Q 1 Geography Dasht River Location
Dasht River is located in
View answer & explanation Ans: Baluchistan
Correct Answer: Baluchistan
The Dasht River flows through Balochistan, Pakistan.
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Assistant Director Past Paper 1985 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Assistant Director (FIA) past paper 1985 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers General Knowledge, History, English.
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The FPSC Assistant Director (FIA) past paper from 1985 (Model Paper 38) contains 100 solved MCQs covering general knowledge, subcontinent history, English vocabulary and mathematics, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. The book prints the paper on book pages 158-162 with a printed answer key on page 162, and four key entries were corrected against the standard fact.
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Subject 1
Geography
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Dasht River Location
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Pass Connecting Sindh Plain And Quetta
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Q 6 Geography Pass Connecting Sindh Plain And Quetta
Which of the following pass connects Sindh Plain with Quetta?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bolan Pass
Correct Answer: Bolan Pass
The Bolan Pass connects the Sindh Plain with Quetta.
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Lake Saif Ul Maluk Location
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Q 7 Geography Lake Saif Ul Maluk Location
Famous Lake Saif-ul-Maluk is situated in
View answer & explanation Ans: Kaghan
Correct Answer: Kaghan
Lake Saif-ul-Maluk lies in the Kaghan Valley.
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Most Thinly Populated Province Pakistan
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Q 8 Geography Most Thinly Populated Province Pakistan
Which is the most thinly populated province of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Baluchistan
Correct Answer: Baluchistan
Balochistan is the most thinly populated province of Pakistan.
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Lahore Islamabad Motorway Length
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Q 9 Geography Lahore Islamabad Motorway Length
Lahore-Islamabad Motorway is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 370 Km
Correct Answer: 370 Km
The Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) is about 370 km long.
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Sea Bordered By Ukraine And Russia
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Q 22 Geography Sea Bordered By Ukraine And Russia
This sea is bordered by Ukraine on the North, Russia on the East, the Crimean peninsula on the West, and is connected to the Black Sea on the south.
View answer & explanation Ans: Sea of Azov
Correct Answer: Sea of Azov
The Sea of Azov is bordered by Ukraine to the north, Russia to the east and the Crimean peninsula to the west, and connects to the Black Sea.
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Capital Of Tunisia
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Q 23 Geography Capital Of Tunisia
What is the capital of the country Tunisia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tunis
Correct Answer: Tunis
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia.
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Sea Between Italy And Greece
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Q 25 Geography Sea Between Italy And Greece
Located just north of the Mediterranean Sea, and between Italy and Greece this sea is the origin of a famous myth
View answer & explanation Ans: Ionian Sea
Correct Answer: Ionian Sea
The Ionian Sea lies between Italy and Greece and takes its name from the myth of Io.
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River Bordering Memphis Tennessee
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Q 42 Geography River Bordering Memphis Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee is a city where Blues, Gospel, and Rock-n-roll were found. What river does this city border?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mississippi
Correct Answer: Mississippi
Memphis, Tennessee, borders the Mississippi River.
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Bridge Across Mouth Of Seine
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Q 43 Geography Bridge Across Mouth Of Seine
The city Paris is home the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and many more wonders. The city lies on the Seine River. What bridge spans across the mouth of this river?
View answer & explanation Ans: Pont De Normandie
Correct Answer: Pont De Normandie
The Pont de Normandie spans the mouth of the Seine near Le Havre.
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Lake Supplying The Nile
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Q 50 Geography Lake Supplying The Nile
The Nile river is the one of the four noticeably large river that flows north. What lake supplies the water for this massive river?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lake Victoria
Correct Answer: Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria supplies the water of the Nile.
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Largest Lake In Australia
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Q 51 Geography Largest Lake In Australia
Australia is a very dry continent/country. Almost no lakes can stay filled year round. What is the largest lake in Australia?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lake Eyre
Correct Answer: Lake Eyre
Lake Eyre is the largest lake in Australia.
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Landlocked Country Among Options
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Q 53 Geography Landlocked Country Among Options
Which of the following countries is a landlocked country?
View answer & explanation Ans: Uganda
Correct Answer: Uganda
Uganda is landlocked, while Uruguay and Pakistan both have coastlines.
