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Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2007 Solved MCQs

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This is the FPSC Assistant, Planning Division (BPS-16) past paper from 2007 (Model Paper 110 in the book). It contains 100 MCQs — English, Mathematics, Everyday Science, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge — with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Two printed key answers were corrected to the standard answer, and the final nine answers were settled from standard fact because the printed key column is cut off in the scan.

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Subject 1

English

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Topic Section

English Prepositions

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Q 1 English English Prepositions

Fill in the blank: You will get accustomed ___ the new climate.

A

To

B

With

C

For

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

You get accustomed to a new climate, so the correct preposition is "to".

Q 2 English English Prepositions

Fill in the blank: He tried to adapt ___ the unusual conditions.

A

With

B

To

C

In

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

You adapt to new conditions, so the correct preposition is "to".

Q 3 English English Prepositions

Fill in the blank: He appealed ___ the court for mercy?

A

For

B

On

C

To

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

You appeal to a court for mercy, so the correct preposition is "to".

Q 10 English English Prepositions

Fill in the blank: The cabinet was impelled ___ extreme measures.

A

On

B

To

C

In

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

To be impelled to a course of action means to be driven toward it.

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English Phrasal Verbs

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Q 4 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: She should the strain of bottled ___ emotion.

A

Up

B

To

C

For

View answer & explanation Ans: Up

Correct Answer: Up

"Bottled up" describes emotion held in, so "up" completes the phrase.

Q 5 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: The plague has broken ___ in Lahore.

A

Up

B

Out

C

In

View answer & explanation Ans: Out

Correct Answer: Out

A disease breaks out in a place, so the correct phrasal verb is "break out".

Q 6 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: The eagle swooped and carried ___ a sleeping lizard.

A

Up

B

In

C

Off

View answer & explanation Ans: Off

Correct Answer: Off

An eagle carries off its prey, so the correct particle is "off".

Q 7 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: I came ___ an old friend yesterday.

A

Across

B

Round

C

With

View answer & explanation Ans: Across

Correct Answer: Across

To come across someone means to meet them by chance.

Q 8 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: Naeem fended ___ a thrust at his chest.

A

On

B

Off

C

Of

View answer & explanation Ans: Off

Correct Answer: Off

To fend off an attack means to push it away or defend against it.

Q 9 English English Phrasal Verbs

Fill in the blank: Don't flinch ___ the facts.

A

Of

B

On

C

From

View answer & explanation Ans: From

Correct Answer: From

Not flinching from the facts means not shrinking away from them.

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English Vocabulary

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Q 11 English English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: Last ___ of the book is due now.

A

Addition

B

Edition

C

Concession

View answer & explanation Ans: Edition

Correct Answer: Edition

A new edition of a book is its latest published version.

Q 12 English English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: ___ to the stadium is not allowed.

A

Admit

B

Admission

C

Admittance

View answer & explanation Ans: Admittance

Correct Answer: Admittance

"Admittance" is the noun for permission to enter a place such as a stadium.

Q 13 English English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: He ___ me to work hard.

A

Advised

B

Adviced

C

Advized

View answer & explanation Ans: Advised

Correct Answer: Advised

To advise someone to work hard is to urge them to do so.

Q 14 English English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: The poem is lettered with poetic ___.

A

Illusions

B

Allusions

C

Ollusions

View answer & explanation Ans: Allusions

Correct Answer: Allusions

Poetic allusions are indirect references to other works or ideas.

Q 15 English English Vocabulary

Fill in the blank: There is no ___ to hard work.

A

Alternate

B

Alterate

C

Alternative

View answer & explanation Ans: Alternative

Correct Answer: Alternative

The idiom is "there is no alternative to hard work".

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English Antonyms

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Q 16 English English Antonyms

Annihilate?

A

Save

B

Dangerous

C

False

View answer & explanation Ans: Save

Correct Answer: Save

Annihilate means to destroy completely, so its opposite is to save.

Q 17 English English Antonyms

Vindicate?

A

Defend

B

Excuse

C

Condemn

View answer & explanation Ans: Condemn

Correct Answer: Condemn

Vindicate means to clear of blame, so its opposite is to condemn.

Q 18 English English Antonyms

Wreck?

