Counted inside FPSC’s own papers only: of the 159 solved FPSC
papers on GK360, these 58 questions were each asked in at least 4
different papers. Every question below carries its verified answer, explanation and the
papers it appeared in.
Q 1 General Knowledge 5 papers
"Strait of Malacca" separates:
A
Malaysia and Thailand
B
Mozambique and Madagascar
C
Indonesia and Malaysia
Correct
D
India and Sri Lanka
View answer & explanation
Ans: Indonesia and Malaysia
Correct Answer: Indonesia and Malaysia
The Strait of Malacca separates Indonesia and Malaysia.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Director, Interior Ministry Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Economic Division Past Paper 2003 Solved (2003) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · GK & Current Affairs: The Most Important MCQs on General Knowledge and Current Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 2 Mathematics 5 papers
10 men can complete a job in 14 days. How long will it take 4 men to finish the same job if they work at the same rate?
A
33 days
B
35 days
Correct
C
37 days
D
39 days
View answer & explanation
Ans: 35 days
Correct Answer: 35 days
Ten men in 14 days is 140 man-days, so 4 men take 140 divided by 4, which is 35 days.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Research Officer, National Assembly Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 3 Mathematics 5 papers
A man pays 10% of his income, as income tax. If his income tax amounts to Rs. 1500, what is his income?
A
Rs.13000
B
Rs.15000
Correct
C
Rs.17000
D
Rs.19000
View answer & explanation
Ans: Rs.15000
Correct Answer: Rs.15000
If 10% of income is Rs. 1500, the income is 1500 divided by 0.10, which is Rs. 15000.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2014 Solved (2014) · Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Research Officer, National Assembly Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Assistant Director, Cabinet Division Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 4 Mathematics 5 papers
A man takes 50 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/hr. If he walks with a speed of 10 km/hr, he covers the same distance in
A
1 hour
B
30 minutes
Correct
C
20 minutes
D
10 minutes
View answer & explanation
Ans: 30 minutes
Correct Answer: 30 minutes
Time is inversely proportional to speed, so at 10 km/hr the time is 50 x 6 / 10 = 30 minutes.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Research Officer, National Assembly Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 5 Islamic Studies 5 papers
A Verse of the Holy Quran indicates the name of:
A
Hazarat Muaaz (RA)
B
Hazrat Bilal (RA)
C
Hazrat Saad (RA)
D
Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Zaid (RA)
Hazrat Zaid (RA) — Zayd ibn Harithah — is the only companion named in a verse of the Holy Quran (Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 37).
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Director, Ministry of Communications Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Research Officer, Senate Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 6 General Knowledge 5 papers
East India Company established in:
A
1578
B
1614
C
1600
Correct
D
1609
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1600
Correct Answer: 1600
The East India Company was chartered on 31 December 1600; the book repeats this item from question 42.
Appears in 5 papers: Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer (Batch 2) Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Inspector Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009)
Q 7 Everyday Science 5 papers
Frost is not formed generally on cloudy nights Reasons?
A
Absence of water vapour in the air
B
Clouds generate air currents and disturbances which do not promote frosty conditions
C
Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Correct
D
moisture of air has been sucked away by the clouds
View answer & explanation
Ans: Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Correct Answer: Clouds prevent radiation and therefore help the ground temperature remain higher
Frost is generally not formed on cloudy nights because clouds prevent radiation, helping the ground temperature remain higher.
Appears in 5 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 8 Mathematics 5 papers
In the exam 45% students failed and 550 students were successful. The total number of students who appeared in the exam were?
A
1000
Correct
B
900
C
1500
D
800
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1000
Correct Answer: 1000
If 45% failed, 55% passed, so 550 successful students imply a total of 550 / 0.55 = 1000 students.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2014 Solved (2014) · Assistant Director, Ministry of Overseas & Human Resources Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 9 Everyday Science 5 papers
Lightning is caused when
A
similar charges of electricity rush towards each other
B
opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Correct
C
clouds strike against impurities in air and result in a gigantic frictional flare-up
D
earth exerts a pull on the floating clouds
View answer & explanation
Ans: opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Correct Answer: opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air
Lightning is caused when opposite charges in different clouds break down the resistance offered by the intervening air.
Appears in 5 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 10 General Knowledge 5 papers
Name the king who fell from the horse while playing Polo and died.
A
Akbar
B
Muhammad Ghori
C
Zaheer-ud-Din Babar
D
Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Qutbuddin Aibak
Correct Answer: Qutbuddin Aibak
Qutbuddin Aibak, the first Sultan of Delhi, died in 1210 after falling from his horse while playing polo (chaugan).
