PPSC PAST PAPER 58

1. Which word is wrongly spelt in the following ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Tournament
  2. Refreshment
  3. Goverment
  4. Ornament
Correct Answer: Goverment

2. Which word is wrongly spelt in the following ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sufficient
  2. Excesive
  3. Plentiful
  4. Commerce
Correct Answer: Excesive

3. Which word is wrongly spelt in the following ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Couragious
  2. Graceful
  3. Boastful
  4. Stubborn
Correct Answer: Couragious

4. Which word is wrongly spelt in the following ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Honest
  2. Loyal
  3. Popular
  4. Parfect
Correct Answer: Parfect

5. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... The old man is behind _____ one eye.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. from
  2. of
  3. with
  4. In
Correct Answer: In

6. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... My brother is weak _____ Mathematics.

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

7. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... I am not concerned _____ his affairs.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. To
  2. with
  3. On
  4. At
Correct Answer: With

8. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... He has the reputation _____ benign a good teacher.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. For
  2. To
  3. On
  4. About
Correct Answer: For

9. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... Only six hundred people live _____ this city.

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

10. Choose the correct preposition to fill in the blanks...... Alcohol is injurious _____ health.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. For
  2. To
  3. Of
  4. With
Correct Answer: To

11. The opposite of " perish" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Survive
  2. Dead
  3. Alive
  4. Weak
Correct Answer: Survive

12. The opposite of " Deteriorate" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Decline
  2. Improve
  3. Disgrace
  4. Devastation
Correct Answer: Improve

13. The opposite of " Transparent" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brittle
  2. Coloured
  3. Opaque
  4. Clear
Correct Answer: Opaque

14. The opposite of " Amateur" is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Mature
  2. Professional
  3. Unskilled
  4. Trained
Correct Answer: Professional

15. "Benevolent" means:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Beneficial
  2. Careless
  3. Generous
  4. Diligent
Correct Answer: Beneficial

16. "Anonymous" means:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Gracious
  2. Nameless
  3. Foreigner
  4. Friendly
Correct Answer: Nameless

17. State the best word to fill in the blanks: What is the ______ to London by Air?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Way
  2. Route
  3. Course
  4. Channel
Correct Answer: Route

18. State the best word to fill in the blanks: He agreed ______ my proposal ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. To
  2. with
  3. for
  4. On
Correct Answer: To

19. State the best word to fill in the blanks: "Bravely" is a:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Verb
  2. Noun
  3. Adverb
  4. Adjective
Correct Answer: Adjective

20. State the best word to fill in the blanks: "Bravely" is a:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Noun
  2. verb
  3. Adjective
  4. Adverb
Correct Answer: Adverb

21. State the best word to fill in the blanks: "Wealthy " is a:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Verb
  2. Noun
  3. Adverb
  4. Adjective
Correct Answer: Adjective

22. The All India Muslim League was formed in :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1900
  2. 1901
  3. 1905
  4. 1906
Correct Answer: 1906

23. The Boundary Commission appointed at the time of independence was headed by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lord Rad Cliffe
  2. Lord Wavell
  3. Lord Irwin
  4. Lord Mountbatten
Correct Answer: Lord Rad Cliffe

24. Who became the Governor General Pakistan after the death of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Liaqat Ali Khan
  2. Khawaja Nazimuddin
  3. Ghulam Muhammad
  4. Muhammad Ali Dogra
Correct Answer: Khawaja Nazimuddin

25. Pakistan officially became the Islamic Republic Of Pakistan according to the Constitution of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1956
  2. 1958
  3. 1960
  4. 1962
Correct Answer: 1956

26. Mohammadan Anglo Oriental College was founded by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sir Syed Ahmad khan
  2. M.A Jinnah
  3. Allama Iqbal
  4. Ch.Rehmat Ali
Correct Answer: Sir Syed Ahmad khan

27. Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah started his law practice in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Karachi
  2. London
  3. Bombay
  4. Delhi
Correct Answer: Bombay

28. Where did Allama Iqbal made his first public's proposal for a separate state for Muslims ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lahore
  2. Allahabad
  3. Delhi
  4. Dacca
Correct Answer: Allahabad

