Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Competitive Examination for Recruitment to BPS-17 Posts under the Federal Government
اسلامیات (Islamic Studies)
1. What does the word “Quran” mean?
(A) To read
(B) To recite
✓ (C) Both A and B
(D) None of these
2. Who performed the compilation of the Holy Quran after the demise of Prophet Muhammad (SAW)?
✓ (A) Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
(B) Hazrat Umar (RA)
(C) Hazrat Ali (RA)
(D) None of these
3. In which year of Prophethood did the first “Bait-e-Uqba” take place?
(A) 1st
(B) 2nd
(C) 10th
✓ (D) None of these (Note: The 1st Bait-e-Uqba took place in the 12th year of Prophethood / 12th Nabvi)
4. In which year of Prophethood did Hazrat Hamza (RA) embrace Islam?
(A) 2nd Nabvi
✓ (B) 5th Nabvi (Also commonly cited as 6th Nabvi in some sources)
(C) 8th Nabvi
(D) None of these
5. Hazrat Usman (RA) did not take part in Ghazwa-e-Badr due to:
✓ (A) Illness of his wife
(B) Old age
(C) Being on a journey
(D) None of these
6. What does “Masnad” mean?
✓ (A) Throne
(B) Mosque
(C) Market
(D) None of these
Urdu Grammar (اردو گرامر)
Which of the following is a key method of self-purification in Islam?
(A) Sawm (B) Salah ✓ (C) Hajj (D) None of these
What role does the “Mudaraba” play in the Islamic economic system?
(A) It promotes profit-sharing between investors and entrepreneurs ✓ (B) It refers to fixed, guaranteed returns on investments (C) It encourages individuals to hoard wealth (D) None of these
Who is named as Shaikh Ul Anbia?
(A) Hazrat Adam (AS) (B) Hazrat Nooh (AS) ✓ (C) Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) (D) Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
Musa bin Nusair conquered parts of:
(A) Asia (B) Africa ✓ (C) Europe (D) Australia
The first drama in Urdu was written by:
(A) Abdul Halim Sharar (B) Agha Hashar (C) Deputy Nazir Ahmed (D) Agha Hassan Amanat ✓
During the nineteenth century Urdu Drama was dominated by:
(A) Historical events (B) Folk lore (C) Dance and music ✓ (D) Stories based on mythologies
Free verse was introduced in Urdu Drama by:
(A) Abdul Halim Sharar ✓ (B) Agha Hassan Amanat (C) Altaf Hussain Hali (D) Imtiaz Ali Taj
Urdu Drama got increasingly close to everyday life:
(A) In the nineteenth century (B) In first half of the twentieth century (C) In first quarter of the twentieth century (D) In second quarter of the twentieth century ✓
Meeraz Adeeb was the contemporary of:
(A) Abdul Halim Sharar (B) Imtiaz Ali Taj ✓ (C) Altaf Hussain Hali (D) Agha Hashar
Urdu Grammar
نظم “طلوعِ اسلام” علامہ اقبال کے کس مجموعہ کلام میں شامل ہے؟
(A) To carry a piece of wood. (B) To be angry or resentful. ✓ (C) To be physically strong. (D) To have a big ego.
“To cast in the teeth” means:
(A) To confront someone openly. (B) To compliment someone sincerely. (C) To criticize or reproach someone. ✓ (D) To share a secret with someone.
“To pass the buck” means:
(A) To share a responsibility. (B) To play a card game. (C) To ignore a problem. ✓ (D) To make a decision quickly.
What does the idiom “To ride roughshod over” mean?
(A) To have a bumpy ride. (B) To treat someone with kindness and respect. (C) To dominate or treat someone harshly without consideration. ✓ (D) To take a leisurely horseback ride.
What does the idiom “To read the riot act” mean?
(A) To review a book about a riot. (B) To threaten someone with legal action. (C) To deliver a stern warning or reprimand. ✓ (D) To organize a protest or demonstration.
What does the idiom “To put a spoke in one’s wheel” mean?
(A) To assist someone in their endeavors. (B) To obstruct or hinder someone’s plans. ✓ (C) To repair a broken wheel. (D) To engage in a friendly race.
What does the idiom “To have a bone to pick with someone” mean?
