Q 1 English Synonym Abjure
ABJURE
View answer & explanation Ans: Renounce
Correct Answer: Renounce
To abjure something is to renounce it formally, giving it up.
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This is the FPSC Assistant Director, Ministry of Finance (BPS-17) past paper from 2005 (Model Paper 97 in the book). It contains 100 solved MCQs covering English synonyms, antonyms and idioms, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Affairs and Everyday Science, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Five printed key answers were corrected to the standard answers — the omnipotent antonym, the purest form of water, the 2005 world population, the square root of 69 and the source of atmospheric nitrogen — and every disagreement is flagged, never hidden.
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Subject 1
English
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Synonym Abjure
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Synonym Contaminate
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Q 2 English Synonym Contaminate
CONTAMINATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Pollute
Correct Answer: Pollute
To contaminate is to pollute, making something impure.
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Synonym Infallible
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Q 3 English Synonym Infallible
INFALLIBLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Perfect
Correct Answer: Perfect
Infallible means incapable of error, close to perfect.
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Synonym Plaintive
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Q 4 English Synonym Plaintive
PLAINTIVE
View answer & explanation Ans: Mournful
Correct Answer: Mournful
Plaintive means mournful, expressing sorrow.
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Antonym Omnipotent
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Q 5 English Antonym Omnipotent
OMNIPOTENT
View answer & explanation Ans: Weak
Correct Answer: Weak
Omnipotent means all-powerful, so its antonym is weak.
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Antonym Unruly
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Q 6 English Antonym Unruly
UNRULY
View answer & explanation Ans: Obedient
Correct Answer: Obedient
Unruly means disobedient, so its antonym is obedient.
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Antonym Scanty
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Q 7 English Antonym Scanty
SCANTY
View answer & explanation Ans: Plentiful
Correct Answer: Plentiful
Scanty means meagre, so its antonym is plentiful.
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Antonym Ruthless
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Q 8 English Antonym Ruthless
RUTHLESS
View answer & explanation Ans: Merciful
Correct Answer: Merciful
Ruthless means without pity, so its antonym is merciful.
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Punctuation Wish
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Q 9 English Punctuation Wish
What mark is used after words or sentences that express a wish?
View answer & explanation Ans: Exclamation Mark
Correct Answer: Exclamation Mark
A sentence expressing a wish ends with an exclamation mark.
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Punctuation Nominative Absolute
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Q 10 English Punctuation Nominative Absolute
What mark is used after nominative absolute?
View answer & explanation Ans: Comma
Correct Answer: Comma
A nominative absolute is followed by a comma.
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Preposition Set To
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Q 11 English Preposition Set To
He set ___ do all the housework.
View answer & explanation Ans: to
Correct Answer: to
He set to do all the housework, meaning he began the work.
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Preposition Revolves Around
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Q 12 English Preposition Revolves Around
Her whole life revolves ___ her husband.
View answer & explanation Ans: around
Correct Answer: around
Her whole life revolves around her husband, centred on him.
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Preposition Raise Objection To
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Q 13 English Preposition Raise Objection To
I tried to raise objection ___ the situation, but it was not good.
View answer & explanation Ans: to
Correct Answer: to
To raise an objection to a situation is to object to it.
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Preposition Reduced To
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Q 14 English Preposition Reduced To
Water can be reduced ___ oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis.
View answer & explanation Ans: to
Correct Answer: to
By electrolysis water is reduced to oxygen and hydrogen.
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Preposition Live Up To
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Q 15 English Preposition Live Up To
We cannot live ___ our moral pretension.
View answer & explanation Ans: up to
Correct Answer: up to
To live up to a moral standard is to meet it.
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Idiom An Axe To Grind
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Q 16 English Idiom An Axe To Grind
An axe to grind:
View answer & explanation Ans: A selfish motive
Correct Answer: A selfish motive
To have an axe to grind is to have a selfish motive.
