Q 1 Pakistan Studies Ahmed Khan Kharal
Ahmed Khan Kharal of Neeli Bar was a ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Freedom Fighter
Correct Answer: Freedom Fighter
Ahmed Khan Kharal of Neeli Bar was a freedom fighter of the 1857 resistance.
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Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Assistant Director ASF past paper 2010 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Geography, Pakistan Studies.
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This is the FPSC Assistant Director, Airport Security Force past paper from 2010. It contains 100 solved MCQs covering English, Geography, Pakistan Studies, with verified answers and an explanation for every question. Seven printed answer-key entries were corrected against standard sources, and several defective vocabulary items in the opposite-meaning block are flagged in the notes.
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Subject 1
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Ahmed Khan Kharal
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Agartala Conspiracy Case
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Q 18 Pakistan Studies Agartala Conspiracy Case
Agarthala city made famous by 1968 conspiracy case is located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: India
Correct Answer: India
Agartala, made famous by the 1968 Agartala Conspiracy Case, is in India (Tripura).
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Topic Section
Kamran Baradari
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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Kamran Baradari
Kamran's Bara-Dari in Lahore is named after:
View answer & explanation Ans: Humayun's brother
Correct Answer: Humayun's brother
Kamran's Baradari in Lahore is named after Kamran Mirza, Humayun's brother.
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Mashriqi Founder
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Q 20 Pakistan Studies Mashriqi Founder
Allama Inyatullah Mashriqi was the founder of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Khaksar Movement
Correct Answer: Khaksar Movement
Allama Inayatullah Mashriqi was the founder of the Khaksar Movement.
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Topic Section
Two Nation Theory Foundation
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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Two Nation Theory Foundation
In 1867, which dispute laid the foundation of "Two Nation Theory" in India?
View answer & explanation Ans: Urdu-Hindi Controversy
Correct Answer: Urdu-Hindi Controversy
The Urdu-Hindi Controversy of 1867 laid the foundation of the Two Nation Theory in India.
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Topic Section
Sir Syed 1886 Founding
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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed 1886 Founding
In 1886, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded:
View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammadan Educational Conference
Correct Answer: Muhammadan Educational Conference
In 1886 Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Educational Conference.
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Topic Section
Bengal Partition Viceroy
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Q 23 Pakistan Studies Bengal Partition Viceroy
At the time of Bengal's partition (1905) who was the Governor General of India?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: Lord Curzon
At the time of Bengal's partition in 1905, Lord Curzon was the Governor General (Viceroy) of India.
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Topic Section
Simla Deputation Leader
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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Simla Deputation Leader
Who lead the Simla Deputation during meeting with Governor General Lord Minto in 1906?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan
Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan
Sir Agha Khan led the Simla Deputation to Lord Minto in 1906.
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1916 Significance
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Q 25 Pakistan Studies 1916 Significance
The year 1916 A.D. is significant due to:
View answer & explanation Ans: Lucknow Pact
Correct Answer: Lucknow Pact
The year 1916 is significant for the Lucknow Pact between the Congress and the Muslim League.
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Gandhi Rise
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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Gandhi Rise
Gandhi emerged as a top-notch leader in India after:
View answer & explanation Ans: Khilafat Movement
Correct Answer: Khilafat Movement
Gandhi emerged as a top national leader in India with the Khilafat and Non-cooperation movement of 1920.
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Montague Chelmsford Reforms
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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Montague Chelmsford Reforms
Montague-Chelmsford Reforms were announced in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1919
Correct Answer: 1919
The Montague-Chelmsford Reforms were announced in 1919.
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Allahabad Session 1930
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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Allahabad Session 1930
Who presided over Allahabad Session of Muslim League in 1930?
View answer & explanation Ans: Allama Iqbal
Correct Answer: Allama Iqbal
Allama Iqbal presided over the Allahabad Session of the Muslim League in 1930, delivering his famous address there.
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1956 Constitution Architect
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Q 31 Pakistan Studies 1956 Constitution Architect
Who is considered to be the Chief Architect of 1956 Constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: Ch. Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: Ch. Muhammad Ali
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali is considered the chief architect of the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan.