(A) To enjoy a hearty bone-based meal with someone. (B) To have a dispute or unresolved issue to address with someone. ✓ (C) To support archaeological excavations. (D) To engage in a competitive bone-collecting hobby.
The negotiations were marred ______ allegations of corruption that cast a shadow ______ the legitimacy of the entire process.
(A) by; onto (B) with; against (C) amid; under (D) through; over ✓
His fascination with history compelled him to delve ______ ancient archives, uncovering forgotten tales ______ centuries past.
(A) beneath; within (B) into; from ✓ (C) throughout; towards (D) amidst; about
The architect designed the futuristic skyscraper to blend seamlessly ______ the urban landscape, harmonizing ______ the existing structures.
(A) with; through (B) within; along (C) amidst; towards (D) into; against ✓
The renowned philosopher delved deep ______ the intricacies of human consciousness, shedding light ______ the enigma of self-awareness.
(A) within; towards (B) through; onto (C) amidist; against (D) onto; with ✓
She embarked ______ a quest to decipher the cryptic symbols etched ______ the ancient artifact, unraveling its hidden secrets.
(A) upon; beneath (B) towards; amidst (C) onto; through (D) about; within ✓
“The architect’s vision seamlessly integrated the futuristic skyscraper ______ the existing cityscape, harmonizing ______ historical architecture.”
(A) with; into (B) amidst; towards (C) within; alongside ✓ (D) under; throughout
The negotiations were conducted ______ utmost confidentiality, shrouding the details ______ the prying eyes of the media.
(A) amidst; in (B) with; from ✓ (C) beneath; towards (D) beyond; about
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquility where the weary souls find respite. ✓ (B) Amidst the cacophonies of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquility where the weary souls find respite.(C) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolis, there exists an oasis of tranquilities where the weary souls find respite.(D) Amidst the cacophony of the bustling metropolises, there exists an oasis of tranquility where the weary souls finds respite.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues. ✓ (B) Irrespective of the diverse opinion, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.(C) Irrespective the diverse opinions, the committee has convened to discuss the pressing issues.(D) Irrespective of the diverse opinions, the committee have convened to discuss the pressing issues.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impede progress. ✓ (B) Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracies, myriad regulation often impedes progress. (C) Within the convoluted corridors of bureaucracies, myriad regulation often impedes progress. (D) Within the convoluted corridor of bureaucracy, myriad regulations often impedes progress.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricate data sets. ✓ (B) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientists continued to meticulously analyze the intricate data set.(C) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricacies data sets.(D) Despite her exhaustion, the dedicated scientist continued to meticulously analyze the intricacies data set.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) The enigmatic nature of dark matter continues to baffle cosmologists, as its properties remain elusive. ✓ (B) The enigmatic natures of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties remain elusive. (C) The enigmatic natures of dark matter continue to baffle cosmologists, as their properties remain elusive. (D) The enigmatic nature of dark matters continue to baffle cosmologists, as its properties remains elusive.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Amidst the relentless march of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial intelligence and automation demand thoughtful consideration. ✓ (B) Amidst the relentless marches of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial intelligences and automations demand thoughtful considerations.(C) Amidst the relentless march of technologies, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial intelligences and automations demand thoughtful considerations.(D) Amidst the relentless marches of technology, ethical dilemmas arising from artificial intelligence and automation demands thoughtful consideration.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) The intricate interplay of genetics and epigenetics, along with the influence of environmental factors, shapes an individual’s health outcome. ✓ (B) The intricacies interplays of genetics and epigenetics, along with the influences of environmental factors, shapes an individual’s health outcome.(C) The intricacies interplays of genetics and epigenetic, along with the influence of environmental factors, shapes an individual’s health outcomes.(D) The intricate interplays of genetics and epigenetic, along with the influences of environmental factors, shape an individual’s health outcome.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided.
(A) Regardless of the myriad challenges, the dedicated team is determined to pursue their ambitious goals. ✓ (B) Regardless of the myriad challenge, the dedicated team are determined to pursue their ambitious goals.(C) Regardless of the myriads challenges, the dedicated team is determined to pursue their ambitious goals.(D) Regardless of the myriads challenges, the dedicated team are determined to pursue their ambitious goals.
