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PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Paper Solved MCQs

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Capitals

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Q 1 General Knowledge Capitals

What is the capital of Iceland?

A

Reykjavik

B

Helsinki

C

Oslo

D

Copenhagen

View answer & explanation Ans: Reykjavik

Correct Answer: Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the capital and largest city of Iceland, and the northernmost capital of a sovereign state in the world.

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Global Organizations

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Q 15 General Knowledge Global Organizations

Which global organization was established to regulate international trade?

A

WHO

B

IMF

C

WTO

D

World Bank

View answer & explanation Ans: WTO

Correct Answer: WTO

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, to regulate and facilitate international trade.

Subject 2

English

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Vocabulary

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Q 2 English Vocabulary

The synonym of the word 'Eradicate' is:

A

Complicate

B

Destroy completely

C

Construct

D

Enhance

View answer & explanation Ans: Destroy completely

Correct Answer: Destroy completely

Eradicate means to wipe out or destroy something completely, like a disease or a problem.

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Prepositions

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Q 3 English Prepositions

Choose the correct preposition: He is completely blind ____ one eye.

A

in

B

of

C

with

D

from

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

The correct phrase is 'blind in one eye'. 'Blind to' is used when someone is ignoring facts (e.g., blind to his faults).

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Active Passive

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Q 11 English Active Passive

Change the voice: 'She is reading a book.'

A

A book is read by her.

B

A book is being read by her.

C

A book was being read by her.

D

A book has been read by her.

View answer & explanation Ans: A book is being read by her.

Correct Answer: A book is being read by her.

Present continuous tense passive uses 'is/are + being + 3rd form of verb'.

Subject 3

Current Affairs

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Topic Section

International Organizations

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Q 4 Current Affairs International Organizations

Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nations?

A

Kofi Annan

B

Ban Ki-moon

C

António Guterres

D

Boutros Boutros-Ghali

View answer & explanation Ans: António Guterres

Correct Answer: António Guterres

António Guterres, a Portuguese politician and diplomat, is serving as the ninth Secretary-General of the UN.

Subject 4

Computer Science

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Ms Word Shortcuts

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Q 5 Computer Science Ms Word Shortcuts

In MS Word, the shortcut key to insert a Hyperlink is:

A

Ctrl + H

B

Ctrl + K

C

Ctrl + L

D

Ctrl + M

View answer & explanation Ans: Ctrl + K

Correct Answer: Ctrl + K

Ctrl + K opens the Insert Hyperlink dialog box. Ctrl + H is for Find and Replace.

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Hardware

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Q 12 Computer Science Hardware

Which of the following is considered the brain of the computer?

A

RAM

B

ROM

C

CPU

D

Hard Disk

View answer & explanation Ans: CPU

Correct Answer: CPU

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) executes instructions and acts as the brain of the computer.

Subject 5

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Ratio Proportion

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Q 6 Mathematics Ratio Proportion

If 15 men can do a piece of work in 20 days, how many days will 10 men take to do the same work?

A

15 days

B

25 days

C

30 days

D

40 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 days

Correct Answer: 30 days

Inverse proportion: (15 men * 20 days) / 10 men = 30 days.

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Topic Section

Time Distance Speed

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Q 14 Mathematics Time Distance Speed

A train 150 meters long is moving at a speed of 90 km/h. How long will it take to cross a pole?

A

5 seconds

B

6 seconds

C

8 seconds

D

10 seconds

View answer & explanation Ans: 6 seconds

Correct Answer: 6 seconds

First convert speed to m/s: 90 * (5/18) = 25 m/s. Time = Distance/Speed = 150/25 = 6 seconds.

Subject 6

Everyday Science

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Vitamins

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Q 7 Everyday Science Vitamins

Which vitamin is produced in the human body by sunlight?

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin B

C

Vitamin C

D

Vitamin D

View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin D

Correct Answer: Vitamin D

Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight.

Subject 7

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Constitutional History

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Q 8 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

The objective resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in:

A

March 1948

B

March 1949

C

August 1947

D

January 1950

View answer & explanation Ans: March 1949

Correct Answer: March 1949

It was passed on March 12, 1949, under the leadership of Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.

Subject 8

Geography

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Deserts

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Q 9 Geography Deserts

Which is the largest desert of Pakistan?

A

Thal

B

Kharan

C

Thar

D

Cholistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Thar

Correct Answer: Thar

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the largest in Pakistan, primarily located in Sindh.

Subject 9

Islamic Studies

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Battles Of Islam

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Q 10 Islamic Studies Battles Of Islam

Ghazwa-e-Badr was fought in which Hijri year?

A

1 A.H.

B

2 A.H.

C

3 A.H.

D

4 A.H.

View answer & explanation Ans: 2 A.H.

Correct Answer: 2 A.H.

The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 A.H. (624 CE).

Subject 10

Urdu

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Literature Authors

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Q 13 Urdu Literature Authors

Identify the author of the famous Urdu book 'Aab-e-Hayat'.

A

Allama Iqbal

B

Mirza Ghalib

C

Muhammad Husain Azad

D

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Husain Azad

Correct Answer: Muhammad Husain Azad

Aab-e-Hayat is a masterpiece of Urdu literature written by Muhammad Husain Azad, detailing the history of Urdu poetry.

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