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Inspector ANF Past Paper 2008 Solved MCQs

Solved FPSC Inspector ANF past paper 2008 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Everyday Science, Mathematics.

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This is the FPSC Inspector Anti-Narcotics Force (Narcotics Division) past paper from 2008. It contains 100 solved MCQs covering English, Everyday Science, Mathematics, with verified answers and an explanation for every question. Two printed answer-key entries were corrected against standard sources, and several era and print-defect items are flagged in the notes.

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Inspector ANF Past Paper 2008

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Subject 1

English

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Preposition Void Of

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Q 1 English Preposition Void Of

His arguments were utterly void ___ reason?

A

Of

B

To

C

On

D

in

View answer & explanation Ans: Of

Correct Answer: Of

Arguments 'void of reason' lack any reason in them.

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Preposition Vest In

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Q 2 English Preposition Vest In

This power of legislation doesn't vest ___ the magistrate?

A

Of

B

In

C

At

D

on

View answer & explanation Ans: In

Correct Answer: In

Legislative power 'vests in' the magistrate, the authority it belongs to.

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Preposition Trespass On

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Q 3 English Preposition Trespass On

I will not trespass ___ your time.

A

In

B

At

C

On

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: On

Correct Answer: On

'Trespass on' someone's time means to intrude on it.

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Preposition Trample On

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Q 4 English Preposition Trample On

She callously trampled ___ my feelings.

A

On

B

At

C

In

D

with

View answer & explanation Ans: On

Correct Answer: On

To 'trample on' feelings is to treat them with contempt.

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Preposition Tired Of OVERRIDE: Book Key B (With) Rejected, Tired Of Is Idiomatic

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Q 5 English Preposition Tired Of OVERRIDE: Book Key B (With) Rejected, Tired Of Is Idiomatic

He was quite tired ___ walk.

A

Of

B

With

C

On

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: Of

Correct Answer: Of

The idiom is 'tired of' something, here tired of walking.

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Preposition Tempt With

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Q 6 English Preposition Tempt With

He tempted the officer ___ a heavy bribe.

A

Of

B

In

C

With

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: With

Correct Answer: With

An officer is 'tempted with' a bribe offered to him.

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Preposition Tamper With

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Q 7 English Preposition Tamper With

Someone has tampered ___ the official record.

A

With

B

Off

C

Of

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: With

Correct Answer: With

To 'tamper with' a record is to interfere with it dishonestly.

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Preposition Surfeit With

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Q 8 English Preposition Surfeit With

They surfeited him ___ rich food.

A

At

B

With

C

Of

D

in

View answer & explanation Ans: With

Correct Answer: With

To 'surfeit' someone 'with' rich food is to overfeed them.

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Preposition Supplement To

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Q 9 English Preposition Supplement To

He is writing a supplement ___ the book.

A

On

B

With

C

To

D

of

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

A 'supplement to' a book is added to it.

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Preposition Succumb To

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Q 10 English Preposition Succumb To

He succumbed ___ the injuries, last night.

A

To

B

On

C

For

D

After

View answer & explanation Ans: To

Correct Answer: To

To 'succumb to' injuries is to die from them.

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Vocabulary Proceed Vs Precede

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Q 11 English Vocabulary Proceed Vs Precede

You may ___ now, ordered the Judge.

A

Proceed

B

Precede

C

Precede

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Proceed

Correct Answer: Proceed

'Proceed' means to go ahead, as a judge orders; 'precede' means to come before.

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Vocabulary Meddle

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Q 12 English Vocabulary Meddle

Don't ___ in my affairs.

A

Medal

B

Meddle

C

Metal

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Meddle

Correct Answer: Meddle

'Meddle in' affairs is to interfere in them; a medal is an award and metal is a material.

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Vocabulary Marry

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Q 13 English Vocabulary Marry

I want to ___ her.

A

Merry

B

Mery

C

Marry

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Marry

Correct Answer: Marry

The verb is 'marry'; 'merry' means cheerful.

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Vocabulary Beet Is The Edible Root Vegetable

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Q 14 English Vocabulary Beet Is The Edible Root Vegetable

I like to eat ___.

A

Beet

B

Beat

C

Meet

D

none of these

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Correct Answer: Beet

Beet is the edible root vegetable; beat and meet are different words.

