Q 1 Everyday Science Units Of Speed And Velocity
What is measured by metre per second?
View answer & explanation Ans: Velocity
Correct Answer: Velocity
Metre per second is the unit of velocity (and of speed).
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Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Inspector ASF past paper 2009 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Everyday Science, History.
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This is the FPSC Inspector, Airport Security Force past paper from 2009. It contains 100 solved MCQs covering English, Everyday Science and History, with verified answers and an explanation for every question. Two printed key entries were corrected against standard sources — the human skull count and biological death — and two defective vocabulary items are retained at the printed key with notes, since no true opposite is offered for them.
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Subject 1
Everyday Science
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Topic Section
Units Of Speed And Velocity
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Freezing Of Lakes
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Q 2 Everyday Science Freezing Of Lakes
A lake starts freezing because of the cold atmosphere. It will first freeze
View answer & explanation Ans: At the top surface
Correct Answer: At the top surface
A lake freezes from the top surface downwards, because ice floats and insulates the water below.
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Topic Section
Centrifugal Force
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Q 3 Everyday Science Centrifugal Force
When milk is churned, the cream separates from it due to the:
View answer & explanation Ans: Centrifugal force
Correct Answer: Centrifugal force
Churning throws the heavier milk outward by centrifugal force, separating the cream.
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Topic Section
Elasticity Of Steel
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Q 4 Everyday Science Elasticity Of Steel
Steel is more elastic than rubber because
View answer & explanation Ans: Ratio of stress to strain is more
Correct Answer: Ratio of stress to strain is more
Steel is more elastic than rubber because its ratio of stress to strain (Young's modulus) is greater.
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Topic Section
Thermal Expansion Of Rails
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Q 5 Everyday Science Thermal Expansion Of Rails
In railway tracks, a small gap is left between the rails:
View answer & explanation Ans: To allow for the expansion during heat
Correct Answer: To allow for the expansion during heat
Gaps are left between railway rails to allow the metal to expand in heat without buckling.
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Topic Section
Reducing Friction
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Q 6 Everyday Science Reducing Friction
Friction can be reduced by changing over from:
View answer & explanation Ans: Sliding to rolling
Correct Answer: Sliding to rolling
Rolling friction is much smaller than sliding friction, so changing sliding to rolling reduces friction.
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Topic Section
Insulation Of Ice
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Q 7 Everyday Science Insulation Of Ice
Ice blocks are covered with sawdust:
View answer & explanation Ans: To provide necessary insulation from heat
Correct Answer: To provide necessary insulation from heat
Sawdust is a poor conductor of heat, so it insulates ice blocks from outside heat.
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Topic Section
Respiratory Centre
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Q 8 Everyday Science Respiratory Centre
Respiratory centre is situated in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Medulla oblongata
Correct Answer: Medulla oblongata
The respiratory centre is in the medulla oblongata of the brainstem.
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Topic Section
Unit Poise
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Q 9 Everyday Science Unit Poise
Unit Poise is the measurement of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Viscosity
Correct Answer: Viscosity
The poise is the CGS unit of viscosity.
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Ligaments
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Q 10 Everyday Science Ligaments
The ligaments join:
View answer & explanation Ans: Bone to bone
Correct Answer: Bone to bone
Ligaments join bone to bone.
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Normal Body Temperature
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Q 11 Everyday Science Normal Body Temperature
The normal temperature of the human body is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 98.6°F
Correct Answer: 98.6°F
The normal human body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Bones Of The Human Skull
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Q 12 Everyday Science Bones Of The Human Skull
The total number of bones in human skull?
View answer & explanation Ans: 28
Correct Answer: 28
The human skull proper has 22 bones; counting the 6 middle-ear ossicles, the head has 28 bones.
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Inner Ear
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Q 13 Everyday Science Inner Ear
Which of the following is not in the inner ear?
View answer & explanation Ans: Eustachian tube
Correct Answer: Eustachian tube
The Eustachian tube belongs to the middle ear, not the inner ear; the cochlea, semicircular canals and sacculus are inner-ear structures.
