Q 1 Everyday Science Hill Climbing Posture
A person climbing a hill bends forward in order to:
View answer & explanation Ans: Increase stability
Correct Answer: Increase stability
Bending forward increases stability when climbing a hill.
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Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved MCQs
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Subject 1
Everyday Science
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Hill Climbing Posture
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Friction Stops Motion
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Q 2 Everyday Science Friction Stops Motion
On earth a moving body ordinarily comes to rest by itself because of the
View answer & explanation Ans: Forces of friction
Correct Answer: Forces of friction
Friction brings a moving body on earth to rest by itself.
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Refrigerator Room Heating
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Q 3 Everyday Science Refrigerator Room Heating
When the door of an operating refrigerator is opened the temperature of the room will
View answer & explanation Ans: Increase
Correct Answer: Increase
Opening a running refrigerator's door raises the room's temperature, since the heat removed from inside is released into the room.
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Electric Motor Conversion
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Q 4 Everyday Science Electric Motor Conversion
An electric motor is used to convert
View answer & explanation Ans: Electrical energy into mechanical energy
Correct Answer: Electrical energy into mechanical energy
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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Blood Groups
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Q 5 Everyday Science Blood Groups
The human blood is divided into
View answer & explanation Ans: Four groups
Correct Answer: Four groups
Human blood is divided into four main groups.
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Universal Blood Donor
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Q 6 Everyday Science Universal Blood Donor
Which type of blood of individuals are known as universal donor.
View answer & explanation Ans: Type O
Correct Answer: Type O
Type O blood is the universal donor type.
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Universal Blood Recipient
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Q 7 Everyday Science Universal Blood Recipient
Which type of blood of individuals are universal recipients.
View answer & explanation Ans: Type A, B
Correct Answer: Type A, B
Type AB blood, printed here as "Type A, B", is the universal recipient type.
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Survival Without Food
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Q 8 Everyday Science Survival Without Food
A man can survive without food for at least
View answer & explanation Ans: One month
Correct Answer: One month
A human can survive without food for at least about a month.
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Electric Bulb Air Removal
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Q 9 Everyday Science Electric Bulb Air Removal
Air is completely removed from an electric bulb to prevent
View answer & explanation Ans: Oxidation of tungsten filament
Correct Answer: Oxidation of tungsten filament
Air is removed from an electric bulb to prevent oxidation of the tungsten filament.
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Body Composition
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Q 10 Everyday Science Body Composition
The muscles, tissues and blood all are made up of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Proteins
Correct Answer: Proteins
Muscles, tissues and blood are all made up of proteins.
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Carbohydrate Energy Value
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Q 11 Everyday Science Carbohydrate Energy Value
One gram of carbohydrates gives energy of the amount:
View answer & explanation Ans: 4.1 K Calories
Correct Answer: 4.1 K Calories
One gram of carbohydrates provides about 4.1 kilocalories of energy.
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Fat Energy Value
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Q 12 Everyday Science Fat Energy Value
What amount of fats give energy of 9.3 K Calories?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1.0 gram
Correct Answer: 1.0 gram
One gram of fat provides 9.3 kilocalories of energy.
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Red Colour Of Blood
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Q 13 Everyday Science Red Colour Of Blood
What does make the blood look red?
View answer & explanation Ans: Haemoglobin
Correct Answer: Haemoglobin
Haemoglobin makes blood look red.
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Convex Lens Correction
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Q 14 Everyday Science Convex Lens Correction
Convex lenses are used for the correction of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Long sightedness
Correct Answer: Long sightedness
Convex lenses correct long sightedness.
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Penicillin Source
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Q 15 Everyday Science Penicillin Source
Penicillin, an antibiotic, is obtained from a
View answer & explanation Ans: Fungus
Correct Answer: Fungus
Penicillin is obtained from a fungus.
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Anemia Causes
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Q 16 Everyday Science Anemia Causes
Anemia is because of deficiency of:
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Anemia can result from deficiency of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid.
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Hereditary Disease
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Q 17 Everyday Science Hereditary Disease
Which one of the following is heredity disease?