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Ghulam Muhammad Prior Office
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Q 32 Pakistan Studies Ghulam Muhammad Prior Office
Before elevation as Governor General in 1951, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Finance Minister
Correct Answer: Finance Minister
Before becoming Governor General in 1951, Ghulam Muhammad was Finance Minister of Pakistan.
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Basic Democracies Tiers
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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Basic Democracies Tiers
The hierarchical structure of the Basic Democracies (BD) introduced by President Ayub Khan was:
View answer & explanation Ans: five-tier
Correct Answer: five-tier
Ayub Khan's Basic Democracies system was five-tier: union, tehsil, district, divisional and provincial levels.
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Foreign Minister 1965 War
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Q 34 Pakistan Studies Foreign Minister 1965 War
During the 1965-war, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Z.A. Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A. Bhutto
During the 1965 war, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was Pakistan's Foreign Minister (1963-1966).
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Agartala Case Year
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Q 35 Pakistan Studies Agartala Case Year
"Agartala Conspiracy Case" was launched in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1968
Correct Answer: 1968
The Agartala Conspiracy Case was launched in 1968.
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Party Founded 30 November 1967
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Q 36 Pakistan Studies Party Founded 30 November 1967
Which political party of Pakistan was established on 30th November 1967?
View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan Peoples Party
Correct Answer: Pakistan Peoples Party
The Pakistan Peoples Party was established on 30 November 1967.
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President 20 December 1971
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Q 37 Pakistan Studies President 20 December 1971
On 20th December 1971, who became the President of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Z.A. Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A. Bhutto
On 20 December 1971, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became President of Pakistan.
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Land Reforms 1972 Irrigated Limit
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Q 38 Pakistan Studies Land Reforms 1972 Irrigated Limit
According to Land Reforms of 1972, the ownership of irrigated land was restricted to:
View answer & explanation Ans: 150 acres
Correct Answer: 150 acres
Under the Land Reforms of 1972, ownership of irrigated land was restricted to 150 acres.
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Wolpert Book On Bhutto
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Q 39 Pakistan Studies Wolpert Book On Bhutto
The title of Stanley Wolpert's famous book on Z.A Bhutto is:
View answer & explanation Ans: "Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan"
Correct Answer: "Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan"
Stanley Wolpert's famous book on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is titled 'Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan'.
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PNA President 1977
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Q 40 Pakistan Studies PNA President 1977
During the anti-government movement of 1977, who was the President of PNA?
View answer & explanation Ans: Maulana Mufti Mehmud
Correct Answer: Maulana Mufti Mehmud
Mufti Mahmood was president of the Pakistan National Alliance during the 1977 anti-government movement.
Subject 2
General Knowledge
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Battle Of Plassey
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Q 2 General Knowledge Battle Of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1787 by Robert Clive against ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Sirajuddin
Correct Answer: Sirajuddin
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 (the stem misprints 1787) between Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal.
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Second World War Dates
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Q 3 General Knowledge Second World War Dates
The Second World War was fought between the years ___
View answer & explanation Ans: 1939 - 1945
Correct Answer: 1939 - 1945
The Second World War was fought between 1939 and 1945.
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Ho Chi Minh
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Q 5 General Knowledge Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh was the independence leader of ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Vietnam
Correct Answer: Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh was the independence leader of Vietnam.
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GCC Headquarters
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Q 6 General Knowledge GCC Headquarters
The Headquarters of GCC is in ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Riyadh
Correct Answer: Riyadh
The headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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WTO Headquarters
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Q 8 General Knowledge WTO Headquarters
The Headquarters of World Trade Organization is in ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Geneva
Correct Answer: Geneva
The headquarters of the World Trade Organization is in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Chinese Currency
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Q 12 General Knowledge Chinese Currency
Chinese currency is known as:
View answer & explanation Ans: Yuan
Correct Answer: Yuan
The Chinese currency is the Yuan (renminbi).
