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Subject 1

General Knowledge

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Topic Section

International Organizations

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Q 1 General Knowledge International Organizations

Which of the following organization is of South Asian countries?

A

ASEAN

B

SAARC

C

GCC

D

ECO

View answer & explanation Ans: SAARC

Correct Answer: SAARC

SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.

Q 9 General Knowledge International Organizations

How many member countries are in the European Union?

A

26

B

27

C

28

D

29

View answer & explanation Ans: 27

Correct Answer: 27

Following the departure of the United Kingdom (Brexit) in 2020, the European Union currently consists of 27 member states.

Q 11 General Knowledge International Organizations

How many countries are members of the Commonwealth?

A

52

B

54

C

56

D

58

View answer & explanation Ans: 56

Correct Answer: 56

As of recent admissions (like Togo and Gabon in 2022), the Commonwealth of Nations comprises 56 member states.

2

Topic Section

Historical Pacts

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Q 2 General Knowledge Historical Pacts

The Commonwealth of Nations has mapped out a six-year program of aid for southern Asia. It is also known as:

A

Kuala Lumpur Plan

B

Singapore Plan

C

Colombo Plan

D

Accra Plan

View answer & explanation Ans: Colombo Plan

Correct Answer: Colombo Plan

The Colombo Plan was established in 1950 to promote economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.

3

Topic Section

UN Agencies

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Q 3 General Knowledge UN Agencies

Which organization deals with terrorism and drug abuse:

A

United Nations Office on Terrorism and Crime

B

United Nations Office on Drugs

C

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

D

United Nations Office on Drugs and Abuse

View answer & explanation Ans: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Correct Answer: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a UN office established in 1997 to focus on illicit drugs, crime, and terrorism.

Q 5 General Knowledge UN Agencies

Which of the following is the specialized United Nations agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs)?

A

The International Telecommunication Organization (ITO)

B

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

C

The International Telecommunication Agency (ITA)

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Correct Answer: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the UN specialized agency for information and communication technologies.

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Topic Section

Famous Personalities

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Q 6 General Knowledge Famous Personalities

At the age of 9 who became the youngest Microsoft certified professional expert in the world?

A

Aroosa Farid

B

Arfa Karim

C

Marium Khalid

D

Sehrish Kazmi

View answer & explanation Ans: Arfa Karim

Correct Answer: Arfa Karim

Arfa Karim Randhawa was a Pakistani student and computer prodigy who became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional in 2004.

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Topic Section

Abbreviations

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Q 7 General Knowledge Abbreviations

SAARC stands for:

A

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

B

South American Association for Regional Cooperation

C

Small Agricultural Association for Regional Cooperation

D

South Asia Association for Railway Cooperation

View answer & explanation Ans: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

Correct Answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation

SAARC was founded in Dhaka on 8 December 1985 to promote economic development and regional integration in South Asia.

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Topic Section

Geopolitics

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Q 8 General Knowledge Geopolitics

Trade will become progress in South Asia when:

A

Palestine issue resolved

B

Kashmir issue resolved

C

Saudi Arabia-Iran issue resolved

D

Yemen issue resolve

View answer & explanation Ans: Kashmir issue resolved

Correct Answer: Kashmir issue resolved

The core dispute hindering bilateral trade and regional integration in South Asia is the unresolved Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan.

7

Topic Section

World History

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Q 10 General Knowledge World History

First Nuclear Atomic bomb was tested in:

A

Hiroshima

B

Nagasaki

C

New Mexico

D

Ice Desert

View answer & explanation Ans: New Mexico

Correct Answer: New Mexico

The first nuclear bomb test, codenamed Trinity, took place on July 16, 1945, in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

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Topic Section

Sociology

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Q 13 General Knowledge Sociology

The master status of relation is:

A

Father

B

Mother

C

Neighbor

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Father

Correct Answer: Father

In traditional sociology, 'master status' of a family is often associated with the father as the primary breadwinner or head of the household.

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Topic Section

Literature

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Q 27 General Knowledge Literature

Which of the following was a famous Punjabi poet?

A

Baba Bulleh Shah

B

Rehman Baba

C

Momin Khan Momin

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Baba Bulleh Shah

Correct Answer: Baba Bulleh Shah

Baba Bulleh Shah was a renowned Punjabi philosopher and Sufi poet. Rehman Baba was a Pashto poet, and Momin Khan Momin an Urdu poet.

Subject 2

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Islamic Terminology

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Q 4 Islamic Studies Islamic Terminology

Hurairah means a:

A

Goat

B

Ant

C

Camel

D

Cat

View answer & explanation Ans: Cat

Correct Answer: Cat

The Arabic word 'Hurairah' translates to 'kitten' or 'little cat', notably associated with Abu Hurairah, a companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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Topic Section

Hadith Books

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Q 92 Islamic Studies Hadith Books

Which book was written by Ahmad Bin Shoaib?

