Q 1 English Imperative Verb Form
______ the gun down carefully.
View answer & explanation Ans: Put
Correct Answer: Put
As an imperative, the sentence begins with the base verb: "Put the gun down carefully."
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Inspector (Investigation) Past Paper 2016 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Inspector (Investigation) past paper 2016 — 99 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Mathematics, Everyday Science, Pakistan Studies.
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The FPSC Inspector (Investigation) past paper from 2016 (Model Paper 39, Case F.4-123/2015, BS-16) contains 99 solved MCQs covering English, Mathematics, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, Everyday Science and General Knowledge, with verified answers and a factual explanation for every question. The book prints 100 items on book pages 163-168, but one item (the Security Council membership count) is omitted because no offered option is correct and the printed key itself marks it with a question mark.
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Subject 1
English
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Imperative Verb Form
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Verb Form Fill Blank
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Q 2 English Verb Form Fill Blank
The main problem Jim ______ too many parking tickets.
View answer & explanation Ans: Will have
Correct Answer: Will have
The book keys this fill-in-the-blank item to "will have", giving "The main problem Jim will have" too many parking tickets.
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Past Perfect Fill Blank
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Q 3 English Past Perfect Fill Blank
On Wednesday, Jamal and Jennifer were called to the principal's office and praised for helping a student who ______ on the icy sidewalk.
View answer & explanation Ans: Had fallen
Correct Answer: Had fallen
The praising happened in the past, so the student "had fallen" on the icy sidewalk before that.
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Subject Verb Agreement
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Q 4 English Subject Verb Agreement
The people who bought this old lamp at the auction ______ foolish.
View answer & explanation Ans: Were
Correct Answer: Were
"The people" is plural, so the verb is "were".
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Irregular Verb Fling
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Q 5 English Irregular Verb Fling
The little boy ______ himself down on the floor and threw a tantrum.
View answer & explanation Ans: Flung
Correct Answer: Flung
"Flung" is the past tense of fling: the boy flung himself down on the floor.
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There Is Are Agreement
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Q 6 English There Is Are Agreement
There ______ three different ways to make perfect pie crust.
View answer & explanation Ans: Are
Correct Answer: Are
"Three different ways" is plural, so the verb is "are".
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Verb Agreement Noise
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Q 7 English Verb Agreement Noise
The noise from all the aeroplanes ______ louder in the afternoon.
View answer & explanation Ans: Gets
Correct Answer: Gets
"The noise" is singular, so the verb is "gets louder".
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Conditional Perfect
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Q 8 English Conditional Perfect
______ the speech you gave last Thursday night, but I was in bed with the flu.
View answer & explanation Ans: Would have heard
Correct Answer: Would have heard
The sentence is a past counterfactual: "I would have heard the speech, but I was in bed with the flu."
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Adverb Comparison
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Q 9 English Adverb Comparison
In many popular movies today, the heroes are ______ armed than the villains.
View answer & explanation Ans: More heavily
Correct Answer: More heavily
"Armed" is modified by an adverb, so "more heavily armed" is correct, not "more heavy".
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Object Pronoun After Preposition
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Q 10 English Object Pronoun After Preposition
That fine circus elephant now belongs to my sister and ______.
View answer & explanation Ans: Me
Correct Answer: Me
After the preposition "to", the object pronoun is "me": the elephant belongs to my sister and me.
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Sentence Correction Redundancy
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Q 11 English Sentence Correction Redundancy
For a wide variety of different reasons, more and more people are making the choice to take public transportation.
View answer & explanation Ans: For a number of reasons, more people
Correct Answer: For a number of reasons, more people
"For a number of reasons, more people" removes the redundancy of "a wide variety of different reasons, more and more people".
Q 19 English Sentence Correction Redundancy
Jackson Pollack, a twentieth-century American painter, is well-known and renowned for creating abstract paintings by dripping paint on canvas.
