Q 1 Geography Longest Rivers
Which one among the following rivers is the longest?
View answer & explanation Ans: Amazon
Correct Answer: Amazon
Among the four rivers listed, the Amazon is the longest.
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Deputy Director Past Paper 2008 Solved MCQs
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Subject 1
Geography
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Longest Rivers
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Palestine
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Q 21 Geography Palestine
"Ramallah" is the headquarters of Palestinian Authority located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: West Bank
Correct Answer: West Bank
Ramallah, headquarters of the Palestinian Authority, is in the West Bank.
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Leaning Tower Of Pisa
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Q 34 Geography Leaning Tower Of Pisa
In Italy, which famous wonder is located?
View answer & explanation Ans: Leaning Tower
Correct Answer: Leaning Tower
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is the famous wonder located in Italy.
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India China Boundary
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Q 45 Geography India China Boundary
Name of boundary line between India and China is:
View answer & explanation Ans: McMahan Line
Correct Answer: McMahan Line
The McMahon Line is the boundary line between India and China.
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Second Highest Mountain
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Q 56 Geography Second Highest Mountain
Everest is the world's highest mountain - what is the name of the second highest?
View answer & explanation Ans: K2
Correct Answer: K2
K2 is the world's second-highest mountain after Everest.
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Largest Freshwater Lake
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Q 58 Geography Largest Freshwater Lake
Which is the largest fresh-water lake in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lake Superior
Correct Answer: Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
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London To New York Distance
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Q 60 Geography London To New York Distance
About how far is it between London and New York?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3,500 miles
Correct Answer: 3,500 miles
London and New York are about 3,500 miles apart.
Subject 2
Everyday Science
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Calcium Regulation
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Q 2 Everyday Science Calcium Regulation
In human body, which one of the following hormones regulates blood calcium and phosphate?
View answer & explanation Ans: Parathyroid hormone
Correct Answer: Parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid hormone regulates blood calcium and phosphate levels.
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Insect Respiration
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Q 3 Everyday Science Insect Respiration
How do most insects respire?
View answer & explanation Ans: By tracheal system
Correct Answer: By tracheal system
Most insects respire through a tracheal system of air tubes opening at spiracles.
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Liver Functions
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Q 4 Everyday Science Liver Functions
Production of which one of the following is a function of the liver?
View answer & explanation Ans: Urea
Correct Answer: Urea
The liver produces urea from ammonia through the urea cycle.
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Digestive Enzymes
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Q 5 Everyday Science Digestive Enzymes
Which one of the following is not a digestive enzyme in the human system?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gastrin
Correct Answer: Gastrin
Gastrin is a hormone, not a digestive enzyme, so it is the odd one out.
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Causes Of Earthquakes
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Q 11 Everyday Science Causes Of Earthquakes
The main cause of earthquakes is:-
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
The paper's key gives 'All of these'; in modern terms earthquakes are caused by sudden movement of the earth's crust, chiefly along faults.
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Bacteria Discovery
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Q 26 Everyday Science Bacteria Discovery
Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria through a lens?
View answer & explanation Ans: Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Correct Answer: Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Anton van Leeuwenhoek was the first scientist to observe bacteria through a lens.
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Voyager Spacecraft
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Q 42 Everyday Science Voyager Spacecraft
The job of the sophisticated unmanned US spacecraft Voyager was:
View answer & explanation Ans: To examine the Uranus
Correct Answer: To examine the Uranus
The paper keys Uranus — Voyager 2's distinctive target; the Voyagers' primary mission covered Jupiter and Saturn.
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Voyager Jupiter Flyby
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Q 43 Everyday Science Voyager Jupiter Flyby
In 1977, USA launched two Voyagers. When they passed Jupiter and sent back colour pictures and other information about the planet and its moons?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1979
Correct Answer: 1979
The two Voyagers passed Jupiter and sent back colour pictures in 1979.
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Concorde Engines
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Q 59 Everyday Science Concorde Engines
Where are the engines mounted on Concorde?
View answer & explanation Ans: Under the wings
Correct Answer: Under the wings
Concorde's engines are mounted under the wings.