A

Sunan Al Nisai

B

Ibn-e-Maja

C

Abu Dawood

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sunan Al Nisai

Correct Answer: Sunan Al Nisai

Al-Nasa'i (Ahmad ibn Shu`ayb) is the author of Sunan Al-Nasa'i, one of the six major Hadith collections in Sunni Islam.

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Topic Section

Quranic Studies

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Q 93 Islamic Studies Quranic Studies

یہودیوں کے دل کو کس چیز سے تشبیہ دی گئی ہے؟

A

پہاڑ سے

B

پانی سے

C

پتھر سے

D

زمین سے

View answer & explanation Ans: پتھر سے

Correct Answer: پتھر سے

قرآن مجید میں یہودیوں کے سخت دلوں کو پتھر سے تشبیہ دی گئی ہے (سورۃ البقرہ)۔

Q 100 Islamic Studies Quranic Studies

How many Surahs of Holy Quran start with broken letters (Huroof-e-Muqatta'at):

A

26

B

27

C

28

D

29

View answer & explanation Ans: 29

Correct Answer: 29

There are 29 Surahs in the Holy Quran that begin with disjointed, broken letters known as Huroof-e-Muqatta'at.

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Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 94 Islamic Studies Islamic History

کس نے خود کو حضرت آدم سے بہتر سمجھا تھا؟

A

شیطان

B

جن

C

اے اور بی دونوں

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اے اور بی دونوں

Correct Answer: اے اور بی دونوں

ابلیس (شیطان) جو کہ جنات میں سے تھا، اس نے غرور کیا اور خود کو آگ سے بنے ہونے کی وجہ سے آدم علیہ السلام سے بہتر سمجھا۔

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Topic Section

Islamic Beliefs

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Q 95 Islamic Studies Islamic Beliefs

شیطان اور جن کس چیز سے بنے ہوئے ہیں؟

A

آگ

B

مٹی

C

پانی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: آگ

Correct Answer: آگ

قرآن مجید کی رو سے جنات اور شیطان کو دھویں کے بغیر خالص آگ سے پیدا کیا گیا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Hadith Studies

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Q 96 Islamic Studies Hadith Studies

مومنوں میں کامل ترین ایمان والا وہ ہے:

A

جس کا اخلاق اچھا ہو

B

جو نماز پڑھتا ہو

C

جو صدقہ دیتا ہو

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: جس کا اخلاق اچھا ہو

Correct Answer: جس کا اخلاق اچھا ہو

حدیث مبارکہ کے مطابق مومنوں میں کامل ترین ایمان اس کا ہے جس کے اخلاق سب سے اچھے ہوں۔

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Topic Section

Islamic Ethics

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Q 97 Islamic Studies Islamic Ethics

تمام عقیدوں کا احترام کرنا کہلاتا ہے؟

A

رواداری

B

بردباری

C

مساوات

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: رواداری

Correct Answer: رواداری

مذہبی وسعت قلبی کے تحت مختلف عقائد اور نظریات کو برداشت کرنے اور احترام کرنے کو رواداری کہا جاتا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Quranic Incidents

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Q 98 Islamic Studies Quranic Incidents

ہاروت اور ماروت کس لئے بھیجے گئے؟

A

آزمائش کے لئے

B

جادو اور معجزات میں فرق بتانے کے لئے

C

پانی کی تلاش کے لئے

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: جادو اور معجزات میں فرق بتانے کے لئے

Correct Answer: جادو اور معجزات میں فرق بتانے کے لئے

فرشتوں ہاروت اور ماروت کو بابل میں لوگوں کی آزمائش اور انہیں جادو اور معجزے کا فرق سمجھانے کے لیے بھیجا گیا تھا۔

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Topic Section

Prophet History

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Q 99 Islamic Studies Prophet History

کس نبی کی قوم کو بادلوں کے سائے سے محفوظ رکھا گیا؟

A

حضرت موسیٰ

B

حضرت داؤد

C

حضرت لوط

D

حضرت سلیمان

View answer & explanation Ans: حضرت موسیٰ

Correct Answer: حضرت موسیٰ

میدان تیہ میں بنی اسرائیل (حضرت موسیٰ علیہ السلام کی قوم) پر اللہ تعالیٰ نے بادلوں کا سایہ کیے رکھا۔

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Energy Resources

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Q 12 Everyday Science Energy Resources

Which type of coal is used on a mega scale?

A

Lignite

B

Bituminous

C

Anthracite

D

Sub-bituminous

View answer & explanation Ans: Bituminous

Correct Answer: Bituminous

Bituminous coal has a high energy density and is relatively affordable, making it the most commonly used coal on a large scale for power generation.

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Topic Section

Environmental Science

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Q 33 Everyday Science Environmental Science

Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas?

A

Oxygen

B

Methane

C

Sulphur dioxide

D

Nitrogen

View answer & explanation Ans: Methane

Correct Answer: Methane

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, significantly contributing to global warming.

