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Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved MCQs

Solved FPSC Inspector (FIA) past paper 2013 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers Geography, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, History.

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The FPSC Inspector (FIA) past paper from 2013 (Model Paper 41) contains 100 solved MCQs covering Geography, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, History and more, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. Every printed answer key entry was reconciled against the standard fact, and all 100 items are published as printed, with 16 retained-with-note flags on print defects and era figures.

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Inspector Past Paper 2013

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Sports — Hockey

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Q 1 General Knowledge Sports — Hockey

Where the 1st Champions Trophy of Hockey was played?

A

Sri Lanka

B

West Indies

C

Australia

D

Pakistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan

Correct Answer: Pakistan

The first Hockey Champions Trophy was played in Lahore, Pakistan, in 1978.

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World Places

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Q 6 General Knowledge World Places

Wall Street is famous for:

A

Banking, finance and stock exchange

B

Sports goods

C

Jewellery

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Banking, finance and stock exchange

Correct Answer: Banking, finance and stock exchange

Wall Street in New York is famous for banking, finance and the stock exchange.

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English Literature

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Q 7 General Knowledge English Literature

Famous poet of English Shakespeare was born in

A

1535

B

1554

C

1564

D

1574

View answer & explanation Ans: 1564

Correct Answer: 1564

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564.

4

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Ancient Centres

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Q 8 General Knowledge Ancient Centres

Which was a centre of culture and learning for a thousand years from 500 BC to AD 500?

A

Harappa

B

Mohenjodaro

C

Taxila

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Taxila

Correct Answer: Taxila

Taxila was a centre of culture and learning from about 500 BC to AD 500.

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World Politics

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Q 14 General Knowledge World Politics

'Monarchy' still exists in:

A

Thailand

B

Japan

C

None of these

D

Both a & b

View answer & explanation Ans: Both a & b

Correct Answer: Both a & b

Monarchy still exists in both Thailand and Japan, so both options are correct.

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World Leaders

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Q 15 General Knowledge World Leaders

Dr. Ahmad Sukarno was the President of

A

Malaysia

B

Indonesia

C

Maldives

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Indonesia

Correct Answer: Indonesia

Dr. Ahmad Sukarno was the first President of Indonesia.

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American History

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Q 16 General Knowledge American History

The Declaration of Independence of the American Colonies was adopted by the Constitutional Congress on July 4, 1776 at:

A

Washington

B

New York

C

Chicago

D

Philadelphia

View answer & explanation Ans: Philadelphia

Correct Answer: Philadelphia

The Declaration of Independence was adopted in Philadelphia on 4 July 1776.

8

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Mughal Empire

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Q 17 General Knowledge Mughal Empire

For how many years Mughal Kings ruled over India?

A

290

B

370

C

275

D

331

View answer & explanation Ans: 331

Correct Answer: 331

Mughal rule in India lasted 331 years, from Babur's victory in 1526 to 1857.

9

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Magna Carta

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Q 18 General Knowledge Magna Carta

The Magna Carta was signed by King John on:

A

15th June 1215

B

15th August 1225

C

15th June 1235

D

None of above

View answer & explanation Ans: 15th June 1215

Correct Answer: 15th June 1215

King John sealed Magna Carta on 15 June 1215.

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Travellers

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Q 19 General Knowledge Travellers

Marco Polo was the famous

A

Traveller

B

Scientist

C

Politician

D

None of above

View answer & explanation Ans: Traveller

Correct Answer: Traveller

Marco Polo was a famous Venetian traveller.

Q 49 General Knowledge Travellers

Bernier visited India during the reign of:

A

Akbar

B

Jahangir

C

Shahjahan

D

Aurangzeb

View answer & explanation Ans: Shahjahan

Correct Answer: Shahjahan

Francois Bernier visited India during Shah Jahan's reign, arriving in 1656.

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US Politics

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Q 21 General Knowledge US Politics

Who was the founder of Democratic Party of USA?

