PPSC PAST PAPER 57

1. The epic poem 'Shahnama' was written by __________?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Al-Berunl
  2. Firdausi
  3. Amir Khusrau
  4. Rumi
Correct Answer: Firdausi

2. babur laid the foundation of Mughal Empire in 1526 by defeating ___________?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Daulat Khan Lodhi
  2. Ibrahim Lodhi
  3. Rana Sanga
  4. Alauddin Khillji
Correct Answer: Ibrahim Lodhi

3. The Court language of the Mughals in india was_________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Turkish
  2. Hindi
  3. Persian
  4. Urdu
Correct Answer: Persian

4. Babar came to india originally from_________-

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ferghana
  2. Samarkand
  3. Khorasan
  4. Selstan
Correct Answer: Ferghana

5. Hamayun was removed from throne by _________-

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Akbar
  2. Shah Jahan
  3. Sher Shah Suri
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri

6. Battle of Plassey was fought between Nawab Siraj-ud-Daula and__________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lord Clive
  2. Lord Canning
  3. Warren Hastings
  4. Shah Alarm
Correct Answer: Lord Clive

7. Durand line Treaty was signed between Sir Mortimer Durand and King_________ of Afghanistan in 1893.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Amir Amanullah khan
  2. Abdur Rehman Khan
  3. Habibullah Khan
  4. Sardar Daud Khan
Correct Answer: Abdur Rehman Khan

8. Name the Mughal Emperor whose Revenue Minister was Todar Mal.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Akbar
  2. Babur
  3. Shah Jahan
  4. Bahadur Shah Zafar
Correct Answer: Akbar

9. Who founded the "Arya Samaj"?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ambedkar
  2. Raja Ram Mohan
  3. Swami Dayananda Saraswati
  4. Ram Gopal Acharya
Correct Answer: Swami Dayananda Saraswati,

10. Bengal was divided into two provinces in 1905 by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lord Rippon
  2. Viceroy Curzon
  3. Lord Pathetic Lawrence
  4. Lord Irwin
Correct Answer: Viceroy Curzon

11. Chairman of the first session of All India Muslim league was:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sir Adamjee Pirbhai
  2. Sir Agha Khan
  3. Nawab Saleemullah
  4. Nawab Viqr-ul-Mulk
Correct Answer: Sir Adamjee Pirbhai

12. Name the area of Kashmir where a spontaneous armed uprising took place Against the Dogra Tyranny, on the eve of partition.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Poonch
  2. Jammu
  3. Srinagar
  4. Rawalakot
Correct Answer: Poonch

13. The Maharaja of Kashmir signed the so-called Instrument of Accession to India on ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 25 October 1947
  2. 26 October 1947
  3. 27 October 1947
  4. 28 October 1947
Correct Answer: 26 October 1947

14. After the assassination Liaqat Ali Khan who became the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ghulam Muhammad
  2. Ms.Fatima Jinnah
  3. Abdul Rab Nishter
  4. Khawaja Nazimuddin
Correct Answer: Khawaja Nazimuddin

15. The capital of Pakistan was transferred from Karachi to Islamabad on_____________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 10 December 1961
  2. 12 October 1963
  3. 1 August 1980
  4. 2 July 1970
Correct Answer: 12 October 1963

16. Pakistan tested its first Nuclear device on ________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 19 May 1998
  2. 11 May 1998
  3. 28 May 1998
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: 28 May 1998

17. In Pakistan the Governor is answerable to the ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Parliament
  2. Provincial Assembly
  3. President
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: President

18. In which year did the Cease Fire Line in Kashmir come into existence?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1953
  2. 1947
  3. 1951
  4. 1949
Correct Answer: 1949

19. Manchhar is a __________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. River
  2. Regional Language
  3. Canal
  4. Lake
Correct Answer: Lake

20. Name the narrow strip of Afghan territory,which separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Wakhan Corridor
  2. Pamir Knot
  3. Tora Bora Mountains
  4. Khyber Pass
Correct Answer: Wakhan Corridor

21. 'Tango Tower' is a:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. A Communication Tower
  2. Mountain Peak of Pakistan
  3. Skyscraper in Chicago
  4. Tellest Building in Thailand
Correct Answer: Mountain Peak of Pakistan

22. The author of " Kashf-ul-Mahjb"is______-

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Data Ganj Baksh
  2. Shah Rukn-e-Alam
  3. Bahauddin Zikirya
  4. Mian Mir
Correct Answer: Data Ganj Baksh

