PPSC · Other · 2025
Comprehensive solved PPSC Assistant Director past paper from 2025 covering General Knowledge, Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, Science, Computer, and Urdu.
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Correct Answer: Basketball
A jump ball is a method used to begin or resume play in basketball, where a referee tosses the ball up between two opposing players.
Correct Answer: 1992
Pakistan won its first and only ICC Cricket World Cup title in 1992, defeating England in the final held in Australia.
Correct Answer: Arshad Nadeem
Arshad Nadeem is a renowned Pakistani javelin thrower who represented Pakistan in the Tokyo Olympics.
Correct Answer: 60-meter sprint
The men's indoor heptathlon typically commences with the 60-meter sprint.
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Correct Answer: Mining
Based on the provided context, the Mining sector is identified as having contributed approximately 2.5% to the GNP.
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Correct Answer: Abdul Qadeer Khan
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan is often called the Savior of Pakistan for his pivotal role in developing the country's nuclear program.
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Correct Answer: Nixon Doctrine
The Guam Doctrine, announced by President Richard Nixon in 1969, came to be known as the Nixon Doctrine.
Correct Answer: David Lloyd George
David Lloyd George served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1916 to 1922, encompassing the Khilafat Movement period.
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Correct Answer: Scholarships
The Hanns Seidel Foundation is known for its involvement in educational and training programs, including scholarships in Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Monarchy
Saudi Arabia is an absolute monarchy ruled by the House of Saud.
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Correct Answer: A private television channel in Afghanistan
Tolo TV is a prominent Afghan private television channel based in Kabul.
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Correct Answer: North Korea
North Korea has not signed the CTBT and has conducted multiple nuclear tests, making it a non-signatory state.
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Correct Answer: Songs of Blood and Sword
'Songs of Blood and Sword' is a memoir by Fatima Bhutto detailing her family's political legacy.
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Correct Answer: Al-Khwarizmi
While logarithms were later formalized by John Napier, the foundational mathematical concepts developed by Al-Khwarizmi heavily influenced algebraic progress.
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Correct Answer: 1958
Pakistan won its maiden hockey gold medal at the Asian Games in 1958 held in Tokyo.
Subject 2
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Correct Answer: Ireland
The River Barrow, River Nore, and River Suir are collectively known as the Three Sisters and are located in Ireland.
Correct Answer: Indus
The Indus River is the longest and the national river of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: Paris
The famous cabaret, Moulin Rouge, is located in Paris, France.
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Correct Answer: Thailand
Maya Bay is a famous bay located in Thailand, well-known for its stunning marine environment.
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Correct Answer: 7,500 feet
Murree is a hill station located in the Galyat region with an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet.
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Correct Answer: Soan Valley
Tulaja Fort is a historical site situated within the scenic Soan Valley.
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Correct Answer: Appalachian Mountains
Mount Mitchell is the highest point of the Appalachian Mountains in the United States.
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Correct Answer: South America
The Atacama Desert, located in South America (primarily Chile), is considered the driest non-polar desert in the world.
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Correct Answer: History of the Universe
The SPHEREx mission is an astrophysical observatory designed to investigate the origins of the universe and galaxy formation.
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Correct Answer: Mechanical Energy
Mechanical energy is the sum of an object's kinetic and potential energy.
Correct Answer: Temperature of liquids
A thermos flask is designed to minimize heat transfer, thereby keeping liquids hot or cold for an extended period.
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Correct Answer: X-Rays
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen was awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of X-rays in 1895.
Correct Answer: Joseph Priestley
Joseph Priestley is credited with the discovery of oxygen in 1774, though Antoine Lavoisier later named it.
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Correct Answer: Virus
Influenza, or the flu, is an infectious disease caused by an influenza virus.
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Correct Answer: 6,000 K
The photosphere, or the visible surface of the Sun, has a temperature of approximately 5,800 to 6,000 Kelvin.
Correct Answer: 380,000 km
The average orbital distance from the Earth to the Moon is approximately 384,400 km.
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Correct Answer: 20,000 KM
While most of the atmosphere is within a few hundred kilometers, its influence reaches out to the exosphere, roughly 20,000 km.
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Correct Answer: Sir George Cunningham
Sir George Cunningham served as the first Governor of the North-West Frontier Province after the formation of Pakistan.
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Correct Answer: 3
The Kashmir region is currently administered by India, Pakistan, and China.
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Correct Answer: Islam
The foundation of the Pakistan Movement and the ideology of Pakistan is deeply rooted in the principles of Islam.
