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Solved PPSC Assistant Director (HR and Admin) BS-17 paper held in 2025. Includes questions on current affairs, Pakistan studies, computer science, and mathematics.

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PPSC Assistant Director HR and Admin Past Paper 2025 Solved

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Subject 1

Current Affairs

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International Relations

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Q 1 Current Affairs International Relations

Ping Pong Diplomacy between the United States and China took place in which decade?

A

1950s

B

1960s

C

1970s

D

1980s

View answer & explanation Ans: 1970s

Correct Answer: 1970s

Ping Pong Diplomacy refers to the exchange of table tennis players between the US and China in the early 1970s, which paved the way for diplomatic relations.

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Global Forums

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Q 2 Current Affairs Global Forums

In which country was the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2020 annual meeting held?

A

United States

B

Switzerland

C

UK

D

Italy

View answer & explanation Ans: Switzerland

Correct Answer: Switzerland

The World Economic Forum annual meeting is traditionally held in Davos, Switzerland.

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International Alliances

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Q 9 Current Affairs International Alliances

The 'Five Eyes' alliance is primarily concerned with which of the following?

A

Trade agreements

B

Military weapons

C

Intelligence sharing

D

Environmental issues

View answer & explanation Ans: Intelligence sharing

Correct Answer: Intelligence sharing

The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

Subject 2

General Knowledge

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Sports

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Q 3 General Knowledge Sports

Which Pakistani cricketer is famously known as the Burewala Express?

A

Shoaib Akhtar

B

Wasim Akram

C

Waqar Younis

D

Imran Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Waqar Younis

Correct Answer: Waqar Younis

Waqar Younis, a former Pakistani fast bowler, earned the nickname 'Burewala Express' due to his speed and hometown, Burewala.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Calendar

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Q 4 Everyday Science Calendar

Leap year occurs after how many years?

A

2 years

B

3 years

C

4 years

D

5 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 4 years

Correct Answer: 4 years

A leap year occurs every four years to keep the calendar aligned with the Earth's orbit around the Sun.

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Units Of Measurement

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Q 11 Everyday Science Units Of Measurement

In scientific terms, what does "SI" stand for?

A

Scientific Index

B

Systematic Integration

C

Standard Instruction

D

System International

View answer & explanation Ans: System International

Correct Answer: System International

SI stands for the International System of Units (Système International d'unités), the modern form of the metric system.

Subject 4

Pakistan Studies

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Education

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Q 5 Pakistan Studies Education

The Dars-e-Nizami educational system was named after which scholar?

A

Mulla Sadra

B

Shah Waliullah

C

Mulla Nizamuddin Sihalvi

D

Imam Ghazali

View answer & explanation Ans: Mulla Nizamuddin Sihalvi

Correct Answer: Mulla Nizamuddin Sihalvi

Dars-e-Nizami is a curriculum named after Mulla Nizamuddin Sihalvi, a scholar from the 18th century.

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History

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Q 6 Pakistan Studies History

In which month and year was Benazir Bhutto elected as Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time?

A

October 1993

B

December 1993

C

August 1993

D

July 1993

View answer & explanation Ans: October 1993

Correct Answer: October 1993

Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan for her second term in October 1993.

Q 7 Pakistan Studies History

Who was the first President of Pakistan?

A

Liaquat Ali Khan

B

Iskander Mirza

C

Ayub Khan

D

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

View answer & explanation Ans: Iskander Mirza

Correct Answer: Iskander Mirza

Major General Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan following the adoption of the 1956 Constitution.

Q 8 Pakistan Studies History

Who was the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan?

A

Liaquat Ali Khan

B

Zafarullah Khan

C

Khawaja Nazimuddin

D

Ghulam Muhammad

View answer & explanation Ans: Zafarullah Khan

Correct Answer: Zafarullah Khan

Sir Muhammad Zafarullah Khan served as the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan.

