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Comprehensive solved past paper for PPSC Assistant Director (Assessment & Collection) 2025, covering General Knowledge, Math, English, and Urdu.

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PPSC Assistant Director Housing & Urban Development Past Paper 2025 Solved

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

Geography

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Q 1 General Knowledge Geography

Where is the natural rock formation known as the Princess of Hope located?

A

Thar Desert, Sindh

B

Margalla Hills, Islamabad

C

Hingol National Park, Balochistan

D

Murree Hills, Punjab

View answer & explanation Ans: Hingol National Park, Balochistan

Correct Answer: Hingol National Park, Balochistan

The Princess of Hope is a famous natural rock formation located within the Hingol National Park in the Lasbela District of Balochistan, Pakistan.

Q 9 General Knowledge Geography

Which bridge connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen?

A

Great Belt Bridge

B

Oresund Bridge

C

Little Belt Bridge

D

Suez Bridge

View answer & explanation Ans: Great Belt Bridge

Correct Answer: Great Belt Bridge

The Great Belt Bridge is a multi-part fixed link crossing the Great Belt strait between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen.

Q 10 General Knowledge Geography

Which dam is constructed on the Hingol River in Balochistan, Pakistan?

A

Mirani Dam

B

Akhori Dam

C

Hingol Dam

D

Hub Dam

View answer & explanation Ans: Hingol Dam

Correct Answer: Hingol Dam

The Hingol Dam is a large multipurpose concrete gravity dam located on the Hingol River in the Lasbela District of Balochistan.

Q 11 General Knowledge Geography

The Sulaiman and Kirthar mountain ranges lie in the Balochistan Plateau and which other major geographic region of Pakistan?

A

Thar Desert

B

Indus Plain

C

Pothohar Plateau

D

Karakoram Range

View answer & explanation Ans: Indus Plain

Correct Answer: Indus Plain

The Sulaiman and Kirthar ranges form a natural boundary between the Balochistan Plateau to the west and the Indus Plain to the east.

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International Affairs

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Q 2 General Knowledge International Affairs

Which country hosted the G20 summit in 2021?

A

US

B

Italy

C

Japan

D

Germany

View answer & explanation Ans: Italy

Correct Answer: Italy

Italy held the presidency of the G20 in 2021 and hosted the Rome summit in October 2021.

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History

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Q 3 General Knowledge History

Who was the last king (Shah) of Iran who was deposed in 1979 during the Iranian Revolution?

A

Hassan Rouhani

B

Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

C

Ayatullah Khomeini

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

Correct Answer: Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlavi

Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was the last monarch of Iran, whose reign ended with his overthrow during the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Q 4 General Knowledge History

On what date did the Soviet Union invade Afghanistan, initiating a decade-long military conflict?

A

December 24, 1979

B

January 1, 1980

C

November 4, 1978

D

December 15, 1979

View answer & explanation Ans: December 24, 1979

Correct Answer: December 24, 1979

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan began on December 24, 1979, and continued until 1989.

Q 5 General Knowledge History

Which British Prime Minister was famously nicknamed the Iron Lady?

A

Theresa May

B

Margaret Thatcher

C

Elizabeth Truss

D

Angela Merkel

View answer & explanation Ans: Margaret Thatcher

Correct Answer: Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, was nicknamed the 'Iron Lady' for her uncompromising politics and leadership style.

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Environment

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Q 15 General Knowledge Environment

What is the main purpose of the REDD+ initiative?

A

Reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation

B

Promote renewable energy development

C

Regulate international carbon trading

D

Clean up ocean plastic pollution

View answer & explanation Ans: Reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation

Correct Answer: Reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation

REDD+ stands for 'Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation' and is a framework created by the UNFCCC to guide forest-based climate mitigation activities.

Subject 2

Current Affairs

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Economics

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Q 6 Current Affairs Economics

According to U.S. financial institutions, what is the projected GDP growth rate for China in 2025?

A

3.0%

B

3.4%

C

4.0%

D

5.0%

View answer & explanation Ans: 3.4%

Correct Answer: 3.4%

Economic projections for China's GDP growth vary, but 3.4% reflects recent estimates provided by international financial monitoring institutions.

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International Affairs

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Q 7 Current Affairs International Affairs

Which country provided refuge to ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024?

A

US

B

Turkey

C

Russia

D

Iran

View answer & explanation Ans: Russia

Correct Answer: Russia

Following the collapse of his government in December 2024, Bashar al-Assad sought and was granted refuge in Russia.

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Defense

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Q 8 Current Affairs Defense

Which country delivered a submarine to Pakistan in 2025?

A

US

B

Germany

C

Japan

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

Pakistan and China have a long-standing defense partnership, and China has consistently supplied naval vessels, including submarines, to the Pakistan Navy.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Medicine

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Q 12 Everyday Science Medicine

Which of the following drugs is classified as an analgesic, used to relieve pain?

A

Antibiotic

B

Analgesic

C

Sedative

D

Hormone

View answer & explanation Ans: Analgesic

Correct Answer: Analgesic

An analgesic is a type of pharmaceutical drug specifically designed and used to relieve pain.

