PPSC PAST PAPER 45

1. International Committee of the Red Cross was founded by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. J H Durant
  2. Baden Powell
  3. Donald Ross
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: J H Durant

2. The objectives Resolution was made part of substantive provisions of the Constitution of 1973:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. At the time of its promulgation in 1973
  2. By Presidential Order 14 of 1985 (Revival of Constitution Order)
  3. Through amendments made in the Constitution in 1975
  4. Through a resolution of the Parliament (Majlis-e-Shoora)
Correct Answer: By Presidential Order 14 of 1985 (Revival of Constitution Order)

3. Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sphygmomanometer
  2. Thermometer
  3. Barometer
  4. Stethoscope
Correct Answer: Sphygmomanometer

4. The British Government announced the Partition of Bengal in 1905 because of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Muslim's Demand
  2. Hindu's Demand
  3. Administration Requirements
  4. Financial Constraints
Correct Answer: Administration Requirements

5. The Periodic Table , which arrange chemical elements according to their Atomic number and chemical properties, was formulated by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Antoine Lavoisier
  2. Dmitri Mendeleev
  3. John Dalton
  4. Otto Hahn
Correct Answer: Dmitri Mendeleev

6. The idea of 'Asia Europe Meeting' (ASEM) organization was initiated in 1994 by Mr. Goh Chok Tong, the Prime Minister:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. South Korea
  2. Japan
  3. North Korea
  4. Singapore
Correct Answer: Singapore

7. The number ,whose 7% is 42. is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 300
  2. 400
  3. 500
  4. 600
Correct Answer: 600

8. What was old name of the Lahore High Court?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Supreme Court Of Punjabi
  2. Chief Court Of Punjab
  3. State Court of Punjab
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Chief Court Of Punjab

9. Who is the current Inspector General of Punjab Police,?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Mushtaq A. Sukhera
  2. Haji Habib-ur-Rehman
  3. Capt (r) Arif Nawaz Khan
  4. Tariq Saleem Doger
Correct Answer: Capt (r) Arif Nawaz Khan

10. Fill in the Blank. He is blind____________one eye.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. In
  2. For
  3. By
  4. With
Correct Answer: In

11. One molecule of water is composed of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Two Hydrogen atom- two Oxygen atoms
  2. One Hydrogen atom- One Oxygen atom
  3. Two Hydrogen atom- One Oxygen atom
  4. One Hydrogen atom- two Oxygen atoms
Correct Answer: Two Hydrogen atom- One Oxygen atom

12. Who was first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Liaqat Ali Khan
  2. Ayub Khan
  3. Quaid-i-Azam
  4. Ch.Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: Liaqat Ali Khan

13. According to the Police Order 2002, the head of Police in a District:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Superintendent Of Police
  2. Senior Superintendent Of Police
  3. District Police Officer
  4. Coordinating Police Officer
Correct Answer: District Police Officer

14. How many bricks each measuring 25cm length. 11.25cm breath and 6cm height, will be needed to build a wall of 8m length, 6m height and 22.5cm wide?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 5600
  2. 6000
  3. 6400
  4. 7200
Correct Answer: 6400

15. Which of the following U.N agencies has received Noble Peace Prize?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UNICEF
  2. ILO
  3. UN High Commissioner for Refugee
  4. All of these
Correct Answer: All of these

16. Synonym of "CARNIVORE" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Dangerous
  2. Wild
  3. Meat Eater
  4. Immature
Correct Answer: Meat Eater

17. When was Sindh separate from the Bombay Presidency and created as a separate:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1935
  2. 1936
  3. 1938
  4. 1941
Correct Answer: 1935

18. I am Worried ____________ the exam.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. About
  2. In
  3. On
  4. Of
Correct Answer: About

19. Reptile is to Lizard as Flower is to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Petal
  2. Stem
  3. Daisy
  4. Alligator
Correct Answer: Daisy

20. What is significance of Gaddani Beach near Karachi?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. It is a picnic resort
  2. Ship breaking industry
  3. Fishing Industry
  4. It has huge oil deposits
Correct Answer: Ship breaking industry

21. Where is the European Union's headquarters based?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Paris
  2. England
  3. Berlin
  4. Brussels
Correct Answer: Brussels

