PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) PESSI Past Paper 2019 Solved Solved MCQs

Correct Answer: Naira

The Naira is the official currency of Nigeria, introduced in 1973 to replace the Nigerian pound.

Correct Answer: Ireland

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland, situated on a bay on the east coast.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Bern is the de facto capital city of Switzerland, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture.

Correct Answer: USA

Fox Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcast television network based in the United States.

Correct Answer: Qatar

Al Jazeera is a Qatari state-owned international news television network based in Doha.

Correct Answer: 20

Roger Federer, a Swiss former professional tennis player, won 20 major men's singles titles during his career.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Martina Hingis is a Swiss former professional tennis player who spent a total of 209 weeks as the singles world No. 1.

Correct Answer: 1975

The FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup is an international competition series that began in 1975.

Correct Answer: Inzamam-ul-Haq

Inzamam-ul-Haq holds the record for the highest number of runs scored by a Pakistani in One Day International cricket.

Correct Answer: Flying Bird of Asia

Abdul Khaliq earned the nickname "Flying Bird of Asia" from Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru after breaking the 100m record at the 1954 Asian Games.

Correct Answer: Tokuyama Dam

Tokuyama Dam is the largest dam in Japan by structural volume and reservoir capacity.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, globally known as a leading financial center.

Correct Answer: California

Google's headquarters, known as the Googleplex, is located in Mountain View, California.

Correct Answer: Arms and the Man

"Arms and the Man" is a comedic play written by George Bernard Shaw, not William Shakespeare.

Correct Answer: UK

The Union Jack, or Union Flag, is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom.

Correct Answer: Tibet

China established the world's highest altitude observatory in the Tibetan Plateau region.

Correct Answer: November 14

World Diabetes Day is observed globally on November 14 to raise awareness about the condition.

Correct Answer: Switzerland

Switzerland is famously known as the Playground of Europe due to its stunning alpine scenery and recreational tourism.

Correct Answer: Egypt

The Greek historian Herodotus called Egypt the "Gift of the Nile" because the civilization depended heavily on the river.

Correct Answer: Nepal

Nepal officially abolished its 240-year-old Hindu monarchy in 2008, becoming a federal democratic republic.

Correct Answer: Britain

The Oregon Treaty of 1846 settled the boundary dispute between the US and Britain, setting the border at the 49th parallel.

Correct Answer: Spain

The Spanish Empire colonized Argentina in the 16th century, exploring the Rio de la Plata region.

Correct Answer: 1932

The modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was proclaimed in 1932 by Ibn Saud after unifying the regions of Hejaz and Najd.

Correct Answer: OIC

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) was founded in 1969, making it older than SAARC (1985) and ECO (1985).

Correct Answer: Edward Gibbon

Edward Gibbon, an English historian, authored this masterpiece covering Western civilization from the height of the Roman Empire to its fall.

Correct Answer: Abul Kalam Azad

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad authored "India Wins Freedom", providing an inside account of the Indian independence movement and partition.

Correct Answer: Bipedal

Bipedalism refers to moving on two rear limbs or legs, a defining trait of hominid evolution.

Correct Answer: China

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the principal military force of the People's Republic of China.

Correct Answer: L.B. Johnson

Lyndon Baines Johnson assumed the presidency following the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.

Correct Answer: 1997

Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, the "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali", tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest on August 16, 1997.

Correct Answer: Neom

NEOM is a futuristic megacity currently being built in Saudi Arabia's Tabuk Province, meant to diversify the economy away from oil.

Correct Answer: Provincial coordination

Dr. Fehmida Mirza served as the Federal Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination from 2018 to 2022.

Correct Answer: Sher Shah Suri

Rohtas Fort was constructed in the 16th century under the orders of Sher Shah Suri to block the return of Emperor Humayun.

Correct Answer: Jamshoro

Ranikot Fort, often called the Great Wall of Sindh, is located near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh.

Correct Answer: Wing Commander

Wing Commander Mervyn L. Middlecoat was an ace fighter pilot of the Pakistan Air Force, highly decorated for his actions in the 1965 and 1971 wars.

Correct Answer: Charles Cornwallis

Charles Cornwallis professionalized the administrative framework in British India, earning him the title of 'Father of Civil Services in India'.

Correct Answer: Two Nation Theory

The Urdu-Hindi controversy in 1867 convinced Sir Syed Ahmed Khan that Hindus and Muslims were two distinct nations, establishing the basis for the Two Nation Theory.

Correct Answer: Reserved subjects

The 1919 Act introduced dyarchy, dividing powers into 'reserved' (kept by British governors, like law and order) and 'transferred' (given to Indian ministers).