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Percentage Of Earth Covered By Seas
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Q 61 Geography Percentage Of Earth Covered By Seas
Salty seas and oceans cover what percentage of the Earth's surface?
View answer & explanation Ans: 70 per cent
Correct Answer: 70 per cent
Salty seas and oceans cover about 70 per cent of the Earth's surface.
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Shallowest Sea Of The World
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Q 63 Geography Shallowest Sea Of The World
Which is the shallowest sea of the world?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gulf of St Lawrence
Correct Answer: Gulf of St Lawrence
Among the options offered, the Gulf of St Lawrence is the book's intended shallowest sea.
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Country Close To International Date Line
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Q 68 Geography Country Close To International Date Line
The important country close to International Date Line is:
View answer & explanation Ans: New Zealand
Correct Answer: New Zealand
New Zealand lies close to the International Date Line.
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Town At Highest Altitude
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Q 69 Geography Town At Highest Altitude
Which of the following towns is situated at the highest altitude?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lhasa
Correct Answer: Lhasa
Lhasa, at about 3,650 metres, is the highest-altitude town among the options.
Subject 2
General Knowledge
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Items In A Dozen
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Q 2 General Knowledge Items In A Dozen
How many items are in a dozen?
View answer & explanation Ans: twelve
Correct Answer: twelve
A dozen means twelve items.
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Silver Surfer Comic Debut
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Q 10 General Knowledge Silver Surfer Comic Debut
The Silver Surfer made his comic book debut as a foe of which superhero group?
View answer & explanation Ans: The Fantastic Four
Correct Answer: The Fantastic Four
The Silver Surfer debuted as a foe of the Fantastic Four.
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Indian Chief Custer And Buffalo Bill
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Q 11 General Knowledge Indian Chief Custer And Buffalo Bill
What Indian chief took part in the massacre at Custer's Last Stand and later performed as part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sitting Bull
Correct Answer: Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull fought at Custer's Last Stand and later performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
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Lake Havasu City Tourist Attraction
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Q 12 General Knowledge Lake Havasu City Tourist Attraction
What is the most unusual tourist attraction at Lake Havasu City, Arizona?
View answer & explanation Ans: London Bridge
Correct Answer: London Bridge
London Bridge was relocated stone by stone to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, making it that city's most unusual tourist attraction.
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Bullets In A Round
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Q 13 General Knowledge Bullets In A Round
How many bullets are there in a "round"?
View answer & explanation Ans: One
Correct Answer: One
A "round" of ammunition is a single cartridge, so it holds one bullet.
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You Push The Button Slogan Company
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Q 14 General Knowledge You Push The Button Slogan Company
What company once used the slogan "You push the button .... we do the rest"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Kodak
Correct Answer: Kodak
Kodak used the slogan "You push the button, we do the rest."
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Bretton Woods Twins
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Q 19 General Knowledge Bretton Woods Twins
Which of these are nicknamed as "Breton Woods Twins"?
View answer & explanation Ans: IMF & IBRD
Correct Answer: IMF & IBRD
The IBRD and the IMF, both created at Bretton Woods, are nicknamed the Bretton Woods Twins.
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Largest Debtor Of UNO
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Q 20 General Knowledge Largest Debtor Of UNO
Which country is the largest debtor of UNO?
View answer & explanation Ans: U.S.A
Correct Answer: U.S.A
The United States was the largest debtor to the UNO in the era of this paper.
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Simon Commission First Visit India
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Q 21 General Knowledge Simon Commission First Visit India
When First time Simon Commission visited India?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1928
Correct Answer: 1928
The Simon Commission first visited India in 1928.
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Currency Of Honduras
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Q 24 General Knowledge Currency Of Honduras
What is the currency of Honduras?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lempira
Correct Answer: Lempira
The lempira is the currency of Honduras.
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Highest Military Award Russia
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Q 26 General Knowledge Highest Military Award Russia
Highest military award of Russia is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Order of the patriotic war
Correct Answer: Order of the patriotic war
Among the options offered, the Order of the Patriotic War is the book's intended highest Russian military award.
