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PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities Solved MCQs

Complete solved PPSC past paper for Provincial Management Service (PMS) BS-17 2020. Includes 100 MCQs on General Knowledge, Pak Studies, Science, Math, and English.

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PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities

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Subject 1

Current Affairs

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UN Decades

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Q 1 Current Affairs UN Decades

The United Nations General Assembly has declared the decade 2021-30 as?

A

The decade on ecosystem restoration

B

The decade for the rehabilitation of refugees

C

The decade for environmental change

D

The decade for peace and stability

View answer & explanation Ans: The decade on ecosystem restoration

Correct Answer: The decade on ecosystem restoration

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2021-2030 as the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to massively scale up the restoration of degraded and destroyed ecosystems globally.

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Geopolitics

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Q 8 Current Affairs Geopolitics

China have claim on part of Indian province of:

A

Arunachal Pradesh

B

Madhya Pradesh

C

Himachal Pradesh

D

United Province

View answer & explanation Ans: Arunachal Pradesh

Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

China claims most of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as 'South Tibet' and disputes the McMahon Line border.

Q 10 Current Affairs Geopolitics

"Deal of the Century" presented by US President Donald Trump related to:

A

US China trade

B

US Russia Relations

C

US Iran relations

D

Palestine issue

View answer & explanation Ans: Palestine issue

Correct Answer: Palestine issue

The 'Deal of the Century' was a peace plan proposed by the Trump administration in 2020 aiming to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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World Leaders

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Q 18 Current Affairs World Leaders

In 2018, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was sworn in for the:

A

Second time

B

Third time

C

Fourth time

D

Fifth time

View answer & explanation Ans: Fourth time

Correct Answer: Fourth time

Angela Merkel was sworn in for her fourth term as the Chancellor of Germany in March 2018.

Q 63 Current Affairs World Leaders

The India's current president is:

A

Pranab Mukherjee

B

Venkaiah Naidu

C

Droupadi Murmu

D

Ram Nath Kovind

View answer & explanation Ans: Droupadi Murmu

Correct Answer: Droupadi Murmu

As of July 2022, Droupadi Murmu is serving as the 15th President of India, succeeding Ram Nath Kovind.

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World History

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Q 29 Current Affairs World History

Arab Spring movement in Middle East started from which country?

A

Tunis

B

Egypt

C

Syria

D

Sudan

View answer & explanation Ans: Tunis

Correct Answer: Tunis

The Arab Spring protests began in Tunisia in late 2010 following the self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi.

Subject 2

General Knowledge

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Books & Authors

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Q 2 General Knowledge Books & Authors

"Wealth of Nations" was written by:

A

Adam Smith

B

Karl Marx

C

Max Weber

D

Shakespeare

View answer & explanation Ans: Adam Smith

Correct Answer: Adam Smith

Adam Smith, the Scottish economist and philosopher, published 'The Wealth of Nations' in 1776, laying the foundation for modern free-market economic theory.

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World History

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Q 3 General Knowledge World History

Statue of Liberty was given to USA by:

A

Britain

B

Germany

C

Italy

D

France

View answer & explanation Ans: France

Correct Answer: France

The Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and was dedicated in 1886.

Q 6 General Knowledge World History

The Treaty of Versailles settled peace in:

A

Africa

B

America

C

Middle East

D

Europe

View answer & explanation Ans: Europe

Correct Answer: Europe

The Treaty of Versailles, signed in 1919, officially ended World War I and settled the terms of peace primarily in Europe.

Q 13 General Knowledge World History

Ho Chi Minh was:

A

Leader of Vietnam

B

Leader of Laos

C

Leader of Thailand

D

Leader of Japan

View answer & explanation Ans: Leader of Vietnam

Correct Answer: Leader of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh was a revolutionary leader and President of North Vietnam who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence.

Q 14 General Knowledge World History

Soviet Union was replaced by Russian Federation in:

A

October, 1991

B

November, 1991

C

December, 1991

D

January, 1992

View answer & explanation Ans: December, 1991

Correct Answer: December, 1991

The Soviet Union officially dissolved on December 26, 1991, and the Russian Federation emerged as its primary successor state.

Q 17 General Knowledge World History

The Bolshevik Revolution took place in:

A

1915

B

1917

C

1919

D

1979

View answer & explanation Ans: 1917

Correct Answer: 1917

The Bolshevik Revolution, led by Vladimir Lenin, took place in October 1917 and established the first communist state in Russia.

Q 27 General Knowledge World History

Vasco da Gama was the native of:

A

Portugal

B

Spain

C

France

D

Italy

View answer & explanation Ans: Portugal

Correct Answer: Portugal

Vasco da Gama was a highly successful Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea.