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Duodenum
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Q 14 Everyday Science Duodenum
Duodenum is situated
View answer & explanation Ans: At the uppermost part of the small intestine
Correct Answer: At the uppermost part of the small intestine
The duodenum is the uppermost part of the small intestine, just below the stomach.
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Topic Section
Cerebrum Functions
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Q 15 Everyday Science Cerebrum Functions
In brain, the site for intelligence, memory and emotion is present in
View answer & explanation Ans: Cerebrum
Correct Answer: Cerebrum
The cerebrum is the brain's seat of intelligence, memory and emotion.
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Topic Section
Anaerobic Bacteria
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Q 16 Everyday Science Anaerobic Bacteria
Anaerobics are:
View answer & explanation Ans: Bacteria which can complete their life cycle without oxygen
Correct Answer: Bacteria which can complete their life cycle without oxygen
Anaerobic bacteria can complete their life cycle without oxygen.
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Topic Section
Biological Death
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Q 17 Everyday Science Biological Death
Biological death of a patient means death of tissues of the:
View answer & explanation Ans: Brain
Correct Answer: Brain
Biological death means death of the tissues of the brain, the irreversible loss of brain function after oxygen supply stops.
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Pneumonia
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Q 18 Everyday Science Pneumonia
The part of the body directly affected by Pneumonia is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Respiratory system
Correct Answer: Respiratory system
Pneumonia directly affects the respiratory system, inflaming the lungs.
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Heartbeats Per Day
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Q 19 Everyday Science Heartbeats Per Day
Approximately, how many times each day do our heart valves open and close normally?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1,00,000
Correct Answer: 1,00,000
The heart beats about 100,000 times a day, so its valves open and close about 100,000 times a day.
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Longest Bone
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Q 20 Everyday Science Longest Bone
The longest and the strongest bone in the human body is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Femur
Correct Answer: Femur
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
Subject 2
Geography
1
Topic Section
Sainji Canal
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Q 21 Geography Sainji Canal
Sainji Canal is located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Nigeria
Correct Answer: Nigeria
The book keys Nigeria for the Sainji Canal, retained as printed.
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Topic Section
Vaal Canal
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Q 22 Geography Vaal Canal
Vaal Canal is located in
View answer & explanation Ans: South Africa
Correct Answer: South Africa
The Vaal canal system is in South Africa, on the Vaal River.
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Longest Shipping Canal
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Q 23 Geography Longest Shipping Canal
Which is the longest shipping Canal of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Beloye-More Canal
Correct Answer: Beloye-More Canal
The White Sea-Baltic (Beloye-More) Canal, at about 227 km, is longer than the Suez and Panama canals.
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Topic Section
Burgeon Glacier
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Q 24 Geography Burgeon Glacier
Burgeon Glacier is located in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Chile
Correct Answer: Chile
The Brüggen Glacier — printed 'Burgeon' — is in southern Chile, on the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
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Topic Section
Rabi Season
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Q 35 Geography Rabi Season
The period of Rabi season is
View answer & explanation Ans: October-May
Correct Answer: October-May
The Rabi season runs from October to April/May, the winter cropping season.
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Strait Of Hormuz Oil Transport
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Q 53 Geography Strait Of Hormuz Oil Transport
Through which strait 40 percent world oil is transported?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hormuz
Correct Answer: Hormuz
About 40 percent of the world's seaborne oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Subject 3
General Knowledge
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Titu Mir
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Q 25 General Knowledge Titu Mir
Real name of Titu Mir was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Mir Nasir Ali
Correct Answer: Syed Mir Nasir Ali
Titu Mir's real name was Syed Mir Nasir Ali.
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Topic Section
Faraizi Movement
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Q 26 General Knowledge Faraizi Movement
Faraizi Movement started in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bengal
Correct Answer: Bengal
The Faraizi Movement started in Bengal, founded by Haji Shariat Ullah.
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Haji Shariat Ullah
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Q 27 General Knowledge Haji Shariat Ullah
Haji Shariat Ullah started a movement?
View answer & explanation Ans: Faraizi
Correct Answer: Faraizi
Haji Shariat Ullah started the Faraizi Movement.
