Tehsildar GK Solved Past Paper 12 Sept 2004 PDF
SECTION 1: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Q-1. Answer any Five:
a. Why does a tennis ball bounce higher on hills than on plains?
A tennis ball bounces higher on hills mainly because air pressure and air resistance are lower at higher altitudes. Due to reduced air density, there is less drag opposing the motion of the ball. As a result, the ball loses less energy during motion and retains more bounce efficiency compared to plains.
b. Is matter or energy destructible?
According to the Law of Conservation of Mass and Energy, neither matter nor energy can be created or destroyed. They can only change from one form to another. For example, matter can be converted into energy in nuclear reactions as described by Einstein’s equation E = mc².
c. How do physical and chemical changes differ?
Physical Change: A change in which only the physical form (shape, size, or state) of a substance is altered, while its chemical composition remains the same. It is usually reversible (e.g., melting of ice).
Chemical Change: A change in which a new substance is formed with different chemical properties. It is usually irreversible (e.g., burning of wood).
d. How do insects breathe?
Insects breathe through a tracheal system. Air enters their body through small openings called spiracles and travels through a network of tubes called tracheae, which directly supply oxygen to body tissues without the involvement of lungs.
e. What is dry ice?
Dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide (CO₂). It sublimates directly from solid to gas at −78.5°C without becoming liquid, and is widely used for cooling and preservation.
f. What is Royal Water?
Royal water, also called Aqua Regia, is a highly corrosive mixture of concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) and nitric acid (HNO₃) in a 3:1 ratio. It is capable of dissolving noble metals like gold and platinum.
DIFFERENTIATE ANY FIVE PAIRS:
a. Aristocracy vs Theocracy
Aristocracy: A form of government where power is held by a privileged noble or elite class.
Theocracy: A form of government where religious leaders govern according to divine laws.
b. Doves vs Hawks
Doves: Political leaders who prefer peace, negotiation, and diplomacy.
Hawks: Political leaders who prefer aggressive policies and military action.
c. Black Hand vs Black Panthers
Black Hand: A secret Serbian nationalist organization involved in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Black Panthers: A civil rights organization in the United States formed to fight racial discrimination and police brutality.
d. Micro Computer vs Mini Computer
Micro Computer: A small computer designed for individual use (PCs, laptops).
Mini Computer: A medium-sized multi-user computer used for business and institutional processing.
e. Agnates vs Cognates
Agnates: Relatives traced through the male line only.
Cognates: Relatives traced through both male and female lines.
IDENTIFY ANY TEN:
a. Siam: Former name of Thailand.
b. Sepak Takraw: A Southeast Asian sport played with a rattan ball using feet, knees, chest, and head.
c. Baccarat: A casino card game played between player and banker.
d. Bloody Mary: A cocktail made with vodka and tomato juice; also a historical nickname of Queen Mary I.
e. Bobbies: British police officers.
f. SALT: Strategic Arms Limitation Talks between USA and USSR.
g. Zend Avesta: Sacred religious texts of Zoroastrianism.
h. Jannat-ul-Baqee: A famous cemetery in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
i. C.V. Raman: Indian physicist who won the Nobel Prize in 1930 for the Raman Effect.
j. Major General Sir Douglas Gracey: Second Commander-in-Chief of Pakistan Army (1948–1951).
SECTION 2: CURRENT AFFAIRS
Q-2. Abu Ghraib Jail Tragedy
The Abu Ghraib scandal emerged in 2004 when images revealed torture and abuse of Iraqi detainees by US military personnel. The incident severely damaged the global image of the United States and raised serious questions about human rights violations.
Ramifications: It weakened trust in international law, particularly the Geneva Conventions, and increased anti-Western sentiment globally.
Visible hands: Low-ranking military personnel involved in abuse.
Invisible hands: Higher authorities, military intelligence structures, and policy frameworks that enabled enhanced interrogation practices.
Q-3. Darfur Crisis
Causes: The conflict began in 2003 due to tensions between non-Arab rebel groups and the Sudanese government over political and economic marginalization. The government supported Janjaweed militias, leading to widespread violence.
Consequences: The crisis caused mass killings, displacement of millions of people, and international condemnation. The ICC issued arrest warrants against Sudanese leaders for war crimes and genocide.
SECTION 3: PAKISTAN STUDIES
Q-4. Role in Counter-Terrorism (Musharraf Era)
After 9/11, Pakistan became a key ally in the global war on terror. The government banned several militant organizations, strengthened security institutions, and launched military operations in tribal areas. Pakistan also shared intelligence and provided logistical support to international forces in Afghanistan. These efforts significantly contributed to reducing terrorist networks within the region.
Q-5. Economic Reforms by Shaukat Aziz
As Finance Minister, Shaukat Aziz introduced major economic reforms including privatization, tax reforms, debt restructuring, and encouragement of foreign investment. These policies improved GDP growth and strengthened financial stability.
As Prime Minister, his focus was on infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and poverty reduction to sustain long-term economic growth and stability.
