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INSTRUCTIONS: Total Time Allowed: 30 Minutes. Each question carries 1 mark. Fill exactly one circle corresponding to your selected answer on the answer sheet. No mobile phones or electronic gadgets are permitted in the examination hall.
Q1. The historic Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on which date?
(A) 12 March 1949
(B) 23 March 1940
(C) 14 August 1947
(D) 8 June 1952
Q2. The Indus Water Treaty between Pakistan and India was signed in which year under World Bank mediation?
(A) 1958
(B) 1960
(C) 1962
(D) 1965
Q3. The decisive Battle of Badr took place in which Hijri year and Islamic month?
(A) 2 AH, Ramadan
(B) 3 AH, Shawwal
(C) 4 AH, Muharram
(D) 5 AH, Dhul Qadah
Q4. The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice ICJ, is located in which city?
(A) Geneva, Switzerland
(B) New York, USA
(C) The Hague, Netherlands
(D) Vienna, Austria
Q5. Which artificial waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, enabling direct maritime navigation?
(A) Panama Canal
(B) Suez Canal
(C) Kiel Canal
(D) Erie Canal
Q6. A deficiency of which essential vitamin leads to Nyctalopia, commonly known as night blindness?
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin B12
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin D
Q7. Which human blood group is universally known as the Universal Donor for red blood cell transfusions?
(A) O Negative
(B) O Positive
(C) AB Positive
(D) A Negative
Q8. What is the standard keyboard shortcut to insert a Hyperlink into selected text in Microsoft Office applications?
(A) Ctrl + H
(B) Ctrl + K
(C) Ctrl + L
(D) Ctrl + U
Q9. Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word CANDID:
(A) Secretive
(B) Frank and Outspoken
(C) Arrogant
(D) Deceptive
Q10. Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: 'He is senior ___ me in rank and service.'
(A) than
(B) to
(C) from
(D) with
Q11. Pakistan was overwhelmingly elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council UNSC for which two-year term?
(A) 2024 to 2025
(B) 2025 to 2026
(C) 2026 to 2027
(D) 2023 to 2024
Q12. Pakistan hosted the prestigious 23rd Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO summit in October 2024 in which city?
(A) Karachi
(B) Lahore
(C) Islamabad
(D) Peshawar
Q13. Which Nordic country officially became the 32nd member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO in March 2024?
(A) Finland
(B) Sweden
(C) Ukraine
(D) Austria
Q14. What is the chemical formula of common domestic Baking Soda?
(A) Sodium Carbonate Na2CO3
(B) Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3
(C) Sodium Hydroxide NaOH
(D) Calcium Carbonate CaCO3
Q15. Which is the longest river in the world?
(A) Amazon River
(B) Nile River
(C) Yangtze River
(D) Mississippi River
Q16. The headquarters of the European Union EU and NATO are located in which European capital?
(A) Geneva
(B) Brussels
(C) Paris
(D) Berlin
Q17. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his famous 14 Points in Delhi in 1929 as a rebuttal to which document?
(A) Simon Commission Report
(B) Nehru Report
(C) Rowlatt Act
(D) Lucknow Pact
Q18. What is the total length of Pakistan border with Afghanistan, commonly known as the Durand Line?
(A) 2,250 km
(B) 2,611 km
(C) 1,800 km
(D) 3,100 km
Q19. Select the correct grammatical plural form of the singular noun CRITERION:
(A) Criterions
(B) Criteria
(C) Criterias
(D) Criterium
Q20. Complete the conditional sentence: 'If he had invited me, I ___ the wedding ceremony.'
(A) would attend
(B) will attend
(C) would have attended
(D) had attended
Q21. Which strong acid is industrially termed the King of Chemicals due to its widespread commercial utility?
(A) Hydrochloric Acid HCl
(B) Nitric Acid HNO3
(C) Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
(D) Acetic Acid CH3COOH
Q22. Given: ABD, BCE, CDF, DFG, ?. what should follow?
(A) EFG
(B) EFI
(C) EFH
(D) NONE
Q23. Light year is a unit of ?
(A) Light
(B) Distance
(C) Time
(D) None of these
Q24. Deficiency of Vitamin C Causes?
(A) Scurvy
(B) Cold
(C) Cancer
(D) Rickets
Q25. The Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH belongs to the tribe ?
(A) Banu Hashim Quresh
(B) Banu Ummaya
(C) Banu Asad
(D) None of these
Q26. How many Muslims fought in the battle of Badr?
(A) 213
(B) 313
(C) 314
(D) 320
Q27. Ufa is city of:?
(A) America
(B) China
(C) Russia
(D) Nepal
Q28. Which is the biggest/largest hot desert of the World?
(A) Gobi desert
(B) Kalahari desert
(C) Sahara desert
(D) Thar desert
Q29. In physics, the smallest unit of matter is ?
(A) Atom
(B) Cell
(C) Tissue
(D) Organ
Q30. The Synonym of Abhor is?
(A) See
(B) Hate
(C) Equipe
(D) None of the above
Q31. She is senior ?me.
(A) Than
(B) To
(C) Then
(D) All of these
Q32. Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?
(A) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(B) Iskander Mirza
(C) Khawaja Nazimuddin
(D) None of the above
Q33. Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous Allahabad Address in?
(A) 29 December 1928
(B) 29 December 1929
(C) 29 December 1930
(D) 29 December 1945
Q34. Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was written/signed by?
(A) Usman Ghani رضہ
(B) Umar Farooq رضہ
(C) Abu Bakr Siddique رضہ
(D) Ali Al-Murtaza رضہ
Q35. What is the name of Muslim Scientist who presented the concept of blood pressure?
(A) Ibn un Nafees
(B) Ibn al-Hashim
(C) Ibn Baitar
(D) None of these
Q36. Average of 10 values is 200. Sum of nine them is 1850. find 10th rule.
(A) 200
(B) 150
(C) 200
(D) 250
Q37. If 500 people complete a work in 25 days and they work for 12 days, then 300 people will complete the remaining work in how many days?
(A) 15 days
(B) 21⅔ days
(C) 25 days
(D) None of these
Q38. The Synonym of Happy is?
(A) Hapless
(B) Unlucky
(C) Lucky
(D) All of these
Q39. Who accepted Islam first in Women?
(A) Hazrat Amina RA
(B) Hazrat Khadija RA
(C) Hazrat Hafsa RA
(D) None of these
Q40. In which month did Prophet Muhammad PBUH die?
(A) Ramadan
(B) Rabi al-Awwal
(C) Rabi al-Thani
(D) None of these
Q41. Sahabi is declared as Imam ul Fuqaha?
(A) Hazrat Ali
(B) Abdullah Bin Abbas
(C) Maaz Bin Jabal
(D) None of These
Q42. Nisab of zakat for gold is ?
(A) 7.5 tola
(B) 8 tola
(C) 5 tola
(D) None of these
Q43. At whose request, Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A entrusted the task of compilation of the holy Quran to Zaid bin Sabitؓ?
(A) Hazart Umar R.A
(B) Hazart Usman R.A
(C) Hazart Ali R.A
(D) None of these
Q44. When did the Conquest of Makkah Fatah Makkah by the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ take place?
(A) 8 AH 630 AD
(B) 9 AH 631 AD
(C) 10 AH 632 AD
(D) None of these
Q45. The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is?
(A) SELECT
(B) FETCH
(C) RETRIEVE
(D) None of these
Q46. The component responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in the CPU is called ?
(A) ALU
(B) Cache Memory
(C) Control Unit
(D) None of these
Q47. It takes 5 minutes to pass a rumor from one form one person to another person. The Tree of Rumour continues. How many persons would know the Rumour after 20 minutes?
(A) 16
(B) 27
(C) 81
(D) 90
Q48. What type of prayer is Nimaz-e-Janaza?
(A) Fera-e-Ain
(B) Sunnat
(C) Farz-e-Kaffaya
(D) Wajib
Q49. The parliament of Israel:?
(A) Knessest
(B) Diet
(C) Crotes
(D) Sejam
Q50. The lightest gas that provides a larger elevation for balloons and is the lightest of all gases is ?
(A) Hydrogen
(B) Nitrogen
(C) Oxygen
(D) None of these
Q51. How many districts are there in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK ?
(A) 38
(B) 40
(C) 42
(D) None of these
Q52. How many general seats are there in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
(A) 300
(B) 266
(C) 250
(D) None of the above
Q53. Which of the following is used in fire ‘extinguishers’?
(A) Carbon sulphite
(B) Carbon monoxide
(C) Carbon dioxide
(D) None of these
Q54. Which companion was the first to accept Islam among men?
(A) Hazrat Abu Bakr RA
(B) Hazrat Umar RA
(C) Hazrat Usman RA
(D) None of these
Q55. Who is the Current Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan?
(A) Muhammad Aurangzeb
(B) Shamshad Akhtar
(C) Ishaq Dar
(D) None of these
Q56. K2 Godwin Austin , the second-highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?
(A) Himalayas
(B) Hindu Kush
(C) Karakoram Range
(D) None of these
Q57. Nelson Mandela was awarded the International Nobel prize in ?
(A) 1980
(B) 1990
(C) 1995
(D) 1993
Q58. In the books of Islamic Jurisprudence, Law of Inheritance is called?
(A) Ilm Ul Figh
(B) Ilm Ul Arooz
(C) Ilm Ul Faraid
(D) None of these
Q59. Who is the current president of United Nations General Assembly UNGA ?
(A) Khalilur Rahman
(B) Dennis Francis
(C) Annalena Baerbock
(D) None of these
Q60. What is the main theme of Pakistan’s updated National Security Policy 2022 to 2026 ?
(A) Economic security
(B) Military modernization
(C) Regional power status of the United States
(D) None of these
Q61. Who is the current Prime Minister of Afghanistan?
(A) Mullah Ghani Barader
(B) Mullah Mohammad Hasan AKhund
(C) Mohammed Abdul Kabir
(D) None of these
Q62. Who is the Current Foreign Secretary of Pakistan?
(A) Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
(B) Amna Baloch
(C) Syrus Sajjad Qazi
(D) None of these
Q63. Where is the headquarters of United Nations Organization UNO located?
(A) Washington
(B) Florida
(C) New York
(D) None of these
Q64. Arianna is airline of?
(A) China
(B) idia
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Iran
Q65. Which rivers were given to India under Indus Waters Treaty 1960?
(A) Jhelum, Sutlej, Ravi
(B) Chenab, Beas, Ravi
(C) Sutlej, Beas, Ravi
(D) None of these
Q66. To which country did Prophet Muhammad PBUH have his first business trip?
(A) Taif
(B) Syria
(C) Ethiopia
(D) None of these
Q67. The wealth or property left by deceased is called?
(A) Taraka
(B) Sadaqa
(C) Asaba
(D) None of these
Q68. During Ayoub era, presidential elections held in:?
(A) 1950
(B) 1955
(C) 1960
(D) 1965
Q69. When is the first caliph in the Umayyad dynasty?
(A) Hazrat Usman R.A
(B) Hazrat Muawiya R.A
(C) Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz R.A
(D) None of these
Q70. What is the distance required for Qasr in prayer ?
(A) 58 km
(B) 85 km
(C) 78 km
(D) None
Q71. In which year Swat was merged to Pakistan?
(A) 1870
(B) 1869
(C) 1969
(D) 1970
Q72. The Antonym of "ZEAL" is?
(A) Hostility
(B) Diffidence
(C) Apathy
(D) None of these
Q73. The Namaz e Janaza is ?
(A) Farz e Kaffaya
(B) Sunnat
(C) Wajab
(D) None of these
Q74. Surah Nisa is a Surah focus on ?
(A) Rights of orphan
(B) Rights of woman
(C) Rights of parents
(D) None of these
Q75. VLSI stands for ?
(A) Very large scale integration
(B) Very large scale immunization
(C) Very large scale industry
(D) Very low scale immunization
Q76. Which is the National language of Pakistan?
(A) English
(B) Punjabi
(C) Urdu
(D) Bengali
Q77. Give the fundamental beliefs of Islam in the proper order?
(A) Tauheed, Alhami Kutub, Risalat, and Malaika
(B) Tauheed, Risalat, Malaika, Alhami Kutub and Akhirat
(C) Tauheed, Risalat, Alhami Kutub, Akhirat and Malaika
(D) None of these
Q78. What is the literal meaning of Ijtihad?
(A) Consensus
(B) Attempt
(C) Law
(D) Power
Q79. Who was the conqueror of Central Asia?
(A) Abu Ubaida Bin Jarrah
(B) Qutayba Bin Muslim
(C) Saad Bin Abi Waqas
(D) None of these
Q80. The first Muslim who sacrificed one of his eyes in the way of Allah?
(A) Abu Salma
(B) Zubair bin Al-Awwan
(C) Usman bin Mazoon
(D) None of these
Q81. Who was a good Player of flute?
(A) Hazart Idrees AS
(B) Hazart Yahya AS
(C) Hazart Dawood AS
(D) None of these
Q82. Which was the first battle between Muslims and Kuffars?
(A) Ghazwa Abwa
(B) Ghazwa Badr
(C) Ghazwa Khundaq
(D) Ghazwa Tabook
Q83. CTBT stands for ?
(A) Collection Test Ban Treaty
(B) Conclusive Test Ban Treaty
(C) Comprehensive Test Ban Treat
(D) Competitive Test Ban Treaty
Q84. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
(A) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
(B) Liaquat Ali Khan
(C) Ayoub Khan
(D) Yahya Khan
Q85. When was Fasting Sawm/Roza made obligatory in Islam?
(A) 8th Shaban, 2 A.H
(B) 7th Shaban, 2 A.H
(C) 10th Shaban, 2 A.H
(D) None of these
Q86. Which specialized agency of UNO lists World Heritage Sites?
(A) UNICEF
(B) UNICEF
(C) WFP
(D) UNESCO
Q87. Who is known as the father of early chemistry and also made significant contributions to biological science?
(A) Al-Razi
(B) Al-Biruni
(C) Ibn Sina
(D) Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Q88. Which country was hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024?
(A) France
(B) Japan
(C) United States
(D) Australia
Q89. In which Hijri Ghazwa-e-Khyber was fought?
(A) 7 Hijri
(B) 6 Hijri
(C) 5 Hijri
(D) 8 Hijri
Q90. What was the initial estimate of CPEC Project?
(A) $ 46 billion
(B) $ 49 billion
(C) $ 48 billion
(D) None of these
Q91. Zun-Noorain is the title of ?
(A) Hazrat Abu Bakar
(B) Hazrat Umar
(C) Hazrat Usman
(D) Hazrat Ali
Q92. The shortest Surah of the Holy Quran is ?
(A) Kausar
(B) Asr
(C) Ikhlas
(D) Falaq
Q93. FATA was merged with KPK under which constitutional amendment?
(A) 22nd
(B) 23rd
(C) 24th
(D) 25th
Q94. Which country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
(A) Netherlands
(B) Japan
(C) Norway
(D) South Africa
Q95. What is the Capital of Azerbaijan?
(A) Brussels
(B) Dhaka
(C) Sofia
(D) Baku
Q96. Deficiency of Iodine causes ?
(A) Imbalances in fluid volume in the vessels and tissues
(B) Goiter
(C) Tetnas
(D) Cancer
Q97. For which purpose seismograph is used?
(A) For predicting earthquake
(B) For recording earthquake
(C) For measuring intensity of earthquake
(D) For locating epicenter of earthquake
Q98. RAM stands for ?
(A) Random Access Memory
(B) Random Access Money
(C) Random Accurate Memory
(D) None of these
Q99. Which is the first month of Islamic Calendar?
(A) Muharram
(B) Rajab
(C) Jamadi-ul-Awwal
(D) Safar
Q100. KANUPP is the abbreviation of ?
(A) Karachi Nuclear Power Project
(B) Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
(C) Karachi National Power Plant
(D) None of these
Q101. Choose the correct Verb: She ?been working in England before she came back to native town.
(A) Had
(B) Will
(C) Can
(D) None of these
Q102. Which of the following is an example of a holistic rubric?