3

Topic Section

Chemistry

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Q 34 Everyday Science Chemistry

Bleaching powder contains:

A

Nitrogen

B

Iodine

C

Chlorine

D

Bromine

View answer & explanation Ans: Chlorine

Correct Answer: Chlorine

Bleaching powder is chemically calcium hypochlorite (CaOCl2), and its active bleaching agent is chlorine.

Q 35 Everyday Science Chemistry

__ result from the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

A

Metallic bond

B

Ionic bond

C

Covalent bond

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ionic bond

Correct Answer: Ionic bond

Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Q 40 Everyday Science Chemistry

Which gas does a Photocopier machine produce:

A

Carbon dioxide

B

Sulphur dioxide

C

Ozone

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Ozone

Correct Answer: Ozone

Photocopiers utilize high-voltage electrical discharges which break down oxygen molecules in the air, converting them into ozone (O3).

Q 46 Everyday Science Chemistry

Brass gets discoloured in air because of the presence of which of the following gases in air?

A

Oxygen

B

Nitrogen

C

Hydrogen Sulphide

D

Carbon dioxide

View answer & explanation Ans: Hydrogen Sulphide

Correct Answer: Hydrogen Sulphide

Brass discolours in air mostly due to its reaction with hydrogen sulphide, which forms a dark tarnish of copper sulphide.

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Topic Section

Physics

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Q 36 Everyday Science Physics

When pressure of gas is increased, the volume of cylinder will:

A

Increase

B

Decrease

C

Remains same

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Decrease

Correct Answer: Decrease

According to Boyle's Law, at a constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure.

Q 37 Everyday Science Physics

آواز کا ٹکرا کر واپس آجانا کیا کہلاتا ہے؟

A

Reflection

B

Refraction

C

Diffraction

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Reflection

Correct Answer: Reflection

کسی سطح سے ٹکرا کر آواز کا واپس لوٹنا (echo) آواز کا انعکاس (Reflection of Sound) کہلاتا ہے۔

Q 39 Everyday Science Physics

Half-life period for carbon 14 is nearly:

A

1.2 days

B

5730 days

C

5730 years

D

5.73 days

View answer & explanation Ans: 5730 years

Correct Answer: 5730 years

The half-life of the radioactive isotope Carbon-14 is approximately 5,730 years, making it incredibly useful for carbon dating historical artifacts.

Q 42 Everyday Science Physics

The least count of Vernier Calliper is:

A

0.1 mm

B

1 mm

C

10 mm

D

100 mm

View answer & explanation Ans: 0.1 mm

Correct Answer: 0.1 mm

The least count of a standard metric vernier caliper is 0.1 mm or 0.01 cm.

Q 44 Everyday Science Physics

تنے ہوئے ربڑ میں کونسی انرجی ہوتی ہے؟

A

Kinetic Energy

B

Potential Energy

C

Gravitational energy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Potential Energy

Correct Answer: Potential Energy

تنے ہوئے ربڑ (stretched rubber band) میں لچکدار مخفی توانائی (Elastic Potential Energy) موجود ہوتی ہے۔

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Topic Section

Medical Science

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Q 38 Everyday Science Medical Science

Why cobalt-60 is used for treatment of cancer:

A

Emit Alpha rays

B

Emit Beta rays

C

Emit Gamma rays

D

Emit Nuclear rays

View answer & explanation Ans: Emit Gamma rays

Correct Answer: Emit Gamma rays

Cobalt-60 is widely used in radiotherapy because it produces highly penetrative gamma rays that can destroy cancerous tumors.

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Topic Section

Biology

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Q 41 Everyday Science Biology

Which chamber of the human heart receives oxygenated blood?

A

Right atrium

B

Right ventricle

C

Left atrium

D

Left ventricle

View answer & explanation Ans: Left atrium

Correct Answer: Left atrium

The left atrium receives oxygen-rich blood directly from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Q 43 Everyday Science Biology

Scientific name of frog is:

A

Allium Cepa

B

Rana Tigrina

C

Brassica Campestris

D

Homo Sapiens

View answer & explanation Ans: Rana Tigrina

Correct Answer: Rana Tigrina

Rana tigrina (now Hoplobatrachus tigerinus) is the scientific name for the Indian bullfrog.

Q 45 Everyday Science Biology

Cell wall of plant cells is formed of:

A

Cellulose

B

Hemicellulose

C

Proteins

D

Fats

View answer & explanation Ans: Cellulose

Correct Answer: Cellulose

The primary structural component of the plant cell wall is cellulose, a complex carbohydrate that provides rigidity.

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Topic Section

Human Anatomy

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Q 82 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

آلہ صوت کہاں ہوتا ہے؟

A

Larynx

B

Pharynx

C

Trachea

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Larynx

Correct Answer: Larynx

آلہ صوت یا آواز پیدا کرنے والا عضو Larynx (حنجرہ) کہلاتا ہے جو گلے میں واقع ہوتا ہے۔

Subject 4

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Pre Partition History

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Q 14 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Partition of Bengal occurred due to:

A

Political issues

B

Administrative issues

C

Economic issues

D

Muslim-Hindu issues

View answer & explanation Ans: Administrative issues

Correct Answer: Administrative issues

The British justified the 1905 Partition of Bengal primarily as a measure to improve administrative efficiency, as Bengal was too large to govern effectively.