View answer & explanation Ans: An American painter who lived and painted in the twentieth century, is well-known for the creation of
Correct Answer: An American painter who lived and painted in the twentieth century, is well-known for the creation of
"Well-known and renowned" is redundant, so the version ending "well-known for the creation of" is the correction.
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Sentence Correction Agreement
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Q 12 English Sentence Correction Agreement
When two angles have the same degree measure, it is said to be congruent.
View answer & explanation Ans: When two angles have the same degree measure, they are said to be congruent.
Correct Answer: When two angles have the same degree measure, they are said to be congruent.
"They are said to be congruent" agrees with the plural subject "two angles".
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Sentence Correction Conjunction
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Q 13 English Sentence Correction Conjunction
The likelihood of a region's experiencing an earthquake can be estimated, earthquakes cannot be accurately predicted.
View answer & explanation Ans: The likelihood
Correct Answer: The likelihood
The sentence is correct as it stands: the likelihood can be estimated, while earthquakes cannot be accurately predicted.
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Sentence Correction Pronoun Ambiguity
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Q 14 English Sentence Correction Pronoun Ambiguity
The friendship between Andre and Robert began when he and his family moved to Ohio.
View answer & explanation Ans: The friendship between Andre and Robert began when Robert and his
Correct Answer: The friendship between Andre and Robert began when Robert and his
"When Robert and his family moved" removes the ambiguity of "he" between Andre and Robert.
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Sentence Correction Correct As Is
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Q 15 English Sentence Correction Correct As Is
Most of a human tooth is made up of a substance known as dentin, which is located directly below the enamel.
View answer & explanation Ans: Dentin, which is located
Correct Answer: Dentin, which is located
The sentence is correct as it stands: dentin lies directly below the enamel of a tooth.
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Sentence Correction Active Voice
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Q 16 English Sentence Correction Active Voice
To determine the speed of automobiles, radar is often used by the state police.
View answer & explanation Ans: To determine the speed of automobiles, the state police often use radar.
Correct Answer: To determine the speed of automobiles, the state police often use radar.
The concise active correction is "the state police often use radar", not the wordy passive.
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Sentence Correction Dangling Participle
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Q 17 English Sentence Correction Dangling Participle
Everyone signed the petition before submitting to the city counsel.
View answer & explanation Ans: We submitted it
Correct Answer: We submitted it
The dangling participle is fixed by "we submitted it": everyone signed the petition before we submitted it.
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Sentence Correction Parallelism
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Q 18 English Sentence Correction Parallelism
I have a cross-training exercise program: I swim laps, play tennis, the weight machines and bicycle riding.
View answer & explanation Ans: I swim laps, play tennis, lift weights, and ride a bicycle.
Correct Answer: I swim laps, play tennis, lift weights, and ride a bicycle.
Parallel structure requires verbs throughout: swim laps, play tennis, lift weights, and ride a bicycle.
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Sentence Correction Tense Consistency
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Q 20 English Sentence Correction Tense Consistency
We all arrived at the theater on time, but before we bought our tickets, Candace says that she's changed her mind and doesn't want to see the movie after all.
View answer & explanation Ans: Said that she had changed her mind and didn't
Correct Answer: Said that she had changed her mind and didn't
Past-tense consistency requires "said that she had changed her mind and didn't want to see the movie".
Subject 2
Mathematics
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Work Remaining Hours
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Q 21 Mathematics Work Remaining Hours
Twelve men take 6 hours to finish a piece of work. After the 12 men have worked for 1 hour, the boss calls in 8 more men. How many more hours would 20 men take to complete remaining work?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Total work is 72 man-hours; after 1 hour 60 remain, and 20 men finish those in 3 hours.
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Combined Work Days
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Q 22 Mathematics Combined Work Days
A person can do a work in 10 days but another can do it in 15 days. In how many days, they will complete task if work together?
View answer & explanation Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
Working together they complete 1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6 of the work per day, so the job takes 6 days.
