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Solved PPSC ESE General (BS-14) past paper from 2026. Includes 53 questions covering General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Mathematics with detailed explanations for preparation.

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Subject 1

General Knowledge

21 MCQs
1

Topic Section

Islands

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Q 1 General Knowledge Islands

"Astola" is an offshore island in:

A

Bahamas

B

Atlantic Ocean

C

Maldives

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: None of these

Correct Answer: None of these

Astola Island is located in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Balochistan, Pakistan, so none of the named options is correct.

2

Topic Section

World Geography

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Q 2 General Knowledge World Geography

Great Barrier Reef found in?

A

Asia

B

Africa

C

Australia

D

Europe

View answer & explanation Ans: Australia

Correct Answer: Australia

The correct answer is Australia, as asked in this question on World Geography.

3

Topic Section

World Leaders

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Q 3 General Knowledge World Leaders

1st president of China?

A

Lee ting

B

San Yat Sin

C

Xi Jinping

D

Li Xianyang

View answer & explanation Ans: San Yat Sin

Correct Answer: San Yat Sin

The correct answer is San Yat Sin, as asked in this question on World Leaders.

Q 12 General Knowledge World Leaders

"Anwar Sadaat" belongs to?

A

Iran

B

Egypt

C

Spain

D

Iraq

View answer & explanation Ans: Egypt

Correct Answer: Egypt

The correct answer is Egypt, as asked in this question on World Leaders.

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Topic Section

Explorers

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Q 4 General Knowledge Explorers

USA discovered by which explorer:

A

Marcopolo

B

Columbus

C

Magellan

D

Ibn-e-Battuta

View answer & explanation Ans: Columbus

Correct Answer: Columbus

The correct answer is Columbus, as asked in this question on Explorers.

5

Topic Section

UNO

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Q 5 General Knowledge UNO

UNO established in:

A

1943

B

1945

C

1946

D

1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 1945

Correct Answer: 1945

The correct answer is 1945, as asked in this question on UNO.

Q 6 General Knowledge UNO

The UN Human Rights Council is based in?

A

Geneva

B

Rome

C

New York

D

Paris

View answer & explanation Ans: Geneva

Correct Answer: Geneva

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is based in Geneva, Switzerland, at the UN Office in Geneva; it is the principal UN body responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide, conducting reviews of member states' human rights records, and addressing violations through resolutions and investigations.

6

Topic Section

Current Affairs

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Q 7 General Knowledge Current Affairs

When USA complete withdrew from Afghanistan?

A

31 June, 2021

B

31, July, 2021

C

31 August, 2021

D

5, Sep, 2021

View answer & explanation Ans: 31 August, 2021

Correct Answer: 31 August, 2021

The correct answer is 31 August, 2021, as asked in this question on Current Affairs.

7

Topic Section

Ancient Civilizations

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Q 8 General Knowledge Ancient Civilizations

Babylon today present in?

A

Iran

B

Syria

C

Egypt

D

Iraq

View answer & explanation Ans: Iraq

Correct Answer: Iraq

The correct answer is Iraq, as asked in this question on Ancient Civilizations.

8

Topic Section

Disputed Territories

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Q 9 General Knowledge Disputed Territories

"Donbass" disputed area between which two countries?

A

Russia & USA

B

Turkey & Greece

C

Russia & Ukraine

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Russia & Ukraine

Correct Answer: Russia & Ukraine

The correct answer is Russia & Ukraine, as asked in this question on Disputed Territories.

9

Topic Section

Educational Institutions

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Q 10 General Knowledge Educational Institutions

Jama Al-Azhar is a historical educational institute located in?

A

Iraq

B

Cairo

C

Iran

D

Saudi Arabia

View answer & explanation Ans: Cairo

Correct Answer: Cairo

The correct answer is Cairo, as asked in this question on Educational Institutions.

10

Topic Section

Pakistan Movement

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Q 11 General Knowledge Pakistan Movement

The Nehru Report was prepared in response to a challenge thrown to Indians by whom?

A

Lord Minto

B

Lord Birkenhead

C

Lord Wavell

D

Lord Ford

View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Birkenhead

Correct Answer: Lord Birkenhead

The correct answer is Lord Birkenhead, as asked in this question on Pakistan Movement.

11

Topic Section

Sports

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Q 13 General Knowledge Sports

The Universiade student competition games 2019 were held in which city?

A

Moscow

B

Kazan

C

Krasnoyarsk

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Krasnoyarsk

Correct Answer: Krasnoyarsk

The correct answer is Krasnoyarsk, as asked in this question on Sports.

Q 20 General Knowledge Sports

How many teams in ICC champion trophy event held in 2025?

A

8

B

10

C

12

D

14

View answer & explanation Ans: 8

Correct Answer: 8

The correct answer is 8, as asked in this question on Sports.

