PART I: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (50 Marks)
Q-1. What do these abbreviations stand for? (20 Marks)
(i) ABU
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
(ii) A-bomb
Atomic Bomb
(iii) AAA
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
(iv) CMA
Certified Management Accountant
(v) DOS
Disk Operating System
(vi) MASER
Microwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
(vii) ICU
Intensive Care Unit
(viii) MEDO
Middle East Defense Organization
(ix) PASSCO
Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation
(x) PVC
Polyvinyl Chloride
Q-2. Explain the following: (10 Marks)
Agni
Agni is a family of medium- to long-range ballistic missiles developed by India.
Altimeter
An instrument used to measure altitude or height above sea level.
Asteroids
Small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, mostly found between Mars and Jupiter.
Contraband
Goods that are illegally imported or exported.
Biman
The national airline of Bangladesh.
Cadet
A trainee preparing for military or naval service.
Dog fight
A close-range aerial combat between fighter aircraft.
Durand Line
The international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan established in 1893.
Diet
The national legislature of Japan.
Chlorophyll
The green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis.
Q-3. Capital Cities and Currencies (Attempt any ten):
Mozambique – Maputo – Metical
Egypt – Cairo – Egyptian Pound
Ivory Coast – Yamoussoukro – CFA Franc
Somalia – Mogadishu – Somali Shilling
Cambodia – Phnom Penh – Riel
Iceland – Reykjavik – Icelandic Króna
Singapore – Singapore – Singapore Dollar
Brazil – Brasília – Real
Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur – Ringgit
Zimbabwe – Harare – (US Dollar used widely in 2011)
Czechoslovakia – Prague – (Historical Currency)
Costa Rica – San José – Colón
Q-4. General Questions (10 Marks)
(i) Shahnama was written by Ferdowsi.
(ii) Angel Falls is located in Venezuela.
(iii) Largest diamond mine is in Botswana (Jwaneng Mine).
(iv) ICRC was founded on 17 February 1863 in Geneva.
(v) SAARC headquarters is in Kathmandu, Nepal.
(vi) Homer was an ancient Greek epic poet.
(vii) OIC Secretary General (2011): Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu.
(viii) First three Cricket World Cups were of 60 overs per innings.
(ix) Blood pressure was first measured by Stephen Hales.
(x) Cardiograph is an instrument used to record heart activity.
PART II: PAKISTAN STUDIES (50 Marks)
Q-5. Foreign Aid Debate
Foreign aid provides short-term financial relief and helps stabilize economies, but it can also create dependency, increase debt burden, and limit economic sovereignty. Sustainable development requires reducing reliance on external aid and strengthening internal revenue systems.
Q-6. Major Problem of Pakistan
The most serious issue is terrorism and internal security instability. It has affected economic growth, foreign investment, and social stability. Solutions include strengthening counter-terrorism institutions, improving intelligence coordination, promoting education, and addressing socio-economic disparities.
Q-7. Kashmir Issue
The Kashmir dispute originated in 1947 after Partition. It remains unresolved despite UN resolutions calling for a plebiscite. The region has experienced multiple wars and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. It remains a core issue of regional peace and stability.
Q-8. OIC and Its Role
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was established in 1969. It works to promote unity among Muslim countries and address issues such as Palestine, Kashmir, and Islamophobia. However, its effectiveness is limited due to lack of enforcement power and internal divisions among member states.
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