(A) A rubric that assigns an overall grade based on several aspects of the work
(B) A rubric that assesses each criterion individually and calculates a total score
(C) A rubric that provides detailed feedback on specific components of the work
(D) None of these
Q103. The right of separate electorate was given to the Muslims under the Indian Councils Act of ?
(A) 1910
(B) 1912
(C) 1908
(D) 1909
Q104. The chief characteristics of Govt of India Act 1935 was ?
(A) Provincial Government at the center
(B) Federal Government at the center
(C) Interim Government at the center
(D) Provincial autonomy
Q105. Idiom: Beat about the bush means?
(A) To avoid discussing a topic directly
(B) To avoid the main topic
(C) To avoid taking about what is important
(D) All of these
Q106. A figure whose all four sides are equal is called ?
(A) Rectangle
(B) Square
(C) Circle
(D) Rhombus
Q107. The Antonym of Accept is?
(A) Release
(B) Reject
(C) Refuse
(D) Both B and C
Q108. The Synonym of Abandon is?
(A) Leave
(B) Deserted
(C) Abduct
(D) Both A and B
Q109. NATO is primarily a political and military alliance between countries from which regions?
(A) Asia and Africa
(B) Europe and North America
(C) South America and Asia
(D) None of these
Q110. How many EU countries share the euro as their official currency?
(A) 17
(B) 21
(C) 19
(D) 20
Q111. The science rover Perseverance of NASA landed on the Red Planet Mars on ?
(A) 18 February 2021
(B) 15 February 2021
(C) 21 February 2021
(D) 25 February 2021
Q112. Idiom: Piece of cake means?
(A) Bear the enmity
(B) Easy task
(C) Be happy
(D) None of these
Q113. Who discovered the Law of Motion Three Laws of Motion ?
(A) Galileo Galilei
(B) Albert Einstein
(C) Isaac Newton
(D) None of these
Q114. Which is the largest gland in the human body?
(A) Thyroid
(B) Liver
(C) Pancreas
(D) None of these
Q115. What is Sweden's Currency?
(A) Euro
(B) Swedish Krona
(C) Swedish Dollar
(D) Swedish Pond
Q116. Which of the following is the Current Chief Minister CM of KPK?
(A) Arshad Hussain Shah
(B) Ali Amin Gandapur
(C) Sohail Khan Afridi
(D) None of these
Q117. When was All India Muslim League founded?
(A) 30 December 1906
(B) 30 November 1906
(C) 30 August 1947
(D) None of these
Q118. Shortcut key of Ctrl + A use for ?
(A) To select all text
(B) To copy
(C) To paste
(D) None of these
Q119. USB stands for ?
(A) Universal serial Bussiness
(B) Universal Serial Bus
(C) Universal Secondary Bus
(D) Unary Serial Bus
Q120. The Synonym of Lavish is?
(A) Simple
(B) Austere
(C) Bountiful
(D) Scarce
Q121. FIR stands for ?
(A) First Information Regular
(B) First Information Report
(C) First in charge Report
(D) None of these
Q122. COP 28 will be hosted by?
(A) UAE
(B) UK
(C) USA
(D) None
Q123. How many essential belief are there in Iman-e-Mufassal?
(A) 7
(B) 5
(C) 6
(D) 2
Q124. MNA stands for ?
(A) Member of National Assembly
(B) Media Networking Area
(C) Multi-National Architecture
(D) Medical Nurse Association
Q125. ROM stands for ?
(A) Random Only Memory
(B) Read Only Memory
(C) Read Only Meaning
(D) None of these
Q126. What is the total length of Indus River?
(A) 2514 km
(B) 3180 km
(C) 2900 km
(D) None of these
Q127. According to Population, Pakistan is ?largest country in the world.
(A) 4th
(B) 5th
(C) 6th
(D) 7th
Q128. ASEAN stands for?
(A) Association of Southeast African Nations
(B) Association of Southeast American Nations
(C) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(D) None of these
Q129. Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District ?
(A) Badin
(B) Tando Muhammad Khan
(C) Hyderabad
(D) Attock
Q130. The Iran Pakistan gas pipeline is also called ?
(A) Friendship pipeline
(B) Future pipeline
(C) Peace Pipeline
(D) Unity Pipeline
Q131. The largest Artery in human body is called?
(A) Pulmonary artery
(B) Aorta artery
(C) Carotid artery
(D) None of these
Q132. Which is the shortest/smallest bone in human body?
(A) Stapes
(B) Tibia
(C) Femur
(D) Humerus
Q133. Which is the longest and the strongest bone in human body?
(A) Femur
(B) Stapes
(C) Tibia
(D) Femur
Q134. Who invented Radio?
(A) Graham Bell
(B) Thomas Edison
(C) Marconi
(D) Wright Brothers
Q135. Russia launched a war against Ukraine in?
(A) 22 January 2022
(B) 22 March 2022
(C) 22 May 2022
(D) 24 February 2022
Q136. Ahmadis were declared Non-Muslims in ?
(A) 1975
(B) 1974
(C) 1976
(D) None of these
Q137. Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
(A) Qatar
(B) Russia
(C) France
(D) Argentina
Q138. When was the Lahore Resolution Pakistan Resolution passed?
(A) 14 March 1945
(B) 23 March 1940
(C) 12 March 1948
(D) 28 March 1947
Q139. Strait of Hormuz is located between?
(A) Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara
(B) Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea
(C) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
(D) None of the above
Q140. What is the capital of Norway?
(A) Oslo
(B) London
(C) Madrid
(D) None of these
Q141. What is the chemical formula of Baking Soda?
(A) NaCl
(B) NaHCO₃
(C) KCl
(D) CaCO₃
Q142. The Chemical formula of Table/Common Salt is?
(A) NaCl
(B) KCl
(C) CaCl₂
(D) MgSO₄
Q143. In which reforms Muslims demand of separate electorate was incorporated/introduced?
(A) Minto-Hastings Reforms
(B) Minto-Morley Reforms
(C) Minto-Warren Reforms
(D) Minto-Cornwallis Reforms
Q144. What is the length of border between Pakistan and China?
(A) 595 km
(B) 900 km
(C) 599 km 596
(D) None of these
Q145. DNA is the abbreviation of ?
(A) Decomposednucleic Acid
(B) Degeneratenucleic Acid
(C) Deoxyribonucleic Acid
(D) None of these
Q146. How many basic pillars of Islam are there?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6
Q147. World Trade Organization WTO was established in ?
(A) 1992
(B) 1993
(C) 1994
(D) 1995
Q148. What is Grandfather father of Hazrat Muhammad SAW?
(A) Hazrat Abdul Muttalib
(B) Hazrat Abu Talib
(C) Hazrat Abbas
(D) None of these
Q149. SCO has its Secretariat Headquarters at ?
(A) Moscow, Russia
(B) Beijing, China
(C) Astana, Kazakhstan
(D) Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Q150. Who is the Current Prime Minister of Japan?
(A) Fumio Kishida
(B) Sanae Takaichi
(C) Shigeru Ishiba
(D) None of these
Q151. Raw data processed by a computer becomes?
(A) Information
(B) Output
(C) Memory
(D) None of these
Q152. In MS Excel formula and function start with ?
(A) +
(B) -
(C) =
(D) None of these
Q153. When the battle of Motah was fought?
(A) 8 AH 629 AD
(B) 9 AH 630 AD
(C) 10 AH 631 AD
(D) None of these
Q154. Lahore Resolution was passed in the ?annual session of All India Muslim League.
(A) 27th
(B) 21th
(C) 37th
(D) None of these
Q155. Which shortcut key is used to start a presentation from the beginning in PowerPoint?
(A) F1
(B) F5
(C) F4
(D) None of these
Q156. FiFA world cup was arranged in Qatar from 20 November 2022 to ?
(A) 18 Dec 2022
(B) 30 Dec 2022
(C) 15 Dec 2020
(D) None of these
Q157. "PEMRA" stands for what?
(A) Pakistan Electronic Medium Regulatory Authority
(B) Print and Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
(C) Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
(D) Print and Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
Q158. Which is the biggest/largest industry of Pakistan?
(A) Textile
(B) Agriculture
(C) Pottery
(D) None of these
Q159. The Purpose of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China ?
(A) To sign a new defense pact
(B) To strengthen bilateral ties and discuss CPEC projects
(C) To attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit
(D) None of these
Q160. Pakistan is having its longest border with ?
(A) India
(B) Afghanistan
(C) Iran
(D) None of these
Q161. What is the shortcut key for double underline ?
(A) Ctrl + Shift + D
(B) Ctrl + Ctrl + Shift + B
(C) Ctrl + Ctrl + Shift + U
(D) None of these
Q162. In which sea was Pharaoh Firon and his troops were drowned?
(A) Dead Sea
(B) Black Sea
(C) Red Sea
(D) Mediterranean Sea
Q163. Which shortcut key is used to use the find and replace feature?
(A) CTRL + H
(B) CTRL + F
(C) CTRL + G
(D) CTRL + R
Q164. Which shortcut key is used to paste the selected and copied text?
(A) Ctrl + X
(B) Ctrl + C
(C) Ctrl + V
(D) None of these
Q165. The Antonym of Ingenuous is?
(A) Quick
(B) Talented
(C) Plotting
(D) Sorry
Q166. What is total area of the Pakistan?
(A) 899,913 km²
(B) 881,913 km²
(C) 899,92222 km²
(D) 799,92222 km²
Q167. The Synonym of Inferior?
(A) Fit
(B) Fine
(C) Lower / Subordinate
(D) Middle
Q168. Mount Everest is situated in which country?
(A) Japan
(B) Nepal
(C) Pakistan
(D) Bhutan
Q169. Atique is the title of ?
(A) Hazrat Umar R.A.
(B) Hazrat Usman R.A.
(C) Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A.
(D) None of these
Q170. The famous Khyber pass is located in?
(A) Himalaya Range
(B) Hindukash Range
(C) Sulaiman Range
(D) Safed Koh
Q171. What is the capital of the United States of America USA ?
(A) New York
(B) Washington D.C
(C) California
(D) None of the above
Q172. Name the Angel who takes out souls of life bearing creatures?
(A) Hazrat Israfeel AS
(B) Hazrat Jibraeel AS
(C) Hazrat Izraeel AS
(D) None of these
Q173. Which surah is the Preface of the Holy Quran?
(A) Surah Al-Baqarah
(B) Surah Al-Fatiha
(C) Surah Al-Yaseen
(D) All of these
Q174. The battle of Badr was fought in the month of?
(A) Muharram
(B) Ramazan
(C) Shawal
(D) Zil-Hajj
Q175. Which corner of the Word window has the zoom control?
(A) Lower-right
(B) Upper-left
(C) Lower-left
(D) None of these
Q176. Getting data from a cell located in a different Excel Sheet is called?
(A) Accessing
(B) Referencing
(C) Updating
(D) None of these
Q177. Moon Mission named Chang'e-6 has been launched by which country?
(A) North Korea
(B) South Korea
(C) China
(D) None of these
Q178. Who is the current President of Peru?
(A) Dina Boluarte
(B) Jose Marra Balcazar
(C) Silvana Vargas
(D) None of these
Q179. How many members are there in African Union AU ?
(A) 193
(B) 164
(C) 55
(D) None of these
Q180. How many countries from African Union AU are members of United Nations UN ?
(A) 55
(B) 54
(C) 53
(D) None of these
Q181. The Synonym of Lethal is?
(A) Fatal
(B) Deadly
(C) Healthy
(D) Both A and B
Q182. Who is the Current Foreign Minister of Pakistan?
(A) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
(B) Ishaq Dar
(C) Jalil Abbas Jilani
(D) None of these
Q183. What the the first page of a website is called?
(A) First Page
(B) New Page
(C) Screen Page
(D) Home Page
Q184. In MS Office a feature that saves the document automatically after certain intervals is called?
(A) Save
(B) Save As
(C) Auto Save
(D) None of the above
Q185. What was the purpose of AutoCorrect originally?
(A) To replace repetitive words
(B) To replace grammatically incorrect words
(C) To replace missspellings
(D) None of these
Q186. Alexandria is the seaport of ?
(A) UAE
(B) UK
(C) Egypt
(D) None of these
Q187. Khushal Khan Khattak was a famous poet of which language?
(A) Siraiki
(B) Punjabi
(C) Balochi
(D) Pashto
Q188. Which key is used to delete a character to the left side of the cursor in MS Word?
(A) Delete
(B) Backspace
(C) End
(D) None of these
Q189. The minimum number of rows and columns in MS word document is ?
(A) 1 and 1
(B) 2 and 2
(C) 2 and 1
(D) 1 and 2
Q190. Who is the current President of Financial Action Task Force FATF ?
(A) Giles Thomson
(B) T. Raja Kumar
(C) Elisa de Anda Madrazo
(D) None of these
Q191. 1st Martial Law imposed by Iskandar Mirza?
(A) 1956
(B) 1957
(C) 1958
(D) 1960
Q192. A person who is womanish in his habits?
(A) Feminist
(B) Effeminate
(C) Philanderer
(D) Philatelist
Q193. After the United States, which country has successfully landed a robot on the surface of Mars on 15 May 2021?
(A) Russia
(B) Germany
(C) China
(D) UK
Q194. Which countries have successfully landed robot on the Planat Mars?
(A) China and Russia
(B) Russia and United Kingdom
(C) China and the United State
(D) None of these
Q195. Who conquered the fort of Qamus?
(A) Hazrat Ibrahim R.A
(B) Hazrat Umar R.A
(C) Hazrat Usman R.A
(D) Hazrat Ali R.A
Q196. Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A entrusted the work / responsibility of compilation of the Holy Quran to whom?
(A) Hazrat Amir R.A
(B) Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit R.A
(C) Hazrat Usama bin Zaid R.A
(D) None of these
Q197. Who is the Current Governor of Punjab?
(A) Chaudhry Sarwar
(B) Baligh Ur Rehman
(C) Sardar Saleem Haider
(D) None of these
Q198. The Antonym of Irascible is?
(A) Determined
(B) Placid
(C) Reasonable
(D) Pliant
Q199. Suez canal is located in ?
(A) UK
(B) UAE
(C) Egypt
(D) Malaysia
Q200. The largest coal deposits coal reservoir in Pakistan are found in?
(A) Thal, Sindh
(B) Thar, Sindh
(C) Thatta, Sindh
(D) None of these
Q201. Saindak Project is famous for ?
(A) Copper
(B) Silver
(C) Gold
(D) All of the above
Q202. The first revelation on the holy prophet PBUH happened at which place?
(A) Cave Toor
(B) Cave Hira
(C) Madina Cave
(D) None of these
Q203. When the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO was established?
(A) 1970
(B) 1960
(C) 1964
(D) 1968
Q204. Al Jazeera TV channel belongs to which country?
(A) Pakistan
(B) Iran
(C) Syria
(D) Qatar
Q205. Which of the following countries hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics?
(A) Japan
(B) France
(C) China
(D) Italy
Q206. What is the shortcut key for a manual line break in MS Word?
(A) Shift + Enter
(B) Space + Enter
(C) Ctrl + Enter
(D) None of these
Q207. X-rays have been discovered by ?
(A) Charles Babbage
(B) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
(C) Ernest Rutherford
(D) None of these
Q208. CPEC is a part of which initiative?
(A) Silk Road Project
(B) Belt and Road Initiative BRI
(C) South Asian Corridor
(D) None of these
Q209. Who is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal?
(A) Madhav Kumar Nepal
(B) KP Sharma Oli
(C) Balendra Shah
(D) None of these
Q210. What is the total area of Punjab Province?
(A) 347,190 Sq Km
(B) 300,190 Sq Km
(C) 205,344 Sq Km
(D) None of these
Q211. How many districts are there in Balochistan?
(A) 39
(B) 40
(C) 41
(D) None of these
Q212. Who is the the current Attorney General of Pakistan?
(A) Khalid Jawad Khan
(B) Mansoor Usman Awan
(C) Shehzad Ata Elahi
(D) None of these
Q213. A ladder is placed 3 m away from a wall, and the wall is 4 m high. What is the length of the ladder?
(A) 5 m
(B) 6 m
(C) 7 m
(D) None of these
Q214. Idiom: At one's beck and call means?