Q 21 General Knowledge Sports

Who inaugurated the 2020 Olympics held in Japan?

A

Akihito

B

Naruhito

C

Fumio Kishida

D

Shizo Abe

View answer & explanation Ans: Naruhito

Correct Answer: Naruhito

The correct answer is Naruhito, as asked in this question on Sports.

12

Topic Section

Capitals

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Q 14 General Knowledge Capitals

Capital city of "Germany?

A

Munich

B

Frankfurt

C

Hamburg

D

Berlin

View answer & explanation Ans: Berlin

Correct Answer: Berlin

The correct answer is Berlin, as asked in this question on Capitals.

Q 15 General Knowledge Capitals

Capital city of Canada?

A

Toronto

B

Ottawa

C

Quebec

D

Vancouver

View answer & explanation Ans: Ottawa

Correct Answer: Ottawa

The correct answer is Ottawa, as asked in this question on Capitals.

Q 16 General Knowledge Capitals

"Brussels" is capital city of:

A

Poland

B

Norway

C

Belgium

D

Sweeden

View answer & explanation Ans: Belgium

Correct Answer: Belgium

The correct answer is Belgium, as asked in this question on Capitals.

13

Topic Section

Mountain Ranges

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Q 17 General Knowledge Mountain Ranges

"Ahaggar Mountains" are located in which continent?

A

Africa

B

Asia

C

Latin America

D

Australia

View answer & explanation Ans: Africa

Correct Answer: Africa

The Ahaggar Mountains are situated in southern Algeria, North Africa.

14

Topic Section

NGOs

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Q 18 General Knowledge NGOs

Which out of following is not NGO?

A

JACR

B

WAR

C

JDF Foundation

D

Allen Lane

View answer & explanation Ans: Allen Lane

Correct Answer: Allen Lane

The correct answer is Allen Lane, as asked in this question on NGOs.

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Topic Section

Scientists

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Q 19 General Knowledge Scientists

"Father of Geometry" is called?

A

Archimedes

B

Aristotle

C

Euclid

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Euclid

Correct Answer: Euclid

The correct answer is Euclid, as asked in this question on Scientists.

Subject 2

Pakistan Studies

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Topic Section

Sports

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Q 22 Pakistan Studies Sports

Jahangir Khan remained unbeaten in squash for how many consecutive matches?

A

530

B

540

C

555

D

None

View answer & explanation Ans: 555

Correct Answer: 555

The correct answer is 555, as asked in this question on Sports.

2

Topic Section

Ancient Civilizations

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Q 23 Pakistan Studies Ancient Civilizations

"Taxila" city is associated with civilization:

A

Hindus

B

Sikhism

C

Buddhist

D

Aryan

View answer & explanation Ans: Buddhist

Correct Answer: Buddhist

The correct answer is Buddhist, as asked in this question on Ancient Civilizations.

3

Topic Section

Partition

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Q 24 Pakistan Studies Partition

Redcliff arrived in India on:

A

8, July, 1947

B

8, Aug, 1947

C

14, Aug, 1947

D

17, Aug, 1947

View answer & explanation Ans: 8, July, 1947

Correct Answer: 8, July, 1947

The correct answer is 8, July, 1947, as asked in this question on Partition.

4

Topic Section

Personalities

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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Personalities

"Maktubat-e-Imam Rabbani" is a famous work of which 16th-century personality?

A

Shah Wali ullah

B

Sir Syed

C

Ahmad Sirhandi

D

Akbar

View answer & explanation Ans: Ahmad Sirhandi

Correct Answer: Ahmad Sirhandi

The correct answer is Ahmad Sirhandi, as asked in this question on Personalities.

5

Topic Section

Sports And Games

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Q 26 Pakistan Studies Sports And Games

"Malakhara" is a local game played in which province of Pakistan?

A

Punjab

B

Sindh

C

Balouchistan

D

KPK

View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh

Correct Answer: Sindh

The correct answer is Sindh, as asked in this question on Sports and Games.

6

Topic Section

Constitutional History

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Q 27 Pakistan Studies Constitutional History

First constitution assembly was dismissed/dissolved on?

A

5, February, 1954

B

7, March, 1954

C

24, Oct, 1954

D

7, October, 1954

View answer & explanation Ans: 24, Oct, 1954

Correct Answer: 24, Oct, 1954

The correct answer is 24, Oct, 1954, as asked in this question on Constitutional History.

7

Topic Section

Foreign Relations

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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Foreign Relations

Which country first recognized Pakistan?

A

Afghanistan

B

Turkey

C

Iran

D

China

View answer & explanation Ans: Iran

Correct Answer: Iran

The correct answer is Iran, as asked in this question on Foreign Relations.