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Average Speed Two Way
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Q 23 Mathematics Average Speed Two Way
The speed of the train going from Nagpur to Allahabad is 100 km/h while when coming back from Allahabad to Nagpur, its speed is 150 km/h. Find the average speed during whole journey.
View answer & explanation Ans: 120 km/hr
Correct Answer: 120 km/hr
Average speed over equal distances is the harmonic mean: 2 x 100 x 150 / 250 = 120 km/h.
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Average Replacement Group Size
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Q 24 Mathematics Average Replacement Group Size
The average of a group of men is increased by 5 years when a person aged of 18 years is replaced by a new person of aged 38 years. How many men are there in the group?
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Replacing an 18-year-old with a 38-year-old adds 20 years, and 20 / 5 = 4 men in the group.
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Commission On Land Price
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Q 25 Mathematics Commission On Land Price
A person paid 2% commission to the property dealer when he bought a land worth Rs. 6 crore and 75 lakhs. What is the amount of commission paid?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 1350000
Correct Answer: Rs. 1350000
2% of Rs. 6.75 crore is Rs. 13.5 lakh, i.e. Rs. 1,350,000.
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Ratio Share Arif
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Q 26 Mathematics Ratio Share Arif
Arif, Hafiz and Haider share Rs. 2560. Hafiz's share is four times as much as Arif's and Arif's share is one-third of Haider's how much is the share of Arif?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 320
Correct Answer: Rs. 320
With Arif = x, Hafiz = 4x and Haider = 3x, 8x = 2560 gives Arif Rs. 320.
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Average Age New Member
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Q 27 Mathematics Average Age New Member
Five years ago, the average age of A, B, C and D was 45 years, with E joining them now, the average of all the five is 49 years. How old is E?
View answer & explanation Ans: 45 years
Correct Answer: 45 years
Four people sum to 200 now (180 five years ago plus 20), and five average 49, so E is 245 - 200 = 45.
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Rectangle Area Percentage Change
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Q 28 Mathematics Rectangle Area Percentage Change
The width of a rectangle is twice the size of its length. The length is increased by 30% and width is increased by 20%, what will be the percentage change in the area of rectangle?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
Area factor 1.30 x 1.20 = 1.56, a 56% increase, which is not among the options, so "None of these".
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Original Workers After Retrenchment
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Q 29 Mathematics Original Workers After Retrenchment
If the 10 % of daily wages were fired while 540 workers survived, how many workers were originally there?
View answer & explanation Ans: 600
Correct Answer: 600
540 workers are 90% of the original workforce, so the original number is 540 / 0.9 = 600.
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Average Weight Team
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Q 30 Mathematics Average Weight Team
If 11 students in a team have respective weights of 46 kg, 47 kg, 45.5 kg, 46.5 kg, 50 kg, 47 kg, 48 kg, 47.5 kg, 46 kg and 47.5 kg, what will be the average weight in the team?
View answer & explanation Ans: 47.27 kg
Correct Answer: 47.27 kg
The book keys this item to 47.27 kg, which equals 520/11, although only 10 weights are printed for the stated 11 students.
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Price Of Egg Trays
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Q 31 Mathematics Price Of Egg Trays
The price of one egg is Rs. 5 and in a tray about 30 eggs can be placed. What will be the price of 7 trays of eggs?
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 1050
Correct Answer: Rs. 1050
Seven trays hold 7 x 30 = 210 eggs at Rs. 5 each, i.e. Rs. 1,050.
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Profit After Sales Tax
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Q 32 Mathematics Profit After Sales Tax
A retailer bought a product from producer for Rs. 300 and paid sales tax of 15% and sold the product to customer for Rs. 410. Calculate the profit
View answer & explanation Ans: Rs. 65
Correct Answer: Rs. 65
Cost with 15% tax is Rs. 345, so selling at Rs. 410 gives a profit of Rs. 65.
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Percentage Profit Resale
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Q 33 Mathematics Percentage Profit Resale
If a motorbike is sold for Rs. 60,000 and the profit was 18 %, what would be the percentage profit if vehicle was sold for Rs. 55,000?
