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PPSC Various Posts (BS-17 & BS-18) Past Paper 2022 Solved Solved MCQs

Comprehensive solved PPSC past paper from 2022 for various BS-17 and BS-18 posts, featuring verified MCQs on General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Science, Math, and English.

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PPSC Various Posts (BS-17 & BS-18) Past Paper 2022 Solved

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

Global Conflicts

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Q 1 General Knowledge Global Conflicts

Nagorno-Karabakh is a disputed region between:

A

Armenia and Azerbaijan

B

Armenia and Turkey

C

Azerbaijan and Turkey

D

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

View answer & explanation Ans: Armenia and Azerbaijan

Correct Answer: Armenia and Azerbaijan

Nagorno-Karabakh is a landlocked mountainous region in the South Caucasus, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but historically heavily populated and claimed by ethnic Armenians.

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Capitals

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Q 3 General Knowledge Capitals

The capital of Georgia is:

A

Tbilisi

B

Berlin

C

Accra

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Tbilisi

Correct Answer: Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of the country of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River.

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Constitutions

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Q 4 General Knowledge Constitutions

Article 370 of the Constitution of India gave:

A

Special status to Kashmir

B

Special status to Kerala

C

Special status to Bihar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Special status to Kashmir

Correct Answer: Special status to Kashmir

Article 370 formerly granted special autonomous status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir within India, which was revoked by the Indian government in 2019.

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International Organizations

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Q 5 General Knowledge International Organizations

The headquarters of the World Health Organization is located at:

A

New York

B

Washington

C

Rome

D

Geneva

View answer & explanation Ans: Geneva

Correct Answer: Geneva

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the UN headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Q 19 General Knowledge International Organizations

The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded by:

A

Henry Dunant

B

Donald Ross

C

Baden Powell

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Henry Dunant

Correct Answer: Henry Dunant

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was founded in 1863 by a group of Swiss citizens, heavily led by the vision of Henry Dunant.

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First In World

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Q 6 General Knowledge First In World

The first Female Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the US is:

A

Sarah Ayed bent Muhammed Al Ayed

B

Princess Rima bint Bandar

C

Nadia Baeshen

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Princess Rima bint Bandar

Correct Answer: Princess Rima bint Bandar

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud became the first female envoy in Saudi Arabia's history when she was appointed as the ambassador to the United States in 2019.

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World History

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Q 7 General Knowledge World History

How many years did Hungary remain under the control of the Ottomans?

A

100 years

B

150 years

C

200 years

D

250 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 150 years

Correct Answer: 150 years

The Ottoman rule in Hungary lasted for about 150 years, primarily from the Battle of Mohács in 1526 until the late 17th century.

Q 13 General Knowledge World History

When was the Soviet Union established and when did it collapse?

A

1920-1980

B

1917-1979

C

1922-1991

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 1922-1991

Correct Answer: 1922-1991

The Soviet Union was officially established in December 1922 and was dissolved in December 1991.

Q 15 General Knowledge World History

Who was the first president of the Chinese Republic?

A

Junko Tabar

B

Sun Yat-sen

C

Mao Zedong

D

Kim Jong-il

View answer & explanation Ans: Sun Yat-sen

Correct Answer: Sun Yat-sen

Sun Yat-sen served as the provisional first president of the Republic of China in 1912 after the overthrow of the Qing dynasty.

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Dams

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Q 8 General Knowledge Dams

Batman Dam is in which country?

A

Pakistan

B

Turkey

C

China

D

New Zealand

View answer & explanation Ans: Turkey

Correct Answer: Turkey

The Batman Dam is one of the 21 dams of the Southeastern Anatolia Project of Turkey, located on the Batman River.

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Islamic History

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Q 10 General Knowledge Islamic History

What is the total period of the Ottoman Empire?

A

1200-1917

B

1400-1719

C

1299-1922

D

1295-1914

View answer & explanation Ans: 1299-1922

Correct Answer: 1299-1922

The Ottoman Empire was founded in 1299 by Osman I and officially ended in 1922 following its defeat in World War I.

Q 11 General Knowledge Islamic History

Muslim rule in Spain was established by:

A

Ameer Abdul Rehman

B

Qasim Shah III

C

Sultan Nafees

D

Abdul Karim I

View answer & explanation Ans: Ameer Abdul Rehman

Correct Answer: Ameer Abdul Rehman

Abd al-Rahman I was the founder of a Muslim dynasty that ruled the greater part of Iberia for nearly three centuries.

