PPSC Assistant (BS-16) S&GAD Paper
Sgad • 2024
General Knowledge
What is the capital of Iceland?
View Detailed 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.
Which global organization was established to regulate international trade?
View Detailed Explanation Ans: WTO
Correct Answer: WTO
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, to regulate and facilitate international trade.
English
The synonym of the word 'Eradicate' is:
View Detailed Explanation Ans: Destroy completely
Correct Answer: Destroy completely
Eradicate means to wipe out or destroy something completely, like a disease or a problem.
Choose the correct preposition: He is completely blind ____ one eye.
View Detailed 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).
Change the voice: 'She is reading a book.'
View Detailed 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'.
Current Affairs
Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nations?
View Detailed 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.
Computer Science
In MS Word, the shortcut key to insert a Hyperlink is:
View Detailed Explanation Ans: Ctrl + K
Correct Answer: Ctrl + K
Ctrl + K opens the Insert Hyperlink dialog box. Ctrl + H is for Find and Replace.
Which of the following is considered the brain of the computer?
View Detailed Explanation Ans: CPU
Correct Answer: CPU
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) executes instructions and acts as the brain of the computer.
Mathematics
If 15 men can do a piece of work in 20 days, how many days will 10 men take to do the same work?
View Detailed Explanation Ans: 30 days
Correct Answer: 30 days
Inverse proportion: (15 men * 20 days) / 10 men = 30 days.
A train 150 meters long is moving at a speed of 90 km/h. How long will it take to cross a pole?
View Detailed 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.
Everyday Science
Which vitamin is produced in the human body by sunlight?
View Detailed 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.
Pakistan Studies
The objective resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in:
View Detailed Explanation Ans: March 1949
Correct Answer: March 1949
It was passed on March 12, 1949, under the leadership of Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
Geography
Which is the largest desert of Pakistan?
View Detailed 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.
Islamic Studies
Ghazwa-e-Badr was fought in which Hijri year?
View Detailed Explanation Ans: 2 A.H.
Correct Answer: 2 A.H.
The Battle of Badr was fought on 17 Ramadan, 2 A.H. (624 CE).
Urdu
Identify the author of the famous Urdu book 'Aab-e-Hayat'.
View Detailed 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.