A

Franklin Roosevelt

B

Thomas Jefferson

C

Kennedy

D

George Washington

View answer & explanation Ans: Thomas Jefferson

Correct Answer: Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is regarded as the founder of the Democratic Party of the USA, through the Democratic-Republican Party.

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Personalities

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Q 23 General Knowledge Personalities

Nightingale Florence (belongs to France) was a:

A

Soldier

B

Nurse

C

Reformer

D

Driver

View answer & explanation Ans: Nurse

Correct Answer: Nurse

Florence Nightingale was a nurse, famed for her work in the Crimean War.

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Sports — Olympics

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Q 24 General Knowledge Sports — Olympics

When Pakistan won gold medal for the first time in Olympics?

A

1960

B

1961

C

1962

D

1963

View answer & explanation Ans: 1960

Correct Answer: 1960

Pakistan won its first Olympic gold medal in hockey at Rome in 1960.

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Police Institutions

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Q 32 General Knowledge Police Institutions

National Police Bureau consists on how many members including chairman?

A

Four

B

Five

C

Six

D

Seven

View answer & explanation Ans: Six

Correct Answer: Six

The National Police Bureau consists of six members including the chairman, as printed.

Q 36 General Knowledge Police Institutions

From which place close to its headquarters did London's Metropolitan Police derive the name Scotland Yard?

A

A castle

B

A tower

C

A small, enclosed field in Whitehall

D

A churchyard

View answer & explanation Ans: A small, enclosed field in Whitehall

Correct Answer: A small, enclosed field in Whitehall

The Metropolitan Police took the name Scotland Yard from its headquarters' location, as printed.

Q 37 General Knowledge Police Institutions

When was Scotland Yard formed?

A

29 September 1829

B

18 June 1826

C

22 February 1824

D

7 December 1815

View answer & explanation Ans: 29 September 1829

Correct Answer: 29 September 1829

Scotland Yard was formed on 29 September 1829, with the Metropolitan Police.

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Intelligence Agencies

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Q 33 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

Which is the secret agency of Afghanistan?

A

RAW

B

CIA

C

Mosad

D

Khad

View answer & explanation Ans: Khad

Correct Answer: Khad

KHAD was the secret agency of Afghanistan.

Q 34 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

DAS is a secret agency of:

A

Bulgaria

B

Canada

C

China

D

Colombia

View answer & explanation Ans: Colombia

Correct Answer: Colombia

DAS was the secret agency (security department) of Colombia.

Q 35 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

Where are the headquarters of FBI?

A

Philadelphia

B

New York

C

Washington DC

D

New Orleans

View answer & explanation Ans: Washington DC

Correct Answer: Washington DC

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Q 38 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

DRM (Directorate of Military Intelligence) is a secret agency of:

A

Germany

B

France

C

Estonia

D

Finland

View answer & explanation Ans: France

Correct Answer: France

The DRM (Direction du renseignement militaire) is the military intelligence directorate of France.

Q 39 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is a secret agency of:

A

Norway

B

Pakistan

C

Philippines

D

Poland

View answer & explanation Ans: Pakistan

Correct Answer: Pakistan

The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is the secret agency of Pakistan.

Q 40 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

VEVAK is a secret agency of:

A

Gambia

B

Germany

C

Ghana

D

Iran

View answer & explanation Ans: Iran

Correct Answer: Iran

VEVAK (Vezarat-e Ettela'at) is the intelligence agency of Iran.

Q 41 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

Which is the secret agency of India?

A

RAW

B

CIA

C

Mosad

D

Khad

View answer & explanation Ans: RAW

Correct Answer: RAW

RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) is the secret agency of India.

Q 42 General Knowledge Intelligence Agencies

Which is the secret agency of USA?

A

RAW

B

CIA

C

Mosad

D

Khad

View answer & explanation Ans: CIA

Correct Answer: CIA

The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) is the secret agency of the USA.

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Topic Section

Films

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Q 43 General Knowledge Films

Who directed the film "Jurassic Park"?