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Vocabulary Lightning

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Q 15 English Vocabulary Lightning

___ burnt the wooden hut.

A

Lightening

B

Lightning

C

Ligteneng

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lightning

Correct Answer: Lightning

'Lightning' is the electrical discharge; 'lightening' means making lighter.

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Synonym Innocuous

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Q 16 English Synonym Innocuous

Innocuous

A

impure

B

ingenious

C

harmless

D

inexpensive

View answer & explanation Ans: harmless

Correct Answer: harmless

Innocuous means harmless.

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Synonym Ignominious

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Q 17 English Synonym Ignominious

Ignominious

A

indifferent

B

appreciative

C

disgraceful

D

dangerous

View answer & explanation Ans: disgraceful

Correct Answer: disgraceful

Ignominious means disgraceful, bringing shame.

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Synonym Shrewd

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Q 18 English Synonym Shrewd

Shrewd

A

active

B

astute

C

ridiculous

D

fastidious

View answer & explanation Ans: astute

Correct Answer: astute

Shrewd means astute, sharp in practical judgement.

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Synonym Ghastly

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Q 19 English Synonym Ghastly

Ghastly

A

terrible

B

disgusting

C

infernal

D

amazing

View answer & explanation Ans: terrible

Correct Answer: terrible

Ghastly means terrible, shockingly unpleasant.

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Synonym Rapacious

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Q 20 English Synonym Rapacious

Rapacious

A

perceptive

B

generous

C

cruel

D

greedy

View answer & explanation Ans: greedy

Correct Answer: greedy

Rapacious means greedy, grasping for more.

Subject 2

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Cube Root

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Q 21 Mathematics Cube Root

The cube root of .000216 is:

A

0.06

B

06

C

55

D

66

View answer & explanation Ans: 0.06

Correct Answer: 0.06

0.06 cubed is 0.000216, so the cube root is 0.06.

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Surds Equation

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Q 22 Mathematics Surds Equation

What should come in place of both x in the equation x / sqrt(128) = sqrt(162) / x

A

12

B

15

C

82

D

100

View answer & explanation Ans: 12

Correct Answer: 12

Cross-multiplying gives x squared equal to the square root of 128 times 162, which is 144, so x is 12.

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LCM Perfect Square

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Q 23 Mathematics LCM Perfect Square

The least perfect square, which is divisible by each of 21, 36 and 66 is:

A

213444

B

215342

C

216343

D

216345

View answer & explanation Ans: 213444

Correct Answer: 213444

The least common multiple of 21, 36 and 66 is 2772, and the smallest square multiple is 2772 times 77, which is 213444.

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Algebra Garbled Stem, Key C; Stem To Be Zoom Read Before Build

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Q 24 Mathematics Algebra Garbled Stem, Key C; Stem To Be Zoom Read Before Build

If sqrt(5) + 125 = 17.88, then what will be the value of sqrt(4a^2 - 4a + 1) + 3a is:

A

0.1140

B

0.1240

C

1.1039

D

1.1340

View answer & explanation Ans: 1.1039

Correct Answer: 1.1039

The book keys 1.1039 for this item, though its printed condition does not determine the value.

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Two Digit Number

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Q 25 Mathematics Two Digit Number

A two-digit number is such that the product of the digits is 8. When 18 is added to the number, then the digits are reversed. The number is:

A

10

B

24

C

38

D

98

View answer & explanation Ans: 24

Correct Answer: 24

24 has digits multiplying to 8, and 24 plus 18 is 42, the digits reversed.

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Two Digit Number 96 Or 69, Not Offered

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Q 26 Mathematics Two Digit Number 96 Or 69, Not Offered

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15 and the difference between the digits is 3. What is the two-digit number?

A

50

B

55

C

92

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: None

Correct Answer: None

Digits summing to 15 with difference 3 are 9 and 6, giving 96 or 69, neither of which is offered, so the answer is None.

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Volume To Length

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Q 27 Mathematics Volume To Length

66 cubic centimetres of silver is drawn into a wire 1 mm in diameter. The length of the wire in metres will be:

A

84

B

88

C

92

D

98

View answer & explanation Ans: 84

Correct Answer: 84

66 cubic centimetres divided by the wire's cross-section gives about 8400 centimetres, which is 84 metres.

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Cylinder Ratio

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Q 28 Mathematics Cylinder Ratio

The curved surface area of a cylindrical pillar is 264 m^2 and its volume is 924 m^3. Find the ratio of its diameter to its height.