Identify the sentence with a grammatical error.
(A) The physicist, along with her team, are conducting groundbreaking research. ✓ (B) Despite the challenging conditions, he persevered in his quest for knowledge.(C) The book, which has been read by millions, remains a classic.(D) Their commitment to excellence is evident in all that they do.
Identify the sentence with a grammatical error.
(A) The phenomenon of quantum entanglement bewilders even seasoned physicists.(B) Neither the professor nor her students have received their assignments yet.(C) The committee, consisting of experts in their respective fields, were divided. ✓ (D) The team’s performance has been consistently excellent.
Choose the sentence with a semantic error:
(A) The herculean effort required to complete the task was undeniable.(B) The cacophonous symphony of the city streets was oddly soothing.(C) The scientist’s groundbreaking discovery left the world in a state of awe.(D) Her altruistic disposition was as clear as a cloudy day. ✓
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:
(A) My favorite hobbies include reading knitting and cooking.(B) It’s raining outside, however, I brought my umbrella.(C) The concert was amazing – I’ve never heard such talented musicians.(D) The professor’s lecture was long; therefore it was informative. ✓
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation usage:
(A) My hobbies include: reading, knitting, and cooking. (B) She was tired, nevertheless, she decided to finish the project. ✓ (C) The conference has been postponed, thus we have more time to prepare. (D) He enjoys playing the guitar; he finds it relaxing.
Identify the sentence with the correct use of the colon:
(A) I have three goals for the year: lose weight, save money, and travel more. ✓ (B) The ingredients for the cake are: flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. (C) She had one question: when is the deadline? (D) He enjoys various outdoor activities: such as hiking, camping, and fishing.
The word that would most accurately fit the blank at the end of the second paragraph is:
(A) Shadow ✓
(B) Picture
(C) Contradiction
(D) Reversal
The underlined word ‘convey’, as used in this passage, most accurately means:
(A) Give birth to
(B) Rationalize
(C) Experiment
(D) Explain ✓
What is the main idea of Plato’s cave analogy?
(A) This world is not all there is. ✓
(B) Mankind cannot hope to see the truth.
(C) Humans are stupid.
(D) Real things cast shadows.
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
(A) Life in a Cave
(B) Making Shadow Puppets
(C) Perception and Reality ✓
(D) Is Their Life After Death
The underlined word temporal, as used in the passage, most nearly means:
(A) Imaginary
(B) Hypothetical
(C) Old-fashioned
(D) Temporary ✓
If you go to lunch at Dilly’s Deli, you could expect to see:
(A) Couples dining together
(B) The fire marshal
(C) A long line of customers. ✓
(D) Homemade pie
The passage suggests that if you eat lunch at Dilly’s Deli, you should expect to:
(A) To be called out by the restaurant’s staff
(B) Place your order with the waiter who comes to your table.
(C) Dress warmly
(D) Carry your own food to your table ✓
Which of the following illustrates the restaurant critic’s opinion of the food at Dilly’s Deli?
(A) “At Dilly’s, you sit at one of four long tables.”
(B) “At lunchtime, Dilly’s Deli is so crowded, I wondered when the fire marshal had last visited the establishment.”
(C) “After I had tasted all of the food on my plate, I rose to leave, whereupon one of the people working behind the counter yelled at me to clean up after myself.”
(D) “Throwing away that plate of food was the most enjoyable part of dining at Dilly’s.” ✓
The main purpose of the restaurant review is to:
(A) Tell people about the presence of truck drivers at Dilly’s Deli.
(B) Make fun of couples who argue in public.
(C) Recommend the hamburger steak special.
(D) Warn people that Dilly’s Deli tends to be crowded. ✓
Role of the ‘fire marshal’ (underlined), as mentioned in the passage, appears to be:
(A) Checking the hygienic condition in the restaurant.
(B) Checking overcrowding at public places ✓
(C) Ensuring disciplined conduct of restaurant’s staff
(D) None of these
General Intelligence & Mathematics
Evaluate: 4^{1/2} \times 4^2 – 4^0.
(A) 24
(B) 28
(C) 31 ✓
(D) None of these
What is $k$, given that 27^k = 9$.