22. About which act,the Muslims shall be asked first of all, on the Day of Judgement?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Salaat (Namaz)
  2. Fasting (Roza)
  3. Hajj
  4. Zakat
Correct Answer: Salaat (Namaz)

23. Identify the Muslim ruler who introduced Jail system for detention of prisoners:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (May Allah bless Him)
  2. Hazrat Umer (May Allah bless Him)
  3. Hazrat Usman Ghani (May Allah bless Him)
  4. Hazrat Ali bin Abu Tab (May Allah bless Him)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Umer (May Allah bless Him)

24. The word "Tsunami" belong to which of the following languages?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. English
  2. Latin
  3. Chinese
  4. Japanese
Correct Answer: Japanese

25. Which Muslim Leader was selected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1896?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Badr-ud-Din Tayabji
  2. R.M Sayani
  3. Salimullah Khan
  4. Nawab Viqar-ul- Mulk
Correct Answer: Badr-ud-Din Tayabji

26. Nasir-ud-Din Qabacha was a lieutenant of Muhammad Ghuri. He also served governor of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lahore
  2. Karachi
  3. Multan
  4. Quetta
Correct Answer: Multan

27. ⟨2²⟩³ = ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 16
  2. 18
  3. 32
  4. 64
Correct Answer: 64

28. What is Infaq?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. To give aims
  2. To keep fast
  3. To spend wealth in the way of Allah
  4. To Offer prayers regularly
Correct Answer: To spend wealth in the way of Allah

29. Which of the following is a Vector quantity?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Speed
  2. Temperature
  3. Mass
  4. Velocity
Correct Answer: Velocity

30. India and Pakistan are making a bid for membership of NSR. What does NSG stands for:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Nuclear State Group
  2. Nuclear Supplier Group
  3. Nuclear Sanctions Group
  4. Nuclear Supply Group
Correct Answer: Nuclear Supplier Group

31. The most abundant element in the universe is :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Iron
  2. Oxygen
  3. Hydrogen
  4. Nitrogen
Correct Answer: Hydrogen

32. In how many years was the Holy Qur'an revealed?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 23 years
  2. 24 years
  3. 25 years
  4. 26 years
Correct Answer: 23 years

33. Archaeology is a branch of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Anthropology
  2. Culture anthropology
  3. Biological anthropology
  4. Paleoanthropology
Correct Answer: Anthropology

34. 1 square foot is equal to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 24 square Inches
  2. 48 square Inches
  3. 72 square Inches
  4. 144 square Inches
Correct Answer: 144 square Inches

35. The synonym of "Bewilder" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Mystery
  2. Enlighten
  3. Frightened
  4. Confuse
Correct Answer: Confuse

36. Ramzan is the ___________ month of the Islamic Calendar.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 9th
  2. 11th
  3. 12th
  4. 10th
Correct Answer: 9th

37. Pakistan and Afghanistan have a 'Transit Trade Agreement' signed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1955
  2. 1957
  3. 1958
  4. 1965
Correct Answer: 1965

38. Complete the alphabet series: A, 8, D, G, _____________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. K
  2. L
  3. M
  4. H
Correct Answer: K

39. Which Pakistani Player scored fastest first 1000 ODI runs (in 21 innings)

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Misbah-ul-Haq
  2. Babar Azam
  3. Sarfraz Ahmed
  4. Shahid Afridi
Correct Answer: Babar Azam

40. Fill in the Blank. He would enjoy this, if he _________present.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Be
  2. Had been
  3. Was
  4. Were
Correct Answer: Was

41. If there is no sun,the color of the sky would be:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Orange
  2. Blue
  3. Yellow
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: None of these

42. According to Article 44 of the Constitution, the President of Pakistan shall hold office for a term body?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 10 years
  4. 4 years
Correct Answer: 5 years

43. One of the following is not a function of bones in human body?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Protection of vital organs
  2. Secretion of hormones
  3. Place for muscle attachment
  4. Production of wood corpasdes
Correct Answer: Production of wood corpasdes

44. Complete the number series: 4, 6, 12, 14, 28, 30, ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 60
  2. 63
  3. 65
  4. 67
Correct Answer: 60

45. Abraham Lin-coil is acclaimed for:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Securing independence of America
  2. Wining the civil war in America
  3. Establishing the League Nations
  4. Abolition of Slavery
Correct Answer: Abolition of Slavery