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Health

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Q 13 Everyday Science Health

Which exercise is commonly done to stretch the ankles and calves?

A

Arm Circles

B

Achilles Stretch

C

Push-ups

D

Neck Stretch

View answer & explanation Ans: Achilles Stretch

Correct Answer: Achilles Stretch

The Achilles stretch is a standard physical exercise performed to improve flexibility in the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon near the ankle.

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Biology

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Q 14 Everyday Science Biology

Plastids are present in which type of cells?

A

Animal cells

B

Bacterial cells

C

Plant cells

D

Fungal cells

View answer & explanation Ans: Plant cells

Correct Answer: Plant cells

Plastids are membrane-bound organelles, such as chloroplasts, that are essential for photosynthesis and are found in the cells of plants and algae.

Subject 4

Computer Science

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Software

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Q 16 Computer Science Software

Microsoft Outlook is used for:

A

Editing images

B

Managing emails

C

Creating spreadsheets

D

Writing code

View answer & explanation Ans: Managing emails

Correct Answer: Managing emails

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager used primarily for email management, as well as calendaring, task managing, and contact managing.

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Topic Section

Computer History

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Q 17 Computer Science Computer History

Which technology is used in fifth-generation computers?

A

Vacuum Tubes

B

Transistors

C

Integrated Circuits

D

Artificial Intelligence

View answer & explanation Ans: Artificial Intelligence

Correct Answer: Artificial Intelligence

Fifth-generation computing is based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technologies like parallel processing and ultra-large-scale integration.

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Cloud Computing

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Q 18 Computer Science Cloud Computing

Which cloud service provider offers EC2, S3, and Lambda?

A

Microsoft Azure

B

Google Cloud Platform

C

Amazon Web Services

D

IBM Cloud

View answer & explanation Ans: Amazon Web Services

Correct Answer: Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides these popular cloud computing services: Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), and AWS Lambda.

Subject 5

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Percentages

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Q 19 Mathematics Percentages

Three candidates in an election received 1136, 7636, and 11628 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate get?

A

11.6%

B

57%

C

60%

D

76.4%

View answer & explanation Ans: 57%

Correct Answer: 57%

The total votes are 1136 + 7636 + 11628 = 20400. The winner's percentage is (11628 / 20400) * 100 = 57%.

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Topic Section

Algebra

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Q 20 Mathematics Algebra

If 20% of a = b, then b% of 20 is the same as:

A

4% of a

B

20

C

a

D

20% of b

View answer & explanation Ans: 4% of a

Correct Answer: 4% of a

Given b = 0.20a, then b% of 20 = (b/100) * 20 = (0.20a/100) * 20 = 0.04a, which is 4% of a.

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Arithmetic Progression

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Q 21 Mathematics Arithmetic Progression

If the 3rd term of an A.P. is 6 and the 5th term of that A.P. is 12, then find the 21st term.

A

40

B

60

C

63

D

60

View answer & explanation Ans: 60

Correct Answer: 60

Using a + 2d = 6 and a + 4d = 12, we find d = 3 and a = 0. The 21st term is 0 + (21-1) * 3 = 60.

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Topic Section

Geometry

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Q 22 Mathematics Geometry

The distance between two parallel tangents of a circle with a radius of 10 cm is:

A

5 cm

B

10 cm

C

20 cm

D

40 cm

View answer & explanation Ans: 20 cm

Correct Answer: 20 cm

The distance between two parallel tangents of a circle is equal to its diameter, which is 2 * radius = 2 * 10 = 20 cm.

Subject 6

Analytical Reasoning

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Topic Section

Analogies

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Q 23 Analytical Reasoning Analogies

Umbrella is to rain as:

A

Torch: Night

B

Vaccination: Disease

C

Book: Library

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Vaccination: Disease

Correct Answer: Vaccination: Disease

An umbrella protects against rain, similar to how a vaccination protects against disease.

Q 24 Analytical Reasoning Analogies

Cook is to stove as:

A

Washer is to Wash

B

Saw is to Wood

C

Idea is to Consider

D

Chill is to Refrigerator

View answer & explanation Ans: Chill is to Refrigerator

Correct Answer: Chill is to Refrigerator

A cook uses a stove for the primary task, similar to how a refrigerator is used for the primary task of chilling.

Q 26 Analytical Reasoning Analogies

After is to Before as:

A

Present: Absent

B

Successor: Predecessor

C

Fast: Slow

D

Start: Finish

View answer & explanation Ans: Successor: Predecessor

Correct Answer: Successor: Predecessor

After and before are antonyms, just as successor and predecessor are antonyms representing relative order.

Subject 7

English

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Vocabulary

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Q 25 English Vocabulary

What is the synonym of the word Paltry:

A

Generous

B

Insignificant

C

Valuable

D

Abundant

View answer & explanation Ans: Insignificant

Correct Answer: Insignificant

Paltry means small or meager, making 'insignificant' the correct synonym.

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