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Topic Section
Annexation Of Punjab
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Q 28 General Knowledge Annexation Of Punjab
Punjab Province was annexed to British India in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1849
Correct Answer: 1849
Punjab was annexed to British India in 1849, after the Second Anglo-Sikh War.
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Last Governor General Under East India Company
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Q 29 General Knowledge Last Governor General Under East India Company
Who was last Governor General of Indo-Pak under the East India Company?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Canning
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
Lord Canning was the last Governor General of India under the East India Company, and then its first Viceroy.
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Capture Of Punjab 1849
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Q 30 General Knowledge Capture Of Punjab 1849
British captured Punjab in 1849 after defeating?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sikhs
Correct Answer: Sikhs
The British captured Punjab in 1849 after defeating the Sikhs.
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Annexation Of Oudh
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Q 31 General Knowledge Annexation Of Oudh
The state of Oudh was annexed to the British Empire in which year?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1856
Correct Answer: 1856
Oudh was annexed to the British Empire in 1856.
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Charter Act 1833
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Q 32 General Knowledge Charter Act 1833
Act which allowed the Indians to compete for civil service jobs was?
View answer & explanation Ans: Charter Act of 1833
Correct Answer: Charter Act of 1833
The Charter Act of 1833 opened civil service posts to Indians by competition.
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Topic Section
Peshwa Dynasty Founder
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Q 33 General Knowledge Peshwa Dynasty Founder
The Peshwa dynasty of Marathas was founded by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Balay Vishwanath
Correct Answer: Balay Vishwanath
Balaji Vishwanath founded the Peshwa dynasty of the Marathas.
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Lord Minto Successor
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Q 34 General Knowledge Lord Minto Successor
Lord Minto was succeeded by Lord?
View answer & explanation Ans: Moria
Correct Answer: Moria
Lord Minto was succeeded by Lord Hastings, Earl of Moira; the book keys the garbled 'Moria'.
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Largest Athletics Stadium Of Pakistan
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Q 36 General Knowledge Largest Athletics Stadium Of Pakistan
Largest stadium of athletics of Pakistan was present in
View answer & explanation Ans: Islamabad
Correct Answer: Islamabad
The book keys Islamabad for Pakistan's largest athletics stadium.
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National Poet Of Italy
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Q 42 General Knowledge National Poet Of Italy
Who is known as the national poet of Italy?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dante Alighieri
Correct Answer: Dante Alighieri
Dante Alighieri is known as the national poet of Italy.
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Whitewood National Tree
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Q 43 General Knowledge Whitewood National Tree
Whitewood is the national tree of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Antigua
Correct Answer: Antigua
Whitewood is the national tree of Antigua.
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Ascribed Status
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Q 44 General Knowledge Ascribed Status
A social position "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics:
View answer & explanation Ans: Ascribed status
Correct Answer: Ascribed status
A status assigned by society regardless of a person's talents is an ascribed status.
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Assimilation
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Q 45 General Knowledge Assimilation
The process by which a person forsakes his or her own cultural tradition to become part of a different culture is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Assimilation
Correct Answer: Assimilation
Giving up one's own cultural tradition to join a different culture is assimilation.
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Topic Section
First Public Airline
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Q 47 General Knowledge First Public Airline
Which was the first public airline of World?
View answer & explanation Ans: KLM
Correct Answer: KLM
KLM, founded in 1919, is the world's oldest operating airline.
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Topic Section
Closed Social System
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Q 50 General Knowledge Closed Social System
A social system in which there is little or no possibility of individual mobility
View answer & explanation Ans: Closed system
Correct Answer: Closed system
A social system with little or no individual mobility is a closed system.
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Topic Section
National Tree Of Australia
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Q 51 General Knowledge National Tree Of Australia
What is the national tree of Australia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Golden Wattle
Correct Answer: Golden Wattle
The golden wattle is the national tree of Australia.
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Topic Section
World Press Freedom Day
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Q 52 General Knowledge World Press Freedom Day
3 May is celebrated as the international day of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Press Freedom
Correct Answer: Press Freedom
3 May is celebrated as World Press Freedom Day.
Subject 4
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
University Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
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Q 37 Pakistan Studies University Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences
Animal Husbandry University is located at
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore
Correct Answer: Lahore
The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Animal Husbandry University) is in Lahore.