Q 17 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

All Round Table conferences were held in:

A

London

B

Delhi

C

Karachi

D

Geneva

View answer & explanation Ans: London

Correct Answer: London

All three Round Table Conferences (1930-1932) were held in London by the British government to discuss constitutional reforms in India.

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Topic Section

Agricultural History

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Q 15 Pakistan Studies Agricultural History

جنرل ایوب خان نے زراعت کی ترقی کے لیے کسانوں کو کون سا ریلیف دیا؟

A

قرضے اور سولر

B

کھاد اور بیج

C

قرضے اور ٹیوب ویل

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: قرضے اور ٹیوب ویل

Correct Answer: قرضے اور ٹیوب ویل

ایوب خان کے دور میں سبز انقلاب (Green Revolution) کے تحت کسانوں کو قرضے اور ٹیوب ویل جیسی سہولیات فراہم کی گئیں۔

3

Topic Section

Demographics

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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Demographics

پاکستان میں شرح خواندگی کتنی ہے؟

A

40%

B

50%

C

60%

D

70%

View answer & explanation Ans: 60%

Correct Answer: 60%

پاکستان کی موجودہ شرح خواندگی تقریباً 60 سے 62 فیصد کے درمیان ہے۔

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Topic Section

Political History

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Q 18 Pakistan Studies Political History

After 1988 elections, Benazir Bhutto formed Govt. in which provinces:

A

Punjab, Sindh

B

Sindh, Baluchistan

C

Sindh, KPK

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh, KPK

Correct Answer: Sindh, KPK

In the 1988 general elections, the Pakistan Peoples Party successfully formed governments in the provinces of Sindh and KPK (NWFP at the time).

Q 25 Pakistan Studies Political History

The Basic Democracies system set up a __ tier of institutions.

A

Three

B

Four

C

Five

D

Six

View answer & explanation Ans: Four

Correct Answer: Four

Ayub Khan introduced a 4-tier system in 1959 consisting of Union Councils, Tehsil Councils, District Councils, and Divisional Councils.

Q 26 Pakistan Studies Political History

After coming into power, General Zia ul Haq promised elections in:

A

90 days

B

6 months

C

1 year

D

2 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 90 days

Correct Answer: 90 days

Following the 1977 coup, General Zia-ul-Haq famously promised to hold national elections within 90 days, though this promise was ultimately broken.

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Topic Section

Khilafat Movement

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Q 19 Pakistan Studies Khilafat Movement

مسلمانوں کی افغانستان ہجرت ہوئی کیونکہ ہندوستان کو قرار دیا گیا تھا؟

A

دار الحرب

B

دار الثقیف

C

دار الظریف

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: دار الحرب

Correct Answer: دار الحرب

تحریک ہجرت کے دوران علمائے کرام نے ہندوستان کو 'دارالحرب' قرار دیا جس کی وجہ سے مسلمانوں نے افغانستان کی طرف ہجرت کی۔

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Topic Section

Pakistan Movement

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Q 20 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

ہندو تقسیم ہند کی مخالفت کیوں کرتے تھے؟

A

ہندو پورے ہندوستان پر قابض رہنا چاہتے تھے

B

اس میں مسلمانوں کا فائدہ تھا

C

انگریز اس کی مخالفت کرتے تھے

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اس میں مسلمانوں کا فائدہ تھا

Correct Answer: اس میں مسلمانوں کا فائدہ تھا

ہندوؤں کی مخالفت کی بنیادی وجوہات میں سے ایک یہ تھی کہ تقسیم کے نتیجے میں مسلمانوں کو اپنے الگ اور خود مختار علاقے مل رہے تھے۔

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Topic Section

Constitutional History

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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly by:

A

Liaqat Ali Khan

B

Khawaja Nazim-ud-din

C

Muhammad Ali Bogra

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Liaqat Ali Khan

Correct Answer: Liaqat Ali Khan

Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan presented the Objectives Resolution to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 7, 1949.

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Topic Section

Sufi Saints

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Sufi Saints

Hazrat Usman Ali Hajveri RA was a sufi saint of:

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

KPK

D

Baluchistan

View answer & explanation Ans: Punjab

Correct Answer: Punjab

Hazrat Ali Hujwiri (Data Ganj Bakhsh) is buried in Lahore, making him a deeply venerated Sufi saint of the Punjab region.

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Topic Section

Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 23 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan

What is the population density of Punjab?

A

250 persons per sq. km

B

350 persons per sq. km

C

450 persons per sq. km

D

550 persons per sq. km

View answer & explanation Ans: 550 persons per sq. km

Correct Answer: 550 persons per sq. km

According to census estimates, Punjab is the most densely populated province in Pakistan, standing roughly around 535-550 persons per sq. km.