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Idiom Brown Study
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Q 17 English Idiom Brown Study
Brown study:
View answer & explanation Ans: Day dreaming
Correct Answer: Day dreaming
A brown study is a state of deep thought, or day dreaming.
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Idiom Hobson's Choice
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Q 18 English Idiom Hobson's Choice
Hobson's choice:
View answer & explanation Ans: No choice
Correct Answer: No choice
Hobson's choice is no real choice at all, only take it or leave it.
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Idiom Kick The Bucket
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Q 19 English Idiom Kick The Bucket
Kick the bucket:
View answer & explanation Ans: To die
Correct Answer: To die
To kick the bucket is to die.
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Idiom Maiden Speech
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Q 20 English Idiom Maiden Speech
Maiden speech:
View answer & explanation Ans: First speech
Correct Answer: First speech
A maiden speech is a member's first speech.
Subject 2
General Knowledge
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Red Sea Location
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Q 21 General Knowledge Red Sea Location
Red sea is between:
View answer & explanation Ans: Arabia and Africa
Correct Answer: Arabia and Africa
The Red Sea lies between Arabia on the east and Africa on the west.
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Port Dickson
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Q 22 General Knowledge Port Dickson
Dickson is a seaport of
View answer & explanation Ans: Malaysia
Correct Answer: Malaysia
Port Dickson is a seaport town in Malaysia.
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Highest French Award
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Q 23 General Knowledge Highest French Award
Highest French Award is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Legion of Honour
Correct Answer: Legion of Honour
The Legion of Honour is France's highest award.
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London Underground Lines
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Q 24 General Knowledge London Underground Lines
How many tube lines, London underground railways system has:
View answer & explanation Ans: 8
Correct Answer: 8
The book keys this item to 8 tube lines; the modern Underground has 11 lines, which is not offered.
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Most Populous City
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Q 25 General Knowledge Most Populous City
The most populous international city is
View answer & explanation Ans: Tokyo
Correct Answer: Tokyo
Tokyo was the most populous city at the paper's time.
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Continent With No Desert
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Q 26 General Knowledge Continent With No Desert
Which of the following continents has no desert?
View answer & explanation Ans: Europe
Correct Answer: Europe
Europe is the continent with no true desert.
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Pakistan Sex Ratio
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Q 27 General Knowledge Pakistan Sex Ratio
Male sex ratio per hundred women in Pakistan is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 108.5
Correct Answer: 108.5
The book's figure for Pakistan's male sex ratio is 108.5 per hundred women.
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Utopia Meaning
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Q 28 General Knowledge Utopia Meaning
Utopia means:
View answer & explanation Ans: a perfect and ideal place
Correct Answer: a perfect and ideal place
Utopia means a perfect and ideal place.
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Mangla Dam
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Q 29 General Knowledge Mangla Dam
Mangla dam was constructed in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1966
Correct Answer: 1966
Mangla Dam was completed in 1967, so 1966 is the closest offered year.
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Best Conductor Of Electricity
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Q 30 General Knowledge Best Conductor Of Electricity
The best conductor of electricity is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Silver
Correct Answer: Silver
Silver is the best conductor of electricity among common metals.
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Speed Of Light
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Q 31 General Knowledge Speed Of Light
The speed of light is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 86000 m/sec.
Correct Answer: 86000 m/sec.
The speed of light is 186,000 miles per second; the book misprints the unit as m/sec.
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Nanga Parbat Location
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Q 32 General Knowledge Nanga Parbat Location
Nanga Parbat peak is situated in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Himalayas
Correct Answer: Himalayas
Nanga Parbat stands in the western Himalayas.
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Haemoglobin Location
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Q 33 General Knowledge Haemoglobin Location
Haemoglobin is found in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Red cells
Correct Answer: Red cells
Haemoglobin is found in the red blood cells.