View answer & explanation Ans: Haemophilia
Correct Answer: Haemophilia
Haemophilia is a hereditary disease.
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Iron Deficiency Effect
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Q 18 Everyday Science Iron Deficiency Effect
Deficiency of iron in the human body causes
View answer & explanation Ans: Anemia
Correct Answer: Anemia
Iron deficiency in the human body causes anemia.
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Non Lung Disease
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Q 19 Everyday Science Non Lung Disease
Disease not related to lung malfunctioning is
View answer & explanation Ans: Anemia
Correct Answer: Anemia
Anemia is not related to lung malfunctioning, unlike tuberculosis, pneumonia and pleurisy.
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Sodium Potassium Deficiency
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Q 20 Everyday Science Sodium Potassium Deficiency
Deficiency of sodium and potassium causes?
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Deficiency of sodium and potassium can cause headache, diarrhoea and muscular cramps.
Subject 2
Pakistan Studies
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Islamic Republic Date
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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Islamic Republic Date
Pakistan became Islamic Jamhooria in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 23 March 1956
Correct Answer: 23 March 1956
Pakistan became an Islamic Republic on 23 March 1956.
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Radio Stations At Partition
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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Radio Stations At Partition
The number of radio stations that were working at the time of partition of sub-continent were:
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Three radio stations were working at the time of Partition.
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First Radio Station
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Q 23 Pakistan Studies First Radio Station
The Pakistan's first radio station was setup in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi
Correct Answer: Karachi
Pakistan's first radio station was set up in Karachi, according to the paper's answer key.
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Factories At Establishment
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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Factories At Establishment
At the time of the establishment of Pakistan, the number of factories there in the subcontinent were:
View answer & explanation Ans: 921
Correct Answer: 921
There were 921 factories in the subcontinent at the establishment of Pakistan, per the paper's figure.
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Shaukat Aziz Employer
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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Shaukat Aziz Employer
Before becoming Prime Minister of Pakistan Shaukat Aziz was an employee in:
View answer & explanation Ans: City Bank of New York
Correct Answer: City Bank of New York
Before becoming Prime Minister, Shaukat Aziz was an employee of the City Bank of New York.
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Iqbal Assembly Election
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Q 58 Pakistan Studies Iqbal Assembly Election
Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal was elected as a member of Punjab Legislative Assembly in ____.
View answer & explanation Ans: 1926
Correct Answer: 1926
Allama Muhammad Iqbal was elected to the Punjab Legislative Assembly in 1926.
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Nurul Amin Office
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Q 60 Pakistan Studies Nurul Amin Office
Noor-ul-Amin was the:
View answer & explanation Ans: Former Vice President of Pakistan
Correct Answer: Former Vice President of Pakistan
Nurul Amin was the former Vice President of Pakistan.
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Jinnah Permanent President
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Q 62 Pakistan Studies Jinnah Permanent President
Quaid-e-Azam became the permanent president of Muslim League in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1934
Correct Answer: 1934
Quaid-e-Azam became the permanent president of the Muslim League in 1934.
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National Anthem Raags Origin
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Q 63 Pakistan Studies National Anthem Raags Origin
The Raags on which a National Anthem's tune is formed, was introduced in South Asian region during the:
View answer & explanation Ans: Muslim period
Correct Answer: Muslim period
The raags on which the National Anthem's tune is formed were introduced in the South Asian region during the Muslim period.
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National Anthem Approval
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Q 64 Pakistan Studies National Anthem Approval
The National Anthem was approved in:
View answer & explanation Ans: August, 1954
Correct Answer: August, 1954
Pakistan's National Anthem was approved in August 1954.
Subject 3
Geography
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Forest Area Percentage
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Q 25 Geography Forest Area Percentage
The percentage of forest area a country should have:
View answer & explanation Ans: 25%
Correct Answer: 25%
A country should have 25% forest area.