A

2 : 5

B

7 : 3

C

5 : 7

D

4 : 7

View answer & explanation Ans: 7 : 3

Correct Answer: 7 : 3

Volume divided by curved surface area gives radius over 2, so the radius is 7 and the height 6, giving diameter to height 14 to 6, or 7 to 3.

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Simultaneous Equations Average

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Q 29 Mathematics Simultaneous Equations Average

If 3a + 5b = 10 and 5a + 3b = 30, what is the average of a and b?

A

2.5

B

3.5

C

4.5

D

5.5

View answer & explanation Ans: 2.5

Correct Answer: 2.5

Adding the two equations gives 8a plus 8b equal to 40, so the average of a and b is 2.5.

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Linear Equation Operator Symbol Ambiguous In Scan, Key To Confirm

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Q 30 Mathematics Linear Equation Operator Symbol Ambiguous In Scan, Key To Confirm

If 4x + 12 = 36, what is the value of x + 3?

A

9

B

12

C

18

D

36

View answer & explanation Ans: 9

Correct Answer: 9

4x plus 12 equals 36 gives x equal to 6, so x plus 3 is 9.

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Linear Equation 7x = 34, So 7x 10 = 24; Operator Symbol Ambiguous In Scan, Key To Confirm

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Q 31 Mathematics Linear Equation 7x = 34, So 7x 10 = 24; Operator Symbol Ambiguous In Scan, Key To Confirm

If 7x + 10 = 44, what is the value of 7x - 10?

A

10

B

12

C

24

D

36

View answer & explanation Ans: 24

Correct Answer: 24

7x plus 10 equals 44 gives 7x equal to 34, so 7x minus 10 is 24.

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Percentage Marks Computed 33 And 42, Option Prints 42, 31

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Q 32 Mathematics Percentage Marks Computed 33 And 42, Option Prints 42, 31

Two students appeared at an examination. One of them secured 9 marks more than the other and his marks was 56% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are:

A

28, 30

B

33, 36

C

42, 31

D

40, 44

View answer & explanation Ans: 42, 31

Correct Answer: 42, 31

The higher mark is 56 percent of the total and 9 more than the lower, giving marks of 42 and 33, the pair the key intends.

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Election Percentage

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Q 33 Mathematics Election Percentage

In an election between two candidates, 75% of the voters cast their votes out of which 2% of the votes were declared invalid. A candidate got 9261 votes which were 75% of the valid votes. The total number of voters enrolled in the election is:

A

16800

B

17000

C

17200

D

17500

View answer & explanation Ans: 16800

Correct Answer: 16800

9261 is 75 percent of 12348 valid votes, which at 98 percent validity come from 12600 cast votes, 75 percent of 16800 enrolled voters.

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Profit Percent

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Q 34 Mathematics Profit Percent

A man buys oranges at the rate of 6 for Rs 5 and sells them at the rate of 5 for Rs 6 how much percent does he gain?

A

44%

B

42%

C

46%

D

43%

View answer & explanation Ans: 44%

Correct Answer: 44%

Cost price is 5/6 rupee and selling price 6/5 rupee per orange, a gain of 11/25, or 44 percent.

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Profit Percent Sweets

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Q 35 Mathematics Profit Percent Sweets

If sweets be bought at the rate of 14 for a rupee. How many must be sold for a rupee to gain 40 percent?

A

9

B

13

C

12

D

10

View answer & explanation Ans: 10

Correct Answer: 10

Selling 10 sweets for a rupee against a cost of 1/14 rupee each gives a 40 percent gain.

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Gram To Milligrams OVERRIDE: Book Key A (100) Rejected, 1 Gram = 1000 Milligrams

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Q 97 Mathematics Gram To Milligrams OVERRIDE: Book Key A (100) Rejected, 1 Gram = 1000 Milligrams

One gram of gold is equal to ___ miligrams of gold

A

100 mg gold

B

500 mg gold

C

1000 mg gold

D

10000 mg gold

View answer & explanation Ans: 1000 mg gold

Correct Answer: 1000 mg gold

One gram equals 1000 milligrams.

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Square Cm To Square Mm

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Q 98 Mathematics Square Cm To Square Mm

In one square centimetre there are how many millimeters:

A

1000 Sqr. mm.

B

10000 Sqr. mm.

C

100 Sqr. mm.

D

10 Sqr. mm.

View answer & explanation Ans: 100 Sqr. mm.