(A) To be under one's subjugation
(B) To be always at one's service
(C) Enjoying oneself without caring for others
(D) None of these
Q215. The main reason for smog in Lahore is?
(A) Earthquakes
(B) Volcanic eruptions
(C) Photochemical reactions from vehicle emissions
(D) None of these
Q216. The Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalander is situated in ?
(A) Uch Sharif
(B) Shahbaz Nagar
(C) Karachi
(D) Sehwan Sharif
Q217. Who is the Current Chief Minister of Balochistan?
(A) Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo
(B) Ali Mardan Domki
(C) Sarfraz Bugti
(D) Jam Kamal Khan
Q218. Who became the first female / woman Chief Minister of Punjab and of any province in Pakistan?
(A) Benazir Bhutto
(B) Hina Rabani Khar
(C) Maryam Nawaz
(D) Marriyum Aurangzeb
Q219. The Synonym of Ephemeral is?
(A) Temporary
(B) Fleeting
(C) Eternal
(D) Both A and B
Q220. The overall literacy rate of Pakistan is ?
(A) 63%
(B) 64%
(C) 65%
(D) None of these
Q221. The arithmetic mean of the first 10 prime numbers is ?
(A) 12.7
(B) 12.8
(C) 12.9
(D) None of these
Q222. Which companion of the Holy Prophet is known as Tarjuman-ul-Quran Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an ?
(A) Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas
(B) Hazrat Abu Huraira
(C) Hazrat Hanzala
(D) None of these
Q223. Who is the current Emir of Qatar?
(A) Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
(B) Sheikh Jabir bin Hayyan
(C) Sheikh Ahmed Noman
(D) Muhammad bin Salman
Q224. Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026?
(A) Australia
(B) Scotland
(C) England
(D) None of these
Q225. The largest wheat producing country in the world is ?
(A) USA
(B) India
(C) Pakistan
(D) China
Q226. Who was the first male martyr Shaheed of Islam?
(A) Hazart Zaid Bin Haris RA
(B) Hazrat Shoaib Roomi RA
(C) Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir RA
(D) Hazrat Haris bin Halla RA
Q227. First Islamic Summit of OIC was held in which country?
(A) Rabat
(B) Lahore
(C) Islamabad
(D) All of these
Q228. Islam spread in Sindh during the caliphate of which dynasty?
(A) Abbasid Caliphate
(B) Rashidun Caliphate
(C) Umayyad Caliphate
(D) None of these
Q229. Who is the Current Interior Minister of Pakistan?
(A) Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed
(B) Mohsin Naqvi
(C) Dr Gohar Ejaz
(D) None of these
Q230. After Hijrat migration from Mecca to Madina, the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH camel kneeled at the door of?
(A) Hazrat Amaar Yasir
(B) Hazrat Jaffar
(C) Hazrat Ayub Ansari
(D) Hazrat Jabbar Ansari
Q231. The nation of which Prophet was exterminated through the scourge of floods?
(A) Hazrat Nooh A.S
(B) Hazrat Yaqoob A.S
(C) Hazrat Dawood A.S
(D) Hazrat Uzair A.S
Q232. The approximate value of the speed of sound in air at 0°C temperature ?
(A) 332 m/s
(B) 34 m/s
(C) 17 m/s
(D) 680 m/s
Q233. When is Malala Day celebrated?
(A) 12 May every year
(B) 12 December every year
(C) 12 July every year
(D) None of these
Q234. International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on which date?
(A) 17 July
(B) 18 July
(C) 16 July
(D) None of these
Q235. Neymar is a football player from which country?
(A) Argentina
(B) Argentina
(C) Brazil
(D) None of These
Q236. Who was the President of Pakistan during the Indo­ Pak war 1965?
(A) Yahya Khan
(B) Pervez Musharraf
(C) Ayub Khan
(D) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Q237. Minto park is now called as ?
(A) Jinnah Park
(B) Iqbal Park
(C) Lawrence Park
(D) Patriot Park
Q238. When did Shimla conference held?
(A) 24 July 1946
(B) 24 July 1945
(C) 24 June 1945
(D) None of these
Q239. How many Surah are in the Holy Quran?
(A) 112
(B) 113
(C) 114
(D) None of these
Q240. FATF stands for?
(A) Financial Action Task Force
(B) Financial Action Tast Force
(C) Financial Action Task Free
(D) None of these
Q241. A unit of length equal to the average distance between the earth and sun is called?
(A) Light year
(B) Parallax
(C) Astronomical unit
(D) None of these
Q242. Who was the first Punjabi poet?
(A) Shah Hussain
(B) Waris Shah
(C) Bulle Shah
(D) Baba Fareed
Q243. What is the name of the father of "Shah Waliullah"?
(A) Shah Abdur Rahim
(B) Allama Hijazai
(C) Shah Ahmed
(D) None of these
Q244. Which was the first public airline of Pakistan?
(A) Pakistan International airline
(B) Orinental airline
(C) Orient airline
(D) None of these
Q245. Prophet Ibrahim AS lived during the rule of which king?
(A) Pharaoh Fir'aun
(B) Nimrod Namrud
(C) Nebuchadnezzar
(D) None of these
Q246. Who was the first preacher of Islam appointed/sent by/to Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ for the people of Madina before his migration ?
(A) Hazrat Musab ibn Umair RA
(B) Hazrat Jafar Tayyar RA
(C) Hazrat Ayub Ansari RA
(D) Hazrat Usman RA
Q247. Who bears the title of Ameen-ul-Ummat Trustee/Trustworthy of the Ummah ?
(A) Hazrat Umar
(B) Hazrat Abu Akbar
(C) Hazrat Abu Ubaidah Bin Jarah
(D) None of these
Q248. Which of the following countries first introduced invented paper currency banknotes in the world?
(A) China
(B) USA
(C) Greece
(D) France
Q249. The M-8 Motorway is between ?
(A) Sukkur to Peshawar
(B) Sukkur to Multan
(C) Ratodero to Gwadar
(D) Karachi to Gwadar
Q250. The Khewra Salt Mines are located in ?
(A) Mianwali
(B) Sargodha
(C) Chakwal
(D) Jehlum
Q251. Kaleemullah One who spoke to Allah was the title of which Prophet?
(A) Hazrat Ibrahim A.S
(B) Hazrat Musa A.S
(C) Hazrat Dawood A.S
(D) None of these
Q252. When was Ghazwa-e-Tabook fought?
(A) 7 A.H. 628 CE
(B) 8 A.H. 629 CE
(C) 9 A.H. 630 CE
(D) None of these
Q253. When was the Battle of Khandaq Battle of the Trench fought?
(A) 3 A.H. 625 CE
(B) 4 A.H. 626 CE
(C) 5 A.H. 627 CE
(D) None of these
Q254. How many camels did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sacrifice with his own hands on the occasion of Hajj?
(A) 63 camels
(B) 67 camels
(C) 83 camels
(D) 65 camels
Q255. What companion of Prophet PBUH was awarded with the title of “The Lion of Allah Sher-e-Khuda "?
(A) Hazrat Abu Bakr RA
(B) Hazrat Umar RA
(C) Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib RA
(D) None of these
Q256. The Currency of Japan is?
(A) Dollar
(B) Lira
(C) Yen
(D) Dinar
JobJunction.pk Official Examination Key

Official Solved Key • FPSC General Recruitment Phase 1 Screening Mock Test

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Q1 A Q53 C Q105 D Q157 C Q209 C
Q2 B Q54 A Q106 D Q158 A Q210 C
Q3 A Q55 A Q107 D Q159 B Q211 C
Q4 C Q56 C Q108 D Q160 B Q212 B
Q5 B Q57 D Q109 B Q161 A Q213 A
Q6 A Q58 C Q110 B Q162 C Q214 B
Q7 A Q59 A Q111 A Q163 A Q215 C
Q8 B Q60 A Q112 B Q164 C Q216 D
Q9 B Q61 B Q113 C Q165 C Q217 C
Q10 B Q62 A Q114 B Q166 B Q218 C
Q11 B Q63 C Q115 B Q167 C Q219 D
Q12 C Q64 C Q116 C Q168 B Q220 A
Q13 B Q65 C Q117 A Q169 C Q221 C
Q14 B Q66 B Q118 A Q170 D Q222 A
Q15 B Q67 A Q119 B Q171 B Q223 A
Q16 B Q68 D Q120 C Q172 C Q224 C
Q17 B Q69 B Q121 B Q173 B Q225 D
Q18 B Q70 C Q122 A Q174 B Q226 C
Q19 B Q71 C Q123 A Q175 A Q227 A
Q20 C Q72 C Q124 A Q176 B Q228 C
Q21 C Q73 A Q125 B Q177 C Q229 B
Q22 C Q74 B Q126 B Q178 B Q230 C
Q23 B Q75 A Q127 B Q179 C Q231 A
Q24 A Q76 C Q128 C Q180 B Q232 A
Q25 A Q77 B Q129 D Q181 D Q233 C
Q26 B Q78 B Q130 C Q182 B Q234 B
Q27 C Q79 B Q131 B Q183 D Q235 C
Q28 C Q80 C Q132 A Q184 C Q236 C
Q29 A Q81 C Q133 A Q185 C Q237 B
Q30 B Q82 A Q134 C Q186 C Q238 C
Q31 B Q83 C Q135 D Q187 D Q239 C
Q32 A Q84 B Q136 B Q188 B Q240 A
Q33 C Q85 C Q137 D Q189 A Q241 C
Q34 D Q86 D Q138 B Q190 A Q242 D
Q35 A Q87 D Q139 C Q191 C Q243 A
Q36 B Q88 A Q140 A Q192 B Q244 C
Q37 B Q89 A Q141 B Q193 C Q245 B
Q38 C Q90 A Q142 A Q194 C Q246 A
Q39 B Q91 C Q143 B Q195 D Q247 C
Q40 B Q92 A Q144 C Q196 B Q248 A
Q41 C Q93 D Q145 C Q197 C Q249 C
Q42 A Q94 C Q146 C Q198 B Q250 D
Q43 A Q95 D Q147 D Q199 C Q251 B
Q44 A Q96 B Q148 A Q200 B Q252 C
Q45 A Q97 B Q149 B Q201 D Q253 C
Q46 A Q98 A Q150 B Q202 B Q254 A
Q47 C Q99 A Q151 A Q203 C Q255 C
Q48 C Q100 B Q152 C Q204 D Q256 C
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Detailed Explanations and Past Paper Solutions

Q1: The historic Objectives Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on which date?
Correct Answer: (A) 12 March 1949
The Objectives Resolution was moved by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan on 7 March 1949 and approved by the Constituent Assembly on 12 March 1949, serving as the moral and ideological foundation of Pakistan's constitutions.
Source: PPSC Sub Inspector Past Paper 2024
Q2: The Indus Water Treaty between Pakistan and India was signed in which year under World Bank mediation?
Correct Answer: (B) 1960
The Indus Water Treaty was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by Field Marshal Ayub Khan and Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru.
Source: PPSC Assistant 2024
Q3: The decisive Battle of Badr took place in which Hijri year and Islamic month?
Correct Answer: (A) 2 AH, Ramadan
The Battle of Badr occurred on 17 Ramadan 2 AH (March 624 CE) where 313 Muslims achieved victory against 1000 Quraysh warriors.
Source: FPSC Inspector Custom 2023
Q4: The principal judicial organ of the United Nations, the International Court of Justice ICJ, is located in which city?
Correct Answer: (C) The Hague, Netherlands
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has its seat at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands. It is the only one of the six principal UN organs not located in New York.
Source: FPSC Assistant Director 2024
Q5: Which artificial waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, enabling direct maritime navigation?
Correct Answer: (B) Suez Canal
The Suez Canal in Egypt opened in November 1869, providing a direct water route between the North Atlantic and northern Indian oceans via the Mediterranean and Red seas.
Source: Pak Navy Cadet 2023
Q6: A deficiency of which essential vitamin leads to Nyctalopia, commonly known as night blindness?
Correct Answer: (A) Vitamin A
Vitamin A (Retinol) is essential for rhodopsin synthesis in the photoreceptor cells of the retina. Its deficiency impairs low-light vision causing night blindness.
Source: FPSC General Recruitment 2024
Q7: Which human blood group is universally known as the Universal Donor for red blood cell transfusions?
Correct Answer: (A) O Negative
O negative blood lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, meaning it can be transfused to patients of virtually any blood group without acute hemolytic transfusion reactions.
Source: PPSC Sub Inspector 2024
Q8: What is the standard keyboard shortcut to insert a Hyperlink into selected text in Microsoft Office applications?
Correct Answer: (B) Ctrl + K
Ctrl + K is the standard keyboard shortcut across MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to open the Insert Hyperlink dialog box.
Source: FPSC Custom Inspector 2023
Q9: Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word CANDID:
Correct Answer: (B) Frank and Outspoken
'Candid' means truthful, straightforward, and frank in expression, without dissimulation.
Source: FPSC Appraising Officer 2024
Q10: Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: 'He is senior ___ me in rank and service.'
Correct Answer: (B) to
Latin comparatives ending in '-ior' (senior, junior, superior, inferior, prior) are followed by the preposition 'to', never 'than'.
Source: Pak Navy Cadet 2024
Q11: Pakistan was overwhelmingly elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council UNSC for which two-year term?
Correct Answer: (B) 2025 to 2026
In June 2024, Pakistan secured 182 votes in the 193-member UN General Assembly to win election as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term.
Source: FPSC CSS Screening 2025
Q12: Pakistan hosted the prestigious 23rd Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO summit in October 2024 in which city?
Correct Answer: (C) Islamabad
Pakistan successfully hosted the 23rd SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting on 15-16 October 2024 at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad.
Source: PPSC Assistant Director 2024
Q13: Which Nordic country officially became the 32nd member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO in March 2024?
Correct Answer: (B) Sweden
Sweden officially joined NATO as its 32nd member on 7 March 2024 in Washington DC, ending over 200 years of military non-alignment.
Source: FPSC General Recruitment 2024
Q14: What is the chemical formula of common domestic Baking Soda?
Correct Answer: (B) Sodium Bicarbonate NaHCO3
Baking soda is chemically Sodium Bicarbonate (or Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate) with the chemical formula NaHCO3.
Source: FPSC Patrol Officer 2023
Q15: Which is the longest river in the world?
Correct Answer: (B) Nile River
The Nile River in northeastern Africa flows approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,132 miles) through 11 countries into the Mediterranean Sea.
Source: FPSC Patrol Officer 2023
Q16: The headquarters of the European Union EU and NATO are located in which European capital?
Correct Answer: (B) Brussels
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, serves as the de facto capital of the European Union hosting major EU institutions, as well as the political headquarters of NATO.
Source: FIA Assistant Director 2024
Q17: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah presented his famous 14 Points in Delhi in 1929 as a rebuttal to which document?
Correct Answer: (B) Nehru Report
The 14 Points were formulated by Jinnah in March 1929 to safeguard Muslim political rights after the anti-Muslim Nehru Report of 1928 rejected separate electorates.
Source: PPSC Tehsildar 2024
Q18: What is the total length of Pakistan border with Afghanistan, commonly known as the Durand Line?
Correct Answer: (B) 2,611 km
The Pak-Afghan international border (Durand Line), demarcated in 1893 by Sir Mortimer Durand and Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, measures approximately 2,611 km (1,622 miles).
Source: FPSC Custom Inspector 2023
Q19: Select the correct grammatical plural form of the singular noun CRITERION:
Correct Answer: (B) Criteria
'Criterion' originates from Greek; its correct plural is 'criteria'. Using 'criterias' is an error.
Source: FPSC General Recruitment 2024
Q20: Complete the conditional sentence: 'If he had invited me, I ___ the wedding ceremony.'
Correct Answer: (C) would have attended
In a Third Conditional (unreal past) sentence: If + Past Perfect (had invited), main clause uses would have + past participle (would have attended).
Source: FPSC Inspector 2024
Q21: Which strong acid is industrially termed the King of Chemicals due to its widespread commercial utility?
Correct Answer: (C) Sulphuric Acid H2SO4
Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is called the 'King of Chemicals' because a nation's industrial production and economic strength were historically measured by its consumption of sulphuric acid.
