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Study of coins is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Numismatics
Correct Answer: Numismatics
Numismatics is the study of coins and currency.
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Assistant Director Past Paper 2017 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Assistant Director past paper 2017 — 134 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Everyday Science.
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Subject 1
General Knowledge
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Topic Section
Numismatics
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Topic Section
Greek Philosophy
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Q 4 General Knowledge Greek Philosophy
Who was the teacher of Plato?
View answer & explanation Ans: Socrates
Correct Answer: Socrates
Socrates was the teacher of Plato.
Q 5 General Knowledge Greek Philosophy
Who are the great philosophers of Greece?
View answer & explanation Ans: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
Correct Answer: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
The great philosophers of Greece are Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.
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Topic Section
Philosophy
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Q 7 General Knowledge Philosophy
Theory of reward and punishment is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Utilitarianism
Correct Answer: Utilitarianism
The theory of reward and punishment is called Utilitarianism.
4
Topic Section
Political Systems
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Q 11 General Knowledge Political Systems
One-party system exists in which country?
View answer & explanation Ans: China
Correct Answer: China
A one-party system exists in China.
5
Topic Section
UK Political Parties
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Q 12 General Knowledge UK Political Parties
The two main parties of the UK are?
View answer & explanation Ans: Conservative and Labour
Correct Answer: Conservative and Labour
The two main parties of the UK are the Conservative and Labour parties.
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Topic Section
Unclear Item
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Q 18 General Knowledge Unclear Item
Arsenal rotation of an object at the center of earth is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Circular Zigzag
Correct Answer: Circular Zigzag
This item is retained exactly as printed in the book; its stem and answer are garbled and unverifiable.
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Topic Section
Indian Caste System
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Q 22 General Knowledge Indian Caste System
Shudras in India perform which kind of jobs?
View answer & explanation Ans: Serving, lower jobs
Correct Answer: Serving, lower jobs
In the Indian caste system, Shudras performed serving, lower jobs.
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Topic Section
CENTO
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Q 24 General Knowledge CENTO
CENTO ended in which year?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1979
Correct Answer: 1979
CENTO ended in 1979.
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Topic Section
End Of Dark Ages
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Q 26 General Knowledge End Of Dark Ages
The Dark Ages ended with the start of?
View answer & explanation Ans: Renaissance
Correct Answer: Renaissance
The Dark Ages are conventionally held to end with the start of the Renaissance.
10
Topic Section
Ancient Greece
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Q 27 General Knowledge Ancient Greece
The greatest act in Greek culture was to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sacrifice
Correct Answer: Sacrifice
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
11
Topic Section
Russian Revolution
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Q 31 General Knowledge Russian Revolution
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was led by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lenin
Correct Answer: Lenin
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 was led by Lenin.
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Topic Section
World War II
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Q 32 General Knowledge World War II
Germany attacked Poland in which war?
View answer & explanation Ans: World War II
Correct Answer: World War II
Germany attacked Poland in World War II.
13
Topic Section
Marxism
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Q 33 General Knowledge Marxism
Karl Marx said culture changes due to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Economy
Correct Answer: Economy
Karl Marx held that culture changes due to the economy.
Q 97 General Knowledge Marxism
Who said culture and history change because of the economy?
View answer & explanation Ans: Karl Marx
Correct Answer: Karl Marx
Karl Marx said that culture and history change because of the economy.
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Topic Section
Political Economy
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Q 35 General Knowledge Political Economy
Father of political economy is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Adam Smith
Correct Answer: Adam Smith
The father of political economy is Adam Smith.
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Topic Section
Elements Of State
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Q 36 General Knowledge Elements Of State
A state comprises population, sovereignty and territory, but NOT?
View answer & explanation Ans: Religion
Correct Answer: Religion
A state comprises population, sovereignty and territory, but not religion.
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Topic Section
Secularism
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Q 38 General Knowledge Secularism
A state having no religion is referred to as?
View answer & explanation Ans: Secular
Correct Answer: Secular
A state having no religion is referred to as secular.
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Topic Section
Sovereignty
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Q 40 General Knowledge Sovereignty
Popular sovereignty lies with whom?
View answer & explanation Ans: People
Correct Answer: People
Popular sovereignty lies with the people.
