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Solved PPSC Mineral Development Officer (BS-16) past paper from 2025. Includes questions on general knowledge, Pakistan studies, science, math, and English.

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Subject 1

Current Affairs

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Climate Change

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Q 1 Current Affairs Climate Change

In 2025, what was the primary aim of the Loss and Damage Fund for developing countries?

Poverty elimination

Research on renewable energy technologies

Economic and non-economic loss and damage caused by adverse effects of climate change

Public awareness campaigns on climate change

View answer & explanation Ans: Economic and non-economic loss and damage caused by adverse effects of climate change

Correct Answer: Economic and non-economic loss and damage caused by adverse effects of climate change

The Loss and Damage Fund was established under the UNFCCC framework to provide financial assistance to vulnerable nations specifically for addressing the irreversible impacts of climate change.

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Economy

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Q 8 Current Affairs Economy

In 2025, which Gulf country promised $1.2 billion in oil derivative assistance to Pakistan on deferred payment terms?

UAE

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Saudi Arabia

Kuwait

View answer & explanation Ans: Saudi Arabia

Correct Answer: Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has historically provided economic support to Pakistan, including deferred oil payment facilities to help stabilize the balance of payments.

Subject 2

Pakistan Studies

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History

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Q 2 Pakistan Studies History

When did the Soviet Union officially withdraw its troops from Afghanistan?

1979

1989

1991

1999

View answer & explanation Ans: 1989

Correct Answer: 1989

The Soviet Union completed the official withdrawal of its military forces from Afghanistan on February 15, 1989, ending a nine-year conflict.

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Geography

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Q 5 Pakistan Studies Geography

What is the length of the Durand Line, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

1650 KM

2140 KM

2611 KM

2876 KM

View answer & explanation Ans: 2611 KM

Correct Answer: 2611 KM

The Durand Line, which serves as the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, is approximately 2,611 kilometers long.

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Independence Movement

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Q 6 Pakistan Studies Independence Movement

The Lahore Resolution of 1940 was seconded from Punjab by whom?

Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan

Chaudhry Rehmat Ali

Allama Iqbal

Maulana Zafar Ali Khan

View answer & explanation Ans: Maulana Zafar Ali Khan

Correct Answer: Maulana Zafar Ali Khan

The Lahore Resolution, moved by A.K. Fazlul Huq, was seconded by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan representing the Punjab province.

Topic Section

Constitution

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Q 7 Pakistan Studies Constitution

Military courts in Pakistan were established through which constitutional amendment?

18th Amendment

21st Amendment

22nd Amendment

25th Amendment

View answer & explanation Ans: 21st Amendment

Correct Answer: 21st Amendment

The 21st Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 2015 to provide constitutional protection for the establishment of military courts for terrorism cases.

Subject 3

Computer Science

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Software

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Q 3 Computer Science Software

Which app is commonly used to listen to music on computers and phones?

Zoom

Adobe Photoshop

Spotify

All of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Spotify

Correct Answer: Spotify

Spotify is a widely used digital music streaming service that allows users to access a vast library of music and podcasts.

Topic Section

Networking

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Q 12 Computer Science Networking

What is the main function of a firewall in computer networks?

To increase internet speed

To manage hardware performance

To block unauthorized access to or from a private network

To create backups of user data

View answer & explanation Ans: To block unauthorized access to or from a private network

Correct Answer: To block unauthorized access to or from a private network

A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

Subject 4

General Knowledge

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Sports

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Q 4 General Knowledge Sports

The 9th Asian Games were held in which year and city?

1978-Bangkok

1982-New Delhi

1986-Seoul

1990-Beijing

View answer & explanation Ans: 1982-New Delhi

Correct Answer: 1982-New Delhi

The 9th Asian Games were hosted by New Delhi, India, in 1982.

Subject 5

Everyday Science

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Human Anatomy

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Q 9 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

Rods and cones are receptors found in which human organ?

Ear

Eye

Skin

Nose

View answer & explanation Ans: Eye

Correct Answer: Eye

Rods and cones are specialized photoreceptor cells located in the retina of the human eye, responsible for vision in low light and color perception, respectively.