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Topic Section
First Natural Gas Discovery Place
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Q 38 Pakistan Studies First Natural Gas Discovery Place
First natural gas reserves was discovered at
View answer & explanation Ans: Sui
Correct Answer: Sui
Pakistan's first natural gas reserves were discovered at Sui.
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First Natural Gas Discovery Year
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Q 39 Pakistan Studies First Natural Gas Discovery Year
First natural gas reserves was discovered in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1952
Correct Answer: 1952
Pakistan's first natural gas was discovered at Sui in 1952.
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Topic Section
First Chief Minister Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
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Q 40 Pakistan Studies First Chief Minister Of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Who was the first Chief Minister of K.P.K.?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dr. Khan Sahib
Correct Answer: Dr. Khan Sahib
Dr Khan Sahib was the first Chief Minister of the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).
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First Chief Minister Of Balochistan
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Q 41 Pakistan Studies First Chief Minister Of Balochistan
Who was the first Chief Minister of Baluchistan from May 1972 to February 1973?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sardar Atta ullah Mengal
Correct Answer: Sardar Atta ullah Mengal
Sardar Attaullah Mengal was the first Chief Minister of Balochistan, from May 1972 to February 1973.
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Topic Section
First Governor Of Punjab Pakistan
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Q 46 Pakistan Studies First Governor Of Punjab Pakistan
Name the first Governor of Punjab from August 1947 to August 1949
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Francis Moody
Correct Answer: Sir Francis Moody
Sir Francis Mudie (printed 'Moody') was the first Governor of Punjab in Pakistan, August 1947 to August 1949.
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First Radio Station Of Pakistan
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Q 48 Pakistan Studies First Radio Station Of Pakistan
After independence the first radio station was established in
View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi
Correct Answer: Karachi
After independence, Pakistan's first radio station was established in Karachi.
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First Television Station Of Pakistan
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Q 49 Pakistan Studies First Television Station Of Pakistan
On November 26, 1964 the first T.V. station was established in the city of.
View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore
Correct Answer: Lahore
Pakistan's first television station was established in Lahore on 26 November 1964.
Subject 5
Current Affairs
1
Topic Section
Operation Cast Lead
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Q 54 Current Affairs Operation Cast Lead
The Israeli brutal attack of Gaza on 27 December 2008 which killed 1300 Palestinians was named:
View answer & explanation Ans: Operation Cast Lead
Correct Answer: Operation Cast Lead
Israel's Gaza offensive of 27 December 2008 was named Operation Cast Lead.
Subject 6
Mathematics
1
Topic Section
Work And Wages
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Q 55 Mathematics Work And Wages
A can do a piece of work in 10 days; B in 15 days. They work for 5 days. The rest of the work was finished by C in 2 days. If they get Rs. 1500 for the whole work, the daily wages of B and C are:
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 225
Correct Answer: Rs. 225
A and B together do 5/6 of the work in 5 days, leaving 1/6 for C; their shares of Rs. 1500 are Rs. 750, Rs. 500 and Rs. 250, so B's daily wage is Rs. 100 and C's is Rs. 125, together Rs. 225.
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Work And Time Half Day B
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Q 56 Mathematics Work And Time Half Day B
A and B together can complete a work in 12 days. A alone can complete it in 20 days. If B does the work only for half a day daily, then in how many days A and B together will complete the work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 15 days
Correct Answer: 15 days
B's rate is 1/12 minus 1/20 = 1/30 per day; at half a day B contributes 1/60, so A and B together work at 1/20 + 1/60 = 1/15 per day, finishing in 15 days.
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Work And Time Men Women
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Q 57 Mathematics Work And Time Men Women
12 men can complete a piece of work in 4 days, while 15 women can complete the same work in 4 days. 6 men start working on the job and after working for 2 days, all of them stopped working. How many women should be put on the job to complete the remaining work, if it is to be completed in 3 days?