A

Robert Browning

B

Bob Wordward

C

Steven Spielberg

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Steven Spielberg

Correct Answer: Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg directed the film Jurassic Park (1993).

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Topic Section

Books

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Q 44 General Knowledge Books

"In the Line of Fire" is the autobiography of:

A

General Pervez Musharraf

B

Paul Kennedy

C

Jeorge W. Bush

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: General Pervez Musharraf

Correct Answer: General Pervez Musharraf

In the Line of Fire is the autobiography of General Pervez Musharraf.

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Topic Section

Nobel Prizes

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Q 45 General Knowledge Nobel Prizes

Which country has received maximum Nobel prizes after its institution?

A

Germany

B

France

C

USA

D

U.K.

View answer & explanation Ans: USA

Correct Answer: USA

The USA has received the maximum number of Nobel Prizes of any country.

Q 76 General Knowledge Nobel Prizes

Nobel Prize was first awarded in the year:

A

1900

B

1901

C

1904

D

1905

View answer & explanation Ans: 1901

Correct Answer: 1901

The Nobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901.

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Topic Section

East India Company

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Q 48 General Knowledge East India Company

East India Company established in:

A

1578

B

1614

C

1600

D

1609

View answer & explanation Ans: 1600

Correct Answer: 1600

The East India Company was established in 1600, by royal charter.

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Parliaments

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Q 51 General Knowledge Parliaments

'Riksdag' is the Parliament of

A

Iran

B

Iraq

C

Sweden

D

United States

View answer & explanation Ans: Sweden

Correct Answer: Sweden

The Riksdag is the Parliament of Sweden.

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Currency History

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Q 53 General Knowledge Currency History

First country who issued currency notes in the world:

A

Greece

B

China

C

Italy

D

Russia

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

China was the first country to issue currency notes (paper money).

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Topic Section

Grand Trunk Road

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Q 59 General Knowledge Grand Trunk Road

The Grand Trunk Road was built by:

A

Jahngir

B

Sher Shah Suri

C

Bubar

D

Akbar

View answer & explanation Ans: Sher Shah Suri

Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri

The Grand Trunk Road was built by Sher Shah Suri.

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Topic Section

Faraizi Movement

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Q 60 General Knowledge Faraizi Movement

Fraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariat Ullah in Bangal in

A

1835

B

1823

C

1828

D

1865

View answer & explanation Ans: 1828

Correct Answer: 1828

The Faraizi Movement was started by Haji Shariatullah in Bengal, keyed here to 1828.

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European Traders

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Q 61 General Knowledge European Traders

During the Mughal period which one of the following traders first came to India?

A

Portuguese

B

Dutch

C

Danish

D

English

View answer & explanation Ans: Portuguese

Correct Answer: Portuguese

The Portuguese were the first European traders to come to India during the Mughal period.

25

Topic Section

Delhi Sultanate

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Q 62 General Knowledge Delhi Sultanate

The first Indian ruler to organise Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state was:

A

Alauddin Khilji

B

Feroz Tughlaq

C

Akbar

D

Aurangzeb

View answer & explanation Ans: Akbar

Correct Answer: Akbar

Akbar was the first Indian ruler to organise the Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state.

Q 82 General Knowledge Delhi Sultanate

Who was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate?

A

Firoz Shah Tughlaq

B

Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq Shah-II

C

Nasir-ud-Din-Mahmud

D

Nusrat Shah

View answer & explanation Ans: Nasir-ud-Din-Mahmud

Correct Answer: Nasir-ud-Din-Mahmud

Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud Shah Tughluq was the last ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty.

Q 83 General Knowledge Delhi Sultanate

Who amongst the following Sultans of the Slave Dynasty reigned for the longest period?

A

Qutub-ud-Din Aibak

B

Ghiyas-ud-din Balban

C

Nasir-ud-Din Mahmud

D

Shams-ud-din Iltutmish

View answer & explanation Ans: Shams-ud-din Iltutmish

Correct Answer: Shams-ud-din Iltutmish

Shams-ud-din Iltutmish reigned longest of the Slave Dynasty sultans offered, from 1211 to 1236.