23. Waris Shah the author of "HEER" is buried in _________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Nankana Sahib
  2. Pakpattan
  3. Jandiala Sher Khan
  4. Mithankol
Correct Answer: Jandiala Sher Khan

24. Which of the following is not an official language of the United Nations?

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

25. The instrument used to measure the specific gravity of milk is________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hygrometer
  2. Barometer
  3. Lactometer
  4. Hydrometer
Correct Answer: Lactometer

26. Pentagon is the military headquarters of ______

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. UK
  2. USA
  3. Australia
  4. Belgium
Correct Answer: USA

27. In which month does a new session of the UN General Assembly begin?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. January
  2. July
  3. February
  4. September
Correct Answer: September

28. Pure gold is Called ____________ carat gold:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 18
  2. 20
  3. 22
  4. 24
Correct Answer: 24

29. Which one of the following is a land locked country?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Belgium
  2. Mongolia
  3. Iran
  4. Bangladesh
Correct Answer: Mongolia

30. Which two oceans are connected by the Panama Canal?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Atlantic and India
  2. Indian and Pacific
  3. Indian and Arabian Sea
  4. Atlantic and Pacific
Correct Answer: Atlantic and Pacific

31. "Amicus Cruiae " means:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. American Citizen
  2. An amusing person
  3. Friend of the court
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Friend of the court

32. "Kyoto Protocol" is an international Treaty dealing with:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Human Right
  2. Nuclear issue
  3. Refuges
  4. Environmental problem
Correct Answer: Environmental problem

33. Fear of the enclosed spaces is called _________-

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Alto-phobia
  2. Claustrophobia
  3. Heliophobia
  4. Hydrophobia
Correct Answer: Claustrophobia

34. The World's first female Prime Minister was ________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ms.Margaret Thatcher
  2. Ms. Golda Meir
  3. Indira Gandhi
  4. Srimavo Bandaranaike
Correct Answer: Srimavo Bandaranaike

35. KANNUP ( Nuclear Power Plant) was provided to Pakistan by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Canada
  2. China
  3. USA
  4. France
Correct Answer: Canada

36. McMohan Line is the border between _______

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Iran and Iraq
  2. Iran and U.A.E.
  3. Iraq and Kuwait
  4. India and China
Correct Answer: India and China

37. Which is the national animal of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Markhor
  2. Snow Leopard
  3. Buffalo
  4. Brown Bear
Correct Answer: Markhor

38. Which component of diet helps preventing constipation?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Fiber
  2. Protein
  3. Minerals
  4. Vitamin
Correct Answer: Fiber

39. Entomology Is the science of_____________-

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Insect
  2. Words
  3. Medicines
  4. Reptiles
Correct Answer: Insects

40. What is the name of present Ambassador of Pakistan to the USA?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ms.Maleeha Lodhi
  2. Hussain Haqqani
  3. Ashraf Jahangir Qazi
  4. Jalil Abbas Jilani
Correct Answer: Jalil Abbas Jilani

41. Name the Indian Foreign Secretary who visited Pakistan recently?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Shiv Shankar Menon
  2. I.K. Gujrat
  3. Subramanyam Jai Shankar
  4. V.K.Menon
Correct Answer: Subramanyam Jai Shankar

42. Ms.Aung San Suu kyi is afamous political leader of____________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Thailand
  2. Vietnam
  3. Myanmar
  4. South Korea
Correct Answer: Myanmar

43. Who is the current President of Iran?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hassan Rouhani
  2. Sadaq Vazeer Zadeh
  3. Mahmood Ahmedinejad
  4. Syed Ali Khamenei
Correct Answer: Hassan Rouhani

44. According to Article 47 of the Constitution, the President of Pakistan can be:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Arrested
  2. Impeached
  3. Tried in the Court of Law
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Impeached

45. SCO stands for _________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. South Asian Cooperation Organization
  2. State's Council Organization
  3. Shanghai Cooperation Organization
  4. Sri Lanka Cricket Office
Correct Answer: Shanghai Cooperation Organization

46. Which is the cheapest and environmentally friendly source of electricity?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Solar
  2. Thermal
  3. Hydro electric
  4. Nuclear
Correct Answer: Solar