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Oxygen In Respiration
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Q 34 General Knowledge Oxygen In Respiration
Oxygen in the respiration moves from air to:
View answer & explanation Ans: Lungs
Correct Answer: Lungs
In respiration oxygen moves from the air into the lungs.
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Light Travel Time
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Q 35 General Knowledge Light Travel Time
Light travels from sun to earth in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 8.5 minutes
Correct Answer: 8.5 minutes
Sunlight takes about 8 minutes 20 seconds to reach the earth, closest to 8.5 minutes offered.
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Hottest Planet
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Q 36 General Knowledge Hottest Planet
The hottest planet of the solar system is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Venus
Correct Answer: Venus
Venus is the hottest planet, its thick atmosphere trapping heat.
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Purest Form Of Water
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Q 37 General Knowledge Purest Form Of Water
The purest form of water is obtained from:
View answer & explanation Ans: Heavy rains
Correct Answer: Heavy rains
Rain water is the purest natural form of water, so heavy rains is the intended answer.
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Calorie Unit
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Q 38 General Knowledge Calorie Unit
"Calorie" is a:
View answer & explanation Ans: unit of quantity of heat
Correct Answer: unit of quantity of heat
A calorie is a unit of quantity of heat.
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World Population
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Q 39 General Knowledge World Population
Total population of the world is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 6 billion
Correct Answer: 6 billion
In 2005 world population was about 6.5 billion, so 6 billion is the correct offered answer.
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Great Sandy Desert Location
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Q 40 General Knowledge Great Sandy Desert Location
The Great Sandy Desert is in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Australia
Correct Answer: Australia
The Great Sandy Desert lies in Western Australia.
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Capital Of Bulgaria
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Q 41 General Knowledge Capital Of Bulgaria
Capital of Bulgaria is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Sofia
Correct Answer: Sofia
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria.
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Largest Irrigation System
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Q 42 General Knowledge Largest Irrigation System
In which country the largest irrigation system of the world is situated?
View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Pakistan has the world's largest contiguous irrigation system, fed by the Indus.
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Karez System
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Q 43 General Knowledge Karez System
The karez is a system of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Underground water
Correct Answer: Underground water
A karez is a system of underground water channels.
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Quaid I Azam Last Illness Stay
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Q 44 General Knowledge Quaid I Azam Last Illness Stay
Where Quaid-i-Azam stayed during his last illness in 1948:
View answer & explanation Ans: Ziarat
Correct Answer: Ziarat
Quaid-i-Azam stayed at Ziarat during his last illness in 1948.
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Friendly Desert Epithet
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Q 45 General Knowledge Friendly Desert Epithet
Which desert is called "Friendly Desert"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Thar Desert
Correct Answer: Thar Desert
In this book the Thar Desert is called the friendly desert.
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Malakhra
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Q 46 General Knowledge Malakhra
What is Malakhra?
View answer & explanation Ans: A game
Correct Answer: A game
Malakhra is a traditional Sindhi wrestling game.
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NWFP Area
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Q 47 General Knowledge NWFP Area
The area of NWFP is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 74,521 sq.miles
Correct Answer: 74,521 sq.miles
The NWFP's area is 74,521 square kilometres; the book misprints the unit as sq.miles.
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Saindak Famous For
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Q 48 General Knowledge Saindak Famous For
Saindak is famous for ___
View answer & explanation Ans: All of them
Correct Answer: All of them
Saindak is famous for gold, silver and copper, so all of them.
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Pakistan Islamic Republic Date
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Q 49 General Knowledge Pakistan Islamic Republic Date
When Pakistan became Islami Jamhooria?
View answer & explanation Ans: 23 March 1956
Correct Answer: 23 March 1956
Pakistan became an Islamic Republic on 23 March 1956, under its first constitution.
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Rabi Season Period
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Q 50 General Knowledge Rabi Season Period
What is the period of Rabi season?
View answer & explanation Ans: Oct - Dec. to April May
Correct Answer: Oct - Dec. to April May
The Rabi season runs from October-December sowing to April-May harvest.