(A) 1/3
(B) 2/3 ✓
(C) 4/3
(D) None of these
Several number of cows on a farm consume the food in 150 days. If we reduce the number of cows by 10, then the food lasts for 10 more days. How many cows were there on the farm in the beginning?
(A) 150
(B) 160 ✓
(C) 100
(D) None of these
A train of length 99m takes 11 seconds to pass completely through a station of length 231m. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
(A) 108 ✓
(B) 75.6
(C) 30
(D) None of these
A, B and C share $112. B receives $12 less than A and C gets twice as much as B. How much does C get?
(A) 34
(B) 44
(C) 50 ✓
(D) None of these
Find an integer such that four times the number subtracted from two times the square of the number gives 15.
(A) 3
(B) -3
(C) -5/3
(D) None of these ✓
Zaid is six times as old his daughter Zoya. How old was Zaid when Zoya was born if the sum of their ages will be 49 in 7 years?
(A) 25 ✓
(B) 35
(C) 42
(D) None of these
Find two consecutive positive numbers such that the sum of their squares is 7 less than 120.
(A) 7, 8 ✓
(B) 8, 9
(C) 7, 9
(D) None of these
A light shop sells lights, they sold 25 percent of the lights and still had 1500 lights left. How many lights were there in the beginning?
(A) 2500
(B) 2250
(C) 2000 ✓
(D) None of these
Given: $x^2 – 11x + 10 = 0$, then $x$ is:
(A) -1, -10
(B) -1, +10
(C) +1, -10
(D) None of these ✓
Total cost of 5 markers and 1 pencil is Rs.245 and total cost of 3 markers and 3 pencils is Rs. 327. What is the cost of one marker?
(A) Rs. 32
(B) Rs. 34
(C) Rs. 74
(D) None of these ✓
The first term in a sequence is 1 and the second term is 5. From the third term onwards, each term is the average (arithmetic mean) of all preceding terms. What is the 27th term in the sequence?
(A) 2.5
(B) 3 ✓
(C) 5.5
(D) None of these
A baker sells different types of cakes in his shop. Every small cake costs $x and every large cake costs$(2x + 3). The cost of 3 small lemon cakes and 2 large lemon cakes is $16.36. What is the cost of one small lemon cake?
(A) $1.91
(B) $1.48
(C) $2.34
(D) None of these ✓
If one angle of an isosceles triangle is 68°, then possible values of the second angle are,
(A) Any value between 68° and 180°
(B) Any value between 68° and 112°
(C) Any value between 1° and 112°
(D) None of these ✓
The total perimeter of a semicircle is 20.6 cm. What is the approximate radius of the semi-circle?
(A) 4 cm ✓
(B) 5 cm
(C) 6.6 cm
(D) None of these
A water tank in the shape of a cuboid has length 1.5 metres and width 1.0 metre. How many litres of water are in the tank if the water is 60 centimetres deep?
(A) 9000 litres
(B) 900 litres ✓
(C) 90 litres
(D) None of these
The inner circumference of a circular race track is 440m. If the width of track is 14m, what is the radius of outer circle?
(A) 70m
(B) 77m
(C) 84m ✓
(D) None of these
In a group of 200 people, 90 like tennis, while 108 like cricket and 46 people like both tennis and cricket. How many people like neither tennis nor cricket?
(A) 44
(B) 48 ✓
(C) 62
(D) None of these
450 visitors visit a museum on each Monday, while only 120 visit on each of the remaining six days of the week. How many visitors are there on a daily average basis in a month of 30 days beginning on a Monday?
(A) 164
(B) 160
(C) 175 ✓
(D) None of these
A is B’s daughter, C is B’s mother, D is B’s sister and E is D’s son. Then how is A related to E?
(A) Uncle
(B) Grand daughter
(C) Cousin ✓
(D) None of these
Pointing to a photograph, a man said, “I have no brother, and that girl’s father is my father’s son.” Whose photograph was it?
(A) His father
(B) His own
(C) His daughter ✓
(D) None of these
A bus for Islamabad leaves after every fifty two minutes from a bus stand. An enquiry officer told a passenger that the bus had already left sixteen minutes ago and the next bus will leave at 08:15 pm. At what time did the enquiry officer give the information to the passenger?
