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Assistant Director Past Paper 2010 Solved MCQs

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The FPSC Assistant Director (Ministry of Defence) past paper from 2010 contains 100 solved MCQs covering English, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Geography and General Knowledge, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question.

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Subject 1

English

59 MCQs
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Antonym Detain

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Q 1 English Antonym Detain

Detain is most opposite to

A

release

B

silence

C

forget

D

prosper

E

withhold

View answer & explanation Ans: release

Correct Answer: release

Detain means to hold in custody, so its opposite is release.

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Synonym Deplete

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Q 3 English Synonym Deplete

Deplete is most similar to

A

decorate

B

beg

C

exhaust

D

hurry

E

thirsty

View answer & explanation Ans: exhaust

Correct Answer: exhaust

Deplete means to use up, so its closest synonym here is exhaust.

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Fill In Blank Pay In Advance

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Q 4 English Fill In Blank Pay In Advance

If you ____ in advance, you will get some

A

buy

B

work

C

submit

D

pay

E

decide

View answer & explanation Ans: pay

Correct Answer: pay

Paying in advance is the idiomatic completion: if you pay in advance, you will get some benefit.

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Antonym Pit

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Q 7 English Antonym Pit

Pit is most opposite to

A

group

B

peak

C

select

D

marry

E

despair

View answer & explanation Ans: peak

Correct Answer: peak

A pit is a low hollow, so its opposite is a peak.

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Fill In Blank Take Examination

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Q 8 English Fill In Blank Take Examination

The students were not willing to ____ the examination

A

gave

B

give

C

appear

D

take

E

have

View answer & explanation Ans: take

Correct Answer: take

Students take an examination; 'take' is the correct verb here.

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Spelling Accommodation

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Q 9 English Spelling Accommodation

Most students choose to live in student ____ in the first year of their studies as it is convenient and affordable

A

accommodation

B

acomodation

C

accomodation

D

accommodation

E

acchomodation

View answer & explanation Ans: accommodation

Correct Answer: accommodation

The correct spelling is accommodation.

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Synonym Prolong

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Q 13 English Synonym Prolong

Prolong is most similar to

A

extend

B

inquire

C

relax

D

wait

E

proud

View answer & explanation Ans: extend

Correct Answer: extend

Prolong means to extend in time.

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Fill In Blank Unless

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Q 14 English Fill In Blank Unless

____ you work hard, you won't be able to clear the preliminaries

A

If

B

Until

C

Unless

D

Lest

E

When

View answer & explanation Ans: Unless

Correct Answer: Unless

Unless you work hard, you won't be able to clear the preliminaries.

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Phrasal Verb Make Out

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Q 16 English Phrasal Verb Make Out

He listened to him very carefully but could not make ____ of what he was saying

A

out

B

Into

C

of

D

off

E

On

View answer & explanation Ans: out

Correct Answer: out

'Make out' means to understand what someone is saying.

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Fill In Blank Waive

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Q 17 English Fill In Blank Waive

The district magistrate has agreed to ____ the rule and reduce the amount of tax in deserving cases

A

Wave

B

Way

C

Weigh

D

Waive

E

Levy

View answer & explanation Ans: Waive

Correct Answer: Waive

To waive a rule is to set it aside, which fits reducing tax in deserving cases.

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Antonym Pacify

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Q 18 English Antonym Pacify

Pacify is most opposite to

A

excite

B

land

C

coddle

D

unhand

E

deliver

View answer & explanation Ans: excite

Correct Answer: excite

Pacify means to calm, so its opposite is excite.

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Preposition Aim At

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Q 19 English Preposition Aim At

Let us aim ____ producing something original

A

On

B

At

C

To

D

For

E

In

View answer & explanation Ans: At

Correct Answer: At

The correct preposition is 'aim at producing'.

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Antonym Continue

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Q 21 English Antonym Continue

Continue is most opposite to

A

curve

B

argue

C

carry

D

pause

E

active

View answer & explanation Ans: pause

Correct Answer: pause

Continue means to go on, so its opposite is pause.

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Synonym Distort

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Q 22 English Synonym Distort

Distort is most similar to

A

wrong

B

evil

C

deform

D

harm

E

calm

View answer & explanation Ans: deform

Correct Answer: deform

Distort means to twist out of shape, so its closest synonym is deform.

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Spelling Independently

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Q 23 English Spelling Independently

It's most important that students studying at university learn to work ____

A

Indepenantly

B

Independintly

C

Independently

D

Independetely

E

Indepandently

View answer & explanation Ans: Independently

Correct Answer: Independently

The correct spelling is independently.