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Youngest Mountain Range
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Q 26 Geography Youngest Mountain Range
Name the mountain of Pakistan that is known as youngest mountain range in the world:
View answer & explanation Ans: Himalaya Range
Correct Answer: Himalaya Range
The Himalaya Range is known as the youngest mountain range in the world.
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Father Of Rivers
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Q 32 Geography Father Of Rivers
"Father of Rivers" is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The Indus is called the "Father of Rivers".
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Chowk Yadgar Location
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Q 35 Geography Chowk Yadgar Location
Chowk Yadgar is situated in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Peshawar
Correct Answer: Peshawar
Chowk Yadgar is situated in Peshawar.
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Parachinar Capital
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Q 36 Geography Parachinar Capital
Parachinar is the capital of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Kurram Agency
Correct Answer: Kurram Agency
Parachinar is the capital of Kurram Agency.
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Hindu Kush Separating Peak
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Q 38 Geography Hindu Kush Separating Peak
Name of the mountain peak of the Hindu Kush range which separates Afghanistan and Tajikistan from Pakistan:
View answer & explanation Ans: Tirich Mir Peak
Correct Answer: Tirich Mir Peak
Tirich Mir Peak of the Hindu Kush range separates Afghanistan and Tajikistan from Pakistan.
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Largest Island Of Pakistan
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Q 49 Geography Largest Island Of Pakistan
Name the largest Island found in Pakistan
View answer & explanation Ans: Astola
Correct Answer: Astola
Astola is the largest island found in Pakistan.
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Number Of USA States
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Q 56 Geography Number Of USA States
The USA consists of
View answer & explanation Ans: 50 states
Correct Answer: 50 states
The USA consists of 50 states.
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Saindak Minerals
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Q 61 Geography Saindak Minerals
In Chaghi Range, Saindak is famous for:
View answer & explanation Ans: All of above
Correct Answer: All of above
In the Chaghi Range, Saindak is famous for gold, silver and copper.
Subject 4
General Knowledge
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Black Hole Episode
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Q 27 General Knowledge Black Hole Episode
Black Hole episode in which 146 English prisoners were confined in the very small room and only 23 survived, occurred during the regime of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Siraj-ud-Daula
Correct Answer: Siraj-ud-Daula
The Black Hole episode occurred during the regime of Siraj-ud-Daula.
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194 ODI Score
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Q 28 General Knowledge 194 ODI Score
The Pakistani player that made second highest score of 194 in one day cricket is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Saeed Anwar
Correct Answer: Saeed Anwar
Saeed Anwar scored 194 in one-day cricket for Pakistan.
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Lahore Marathon Distance
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Q 29 General Knowledge Lahore Marathon Distance
3rd International Marathon Race was held in Lahore on 14th January 2007. It was:
View answer & explanation Ans: 42 km long race
Correct Answer: 42 km long race
The 3rd International Marathon Race in Lahore was a 42 km race.
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Women Vote Subcontinent
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Q 30 General Knowledge Women Vote Subcontinent
Government gave the right of vote to women in subcontinent in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1935
Correct Answer: 1935
Women in the subcontinent were given the right to vote in 1935.
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Ammunition Of Muslim League
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Q 31 General Knowledge Ammunition Of Muslim League
"Ammunition of Muslim League" is the name taken for:
View answer & explanation Ans: Aligarh University
Correct Answer: Aligarh University
Aligarh University is called the "Ammunition of Muslim League".
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Sikh Kingdom Founder
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Q 33 General Knowledge Sikh Kingdom Founder
Name the person who united all the Sikhs and founded a kingdom in the Punjab:
View answer & explanation Ans: Ranjit Singh
Correct Answer: Ranjit Singh
Ranjit Singh united all the Sikhs and founded a kingdom in the Punjab.
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Urdu Paper From England
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Q 34 General Knowledge Urdu Paper From England
Name the Urdu newspaper that is also published from England:
View answer & explanation Ans: Jang
Correct Answer: Jang
Jang is the Urdu newspaper also published from England.
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Swat Accession Year
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Q 37 General Knowledge Swat Accession Year
Swat became part of Pakistan in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1969
Correct Answer: 1969
Swat became part of Pakistan in 1969.