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Topic Section
Scarcity And Value
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Q 41 General Knowledge Scarcity And Value
Diamond is expensive due to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Scarcity (rarity) and utility
Correct Answer: Scarcity (rarity) and utility
A diamond is expensive because of its scarcity (rarity) and utility.
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Topic Section
Low Rainfall Regions
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Q 53 General Knowledge Low Rainfall Regions
A place with low rainfall is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Arid region
Correct Answer: Arid region
A place with low rainfall is called an arid region; a drought is a prolonged dry period.
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Topic Section
Human Rights
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Q 58 General Knowledge Human Rights
The treaty of human rights is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: UDHR
Correct Answer: UDHR
The treaty of human rights is called the UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights).
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Topic Section
Baltic Independence
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Q 59 General Knowledge Baltic Independence
Baltic States got independence from the USSR in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1991
Correct Answer: 1991
The Baltic States got independence from the USSR in 1991.
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Topic Section
RCD
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Q 66 General Knowledge RCD
What was the purpose of RCD?
View answer & explanation Ans: Socio-economic development
Correct Answer: Socio-economic development
The purpose of RCD (Regional Cooperation for Development) was socio-economic development.
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Topic Section
Factors Of Production
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Q 67 General Knowledge Factors Of Production
Factors of production are?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
The factors of production are 4 in number.
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Topic Section
United Nations
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Q 68 General Knowledge United Nations
The UN Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1948
Correct Answer: 1948
The UN Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948.
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Topic Section
Sindhi Literature
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Q 70 General Knowledge Sindhi Literature
Shah Latif was the poet of?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh
Correct Answer: Sindh
Shah Latif was the poet of Sindh.
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Topic Section
International Law
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Q 73 General Knowledge International Law
A source of international law is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Treaties and customary practices
Correct Answer: Treaties and customary practices
Sources of international law include treaties and customary practices; jurisdiction is not one of them.
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Topic Section
Communication
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Q 74 General Knowledge Communication
Morse code is used in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Telegraph
Correct Answer: Telegraph
Morse code is used in telegraph communication.
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Topic Section
American Independence
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Q 76 General Knowledge American Independence
American independence was recognised via?
View answer & explanation Ans: Treaty of Paris 1783
Correct Answer: Treaty of Paris 1783
American independence was recognised via the Treaty of Paris of 1783.
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Topic Section
Democracy And Trade
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Q 77 General Knowledge Democracy And Trade
Developed countries promote democracy in other countries to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Liberalize trade
Correct Answer: Liberalize trade
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
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Trade
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Q 78 General Knowledge Trade
Developed countries earn in trade by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Tariff
Correct Answer: Tariff
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
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Topic Section
Timber
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Q 80 General Knowledge Timber
Wood used in furniture is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Timber
Correct Answer: Timber
Wood used in furniture is called timber.
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Topic Section
Constitution
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Q 85 General Knowledge Constitution
One of the sources of the constitution is based upon?
View answer & explanation Ans: Islamic ideology
Correct Answer: Islamic ideology
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
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Topic Section
International Relations
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Q 86 General Knowledge International Relations
Countries seeking self and national interest follow which theory?
View answer & explanation Ans: Realism
Correct Answer: Realism
Countries seeking self and national interest follow the theory of Realism.
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Topic Section
Non State Actors
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Q 88 General Knowledge Non State Actors
Foreign entities affecting the domestic policy of a state are?
View answer & explanation Ans: NGOs
Correct Answer: NGOs
Foreign entities affecting the domestic policy of a state are NGOs, as given in the book.
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Foreign Policy
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Q 89 General Knowledge Foreign Policy
Studying external affairs with respect to domestic interest is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Foreign policy
Correct Answer: Foreign policy
Studying external affairs with respect to domestic interest is foreign policy.
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Topic Section
USSR Ideology
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Q 96 General Knowledge USSR Ideology
The USSR was established on the basis of Karl Marx's ideology, which is based upon?
View answer & explanation Ans: Economy
Correct Answer: Economy
The ideology on which the USSR was established, following Karl Marx, is based upon the economy.
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Political Parties
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Q 100 General Knowledge Political Parties
Political parties are made up for?
View answer & explanation Ans: Common interests
Correct Answer: Common interests
Political parties are made up for common interests.
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Topic Section
Superpowers
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Q 106 General Knowledge Superpowers
The USA and USSR assumed superpower status based on?
View answer & explanation Ans: Arsenal
Correct Answer: Arsenal
The USA and USSR assumed superpower status based on their arsenal.