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Party In Power UK At Indian Independence
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Q 27 General Knowledge Party In Power UK At Indian Independence
Which of the following was in power in the U.K. when India got independence?
View answer & explanation Ans: Labour Party
Correct Answer: Labour Party
The Labour Party, under Clement Attlee, was in power in Britain when India gained independence in 1947.
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Report Behind Government Of India Act 1935
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Q 28 General Knowledge Report Behind Government Of India Act 1935
One the basis of which report British Parliament passed the Government of India Act 1935?
View answer & explanation Ans: Joint Select Committee of British Parliament Report
Correct Answer: Joint Select Committee of British Parliament Report
The Government of India Act 1935 was based on the Joint Select Committee of the British Parliament's report.
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Document With Proposals For New Constitution Of India
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Q 29 General Knowledge Document With Proposals For New Constitution Of India
The document containing the proposals for a new constitution of India was called:
View answer & explanation Ans: White paper
Correct Answer: White paper
The 1933 White Paper set out the proposals for a new constitution for India.
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Dyarchy Introduced At Centre 1935 Act
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Q 30 General Knowledge Dyarchy Introduced At Centre 1935 Act
The Act of 1935 abolished dyarchy at the provincial level and introduced it at:
View answer & explanation Ans: The Center
Correct Answer: The Center
The 1935 Act abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced it at the centre.
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Governor General Title Changed To Viceroy
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Q 32 General Knowledge Governor General Title Changed To Viceroy
The title of Governor-General was changed to that of Viceroy in the year:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1858 A.D.
Correct Answer: 1858 A.D.
The Governor-General's title became Viceroy in 1858, after the transfer of power to the Crown.
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First Englishman To Preside Congress Session
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Q 33 General Knowledge First Englishman To Preside Congress Session
Who was the first Englishman to preside over a Congress session?
View answer & explanation Ans: George Yule
Correct Answer: George Yule
George Yule, in 1888, was the first Englishman to preside over a Congress session.
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Movement Reflecting Hindu Muslim Unity
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Q 34 General Knowledge Movement Reflecting Hindu Muslim Unity
Which of the following movements truly reflected the spirit of Hindu-Muslim unity?
View answer & explanation Ans: Khilafat Movement
Correct Answer: Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat Movement is cited as truly reflecting Hindu-Muslim unity, since Hindus joined it in support of the Khilafat cause.
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Convened Meeting For Muslim Political Party
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Q 35 General Knowledge Convened Meeting For Muslim Political Party
Who convened a meeting of Muslim Leaders to discuss the possibilities of a Muslim political party in India?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nawab Salim Ullah Khan
Correct Answer: Nawab Salim Ullah Khan
Nawab Salim Ullah Khan convened the Dhaka meeting of Muslim leaders that led to a Muslim political party in India.
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First President Of Muslim League
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Q 36 General Knowledge First President Of Muslim League
Who was the first President of Pakistan Muslim League?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sir Agha Khan
Correct Answer: Sir Agha Khan
Sir Agha Khan was the first president of the All-India Muslim League.
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Fort William College Established
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Q 37 General Knowledge Fort William College Established
Fort William College was established at Calcutta:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1800
Correct Answer: 1800
Fort William College was established at Calcutta in 1800.
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Dandi March Purpose
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Q 38 General Knowledge Dandi March Purpose
Gandhi started the Dandi March:
View answer & explanation Ans: To break the Salt Law
Correct Answer: To break the Salt Law
Gandhi's Dandi March aimed to break the Salt Law.
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Third Crusade Year
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Q 39 General Knowledge Third Crusade Year
The third Crusade began in the year:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1191 A.D.
Correct Answer: 1191 A.D.
The book keys the Third Crusade to 1191, a year within the crusade (1189-1192).
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Genghis Khan Death Year
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Q 40 General Knowledge Genghis Khan Death Year
Changiz Khan died in the year:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1227 A.D
Correct Answer: 1227 A.D
Genghis Khan (Changiz Khan) died in 1227 A.D.
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First Indian Councils Act Landmark
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Q 41 General Knowledge First Indian Councils Act Landmark
The first Indian Councils Act which proved to be a land-mark in constitutional history of India was passed in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1861
Correct Answer: 1861
The Indian Councils Act of 1861 was a landmark in India's constitutional history.