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Ashoka

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Q 65 General Knowledge Ashoka

Buddhist emperor Ashoka belonged to which dynasty?

A

Ashoka

B

Mauryan

C

Chandra

D

Gupta

View answer & explanation Ans: Mauryan

Correct Answer: Mauryan

The Buddhist emperor Ashoka belonged to the Mauryan dynasty.

27

Topic Section

Commonwealth

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Q 77 General Knowledge Commonwealth

How many members are these of Commonwealth?

A

50

B

53

C

48

D

47

View answer & explanation Ans: 53

Correct Answer: 53

The Commonwealth had 53 members as keyed in this paper.

Q 78 General Knowledge Commonwealth

The Secretariat of Commonwealth was located in which city?

A

Paris

B

Geneva

C

London

D

Oslo

View answer & explanation Ans: London

Correct Answer: London

The Commonwealth Secretariat is located in London.

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Topic Section

Airlines

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Q 86 General Knowledge Airlines

Which of the following is Russian airline?

A

Aeroflot

B

Aero Asia

C

Russian floats

D

Aero Russia

View answer & explanation Ans: Aeroflot

Correct Answer: Aeroflot

Aeroflot is the Russian airline.

Q 87 General Knowledge Airlines

Asiana Airlines is the airline of:

A

India

B

China

C

South Korea

D

Greece

View answer & explanation Ans: South Korea

Correct Answer: South Korea

Asiana Airlines is the airline of South Korea.

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Topic Section

Seven Wonders

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Q 89 General Knowledge Seven Wonders

In an Island near Alexandria an ancient wonder "The pharaohs of Alexandria" is situated. What is it?

A

A Light House

B

Hanging Garden

C

Great Wall

D

A Wall

View answer & explanation Ans: A Light House

Correct Answer: A Light House

The Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse, an ancient wonder on an island near Alexandria.

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Topic Section

US Presidents

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Q 90 General Knowledge US Presidents

Who was the President of USA during World War I?

A

Woodrow Wilson

B

George Truman

C

Abraham Lincoln

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Woodrow Wilson

Correct Answer: Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson was President of the USA during World War I.

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Topic Section

Mughal Battles

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Q 91 General Knowledge Mughal Battles

Battle of Holdighat [Haldighati] was fought in 1576 AD between Raja Pratab Singh and

A

Babar

B

Aurangzeb

C

Akbar

D

Jahangir

View answer & explanation Ans: Akbar

Correct Answer: Akbar

The Battle of Haldighati in 1576 was fought between Raja Pratap Singh and Akbar's forces.

Subject 2

Geography

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Topic Section

Straits

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Q 2 Geography Straits

Tasmania separated from Australia by:

A

Bering Strait

B

Bass Strait

C

Gibraltar

D

Harmoz Strait

View answer & explanation Ans: Bass Strait

Correct Answer: Bass Strait

Bass Strait separates Tasmania from mainland Australia.

2

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Mountains

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Q 29 Geography Mountains

The highest peak of Karakoram Range is

A

Pamir

B

Nanga Parbat

C

K-2

D

Rakaposhi

View answer & explanation Ans: K-2

Correct Answer: K-2

K-2 (8,611 m) is the highest peak of the Karakoram Range.

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Topic Section

Smallest Countries

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Q 46 Geography Smallest Countries

Which is the second smallest country of the world?

A

San Mareno

B

Maldives

C

Monaco

D

Bermuda

View answer & explanation Ans: Monaco

Correct Answer: Monaco

Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, after Vatican City.

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City Nicknames

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Q 50 Geography City Nicknames

Which place is called "city of seas"?

A

Sydney

B

Tokyo

C

Karachi

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sydney

Correct Answer: Sydney

Sydney is the place keyed as the 'city of seas' in this paper.