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Topic Section
Aristotle
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Q 108 General Knowledge Aristotle
"Man is a social animal" was said by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Aristotle
Correct Answer: Aristotle
'Man is a social animal' was said by Aristotle.
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Topic Section
Globalization
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Q 115 General Knowledge Globalization
Globalization results in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Trade amongst countries
Correct Answer: Trade amongst countries
Globalization results in trade amongst countries.
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Topic Section
Greek Mythology
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Q 116 General Knowledge Greek Mythology
Eros in Greek mythology is?
View answer & explanation Ans: God of Love
Correct Answer: God of Love
Eros in Greek mythology is the God of Love.
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Topic Section
Crops
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Q 118 General Knowledge Crops
Rabi crop is sown in?
View answer & explanation Ans: November-December
Correct Answer: November-December
The Rabi crop is sown in November-December.
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Greenpeace
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Q 121 General Knowledge Greenpeace
Greenpeace headquarters is in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Correct Answer: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Greenpeace headquarters is in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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Topic Section
British PM
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Q 124 General Knowledge British PM
The British Prime Minister is chosen by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Appointed by the monarch (Queen)
Correct Answer: Appointed by the monarch (Queen)
The British Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch (the Queen), not elected directly to the post.
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US Presidency
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Q 125 General Knowledge US Presidency
An American president must have been resident of the USA for?
View answer & explanation Ans: 14 years
Correct Answer: 14 years
An American president must have been a resident of the USA for 14 years.
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Chess
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Q 127 General Knowledge Chess
In chess, the rook is also called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Castle
Correct Answer: Castle
In chess, the rook is also called the castle.
47
Topic Section
Commonwealth
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Q 128 General Knowledge Commonwealth
The largest ex-British colonies are now in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Commonwealth
Correct Answer: Commonwealth
The largest ex-British colonies are now in the Commonwealth.
Subject 2
Pakistan Studies
1
Topic Section
Press And Journalism
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Q 2 Pakistan Studies Press And Journalism
Zamindar newspaper was published by whom?
View answer & explanation Ans: Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
Correct Answer: Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
The Zamindar newspaper was published by Maulana Zafar Ali Khan.
2
Topic Section
Lucknow Pact
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Q 16 Pakistan Studies Lucknow Pact
The Lucknow Pact was aimed at?
View answer & explanation Ans: Settling Hindu-Muslim disputes
Correct Answer: Settling Hindu-Muslim disputes
The Lucknow Pact was aimed at settling Hindu-Muslim disputes.
3
Topic Section
Khilafat Movement
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Q 17 Pakistan Studies Khilafat Movement
Gandhi withdrew the Khilafat Movement due to which incident?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chaura Chauri incident
Correct Answer: Chaura Chauri incident
Gandhi withdrew the Khilafat Movement after the Chaura Chauri incident.
Q 29 Pakistan Studies Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat Movement started during whose viceroyalty?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chelmsford period
Correct Answer: Chelmsford period
The Khilafat Movement started during the Chelmsford period.
4
Topic Section
Day Of Deliverance
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Q 28 Pakistan Studies Day Of Deliverance
Day of Deliverance was observed due to?
View answer & explanation Ans: End of Congress Ministries
Correct Answer: End of Congress Ministries
The Day of Deliverance was observed because of the end of the Congress Ministries.
5
Topic Section
1962 Constitution
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Q 34 Pakistan Studies 1962 Constitution
Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was elected by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Electoral College (Basic Democrats)
Correct Answer: Electoral College (Basic Democrats)
Under the 1962 Constitution, the President was elected by the Electoral College of Basic Democrats.
6
Topic Section
Geography Of Pakistan
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Q 49 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan
Pakistan's coastal provinces are?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sindh and Balochistan
Correct Answer: Sindh and Balochistan
Pakistan's coastal provinces are Sindh and Balochistan.
Q 55 Pakistan Studies Geography Of Pakistan
Coldest place in Pakistan is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Skardu
Correct Answer: Skardu
Skardu is the coldest place in Pakistan.
7
Topic Section
Historical Monuments
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Q 56 Pakistan Studies Historical Monuments
Hiran Minar is located in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Sheikhupura
Correct Answer: Sheikhupura
Hiran Minar is located in Sheikhupura.