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Fill In Blank Barely

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Q 24 English Fill In Blank Barely

I could ____ see the sight since it was dark

A

Clearly

B

Barely

C

Obviously

D

Aptly

E

completely

View answer & explanation Ans: Barely

Correct Answer: Barely

Since it was dark, the sight could barely be seen.

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Synonym Predict

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Q 25 English Synonym Predict

Predict is most similar to

A

foretell

B

decide

C

prevent

D

discover

E

review

View answer & explanation Ans: foretell

Correct Answer: foretell

Predict means to foretell what will happen.

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Synonym Remote

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Q 26 English Synonym Remote

Remote is most similar to

A

automatic

B

distant

C

savage

D

mean

E

remove

View answer & explanation Ans: distant

Correct Answer: distant

Remote means far away, so its closest synonym is distant.

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Synonym Indifferent

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Q 27 English Synonym Indifferent

Indifferent is most similar to

A

neutral

B

unkind

C

precious

D

mean

E

similar

View answer & explanation Ans: neutral

Correct Answer: neutral

Indifferent means neutral, showing no preference.

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Fill In Blank Idiosyncrasies

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Q 29 English Fill In Blank Idiosyncrasies

Unlike the ancient Greeks, we are interested in a person's ____, the things that make each person different from the general

A

Qualities

B

Idiosyncrasies

C

Failures

D

Stereotypes

E

Humanity

View answer & explanation Ans: Idiosyncrasies

Correct Answer: Idiosyncrasies

Idiosyncrasies are the traits that make each person different from others.

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Fill In Blanks Carelessness Nullify

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Q 31 English Fill In Blanks Carelessness Nullify

Your ____ will ____ all the benefits you derived from your hard work

A

Patience, Delete

B

Possessiveness, Enhance

C

Carelessness, Nullify

D

Apathy, Increase

E

Help, Intensify

View answer & explanation Ans: Carelessness, Nullify

Correct Answer: Carelessness, Nullify

Carelessness will nullify the benefits derived from hard work.

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Fill In Blanks Increase Populist

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Q 36 English Fill In Blanks Increase Populist

If the banks desire to ____ profit, they should get rid of ____ measures

A

Lose, Concentrate

B

Increase, Populist

C

Earn, Unhealthy

D

Maximise, Traditional

E

Make, Unsteady

View answer & explanation Ans: Increase, Populist

Correct Answer: Increase, Populist

Banks desiring to increase profit should get rid of populist measures.

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Fill In Blanks Ability Determine

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Q 37 English Fill In Blanks Ability Determine

Research shows that an organization's ____ to cater to the customer's changing needs will ____ its success

A

Incent, Realise

B

Ability, Determine

C

Capacity, Lead

D

Desire, Insure

E

Flexibility, Acquire

View answer & explanation Ans: Ability, Determine

Correct Answer: Ability, Determine

An organization's ability to cater to changing customer needs will determine its success.

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Fill In Blank Belied

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Q 38 English Fill In Blank Belied

The success of business ventures ____ his expectations; he never thought that the firm would prosper;

A

confirmed

B

belied

C

nullified

D

fulfilled

E

ratified

View answer & explanation Ans: belied

Correct Answer: belied

Success that contradicted his expectations is said to have belied them.

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Antonym Common

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Q 39 English Antonym Common

Common is most opposite to

A

strange

B

uneasy

C

quick

D

fest

E

dull

View answer & explanation Ans: strange

Correct Answer: strange

Common means ordinary, so its opposite here is strange.

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Fill In Blank Stethoscope

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Q 40 English Fill In Blank Stethoscope

The doctor took out his ____ to examine the patient

A

Horoscope

B

Microscope

C

Telescope

D

Stethoscope

E

Kaleidoscope

View answer & explanation Ans: Stethoscope

Correct Answer: Stethoscope

A doctor uses a stethoscope to examine a patient.

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Antonym Secret

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Q 42 English Antonym Secret

Secret is most opposite to

A

friendly

B

covert

C

hidden

D

overt

E

clever

View answer & explanation Ans: overt

Correct Answer: overt

Secret means hidden, so its opposite is overt.

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Antonym Impartial

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Q 43 English Antonym Impartial

Impartial is most opposite to

A

hostile

B

biased

C

dislike

D

worried

E

tired

View answer & explanation Ans: biased

Correct Answer: biased

Impartial means unbiased, so its opposite is biased.