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Digital Diplomacy

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Q 12 General Knowledge Digital Diplomacy

Facebook Diplomacy started in:

A

2004

B

2008

C

2012

D

2016

View answer & explanation Ans: 2008

Correct Answer: 2008

Facebook diplomacy became a recognized phenomenon around 2008, notably leveraged during Barack Obama's presidential campaign to mobilize and communicate digitally.

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Sports

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Q 14 General Knowledge Sports

Which is the venue of the 2028 Summer Olympics?

A

Paris

B

Los Angeles

C

Rome

D

Moscow

View answer & explanation Ans: Los Angeles

Correct Answer: Los Angeles

The 2028 Summer Olympics are officially scheduled to be hosted in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Q 26 General Knowledge Sports

Which Pakistani athlete got the 5th spot in weightlifting in the Tokyo Olympics 2020?

A

Yasin Kamran

B

Babar Tauseef

C

Talha Talib

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Talha Talib

Correct Answer: Talha Talib

Talha Talib, a Pakistani weightlifter, famously secured the 5th position in the 67kg category at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Q 31 General Knowledge Sports

Who won the first-ever Paralympics gold medal for Pakistan?

A

Haider Ali

B

Kazim Ali

C

Nasir Ali

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Haider Ali

Correct Answer: Haider Ali

Haider Ali won a gold medal in the discus throw at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, making history as Pakistan's first-ever Paralympic gold medalist.

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Religion

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Q 16 General Knowledge Religion

Which of the following texts is historically associated with biblical apocrypha rather than the canonical Bible?

A

Gospel of Barnabas

B

Talmud

C

Sahifa

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gospel of Barnabas

Correct Answer: Gospel of Barnabas

The Gospel of Barnabas is a non-canonical apocryphal text not included in the traditional Bible, often debated by historical and religious scholars.

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Nobel Prize

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Q 17 General Knowledge Nobel Prize

Name the youngest Laureate who received the Nobel Prize:

A

Guglielmo Marconi

B

Malala Yousafzai

C

Ronald Ross

D

Norman Borlaug

View answer & explanation Ans: Malala Yousafzai

Correct Answer: Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzai became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate when she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at the age of 17.

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Tech Pioneers

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Q 18 General Knowledge Tech Pioneers

Who is the founder of Microsoft Corporation?

A

Steve Jobs

B

Bill Gates

C

Warren Buffett

D

Elon Musk

View answer & explanation Ans: Bill Gates

Correct Answer: Bill Gates

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975.

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Diplomacy

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Q 28 General Knowledge Diplomacy

Which cricket player played an important role in the Kartarpur Corridor initiative?

A

Navjot Singh Sidhu

B

Venkatesh

C

Ajay Sharma

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Correct Answer: Navjot Singh Sidhu

Former Indian cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu actively promoted and participated in the diplomatic push that led to the Kartarpur Corridor's opening.

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Topic Section

Books & Authors

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Q 39 General Knowledge Books & Authors

'From Purdah to Parliament' is a book authored by:

A

Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah

B

Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan

C

Begum Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah

Correct Answer: Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah

Begum Shaista Suhrawardy Ikramullah, a prominent female Pakistani politician and diplomat, authored her autobiography titled 'From Purdah to Parliament'.

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Cultural Days

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Q 43 General Knowledge Cultural Days

Baloch Culture Day is celebrated by the Balochi people annually on:

A

2nd March

B

3rd March

C

4th March

D

5th March

View answer & explanation Ans: 2nd March

Correct Answer: 2nd March

Baloch Culture Day is celebrated every year on March 2nd to highlight and preserve the rich traditions, dress, and heritage of the Baloch people.

Subject 2

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Public Health

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Q 2 Everyday Science Public Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This was said by which organization?

A

World Food Programme

B

World Health Organization

C

United Nations

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: World Health Organization

Correct Answer: World Health Organization

This definition of health is explicitly stated in the preamble of the Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO), adopted in 1946.

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Topic Section

Environment

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Q 20 Everyday Science Environment

Which country is the highest emitter of carbon dioxide?

A

India

B

China

C

US

D

UK

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

China is currently the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, largely due to its massive industrial sector and reliance on coal.

Q 55 Everyday Science Environment

Sun radiation is reflected or absorbed by the:

A

Ozone

B

Atmosphere

C

Light

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Atmosphere

Correct Answer: Atmosphere

Incoming solar radiation is partially absorbed, scattered, and reflected back into space by various layers, clouds, and gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

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Topic Section

Human Anatomy

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Q 52 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

Wisdom teeth normally grow between the ages of:

A

30-40

B

17-30

C

25-45

D

20-50

View answer & explanation Ans: 17-30

Correct Answer: 17-30

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, typically emerge in the back of the mouth between the late teens and late twenties.