View answer & explanation Ans: 8.1 %
Correct Answer: 8.1 %
Cost is 60,000 / 1.18 = Rs. 50,847; selling at Rs. 55,000 gives about 8.1% profit.
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Degrees In Circle
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Q 34 Mathematics Degrees In Circle
The circumference of circle is divided into ______ degrees.
View answer & explanation Ans: 360
Correct Answer: 360
A full circle is divided into 360 degrees.
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Right Angle Definition
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Q 35 Mathematics Right Angle Definition
An angle = 90 degree is called:
View answer & explanation Ans: Right angle
Correct Answer: Right angle
A 90-degree angle is a right angle.
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Overall Pass Percentage
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Q 36 Mathematics Overall Pass Percentage
A school has only four classes that contain 10, 20, 30 and 40 students respectively. The pass percentages of these classes are 20%, 30%, 60% and 100% respectively. Find the pass % of the entire school.
View answer & explanation Ans: 66%
Correct Answer: 66%
Passes total 2 + 6 + 18 + 40 = 66 out of 100 students, i.e. 66%.
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Average Of Three Numbers
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Q 37 Mathematics Average Of Three Numbers
In a set of three numbers, the average of first two numbers is 2, the average of the last two numbers is 3 and the average of the first and the last numbers is 4. What is the average of three numbers?
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
Pair sums 4 + 6 + 8 = 18 equal twice the total, so the three numbers sum to 9 and average 3.
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Average First Five Multiples Of 3
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Q 38 Mathematics Average First Five Multiples Of 3
The average of first five multiples of 3 is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 9
Correct Answer: 9
The first five multiples of 3 (3, 6, 9, 12, 15) sum to 45, averaging 9.
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Father Son Ages Square
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Q 39 Mathematics Father Son Ages Square
If the age of Irfan's father is three times more than that of Irfan's and the sum of ages (in years) of both people is equal to the perfect square of 8, then what will be the age of Irfan?
View answer & explanation Ans: 16 years
Correct Answer: 16 years
With father three times Irfan, 4x = 64 (the square of 8) gives Irfan 16 years.
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Simultaneous Equations X Value
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Q 40 Mathematics Simultaneous Equations X Value
Solve the following equation for the value of 'x': 2x + 4y = 12, x + y = 4
View answer & explanation Ans: 2
Correct Answer: 2
From x + y = 4, substituting gives 2x + 4(4 - x) = 12, so x = 2.
Subject 3
Geography
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First Barrage Pakistan
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Q 41 Geography First Barrage Pakistan
The first constructed barrage of Pakistan is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Sukkur barrage
Correct Answer: Sukkur barrage
The Sukkur Barrage, completed in 1932, is Pakistan's first major barrage.
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McMahon Line Countries
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Q 53 Geography McMahon Line Countries
Mac Mohan line is frontier line between:
View answer & explanation Ans: India and China
Correct Answer: India and China
The McMahon Line is the frontier between India and China.
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Equator Countries None
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Q 95 Geography Equator Countries None
Equator passes through one of these countries:
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
Neither Saudi Arabia, Italy nor Japan is crossed by the Equator, so the answer is "None of these".
Subject 4
General Knowledge
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Topic Section
First Viceroy India
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Q 42 General Knowledge First Viceroy India
Who was the first viceroy of India?
View answer & explanation Ans: Lord Canning
Correct Answer: Lord Canning
Lord Canning became the first Viceroy of India in 1858, after the transfer of power to the Crown.
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East India Company Established Year
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Q 43 General Knowledge East India Company Established Year
East India Company was established in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1600
Correct Answer: 1600
The East India Company received its charter on 31 December 1600.
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ADB Established Year
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Q 44 General Knowledge ADB Established Year
Asian Development Bank was established in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1966
Correct Answer: 1966
The Asian Development Bank was established in 1966.