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US History

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Q 4 General Knowledge US History

Watergate Scandal is related to:

A

Terrorism issues

B

Canal water issues

C

Spying

D

Dam issues

View answer & explanation Ans: Spying

Correct Answer: Spying

The Watergate Scandal involved the illegal break-in and wiretapping (spying) of the Democratic National Committee headquarters by the Nixon administration in 1972.

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SDGs

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Q 5 General Knowledge SDGs

The article 3 of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of UN relates to:

A

Health

B

Environment

C

Nutrition

D

Education

View answer & explanation Ans: Health

Correct Answer: Health

Goal 3 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is dedicated to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages.

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International Organizations

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Q 7 General Knowledge International Organizations

International Monetary Fund (IMF), was created after the:

A

Malta Conference

B

London Conference

C

Round Table Conference

D

Breton Wood Conference

View answer & explanation Ans: Breton Wood Conference

Correct Answer: Breton Wood Conference

The IMF was conceived in July 1944 at the United Nations Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States.

Q 21 General Knowledge International Organizations

SAPTA is a trade agreement by:

A

ASEAN Nations

B

APEC Nations

C

SAARC Nations

D

EU Nations

View answer & explanation Ans: SAARC Nations

Correct Answer: SAARC Nations

The SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA) is an agreement designed to promote trade and economic cooperation among SAARC member nations.

Q 23 General Knowledge International Organizations

How many countries are members of SAARC?

A

5

B

6

C

7

D

8

View answer & explanation Ans: 8

Correct Answer: 8

SAARC has 8 member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Political Science

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Q 9 General Knowledge Political Science

The political term "Shadow cabinet" stands for:

A

A cabinet of ministers specialized in their fields

B

A group of specialized critics in the official opposition party

C

A cabinet of unelected technocrats

D

A group of ministers who are very close to prime minister

View answer & explanation Ans: A group of specialized critics in the official opposition party

Correct Answer: A group of specialized critics in the official opposition party

A shadow cabinet is a group of senior politicians in the opposition party who act as spokespeople and critics for specific policy areas, mirroring the government's cabinet.

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Constitutions

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Q 11 General Knowledge Constitutions

The lengthiest written constitution of the world is:

A

British Constitution

B

Indian Constitution

C

Chinese Constitution

D

French Constitution

View answer & explanation Ans: Indian Constitution

Correct Answer: Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India is the longest written national constitution in the world, containing over 470 articles and 12 schedules.

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Terminology

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Q 12 General Knowledge Terminology

The word 'REX' stands for:

A

The King

B

The Crown

C

The Court

D

The Parliament

View answer & explanation Ans: The King

Correct Answer: The King

'Rex' is Latin for 'King', frequently used in British legal systems to represent the reigning monarch in court cases.

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Environment

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Q 15 General Knowledge Environment

Kyoto Protocol came into force in:

A

2003

B

2005

C

2006

D

2007

View answer & explanation Ans: 2005

Correct Answer: 2005

The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, officially came into force on February 16, 2005.

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World Leaders

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Q 16 General Knowledge World Leaders

Hugo Chavez was leader of:

A

Brazil

B

Cuba

C

Venezuela

D

Haiti

View answer & explanation Ans: Venezuela

Correct Answer: Venezuela

Hugo Chávez was a Venezuelan politician who served as the President of Venezuela from 1999 until his death in 2013.

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International Days

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Q 19 General Knowledge International Days

The World Water Day is celebrated every year on:

A

March 22

B

March 23

C

April 22

D

April 23

View answer & explanation Ans: March 22

Correct Answer: March 22

World Water Day is an annual UN observance day held on March 22 that highlights the importance of fresh water.

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United Nations

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Q 24 General Knowledge United Nations

How many official working languages are recognized by UNO?

A

8

B

6

C

4

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: 6

Correct Answer: 6

The United Nations has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Q 58 General Knowledge United Nations

How many members are there in the Security Council?

A

18

B

15

C

16

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 15

Correct Answer: 15

The UN Security Council consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members with veto power and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.

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Nobel Prize

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Q 32 General Knowledge Nobel Prize

After the United States, the largest number of Nobel Laureates are from:

A

United Kingdom

B

Russia

C

France

D

Germany

View answer & explanation Ans: United Kingdom

Correct Answer: United Kingdom

The United States has the most Nobel Laureates globally, historically followed by the United Kingdom in second place.