47. Under which agreement was the name of Cease-fire line changed to line of Control?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Geneva Agreement
  2. Simla Agreement
  3. Tashkent Agreement
  4. Amritsar Agreement
Correct Answer: Simla Agreement

48. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IDIOMS: A penny for your___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Apples
  2. Effort
  3. Writings
  4. Thoughts
Correct Answer: Thoughts

49. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IDIOMS: Actions speak louder than ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. The Game
  2. Words
  3. Loudspeaker
  4. An Actor
Correct Answer: Words

50. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IDIOMS: Bite more than you can ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Eat
  2. Digest
  3. Chew
  4. Swallow
Correct Answer: Chew

51. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IDIOMS: It takes two to ____________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Clap
  2. Construct
  3. Climb
  4. Tango
Correct Answer: Tango

52. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING IDIOMS: Let the sleeping dogs ___________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Bark
  2. Die
  3. Sleep
  4. Lie
Correct Answer: Lie

53. SYNONYMS- CHOOSE THE WORDS THAT HAS NEARLY THE SAME MEANING AS THE WORD GIVING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Enigmatic:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Illusive
  2. Puzzling
  3. Pithy
  4. Complicated
Correct Answer: Puzzling

54. SYNONYMS- CHOOSE THE WORDS THAT HAS NEARLY THE SAME MEANING AS THE WORD GIVING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Infallible:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Authentic
  2. Outspoken
  3. Weak
  4. Perfect
Correct Answer: Authentic

55. SYNONYMS- CHOOSE THE WORDS THAT HAS NEARLY THE SAME MEANING AS THE WORD GIVING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Transient:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Permanent
  2. Transparent
  3. Fleeting
  4. Brief
Correct Answer: Fleeting

56. SYNONYMS- CHOOSE THE WORDS THAT HAS NEARLY THE SAME MEANING AS THE WORD GIVING THE FOLLOWING QUESTION: Adversity:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Opponent
  2. Hardship
  3. Opening
  4. Agency
Correct Answer: Hardship

57. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYMS( HAVING NEARLY THE OPPOSITE MEANING) OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS, Abbreviate:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Abridge
  2. Expand
  3. Achieve
  4. Accept
Correct Answer: Expand

58. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYMS( HAVING NEARLY THE OPPOSITE MEANING) OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS, Absurd:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Silly
  2. Adorn
  3. Abnormal
  4. Rational
Correct Answer: Rational

59. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYMS( HAVING NEARLY THE OPPOSITE MEANING) OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS, Active:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Animated
  2. Adjust
  3. Passive
  4. Agile
Correct Answer: Passive

60. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYMS( HAVING NEARLY THE OPPOSITE MEANING) OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS, Sublime:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Strange
  2. Low
  3. Ridiculous
  4. mean
Correct Answer: Low

61. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANTONYMS( HAVING NEARLY THE OPPOSITE MEANING) OF THE FOLLOWING WORDS, Vilify:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Commend
  2. Admonish
  3. Pray
  4. Excuse
Correct Answer: Commend

62. Fill in the Blank. I am Intent_______?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. To win
  2. Of wining
  3. On wining
  4. Forwining
Correct Answer: To win

63. Fill in the Blank. If I _____________ worked hard, i would have succeeded.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Would have
  2. Had
  3. Should have
  4. Have
Correct Answer: Had

64. Fill in the Blank.The new law came into _____________ last month.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Effect
  2. Affect
  3. Action
  4. Itself
Correct Answer: Effect

65. Fill in the Blank. It became _____________ that he was going to die.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Visible
  2. Distinct
  3. Apparent
  4. Manifest
Correct Answer: Apparent

66. Fill in the Blank. I do not have any _____________to share my secrets.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Confident
  2. Confidant
  3. Confidential
  4. Confederate
Correct Answer: Confidant

67. Fill in the Blank. Bile Juice is secreted by _____________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Pancreas
  2. Stomach
  3. Gall Blander
  4. Kidneys
Correct Answer: Pancreas

68. A number whose 7 % is 42 is __________

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

69. In the examination 45% students failed and 550 students passed .What was the total number of students who appeared in the examination?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1000
  2. 900
  3. 1500
  4. 800
Correct Answer: 1000

70. A Pizza is divided into 12 slices,if 4 slices are eaten.what fraction pizza is left?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 3/4
  2. 2/3
  3. 1/3
  4. 2/4
Correct Answer: 2/3

71. if 3X + 8 = 20 than what is the value of X?