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World Places

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Q 54 Geography World Places

Kremlin is a fortress where there are government offices, palaces and churches is in:

A

Japan

B

China

C

Russia

D

Thailand

View answer & explanation Ans: Russia

Correct Answer: Russia

The Kremlin, a fortress of government offices, palaces and churches, is in Moscow, Russia.

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Rivers

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Q 56 Geography Rivers

Which of the following rivers is also called yellow river?

A

Hawang Ho River

B

Nile River

C

Amazon River

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hawang Ho River

Correct Answer: Hawang Ho River

The Hwang Ho (Huang He) river of China is also called the Yellow River.

Q 57 Geography Rivers

Colorado is a river which flows in:

A

USA

B

UK

C

Peru

D

Brazil

View answer & explanation Ans: USA

Correct Answer: USA

The Colorado River flows in the USA.

Q 70 Geography Rivers

On the banks of which river is the city of London located?

A

Severn

B

Thames

C

Avon

D

Humber

View answer & explanation Ans: Thames

Correct Answer: Thames

London is located on the banks of the River Thames.

Q 74 Geography Rivers

Liverpool is situated on bank of river

A

Indus River

B

Mersey River

C

Delaware River

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Mersey River

Correct Answer: Mersey River

Liverpool is situated on the bank of the River Mersey.

Q 75 Geography Rivers

Which is the longest river in the world?

A

Nile

B

Amazon

C

Volga

D

Mississippi

View answer & explanation Ans: Nile

Correct Answer: Nile

The Nile is the longest river in the world.

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Lakes

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Q 68 Geography Lakes

Which is the biggest fresh water lake in the world?

A

Chilka Lake

B

Caspian Lake

C

Dal Lake

D

Lake Superior

View answer & explanation Ans: Lake Superior

Correct Answer: Lake Superior

Lake Superior is the biggest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.

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Peninsulas

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Q 69 Geography Peninsulas

Which peninsula lies between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov?

A

Crimean

B

Iberian

C

Kamchatka

D

Yucatan

View answer & explanation Ans: Crimean

Correct Answer: Crimean

The Crimean Peninsula lies between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.

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Arabian Peninsula

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Q 71 Geography Arabian Peninsula

Which is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula?

A

Oman

B

Yemen

C

Saudi Arabia

D

Kuwait

View answer & explanation Ans: Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula.

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Time Zones

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Q 73 Geography Time Zones

In how many time zones has the world been divided?

A

15

B

24

C

90

D

180

View answer & explanation Ans: 24

Correct Answer: 24

The world is divided into 24 standard time zones.

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Mountain Passes

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Q 84 Geography Mountain Passes

Khyber Pass is situated in:

A

Himalaya Range

B

Karakoram Range

C

Hindukush Range

D

Sulaiman Range

View answer & explanation Ans: Hindukush Range

Correct Answer: Hindukush Range

The Khyber Pass is situated in the Hindukush range system.

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Glaciers

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Q 85 Geography Glaciers

Longest glacier of the world is Lambert situated in Antarctica, what is its length?

A

320 miles

B

390 miles

C

370 miles

D

479 miles

View answer & explanation Ans: 320 miles

Correct Answer: 320 miles

The Lambert Glacier in Antarctica is keyed here at 320 miles long.

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Topic Section

Cropping Seasons

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Q 88 Geography Cropping Seasons

The period of Rabi season is

A

October-May

B

May-Aug.

C

October-June

D

January-May

View answer & explanation Ans: October-May

Correct Answer: October-May

The Rabi season runs from October to May, as keyed here.

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Seas

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Q 94 Geography Seas

Which Sea has no coastline?

A

Japan Sea

B

Sargasso Sea

C

Tasmanian Sea

D

White Sea

View answer & explanation Ans: Sargasso Sea

Correct Answer: Sargasso Sea

The Sargasso Sea has no coastline, being bounded by ocean currents.

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Ports

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Q 95 Geography Ports

In which country is the port of Jaffna?

A

India

B

Pakistan

C

Sri Lanka

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: Sri Lanka

Correct Answer: Sri Lanka

The port of Jaffna is in Sri Lanka.