A

Make

B

Restore

C

Relieve

View answer & explanation Ans: Restore

Correct Answer: Restore

To wreck is to destroy, so its opposite is to restore.

Q 19 English English Antonyms

Venerate?

A

Defame

B

Abuse

C

Vilify

View answer & explanation Ans: Defame

Correct Answer: Defame

Venerate means to revere deeply, so its opposite is to defame.

Q 20 English English Antonyms

Vanquish?

A

Ruin

B

Surrender

C

Destroy

View answer & explanation Ans: Surrender

Correct Answer: Surrender

Vanquish means to defeat completely, so its opposite is to surrender.

Subject 2

Mathematics

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Mathematics Work And Time

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Q 21 Mathematics Mathematics Work And Time

10 men can complete a job in 14 days. How long will it take 4 men to finish the same job if they work at the same rate?

A

33 days

B

35 days

C

37 days

D

39 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 35 days

Correct Answer: 35 days

Total work is 10 x 14 = 140 man-days, so 4 men take 140 / 4 = 35 days.

Q 36 Mathematics Mathematics Work And Time

Four workers can do a job in 48 days. How long will it take 3 workers to finish the same job?

A

192 days

B

63 days

C

64 days

D

62 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 64 days

Correct Answer: 64 days

Total work is 4 x 48 = 192 worker-days, so 3 workers take 192 / 3 = 64 days.

Q 37 Mathematics Mathematics Work And Time

A can do the job in 4 hours. B can do it in 5 hours. How long do they take together?

A

2

B

2

C

2

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: 2

Correct Answer: 2

Working together, A and B finish 1/4 + 1/5 = 9/20 of the job per hour, so the job takes 20/9 = 2 2/9 hours.

Q 38 Mathematics Mathematics Work And Time

10 men can complete a job in 14 days. How long will it take 4 men to finish the same job if they work at the same rate?

A

33 days

B

35 days

C

37 days

D

39 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 35 days

Correct Answer: 35 days

Total work is 10 x 14 = 140 man-days, so 4 men take 140 / 4 = 35 days.

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Mathematics Number Series

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Q 22 Mathematics Mathematics Number Series

12, 20, 32, 42, 56, 72, 90

A

20

B

32

C

42

D

56

View answer & explanation Ans: 32

Correct Answer: 32

The differences grow by 2 each time (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18), so the series should run 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, 72, 90 — 32 is the wrong number.

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Mathematics Arithmetic

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Q 23 Mathematics Mathematics Arithmetic

68 is less than 114 by

A

12

B

46

C

35

D

48

View answer & explanation Ans: 46

Correct Answer: 46

114 minus 68 is 46.

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Mathematics Speed Distance Time

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Q 24 Mathematics Mathematics Speed Distance Time

A man takes 50 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/hr. If he walks with a speed of 10 km/hr, he covers the same distance in.

A

1 hour

B

30 minutes

C

20 minutes

D

10 minutes

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 minutes

Correct Answer: 30 minutes

At 6 km/hr for 50 minutes the distance is 5 km, and 5 km at 10 km/hr takes 30 minutes.

Q 39 Mathematics Mathematics Speed Distance Time

A man takes 50 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/hr. If he walks with a speed of 10 km/hr, he covers the same distance in.

A

1 hour

B

30 minutes

C

20 minutes

D

10 minutes

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 minutes

Correct Answer: 30 minutes

At 6 km/hr for 50 minutes the distance is 5 km, and 5 km at 10 km/hr takes 30 minutes.

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Mathematics Percentages

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Q 25 Mathematics Mathematics Percentages

What was Yousaf's income last year if he paid an income tax of Rs. 18,350 which is 40% of his income?

A

45,875

B

45830

C

45840

D

45870

View answer & explanation Ans: 45,875

Correct Answer: 45,875

If Rs. 18,350 is 40% of income, income is 18,350 / 0.40 = Rs. 45,875.

Q 26 Mathematics Mathematics Percentages

What number is 20% more than Rs. 9,000?

A

10,800

B

10,870

C

10,900

D

10,200

View answer & explanation Ans: 10,800

Correct Answer: 10,800

20% of 9,000 is 1,800, so 20% more is Rs. 10,800.