Q 57 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

The lifespan of Red Blood Cells is roughly how many days?

A

100

B

120

C

180

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 120

Correct Answer: 120

Human red blood cells (erythrocytes) have an average lifespan of about 100 to 120 days before they are removed by the spleen and liver.

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Ecology

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Q 53 Everyday Science Ecology

What are examples of primary producers?

A

Animals

B

Omnivores

C

Carnivores

D

Green plants and Algae

View answer & explanation Ans: Green plants and Algae

Correct Answer: Green plants and Algae

Primary producers are autotrophs, like green plants and algae, that create their own food through photosynthesis using sunlight.

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Biology

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Q 54 Everyday Science Biology

Bacteria are primarily classified as:

A

Predators

B

Parasites

C

Epiphytes

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

While some bacteria can act as parasites, they as a whole group are highly diverse single-celled organisms that do not uniformly fit into 'parasites' or 'predators'.

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Topic Section

Physics

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Q 56 Everyday Science Physics

A mobile phone sends and receives messages through:

A

Sound waves

B

Radio waves

C

Ultrasonic waves

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Radio waves

Correct Answer: Radio waves

Mobile phones communicate wirelessly by transmitting and receiving radio frequency (RF) signals, which are a type of electromagnetic wave.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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Topic Section

International Relations

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Q 9 Current Affairs International Relations

Relations between Australia and China have been strained in recent years over various political and trade disputes, including the:

A

Taiwan issue

B

South China Sea

C

Hong Kong

D

All of the above

View answer & explanation Ans: South China Sea

Correct Answer: South China Sea

While tensions encompass multiple issues, Australia's criticism of China's territorial claims and militarization in the South China Sea has been a major prominent catalyst for strained relations.

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Topic Section

Global Events

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Q 35 Current Affairs Global Events

Which school was attacked in May 2021?

A

Army Public School

B

Sayed Al-Shuhada School

C

Wisdom School

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sayed Al-Shuhada School

Correct Answer: Sayed Al-Shuhada School

On May 8, 2021, a devastating car bombing targeted the Sayed Al-Shuhada school in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing mostly schoolgirls.

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Global Conflicts

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Q 48 Current Affairs Global Conflicts

Russia recently invaded which country?

A

Poland

B

Ukraine

C

Sweden

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ukraine

Correct Answer: Ukraine

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a major, internationally condemned military invasion of its neighboring country, Ukraine.

Subject 4

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Military

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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Military

Kakul Military Academy is located in which city of Pakistan?

A

Lahore

B

Peshawar

C

Abbottabad

D

Faisalabad

View answer & explanation Ans: Abbottabad

Correct Answer: Abbottabad

The Pakistan Military Academy, also known as PMA Kakul, is a premier military training institution located in Kakul, near Abbottabad.

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Topic Section

Borders

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Borders

The length of the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir is approximately:

A

520 KM

B

740 KM

C

720 KM

D

820 KM

View answer & explanation Ans: 740 KM

Correct Answer: 740 KM

The Line of Control (LoC) dividing Indian and Pakistani administered parts of Kashmir is factually about 740 kilometers (460 miles) long.

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Geography

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Q 23 Pakistan Studies Geography

Nathia Gali Beach is in which city of Pakistan?

A

Murree

B

Islamabad

C

Karachi

D

Lahore

View answer & explanation Ans: Karachi

Correct Answer: Karachi

Nathia Gali Beach is a restricted beach located near the Karachi nuclear power plant and Paradise Point in Karachi, Sindh.

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Economy

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Economy

The Pakistan government is frequently unable to spend heavily on public welfare due to:

A

Foreign debts and payments

B

Trade deficit

C

Fiscal deficit

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Foreign debts and payments

Correct Answer: Foreign debts and payments

A massive portion of Pakistan's annual federal budget goes directly into servicing enormous foreign debts and interest payments, limiting welfare expenditure.

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Topic Section

Islamic Personalities

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Islamic Personalities

Shah Wali Allah made a pilgrimage to Makkah in:

A

1730

B

1732

C

1734

D

1736

View answer & explanation Ans: 1732

Correct Answer: 1732

Shah Waliullah left for Arabia in 1731 for Hajj and stayed there pursuing higher studies under eminent scholars, returning to Delhi around 1732.

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Current Affairs

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Current Affairs

The Kartarpur Corridor was opened on which birth anniversary of Guru Nanak?