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Oceans

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Q 98 Geography Oceans

Which of the following is the smallest ocean of the world?

A

Pacific

B

Indian

C

Atlantic

D

Arctic

View answer & explanation Ans: Arctic

Correct Answer: Arctic

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest ocean in the world.

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Deserts

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Q 99 Geography Deserts

Kyzyl-Kum Desert is present in:

A

Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan

B

China

C

Kazakhstan

D

Morocco

View answer & explanation Ans: Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan

Correct Answer: Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan

The Kyzyl-Kum Desert is present in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.

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Great Circles

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Q 100 Geography Great Circles

Which one of the following is a Great Circle?

A

The Arctic Circle

B

The Tropic of Cancer

C

The Equator

D

The Tropic of Capricorn

View answer & explanation Ans: The Equator

Correct Answer: The Equator

The Equator is a great circle of the Earth.

Subject 3

English

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Vocabulary — Phobias

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Q 3 English Vocabulary — Phobias

Ergophobia is a fear of

A

Everything

B

Work

C

Wealth

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Work

Correct Answer: Work

Ergophobia is the fear of work.

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Foreign Phrases

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Q 81 English Foreign Phrases

The foreign phrase Charge d'affaires means

A

Deputy Ambassador

B

An affair of the heart

C

An awkward situation

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Deputy Ambassador

Correct Answer: Deputy Ambassador

Charge d'affaires means a deputy ambassador (an envoy in charge of an embassy).

Subject 4

Current Affairs

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OIC

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Q 4 Current Affairs OIC

The Conference of Head of States of OIC is convened every

A

2 years

B

3 years

C

4 years

D

5 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 3 years

Correct Answer: 3 years

The OIC summit of heads of state is convened every three years.

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European Union

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Q 28 Current Affairs European Union

The European Union was established with its headquarters at Brussels in

A

1954

B

1957

C

1956

D

1955

View answer & explanation Ans: 1957

Correct Answer: 1957

The Treaty of Rome in 1957 created the European Economic Community, headquartered at Brussels.

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International Days

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Q 30 Current Affairs International Days

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed every year on

A

23rd November

B

21th November

C

25th November

D

29th November

View answer & explanation Ans: 29th November

Correct Answer: 29th November

The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on 29 November.

Subject 5

Everyday Science

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Diseases

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Q 5 Everyday Science Diseases

Hepatitis and jaundice are the diseases of

A

Heart

B

Brain

C

Liver

D

Alhazen

View answer & explanation Ans: Liver

Correct Answer: Liver

Hepatitis and jaundice are diseases of the liver.

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Units — Light Year

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Q 22 Everyday Science Units — Light Year

A light year is:

A

8.46 trillion kilometers

B

9.46 trillion kilometers

C

10.46 trillion kilometers

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 9.46 trillion kilometers

Correct Answer: 9.46 trillion kilometers

A light year is about 9.46 trillion kilometres.

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Colour TV

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Q 27 Everyday Science Colour TV

A colour television set makes colours by mixing light of which three different colours?

A

Blue, Green and Yellow

B

Blue, Red and Yellow

C

Blue, Green and Red

D

Green, Black and Red

View answer & explanation Ans: Blue, Green and Red

Correct Answer: Blue, Green and Red

A colour television mixes red, green and blue light to make colours.

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Topic Section

Gases

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Q 55 Everyday Science Gases

Which gas is used in decoration lighting?

A

Oxigen

B

Hydrogen

C

Nitrogen

D

Neon

View answer & explanation Ans: Neon

Correct Answer: Neon

Neon gas is used in decoration (neon) lighting.

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Topic Section

Earth — Perihelion

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Q 72 Everyday Science Earth — Perihelion

The distance between the earth and the sun is smallest in the month of:

A

January

B

March

C

June

D

September

View answer & explanation Ans: January

Correct Answer: January

The Earth is closest to the Sun (perihelion) in January.