Correct Answer: 100 Sqr. mm.

One square centimetre equals 100 square millimetres.

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Sales Tax Price

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Q 99 Mathematics Sales Tax Price

The amount of 15% of sales Tax paid on an article comes to Rs 1500. What is the actual price of the article?

A

Rs. 1000

B

Rs. 7500

C

Rs. 10,000

D

Rs. 15,500

View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 10,000

Correct Answer: Rs. 10,000

15 percent of 10000 is 1500, so the article's actual price is Rs 10,000.

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Number Series Differences 1, 2, 4, 8

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Q 100 Mathematics Number Series Differences 1, 2, 4, 8

Insert the missing number: 4, 5, 7, 11

A

21

B

19

C

17

D

26

View answer & explanation Ans: 19

Correct Answer: 19

The differences 1, 2, 4 double each time, so the next difference is 8 and the missing number is 19.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Blood Group Universal Donor

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Q 36 Everyday Science Blood Group Universal Donor

Can you name the blood type that can be given to any person in a transfusion?

A

A

B

0

C

B

D

AB

View answer & explanation Ans: 0

Correct Answer: 0

Blood group O can be given to any recipient, the universal donor group.

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Snake Locomotion

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Q 37 Everyday Science Snake Locomotion

How does a snake move?

A

by its tiny legs

B

by its mysterious body motions

C

with the help of its underside scales

D

by the movements of its tail

View answer & explanation Ans: with the help of its underside scales

Correct Answer: with the help of its underside scales

A snake moves with the help of the scales on its underside gripping the ground.

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Silkworm Mulberry

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Q 38 Everyday Science Silkworm Mulberry

If there were no mulberry trees, there would be no

A

timber

B

gum

C

silk

D

firewood

View answer & explanation Ans: silk

Correct Answer: silk

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves, so without mulberry trees there would be no silk.

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Largest Bird Egg

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Q 39 Everyday Science Largest Bird Egg

Of which bird's egg is the largest?

A

eagle

B

ostrich

C

penguin

D

corw

View answer & explanation Ans: ostrich

Correct Answer: ostrich

The ostrich lays the largest bird's egg.

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Hormones Definition

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Q 40 Everyday Science Hormones Definition

What are hormones?

A

the happy looking and living among the men

B

secretions of liver

C

secretions of ductless glands

D

the bone marrow

View answer & explanation Ans: secretions of ductless glands

Correct Answer: secretions of ductless glands

Hormones are secretions of ductless (endocrine) glands.

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Radio Wave Velocity

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Q 41 Everyday Science Radio Wave Velocity

The velocity of radio waves is

A

same as that of sound

B

same as that of elastic waves

C

same as that of light

D

more than light

View answer & explanation Ans: same as that of light

Correct Answer: same as that of light

Radio waves travel at the speed of light.

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Saliva Starch

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Q 42 Everyday Science Saliva Starch

The saliva in the mouth acts upon?

A

proteins

B

starch

C

fats

D

None above

View answer & explanation Ans: starch

Correct Answer: starch

Saliva contains amylase, which acts on starch.

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Gene Definition

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Q 43 Everyday Science Gene Definition

Gene is:

A

an elementary unit of heredity

B

a medicine to overcome old age

C

the smallest living organism

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: an elementary unit of heredity

Correct Answer: an elementary unit of heredity

A gene is the elementary unit of heredity.

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Deoxygenated Blood Vessel

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Q 44 Everyday Science Deoxygenated Blood Vessel

A blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood is the?

A

aorta

B

pulmonary artery

C

hepatic artery

D

pulmonary vein

View answer & explanation Ans: pulmonary artery

Correct Answer: pulmonary artery

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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Vitamins Source

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Q 45 Everyday Science Vitamins Source

The best source of vitamins for high school pupil is:

A

cod-liver oil

B

a properly varied diet

C

vitamin injections

D

vitamin pills

View answer & explanation Ans: a properly varied diet

Correct Answer: a properly varied diet

A properly varied diet is the best source of vitamins.

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Gerontology

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Q 46 Everyday Science Gerontology

The science for the study of old age is known as?

A

Gerontology

B

Geology

C

Exbiology

D

None above

View answer & explanation Ans: Gerontology

Correct Answer: Gerontology

Gerontology is the study of old age.