Q 27 Mathematics Mathematics Percentages

What number is 60% less than 900?

A

340

B

360

C

325

D

460

View answer & explanation Ans: 360

Correct Answer: 360

60% less than 900 leaves 40% of 900, which is 360.

Q 33 Mathematics Mathematics Percentages

What amount of money taxed 3% would yield Rs. 75?

A

2400

B

2500

C

2800

D

3000

View answer & explanation Ans: 2500

Correct Answer: 2500

If 3% of an amount is Rs. 75, the amount is 75 / 0.03 = Rs. 2,500.

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Mathematics Discount

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Q 28 Mathematics Mathematics Discount

After a discount of 25%, the sale price of a suitcase is Rs. 846. What was the original price of the suitcase?

A

1,128

B

1,202

C

1,508

D

1,120

View answer & explanation Ans: 1,128

Correct Answer: 1,128

Rs. 846 is 75% of the original price, so the original price is 846 / 0.75 = Rs. 1,128.

Q 32 Mathematics Mathematics Discount

The list price of an article is Rs. 20. There is a discount of 5%. What is the selling price?

A

19

B

20

C

30

D

18

View answer & explanation Ans: 19

Correct Answer: 19

A 5% discount on Rs. 20 leaves 95% of 20, which is Rs. 19.

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Mathematics Profit And Loss

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Q 29 Mathematics Mathematics Profit And Loss

Find the percent of loss based on cost price of an article costing Rs. 50 and selling for Rs. 48.

A

2%

B

1%

C

4%

D

5%

View answer & explanation Ans: 4%

Correct Answer: 4%

Loss of Rs. 2 on a cost of Rs. 50 is 2 / 50 = 4%.

Q 30 Mathematics Mathematics Profit And Loss

An article is sold for Rs. 25.00 which is a 25% profit of the cost price. What is the cost price?

A

20 Rs.

B

25 Rs.

C

12 Rs.

D

15 Rs.

View answer & explanation Ans: 20 Rs.

Correct Answer: 20 Rs.

A 25% profit on cost means the selling price is 125% of cost, so cost is 25 / 1.25 = Rs. 20.

Q 31 Mathematics Mathematics Profit And Loss

A merchant buys an article for Rs. 27.00 and sells it at a profit of 10% of the selling price. What is the selling price?

A

36 Rs

B

56 Rs

C

30 Rs

D

40 Rs

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 Rs

Correct Answer: 30 Rs

If profit is 10% of the selling price, cost Rs. 27 is 90% of it, so the selling price is 27 / 0.90 = Rs. 30.

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Topic Section

Mathematics Simple Interest

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Q 34 Mathematics Mathematics Simple Interest

Find the simple interest on Rs. 500 borrowed for 4 years at 11% per annum.

A

230

B

225

C

220

D

210

View answer & explanation Ans: 220

Correct Answer: 220

Simple interest is 500 x 4 x 11 / 100 = Rs. 220.

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Mathematics Ratio And Proportion

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Q 35 Mathematics Mathematics Ratio And Proportion

14 cows consume 630 kg of hay in 18 days. How many cows will eat 770 kg of hay in 28 days at the same rate?

A

10

B

11

C

12

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 11

Correct Answer: 11

Cows needed are 14 x 770 x 18 / (630 x 28) = 11 cows.

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Mathematics Mensuration

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Q 40 Mathematics Mathematics Mensuration

A rectangular room is 6 m long, 5 m wide and 4 m high. The total volume of the room in cubic meters is

A

24

B

120

C

30

D

240

View answer & explanation Ans: 120

Correct Answer: 120

Volume is length x width x height = 6 x 5 x 4 = 120 cubic meters.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Everyday Science Health

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Q 41 Everyday Science Everyday Science Health

Which of the following is an air-borne disease?

A

measles

B

pink eye

C

typhoid

D

tuberculosis

View answer & explanation Ans: measles

Correct Answer: measles

Measles spreads through the air in droplets from an infected person.

Q 52 Everyday Science Everyday Science Health

Beri-Beri is a deficiency disease caused by an unbalanced diet low in

A

carbohydrates

B

proteins

C

vitamin B

D

vitamins A and C

View answer & explanation Ans: vitamin B

Correct Answer: vitamin B

Beri-beri is caused by deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine).

