Q 1 English Fill In The Blank
We ___ the bus. Now we'll have to walk.
View answer & explanation Ans: have missed
Correct Answer: have missed
'Have missed' fits: the bus has already gone, so they will have to walk.
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Junior Admin Officer Past Paper 2004 Solved MCQs
Solved FPSC Junior Admin Officer past paper 2004 — 100 MCQs with verified answers and explanations. Free online practice for FPSC, PPSC, NTS and all one-paper exams. Covers English, Mathematics, General Knowledge.
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Subject 1
English
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Topic Section
Fill In The Blank
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Q 2 English Fill In The Blank
We ___ some of the players after the performance was over.
View answer & explanation Ans: contacted
Correct Answer: contacted
'Contacted' is the simple past that fits 'after the performance was over'.
Q 3 English Fill In The Blank
I ___ you all my books if you promise to be regular in your studies.
View answer & explanation Ans: shall lend
Correct Answer: shall lend
'Shall lend' is the first-conditional form: I shall lend you the books if you promise to study regularly.
Q 4 English Fill In The Blank
I wish I ___ harder
View answer & explanation Ans: had worked
Correct Answer: had worked
'I wish I had worked harder' uses the past perfect after 'wish' for a past regret.
Q 5 English Fill In The Blank
Three hours will have passed when the bell ___
View answer & explanation Ans: rings
Correct Answer: rings
After 'when', the present simple 'rings' is used even though the main clause is future perfect.
Q 6 English Fill In The Blank
You ___ to complete your homework before you go out.
View answer & explanation Ans: ought
Correct Answer: ought
'Ought to' is the right form here: you ought to complete your homework before going out.
Q 7 English Fill In The Blank
I got up early so that I ___ cover most of the distance before noon.
View answer & explanation Ans: might
Correct Answer: might
'Might' expresses purpose here: I got up early so that I might cover most of the distance before noon.
Q 8 English Fill In The Blank
___ so many books? How are you going to read them?
View answer & explanation Ans: Need you buy
Correct Answer: Need you buy
'Need you buy so many books?' uses 'need' as a modal in the question form.
Q 9 English Fill In The Blank
___ so kind as to close the window?
View answer & explanation Ans: Would you be
Correct Answer: Would you be
'Would you be so kind as to close the window?' is the standard polite request form.
Q 10 English Fill In The Blank
When I reached there, I realised that I ___
View answer & explanation Ans: needn't have gone
Correct Answer: needn't have gone
'Needn't have gone' means going was unnecessary: I realised I needn't have gone.
Q 11 English Fill In The Blank
Superstitions ___ in by many people.
View answer & explanation Ans: are still believed
Correct Answer: are still believed
Superstitions are still believed in by many people.
Q 12 English Fill In The Blank
He ___ a written test before he was appointed.
View answer & explanation Ans: had been given
Correct Answer: had been given
The past perfect passive 'had been given' fits: he had been given a written test before he was appointed.
Q 13 English Fill In The Blank
He ___ if we think it necessary.
View answer & explanation Ans: will be interviewed
Correct Answer: will be interviewed
'Will be interviewed' is the future passive: he will be interviewed if we think it necessary.
Q 14 English Fill In The Blank
I could not use his car because it ___
View answer & explanation Ans: was being repaired
Correct Answer: was being repaired
'Was being repaired' is the past continuous passive: the car was being repaired, so it could not be used.
Q 15 English Fill In The Blank
It is time for the shops
View answer & explanation Ans: to be closed
Correct Answer: to be closed
'It is time for the shops to be closed' is the correct infinitive construction.
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Prepositions
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Q 16 English Prepositions
The magistrate acquitted him ___ the charge.
View answer & explanation Ans: of
Correct Answer: of
One is acquitted 'of' a charge.
Q 17 English Prepositions
They discussed ___ the matter for many hours without arriving at any conclusion.
View answer & explanation Ans: no preposition
Correct Answer: no preposition
'Discuss' takes no preposition: they discussed the matter for many hours.