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Topic Section

Elements

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Q 96 Everyday Science Elements

Which element is named after the country Cyprus?

A

Chlorine

B

Copper

C

Carbon

D

Calcium

View answer & explanation Ans: Copper

Correct Answer: Copper

Copper is named after Cyprus (Latin cuprum, from Cyprus).

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Topic Section

Plant Types

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Q 97 Everyday Science Plant Types

Which type of plants is suited to grow under drought conditions?

A

Pteridophytes

B

Xerophytes

C

Tropophytes

D

Hygrophytes

View answer & explanation Ans: Xerophytes

Correct Answer: Xerophytes

Xerophytes are plants suited to grow under drought conditions.

Subject 6

Pakistan Studies

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Journalism — Comrade

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Q 9 Pakistan Studies Journalism — Comrade

Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar issued Comrade English newspaper from Culcata [Calcutta]

A

27th January 1912

B

14th January 1911

C

27th January 1911

D

27th January 1912

View answer & explanation Ans: 14th January 1911

Correct Answer: 14th January 1911

Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar launched the English weekly Comrade from Calcutta on 14 January 1911.

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Journalism — Al Hilal

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Q 10 Pakistan Studies Journalism — Al Hilal

"Al-Halal" Urdu newspaper was issued by Maulana Abu-Kalam-Azad in:

A

July 1913

B

July 1914

C

July 1912

D

April 1916

View answer & explanation Ans: July 1912

Correct Answer: July 1912

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad issued the Urdu weekly Al-Hilal in July 1912.

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Topic Section

Pakistan Movement

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Q 11 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Quaid-e-Azam joined Muslim League in:

A

1913

B

1914

C

1911

D

1916

View answer & explanation Ans: 1913

Correct Answer: 1913

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913.

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Topic Section

One Unit

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Q 12 Pakistan Studies One Unit

One unit dissolved on:

A

1st July 1970

B

1st July 1971

C

1st July 1972

D

1st July 1973

View answer & explanation Ans: 1st July 1970

Correct Answer: 1st July 1970

One Unit was dissolved on 1 July 1970, restoring the four provinces of West Pakistan.

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Topic Section

Fall Of Dhaka

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Q 13 Pakistan Studies Fall Of Dhaka

East Pakistan was separated from rest of the country

A

16th December 1970

B

16th December 1971

C

16th December 1972

D

16th December 1973

View answer & explanation Ans: 16th December 1971

Correct Answer: 16th December 1971

East Pakistan separated from Pakistan on 16 December 1971.

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Topic Section

Forts Of Pakistan

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Q 20 Pakistan Studies Forts Of Pakistan

Derawar Fort is located near:

A

Multan

B

Bahawalpur

C

Jehanian

D

Ahmadpur

View answer & explanation Ans: Bahawalpur

Correct Answer: Bahawalpur

Derawar Fort stands near Ahmadpur East in Bahawalpur district, Punjab.

Q 63 Pakistan Studies Forts Of Pakistan

The greatest fort of Pakistan that is Rani Kot Fort is situated near the city

A

Hyderabad

B

Peshawar

C

Rawalpindi

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hyderabad

Correct Answer: Hyderabad

Rani Kot Fort, the greatest fort of Pakistan, is situated near Hyderabad in Sindh.

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State Bank

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies State Bank

Who was the first Governor of State Bank of Pakistan?

A

Ishrat Kamal

B

Saeed Hamid

C

Zahid Hussain

D

Rashid Naqvi

View answer & explanation Ans: Zahid Hussain

Correct Answer: Zahid Hussain

Zahid Hussain was the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (1948-1953).

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Postal History

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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Postal History

The first Pakistani Postal stamp was issued in:

A

September 1947

B

August 1948

C

December 1947

D

July 1948

View answer & explanation Ans: July 1948

Correct Answer: July 1948

Pakistan's first postage stamps were issued in July 1948.