Subject 3
Laws
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Magistrate Sentencing Powers
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Q 6 Laws Magistrate Sentencing Powers
A second class magistrate can give the sentence of imprisonment for a term not exceeding:-
View answer & explanation Ans: One year
Correct Answer: One year
Under the Criminal Procedure Code a second-class magistrate may pass imprisonment up to one year.
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Doctrine Of Necessity
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Q 7 Laws Doctrine Of Necessity
In which of the following constitutional cases, Kelson's theory of 'Doctrine of Necessity' was first applied in Pakistan:-
View answer & explanation Ans: The State Vs. Dosso
Correct Answer: The State Vs. Dosso
Kelsen's Doctrine of Necessity was first invoked in Pakistan in State Vs. Dosso (1958).
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Magna Carta
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Q 53 Laws Magna Carta
Which of the following is known as "The Bible of English Constitution"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Magna Carta
Correct Answer: Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is known as the Bible of the English Constitution.
Subject 4
General Knowledge
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Pedagogy
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Q 8 General Knowledge Pedagogy
Pedagogy is a science of:-
View answer & explanation Ans: Teaching
Correct Answer: Teaching
Pedagogy is the science of teaching.
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Chechnya And Dagestan
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Q 12 General Knowledge Chechnya And Dagestan
Which of the following statement is NOT true?
View answer & explanation Ans: Daghistanis are Christians living near Chechnya's neighbourhood
Correct Answer: Daghistanis are Christians living near Chechnya's neighbourhood
Dagestanis are predominantly Muslim, not Christians, so statement (B) is the one that is NOT true.
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Arms Trade
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Q 13 General Knowledge Arms Trade
After USA which country is the second biggest arms seller in the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
After the USA, Russia was the world's second-biggest arms exporter in the SIPRI-era rankings.
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Assets And Liabilities
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Q 16 General Knowledge Assets And Liabilities
Which of the following is not an asset?
View answer & explanation Ans: Loan from a bank
Correct Answer: Loan from a bank
A loan from a bank is a liability, not an asset.
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Anniversary Names
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Q 17 General Knowledge Anniversary Names
What is the traditional name for a 30th anniversary?
View answer & explanation Ans: Pearl
Correct Answer: Pearl
The traditional name for a 30th anniversary is the pearl anniversary.
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Newspaper Nicknames
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Q 18 General Knowledge Newspaper Nicknames
Which newspaper used to have the nickname of The Thunderer?
View answer & explanation Ans: The Times
Correct Answer: The Times
The Times of London was nicknamed 'The Thunderer'.
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Karl Marx Quotations
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Q 20 General Knowledge Karl Marx Quotations
Who said: "The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Karl Marx
Correct Answer: Karl Marx
Karl Marx wrote that philosophers have only interpreted the world, and the point is to change it.
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French Revolution
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Q 22 General Knowledge French Revolution
The French Revolution began in the year:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1789
Correct Answer: 1789
The French Revolution began in 1789.
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US Declaration Of Independence
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Q 23 General Knowledge US Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence of USA which renounced on
View answer & explanation Ans: July 4, 1776
Correct Answer: July 4, 1776
The US Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
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European Council
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Q 24 General Knowledge European Council
What description is NOT correct about the European Council?
View answer & explanation Ans: Its primary role is to propose and implement legislation
Correct Answer: Its primary role is to propose and implement legislation
Proposing and implementing legislation is the European Commission's role; the European Council is the summit of heads of state or government.
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Bruce Lee
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Q 25 General Knowledge Bruce Lee
What was martial artist Bruce Lee's birth name?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lee Yuen Kam
Correct Answer: Lee Yuen Kam
The paper keys Lee Yuen Kam as Bruce Lee's birth name.
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Shawm
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Q 27 General Knowledge Shawm
What is a shawm?
View answer & explanation Ans: a musical instrument
Correct Answer: a musical instrument
A shawm is an early double-reed musical instrument.
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Communist Manifesto
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Q 28 General Knowledge Communist Manifesto
Who wrote "the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains?"
View answer & explanation Ans: Karl Marx
Correct Answer: Karl Marx
Karl Marx wrote that the proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.
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US Presidents
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Q 32 General Knowledge US Presidents
George Washington was succeeded by:
View answer & explanation Ans: John Adams
Correct Answer: John Adams
John Adams succeeded George Washington as US President.