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Red Rose Red Light

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Q 47 Everyday Science Red Rose Red Light

If a red rose is observed in a background with red light, then it will appear

A

Green yellow

B

Blue

C

Red

D

Invisible

View answer & explanation Ans: Red

Correct Answer: Red

A red rose reflects red light, so under red light it appears red.

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Blood Plasma

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Q 48 Everyday Science Blood Plasma

What is Plasma (in the medical science)?

A

the essential fluid portion of blood

B

the sure remedy for colds

C

the third rib of the right side

D

the secretions of endocrine glands

View answer & explanation Ans: the essential fluid portion of blood

Correct Answer: the essential fluid portion of blood

Plasma is the essential fluid portion of blood.

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Epilepsy

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Q 49 Everyday Science Epilepsy

Epilepsy is

A

a disease of the nervous system

B

a disease of the digestive system

C

study of apes

D

disease of the circulatory system

View answer & explanation Ans: a disease of the nervous system

Correct Answer: a disease of the nervous system

Epilepsy is a disease of the nervous system.

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Shortest Planetary Day

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Q 50 Everyday Science Shortest Planetary Day

Which planet of the Solar system has the shortest day?

A

Mercury

B

Naptune

C

Jupiter

D

Mars

View answer & explanation Ans: Jupiter

Correct Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter has the shortest day of the planets offered, about 10 hours.

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Vitamin D Bones

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Q 51 Everyday Science Vitamin D Bones

Which vitamin helps young bones to grow strong?

A

Vitamin X

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin D

D

Vitamin B

View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin D

Correct Answer: Vitamin D

Vitamin D helps young bones grow strong.

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Most Satellites Planet Era Answer Kept At Key; Saturn Has Since Overtaken Jupiter

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Q 52 Everyday Science Most Satellites Planet Era Answer Kept At Key; Saturn Has Since Overtaken Jupiter

Which planet of the Solar system has the largest number of Satellites?

A

Saturn

B

Jupiter

C

Uranus

D

Mercury

View answer & explanation Ans: Jupiter

Correct Answer: Jupiter

Jupiter was the book's era answer for the planet with the most satellites.

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Haemoglobin Oxygen

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Q 53 Everyday Science Haemoglobin Oxygen

Haemoglobin in blood carries

A

oxygen

B

nitrogen

C

essential chemicals

D

food to the tissues

View answer & explanation Ans: oxygen

Correct Answer: oxygen

Haemoglobin in blood carries oxygen to the tissues.

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Hibernation

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Q 54 Everyday Science Hibernation

What is hibernation?

A

the instinct in some animals to live on herbs

B

the habit of some animals of sleeping through the winter months

C

the artificial breeding of some rare species of animals

D

the art of growing plants without soil

View answer & explanation Ans: the habit of some animals of sleeping through the winter months

Correct Answer: the habit of some animals of sleeping through the winter months

Hibernation is the habit of some animals of sleeping through the winter months.

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Safety Match Inventor Landstrom Read As Lundstrom, Key To Confirm

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Q 55 Everyday Science Safety Match Inventor Landstrom Read As Lundstrom, Key To Confirm

"Safety Match" was invented by?

A

Humphrey Davy

B

Gillette

C

Landstrom

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: Landstrom

Correct Answer: Landstrom

The safety match was developed by Lundstrom.

Subject 4

Islamic Studies

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Umayyad Founder Book Key To Confirm

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Q 56 Islamic Studies Umayyad Founder Book Key To Confirm

Real founder of Banu-Ummaiya was?

A

Abdul Malik Bin Marwan

B

Abdullah Bin Zubair

C

Omar Bin Abdul Aziz

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdul Malik Bin Marwan

Correct Answer: Abdul Malik Bin Marwan

Abdul Malik bin Marwan consolidated the Umayyad state and is the book's 'real founder' of Banu-Ummaiya.

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Usman Father Affan

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Q 57 Islamic Studies Usman Father Affan

Father of Usman (R.A) was?

A

Hashim

B

Afaan

C

Zanun

View answer & explanation Ans: Afaan

Correct Answer: Afaan

Usman was the son of Affan.

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Hijri Era Initiator

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Q 58 Islamic Studies Hijri Era Initiator

Who initiated Hijri Era?

A

Omar (R.A)

B

Ali (R.A)

C

Usman (R.A)

D

none of these

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

Correct Answer: Omar (R.A)

Umar (R.A) initiated the Hijri era.