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Antonym Animosity

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Q 44 English Antonym Animosity

Animosity is most opposite to

A

love

B

plant like

C

barren

D

tiny

E

grudge

View answer & explanation Ans: love

Correct Answer: love

Animosity is hostility, so its opposite is love.

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Antonym Withdraw

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Q 46 English Antonym Withdraw

Withdraw is most opposite to

A

reduce

B

need

C

advance

D

want

E

shallow

View answer & explanation Ans: advance

Correct Answer: advance

Withdraw means to pull back, so its opposite is advance.

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Spelling Definite

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Q 47 English Spelling Definite

Bad news! I'm afraid there has been a ____ drop in sales since the same period last year

A

Definite

B

Definite

C

Defenete

D

Definite

E

Dafinlte

View answer & explanation Ans: Definite

Correct Answer: Definite

The correct spelling is definite.

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Fill In Blanks Increase Rise

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Q 48 English Fill In Blanks Increase Rise

On account of the ____ in sales the software firm has achieved an eight percent ____ in net profit

A

Surge, Fall

B

Increase, Rise

C

Decline, Slope

D

Hike, Loss

E

Growth, Advance

View answer & explanation Ans: Increase, Rise

Correct Answer: Increase, Rise

An increase in sales produced a rise in net profit.

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Synonym Beneficent

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Q 52 English Synonym Beneficent

Beneficent is most similar to

A

help

B

advantageous

C

charity

D

wise

E

fresh

View answer & explanation Ans: advantageous

Correct Answer: advantageous

Beneficent means doing good; advantageous is the keyed closest option among those given.

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Fill In Blanks Extensive Enigmatic

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Q 53 English Fill In Blanks Extensive Enigmatic

Even after a century of ____ investigation, the relation of the solar cycle with terrestrial weather remains ____

A

Meticulous, Apparent

B

Cursory, Clear

C

Sedulous, Pertinent

D

Extensive, Enigmatic

E

Scientific, Unobserved

View answer & explanation Ans: Extensive, Enigmatic

Correct Answer: Extensive, Enigmatic

After a century of extensive investigation, the solar-cycle relation remains enigmatic, or puzzling.

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Spelling Necessary

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Q 55 English Spelling Necessary

What are the ____ qualifications for the job?

A

necessary

B

neccesary

C

necessary

D

necessary

E

neccessery

View answer & explanation Ans: necessary

Correct Answer: necessary

The correct spelling is necessary.

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Synonym Simulate

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Q 56 English Synonym Simulate

Simulate is most similar to

A

excite

B

imitate

C

trick

D

apelik

E

merry

View answer & explanation Ans: imitate

Correct Answer: imitate

Simulate means to imitate.

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Fill In Blank Rains

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Q 57 English Fill In Blank Rains

It ____ during summer months

A

Rain

B

Rains

C

has rain

D

is raining

E

is rained

View answer & explanation Ans: Rains

Correct Answer: Rains

It rains during summer months.

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Phrasal Verb Broke Into

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Q 58 English Phrasal Verb Broke Into

A robber broke ____ his house last night and took away a lot of valuables

A

by

B

on

C

Into

D

In

E

out

View answer & explanation Ans: Into

Correct Answer: Into

A robber broke into a house.

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Fill In Blanks Petition Quashing

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Q 59 English Fill In Blanks Petition Quashing

The ____ before the Court prayed for ____ the appointment orders issued by the management

A

Writ, Granting

B

Application, Posting

C

Appeal, Removing

D

Petition, Quashing

E

Jury, Dismissing

View answer & explanation Ans: Petition, Quashing

Correct Answer: Petition, Quashing

A petition before the Court praying for quashing appointment orders fits the legal wording.

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Synonym Negligible

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Q 60 English Synonym Negligible

Negligible is most similar to

A

insignificant

B

arguable

C

careless

D

dark

E

sufficient

View answer & explanation Ans: insignificant

Correct Answer: insignificant

Negligible means so small as to be insignificant.

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Antonym Talent

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Q 62 English Antonym Talent

Talent is most opposite to

A

ungrateful

B

silent

C

show

D

inability

E

arrogance

View answer & explanation Ans: inability

Correct Answer: inability

Talent is an ability, so its opposite is inability.

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Fill In Blank Abundance

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Q 63 English Fill In Blank Abundance

Onions grow in ____ in this part and hence they are always very cheap here:

A

Demand

B

Abundance

C

Peak

D

Excessive

E

Dearth

View answer & explanation Ans: Abundance

Correct Answer: Abundance

Onions grown in abundance are cheap in that area.