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Sports

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Q 54 General Knowledge Sports

Jahangir Khan won Squash Championship for 10 times:

A

World Open

B

British Open

C

Olympics

D

Asian Open

View answer & explanation Ans: British Open

Correct Answer: British Open

Jahangir Khan holds the incredible record of winning the prestigious British Open Squash Championship 10 consecutive times from 1982 to 1991.

Subject 3

Geography

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Demographics

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Q 20 Geography Demographics

India represents what percent of South Asia's population?

A

40%

B

55%

C

70%

D

20%

View answer & explanation Ans: 70%

Correct Answer: 70%

India comprises approximately 70-75% of the total population and landmass of the South Asian region.

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World Geography

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Q 25 Geography World Geography

The second largest desert of the world is:

A

Arabian

B

Sahara

C

Gobi

D

Kalahari

View answer & explanation Ans: Arabian

Correct Answer: Arabian

While the Arctic is the second largest cold desert, the Arabian Desert is commonly recognized in general trivia as the second largest sub-tropical (hot) desert after the Sahara.

Q 26 Geography World Geography

Which of the following country has no boundary with Syria?

A

Iraq

B

Iran

C

Türkiye

D

Israel

View answer & explanation Ans: Iran

Correct Answer: Iran

Syria borders Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Lebanon and Israel to the southwest. It does not share a border with Iran.

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Dams

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Q 28 Geography Dams

The largest earth filled dam of the world is:

A

Tarbela

B

Warsak

C

Mangla

D

Swan

View answer & explanation Ans: Tarbela

Correct Answer: Tarbela

Tarbela Dam on the Indus River in Pakistan is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.

Q 31 Geography Dams

Three Gorges Dam is located in:

A

USA

B

India

C

China

D

Canada

View answer & explanation Ans: China

Correct Answer: China

The Three Gorges Dam is a massive hydroelectric gravity dam spanning the Yangtze River in Hubei province, China.

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Cities

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Q 30 Geography Cities

Timbuktu is the famous city of:

A

Mali

B

Egypt

C

Spain

D

Iraq

View answer & explanation Ans: Mali

Correct Answer: Mali

Timbuktu is an ancient city in the West African country of Mali, historically significant as a major trade and Islamic learning center.

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Geography Of Pakistan

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Q 59 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

What is the total length of coastline of Pakistan?

A

1020 Km

B

1046 Km

C

1095 Km

D

1126 Km

View answer & explanation Ans: 1046 Km

Correct Answer: 1046 Km

Pakistan has a coastline of about 1,046 Kilometers (650 miles) along the Arabian Sea, stretching through Sindh and Balochistan.

Q 62 Geography Geography Of Pakistan

Wakhan Corridor is located to the __ of Pakistan.

A

West

B

North

C

South-West

View answer & explanation Ans: North

Correct Answer: North

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in northeastern Afghanistan that extends to China and separates Pakistan's north from Tajikistan.

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Topic Section

Mountain Passes

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Q 64 Geography Mountain Passes

The Shandur Pass connects Chitral with:

A

Gilgit

B

Swat

C

Malam Jabba

D

Kaghan

View answer & explanation Ans: Gilgit

Correct Answer: Gilgit

Shandur Pass is a high mountain pass that connects the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with the Gilgit-Baltistan region.

Q 67 Geography Mountain Passes

"Lowari Pass" connects:

A

Dir with Chitral

B

Dir with Mallakand

C

Chitral with Swat

D

Chitral with Malakand

View answer & explanation Ans: Dir with Chitral

Correct Answer: Dir with Chitral

Lowari Pass is a high mountain pass that historically connected the Dir District with the Chitral District in northern Pakistan.

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Mountains

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Q 65 Geography Mountains

Nanga Parbat is the highest peak of:

A

Himalayan

B

Karakoram

C

Hindu Kush

D

Suleman Range

View answer & explanation Ans: Himalayan

Correct Answer: Himalayan

Nanga Parbat, at 8,126 meters, is the ninth highest mountain in the world and forms the western anchor of the Himalayan Range.

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Rivers

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Q 66 Geography Rivers

River Kabul joins Indus River near:

A

Dera Ismael Khan

B

Kalabagh

C

Attock

D

Nowshera

View answer & explanation Ans: Attock

Correct Answer: Attock

The Kabul River, after flowing through Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, joins the mighty Indus River near the city of Attock.

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Maritime Boundaries

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Q 68 Geography Maritime Boundaries

Continental Shelf limits of Pakistan is:

A

12 Nautical Miles

B

100 Nautical Miles

C

250 Nautical Miles

D

350 Nautical Miles

View answer & explanation Ans: 350 Nautical Miles

Correct Answer: 350 Nautical Miles

In 2015, the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf approved Pakistan's claim to extend its continental shelf limits to 350 nautical miles.