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

72. If Y = 3x + 12 and Y=5 than what is X equal to?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 7/3
  2. 3/7
  3. -7
  4. -7/3
Correct Answer: -7/3

73. GPS is the abbreviation of___________?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Global Poles System
  2. Global Polymer System
  3. Global Positioning System
  4. Global Position Structure
Correct Answer: Global Positioning System

74. Camera uses______ lens to from an image.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Convex
  2. Concave
  3. Condenser
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Convex

75. CNG is an abbreviation of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Converted Natural Gas
  2. Conducted Natural Gas
  3. Constructed Natural Gas
  4. Compressed Natural Gas
Correct Answer: Compressed Natural Gas

76. When natural light is passed through a prism it splits into_________ colours.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8
Correct Answer: 7

77. ECG is used for diagnosis of ailments related to_______

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brain Tumor
  2. Kidneys
  3. Heart
  4. Respiratory System
Correct Answer: Heart

78. Meteorology is the science of_________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Weather
  2. Metals
  3. Plants
  4. Meteorites
Correct Answer: Weather

79. Jaundice affects the _________ in the human body.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Kidney
  2. Liver
  3. Lungs
  4. Heart
Correct Answer: Liver

80. "Davis Cup" is associated with:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Football
  2. Tennis
  3. Golf
  4. Cricket
Correct Answer: Tennis

81. Where was the first football World Cup played?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brazil
  2. Germany
  3. UK
  4. Uruguay
Correct Answer: Uruguay

82. "Glock" is the brand name of a________

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Perfume
  2. Car
  3. Motorcycle
  4. Pistol
Correct Answer: Pistol

83. Name the Kalimah which is recited on a funeral:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Shahadat
  2. Tamjeed
  3. Tawhid
  4. Tayyaba
Correct Answer: Shahadat

84. After Hijrat to Madina, what first important thing was done by the Holy Prophet (PBUH)?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Built a Mosque for Prayer
  2. Built his house
  3. Created Bait ul Maal
  4. Organized an Army
Correct Answer: Built a Mosque for Prayer

85. Name the third Kalimah:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Kalima Shahadat
  2. Kalima Tamjeed
  3. Kalima Astagfar
  4. Kalima Tauheed
Correct Answer: Kalima Tamjeed

86. Who revolted against Akbar's "Deen-e-ilahi" for the first time?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Hazrat Mujadid Alif Sani
  2. Hazrat Shah Walliullah
  3. Khawaja Baqi Billah
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Khawaja Baqi Billah

87. What is the compulsory tax on the products of agricultural land?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Ushr
  2. Zakat
  3. Jizya
  4. Poor tax
Correct Answer: Ushr

88. کھسیانی بلی کھمبانوچے‘‘ ضرب المثل سے مراد ہے؟’’

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. غصہ کسی کا نکالنا کسی پر
  2. پریشان آدمی کحچھ بھی کر سکتا ہے
  3. شرمندہ آدمی دوسروں پر غصہ نکالتاہے
  4. شرمندگی میں کچھ سمجھ میں نہ آتا
Correct Answer: شرمندہ آدمی دوسروں پر غصہ نکالتاہے

89. ان میں سے کون سی ضرب المثل صحیح یے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. چھوٹے میاں سو چھوٹے میاں بڑے میاں سبحان اللہ
  2. بڑے میاں سو بڑے میاں چھوٹے میاں سبحان اللہ
  3. بڑے میاں بڑے میاں چھوٹے میاں سبحان اللہ
  4. چھوٹے میاں چھوٹے میاں بڑے میاں سبحان اللہ
Correct Answer: بڑے میاں سو بڑے میاں چھوٹے میاں سبحان اللہ

90. رباعی کا سب سے بڑا اور مقبول شاعر کون ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. فردوسی
  2. عمر خیام
  3. حافظ
  4. غالب
Correct Answer: عمر خیام

91. مرثیہ کس نوعیت کی شاعری کو کیتے ہیں؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. مزاحیہ
  2. المیہ
  3. رزمیہ
  4. تحسینی
Correct Answer: المیہ

92. کس پنجابی شاعر کا کلام سکھوں کی مذہبی کتاب کا حصہ ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. وارث شاہ
  2. بلھے شاہ
  3. سلطان باہو
  4. بابافرید
Correct Answer: وارث شاہ