8
Topic Section
Pak China Link
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Q 63 Pakistan Studies Pak China Link
Pakistan is linked to China via?
View answer & explanation Ans: Karakoram Highway
Correct Answer: Karakoram Highway
Pakistan is linked to China via the Karakoram Highway.
9
Topic Section
UN Membership
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Q 64 Pakistan Studies UN Membership
Pakistan joined the UNO on?
View answer & explanation Ans: 30 September 1947
Correct Answer: 30 September 1947
Pakistan joined the UNO on 30 September 1947.
10
Topic Section
Partition Of Bengal
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Q 65 Pakistan Studies Partition Of Bengal
After the partition of Bengal, the Muslim majority was in?
View answer & explanation Ans: West
Correct Answer: West
This item is ambiguous as printed in the book and is recorded with its printed answer, West.
11
Topic Section
Shrines
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Q 71 Pakistan Studies Shrines
The tomb of Bahauddin Zakariya is in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Multan
Correct Answer: Multan
The tomb of Bahauddin Zakariya is in Multan.
12
Topic Section
Industry
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Q 72 Pakistan Studies Industry
Sialkot is famous for?
View answer & explanation Ans: Surgical instruments
Correct Answer: Surgical instruments
Sialkot is famous for surgical instruments.
13
Topic Section
Mountain Ranges
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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Mountain Ranges
Kala Chitta Range is famous for?
View answer & explanation Ans: Marble
Correct Answer: Marble
The Kala Chitta Range is famous for marble.
14
Topic Section
3rd June Plan
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Q 93 Pakistan Studies 3rd June Plan
Princely states were given the option of referendum in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3rd June Plan
Correct Answer: 3rd June Plan
Princely states were given the option of referendum in the 3rd June Plan.
15
Topic Section
National Disaster Day
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Q 109 Pakistan Studies National Disaster Day
National Disaster Day is observed on?
View answer & explanation Ans: 8 October
Correct Answer: 8 October
National Disaster Day is observed on 8 October.
16
Topic Section
Valleys
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Q 111 Pakistan Studies Valleys
About which place is it said "the place where heaven and earth meet"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Punial
Correct Answer: Punial
Punial is the place described as where heaven and earth meet.
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Topic Section
Minar E Pakistan
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Q 117 Pakistan Studies Minar E Pakistan
Minar-e-Pakistan was constructed in?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1968
Correct Answer: 1968
Minar-e-Pakistan was constructed in 1968.
18
Topic Section
Bengal Partition
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Q 122 Pakistan Studies Bengal Partition
Hindus named the Bengal Partition as?
View answer & explanation Ans: Black Day
Correct Answer: Black Day
Hindus named the Bengal Partition as Black Day.
Subject 3
Islamic Studies
1
Topic Section
Kaaba
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Q 3 Islamic Studies Kaaba
How many idols were in the Kaaba at the conquest (Fateh) of Makkah?
View answer & explanation Ans: 360
Correct Answer: 360
There were 360 idols in the Kaaba at the conquest of Makkah.
2
Topic Section
Battle Of Uhud
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Q 30 Islamic Studies Battle Of Uhud
Leader of the Quraish in the Battle of Uhud was?
View answer & explanation Ans: Abu Sufyan
Correct Answer: Abu Sufyan
Abu Sufyan led the Quraish in the Battle of Uhud.
3
Topic Section
Quran
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Q 87 Islamic Studies Quran
Most emphasis in the Quran is for?
View answer & explanation Ans: Namaz (Salah)
Correct Answer: Namaz (Salah)
The greatest emphasis in the Quran is for Namaz (Salah).
4
Topic Section
Prohibitions
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Q 99 Islamic Studies Prohibitions
Forbidden in Islam is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Wine
Correct Answer: Wine
Wine is forbidden in Islam.
5
Topic Section
Narrators Of Hadith
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Q 123 Islamic Studies Narrators Of Hadith
Kaseer-ur-Rawiya (prolific narrator) was?
View answer & explanation Ans: Abu Hurairah
Correct Answer: Abu Hurairah
Abu Hurairah was the Kaseer-ur-Rawiya, the prolific narrator of Hadith.
6
Topic Section
Treaty Of Hudaibiya
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Q 126 Islamic Studies Treaty Of Hudaibiya
The Treaty of Hudaibiya was for?
View answer & explanation Ans: 10 years
Correct Answer: 10 years
The Treaty of Hudaibiya was for 10 years.