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ADB Headquarters
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Q 45 General Knowledge ADB Headquarters
The Headquarters of Asian Development Bank is in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Manila
Correct Answer: Manila
The Asian Development Bank is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
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First US President Visit Pakistan
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Q 48 General Knowledge First US President Visit Pakistan
The first President of America who made an official visit to Pakistan was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Correct Answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight D. Eisenhower made the first official visit by a US President to Pakistan, in December 1959.
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Non Aligned Movement Founders
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Q 49 General Knowledge Non Aligned Movement Founders
Who were the three statesmen who formulated Non-aligned Movement?
View answer & explanation Ans: Nehru, Naseer, Tito
Correct Answer: Nehru, Naseer, Tito
The Non-Aligned Movement was formulated by Nehru, Nasser and Tito.
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Spirit Of Islam Author
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Q 50 General Knowledge Spirit Of Islam Author
The author of "The Spirit of Islam" is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Syed Amir Ali
Correct Answer: Syed Amir Ali
Syed Ameer Ali (Syed Amir Ali) wrote The Spirit of Islam, published in 1891.
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UN General Assembly Meeting Month
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Q 51 General Knowledge UN General Assembly Meeting Month
In which month does the U.N General assembly usually meet every year?
View answer & explanation Ans: September
Correct Answer: September
The UN General Assembly's regular session usually opens in September each year.
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Topic Section
Magna Carta Year
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Q 55 General Knowledge Magna Carta Year
When was the Magna Carta signed by the Kind John of England?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1215
Correct Answer: 1215
King John sealed Magna Carta in 1215.
Subject 5
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Pakistan Left CENTO Year
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Q 46 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Left CENTO Year
Pakistan left CENTO in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1979
Correct Answer: 1979
Pakistan withdrew from CENTO in 1979, after the Iranian revolution.
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Topic Section
First President Constituent Assembly
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Q 60 Pakistan Studies First President Constituent Assembly
Who was the first President of Constituent Assembly?
View answer & explanation Ans: Quaid-e-Azam
Correct Answer: Quaid-e-Azam
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first President of Pakistan's Constituent Assembly.
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Years To First Constitution
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Q 61 Pakistan Studies Years To First Constitution
After how many years did Pakistan get her first constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: 9 years
Correct Answer: 9 years
Pakistan got its first constitution in 1956, nine years after independence in 1947.
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Document Starting Constitution Making
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Q 62 Pakistan Studies Document Starting Constitution Making
What document was firstly drafted to give pace to constitution making process?
View answer & explanation Ans: Objective Resolution
Correct Answer: Objective Resolution
The Objectives Resolution of 1949 set the pace for Pakistan's constitution-making.
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Objective Resolution Passed Date
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Q 63 Pakistan Studies Objective Resolution Passed Date
When the Constituent Assembly passed the Objective Resolution?
View answer & explanation Ans: 12th march 1949
Correct Answer: 12th march 1949
The Constituent Assembly passed the Objectives Resolution on 12 March 1949.
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Bogra Formula Presented Date
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Q 64 Pakistan Studies Bogra Formula Presented Date
When Mohammad Ali Bogra presented Bogra Formula in the assembly?
View answer & explanation Ans: October 1953
Correct Answer: October 1953
Muhammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula in October 1953.
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Topic Section
Bogra Formula Other Name
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Q 65 Pakistan Studies Bogra Formula Other Name
What is the other name of Mohammad Ali Bogra Formula?
View answer & explanation Ans: Constitutional Formula
Correct Answer: Constitutional Formula
The Bogra Formula is also known as the Constitutional Formula.
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Topic Section
First Constitution Enforced Date
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Q 66 Pakistan Studies First Constitution Enforced Date
When first constitution of Pakistan was enforced?
View answer & explanation Ans: 23rd March 1956
Correct Answer: 23rd March 1956
Pakistan's first constitution was enforced on 23 March 1956.