Q 56 Everyday Science Everyday Science Health

Leukaemia is a disease that results from some kind of disorder in the blood. Specifically speaking, leukaemia occurs due to

A

haemoglobin increase in blood

B

marked increase of white corpuscles in blood

C

marked increase of protein and calcium

D

marked reduction of proteins in blood

View answer & explanation Ans: marked increase of white corpuscles in blood

Correct Answer: marked increase of white corpuscles in blood

Leukaemia is a cancer of blood-forming tissue marked by excess white blood cells.

Q 60 Everyday Science Everyday Science Health

Arthritis is a disease of?

A

the skin

B

inflammation of joints

C

the eyes

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: inflammation of joints

Correct Answer: inflammation of joints

Arthritis is inflammation of the joints.

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Everyday Science Physics

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Q 42 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

The atomic bomb is a?

A

fission bomb

B

fusion bomb

C

thermonuclear bomb

D

high-explosive bomb of unlimited size

View answer & explanation Ans: fission bomb

Correct Answer: fission bomb

An atomic bomb releases energy by nuclear fission of heavy atoms.

Q 44 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

Energy which a body has by reason of its motion is called?

A

Heat energy

B

Kinetic energy

C

Potential energy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Kinetic energy

Correct Answer: Kinetic energy

Kinetic energy is the energy a body has because of its motion.

Q 46 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

Water kept in earthen pitchers remains cool because

A

of a special clay used in making it

B

clay heats up slowly as also loses coolness slowly

C

pitcher's porous build promotes evaporation and consequent cooling

D

pot water does not come into contact with outside heat

View answer & explanation Ans: pitcher's porous build promotes evaporation and consequent cooling

Correct Answer: pitcher's porous build promotes evaporation and consequent cooling

The porous earthen wall lets water seep out and evaporate, and evaporation cools the pitcher.

Q 47 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

The best conductor of electricity is

A

copper

B

silver

C

gold

D

lead

View answer & explanation Ans: silver

Correct Answer: silver

Silver has the lowest electrical resistance of the common metals, making it the best conductor.

Q 48 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

The term "thermonuclear reaction" refers to the heat released in

A

any reaction

B

fission

C

fusion

D

either fission or fusion

View answer & explanation Ans: fusion

Correct Answer: fusion

A thermonuclear reaction releases heat through nuclear fusion, as in the Sun.

Q 53 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

Water pipes burst when the water within freezes because

A

on freezing, the resulting ice becomes harder

B

it expands in volume considerably

C

there is a difference of temperature within and outside the pipe

D

the air trapped in the pipe exerts its pressure to burst the pipe

View answer & explanation Ans: it expands in volume considerably

Correct Answer: it expands in volume considerably

Water expands when it freezes, and the expansion bursts the pipe.

Q 55 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

There is a gap between the two pieces of railway line. What is this gap kept for?

A

to provide music when the train is moving

B

because steel is in short supply

C

to provide for directional changes

D

to neutralize the expansion of lines

View answer & explanation Ans: to neutralize the expansion of lines

Correct Answer: to neutralize the expansion of lines

The gap lets steel rails expand in heat without buckling the track.

Q 57 Everyday Science Everyday Science Physics

Cooking is more difficult on the mountains because

A

the mountain atmosphere is very cool

B

the pressure is comparatively low

C

the pressure is comparatively high

D

the fuel available is generally wet

View answer & explanation Ans: the pressure is comparatively low

Correct Answer: the pressure is comparatively low

At altitude the air pressure is lower, so water boils below 100 degrees and cooking takes longer.

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Everyday Science Soil Science

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Q 43 Everyday Science Everyday Science Soil Science

As the amount of clay in a soil increases, its water retaining capacity:

A

increases

B

decreases

C

remains the same

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: increases

Correct Answer: increases

Clay particles hold water, so more clay raises a soil's water-retaining capacity.

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Everyday Science Astronomy

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Q 45 Everyday Science Everyday Science Astronomy

What is photosphere?

A

the sphere field of photography

B

normal range of photography

C

the 500-mile deep bright surface of sun

D

the upper layer of the earth crust

View answer & explanation Ans: the 500-mile deep bright surface of sun

Correct Answer: the 500-mile deep bright surface of sun

The photosphere is the Sun's visible, bright outer surface layer.