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Largest Oil Consumer Sector
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Q 39 General Knowledge Largest Oil Consumer Sector
Name the sector which is the largest consumer of Oil:
View answer & explanation Ans: Transport
Correct Answer: Transport
Transport is the largest consumer of oil.
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Chitral Accession Year
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Q 40 General Knowledge Chitral Accession Year
Chitral became part of Pakistan in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1969
Correct Answer: 1969
Chitral became part of Pakistan in 1969.
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Gilgit Agency Setup
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Q 41 General Knowledge Gilgit Agency Setup
Gilgit Agency was set up in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1873
Correct Answer: 1873
Gilgit Agency was set up in 1873, per the paper's answer key.
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Hunza Accession Year
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Q 42 General Knowledge Hunza Accession Year
Hunza became part of Pakistan in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1974
Correct Answer: 1974
Hunza became part of Pakistan in 1974.
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Ashokan Inscriptions Site
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Q 43 General Knowledge Ashokan Inscriptions Site
The famous Ashokan inscriptions, carved on rocks were found in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Shahbaz Garhi
Correct Answer: Shahbaz Garhi
The famous Ashokan rock inscriptions were found at Shahbaz Garhi.
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Complete Buddhist Monastery
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Q 44 General Knowledge Complete Buddhist Monastery
The complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan is found in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Takht Bhai
Correct Answer: Takht Bhai
The complete Buddhist monastery in Pakistan is found at Takht Bhai.
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Aligarh Institute Gazette Aim
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Q 46 General Knowledge Aligarh Institute Gazette Aim
Aim of Aligarh Institute Gazette was aimed at?
View answer & explanation Ans: A & B
Correct Answer: A & B
The Aligarh Institute Gazette aimed at raising sentiments of friendship both among the British for Muslims and among Muslims for the British.
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Sir Syed England Visit
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Q 47 General Knowledge Sir Syed England Visit
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan went to England with his son in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1869
Correct Answer: 1869
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan went to England with his son in 1869.
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King Died Playing Polo
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Q 48 General Knowledge King Died Playing Polo
Name the king who fell from the horse while playing Polo and died.
View answer & explanation Ans: Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct Answer: Qutbuddin Aibak
Qutbuddin Aibak fell from his horse while playing polo and died.
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Khilji Dynasty Founder
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Q 50 General Knowledge Khilji Dynasty Founder
Khilji dynasty was established in 1290 who was the founder of Khilji dynasty?
View answer & explanation Ans: Jalal ud Din Firuz
Correct Answer: Jalal ud Din Firuz
Jalal ud Din Firuz was the founder of the Khilji dynasty.
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USA 19th Amendment
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Q 51 General Knowledge USA 19th Amendment
19th Amendment to USA's constitution essentially granted the right of voting to:
View answer & explanation Ans: Women
Correct Answer: Women
The 19th Amendment to the USA constitution granted the right of voting to women.
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Fidel Castro Country
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Q 52 General Knowledge Fidel Castro Country
Fidel Castro was the former president of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Cuba
Correct Answer: Cuba
Fidel Castro was the former president of Cuba.
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1993 Nobel Peace Laureate
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Q 53 General Knowledge 1993 Nobel Peace Laureate
Name the South African Activist who was awarded Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993
View answer & explanation Ans: Nelson Mandela
Correct Answer: Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was the South African activist awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1993.
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Renaissance Architecture Origin
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Q 55 General Knowledge Renaissance Architecture Origin
During the period of the Renaissance new styles of architecture first developed in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Italy
Correct Answer: Italy
New styles of architecture first developed in Italy during the Renaissance.
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Maximum Sufferer WWII
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Q 57 General Knowledge Maximum Sufferer WWII
Which country suffered the maximum in World War II?
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
By deaths, Russia (the USSR) suffered the most in World War II.
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USA Constitution Articles
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Q 59 General Knowledge USA Constitution Articles
How many articles are there in constitution of USA?