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Topic Section
PM At First Constitution Enforcement
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Q 67 Pakistan Studies PM At First Constitution Enforcement
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan during enforcement of first constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
Correct Answer: Chaudhry Mohammad Ali
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali was Prime Minister when the first constitution was enforced in March 1956.
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Topic Section
Pakistan Official Name 1956 Constitution
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Q 68 Pakistan Studies Pakistan Official Name 1956 Constitution
What official name was given to Pakistan in 1956 constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Correct Answer: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The 1956 constitution named the country the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
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President Age 1956 Constitution
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Q 69 Pakistan Studies President Age 1956 Constitution
What age was prescribed for President in 1956 constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: 40 years
Correct Answer: 40 years
Under the 1956 Constitution (Article 32), the President had to be a Muslim not less than forty years old.
Subject 6
Current Affairs
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Topic Section
Al Gore Nobel Campaign
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Q 47 Current Affairs Al Gore Nobel Campaign
Former US Vice-President Al Gore has won Nobel Peace Prize 2007 for his campaign against:
View answer & explanation Ans: Global Warming
Correct Answer: Global Warming
Al Gore won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for his campaign against global warming.
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Topic Section
State Bank Governor Era
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Q 52 Current Affairs State Bank Governor Era
Who is the governor of the state bank of Pakistan?
View answer & explanation Ans: Ashraf Mahmood Wathra
Correct Answer: Ashraf Mahmood Wathra
Ashraf Mahmood Wathra was governor of the State Bank of Pakistan in 2016.
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Crimea Accession Treaty Date
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Q 57 Current Affairs Crimea Accession Treaty Date
The Treaty on Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia was signed on:
View answer & explanation Ans: 18th March 2014
Correct Answer: 18th March 2014
The treaty on Crimea's accession to Russia was signed on 18 March 2014.
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Ban Ki Moon Nationality
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Q 58 Current Affairs Ban Ki Moon Nationality
Secretary General UNO Ban-Ki-Mon belongs to:
View answer & explanation Ans: South Korea
Correct Answer: South Korea
Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General 2007-2016, is from South Korea.
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India Fishing Ban Coast 2014
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Q 59 Current Affairs India Fishing Ban Coast 2014
Along which coast of India a 45-day long ban on fishing was imposed from the midnight on 14 April 2014?
View answer & explanation Ans: East Coast
Correct Answer: East Coast
The book keys the April 2014 45-day fishing ban to India's East Coast.
Subject 7
Laws
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Topic Section
Country Without Written Constitution
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Q 54 Laws Country Without Written Constitution
Which of the following countries does not have a written constitution?
View answer & explanation Ans: England
Correct Answer: England
England (the United Kingdom) has no single written constitution; its constitution is unwritten.
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Topic Section
Democratic Government Basis
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Q 56 Laws Democratic Government Basis
A democratic government is based on:
View answer & explanation Ans: Minority rights and majority rule
Correct Answer: Minority rights and majority rule
A democratic government rests on majority rule together with minority rights.
Subject 8
Islamic Studies
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Topic Section
Imam Bukhari Name
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Q 70 Islamic Studies Imam Bukhari Name
What was the name of Imam Bukhari (R.A)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad bin Ismaeel
Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Ismaeel
Imam Bukhari's full name was Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari.
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Sons Of Prophet Muhammad
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Q 71 Islamic Studies Sons Of Prophet Muhammad
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had ______ sons.
View answer & explanation Ans: 3
Correct Answer: 3
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had three sons: Qasim, Abdullah and Ibrahim.
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Moosa Haroon Relation
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Q 72 Islamic Studies Moosa Haroon Relation
What was the relation between Prophet Moosa (A.S) and Prophet Haroon (A.S)?
View answer & explanation Ans: Brothers
Correct Answer: Brothers
Prophets Musa (A.S) and Haroon (A.S) were brothers.
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Sacrilegious Wars Quraysh Leader
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Q 73 Islamic Studies Sacrilegious Wars Quraysh Leader
In the "Sacrilegious wars", when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was 20 years of age, Quraish and their allies were led by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Harb bin Umayah
Correct Answer: Harb bin Umayah
Harb ibn Umayyah led the Quraysh and their allies in the Sacrilegious Wars (Harb al-Fijar).