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Pharos Of Alexandria
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Q 33 General Knowledge Pharos Of Alexandria
In an Island near Alexandria an ancient wonder "The pharaohs of Alexandria" is situated. What is it?
View answer & explanation Ans: A light House
Correct Answer: A light House
The Pharos of Alexandria was the lighthouse, an ancient wonder near Alexandria.
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Algeria Independence
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Q 35 General Knowledge Algeria Independence
Algeria got Independence in 1962 from
View answer & explanation Ans: France
Correct Answer: France
Algeria won independence from France in 1962.
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Apple Varieties Trivia
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Q 37 General Knowledge Apple Varieties Trivia
What do King Tonkin, Duchess of Oldenburg and Rambo have in common?
View answer & explanation Ans: They are varieties of apples
Correct Answer: They are varieties of apples
The paper keys varieties of apples as what King Tonkin, Duchess of Oldenburg and Rambo have in common.
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Language Families
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Q 38 General Knowledge Language Families
Name the most widely spoken family of languages in the world. About 1.7 billion people speak these languages?
View answer & explanation Ans: Indo-European Languages
Correct Answer: Indo-European Languages
The Indo-European family is the most widely spoken language family, at about 1.7 billion speakers on the paper's figure.
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Industrial Revolution
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Q 39 General Knowledge Industrial Revolution
Transformation of Britain from a mainly agricultural society to a mainly industrial society took place in the period from 1760 to 1840. What is called this transformation?
View answer & explanation Ans: Industrial Revolution
Correct Answer: Industrial Revolution
Britain's agricultural-to-industrial transformation of 1760-1840 is called the Industrial Revolution.
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Indus Valley Civilization Location
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Q 40 General Knowledge Indus Valley Civilization Location
Indus valley civilization was one of the four earliest ancient civilizations of the old world. Where was it developed about 2500 BC?
View answer & explanation Ans: NW of the Indian subcontinent
Correct Answer: NW of the Indian subcontinent
The Indus Valley Civilization developed in the north-west of the Indian subcontinent around 2500 BC.
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Pedigree Cat Breeds
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Q 41 General Knowledge Pedigree Cat Breeds
What is the most popular pedigree cat breed in both the US and Britain?
View answer & explanation Ans: Persian
Correct Answer: Persian
The paper keys the Persian as the most popular pedigree cat breed in both the US and Britain.
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Watergate Scandal
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Q 44 General Knowledge Watergate Scandal
What is commonly known the series of scandals in America involving President Richard Nixon and his administration?
View answer & explanation Ans: Watergate scandal
Correct Answer: Watergate scandal
The Nixon-administration scandals are collectively known as the Watergate scandal.
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Iron And Blood
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Q 46 General Knowledge Iron And Blood
Napoleon is known as "Man of Destiny" and "Little Corporal". Who is called the Man of "Iron and Blood"
View answer & explanation Ans: Prince Bismarck
Correct Answer: Prince Bismarck
Otto von Bismarck is called the Man of Iron and Blood.
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National Symbols
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Q 47 General Knowledge National Symbols
Dragon is the symbol of china and the "Bear" is the symbol of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
The bear is the symbol of Russia.
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Herodotus
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Q 48 General Knowledge Herodotus
Herodotus is called the father of history. To which country did he belong?
View answer & explanation Ans: Greek
Correct Answer: Greek
Herodotus, the father of history, was Greek.
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Father Of Comedy
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Q 49 General Knowledge Father Of Comedy
Who is called the father of comedy?
View answer & explanation Ans: Aristophanes
Correct Answer: Aristophanes
Aristophanes is called the father of comedy.
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Christopher Columbus
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Q 50 General Knowledge Christopher Columbus
To which country Christopher Columbus did belong?
View answer & explanation Ans: Italy
Correct Answer: Italy
Christopher Columbus was born in Italy (Genoa).
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Mona Lisa Painter
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Q 51 General Knowledge Mona Lisa Painter
Whose creation is the famous painting "Mona Liza"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Leonardo da vinic
Correct Answer: Leonardo da vinic
Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
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Louis Philippe
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Q 52 General Knowledge Louis Philippe
What Louis Phillip of France was called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Citizen King
Correct Answer: Citizen King
Louis Philippe of France was called the Citizen King.