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Fill In Blanks Agreement Differently

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Q 64 English Fill In Blanks Agreement Differently

Nine members have ____ about the decision, but the tenth one view it ____

A

Consensus, Similarly

B

Disagreement, Collectively

C

Agreement, Differently

D

Spoken, Expressly

E

Solution, Critically

View answer & explanation Ans: Agreement, Differently

Correct Answer: Agreement, Differently

Nine members in agreement, with the tenth viewing it differently, fits agreement and differently.

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Spelling Separate

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Q 69 English Spelling Separate

When my father went to school, the boys and girls were taught in ____ classes

A

seperate

B

separate

C

separete

D

seperete

E

saparate

View answer & explanation Ans: separate

Correct Answer: separate

The correct spelling is separate.

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Synonym Kin

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Q 71 English Synonym Kin

Kin is most similar to

A

Extilt

B

Twist

C

Friend

D

Relative

E

Kind

View answer & explanation Ans: Relative

Correct Answer: Relative

Kin means a relative.

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Antonym Assure

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Q 72 English Antonym Assure

Assure is most opposite to

A

alarm

B

reassure

C

quiet

D

unsure

E

decide

View answer & explanation Ans: unsure

Correct Answer: unsure

Assure means to make certain, so its opposite is unsure.

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Fill In Blank Persuade

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Q 73 English Fill In Blank Persuade

I tried to ____ him to accept my suggestions but I failed

A

persuade

B

pursuit

C

persue

D

peruse

E

suede

View answer & explanation Ans: persuade

Correct Answer: persuade

Persuade is the verb for trying to get someone to accept suggestions.

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Fill In Blank Obedient

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Q 75 English Fill In Blank Obedient

Normally he is very ____ in his behaviour, but on that occasion he behaved very aggressively

A

Rude

B

Obedient

C

Docile

D

Intolerant

E

Immature

View answer & explanation Ans: Obedient

Correct Answer: Obedient

Obedient behaviour is the keyed contrast to behaving aggressively on that occasion.

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Preposition Since

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Q 76 English Preposition Since

I have been awake ____ 4 o'clock

A

For

B

Since

C

Till

D

Until

E

By

View answer & explanation Ans: Since

Correct Answer: Since

'Since 4 o'clock' marks the point from which he has been awake.

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Fill In Blanks Owing Entire

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Q 77 English Fill In Blanks Owing Entire

____ to your error the ____ consignment has been delayed by a week

A

According, Important

B

Duly, Urgent

C

Owing, Entire

D

Added, Crucial

E

Admitting, Special

View answer & explanation Ans: Owing, Entire

Correct Answer: Owing, Entire

Owing to your error, the entire consignment has been delayed by a week.

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Fill In Blank Remarkable

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Q 81 English Fill In Blank Remarkable

The candidate's exposition was ____ for its brevity and clarity

A

complimentary

B

conspicuous

C

Incomprehensible

D

remarkable

E

hilarious

View answer & explanation Ans: remarkable

Correct Answer: remarkable

An exposition praised for brevity and clarity is remarkable.

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Antonym Fluid

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Q 82 English Antonym Fluid

Fluid is most opposite to

A

solid

B

liquid

C

afraid

D

decent

E

placid

View answer & explanation Ans: solid

Correct Answer: solid

Fluid means liquid, so its opposite here is solid.

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Phrasal Verb See To

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Q 86 English Phrasal Verb See To

Please see ____ it that no harm is done to me

A

To

B

Into

C

On

D

In

E

By

View answer & explanation Ans: Into

Correct Answer: Into

'See to it' means to make sure no harm is done.

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Fill In Blanks Inadequately Scarcity

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Q 88 English Fill In Blanks Inadequately Scarcity

In many rural areas hospitals are ____ equipped because of the ____ of funds from the government

A

Well, Dearth

B

Faulty, Lacking

C

Optionally, Disparity

D

Ill, Surplus

E

Inadequately, Scarcity

View answer & explanation Ans: Inadequately, Scarcity

Correct Answer: Inadequately, Scarcity

Hospitals are inadequately equipped because of the scarcity of funds from the government.

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Fill In Blank Abstruse

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Q 89 English Fill In Blank Abstruse

Literary criticism has in recent years become increasingly ____ it is almost impossible for the non analysis person to understand analyses

A

Abstruse

B

Accessible

C

Colloquial

D

Wide Ranging

E

Professional

View answer & explanation Ans: Abstruse

Correct Answer: Abstruse

Literary criticism that is hard for a non-specialist to understand is abstruse.