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Word Meaning
3 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 18 English Word Meaning
Philistine
View answer & explanation Ans: One who does not care for literature or art
Correct Answer: One who does not care for literature or art
A philistine is one who does not care for literature or art.
Q 19 English Word Meaning
Explicit
View answer & explanation Ans: Statement that is absolutely clear
Correct Answer: Statement that is absolutely clear
'Explicit' means a statement that is absolutely clear.
Q 20 English Word Meaning
Wardrobe
View answer & explanation Ans: A place where clothes are kept
Correct Answer: A place where clothes are kept
A wardrobe is a place where clothes are kept.
Subject 2
General Knowledge
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Topic Section
CAR Abbreviation
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Q 21 General Knowledge CAR Abbreviation
CAR is an abbreviation of
View answer & explanation Ans: Central Asian Republicans
Correct Answer: Central Asian Republicans
CAR here stands for the Central Asian Republics.
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Topic Section
Pakistan CAR Visit
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Q 22 General Knowledge Pakistan CAR Visit
When Pakistan's Minister of State for Economic Affairs visited CAR?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1991
Correct Answer: 1991
This paper keys 1991 for the Minister of State for Economic Affairs' visit to the Central Asian Republics.
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SAARC Abbreviation
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Q 23 General Knowledge SAARC Abbreviation
SAARC is abbreviation of
View answer & explanation Ans: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
Correct Answer: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
SAARC stands for the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
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SAARC Type
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Q 24 General Knowledge SAARC Type
SAARC is which type of organization?
View answer & explanation Ans: Regional
Correct Answer: Regional
SAARC is a regional organisation of South Asian states.
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Napoleon Defeat
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Q 25 General Knowledge Napoleon Defeat
Neploeon was defeated by?
View answer & explanation Ans: Wellington
Correct Answer: Wellington
Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo in 1815.
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South Asian Games First
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Q 27 General Knowledge South Asian Games First
The SAF (South Asian Federation) Game, as a part of the SAARC programme, was first held in
View answer & explanation Ans: 1984
Correct Answer: 1984
The first South Asian (Federation) Games were held in 1984 in Kathmandu.
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First SAARC Summit
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Q 28 General Knowledge First SAARC Summit
When first SAARC summit held in Dhaka?
View answer & explanation Ans: 7-8 December, 1985
Correct Answer: 7-8 December, 1985
The first SAARC summit was held in Dhaka on 7-8 December 1985.
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Hanging Gardens
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Q 29 General Knowledge Hanging Gardens
Hanging gardens are
View answer & explanation Ans: Iraq
Correct Answer: Iraq
The Hanging Gardens were at Babylon, in present-day Iraq.
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Pakistan NAM Membership
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Q 30 General Knowledge Pakistan NAM Membership
When Pakistan became the member of Non Aligned Movement?
View answer & explanation Ans: 1979
Correct Answer: 1979
This paper keys 1979 for Pakistan becoming a member of the Non-Aligned Movement.
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Undersea Railway Tunnel Proposal
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Q 32 General Knowledge Undersea Railway Tunnel Proposal
The world's largest undersea railway tunnel is proposed to be constructed between:
View answer & explanation Ans: Russia and Japan
Correct Answer: Russia and Japan
The proposed largest undersea railway tunnel in this paper is the Russia-Japan (Sakhalin-Hokkaido) proposal.
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Intifada Meaning
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Q 33 General Knowledge Intifada Meaning
What do you understand by 'Intifada'?
View answer & explanation Ans: Uprising
Correct Answer: Uprising
'Intifada' means uprising.
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Agro Based Industry
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Q 36 General Knowledge Agro Based Industry
The agro based industry is:
View answer & explanation Ans: All of above
Correct Answer: All of above
Poultry farming, fishery and livestock are all agro-based industries, so the answer is all of the above.
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US Missile Defence Programme
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Q 39 General Knowledge US Missile Defence Programme
The US government has initiated a nuclear missile defence shield programme by the name of:
View answer & explanation Ans: National Missile Defence
Correct Answer: National Missile Defence
The US nuclear missile defence shield programme is called National Missile Defence.