View answer & explanation Ans: 7
Correct Answer: 7
There are 7 articles in the constitution of the USA.
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Napoleon Kingdom
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Q 65 General Knowledge Napoleon Kingdom
Napoleon Bonaparte was the King of:
View answer & explanation Ans: France
Correct Answer: France
Napoleon Bonaparte was the King of France.
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Pakistan World Cup Win
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Q 66 General Knowledge Pakistan World Cup Win
When Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1992
Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992.
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Vertical Mobility Definition
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Q 68 General Knowledge Vertical Mobility Definition
The movement of a person from one social position to another of a different rank is called:
View answer & explanation Ans: Vertical mobility
Correct Answer: Vertical mobility
Movement from one social position to another of a different rank is called vertical mobility.
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Inflation Definition
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Q 69 General Knowledge Inflation Definition
Inflation means
View answer & explanation Ans: Rise in general price index
Correct Answer: Rise in general price index
Inflation means a rise in the general price index.
Subject 5
Current Affairs
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Topic Section
Largest Palestinian Organization
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Q 54 Current Affairs Largest Palestinian Organization
Which is the largest Palestinian militant organization?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hamas
Correct Answer: Hamas
Hamas is the largest Palestinian militant organization.
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Agriculture Employment Share
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Q 67 Current Affairs Agriculture Employment Share
In the Feb. 2010 the share of agriculture in employment is
View answer & explanation Ans: 42%
Correct Answer: 42%
The share of agriculture in employment in February 2010 was 42%, per the paper's figure.
Subject 6
Mathematics
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Compound Interest Doubling
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Q 70 Mathematics Compound Interest Doubling
A sum of money placed at compound interest doubles itself in 5 years. It will amount to eight times itself at the same rate of interest in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 15 years
Correct Answer: 15 years
At compound interest, a sum doubling in 5 years amounts to eight times itself in 15 years.
Subject 7
English
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Synonym PERTINACIOUS
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Q 71 English Synonym PERTINACIOUS
PERTINACIOUS — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Determined
Correct Answer: Determined
PERTINACIOUS means determined.
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Synonym ELICIT
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Q 72 English Synonym ELICIT
ELICIT — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Extract
Correct Answer: Extract
ELICIT means extract.
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Synonym GRAVID
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Q 73 English Synonym GRAVID
GRAVID — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Pregnant
Correct Answer: Pregnant
GRAVID means pregnant.
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Synonym ADMIT
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Q 74 English Synonym ADMIT
ADMIT — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Accept
Correct Answer: Accept
ADMIT means accept.
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Synonym STAID
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Q 75 English Synonym STAID
STAID — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Sedate
Correct Answer: Sedate
STAID means sedate.
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Synonym PARLOUS
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Q 76 English Synonym PARLOUS
PARLOUS — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Dangerous
Correct Answer: Dangerous
PARLOUS means dangerous.
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Synonym LAVISH
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Q 77 English Synonym LAVISH
LAVISH — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Profuse
Correct Answer: Profuse
LAVISH means profuse.
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Synonym DUD
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Q 78 English Synonym DUD
DUD — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Failure
Correct Answer: Failure
DUD means failure.
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Meaning Of Associate
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Q 79 English Meaning Of Associate
He would have been his close associate had he not been disloyal. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: colleague
Correct Answer: colleague
An associate means a colleague.
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Meaning Of Puerility
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Q 80 English Meaning Of Puerility
Every body laughed at the puerility of his statement. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: childishness
Correct Answer: childishness
Puerility means childishness.
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Meaning Of Fury
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Q 81 English Meaning Of Fury
Now the fury of the demonstrators turned against the machines. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: rage
Correct Answer: rage
Fury means rage.
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Meaning Of Same
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Q 82 English Meaning Of Same
All the streets looked just the same. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: exactly
Correct Answer: exactly
"The same" here means exactly.
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Meaning Of Consternation
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Q 83 English Meaning Of Consternation
At the Hardy house there was great consternation when Aunt Gertrude saw Joe helping Frank up the stairs. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: panic
Correct Answer: panic
Consternation means panic.