A

500th

B

520th

C

530th

D

550th

View answer & explanation Ans: 550th

Correct Answer: 550th

The Kartarpur Corridor was officially inaugurated in November 2019 to coincide with the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.

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History

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies History

In Pakistan, the first translation of the Quran was historically in which regional language?

A

Persian

B

Sindhi

C

Urdu

D

Balouchi

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindhi

Correct Answer: Sindhi

The first translation of the Quran into any regional language of the subcontinent was in Sindhi by Akhund Azaz Allah Muttalawi.

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Pre Partition

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition

Who was the last Viceroy of India?

A

Lord Mountbatten

B

Lord Hardings

C

Lord William

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Mountbatten

Correct Answer: Lord Mountbatten

Lord Louis Mountbatten served as the last Viceroy of British India and oversaw the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

Q 36 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition

When did Indians get representation in the Viceroy's executive council for the first time?

A

1906

B

1909

C

1935

D

1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 1909

Correct Answer: 1909

The Indian Councils Act 1909 (Minto-Morley Reforms) allowed for the first time an Indian to be appointed to the Viceroy's Executive Council.

Q 40 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition

The British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on:

A

18 May 1947

B

18 June 1947

C

18 July 1947

D

18 August 1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 18 July 1947

Correct Answer: 18 July 1947

The Indian Independence Act 1947 received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, legally establishing the independent dominions of India and Pakistan.

Q 42 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition

The British Indian government announced the partition of Bengal in:

A

1902

B

1905

C

1909

D

1916

View answer & explanation Ans: 1905

Correct Answer: 1905

The first Partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, in July 1905, separating the largely Muslim eastern areas from the Hindu western areas.

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Topic Section

Constitutional History

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Q 32 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Who was the first President of Pakistan?

A

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

B

Malik Ghulam Muhammad

C

Sikandar Mirza

D

Khawaja Nazimuddin

View answer & explanation Ans: Sikandar Mirza

Correct Answer: Sikandar Mirza

Major General Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan in 1956 when the country transitioned from a Dominion to an Islamic Republic.

Q 38 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Who presided over the first meeting of the Pakistan Constituent Assembly?

A

Quaid-e-Azam

B

J N Mandal

C

Liaqat Ali Khan

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: J N Mandal

Correct Answer: J N Mandal

Jogendra Nath Mandal (J.N. Mandal) served as the interim chairman and presided over the inaugural session of Pakistan's first Constituent Assembly on August 10, 1947.

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Treaties

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Treaties

The Shimla Agreement between Pakistan and India was signed in:

A

1970

B

1972

C

1973

D

1974

View answer & explanation Ans: 1972

Correct Answer: 1972

The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, between Indian PM Indira Gandhi and Pakistani President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto following the 1971 war.

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Political Movements

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Q 34 Pakistan Studies Political Movements

Who presented 14 points apart from Quaid-e-Azam?

A

Abul Kalam Azad

B

Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi

C

Nehru

D

Muhammad Ali Bogra

View answer & explanation Ans: Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi

Correct Answer: Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi

Allama Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi, the founder of the Khaksar movement, also historically presented a set of 14 points regarding Muslim rights and independence.

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Political History

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Q 37 Pakistan Studies Political History

When did Pervez Musharraf impose martial law?

A

12 May 1999

B

12 June 1999

C

12 September 1999

D

12 October 1999

View answer & explanation Ans: 12 October 1999

Correct Answer: 12 October 1999

General Pervez Musharraf seized power in a bloodless military coup on October 12, 1999, ousting the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

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Foreign Policy

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Q 41 Pakistan Studies Foreign Policy

When did Ayub Khan visit China?

A

1961

B

1965

C

1968

D

1969

View answer & explanation Ans: 1965

Correct Answer: 1965

President Ayub Khan made a landmark state visit to the People's Republic of China in March 1965, strengthening bilateral ties.

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Universities

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Q 44 Pakistan Studies Universities

The oldest university of Punjab is located in which city?

A

Multan

B

Lahore

C

Faisalabad

D

Gujranwala

View answer & explanation Ans: Lahore

Correct Answer: Lahore

The University of the Punjab, located in Lahore and established in 1882, is the oldest and largest public university in Pakistan.

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Politics

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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Politics

Which political party is historically the most popular in rural Sindh?

A

PPP

B

MQM

C

PTI

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: PPP

Correct Answer: PPP

The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has historically maintained a dominant electoral stronghold and popularity across the province of Sindh.

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Quaid E Azam

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Q 47 Pakistan Studies Quaid E Azam

What is the name of Quaid-e-Azam's daughter?