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Economy Of Pakistan

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Economy Of Pakistan

The main export of Pakistan is:

A

Wheat

B

Textile

C

Rice

D

Furniture

View answer & explanation Ans: Textile

Correct Answer: Textile

The textile sector accounts for more than half of Pakistan's total export earnings.

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Two Nation Theory

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Two Nation Theory

سرسید نے دو قومی نظریے کی بنیاد کیوں رکھی تھی؟

A

انگریزوں کے مسلمانوں کے خلاف کارروائیوں سے

B

الگ وطن کے حصول کے لئے

C

ہندوؤں کے متعصبانہ رویے سے

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ہندوؤں کے متعصبانہ رویے سے

Correct Answer: ہندوؤں کے متعصبانہ رویے سے

ہندی اردو تنازعہ 1867ء میں ہندوؤں کے متعصبانہ رویے نے سر سید احمد خان کو یہ سوچنے پر مجبور کیا کہ ہندو اور مسلمان دو الگ قومیں ہیں۔

Subject 5

Current Affairs

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UN Security Council

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Q 29 Current Affairs UN Security Council

Who assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of May 2023?

A

Vasily Nebenzya

B

Pascale Baeriswyl

C

Vanessa Frazier

D

Abdou Abarry

View answer & explanation Ans: Pascale Baeriswyl

Correct Answer: Pascale Baeriswyl

Switzerland's Pascale Baeriswyl took over the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of May 2023.

Subject 6

Geography

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Topic Section

World Geography

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Q 30 Geography World Geography

خلیج ممالک کس راستے سے مغربی ممالک سے تجارت کر سکتے ہیں؟

A

بحیرہ روم اور بحیرہ احمر سے

B

بحیرہ عرب اور بحیرہ احمر سے

C

بحیرہ روم اور بحیرہ ہند سے

D

بحیرہ روم اور بحیرہ کامل سے

View answer & explanation Ans: بحیرہ روم اور بحیرہ احمر سے

Correct Answer: بحیرہ روم اور بحیرہ احمر سے

خلیجی ممالک نہر سویز کے راستے بحیرہ احمر اور بحیرہ روم کو عبور کر کے مغربی ممالک کے ساتھ براہ راست تجارت کر سکتے ہیں۔

Q 32 Geography World Geography

Mount Vesuvius is located in:

A

Germany

B

Italy

C

Russia

D

Canada

View answer & explanation Ans: Italy

Correct Answer: Italy

Mount Vesuvius is a historically active stratovolcano located near the Bay of Naples in southern Italy.

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Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 31 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

Which of the following are rivers of Punjab?

A

Chenab

B

Jhelum

C

Sutlej

D

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: All of these

Correct Answer: All of these

Punjab roughly translates to 'Land of Five Waters', and Chenab, Jhelum, Sutlej, Ravi, and Indus/Beas system water the province.

Subject 7

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Hardware

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Q 47 Computer Science Hardware

Which of the following is NOT a portable device?

A

I pods

B

Desktop computer

C

Laptops

D

Thumb drive

View answer & explanation Ans: Desktop computer

Correct Answer: Desktop computer

Desktop computers are designed for a fixed location and rely on external monitors and persistent power connections, unlike truly portable devices.

Q 48 Computer Science Hardware

The printed output from a computer is called:

A

Copy

B

Hardcopy

C

Soft copy

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Hardcopy

Correct Answer: Hardcopy

A printed physical version of a document is referred to as a hardcopy, distinguishing it from an electronic soft copy.

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MS Excel

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Q 49 Computer Science MS Excel

Getting data from a cell located in a different sheet is called:

A

Accessing

B

Referencing

C

Updating

D

Functioning

View answer & explanation Ans: Referencing

Correct Answer: Referencing

In spreadsheet applications like Excel, obtaining data from another sheet is called cell referencing or cross-referencing.

Q 50 Computer Science MS Excel

Edit > Delete command:

A

Deletes the content of a cell

B

Deletes Formats of cell

C

Deletes the comment of cell

D

Deletes selected cells

View answer & explanation Ans: Deletes selected cells

Correct Answer: Deletes selected cells

The 'Edit > Delete' command physically removes the selected cells from the spreadsheet, shifting neighboring cells.

Subject 8

Mathematics

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Geometry

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Q 51 Mathematics Geometry

دو متوازی خطوط کے درمیان بننے والی مثلثیں جن کے قاعدے برابر ہوں، ان کے رقبے بھی آپس میں کیا ہوں گے؟

A

چھوٹا

B

متماثل

C

برابر

D

متوازی

View answer & explanation Ans: برابر

Correct Answer: برابر

جیومیٹری کے اصول کے مطابق، دو متوازی خطوط کے درمیان ایک ہی قاعدے پر بننے والی تمام مثلثوں کا رقبہ ہمیشہ برابر (Equal) ہوتا ہے۔

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Profit & Loss

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Q 52 Mathematics Profit & Loss

If the purchase amount is Rs.20000 and sell price is Rs.16000 then loss is how much percent:

A

10%

B

16%

C

20%

D

24%

View answer & explanation Ans: 20%

Correct Answer: 20%

Loss = 20000 - 16000 = 4000. Loss Percentage = (Loss / Cost Price) * 100 = (4000 / 20000) * 100 = 20%.