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Everyday Science Human Body

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Q 49 Everyday Science Everyday Science Human Body

An average human breathes how many times a day?

A

10,000 times

B

16,000 times

C

22,000 times

D

84,000 times

View answer & explanation Ans: 22,000 times

Correct Answer: 22,000 times

An average adult breathes roughly 20,000 times a day, and the book's figure is 22,000.

Q 50 Everyday Science Everyday Science Human Body

When we blink our eyes, it is to

A

give rest to the tired eyes

B

give lubrication to the eyes

C

prevent dust from entering the eyes

D

perform an act of habit only

View answer & explanation Ans: give lubrication to the eyes

Correct Answer: give lubrication to the eyes

Blinking spreads tears over the eye, lubricating and protecting it.

Q 51 Everyday Science Everyday Science Human Body

What is blood pressure?

A

It is the pressure that the blood clot exerts over the brain

B

It is the pressure that blood receives on account of faulty commands from the brain

C

It is the pressure that fatness or old age exerts on the body's circulatory system

D

It is the amount of pressure on the blood as a result of the heart's pumping function and the resistance of the arterial walls

View answer & explanation Ans: It is the amount of pressure on the blood as a result of the heart's pumping function and the resistance of the arterial walls

Correct Answer: It is the amount of pressure on the blood as a result of the heart's pumping function and the resistance of the arterial walls

Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls as the heart pumps.

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Everyday Science Medical Instruments

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Q 54 Everyday Science Everyday Science Medical Instruments

Electrocardiography is an instrument for

A

locating and diagnosing muscle and nerve abnormalities

B

recording of electric potential changes at each heart beat

C

measuring electricity

D

generating static electricity by induction

View answer & explanation Ans: recording of electric potential changes at each heart beat

Correct Answer: recording of electric potential changes at each heart beat

An electrocardiogram records the heart's electrical activity with each beat.

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Everyday Science Scientific Instruments

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Q 58 Everyday Science Everyday Science Scientific Instruments

Crescograph is a device for measuring

A

the crest of high mountains

B

the crust of earth in a region

C

the growth of plants

D

acceleration of charged atoms

View answer & explanation Ans: the growth of plants

Correct Answer: the growth of plants

A crescograph, invented by Jagadish Chandra Bose, measures growth in plants.

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Everyday Science Medicine

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Q 59 Everyday Science Everyday Science Medicine

The branch of medicine which specialises in the study and treatment of illness caused by various kinds of behavioural disturbances is called?

A

Psychology

B

Psychiatry

C

Psychotherapy

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: Psychiatry

Correct Answer: Psychiatry

Psychiatry is the medical branch that treats mental and behavioural disorders.

Subject 4

Islamic Studies

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Islamic Studies Companions

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Q 61 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Companions

Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A) is buried in?

A

Mecca

B

Egypt

C

Constantinople

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Constantinople

Correct Answer: Constantinople

Abu Ayub Ansari died during the siege of Constantinople and is buried there.

Q 65 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Companions

Wife of Usman (R.A) was?

A

Nayla (R.A)

B

Ruqiya (R.A)

C

Zainab (R.A)

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ruqiya (R.A)

Correct Answer: Ruqiya (R.A)

Ruqayya, daughter of the Holy Prophet, was a wife of Hazrat Usman.

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Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

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Q 62 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

Which battle was fought between Ali and Ameer Muawiya (R.A)?

A

Safeen

B

Jaml

C

Mota

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Safeen

Correct Answer: Safeen

The Battle of Siffin (Safeen) was fought between Hazrat Ali and Ameer Muawiya.

Q 63 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

Mother of Hazrat Ali (R.A) was?

A

Asma (R.A)

B

Fatima (R.A)

C

Salma (R.A)

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Fatima (R.A)

Correct Answer: Fatima (R.A)

Hazrat Ali's mother was Fatima bint Asad.

Q 64 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

Bait-ul-Muqadas was conquered in the time of?

A

Abu Bakr (R.A)

B

Ali (R.A)

C

Omar (R.A)

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Omar (R.A)

Correct Answer: Omar (R.A)

Jerusalem (Bait-ul-Muqadas) was surrendered to the Muslims during Hazrat Omar's caliphate.