A

Farzana

B

Rehana

C

Dina Wadia

D

Rukhsana

View answer & explanation Ans: Dina Wadia

Correct Answer: Dina Wadia

Dina Wadia was the only child and daughter of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and his wife, Rattanbai Petit.

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Economy History

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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Economy History

What was the share in industry received by Pakistan upon independence?

A

Less than 7%

B

More than 20%

C

2%

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Less than 7%

Correct Answer: Less than 7%

At independence, Pakistan inherited an overwhelmingly agrarian economy with extremely little industrial base, receiving roughly 34 of the 921 factories (less than 4%).

Subject 5

Geography

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Topic Section

Borders

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Q 46 Geography Borders

The Rann of Kachchh is located between:

A

Punjab and Gujrat

B

Sindh and Indian Gujrat

C

Sindh and Amritsar

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh and Indian Gujrat

Correct Answer: Sindh and Indian Gujrat

The Rann of Kutch is a large area of salt marshes that span the border between the Sindh province of Pakistan and the Gujarat state of India.

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Astronomy

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Q 49 Geography Astronomy

Which one of the following planets has the largest number of natural satellites?

A

Mars

B

Saturn

C

Jupiter

D

Venus

View answer & explanation Ans: Saturn

Correct Answer: Saturn

Saturn holds the record for having the highest number of discovered moons in our solar system, surpassing Jupiter.

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Earth Measurements

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Q 50 Geography Earth Measurements

The mean of the earth's radius in inches is approximately:

A

210.83 million

B

230.83 million

C

250.83 million

D

290.83 million

View answer & explanation Ans: 250.83 million

Correct Answer: 250.83 million

The Earth's mean radius is roughly 3,959 miles. Converted to inches (x 63,360), it is approximately 250.83 million inches.

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Lakes

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Q 51 Geography Lakes

Which of the following lakes is in Africa?

A

Lake Tanganyika

B

Lake Victoria

C

Lake Turkana

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Lakes Tanganyika, Victoria, and Turkana are all prominent bodies of water located within the African Great Lakes region.

Subject 6

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Software

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Q 58 Computer Science Software

Which of the following is a spreadsheet program where one can record data in the form of tables?

A

MS Office

B

MS Excel

C

MS PowerPoint

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: MS Excel

Correct Answer: MS Excel

Microsoft Excel is a popular spreadsheet software application designed to record, calculate, and manipulate data organized in tabular grids.

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Hardware

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Q 59 Computer Science Hardware

The brain of any computer system is the:

A

Control Unit

B

CPU

C

ALU

D

Memory

View answer & explanation Ans: CPU

Correct Answer: CPU

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is often called the brain of the computer because it processes most of the instructions and data.

Q 60 Computer Science Hardware

What is the primary function of the control unit in the CPU?

A

To perform logic functions

B

To transfer data

C

To store data

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: To transfer data

Correct Answer: To transfer data

The Control Unit directs the operation of the processor, actively managing and transferring data flow between the CPU, memory, and peripherals.

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Internet

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Q 61 Computer Science Internet

URL stands for:

A

Universal Research List

B

Universal Resource List

C

Uniform Resource Locator

D

Uniform Research Locator

View answer & explanation Ans: Uniform Resource Locator

Correct Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a reference or address to a web resource on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it.

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Topic Section

Shortcuts

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Q 62 Computer Science Shortcuts

Which key shortcut is used to move a word to the right of the cursor?

A

Ctrl + Right arrow

B

Ctrl + Left arrow

C

Alt + Right arrow

D

Alt + Left arrow

View answer & explanation Ans: Ctrl + Right arrow

Correct Answer: Ctrl + Right arrow

Pressing Ctrl + Right arrow in most text editors moves the text cursor directly to the beginning of the next word to the right.

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MS Excel

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Q 63 Computer Science MS Excel

In Excel, a Data Series is defined as what?

A

A type of chart

B

A cell reference

C

A collection of related data

D

A division of results

View answer & explanation Ans: A collection of related data

Correct Answer: A collection of related data

A data series in an Excel chart refers to a row or column of related numbers plotted to visually represent values.

Subject 7

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Algebra

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Q 64 Mathematics Algebra

Solve: 12x²y + 12xy² =

A

12xy(x+y)

B

12xy(x²+y)

C

12xy(x+y²)

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 12xy(x+y)

Correct Answer: 12xy(x+y)

Factoring out the greatest common divisor, which is 12xy, from both terms yields 12xy(x + y).

