FPSC · Ministry Of Defence · 2009
Solved FPSC Assistant Director past paper 2009 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies.
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The FPSC Assistant Director (Ministry of Defence) past paper from 2009 contains 100 solved MCQs covering English, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Everyday Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and General Knowledge, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question.
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Subject 1
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Correct Answer: Lord Hardings
Lord Hardinge succeeded Lord Minto II as Governor-General of British India in 1910.
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Correct Answer: Both of them
Both events belong to Hardinge's viceroyalty: George V visited India and held the Delhi Durbar in 1911.
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Correct Answer: Both of them
At the 1911 Delhi Durbar, Hardinge announced both the transfer of the capital from Calcutta to Delhi and the annulment of the partition of Bengal.
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Correct Answer: 1912
Lord Hardinge was attacked with a bomb at Chandni Chowk, Delhi, during his state entry on 23 December 1912.
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Correct Answer: 1910-16
Lord Hardinge served as Viceroy of India from 1910 to 1916.
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Correct Answer: 1909
Separate electorates were conceded in the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909, the year the paper keys for this demand.
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Correct Answer: Minto-Morley Reforms
The demand for separate electorates was incorporated in the Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909.
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Correct Answer: Minto-Morley Reforms
The demand for the appointment of Muslim judges was likewise incorporated in the Minto-Morley Reforms.
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Correct Answer: Elimination of the Muslims
The Hindu Mahasabha was founded to protect and consolidate Hindu interests, which is the paper's intended answer here.
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Correct Answer: 1913
The Muslim League adopted self-government for India as its goal in 1913.
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Correct Answer: November 26, 1964
Pakistan's first television transmission went on air on 26 November 1964.
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Correct Answer: December 20, 1976
PTV began colour transmission on 20 December 1976, as the paper keys it.
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Correct Answer: Hafeez Jallundhri
Shahnama-i-Islam was written by Hafeez Jalandhari.
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Correct Answer: Sir Muhammad Zafarullah
Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan attended all three Round Table Conferences of 1930-32 and became Pakistan's first foreign minister.
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Correct Answer: Kashmir
In the name Pakistan, the letter K stands for Kashmir.
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Correct Answer: 1642
The historic Shalimar Garden in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan and completed in 1642.
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Correct Answer: Indus Jhelum & Chenab
Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the western rivers Indus, Jhelum and Chenab were given to Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Habib Bank Ltd.
Habib Bank Ltd. was the first Pakistani bank to start operations on 17 August 1947.
Subject 2
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Correct Answer: Lahore
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, the animal husbandry university, is located in Lahore.
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Correct Answer: Japan
NEC is a Japanese company.
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Correct Answer: 5
Pakistan won 5 medals at the 18th Commonwealth Games, held at Melbourne in 2006.
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Correct Answer: January 6, 2006
Roshan Khan, the former British Open squash champion and father of Jahangir Khan, died on 6 January 2006, as the paper keys it.
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Correct Answer: Chambeli
Jasmine is popularly known in Pakistan as Chambeli, the answer this paper keys.
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Correct Answer: Summer Queen
Chambeli is also known as the Summer Queen, as the paper keys it.
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Correct Answer: 1961
Jasmine was selected as Pakistan's national floral symbol in 1961, as the paper keys it.
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Correct Answer: 64,000 km
Pakistan's irrigation canal network is keyed at a total length of 64,000 km in this paper.
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Correct Answer: 10
Mangla Dam originally had 10 generating units, each of 100 MW capacity.
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Correct Answer: Gwadar
Mirani Dam is keyed to Gwadar in this paper; its correct district, Kech near Turbat, is not among the options.
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Correct Answer: 3,350 feet
The paper keys Mirani Dam's height at 3,350 feet; that figure does not match the dam's actual height, so the item is defective as printed.
Subject 3
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Correct Answer: 1994
The Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project was first proposed in 1994, as the paper keys it.
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Correct Answer: 2600 km
The Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline is keyed at a total length of 2600 km in this paper.
Subject 4
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Correct Answer: He migrated to Madina
On 24 September 622 AD the Holy Prophet (PBUH) migrated to Madina in the Hijrah.
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Correct Answer: 27 Rajab
The event of Miraj Shareef occurred on 27 Rajab.
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Correct Answer: 5
The first revelation consisted of the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq.
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Correct Answer: 632 AD
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) performed the Farewell Pilgrimage, Hajjat-ul-Wada, in 632 AD.
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Correct Answer: Hazrat Bilal Habshi (RA)
Bilal Habshi (RA), the Ethiopian companion, was among the earliest non-Arab Muslims.
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Correct Answer: 7397
Sahih Bukhari is counted in this paper at 7,397 ahadith.
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Correct Answer: Kaab bin Zuhair
Kaab bin Zuhair was the first poet rewarded by the Holy Prophet (SAW), with the cloak for his Qasida Burda.
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Correct Answer: Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) was fully satisfied with the Treaty of Hudaibiya.
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Correct Answer: Imam Maalik
Imam Malik's Muwatta is the earliest compilation of ahadith, making him the first authority for their compilation.
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Correct Answer: Hazrat Nuh (AS)
The nation of Hazrat Nuh (AS) was destroyed by the flood.