Subject 4
English
1
Topic Section
Prepositions
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Q 6 English Prepositions
His father does not refrain him ___ smoking.
View answer & explanation Ans: from
Correct Answer: from
The correct preposition is 'from': he does not refrain him from smoking.
2
Topic Section
Vocabulary
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Q 23 English Vocabulary
Inclined towards social company is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gregarious
Correct Answer: Gregarious
A person inclined towards social company is called gregarious.
Q 39 English Vocabulary
To keep things to yourself irrespective of social revealing is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Privacy
Correct Answer: Privacy
Keeping things to yourself irrespective of social revealing is called privacy.
Q 92 English Vocabulary
Taboo means?
View answer & explanation Ans: That which is commonly not allowed
Correct Answer: That which is commonly not allowed
Taboo means that which is commonly not allowed.
3
Topic Section
Antonyms
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Q 46 English Antonyms
Antonym of "real" is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Fake
Correct Answer: Fake
The antonym of 'real' is 'fake'.
Q 52 English Antonyms
Antonym of "fluctuate" is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Remain constant
Correct Answer: Remain constant
The antonym of 'fluctuate' is 'remain constant'.
Q 119 English Antonyms
Antonym of "anonymous" is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Known
Correct Answer: Known
The antonym of 'anonymous' is 'known'.
Q 131 English Antonyms
Antonym of "scrutinize" is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Skim
Correct Answer: Skim
The antonym of 'scrutinize' is 'skim'.
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Topic Section
Analogies
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Q 107 English Analogies
USURY : INTEREST :: PRICE : ?
View answer & explanation Ans: Gouging
Correct Answer: Gouging
In this analogy, USURY relates to INTEREST as PRICE relates to gouging.
Q 112 English Analogies
Road is to automobile as ___ is to airplane?
View answer & explanation Ans: Airport
Correct Answer: Airport
A road is to an automobile as an airport is to an airplane.
Q 130 English Analogies
CLOCK : TIME :: Yardstick : ?
View answer & explanation Ans: Distance
Correct Answer: Distance
CLOCK relates to TIME as a yardstick relates to distance.
Q 133 English Analogies
Scales : Fish :: Feathers : ?
View answer & explanation Ans: Bird
Correct Answer: Bird
Scales relate to fish as feathers relate to a bird.
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Topic Section
Fill In The Blank
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Q 132 English Fill In The Blank
The research is so ___ comprehensive that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined.
View answer & explanation Ans: Comprehensive
Correct Answer: Comprehensive
The sentence is completed by 'comprehensive', as given in the book.
Subject 5
Everyday Science
1
Topic Section
Solar Energy
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Q 8 Everyday Science Solar Energy
Energy from the Sun is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Solar energy
Correct Answer: Solar energy
Energy from the Sun is called solar energy.
2
Topic Section
Vitamins
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Q 9 Everyday Science Vitamins
Which vitamin is obtained from the Sun?
View answer & explanation Ans: Vitamin D
Correct Answer: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is obtained from sunlight.
3
Topic Section
Diseases
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Q 10 Everyday Science Diseases
TB affects which organ?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lungs
Correct Answer: Lungs
Tuberculosis (TB) affects the lungs.
4
Topic Section
Measuring Instruments
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Q 42 Everyday Science Measuring Instruments
Height is measured by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Altimeter
Correct Answer: Altimeter
Height is measured by an altimeter.
5
Topic Section
Atmospheric Pressure
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Q 43 Everyday Science Atmospheric Pressure
Going upwards, atmospheric pressure?
View answer & explanation Ans: Decreases
Correct Answer: Decreases
Going upwards, atmospheric pressure decreases.
6
Topic Section
Ozone Layer
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Q 44 Everyday Science Ozone Layer
Which gas resists UV rays?
View answer & explanation Ans: Ozone
Correct Answer: Ozone
Ozone is the gas that resists ultraviolet rays.
7
Topic Section
Carbon Dioxide
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Q 45 Everyday Science Carbon Dioxide
A cold drink contains?
View answer & explanation Ans: Carbon dioxide
Correct Answer: Carbon dioxide
A cold drink contains carbon dioxide.
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Topic Section
Pollution
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Q 50 Everyday Science Pollution
Harmful gas for the environment is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Carbon monoxide
Correct Answer: Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a harmful gas for the environment.