Q 68 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

House of Usman (R.A) remained besieged for?

A

40 days

B

45 days

C

35 days

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 40 days

Correct Answer: 40 days

Hazrat Usman's house remained under siege for about 40 days before his martyrdom.

Q 69 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Early Caliphate

Ali (R.A) changed his capital from Madina to?

A

Syria

B

Koofa

C

Basra

View answer & explanation Ans: Koofa

Correct Answer: Koofa

Hazrat Ali moved his capital from Madina to Kufa (Koofa).

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Islamic Studies History

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Q 66 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies History

Length of the Ameer-ul-Mominein canal is?

A

90 miles

B

99 miles

C

79 miles

D

80 miles

View answer & explanation Ans: 99 miles

Correct Answer: 99 miles

The book's key gives the Ameer-ul-Mominein canal's length as 99 miles.

Q 70 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies History

Khusro Pervaiz was the king of?

A

Rome

B

Egypt

C

Iran

View answer & explanation Ans: Iran

Correct Answer: Iran

Khusro Pervaiz (Khosrow II) was the Sassanid king of Persia (Iran).

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Islamic Studies Zakat

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Q 67 Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Zakat

Rate of Zakat is?

A

2%

B

3%

C

2½%

D

4%

View answer & explanation Ans: 2½%

Correct Answer: 2½%

The standard rate of Zakat on cash and trade goods is 2.5%.

Subject 5

Pakistan Studies

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Pakistan Studies Political History

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Q 71 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Political History

Sikandar Hayat Khan was the leader of?

A

Unionist Party

B

Muslim League

C

Congress

View answer & explanation Ans: Unionist Party

Correct Answer: Unionist Party

Sikandar Hayat Khan led the Unionist Party in the Punjab.

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Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 72 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Height of K-2 is?

A

26,250 ft

B

28,250 ft

C

29,250 ft

View answer & explanation Ans: 28,250 ft

Correct Answer: 28,250 ft

K-2 rises to about 28,251 feet, the book's rounded figure being 28,250 feet.

Q 73 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

Dasht river flows in?

A

Kabul

B

Sindh

C

Balochistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Balochistan

Correct Answer: Balochistan

The Dasht river flows through Balochistan.

Q 74 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

India-Pakistan boundary line is?

A

Radcliffe

B

Durand

C

Macmohan

View answer & explanation Ans: Radcliffe

Correct Answer: Radcliffe

The Radcliffe Line is the boundary between India and Pakistan.

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Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

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Q 75 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

Black Hole episode occurred in the regime of?

A

Shuja-ud-Daula

B

Siraj-ud-Daula

C

Mir Qasim

View answer & explanation Ans: Siraj-ud-Daula

Correct Answer: Siraj-ud-Daula

The Black Hole of Calcutta episode occurred under Siraj-ud-Daula in 1756.

Q 76 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

Who united the first and founded a Sikh kingdom in the Punjab?

A

Guru Nanak

B

Guru Gobind

C

Ranjit Singh

View answer & explanation Ans: Ranjit Singh

Correct Answer: Ranjit Singh

Ranjit Singh united the Sikh misls and founded the Sikh kingdom in the Punjab.

Q 77 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

Doctrine of lapse was introduced by?

A

Lord Dalhousie

B

Hastings

C

Canning

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Dalhousie

Correct Answer: Lord Dalhousie

Lord Dalhousie introduced the Doctrine of Lapse.

Q 95 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

In the Final Anglo-Mysore War of 1799, the forces of East India Company received no assistance from:

A

Marathas

B

Nizam of Hyderabad

C

Mir Sadiq

D

Napoleon

View answer & explanation Ans: Napoleon

Correct Answer: Napoleon

In 1799 the British were allied with the Marathas and the Nizam, while Napoleon's promised French help to Tipu never arrived, so Napoleon gave the East India Company no assistance.

Q 97 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Subcontinent History

The Government of India was taken over by the British Crown in:

A

1858

B

1857

C

1849

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: 1858

Correct Answer: 1858

The Government of India Act 1858 transferred rule from the East India Company to the British Crown.

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Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

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Q 78 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Who headed the Cabinet Mission?