(A) 07:23 pm
(B) 07:39 pm ✓
(C) 07:49 pm
(D) None of these
Pearl Tower is taller than Sky Tower but shorter than Ocean Tower. Ocean Tower and MCB Tower are of same height. Pearl Tower is shorter than Bahria Tower. Which one is the second shortest among all the buildings?
(A) Pearl Tower ✓
(B) Sky Tower
(C) Ocean Tower
(D) None of these
Peter is in the East of Tom and Tom is in the North of John. Mike is in the South of John then in which direction of Peter is Mike?
(A) South-East
(B) South-West ✓
(C) South
(D) None of these
On a particular school day, a student will take classes of six subjects—Geography, History, Jurisprudence, Kinetics, Literature, and Mechanics. Each class will be taken only once on that day and their order is subject to the following conditions:
A. Geography has to be immediately after History.
B. Kinetics has to be earlier than Geography.
C. Mechanics has to be earlier than Literature.
D. Mechanics has to be either immediately before or immediately after Jurisprudence
If Literature is earlier than Kinetics, then History must be in the following position:
(A) First
(B) Third
(C) Fifth ✓
(D) None of these
Six girls are sitting in a circle facing towards the centre of the circle. R is between N and S. P is next to the left of V. R is 4th to the right of P. What is the position of T?
(A) To the immediate right of V
(B) Second to the left of P
(C) Second to the right of R
(D) None of these ✓
Rani and Willy had a 100m race. Rani covered the distance in 45 secs and Willy covered the distance in 36 secs. Willy beats Rani by how much distance?
(A) 20m ✓
(B) 22.5m
(C) 25m
(D) None of these
What is a and b in the given sequence? a, 13, 9, 3, -5, -15, b
(A) 15, -25
(B) 15, -27
(C) 16, -28 ✓
(D) None of these
What is the sum of prime numbers less than 21?
(A) 58
(B) 64
(C) 77 ✓
(D) None of these
Old generation people were born between 1965 and 1981. They can do most tasks independently. Some people call them the Entrepreneurial generation. The conclusion which follows logically from the above statements is:
(A) They have a natural tendency of being self-employed
(B) They work harder than any recent generation
(C) They require some assistance to do tasks
(D) None of these ✓
The expression 3(-4 x 5 – 6), Would be equal to:
(A) 12
(B) -78 ✓
(C) -15
(D) None of these
Arrange in order of size, smallest to largest, : (i) 0.5^2 (ii) 0.5 (iii) 0.5^3 (iv) √0.5 .
(A) iv, ii, i, iii
(B) iii, i, ii, iv ✓
(C) ii, i, iii, iv
(D) None of these
The forest workers plant 200 trees in one month (30 days). When 20 workers were sent away, 200 trees were planted in 40 days by this second group. How many workers were there in the first group?
(A) 60
(B) 70
(C) 80 ✓
(D) None of these
The temperature measured in Murree at noon was 16.6°C. At midnight temperature was 20.4°C lower. What was the temperature at midnight?
(A) -4.8°C (B) -3.8°C ✓ (C) -4.2°C (D) None of these
Roni has 25 sweets and Tony has 55 sweets. How many sweets should Roni give to Tony so that Tony has four times as many sweets as Roni?
(A) 5 (B) 7 (C) 9 ✓ (D) None of these
How can the number 45 be divided into two parts such that four times one part is 9 less than 5 times the other?
(A) 20, 25 (B) 21, 24 ✓ (C) 19, 26 (D) None of these
A man is 5 times as old as his son now. Four years ago, the product of their ages was 52. What are their present ages?
(A) 8 and 40 (B) 7 and 35 (C) 6 and 30 ✓ (D) None of these
John is 4 years older than David and Joe is 2 years younger than David. If the sum of their ages is 41, how old will John be in 8 years’ time?
(A) 24 (B) 25 ✓ (C) 17 (D) None of these
What integer values can n have, given the inequality, -7 < 4n <= 8 ?
A student spends 15% of his scholarship grant on food and 45% on tuition. After spending 50% of the remaining grant on his hostel fee, he is left with Rs 8,000 only. How much is his scholarship grant?