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Ports & Shipping Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 11 Mathematics 5 papers
There are four numbers. Average of the first three is 15 and that of the last three is 16. If the last number is 19 find the first number:
A
16
Correct
B
18
C
20
D
21
View answer & explanation
Ans: 16
Correct Answer: 16
The first three numbers sum to 45 and the last three to 48; with the last number 19, the middle two sum to 29, so the first number is 45 minus 29, which is 16.
Appears in 5 papers: Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Inspector Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 12 Geography 5 papers
Toot oil and natural gas field is located in
A
Punjab
Correct
B
Sindh
C
N.W.F.P.
D
Balochistan
View answer & explanation
Ans: Punjab
Correct Answer: Punjab
The Toot oil and natural gas field is located in Punjab, in the Chakwal area.
Appears in 5 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Customs Inspector (Batch 1) Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 13 Everyday Science 5 papers
Which of the following air carries no moisture?
A
dry air
Correct
B
warm air
C
cool air
D
icy wind
E
None of above
View answer & explanation
Ans: dry air
Correct Answer: dry air
Dry air, by definition, carries no moisture.
Appears in 5 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2000 Solved (2000)
Q 14 Geography 4 papers
'Diego Garcia' is a
A
Airlines of Singapore
B
French Surface to Surface Missile
C
United States military base in the Indian Ocean
Correct
D
Disputed island between Japan and Russia in the Pacific Ocean
View answer & explanation
Ans: United States military base in the Indian Ocean
Correct Answer: United States military base in the Indian Ocean
Diego Garcia hosts a United States military base in the Indian Ocean.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 15 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
"Agartala Conspiracy Case" was launched in:
A
1968
Correct
B
1969
C
1963
D
1951
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1968
Correct Answer: 1968
The Agartala Conspiracy Case was launched in 1968.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 16 General Knowledge 4 papers
"K" in 'Pakistan' stands for:
A
Karachi
B
Khyber
C
Kashmir
Correct
D
None of them
View answer & explanation
Ans: Kashmir
Correct Answer: Kashmir
In the name Pakistan, K stands for Kashmir (Punjab, Afghania, Kashmir).
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Inspector Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 17 Mathematics 4 papers
A can do a piece of work in 10 days and B can do it in 15 days. The number of days required by them to finish it, working together is
A
8
B
7
C
6
Correct
D
4
View answer & explanation
Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Working together, A and B finish 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 of the work per day, so they take 6 days.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director, Ministry of Overseas & Human Resources Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director, Cabinet Division Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 18 Mathematics 4 papers
A man saves Rs. 500, which is 15% of his annual income. How much does he earn in one year.
A
3542.50
B
333.33
C
3132.30
Correct
D
3075.75
View answer & explanation
Ans: 3132.30
Correct Answer: 3132.30
Rs 500 is 15% of Rs 3333.33 of annual income; the book's key answer is retained as printed since that figure is not offered.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Minorities and Religious Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Director, Cabinet Division Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 19 Everyday Science 4 papers
A sextant is used to measure:
A
volume of the buildings
B
area of hill
C
height of an object
Correct
D
breadth of a tower
View answer & explanation
Ans: height of an object
Correct Answer: height of an object
A sextant measures angles and altitudes, so among the options it measures the height of an object.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2000 Solved (2000)
Q 20 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
Before elevation as Governor General in 1951, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad was:
A
Finance Minister
Correct
B
Governor of East Pakistan
C
Secretary General of Pakistan Government
D
Speaker of National Assembly
View answer & explanation
Ans: Finance Minister
Correct Answer: Finance Minister
Before becoming Governor General in 1951, Ghulam Muhammad was Finance Minister of Pakistan.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 21 Everyday Science 4 papers
Can you name the three planets of the Solar system which have no satellites?
A
Neptune
B
Mars
C
Mercury
D
Venus
E
Pluto
F
Jupiter
G
Both C, D & E
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Both C, D & E
Correct Answer: Both C, D & E
Mercury and Venus are the planets with no natural satellites; the book's combined option adds Pluto, which was still listed as a planet in 2006, though Pluto in fact has Charon.
Appears in 4 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2000 Solved (2000)
Q 22 Everyday Science 4 papers
Deficiency of Vitamin A results in?