Source: FPSC General Recruitment 2024
Q22: Given: ABD, BCE, CDF, DFG, ?. what should follow?
Correct Answer: (C) EFH
Each group moves one letter forward, while the last letter skips one position:Observe each position separately:1st letters: A → B → C → D2nd letters: B → C → D → E3rd letters: C → D → E → F4th letters: E → F → G → HTherefore:ABCE → BCDF → CDEG → DEFH
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q23: Light year is a unit of ?
Correct Answer: (B) Distance
Light Year is the distance that light can travel in one year.The distance light travels in one year is known as light year.1 light year is equal to 9.5 x 10¹²km.Last verified on 30-03-2026
Source: PPSC Junior Patrol Officer JPO Past Paper
Q24: Deficiency of Vitamin C Causes?
Correct Answer: (A) Scurvy
Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy.It can cause bleeding/loose gums, easy bruising, and poor wound healing.Other signs include rough skin, corkscrew hair, and red spots around hair follicles.Rickets is mainly caused by Vitamin D deficiency.Last verified on 13-09-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q25: The Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH belongs to the tribe ?
Correct Answer: (A) Banu Hashim Quresh
Prophet Muhammad PBUH was born in 570 A.D. in Mecca.He belonged to the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraish tribe, the most powerful tribe in Mecca at that time.His great-grandfather was Hashim ibn Abd Manaf, after whom the clan is named.Last verified on 09-02-2026
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Q26: How many Muslims fought in the battle of Badr?
Correct Answer: (B) 313
Muslims: around 313 soldiersNumber of Muslim martyrs: 14Battle Name: Ghazwa-e-BadrDate: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CEPlace: Badr near Madinah Between: Muslims and Makkans Quraysh Muslim Leader: Muhammad SAW Additional information:Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiersMuslim horses: 2Muslim camels: around 70Last verified on 17-05-2026
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Q27: Ufa is city of:?
Correct Answer: (C) Russia
UfaCountry: RussiaCapital of: BashkortostanFounded: 1574City status: 1586Known for: Engineering industriesAdditional information:RussiaCapital: MoscowCurrency: RubleLanguage: RussianContinent: Europe and AsiaLast updated by NA ON 16-09-2026
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Q28: Which is the biggest/largest hot desert of the World?
Correct Answer: (C) Sahara desert
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world.Location: AfricaLength: Approximately 4,800 km 3,000 miles Area: About 9.2 million km²List of top deserts in the world: S. No. Name Type Location Area in sq.km 1. Antarctica Desert Polar ice and Tundra Antarctica 14,200,000 2. Arctic Desert Polar ice and Tundra Eastern Europe Northern America Northern Asia Northern Europe 13,900,000 3. Sahara Desert Subtropical Eastern Africa Middle Africa Northern Africa Western Africa 9,200,000 4. Great Australian Subtropical Australia 2,700,000 5. Arabian Desert Subtropical Western Asia 2,330,000 6. G
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Q29: In physics, the smallest unit of matter is ?
Correct Answer: (A) Atom
The smallest unit of matter is an atom.Structure of an AtomNucleus: The central part made of heavy protons and neutrons.Electrons: Tiny, light particles that circle the nucleus.Protons: Particles with a positive charge.Neutrons: Particles with no electrical charge
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Q30: The Synonym of Abhor is?
Correct Answer: (B) Hate
Abhor means نفرت کرناHate means نفرت کرنا
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Q31: She is senior ?me.
Correct Answer: (B) To
"She is senior to me." This phrase correctly uses "to" to compare seniority or rank between individuals.We use “senior to”, not “senior than.”
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Q32: Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (A) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
NameTook officeLeft officeTime officeMonarch region Quaid-e-AzamMuhammad Ali Jinnah14 August 194714 August19481 year 28 daysGeorge VISir Khawaja Nazimuddin14 September 194817 October 19513 years 33 daysGeorge VISir Ghulam Muhammad17 October 19517 August 19553 year 294 daysElizabeth IIIskander Mirza7 August 1955 23 March 1956299 daysElizabeth IILast verified on 23-06-2026
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Q33: Allama Muhammad Iqbal delivered his famous Allahabad Address in?
Correct Answer: (C) 29 December 1930
Delivered Presidential Address at 25th All-India Muslim League session, Allahabad, 29 December 1930.Allama Iqbal 1877 - 1938 is the National Poet of Pakistan.Joined Muslim League: 1908 in London, 1922 in Indian subcontinent.Additional information:Born: 9 November 1877, SialkotDied: 21 April 1938, LahoreBurial: Tomb of Allama Iqbal, LahoreKnown as “Mufakkir-e-Pakistan” Thinker of Pakistan and “Shair-e-Mashriq” Poet of the East .Last verified 09-03-2026
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Q34: Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was written/signed by?
Correct Answer: (D) Ali Al-Murtaza رضہ
The Al-Hudaibiyah Treaty was signed in 6 AH for 10 years.It was scribed by Ali ibn Abi Talib R.A .Hudaibiyah is the name of tree.It is referred to as "Fatah Al-Mubeen" the clear victory in Surah Al-Fatah.It was a pivotal agreement between Muhammad SAW representing Medina and the Qurayshi tribe of Mecca.Suhail bin Amr signed on behalf of Mecca.It contained 7 clauses.Last verified on 01-04-2026
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Q35: What is the name of Muslim Scientist who presented the concept of blood pressure?
Correct Answer: (A) Ibn un Nafees
Scientist Name: Ibn al-NafisDate / Year: 1242 CEMajor Work: Commentary on Anatomy in Avicenna's CanonHe was a pioneering Arab physicianMajor contribution: Pulmonary circulationBlood pressure: Modern measurement/concept developed centuries later.
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Q36: Average of 10 values is 200. Sum of nine them is 1850. find 10th rule.
Correct Answer: (B) 150
Average of 10 values = 200Total sum = Average × Number of values= 200 × 10= 2000Sum of 9 values = 185010th value = 2000 − 1850 = 1501069.31x900.979 Original: 1080x91
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Q37: If 500 people complete a work in 25 days and they work for 12 days, then 300 people will complete the remaining work in how many days?
Correct Answer: (B) 21⅔ days
Total work = people × days = 500 × 25 = 12500 person-daysWork done in first 12 days by 500 people = 500 × 12 = 6000 person-daysRemaining work = 12500 - 6000 = 6500 person-daysNow 300 people will do the remaining work. Days needed = Remaining work / people = 6500 / 300 = 21⅔ daysLast verified on 05-09-2026
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Q38: The Synonym of Happy is?
Correct Answer: (C) Lucky
Happy means خوشLucky means خوش قسمتLast updated: 13-09-2026
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Q39: Who accepted Islam first in Women?
Correct Answer: (B) Hazrat Khadija RA
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid RA was the first woman to accept Islam.Known for: First wife of MuhammadTitle: Ameerat-Quraysh al-TahirahAdditional information:First adult man: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid RA First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib RA First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah RA First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah RA Last updated: 13-09-2026
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Q40: In which month did Prophet Muhammad PBUH die?
Correct Answer: (B) Rabi al-Awwal
Prophet Muhammad PBUH passed away in Rabi al-AwwalDate: 12 Rabi al-Awwal commonly observed Place: MadinahYear: 11 AHAdditional information:Born: 570 CEBirth Month: Rabi al-AwwalBirthplace: MakkahFather: AbdullahMother: Amina رضی اللہ عنہا Grandfather: Abdul MuttalibFirst Revelation: Cave of HiraProphethood: Age 40Migration Hijrah : 622 CE
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Q41: Sahabi is declared as Imam ul Fuqaha?
Correct Answer: (C) Maaz Bin Jabal
مُعاذ بن جبل was a sahabi companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.He was an Ansar of Banu Khazraj He compiled the Quran with five companionsOther names إمام الفقهاء كنز العلماء أعلم الأمة بالحلال والحرام
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Q42: Nisab of zakat for gold is ?
Correct Answer: (A) 7.5 tola
The Nisab minimum limit for gold is 7.5 tola 87.48 grams .The ratio/nisab of Zakat is 2.5%.Zakat was made obligatory in 2 A.H.It was fully implemented in 9 A.H.Additional information:Silver Nisab: 52.5 tola = 612.36 gramsThe word “Zakat” occurs 32 times in the Holy Quran.Zakat means purification and growth of wealth.“Zakat is the treasure of Islam” is a famous saying of the Holy Prophet PBUH .Last verified on 11-05-2026
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Q43: At whose request, Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A entrusted the task of compilation of the holy Quran to Zaid bin Sabitؓ?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazart Umar R.A
After the Battle of Yamama 632 AD , Hazrat Umar R.A. suggested compiling the Quran into one collection.Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A. initially hesitated but later accepted the suggestion.Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit R.A. was appointed to undertake the compilation.The compiled manuscript was kept with Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A. , then Hazrat Umar R.A. , and later Hazrat Hafsa R.A. .Last verified on 13-09-2026
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Q44: When did the Conquest of Makkah Fatah Makkah by the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ take place?
Correct Answer: (A) 8 AH 630 AD
Date: 20 Ramadan, 8 AHGregorian date: December 629 / January 11, 630 ADLeader: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Place: Makkah Saudi Arabia Occasion: Victory of Muslims over QurayshAdditional information:Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Makkah on his favorite camel Al-Qaswa القصواء .Usama Ibn Zaid RA was sitting behind him.On the way, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recited Surah Al-Fath 48th Surah of the Quran .Last verified on 01-07-2026
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Q45: The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is?
Correct Answer: (A) SELECT
The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is the SELECT statement.This command is fundamental to the Data Query Language DQL in SQL.Last verified on 07-06-2026
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Q46: The component responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in the CPU is called ?
Correct Answer: (A) ALU
The ALU Arithmetic Logic Unit is the core component of the CPU.It performs both arithmetic operations calculations and logical operations comparisons .Without ALU, a computer cannot process data.ALU works together with the Control Unit CU .Last verified on 06-05-2026
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Q47: It takes 5 minutes to pass a rumor from one form one person to another person. The Tree of Rumour continues. How many persons would know the Rumour after 20 minutes?
Correct Answer: (C) 81
In the Tree of Rumour problem, one person passes the rumour to 2 other people every 5 minutes. Therefore, the total number of people triples every 5 minutes.0 minutes → 1 person5 minutes → 3 persons10 minutes → 9 persons15 minutes → 27 persons20 minutes → 81 personsUsing the formula:3^20/5 =3^4 =81
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Q48: What type of prayer is Nimaz-e-Janaza?
Correct Answer: (C) Farz-e-Kaffaya
No Sajdas in Salat-e-Janaza.Namaz-e-Janazah is performed standing in line.It includes 4 Takbeers.It is Farz-e-Kifaya.The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara RA .Last verified on 18-05-2026
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Q49: The parliament of Israel:?
Correct Answer: (A) Knessest
The parliament of Israel is called the Knesset.Type of Legislature: Unicameral a single chamber Total Seats: 120 membersLocation: JerusalemAdditional information:Israel's capital is Jerusalem.The currency is the shekel.Official languages are Hebrew and Arabic.Located in Continent Asia.Primary religions are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Druze.
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Q50: The lightest gas that provides a larger elevation for balloons and is the lightest of all gases is ?
Correct Answer: (A) Hydrogen
Hydrogen and helium are the two lightest gases.Helium is the second most abundant element in the universe, after hydrogen. Helium has monatomic molecules.It is the lightest of all gases except hydrogen.Hydrogen is the lightest gas known.It provides the maximum lift for balloons due to its very low density.Last updated question 17-02-2026
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Q51: How many districts are there in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK ?
Correct Answer: (B) 40
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa currently has 40 districts.In 2025, Swat was divided into Swat and Upper Swat, increasing the total from 38 to 40.Additional information:Punjab: 42 districtsSindh: 30 districtsBalochistan: 41 districtsIslamabad Capital Territory ICT : 1 districtGilgit-Baltistan GB : 14 districtsAzad Jammu and Kashmir AJK : 10 districtsLast verified on 14-07-2026
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Q52: How many general seats are there in the National Assembly of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) 266
General Seats: 266Women Seats: 60Non-Muslim Seats: 10Total Seats: 336Old strength: 342 reduced after KPK seats changed from 61 → 55 Constitution Reference: Article 51 1 and 3 a Additional information:Minimum age to contest NA election: 25 yearsSeats increase or decrease based on populationNational Assembly = Lower HouseSenate = Upper HouseLast verified on 18-01-2026
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Q53: Which of the following is used in fire ‘extinguishers’?
Correct Answer: (C) Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide CO₂ is used in fire extinguishers.It extinguishes fire by displacing oxygen and cooling the burning material.CO₂ fire extinguishers are especially effective for electrical and flammable liquid fires.Carbon dioxide is a colorless and non-flammable gas.It leaves no residue after use.
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Q54: Which companion was the first to accept Islam among men?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazrat Abu Bakr RA
Hazrat Abu Bakr RA was the first adult man to accept Islam.Additional information:First Woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid RA First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib RA First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah RA First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah RA Last verified on 07-07-2026
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Q55: Who is the Current Minister for Finance and Revenue of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (A) Muhammad Aurangzeb
Muhammad Aurangzeb is the the current Minister for Finance and Revenue.He is a Pakistani banker.Appointed since 11 March 2024. Last verified on 05-08-2026
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Q56: K2 Godwin Austin , the second-highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?
Correct Answer: (C) Karakoram Range
K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit - Baltistan region of Pakistan.Additional information:K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.'K' standing for Karakoram.Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.Last verified on 12-03-2026
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Q57: Nelson Mandela was awarded the International Nobel prize in ?
Correct Answer: (D) 1993
Nelson Mandela:Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1993.First black president of South Africa: May 10, 1994, to 1999.Nelson Mandela International Day: July 18.Imprisoned in 1962, served 27 years in prison.Died on December 5, 2013.
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Q58: In the books of Islamic Jurisprudence, Law of Inheritance is called?
Correct Answer: (C) Ilm Ul Faraid
Law of Inheritance in Islamic Jurisprudence: Ilm-ul-Faraid علمُ الفرائض Also called: Faraid فرائض Meaning: Islamic law governing inheritance and the distribution of property
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Q59: Who is the current president of United Nations General Assembly UNGA ?
Correct Answer: (A) Khalilur Rahman
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has been elected president of of the 81st session of UN General Assembly after defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus. His term begins on 7 September 2026. ***
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Q60: What is the main theme of Pakistan’s updated National Security Policy 2022 to 2026 ?
Correct Answer: (A) Economic security
Pakistan’s first-ever National Security Policy NSP for 2022 - 2026 places economic security at its core, marking a shift from the traditional focus solely on military strength. It emphasizes building a strong economy to bolster overall national resilience.
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Q61: Who is the current Prime Minister of Afghanistan?
Correct Answer: (B) Mullah Mohammad Hasan AKhund
Current Prime Minister: Mullah Mohammad Hasan AkhundAssumed Office: September 7, 2021Current Supreme Leader: Hibatullah AkhundzadaForm of Government: Islamic Emirate of AfghanistanLast verified on 06-07-2026Reference click here
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Q62: Who is the Current Foreign Secretary of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (A) Asim Iftikhar Ahmad
Asim Iftikhar Ahmad is the Current/new Foreign Secretary of Pakistan as of 18 September 2026.He was appointed as the next Foreign Secretary on 9 September 2026.34th Foreign Secretary of PakistanPredecessor: Amna Baloch, 33rd Foreign SecretaryAmna Baloch retired: 17 September 2026Asim Iftikhar Ahmad: Previously Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN.Last verified on 18-09-2026
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Q63: Where is the headquarters of United Nations Organization UNO located?
Correct Answer: (C) New York
UNO Headquarters: Manhattan, New York City.Additional information:UNO Stands for: United Nations OrganizationFounded: 24 October 1945 after World War II 1939 - 1945 Member States: 193 countriesOfficial Languages 6 : Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, SpanishMotto: “It’s your world!” commonly used awareness slogan Pakistan Joined UNO: 30 September 1947Last verified on 10-06-2026
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Q64: Arianna is airline of?