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ZIANA News Agency
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Q 40 General Knowledge ZIANA News Agency
'ZIANA' is a news agency of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Zimbabwe
Correct Answer: Zimbabwe
ZIANA is the news agency of Zimbabwe.
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NIKKEI Index
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Q 43 General Knowledge NIKKEI Index
'NIKKEI' is a stock exchange index of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Tokyo
Correct Answer: Tokyo
NIKKEI is the stock exchange index of Tokyo, Japan.
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Freest Economy
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Q 45 General Knowledge Freest Economy
The world's 'free economy' with lowest taxes and lack of trade barriers is that of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Hong Kong
Correct Answer: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is cited as the world's freest economy, with low taxes and few trade barriers.
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UNEP Headquarters
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Q 50 General Knowledge UNEP Headquarters
The headquarter of United Nations Environmental Programme is situated at:
View answer & explanation Ans: Nairobi
Correct Answer: Nairobi
The United Nations Environment Programme is headquartered at Nairobi, Kenya.
Subject 3
Geography
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World Capitals
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Q 26 Geography World Capitals
Lisbon is the capital of?
View answer & explanation Ans: Portugal
Correct Answer: Portugal
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
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Ghulam Muhammad Barrage
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Q 31 Geography Ghulam Muhammad Barrage
Ghulam Muhammad Barrage was constructed on River
View answer & explanation Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The Ghulam Muhammad (Kotri) Barrage is constructed on the Indus River.
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Basha Dam Location
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Q 34 Geography Basha Dam Location
The proposed 'Basha Dam' on Indus River would be constructed in
View answer & explanation Ans: Northern Areas
Correct Answer: Northern Areas
The proposed Diamer-Basha Dam on the Indus was sited in the Northern Areas (now Gilgit-Baltistan).
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Koh I Sultan Deposits
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Q 37 Geography Koh I Sultan Deposits
The extinct volcano "Koh-i-Sultan" in Balochistan contains the deposits of
View answer & explanation Ans: Sulphur
Correct Answer: Sulphur
The extinct Koh-i-Sultan volcano in Balochistan contains sulphur deposits.
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Minimum Rainfall Pakistan
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Q 38 Geography Minimum Rainfall Pakistan
The minimum annual rainfall in Pakistan was recorded at
View answer & explanation Ans: Nokkund
Correct Answer: Nokkund
The lowest annual rainfall in Pakistan is recorded at Nokkund (Nokkundi).
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Mauritius Location
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Q 41 Geography Mauritius Location
'Mauritius' is an island state in the:
View answer & explanation Ans: Indian Ocean
Correct Answer: Indian Ocean
Mauritius is an island state in the Indian Ocean.
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Swat Division
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Q 47 Geography Swat Division
District "Swat" belongs to
View answer & explanation Ans: Malakand Division
Correct Answer: Malakand Division
Swat District belongs to Malakand Division.
Subject 4
Everyday Science
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Blood Salts And Heart Risk
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Q 35 Everyday Science Blood Salts And Heart Risk
Too much presence of one of the following salts in human blood increases the risk of a heart attack, the salt is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Potassium
Correct Answer: Potassium
Among the options, excess potassium in the blood is the keyed heart-risk salt.
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Parkinson Disease
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Q 42 Everyday Science Parkinson Disease
'Parkinson' is a disease of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Brain
Correct Answer: Brain
Parkinson's disease is a disease of the brain.
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Normal Pulse Rate
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Q 48 Everyday Science Normal Pulse Rate
The normal pulse beat of a human body is between:
View answer & explanation Ans: 72-80
Correct Answer: 72-80
This paper keys the normal pulse beat at 72-80 beats per minute.
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Satellite Centripetal Force
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Q 71 Everyday Science Satellite Centripetal Force
An orbiting satellite around the Earth receives Centripetal force from
View answer & explanation Ans: The gravitational pull of the Earth on the satellite
Correct Answer: The gravitational pull of the Earth on the satellite
An orbiting satellite's centripetal force is provided by the Earth's gravitational pull on it.