Subject 5

Geography

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World Geography

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Q 10 Geography World Geography

The Arctic is located at which pole?

A

South Pole

B

West Pole

C

North Pole

D

East Pole

View answer & explanation Ans: North Pole

Correct Answer: North Pole

The Arctic region is situated around the North Pole of the Earth.

Subject 6

Computer Science

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Computer Fundamentals

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Q 12 Computer Science Computer Fundamentals

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a computer?

A

F1

B

Accuracy

C

Intelligence

D

Automation

View answer & explanation Ans: Intelligence

Correct Answer: Intelligence

Computers operate based on programmed instructions and lack inherent human-like intelligence, consciousness, or feelings.

Subject 7

Mathematics

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Percentage

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Q 13 Mathematics Percentage

A mobile phone costs Rs. 64,800 after including 8% GST. What is the original price before tax?

A

Rs. 59,800

B

Rs. 60,000

C

Rs. 61,200

D

Rs. 62,000

View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 60,000

Correct Answer: Rs. 60,000

If the price after 8% tax is 64,800, then Original Price * 1.08 = 64,800; hence Original Price = 64,800 / 1.08 = 60,000.

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Algebra

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Q 14 Mathematics Algebra

Given that x = (sqrt(5)+2)/(sqrt(5)-2), find x²-4x-1.

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: none of these

Correct Answer: none of these

Solving the expression results in a value that is not among the provided options.

Subject 8

English

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Vocabulary

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Q 15 English Vocabulary

What is the synonym of the word animosity?

A

Friendship

B

Hostility

C

Happiness

D

Respect

View answer & explanation Ans: Hostility

Correct Answer: Hostility

Animosity refers to strong hostility or ill will.

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Grammar

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Q 16 English Grammar

Choose the correct modal verb to complete the sentence: He ______ not ask for a raise, for fear of losing his job.

A

Should

B

Would

C

Dare

D

Could

View answer & explanation Ans: Dare

Correct Answer: Dare

The verb 'dare' fits logically in the sentence to imply the boldness required to ask for a raise.

Q 17 English Grammar

He takes his turn and she takes ______.

A

her

B

hers

C

herself

D

himself

View answer & explanation Ans: hers

Correct Answer: hers

The possessive pronoun 'hers' is correctly used here to represent 'her turn'.

Subject 9

Analytical Reasoning

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Analogies

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Q 18 Analytical Reasoning Analogies

Complete the analogy: Cricket: Pitch:: ?:?

A

Boat: Harbour

B

Wrestling: Track

C

Boxing: Ring

D

Ship: Dock

View answer & explanation Ans: Boxing: Ring

Correct Answer: Boxing: Ring

A pitch is the specific area where cricket is played, similar to how a ring is the specific area where boxing takes place.

Subject 10

Urdu

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Urdu Literature

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Q 19 Urdu Urdu Literature

جھومر کس شاعر کی غزلوں کا مجموعہ ہے؟

A

پروین شاکر

B

ہاجرہ مسرور

C

قتیل شفائی

D

قرة العین حیدر

View answer & explanation Ans: قتیل شفائی

Correct Answer: قتیل شفائی

جھومر اردو کے ممتاز شاعر قتیل شفائی کے شعری مجموعوں میں شامل ہے۔

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Urdu Grammar

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Q 20 Urdu Urdu Grammar

پھر لوٹا ہے خورشید جہاں تاب سفر سے، پھر نور سحر دست و گریباں ہے سحر سے۔ اس شعر میں مرکب اضافی کتنی بار استعمال ہوا ہے؟

A

ایک بار

B

دوبار

C

تین بار

D

چار بار

View answer & explanation Ans: تین بار

Correct Answer: تین بار

اس شعر میں 'خورشیدِ جہاں تاب'، 'نورِ سحر' اور 'دست و گریبان' (جملہ بندی کے اعتبار سے) مرکب اضافی کے تین استعمالات پائے جاتے ہیں۔

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