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Algebra

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Q 53 Mathematics Algebra

If 4x - 3 = y and x = -5, then the value of y is:

A

23

B

-23

C

19

D

-19

View answer & explanation Ans: -23

Correct Answer: -23

Substituting x = -5 into the equation: 4(-5) - 3 = y. Therefore, y = -20 - 3 = -23.

Q 56 Mathematics Algebra

(2x)^3 - (6y)^3 =

A

8x^3 - 216y^3

B

8x^3 - 36y^3

C

8x^3 - 18y^3

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 8x^3 - 216y^3

Correct Answer: 8x^3 - 216y^3

Cubing the terms individually: (2x)^3 = 8x^3, and (6y)^3 = 216y^3. The expression becomes 8x^3 - 216y^3.

Q 60 Mathematics Algebra

The power of a linear equation is:

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

View answer & explanation Ans: 1

Correct Answer: 1

A linear equation is a mathematical expression where the highest degree (or power) of its variable is strictly 1.

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Coordinate Geometry

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Q 54 Mathematics Coordinate Geometry

If y = mx + c and -7x + y + 11 = 0, then m is equal to:

A

5

B

6

C

7

D

8

View answer & explanation Ans: 7

Correct Answer: 7

Rearranging the equation to match the form y = mx + c, we get y = 7x - 11. Comparing both, the slope m = 7.

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Simple Interest

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Q 55 Mathematics Simple Interest

Ali took a loan of Rs. 50,000 at 9% rate of interest for 2 years at simple interest to renovate his house. How much extra amount he pays in 2 years:

A

Rs.1000

B

Rs.6000

C

Rs.2500

D

Rs.9000

View answer & explanation Ans: Rs.9000

Correct Answer: Rs.9000

Simple Interest = (Principal * Rate * Time) / 100 = (50000 * 9 * 2) / 100 = Rs. 9000.

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Percentages

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Q 57 Mathematics Percentages

A merchant has announced 25% rebate on prices of ready-made garments at the time of sale. If a purchaser needs to have a rebate of Rs. 400, then how many shirts, each costing Rs. 320, should he purchase?

A

5

B

6

C

7

D

10

View answer & explanation Ans: 5

Correct Answer: 5

Rebate on one shirt = 25% of 320 = Rs. 80. To get a total rebate of Rs. 400, he must buy 400 / 80 = 5 shirts.

Q 58 Mathematics Percentages

25 میں سے 16 نمبر حاصل کئے بتائیں کتنے فیصد نمبر لئے گئے؟

A

60

B

64

C

68

D

72

View answer & explanation Ans: 64

Correct Answer: 64

Percentage = (Obtained / Total) * 100. So, (16 / 25) * 100 = 64%.

Q 59 Mathematics Percentages

84000 پر 1.8% کے حساب سے پراپرٹی پر ٹیکس کتنا بنے گا؟

A

1412

B

1512

C

1612

D

1712

View answer & explanation Ans: 1512

Correct Answer: 1512

Tax = 1.8% of 84000 = (1.8 / 100) * 84000 = 18 * 84 = Rs. 1512.

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Work & Time

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Q 61 Mathematics Work & Time

If 10 men can construct a building in 40 days. How long will it take 1 man to do this work?

A

40

B

200

C

400

D

450

View answer & explanation Ans: 400

Correct Answer: 400

This is an inverse proportion. If 10 men take 40 days, 1 man will take 10 * 40 = 400 days.

Subject 9

English

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Topic Section

Adjectives

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Q 62 English Adjectives

Which of the following is a comparative degree:

A

Angry

B

Taller

C

Bad

D

Worst

View answer & explanation Ans: Taller

Correct Answer: Taller

Comparative adjectives compare two things. 'Taller' is the comparative degree of 'tall'.

Q 67 English Adjectives

He is the __ in the class.

A

Best

B

Top

C

Prime

D

Leading

View answer & explanation Ans: Best

Correct Answer: Best

'Best' serves as the superlative degree, appropriately following the article 'the' to compare him to the rest of the class.

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Syllabification

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Q 63 English Syllabification

What is the syllable structure of 'remember'?

A

rem-em-bered

B

re-mem-bered

C

rem-bere-d

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: re-mem-bered

Correct Answer: re-mem-bered

The word 'remember' is syllabified as re-mem-ber. The suffix -ed does not add a new sound block, keeping it re-mem-bered.

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Grammar

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Q 64 English Grammar

'To help' is which type of verb:

A

Participle

B

Infinitive

C

Gerund

D

Modal

View answer & explanation Ans: Infinitive

Correct Answer: Infinitive

An infinitive is the base form of a verb, typically preceded by the word 'to', such as 'to help'.