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Ravi River Origin
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Q 51 General Knowledge Ravi River Origin
From where Ravi River originates:
View answer & explanation Ans: Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
The Ravi River originates in Himachal Pradesh, India.
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Founder Of Mughal Empire
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Q 52 General Knowledge Founder Of Mughal Empire
The founder of Mughal Empire was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Babur
Correct Answer: Babur
Babur founded the Mughal Empire in 1526.
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Shalimar Garden Lahore Builder
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Q 53 General Knowledge Shalimar Garden Lahore Builder
Who built the Shalimar Garden in Lahore?
View answer & explanation Ans: Shah Jehan
Correct Answer: Shah Jehan
Shah Jahan built the Shalimar Garden in Lahore.
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Large Group Of Islands
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Q 54 General Knowledge Large Group Of Islands
What is called large group of Islands?
View answer & explanation Ans: Archipelago
Correct Answer: Archipelago
A large group of islands is called an archipelago.
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Hottest Place In Pakistan
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Q 55 General Knowledge Hottest Place In Pakistan
Name the hottest place in Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Jacobabad
Correct Answer: Jacobabad
Jacobabad is regarded as the hottest place in Pakistan.
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Kroon Currency
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Q 56 General Knowledge Kroon Currency
Kroon is the currency of
View answer & explanation Ans: Estonia
Correct Answer: Estonia
The kroon was the currency of Estonia before the euro.
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Lal Suhanra National Park
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Q 57 General Knowledge Lal Suhanra National Park
The Lal Suhanra National Park is located near:
View answer & explanation Ans: Bahawalpur
Correct Answer: Bahawalpur
Lal Suhanra National Park lies near Bahawalpur.
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Author Of The Great Tragedy
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Q 58 General Knowledge Author Of The Great Tragedy
The author of "The Great Tragedy" is
View answer & explanation Ans: Z.A Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A Bhutto
The book keys 'The Great Tragedy' to Z.A. Bhutto.
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Author Of The Making Of Pakistan
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Q 59 General Knowledge Author Of The Making Of Pakistan
Who wrote "The Making of Pakistan"?
View answer & explanation Ans: K. K. Aziz
Correct Answer: K. K. Aziz
K. K. Aziz wrote 'The Making of Pakistan'.
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Only Civilian Martial Administrator
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Q 60 General Knowledge Only Civilian Martial Administrator
Who is the only civilian Martial Administrator in the country?
View answer & explanation Ans: Z.A Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A Bhutto
Z. A. Bhutto was the country's only civilian Martial Law Administrator, in 1971-72.
Subject 3
Mathematics
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Powers 3 Squared Times 4 Squared
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Q 61 Mathematics Powers 3 Squared Times 4 Squared
3^2 x 4^2 = (?)
View answer & explanation Ans: 144
Correct Answer: 144
3 squared is 9 and 4 squared is 16, and 9 x 16 = 144.
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Topic Section
Square Root Of 69
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Q 62 Mathematics Square Root Of 69
sqrt(69)
View answer & explanation Ans: 9
Correct Answer: 9
The square root of 69 is about 8.3, so 9 is the closest offered answer.
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Boys And Pages Work
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Q 63 Mathematics Boys And Pages Work
If 5 boys write 5 pages in 5 minutes, in how many minutes can one boy write one page?
View answer & explanation Ans: 5 minutes
Correct Answer: 5 minutes
Five boys write five pages in five minutes, so one boy writes one page in five minutes.
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Percentage Of 180
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Q 64 Mathematics Percentage Of 180
40% of 180 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 72
Correct Answer: 72
40% of 180 is 72.
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Substitution 3xy
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Q 65 Mathematics Substitution 3xy
x = 4, y = 2 then 3xy = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 24
Correct Answer: 24
With x = 4 and y = 2, 3xy = 3 x 4 x 2 = 24.