View answer & explanation Ans: 15
Correct Answer: 15
Six men for 2 days do a quarter of the work, leaving 36 man-days, equal to 45 woman-days; 15 women finish that in 3 days.
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Work And Time Adults Children
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Q 58 Mathematics Work And Time Adults Children
Twelve children take sixteen days to complete a work which can be completed by eight adults in twelve days. Sixteen adults started working and after three days ten adults left and four children joined them. How many days will they take to complete the remaining work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 6 days
Correct Answer: 6 days
One adult equals two children, so 16 adults for 3 days do half the work; the remaining crew of 6 adults and 4 children equals 8 adults a day, taking 6 more days.
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Work And Time Women Children
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Q 59 Mathematics Work And Time Women Children
10 women can complete a work in 7 days and 10 children take 14 days to complete the work. How many days will 5 women and 10 children take to complete the work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 7 days
Correct Answer: 7 days
One woman equals two children, so 5 women and 10 children equal 10 women, who finish in 70 divided by 10 = 7 days.
Subject 7
English
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Topic Section
English Synonyms
12 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 60 English English Synonyms
DISSOLUTE
View answer & explanation Ans: Immoral
Correct Answer: Immoral
Dissolute means immoral, lax in morals.
Q 61 English English Synonyms
FALSE
View answer & explanation Ans: Untrue
Correct Answer: Untrue
False means untrue.
Q 62 English English Synonyms
ANATHEMA
View answer & explanation Ans: Curse
Correct Answer: Curse
Anathema means a curse, something detested.
Q 63 English English Synonyms
NIGGARD
View answer & explanation Ans: Miser
Correct Answer: Miser
A niggard is a miser.
Q 64 English English Synonyms
PLACATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Appease
Correct Answer: Appease
To placate is to appease.
Q 65 English English Synonyms
OBVERSE
View answer & explanation Ans: Opposite
Correct Answer: Opposite
Obverse means opposite.
Q 66 English English Synonyms
MIRTH
View answer & explanation Ans: Merriment
Correct Answer: Merriment
Mirth means merriment, gladness.
Q 67 English English Synonyms
TERRIFIC
View answer & explanation Ans: Terrible
Correct Answer: Terrible
In its formal sense terrific means terrible, causing terror.
Q 68 English English Synonyms
DILIGENT
View answer & explanation Ans: Industrious
Correct Answer: Industrious
Diligent means industrious, hard-working.
Q 69 English English Synonyms
ABRIDGE
View answer & explanation Ans: Shorten
Correct Answer: Shorten
To abridge is to shorten.
Q 70 English English Synonyms
WHIM
View answer & explanation Ans: Fancy
Correct Answer: Fancy
A whim is a fancy, a sudden desire.
Q 71 English English Synonyms
VULGAR
View answer & explanation Ans: Coarse
Correct Answer: Coarse
Vulgar means coarse.
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English Synonyms In Context
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Q 72 English English Synonyms In Context
Drinking is a vice which ultimately ruins a person.
View answer & explanation Ans: evil
Correct Answer: evil
A vice is an evil habit or moral fault.
Q 73 English English Synonyms In Context
We didn't believe in his statement, but subsequent events proved that he was right.
View answer & explanation Ans: later
Correct Answer: later
Subsequent means later, following in time.
Q 74 English English Synonyms In Context
The lurid details of the murder in broad day light sent chilling sensations down the spine of everybody,
View answer & explanation Ans: ghastly
Correct Answer: ghastly
Chilling means frightening; ghastly is the closest option offered.
Q 75 English English Synonyms In Context
The sight moved him to pity and compunction.
View answer & explanation Ans: regret
Correct Answer: regret
Compunction means regret.
Q 76 English English Synonyms In Context
Few teachers have been spared the problem of an obstreperous pupil in the class.
View answer & explanation Ans: unruly
Correct Answer: unruly
Obstreperous means unruly, noisy and difficult to control.
Q 77 English English Synonyms In Context
Rahim does unpaid work for the charity school.
View answer & explanation Ans: honorary
Correct Answer: honorary
Unpaid work for a charity is honorary work.