Subject 4

Islamic Studies

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Islamic History

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Q 22 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Dome of Rock is located in:

A

Jerusalem

B

Lebanon

C

Jordan

D

Iraq

View answer & explanation Ans: Jerusalem

Correct Answer: Jerusalem

The Dome of the Rock is an iconic Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Q 61 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Operation Zarb-e-Azb underwent in the former FATA. Azb was the name of:

A

Sword of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

B

Sword of Hazrat Ali (RA)

C

A two headed Arrow

D

War against enemies of humanity

View answer & explanation Ans: Sword of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

Correct Answer: Sword of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

'Azb' means sharp or piercing, and it was the name of a sword wielded by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Battle of Badr and Uhud.

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Constitutional History

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Q 100 Islamic Studies Constitutional History

The Quran and Sunnah are declared the Supreme law of Pakistan under the ___ Amendment:

A

9th

B

10th

C

11th

D

8th

View answer & explanation Ans: 8th

Correct Answer: 8th

The Eighth Amendment in 1985 made the Objectives Resolution (Article 2A) a substantive part of the Constitution, establishing Islamic injunctions as the supreme law.

Subject 5

Pakistan Studies

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Infrastructure

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Q 33 Pakistan Studies Infrastructure

Karakoram Highway between Pak & China was completed in:

A

1975

B

1976

C

1977

D

1978

View answer & explanation Ans: 1978

Correct Answer: 1978

The Karakoram Highway, known as N-35 in Pakistan, was opened to the public and completed in 1978 after decades of construction.

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Sufi Saints

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Q 34 Pakistan Studies Sufi Saints

Tomb of Khwaja Farid is in:

A

Kot Mitthan

B

Pak Patan

C

Multan

D

Jhang

View answer & explanation Ans: Kot Mitthan

Correct Answer: Kot Mitthan

The shrine of the famous Saraiki Sufi poet Khwaja Ghulam Farid is located in Kot Mitthan, Punjab.

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Government

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Q 35 Pakistan Studies Government

The Chairman of National Economic Council is:

A

Finance Minister

B

Prime Minister

C

President

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Prime Minister

Correct Answer: Prime Minister

Under the Constitution of Pakistan, the Prime Minister serves as the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC).

Q 40 Pakistan Studies Government

Term of the office of Election Commissioner of Pakistan:

A

3 years

B

4 years

C

5 years

D

6 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 5 years

Correct Answer: 5 years

The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan serves a constitutionally protected term of 5 years.

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History

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Q 36 Pakistan Studies History

Who was the first Muslim Governor of Punjab?

A

Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

B

Mushtaq Gormani

C

Feroz khan Noon

D

Iftikhar Hussain Mamdot

View answer & explanation Ans: Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

Correct Answer: Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar

Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar was appointed as the first Muslim governor of Punjab province from 1949 to 1951.

Q 43 Pakistan Studies History

The British sold the Kashmir to Gulab Singh Dogra under the treaty of?

A

Treaty of Amritsar

B

Treaty of Lahore

C

Instrument of accession

D

Treaty of Kashmir

View answer & explanation Ans: Treaty of Amritsar

Correct Answer: Treaty of Amritsar

Under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, the British East India Company sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahi rupees.

Q 50 Pakistan Studies History

The Quaid e Azam resigned from the membership of Imperial Legislative Council on account of:

A

Hindu Muslim riots

B

Rowlett Act

C

Internal differences of Muslim League

D

Demand for Independence

View answer & explanation Ans: Rowlett Act

Correct Answer: Rowlett Act

Muhammad Ali Jinnah resigned from the Imperial Legislative Council in protest against the draconian Rowlatt Act of 1919, which severely curtailed civil liberties.

Q 51 Pakistan Studies History

Settlement of border dispute and signing of "Boundary agreement" with China proved a mile stone in the history of Sino-Pak relations. Which of the following diplomats rendered his services to finalise the agreement?

A

Manzoor Qadir

B

Agha Mohammad Raza

C

Z.A Bhutto

D

Mohammad Ali Bogra

View answer & explanation Ans: Agha Mohammad Raza

Correct Answer: Agha Mohammad Raza

Agha Mohammad Raza, Pakistan's ambassador to China, played a crucial diplomatic role in finalizing the Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement of 1963.

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Topic Section

Constitutions

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Q 37 Pakistan Studies Constitutions

Objectives Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly on:

A

2nd March 1949

B

7th March 1949

C

12th March 1949

D

17th March 1949

View answer & explanation Ans: 7th March 1949

Correct Answer: 7th March 1949

The Objectives Resolution was presented to the Constituent Assembly by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan on March 7, 1949, and adopted on March 12.