9
Topic Section
Fossil Fuels
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Q 51 Everyday Science Fossil Fuels
Oil and gas are obtained from?
View answer & explanation Ans: Fossil fuels
Correct Answer: Fossil fuels
Oil and gas are obtained from fossil fuels.
10
Topic Section
Photosynthesis
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Q 57 Everyday Science Photosynthesis
On a sunny day, photosynthesis?
View answer & explanation Ans: Increases
Correct Answer: Increases
On a sunny day, photosynthesis increases.
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Topic Section
Noise Pollution
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Q 75 Everyday Science Noise Pollution
Noise pollution causes?
View answer & explanation Ans: High blood pressure
Correct Answer: High blood pressure
Noise pollution causes high blood pressure.
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Topic Section
Atomic Structure
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Q 79 Everyday Science Atomic Structure
When an electron jumps from a lower to an upper shell, it gains?
View answer & explanation Ans: Potential energy
Correct Answer: Potential energy
When an electron jumps from a lower to an upper shell, it gains potential energy.
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Topic Section
Vaccines
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Q 95 Everyday Science Vaccines
A vaccine is used to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Kill germs, virus and disease (all of these)
Correct Answer: Kill germs, virus and disease (all of these)
A vaccine protects against germs, viruses and disease — all of these.
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Topic Section
Tissues And Organs
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Q 103 Everyday Science Tissues And Organs
Among these, which is NOT a tissue?
View answer & explanation Ans: Stomach
Correct Answer: Stomach
The stomach is an organ, not a tissue.
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Topic Section
Eye Colour
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Q 104 Everyday Science Eye Colour
The colour of the eye is due to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Genes
Correct Answer: Genes
The colour of the eye is due to genes.
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Topic Section
Properties Of Solids
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Q 105 Everyday Science Properties Of Solids
One characteristic that is NOT of a solid is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Frequent fluidity
Correct Answer: Frequent fluidity
Frequent fluidity is not a characteristic of a solid.
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Topic Section
Rectification
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Q 113 Everyday Science Rectification
Conversion of AC to DC is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rectification
Correct Answer: Rectification
Conversion of AC to DC is called rectification.
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Topic Section
Energy
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Q 114 Everyday Science Energy
A drill produces electric sound and?
View answer & explanation Ans: Heat energy
Correct Answer: Heat energy
This item is vague and garbled as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
Subject 6
Mathematics
1
Topic Section
Multiplication
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Q 13 Mathematics Multiplication
10 x 1.5 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 15
Correct Answer: 15
10 multiplied by 1.5 equals 15.
Q 14 Mathematics Multiplication
12 x 7 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 84
Correct Answer: 84
12 multiplied by 7 equals 84.
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Topic Section
Ratio And Proportion
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Q 15 Mathematics Ratio And Proportion
Rs. 60000 distributed in ratio 3:5:7; difference between smallest and largest share?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16000
Correct Answer: 16000
Shares of Rs. 60000 in the ratio 3:5:7 are 12000, 20000 and 28000, so the difference between the smallest and largest share is 16000.
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Topic Section
Unit Conversion
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Q 83 Mathematics Unit Conversion
1 km = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1000 m
Correct Answer: 1000 m
One kilometre equals 1000 metres.
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Topic Section
Coding Decoding
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Q 94 Mathematics Coding Decoding
If STOVE is written as FNBLK, how is VOTES written in that code?
View answer & explanation Ans: LBNKF
Correct Answer: LBNKF
The book gives LBNKF as the coded form of VOTES in this code; the code pattern is not verifiable from the print.
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Topic Section
BODMAS
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Q 129 Mathematics BODMAS
5 - 5 / 5 x 5 + 5 = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 5
Correct Answer: 5
By BODMAS, 5 - 5/5 x 5 + 5 equals 5.
Subject 7
Urdu
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Topic Section
Classical Poetry
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Q 19 Urdu Classical Poetry
Sassi Punnu was written by whom?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hashim Shah
Correct Answer: Hashim Shah
Sassi Punnu was written by Hashim Shah.
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Topic Section
Iqbal
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Q 98 Urdu Iqbal
The message in Iqbal's Khudi is to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dignify yourself
Correct Answer: Dignify yourself
The message in Iqbal's Khudi is to dignify yourself.