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Zabur Revealed To Prophet
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Q 74 Islamic Studies Zabur Revealed To Prophet
To what Prophet the Zabur was revealed by Allah?
View answer & explanation Ans: Prophet Dawood (A.S)
Correct Answer: Prophet Dawood (A.S)
The Zabur (Psalms) was revealed to Prophet Dawood (A.S).
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Injeel Revealed To Prophet
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Q 75 Islamic Studies Injeel Revealed To Prophet
To what Prophet the Injeel was revealed by Allah?
View answer & explanation Ans: Prophet Essa (A.S)
Correct Answer: Prophet Essa (A.S)
The Injeel (Gospel) was revealed to Prophet Essa (A.S).
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Sword Of Allah Companion
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Q 76 Islamic Studies Sword Of Allah Companion
What companion of Prophet (PBUH) was awarded with the title of "The Sword of Allah"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Khnlid bin Waleed (R.A)
Correct Answer: Khnlid bin Waleed (R.A)
Khalid ibn al-Walid (R.A) was awarded the title "Sword of Allah".
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Lion Of Allah Companion
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Q 77 Islamic Studies Lion Of Allah Companion
What companion of Prophet (PBUH) was awarded with the title of "The lion of Allah"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hamza bin Abdul Mattalib (R.A)
Correct Answer: Hamza bin Abdul Mattalib (R.A)
Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (R.A) was awarded the title "Lion of Allah".
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Prophet Family Banu Hashim
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Q 78 Islamic Studies Prophet Family Banu Hashim
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to ______ family.
View answer & explanation Ans: Hashmi
Correct Answer: Hashmi
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to the Banu Hashim (Hashmi) family.
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First Islamic Flag Colour
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Q 79 Islamic Studies First Islamic Flag Colour
The color of the first Islamic flag was:
View answer & explanation Ans: White
Correct Answer: White
The Prophet's white banner (liwa) is the tradition behind the first Islamic flag being white.
Subject 9
Everyday Science
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Universal Recipient Blood Group
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Q 80 Everyday Science Universal Recipient Blood Group
Person with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient:
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
AB-positive is the universal recipient blood group, and since it is not offered, the answer is "None of these".
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Most Elastic Material
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Q 81 Everyday Science Most Elastic Material
Which of the following is most elastic?
View answer & explanation Ans: Steel
Correct Answer: Steel
Steel is the most elastic of the materials offered, having the highest Young's modulus.
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Mineral Salt In Sweat
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Q 82 Everyday Science Mineral Salt In Sweat
The name of common mineral salt present in sweat is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Sodium Chloride
Correct Answer: Sodium Chloride
Sodium chloride (common salt) is the common mineral salt present in sweat.
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Sensitive Layer Eye Retina
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Q 83 Everyday Science Sensitive Layer Eye Retina
Sensitive layer of the eye is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Retina
Correct Answer: Retina
The retina is the light-sensitive layer of the eye.
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Diamond Element Carbon
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Q 84 Everyday Science Diamond Element Carbon
Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element:
View answer & explanation Ans: Carbon
Correct Answer: Carbon
Diamond is composed of a single element, carbon.
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Abdus Salam Unification Electroweak
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Q 85 Everyday Science Abdus Salam Unification Electroweak
Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors of the unification of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
Correct Answer: Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
Abdus Salam shared the Nobel Prize for unifying the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces.
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DNA Triplet Valine
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Q 86 Everyday Science DNA Triplet Valine
Which triplet in DNA codes for valine?
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
None of CTT, AGU or CAT codes for valine (valine codons are GTT, GTC, GTA and GTG on the coding strand).
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Diesel Engine Spark Plugs
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Q 87 Everyday Science Diesel Engine Spark Plugs
The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 0
Correct Answer: 0
A diesel engine uses compression ignition, so it needs zero spark plugs.
