Q 1 Geography Seas — Depth
What is the depth of the Bering Sea?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4,097 m
Correct Answer: 4,097 m
The Bering Sea reaches a maximum depth of about 4,097 metres.
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Solved PTS past paper — 38 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for PTS, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers General Knowledge 18, Geography 11, Pakistan Studies 4.
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This is the PTS past paper (Model Paper 124 in the book), the final paper in the FPSC model-papers volume. It contains 38 published MCQs — general knowledge, geography, history, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies — with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question.
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Subject 1
Geography
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Topic Section
Seas — Depth
2 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 24 Geography Seas — Depth
What is the depth of the Japan Sea?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1,752 m (5,748 ft)
Correct Answer: 1,752 m (5,748 ft)
The Sea of Japan has an average depth of about 1,752 metres (5,748 feet).
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Topic Section
Continents — Area Share
1 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 2 Geography Continents — Area Share
What percent of the total land mass is the Australian continent?
View answer & explanation Ans: 5.90%
Correct Answer: 5.90%
Australia covers roughly 5.9% of the world's land area on the book's reckoning; the share varies slightly with whether Antarctica is counted.
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Topic Section
Canals
1 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 3 Geography Canals
Between which seas is the Suez Canal?
View answer & explanation Ans: Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Correct Answer: Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea across the Isthmus of Suez.
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Topic Section
Highest Peaks
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Q 4 Geography Highest Peaks
What is the eleventh highest mountain peak of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gasherbrum I
Correct Answer: Gasherbrum I
Gasherbrum I, at 8,080 metres in the Karakoram, is the world's eleventh highest peak.
Q 5 Geography Highest Peaks
What is the twelfth highest mountain peak of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Broad Peak
Correct Answer: Broad Peak
Broad Peak, at 8,051 metres in the Karakoram, is the world's twelfth highest peak.
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Topic Section
World Rivers
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Q 6 Geography World Rivers
Name the river of Egypt.
View answer & explanation Ans: Nile
Correct Answer: Nile
The Nile is the river of Egypt, flowing northwards through the country to the Mediterranean.
Q 7 Geography World Rivers
Towards which sea does the Yangtze River flow?
View answer & explanation Ans: East China Sea
Correct Answer: East China Sea
The Yangtze flows eastwards across China and empties into the East China Sea.
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Topic Section
Rivers Of Pakistan
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Q 8 Geography Rivers Of Pakistan
From which mountain does the water of the Indus come?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mount Kailash
Correct Answer: Mount Kailash
The Indus rises in the Mount Kailash region of Tibet, near Lake Manasarovar.
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Topic Section
Geographical Terms
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Q 22 Geography Geographical Terms
What is the meaning of the term Solstice?
View answer & explanation Ans: The Sun stands still
Correct Answer: The Sun stands still
Solstice comes from the Latin solstitium, meaning the Sun stands still — the point when the Sun's apparent path pauses before reversing.
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Topic Section
Mountains Of Pakistan
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Q 23 Geography Mountains Of Pakistan
What is the height of Rakaposhi?
View answer & explanation Ans: 7,788 m
Correct Answer: 7,788 m
Rakaposhi, in the Karakoram range of Gilgit-Baltistan, rises to 7,788 metres.
Subject 2
General Knowledge
1
Topic Section
World Currencies
7 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 9 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Somalia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Shilling
Correct Answer: Shilling
Somalia's currency is the Somali shilling.
Q 10 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Togo?
View answer & explanation Ans: CFA Franc
Correct Answer: CFA Franc
Togo uses the West African CFA franc.
Q 11 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Uganda?
View answer & explanation Ans: Shilling
Correct Answer: Shilling
Uganda's currency is the Ugandan shilling.
Q 12 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Philippines?
View answer & explanation Ans: Peso
Correct Answer: Peso
The Philippines' currency is the Philippine peso.
Q 13 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Finland?
View answer & explanation Ans: Markka
Correct Answer: Markka
Finland's pre-euro currency was the markka; Finland adopted the euro in 2002.
Q 14 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of the Netherlands?
View answer & explanation Ans: Guilder
Correct Answer: Guilder
The Netherlands' pre-euro currency was the guilder; the country adopted the euro in 2002.
Q 15 General Knowledge World Currencies
What is the currency of Samoa?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tala
Correct Answer: Tala
Samoa's currency is the tala.
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Topic Section
Mahmud Of Ghazni
1 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 17 General Knowledge Mahmud Of Ghazni
What was the duration of Mahmud of Ghazni's invasions?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1000-1026 AD
Correct Answer: 1000-1026 AD
Mahmud of Ghazni's campaigns into India spanned from 1000 to about 1026 AD.