9

Topic Section

Shrines

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Q 47 Pakistan Studies Shrines

Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is buried in:

A

Kasur

B

Pakpatan

C

Swhwan Sharif

D

Multan

View answer & explanation Ans: Swhwan Sharif

Correct Answer: Swhwan Sharif

Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar is buried at Sehwan Sharif in Sindh.

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Topic Section

Tombs

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Q 52 Pakistan Studies Tombs

The Tomb of Rukn-e-Alam is in:

A

Bahawalpur

B

Hasan Abdal

C

D.G. Khan

D

Multan

View answer & explanation Ans: Multan

Correct Answer: Multan

The tomb of Hazrat Rukn-e-Alam (Shah Rukn-e-Alam) is in Multan.

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Topic Section

National Parks

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Q 58 Pakistan Studies National Parks

The Lal Suhanra National Park is located near:

A

Multan

B

Bahawalpur

C

Ahmadpur East

D

D.G. Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Bahawalpur

Correct Answer: Bahawalpur

Lal Suhanra National Park is located near Bahawalpur in Punjab.

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Topic Section

Siachen

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Q 64 Pakistan Studies Siachen

When was the first agreement signed on Siachen glacier?

A

1950

B

1971

C

1949

D

1954

View answer & explanation Ans: 1949

Correct Answer: 1949

The first agreement on the Siachen glacier was the Karachi Agreement of 1949.

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Topic Section

Treaty Of Amritsar

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Q 66 Pakistan Studies Treaty Of Amritsar

State of Kashmir was purchased by Ghulab Singh for

A

Rs.8.5 million

B

Rs.7.5 million

C

Rs.9.5 million

D

Rs.5.5 million

View answer & explanation Ans: Rs.7.5 million

Correct Answer: Rs.7.5 million

Ghulab Singh purchased the State of Kashmir for Rs. 7.5 million under the Treaty of Amritsar (1846).

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Constitutions

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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Constitutions

In which Constitution Islam was declared religion of the state?

A

Constitution of 1956

B

Constitution of 1973

C

Constitution of 1968

D

Constitution of 1962

View answer & explanation Ans: Constitution of 1973

Correct Answer: Constitution of 1973

The Constitution of 1973 declares Islam the religion of the state in Article 2.

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Topic Section

Books

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Q 79 Pakistan Studies Books

"The Indus Saga and the making of Pakistan" book is written by

A

R.L. Stevenson

B

Aitzaz Ahsan

C

H.G. Wells

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Aitzaz Ahsan

Correct Answer: Aitzaz Ahsan

The Indus Saga and the Making of Pakistan was written by Aitzaz Ahsan.

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Topic Section

Climate Of Pakistan

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Q 80 Pakistan Studies Climate Of Pakistan

Which of following places is the rainiest of Pakistan?

A

Murree

B

Rawalpindi

C

Karachi

D

Quetta

View answer & explanation Ans: Murree

Correct Answer: Murree

Murree is the rainiest place in Pakistan.

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Topic Section

Day Of Deliverance

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Q 92 Pakistan Studies Day Of Deliverance

Muslims celebrated the "Day of Deliverance on:

A

22nd December 1939

B

25th December 1939

C

24th December 1939

D

23rd December 1939

View answer & explanation Ans: 22nd December 1939

Correct Answer: 22nd December 1939

Muslims celebrated the Day of Deliverance on 22 December 1939, on the Congress ministries' resignation.

18

Topic Section

Pakistan Resolution

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Q 93 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Resolution

The famous resolution, which came to be known as Pakistan Resolution was moved by Maulvi Fazal-ul-Haq and passed unanimously:

A

1940

B

1945

C

1947

D

1944

View answer & explanation Ans: 1940

Correct Answer: 1940

The Pakistan Resolution was moved by Maulvi Fazal-ul-Haq and passed unanimously in 1940.

Subject 7

Laws

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Legal Maxims

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Q 31 Laws Legal Maxims

Justice delayed is Justice:

A

Denied

B

Delayed

C

Condemned

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Denied

Correct Answer: Denied

Justice delayed is justice denied.

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