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Nobel Prize First Award
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Q 54 General Knowledge Nobel Prize First Award
In which year the Noble Prize was first awarded?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1901
Correct Answer: 1901
The Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901.
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Oldest British University
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Q 57 General Knowledge Oldest British University
Which is Britain's oldest university?
View answer & explanation Ans: Oxford
Correct Answer: Oxford
Oxford is Britain's oldest university.
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Adelaide
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Q 61 General Knowledge Adelaide
Adelaide city of Australia is famous for
View answer & explanation Ans: Textile Industry
Correct Answer: Textile Industry
The paper keys Textile Industry for what Adelaide is famous for.
Subject 5
Mathematics
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Age Problems
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Q 9 Mathematics Age Problems
A man is five years older than his wife who is ten times as old as her daughter. If the daughter attains the age of eight in three years' time, what is the age of the man?
View answer & explanation Ans: 55 years
Correct Answer: 55 years
The daughter is now 5 (she turns 8 in three years), so the wife is 50 and the man is 55.
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Percentages
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Q 10 Mathematics Percentages
If 40 per cent of women are voters and 52 per cent of the population are women, what per cent of the population are women voters?
View answer & explanation Ans: 20.8%
Correct Answer: 20.8%
40% of 52% of the population is 20.8% of the population.
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Leap Year February
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Q 55 Mathematics Leap Year February
How many days were there in February 1992?
View answer & explanation Ans: 29
Correct Answer: 29
February 1992 was a leap-year February with 29 days.
Subject 6
Pakistan Studies
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Martial Law 1977
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Q 14 Pakistan Studies Martial Law 1977
During the period of martial law (1977-85) the Constitution of 1973 was:-
View answer & explanation Ans: Held in abeyance
Correct Answer: Held in abeyance
During the 1977-85 martial law the 1973 Constitution was held in abeyance, not abrogated.
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Pakistan Resolution Support
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Q 29 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Resolution Support
Which Hindu Leader supported 'Pakistan Resolution'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Raj Gopalacharia
Correct Answer: Raj Gopalacharia
The paper keys Raj Gopalacharia as the Hindu leader who supported the Pakistan Resolution.
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Round Table Conference
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Q 31 Pakistan Studies Round Table Conference
Who participated in all the three sessions of the Round Table Conference (1930-1932)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Begum Jahan Ara Shah Nawaz
Correct Answer: Begum Jahan Ara Shah Nawaz
Begum Jahan Ara Shah Nawaz participated in all three Round Table Conferences (1930-1932).
Subject 7
Computer Science
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Computer Pioneers
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Q 15 Computer Science Computer Pioneers
Digital Computer was invented by:-
View answer & explanation Ans: Howard Aiken
Correct Answer: Howard Aiken
Howard Aiken built the Harvard Mark I, the first automatic digital computer.
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SIM
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Q 30 Computer Science SIM
SIM stands for:
View answer & explanation Ans: Subscriber identity module
Correct Answer: Subscriber identity module
SIM stands for Subscriber Identity Module.
Subject 8
English
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Vocabulary Oblique
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Q 19 English Vocabulary Oblique
If a pole in the ground is leaning over at an angle, it could be said to be:
View answer & explanation Ans: Oblique
Correct Answer: Oblique
A pole leaning over at an angle is oblique.
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Synonyms Morbid
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Q 62 English Synonyms Morbid
MORBID
View answer & explanation Ans: Diseased
Correct Answer: Diseased
MORBID means diseased.
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Synonyms Augur
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Q 63 English Synonyms Augur
AUGUR
View answer & explanation Ans: Signify
Correct Answer: Signify
AUGUR means to signify or foretell.
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Synonyms Maunder
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Q 64 English Synonyms Maunder
MAUNDER
View answer & explanation Ans: Wander
Correct Answer: Wander
MAUNDER means to wander or ramble aimlessly.
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Synonyms Jink
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Q 65 English Synonyms Jink
JINK
View answer & explanation Ans: Dodge
Correct Answer: Dodge
JINK means to dodge.
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Synonyms Reluctant
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Q 66 English Synonyms Reluctant
RELUCTANT
View answer & explanation Ans: Hesitating
Correct Answer: Hesitating
RELUCTANT means hesitating.