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Fill In Blanks Satisfied Added

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Q 91 English Fill In Blanks Satisfied Added

The factory workers were not ____ with their low wages and the non payment of wages for the last three months ____ fuel to flames

A

Good, Put

B

Satisfied, Added

C

Joyful, Poured

D

Pleased, Sprinkled

E

Unhappy, Meant

View answer & explanation Ans: Satisfied, Added

Correct Answer: Satisfied, Added

Workers not satisfied with low wages and unpaid wages added fuel to the flames.

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Synonym Utter

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Q 92 English Synonym Utter

Utter is most similar to

A

express

B

defer

C

borrow

D

laugh

E

cautious

View answer & explanation Ans: express

Correct Answer: express

Utter means to express in words.

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Fill In Blank Obvious

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Q 96 English Fill In Blank Obvious

There is no need of any proof because everything is already very ____

A

obvious

B

uncertain

C

definite

D

regular

View answer & explanation Ans: obvious

Correct Answer: obvious

If everything is already very obvious, no proof is needed.

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Synonym Fraud

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Q 100 English Synonym Fraud

Fraud is most similar to

A

Malcontent

B

Argument

C

Impostor

D

Clown

E

Twist

View answer & explanation Ans: Impostor

Correct Answer: Impostor

Fraud is a deception, so its closest synonym here is impostor.

Subject 2

Mathematics

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Ratio Calculation

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Q 2 Mathematics Ratio Calculation

The ratio of 50ml and 2 liters is

A

1:20

B

1:25

C

1:40

D

1:80

E

1:50

View answer & explanation Ans: 1:40

Correct Answer: 1:40

50 ml to 2 litres is 50 to 2000, which reduces to a ratio of 1:40.

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Percentage Calculation

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Q 5 Mathematics Percentage Calculation

If 6 is 24% of a number, what is 40% of the same number

A

8

B

10

C

15

D

20

E

25

View answer & explanation Ans: 10

Correct Answer: 10

If 6 is 24% of a number, the number is 25, and 40% of 25 is 10.

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Symbol Substitution

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Q 10 Mathematics Symbol Substitution

If + means -, - means multiply, multiply means divide, and divide means +, which of the following is the value of 142+2/3-5?

A

19

B

20

C

22

D

23

E

24

View answer & explanation Ans: 20

Correct Answer: 20

The book's answer key gives 20 for this substitution item; as printed the substituted expression does not evaluate to any listed option, so the item is flagged as defective in the source.

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Percentage Total Employees

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Q 12 Mathematics Percentage Total Employees

If 60% of the employees went to a meeting, it means 40% did not go to the meeting. If 28 employees did not go to the meeting, how many total employees are there

A

84

B

70

C

72

D

75

E

76

View answer & explanation Ans: 70

Correct Answer: 70

If 28 employees are 40% of the staff, the total staff is 28 divided by 0.40, which is 70.

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Age Ratio Calculation

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Q 65 Mathematics Age Ratio Calculation

If difference between the ages X and Y is 12 years and the ratio of their ages is 3:7 then what is the age of Y

A

4 years

B

7 years

C

11 years

D

21 years

E

16 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 21 years

Correct Answer: 21 years

With a 12-year difference and a 3:7 ratio, one part is 3 years, so Y's age is 7 parts, or 21 years.

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Number Pattern

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Q 66 Mathematics Number Pattern

If 9 x 7=3545 and 4 x 3=1520 then 6 x 8=?

A

5040

B

6050

C

4030

D

3040

E

4060

View answer & explanation Ans: 4030

Correct Answer: 4030

Following the pattern 9x7=3545 and 4x3=1520 (five times the second number, then five times the first), 6x8 gives 4030.

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Percentage Neither Employees Nor Spouses

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Q 67 Mathematics Percentage Neither Employees Nor Spouses

At a company's Annual Dinner, 1/2 in attendance are employees. Employees' spouse is 1/3 of the attendance. What is the percentage of people in attendance who are neither employees nor employee spouses

A

10.5%

B

16.7%

C

25%

D

32.3%

E

38%

View answer & explanation Ans: 16.7%

Correct Answer: 16.7%

Half are employees and a third are spouses, leaving one sixth, or 16.7%, who are neither.

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Weekday Calculation

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Q 68 Mathematics Weekday Calculation

If fifth of the month falls two days after Monday, what day of the week will precede the 19th of the month?

A

Friday

B

Wednesday

C

Saturday

D

Tuesday

E

Monday

View answer & explanation Ans: Tuesday

Correct Answer: Tuesday

If the 5th is Wednesday, the 19th is also Wednesday, so the preceding day is Tuesday.