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Act On Rowlatt Committee Recommendation
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Q 44 General Knowledge Act On Rowlatt Committee Recommendation
On the recommendation of Rowlatt Committee which Act was enacted?
View answer & explanation Ans: The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act
Correct Answer: The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act (the Rowlatt Act) was enacted on the Rowlatt Committee's recommendation.
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Basis Of Government Of India Act 1919
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Q 45 General Knowledge Basis Of Government Of India Act 1919
Government of India Act, 1919 was based on:
View answer & explanation Ans: Montague-Chelmsford Report
Correct Answer: Montague-Chelmsford Report
The Government of India Act 1919 was based on the Montague-Chelmsford Report.
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Sudan Independence Day Date
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Q 49 General Knowledge Sudan Independence Day Date
Sudan observed its Independence Day every year on:
View answer & explanation Ans: January 1
Correct Answer: January 1
Sudan observes its Independence Day on 1 January, marking independence in 1956.
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Daniel Ortega Office
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Q 52 General Knowledge Daniel Ortega Office
Who was Daniel Ortega?
View answer & explanation Ans: President of Nicaragua
Correct Answer: President of Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega was the president of Nicaragua.
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Parliament Of Duma Country
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Q 56 General Knowledge Parliament Of Duma Country
Parliament of Duma is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia
Correct Answer: Russia
The Duma is the parliament of Russia.
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Cerberus Heads
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Q 57 General Knowledge Cerberus Heads
In Greek Mythology, how many heads did the dog Cerberus have who guarded the entrance to Hades?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Cerberus, the dog guarding the entrance to Hades, had three heads.
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Butcher Of Lyon
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Q 58 General Knowledge Butcher Of Lyon
Name the Nazi leader known as the Butcher of Lyon.
View answer & explanation Ans: Klaus Barbie
Correct Answer: Klaus Barbie
Klaus Barbie, the Nazi leader known as the Butcher of Lyon, was tried for war crimes.
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Crocodile In Peter Pan
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Q 62 General Knowledge Crocodile In Peter Pan
Name the crocodile in Disney's 'Peter Pan'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tick tock
Correct Answer: Tick tock
Tick-Tock (Tick tock) is the crocodile in Disney's Peter Pan.
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Highest Military Award Italy
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Q 65 General Knowledge Highest Military Award Italy
Highest military award of Italy is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Medal for Valour
Correct Answer: Medal for Valour
The Medal for Valour is Italy's highest military award.
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Highest Military Award Poland
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Q 66 General Knowledge Highest Military Award Poland
Highest military award of Poland is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Virtuti military
Correct Answer: Virtuti military
Virtuti Militari is Poland's highest military award.
Subject 3
English
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Northanger Abbey Heroine
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Q 3 English Northanger Abbey Heroine
Which is the heroine of Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey?"
View answer & explanation Ans: Catherine Morland
Correct Answer: Catherine Morland
Catherine Morland is the heroine of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey.
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A Passage To India Author
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Q 4 English A Passage To India Author
Who wrote "A Passage to India"?
View answer & explanation Ans: E. M. Forster
Correct Answer: E. M. Forster
E. M. Forster wrote A Passage to India.
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Austen Heroine Name As Book Title
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Q 5 English Austen Heroine Name As Book Title
Which Jane Austen heroine's first name is also a book title?
View answer & explanation Ans: Emma
Correct Answer: Emma
Emma is both a Jane Austen heroine and the title of her novel Emma.
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NUMINOUS Meaning
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Q 77 English NUMINOUS Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of NUMINOUS
View answer & explanation Ans: Awful
Correct Answer: Awful
Numinous means awe-inspiring or spiritually awesome, nearest to "awful" in its older sense.
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STUPID Meaning
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Q 78 English STUPID Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of STUPID
View answer & explanation Ans: Silly
Correct Answer: Silly
Stupid means silly, lacking good sense.
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BUCOLIC Meaning
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Q 79 English BUCOLIC Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of BUCOLIC
View answer & explanation Ans: Intoxicated
Correct Answer: Intoxicated
Bucolic means rustic, relating to country life.