(A) 32,000 (B) 40,000 ✓ (C) 45,000 (D) None of these
Find the value of a^2 + b^2, when a + b = 5 and ab = 6.
(A) 37 (B) 25 (C) 13 ✓ (D) None of these
When the equation, y = x^2 + 8x – 5 is written in the form = (x + a)^2 + b, then a is:
(A) 8 (B) 5 (C) 4 ✓ (D) None of these
Find the value of x, when A = (2pi + y)x^2, where A = 36 and y = 2.77?
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 2 ✓ (D) None of these
At a football match, the price of child ticket is Rs.240 less than the adult ticket. There are 18,500 adults and 2500 children attending the match. Total amount paid for tickets is Rs.41,400,000. What is the price of one adult ticket?
(A) Rs. 2460 (B) Rs.1940 (C) Rs.2000 ✓ (D) None of these
Name the regular polygon that has an exterior angle of 36°.
(A) Pentagon (B) Hexagon (C) Decagon ✓ (D) None of these
What is the perimeter of a semi-circle lake having a radius of 700m?
(A) 127.4 km (B) 3.6 km ✓ (C) 2.9 km (D) None of these
What is the total surface area of a cylinder having a radius of 3.5 cm and height 5.5 cm?
(A) 211.5 cm^2 (B) 198 cm^2 ✓ (C) 121 cm^2 (D) None of these
The lights and brakes of 30 bicycles were tested. 27 bicycles passed the lights and 21 passed the brakes test. The light and brakes both failed on one bicycle. How many bicycles passed both tests?
(A) 19 ✓ (B) 21 (C) 20 (D) None of these
A box contains 8 red, 6 green and 7 blue toys. One of the toy is randomly picked, what is the probability that the toy picked is neither red nor green?
(A) 7/21 (B) 14/21 (C) 7/14 (D) None of these ✓
P is the brother of Q and R. S is mother of R, and T is father of P. Which of the following statements is not exactly true?
(A) T is Q’s father (B) P is S’s son (C) S is P’s mother (D) Q is T’s son ✓
Arrange the given words in the order that they occur in dictionary.
Adil, Badar, Salma, Dawood and Mehak each have different amount of money. Salma has more money than only Mehak; Badar has more money than Dawood but less than Adil. Who among them has the highest amount of money?
(A) Badar (B) Dawood (C) Adil ✓ (D) None of these
A got more points than B but less than C. D got less points than E but more than A. If C gets less than D, then who gets the highest points?
(A) D (B) E ✓ (C) C (D) None of these
Given; PQS, QRT, RSU, STV… What should follow?
(A) TUW (B) SUV (C) STU (D) None of these ✓
A clock is placed on a table such that at 6:00 pm the hour hand points to North-East. In which direction will the minute hand point at 9:15 pm?
(A) South-East (B) North-West ✓ (C) South-West (D) None of these
The weights of 4 boxes are 20 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg and 70 kg. If a combination of boxes is made using each box only once then the total weight of the combination cannot be:
(A) 170 kg (B) 160 kg (C) 150 kg (D) None of these ✓
The positions of the first and sixth digits in the number 5109238674 are interchanged. Similarly, the positions of second and seventh digits are interchanged and so on. Which one of the following will be the third digit from the right end after the rearrangement?
(A) 9 (B) 0 ✓ (C) 6 (D) None of these
16 men and 12 women can complete a work in 20 days. 18 women can complete the same work in 40 days. In how many days will 12 men and 27 women complete the same work?
(A) 16 ✓ (B) 18 (C) 21 (D) None of these
Statement: “Research reports that though Vitamin C present in fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial for human body, capsule Vitamin C does not have the same effect on human body”. Which of the following sentence would logically come next? (i) The sale of capsule Vitamin C should be banned. (ii) People should be encouraged to take fresh fruits and vegetables to meet the body’s requirement of Vitamin C.