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Correct Answer: 2
The Parliament of Pakistan is a bicameral legislature consisting of the National Assembly and the Senate.
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Correct Answer: 1913
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah officially joined the All-India Muslim League in 1913.
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Correct Answer: Pakistan: A Hard Country
'Pakistan: A Hard Country' is a well-known analytical work on Pakistani politics and society by Anatol Lieven.
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Correct Answer: National Archives of Pakistan, Islamabad
The official documents and papers of Quaid-e-Azam are housed in the National Archives of Pakistan in Islamabad.
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Correct Answer: Lahore
The first television station in Pakistan, PTV, began its transmission from Lahore in 1964.
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Correct Answer: Ghulam Ishaq Khan
Ghulam Ishaq Khan served as a prominent figure managing economic and financial policies during the tenure of President Zia-ul-Haq.
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Correct Answer: 1947
Pakistan became a member of the United Nations on September 30, 1947.
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Correct Answer: 1954
Pakistan became a signatory to the Manila Pact and joined SEATO in 1954.
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Correct Answer: Arnold Raphel
U.S. Ambassador Arnold Raphel died alongside President Zia-ul-Haq in the 1988 plane crash in Bahawalpur.
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Correct Answer: Secretary
Nawab Waqar-ul-Mulk was a prominent leader of the Aligarh Movement and served as the Honorary Secretary of the Aligarh College.
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Correct Answer: Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been a key proponent of expanding trade agreements between China and ASEAN.
Correct Answer: Palestine
As per recent geopolitical developments in early 2025, aid packages have been designated to support humanitarian efforts in Palestine.
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Correct Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The IMF is the organization that provides financial assistance packages, such as the Extended Fund Facility, to Pakistan.
Correct Answer: Regional Economic & Trade Integration
The Asian Economic Integration Report focuses on analyzing progress and strategies regarding regional economic and trade integration in Asia.
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Correct Answer: United Nations (UN)
The United Nations was established in 1945, making 2025 the year it celebrates its 80th anniversary.
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Correct Answer: J-35
Pakistan has announced the procurement of the J-35 stealth fighter, a fifth-generation aircraft, from China.
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Correct Answer: Resilience on climate change
Current reports and focus areas of the IPCC in 2025 emphasize adaptation and resilience to climate change.
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Correct Answer: Developing webpages
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating and structuring content on webpages.
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Correct Answer: Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity refers to the technologies and practices used to protect networks, devices, and programs from cyberattacks.
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Correct Answer: 10+15
In Excel, all formulas must begin with an equals sign (=). Writing '10+15' without it results in static text rather than a calculated formula.
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Correct Answer: Slideshow
A slideshow is the presentation mode in software like PowerPoint used to display slides sequentially.
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Correct Answer: 1024
In binary computing terms, 1 gigabyte (GB) equals 1024 megabytes (MB).
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Correct Answer: Misspelled
Auto-correct is a feature in word processors that automatically corrects common spelling and typographical errors.
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Correct Answer: 3,560,000
If the value after a 25% increase is 4,450,000, then the original value is 4,450,000 / 1.25 = 3,560,000.
Correct Answer: 85%
The percentage present is calculated as (170/200) * 100 = 85%.
Correct Answer: 800%
If the desired value is x/3 and the actual is 3x, the difference is 8x/3. The percentage increase relative to x/3 is (8x/3) / (x/3) * 100 = 800%.
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Correct Answer: 4
For infinitely many solutions, the equations must be equivalent. Multiplying the first equation by 2 gives 6x + 4y = 14, so m must be 4.
Correct Answer: 25 years
Let x be the age. (x + 15) = 4(x - 15). Solving gives x + 15 = 4x - 60, which simplifies to 3x = 75, so x = 25.
Correct Answer: No Solution
The equations represent two parallel horizontal lines. Since parallel lines never intersect, there is no solution.
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Correct Answer: 12 units
The side lengths are 4, 3, and the hypotenuse is 5 (by Pythagorean theorem). Summing these gives a perimeter of 12 units.
Correct Answer: Greater than the area of the square
For equal perimeters, a circle is more efficient at enclosing area than a square; therefore, the circle's area is larger.
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Correct Answer: gave up
The use of 'last year' requires the simple past tense, so 'gave up' is correct.
Correct Answer: at
The idiomatic preposition used with 'good' when referring to skills is 'at'.
Correct Answer: Let us play nicely here.