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GROGGY Meaning
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Q 80 English GROGGY Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of GROGGY
View answer & explanation Ans: Unsteady
Correct Answer: Unsteady
Groggy means unsteady, as after sleep or a blow.
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VIE Meaning
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Q 81 English VIE Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of VIE
View answer & explanation Ans: Compare
Correct Answer: Compare
To vie is to compete for superiority; among the options, "compare" is nearest.
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CONSOLE Meaning
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Q 82 English CONSOLE Meaning
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of CONSOLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Share
Correct Answer: Share
To console is to comfort someone in grief, nearest to "sympathies" among the options.
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Resentment Meaning In Sentence
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Q 83 English Resentment Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word resentment in: He could not suppress his resentment against that decision.
View answer & explanation Ans: displeasure
Correct Answer: displeasure
Resentment is displeasure or anger at an unfair decision.
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Judicious Meaning In Sentence
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Q 84 English Judicious Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word judicious in: We did not expect such a judicious remark from him.
View answer & explanation Ans: sagacious
Correct Answer: sagacious
Judicious means showing good judgment, i.e. sagacious.
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Consensus Meaning In Sentence
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Q 85 English Consensus Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word consensus in: Despite a full one hour meeting, they could not arrive at any consensus.
View answer & explanation Ans: agreement
Correct Answer: agreement
Consensus means general agreement.
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Envy Meaning In Sentence
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Q 86 English Envy Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word envy in: How I envy the man who can always produce his reading glasses at a moment's notice.
View answer & explanation Ans: begrudge
Correct Answer: begrudge
To envy someone is to begrudge them what they have.
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Munificence Meaning In Sentence
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Q 87 English Munificence Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word munificence in: The munificence of the businessman was great.
View answer & explanation Ans: generosity
Correct Answer: generosity
Munificence means generosity.
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Pacified Meaning In Sentence
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Q 88 English Pacified Meaning In Sentence
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicised word pacified in: The next day, she pacified the teacher explaining her the reason for the previous day's leave.
View answer & explanation Ans: silenced
Correct Answer: silenced
To pacify is to calm or appease; among the options, "silenced" is nearest.
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SORDID Antonym
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Q 89 English SORDID Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to SORDID
View answer & explanation Ans: Generous
Correct Answer: Generous
The opposite of sordid (mean, selfish) is generous.
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GRIM Antonym
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Q 90 English GRIM Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to GRIM
View answer & explanation Ans: Delightful
Correct Answer: Delightful
The opposite of grim is delightful.
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DEPLETE Antonym
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Q 91 English DEPLETE Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to DEPLETE
View answer & explanation Ans: Replenish
Correct Answer: Replenish
The opposite of deplete (to empty) is replenish.
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CAJOLE Antonym
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Q 92 English CAJOLE Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to CAJOLE
View answer & explanation Ans: Dissuade
Correct Answer: Dissuade
The opposite of cajole (to persuade by flattery) is dissuade.
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PATERNITY Antonym
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Q 93 English PATERNITY Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to PATERNITY
View answer & explanation Ans: Offspring
Correct Answer: Offspring
The opposite relation of paternity (fatherhood) is offspring (the children).
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EXASPERATE Antonym
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Q 94 English EXASPERATE Antonym
Choose the word opposite in meaning to EXASPERATE
View answer & explanation Ans: Please
Correct Answer: Please
The opposite of exasperate (to irritate intensely) is please.
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Smart Antonym In Sentence
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Q 95 English Smart Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word smart in: Lucy is a smart girl.
View answer & explanation Ans: lazy
Correct Answer: lazy
The opposite of smart in its brisk, active sense is lazy.
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Noted Antonym In Sentence
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Q 96 English Noted Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word noted in: Mr. Zohaib is a noted personality in the town.
View answer & explanation Ans: obscure
Correct Answer: obscure
The opposite of noted (famous) is obscure.
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Veracity Antonym In Sentence
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Q 97 English Veracity Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word veracity in: We have no doubt about the veracity of the statement.
View answer & explanation Ans: falsity
Correct Answer: falsity
The opposite of veracity (truthfulness) is falsity.