Correct Answer: (C) Afghanistan
Country: Afghanistan National Airline: Ariana Afghan AirlinesFounded: 27 January 1955Headquarters: KabulAlso known as: Ariana Afghan Airlines ARIANA Status: State-owned and the oldest airline in the country.Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026
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Q65: Which rivers were given to India under Indus Waters Treaty 1960?
Correct Answer: (C) Sutlej, Beas, Ravi
India got the Eastern Rivers:RaviBeasSutlejPakistan got the Western Rivers:IndusJhelumChenabSigned date: 19 September 1960Brokered by: World BankPlace of signing: KarachiEffective from: 1 April 1960 implementation period Signatories:Field Marshal Ayub Khan Pakistan Jawaharlal Nehru India Last updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q66: To which country did Prophet Muhammad PBUH have his first business trip?
Correct Answer: (B) Syria
The Prophet's first business trip was to Syria.He was 12 years oldTraveled with his uncle, Abu Talib RA .On this journey, he met a monk named Bahira in Basra, Syria.Last updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q67: The wealth or property left by deceased is called?
Correct Answer: (A) Taraka
The wealth or property left by a deceased person is called TarakaTaraka means فوت ہونے والے انسان کی دولت It is the basis of the Islamic system of inheritance Faraid .Additional information:Asabah: The residuaries who take whatever remains of the estate after the fixed-share heirs receive their portions.Last updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q68: During Ayoub era, presidential elections held in:?
Correct Answer: (D) 1965
Pakistan's first presidential election was held on 2 January 1965Nominee Ayub Khan: Party PMLCFatima Jinnah: Party COPWinner: Ayub KhanSystem: Indirect election through Basic DemocratsLast updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q69: When is the first caliph in the Umayyad dynasty?
Correct Answer: (B) Hazrat Muawiya R.A
The Umayyad Caliphate was founded by Muawiya I,Reign: 661 - 680 ADStart of Rule: After the end of the First Muslim Civil War and a peace treaty with Hasan ibn Ali.Moved the Caliphate’s capital to Damascus, SyriaAdditional information:Umayyad Dynasty started: 661 ADUmayyad Dynasty ended: 750 ADLast Caliph: Marwan II 744 - 750 AD Last updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q70: What is the distance required for Qasr in prayer ?
Correct Answer: (C) 78 km
Minimum distance: Approximately 77 - 78 kmQasr applies to: 4-rakat obligatory prayersZuhr: 4 → 2 rakatsAsr: 4 → 2 rakatsIsha: 4 → 2 rakatsFajr: Remains 2 rakatsMaghrib: Remains 3 rakatsQasr is for a traveler musafir meeting the required travel conditions.Last updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q71: In which year Swat was merged to Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (C) 1969
The Swat officially merged into Pakistan on July 28, 1969. Nov 3, 1947: Swat acceded to Pakistan, keeping internal autonomy.Jul 28, 1969: Yahya Khan fully merged Swat, Dir, and Chitral into Pakistan.KNOWN ABOUT SWATDistrict in Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PakistanCapital: Saidu SharifLargest city: MingoraGwalerai - famous for applesLast updated NA on 10-09-2026
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Q72: The Antonym of "ZEAL" is?
Correct Answer: (C) Apathy
Zeal means جوشApathy means بے حسی
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Q73: The Namaz e Janaza is ?
Correct Answer: (A) Farz e Kaffaya
Namaz-e-Janaza is Farz-e-KifayaNo Sajdas are in Salat-e-JanazaNamaz-e-Janazah is performed by standing in line4 Takbeers are in Namaz-e-Janaza The first Namaz-e-Janazah performed by the Holy Prophet ﷺ was for Asad bin Zaraara SahabiLast updated question NS on 10-09-2026
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Q74: Surah Nisa is a Surah focus on ?
Correct Answer: (B) Rights of woman
Surah Nisa is a Surah focus on the rights of women.Classification: MedinanPosition: Juzʼ 4 - 6Hizb no. 8, 9, 10 and 11No. of verses: 176No. of Rukus: 24No. of words: 3745No. of letters: 16085Last updated question NS on 09-09-2026
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Q75: VLSI stands for ?
Correct Answer: (A) Very large scale integration
VLSI stands for Very Large Scale IntegrationVLSI began in 1970It is the process of creating an integrated circuit IC by combining thousands, millions, or even billions of transistors onto a single tiny silicon chip
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Q76: Which is the National language of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (C) Urdu
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. Article 251: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan formally declares Urdu as the national languageAdditional informationNational Animal: MarkhorNational Tree: DeodarNational Dish: NihariNational Fruit: MangoNational Flower: JasmineNational Vegetable: Lady Finger Okra Field hockey is Pakistan's official national sport.Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026
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Q77: Give the fundamental beliefs of Islam in the proper order?
Correct Answer: (B) Tauheed, Risalat, Malaika, Alhami Kutub and Akhirat
The fundamental beliefs of Islam are known as Arkan-e-Iman Articles of Faith .Tauheed - Belief in the Oneness of Allah.Risalat - Belief in the Messengers of Allah.Malaika - Belief in the Angels.Alhami Kutub - Belief in the Divine Books.Akhirat - Belief in the Hereafter.Last verified on 09-09-2026
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Q78: What is the literal meaning of Ijtihad?
Correct Answer: (B) Attempt
Ijtihad is an important concept in Islamic jurisprudence Fiqh .It refers to using independent reasoning to derive Islamic rulings.It is used when clear guidance is not found in the Quran or Sunnah.Root word: J-H-D effort / struggle .Last verified on 09-05-2026
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Q79: Who was the conqueror of Central Asia?
Correct Answer: (B) Qutayba Bin Muslim
Name: Qutaybah ibn MuslimCaliphate: UmayyadPosition: Governor of KhurasanTenure: 705 - 715 CEMajor region: Transoxiana Central Asia Bukhara: Conquered during 706 - 709 CESamarkand: Conquered in 710 - 712 CELast verified on 09-09-2026
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Q80: The first Muslim who sacrificed one of his eyes in the way of Allah?
Correct Answer: (C) Usman bin Mazoon
Name: Hazrat Usman bin Mazoon RA Status: Early companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Place: MakkahInjury: Lost/suffered injury to one eyeReason: Suffered persecution for the sake of IslamKnown for: Patience and sacrifice in the way of AllahLast verified on 09-09-2026
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Q81: Who was a good Player of flute?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazart Dawood AS
Prophet Dawood AS is known for being a good player of flute.Holy Book: ZaburSpecial blessing: Beautiful and melodious voiceAssociated with: Glorification of Allah by birds and mountainsKnown for: Beautiful recitation and voiceLast verified on 09-09-2026
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Q82: Which was the first battle between Muslims and Kuffars?
Correct Answer: (A) Ghazwa Abwa
First Ghazwa Battle took place between Muslims and Kuffar is Ghazwa Abwa.Ghazwa Abwa is the First Ghazwa of Islam. Ghazwa Wadan is another name for this battle. Abwa is the first expedition, in which the Holy Prophet PBUH , with 60 Muhajireen, left Madinah with the goal of jihad for the first time in the month of Safar 2 AH.Last verified 09-09-2026
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Q83: CTBT stands for ?
Correct Answer: (C) Comprehensive Test Ban Treat
CTBT stands for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.It's a multilateral treaty to ban nuclear weapons test explosions for both civilian and military purposesSigned: 24 September 1996Its headquarters in Vienna, Austria.Languages 6 :ArabicChineseEnglishFrenchRussianSpanishThe three countries that have not signed the CTBT are:IndiaNorth KoreaPakistanThese countries are also among the eight Annex 2 states that have not ratified the treaty.The United States was the first nation to sign the treaty.Signatories: 187Ratifiers: 178Last verified on 09-09-2026
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Q84: Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) Liaquat Ali Khan
The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was Liaquat Ali KhanTenure: 15-08-1947 to 16-10-1951.Party: Pakistan Muslim League.Secretary of the All-India Muslim League in 19361st Minister of Defence from 15 August 1947 - 16 October 19511st Minister of Foreign Affairs from 15 August 1947 - 27 December 1949Born: 1 October 1895, Karnal, Punjab, IndiaDied: 16 October 1951 aged 56 , RawalpindiManner of death: Assassination**Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026
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Q85: When was Fasting Sawm/Roza made obligatory in Islam?
Correct Answer: (C) 10th Shaban, 2 A.H
When fasting was made obligatory:Timing: Second year of Hijrah 2 AH / 624 CE , in the month of Sha'banFirst fast: Ramadan 2 AHKey verse: Surah Al-Baqarah 183 - 185 Prophet's practice: Fasted Ramadan for 9 years until 11 AH Before Ramadan: Muslims fasted on Ashura 10th Muharram and three days each monthLast updated by NS on 5-09-2026
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Q86: Which specialized agency of UNO lists World Heritage Sites?
Correct Answer: (D) UNESCO
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO Founded16 November 1945HeadquartersParis, FranceFounded inLondon, UKMembers193Last verified on 05-09-2026
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Q87: Who is known as the father of early chemistry and also made significant contributions to biological science?
Correct Answer: (D) Jabir Ibn Hayyan
Jabir ibn Hayyan, known as the "father of chemistry."He was an Arab Chemist.Composition of Alchemy was written by Jabir Bin Hayyan.Notable ideas:Use of organic substances in chemistrySulfur-mercury theory of metalsScience of the balanceScience of artificial generationLast verified on 07-02-2026
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Q88: Which country was hosted the Summer Olympics in 2024?
Correct Answer: (A) France
List of Olympics from 2010 to 2030 Year Olympics Host City / Country Medal Table Winner 2010 Winter Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 - 14 Gold 2012 Summer London, UK 🇬🇧 United States 🇺🇸 - 48 Gold 2014 Winter Sochi, Russia 🇷🇺 Norway 🇳🇴 - 11 Gold 2016 Summer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 🇧🇷 United States 🇺🇸 - 46 Gold 2018 Winter PyeongChang, South Korea 🇰🇷 Norway 🇳🇴 - 14 Gold 2020 Summer* Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵 United States 🇺🇸 - 39 Gold 2022 Winter Beijing, China 🇨🇳 Norway 🇳🇴 - 16 Gold 2024 Summer Paris, France 🇫🇷 United States 🇺🇸 - 40 Gold 2026 Winter Milan - Cortina, Italy 🇮🇹 Norway 🇳🇴 - 18 Gold 2028 Summer
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Q89: In which Hijri Ghazwa-e-Khyber was fought?
Correct Answer: (A) 7 Hijri
Ghazwa-e-Khyber was fought in 7 Hijri 628 AD .It was a battle between Muslims and the Jews of Khaybar.The battle began and ended in 629 AD.Location: Khaybar, Saudi Arabia.Result: Muslim victory.15 Muslims were martyred, and 93 Jews were killed in the battle.Additional InformationFamous Ghazwat - Important for MCQs Ghazwa-e-Badr - 2 AH Ghazwa-e-Uhud - 3 AH Ghazwa-e-Khandaq Ahzab - 5 AH Ghazwa-e-Banu Quraiza - 5 AH Ghazwa-e-Khaybar - 7 AH Ghazwa-e-Fath-e-Makkah - 8 AH Ghazwa-e-Hunain - 8 AH Ghazwa-e-Taif - 8 AH Ghazwa-e-Tabuk - 9 AH
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Q90: What was the initial estimate of CPEC Project?
Correct Answer: (A) $ 46 billion
The initial value of CPEC was about US$46 billion.The China - Pakistan Economic Corridor CPEC agreement was formally signed and launched in April 2015 during the visit of Xi Jinping to Pakistan.CPEC was initiated in mid-2013.It is a major network of energy, transport, and infrastructure projects connecting China's Xinjiang with Gwadar.Last verified on 05-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q91: Zun-Noorain is the title of ?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Usman
Hazrat Usman ibn Affan was titled Zun-Noorain Having Two Lights .He married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad PBUH :Hazrat RuqaiyyaHazrat Umm-e-KulsoomThe title signifies honor of having two lights from Prophet’s family.Last verified on 30-03-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q92: The shortest Surah of the Holy Quran is ?
Correct Answer: (A) Kausar
The shortest chapter in the Quran is Surah Al-KawtharMeaning: "The Abundance"Number of Verses: 3Placement: Chapter 108 in the 30th Juz Para of the QuranLocation of Revelation: Makkah Makki Additional informationThe second shortest surah in the Quran is Surah Al-AsrSurah Baqarah is the longest surah of the Holy Quran. 286 Verses . Last updated by NS on 5-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q93: FATA was merged with KPK under which constitutional amendment?
Correct Answer: (D) 25th
Constitutional Amendment: 25th AmendmentMerger Date: 24th May 2018FATA Stands for: Federally Administered Tribal AreasMerged with: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK Main Purpose: Integration of FATA into Pakistan's provincial and constitutional frameworkLast verified on 06-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q94: Which country is called the Land of the Midnight Sun?
Correct Answer: (C) Norway
Norway is popularly known as the “Land of the Midnight Sun.”Additional information:🇯🇵 Japan - Land of the Rising Sun🇪🇬 Egypt - Gift of the Nile🇮🇪 Ireland - Emerald Isle🇹🇭 Thailand - Land of Smiles🇦🇺 Australia - Land Down UnderLast verified on 07-09-2026
Source: PPSC Junior Patrol Officer JPO Past Paper
Q95: What is the Capital of Azerbaijan?
Correct Answer: (D) Baku
Azerbaijan Capital is Baku.Azerbaijan Currency is Manat.Azerbaijan official language is Azerbaijani.Azerbaijan located is in Continent Asia.Azerbaijan Primary Religion is Islam.Azerbaijan Parliament called Melli Majlis.Last verified on 07-03-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q96: Deficiency of Iodine causes ?
Correct Answer: (B) Goiter
Iodine deficiency causes goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.Severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy or early childhood can impair brain development.Last verified on 07-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q97: For which purpose seismograph is used?
Correct Answer: (B) For recording earthquake
A seismograph is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. It consists of a mass attached to a fixed baseDuring an earthquake, the base moves and the mass does not.Last verified on 07-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q98: RAM stands for ?
Correct Answer: (A) Random Access Memory
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.It is a type of fast, temporary computer memory.It is essentially short-term memory.It is the hardware in a computing device where the operating system OS .Last verified on 26-04-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q99: Which is the first month of Islamic Calendar?
Correct Answer: (A) Muharram
12 Islamic MonthsMuḥarram محرم الحرام Ṣafar صفر المظفر Rabi al-Awwal ربیع الاول Rabi al-Thani / Rabi al-Sani ربیع الثانی Jumada al-Awwal جمادی الاول Jumada al-Thani جمادی الثانی Rajab رجب المرجب Shaʿban شعبان المعظم Ramadan رمضان المبارک - Month of fastingShawwal شوال المکرم Dhu al-Qaʿdah ذوالقعدہ الحرام Dhu al-Hijjah ذوالحجہ الحرام - Month of HajjLast verified on 14-03-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q100: KANUPP is the abbreviation of ?
Correct Answer: (B) Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
KANUPP stands for Karachi Nuclear Power Plant.It is located in Karachi, Sindh.It was Pakistan’s first nuclear power plant.The original K-1 was developed with Canadian assistance.It began commercial operation in 1972.K-2 and K-3 are newer units developed with Chinese cooperation.Last verified on 09-09-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q101: Choose the correct Verb: She ?been working in England before she came back to native town.
Correct Answer: (A) Had
The correct sentence is: She had been working in England before she came back to her native town.Had been working is the Past Perfect Continuous Tense.Structure: Subject + had + been + verb-ing.“Before she came back” refers to a past event, so had is required.Last verified on 09-09-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q102: Which of the following is an example of a holistic rubric?
Correct Answer: (A) A rubric that assigns an overall grade based on several aspects of the work
A holistic rubric evaluates the overall quality of a student's work.It gives one overall score or grade rather than separate scores for each criterion.Holistic rubric: One overall judgment/score.Analytic rubric: Separate scores for individual criteria.Last verified on 09-09-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q103: The right of separate electorate was given to the Muslims under the Indian Councils Act of ?