Q 39 Pakistan Studies Constitutions

What is the minimum age of senator under 1973 constitution?

A

25 years

B

30 years

C

35 years

D

40 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 30 years

Correct Answer: 30 years

According to Article 62 of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, a person must be at least 30 years of age to be elected as a Senator.

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Political History

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Q 38 Pakistan Studies Political History

The only vice-president of Pakistan was:

A

Noorul Amin

B

Fazal Haq

C

Fazal Elahi Chaudhary

D

Ch. Zahoor Elahi

View answer & explanation Ans: Noorul Amin

Correct Answer: Noorul Amin

Nurul Amin served as the first and only Vice President of Pakistan from 1970 to 1972.

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Pre Partition History

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Q 42 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

The only Muslim woman who attended Round Table Conference (RTC) was:

A

Begum Salma Tasaduq Hussain

B

Fatima Jinnah

C

Begum Shaista Ikram Ullah

D

Begum Jahaanara Shahnawaz

View answer & explanation Ans: Begum Jahaanara Shahnawaz

Correct Answer: Begum Jahaanara Shahnawaz

Begum Jahanara Shahnawaz was an active politician and the only Muslim woman to attend the Round Table Conferences in London.

Q 49 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

The title of "Ambassador of Hindu Muslim unity" was given to Quaid e Azam by:

A

Gandhi

B

Vijay Lakshmi Pandit

C

Sarojini Naidu

D

Allama Iqbal

View answer & explanation Ans: Sarojini Naidu

Correct Answer: Sarojini Naidu

Although initially coined by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, the title was widely popularized by Sarojini Naidu in her biographical writing on Jinnah.

Q 60 Pakistan Studies Pre Partition History

Sindh was separated from Bombay in:

A

1929

B

1935

C

1937

D

1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 1937

Correct Answer: 1937

While mandated by the Government of India Act 1935, the actual administrative separation and functioning of Sindh as an independent province occurred in 1936-1937.

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Personalities

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Q 44 Pakistan Studies Personalities

Dr. Abdul Salam, 1st Noble Prize recipient of Pakistan got his Ph.D degree from which university?

A

University of London

B

Howard University

C

Oxford University

D

University of Cambridge

View answer & explanation Ans: University of Cambridge

Correct Answer: University of Cambridge

Dr. Abdus Salam earned his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Cambridge in 1951.

Q 47 Pakistan Studies Personalities

Dr. Ruth Pfau the "Mother Theresa" of Pakistan campaigned against which disease?

A

Cholera

B

Leprosy

C

Tuberculosis

D

Diarrhea

View answer & explanation Ans: Leprosy

Correct Answer: Leprosy

Dr. Ruth Pfau was a German-Pakistani physician who dedicated her life to eradicating leprosy in Pakistan.

Q 56 Pakistan Studies Personalities

The Pakistani scientist who worked under Albert Einstein:

A

Dr. Saleem uz Zaman Siddique

B

Muhammad Raziuddin Siddique

C

Dr. Munir Ahmad Khan

D

Dr. Abdus Salam

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Raziuddin Siddique

Correct Answer: Muhammad Raziuddin Siddique

Dr. Muhammad Raziuddin Siddiqui, a theoretical physicist, had the distinction of studying and working with prominent physicists in Europe, including interactions under Einstein's sphere of influence.

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Literature

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Q 45 Pakistan Studies Literature

"Habba Khatoon" is famous poetess of which language?

A

Balochi

B

Pashto

C

Hindko

D

Kashmiri

View answer & explanation Ans: Kashmiri

Correct Answer: Kashmiri

Habba Khatoon, also known as the 'Nightingale of Kashmir', was a 16th-century renowned Kashmiri poet and ascetic.

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Nuclear Program

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Q 52 Pakistan Studies Nuclear Program

Pakistan installed her first nuclear power station in Karachi with the cooperation of:

A

France

B

USA

C

Canada

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: Canada

Correct Answer: Canada

The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP-1) was established in 1972 with the financial and technical assistance of Canada.

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Diplomatic History

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Q 55 Pakistan Studies Diplomatic History

Who was Pakistan's first ambassador to US?

A

Matloob Hussain Syed

B

Zafarullah Khan

C

Patras Bukhari

D

Abdul Hassan Asfahani

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdul Hassan Asfahani

Correct Answer: Abdul Hassan Asfahani

Mirza Abol Hassan Ispahani was a prominent diplomat and served as Pakistan's first Ambassador to the United States from 1947 to 1952.