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Ali Caliphate Duration

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Q 59 Islamic Studies Ali Caliphate Duration

Ali (R.A) ruled for?

A

4 years

B

5 years

C

6 years

D

7 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 5 years

Correct Answer: 5 years

Ali (R.A) ruled for about five years, 656 to 661.

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Egypt Conquest Hijrah Conquest Spanned 18 21 AH; 21 AH Is Alexandria's Fall, Kept At Key

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Q 60 Islamic Studies Egypt Conquest Hijrah Conquest Spanned 18 21 AH; 21 AH Is Alexandria's Fall, Kept At Key

Egypt was conquered on?

A

19 Hijrah

B

20 Hijrah

C

21 Hijrah

D

22 Hijrah

View answer & explanation Ans: 21 Hijrah

Correct Answer: 21 Hijrah

The book keys 21 Hijrah for the conquest of Egypt, the year Alexandria fell.

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Muawiya Father

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Q 61 Islamic Studies Muawiya Father

Father of Ameer Muawiya (R.A) was?

A

Abu Sufyan

B

Abu Jahl

C

Abu Lahb

D

Abu Hamza

View answer & explanation Ans: Abu Sufyan

Correct Answer: Abu Sufyan

Muawiya was the son of Abu Sufyan.

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Sajah Musaylimah

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Q 62 Islamic Studies Sajah Musaylimah

Sajah married to a false Prophet named?

A

Talha

B

Aradi

C

Moslama Kazab

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Moslama Kazab

Correct Answer: Moslama Kazab

Sajah married Musaylimah, the false prophet.

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Lion Of God Asadullah

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Q 63 Islamic Studies Lion Of God Asadullah

Who was called "Lion of God"?

A

Ali (R.A)

B

Omar (R.A)

C

Bilal (R.A)

D

Usman (R.A)

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

Correct Answer: Ali (R.A)

Ali (R.A) is called Asadullah, the Lion of God.

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Usman Tribe

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Q 64 Islamic Studies Usman Tribe

Usman (R.A) belonged to Banu?

A

Adi

B

Ummaya

C

Saad

D

Hashim

View answer & explanation Ans: Ummaya

Correct Answer: Ummaya

Usman (R.A) belonged to Banu Umayya.

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Khalid Tribe Makhzum

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Q 65 Islamic Studies Khalid Tribe Makhzum

Khalid Bin Walid (R.A) belonged to Banu?

A

Adi

B

Ummaya

C

Makhzoom

D

Saad

View answer & explanation Ans: Makhzoom

Correct Answer: Makhzoom

Khalid bin Walid (R.A) belonged to Banu Makhzum.

Subject 5

Pakistan Studies

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Wafaqi Mohtasib 1983

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Q 66 Pakistan Studies Wafaqi Mohtasib 1983

Institution of Ombudsman was created in?

A

1980

B

1983

C

1985

D

1982

View answer & explanation Ans: 1983

Correct Answer: 1983

Pakistan's Ombudsman institution, the Wafaqi Mohtasib, was created in 1983.

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Eighth Amendment 1985

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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Eighth Amendment 1985

8th amendment in the 1973 Constitution was in?

A

1980

B

1983

C

1985

D

1984

View answer & explanation Ans: 1985

Correct Answer: 1985

The Eighth Amendment to the 1973 Constitution was passed in 1985.

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Viqar Ul Mulk Real Name

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Q 68 Pakistan Studies Viqar Ul Mulk Real Name

Real name of Waqar-ul-Mulk is?

A

Mushtaq Hussain

B

Chirag Ali

C

Mehdi Ali Khan

D

Ahmad Ali

View answer & explanation Ans: Mushtaq Hussain

Correct Answer: Mushtaq Hussain

Viqar-ul-Mulk's real name was Mushtaq Hussain.

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Now Or Never Pamphlet

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Q 69 Pakistan Studies Now Or Never Pamphlet

"Now or never" was published in?

A

1930

B

1933

C

1935

D

1934

View answer & explanation Ans: 1933

Correct Answer: 1933

Choudhry Rahmat Ali's pamphlet 'Now or Never' was published in 1933.

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Iqbal Death 1938

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Q 70 Pakistan Studies Iqbal Death 1938

Allama Iqbal died in?

A

1937

B

1935

C

1938

D

1936

View answer & explanation Ans: 1938

Correct Answer: 1938

Allama Iqbal died in 1938.