29. The first President of Muslim League was?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
  2. Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
  3. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar
  4. Justice Shah Din

30. The objectives Resolution was passed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1947
  2. 1949
  3. 1948
  4. 1955
Correct Answer: 1949

31. Pakistan joined the United Nation in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1947
  2. 1949
  3. 1948
  4. 1955
Correct Answer: 1949

32. Pakistan joined the United Nation in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1947
  2. 1949
  3. 1948
  4. 1955
Correct Answer: 1947

33. Diamer Bhasha Dam is being constructed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Gilgit
  2. Kashmir
  3. Dir
  4. Chitral
Correct Answer: Gilgit

34. The International Islamic University is in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lahore
  2. Karachi
  3. Peshawar
  4. Islamabad
Correct Answer: Islamabad

35. Pakistan is located in :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. East Asia
  2. South Asia
  3. North-East Asia
  4. South East Asia
Correct Answer: South Asia

36. The Standard time of Pakistan is _________ hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time.

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

37. To the South of Pakistan lies:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. China
  2. Iran
  3. Afghanistan
  4. The Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: The Arabian Sea

38. The famous Khyber Pass is a link between Peshawar and :

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Kabul
  2. Qutta
  3. Kandahar
  4. Chaman
Correct Answer: Kabul

39. The famous Pass which Connects Pakistan with China is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Khunjrab Pass
  2. Malakand Pass
  3. Muztagh Pass
  4. Khan Kun Pass
Correct Answer: Khunjrab Pass

40. Which of the following cities of Punjab is now for handicrafts, Glazed Pottery and Camel skin work?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Bahawalnagar
  2. Multan
  3. Bahawalpur
  4. Sialkot
Correct Answer: Multan

41. Which of the following is a Rabi Crops?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Rice
  2. Wheat
  3. Sugar Cane
  4. Cotton
Correct Answer: Wheat

42. The Worlds second highest peak K-2 is located in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Karakoram Range
  2. Himalayan Range
  3. Kohistan Range
  4. Hindukush Range
Correct Answer: Karakoram Range

43. Shah Abdul Latif wrote his poetry in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Punjabi
  2. Balochi
  3. Pushtoo
  4. Sindhi
Correct Answer: Sindhi

44. Gwadar is Located in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Punjab
  2. Sindh
  3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  4. Baluchistan
Correct Answer: Baluchistan

45. Pakistan has a coastline of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 500 km
  2. 600 km
  3. 700 km
  4. 800 km
Correct Answer: 800 km

46. The Islamic Summit Conference was held in Lahore in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1972
  2. 1973
  3. 1974
  4. 1975
Correct Answer: 1974

47. Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of Simla Accord in 1972 ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Lal Bahadur Shastri
  2. Indira Gandhi
  3. Jawahar Lal Nehru
  4. Murajee Desai
Correct Answer: Indira Gandhi

48. Areas where there is deficiency of rainfall are called:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Humid Areas
  2. Arid Areas
  3. Semi Arid
  4. Delta
Correct Answer: Arid Areas

49. The major source of water in Pakistan is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Rain
  2. Snow
  3. Rivers
  4. Lakes
Correct Answer: Rivers

50. Which of the following is not a Cash Crop?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Wheat
  2. Rice
  3. Tobacco
  4. Cotton
Correct Answer: Wheat

51. The Karaz System is practiced only in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Punjab
  2. Sindh
  3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  4. Baluchistan
Correct Answer: Baluchistan

52. Which province is the smallest in population.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Punjab
  2. Sindh
  3. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  4. Baluchistan
Correct Answer: Baluchistan

53. How many Nuclear Power Plants are in Pakistan?

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

54. State Bank of Pakistan was inaugurated on:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1947
  2. 1948
  3. 1949
  4. 1950
Correct Answer: 1948

55. The total number of seats of Senate in Pakistan is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 104
  2. 120
  3. 130
  4. 150
Correct Answer: 104

56. The dominant source of employment in Pakistan?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Agriculture
  2. Banking
  3. Industries
  4. Manufacturing
Correct Answer: Agriculture