(A) Only (i) follows (B) Only (ii) follows ✓ (C) Neither (i) nor (ii) follows (D) Both (i) and (ii) follow
What is the next term in the series? 11, 20, 35, 56, 83
(A) 108 (B) 116 ✓ (C) 122 (D) None of these
General Science, Pakistan Studies / GK
If output voltage is greater than input voltage, then transformer is:
(A) Step up ✓ (B) Step down (C) Faulty (D) None of these
The voltage signal which is generated by microphone is called:
(A) Digital (B) Analogue ✓ (C) Hybrid (D) None of these
Third most common gas that is found in the air to breath is called:
(A) Hydrogen (B) Neon (C) Argon ✓ (D) None of these
Electromagnetic radiation with maximum wavelength is:
(A) Ultraviolet (B) Radio waves ✓ (C) Infrared (D) None of these
The most dangerous type of radiation is:
(A) Alpha radiation (B) Beta radiation (C) Gamma radiation ✓ (D) None of these
The solar energy is radiated in the form of:
(A) Electromagnetic waves ✓ (B) Transverse waves (C) Infrared waves (D) None of these
The study of human body cells is called:
(A) Physiology (B) Cytology ✓ (C) Mycology (D) None of these
Excessive bleeding during an injury is a deficiency of:
(A) Vitamin B (B) Vitamin K ✓ (C) Vitamin E (D) None of these
Which fuel is used in gas welding?
(A) Acetylene ✓ (B) Methane (C) Ethylene (D) None of these
Drum printers belong to which of the following category?
(A) Ink jet printer (B) Laser printer (C) Line printer ✓ (D) None of these
Machine learning is sub area of:
(A) Hardware Engineering (B) Artificial intelligence ✓ (C) Cyber forensics (D) None of these
Which of the following can be classified as renewable energy source?
(A) Geothermal energy (B) Tidal energy (C) Biomass energy (D) All of these ✓
How do scientists know that the Earth’s core is made up of metal?
(A) The density of the surface layer of Earth is much less than its average density. ✓ (B) The Earth’s rotation speed indicates its core structure. (C) The density of surface layer of Earth is greater than its total density (D) None of these
Maintenance of soil fertility without addition of extra nutrition is due to:
(A) Floods (B) Crop residue (C) Microbial activity ✓ (D) None of these
Nanocomposite materials are useful in food industry as they prevent packaged food from damage due to:
(A) Oxygen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Moisture (D) All of these ✓
Which of the following statement is true?
(A) Water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body (B) Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body (C) Body can absorb more of fat-soluble vitamins than required (D) All of these ✓
What global agreement, signed in 2015, aimed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels?
(A) Kyoto Protocol (B) Paris Agreement ✓ (C) Copenhagen Accord (D) None of these
Which international organization or group is responsible for the implementation of the B3W initiative?
(A) United Nations (UN) (B) Group of Seven (G7) ✓ (C) NATO (D) None of these
China gave a Peace Plan for the Ukraine war in 2023. How many points were included in China’s peace plan?
(A) 6 (B) 10 (C) 12 ✓ (D) None of these
What term describes the use of information warfare, disinformation, and other means to manipulate and undermine the influence of other countries?
(A) Soft power (B) Sharp power ✓ (C) Smart power (D) None of these
The Regional Comprehensive and Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a free trade agreement among the nations of:
(A) North America (B) Europe (C) Asia-Pacific ✓ (D) None of these
The AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) was established by:
(A) Asian Development Bank (B) ASEAN (C) Group of Seven (G7) countries (D) China and some other Asian countries ✓
What does the “I2U2” alliance stand for?
(A) India-Israel-Ukraine-US (B) India-Israel-US-UAE ✓ (C) Italy-Israel-Ukraine-UK (D) None of these
“G-2 or Group of Two” is an informal diplomacy between:
(A) Germany and Greece (B) US and China ✓ (C) Germany and Ghana (D) None of these
Which country hosted the regular meeting of the SCO Foreign Ministers Council in 2023?
(A) China (B) India ✓ (C) Uzbekistan (D) None of these
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) consists of two main components: the Silk Road Economic Belt and:
(A) The Desert Oasis Corridor (B) The Himalayan Trade Route (C) The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road ✓ (D) None of these
When was the “Made in China 2025” strategic plan initiated?
(A) 2010 (B) 2015 ✓ (C) 2020 (D) None of these
Djibouti is strategically located at the mouth of which sea?