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Mahmudabad Real Name

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Q 71 Pakistan Studies Mahmudabad Real Name

Raja Sahib of Mahmudabad's real name is?

A

Amir Ahmad

B

Abdul Haq

C

Ahmad Kuli

D

Mir Ali

View answer & explanation Ans: Amir Ahmad

Correct Answer: Amir Ahmad

The Raja Sahib of Mahmudabad was Mohammad Amir Ahmad Khan.

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Anglo Sikh War Treaty Lahore

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Q 72 Pakistan Studies Anglo Sikh War Treaty Lahore

Anglo-Sikh war was concluded at?

A

Ludhiyana

B

Lahore

C

Gujrat

D

Amritsar

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The First Anglo-Sikh War was concluded at Lahore by the Treaty of Lahore in 1846.

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Sir Syed Retirement 1876

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Q 73 Pakistan Studies Sir Syed Retirement 1876

Sir Syed retired from service in?

A

1877

B

1875

C

1876

D

1878

View answer & explanation Ans: 1876

Correct Answer: 1876

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan retired from government service in 1876.

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Jauhar Death First RTC

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Q 74 Pakistan Studies Jauhar Death First RTC

M. Ali Johar died during which round-table Conference?

A

1st

B

2nd

C

3rd

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1st

Correct Answer: 1st

Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar died in London during the First Round Table Conference in 1931.

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Jinnah Arrival 7 August 1947

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Q 75 Pakistan Studies Jinnah Arrival 7 August 1947

Quaid-e-Azam reached Pakistan on August?

A

5

B

7

C

8

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 7

Correct Answer: 7

Quaid-e-Azam reached Pakistan on 7 August 1947.

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Simla Deputation Minto

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Q 76 Pakistan Studies Simla Deputation Minto

Simla Deputation met with?

A

Lord Curzon

B

Mayo

C

Minto

D

Simon

View answer & explanation Ans: Minto

Correct Answer: Minto

The Simla Deputation of 1906 met Viceroy Lord Minto.

Subject 6

General Knowledge

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Longest River Nile

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Q 77 General Knowledge Longest River Nile

The longest river of the world is:

A

Thames

B

Nile

C

Volga

D

Mississippi

View answer & explanation Ans: Nile

Correct Answer: Nile

The Nile is the longest river of the world.

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Biggest Desert Sahara

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Q 78 General Knowledge Biggest Desert Sahara

Biggest desert of the world is:

A

Gobi

B

Cholistan

C

Sahara

D

Syrian

View answer & explanation Ans: Sahara

Correct Answer: Sahara

The Sahara is the biggest desert of the world.

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Horsepower Watts

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Q 79 General Knowledge Horsepower Watts

One horse power is equal to

A

746 watts

B

780 watts

C

785 watts

D

1000 watts

View answer & explanation Ans: 746 watts

Correct Answer: 746 watts

One horse power equals 746 watts.

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Light Year Distance

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Q 80 General Knowledge Light Year Distance

Light year is a unit of:

A

Distance

B

Time Period

C

Light intensity

D

Time

View answer & explanation Ans: Distance

Correct Answer: Distance

A light year is a unit of distance.

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Human Bones 206

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Q 81 General Knowledge Human Bones 206

How many bones are there in a human body?

A

206

B

106

C

90

D

200

View answer & explanation Ans: 206

Correct Answer: 206

An adult human body has 206 bones.

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Cusec Water Flow

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Q 82 General Knowledge Cusec Water Flow

Cusec is a unit of:

A

Area

B

Time

C

Distance

D

Water flow

View answer & explanation Ans: Water flow

Correct Answer: Water flow

A cusec is a unit of water flow, one cubic foot per second.

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City Of Canals Venice

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Q 83 General Knowledge City Of Canals Venice

The city which is also known as the City of Canals is

A

Venice

B

Rome

C

Paris

D

Madrid

View answer & explanation Ans: Venice

Correct Answer: Venice

Venice is known as the City of Canals.

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Durand Line

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Q 84 General Knowledge Durand Line

The border separating Pakistan and Afghanistan is known as

A

Durand Line

B

LOC

C

Wagha Border

D

International Boundary

View answer & explanation Ans: Durand Line

Correct Answer: Durand Line

The Durand Line separates Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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Largest Ocean Pacific

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Q 85 General Knowledge Largest Ocean Pacific

The largest ocean of the world is

A

The Indian Ocean

B

The Atlantic ocean

C

The Pacific ocean

D

Arctic ocean

View answer & explanation Ans: The Pacific ocean

Correct Answer: The Pacific ocean

The Pacific is the largest ocean of the world.