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Anagrams

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Q 65 English Anagrams

Which word is formed by rearranging the word 'shout':

A

South

B

Thous

C

Outsh

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: South

Correct Answer: South

By rearranging the letters S-H-O-U-T, you get the valid English word S-O-U-T-H.

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Modal Verbs

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Q 66 English Modal Verbs

When you say "May I use your pen?", the word "may" is implying that you are asking for:

A

Request

B

Permission

C

Direction

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Permission

Correct Answer: Permission

In English grammar, the modal verb 'may' is formally used to ask for permission.

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Plurals

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Q 68 English Plurals

The plural of family is:

A

Familys

B

Familyes

C

Families

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Families

Correct Answer: Families

For words ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant, the 'y' changes to 'ies' to form the plural.

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Parts Of Speech

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Q 69 English Parts Of Speech

Identify 'who' is which part of speech:

A

Noun

B

Pronoun

C

Adverb

D

Adjective

View answer & explanation Ans: Pronoun

Correct Answer: Pronoun

'Who' is an interrogative or relative pronoun used to refer to people.

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Adverbs

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Q 70 English Adverbs

Which of the following is an adverb of place:

A

Vast

B

Abroad

C

Great

D

Gigantic

View answer & explanation Ans: Abroad

Correct Answer: Abroad

'Abroad' describes where an action takes place, defining it as an adverb of place.

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Phrasal Verbs

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Q 71 English Phrasal Verbs

He is a hardworking student, he doesn't __.

A

Give up

B

Stop

C

Refuse

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Give up

Correct Answer: Give up

'Give up' correctly completes the sentence contextually, emphasizing a hardworking student's resilience.

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Tenses

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Q 72 English Tenses

He is working now, is which type of sentence:

A

Present Indefinite

B

Present Continuous

C

Present Prefect Continuous

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Present Continuous

Correct Answer: Present Continuous

The sentence uses 'is' plus a present participle (working), which signifies the Present Continuous tense.

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Relative Adverbs

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Q 73 English Relative Adverbs

Karachi is the city __ Quaid-e-Azam was born in 1876.

A

where

B

while

C

which

D

whom

View answer & explanation Ans: where

Correct Answer: where

'Where' is a relative adverb used correctly to denote the place in which an event happened.

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Figures Of Speech

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Q 74 English Figures Of Speech

The luggage is as light as feather is the example which figure of speech:

A

Metaphor

B

Simile

C

Personification

D

Hyperbole

View answer & explanation Ans: Simile

Correct Answer: Simile

A simile compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Antonyms

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Q 75 English Antonyms

The antonym of Quell is:

A

Agitate

B

Peace

C

Calm

D

Under control

View answer & explanation Ans: Agitate

Correct Answer: Agitate

'Quell' means to subdue or silence, so its opposite is 'agitate', which means to stir up or disturb.

Subject 10

Urdu

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Topic Section

Urdu Grammar

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Q 76 Urdu Urdu Grammar

مضمون شروع کرنے سے پہلے کیا سوچا جاتا ہے؟

A

خلاصہ

B

تعارف

C

سیاق و سباق

D

مرکزی خیال

View answer & explanation Ans: مرکزی خیال

Correct Answer: مرکزی خیال

کوئی بھی مضمون لکھنے سے پہلے اس کا مرکزی خیال (خاکہ) ذہن میں سوچنا اور بنانا ضروری ہوتا ہے۔

Q 77 Urdu Urdu Grammar

اکرم سر سے پاؤں تک پسینے میں شرابور تھا۔ اس فقرے میں 'سے' کیا ہے؟

A

حروف عطف

B

حروف تہجی

C

حروف جار

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: حروف جار

Correct Answer: حروف جار

لفظ 'سے' حرف جار ہے، جو اسم کو فعل کے ساتھ ملانے کا کام کرتا ہے۔

Q 78 Urdu Urdu Grammar

آج سکول نہ جاؤ، یہ کون سا فعل ہے؟

A

فعل مثبت

B

فعل نہی

C

فعل معروف

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: فعل نہی

Correct Answer: فعل نہی

جس فعل میں کسی کام کے کرنے سے روکا گیا ہو، اسے گرامر میں 'فعل نہی' کہا جاتا ہے۔

Q 83 Urdu Urdu Grammar

زاہد ذہین طالبعلم ہے۔ اس جملے میں 'ذہین' کیا ہے؟

A

اسم صفت

B

متعلق فعل

C

اسم صوت

D

حرف عطف

View answer & explanation Ans: اسم صفت

Correct Answer: اسم صفت

جو لفظ کسی کی اچھائی یا برائی بیان کرے وہ اسم صفت کہلاتا ہے، یہاں 'ذہین' صفت ہے۔

Q 85 Urdu Urdu Grammar

اسم معرفہ کی نشاندہی کریں:

A

کرسی

B

کالج

C

بادشاہی مسجد

D

سکول

View answer & explanation Ans: بادشاہی مسجد

Correct Answer: بادشاہی مسجد

اسم معرفہ کسی خاص شخص، جگہ یا چیز کے نام کو کہتے ہیں۔ 'بادشاہی مسجد' ایک خاص اور مشہور جگہ کا نام ہے۔

Q 86 Urdu Urdu Grammar

راشد صاحب اچھے استاد ہیں۔ وہ بچوں کی اچھی تربیت کرتے ہیں۔ اس فقرے میں 'وہ' کیا ہے؟

A

ضمیر مذکر

B

ضمیر مونث

C

ضمیر اشارہ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: ضمیر مذکر

Correct Answer: ضمیر مذکر

لفظ 'وہ' راشد صاحب (مذکر) کے نام کی جگہ پر استعمال ہوا ہے، اس لیے یہ ضمیر مذکر ہے۔

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General Understanding

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Q 79 Urdu General Understanding

قدرتی ہوا اور روشنی کے لیے کمرے میں کیا ہونا چاہیے؟

A

روشن دان

B

دروازہ

C

کھڑکی

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: روشن دان

Correct Answer: روشن دان

کمرے میں قدرتی ہوا اور روشنی کی مناسب آمد و رفت کے لیے روشن دان کا ہونا ضروری سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 80 Urdu Antonyms

خشک کا متضاد ہے؟

A

تر

B

فقط

C

مرجھا ہوا

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: تر

Correct Answer: تر

اردو زبان میں 'خشک' (سوکھا) کی ضد 'تر' (گیلا) ہوتی ہے۔

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Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 81 Urdu Idioms

اپنی غلطی دوسروں پر ڈالنے کے لیے کونسی ضرب المثل استعمال ہوتی ہے؟

A

چراغ تلے اندھیرا

B

الٹا چور کوتوال کو ڈانٹے

C

آپ کاج مہا کاج

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: الٹا چور کوتوال کو ڈانٹے

Correct Answer: الٹا چور کوتوال کو ڈانٹے

جب کوئی شخص خود قصور وار ہو اور الٹا الزام دوسروں پر عائد کرے تو یہ ضرب المثل استعمال کی جاتی ہے۔

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Topic Section

Synonyms

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Q 84 Urdu Synonyms

درج ذیل میں سے مترادف الفاظ کون سے ہیں؟

A

دن رات

B

صبح و شام

C

چین و سکون

D

اندھیرا روشنی

View answer & explanation Ans: چین و سکون

Correct Answer: چین و سکون

مترادف الفاظ وہ ہوتے ہیں جن کے معنی یکساں ہوں۔ چین اور سکون دونوں کا مفہوم ایک ہی ہے۔

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Topic Section

Literature

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Q 87 Urdu Literature

زاویہ کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

A

اشفاق احمد

B

بانو قدسیہ

C

مستنصر حسین تارڑ

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اشفاق احمد

Correct Answer: اشفاق احمد

'زاویہ' مشہور دانشور اور مصنف اشفاق احمد کی تصنیف ہے جو ان کے ٹی وی پروگرام پر مبنی ہے۔

Q 91 Urdu Literature

Umrao Jan Ada is written by:

A

Mir Fazal

B

Bano Qudsia

C

Mirza Hadi

D

Josh Maleh Abadi

View answer & explanation Ans: Mirza Hadi

Correct Answer: Mirza Hadi

Umrao Jaan Ada (1899) is an acclaimed Urdu novel written by Mirza Hadi Ruswa.

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Topic Section

Letter Writing

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Q 88 Urdu Letter Writing

درخواست میں نفس مضمون کب لکھتے ہیں؟

A

گزارش کے بعد

B

القابات کے بعد

C

عنوان کے بعد

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: گزارش کے بعد

Correct Answer: گزارش کے بعد

درخواست کے روایتی فارمیٹ میں القاب کے بعد لفظ 'گزارش ہے' لکھ کر نفس مضمون کا آغاز کیا جاتا ہے۔

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Topic Section

Prefixes

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Q 89 Urdu Prefixes

ان میں سے درست سابقہ کونسا ہے؟

A

عقل مند

B

غیر حاضر

C

ذہین طلباء

D

ڈیموگرافی

View answer & explanation Ans: غیر حاضر

Correct Answer: غیر حاضر

سابقہ وہ لفظ یا حرف ہوتا ہے جو کسی لفظ کے شروع میں لگایا جائے۔ 'غیر' ایک سابقہ ہے جو حاضر کے شروع میں لگا ہے۔

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وقت کی پابندی مضمون کا ماخذ کیا ہے؟

A

کہانی

B

اخلاقی سبق

C

طنز و مزاح

D

ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: اخلاقی سبق

Correct Answer: اخلاقی سبق

وقت کی پابندی جیسے مضامین عموماً اخلاقی تربیت اور سبق آموزی کے لیے لکھے جاتے ہیں۔

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