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UN General Assembly Session
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Q 13 General Knowledge UN General Assembly Session
UN General Assembly meets every year for the new session in which month?
View answer & explanation Ans: September
Correct Answer: September
The UN General Assembly opens its new session every year in September.
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ECO Secretariat
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Q 15 General Knowledge ECO Secretariat
ECO Secretariat is located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Tehran
Correct Answer: Tehran
The ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) Secretariat is located in Tehran, Iran.
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Humayun Nama Author
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Q 17 General Knowledge Humayun Nama Author
"Humayun Nama" was written by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Gulbadan Begum
Correct Answer: Gulbadan Begum
'Humayun Nama' was written by Gulbadan Begum, Humayun's sister.
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Governor General Before Mountbatten
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Q 29 General Knowledge Governor General Before Mountbatten
Who was the Governor General of India before Lord Mountbatten?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Wavell
Correct Answer: Lord Wavell
Lord Wavell was the Governor General of India immediately before Lord Mountbatten.
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1942 Mission To India
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Q 30 General Knowledge 1942 Mission To India
Which of them arrived in India in 1942?
View answer & explanation Ans: Cripps Mission
Correct Answer: Cripps Mission
The Cripps Mission arrived in India in 1942.
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Exogamy
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Q 44 General Knowledge Exogamy
The requirement that people select mates outside certain groups
View answer & explanation Ans: Exogamy
Correct Answer: Exogamy
Exogamy is the requirement that people select mates outside certain groups.
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Piaget Theory
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Q 45 General Knowledge Piaget Theory
Jean Piaget's theory explaining how children's thought progresses through four stages
View answer & explanation Ans: Cognitive theory of development
Correct Answer: Cognitive theory of development
Jean Piaget's theory of how children's thought progresses through four stages is the cognitive theory of development.
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Oldest World Organization
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Q 50 General Knowledge Oldest World Organization
Which is the oldest organization of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: League of Nations
Correct Answer: League of Nations
Among the organisations offered, the League of Nations (1920) is the oldest.
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Lahore And Attock Forts Builder
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Q 60 General Knowledge Lahore And Attock Forts Builder
Lahore Fort and Attock Fort were constructed by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Akbar
Correct Answer: Akbar
Lahore Fort and Attock Fort were constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar.
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Rome Airport Name
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Q 66 General Knowledge Rome Airport Name
What is the name of Rome Airport (Italy)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Leonardo da Vinci
Correct Answer: Leonardo da Vinci
Rome's airport is named Leonardo da Vinci Airport (Fiumicino).
Subject 3
Geography
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Aden Port
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Q 4 Geography Aden Port
Aden is a port city of ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Yemen
Correct Answer: Yemen
Aden is a port city of Yemen, on the Gulf of Aden.
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Sri Lanka Old Name
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Q 7 Geography Sri Lanka Old Name
The old name of Sri Lanka was ___
View answer & explanation Ans: Ceylon
Correct Answer: Ceylon
The old name of Sri Lanka was Ceylon.
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Largest Country By Area
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Q 10 Geography Largest Country By Area
Area wise the largest country in the world is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world by area.
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Byzantium Today
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Q 11 Geography Byzantium Today
Ancient city of Byzantium is today known as:
View answer & explanation Ans: Istanbul
Correct Answer: Istanbul
The ancient city of Byzantium is today Istanbul, Turkey.
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Cuba Capital
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Q 14 Geography Cuba Capital
The capital city of Cuba is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Havana
Correct Answer: Havana
The capital city of Cuba is Havana.
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Astana Capital
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Q 16 Geography Astana Capital
Astana is the capital city of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Kazakhstan
Correct Answer: Kazakhstan
Astana is the capital city of Kazakhstan.
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South Asia Population Density
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Q 42 Geography South Asia Population Density
Which one among the following South Asian countries has the highest population density?
View answer & explanation Ans: India
Correct Answer: India
Among the South Asian countries offered, India has the highest population density.
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Swat River Canals
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Q 46 Geography Swat River Canals
How many canals start from Swat River?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2
Correct Answer: 2
The book keys 2 canals starting from the Swat River.