A
night blindness
Correct
B
rickets
C
diabetes
D
throat infection
View answer & explanation
Ans: night blindness
Correct Answer: night blindness
Deficiency of Vitamin A results in night blindness; rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2018 Solved (2018) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Patrol Officer Motorways Police Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 23 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
During the 1965-war, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan was:
A
Muhammad Ali Bogra
B
Munzur Qadir
C
Z.A. Bhutto
Correct
D
Sir Zafar Ullah
View answer & explanation
Ans: Z.A. Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A. Bhutto
During the 1965 war, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was Pakistan's Foreign Minister (1963-1966).
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 24 General Knowledge 4 papers
During the anti-government movement of 1977, who was the President of PNA?
A
Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan
B
Maulana Mufti Mehmud
C
Air Marshall (Reid) Asghar Khan
Correct
D
Khan Abdul Wali Khan
View answer & explanation
Ans: Air Marshall (Reid) Asghar Khan
Correct Answer: Air Marshall (Reid) Asghar Khan
The book keys Air Marshal Asghar Khan as president of the Pakistan National Alliance during the 1977 movement.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 25 Mathematics 4 papers
Find a positive number which when increased by 17 is equal to 60 times the reciprocal of the number.
A
3
Correct
B
10
C
17
D
20
View answer & explanation
Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
The positive number satisfying x + 17 = 60 / x is 3, since 3 + 17 = 20 and 60 / 3 = 20.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2017 Solved (2017) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2016 Solved (2016) · Assistant Director, Ministry of Finance Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Arithmetic: Problems on Numbers — Solved MCQs
Q 26 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
How many Radio station were working in Pakistan at the time of partition of sub-continent?
A
3
Correct
B
4
C
5
D
6
View answer & explanation
Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Three radio stations were working in Pakistan at the time of partition: Lahore, Peshawar and Dhaka.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Inspector ANF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 27 Everyday Science 4 papers
If an iron piece remains exposed to air and dampness, it gets rust on it. Scientifically speaking, rust is:
A
iron oxide
Correct
B
a kind of moss
C
corrosive quality of damp air
D
the natural wearing of iron
View answer & explanation
Ans: iron oxide
Correct Answer: iron oxide
Rust is iron oxide, formed when iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture.
Appears in 4 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 28 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
In Pakistan the largest share of electricity comes from the source of:
A
Thermal
Correct
B
Hydel
C
Nuclear
D
Coal
View answer & explanation
Ans: Thermal
Correct Answer: Thermal
In Pakistan the largest share of electricity comes from thermal sources, in the exam's era and still the largest single share.
Appears in 4 papers: Appraising / Valuation Officer (Batch 1) Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Assistant Director ANF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009)
Q 29 General Knowledge 4 papers
Largest radio station found in Pakistan is:
A
Islamabad
Correct
B
Karachi
C
Lahore
D
Multan
View answer & explanation
Ans: Islamabad
Correct Answer: Islamabad
Islamabad is the keyed largest radio station in Pakistan, as Radio Pakistan's headquarters station.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 30 Everyday Science 4 papers
Liquids are
A
poor conductors of heat
Correct
B
good conductors of heat
C
worst conductors of heat
D
perfect insulators
View answer & explanation
Ans: poor conductors of heat
Correct Answer: poor conductors of heat
Liquids are generally poor conductors of heat.
Appears in 4 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 31 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
On 20th December 1971, who became the President of Pakistan?
A
Nur-ul-Amin
B
Fazal Illahi Ch.