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Synonyms Insolvent
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Q 67 English Synonyms Insolvent
INSOLVENT
View answer & explanation Ans: Bankrupt
Correct Answer: Bankrupt
INSOLVENT means bankrupt.
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Synonyms Paradigm
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Q 68 English Synonyms Paradigm
PARADIGM
View answer & explanation Ans: Example
Correct Answer: Example
PARADIGM means an example or model.
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Synonyms Admit
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Q 69 English Synonyms Admit
ADMIT
View answer & explanation Ans: Confess
Correct Answer: Confess
ADMIT here means to confess.
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Synonyms Dowdy
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Q 70 English Synonyms Dowdy
DOWDY
View answer & explanation Ans: Unstylish
Correct Answer: Unstylish
DOWDY means unstylish.
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Synonyms Assuage
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Q 71 English Synonyms Assuage
ASSUAGE
View answer & explanation Ans: Ease
Correct Answer: Ease
ASSUAGE means to ease.
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Synonyms In Context Ingenious
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Q 72 English Synonyms In Context Ingenious
He was ingenious enough to know how to get out of the clutches of law.
View answer & explanation Ans: clever
Correct Answer: clever
Ingenious here means clever.
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Synonyms In Context Preposterous
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Q 73 English Synonyms In Context Preposterous
Everyone in the bazaar turned to stare at the visitor and his preposterous dress.
View answer & explanation Ans: absurd
Correct Answer: absurd
Preposterous means absurd.
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Synonyms In Context Indication
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Q 74 English Synonyms In Context Indication
Sohaib had got an indication from his friend about the changes in the export market.
View answer & explanation Ans: a hint
Correct Answer: a hint
Indication here means a hint.
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Synonyms In Context Flaunt
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Q 75 English Synonyms In Context Flaunt
Those who acquire quick money are impatient to flaunt their wealth and material possessions.
View answer & explanation Ans: show off
Correct Answer: show off
Flaunt means to show off.
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Synonyms In Context Pusillanimous
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Q 76 English Synonyms In Context Pusillanimous
India's attitude towards China has all along been pusillanimous.
View answer & explanation Ans: cowardly
Correct Answer: cowardly
Pusillanimous means cowardly.
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Synonyms In Context Cultivate
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Q 77 English Synonyms In Context Cultivate
Parents should cultivate in their children the habit of helping others.
View answer & explanation Ans: foster
Correct Answer: foster
Cultivate here means to foster.
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Synonyms In Context Vandalism
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Q 78 English Synonyms In Context Vandalism
The recent acts of vandalism in the country cannot be ignored.
View answer & explanation Ans: violence
Correct Answer: violence
Vandalism means violence against property.
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Synonyms In Context Cuff
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Q 79 English Synonyms In Context Cuff
Bearing to the complaints of the villagers, the father would come and box his ears, and cuff him.
View answer & explanation Ans: slap
Correct Answer: slap
Cuff here means to slap.
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Synonyms In Context Licentious
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Q 80 English Synonyms In Context Licentious
A person unrestrained by the rules, of morality or tradition is called a licentious person.
View answer & explanation Ans: libertine
Correct Answer: libertine
Licentious means libertine, unrestrained by morality or tradition.
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Synonyms In Context Salutary
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Q 81 English Synonyms In Context Salutary
The Principal's advice will prove salutary for the students.
View answer & explanation Ans: beneficial
Correct Answer: beneficial
Salutary means beneficial.
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Antonyms Parallel
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Q 82 English Antonyms Parallel
PARALLEL (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Divergent
Correct Answer: Divergent
The opposite of PARALLEL is divergent.
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Antonyms Stubborn
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Q 83 English Antonyms Stubborn
STUBBORN (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Pliable
Correct Answer: Pliable
The opposite of STUBBORN is pliable.
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Antonyms Novel
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Q 84 English Antonyms Novel
NOVEL (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Traditional
Correct Answer: Traditional
The opposite of NOVEL is traditional.
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Antonyms Illusory
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Q 85 English Antonyms Illusory
ILLUSORY (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Real
Correct Answer: Real
The opposite of ILLUSORY is real.