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Topic Section

Resources

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Q 57 Pakistan Studies Resources

When was Sui Gas first discovered in Pakistan?

A

1959

B

1952

C

1981

D

9899

View answer & explanation Ans: 1952

Correct Answer: 1952

Natural gas was discovered in Sui, Balochistan, in 1952, which remains the largest natural gas field in Pakistan.

Subject 6

Laws

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Constitution Of Pakistan

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Q 41 Laws Constitution Of Pakistan

On the advice of Prime Minister and Chief Minister, President and Governor are bound to dissolve the assemblies with in:

A

24 hours

B

48 hours

C

72 hours

D

96 hours

View answer & explanation Ans: 48 hours

Correct Answer: 48 hours

Under Article 58 of the Constitution, if the President does not dissolve the National Assembly within 48 hours of the PM's advice, it automatically stands dissolved.

Subject 7

Urdu

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Topic Section

Writers

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Q 46 Urdu Writers

Renowned Urdu writer Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi by profession was:

A

Civil servant

B

Banker

C

News Caster

D

Publisher

View answer & explanation Ans: Banker

Correct Answer: Banker

Mushtaq Ahmad Yusufi was a celebrated Urdu satirist who had a highly distinguished professional career as a banker in Pakistan.

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Literature

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Q 53 Urdu Literature

"Kapas ka Phool" is written by:

A

Khadija Mastoor

B

Saadat Hassan Minto

C

Youns Butt

D

Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi

View answer & explanation Ans: Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi

Correct Answer: Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi

'Kapas ka Phool' is a famous collection of Urdu short stories written by the renowned poet and author Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi.

Subject 8

Economics

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Trade & Economy

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Q 48 Economics Trade & Economy

Identify the most benefited sector of Pakistan because of GSP-plus (duty free access, to European Union?

A

Sports goods

B

Leather Pproducts

C

Textile and garments

D

Surgical instruments

View answer & explanation Ans: Textile and garments

Correct Answer: Textile and garments

The textile and garment industry has been the largest beneficiary of the EU's GSP+ status, leading to a massive increase in duty-free textile exports.

Subject 9

Everyday Science

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Earth Science

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Q 69 Everyday Science Earth Science

Oceans cover how much of the earth's surface?

A

71%

B

75%

C

70%

D

76%

View answer & explanation Ans: 71%

Correct Answer: 71%

The oceans hold about 96.5% of all Earth's water and cover approximately 71% of the Earth's surface.

Q 78 Everyday Science Earth Science

According to science, the Earth is ___ years old.

A

10 billion

B

4.5 million

C

4.5 billion

D

450 million

View answer & explanation Ans: 4.5 billion

Correct Answer: 4.5 billion

Radiometric dating of meteorite material indicates that the Earth formed about 4.54 billion years ago.

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Astronomy

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Q 70 Everyday Science Astronomy

What is the brightest planet in the solar system?

A

Jupiter

B

Mercury

C

Uranus

D

Venus

View answer & explanation Ans: Venus

Correct Answer: Venus

Venus is the brightest planet visible from Earth because its thick atmosphere of sulfuric acid clouds highly reflects sunlight.

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Ecology

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Q 71 Everyday Science Ecology

Coniferous forests have low biodiversity than:

A

Tropical Rain Forest

B

Savanna

C

Tundra

D

Cool temperate

View answer & explanation Ans: Tropical Rain Forest

Correct Answer: Tropical Rain Forest

Tropical rainforests have the highest biodiversity of any terrestrial ecosystem, vastly outnumbering the species count found in coniferous forests.

Q 72 Everyday Science Ecology

Deforestation at large scale can be observed at:

A

Atlantic Forest

B

Amazon Forest

C

Borneo Forest

D

Sumatra Forest

View answer & explanation Ans: Amazon Forest

Correct Answer: Amazon Forest

The Amazon Rainforest has experienced extensive, large-scale deforestation due to logging, agriculture, and cattle ranching.

Q 88 Everyday Science Ecology

Which of the following studies the interactions among organisms and their environment?

A

Archaeology

B

Anthropology

C

Genetics

D

Ecology

View answer & explanation Ans: Ecology

Correct Answer: Ecology

Ecology is the scientific study of the interactions between living organisms and their physical environment.

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Topic Section

History Of Science

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Q 73 Everyday Science History Of Science

Jabir ibn Haiyan is famous for his work on:

A

Optics

B

Medicine

C

Mathematics

D

Chemistry

View answer & explanation Ans: Chemistry

Correct Answer: Chemistry

Jabir ibn Haiyan (Geber) is widely considered the father of early chemistry for his pioneering work in alchemy and experimental metallurgy.