57. How many gold modals Pakistan won in the Common Wealth Games- 2010 held in India?

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

58. Santigo is the Capital of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Brazil
  2. Chile
  3. Cuba
  4. Italy
Correct Answer: Chile

59. Downing Street is the residence if:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Queen Of England
  2. British Prime Minister
  3. French President
  4. American President
Correct Answer: British Prime Minister

60. The headquarters of CommonWealth is:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. London
  2. Paris
  3. San Francisco
  4. New York
Correct Answer: London

61. Hu Jintao is the President of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. Italy
Correct Answer: China

62. Hasni Mubarak is the president of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Egypt
  2. Iraq
  3. Libya
  4. Yemen
Correct Answer: Egypt

63. IMF stands for:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Investment Management Fund
  2. International Management Fund
  3. International Monetary Fund
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: International Monetary Fund

64. Khartoum is the Capital of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Sudan
  2. Nigeria
  3. Finland
  4. Malaysia
Correct Answer: Sudan

65. The Indus Water treaty was signed in:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1958
  2. 1960
  3. 1962
  4. 1963
Correct Answer: 1960

66. Ricky Ponting is the captain of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Australian Cricket Team
  2. English Cricket Team
  3. West Indies Cricket Team
  4. New Zealand Cricket Team
Correct Answer: Australian Cricket Team

67. Rafael Nadal is a famous player of:

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

68. The currency of Bangladesh is called_______

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Rupee
  2. Dinar
  3. Taka
  4. Peso
Correct Answer: Taka

69. Noori Al-malki is the Prime Minister of:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. Syria
  2. Iraq
  3. Egypt
  4. Yemen
Correct Answer: Iraq

70. 'Ashes' Cricket Series is played between:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. England and Australia
  2. Australia and New Zealand
  3. England and New Zealand
  4. India and Sri Lanka
Correct Answer: England and Australia

71. A rectangle has a length of 10 cm and perimeter of 30 cm.Find the width of the rectangle.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 5 cm
  2. 10 cm
  3. 15 cm
  4. 20 cm
Correct Answer: 5 cm

72. 0.26 ÷ 100 = ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 0.0026
  2. 0.026
  3. 26
  4. 0.00026
Correct Answer: 0.0026

73. 5448 rounded off to the nearest 1000 is __________.

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 6000
  2. 5400
  3. 5000
  4. 4500
Correct Answer: 5000

74. A rectangle has a length of 16 cm and breadth of 3 cm.What is its area?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 48 m
  2. 48 cm
  3. 9 cm²
  4. 48 cm²
Correct Answer: 48 cm²

75. An Arabic class has 12 boys and 18 girls.Boys are what fraction of the class?

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

76. What is the value of the product? 5/5 x 5/10 x 5/15 x 5/20, 5/25 = ?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 1/120
  2. 1/60
  3. 1/30
  4. 5/30
Correct Answer: 1/120

77. If 3/11 of a number is 22, what is 6/11 of that number?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 6
  2. 12
  3. 33
  4. 44
Correct Answer: 44

78. What is the average of 1/2, 5/6, 3/4, 5/12

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

79. In a class of 550 students 42% wish to go to college.How many students wish to attend the college?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 23
  2. 77
  3. 210
  4. 231
Correct Answer: 231

80. 3.29 x 1000 equals to:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 0.329
  2. 32.9
  3. 329
  4. 3290
Correct Answer: 3290

81. 38 is 20% of what number?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 190
  2. 380
  3. 58
  4. 760
Correct Answer: 190

82. Find the cube root of 64:

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

83. 148 is divisible by:

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 21
  2. 37
  3. 17
  4. 43
Correct Answer: 37

84. Which number divisible by both 4 and 9?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 2178
  2. 1311
  3. 5256
  4. 8519
Correct Answer: 5256

85. How many kilometers a motorist travel from 9:55 a.m to 10:15 a.m at yhe rate of 40 kilometers per hour?

  • Subject:  Generic
  1. 13 1/2
  2. 15
  3. 20
  4. 30
Correct Answer: 13 1/2

86. What is the synonym of Ostensible?

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Apparent
  2. Latent
  3. Opposite
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Apparent

87. Under an Amendment of the 1973 constitution, in which year was the name of NWFP change to Khyber Pakhtukhawa?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. 2008
  2. 2009
  3. 2010
  4. 2011
Correct Answer: 2010

88. Fill in the blank: "You must stick ______ your promise".

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

89. Khanpur Dam is built on which river?

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Kabul
  2. Soan
  3. Indus
  4. Haro
Correct Answer: Haro

90. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has the same chemical composition as that of.