93. روزنامہ ’’جنگ‘‘ کے بانی کا نام کیا ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. میر شکیل الرحمنٰ
  2. میر خلیل الرحمنٰ
  3. میر جاوید الرحمنٰ
  4. ان میں سے کوئ نہیں
Correct Answer: میر خلیل الرحمنٰ

94. نسیم حجازی کی وجہ شہرت کیا ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. جاسوسی ناول
  2. شاعری
  3. تاریخی ناول
  4. افسانہ نگاری
Correct Answer: تاریخی ناول

95. اک چادر میلی سی‘‘ کس کا مشیور ناول ہے؟’’

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. راجندرسنگھ بیدی
  2. منشی پریم چند
  3. کرشن چندر
  4. کشور ناہید
Correct Answer: راجندرسنگھ بیدی

96. علامہ اقبال نے ایم اے کی ڈگری کس مضمون میں حاصل کی؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. فلسفہ
  2. انگریزی
  3. نفسیات
  4. اسلامیات
Correct Answer: فلسفہ

97. امراؤ جان ادا کس کی تحریر ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. سرسید
  2. ہادی رسوا
  3. رفیق احمد
  4. پریم چند
Correct Answer: ہادی رسوا

98. آثار الصنادید اور رسالہ اسباب بغاوت ہند کس کی کتابیں ہیں؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. محمد حسین آزاد
  2. علامہ اقبال
  3. مولانا حالی
  4. سرسید احمد خان
Correct Answer: سرسید احمد خان

99. لفظ بلد کی جمع کیا ہے؟

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. بلدان
  2. بلاد
  3. بلدیہ
  4. بلور
Correct Answer: بلاد

100. اونٹ رے اونٹ تیری کون سی کل سیدھی‘‘ اس ضرب المثل سے کیا مراد ہے؟’’

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. بھدے آدمی کو کہتے ہیں
  2. بے وقوف آدمی کو کہتے ہیں
  3. دغابازی آدمی کو کہتے ہیں
  4. جھوٹے آدمی کو کہتے ہیں
Correct Answer: بھدے آدمی کو کہتے ہیں

101. بیڑااٹھانا ‘‘ محاورہ ہے اس کے معنی کیا ہے؟’’

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. شورمچانا
  2. مشکل کام کے انجام دینے کا ذمہ لینا
  3. چوری کرنا
  4. ناک بھوں چڑھانا
Correct Answer: مشکل کام کے انجام دینے کا ذمہ لینا

102. The first Round table Conference was held in:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Berlin
  2. Delhi
  3. Calcutta
  4. London
Correct Answer: London

103. Maximum number of rows in MS Excel 2016 worksheet is:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. 16
  2. 384
  3. 50
  4. 000
  5. 1
  6. 048
  7. 576
  8. 10
  9. 024
Correct Answer: 16,384

104. Name of tree whose wood is used for making cricket bats?

  • Subject:  SPORT
  1. Willow
  2. Yellow
  3. Teak
  4. Sandal
Correct Answer: Willow

105. Pinpoint the very first convert to Islam among the following pious personalities.

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)
  2. Hazrat Ali (R.A)
  3. Hazrat Khadija (R.A)
  4. Hazrat Zaid Bin Harith (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Khadija (R.A)

106. A Kilo Byte is equal to:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. 10000 bytes
  2. 1024 bytes
  3. 1 million bytes
  4. 10 million bytes
Correct Answer: 1024 bytes

107. The General Cemetery of Santiage is situated in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Brazil
  2. Argentina
  3. Mexico
  4. Chile
Correct Answer: Chile

108. The famous city of Carthage, which has in the past been ruled by the Romans and Hannibal, is located in which country?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Italy Libya
  2. Macedonia
  3. Tunisia
Correct Answer: Tunisia

109. "Cathay Pacific" is an airline of:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Hong Kong
  2. Taiwan
  3. Japan
  4. China
Correct Answer: Hong Kong

110. Multiply: 9.5 x 6 = ______

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 57
  2. 56
  3. 58
  4. 59
Correct Answer: 57

111. Choose the most appropriate antonym of "Vilify":

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. To praise
  2. To sing
  3. To weep
  4. To sleep
Correct Answer: To praise

112. Small talk means:

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. To Praise
  2. A discussion carried for a long time
  3. A brief discussion
  4. A debate
Correct Answer: A brief discussion

