Generic
Switzerland
Italy
Malta
The Netherland
Correct Answer: Italy
36.
U Thank was the first UN Secretary General from Asia.To which country did he belong to?
Subject: Generic
Thailand
Cambodia
Japan
Burma
Correct Answer: Burma
37.
On Which river is the Baglihar Dam being constructed by India?
Subject: Generic
Chenab
Jhelum
Indus
Sutluj
Correct Answer: Chenab
38.
How many Acres are there in one Hectare?
Subject: Generic
2.47
3.47
4.47
5.47
Correct Answer: 2.47
39.
Liquid that evaporate quickly are known as ......... Liquids?
Subject: Generic
Viscuous
Transient
Volatile
Light
Correct Answer: Volatile
40.
If a ship travels from fresh water to a sea or ocean,it will:
Subject: Generic
Rise a little higher
Sink completely
Sink a little lower
Remain unaffected
Correct Answer: Rise a little higher
41.
Which one of the following fruit/vegetable is a good source of potassium?
Subject: Generic
Beetroot
Bananas
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
Correct Answer: Bananas
42.
What is the chemical name of bleaching powder?
Subject: Generic
Calcium Hypochlorite
Calcium Chlorate
Calcium Chloride
Chlorine
Correct Answer: Calcium Hypochlorite
43.
Which one of the following countries expelled the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1970?
Subject: Generic
Syria
Lebanon
Israel
Jordan
Correct Answer: Jordan
44.
Which actor played the role of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in the feature film" Jinnah" directed by Jamil Dehalvi?
Subject: Generic
Nusli Wadia
Been Kingsley
Christopher Lee
Peter O'Toole
Correct Answer: Christopher Lee
45.
The Oscar Award winning film " Slumdog Millionaire" is based on the book " Q and A" written by:
Subject: Generic
Hanif Kureishi
Shashi Tharcor
Vikas Swarup
Mohsin Hamid
Correct Answer: Vikas Swarup
46.
What was the real name of the famous Pakistani actor Santosh Kumar?
Subject: Generic
Nazir Baig
Syed Mushtaq Razvi
Syed Musa Raza
Younas Khan
Correct Answer: Syed Musa Raza
47.
Which one of the following Greenhouse gases has the greatest warming effect?
Subject: Generic
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Methane
Hellium
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
48.
Climate Change Conference COP21 was held in Paris, Where was COP20 held?
Subject: Generic
Lima
Kyoto
Montreal
New York
Correct Answer: Lima
49.
Which of the following species is endemic to Pakistan?
Subject: Generic
Indus River Dolphins
Snow Leopards
Gypsy Vultures
Houbara Bustard
Correct Answer: Indus River Dolphins
50.
Which animal is most illegally traded animal in the world?
Subject: Generic
Pangolin
Turtles
Elephants
Rhinoceros
Correct Answer: Pangolin
51.
Mr.and Mrs. Sajjad have seven daughters.Each daughter has one brother.What is the total number of persons in the family?
Subject: Generic
14
10
12
15
Correct Answer: 10
52.
If cars are parked bumper to bumper, how many bumper are touching each other?
Subject: Generic
4
5
8
10
Correct Answer: 8
53.
If Asif is standing in a queue in such a way that he is sixth in the queue from either Side, then how many people are there in the queue?
Subject: Generic
11
9
12
13
Correct Answer: 11
54.
In March 2015 the United Nations decided to increase Pakistan's Continental Shelf from 200 to 350 nautical miles.When did Pakistan submit it's request for increasing limits of its Continental Shelf, to the United Nations?
Subject: Generic
April 2009
October 2010
January 2011
January 2012
Correct Answer: April 2009
55.
The provisions of the 21st Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan shall remain in force for a period of:
Subject: Generic
1 year
2 year
3 year
4 year
Correct Answer: 2 year
56.
Who is the Current Foreign Minister of Pakistan?
Subject: Generic
Tariq Fatemi
Sartaj Aziz
Nawaz Sharif
Zahid Hamid
Correct Answer: Sartaj Aziz
57.
The current Auditor General of Pakistan is:
Subject: Generic
Buland Akhtar Rana
Chaudhary Muhammad ilyas
Rana Asad Amin
Sarshar Ahmad Khan
Correct Answer: Rana Asad Ahmad Khan
58.
Reshma was a legendary folk Singer of Pakistan.She died of cancer in Lahore in:
Subject: Generic
Nov. 2013
Nov. 2012
Jan. 2009
Dec. 2014
Correct Answer: Nov. 2013
59.
Famous TV drama " Waris" was written by?