Q 68 Mathematics Algebra

Expand the algebraic formula: a³ + b³ =

A

(a+b)(a²-ab+b²)

B

(a-b)(a²-ab-b²)

C

(a+b)(a²+ab+b²)

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: (a+b)(a²-ab+b²)

Correct Answer: (a+b)(a²-ab+b²)

The sum of two cubes factors into the product of a binomial (a+b) and a trinomial (a²-ab+b²).

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Averages

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Q 65 Mathematics Averages

The average age of 20 students is 12 years. If the teacher's age is included, the average increases by one. The age of the teacher is:

A

30 years

B

28 years

C

33 years

D

35 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 33 years

Correct Answer: 33 years

Total age of 20 students is 20*12=240. With the teacher, total age is 21*13=273. The teacher's age is 273 - 240 = 33 years.

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Arithmetic

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Q 66 Mathematics Arithmetic

7.5 million written in numbers is:

A

75000

B

750000

C

7500000

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 7500000

Correct Answer: 7500000

One million is 1,000,000. Therefore, 7.5 million is 7,500,000.

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Word Problems

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Q 69 Mathematics Word Problems

A retail store has monthly fixed costs of $3,000 and monthly salary costs of $2,500 for each employee. If the store hires x employees for an entire year, which equation represents the total cost c?

A

c = 3,000 + 2,500x

B

c = 12(3,000 + 2,500x)

C

c = 12(3,000) + 2,500x

D

c = 3,000 + 12(2,500x)

View answer & explanation Ans: c = 12(3,000 + 2,500x)

Correct Answer: c = 12(3,000 + 2,500x)

The monthly cost is the fixed cost plus the variable cost (3000 + 2500x). For an entire year, this monthly sum is multiplied by 12.

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Ratios

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Q 70 Mathematics Ratios

If x:y = 3:4, then (7x + 3y) : (7x - 3y) is equal to?

A

11:3

B

6:3

C

5:3

D

1:3

View answer & explanation Ans: 11:3

Correct Answer: 11:3

Substitute x=3 and y=4. 7(3)+3(4) = 21+12=33. 7(3)-3(4) = 21-12=9. The ratio 33:9 simplifies to 11:3.

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Geometry

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Q 71 Mathematics Geometry

The volume of a cone with a circular base is 216π cm³. If the base radius is 9 cm, find the height of the cone in cm.

A

5 cm

B

8 cm

C

10 cm

D

12 cm

View answer & explanation Ans: 8 cm

Correct Answer: 8 cm

Volume = (1/3)πr²h. So, 216π = (1/3)π(9²)(h) => 216 = 27h => h = 8 cm.

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Interest

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Q 72 Mathematics Interest

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:

A

Rs 650

B

Rs 690

C

Rs 698

D

Rs 700

View answer & explanation Ans: Rs 698

Correct Answer: Rs 698

Interest for 1 year = 854 - 815 = 39. Interest for 3 years = 39 * 3 = 117. Principal = Amount after 3 years - Interest for 3 years = 815 - 117 = 698.

Subject 8

English

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Pronouns

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Q 73 English Pronouns

The woman ___ is standing by the table works in electronic media.

A

Whose

B

Whom

C

Which

D

Who

View answer & explanation Ans: Who

Correct Answer: Who

The relative pronoun 'who' is used as the subject of the dependent clause to refer back to the woman.

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Grammar

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Q 74 English Grammar

Unusual plural words like 'children' are often called:

A

Noun

B

Exceptions

C

Adverb

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Exceptions

Correct Answer: Exceptions

Nouns that do not form plurals by simply adding '-s' or '-es' (like child to children) are termed irregular plurals or grammatical exceptions.

Q 77 English Grammar

What type of phrase is 'a decent black shirt'?

A

Verb Phrase

B

Noun Phrase

C

Prepositional phrase

D

Infinitive phrase

View answer & explanation Ans: Noun Phrase

Correct Answer: Noun Phrase

The phrase revolves around the head noun 'shirt', making the entire structure a noun phrase.

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Conjunctions

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Q 75 English Conjunctions

Write down ___ your name and roll number.

A

Either

B

Both

C

Neither

D

Nor

View answer & explanation Ans: Both

Correct Answer: Both

The conjunction 'both' correctly pairs with the 'and' implied or present to link the two items requested.

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Prepositions

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Q 76 English Prepositions

The sun rises ___ the east.

A

from

B

on

C

in

D

to

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

The correct preposition to use for compass directions like east, west, north, and south is 'in' (e.g., in the east).

Q 82 English Prepositions

He is getting out ___ the car.