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Meaning Of Privation
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Q 84 English Meaning Of Privation
After his graduation he had to pass through a period of privation. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: hardship
Correct Answer: hardship
Privation means hardship.
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Meaning Of Peremptory
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Q 85 English Meaning Of Peremptory
His commands were so peremptory that we felt humiliated. — choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised bold part of the sentence
View answer & explanation Ans: dictatorial
Correct Answer: dictatorial
Peremptory means dictatorial.
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Antonym MOIST
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Q 86 English Antonym MOIST
MOIST — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Dry
Correct Answer: Dry
The opposite of MOIST is dry.
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Antonym VANQUISH
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Q 87 English Antonym VANQUISH
VANQUISH — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Surrender
Correct Answer: Surrender
The opposite of VANQUISH is surrender.
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Antonym BELIE
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Q 88 English Antonym BELIE
BELIE — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Justify
Correct Answer: Justify
The opposite of BELIE is justify.
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Antonym DELETE
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Q 89 English Antonym DELETE
DELETE — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Insert
Correct Answer: Insert
The opposite of DELETE is insert.
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Antonym ANATHEMATISE
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Q 90 English Antonym ANATHEMATISE
ANATHEMATISE — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Bless
Correct Answer: Bless
The opposite of ANATHEMATISE is bless.
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Antonym FECUND
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Q 91 English Antonym FECUND
FECUND — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Barren
Correct Answer: Barren
The opposite of FECUND is barren.
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Antonym DEMON
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Q 92 English Antonym DEMON
DEMON — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Angel
Correct Answer: Angel
The opposite of DEMON is angel.
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Antonym DESPONDENCY
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Q 93 English Antonym DESPONDENCY
DESPONDENCY — choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word
View answer & explanation Ans: Cheerfulness
Correct Answer: Cheerfulness
The opposite of DESPONDENCY is cheerfulness.
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Antonym Of Nourishing
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Q 94 English Antonym Of Nourishing
Nourishing food is a necessity both for a pregnant mother and a baby — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: Unhygienic
Correct Answer: Unhygienic
The opposite of nourishing, as intended by the paper, is unhygienic.
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Antonym Of Forbidding
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Q 95 English Antonym Of Forbidding
The man at the gate had a forbidding appearance. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: handsome
Correct Answer: handsome
The opposite of a forbidding appearance is a handsome one.
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Antonym Of Dearth
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Q 96 English Antonym Of Dearth
There is a dearth of milk in Lahore nowadays. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: abundance
Correct Answer: abundance
The opposite of dearth is abundance.
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Antonym Of Vigilant
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Q 97 English Antonym Of Vigilant
A faithful officer is always vigilant towards his duties. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: careless
Correct Answer: careless
The opposite of vigilant is careless.
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Antonym Of Essential
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Q 98 English Antonym Of Essential
The gross domestic product (GDP) is an essential component of economy. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: superfluous
Correct Answer: superfluous
The opposite of essential is superfluous.
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Antonym Of Gracious
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Q 99 English Antonym Of Gracious
It was really a gracious occasion for me. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: churlish
Correct Answer: churlish
The opposite of gracious is churlish.
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Antonym Of Hazard
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Q 100 English Antonym Of Hazard
Terrorism is a serious hazard to the country. — select the word closest to the opposite in meaning of the italicised bold word
View answer & explanation Ans: safety
Correct Answer: safety
The opposite of hazard is safety.
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How many questions are in the FPSC Assistant Director Ministry of Defence 2011 past paper? +
100 MCQs, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
Which subjects does the 2011 Assistant Director paper cover? +
English (30 questions), Everyday Science (20), History, Pakistan Studies, Geography, General Knowledge, Current Affairs and Mathematics.
Are the answers in this paper verified? +
Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways against the book's printed answer key and the standard fact; the one disagreement (which country suffered most in World War II) is flagged internally and the standard answer is shown.
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Its General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, English and Everyday Science content is also useful for PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT and all other Pakistan one-paper exams.