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Centripetal Force Car
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Q 72 Everyday Science Centripetal Force Car
The necessary centripetal force to the moving car round a corner track is provided by:
View answer & explanation Ans: The force of friction
Correct Answer: The force of friction
The centripetal force for a car round a corner is provided by the force of friction between tyres and road.
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Red Blood Cell Lifespan
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Q 73 Everyday Science Red Blood Cell Lifespan
Life span of Red Blood Cells is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 120 days
Correct Answer: 120 days
The lifespan of a red blood cell is about 120 days.
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Microcephaly
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Q 74 Everyday Science Microcephaly
In Microcephaly smaller size of the?
View answer & explanation Ans: Brain
Correct Answer: Brain
Microcephaly is the condition of an abnormally small brain (and head).
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Outermost Planet
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Q 75 Everyday Science Outermost Planet
Which is the outermost Planet in the Solar system?
View answer & explanation Ans: Neptune
Correct Answer: Neptune
Neptune is the outermost planet of the Solar System, Pluto now being a dwarf planet.
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SI Unit Of Charge
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Q 76 Everyday Science SI Unit Of Charge
SI unit of Charge is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Coulomb
Correct Answer: Coulomb
The SI unit of electric charge is the coulomb.
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Topic Section
VHF Wavelength
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Q 77 Everyday Science VHF Wavelength
Very High Frequency have ___ wavelength:
View answer & explanation Ans: Shorter
Correct Answer: Shorter
Very high frequency waves have a shorter wavelength than lower-frequency waves.
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Long Sight Correction
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Q 78 Everyday Science Long Sight Correction
Long-sight defect can be corrected by using ___
View answer & explanation Ans: convex
Correct Answer: convex
Long-sightedness (hypermetropia) is corrected with a convex lens.
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Vitamin A Deficiency
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Q 79 Everyday Science Vitamin A Deficiency
Deficiency of vitamin A results in?
View answer & explanation Ans: Night blindness
Correct Answer: Night blindness
Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness.
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Density Of Water
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Q 80 Everyday Science Density Of Water
The density of Water is ___:
View answer & explanation Ans: 1 g/cm3
Correct Answer: 1 g/cm3
The density of water is 1 g/cm3.
Subject 5
Pakistan Studies
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Topic Section
Micro Finance Bank Rename
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Q 44 Pakistan Studies Micro Finance Bank Rename
The present government has renamed the 'Micro Finance Bank' as:
View answer & explanation Ans: Khushhali
Correct Answer: Khushhali
The microfinance bank renamed in this paper is Khushhali Bank.
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Topic Section
Pakistani Wheat Variety
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Q 46 Pakistan Studies Pakistani Wheat Variety
A nuclear agriculture research centre of Pakistan has developed a new variety of wheat crop by the name of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Naib-78
Correct Answer: Naib-78
This paper keys Naib-78 as the wheat variety developed by Pakistan's nuclear agriculture research centre.
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Biggest Export Market Pakistan
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Q 49 Pakistan Studies Biggest Export Market Pakistan
The biggest market of Pakistani exports is:
View answer & explanation Ans: USA
Correct Answer: USA
At the time of this paper, the USA was the biggest market for Pakistani exports.
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Topic Section
Punjab Assembly One Unit
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Q 81 Pakistan Studies Punjab Assembly One Unit
The Punjab Assembly approved One Unit on:
View answer & explanation Ans: 30th January 1955
Correct Answer: 30th January 1955
This paper keys 30th January 1955 for the Punjab Assembly's approval of One Unit.
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Topic Section
Six Points Announcement
1 solved MCQs shown directly below
Q 82 Pakistan Studies Six Points Announcement
Who Announced 6 Points?
View answer & explanation Ans: Mujeeb-ur-Rehman
Correct Answer: Mujeeb-ur-Rehman
The Six Points were announced by Sheikh Mujeeb-ur-Rehman in 1966.