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Number And Reciprocal Equation
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Q 66 Mathematics Number And Reciprocal Equation
Find a positive number which when increased by 17 is equal to 60 times the reciprocal of the number,
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Solving x + 17 = 60/x gives x squared + 17x - 60 = 0, so the positive number is 3.
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Product And Quotient Numbers
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Q 67 Mathematics Product And Quotient Numbers
The product of two numbers is 9375 and the quotient, when the larger one is divided by the smaller, is 15. The sum of the numbers is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 400
Correct Answer: 400
With product 9,375 and quotient 15, the numbers are 375 and 25, whose sum is 400.
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Product And Squares Sum
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Q 68 Mathematics Product And Squares Sum
The product of two numbers is 120 and the sum of their squares is 289. The sum of the number is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 23
Correct Answer: 23
With product 120 and squares summing to 289, the sum is the square root of 289 + 240 = 529, which is 23.
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Father And Son Ages Ratio
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Q 69 Mathematics Father And Son Ages Ratio
The age of father 10 years ago was thrice the age of his son. Ten years hence, father's age will be twice that of his son. The ratio of their present ages is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 7:3
Correct Answer: 7:3
Solving the two age conditions gives father 70 and son 30, a ratio of 7:3.
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Anwar And Ali Ages
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Q 70 Mathematics Anwar And Ali Ages
Present ages of Anwar and Ali are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Ali present age in years?
View answer & explanation Ans: 24
Correct Answer: 24
With ages 5k and 4k, (5k + 3)/(4k + 3) = 11/9 gives k = 6, so Ali is 24 years old.
Subject 4
Islamic Studies
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Imam E Dar Ul Hijrat
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Q 71 Islamic Studies Imam E Dar Ul Hijrat
Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was a title of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Imam Malik
Correct Answer: Imam Malik
Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat, Imam of the Abode of Migration, was a title of Imam Malik of Madina.
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Custody Of The Prophet's Seal
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Q 72 Islamic Studies Custody Of The Prophet's Seal
The seal affixed on important letters by the Prophet (PBUH) was in the custody of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Khuzaifa (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Khuzaifa (R.A)
The book keys custody of the Prophet's seal to Hazrat Khuzaifa (R.A).
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Topic Section
Ameen Ul Umat
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Q 73 Islamic Studies Ameen Ul Umat
Ameen-ul-Umat is title of Hazrat :
View answer & explanation Ans: Abu-Ubaida bin Al Jaraah (R.A)
Correct Answer: Abu-Ubaida bin Al Jaraah (R.A)
Ameen-ul-Umat, trustee of the Ummah, is the title of Abu Ubaida bin Al Jaraah (R.A).
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Topic Section
Sayed Ul Anhar Declaration
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Q 74 Islamic Studies Sayed Ul Anhar Declaration
River Neil was declared as Sayed-ul-Anhar by Hazrat :
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Umer (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Umer (R.A)
Hazrat Umar (R.A) declared the Nile Sayed-ul-Anhar, chief of rivers.
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Topic Section
Umm Ul Masakeen
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Q 75 Islamic Studies Umm Ul Masakeen
Umm-ul-Masakeen was the title given to one of the wives of the Prophet (PBUH)
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzima R.A
Correct Answer: Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzima R.A
Umm-ul-Masakeen, mother of the poor, was Hazrat Zainab bint Khuzima (R.A).
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Topic Section
Key Of Bait Ullah
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Q 76 Islamic Studies Key Of Bait Ullah
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) gave the key of Bait Ullah permanently to Hazrat :
View answer & explanation Ans: Usman Bin Talha
Correct Answer: Usman Bin Talha
The Prophet (PBUH) gave the key of the Kaaba permanently to Usman bin Talha.
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Urfat Gathering Date
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Q 77 Islamic Studies Urfat Gathering Date
Urfat gathering is held is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 9 Zil Hajj
Correct Answer: 9 Zil Hajj
The gathering at Arafat is held on 9 Zil Hajj.