Subject: Generic
Attaulhaq Qasim
Dr. Anwar Sajjad
Amjad Islam Amjad
Shahid Nadeem Asghar
Correct Answer: Amjad Islam Amjad
60.
The fifth Heart of Asia: Istanbul Process Ministerial meeting was held in Islamabad on 8-9 December 2015.where was the fourth Meeting held?
Subject: Generic
China
Kabul
Tehran
Jeddah
Correct Answer: China
61.
Who was India' s Foreign Minister prior to Ms.Shushma Swaraj?
Subject: Generic
S.M.Krishna
Arun Jaitley
Pranab Mukherjee
Salman Khursheed
Correct Answer: Salman Khursheed
62.
What was the rank of former Foreign Minister, Gohar Ayub Khan, when he left the Army?
Subject: Generic
Captain
Major
Colonel
Brigadier
Correct Answer: Captain
63.
Who was the American Ambassador who died along with President Zia - ul - haq in a Plane crash in 1988?
Subject: Generic
Tom Simon
Robert Milam
Amold Raphael
John Wolf
Correct Answer: Amold Raphael
64.
Recently a leading politician, Salahuddin Quader Chaudhary,was hanged in Bengladesh.His father Fazlul Qauder Chaudhary, had served on an important position in Pakistan prior to separation of 4 Bengladesh,4 please name the position:
Subject: Generic
Vice president
Speaker
Minister of Industries
Governor of East Pakistan
Correct Answer: Minister of Industries
65.
Kamran Baradari is one of the oldest Mughal monuments and is located in Lahore.Who exactly was Kamran?
Subject: Generic
Brother of Queen Noorjahan
Son of Babar/ step brother of Humayun
First Husband of Noorjahan
Brother of Sher Shah Suri
Correct Answer: Son of Babar/ step brother of Humayun
66.
The youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was elevated as Maharaja at a tender age of any 5 years.What was his name?
Subject: Generic
Nau Nahal Singh
Karrak Singh
Duleep Singh
Langah Singh
Correct Answer: Duleep Singh
67.
The youngest son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was elevated as Maharaja at a tender age of any 5 years.What was his name?
Subject: Generic
Nau Nahal Singh
Karrak Singh
Duleep Singh
Langah Singh
Correct Answer: Duleep Singh
68.
Khudadad Khan was the first South Asian Soldier in the British Army to receive the highest military award for gallantry, the Victoria Cross, during the First World War.In which country was he fighting where he performed the act of bravery, which earned him the Victoria Cross?
Subject: Generic
France
Australia
Belgium
Netherland
Correct Answer: Belgium
69.
Deosai National Park is remarkable as it is one of the highest plateaus in the world with an average elevation of 4,114 meters.In which region of Pakistan is it located?
Subject: Generic
Gilgit- Baltistan
Baloshistan
Potohar- Punjab
Khyber Pakthunkhwa
Correct Answer: Gilgit- Baltistan
70.
G.T Road is one of the main highways of Pakistan.What does G.T stand for?
Subject: Generic
General Traffic
Grand Trunk
General Turner
Khyber Paktunkhwa
Correct Answer: Grand Trunk
71.
How many administrative Division are there in Punjab?
Subject: Generic
8
6
3
9
Correct Answer: 9
72.
Which one of the following District of Punjab has lowest population density?
Subject: Generic
Dara Ghazi Khan
Layyah
Rajanpur
Bahawalpur
Correct Answer: Rajanpur
73.
Lal Suhanra National Park is located near:
Subject: Generic
Multan
Bahawalpur
D.G.Khan
Sahiwal
Correct Answer: Bahawalpur
74.
Hingol National Park, located in Makran District, Balochistan,is Famous for its:
Subject: Generic
Cold Springs
Thick Forest Cover
Mud Volcanoes
Archaeological Sites
Correct Answer: Mud Volcanoes
75.
Falkland Islands or the Malvinas island are disputed between the United Kingdom and:
Subject: Generic
Brazil
Russia
Chile
Argentina
Correct Answer: Argentina
76.
Grassland plains located in Argentina are called:
Subject: Generic
Prairies
Downs
Steppes
Pampas
Correct Answer: Pampas
77.
Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean with the:
Subject: Generic
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
None of these
Correct Answer: Mediterranean Sea
78.
Taj Mahal is located on the bank of river:
Subject: Generic
Jamna ( Yamuna)
Ganges ( Ganga)
Nerbada
Brahmputra
Correct Answer: Jamna ( Yamuna)
79.
The Capital of Kosovo is:
Subject: Generic
Zaghreb
Pristina
Sarajevo
Bratislava
Correct Answer: Pristina
80.