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Topic Section
One Unit Bill Votes
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Q 83 Pakistan Studies One Unit Bill Votes
The Second Constituent Assembly approved the One Unit Bill on 30th September 1955 by 43 votes against:
View answer & explanation Ans: 13 votes
Correct Answer: 13 votes
This paper keys 13 votes against in the Second Constituent Assembly's 43-vote approval of the One Unit Bill.
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Topic Section
Iskander Mirza Governor General
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Q 84 Pakistan Studies Iskander Mirza Governor General
Iskander Mirza became the fourth Governor-General of Pakistan on:
View answer & explanation Ans: 6th October 1955
Correct Answer: 6th October 1955
Iskander Mirza became the fourth Governor-General of Pakistan on 6th October 1955.
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1956 Constitution Approval
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Q 85 Pakistan Studies 1956 Constitution Approval
The Second Constituent Assembly approved the bill of the 1956 Constitution on:
View answer & explanation Ans: 29th February 1956
Correct Answer: 29th February 1956
The Second Constituent Assembly approved the bill of the 1956 Constitution on 29th February 1956.
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Topic Section
First President Pakistan
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Q 86 Pakistan Studies First President Pakistan
The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956 and under it the first President of Pakistan was
View answer & explanation Ans: Iskander Mirza
Correct Answer: Iskander Mirza
Under the 1956 Constitution, enforced on 23 March 1956, Iskander Mirza was Pakistan's first President.
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First Prime Minister 1956 Constitution
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Q 87 Pakistan Studies First Prime Minister 1956 Constitution
The statesman who was sworn-in as the first Prime Minister under 1956 Constitution was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Correct Answer: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali was the Prime Minister in office under the 1956 Constitution.
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Official Languages 1956 Constitution
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Q 88 Pakistan Studies Official Languages 1956 Constitution
The language which was given official status in the 1956 Constitution was:
View answer & explanation Ans: Urdu and Bengali
Correct Answer: Urdu and Bengali
The 1956 Constitution gave official status to both Urdu and Bengali.
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Parliament Seats 1956 Constitution
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Q 89 Pakistan Studies Parliament Seats 1956 Constitution
The number of seats of Parliament provided in the 1956 Constitution was:
View answer & explanation Ans: 300
Correct Answer: 300
The 1956 Constitution provided for a 300-member National Assembly, 150 from each wing.
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Abrogation 1956 Constitution
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Q 90 Pakistan Studies Abrogation 1956 Constitution
The 1956 Constitution was abrogated by:
View answer & explanation Ans: Ayub Khan
Correct Answer: Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan abrogated the 1956 Constitution in October 1958.
Subject 6
Mathematics
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Topic Section
Decimals
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Q 51 Mathematics Decimals
3/1000 written as a fraction is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 0.003
Correct Answer: 0.003
3/1000 as a decimal is 0.003.
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Percentages
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Q 52 Mathematics Percentages
While watching TV from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. you count 20 commercials, each 30 second long. What nearest percent of the hour is taken by the commercials.
View answer & explanation Ans: 17%
Correct Answer: 17%
20 commercials of 30 seconds = 600 seconds = 10 minutes, which is 16.67% of an hour, nearest 17%.
Q 56 Mathematics Percentages
Express 7/8 as percentage:
View answer & explanation Ans: None
Correct Answer: None
7/8 = 87.5%, which is not among the options, so the answer is None.
Q 66 Mathematics Percentages
The number, whose 17% is 51, is
View answer & explanation Ans: 300
Correct Answer: 300
51 is 17% of 300, since 300 x 0.17 = 51.
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LCM
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Q 53 Mathematics LCM
One neon sign blinks every 6 seconds. Another neon sign blinks every 8 seconds. If they blink together and you begin counting seconds, how many seconds after they will next blink together?
View answer & explanation Ans: None
Correct Answer: None
The LCM of 6 and 8 is 24, which is not offered, so the answer is None.
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Heads And Feet
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Q 54 Mathematics Heads And Feet
In a caravan, in addition to 50 hens there are 45 goats and 8 camels with some keepers. If the total number of feet be 224 more than the number of heads, find the number of keepers.