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Kotri Barrage Canals
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Q 47 Geography Kotri Barrage Canals
Canals take off from Kotri Barrage how many?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
The book keys 4 canals taking off from Kotri Barrage.
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Haveli Bahadur Shah Headwork
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Q 48 Geography Haveli Bahadur Shah Headwork
Haveli Bahadur Shah Headwork is built on the river?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chenab
Correct Answer: Chenab
Haveli Bahadur Shah Headwork is built on the Chenab River.
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Gatun Dam Location
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Q 49 Geography Gatun Dam Location
Gatun Dam is located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Panama
Correct Answer: Panama
Gatun Dam is located in Panama, on the Panama Canal route.
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Equal Day And Night Place
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Q 52 Geography Equal Day And Night Place
Where days and nights are equal all the year?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nairobi
Correct Answer: Nairobi
At Nairobi, near the equator, days and nights are equal all the year round.
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Jhelum Chenab Meeting Point
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Q 53 Geography Jhelum Chenab Meeting Point
Where Jhelum and Chenab rivers meet?
View answer & explanation Ans: Trimmu
Correct Answer: Trimmu
The Jhelum and Chenab rivers meet at Trimmu.
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Red Sea Mediterranean Connection
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Q 54 Geography Red Sea Mediterranean Connection
Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea are connected by
View answer & explanation Ans: Suez Canal
Correct Answer: Suez Canal
The Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea are connected by the Suez Canal.
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Longest Crop Period
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Q 55 Geography Longest Crop Period
Which crop is longest according to period between cultivation and harvest?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sugarcane
Correct Answer: Sugarcane
Sugarcane has the longest period between cultivation and harvest among the crops offered.
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Tamil Centre Sri Lanka
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Q 57 Geography Tamil Centre Sri Lanka
Centre of Tamil Nados of Sri Lanka is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Jafana
Correct Answer: Jafana
Jaffna is the centre of the Tamil areas of Sri Lanka.
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Derawar Fort Location
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Q 59 Geography Derawar Fort Location
Darawar Fort is located in the area of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Bahawalpur (Punjab)
Correct Answer: Bahawalpur (Punjab)
Derawar Fort is located in the Bahawalpur area of Punjab (Cholistan).
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Strait Of Malacca
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Q 61 Geography Strait Of Malacca
Strait of Malacca separates:
View answer & explanation Ans: Malaysia and Indonesia
Correct Answer: Malaysia and Indonesia
The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia and Indonesia.
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East Timor Before Independence
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Q 62 Geography East Timor Before Independence
Before independence East Timor was the part of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Indonesia
Correct Answer: Indonesia
Before independence, East Timor was part of Indonesia.
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Kosovo Before Independence
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Q 64 Geography Kosovo Before Independence
Before independence Kosovo was the part of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Serbia
Correct Answer: Serbia
Before independence, Kosovo was part of Serbia (within Yugoslavia).
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Dry Lake Bed
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Q 65 Geography Dry Lake Bed
A dry lake bed found in a desert is known as:
View answer & explanation Ans: Playa
Correct Answer: Playa
A dry lake bed found in a desert is known as a playa.
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Biggest Freshwater Lake
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Q 67 Geography Biggest Freshwater Lake
Which is the biggest fresh water lake in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lake Superior
Correct Answer: Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the biggest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
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Busiest Inland Waterway
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Q 68 Geography Busiest Inland Waterway
The world's busiest inland waterway is
View answer & explanation Ans: Rhine
Correct Answer: Rhine
The Rhine is the standard 'world's busiest inland waterway' answer in general-knowledge sources.
Subject 4
Current Affairs
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Topic Section
Dmitry Medvedev Office
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Q 9 Current Affairs Dmitry Medvedev Office
Dmitry Medvedev is ___ of Russia.
View answer & explanation Ans: President
Correct Answer: President
Dmitry Medvedev was President of Russia in 2010, serving from 2008 to 2012.