113. Hanna Lake is situated near:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Quetta
  2. Karachi
  3. Sialkot
  4. Peshawar
Correct Answer: Quetta

114. Who invented the World Wide Web (www) with Robert Cailliau?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Laiszlo Neztjev
  2. Tom Burns Tim Berners Lee
  3. Fred Zukerburg
Correct Answer: Tim Berners Lee

115. 'Formosa' is the old name of:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Taiwan
  2. Mongolia
  3. Thailand
  4. Japan
Correct Answer: Taiwan

116. What is the opposite of 'Shirk' in Islam?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Akhuwwat
  2. Tauheed
  3. Insaaf
  4. Sin
Correct Answer: Tauheed

117. Choose the Synonym of "Inveigh"

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Allure
  2. Remonstrate
  3. Entice
  4. Support
Correct Answer: Remonstrate

118. Which of the following Surah in the Holy Quran named after insect?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Surah Al-Naml
  2. Surah Al-Qadar
  3. Surah Al-Falaq
  4. Surah Al-Nas
Correct Answer: Surah Al-Naml

119. Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is situated in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Germany
  2. Italy
  3. Spain
  4. France
Correct Answer: Spain

120. The Indus Water Treaty was signed during the regime of _______

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Liaqat Ali Khan
  2. Ayub Khan
  3. Yahya Khan
  4. Z.A Bhutto
Correct Answer: Ayub Khan

121. The cover of the Kaba's is called:

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Bourda
  2. Kiswa
  3. Al-Katfia
  4. Sajjada
Correct Answer: Kiswa

122. Simplify the equation: 5 + 2 x 6 ÷ 3 (2) = ?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 9
  2. 12
  3. 7
  4. 5
Correct Answer: 7

123. Kilimanjaro is a mountain located in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Nepal
  2. Tanzania
  3. Somalia
  4. South-Africa
Correct Answer: Tanzania

124. which of the following river is without delta?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Narmada
  2. St. Lawrence
  3. Indus
  4. Both A and B
Correct Answer: Indus

125. Which of the following instruments is used for measuring the humidity in air?

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Hydrometer
  2. Hygrometer
  3. Barometer
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Hygrometer

126. When a devastating earthquake jolted KPK Former (NWFP) and Kashmir killing thousands of people?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. October 01. 2005
  2. October 08. 2005
  3. October 18. 2005
  4. October 28. 2005
Correct Answer: October 08. 2005

127. Change the Voice of the following sentence: "Sweets are not liked by us."

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. We do not like sweets
  2. Sweets have not been liked by us
  3. we are not liking sweet
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Sweets have not been liked by us

128. Bodies which usually fall from the sky to the Earth are called:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Planets
  2. Meteorites
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Meteorites

129. Cape of Good Hope is situated in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Chile
  2. India
  3. Australia
  4. South Africa
Correct Answer: South Africa

130. The ALU and CU are components of:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. ROM
  2. CPU
  3. RAM
  4. CAD
Correct Answer: CPU

131. Who started ancient Olympic Games?

  • Subject:  SPORT
  1. Greeks
  2. American
  3. Romans
  4. Egyptians
Correct Answer: Greeks

132. What is the meaning of "Zam Zam"

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. To flow
  2. To stop
  3. To burst
  4. To outflow
Correct Answer: To stop

133. Dynamite was invented by:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Alfred Nobel
  2. Thomas Edison
  3. William Davis
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Alfred Nobel

134. The second most abundant metal found in the Earth's crust is:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Iron
  2. Aluminum
  3. Calcium
  4. Sodium
Correct Answer: Iron

135. In a 100 m race, A covers the distance in 36 seconds and B in 45 seconds. In this A beats B by:

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 20 m
  2. 24 m
  3. 28 m
  4. 30 m
Correct Answer: 20 m

136. Who was appointed as caretaker Prime Minister on March 25, 2013?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Mian Muhammad Soomro
  2. Justice (R) Nasir-ul-Mulk
  3. Mir Hazar Khan Khoso
  4. Javed Jabbar
Correct Answer: Mir Hazar Khan Khoso

137. Geology describes the rock parts of the Earth's:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Core
  2. Mantle
  3. Crust
  4. Convection Currents
Correct Answer: Crust

138. Select the correct spellings.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Victory
  2. Victary
  3. Victery
  4. Victori
Correct Answer: Victory