View answer & explanation Ans: 15
Correct Answer: 15
Heads total 103 + keepers and feet total 312 + 2 x keepers; feet minus heads is 209 + keepers = 224, so there are 15 keepers.
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Mixture Ratio
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Q 55 Mathematics Mixture Ratio
A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of 12:5. On adding 14 litres of water, the ratio of alcohol to water becomes 4:3. The quantity of alcohol in the mixture is:
View answer & explanation Ans: None
Correct Answer: None
With alcohol 12x and water 5x, adding 14 litres of water gives 12x/(5x+14) = 4/3, so x = 3.5 and alcohol = 42 litres, which is not offered, so the answer is None.
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Topic Section
Sphere Surface Area
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Q 57 Mathematics Sphere Surface Area
The radius of a sphere is increased by 10%. The surface area increases by:
View answer & explanation Ans: 21%
Correct Answer: 21%
Increasing the radius by 10% multiplies surface area by 1.1 squared = 1.21, an increase of 21%.
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Averages
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Q 58 Mathematics Averages
The average of 7 consecutive numbers is 33. The largest of these number is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 36
Correct Answer: 36
The average of 7 consecutive numbers is the middle one, 33, so the largest is 33 + 3 = 36.
Q 68 Mathematics Averages
There are four numbers. Average of the first three is 15 and that of the last three is 16. If the last number is 19 find the first number:
View answer & explanation Ans: 16
Correct Answer: 16
The first three numbers sum to 45 and the last three to 48; with the last number 19, the middle two sum to 29, so the first number is 45 - 29 = 16.
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Algebra
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Q 59 Mathematics Algebra
If x3 + 1/x3 = 52, the value of x + 1/x is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 4
Correct Answer: 4
If x + 1/x = 4, then x^3 + 1/x^3 = 4^3 - 3 x 4 = 64 - 12 = 52.
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Ratios
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Q 60 Mathematics Ratios
If 4a = 8b, what is the ratio of a to b?
View answer & explanation Ans: 2:3
Correct Answer: 2:3
From 4a = 8b, a = 2b, so a:b = 2:1; that ratio is not among the printed options, and the book keys 2:3.
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Train And Bridge
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Q 61 Mathematics Train And Bridge
A 100 meters long train passes a bridge at 72 km/hr in 25 seconds. What is the length of the Bridge?
View answer & explanation Ans: 400 m
Correct Answer: 400 m
At 72 km/h (20 m/s) for 25 seconds the train covers 500 m; minus the train's own 100 m, the bridge is 400 m.
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Polynomial Remainder
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Q 62 Mathematics Polynomial Remainder
If 5x2 - 4x - 1 is divided by x - 1, the remainder is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 0
Correct Answer: 0
By the remainder theorem, the remainder on division by x - 1 is f(1) = 5 - 4 - 1 = 0.
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Geometric Growth
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Q 63 Mathematics Geometric Growth
During a 5-day festival, the number of visitors tripled each day. If the festival opened on a Thursday with 345 visitors, what was the attendance on that Sunday?
View answer & explanation Ans: 9,315
Correct Answer: 9,315
Thursday 345, Friday 1,035, Saturday 3,105, Sunday 9,315 visitors, tripling each day.
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Profit And Loss
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Q 64 Mathematics Profit And Loss
Ali sold a table for Rs.800 which he had bought for Rs.1000. What is his % loss?
View answer & explanation Ans: 20%
Correct Answer: 20%
Loss = 1000 - 800 = Rs 200, which is 200/1000 = 20% of the cost price.
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Area Ratio
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Q 65 Mathematics Area Ratio
The area of the kitchen is n times the area of the balcony. Hence n is
View answer & explanation Ans: 2 1/2
Correct Answer: 2 1/2
The printed item gives no kitchen or balcony dimensions, so the answer rests on the book's key, 2 1/2.