(A) Mediterranean Sea (B) South China Sea (C) Red Sea ✓ (D) None of these
The Horn of Africa (HoA) is located in which part of the African continent?
(A) Eastern Africa ✓ (B) Western Africa (C) Northern Africa (D) None of these
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) formally came to an end in:
(A) 1977 ✓ (B) 1998 (C) 1991 (D) None of These
What does “CARICOM” stand for?
(A) Canada, Austria, Romania, India-Community (B) Caribbean Community ✓ (C) Canada, Argentina, Russia, Italy-Community (D) None of these
What does BECA stand for?
(A) Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement ✓ (B) Bilateral Exchange and Cooperation Accord (C) Basic Economic and Cultural Agreement (D) None of these
Which nation holds the distinction of being the top investor in Africa by 2023?
(A) United States (B) China ✓ (C) Russia (D) None of these
Which important shipping lane, connecting the Arabian Sea to the Persian Gulf, passes through Pakistani waters and is vital for international trade?
(A) Strait of Hormuz ✓ (B) Gulf of Aden (C) The Bab-el-Mandeb (D) None of these
Which U.S. military operation in 2011 resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan?
(A) Operation Enduring Freedom (B) Operation Eradicating Terrorism (C) Operation Neptune Spear ✓ (D) None of these
The world’s highest battlefield, the Siachen Glacier, is located in which mountain range?
(A) Himalayas (B) Karakoram ✓ (C) Hindu Kush (D) None of these
In 2017, Pakistan became a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). What is the primary purpose of the SCO?
(A) To facilitate trade amongst member countries(B) To establish a common currency for member states (C) To promote regional cooperation and stability in Eurasia ✓ (D) None of these
Which Pakistani diplomat served as the President of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly?
(A) Feroz Khan Noon (B) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (C) Muhammad Zafarulla Khan ✓ (D) None of these
What is the length of the Batura Glacier, making it one of the largest and longest glaciers outside of the polar regions?
(A) 57 kilometers (B) 61 kilometers (C) 57 kilometers / 58 km (Note: standard length is ~57 km) (D) None of these ✓ (Correct option for 57 km / 58 km range if not explicitly listed as 57/58)
Which island is known as Pakistan’s largest island and is sometimes referred to as “Jazira Haft Talar,” meaning the island of seven mountains?
(A) Manora Island (B) Astola Island ✓ (C) Churna Island (D) None of these
How many members of the National Assembly must sign the notice of no confidence for it to be valid?
(A) At least five percent (5%) (B) At least ten percent (10%) (C) At least twenty percent (20%) ✓ (D) None of these
Pakistan’s position on the Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) is that:
(A) Pre-existing stockpiles should be included in the draft of the FMCT before negotiations ✓ (B) Ban on nuclear testing be lifted before signing of the draft (C) A criteria-based approach be applied to the NSG before finalizing the FMCT (D) None of these
As of 2023, Pakistan is included in the roster of FATF:
(A) Black (B) Grey (C) White ✓ (Pakistan was removed from the grey list in Oct 2022 and placed on the white/regular list) (D) None of these
The Muslim League observed “Direct Action Day” on August 16, 1946, which led to communal violence in:
(A) Delhi (B) Lahore (C) Kolkata ✓ (D) Mumbai
Who wrote the book “Train to Pakistan,” which is set during the Partition of India in 1947?
(A) Bapsi Sidhwa (B) Amrita Pritam (C) Khushwant Singh ✓ (D) None of these
In the Bogra formula, the proposed lower house of parliament was named as:
(A) The House of Commons (B) The House of People ✓ (C) National Assembly (D) None of these
Lenin prize was awarded to:
(A) Habib Jalib (B) Ahmed Faraz (C) Faiz Ahmed Faiz ✓ (D) None of these
After India’s Independence, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was appointed as:
(A) Minister of Education ✓ (B) Speaker of the Lok Sabha (C) Minister of Finance (D) None of these
Mujeeb-ur-Rehman presented his six points in:
(A) 1966 ✓ (B) 1959 (C) 1968 (D) None of these
The Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Pakistan is appointed by the:
(A) President ✓ (B) Prime Minister (C) Majority vote in the Parliament (D) None of these