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Topic Section
Battles
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Q 18 General Knowledge Battles
When was the Battle of Plassey fought?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1757
Correct Answer: 1757
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757, establishing British dominance in Bengal.
Q 19 General Knowledge Battles
When was the First Battle of Panipat fought?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1526
Correct Answer: 1526
The First Battle of Panipat, in which Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi, was fought in 1526.
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Topic Section
Sher Shah Suri
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Q 20 General Knowledge Sher Shah Suri
In which year and battle did Sher Shah Suri defeat Humayun?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1540, Battle of Kannauj
Correct Answer: 1540, Battle of Kannauj
Sher Shah Suri decisively defeated Humayun at the Battle of Kannauj in 1540.
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Books And Authors
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Q 26 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote A Tale of Two Cities?
View answer & explanation Ans: Charles Dickens
Correct Answer: Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities was written by Charles Dickens and published in 1859.
Q 27 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote A Prisoner's Scrapbook?
View answer & explanation Ans: L. K. Advani
Correct Answer: L. K. Advani
A Prisoner's Scrapbook is the prison diary of Indian leader L. K. Advani.
Q 28 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote A Study of History?
View answer & explanation Ans: Arnold J. Toynbee
Correct Answer: Arnold J. Toynbee
A Study of History is the multi-volume work of British historian Arnold J. Toynbee.
Q 29 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote Pride and Prejudice?
View answer & explanation Ans: Jane Austen
Correct Answer: Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice was written by Jane Austen and published in 1813.
Q 30 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote My Experiments with Truth?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mahatma Gandhi
Correct Answer: Mahatma Gandhi
My Experiments with Truth is the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi.
Q 31 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote The Sword of Tipu Sultan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bhagwan Gidwani
Correct Answer: Bhagwan Gidwani
The Sword of Tipu Sultan was written by Bhagwan S. Gidwani.
Q 32 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote Gandhi and Stalin?
View answer & explanation Ans: Louis Fischer
Correct Answer: Louis Fischer
Gandhi and Stalin was written by American journalist Louis Fischer.
Q 33 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote The Spirit of Islam?
View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Ameer Ali
Correct Answer: Syed Ameer Ali
The Spirit of Islam was written by Syed Ameer Ali, the Indian jurist and scholar.
Q 34 General Knowledge Books And Authors
Who wrote And Quiet Flows the Don?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mikhail Sholokhov
Correct Answer: Mikhail Sholokhov
And Quiet Flows the Don was written by Russian novelist Mikhail Sholokhov.
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Topic Section
World Religions
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Q 35 General Knowledge World Religions
How many chief deities are there in Hinduism?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Hinduism's chief deities are the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva — three in number.
Q 36 General Knowledge World Religions
Where did Bahaism originate?
View answer & explanation Ans: Iran
Correct Answer: Iran
The Baha'i faith originated in Persia (modern Iran) in the 19th century.
Subject 3
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Fatima Jinnah
1 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 16 Pakistan Studies Fatima Jinnah
In which election did Fatima Jinnah participate?
View answer & explanation Ans: Presidential Election 1965
Correct Answer: Presidential Election 1965
Fatima Jinnah contested the 1965 presidential election against Ayub Khan.
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Topic Section
Titu Mir
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Q 21 Pakistan Studies Titu Mir
What is the real name of Titu Mir?
View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Mir Nisar Ali
Correct Answer: Syed Mir Nisar Ali
Titu Mir, the Bengali resistance leader, was born Syed Mir Nisar Ali.
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Topic Section
Mohenjo Daro
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Q 25 Pakistan Studies Mohenjo Daro
An idealist Valley of life?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mohenjo-Daro
Correct Answer: Mohenjo-Daro
Mohenjo-Daro is the great Indus Valley city in Sindh, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Topic Section
Rowlatt Committee
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Q 38 Pakistan Studies Rowlatt Committee
Who headed the Rowlatt Committee?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Sidney Arthur Taylor Rowlatt
Correct Answer: Sir Sidney Arthur Taylor Rowlatt
The Rowlatt Committee of 1918 was headed by British judge Sir Sidney Rowlatt.
Subject 4
Islamic Studies
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Topic Section
Ghazwat
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Q 37 Islamic Studies Ghazwat
Name the battle fought between Salba and Muharab.
View answer & explanation Ans: Ghazwa Ghatfan
Correct Answer: Ghazwa Ghatfan
Ghazwa Ghatfan was fought against the Banu Ghatfan tribes.
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Which subjects does it cover? +
General Knowledge, geography, history, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies — led by General Knowledge 18, Geography 11, Pakistan Studies 4 and History 4.
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