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Fraction Subtraction

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Q 70 Mathematics Fraction Subtraction

You need 4/5 cups of water for a recipe. You accidentally put 1/3 cups into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients. How much more water in the cups do you need to add?

A

1/3 cups

B

2/3 cups

C

1/15 cups

D

7/15 cups

E

7/16 cups

View answer & explanation Ans: 7/15 cups

Correct Answer: 7/15 cups

Four fifths minus one third is 12/15 minus 5/15, which is 7/15 cups.

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Tournament Games Calculation

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Q 78 Mathematics Tournament Games Calculation

There are 16 teams in a soccer tournament. If everyone plays against everyone exactly once, how many games are there going to be?

A

119

B

120

C

128

D

135

E

256

View answer & explanation Ans: 120

Correct Answer: 120

With 16 teams each playing each other once, the number of games is 16 times 15 divided by 2, which is 120.

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Typing Rate Calculation

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Q 83 Mathematics Typing Rate Calculation

Boy can type 1350 words in 30 minutes, how many he could type in 5 minutes?

A

225

B

235

C

50

D

60

View answer & explanation Ans: 225

Correct Answer: 225

1350 words in 30 minutes is 45 words a minute, so 225 words in 5 minutes.

Subject 3

General Knowledge

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ASEAN Founding Members

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Q 6 General Knowledge ASEAN Founding Members

ASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 with following five members

A

Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

B

Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Singapore and Philippines

C

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Philippines

D

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam

E

Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

View answer & explanation Ans: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

Correct Answer: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines

The original five ASEAN members in 1967 were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand.

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India Republic Day

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Q 11 General Knowledge India Republic Day

26th January is India's

A

Independence day

B

Republic Day

C

Revolution Day

D

Parliament day

E

Defence Day

View answer & explanation Ans: Republic Day

Correct Answer: Republic Day

26 January is India's Republic Day, marking the Constitution coming into force in 1950.

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Arena Sport

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Q 35 General Knowledge Arena Sport

'Arena' is the special name for playground of which sport

A

Wrestling

B

Skating

C

Boxing

D

Fencing

E

Catwalk

View answer & explanation Ans: Wrestling

Correct Answer: Wrestling

An arena is the ground for wrestling in this GK usage.

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Cyprus Dispute Parties

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Q 54 General Knowledge Cyprus Dispute Parties

The Cyprus dispute is a conflict over Cyprus (an island nation in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea) between:

A

Cyprus and UK

B

Turkey and EU

C

Greece and US

D

Greece and Turkey

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Greece and Turkey

Correct Answer: Greece and Turkey

The Cyprus dispute is between Greece and Turkey over Cyprus.

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Napier Peccavi Message

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Q 74 General Knowledge Napier Peccavi Message

When Sindh was annexed by the British what message was sent by Charles Napier to headquarters

A

The die is cast

B

Peccavi

C

Do or Die

D

In hoc signo vinces

E

The eagle has landed

View answer & explanation Ans: Peccavi

Correct Answer: Peccavi

Charles Napier's message 'Peccavi' puns on 'I have sinned' and 'Sindh'.

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Caspian Littoral States

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Q 80 General Knowledge Caspian Littoral States

Negotiators related to the demarcation of the Caspian Sea have been going on among the following littoral states bordering the Caspian

A

Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan

B

Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey

C

Azerbaijan, Russia, China, Turkmenistan and Greece

D

Azerbaijan, Russia, Pakistan, Turkmenistan and Pakistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan

Correct Answer: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan

The five Caspian littoral states are Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Iran and Turkmenistan.

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UN Security Council Permanent Members

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Q 90 General Knowledge UN Security Council Permanent Members

UN security council consists of the following 5 veto wielding permanent members

A

China, France, Russia, UK, and US

B

China, France, USSR, UK and US

C

China, Germany, Russia, UK and US

D

China, France, Russia, Spain and US

E

Japan, France, Russia, UK and US

View answer & explanation Ans: China, France, Russia, UK, and US

Correct Answer: China, France, Russia, UK, and US

The five veto-wielding permanent members of the UN Security Council are China, France, Russia, the UK and the US.

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UN Establishment Year

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Q 94 General Knowledge UN Establishment Year

UN was established in the year

A

1940

B

1945

C

1947

D

1951

E

none of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: 1945

Correct Answer: 1945

The United Nations was established in 1945.