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Camouflage Antonym In Sentence
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Q 98 English Camouflage Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word camouflage in: Good actions cannot camouflage one's bad qualities.
View answer & explanation Ans: reveal
Correct Answer: reveal
The opposite of camouflage (to conceal) is reveal.
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Accumulated Antonym In Sentence
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Q 99 English Accumulated Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word accumulated in: His family has accumulated wealth over the years.
View answer & explanation Ans: squandered
Correct Answer: squandered
The opposite of accumulated (gathered) wealth is squandered wealth.
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Marginal Antonym In Sentence
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Q 100 English Marginal Antonym In Sentence
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicised word marginal in: There was a marginal increase in his Pay.
View answer & explanation Ans: significant
Correct Answer: significant
The opposite of a marginal (small) increase is a significant increase.
Subject 4
Laws
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On Parole Meaning
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Q 15 Laws On Parole Meaning
What do you understand by On Parole?
View answer & explanation Ans: Conditional release from prison
Correct Answer: Conditional release from prison
On parole means conditional release from prison before the full sentence is served.
Subject 5
Mathematics
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Feet To Yards Conversion
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Q 16 Mathematics Feet To Yards Conversion
A Motor cyclist covers 660 feet in 66 seconds. How many yards will he cover in the same time?
View answer & explanation Ans: 220
Correct Answer: 220
660 feet equal 220 yards, since 3 feet make a yard.
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Difference Of Multiples Number
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Q 17 Mathematics Difference Of Multiples Number
If the difference between 5 times and 9 times of a number is 24 the number is
View answer & explanation Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
9x minus 5x is 4x, and 4x = 24 gives x = 6.
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Average Speed Two Hours
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Q 18 Mathematics Average Speed Two Hours
The speed of a car is 30km first hour and 32 km in the second hour. Its average speed is
View answer & explanation Ans: 31 km
Correct Answer: 31 km
The average of 30 km/h and 32 km/h over equal hours is 31 km/h.
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Number Equals 20 Plus 20 Percent Of Itself
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Q 46 Mathematics Number Equals 20 Plus 20 Percent Of Itself
A number consists of 20 plus 20% of its value. The number is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 25
Correct Answer: 25
If x = 20 + 0.2x, then 0.8x = 20 and x = 25.
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Clock Angle At 8.30
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Q 47 Mathematics Clock Angle At 8.30
The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock, when the time is 8.30
View answer & explanation Ans: 75
Correct Answer: 75
At 8:30 the hour hand is three-quarters of the way from 8 to 9, giving an angle of 75 degrees with the minute hand at 6.
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Ratio Share Of B
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Q 48 Mathematics Ratio Share Of B
Rs. 1581 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 10:15:6. What is the share of B?
View answer & explanation Ans: 765
Correct Answer: 765
The shares total 31 parts, so B's 15 parts are 1581 x 15/31 = 765.
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Roman Numeral C Value
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Q 55 Mathematics Roman Numeral C Value
C is the Roman numerals for which number?
View answer & explanation Ans: 100
Correct Answer: 100
In Roman numerals, C stands for 100.
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Men And Boys Work Days
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Q 72 Mathematics Men And Boys Work Days
If 3 men and 6 boys can do a work in 20 days, then 6 men and 8 boys shall take:
View answer & explanation Ans: 6 days
Correct Answer: 6 days
The book keys this men-and-boys item to 6 days, though the item is defective as printed (see the paper's flags).
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Men Needed For Work In 10 Days
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Q 73 Mathematics Men Needed For Work In 10 Days
If 20 men can do a piece of work in 8 days, how many men will finish it in 10 days?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16 men
Correct Answer: 16 men
20 men x 8 days = 160 man-days, and 160 divided by 10 days = 16 men.
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Two Pipes Filling Tank 5 And 6 Minutes
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Q 74 Mathematics Two Pipes Filling Tank 5 And 6 Minutes
Pipe "A" can fill a tank in 5 minutes whereas "B" can fill it in 6 minutes. How long it would take both pipes, working together to fill it?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30/11 minutes
Correct Answer: 30/11 minutes
Together the pipes fill 1/5 + 1/6 = 11/30 of the tank per minute, so they take 30/11 minutes.