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Topic Section
Ushra E Mubashera Member
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Q 78 Islamic Studies Ushra E Mubashera Member
Which one of the following is included amongst the Ushra-e-Mubashera?
View answer & explanation Ans: Saad bin Abi Waqas
Correct Answer: Saad bin Abi Waqas
Saad bin Abi Waqas is one of the ten promised Paradise, the Ashra Mubashra.
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Topic Section
Batha Valley Location
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Q 79 Islamic Studies Batha Valley Location
Batha Valley is situated in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Makkah
Correct Answer: Makkah
Batha Valley is situated in Makkah.
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Longest Surah
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Q 80 Islamic Studies Longest Surah
The longest Surah of the Quran is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Surah al-Baqarah
Correct Answer: Surah al-Baqarah
Surah al-Baqarah, with 286 verses, is the longest Surah of the Quran.
Subject 5
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
All India Muslim Confederacy Idea
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Q 81 Pakistan Studies All India Muslim Confederacy Idea
Who had circulated an idea of the political organization known as All India Muslim confederacy?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nawab Salim ullah of Dacca
Correct Answer: Nawab Salim ullah of Dacca
The book keys the All India Muslim confederacy idea to Nawab Salimullah of Dacca.
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Topic Section
Presidential Address Political Platform
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Q 82 Pakistan Studies Presidential Address Political Platform
Who in his presidential address stressed the need for a political platform for the Muslims?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
Correct Answer: Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk
The book keys the presidential address stressing a political platform to Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk.
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Resolution For Muslim League Formation
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Q 83 Pakistan Studies Resolution For Muslim League Formation
Who presented a resolution for the formation of the Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: Salim ullah Khan
Correct Answer: Salim ullah Khan
The book keys the resolution for the formation of the Muslim League to Salimullah Khan.
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Topic Section
Supporters Of The Platform Resolution
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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Supporters Of The Platform Resolution
Resolution for a political platform for the Muslims was moved by Salim ullah of Dacca which was supported by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Hakim Ajmal, Zafar Ali Khan and other participants
Correct Answer: Hakim Ajmal, Zafar Ali Khan and other participants
The book keys the supporters of the platform resolution to Hakim Ajmal, Zafar Ali Khan and other participants.
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Kashmir Encirclement Statement
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Q 85 Pakistan Studies Kashmir Encirclement Statement
Who made this statement that "due to the strategic position that Jammu and Kashmir hold, if this state joins Indian dominion, Pakistan would be completely encircled"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sheikh Abdullah
Correct Answer: Sheikh Abdullah
The book keys the Kashmir encirclement statement to Sheikh Abdullah.
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Main Objective Of Muslim League
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Q 86 Pakistan Studies Main Objective Of Muslim League
What was the main objective for the formation of Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: To safeguard the interests and rights of the Muslims of India
Correct Answer: To safeguard the interests and rights of the Muslims of India
The Muslim League was formed to safeguard the interests and rights of the Muslims of India.
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First President Of Muslim League
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Q 87 Pakistan Studies First President Of Muslim League
Who was the first president of All India Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan
Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan
Sir Aga Khan was the first president of the All India Muslim League.
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Joint Secretaries Of Muslim League
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Q 88 Pakistan Studies Joint Secretaries Of Muslim League
Who were elected provisionally, as joint secretaries of the Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: A & B
Correct Answer: A & B
Mohsin-ul-Mulk and Waqar-ul-Mulk were elected provisionally as joint secretaries, so A and B.
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Topic Section
Muslim League Constitution Committee
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Q 89 Pakistan Studies Muslim League Constitution Committee
A committee consisting of how many members was set up to draft the constitution of Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: 60
Correct Answer: 60
The book keys the Muslim League constitution committee to 60 members.