46. By mixing all the colour of the visible spectrum of sunlight, we produced:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Infra Red Light
  2. Purple Light
  3. Green Light
  4. White Light
Correct Answer: White Light

47. The process of transforming files from the internet to your computer is called:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Downloading
  2. Uploading
  3. Forwarding
  4. FTP
Correct Answer: Downloading

48. Which of the following number is divisible by 12?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 4653
  2. 4818
  3. 4502
  4. 4404
Correct Answer: 4404

49. Which number can replace both the question marks? 2/? = ?/50.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 5
  2. 10
  3. 25
  4. 100
Correct Answer: 10

50. Which is the largest Desert in the World?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Thar
  2. Sahara
  3. Gobi
  4. Dasht-i-Lut
Correct Answer: Sahara

51. Fill in the Blank."The report Concludes sadly that _____________Student have ________Knowledge of Physics".

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Some / a lot of
  2. Both / whole
  3. None / Any
  4. Very few / some
Correct Answer: None / Any

52. To which language does the word "Salat" belong?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Urdu
  2. Arabic
  3. Persian
  4. Punjabi
Correct Answer: Arabic

53. What is the area completely surrounding by land called?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Landslide
  2. Lockland
  3. Landlocked
  4. Landform
Correct Answer: Landlocked

54. In which continent is Japan located?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Africa
  2. Asia
  3. Europe
  4. Australia
Correct Answer: Asia

55. The Holy Book "Zaboor" was revealed on which Prophet of Allah?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hazrat Moosa (P.B.U.H)
  2. Hazrat Ibrahim (P.B.U.H)
  3. Hazrat Daud (P.B.U.H)
  4. Hazrat Ishaq (P.B.U.H)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Daud (P.B.U.H)

56. "Amicus" Cruiae " is :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Most expansive lawyer
  2. Arbitrator appointed by a Court of Law
  3. Eminent Jurist
  4. Friend of the court and disinterested advisor
Correct Answer: Friend of the court and disinterested advisor

57. Which country has the largest Muslim population in the World?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Iran
  2. India
  3. Indonesia
  4. Saudi Arabia
Correct Answer: Indonesia

58. A place where leather is tanned is called a :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Tannery
  2. Casino
  3. Brewery
  4. Workshop
Correct Answer: Casino

59. What is the National Game of the Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hockey
  2. Chchel
  3. Kabaddi
  4. Cricket
Correct Answer: Hockey

60. Who was the last Governor General of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Khawaja Nazimuddin
  2. Ghulam Muhammad
  3. Iskander Mirza
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Iskander Mirza

61. what in Shah Waliullah's pinion was the biggest cause of the plight of Muslims at that time?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Luck of education
  2. Discrimination by the British
  3. Economic marginalization
  4. Moral Degradation
Correct Answer: Moral Degradation

62. Which of the following is the latest country abolish monarchy?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Laos
  2. Nepal
  3. Afghanistan
  4. Burundi
Correct Answer: Nepal

63. Which of the following protects our body against disease?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. White blood cells
  2. Red blood cells
  3. Platelets
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: White blood cells

64. Change from Active to Passive voice: "A doctor wrote the book".

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. The book was written by a doctor
  2. The book is written by a doctor
  3. The book was being written by a doctor
  4. The book is being written by a doctor
Correct Answer: The book was written by a doctor

65. Pakistan is not member of one of the following International Organization -Identity.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. D-8
  2. G-7
  3. G-77
  4. NAM
Correct Answer: G-7

66. Who was the first Governor of Sindh after the Independence?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Abdullah Haroon
  2. Hidayatullah
  3. Sir Syed Shah Nawaz Bhutto
  4. Ikramullah
Correct Answer: Hidayatullah

67. One Kilometer is equal to how many miles?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 0.85
  2. 0.5
  3. 0.62
  4. 1.6
Correct Answer: 0.62

68. Physiotherapy is a curative method for:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Heart disease
  2. Immobility of joints
  3. Cirrhosis of the liver
  4. Drug addiction
Correct Answer: Immobility of joints

69. Which of the following shortcut keys is used to align the selected text to the center, in MS Word?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ctrl + C
  2. Ctrl + R
  3. Ctrl +E
  4. Ctrl +T
Correct Answer: Ctrl + E