Correct Answer: (D) 1909
The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.Additional information:Date of introduction: 12 March 1909Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60Muslim reserved seats: 527 members were to be elected from different constituencies.Nehru Report 28 August 1928 rejected the demand for separate electorate.Last verified on 01-04-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q104: The chief characteristics of Govt of India Act 1935 was ?
Correct Answer: (D) Provincial autonomy
The Government of India Act 1935 was a major constitutional reform introduced by the British Parliament.Its most important implemented feature was provincial autonomy.It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and gave provinces greater authority over their own administration.The proposed federation at the center was never fully implemented.Last verified on 08-09-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q105: Idiom: Beat about the bush means?
Correct Answer: (D) All of these
Beat about the bush means to avoid discussing the main point directly.It is used when someone talks indirectly instead of addressing the important issue.Example: Stop beating about the bush and tell me what happened.Last verified on 07-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q106: A figure whose all four sides are equal is called ?
Correct Answer: (D) Rhombus
NOTE:If the question only says “all four sides are equal,” then the correct answer is a rhombus.If the question says “all four sides are equal, and all four angles are right angles 90° ,” then the correct answer is Square.Example:Diamond shape ◇ = RhombusBox shape □ = SquareLast updated by NS on 06-09-2026​
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q107: The Antonym of Accept is?
Correct Answer: (D) Both B and C
Accept means قبول کرناReject means ردکرناRefuse means انکارLast verified on 06-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q108: The Synonym of Abandon is?
Correct Answer: (D) Both A and B
Abandon means ترک کرناLeave means چھوڑوDeserted means ویران هوناLast verified on 06-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q109: NATO is primarily a political and military alliance between countries from which regions?
Correct Answer: (B) Europe and North America
NATO is a political and military alliance of countries from Europe and North America.NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization.NATO was established on 4 April 1949.Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.Last verified on 06-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q110: How many EU countries share the euro as their official currency?
Correct Answer: (B) 21
21 EU member states currently use the euro € as their official currency.AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceIrelandItalyLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsPortugalSlovakiaSloveniaSpainThe euro was introduced for electronic payments on 1 January 1999.Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002.Bulgaria became the 21st EU country to adopt the euro in January 2026.Last verified on 06-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q111: The science rover Perseverance of NASA landed on the Red Planet Mars on ?
Correct Answer: (A) 18 February 2021
NASA’s Perseverance rover landed on Mars on 18 February 2021.It landed in Jezero Crater, an ancient lakebed on Mars.The mission aimed to search for signs of ancient microbial life.It also collected rock and soil samples for possible future return to Earth.Last verified on 06-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q112: Idiom: Piece of cake means?
Correct Answer: (B) Easy task
The idiom “piece of cake” means something very easy to do.Example: “The exam was a piece of cake.”Last verified on 16-05-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q113: Who discovered the Law of Motion Three Laws of Motion ?
Correct Answer: (C) Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton formulated the Three Laws of Motion.He presented them in 1687 in his famous work Principia Mathematica.Three Laws of Motion:First Law - Law of Inertia: An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.Second Law - Law of Acceleration: The net force on an object is related to its mass and acceleration.Third Law - Action and Reaction: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.Last verified on 05-09-2026
Source: PPSC Junior Patrol Officer JPO Past Paper
Q114: Which is the largest gland in the human body?
Correct Answer: (B) Liver
The liver is the largest gland in the human body.It is situated in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, beneath the diaphragm, and above the stomach.It is reddish-brown.It is weighs approximately 1.5 kg.Additional information:The pineal gland is the smallest gland.It about the size of a grain of rice.It weighs approximately 150 mg.It is part of the endocrine system.Last verified on 02-04-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q115: What is Sweden's Currency?
Correct Answer: (B) Swedish Krona
Sweden Currency is Swedish Krona.Sweden Capital is Stockholm.Sweden official language is Swedish.Sweden located is in Continent Europe.Sweden Primary Religion is Christianity.Last verified on 05-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q116: Which of the following is the Current Chief Minister CM of KPK?
Correct Answer: (C) Sohail Khan Afridi
Sohail Khan Afridi is the current and 30 Chief Minister CM of KPK province since 13 October 2025.He replaced Ali Amin Gandapur.He belongs to PTI.Last verified on 07-02-2026
Source: PPSC Junior Patrol Officer JPO Past Paper
Q117: When was All India Muslim League founded?
Correct Answer: (A) 30 December 1906
The All India Muslim League was founded on 30 December 1906.Location: Dhaka Dacca , BangladeshFounder: Nawab Khwaja SalimullahFirst President: Sir Agha KhanHeadquarters: LucknowThe party was dissolved on 14 August 1947.When the Muslim League ended in 1947, it split into three parties:Muslim League in PakistanAwami League in BangladeshIndian Union Muslim League in IndiaLast verified on 10-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q118: Shortcut key of Ctrl + A use for ?
Correct Answer: (A) To select all text
Ctrl + A: Select AllAdditional information:Ctrl + C: CopyCtrl + V: PasteCtrl + X: CutCtrl + Z: UndoLast verified on 02-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q119: USB stands for ?
Correct Answer: (B) Universal Serial Bus
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus.USB is a standard used to connect and transfer data between electronic devices.A USB flash drive is a data storage device that uses flash memory with an integrated USB interface.Ajay Bhatt is widely credited as a key figure in the development of USB technology in the 1990s.Last verified on 05-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q120: The Synonym of Lavish is?
Correct Answer: (C) Bountiful
Lavish means شاہانہBountiful means سخیLast verified on 05-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q121: FIR stands for ?
Correct Answer: (B) First Information Report
FIR stands for First Information Report.It a document prepared by police under Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure CrPC 1898.It starting criminal proceedings in cognizable cases.Last verified on 11-05-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q122: COP 28 will be hosted by?
Correct Answer: (A) UAE
COP28 - 2023: 🇦🇪 UAE - DubaiAdditional information:COP29 - 2024: 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan - BakuCOP30 - 2025: 🇧🇷 Brazil - BelémCOP31 - 2026: 🇹🇷 Türkiye Turkey - AntalyaCOP32 - 2027: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia - host country accepted by the PartiesLast verified on 21-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q123: How many essential belief are there in Iman-e-Mufassal?
Correct Answer: (A) 7
Seven essential belief are there in Iman-e-Mufassal.The meaning of Iman Mufassal:The belief in detail.Seven essential beliefs are there in Iman-e-Mafassal:1. Faith in God.2. Faith in holy angels.3. Faith in all holy Books.4. Faith in all holy Prophets.5. Faith in the Day of Judgement.6. Faith in everything good or bad is decided by God Taqdir .7. Faith in life after death.Last verified on 16-05-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q124: MNA stands for ?
Correct Answer: (A) Member of National Assembly
MNA stands for Member of the National Assembly.Pakistan’s National Assembly has 336 seats.An MNA is an elected representative in the lower house of Parliament.The normal term of the National Assembly is 5 years, unless dissolved earlier.MNAs are elected through general elections.Last verified on 04-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q125: ROM stands for ?
Correct Answer: (B) Read Only Memory
ROM stands for Read Only Memory.It is a type of non-volatile memory.So its contents are retained when power is turned off.ROM stores important instructions such as firmware and boot instructions.Additional information:RAM → Random Access MemoryPROM → Programmable Read Only MemoryEPROM → Erasable Programmable Read Only MemoryLast verified on 08-08-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q126: What is the total length of Indus River?
Correct Answer: (B) 3180 km
The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.It is the National River of Pakistan.Additional information:The Indus River starts in Tibet.It originates from the Mansarovar lake.They flow through India, Pakistan.It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.Last verified on 10-
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q127: According to Population, Pakistan is ?largest country in the world.
Correct Answer: (B) 5th
Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country.The population density in Pakistan is 287 per km² 742 people per mi² .Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.The top 10 most populous countries in the world:ChinaIndiaThe United StatesIndonesiaPakistanBrazilNigeriaBangladeshRussia MexicoLast verified on 04-09-2026
Source: PERA Sergeant Past Paper
Q128: ASEAN stands for?
Correct Answer: (C) Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Headquarters: Jakarta, IndonesiaASEAN was founded on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok through the Bangkok Declaration.Type: Economic and Political OrganizationEstablished at: Bangkok, ThailandOfficial Language: EnglishMembers: 11Last verified on 08-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q129: Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District ?
Correct Answer: (D) Attock
Pakistan’s largest oil fields are located in District Attock.Khaur Oil Field is located in Attock District.Khaur was discovered in 1915 by the Attock Oil Company.It is considered the oldest oil field in Pakistan.Joya Mair Oil Field was discovered in 1944.Balkassar Oil Field is located in Jhelum District.Last verified on 04-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q130: The Iran Pakistan gas pipeline is also called ?
Correct Answer: (C) Peace Pipeline
Other name: Peace PipelineCountries: Iran and PakistanPurpose: Transportation of natural gasProposed length: 2,775 kmPakistan President at inauguration ceremony: Asif Ali ZardariIranian President: Mahmoud AhmadinejadInauguration: 11 March 2013Last verified on 04-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q131: The largest Artery in human body is called?
Correct Answer: (B) Aorta artery
The Aorta is the largest artery in the human body.It carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.It is the main artery of the systemic circulatory system.The aorta branches into smaller arteries to supply blood to all body organs except the lungs.Additional information:Arterioles are the smallest branches of arteries.They carry oxygenated blood from arteries to the capillaries.Arterioles regulate blood flow and blood pressure by constricting or dilating.Last verified on 21-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q132: Which is the shortest/smallest bone in human body?
Correct Answer: (A) Stapes
Smallest bone: Stapes.Location: Middle ear.Three ear bones: Malleus, Incus, Stapes.Longest bone: Femur thigh bone .Adult human skeleton: Usually 206 bones.Newborn: About 270 bones at birth; many later fuse together.Human skull: 22 bones 8 cranial + 14 facial Last verified on 03-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q133: Which is the longest and the strongest bone in human body?
Correct Answer: (A) Femur
The largest bone in the human body is the femur the thighbone It is located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee.It supports the weight of the body and helps you walk, run, and standIt is about 48 centimeters 18 inches long.Additional information:The lowest part of the backbone is called the sacrum.The smallest bone is the stirrup stapes .The strongest bone for its size is the lower jaw or mandible.Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q134: Who invented Radio?
Correct Answer: (C) Marconi
Marconi invented Radio.Radio was invented in 1895.Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor.Last verified on 12-08-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q135: Russia launched a war against Ukraine in?
Correct Answer: (D) 24 February 2022
Attack Date: 24 February 2022, before 5:00 a.m. Kyiv timeDeclared By: Vladimir Putin as “special military operation”Territorial Control: Russia controls ~1.8% area around Kharkiv east Ukraine Reason: Rising tensions due to Russian military buildup in 2021Additional information:Capital: MoscowArea: 17.1 million km²Currency: Russian RublePopulation: 144.1 million 2020, World Bank Continent: Europe and AsiaLast verified on 02-02-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q136: Ahmadis were declared Non-Muslims in ?
Correct Answer: (B) 1974
Year: 1974Amendment: Second Constitutional AmendmentPrime Minister: Zulfikar Ali BhuttoFounder of Ahmadiyya movement: Mirza Ghulam AhmadConstitution: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973Last verified on 02-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q137: Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2022?
Correct Answer: (D) Argentina
Winner: Argentina - third World Cup title, first in 36 years.Runner-up: France.Edition: 22nd, held in Qatar from 20 Nov - 18 Dec 2022.Final Match: Argentina vs France at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.Additional information Year Host Winner 1930 Uruguay Uruguay 1934 Italy Italy 1938 France Italy 1950 Brazil Uruguay 1954 Switzerland West Germany 1958 Sweden Brazil 1962 Chile Brazil 1966 England England 1970 Mexico Brazil 1974 West Germany West Germany 1978 Argentina Argentina 1982 Spain Italy 1986 Mexico Argentina 1990 Italy West Germany 1994 United States Brazil 1998 France France 2002 South Korea and
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Q138: When was the Lahore Resolution Pakistan Resolution passed?
Correct Answer: (B) 23 March 1940
The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.It demanded separate states for Muslims of the subcontinent.It is also called the Pakistan Resolution.Additional information:Presented by A. K. Fazlul HuqPrepared text by Muhammad Zafarullah KhanKey Participants by region Punjab → Zafar Ali KhanSindh → Sir Abdullah HaroonBengal → A.K. Fazlul HuqKPK → Sardar Aurangzeb KhanUnited Provinces → Khalid ZamanLast verified on 04-05-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q139: Strait of Hormuz is located between?
Correct Answer: (C) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman.Location: Between Iran and Oman/UAEConnects: Persian Gulf → Gulf of Oman → Arabian SeaNarrowest Width: 33 kmImportance: Major global oil transit routeRegion: Middle EastAdditional information:Strait of Bosporus - Black Sea ↔ Sea of MarmaraStrait of Gibraltar - Atlantic Ocean ↔ Mediterranean SeaStrait of Malacca - Andaman Sea ↔ South China SeaBering Strait - Arctic Ocean ↔ Pacific OceanLast verified on 10-07-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q140: What is the capital of Norway?
Correct Answer: (A) Oslo
Norway Capital is Oslo.Norway Currency is Norwegian Krone.Norway official language is Norwegian.Norway located is in Continent Europe.Norway Primary Religion is Christianity.Norway Head of Govt. is Prime Minister - Jonas Gahr Støre.Norway Parliament called Storting.Tricks for RememberKRONE Mind Trick : denMARK on his norWAY to receive Crown1 Denmark2 NorwayLast verified on 02-07-2026
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Q141: What is the chemical formula of Baking Soda?
Correct Answer: (B) NaHCO₃
The chemical formula of baking soda is NaHCO₃, which stands for sodium bicarbonate.The chemical name of baking soda is sodium hydrogen carbonate or sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 .Sodium bicarbonate is non flammableBaking soda is basic in nature.Last verified on 03-09-2026
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Q142: The Chemical formula of Table/Common Salt is?
Correct Answer: (A) NaCl
It is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl.It representing a 1:1 ratio of sodium and chloride ions. Table salt is the granulated white salt seen in most saltshakers.It is typically mined from underground deposits.It is commonly known as Sodium chloride.Last verified on 03-09-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q143: In which reforms Muslims demand of separate electorate was incorporated/introduced?
Correct Answer: (B) Minto-Morley Reforms
The Indian Councils Act 1909, also called the Morley-Minto Reforms, introduced separate electorates for Muslims.Additional information:Date of introduction: 12 March 1909Total members in Central Legislative Council: 60Muslim reserved seats: 527 members were to be elected from different constituencies.Nehru Report 28 August 1928 rejected the demand for separate electorate.Last verified on 07-03-2026
Source: Islamabad Police Past Paper
Q144: What is the length of border between Pakistan and China?
Correct Answer: (C) 599 km 596
The Pakistan-China border Northeast is 599 km 596 long.Additional information:Pakistan’s borders with neighbors:India: 2,100 km East Afghanistan: 2,611 km West/Northwest Iran: 909 km West Other borders:Arabian Sea coast: 1,058 km South Total land border: 6,219 kmLand + Sea border: 7,277 kmLand + Sea + LOC and Working Boundary: 8,340 kmLast verified on 16-01-2026
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Q145: DNA is the abbreviation of ?
Correct Answer: (C) Deoxyribonucleic Acid
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.DNA is a biological molecule found in all living cells.It carries genetic information from parents to offspring.It controls growth, development, and body functions.DNA is present in the nucleus of cells mainly in chromosomes .It is made of nucleotides arranged in a double helix structure.It was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick 1953 structure model .Last verified on 01-06-2026
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Q146: How many basic pillars of Islam are there?
Correct Answer: (C) 5
Islam is built on five pillars: Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (alms), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
Source: NTS MCQs 2026
Q147: World Trade Organization WTO was established in ?