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. LPG
  2. Sui Gas
  3. Tear gas
  4. Hydrogen
Correct Answer: Sui Gas

91. Who was the conqueror of Spain?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Tariq bin Ziad
  2. Musa bin Naseer
  3. Muhammad Bin Qasim
  4. Khalid Bin Waleem
Correct Answer: Tariq Bin Ziad

92. 'Pathway to Pakistan' is the autobiography of.

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. M.A.H. Isphani
  2. Ch Khaliq uz Zaman
  3. A.K. Fazal ul Haq
  4. Sir Fazl i Hussain
Correct Answer: Ch. Khaliq uz Zaman

93. At which occasion salat became obligation (Farz)?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Miraj
  2. Migration
  3. Boycott
  4. Visit to Taaif
Correct Answer: Miraj

94. The Major Part of Great Rift Valley is located in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. USA
  2. Africa
  3. South Smerica
  4. Australia
Correct Answer: Africa

95. Which Pakistani former cricket player is popularly known as the Asian Bradman?

  • Subject:  SPORT
  1. Zaheer Abbas
  2. Javed Miandad
  3. Hanif Muhammad
  4. Majid Khan
Correct Answer: Zaheer Abbas

96. Chronometer is used to measure:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Velocity
  2. Pressure
  3. Time
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Time

97. In a modern capitalist society, the state of being without any work for an educated person, for earning one's livelihood is meant by:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Labor on Strike
  2. Low market wages
  3. Industrial deadlock
  4. Unemployed
Correct Answer: Low market wages

98. (2²)³ = ?

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

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

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Hindi
  2. Arabic
  3. Spanish
  4. Chinese
Correct Answer: Hindi

100. Fill in the Blanks: Alcohol is injurious health.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. For
  2. To
  3. With
  4. Of
Correct Answer: To

101. In which of the following countries Atlas Mountains are found

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Tunisia Libya Algena
  2. Tunisia Libya Egypt
  3. Tunisia Algeria Morocco
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Tunisia Algeria Morocco

102. Name the only recipient of "Hilal-e-Kashmir" an award equivalent to Nishan-e-Haider.

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Major Tufail Mohammad
  2. Naik Saif Ali Janjua
  3. Captain Muhammad Sarwar
  4. Lance Naik Muhammad Mahfuz
Correct Answer: Naik Saif Ali Janjua

103. The largest planet of the solar system is:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Jupiter
  2. Mars
  3. Saturn
  4. Earth
Correct Answer: Jupiter

104. What is x in the series? 24, 29, 36, 41, x, 53

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 45
  2. 47
  3. 48
  4. 46
Correct Answer: 48

105. What is x in the series? 24, 29, 36, 41, x, 53

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 45
  2. 47
  3. 48
  4. 46
Correct Answer: 48

106. Hypocrites of Madina built contrary to Masjid-e-Nabvi

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Masjid-e-Harrain
  2. Masjid-e-Aqsa
  3. Masjid-e-Dharaar
  4. Masjid-e-Ubayye
Correct Answer: Masjid-e-Dharaar

107. Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet near:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Cape of Good Hope
  2. Aden
  3. Singapore
  4. no where
Correct Answer: Cape of Good Hope

108. Junaid Jamshed was a lead vocalist of _____ band.

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Janoon
  2. Vital Signs
  3. Strings
  4. Jul
Correct Answer: Vital Signs