139. The first Cabinet of Pakistan consisted of _______ members.

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 9
  4. 11
Correct Answer: 7

140. Who is known as the "Father of Civil Service in India"?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  2. Jawaharlal Nehru
  3. Charles Cornwallis
  4. Louis Mountbatten
Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis

141. Speakers are:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Output Devices
  2. Input Devices
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Output Devices

142. In MS Word 2016, to increase font size to 1 point, press:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. CTRL+[
  2. CTRL+]
  3. CTRL+(
  4. CTRL+)
Correct Answer: CTRL+]

143. "Derawar Fort" is located in District:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Jhelum
  2. Bahawalpur
  3. Muzaffarabad
  4. Chakwal
Correct Answer: Bahawalpur

144. Fill in the blank: He would enjoy this, if he ______ present.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. be
  2. had been
  3. was
  4. were
Correct Answer: was

145. In MS Word 2016, the option ' Multilevel List' is available in:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Home Design
  2. Layout
  3. Insert
Correct Answer: Home

146. English channel separates England from _______.

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Italy
  2. France
  3. Germany
  4. Sicily
Correct Answer: France

147. A farmer bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee must be sell to gain 20%

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 3
  2. 5
  3. 4
  4. 6
Correct Answer: 5

148. During the era of East India Company, the areas of Behar, Uresa, and Asam were included in:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Haryana
  2. Bengal
  3. Hyderabad
  4. Punjab
Correct Answer: Bengal

149. The Tripartite Agreement of 9 April 1974 was signed between Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Who signed the document on behalf of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
  2. Agha Shahi
  3. Sharif-ud-Din Peerzada
  4. Aziz Ahmad
Correct Answer: Aziz Ahmad

150. Complete the series 11,15,24,_____, 65, 101

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 39
  2. 40
  3. 48
  4. 50
Correct Answer: 40

151. Who established Scientific Society in 1864?

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Syed Ahmad Khan
  2. Shibli Naumani
  3. Allama M Iqbal
  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Correct Answer: Syed Ahmad Khan

152. Antonym of "Jocular" is:

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Witty
  2. Facetious
  3. Amusing
  4. Solemn
Correct Answer: Solemn

153. Bicameral system of legislature was introduced in Pakistan under the Constitution

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Act of 1935
  2. 1956
  3. 1962
  4. 1973
Correct Answer: 1973

154. The number narrations of Hazrat Ayesha (R.A) is

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. 1630
  2. 2210
  3. 1286
  4. 583
Correct Answer: 2210

155. United Nations Organization (UNO) was formed in:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. 1943
  2. 1945
  3. 1947
  4. 1948
Correct Answer: 1945

156. Who is the current Deputy Speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Qasim Sun
  2. Faisal Karim Kundi
  3. Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Qasim Sun

157. The speed of light is _________

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. 280
  2. 000 km/s
  3. 300
  4. 000 km/s
  5. 320
  6. 000 km/s
  7. none of these
Correct Answer: 300,000 km/s

158. "Great Bear Lake" is located in which country?

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. UK
  2. Canada
  3. Australia
  4. Pakistan
Correct Answer: Canada

159. The capital city of Spain is:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Barcelona
  2. Seville
  3. Valencia
  4. Madrid
Correct Answer: Madrid

160. In which of the following form, data is stored in computer?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Decimal
  2. Binary
  3. Hexa Decimal
  4. Octal
Correct Answer: Binary

161. A shopkeeper raises the price of a cycle by 5 percent above the market price and charges 12 percent sales tax on the market price. As a result a customer has to pay Rs. 4680 for the cycle. What is the market price of the cycle?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 4000
  2. 4200
  3. 3950
  4. 4500
Correct Answer: 4000

162. 1937 Elections were held in eleven provinces of India Sub-Continent according to

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Act of 1935
  2. Act of 1919
  3. Act of 1927
  4. Act of 1936
Correct Answer: Act of 1935

163. UNICEF headquarter is in:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Paris
  2. Berlin
  3. Geneva
  4. New York
Correct Answer: New York

164. Gestapo was the Secret Police of:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. USA
  2. Russia
  3. Germany
  4. Japan
Correct Answer: Germany

165. Who had the shortest tenure as Governor General of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Iskander
  2. Mirza
  3. Ghulam Muhammad
  4. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  5. Kh Nazimmuddin
Correct Answer: Iskander Mirza