Subject 8
Computer Science
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Topic Section
MS Word Shortcuts
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Q 20 Computer Science MS Word Shortcuts
In MS Word, Ctrl+F12 is used to?
View answer & explanation Ans: Open a Word document
Correct Answer: Open a Word document
In MS Word, Ctrl+F12 is used to open a Word document.
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Topic Section
Software Types
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Q 21 Computer Science Software Types
Which is NOT an application software?
View answer & explanation Ans: Windows XP
Correct Answer: Windows XP
Windows XP is an operating system, not an application software.
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Topic Section
Input Devices
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Q 37 Computer Science Input Devices
Which is an input device?
View answer & explanation Ans: Keyboard
Correct Answer: Keyboard
A keyboard is an input device.
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Topic Section
Data Units
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Q 54 Computer Science Data Units
1 nibble = ?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4 bits
Correct Answer: 4 bits
One nibble equals 4 bits.
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Topic Section
MS PowerPoint
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Q 60 Computer Science MS PowerPoint
PowerPoint consists of?
View answer & explanation Ans: Slides
Correct Answer: Slides
PowerPoint consists of slides.
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Topic Section
MS Excel
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Q 61 Computer Science MS Excel
MS Excel has?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rows and columns
Correct Answer: Rows and columns
MS Excel has rows and columns.
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Topic Section
Web Browsers
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Q 62 Computer Science Web Browsers
Which of the following is NOT a web browser?
View answer & explanation Ans: Microsoft Outlook
Correct Answer: Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is an email client, not a web browser.
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Topic Section
Page Layout
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Q 69 Computer Science Page Layout
Landscape and portrait are types of?
View answer & explanation Ans: Page layout
Correct Answer: Page layout
Landscape and portrait are types of page layout.
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Topic Section
Databases
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Q 81 Computer Science Databases
In a database, which holds a single type of data?
View answer & explanation Ans: Field
Correct Answer: Field
In a database, a field holds a single type of data.
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Topic Section
IP Address
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Q 82 Computer Science IP Address
An IP address is?
View answer & explanation Ans: A unique network identification
Correct Answer: A unique network identification
An IP address is a unique network identification.
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Topic Section
Algorithms
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Q 91 Computer Science Algorithms
A series of instructions through which a task can be achieved is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Algorithm
Correct Answer: Algorithm
An algorithm is a series of instructions through which a task can be achieved.
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Topic Section
MS Office
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Q 101 Computer Science MS Office
Quick access to tools is by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Dialog box
Correct Answer: Dialog box
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
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Topic Section
MS Word
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Q 102 Computer Science MS Word
In MS Word, line boxes are inserted by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Insert Table
Correct Answer: Insert Table
This item is vague as printed in the book and is retained with its printed answer.
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Topic Section
Data And Information
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Q 110 Computer Science Data And Information
Intelligible data is called?
View answer & explanation Ans: Information
Correct Answer: Information
Intelligible data is called information.
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Topic Section
MS Office Shortcuts
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Q 134 Computer Science MS Office Shortcuts
Ctrl+F in MS Office is used for?
View answer & explanation Ans: Search (Find)
Correct Answer: Search (Find)
Ctrl+F in MS Office is used for search (Find).
Subject 9
Geography
1
Topic Section
World Capitals
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Q 25 Geography World Capitals
Capital of Finland is?
View answer & explanation Ans: Helsinki
Correct Answer: Helsinki
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
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Topic Section
Natural Hazards
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Q 47 Geography Natural Hazards
A landslide takes place in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mountains
Correct Answer: Mountains
A landslide takes place in mountains.
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Topic Section
Monsoon
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Q 48 Geography Monsoon
The summer monsoon comes from?
View answer & explanation Ans: Arabian Sea
Correct Answer: Arabian Sea
The summer monsoon comes from the Arabian Sea.
Subject 10
Laws
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Topic Section
Ombudsman
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Q 90 Laws Ombudsman
Who addresses the grievances of the public?
View answer & explanation Ans: Federal Ombudsman
Correct Answer: Federal Ombudsman
The Federal Ombudsman addresses the grievances of the public.
Subject 11
Current Affairs
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Topic Section
NATO
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Q 120 Current Affairs NATO
NATO members numbered (as of this paper, Feb 2017)?
View answer & explanation Ans: 28
Correct Answer: 28
As of this paper (February 2017), NATO had 28 members; Montenegro joined in June 2017, making 29.
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