A

Cripps

B

Pethick Lawrence

C

A.V. Alexander

View answer & explanation Ans: Pethick Lawrence

Correct Answer: Pethick Lawrence

The Cabinet Mission of 1946 was headed by Pethick-Lawrence.

Q 79 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Muslims included in the Simla Deputation were?

A

32

B

33

C

35

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 35

Correct Answer: 35

The Simla Deputation of 1906 comprised 35 Muslim leaders.

Q 96 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Which of the following was not a stated objective of the Aligarh Movement?

A

To clarify to the British that Muslims alone were not responsible for the 1857 revolt against them

B

To persuade Muslims to learn the English language and Western sciences

C

To prepare modern Muslim leadership for achieving a separate homeland

D

To reinterpret teachings of Islam and bring them in harmony with modern knowledge

View answer & explanation Ans: To prepare modern Muslim leadership for achieving a separate homeland

Correct Answer: To prepare modern Muslim leadership for achieving a separate homeland

Preparing Muslim leadership for a separate homeland was not an Aligarh Movement objective; its aims were education, loyalty clarification and Islamic reinterpretation.

Q 100 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Who founded Central Muhammadan Association in 1877?

A

Sir Syed Ahmad

B

Syed Amir Ali

C

Ch. Rehmat Ali

D

None of These

View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Amir Ali

Correct Answer: Syed Amir Ali

Syed Amir Ali founded the Central National Muhammadan Association in 1877.

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Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

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Q 80 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Pakistan Constitution Assembly was constituted in?

A

July 20, 1947

B

June 20, 1947

C

June 5, 1947

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: July 20, 1947

Correct Answer: July 20, 1947

Pakistan's Constituent Assembly was constituted on 20 July 1947, holding its first session on 11 August 1947.

Q 92 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

The Eighth Amendment to the 1973 Constitution gave the President powers to:

A

dissolve the National Assembly

B

impeach the Chief Justice

C

dissolve the Senate

D

remove the Chairman Senate

View answer & explanation Ans: dissolve the National Assembly

Correct Answer: dissolve the National Assembly

The Eighth Amendment empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly.

Q 93 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Under the 1956 Constitution, the official language of Pakistan was declared as:

A

Urdu

B

Bengali

C

English

D

Both A & B

View answer & explanation Ans: Both A & B

Correct Answer: Both A & B

The 1956 Constitution declared both Urdu and Bengali as Pakistan's official languages.

Q 98 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

The main justification for introducing the Eighteenth Amendment was:

A

to introduce a transparent mechanism for appointment of judges

B

to establish a new High Court at Islamabad

C

to grant maximum legislative and fiscal autonomy to provinces

D

to grant a central role to the Council of Common Interests for regulating the relations between Centre and the provinces

View answer & explanation Ans: to grant maximum legislative and fiscal autonomy to provinces

Correct Answer: to grant maximum legislative and fiscal autonomy to provinces

The Eighteenth Amendment's main purpose was maximum provincial legislative and fiscal autonomy.

Q 99 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

What is not an indicator for resource distribution under the 7th National Finance Commission Award:

A

Population

B

Area

C

Backwardness

D

Revenue Collection

View answer & explanation Ans: Area

Correct Answer: Area

The 7th NFC Award's criteria were population, poverty/backwardness, revenue collection and inverse population density — not area.

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Pakistan Studies Partition History

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Q 91 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Partition History

In 1947, the Tehsil of ___ was separated from District Gurdaspur and transferred to Pakistan under the Radcliffe Award:

A

Kasur

B

Narowal

C

Pasrur

D

Shakargarh

View answer & explanation Ans: Shakargarh

Correct Answer: Shakargarh

Shakargarh tehsil was transferred from Gurdaspur district to Pakistan under the Radcliffe Award.

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Pakistan Studies Pakistan India Relations

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Q 94 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Studies Pakistan India Relations

The most significant aspect of the Simla Agreement of 1972 signed between India and Pakistan is that both agreed:

A

to renounce the use of nuclear weapons against each other

B

to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations

C

to declare South Asia as a 'nuclear-free zone'

D

to settle the Kashmir dispute by holding a plebiscite under UN auspices

View answer & explanation Ans: to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations

Correct Answer: to settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations

The Simla Agreement committed India and Pakistan to settle differences bilaterally by peaceful means.