Correct Answer: (D) 1995
WTO World Trade Organization was established on 1 January 1995.It succeeded GATT.Pakistan joined WTO on 1 January 1995.Additional information:Members: 164Headquarters: Geneva, SwitzerlandOfficial Languages: English, French, SpanishObjectives:Protect Intellectual Property RightsPromote Free TradeRemove Trade QuotasLast verified on 16-01-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q148: What is Grandfather father of Hazrat Muhammad SAW?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazrat Abdul Muttalib
Family of the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ :Father: Hazrat Abdullah R.A Mother: Hazrat Amina R.A Grandfather: Hazrat Abdul MuttalibGrandmother: Fatimah bint AmrUncle: Hazrat Abu Talib chief guardian in youth Also: Hamza, Abbas, Abu Lahab - other uncles Last verified on 02-09-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q149: SCO has its Secretariat Headquarters at ?
Correct Answer: (B) Beijing, China
The SCO Headquarters: Beijing, ChinaThe SCO Founded: June 15, 2001SCO has four observer states.The SCO currently comprises of Ten members states:ChinaIndiaKazakhstanKyrgyzstanRussiaPakistanTajikistanIran UzbekistanBelarusOn 9 July 2023, Iran became 9th member of SCO. On 9 June, 2017 India and Pakistan became full members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation SCO .Last verified on 02-09-2026
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Q150: Who is the Current Prime Minister of Japan?
Correct Answer: (B) Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi is the Current Prime Minister of Japan since 2026.She is the first woman PM of Japan.She won general elections of 2026.She belongs to Liberal Democratic Party of Japan LDP .She replaced Shigeru Ishiba.Updated on 22/03/2026Click here for reference
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q151: Raw data processed by a computer becomes?
Correct Answer: (A) Information
Raw data processed by a computer becomes Information.Data consists of raw, unorganized facts and figures.After processing, data becomes meaningful and useful information.Information helps users make decisions.Last verified on 13-07-2026
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Q152: In MS Excel formula and function start with ?
Correct Answer: (C) =
In MS Excel, every formula and function starts with the equal sign = .The = tells Excel that the cell contains a formula, not plain text.Functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, and IF also begin with =.Without the =, Excel treats the entry as ordinary text.Last verified on 10-02-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q153: When the battle of Motah was fought?
Correct Answer: (A) 8 AH 629 AD
Fought in 629 AD 8 AH Location: Mu’tah Jordan Opponents: Muslims vs Byzantine Empire Romans Commanders martyred: Zaid bin Harithah, Jafar ibn Abi Talib, Abdullah bin RawahaLeadership later taken by Khalid ibn al-WalidLast verified on 23-04-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q154: Lahore Resolution was passed in the ?annual session of All India Muslim League.
Correct Answer: (A) 27th
Lahore Resolution was passed in the 27th annual session of the All India Muslim League.It was presented by A. K. Fazlul Huq.Adopted by the All-India Muslim League on the occasion of its three-day general session in Lahore on 22 - 24 March 1940.The session was held at Minto Park, Lahore.Muhammad Ali Jinnah presided over the historic session.Last verified on 01-09-2026
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Q155: Which shortcut key is used to start a presentation from the beginning in PowerPoint?
Correct Answer: (B) F5
Start a presentation from the beginning: F5Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift + F5Last verified on 01-09-2026
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Q156: FiFA world cup was arranged in Qatar from 20 November 2022 to ?
Correct Answer: (A) 18 Dec 2022
Edition: 22nd, held in Qatar from 20 Nov - 18 Dec 2022.Winner: Argentina - third World Cup title, first in 36 years.Runner-up: France.Final Match: Argentina vs France at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.Additional information:Third Place: Croatia | Fourth Place: Morocco.Top Scorer: Kylian Mbappe France - 8 goals, scored hat-trick in final.Best Player / Golden Ball: Lionel Messi Argentina - second time winner.Best Young Player: Enzo Fernandez Argentina .Best Goalkeeper / Golden Glove: Emiliano Martinez Argentina .Last verified on 08-03-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q157: "PEMRA" stands for what?
Correct Answer: (C) Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority
"PEMRA" stands for Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority.It is the organization responsible for regulating and licensing electronic media in Pakistan.It was established in March 2002.Last verified on 01-09-2026
Source: PPSC Junior Patrol Officer JPO Past Paper
Q158: Which is the biggest/largest industry of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (A) Textile
Cotton textile production and apparel manufacturing are Pakistan's largest industries.It accounts for about 65% of the merchandise exportsThe textile industry employs about 45% of the country's labor force. Pakistan is the fourth largest producer of cotton in the world. Pakistan is the eighth largest exporter of textiles in Asia.Last verified on 01-09-2026
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Q159: The Purpose of President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari’s visit to China ?
Correct Answer: (B) To strengthen bilateral ties and discuss CPEC projects
President Asif Ali Zardari visited China from 12 - 21 September 2025.The visit focused on Pakistan-China bilateral relations, especially economic and trade cooperation.CPEC and future connectivity initiatives were major areas of discussion.The visit aimed to strengthen the two countries' All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership.Last verified on 01-08-2026
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Q160: Pakistan is having its longest border with ?
Correct Answer: (B) Afghanistan
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border West/Northwest is 2,611 km long.Additional information:Pakistan’s borders with neighbors:India: 2,100 km East China: is 599 km Northeast Iran: 909 km West Other borders:Arabian Sea coast: 1,058 km South Total land border: 6,219 kmLand + Sea border: 7,277 kmLand + Sea + LOC and Working Boundary: 8,340 kmLast verified on 16-01-2026
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Q161: What is the shortcut key for double underline ?
Correct Answer: (A) Ctrl + Shift + D
Ctrl + Shift + D applies double underline to selected text in MS Word.Additional information:Ctrl + U - Single underlineCtrl + Shift + W - Underline words onlyCtrl + B - BoldCtrl + I - ItalicLast verified on 25-08-2026
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Q162: In which sea was Pharaoh Firon and his troops were drowned?
Correct Answer: (C) Red Sea
Pharaoh Firon and his army were drowned in the Red Sea while pursuing Prophet Musa Moses AS and the Israelites.Allah parted the sea for Prophet Musa AS and his followers to cross safely.When Pharaoh and his army followed them, the waters returned and they were drowned.This event is mentioned in the Qur’an, including Surah Al-Baqarah 2:50 and Surah Yunus 10:90 - 92 .Last verified on 26-08-2026
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Q163: Which shortcut key is used to use the find and replace feature?
Correct Answer: (A) CTRL + H
CTRL + H is the shortcut key used in most software like MS Word, Excel to open the Find and Replace dialog box.It allows users to search for a word or phrase and replace it with another.Additional information:CTRL + F: Only opens the Find dialogCTRL + G: Opens the Go To dialogCTRL + R: Aligns text to the right in word processorsLast verified on 10-06-2026
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Q164: Which shortcut key is used to paste the selected and copied text?
Correct Answer: (C) Ctrl + V
Ctrl + V is the shortcut key used to paste copied or cut text.Additional information:Ctrl + C - CopyCtrl + X - CutCtrl + Z - UndoCtrl + A - Select AllLast verified on 23-08-2026
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Q165: The Antonym of Ingenuous is?
Correct Answer: (C) Plotting
Ingenuous means معصوم، بھولا بھالا Plotting means چالاک، سازشی
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Q166: What is total area of the Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) 881,913 km²
The total area of pakistan 881,913 km².In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km.Pakistan is a country in South Asia.Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.Additional information:Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25%.The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares.The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7%.Last verified on 02-05-2026
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Q167: The Synonym of Inferior?
Correct Answer: (C) Lower / Subordinate
Inferior means lower in rank, quality, status, or importance.Inferior means درجہ، معیار، حیثیت، یا اہمیت میں کمLower / Subordinate means درجہ، معیار، حیثیت، یا اہمیت میں کمLast verified on 23-08-2026
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Q168: Mount Everest is situated in which country?
Correct Answer: (B) Nepal
Location: Nepal - China Tibet border in the HimalayasHighest peak in the world: Mount EverestHeight: 8,848.86 m 29,032 ft Named after: Sir George Everest in 1856First successful expedition: 1953Additional information:First climbers: Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary - 1953First person to climb Everest twice: Nawang GombuFirst Pakistani woman to summit Everest: Samina Baig - 2013Youngest Pakistani to summit Everest: Sheroze KashifFirst blind Asian 3rd in world to climb Everest: Zhang HongFastest woman to summit Everest: Tsang Yin-hung Hong Kong - 2021Last verified on 08-03-2026
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Q169: Atique is the title of ?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A.
Atiq عَتِیق is a famous title of Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A. .He was the first Caliph of Islam.He succeeded the Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after his demise.His caliphate lasted from 632 to 634 AD.Last verified on 23-08-2026
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Q170: The famous Khyber pass is located in?
Correct Answer: (D) Safed Koh
Khyber Pass lies in the Safed Koh mountain range.It is a famous mountain pass in Pakistan.It connects Pakistan with Afghanistan.It connects Peshawar to Kabul.It is a historically important trade and invasion route.It lies in the Safed Koh mountain range.Last verified on 16-05-2026
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Q171: What is the capital of the United States of America USA ?
Correct Answer: (B) Washington D.C
The capital of the United States of America is Washington D.C..Named after: George Washington, ColumbiaAdditional information:The currency of the United States of America is United States Dollar.The official languages of the United States of America are English and; Spanish.United States of America located is in Continent North America.United States of America Primary Religion is Christianity.Tricks for RememberDOLLAR Li-Ne-US-Ca-Fi-T-E-AMind trick: Li ne a name who lives in US likes Coffee Ca- Fi and Tea T-E-A **Li-Ne**Li-LiberiaNe-New Zealand**US**United States**Ca-Fi**Ca-CanadianFi- Fizzi**
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Q172: Name the Angel who takes out souls of life bearing creatures?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Izraeel AS
Hazrat Izra'eel AS : Responsible for taking the souls of living beings.Additional information:Hazrat Jibra'eel AS : Responsible for bring Allah’s message and commands to his prophets AS Hazrat Mika'eel AS : Responsible for rain and sustenance.Hazrat Israfeel AS : Responsible for blowing the Trumpet Sur on the Day of Judgment.Last verified on 16-07-2026
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Q173: Which surah is the Preface of the Holy Quran?
Correct Answer: (B) Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Al-Fatiha is regarded as the Preface Opening of the Holy Quran.The word Preface means دیباچہ، تمہید، مقدمہ.It is the first Surah of the Holy Quran.It consists of 7 Ayahs.It is recited in every unit Rak‘ah of prayer.It is also known as Umm-ul-Kitab/Umm-ul-Quran Mother of the Book/Quran .Last verified on 23-08-2026
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Q174: The battle of Badr was fought in the month of?
Correct Answer: (B) Ramazan
Date: 17 Ramadan, 2 AH / 624 CEBattle Name: Ghazwa-e-BadrPlace: Badr near Madinah Between: Muslims and Makkans Quraysh Muslim Leader: Muhammad SAW Additional information:Muslims: around 313 soldiersNumber of Muslim martyrs: 14Quraysh Army: around 1000 soldiersMuslim horses: 2Muslim camels: around 70Last verified on 17-05-2026
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Q175: Which corner of the Word window has the zoom control?
Correct Answer: (A) Lower-right
Location: Lower-right cornerFound On: Status BarFunction: Zoom In / Zoom OutDefault Zoom: Usually 100%Shortcut: Ctrl + Mouse Wheel Zoom In/Out Last verified on 18-07-2026
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Q176: Getting data from a cell located in a different Excel Sheet is called?
Correct Answer: (B) Referencing
Referencing means referring to or retrieving data from another cell or worksheet.In Excel, a reference to another sheet can be written as =Sheet2!A1.This allows data from one worksheet to be used in another worksheet.It is especially useful for linking related data across multiple sheets.There are Three types of Cell reference in Excel.RelativeAbsoluteMixedLast verified on 26-08-2026
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Q177: Moon Mission named Chang'e-6 has been launched by which country?
Correct Answer: (C) China
China launched Chang'e-6 mission to collect first samples from the moon's far side. China launched its complex and ambitious Chang'e-6 mission to collect the first ever samples from the far side of the moon.****
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Q178: Who is the current President of Peru?
Correct Answer: (B) Jose Marra Balcazar
Jose Marra Balcazar is served as the president of Peru since 2026.He replaced Dina Boluarte in 2026.Last Updated on 22-08-2026 Click here for reference must readPeru's Capital is Lima.Peru Currency is Nuevo Sol.Peru's official language is Spanish.Peru located is in the Continent of South America.Peru's Primary Religion is Christianity.Peru's Head of Govt. is President - Dina Boluarte.ND30-4-2023
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Q179: How many members are there in African Union AU ?
Correct Answer: (C) 55
African Union AU launched: 9 July 2002 African Union AU members: 55 member statesAfrican Union AU secretariat: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic SADR , is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.****
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Q180: How many countries from African Union AU are members of United Nations UN ?
Correct Answer: (B) 54
African Union AU launched: 9 July 2002 African Union AU members: 55 member statesAfrican Union AU secretariat: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Among 55, 54 are members of the UN.Note: Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic SADR , is not a member of the UN, but a member of the AU.****
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Q181: The Synonym of Lethal is?
Correct Answer: (D) Both A and B
Lethal means capable of causing death.Deadly and Fatal means causing or likely to cause death.Lethal means موت کا سبب بننے کے قابلDeadly and Fatal means موت کا سبب بننا یا اس کا امکانLast verified on 25-08-2026
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Q182: Who is the Current Foreign Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) Ishaq Dar
Ishaq Dar is the current and 39th Foreign Minister of Pakistan Since March 2024.He replaced Jalil Abbas Jilani.Note: Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar is the 4th Deputy Prime Minister of PakistanUpdate and verified on 24-04-2026Reference Click here
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Q183: What the the first page of a website is called?
Correct Answer: (D) Home Page
The first or main page of a website is commonly called the Homepage.It usually provides an overview of the website and links to other important pages.The homepage is often the default or starting page visitors see when they visit a website.Additional information:Webpage → A single page on a websiteWebsite → Collection of related webpagesURL → Address of a webpage or websiteWeb browser → Software used to access websitesLast verified on 09-08-2026
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Q184: In MS Office a feature that saves the document automatically after certain intervals is called?
Correct Answer: (C) Auto Save
Auto Save is a feature that automatically saves changes to a document at regular intervals.It helps reduce the risk of losing unsaved work if the program closes unexpectedly.Additional information:Save manually saves the current document.Save As saves the document with a new name, location, or file format.Last verified on 09-08-2026
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Q185: What was the purpose of AutoCorrect originally?
Correct Answer: (C) To replace missspellings
AutoCorrect was originally designed to automatically correct common typing errors and misspellings as you type.It replaces recognized incorrect words with their correct forms.Additional information:Spell Check: Identifies possible spelling and grammatical errors.AutoFormat: Automatically applies certain formatting while typing.Last verified on 09-08-2026
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Q186: Alexandria is the seaport of ?
Correct Answer: (C) Egypt
Country: EgyptSea: Mediterranean SeaFounder: Alexander the GreatFounded: 331 BCCapital of Egypt: CairoLast verified on 08-08-2026
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Q187: Khushal Khan Khattak was a famous poet of which language?
Correct Answer: (D) Pashto
Khushal Khan Khattak was a famous poet of the Pashto language.He was a renowned Pashtun poet, warrior, and tribal chief of the 17th century.He is also widely known as Khushal Baba.He was born in 1613.He was died in 1689.His poetry covers themes such as bravery, honour, wisdom, love, and Pashtun unity.Last verified on 08-08-2026
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Q188: Which key is used to delete a character to the left side of the cursor in MS Word?
Correct Answer: (B) Backspace
The Backspace key is used to delete a character to the left side of the cursor in MS Word.It removes the character immediately before the cursor.Additional information:The Delete Del key removes the character to the right side of the cursor.Ctrl + Backspace → Deletes the previous wordLast verified on 07-08-2026
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Q189: The minimum number of rows and columns in MS word document is ?
Correct Answer: (A) 1 and 1
The minimum table size that can be created is 1 row and 1 column.In MS Word 2016, tables are used to organize data in rows and columns.Additional information:Tables can be formatted, merged, or split according to need.Even a 1×1 table can be expanded later by adding rows or columns.Last verified on 10-03-2026
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Q190: Who is the current President of Financial Action Task Force FATF ?