8

Topic Section

UNO

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Q 29 Pakistan Studies UNO

When did Pakistan join UNO?

A

August 1947

B

September 1947

C

October 1947

D

December 1947

View answer & explanation Ans: September 1947

Correct Answer: September 1947

The correct answer is September 1947, as asked in this question on UNO.

9

Topic Section

Pakistan Movement

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Q 30 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

Who took oath from Quid-e-Azam as governor General?

A

Mountbatten

B

Liaqat Ali

C

Abdul Rashid

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Abdul Rashid

Correct Answer: Abdul Rashid

The correct answer is Abdul Rashid, as asked in this question on Pakistan Movement.

Q 32 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Movement

"Pakistan Resolution" was moved by?

A

Liaqat Ali

B

Quid-e-Azam

C

A.K Fazal Haq

D

Sir Zafrullah

View answer & explanation Ans: A.K Fazal Haq

Correct Answer: A.K Fazal Haq

The correct answer is A.K Fazal Haq, as asked in this question on Pakistan Movement.

10

Topic Section

Political History

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Q 31 Pakistan Studies Political History

Zia-ul-Haq dismissed government of which PM on May 29, 1988?

A

Ghulam Ishaq

B

Muhammad Khan Junejo

C

ZA Bhutto

D

Benazir

View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad Khan Junejo

Correct Answer: Muhammad Khan Junejo

The correct answer is Muhammad Khan Junejo, as asked in this question on Political History.

Subject 3

Everyday Science

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Topic Section

Biology

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Q 33 Everyday Science Biology

In food web, how much energy transfer one trophic level to next level?

A

90%

B

80%

C

10%

D

50%

View answer & explanation Ans: 10%

Correct Answer: 10%

The correct answer is 10%, as asked in this question on Biology.

2

Topic Section

Physics

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Q 34 Everyday Science Physics

Which is not a fundamental particle?

A

Neutron

B

Proton

C

Neutrino

D

Quark

View answer & explanation Ans: Neutron

Correct Answer: Neutron

In modern physics, fundamental particles have no internal structure and cannot be divided further, such as quarks and neutrinos; protons and neutrons are composite particles made up of quarks, and the neutron is the commonly expected answer as not a fundamental particle.

Q 35 Everyday Science Physics

In an electric car the voltage generated during operation that opposes the applied voltage is known as?

A

Resistance

B

Freud

C

Back EMF

D

Inductance

View answer & explanation Ans: Back EMF

Correct Answer: Back EMF

When an electric motor operates, it generates a back electromotive force (Back EMF) that opposes the applied voltage in accordance with Lenz's Law, produced by the motion of the motor's coils within a magnetic field and increasing with the speed of the motor.

Subject 4

Computer Science

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Topic Section

Computer Memory

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Q 36 Computer Science Computer Memory

Which computer memory is used for storing program and data currently processed by CPU?

A

Mass memory

B

Internal memory

C

PROM

D

None volatile memory

View answer & explanation Ans: Internal memory

Correct Answer: Internal memory

The correct answer is Internal memory, as asked in this question on Computer Memory.

2

Topic Section

Internet

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Q 37 Computer Science Internet

The name of a webpage is used to identify and locate resources by?

A

URL

B

Domain

C

Protocol

D

Directory

View answer & explanation Ans: URL

Correct Answer: URL

The correct answer is URL, as asked in this question on Internet.

Subject 5

Mathematics

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Topic Section

Algebra

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Q 38 Mathematics Algebra

If 11^a = 1331 which value of "a"?

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

View answer & explanation Ans: 3

Correct Answer: 3

1331 = 11^3, so a = 3.

Q 39 Mathematics Algebra

If x = 7 - 4√3 find the value of x - 1/x = ?

A

14

B

8√3

C

-8√3

D

-14

View answer & explanation Ans: -8√3

Correct Answer: -8√3

1/x = 7 + 4√3, so x - 1/x = (7 - 4√3) - (7 + 4√3) = -8√3.

2

Topic Section

Measurements

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Q 40 Mathematics Measurements

The value 80000 cm³ converts in Liters?

A

80 l

B

80 l

C

800 l

D

8000 l

View answer & explanation Ans: 80 l

Correct Answer: 80 l

1 liter = 1000 cm³, so 80000 cm³ ÷ 1000 = 80 liters.

3

Topic Section

Sequences

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Q 41 Mathematics Sequences

Jamie owes Tina some money and decides to pay her back in the following way. Tina receives 3 dollars the first day, 6 dollars the second day, 18 dollars the third day, and 54 dollars the fourth day. Which of the following describes the relationship between time and the total amount of money (cumulative) Tina has received from Jamie over the course of these four days:

A

Exponential growth

B

Increasing Linear

C

Decreasing linear

D

Exponential decay

View answer & explanation Ans: Exponential growth

Correct Answer: Exponential growth

The daily payments are 3, 6, 18, 54 and the cumulative totals are 3, 9, 27, 81, each total multiplied by 3, which is clearly exponential growth, not linear growth by a constant amount.