Q 78 English English Synonyms In Context
The host looked quite jaded by the time the party was over.
View answer & explanation Ans: exhausted
Correct Answer: exhausted
Jaded means exhausted, worn out.
Q 79 English English Synonyms In Context
Many people buy charms and talismans because they think they will bring them luck.
View answer & explanation Ans: amulets
Correct Answer: amulets
Talismans are amulets, objects believed to bring luck.
Q 80 English English Synonyms In Context
How beautiful! This is really something to ponder over.
View answer & explanation Ans: think
Correct Answer: think
To ponder over something is to think about it.
Q 81 English English Synonyms In Context
Too many drugs are apt to cause distress.
View answer & explanation Ans: depression
Correct Answer: depression
Distress is suffering; the book keys depression as its closest option.
Q 82 English English Synonyms In Context
The prisoners of war were subjected to bestial atrocities.
View answer & explanation Ans: cruelties
Correct Answer: cruelties
Bestial atrocities are cruelties.
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English Antonyms
11 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 83 English English Antonyms
APPROPRIATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Unsuitable
Correct Answer: Unsuitable
The opposite of appropriate is unsuitable.
Q 84 English English Antonyms
RETRIEVE
View answer & explanation Ans: Abandon
Correct Answer: Abandon
The opposite of retrieve is abandon.
Q 85 English English Antonyms
FORMER
View answer & explanation Ans: Latter
Correct Answer: Latter
The opposite of former is latter.
Q 86 English English Antonyms
RABID
View answer & explanation Ans: Rational
Correct Answer: Rational
The opposite of rabid (fanatical) is rational.
Q 87 English English Antonyms
OPAQUE
View answer & explanation Ans: Transparent
Correct Answer: Transparent
The opposite of opaque is transparent.
Q 88 English English Antonyms
FRA.TERNITY
View answer & explanation Ans: Hostility
Correct Answer: Hostility
The opposite of fraternity (brotherhood) is hostility.
Q 89 English English Antonyms
PRETENTIOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Humble
Correct Answer: Humble
The opposite of pretentious is humble.
Q 90 English English Antonyms
MAWKISH
View answer & explanation Ans: Intelligent
Correct Answer: Intelligent
Mawkish means excessively sentimental, so no true opposite is offered; the printed key is retained with that note.
Q 91 English English Antonyms
RUTHLESS
View answer & explanation Ans: Merciful
Correct Answer: Merciful
The opposite of ruthless is merciful.
Q 92 English English Antonyms
ABDICATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Claim
Correct Answer: Claim
The opposite of abdicate (give up a throne) is claim.
Q 95 English English Antonyms
IMPERVIOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Penetrable
Correct Answer: Penetrable
The opposite of impervious is penetrable.
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English Antonyms In Context
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Q 93 English English Antonyms In Context
Ambiguity of thoughts can prove disastrous.
View answer & explanation Ans: Clarity
Correct Answer: Clarity
The opposite of ambiguity is clarity.
Q 94 English English Antonyms In Context
Professors are generally serious about what they say.
View answer & explanation Ans: jolly
Correct Answer: jolly
The opposite of serious is jolly.
Q 96 English English Antonyms In Context
He urges to learn everything.
View answer & explanation Ans: recommend
Correct Answer: recommend
Urges means strongly encourages, so no true opposite is offered; the printed key is retained with that note.
Q 97 English English Antonyms In Context
He was found guilty.
View answer & explanation Ans: innocent
Correct Answer: innocent
The opposite of guilty is innocent.
Q 98 English English Antonyms In Context
Honesty is the best policy.
View answer & explanation Ans: Deceit
Correct Answer: Deceit
The opposite of honesty is deceit.
Q 99 English English Antonyms In Context
The Chairman initiated the proceedings with a brief speech.
View answer & explanation Ans: closed
Correct Answer: closed
The opposite of initiated is closed (brought to an end).
Q 100 English English Antonyms In Context
William Wordsworth is celebrated for his lucid style.
View answer & explanation Ans: unknown
Correct Answer: unknown
The opposite of lucid is obscure; unknown is the book's closest option, retained with that note.
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