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Sarojini Naidu Quote

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Q 97 General Knowledge Sarojini Naidu Quote

'If there were 100 Gandhis and 200 Abdul Kalam Azad with Muslim League but only one Muhammad Ali Jinnah so that India would never have been divided', who said that?

A

Fatima Jinnah

B

Rana Liaqat Ali Khan

C

Sarojini Naidu

D

Lakhshmi Pandit

E

Lord Mountbatten

View answer & explanation Ans: Sarojini Naidu

Correct Answer: Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu is credited with the remark about 100 Gandhis, 200 Azads and one Jinnah.

Subject 4

Islamic Studies

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Zabur Revelation

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Q 15 Islamic Studies Zabur Revelation

To which Prophet the Zabur (Psalms) was revealed by Allah

A

Prophet Moses

B

Prophet Ibrahim

C

Prophet Jesus

D

Prophet David

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Prophet David

Correct Answer: Prophet David

The Zabur (Psalms) was revealed to Prophet David (Dawud).

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Ismail And Ishaq Relation

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Q 28 Islamic Studies Ismail And Ishaq Relation

What was the relation between Prophet Ismail (PBUH) and Prophet Ishaq (PBUH)

A

Real Brothers

B

Step Brothers

C

Cousins

D

Father and Son

E

None

View answer & explanation Ans: Step Brothers

Correct Answer: Step Brothers

Prophet Ismail and Prophet Ishaq were half-brothers, given here as step brothers.

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Foster Mother Of The Prophet

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Q 45 Islamic Studies Foster Mother Of The Prophet

Who was the Foster Mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

A

Hazrat Amina

B

Hazrat Eve

C

Hazrat Haleema

D

Hazrat Hajra

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Haleema

Correct Answer: Hazrat Haleema

Hazrat Haleema (Halima al-Saadia) was the foster mother of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

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First Hijrat Destination

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Q 51 Islamic Studies First Hijrat Destination

The first migration (Hijrat) of the companions and relatives of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was to which place

A

Mecca

B

Syria

C

Jerusalem

D

Ethiopia (Habshia)

E

Medina

View answer & explanation Ans: Ethiopia (Habshia)

Correct Answer: Ethiopia (Habshia)

The first Hijrat of the Prophet's companions was to Ethiopia (Abyssinia).

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Khandaq Suggestion

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Q 79 Islamic Studies Khandaq Suggestion

Which companion of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) suggested digging a ditch (khandaq) around Medina to keep Quraysh army at bay?

A

Hazrat Abu Salyman

B

Hazrat Umar Farooq

C

Hazrat Salman Farsi

D

Hazrat Awais Qarni

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Salman Farsi

Correct Answer: Hazrat Salman Farsi

Hazrat Salman Farsi suggested digging the ditch (Khandaq) around Medina.

Subject 5

Current Affairs

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Last SAARC Conference

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Q 20 Current Affairs Last SAARC Conference

Last SAARC conference was held in

A

April 2009

B

July 2009

C

December 2009

D

January 2010

E

April 2010

View answer & explanation Ans: April 2010

Correct Answer: April 2010

The last SAARC conference covered by this 2010 paper was held in April 2010 (the 16th summit at Thimphu).

Subject 6

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

National Assembly Total Seats

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies National Assembly Total Seats

There are total how many seats in the national assembly of Pakistan

A

332

B

342

C

352

D

362

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: 342

Correct Answer: 342

The National Assembly of Pakistan had 342 total seats at the time of this paper.

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First National Anthem Author

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies First National Anthem Author

Who wrote Pakistan's first National Anthem

A

Rabindranath Tagore

B

Jaganuth Azad

C

Ahmad Faraz

D

Alama Muhamad Iqbal

E

Hafeez Jalandhari

View answer & explanation Ans: Hafeez Jalandhari

Correct Answer: Hafeez Jalandhari

Hafeez Jalandhari wrote Pakistan's officially adopted first national anthem.

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Topic Section

NWFP Party At Independence

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Q 41 Pakistan Studies NWFP Party At Independence

Which party was in power in North West Frontier Province (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) at the time of independence

A

Muslim League

B

Congress

C

Justice Party

D

Communist Party

E

Tehreek e Pakistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Congress

Correct Answer: Congress

At independence, the North West Frontier Province was under a Congress ministry.

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Constitution Making Difficulty

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Q 50 Pakistan Studies Constitution Making Difficulty

What was the main difficulty which delayed the constitution making in Pakistan

A

Exact number of state

B

Lack of interest among members of the constitution assembly

C

The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial governments

D

Corrupt administration

E

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial governments

Correct Answer: The distribution of powers between Federal and Provincial governments

The main difficulty delaying Pakistan's constitution-making was the distribution of powers between the Federal and Provincial governments.