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Antonyms Arid
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Q 86 English Antonyms Arid
ARID (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Humid
Correct Answer: Humid
The opposite of ARID is humid.
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Antonyms Disperse
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Q 87 English Antonyms Disperse
DISPERSE (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Assemble
Correct Answer: Assemble
The opposite of DISPERSE is assemble.
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Antonyms Impulsive
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Q 88 English Antonyms Impulsive
IMPULSIVE (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Cautious
Correct Answer: Cautious
The opposite of IMPULSIVE is cautious.
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Antonyms Liability
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Q 89 English Antonyms Liability
LIABILITY (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Assets
Correct Answer: Assets
The opposite of LIABILITY is assets.
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Antonyms Manage
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Q 90 English Antonyms Manage
MANAGE (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Bungle
Correct Answer: Bungle
The opposite of MANAGE is bungle.
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Antonyms Auspicious
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Q 91 English Antonyms Auspicious
AUSPICIOUS (opposite)
View answer & explanation Ans: Unfavourable
Correct Answer: Unfavourable
The opposite of AUSPICIOUS is unfavourable.
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Antonyms In Context Tenuous
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Q 92 English Antonyms In Context Tenuous
This is only the tenuous evidence for it. (opposite of tenuous)
View answer & explanation Ans: abundant
Correct Answer: abundant
The opposite of tenuous is abundant.
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Antonyms In Context Vigour
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Q 93 English Antonyms In Context Vigour
Vigour and excitement are the prime characteristic of youth. (opposite of vigour)
View answer & explanation Ans: senility
Correct Answer: senility
The opposite of vigour, among the life stages offered, is senility.
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Antonyms In Context Worship
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Q 94 English Antonyms In Context Worship
I worship him as my ideal. (opposite of worship)
View answer & explanation Ans: despise
Correct Answer: despise
The opposite of worship is despise.
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Antonyms In Context Considerable
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Q 95 English Antonyms In Context Considerable
The influence of political broadcasts on elections is considerable. (opposite of considerable)
View answer & explanation Ans: inadequate
Correct Answer: inadequate
The opposite of considerable is inadequate.
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Antonyms In Context Bibulous
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Q 96 English Antonyms In Context Bibulous
There was not a single bibulous adventurer in our expedition. (opposite of bibulous)
View answer & explanation Ans: sober
Correct Answer: sober
The opposite of bibulous is sober.
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Antonyms In Context Durable
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Q 97 English Antonyms In Context Durable
The dinner set she presented to me was durable enough. (opposite of durable)
View answer & explanation Ans: fragile
Correct Answer: fragile
The opposite of durable is fragile.
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Antonyms In Context Meanness
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Q 98 English Antonyms In Context Meanness
His meanness is proverbial (opposite of meanness)
View answer & explanation Ans: generosity
Correct Answer: generosity
The opposite of meanness is generosity.
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Antonyms In Context Circuitous
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Q 99 English Antonyms In Context Circuitous
Rafique drove to the place by a circuitous route. (opposite of circuitous)
View answer & explanation Ans: direct
Correct Answer: direct
The opposite of circuitous is direct.
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Topic Section
Antonyms In Context Precipitate
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Q 100 English Antonyms In Context Precipitate
The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter. (opposite of precipitate)
View answer & explanation Ans: defer
Correct Answer: defer
The opposite of precipitate (to hasten) is defer.
Subject 9
Islamic Studies
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Topic Section
Ikhwan As Safa
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Q 36 Islamic Studies Ikhwan As Safa
Where Ikhwan As-safa (Brethern of purity) was founded?
View answer & explanation Ans: Basra, Iraq
Correct Answer: Basra, Iraq
The Ikhwan as-Safa (Brethren of Purity) were founded in Basra, Iraq.
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How many questions are in the FPSC Deputy Director Intelligence Bureau 2008 past paper? +
100 MCQs, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
Which subjects does the 2008 Deputy Director paper cover? +
English, General Knowledge, History, Everyday Science, Geography, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies, Law, Computer Science and Islamic Studies, with English the largest block.
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; three key disagreements were corrected to the standard answer and six items were retained with a note, all flagged internally.
Which other exams does this paper help with? +
Its English, General Knowledge, History and Everyday Science content is also useful for PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT and all other Pakistan one-paper exams.