Subject 6

English

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Topic Section

Vocabulary

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Q 42 English Vocabulary

Synonym of "Resolute"?

A

Unsure

B

Faltering

C

Firm

D

Hesitant

View answer & explanation Ans: Firm

Correct Answer: Firm

The correct answer is Firm, as asked in this question on Vocabulary.

Q 43 English Vocabulary

Antonym of "URGE"?

A

Dissuade

B

Push

C

Beseech

D

Incite

View answer & explanation Ans: Dissuade

Correct Answer: Dissuade

The correct answer is Dissuade, as asked in this question on Vocabulary.

2

Topic Section

Prepositions

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Q 44 English Prepositions

Success consist ___ honesty and steadfastness?

A

off

B

to

C

Of

D

in

View answer & explanation Ans: in

Correct Answer: in

"Consist in" expresses the essence or defining nature of something, while "consist of" refers to components or parts that make up a whole, so "in" is the precise choice for a sentence defining success.

3

Topic Section

Analogies

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Q 45 English Analogies

Complete analogy pair with suitable options? Heart: Pump as

A

Stomach : Liver

B

Brain : Digestion

C

Gun : Shoot

D

None of these

View answer & explanation Ans: Gun : Shoot

Correct Answer: Gun : Shoot

The correct answer is Gun : Shoot, as asked in this question on Analogies.

Subject 7

Urdu

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Topic Section

Idioms

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Q 46 Urdu Idioms

"نانی یاد آنا" محاورہ کا مطلب ہے:

A

خوشحالی کے دن یاد آنا

B

ماضی یاد آنا

C

برے دن یاد آنا

D

مستقبل کی فکر ہونا

View answer & explanation Ans: خوشحالی کے دن یاد آنا

Correct Answer: خوشحالی کے دن یاد آنا

The correct answer is خوشحالی کے دن یاد آنا, as asked in this question on Idioms.

Q 47 Urdu Idioms

"کافور ہونا" کے معنی ہیں:

A

غائب ہونا

B

نمودار ہونا

C

ساتھ چلنا

D

کوئی نہیں

View answer & explanation Ans: غائب ہونا

Correct Answer: غائب ہونا

The correct answer is غائب ہونا, as asked in this question on Idioms.

2

Topic Section

Grammar

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Q 48 Urdu Grammar

"علی اخبار پڑھتا ہے" اس میں مفعول ہے:

A

پڑھتا

B

علی

C

کوئی نہیں

D

اخبار

View answer & explanation Ans: اخبار

Correct Answer: اخبار

The correct answer is اخبار, as asked in this question on Grammar.

Q 49 Urdu Grammar

"واے ناکامی، متاع کارواں جاتا رہا" امدادی فعل ہے:

A

کارواں

B

رہا

C

ناکامی

D

جاتا

View answer & explanation Ans: رہا

Correct Answer: رہا

The correct answer is رہا, as asked in this question on Grammar.

Subject 8

Islamic Studies

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Topic Section

Islamic History

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Q 50 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Which Muslim spy intelligence gathering during battle of Trench?

A

Hazrat Hamza

B

Salman Farsi

C

Hudhayfah Ibn-Yaman

D

Zubair Bin Awwam

View answer & explanation Ans: Hudhayfah Ibn-Yaman

Correct Answer: Hudhayfah Ibn-Yaman

The correct answer is Hudhayfah Ibn-Yaman, as asked in this question on Islamic History.

Q 51 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Tenure of Hazrat Ali as caliphate before martyrdom?

A

4 Year 9 Month

B

5 Year

C

6 Year

D

7 Year

View answer & explanation Ans: 4 Year 9 Month

Correct Answer: 4 Year 9 Month

The correct answer is 4 Year 9 Month, as asked in this question on Islamic History.

Q 52 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Which clan oppose Banu Hashim when Hazrat Muhammad PBUH as youth:

A

Banu Taym

B

Banu Makzoom

C

Banu Kuraiza

D

Banu Qaynuqa

View answer & explanation Ans: Banu Makzoom

Correct Answer: Banu Makzoom

The correct answer is Banu Makzoom, as asked in this question on Islamic History.

Q 53 Islamic Studies Islamic History

Which major event did Abu Bakr face at the start of his caliphate?

A

Apostasy movement

B

False prophet

C

Security threat

D

Administrative

View answer & explanation Ans: Apostasy movement

Correct Answer: Apostasy movement

The correct answer is Apostasy movement, as asked in this question on Islamic History.

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