Correct Answer: UK

Dadabhai Naoroji, the "Grand Old Man of India", was a prominent political figure and the first Asian MP in the UK Parliament, advocating for Indian rights.

Correct Answer: Jinnah

Following the breakdown of the Simla Conference in 1945, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah demanded general elections to prove that the Muslim League was the sole representative of Indian Muslims.

Correct Answer: Minto-Morley Reforms

The Indian Councils Act 1909, also known as the Minto-Morley Reforms, introduced the system of separate electorates for Muslims.

Correct Answer: Govt. of India Act 1935

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) was established structurally mirroring the mechanisms established in the Government of India Act 1935.

Correct Answer: 20 Dec, 1947

The Pakistan Red Crescent Society was founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah through the PRCS Act on December 20, 1947.

Correct Answer: PEMRA

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) is an independent institution responsible for regulating electronic media in Pakistan.

Correct Answer: Right of minorities

The Delhi Pact (Liaquat-Nehru Pact) was an agreement between India and Pakistan to secure the rights of minorities living in both countries post-partition.

Correct Answer: Alla ud Din Khilji

Alauddin Khalji was the first Muslim ruler whose empire expanded deep into Southern India, primarily through his general Malik Kafur.

Correct Answer: Islamabad

Islamabad International Airport is the first greenfield airport built in Pakistan, designed from scratch on undeveloped land.

Correct Answer: Teri Yaad

"Teri Yaad" was the first feature film released in Pakistan after independence, debuting on Eid-ul-Fitr, September 2, 1948.

Correct Answer: 1911

Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar launched 'The Comrade' in early 1911 in Calcutta to advocate for Muslim rights.

Correct Answer: Naseem Hijazi

Naseem Hijazi was a renowned Urdu novelist famous for his historical fiction, including the epic novel "Muhammad Bin Qasim".

Correct Answer: افواج

اردو گرامر کے مطابق لفظ 'فوج' کی جمع مکسر 'افواج' ہے۔

Correct Answer: بانگ درا

علامہ اقبال کی مشہور نظمیں 'شکوہ' اور 'جواب شکوہ' ان کے پہلے شعری مجموعے 'بانگ درا' میں شامل ہیں۔

Correct Answer: انگور کی بیٹی (شراب)

عربی زبان میں بنت العنب (انگور کی بیٹی) سے مراد شراب لی جاتی ہے کیونکہ یہ انگور سے کشید کی جاتی ہے۔

Correct Answer: مہوش

اردو املا کے لحاظ سے چاند جیسی خوبصورت کے لیے 'مہوش' درست لفظ ہے۔

Correct Answer: جان بوجھ کر انجان بننا

ادب میں تجاہل عارفانہ ایک صنعت ہے جس میں شاعر یا متکلم کسی بات کا علم ہونے کے باوجود جان بوجھ کر اس سے لاعلمی کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔

Correct Answer: حسینہ معین

انکل عرفی پاکستان ٹیلی ویژن کا ایک مشہور ڈرامہ ہے جسے ممتاز مصنفہ حسینہ معین نے تحریر کیا تھا۔

Correct Answer: کلیم الدین احمد

یہ مشہور اور متنازعہ تنقیدی قول معروف نقاد کلیم الدین احمد کا ہے۔

Correct Answer: بوڑھی گھوڑی لال لگام

'بوڑھی گھوڑی لال لگام' ایک ضرب المثل ہے جو ایسے شخص کے لیے بولی جاتی ہے جو بڑھاپے میں غیر مناسب اور شوخ پہناوا اپنائے۔

Correct Answer: محمد علی جوہر

مولانا محمد علی جوہر نے دہلی سے 1913ء میں اردو روزنامہ 'ہمدرد' جاری کیا تاکہ مسلمانانِ ہند میں شعور بیدار کیا جا سکے۔

Correct Answer: Polar regions and high mountains

Glaciers are massive bodies of ice located largely in polar regions (like Antarctica and Greenland) and high-altitude mountain ranges worldwide.

Correct Answer: Shoulder Bone

In anatomy, the scapula, or shoulder blade, is the bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).

Correct Answer: Radio waves

Mobile phones use radio waves, a type of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation, to transmit and receive communication signals.

Correct Answer: 3

Atoms are composed of three basic subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons.

Correct Answer: Iodine

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, most commonly caused by a lack of dietary iodine, essential for thyroid hormone production.

Correct Answer: Etymology

Etymology is the branch of linguistics that studies the origin of words and how their form and meaning have changed over time.

Correct Answer: Genealogy

Genealogy involves researching family lineages, historical records, and genetic data to map ancestry.