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Biology

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Q 10 Everyday Science Biology

Who discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic?

Louis Pasteur

Alexander Fleming

Edward Jenner

Robert Koch

View answer & explanation Ans: Alexander Fleming

Correct Answer: Alexander Fleming

Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928, marking the beginning of the modern antibiotic era.

Topic Section

Physics

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Q 11 Everyday Science Physics

1 micrometer (μm) is equal to how many meters?

10^-3 meters

10^-6 meters

10^-9 meters

10^-12 meters

View answer & explanation Ans: 10^-6 meters

Correct Answer: 10^-6 meters

One micrometer, also known as a micron, is defined as one millionth of a meter, or 10^-6 meters.

Subject 6

Mathematics

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Speed And Distance

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Q 13 Mathematics Speed And Distance

A car travels 50 km in 1 hour. How much distance will it cover in 12 minutes?

5 km

10 km

12 km

15 km

View answer & explanation Ans: 10 km

Correct Answer: 10 km

Since 12 minutes is one-fifth of an hour (12/60 = 0.2), the distance covered is 50 km/h multiplied by 0.2 hours, which equals 10 km.

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Algebra

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Q 14 Mathematics Algebra

If (x+1) is a factor of 2x^2 + kx, what is the value of k?

-2

View answer & explanation Ans: 2

Correct Answer: 2

By the factor theorem, if (x+1) is a factor, then evaluating the polynomial at x = -1 must result in 0. So, 2(-1)^2 + k(-1) = 0, which simplifies to 2 - k = 0, so k = 2.

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English

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Grammar

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Q 15 English Grammar

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: ______ you have a good holiday last year?

Did

Does

Doing

View answer & explanation Ans: Did

Correct Answer: Did

The word 'did' is used as an auxiliary verb to form questions in the past tense.

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Vocabulary

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Q 16 English Vocabulary

What is the antonym of pragmatic?

Realistic

Unrealistic

Sensible

Practical

View answer & explanation Ans: Unrealistic

Correct Answer: Unrealistic

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically; its antonym is unrealistic or impractical.

Q 17 English Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word disgorged?

Regurgitate

Approve

Happy

Darkness

View answer & explanation Ans: Regurgitate

Correct Answer: Regurgitate

Disgorged means to pour out, eject, or surrender something, similar in meaning to regurgitate or vomit.

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Idioms

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Q 18 English Idioms

What does the phrase 'put up with' mean?

To tolerate

To build

To put something away

To give up on something

View answer & explanation Ans: To tolerate

Correct Answer: To tolerate

The phrasal verb 'put up with' means to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.

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Current Affairs

Climate Change

In 2025, what was the primary aim of the Loss and Damage Fund for developing countries?

Economy

In 2025, which Gulf country promised $1.2 billion in oil derivative assistance to Pakistan on deferred payment terms?

Pakistan Studies

History

When did the Soviet Union officially withdraw its troops from Afghanistan?

Geography

What is the length of the Durand Line, the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan?

Independence Movement

The Lahore Resolution of 1940 was seconded from Punjab by whom?

Constitution

Military courts in Pakistan were established through which constitutional amendment?

Computer Science

Software

Which app is commonly used to listen to music on computers and phones?

Networking

What is the main function of a firewall in computer networks?

General Knowledge

Sports

The 9th Asian Games were held in which year and city?

Everyday Science

Human Anatomy

Rods and cones are receptors found in which human organ?

Biology

Who discovered penicillin, the first widely used antibiotic?

Physics

1 micrometer (μm) is equal to how many meters?

Mathematics

Speed And Distance

A car travels 50 km in 1 hour. How much distance will it cover in 12 minutes?

Algebra

If (x+1) is a factor of 2x^2 + kx, what is the value of k?

English

Grammar

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: ______ you have a good holiday last year?

Vocabulary

What is the antonym of pragmatic?

What is the meaning of the word disgorged?

Idioms

What does the phrase 'put up with' mean?

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