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Not Part Of Darwinism
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Q 88 Everyday Science Not Part Of Darwinism
Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism?
View answer & explanation Ans: Inheritance for acquired characters
Correct Answer: Inheritance for acquired characters
Inheritance of acquired characters is Lamarckism, not Darwinism; overproduction and natural selection are Darwinian.
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Biotechnology Food Production Basis
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Q 89 Everyday Science Biotechnology Food Production Basis
Role of biotechnology in the production of food based on:
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
None of decomposition, respiration or digestion is the usual basis given for biotechnology in food production, so the key is "None of these".
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All Motion Is Relative Proposer
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Q 90 Everyday Science All Motion Is Relative Proposer
Who proposed the concept "All motion is relative"?
View answer & explanation Ans: Albert Einstein
Correct Answer: Albert Einstein
"All motion is relative" is Einstein's relativity concept.
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Sunlight Depth Ocean
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Q 91 Everyday Science Sunlight Depth Ocean
The sunlight can reach a depth of how many meters in the ocean:
View answer & explanation Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
Sunlight penetrates the ocean's photic zone to about 200 metres, so none of the offered depths is the standard figure.
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Biggest Cat Species
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Q 92 Everyday Science Biggest Cat Species
The biggest species of the cat family is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Tiger
Correct Answer: Tiger
The tiger, specifically the Siberian tiger, is the biggest species of the cat family.
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Chemical Name Quartz
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Q 93 Everyday Science Chemical Name Quartz
The chemical name of quartz, is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Silicon Dioxide
Correct Answer: Silicon Dioxide
Quartz is silicon dioxide.
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Deuterium Hydrogen Difference
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Q 94 Everyday Science Deuterium Hydrogen Difference
Deuterium differs from Hydrogen in having:
View answer & explanation Ans: Same atomic number and different atomic weight
Correct Answer: Same atomic number and different atomic weight
Deuterium has the same atomic number as hydrogen (1) but a different atomic weight (2 versus 1).
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Atom Subatomic Particles Kinds
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Q 96 Everyday Science Atom Subatomic Particles Kinds
Atom is made up of how many different kinds of subatomic particles:
View answer & explanation Ans: Three
Correct Answer: Three
An atom is made of three kinds of subatomic particles: protons, neutrons and electrons.
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Vacuum Tubes Replaced By
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Q 97 Everyday Science Vacuum Tubes Replaced By
Vacuum tubes have been replaced by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Transistors
Correct Answer: Transistors
Vacuum tubes were replaced by transistors in electronic circuits.
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Light Year Associated
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Q 98 Everyday Science Light Year Associated
Light Year is associated with:
View answer & explanation Ans: Distance
Correct Answer: Distance
A light year measures distance: the distance light travels in one year.
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Omar Khayyam Occupations
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Q 99 Everyday Science Omar Khayyam Occupations
Omer Khayyam was a:
View answer & explanation Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Omar Khayyam was a poet, mathematician and astronomer.
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How many questions are in the FPSC Inspector (Investigation) paper 2016? +
99 questions are published, each with a verified answer and a factual explanation. The book prints 100 items, but one item is dropped because no option gives the correct Security Council membership count (seven occasions) and the printed answer key marks it with a question mark.
Which subjects does it cover? +
English fill-in-the-blanks and sentence correction (20 questions), Mathematics and general intelligence (20 questions), Pakistan Studies and constitutional history, Islamic Studies, Everyday Science, and General Knowledge.
Are the answers verified? +
Yes. Every answer was reconciled three ways: the book's printed answer key, the printed material, and the standard fact. Seven key errors were corrected to the standard answer (including the 1956 Constitution president age of 40 years and the combined-work time of 6 days), and every correction is flagged.
Which other exams does this paper help with? +
The same English, mathematics, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies and everyday-science syllabus appears across FPSC, PPSC, NTS and other one-paper exams, so this paper is useful preparation for all of them.