C
Gen. Yahya Khan
D
Z.A. Bhutto
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Z.A. Bhutto
Correct Answer: Z.A. Bhutto
On 20 December 1971, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became President of Pakistan.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 32 General Knowledge 4 papers
The agro based industry is:
A
Poultry farming
B
Fishery
C
Livestock
D
All of above
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: All of above
Correct Answer: All of above
Poultry farming, fishery and livestock are all agro-based industries, so the answer is all of the above.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 33 Everyday Science 4 papers
The best conductor of electricity is
A
copper
B
silver
Correct
C
gold
D
lead
View answer & explanation
Ans: silver
Correct Answer: silver
Silver has the lowest electrical resistance of the common metals, making it the best conductor.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Planning Division Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Assistant Director, Ministry of Finance Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Assistant Foreign Affairs Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Assistant Director, Cabinet Division Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 34 General Knowledge 4 papers
The biggest Industry of Pakistan is:
A
Cement
B
Sugar
C
Textite
Correct
D
Paper
View answer & explanation
Ans: Textite
Correct Answer: Textite
Textile (printed "Textite") was the biggest industry of Pakistan at the paper's time.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Railway Inspector Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 35 General Knowledge 4 papers
The coin rupia was first issued by:
A
Sher Shah Suri
Correct
B
Alauddin Khilji
C
Akbar
D
Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq
View answer & explanation
Ans: Sher Shah Suri
Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri
Sher Shah Suri first issued the silver coin called the rupia.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector Customs & Preventive Officer (Batch 2) Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Pakistan Affairs — Solved MCQs
Q 36 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
The deputation of Muslim leaders to the Viceroy, Lord Minto II seeking separate electorate was headed by:
A
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
B
Agha Khan
Correct
C
MA. Jinnah
D
Maulana Shaukat Ali
View answer & explanation
Ans: Agha Khan
Correct Answer: Agha Khan
The Simla Deputation of 1906 to Lord Minto, seeking separate electorates, was headed by the Aga Khan.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Private Secretary Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 37 Islamic Studies 4 papers
The effective Zakat System can ensure the elimination of:
A
Poverty
Correct
B
Interest
C
Class Distinction
D
Ignorance
View answer & explanation
Ans: Poverty
Correct Answer: Poverty
An effective Zakat system can ensure the elimination of poverty.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director, Ministry of Communications Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Railway Inspector Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 38 General Knowledge 4 papers
The French Revolution began in the year:
A
1770
B
1788
C
1789
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1789
Correct Answer: 1789
The French Revolution began in 1789, with the storming of the Bastille on 14 July.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Deputy Director Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008)
Q 39 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
The historic garden Shalimar was built by Shah Jahan in
A
1634
B
1639
C
1642
Correct
D
1652
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1642
Correct Answer: 1642
The historic Shalimar Garden in Lahore was built by Shah Jahan and completed in 1642.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director ANF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 40 Mathematics 4 papers
The number, whose 17% is 51, is
A
200
B
100
C
300
Correct
D
210
View answer & explanation
Ans: 300
Correct Answer: 300
If 17% of a number is 51, the number is 51 divided by 0.17, which is 300.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2014 Solved (2014) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Inspector ASF Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved (2004)
Q 41 Everyday Science 4 papers
The planet between Earth and Mercury is
A
Venus
Correct
B
Mars
C
Jupiter
D
Neptune
View answer & explanation
Ans: Venus
Correct Answer: Venus
Venus lies between Mercury and Earth in the order of the planets from the Sun.
Appears in 4 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2000 Solved (2000)
Q 42 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
The title of Stanley Wolpert's famous book on Z.A Bhutto is:
A
"Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan"
Correct
B
"A leader called Bhutto"
C
"Bhutto-the leader"
D
"A Charismatic leader"
View answer & explanation
Ans: "Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan"
Correct Answer: "Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan"
Stanley Wolpert's famous book on Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is titled 'Zulfi Bhutto of Pakistan'.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director ASF Past Paper 2010 Solved (2010) · Assistant Statistics Division Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Inspector, Railway Police Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002)
Q 43 Everyday Science 4 papers
The velocity of sound is largest in
A
Air
B
Water
C
Steel rod
Correct
D
Kerosene
View answer & explanation
Ans: Steel rod
Correct Answer: Steel rod
Sound travels fastest in solids, so the steel rod gives the largest velocity among the media offered.
Appears in 4 papers: Civilian Labour Officer Past Paper 2007 Solved (2007) · Research Assistant, Planning and Development Past Paper 2006 Solved (2006) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001) · Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2000 Solved (2000)
Q 44 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
What is the share of urban population in the total population of Pakistan according to census of 1998?
A
38.6%
B
42.6%
C
41.0%
D
32.5%
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: 32.5%
Correct Answer: 32.5%
According to the 1998 census, the urban population of Pakistan was 32.5% of the total population.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director ANF Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Federal Secretariat Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Intelligence Bureau Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 45 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
What is the total length of Gwadar Motorway?
A
605 Km
B
895 Km
Correct
C
933 Km
D
1105 Km
View answer & explanation
Ans: 895 Km
Correct Answer: 895 Km
The printed key gives 895 km for the Gwadar Motorway, retained here as a key-only figure.
Appears in 4 papers: Inspector ANF Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · Deputy Director Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Customs Inspector (Batch 1) Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Customs Inspector Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 46 General Knowledge 4 papers
When Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup?
A
1992
Correct
B
1996
C
1999
D
2003
View answer & explanation
Ans: 1992
Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992, beating England in the final at Melbourne.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2011 Solved (2011) · Assistant Director Past Paper 2009 Solved (2009) · Assistant Director, Ports & Shipping Past Paper 2002 Solved (2002) · Assistant Director, Establishment Division Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 47 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
When was the First Woman Bank established in Pakistan?