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Biology

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Q 74 Everyday Science Biology

Approximately what fraction of the human genome encodes proteins?

A

2%

B

20%

C

50%

D

90%

View answer & explanation Ans: 2%

Correct Answer: 2%

Only about 1.5% to 2% of the human genome actually consists of protein-coding exons; the rest is non-coding DNA.

Q 75 Everyday Science Biology

In the plant cells which reactions occurs in the stroma of the chloroplasts?

A

Calvin cycle

B

Fermentation

C

Krebs cycle

D

Decarboxylation

View answer & explanation Ans: Calvin cycle

Correct Answer: Calvin cycle

The Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions) of photosynthesis takes place in the stroma, the fluid-filled interior of the chloroplast.

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Human Physiology

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Q 76 Everyday Science Human Physiology

Stimulus intensity is detected in brain by?

A

The number of action potentials per second

B

The threshold potential

C

The amplitude of the action potential

D

The number of synapses crossed

View answer & explanation Ans: The number of action potentials per second

Correct Answer: The number of action potentials per second

The nervous system codes for stimulus intensity through the frequency (number of action potentials per second) rather than the amplitude of the action potentials.

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Diseases

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Q 77 Everyday Science Diseases

Cirrhosis is a disease that affects which organ among the following?

A

Liver

B

Kidney

C

Pancreas

D

Small Intestine

View answer & explanation Ans: Liver

Correct Answer: Liver

Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism.

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Human Anatomy

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Q 79 Everyday Science Human Anatomy

___ makes up 14 to 17 percent of the skeleton.

A

Iron

B

Sodium

C

Magnesium

D

Phosphorus

View answer & explanation Ans: Phosphorus

Correct Answer: Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a crucial mineral in the body; about 85% of it is bound with calcium in bones and teeth, making up a significant portion of skeletal weight.

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Topic Section

Vitamins

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Q 80 Everyday Science Vitamins

The vitamin that controls the browning in fruits by the help enzymes is:

A

Vitamin K

B

Vitamin C

C

Vitamin B

D

Vitamin D

View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin C

Correct Answer: Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that inhibits enzymatic browning in fruits like apples by preventing the oxidation of polyphenols.

Q 83 Everyday Science Vitamins

Vitamin that is produced by body and is not found in fruits and vegetables.

A

Vitamin B1

B

Vitamin B12

C

Vitamin B6

D

Vitamin A

View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin B12

Correct Answer: Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is synthesized by bacteria in the gut and is found primarily in animal products, not in natural plant-based foods.

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Nutrition

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Q 81 Everyday Science Nutrition

The energy value of fats and oils is ___ times more than carbohydrates and proteins.

A

4.25

B

2.25

C

3.25

D

5.25

View answer & explanation Ans: 2.25

Correct Answer: 2.25

Fats provide about 9 kcal/g, while carbohydrates and proteins provide about 4 kcal/g. Hence, fats have roughly 2.25 times the energy density.

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Food Science

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Q 82 Everyday Science Food Science

The milk needs to be heated for complete pasteurization at 161°F for ___ seconds.

A

25

B

15

C

20

D

30

View answer & explanation Ans: 15

Correct Answer: 15

High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurization requires heating milk to 161°F (72°C) for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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Topic Section

Geology

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Q 84 Everyday Science Geology

Rocks that contain fossils are:

A

Celandine rocks

B

Monzonite rocks

C

Sedimentary rocks

D

Dolerite rocks

View answer & explanation Ans: Sedimentary rocks

Correct Answer: Sedimentary rocks

Fossils are almost exclusively found in sedimentary rocks, which form at low temperatures and pressures by the accumulation of sediments, preserving organic remains.

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Topic Section

Environmental Science

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Q 85 Everyday Science Environmental Science

Depletion of the ozone layer is caused due to:

A

Ferrocene

B

Fullerenes

C

Freons

D

Polyhalogens

View answer & explanation Ans: Freons

Correct Answer: Freons

Freons (chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs) release chlorine atoms in the stratosphere, which catalytically break down ozone molecules.

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Materials

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Q 86 Everyday Science Materials

Which of the following can be recycled many times?

A

Plastic

B

Wood

C

Organic materials

D

Aluminum

View answer & explanation Ans: Aluminum

Correct Answer: Aluminum

Aluminum is infinitely recyclable; it can be melted down and reused over and over without losing its quality or properties.

