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PPSC Assistant Director Punjab Small Industries Corporation Past Paper 2025 Solved MCQs

Solved past paper for Assistant Director/DDO in Punjab Small Industries Corporation. Includes MCQs on Everyday Science, Computer, Math, and English with explanations.

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PPSC Assistant Director Punjab Small Industries Corporation Past Paper 2025

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Subject 1

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Environment

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Q 1 Everyday Science Environment

Water sagacity refers to the wise and efficient use of water. In which area is water sagacity important?

A

Industrial use

B

Agricultural use

C

Domestic use

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Water sagacity, or water stewardship, is essential across all sectors, including industrial, agricultural, and domestic usage, to ensure sustainability and conservation.

Subject 2

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Computer Basics

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Q 2 Computer Science Computer Basics

A printout copy is a type of:

A

Hard copy

B

Soft copy

C

Digital file

D

Editable document

View answer & explanation Ans: Hard copy

Correct Answer: Hard copy

A hard copy is a physical, printed version of digital information, as opposed to a soft copy which exists only in electronic format.

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Data Representation

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Q 3 Computer Science Data Representation

A byte consists of how many bits?

A

4

B

8

C

16

D

32

View answer & explanation Ans: 8

Correct Answer: 8

In computing, a byte is a unit of digital information that typically consists of eight bits.

Subject 3

Mathematics

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Algebra

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Q 4 Mathematics Algebra

Given f(x) = 3x^2 + 2x + 4, what is the value of f(3)?

A

34

B

37

C

40

D

42

View answer & explanation Ans: 37

Correct Answer: 37

Substituting x=3 into the function: f(3) = 3(3^2) + 2(3) + 4 = 3(9) + 6 + 4 = 27 + 6 + 4 = 37.

Q 6 Mathematics Algebra

What is the simplified form of the expression n - 1 + 1 + 1?

A

n + 49

B

n + 1

C

n + 50

D

n + 51

View answer & explanation Ans: n + 1

Correct Answer: n + 1

Simplifying the expression: n - 1 + 1 + 1 = n + 1.

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Topic Section

Averages

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Q 5 Mathematics Averages

There are four numbers. The average of the first three is 17, and the average of the last three is 14. What is the value of the first number if the last number is 14?

A

14

B

17

C

20

D

23

View answer & explanation Ans: 23

Correct Answer: 23

Sum of first three = 51. Sum of last three = 42. Subtracting these gives (First - Last) = 9. If Last = 14, First = 23.

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Geometry

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Q 7 Mathematics Geometry

The surface area of a cube is 96 cm^2. What is the volume of the cube?

A

64 cm^3

B

96 cm^3

C

128 cm^3

D

216 cm^3

View answer & explanation Ans: 64 cm^3

Correct Answer: 64 cm^3

Surface area = 6a^2 = 96, so a^2 = 16 and a = 4. Volume = a^3 = 4^3 = 64 cm^3.

Q 12 Mathematics Geometry

The area of a rectangular field is 17 m by 13 m. If the cost of tiling is Rs. 70 per square meter, what is the total cost?

A

15470

B

20470

C

18700

D

12500

View answer & explanation Ans: 15470

Correct Answer: 15470

Area = 17 * 13 = 221 m^2. Total cost = 221 * 70 = 15,470.

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Functions

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Q 8 Mathematics Functions

Given f(x) = 2x^2 - 4x + 3 and g(x) = 2x + 1, what is the value of f(g(2))?

A

30

B

31

C

32

D

33

View answer & explanation Ans: 33

Correct Answer: 33

First, g(2) = 2(2) + 1 = 5. Then f(5) = 2(5^2) - 4(5) + 3 = 2(25) - 20 + 3 = 50 - 20 + 3 = 33.

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Percentage

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Q 9 Mathematics Percentage

A person's income increased from Rs. 7,800 to Rs. 10,500 in 3 years. What is the percentage increase in income?

A

30%

B

30.33%

C

34.62%

D

36%

View answer & explanation Ans: 34.62%

Correct Answer: 34.62%

Increase = 10,500 - 7,800 = 2,700. Percentage increase = (2,700 / 7,800) * 100 = 34.615%, rounded to 34.62%.

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Number Theory

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Q 10 Mathematics Number Theory

What is the LCM of 27 and 63?

A

189

B

72

C

90

D

56

View answer & explanation Ans: 189

Correct Answer: 189

27 = 3^3 and 63 = 3^2 * 7. The LCM is the product of the highest powers of all prime factors involved: 3^3 * 7 = 27 * 7 = 189.

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Arithmetic

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Q 11 Mathematics Arithmetic

Simplify the expression: 2^2 + |2| + |-2| - 2^2

A

6

B

4

C

8

D

2

View answer & explanation Ans: 4

Correct Answer: 4

Expression = 4 + 2 + 2 - 4 = 4.

Subject 4

English

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Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 13 English Grammar

A complete sentence consists of two main parts. One is the subject. What is the other?

A

Object

B

Predicate

C

Clause

D

Verb

View answer & explanation Ans: Predicate

Correct Answer: Predicate

A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate, which describes the action or state of the subject.