166. Choose the correct indirect speech of: He asked, "Who speaks French?"

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. He wanted to know which spoke French
  2. He want to know who speak French
  3. He wanted to know who was to speak French
  4. He wanted to know who spoke French
Correct Answer: He want to know who speak French

167. The cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 4% and 6% is Rs.3. The ratio of two selling prices is:

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 51:52
  2. 54:53
  3. 53:54
  4. 54:55
Correct Answer: 52:53

168. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom: To End in Smoke

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. To come to nothing
  2. Keep away from
  3. Extreme hard work
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: To come to nothing

169. To fill a tank 25 buckets of water are required. How many buckets of water will be required to fill the same tank if the capacity of the bucket is reduced to two-fifth of its present capacity?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 30
  2. 35
  3. 62.5
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: 62.5

170. In MS Excel 2016, 'Print Titles' option is available in ______ menu.

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Review
  2. View
  3. Insert
  4. Page Layout
Correct Answer: Page layout

171. Which Prophet is dignified with special title, "Khalil-Ullah" (Friend of God)?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Hazrat Adam (A.S)
  2. Hazrat Naoh (A.S)
  3. Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)
  4. Hazrat Esa (A.S)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)

172. Which short keys are used to "cut selected items" in File menu?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. CTRL+X
  2. CTRL+A
  3. CTRL+U
  4. CTRL+B
Correct Answer: CTRL+X

173. The world's biggest island is:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Green Land
  2. Madagascar
  3. Sumatra
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Green Land

174. If the average of five numbers is 6.92, then the sum of numbers is:

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 34
  2. 34.6
  3. 34.4
  4. 34.8
Correct Answer: 34.6

175. Identify the country which is not a member of ASEAN (The Association of South East Asian Nations)

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Cambodia
  2. Indonesia
  3. Republic of Korea
  4. Malaysia
Correct Answer: Republic of Korea

176. Fill in the blank: Do you always come to the office _______ bike?

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. On
  2. By
  3. In
  4. From
Correct Answer: By

177. Solve for (?) v729 - v441= v? + 1

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 49
  2. 36
  3. 25
  4. 16

178. Most widely spoken language in Pakistan is:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. English
  2. Urdu
  3. Punjabi
  4. Sindhi
Correct Answer: Punjabi

179. What is/are main religion of Japan?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Shintoism
  2. Confucianism
  3. Buddhism
  4. Both & C
Correct Answer: Both A & C

180. The newly constructed Gomal Zam Dam in located in:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Gilgit Baltistan
  2. FATA (KPK)
  3. AJK
  4. Balochistan
Correct Answer: FATA (KPK)

181. Nai Gaj Dam is being constructed in which province of Pakistan

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Punjab
  2. Sindh
  3. KPK
  4. Balochistan
Correct Answer: Sindh

182. Who is the current Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Ashraf Wathra
  2. Tariq Bajwa
  3. Reza Baqir
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Reza Baqir

183. The longest and the strongest bone in the human body is:

  • Subject:  BIOLOGY
  1. Tibia
  2. Pelvis
  3. Femur
  4. Jaw
Correct Answer: Femur

184. Identify the author of the famous book "The Emergence of Pakistan":

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi
  2. Jamil-ud-Din Ahmad
  3. Ch. Muhammad Ali
  4. S.M. Burke
Correct Answer: Ch. Muhammad Ali

185. Who was, at one time, called the "Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity"?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Quaid-e-Azam
  2. Motilal Nehru
  3. Mohanlal Karamchand Gandhi
  4. Abdul Kalam Azad
Correct Answer: Quaid-e-Azam

186. When did Lord Curzon announce the Partition of Bengal?

  • Subject:  INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
  1. 16th October 1904
  2. 16th October 1905
  3. 16th October 1906
  4. 16th October 1907
Correct Answer: 16th October 1905

187. Which Ghazwa took place in 2 A.H. In the month of Ramzan?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Badr
  2. Uhud
  3. Mautah
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Badr

188. How many sides would a Hexagon have?

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. 5
  2. 6
  3. 7
  4. 8
Correct Answer: 6

189. 'Archery' is the national sport of:

  • Subject:  SPORT
  1. China
  2. Bhutan
  3. Albania
  4. Pakistan
Correct Answer: Bhutan

190. Human Rights Day is observed on:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. 10th September
  2. 10th October
  3. 10th November
  4. 10th Decebmer
Correct Answer: 10th December

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