109. Council of Common Interests (CCI) is a constitutional body of Pakistan, Membership of CCI consists of:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Prime Minster all Provincial Chief Minster and 3 members nominated by the Prime Minister
  2. President all Provincial Governors and Chief Minsters Prime Minister and Minister of Inter-Provincial Coordination
  3. President. Prime Minister Chairman SEnate. Provincial Chief Minsters and Chief of Army Staff
  4. Prime Minster. Speaker National Assembly. all Chief Minsters and three Ministers nominated by the Prime Minister
Correct Answer: Prime Minster all Provincial Chief Minster and 3 members nominated by the Prime Minister

110. What is the serial number of the Kalimah "Radd-e-Kufr" among the six Kalimahs?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Six
  2. Four
  3. Three
  4. Five
Correct Answer: Six

111. Which of the following dam is considered the largest concrete dam of the world?

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Three Gorges Dam
  2. Tarbela Dam Pakistan
  3. Bhakra Dam India
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Three Gorge Dam

112. MS Excel 2016, one has to go to _________ option for setting or clearling print area.

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

113. Which of the following is a salt water lake?

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Hanna Lake
  2. Hamun i Mushkhel Lake
  3. Hamun i Lora Lake
  4. all of these
Correct Answer: Hamun i Mushkhel Lake

114. Complete the sentence. He _____ a factory in this town.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Have
  2. Has
  3. Is having
  4. was having
Correct Answer: Ha

115. Complete the sentence. He _____ a factory in this town.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Have
  2. Has
  3. Is having
  4. was having
Correct Answer: Has

116. Mention the famous City/Cities of Hijaz?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Makkah
  2. Madina
  3. Taaif
  4. all of these
Correct Answer: All of these

117. Who was said to be the first one to recite the Holy Quran openly in Haram-e-Makkah?

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Hazrat Umar (RA)
  2. Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA)
  3. Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA)
  4. Hazrat Usman (RA)
Correct Answer: Hazrat ABdullah bin Masood

118. Emmanuel Macron was elected as the youngest ever President of France in 2017 at the age of:

  • Subject:  INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
  1. 29 year
  2. 34 years
  3. 37 years
  4. 39 years
Correct Answer: 39 years

119. The President under the 1973 Constitution is elected:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. by direct election
  2. By National Assembly
  3. By Joint Session of the National Assembly and Senate
  4. By two Houses of the Parliament and the four provincial Assemblies
Correct Answer: By two Houses of the Parliament and the four provincial Assemblies

120. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was poisoned by a Jewish hostess at the time of the:

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Conquest of Makkah
  2. Conquest of Khyber
  3. Ghazwa-e-Uhud
  4. Noe of these
Correct Answer: Conquest of Khyber

121. 'Baseball' is the national game of:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Canada
  2. France
  3. USA
  4. England
Correct Answer: USA

122. Who was Siskar?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Wazir of Hajjaj Bin Yousaf
  2. Wazir of Muhammad Bin Qasim
  3. Wazir of Raja Dahir
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Wazir of Raja Dahir

123. Choose the correct preposition in the following sentence: "Many people are imbued ______ national pride."

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Through
  2. With
  3. Over
  4. On
Correct Answer: With

124. Who coined the name "Pakistan" for our country?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. LIaqat Ali Khan
  2. Ch. Rehmant Ali
  3. Fazal ul Haq
  4. Allama Iqbal
Correct Answer: Ch. Rahmat Ali

125. HTML is the basic language used to create:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Databases
  2. Spreadsheets
  3. Web Pages
  4. Desktop publishing
Correct Answer: Web pages

126. Find the square of 35:

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 15
  2. 1125
  3. 1225
  4. 1215
Correct Answer: 1225

127. Did you hear _____ the accident last night?

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

128. The seaport "Rotterdam" is in:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Belgium
  2. Netherlands
  3. Australia
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Netherlands

129. Name of Minister of Education of Punjab.

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Dr. Murad Raas
  2. Khawaja Salman Rafiq
  3. Raja Ashraf Sarwar
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Dr. Murad Raas

130. _____ is the largest dam of Pakistan.

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Tarbela
  2. Mangla
  3. Warsak
  4. Gomal Zam
Correct Answer: Tarbela

131. "He would have been prophet, if i were not the last one." the Holy Prophet (PBUH) said this about.