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Vocabulary

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Q 14 English Vocabulary

Dowry is no longer permitted by law even in marriage.

A

Natural

B

Arrange

C

Court

D

Force

View answer & explanation Ans: Natural

Correct Answer: Natural

The context implies that dowry is not accepted by law, though the provided options appear to relate to sentence completion or synonym testing.

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Literature

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Q 15 English Literature

A short poem or conclusion written at the end of a story is called:

A

Prologue

B

Dialogue

C

Epilogue

D

Monologue

View answer & explanation Ans: Epilogue

Correct Answer: Epilogue

An epilogue is a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.

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Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 16 English Idioms

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Jump on the bandwagon'.

A

Be extremely excited about something.

B

Be influenced easily

C

Join a popular trend or activity

D

Call for trouble

View answer & explanation Ans: Join a popular trend or activity

Correct Answer: Join a popular trend or activity

To 'jump on the bandwagon' means to join others in doing something that is becoming fashionable or popular.

Q 18 English Idioms

What does the idiom 'Swallow the bait' mean?

A

To ignore a warning

B

To fully accept something, especially a trick or lie

C

To resist temptation

D

To speak without thinking

View answer & explanation Ans: To fully accept something, especially a trick or lie

Correct Answer: To fully accept something, especially a trick or lie

Swallowing the bait means being deceived or tricked into accepting something that seems attractive but is actually intended to entrap.

Q 19 English Idioms

What is the meaning of the idiom 'To take with a grain of salt'?

A

To take with some reservation

B

To take with total disbelief

C

To take wholeheartedly

D

To take seriously

View answer & explanation Ans: To take with some reservation

Correct Answer: To take with some reservation

Taking something with a grain of salt means viewing it with skepticism and not accepting it as completely true or accurate.

Q 21 English Idioms

What does 'A storm in a teacup' mean?

A

Unexpected event

B

A danger signal

C

Much excitement over something trivial

D

A great noise

View answer & explanation Ans: Much excitement over something trivial

Correct Answer: Much excitement over something trivial

This idiom describes a situation where there is a lot of anger, worry, or excitement about something that is not important.

Q 28 English Idioms

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Fair and Square'?

A

Honest

B

Business like

C

Authoritative

D

Active

View answer & explanation Ans: Honest

Correct Answer: Honest

The idiom 'fair and square' means to behave in an honest, open, and straightforward way.

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Topic Section

Parts Of Speech

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Q 17 English Parts Of Speech

In the sentence 'After lunch let's go for coffee', identify the underlined word (After).

A

Adverb

B

Noun

C

Adjective

D

Preposition

View answer & explanation Ans: Preposition

Correct Answer: Preposition

'After' is used here to indicate time and functions as a preposition showing the relationship between 'lunch' and the rest of the sentence.

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Topic Section

Synonyms

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Q 20 English Synonyms

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word 'Prodigal'.

A

Humble

B

Extravagant

C

Arrogant

D

Trivial

View answer & explanation Ans: Extravagant

Correct Answer: Extravagant

A prodigal person is someone who spends money or resources in a freely or wastefully extravagant way.

Q 22 English Synonyms

Choose the synonym of the word 'Ponder'.

A

Ignore

B

Forget

C

Laugh

D

Think about

View answer & explanation Ans: Think about

Correct Answer: Think about

To ponder means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.

Q 25 English Synonyms

What is the synonym of 'SAGACITY'?

A

Morality

B

Wisdom

C

Sanity

D

Uprightness

View answer & explanation Ans: Wisdom

Correct Answer: Wisdom

Sagacity refers to the quality of being sagacious, which means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, synonymous with wisdom.

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 23 English Antonyms

What is the antonym of 'ODIOUS'?

A

Insignificant

B

Cacophony

C

Repulsive

D

Delightful

View answer & explanation Ans: Delightful

Correct Answer: Delightful

Odious means extremely unpleasant or repulsive; therefore, delightful is an appropriate antonym.

Q 24 English Antonyms

What is the antonym of 'TAXING'?

A

Challenging

B

Wisdom

C

Exhausting

D

Clear

View answer & explanation Ans: Clear

Correct Answer: Clear

Taxing means physically or mentally demanding; in this context, 'clear' is the best antonym choice among the provided options.

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Tenses

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Q 26 English Tenses

She _____ him for five years.

A

know

B

knows

C

has known

D

is knowing

View answer & explanation Ans: has known

Correct Answer: has known

The present perfect tense is used for an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

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Topic Section

Articles

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Q 27 English Articles

He is _____ M.A.

A

a

B

an

C

the

D

none of these

View answer & explanation Ans: an

Correct Answer: an

The indefinite article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound. M.A. starts with the vowel sound /em/.

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Prepositions

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Q 29 English Prepositions

He is _____ his study table.

A

at

B

on

C

in

D

of

View answer & explanation Ans: at

Correct Answer: at

The preposition 'at' is used to indicate a specific point or location, such as sitting 'at' a desk or table.

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