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Egypt First Satellite
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Q 56 Current Affairs Egypt First Satellite
When will Egypt send his first Islamic Satellite in space?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2006
Correct Answer: 2006
The book keys 2006 for Egypt's first satellite item (an era figure, retained at the key).
Subject 5
Everyday Science
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Topic Section
Panda Family
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Q 41 Everyday Science Panda Family
The Panda belongs to the same family as that of
View answer & explanation Ans: Bear
Correct Answer: Bear
The giant panda belongs to the bear family (Ursidae).
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Electric Current Unit
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Q 43 Everyday Science Electric Current Unit
The Unit for measuring electric current is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Ampere
Correct Answer: Ampere
The unit for measuring electric current is the Ampere.
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Largest Animal
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Q 69 Everyday Science Largest Animal
Which is the largest animal in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Blue Whale
Correct Answer: Blue Whale
The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.
Subject 6
Computer Science
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Father Of Computer
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Q 51 Computer Science Father Of Computer
Who is called father of computer?
View answer & explanation Ans: Charles Babbage
Correct Answer: Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage is called the father of the computer.
Subject 7
English
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Topic Section
Etymology
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Q 58 English Etymology
Etymology is science (study) of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Words
Correct Answer: Words
Etymology is the science (study) of words and their origins.
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Inter Alia Meaning
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Q 63 English Inter Alia Meaning
What do you understand by Inter alia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Among other things
Correct Answer: Among other things
'Inter alia' means 'among other things'.
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Vocabulary Slump Meaning
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Q 70 English Vocabulary Slump Meaning
The slump in business made Habib bankrupt.
View answer & explanation Ans: fall
Correct Answer: fall
A slump in business is a fall in business activity, which made Habib bankrupt.
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Vocabulary Environment Meaning
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Q 71 English Vocabulary Environment Meaning
They feel that we should be fully aware of our own environment.
View answer & explanation Ans: surroundings
Correct Answer: surroundings
Environment means surroundings.
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Vocabulary Vie Meaning
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Q 72 English Vocabulary Vie Meaning
The two brothers should not vie with each other but work in co-operation.
View answer & explanation Ans: compete
Correct Answer: compete
To vie with someone is to compete with them.
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Vocabulary Amnesty Meaning
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Q 73 English Vocabulary Amnesty Meaning
The rebels returned home under an amnesty.
View answer & explanation Ans: general pardon
Correct Answer: general pardon
An amnesty is a general pardon.
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Vocabulary Tempest Meaning
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Q 74 English Vocabulary Tempest Meaning
The ship was caught in the tempest and all but the captain were drowned.
View answer & explanation Ans: violent storm
Correct Answer: violent storm
A tempest is a violent storm.
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Vocabulary Dabbling Meaning
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Q 75 English Vocabulary Dabbling Meaning
He is just dabbling in politics to promote his business interests.
View answer & explanation Ans: participating
Correct Answer: participating
To dabble in politics is to participate in it superficially, to promote one's interests.
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Vocabulary Bombastic Meaning
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Q 76 English Vocabulary Bombastic Meaning
My philosophy lecturer is unfailingly bombastic.
View answer & explanation Ans: pompous
Correct Answer: pompous
Bombastic means pompous, using inflated language.
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Antonym Hegemony
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Q 77 English Antonym Hegemony
HEGEMONY
View answer & explanation Ans: Subordination
Correct Answer: Subordination
The opposite of hegemony (domination) is subordination.
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Antonym Encumbrance
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Q 78 English Antonym Encumbrance
ENCUMBRANCE
View answer & explanation Ans: Barden
Correct Answer: Barden
Encumbrance means a burden; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Surreptitious
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Q 79 English Antonym Surreptitious
SURREPTITIOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Secret
Correct Answer: Secret
Surreptitious means secret; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Capitulate
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Q 80 English Antonym Capitulate
CAPITULATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Surrender
Correct Answer: Surrender
Capitulate means surrender; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Hock
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Q 81 English Antonym Hock
HOCK
View answer & explanation Ans: Pledge
Correct Answer: Pledge
To hock something is to pledge (pawn) it; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Dynamic
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Q 82 English Antonym Dynamic
DYNAMIC
View answer & explanation Ans: Active
Correct Answer: Active
Dynamic means active and vigorous; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Heretical
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Q 83 English Antonym Heretical
HERETICAL
View answer & explanation Ans: Impious
Correct Answer: Impious
Heretical means impious, contrary to orthodox belief; no true opposite is offered, so the item is retained at the book's key (see flag).