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Objectives Resolution Significance

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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Objectives Resolution Significance

The objective resolution of March 12, 1949 was passed by the constituent assembly with what significance

A

It is a Magna Carta of the constitutional history of Pakistan

B

It does not provide solution to the economic problem of the people

C

It mixes religion with politics

D

It makes working of the government complicated

E

None of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: It is a Magna Carta of the constitutional history of Pakistan

Correct Answer: It is a Magna Carta of the constitutional history of Pakistan

The Objectives Resolution of 12 March 1949 is called the Magna Carta of Pakistan's constitutional history.

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First President Of Pakistan

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Q 87 Pakistan Studies First President Of Pakistan

Who was the first President of Pakistan?

A

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

B

Liaqat Ali Khan

C

Sikandar Mirza

D

Ayub Khan

E

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

View answer & explanation Ans: Sikandar Mirza

Correct Answer: Sikandar Mirza

Sikandar Mirza (Iskander Mirza) was the first President of Pakistan.

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Topic Section

National Animal Of Pakistan

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Q 95 Pakistan Studies National Animal Of Pakistan

Which is the national animal of Pakistan

A

Markhor

B

Buffalo

C

Peacock

D

Lion

E

Tiger

View answer & explanation Ans: Markhor

Correct Answer: Markhor

The Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan.

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Topic Section

Vajpayee Lahore Bus Reception

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Q 99 Pakistan Studies Vajpayee Lahore Bus Reception

Which Pakistani Prime Minister received Indian Prime Minister Atal Biharee Vajpayee when he arrived in Lahore by bus

A

Benazir Bhutto

B

Nawaz Sharif

C

Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi

D

Shujaat Hussain

E

Shaukat Aziz

View answer & explanation Ans: Nawaz Sharif

Correct Answer: Nawaz Sharif

Nawaz Sharif received Atal Bihari Vajpayee when he arrived in Lahore by bus.

Subject 7

Geography

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Topic Section

Heathrow Airport Location

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Q 32 Geography Heathrow Airport Location

Heathrow Airport is located in

A

London

B

New York

C

Paris

D

Sydney

E

Tehran

View answer & explanation Ans: London

Correct Answer: London

Heathrow Airport is located in London.

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Topic Section

Mount Everest Location

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Q 34 Geography Mount Everest Location

World's highest peak Mount Everest is located in?

A

Pakistan

B

India

C

Tibet, China

D

Nepal

E

Bhutan

View answer & explanation Ans: Nepal

Correct Answer: Nepal

Mount Everest lies on the border between Nepal and China, and is counted as Nepal's highest peak.

Subject 8

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Universal Blood Donor

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Q 49 Everyday Science Universal Blood Donor

A Person of Which of the Following Blood groups is called a universal donor?

A

O-ve

B

AB-ve

C

A-ve

D

B-ve

E

A+ve

View answer & explanation Ans: O-ve

Correct Answer: O-ve

O-negative blood is the universal donor type.

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Red Blood Corpuscles Formation

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Q 61 Everyday Science Red Blood Corpuscles Formation

Red blood corpuscles are formed in the

A

Liver

B

Bone marrow

C

Kidneys

D

Heart

E

Brain

View answer & explanation Ans: Bone marrow

Correct Answer: Bone marrow

Red blood corpuscles are formed in the bone marrow.

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Speed Of Light In Medium

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Q 85 Everyday Science Speed Of Light In Medium

The speed of light with the rise of temperature in the medium

A

Increases sharply

B

Decreases sharply

C

Remains unaltered

D

Increase gradually

E

Decrease gradually

View answer & explanation Ans: Increase gradually

Correct Answer: Increase gradually

With rising temperature in a medium, the speed of light increases gradually, as the book's key gives.

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Global Warming Gas

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Q 93 Everyday Science Global Warming Gas

Which gas is predominantly responsible for global warming

A

carbon dioxide

B

carbon monoxide

C

nitrous oxide

D

nitrogen peroxide

E

none of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide is the gas predominantly responsible for global warming.

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Food Digestion Site

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Q 98 Everyday Science Food Digestion Site

Food is normally digested in the in the

A

Liver

B

Stomach

C

Small Intestine

D

Large Intestine

E

Gall bladder

View answer & explanation Ans: Small Intestine

Correct Answer: Small Intestine

Food is normally digested in the small intestine, as the book's key gives.

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