Subject 6

General Knowledge

10 MCQs
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General Knowledge Famous Places

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Q 81 General Knowledge General Knowledge Famous Places

Westminster Abbey:

A

Name of Television Play

B

A famous graveyard in London

C

Official residence of British Crown Prince

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: A famous graveyard in London

Correct Answer: A famous graveyard in London

Westminster Abbey in London is famous as a burial place and coronation church.

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General Knowledge International Organisations

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Q 82 General Knowledge General Knowledge International Organisations

Who was the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?

A

Mary Robinson

B

Jose Ayala Lasso

C

Eeid Road Al Hassain

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Jose Ayala Lasso

Correct Answer: Jose Ayala Lasso

Jose Ayala Lasso of Ecuador became the first UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 1994.

Q 85 General Knowledge General Knowledge International Organisations

Headquarter of the African Union (AU) is located in:

A

Johannesburg

B

Cairo

C

Dakar

D

Addis Ababa

View answer & explanation Ans: Addis Ababa

Correct Answer: Addis Ababa

The African Union is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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General Knowledge International Treaties

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Q 83 General Knowledge General Knowledge International Treaties

The Treaty of European Union (1992) is also known as:

A

Treaty of The Hague

B

Treaty of Brussels

C

Maastricht Treaty

D

Moastricht Treaty

View answer & explanation Ans: Maastricht Treaty

Correct Answer: Maastricht Treaty

The 1992 Treaty on European Union is the Maastricht Treaty.

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General Knowledge World History

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Q 84 General Knowledge General Knowledge World History

King Abdul Aziz ibn Saud named the Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd as Saudi Arabia in:

A

1924

B

1930

C

1932

D

1936

View answer & explanation Ans: 1932

Correct Answer: 1932

Abdul Aziz ibn Saud proclaimed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932.

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General Knowledge Famous Personalities

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Q 86 General Knowledge General Knowledge Famous Personalities

Which of the following Indian Nobel Prize winners is associated with economics?

A

V.S. Naipaul

B

Amartya Sen

C

C.V. Raman

D

None of above

View answer & explanation Ans: Amartya Sen

Correct Answer: Amartya Sen

Amartya Sen won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1998.

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General Knowledge Astronomy

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Q 87 General Knowledge General Knowledge Astronomy

The Earth takes about ___ to complete one rotation around its axis:

A

48 hours

B

One month

C

24 hours

D

364 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 24 hours

Correct Answer: 24 hours

The Earth completes one rotation on its axis in about 24 hours.

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General Knowledge Physics

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Q 88 General Knowledge General Knowledge Physics

When a gas turns into a liquid the process is called:

A

Condensation

B

Evaporation

C

Deposition

D

Sublimation

View answer & explanation Ans: Condensation

Correct Answer: Condensation

Condensation is the change of a gas into a liquid.

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General Knowledge Biology

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Q 89 General Knowledge General Knowledge Biology

Yeast used in making of bread is a

A

Fungus

B

Plant

C

Bacteria

D

See

View answer & explanation Ans: Fungus

Correct Answer: Fungus

Yeast is a fungus, used in bread-making for fermentation.

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General Knowledge Health

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Q 90 General Knowledge General Knowledge Health

The disease Diphtheria affects the ___ in the human body

A

Kidneys

B

Intestines

C

Throat

D

Joints

View answer & explanation Ans: Throat

Correct Answer: Throat

Diphtheria chiefly affects the throat, forming a membrane across it.

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How many questions are in the FPSC Assistant, Planning Division paper 2007? +

The paper contains 100 MCQs, all 100 published, including two questions repeated verbatim in the book (Q21/Q24 reprinted as Q38/Q39) and several items printed with only three options.

Which subjects does it cover? +

It covers English (20 questions), Mathematics (20), Everyday Science (20), Pakistan Studies (20), Islamic Studies (10) and General Knowledge (10).

Are the answers verified? +

Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways — the book's printed key, the book's own material, and the standard fact. Two printed key answers were corrected where they disagreed with the standard answer, and the last nine answers were settled from standard fact because that key column is cut off in the scan.

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