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Two Pipes Filling Tank 8 And 9 Minutes
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Q 75 Mathematics Two Pipes Filling Tank 8 And 9 Minutes
Pipe "A" can fill a tank in 8 minutes whereas "B" can fill the tank in 9 minutes, How long would it take both pipes, working together to fill it?
View answer & explanation Ans: 72/17 minutes
Correct Answer: 72/17 minutes
Together the pipes fill 1/8 + 1/9 = 17/72 of the tank per minute, so they take 72/17 minutes.
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Two Pipes Filling Tank 11 And 13 Minutes
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Q 76 Mathematics Two Pipes Filling Tank 11 And 13 Minutes
Pipe "B" and "C" can fill a tank in 11 minutes and 13 minutes respectively. How long would it take both pipes, working together to fill it?
View answer & explanation Ans: 143/24 minutes
Correct Answer: 143/24 minutes
Together the pipes fill 1/11 + 1/13 = 24/143 of the tank per minute, so they take 143/24 minutes.
Subject 6
Everyday Science
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Topic Section
Age Of Earth
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Q 31 Everyday Science Age Of Earth
How old is earth?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4.6 billion years
Correct Answer: 4.6 billion years
The Earth is about 4.6 billion years old by the book's figure (modern value 4.54 billion years).
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Female Tiger Male Lion Hybrid
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Q 59 Everyday Science Female Tiger Male Lion Hybrid
What do you call the hybrid offspring of a female tiger and a male lion?
View answer & explanation Ans: Liger
Correct Answer: Liger
The hybrid offspring of a female tiger and a male lion is called a liger.
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Smallest Camel Family Member
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Q 60 Everyday Science Smallest Camel Family Member
Which is the smallest member of the camel family?
View answer & explanation Ans: Vicuna
Correct Answer: Vicuna
The vicuna is the smallest member of the camel family.
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Most Abundant Metal On Earth Surface
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Q 64 Everyday Science Most Abundant Metal On Earth Surface
Which is the most abundantly found metal on the Earth's surface?
View answer & explanation Ans: Aluminum
Correct Answer: Aluminum
Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust; silicon, though abundant, is a metalloid.
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Human Body Temperature Kelvin Scale
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Q 71 Everyday Science Human Body Temperature Kelvin Scale
The normal temperature of human body on the Kelvin scale is
View answer & explanation Ans: 310
Correct Answer: 310
Normal human body temperature, 37 degrees Celsius, is 310 kelvin.
Subject 7
Current Affairs
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Anti Tobacco Day Date
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Q 54 Current Affairs Anti Tobacco Day Date
Anti-tobacco Day is observed on?
View answer & explanation Ans: 31st May
Correct Answer: 31st May
Anti-tobacco Day (World No Tobacco Day) is observed on 31 May.
Subject 8
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Pakistan Iran Border Demarcation Date
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Q 67 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Iran Border Demarcation Date
When was demarcated Pakistan-Iran border line?
View answer & explanation Ans: 24th September, 1872
Correct Answer: 24th September, 1872
The Pakistan-Iran border line was demarcated on 24 September 1872.
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Rann Of Kutch Frontier Line 1968
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Q 70 Pakistan Studies Rann Of Kutch Frontier Line 1968
In Ran of Kutch dispute in 1965, Pakistan declared frontier between Pakistan and India decided in 1968 is called:
View answer & explanation Ans: 24th Parallel Line
Correct Answer: 24th Parallel Line
The Rann of Kutch frontier decided in 1968 is known as the 24th Parallel Line.
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How many questions are in the FPSC Assistant Director (FIA) paper 1985? +
100 questions, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation.
Which subjects does it cover? +
General knowledge and geography, subcontinent history from the Congress sessions to the 1935 Act, English vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms), and mathematics including pipes-and-tanks, ratio and clock problems.
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Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways: the book's printed answer key, the book's own material, and the standard fact. Four key entries were corrected (the most abundant metal, the meanings of vie, pacified and the antonym of cajole), and the remaining caveats, including a defective men-and-boys item and best-of-options vocabulary items, are recorded in the paper's internal flags.
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