A

to

B

from

C

of

D

off

View answer & explanation Ans: of

Correct Answer: of

The correct phrasal preposition describing exiting a vehicle like a car is 'out of'.

Q 83 English Prepositions

Most of the guests arrived ___ buses.

A

by

B

with

C

in

D

through

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

While 'by bus' is used generally, 'in buses' is used specifically when referring to multiple vehicles or being physically inside them.

Q 84 English Prepositions

They came ___ the hall and jumped ___ the swimming pool.

A

out of, into

B

out, in

C

out, into

D

out of, in

View answer & explanation Ans: out of, into

Correct Answer: out of, into

'Out of' signifies movement from inside to outside, while 'into' implies active movement toward the inside of a volume (the pool).

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Conditionals

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Q 78 English Conditionals

If I had money, I ___ it now.

A

will purchase

B

would purchase

C

would have purchase

D

have purchased

View answer & explanation Ans: would purchase

Correct Answer: would purchase

This is a Type 2 conditional sentence where a hypothetical condition in the past requires 'would' plus base verb in the main clause.

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Parts Of Speech

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Q 79 English Parts Of Speech

Which part of speech can act independently as a complete sentence?

A

Interjection

B

Preposition

C

Conjunction

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Interjection

Correct Answer: Interjection

Interjections are exclamatory words that express strong emotion (e.g., 'Ouch!', 'Wow!') and can grammatically stand alone as full sentences.

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Direct & Indirect Speech

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Q 80 English Direct & Indirect Speech

Change narration: He remarked, "Two and two makes four."

A

He remarked that two and two makes four.

B

He remarked that two and two would make four.

C

He remarked that two and two made four.

D

He advised that two and two makes four

View answer & explanation Ans: He remarked that two and two makes four.

Correct Answer: He remarked that two and two makes four.

Since 'two and two makes four' is a universal truth, the tense of the reported speech does not change.

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Gerunds

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Q 81 English Gerunds

I enjoy ___ tennis.

A

to played

B

plays

C

playing

D

to play

View answer & explanation Ans: playing

Correct Answer: playing

The verb 'enjoy' must be followed by a gerund (the -ing form of the verb), hence 'playing'.

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Vocabulary

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Q 85 English Vocabulary

Synonym of IMPEDIMENT is:

A

Benefit

B

Utility

C

Obstacle

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Obstacle

Correct Answer: Obstacle

An impediment is a hindrance or obstruction in doing something, making 'obstacle' its direct synonym.

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Verbs

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Q 86 English Verbs

As there were no buses, she ___ home last night.

A

had to walk

B

had to walked

C

has to walk

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: had to walk

Correct Answer: had to walk

The phrase describes an action necessitated in the past. 'Had to' correctly establishes past obligation, followed by the base verb 'walk'.

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Subject Verb Agreement

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Q 87 English Subject Verb Agreement

Choose the correct one: Not only her parents ___ her class teacher proud of her results.

A

But also, were

B

But also, was

C

And also, was

D

And also, were

View answer & explanation Ans: But also, was

Correct Answer: But also, was

With the correlative conjunctions 'Not only... but also', the verb matches the subject closest to it. The closest subject 'class teacher' is singular.

Subject 9

Urdu

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Topic Section

Urdu Literature

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Q 88 Urdu Urdu Literature

طوطا کہانی کس کی داستان ہے؟

A

حیدر بخش حیدری

B

نہال چند

C

میر امن دہلوی

D

رجب علی بیگ

View answer & explanation Ans: حیدر بخش حیدری

Correct Answer: حیدر بخش حیدری

طوطا کہانی اردو کی مشہور و معروف داستان ہے جسے فورٹ ولیم کالج سے وابستہ مصنف سید حیدر بخش حیدری نے سنسکرت سے ترجمہ کیا۔

Q 95 Urdu Urdu Literature

گریز کس صنف کا جز ہے؟

A

مثنوی

B

مرثیه

C

قصیده

D

نظم

View answer & explanation Ans: قصیده

Correct Answer: قصیده

تشبیب کے بعد اور مدح سے پہلے کے حصے کو گریز کہا جاتا ہے اور یہ اردو قصیدے کے لازمی اجزاء میں سے ایک ہے۔

Q 96 Urdu Urdu Literature

رجب علی بیگ کی تحریر کونسی ہے؟

A

فسانہ عجائب

B

انگارے

C

آگ کا دریا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: فسانہ عجائب

Correct Answer: فسانہ عجائب

فسانہ عجائب اردو کی ایک مشہور کلاسیکی داستان ہے جو مرزا رجب علی بیگ سرور نے لکھی ہے۔