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Antonym Obdurate
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Q 84 English Antonym Obdurate
OBDURATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Flexible
Correct Answer: Flexible
The opposite of obdurate (stubborn, unyielding) is flexible.
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Antonym Adversity
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Q 85 English Antonym Adversity
ADVERSITY
View answer & explanation Ans: Prosperity
Correct Answer: Prosperity
The opposite of adversity is prosperity.
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Antonym Paltry
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Q 86 English Antonym Paltry
PALTRY
View answer & explanation Ans: Worthwhile
Correct Answer: Worthwhile
The opposite of paltry (meagre, insignificant) is worthwhile.
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Antonym Dorsal
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Q 87 English Antonym Dorsal
DORSAL
View answer & explanation Ans: Ventral
Correct Answer: Ventral
The opposite of dorsal (relating to the back) is ventral (relating to the belly).
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Antonym Vague
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Q 88 English Antonym Vague
VAGUE
View answer & explanation Ans: Definite
Correct Answer: Definite
The opposite of vague is definite.
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Antonym Supervise
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Q 89 English Antonym Supervise
SUPERVISE
View answer & explanation Ans: Neglect
Correct Answer: Neglect
The opposite of supervise (oversee) is neglect.
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Antonym Magnanimous
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Q 90 English Antonym Magnanimous
MAGNANIMOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Selfish
Correct Answer: Selfish
The opposite of magnanimous is selfish.
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Antonym Culminate
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Q 91 English Antonym Culminate
CULMINATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Abort
Correct Answer: Abort
The key's opposite of culminate (reach a climax) is abort — not reaching culmination (see flag on Fail).
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Antonym Amenable
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Q 92 English Antonym Amenable
AMENABLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Stubborn
Correct Answer: Stubborn
The opposite of amenable (willing to comply) is stubborn.
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Antonym Reckless
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Q 93 English Antonym Reckless
One should never be reckless in his dealings with others.
View answer & explanation Ans: careful
Correct Answer: careful
The opposite of reckless is careful.
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Antonym Applauded
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Q 94 English Antonym Applauded
His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
View answer & explanation Ans: disapproved
Correct Answer: disapproved
The opposite of applauded is disapproved.
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Antonym Wholesome
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Q 95 English Antonym Wholesome
The doctor advised us to give him wholesome nutrition.
View answer & explanation Ans: sickly
Correct Answer: sickly
The opposite of wholesome (healthy, nourishing) is sickly.
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Antonym Reckless Handling
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Q 96 English Antonym Reckless Handling
He is a good fellow but what I dislike is his reckless handling of things.
View answer & explanation Ans: cautious
Correct Answer: cautious
The opposite of reckless handling is cautious handling.
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Antonym Vivacity
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Q 97 English Antonym Vivacity
Her vivacity attracted everybody.
View answer & explanation Ans: apathy
Correct Answer: apathy
The opposite of vivacity (liveliness) is apathy.
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Antonym Vanity
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Q 98 English Antonym Vanity
Vanity never pays in the long run.
View answer & explanation Ans: Humility
Correct Answer: Humility
The opposite of vanity is humility.
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Antonym Flabby
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Q 99 English Antonym Flabby
Unlike his brother, he is fat and flabby.
View answer & explanation Ans: skinny
Correct Answer: skinny
The book's intended opposite of fat and flabby here is skinny (see flag — firm/muscular is not offered).
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Antonym Urbane
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Q 100 English Antonym Urbane
His urbane attitude won him many friends.
View answer & explanation Ans: rustic
Correct Answer: rustic
The opposite of urbane (polished, sophisticated) is rustic.
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