Correct Answer: Convex

A convex lens is a converging lens; it bends parallel light rays (like sunlight) so they converge at a single focal point.

Correct Answer: Observation method

Naturalistic observation is a research method involving the observation of subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Correct Answer: Leukaemia

Leukaemia is a broad term for cancers of the blood cells, usually beginning in the bone marrow and resulting in high numbers of abnormal blood cells.

Correct Answer: Vitamin C

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is vital for the synthesis of collagen, a structural protein necessary for tissue repair and wound healing.

Correct Answer: Pamir

The Pamir Plateau in Central Asia is historically and geographically known as the "Roof of the World" due to its exceptionally high altitude.

Correct Answer: South Pole

Antarctica is Earth's southernmost continent, containing the geographic South Pole.

Correct Answer: Afghanistan

Afghanistan sits at the junction of Central, South, and Western Asia, historically acting as a major hub for trade and migration via the Silk Road.

Correct Answer: Italy

The Lido di Venezia is an 11-kilometre-long barrier island in the Venetian Lagoon in Northern Italy.

Correct Answer: Pacific Ocean

The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions, spanning roughly 46% of the planet's water surface.

Correct Answer: Banjosa

Banjosa Lake is an artificial lake and a famous tourist resort 18 kilometers from Rawalakot in Azad Kashmir.

Correct Answer: 40

Since x = ky, 8 = k(2) meaning k = 4. When y = 10, x = 4 * 10 = 40.

Correct Answer: 72 miles

The ratio is 2 recorded : 3 actual. Multiply 48 by (3/2) to find the actual distance: 48 * 1.5 = 72 miles.

Correct Answer: 89 sec

Speed = Distance/Time = 240m/24s = 10 m/s. To cross a platform, it must cover its own length + platform length (240 + 650 = 890m). Time = 890 / 10 = 89 seconds.

Correct Answer: 3 3/5 hours

The first car has a 90 km head start (45*2). The relative speed is 70 - 45 = 25 km/h. Time to catch up = Distance / Relative Speed = 90 / 25 = 3.6 hours, which is 3 3/5 hours.

Correct Answer: 45

Using the combination formula n(n-1)/2 where n=10: 10 * 9 / 2 = 45 handshakes.

Correct Answer: Flawed

Impeccable means entirely without fault or flaw. Therefore, 'flawed' is its direct opposite.

Correct Answer: Astute

Gullible means easily persuaded to believe something. Astute means having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations (shrewd), making it the antonym.

Correct Answer: Stale

Stale refers to food (like bread or pastry) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat, making it the direct antonym of fresh.

Correct Answer: Cloth

Apparel refers broadly to clothing, garments, or attire worn on the body.

Correct Answer: Solidify

To coagulate means to change from a fluid to a thickened or solid state, often referring to blood or liquids.

Correct Answer: Thoughtful

Pensive means engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.

Correct Answer: Impractical wish

A 'pipe dream' refers to an unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme, historically alluding to dreams experienced while smoking an opium pipe.

Correct Answer: Fonder

This classic idiom means that you feel more affection for those you love when you are separated from them.

Correct Answer: Cover

The famous idiom "Don't judge a book by its cover" means you shouldn't prejudge the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone.

Correct Answer: Interjection

An interjection is a part of speech that demonstrates the emotion or feeling of the author, often ending in an exclamation point.

Correct Answer: could

Since the reporting verb 'told' is in the past tense, the reported speech must also shift to the past tense; hence, 'can' becomes 'could'.

Correct Answer: Hazrat Sobia (R.A)

Hazrat Thuwaybah (Sobia) R.A., a freed slave of Abu Lahab, was the first wet nurse to suckle the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Correct Answer: Jerusalem

Bait-ul-Muqaddas, also known as Al-Aqsa Mosque, is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, where the Prophet led the prayers during Isra and Mi'raj.

Correct Answer: 3rd

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam, following Shahadah (Declaration of Faith) and Salah (Prayer).

Correct Answer: 4

Ushr is the Islamic tax on agricultural produce. It is commonly noted in Islamic studies curricula that there are 4 main verses pertaining directly to Ushr principles.

Correct Answer: 14

According to the widespread Hanafi school of thought, there are 14 obligatory places in the Quran where performing a Sajdah is required upon recitation.

Correct Answer: To liberate slaves

Fir-Riqab is one of the eight categories eligible to receive Zakat, explicitly meaning the freeing of slaves or captives.

Correct Answer: Namaz-e-Kasoof

Salat al-Kusuf is a special two-rakat prayer offered by Muslims specifically during a solar eclipse.

Correct Answer: Palestine

Palestine is revered as the Land of Prophets because many Biblical and Quranic prophets lived, preached, and were buried there.