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Urdu Poets

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Q 89 Urdu Urdu Poets

فیض احمد فیض کی قبر کہاں واقع ہے ؟

A

لاہور

B

کراچی

C

حیدر آباد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: لاہور

Correct Answer: لاہور

عظیم اردو شاعر فیض احمد فیض کی آخری آرام گاہ لاہور کے گلبرگ کے علاقے میں واقع ہے۔

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Urdu Poetry

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Q 90 Urdu Urdu Poetry

جان تم پر نثار کرتا ہوں، میں نہیں جانتا کیا ہے (___)

A

وفا

B

دعا

C

صدا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: وفا

Correct Answer: وفا

یہ مرزا اسد اللہ خاں غالب کے مشہور غزل کا مصرعہ ہے۔ مکمل شعر ہے: جان تم پر نثار کرتا ہوں، میں نہیں جانتا دعا کیا ہے۔ درست جواب غالب کے شعر کے مطابق 'دعا' ہونا چاہیے، تاہم آپشنز اور کی کے مطابق یہ 'وفا' درج ہے۔

Q 91 Urdu Urdu Poetry

بیوہ کی مناجات کس کی نظم ہے؟

A

مولانا الطاف حسین حالی

B

غالب

C

حسرت موہانی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: مولانا الطاف حسین حالی

Correct Answer: مولانا الطاف حسین حالی

بیوہ کی مناجات اردو کی ایک معروف اور دردناک نظم ہے جو مولانا الطاف حسین حالی کی تخلیق ہے۔

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Literary Movements

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Q 92 Urdu Literary Movements

فیض احمد فیض کونسی تحریک کا حصہ تھے؟

A

حلقہ ارباب ذوق

B

رومانوی تحریک

C

ترقی پسند

D

انجمن ترقی اردو

View answer & explanation Ans: ترقی پسند

Correct Answer: ترقی پسند

فیض احمد فیض اردو کی ترقی پسند تحریک کے نمایاں اور سرکردہ رکن تھے جنہوں نے عوام اور مزدوروں کے حقوق پر زور دیا۔

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Urdu Books

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Q 93 Urdu Urdu Books

جمیل جالبی کی کتاب تاریخ ادب اردو کی کتنی جلدیں ہیں؟

A

دو

B

تین

C

چار

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: چار

Correct Answer: چار

ڈاکٹر جمیل جالبی کی مشہور اور مستند تصنیف 'تاریخ ادب اردو' چار ضخیم جلدوں پر مشتمل ہے۔

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Urdu Novels

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Q 94 Urdu Urdu Novels

خدا کی بستی کس کی تحریر ہے ؟

A

شوکت صدیقی

B

نسیم حجازی

C

مولوی عبد الحق

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: شوکت صدیقی

Correct Answer: شوکت صدیقی

خدا کی بستی اردو کا ایک شاہکار اور مشہور ناول ہے جسے ممتاز ناول نگار شوکت صدیقی نے تحریر کیا ہے۔

Subject 10

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Quranic Facts

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Quranic Facts

How many Surahs of the Holy Quran start with Haroof-e-Muqataat?

A

29

B

31

C

33

D

27

View answer & explanation Ans: 29

Correct Answer: 29

Haroof-e-Muqataat (disjointed letters) appear at the beginning of 29 different Surahs in the Holy Quran.

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Angels

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Q 98 Islamic Studies Angels

Who is the angel in charge of rain?

A

Hazrat Jibrael (AS)

B

Hazrat Mikael (AS)

C

Hazrat Israfeel (AS)

D

Hazrat Izraeel (AS)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Mikael (AS)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Mikael (AS)

In Islamic theology, Archangel Mikael (AS) is assigned the responsibility of managing natural elements like rain and provision.

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Islamic History

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Who was the founder of the Hadis school of Kufa?

A

Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masood RA

B

Hazrat Abdullah Bin Umar RA

C

Hazrat Abbi Bin Kaab RA

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masood RA

Correct Answer: Hazrat Abdullah Bin Masood RA

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (RA) was sent to Kufa as a teacher and judge, profoundly shaping its distinct scholarly approach to Hadith and Fiqh.

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Prophets

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Q 100 Islamic Studies Prophets

Which Prophet is mentioned most frequently in the Quran?

A

Hazrat Musa (AS)

B

Hazrat Ibrahim (AS)

C

Hazrat Isa (AS)

D

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)

View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Musa (AS)

Correct Answer: Hazrat Musa (AS)

Hazrat Musa (Moses) is the most frequently mentioned Prophet by name in the Quran, appearing 136 times.

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