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Work Rate
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Q 67 Mathematics Work Rate
A car washer can wash 8 cars in 18 minutes. At this rate how many cars can be washed, in three hours?
View answer & explanation Ans: 80
Correct Answer: 80
In 180 minutes at 8 cars per 18 minutes, the washer washes 180/18 x 8 = 80 cars.
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Work And Time
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Q 69 Mathematics Work And Time
10 men can complete a job in 14 days. How long will it take 4 men to finish the same job if they work at the same rate?
View answer & explanation Ans: 35 days
Correct Answer: 35 days
10 men x 14 days = 140 man-days, so 4 men take 140/4 = 35 days.
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Speed Time Distance
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Q 70 Mathematics Speed Time Distance
A man takes 50 minutes to cover a certain distance at a speed of 6 km/hr. If he walks with a speed of 10 km/hr, he covers the same distance in
View answer & explanation Ans: 30 minutes
Correct Answer: 30 minutes
At 6 km/h for 50 minutes the distance is 5 km, which at 10 km/h takes 30 minutes.
Subject 7
Islamic Studies
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Topic Section
Hazrat Younas In Fish
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Q 91 Islamic Studies Hazrat Younas In Fish
How long Hazrat Younas (AS) remained in the abdomen of the fish?
View answer & explanation Ans: 40 days
Correct Answer: 40 days
The traditional account keys Hazrat Younas (AS) remaining in the fish for 40 days.
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Topic Section
Hudhud Message Saba
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Q 92 Islamic Studies Hudhud Message Saba
Which bird had conveyed the message of Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) to the Queen Saba?
View answer & explanation Ans: Woodpecker
Correct Answer: Woodpecker
The bird that carried Hazrat Sulaiman's (AS) message to the Queen of Saba was Hudhud, rendered as Woodpecker in the book.
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Topic Section
Prophet Wallet Maker
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Q 93 Islamic Studies Prophet Wallet Maker
Which prophet earned his living by making wallets?
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Sulaiman (AS)
Correct Answer: Hazrat Sulaiman (AS)
This paper keys Hazrat Sulaiman (AS) for the prophet who earned his living by making wallets.
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Topic Section
Number Of Surahs
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Q 94 Islamic Studies Number Of Surahs
How many Surahs does the Quran contain:
View answer & explanation Ans: 114
Correct Answer: 114
The Holy Quran contains 114 Surahs.
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Nisab Of Zakat Gold
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Q 95 Islamic Studies Nisab Of Zakat Gold
The Nisab of Zakat in gold is:
View answer & explanation Ans: 7 1/2 Tolas
Correct Answer: 7 1/2 Tolas
The Nisab of Zakat in gold is 7 1/2 tolas.
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Companion Named In Quran
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Q 96 Islamic Studies Companion Named In Quran
A Verse of the Holy Quran indicates the name of:
View answer & explanation Ans: Hazrat Zaid
Correct Answer: Hazrat Zaid
The companion named in a verse of the Holy Quran is Hazrat Zaid (Zaid bin Haritha).
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Female Shroud Sheets
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Q 97 Islamic Studies Female Shroud Sheets
A Muslim female is coffined in:
View answer & explanation Ans: Five Sheets
Correct Answer: Five Sheets
A Muslim female is shrouded in five sheets.
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Imam Bukhari Original Name
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Q 98 Islamic Studies Imam Bukhari Original Name
The original name of Imam Bukhari is:
View answer & explanation Ans: Muhammad bin Ismail
Correct Answer: Muhammad bin Ismail
Imam Bukhari's original name was Muhammad bin Ismail.
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Conquest Of Makkah
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Q 99 Islamic Studies Conquest Of Makkah
Makka was conquered in:
View answer & explanation Ans: 8 A.H
Correct Answer: 8 A.H
Makkah was conquered in 8 A.H.
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Qurbani Place Hajj
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Q 100 Islamic Studies Qurbani Place Hajj
Qurbani (Holy Slaughtering) is made during Hajj at:
View answer & explanation Ans: Mina
Correct Answer: Mina
During Hajj, Qurbani is made at Mina.
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