  • Subject:  ISLAMIAT
  1. Hazar Abu Bakar (RA)
  2. Hazrat Umar (RA)
  3. Hazrat Usman (RA)
  4. Hazrat Ali (RA)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Umar (RA)

132. Which is the smallest Sea of the world?

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Black Sea
  2. Red Sea
  3. Baltic Sea
  4. South China Sea
Correct Answer: Baltic Sea

133. The gibberellins:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Are responsible for phototropism and gravitropism
  2. Are gases at room temperature
  3. Are produced only by fungi
  4. Cause bolting in some biennial plants
Correct Answer: Are responsible for phototropism and gravitropism

134. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To plough the sand"

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. To make the desert bloom
  2. To work in vain
  3. To do a difficult work
  4. To make the desert fertile
Correct Answer: To work in vain

135. The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 4 years
  2. 8 years
  3. 10 years
  4. 12 years
Correct Answer: 4 years

136. The concept of Carbon Credits originated from which of the following?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Earth Summit Rio de Janeiro
  2. Kyoto Protocol
  3. Montreal Protocol
  4. Conference of Parties (COP) 19
Correct Answer: Kyoto Protocol

137. The gas, commonly known as "laughing gas"

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Carbon Dioxide
  2. Sulfur Dioxide
  3. Nitrous Oxide
  4. Sodium Oxide
Correct Answer: Nitrous Oxide

138. The largest ocean of the world is:

  • Subject:  GEOGRAPHY
  1. Atlantic ocean
  2. Pacific ocean
  3. Indian ocean
  4. Arctic ocean
Correct Answer: Pacific ocean

139. A man walks 3 km to his East then turns left and walks 3 km towards North then turns left and walks 3 km towards West. Indicate the correct direction in which he is in relation to his starting point

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. East
  2. West
  3. North
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: North

140. The famous novel "Frankenstein" was written by:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Edgar Man Poe
  2. H.G Wells
  3. Ian Flemming
  4. Mary Shelley
Correct Answer: Mary Shelley

141. Where is Machu Picchu located?

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

142. Choose the correct sentence that best represent the reported speech: You said to your father, "Please grant him leave for some time."

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. You told your father to let him leave for a short while
  2. you advised your father to grant him leave for some time
  3. You requested your father to grant him leave for some time
  4. You said to your father to grant you leave for some time
Correct Answer: You requested your father to grant him leave for some time

143. Complete the series: 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64,____

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 52
  2. 56
  3. 96
  4. 128
Correct Answer: 56

144. First Census in Pakistan was held in:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. 1948
  2. 1947
  3. 1950
  4. 1951
Correct Answer: 1951

145. Who is the current Chief Minister of Balochistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Jam Kamal Khan
  2. Sanaullah Khan Zehri
  3. Alauddin Marri
  4. none of these
Correct Answer: Jam Kamal Khan

146. March 22 is observed internationally is:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Gorge Town
  2. Kuala Lumpur
  3. Ipoh
  4. Malacca City
Correct Answer: Kuala Lumpar

147. Who is the author of "Now or Never, Are We to Live or perish Forever"

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Ch Rehmat Ali
  2. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  3. Allama Iqbal
  4. Haji Shariatullah
Correct Answer: Ch. Rehmat Ali

148. The name of the province "North WEst Frontier Province" was changed to Khyber Pakhtunkhawa, under which amendment of the Constitution?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. 15th
  2. 18th
  3. 19th
  4. 21st
Correct Answer: 18th

149. India came under British Crown with:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. State of 1857 war
  2. With the end of 1857
  3. Introduction of government of India Act
  4. With the announcement of the British Queen
Correct Answer: Introduction of government of India Act

150. To open a template in Word, first go to File and:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Click New
  2. Click Display
  3. Click OPen
  4. Clich Search
Correct Answer: Click New

151. Fill in the blanks so as to make the sentence complete and meaningful. His idleness accounts _____ his poverty.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. For
  2. Into
  3. In
  4. At
Correct Answer: For

152. What is the number of judges of International Court of Justice

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 15
  4. 20
Correct Answer: 15