Usain Bolt holds the world record for 100 Meters race.To which country does he belong to?
Subject: Generic
Barbados
Jamaica
USA
Kenya
Correct Answer: Jamaica
81.
Detroit, USA is associated with........... Industry.
Subject: Generic
Automobile
Computer
Toys
Electronics
Correct Answer: Automobile
82.
Faiz Ahmad Faiz was awarded the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962. In which year did Abdul Sattar Edhi Receive the Lenin Peace Prize?
Subject: Generic
1988
1990
1992
1994
Correct Answer: 1988
83.
The world famous paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City were painted by:
Subject: Generic
Sandro Botticelli
Leonardo da Vinci
Michelangelo
Pietro Perugino
Correct Answer: Michelangelo
84.
During the visit Islamabad of Indian Foreign Minister, Shushma Swaraj, it was agreed y resume composite Dialogue between India and Pakistan.In which year the two countries first agree to have regular structured dialogue in the form of composite Dialogue?
Subject: Generic
1996
1997
1998
2004
Correct Answer: 1997
85.
Who said " Right is a reasonable claim recognized by the Society and enforced by the State"
Subject: Generic
Laski
Bosanquet
Green
Marx
Correct Answer: Bosanquet
86.
Who among the following argues that the fault lines of Civilization are the breeding grounds of conflicts in the century.
Subject: Generic
Francis Fukuyama
Samuel Huntington
Henry Kissinger
Nelson Mandela
Correct Answer: Samuel Huntington
87.
The"Zero Sum Game" as employed by the supporters of "Game theory" assume that:
Subject: Generic
The loss of one party is the gain of the other party
The gain of one party is the gain of the other party
The gain or loss of one party has nothing to do with the gain or loss of the other party
Correct Answer: The loss of one party is the gain of the other party
88.
Herbert Simon identified four basic motivations of subordinates to accept the will of superior. Which one of the following is not one of them?
Subject: Generic
Reward and Sanctions
Social disapproval
Legitimacy
Subordinates confidence in superior's ability
Correct Answer: Social disapproval
89.
Maslow's "Needs Hierarchy" theory relates to:
Subject: Generic
Motivation
Leadership
Communication
Upward mobility
Correct Answer: Motivation
90.
During the British rule the British King to visit India and hold his Darbar was:
Subject: Generic
Edward VII
George V
James II
Edward VI
Correct Answer: George V
91.
Ramsar Convention provide a framework for national action and international corporation for convention a wise use of wetlands. The convention was adopted in 1971 in Ramsar, which is a city located in:
Subject: Generic
Iran
Morocco
Egypt
Tunsia
Correct Answer: Iran
92.
"Facebook" is one of the most popular social networking service.When was it launched?
Subject: Generic
1998
2000
2003
2004
Correct Answer: 2004
93.
Famous Urdu poet Mustafa Zaidi was by profession a:
Subject: Generic
University Professor
Businessman
Layer
Civil Servent
Correct Answer: University Professor
94.
Article 257 of the Constitution re-specifically to Jammu and Kashmir.According to the Article when the people of Jammu and Kashmir accede to Pakistan then:
Subject: Generic
They shall become citizen of independent Kashmir
Kashmir shall become a province of Pakistan
People of Kashmir Shall determine the relationship between State and Pakistan
Kashmir shall become an autonomous region
Correct Answer: People of Kashmir Shall determine the relationship between State and Pakistan
95.
The first battle of Panipat was fought between:
Subject: Generic
Alexander and Porus
Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi
Babar and Rana Sanga
Humayun and Sher Shah Suri
Correct Answer: Babar and Ibrahim Lodhi
96.
India tested its first Nuclear device in:
Subject: Generic
15 May 1972
18 May 1974
11 May 1998
20 May 1999
Correct Answer: 18 May 1974
97.
HDI (Human Development Index) indicator of the well-being of a country the brain child of:
Subject: Generic
Amartya Sen
Javier Pere de Guellar
Adam Smith
Mahbub-ul-haq
Correct Answer: Mahbub-ul-haq
98.
Zimbabwe was earlier known as:
Subject: Generic
Southern Rhodesia
Gold Coast
Burkina Faso
Belgian Congo
Correct Answer: Southern Rhodesia
99.
What is the function of the heart Pa-cement?
Subject: Generic
It decrease the heart beat
It regulates the heart beat
It increase the heart beat
It accelerates blood supply to heart
100.
When was the right to vote to women in Switzerland?
Subject: Generic
1935
1950
1965
1971
Correct Answer: 1971
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