A
Dec 1, 1988
B
Dec 1, 1989
Correct
C
Dec 1, 1973
D
August 14 1948
View answer & explanation
Ans: Dec 1, 1989
Correct Answer: Dec 1, 1989
The First Women Bank was established in Pakistan on 1 December 1989.
Appears in 4 papers: Assistant Director Past Paper 2012 Solved (2012) · Assistant Director ANF Past Paper 2008 Solved (2008) · Customs Inspector (Batch 1) Past Paper 2005 Solved (2005) · Assistant Manager Past Paper 2001 Solved (2001)
Q 48 Geography 4 papers
Which country is situated below the sea level?
A
New Zealand
B
Netherlands
Correct
C
Australia
D
Japan
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Ans: Netherlands
Correct Answer: Netherlands
The Netherlands is situated below sea level — much of the country lies below mean sea level, protected by dykes.
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Q 49 Geography 4 papers
Which is the biggest fresh water lake in the world?
A
Chilka Lake
B
Caspian Lake
C
Dal Lake
D
Lake Superior
Correct
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Ans: Lake Superior
Correct Answer: Lake Superior
Lake Superior is the biggest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
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Q 50 Geography 4 papers
Which of the following countries is in the continent of Europe?
A
Albania
Correct
B
Algeria
C
Libya
D
Venezuela
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Ans: Albania
Correct Answer: Albania
Of the countries offered, Albania is in the continent of Europe; Algeria and Libya are in Africa and Venezuela in South America.
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Q 51 Everyday Science 4 papers
Which of the following gases is mainly causing global warming:
A
Nitrogen
B
Methane
C
Carbon dioxide
Correct
D
Hydrogen
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Ans: Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is the gas mainly causing global warming among the options offered.
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Q 52 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
Which political party of Pakistan was established on 30th November 1967?
A
Jamiat-ul-Ulema-I-Islam
B
Jamat Islami
C
National Awami Party
D
Pakistan People's Party
Correct
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Ans: Pakistan People's Party
Correct Answer: Pakistan People's Party
The Pakistan People's Party was established on 30 November 1967.
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Q 53 General Knowledge 4 papers
Who is considered to be the Chief Architect of 1956 Constitution?
A
Ghulam Muhammad
B
Skindar Mirza
C
Muhammad Ali Bogra
D
Ch. Muhammad Ali
Correct
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Ans: Ch. Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: Ch. Muhammad Ali
Choudhry Muhammad Ali is considered the chief architect of the 1956 Constitution, promulgated during his premiership.
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Q 54 Islamic Studies 4 papers
Who was a historian, jurist, philosopher, as well as a politician?
A
Shams uddin Ibni Khatkan
B
Abdur Rehman Ibni Khaldoon
Correct
C
Abu Bakar Muhammad Ibni Yahya
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Ans: Abdur Rehman Ibni Khaldoon
Correct Answer: Abdur Rehman Ibni Khaldoon
Ibn Khaldun (Abdur Rehman Ibni Khaldoon) was a historian, jurist, philosopher and politician.
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Q 55 Islamic Studies 4 papers
Who was appointed as Usher for Hijrat-e-Madinah?
A
Hazrat Saad bin Ubada (R.A)
B
Hazrat Utab bin Usaid (R.A)
C
Hazrat Abduliah bin Ariqat (R.A)
Correct
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Ans: Hazrat Abduliah bin Ariqat (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Abduliah bin Ariqat (R.A)
Abdullah bin Uraiqit (printed as Abduliah bin Ariqat) was the guide appointed for the Hijrah to Madinah.
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Q 56 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
Who was the first President of Pakistan?
A
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B
Liaqat Ali Khan
C
Sikandar Mirza
Correct
D
Ayub Khan
E
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
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Ans: Sikandar Mirza
Correct Answer: Sikandar Mirza
Sikandar Mirza (Iskander Mirza) was the first President of Pakistan.
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Q 57 Islamic Studies 4 papers
Who was the last Commander in Chief for Ghazwa-e-Mautah?
A
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
Correct
B
Abdur Rehman bin Auf (R.A)
C
Abdullah bin Rawaha (R.A)
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Ans: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A)
Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) took command at Mu'tah after the earlier commanders were martyred, and was the last commander-in-chief of that battle.
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Q 58 Pakistan Studies 4 papers
Who was the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905?
A
Lord Curzon
Correct
B
Lord Mountbatten
C
Lord Irwin
D
Lord Attlee
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Ans: Lord Curzon
Correct Answer: Lord Curzon
Lord Curzon was Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905.
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