The correct construction for a suggestion is 'Let us [verb] [adverb] [location]'.
Correct Answer: of
The verb 'accused' is idiomatically followed by the preposition 'of'.
Correct Answer: to
The adjective 'allergic' is followed by the preposition 'to'.
Correct Answer: at
The verb 'arrived' is followed by 'at' for specific locations.
Correct Answer: by
In this context, 'by' is used to denote parentage.
Correct Answer: Emphatic
The use of 'do' before 'wrong' and 'do not show' serves to provide emphasis.
Correct Answer: to
The verb 'belong' is always followed by the preposition 'to'.
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Correct Answer: put off
The phrasal verb 'put off' means to postpone.
Correct Answer: took off
The phrasal verb 'take off' refers to an aircraft leaving the ground.
Correct Answer: takes after
The phrasal verb 'take after' means to resemble a family member.
Correct Answer: down
The phrasal verb 'turn down' means to reduce the volume.
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Correct Answer: Lover of art
A connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste, such as art, fine food, or music.
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Correct Answer: Insect
A robin is a type of bird, just as a bee is a type of insect.
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Correct Answer: ڈاکٹر لائٹر
انجمن پنجاب کی بنیاد 1865 میں ڈاکٹر لائٹر نے رکھی تھی۔
Correct Answer: ایزرا پاؤنڈ
اختر حسین جعفری نے ایزرا پاؤنڈ کی موت پر یہ مشہور نظم لکھی تھی۔
Correct Answer: ادھورے لوگ
حفیظ خان کا ناول 'ادھورے لوگ' بہاولپور کی ادبی و سماجی تحریکوں کے تناظر میں لکھا گیا ہے۔
Correct Answer: مظفر علی سید
'تنقید کی آزادی' نامی کتاب کے مصنف مظفر علی سید ہیں۔
Correct Answer: لاہور
مجلس ترقی ادب کا مرکزی دفتر لاہور میں واقع ہے۔
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Correct Answer: بے انصافی کا دور دورہ ہونا
اندھیر نگری چوپٹ راج ایک ضرب المثل ہے جس کا مطلب ہے جہاں انصاف نہ ہو اور بدانتظامی ہو۔
Correct Answer: زندگی نا پائیدار ہے
اس ضرب المثل کا مطلب زندگی کی بے ثباتی اور ناپائیداری ہے۔
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Correct Answer: حروف استدراک
اگرچہ اردو زبان میں حرف استدراک یا حرف تمنا کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
Correct Answer: واہ! کتنا خوبصورت موسم ہے
استعجابیہ جملے وہ ہوتے ہیں جن میں حیرت، خوشی یا افسوس کا اظہار کیا جائے، اور اس میں 'واہ' حیرت اور خوشی کے لیے استعمال ہوا ہے۔
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Correct Answer: فارسی
لفظ 'رہائی' فارسی زبان سے ماخوذ ہے۔
Subject 10
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Correct Answer: Chishti
Baba Farid Ganj Shakar was a renowned saint of the Chishti Sufi order.
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Correct Answer: Hyderabad
The historic Qadam Gah Maula Ali is a well-known site located in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
Correct Answer: Persian
Shah Waliullah translated the Holy Quran into Persian to make its message accessible to the general public of his time.
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Correct Answer: Battle of Badr
The Battle of Badr is referred to as Youm-ul-Furqan (The Day of Distinction) in the Quran.
Correct Answer: غزوہ احد
غزوہ احد کے فورا بعد، مسلمانوں نے حمراء الاسد کے مقام پر لشکرِ کفار کا تعاقب کیا اور وہاں قیام کیا۔
Correct Answer: غزوہ تبوک
غزوہ تبوک کو 'غزوہ العسرہ' (مشکل اور تنگی کا غزوہ) کہا جاتا ہے کیونکہ یہ سخت گرمی اور وسائل کی کمی کے دوران پیش آیا۔
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Correct Answer: Hazrat Umar RA
Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) is credited with establishing the official postal system (Diwan-ul-Barid) during his caliphate.
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Correct Answer: امام مالک
امام محمد بن ادریس الشافعی، امام مالک بن انس کے ممتاز شاگردوں میں سے تھے۔
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Correct Answer: حضرت ابوہریرہ رضی اللہ عنہ
صحیفہ ہمام بن منبہ، حضرت ابوہریرہ (رضی اللہ عنہ) کی روایات کا مجموعہ ہے جسے ہمام بن منبہ نے تحریر کیا تھا۔
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