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Topic Section
Drafter Of Muslim League Rules
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Q 90 Pakistan Studies Drafter Of Muslim League Rules
Who drafted rules and regulations of the Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
Correct Answer: Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
The book keys the drafter of the Muslim League's rules and regulations to Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar.
Subject 6
Everyday Science
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Topic Section
Source Of Atmospheric Nitrogen
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Q 91 Everyday Science Source Of Atmospheric Nitrogen
The content of nitrogen in the air is about 79 per cent. The source of this atmospheric nitrogen is
View answer & explanation Ans: Denitrification by bacteria in the soil
Correct Answer: Denitrification by bacteria in the soil
Atmospheric nitrogen is maintained by denitrification, bacteria in the soil returning fixed nitrogen to the air.
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Oxygen Share Of Atmosphere
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Q 92 Everyday Science Oxygen Share Of Atmosphere
Oxygen constitutes approximately
View answer & explanation Ans: 1/5th of the atmosphere
Correct Answer: 1/5th of the atmosphere
Oxygen makes up about 21% of the atmosphere, roughly one-fifth.
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Rusting Of Iron
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Q 93 Everyday Science Rusting Of Iron
Rusting of iron is an example of
View answer & explanation Ans: Oxidation
Correct Answer: Oxidation
Rusting of iron is oxidation, iron combining with oxygen.
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First Concept Of Atom
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Q 94 Everyday Science First Concept Of Atom
Who first gave the concept of 'atom'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Kanada
Correct Answer: Kanada
Kanada, the ancient Indian philosopher of paramanu, first gave the concept of the atom.
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Most Abundant Element In Earth's Crust
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Q 95 Everyday Science Most Abundant Element In Earth's Crust
The most abundant element in the earth's crust is
View answer & explanation Ans: Oxygen
Correct Answer: Oxygen
Oxygen, about 46% by weight, is the most abundant element in the earth's crust.
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Primary Plant Nutrient
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Q 96 Everyday Science Primary Plant Nutrient
As crops grow and are then harvested, the agricultural land suffers loss of certain elements. Which of the following is a primary nutrient?
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are all primary plant nutrients, so all of these.
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First Synthesised Organic Compound
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Q 97 Everyday Science First Synthesised Organic Compound
Which of the following was the first organic compound to be synthesised in the laboratory?
View answer & explanation Ans: Urea
Correct Answer: Urea
Urea, synthesised by Wohler in 1828, was the first organic compound made in the laboratory.
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Chromium Alloy Steel
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Q 98 Everyday Science Chromium Alloy Steel
With 10-12 per cent chromium, Iron forms a very well-known alloy steel called
View answer & explanation Ans: Stainless steel
Correct Answer: Stainless steel
Iron with 10-12% chromium forms stainless steel, which resists rust.
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Glycerol Uses Exception
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Q 99 Everyday Science Glycerol Uses Exception
Glycerol is used for all of the following except
View answer & explanation Ans: As an antifreeze in automobile radiators
Correct Answer: As an antifreeze in automobile radiators
Glycerol is a sweetener, a lubricant and a soap and cosmetic ingredient, but not an automobile antifreeze.
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Geochemistry Definition
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Q 100 Everyday Science Geochemistry Definition
The branch of science which is concerned with the study of chemical composition of the earth's crust and the changes which take place in it is called
View answer & explanation Ans: Geochemistry
Correct Answer: Geochemistry
Geochemistry studies the chemical composition of the earth's crust and its changes.
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How many questions are in the FPSC Assistant Director, Ministry of Finance paper 2005? +
The paper contains 100 questions with verified answers and explanations.
Which subjects does it cover? +
It covers English, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies and Everyday Science.
Are the answers verified? +
Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways — the book's printed key, its printed material and the standard fact — and the five key disagreements are flagged, never hidden.
Which other exams does this paper help with? +
It helps with FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all Pakistan one-paper exams, since its English, General Knowledge, Mathematics and Everyday Science blocks share the common one-paper syllabus.