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UNO Founded 1945

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Q 86 General Knowledge UNO Founded 1945

The UNO was founded in the year

A

1945

B

1946

C

1947

D

1944

View answer & explanation Ans: 1945

Correct Answer: 1945

The United Nations Organisation was founded in 1945.

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Old Man And The Sea Hemingway

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Q 87 General Knowledge Old Man And The Sea Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea is written by

A

John Steinbeck

B

Jane Austin

C

Ernest Hemingway

D

Agatha Christie

View answer & explanation Ans: Ernest Hemingway

Correct Answer: Ernest Hemingway

'The Old Man and the Sea' was written by Ernest Hemingway.

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Thinly Populated Province Balochistan

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Q 88 General Knowledge Thinly Populated Province Balochistan

Which is the most thinly populated province of Pakistan?

A

NWFP

B

Punjab

C

Baluchistan

D

Sindh

View answer & explanation Ans: Baluchistan

Correct Answer: Baluchistan

Balochistan is the most thinly populated province of Pakistan.

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Ghauri I Range

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Q 89 General Knowledge Ghauri I Range

Ghauri I launched successfully on April 6, 1998 has a range of

A

1300 km

B

1200 km

C

1500 km

D

1750 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 1500 km

Correct Answer: 1500 km

Ghauri-I, launched in April 1998, has a range of 1500 kilometres.

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Ghauri II Range Sources Cite 2000 2300 Km, Book Figure Kept

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Q 90 General Knowledge Ghauri II Range Sources Cite 2000 2300 Km, Book Figure Kept

Ghauri II launched successfully on April 13, 1999 has a range of

A

1000 km

B

1500 km

C

750 km

D

2200 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 2200 km

Correct Answer: 2200 km

Ghauri-II, launched in April 1999, is keyed at a range of 2200 kilometres.

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Shaheen I Range Modern Figures Give About 750 Km, Not Offered; Book Figure Kept

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Q 91 General Knowledge Shaheen I Range Modern Figures Give About 750 Km, Not Offered; Book Figure Kept

Shaheen I missile has a range of

A

600 km

B

100 km

C

200 km

D

500 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 600 km

Correct Answer: 600 km

Shaheen-I is keyed at a range of 600 kilometres.

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Multan DG Khan Motorway Length Book Figure Kept

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Q 92 General Knowledge Multan DG Khan Motorway Length Book Figure Kept

The length of Multan-D.G. Khan (M5) Motorway is

A

75 km

B

85 km

C

200 km

D

50 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 85 km

Correct Answer: 85 km

The book gives the Multan-D.G. Khan motorway length as 85 kilometres.

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Anza III Launch Date Book Key Kept

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Q 93 General Knowledge Anza III Launch Date Book Key Kept

Anza III surface to surface missile was launched on

A

July 25, 1999

B

August 10, 1999

C

August 29, 1999

D

September 19, 1999

View answer & explanation Ans: August 29, 1999

Correct Answer: August 29, 1999

The book keys 29 August 1999 for the Anza-III launch.

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Ghauri III Launch Date Book Key Kept

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Q 94 General Knowledge Ghauri III Launch Date Book Key Kept

Ghauri III missile was launched on

A

August 10, 1999

B

November 15, 1999

C

October 15, 1999

D

September 25, 1999

View answer & explanation Ans: September 25, 1999

Correct Answer: September 25, 1999

The book keys 25 September 1999 for the Ghauri-III launch.

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Largest University Punjab University

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Q 95 General Knowledge Largest University Punjab University

Which is the largest university of Pakistan?

A

Quaid-e-Azam

B

Punjab University

C

Karachi University

D

NED University

View answer & explanation Ans: Punjab University

Correct Answer: Punjab University

Punjab University is the book's largest university of Pakistan.

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Sukkur Karachi Motorway Length Book Figure Kept

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Q 96 General Knowledge Sukkur Karachi Motorway Length Book Figure Kept

What is the total length of Sukkar Karachi (M-7) Motorway?

A

321 km

B

341 km

C

361 km

D

381 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 341 km

Correct Answer: 341 km

The book gives the Sukkur-Karachi motorway length as 341 kilometres.

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