153. Congress accepted the Partition Plan immediately but Muslim League could not accept it immediately. At that time, Jinnah opined that:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. We shall boycott it
  2. Plan would be submitted to Muslim League council for discussion
  3. We would present our priorities
  4. The plan is not practicable
Correct Answer: Plan would be submitted to Muslim League council for discussion

154. In 1911, Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar started publishing newspaper 'Comrade' from:

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. Delhi
  2. Bombay
  3. Calcutta
  4. Lahore
Correct Answer: Calcutta

155. Which country has announced to give Rs. 2.3 billion to Pakistan for weather installation in Multan.

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. China
  2. Japan
  3. Korea
  4. France
Correct Answer: Japan

156. To move between the worksheets in a workbook in MS Excel, we can use which of he following shortcut?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Alt + =
  2. Ctrl = F9
  3. Ctrl + Tab
  4. Ctrl + Page up
Correct Answer: Ctrl + Page up

157. In order to play and hear sound on a computer, one needs:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Sound card and speakers
  2. A microphone
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: Sound card and speakers

158. Leo Tolstoy was a:

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. Famous Russian General
  2. Communist Leader
  3. Great Novelist
  4. Inventor
Correct Answer: Great Novelist

159. Fill in the blank with the appropriate prepostition: It took me ages to find a space ____ park my car.

  • Subject:  ENGLISH
  1. To
  2. For
  3. About
  4. Of
Correct Answer: To

160. A hockey team won 6 games and lost 8. What is the ratio of wins to number of games?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 6:8
  2. 8:6
  3. 3:7
  4. 8:14
Correct Answer: 3:7

161. BIOS is used for?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Updating system information on network
  2. Loading operation system
  3. It helps in routing
  4. It takes inputs fro keywords and other devices.
Correct Answer: Loading operation system

162. Electric current is measured in:

  • Subject:  SCIENCE
  1. Volts
  2. Watts
  3. Kilojoules
  4. Amperes
Correct Answer: Amperes

163. When was the State of Swat formally included in Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. 1968
  2. 1969
  3. 1970
  4. 1971
Correct Answer: 1969

164. A network that covers large area, city, country and beyond is called:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. LAN
  2. WAN
  3. Router
  4. Bridge
Correct Answer: WAN

165. How many time do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. 18
  2. 22
  3. 25
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: 22

166. When was the report of Simon Commission published?

  • Subject:  INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
  1. May 1930
  2. May 1929
  3. June 1929
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: May 1930

167. Who was the first Governor of West Pakistan?

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
  2. Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani
  3. Ghulam Mustafa Khan
  4. Malik Amir Muhammad Khan
Correct Answer: Mushtaq Ahmad Gurmani

168. The last general elections in Pakistan were held in:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. July 2018
  2. August 2018
  3. September 2018
  4. October 2018
Correct Answer: July 2018

169. Which of the following shortcuts will create a new folder in Windows folder:

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Ctrl+C
  2. Ctrl+shift+N
  3. Ctrl+O
  4. Ctrl+Alt
Correct Answer: Ctrl+shift+N

170. To change line height to 1.5 which is the following correct command?

  • Subject:  COMPUTER SCIENCE
  1. Ctrl+1
  2. Ctrl+2
  3. Ctrl+4
  4. Ctrl+5
Correct Answer: Ctrl+5

171. Zohaib and Ali depart from point X. Zohaib goes North and covers 3 km then turns right and covers 4 km. Ali goes West and covers 5 km, then turns right and cover 5 km. How far is Zohaib from Ali?

  • Subject:  MATHEMATIC
  1. 8 km
  2. 7 km
  3. 6 km
  4. 9 km
Correct Answer: 9 km

172. The standard weight of Javelin throw for men is _____

  • Subject:  GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
  1. 400 g
  2. 600 g
  3. 800 g
  4. None of these
Correct Answer: 800 g

173. Pakistan successfully tested its Nuclear devices in:

  • Subject:  PAK AFFAIRS
  1. May 1998
  2. June 1998
  3. July 1998
  4. August 1998
Correct Answer: May 1998

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