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Topic Section

Branches Of Science

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Q 87 Everyday Science Branches Of Science

Study of life in outer space is known as:

A

Endobiology

B

Exobiology

C

Enterobiology

D

Neobiology

View answer & explanation Ans: Exobiology

Correct Answer: Exobiology

Exobiology (or astrobiology) is the branch of science that deals with the possibility and likely nature of life in space or on other planets.

Subject 10

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Storage Devices

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Q 89 Computer Science Storage Devices

Blank DVDs on which data can be erased and rewritten are identified as:

A

DVD+WR

B

DVD+RW

C

DVD+W

D

DVD+R

View answer & explanation Ans: DVD+RW

Correct Answer: DVD+RW

DVD+RW stands for Digital Versatile Disc Rewritable, which allows data to be erased and rewritten multiple times.

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Topic Section

Internet History

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Q 90 Computer Science Internet History

Who gave the idea to combine the internet with the hypertext concept?

A

Steve Jobs

B

Bill Gates

C

Tim Berners-Lee

D

Jeff Bezos

View answer & explanation Ans: Tim Berners-Lee

Correct Answer: Tim Berners-Lee

Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 by combining internet protocols with the concept of hypertext (HTML).

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Topic Section

Computer History

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Q 91 Computer Science Computer History

The first Mechanical Calculating Machine was invented by:

A

William Oughtred

B

Gottfried W. Leibniz

C

Blaise Pascal

D

Charles Babbage

View answer & explanation Ans: Blaise Pascal

Correct Answer: Blaise Pascal

Blaise Pascal invented the Pascaline in 1642, widely regarded as the first functional mechanical calculator.

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Topic Section

Software

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Q 92 Computer Science Software

There are two different ways to insert content from one application into another i.e. embedding and:

A

Importing

B

Integrating

C

Linking

D

Bookmarking

View answer & explanation Ans: Linking

Correct Answer: Linking

In OLE (Object Linking and Embedding), content can be shared across applications via embedding it directly or linking back to the original source file.

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Topic Section

Internet

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Q 93 Computer Science Internet

What is the name for a webpage address?

A

Directory

B

Domain

C

URL

D

Protocol

View answer & explanation Ans: URL

Correct Answer: URL

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the unique address used to locate a webpage or resource on the internet.

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Topic Section

Spreadsheets

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Q 94 Computer Science Spreadsheets

The function is a ___ which can calculate the values given in a specific order.

A

Program

B

Predefined formula

C

Software

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Predefined formula

Correct Answer: Predefined formula

In spreadsheet applications like Excel, a function is a predefined formula that performs calculations using specific values in a particular order.

Subject 11

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Averages

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Q 95 Mathematics Averages

Average age of A and B is 30 years, that of B and C is 32 years and the average ago of C and A is 34 years. The age of C is:

A

33 years

B

34 years

C

35 years

D

36 years

View answer & explanation Ans: 36 years

Correct Answer: 36 years

Sum of A+B=60, B+C=64, C+A=68. Total sum of (A+B+C) = 192 / 2 = 96. C's age = Total(96) - (A+B)(60) = 36.

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Topic Section

Percentages

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Q 97 Mathematics Percentages

In an examination, 1100 boys and 900 girls appeared, 50% of the boys and 40% of the girls passed. The fail percentage is:

A

54.5%

B

45.5%

C

45%

D

60.5%

View answer & explanation Ans: 54.5%

Correct Answer: 54.5%

Passed = (50% of 1100) + (40% of 900) = 550 + 360 = 910. Failed = 2000 - 910 = 1090. Failure percentage = (1090/2000) * 100 = 54.5%.

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Topic Section

Statistics

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Q 98 Mathematics Statistics

The square of standard deviation is called:

A

Variance

B

Dispersion

C

Range

D

Mean

View answer & explanation Ans: Variance

Correct Answer: Variance

In statistics, variance is defined as the square of the standard deviation.

Subject 12

Intelligence

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Topic Section

Number Series

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Q 96 Intelligence Number Series

Complete the sequence: 6, 11, __, 27.

A

16

B

17

C

18

D

19

View answer & explanation Ans: 17

Correct Answer: 17

The differences between numbers are increasing: 6 (+5) = 11, 11 (+6) = 17, 17 (+10) = 27. The missing number is 17.

Subject 13

English

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Topic Section

Antonyms

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Q 99 English Antonyms

Consider the word: Segregation, choose the word given below that reveals the opposite meaning.

A

Appreciation

B

Collecting

C

Integration

D

Union

View answer & explanation Ans: Integration

Correct Answer: Integration

Segregation means setting someone or something apart from others. Its direct antonym in social contexts is integration, which means bringing people or groups together.

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