70. Synonym of "Serene" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Happy
  2. Calm and Peaceful
  3. Smooth
  4. Alluring
Correct Answer: Calm and Peaceful

71. Ctrl + N in MS word is used to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Save Document
  2. Open Document
  3. Open New Document
  4. Close Document
Correct Answer: Open New Document

72. Which is the longest river of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ravi
  2. Sutluj
  3. Indus
  4. Jhelum
Correct Answer: Indus

73. A collection of 8 Byts is called:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Byte
  2. Kilobyte
  3. Terabyte
  4. Nibble
Correct Answer: Byte

74. Which batsman holds the world record of maximum runs in test cricket career?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brian Lara
  2. Sachin Tendulkar
  3. Allan Border
  4. Sunil Gawaskar
Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar

75. Which of the following countries official name is Islamic Republic of?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Uzbekistan
  2. Egypt
  3. Nigeria
  4. Mauritania
Correct Answer: Mauritania

76. Which is the following is the longest Surah of Qur'an?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Surah Yasin
  2. Surah Al-Baqarah
  3. Surah Rehman
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Baqarah

77. Campaign seeking UK's exit from the European Union was also Brexit.What does Brexit stand for?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. A town near Manchester where campaign for leaving EU started
  2. Name of the Politician who started the campaign for leaving the EU
  3. Abbreviation for British Exit
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Name of the Politician who started the campaign for leaving the EU

78. Dead Sea is located in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Israel and Turkey
  2. Israel and Jordan
  3. Israel and Syria
  4. Syria and Lebanon
Correct Answer: Israel and Jordan

79. Fill in the Blank. "She went into hospital _________ Kidney surgery".

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. About
  2. In
  3. For
  4. Of
Correct Answer: For

80. Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was elected the first ever female Prime Minister of Pakistan in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1986
  2. 1987
  3. 1988
  4. 1989
Correct Answer: 1988

81. Which of the following Planets has the maximum number of Satellites:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Venus
  4. Mercury
Correct Answer: Jupiter

82. Who is known as the father of Nuclear Physics?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Nikola Tesla
  2. Edwin Hubble
  3. Ernest Rutherford
  4. James Maxwell
Correct Answer: Ernest Rutherford

83. Find out odd word from following words:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Barometer
  2. Thermometer
  3. Diameter
  4. Lactometer
Correct Answer: Diameter

84. Colombia Plan, Launched in 1951 to promote economic and social development in number countries of Asia-Pacific region, has its headquarter in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. New Delhi
  2. Bangkok
  3. Jakarta
  4. Colombo
Correct Answer: Colombo

85. Pakistan is located in the north of the:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Tropic Cancer
  2. Tropic of Capricorn
  3. Arctic Circle
  4. Torrid Zone
Correct Answer: Arctic Circle

86. Which Street is famous for the Stock Exchange Market?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Fleet Street London
  2. Downing Street London
  3. Wall Street New York
  4. Broadway New York
Correct Answer: Wall Street New York

87. Answer the Question Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, after carefully reading the following letter: Why does Rahim feel happy.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Because he was at School yesterday
  2. Because he fell and hurt his ankle
  3. Because his friends helped him
  4. Because the ambulance arrived on time
Correct Answer: Because his friends helped him

88. Answer the Question Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, after carefully reading the following letter: Which of the following is not correct?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Rahim twisted his Knee while playing volleyball
  2. Rahim's friends helped him get to the hospital
  3. Rahim would not be able to go to school for a month
  4. Rahim hurt his ankle
Correct Answer: Rahim twisted his Knee while playing volleyball

89. Answer the Question Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, after carefully reading the following letter: what does Rahim want to emphasize in the letter?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. The Importance of friendship
  2. That he should stop playing games like volleyball
  3. The importance of parental love and affection
Correct Answer: The Importance of friendship

90. Answer the Question Nos. 87, 88, 89, 90, after carefully reading the following letter: Which of the following statement is correct?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Abdul helped Rahim when he hurt his ankle
  2. Rahim father and mother helped in taking him to the hospital
  3. Rahim stayed in the hospital for 3 days
  4. The incident helped Rahim realize that friendship are valuable
Correct Answer: The incident helped Rahim realize that friendship are valuable

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