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Correct Answer: Waleed I
Central Asia became part of the Muslim Empire during the reign of Caliph Walid I.
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Correct Answer: Qutayba bin Muslim
Qutayba bin Muslim was the conqueror of Central Asia.
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Correct Answer: Marwan II
Marwan II was the last caliph of the Umayyads.
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Correct Answer: Al Mansoor
The city of Baghdad was founded in 762 during the reign of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mansur.
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Correct Answer: Hazrat Salih (AS)
The nation of Samood (Thamud) was preached by Hazrat Salih (AS).
Subject 5
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Correct Answer: 4 bits
One nibble contains 4 bits.
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Correct Answer: Federation against software theft
FAST stands for the Federation Against Software Theft.
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Correct Answer: Word
A combination of 16 bits is called a word.
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Correct Answer: CPU
The CPU is the unit that controls all parts of a computer.
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Correct Answer: One Kilo bytes
1024 bytes equal one kilobyte.
Subject 6
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Correct Answer: Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that maintains body temperature.
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Correct Answer: Iron
Haemoglobin is a complex protein rich in iron.
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Correct Answer: Proteins
Amino acids are the product of the digestion of proteins.
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Correct Answer: Margarine
Margarine, being almost pure fat, provides the largest number of kilocalories per ounce among the foods listed.
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Correct Answer: Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate is used as a food preservative.
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Correct Answer: 13.3%
The edible portion of an egg contains about 13.3% protein.
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Correct Answer: 12%
The protein content of wheat is approximately 12%.
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Correct Answer: Ghee, butter, egg yolk, cheese, condensed milk
In descending order of fat content: ghee, then butter, then egg yolk, then cheese, then condensed milk.
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Correct Answer: Banana
Among the foods listed, banana has the highest amount of carbohydrates.
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Correct Answer: Guava
Guava is the richest source of ascorbic acid, vitamin C, among the foods listed.
Subject 7
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Correct Answer: National Park
The highest park situated above 4000 metres is keyed here as the National Park, the Khunjerab National Park.
Subject 8
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Correct Answer: Rs. 698
The yearly interest is 854 minus 815, or Rs. 39, so the principal is 815 minus three years of interest, Rs. 698.
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Correct Answer: Rs. 8920
The sum grows by a factor of 20070 divided by 13380, or 1.5, over three years, so the principal is 13380 divided by 1.5, Rs. 8920.
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Correct Answer: 10.25%
Compounding half-yearly at a nominal 10% gives an effective rate of 1.05 squared minus 1, or 10.25%.
Subject 9
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Correct Answer: Smooth
Glib means smooth, as in smooth-talking.
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Correct Answer: Reserve
Taciturnity means reserve, habitual silence.
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Correct Answer: Clothing
Apparel means clothing.
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Correct Answer: Mournful
Doleful means mournful.
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Correct Answer: Short-living
Ephemeral means short-lived.
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Correct Answer: Obstinate
Stubborn means obstinate.
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Correct Answer: Forecast
Prognosis means a forecast of how something will develop.
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Correct Answer: Beget
Engender means to beget, to bring into being.
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Correct Answer: Wipe out
Efface means to wipe out.
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Correct Answer: Joyous
Blithe means joyous and carefree.
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Correct Answer: Mission
Errand means a mission, a short task or journey undertaken for someone.
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Correct Answer: Vulgar
Ribald means vulgar or coarse in humour.
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Correct Answer: throat
The gullet is the throat, the passage down which food is swallowed.
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Correct Answer: unexplored
A virgin land here means an unexplored land, one whose tourism potential is still untapped.
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Correct Answer: revival
A renaissance is a revival, a renewed flourishing.
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Correct Answer: several
Many times means several times.
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Correct Answer: beginning
The outset of a career means its beginning.
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Correct Answer: gifts
Bounties are gifts, generously given things.
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Correct Answer: effective
Efficacious means effective, producing the desired result.
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Correct Answer: fruitful
Fecund means fruitful, productive.
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Correct Answer: native
Indigenous means native to a place.
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Correct Answer: recall
Recollect means to recall, to bring back to mind.
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Correct Answer: suited
Correlate to his taste here means suited to his taste.
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Correct Answer: Bold
The opposite of nervous is bold.
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Correct Answer: Dull
The opposite of acute is dull.
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Correct Answer: Top
The opposite of base, in the sense of the bottom, is top.
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Correct Answer: Persuade
The opposite of dissuade is persuade.
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Correct Answer: Matrimony
The opposite of celibacy is matrimony, married life.
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Correct Answer: Hinder
The opposite of boost is hinder.
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Correct Answer: Decorum
The opposite of impropriety is decorum, proper behaviour.
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Correct Answer: Foul
The opposite of unsullied, meaning unstained, is foul.
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Correct Answer: Rough
The opposite of smooth is rough.
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Correct Answer: Sophisticated
The opposite of naive is sophisticated.
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Correct Answer: Agreement
The opposite of dissent is agreement.
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Correct Answer: Confident
The opposite of bashful is confident.
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100 MCQs, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
English, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Everyday Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Current Affairs, Geography and General Knowledge, with English the largest block.
Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways against the book's printed answer key and the standard fact; seven key disagreements were corrected to the standard answer and six items were retained with a note, all flagged internally.
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