Correct Answer: (A) Giles Thomson
Giles Thomson of the United Kingdom is the current President of the FATF.He assumed office on 1 July 2026 for a two-year term 2026 - 2028 .He succeeded Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico.Before becoming President, Giles Thomson served as FATF Vice-President 2025 - 2026 .Last verified on 05-08-2026
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Q191: 1st Martial Law imposed by Iskandar Mirza?
Correct Answer: (C) 1958
1st Martial Law imposed by Iskandar Mirza 1958**From 1953 to 1958, he served in the civilian government as Defence and Home Minister and supported President Iskander Mirza's decision to impose martial law against Prime Minister Feroze Khan's administration in 1958**iskandar Ali Mirza who was the first president of Pakistan abrogated the constitution of 1956 on 07-October-1958.Ø Ayoub Khan was made chief martial law after this abrogation.Ø Feroz Khan Noun was the prime minister at the time of the first Martial Law in Pakistan.ist of Martial Laws Held in Pakistan from 1947 to 2022Sr# Martial Law
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Q192: A person who is womanish in his habits?
Correct Answer: (B) Effeminate
A man who is womanish in his habits is known as Effeminate.whilePHILANDERER is a man who has sexual relations with many women.
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Q193: After the United States, which country has successfully landed a robot on the surface of Mars on 15 May 2021?
Correct Answer: (C) China
China has successfully landed a robot on the surface of Mars on 15 May 2021.China has become the third country after Russia and the United States of America in history The rover 'Zhurong' will spend around 90 Martian days on the planet. A Martian day is around 24 hours and 39 minutes. This rover is named after the mythical Chinese god of fire.
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Q194: Which countries have successfully landed robot on the Planat Mars?
Correct Answer: (C) China and the United State
As of 2023, the countries that have successfully landed robots on the planet Mars are:United States:NASA has successfully landed multiple rovers on Mars, including: the Viking landersthe Spirit Opportunity roversthe Curiosity rover the Perseverance rover.China: China’s space agency successfully landed the Zhurong rover on Mars in May 2021 as part of the Tianwen-1 mission.
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Q195: Who conquered the fort of Qamus?
Correct Answer: (D) Hazrat Ali R.A
Ali ibn Abi Talib RA conquered the Fort of Qamus.This happened during the Battle of Khaybar.The fort belonged to the Jewish tribe of Khaybar Banu Nadir .Year: 7 AH / 628 ADMuslim martyrs: 15Opponents killed: ~93Last verified on 27-04-2026
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Q196: Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A entrusted the work / responsibility of compilation of the Holy Quran to whom?
Correct Answer: (B) Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit R.A
Hazrat Abu Bakr R.A entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit R.A .This decision was made after many Huffaz memorizers of Quran were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.Hazrat Umar R.A suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit R.A collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.Last verified on 25-06-2026
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Q197: Who is the Current Governor of Punjab?
Correct Answer: (C) Sardar Saleem Haider
Sardar Saleem Haider is the current and 37th Governor Punjab.Appointment date: 10 May 2024Party name: PPPPredecessor: Baligh ur Rehman Last Verified and Updated on 11-03-2026Refrence Click hereان سوالات کو ضرور پڑھیں · Current Governor KPK · Current Governor of Sindh · Current Governor of Punjab · Current Governor of Balochistan
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Q198: The Antonym of Irascible is?
Correct Answer: (B) Placid
Irascible means easily angered or irritable.Placid means calm, peaceful, and not easily upset.Irascible means آسانی سے ناراض یا چڑچڑاPlacid means پرسکون، پرامن، اور آسانی سے پریشان نہیںLast verified on 04-08-2026
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Q199: Suez canal is located in ?
Correct Answer: (C) Egypt
Location: EgyptConnection: Links Mediterranean Sea to Red SeaOpened: 1869Length: 193 kmPurpose: Provides the shortest maritime route from Europe to AsiaLast verified on 08-02-2026
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Q200: The largest coal deposits coal reservoir in Pakistan are found in?
Correct Answer: (B) Thar, Sindh
Largest Coalfield: Thar Coalfield, Tharparkar, SindhDiscovery Year: 1991Global Ranking: Among the world's 16th-largest coal reservesThe Thar Coalfield covers an area of about 9,100 km² in the Thar Desert.Additional information:Sindh: 184.623Punjab: 0.235Balochistan: 0.217Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK : 0.092Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJK : 0.009Total Coal Reserves: 185.175 billion tonsLast verified on 20-07-2026
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Q201: Saindak Project is famous for ?
Correct Answer: (D) All of the above
Deposits of copper, gold, and silver were discovered in the 1970s.The Saindak Copper-Gold Project is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.Trial production began in 1995.The project has been developed and operated in collaboration with China.Saindak is an important mineral and mining project of Balochistan.Last verified on 11-08-2026
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Q202: The first revelation on the holy prophet PBUH happened at which place?
Correct Answer: (B) Cave Hira
Location of the first wahi: Cave Hira Ghar-e-Hira , MakkahNumber of verses: 5Surah: Al-Alaq 96th Surah Angel: Jibril A.S. First Word Revealed: Iqra Read In: 610 ADAdditional information:At the Age of 40 years 6 monthsPrescriber of wahi in Makkah: Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana KandiFirst writer of Wahi in Quraish: Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit RA Last verified on 27-04-2026
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Q203: When the Palestine Liberation Organization PLO was established?
Correct Answer: (C) 1964
Established: 28 May 1964Place: JerusalemFounded under: Arab LeagueFirst Chairman: Ahmad ShukeiriPurpose: To represent the Palestinian people and pursue Palestinian national rights.Last verified on 09-08-2026
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Q204: Al Jazeera TV channel belongs to which country?
Correct Answer: (D) Qatar
Al Jazeera is a Qatar-based international news network headquartered in Doha, Qatar.It was launched in 1996 as an Arabic-language news channel.Al Jazeera English was launched in 2006 as a 24-hour English-language news channel.The network is partially funded by the government of Qatar.Al Jazeera operates under the Al Jazeera Media Network.Last verified on 09-08-2026
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Q205: Which of the following countries hosted the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Correct Answer: (D) Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics were hosted by Italy.The games were held in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from 6 - 22 February 2026.Italy became the host country for the third Winter Olympics in its history.Additional information:Winter Olympics 2022: ChinaSummer Olympics 2024: FranceSummer Olympics 2028: United StatesSummer Olympics 2020: JapanLast verified on 10-05-2026
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Q206: What is the shortcut key for a manual line break in MS Word?
Correct Answer: (A) Shift + Enter
Shift + Enter inserts a manual line break in MS Word without starting a new paragraph.It moves the cursor to the next line while keeping the text within the same paragraph.Additional information:Enter: Starts a new paragraph.Ctrl + Enter: Page break.Last verified on 09-08-2026
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Q207: X-rays have been discovered by ?
Correct Answer: (B) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen discovered X-rays He was discovered on 8 November 1895.He got the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1901.Additional questionsThe penetrating power of X-rays depends on their frequencyLast updated 26-07-2026 by NA
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Q208: CPEC is a part of which initiative?
Correct Answer: (B) Belt and Road Initiative BRI
CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative BRI .CPEC connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang region.The project was initiated in 2013.It was formally launched in April 2015.Initial estimated investment was about $46 billion.Last verified on 09-05-2026
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Q209: Who is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal?
Correct Answer: (C) Balendra Shah
Balendra Shah, known as Balen Shah is the Current Prime Minister of Nepal since 2026.He replaced Sushila Karki.He also became the youngest PM of Nepal at the age of 35.Click here for reference Last verified on 02-08-2026
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Q210: What is the total area of Punjab Province?
Correct Answer: (C) 205,344 Sq Km
Punjab covers an area of 205,344 sq km.It is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan.It covers about 26% 25.8% of Pakistan’s total area.Additional information:Balochistan: 347,190 sq kmSindh: 140,914 sq kmKhyber Pakhtunkhwa: 74,521 sq kmAzad Kashmir: 13,297 sq kmTotal area of Pakistan: 881,913 sq kmVerified and Updated
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Q211: How many districts are there in Balochistan?
Correct Answer: (C) 41
As of August 2026, Balochistan has the following 11 divisions. Quetta, Pishin, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Rakhshan, Makran, Naseerabad, Zhob, Sibi, Loralai and Koh-e-Sulaiman.Additional Information:Balochistan currently has 41 districts ad 127 Teshils/Sub Tehsils. ***
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Q212: Who is the the current Attorney General of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) Mansoor Usman Awan
Mansoor Usman Awan appointed is the current Attorney General for Pakistan.Appointment Date: 27 March 2023Predecessor: Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi resigned on 24 March 2023 Last updated on 29-07-2026
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Q213: A ladder is placed 3 m away from a wall, and the wall is 4 m high. What is the length of the ladder?
Correct Answer: (A) 5 m
The wall = 4 m high Distance from wall = 3 m Ladder = hypotenuseUse Pythagoras theorem: c² = a² + b² c² = 3² + 4² c² = 9 + 16 c² = 25 c = √25 = 5Last verified on 28-07-2026
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Q214: Idiom: At one's beck and call means?
Correct Answer: (B) To be always at one's service
At one's beck and call means to be always ready to obey someone's orders or help immediately.It refers to being constantly available to serve someone.Last verified on 28-07-2026
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Q215: The main reason for smog in Lahore is?
Correct Answer: (C) Photochemical reactions from vehicle emissions
Lahore's smog is mainly caused by pollutants from vehicles reacting with sunlight.Nitrogen oxides NOₓ and volatile organic compounds VOCs form ground-level ozone and fine particles.Industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and brick kilns also worsen smog.Smog is most severe during the winter season October - January .Last verified on 27-07-2026
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Q216: The Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalander is situated in ?
Correct Answer: (D) Sehwan Sharif
Shrine Location: Sehwan, SindhAdditional information:Full Name: Syed Usman Marwandi Lal Shahbaz Qalandar Birth Year: 1177 CEBirth Place: Marand, IranDeath Date: 19 February 1274 CELast verified on 26-07-2026
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Q217: Who is the Current Chief Minister of Balochistan?
Correct Answer: (C) Sarfraz Bugti
Sarfraz Bugti is the current and 20th Chief Minister of Balochistan since 2 March 2024.He belongs to PPP.Reference Click hereLast verified on 06-03-2026
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Q218: Who became the first female / woman Chief Minister of Punjab and of any province in Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (C) Maryam Nawaz
Chief Minister: Maryam NawazOath Taken: 26 February 2024Province: PunjabPredecessor: Mohsin NaqviPolitical Party: Pakistan Muslim League N - PML-NAdditional information:Benazir Bhutto was Pakistan's first woman Prime Minister.She was serving from 1988 - 1990 and 1993 - 1996.Last verified on 26-07-2026
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Q219: The Synonym of Ephemeral is?
Correct Answer: (D) Both A and B
Ephemeral means عارضیFleeting means عارضیTemporary means عارضیLast verified on 11-06-2026
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Q220: The overall literacy rate of Pakistan is ?
Correct Answer: (A) 63%
Pakistan Overall : 62.3%Additional information:Islamabad: 88% Highest in Pakistan Punjab: 63% Highest among provinces Sindh: 58%Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 53%Balochistan: 44% Lowest among provinces Last verified on 26-07-2026
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Q221: The arithmetic mean of the first 10 prime numbers is ?
Correct Answer: (C) 12.9
First 10 prime numbers are: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29 Sum = 2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 + 19 + 23 + 29 = 129 Arithmetic mean = Sum / Number of terms = 129 / 10 = 12.9 Last verified on 26-07-2026
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Q222: Which companion of the Holy Prophet is known as Tarjuman-ul-Quran Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an ?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas
Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas RA is known as “Tarjuman-ul-Qur’an” Interpreter/Translator of Qur’an .He was the cousin of Prophet Muhammad PBUH .He was the greatest early mufassir interpreter of the Quran.He had deep knowledge of Tafsir, Hadith, and Arabic language.Many companions and scholars learned from him.Last verified on 26-04-2026
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Q223: Who is the current Emir of Qatar?
Correct Answer: (A) Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is the current Emir of Qatar, reigning since 2013. He is the fourth son of the previous emir, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Tamim became heir apparent in 2003 after his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne.Last Updated on 24-07-2026Click here for reference ***
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Q224: Which country will host Commonwealth games 2026?
Correct Answer: (C) England
The Commonwealth Games 2026 Dates: 23 July to 2 August 2026 Venue: Glasgow, Scotland Official mascot: Finnie, a unicorn ***
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Q225: The largest wheat producing country in the world is ?
Correct Answer: (D) China
China is the largest wheat producer in the world.USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.Additional information:China: ~135 - 140 million metric tonsIndia: ~110 - 117 million metric tonsRussia: ~80 - 90 million metric tonsUnited States: ~45 - 55 million metric tonsEuropean Union: ~130 - 142 million metric tons combined Last verified on 21-04-2026
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Q226: Who was the first male martyr Shaheed of Islam?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir RA
Hazrat Yasir ibn Amir RA , was the first male martyr Shaheed in Islam.Additional information:His wife Hazrat Sumayyah bint Khayyat RA , is the first female martyr Shaheedah of Islam.Hazrat Harith bin Abi Hala RA is the first child martyr Shaheed .Last verified on 01-07-2026
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Q227: First Islamic Summit of OIC was held in which country?
Correct Answer: (A) Rabat
The 1st Islamic Summit Conference was held in Rabat.Additional information:1st: Rabat, Morocco - 22 - 25 September 19692nd: Lahore, Pakistan - 22 - 24 February 19743rd: Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia - 25 - 28 January 19814th: Casablanca, Morocco - 16 - 19 January 19845th: Kuwait City, Kuwait - 26 - 29 January 1987Last verified on 22-07-2026
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Q228: Islam spread in Sindh during the caliphate of which dynasty?
Correct Answer: (C) Umayyad Caliphate
Islam spread in Sindh during the Umayyad Caliphate.Umayyad Caliphate: 661 - 750 ADConqueror of Sindh: Muhammad bin QasimYear of Conquest: 711 - 712 AD 92 - 93 AH Umayyad Caliph: Al-Walid I 705 - 715 AD Governor of Iraq: Al-Hajjaj bin YusufRuler Defeated: Raja DahirLast verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q229: Who is the Current Interior Minister of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (B) Mohsin Naqvi
Syed Mohsin Naqvi became interim interior minister of Pakistan in March 2024. Mohsin Naqvi replaced Dr. Gohar Ejaz. Mohsin Naqvi has previously served as Chief Minister of the Punjab. Last verified on 23-02-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q230: After Hijrat migration from Mecca to Madina, the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH camel kneeled at the door of?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Ayub Ansari
After the Hijrah 622 AD , the Prophet's ﷺ camel knelt near the house of Hazrat Abu Ayub Ansari RA .He hosted the Holy Prophet ﷺ for about 7 months.He hosted the Prophet SAW until Masjid-e-Nabawi and the Prophet's rooms were completed.His original name was Khalid bin Zayd of the Banu Najjar tribe.Last verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q231: The nation of which Prophet was exterminated through the scourge of floods?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazrat Nooh A.S
The nation of Hazrat Nooh A.S was exterminated through the scourge of floods Toofan-e-Noah .The flood was a divine punishment due to their disbelief and corruption.Hazrat Nooh A.S built an Ark and was saved along with his followers.The flood event is mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Hud and Surah Al-Mu’minun.Additional information:Title: Shaikh-ul-Ambiya, Naji Ullah, Abu-ul-Bashar SaniLifespan: 950 years mentioned in Quran, Surah Al-Ankabut 29:14 Last verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q232: The approximate value of the speed of sound in air at 0°C temperature ?
Correct Answer: (A) 332 m/s
The value 332 m/s is measured under standard atmospheric conditions.Additional information:Speed of sound in air at 20°C ≈ 343 m/s.Speed of sound is faster in solids than liquids and gases.Examples:Air: ~332 m/s 0°C Water: ~1,480 m/sSteel: ~5,100 m/sLast verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q233: When is Malala Day celebrated?
Correct Answer: (C) 12 July every year
International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.*About Malala YousafzaiBorn: 1997Belongs: Mingora, SwatReceived Noble Prize in 2014She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate ND06-08-2023
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q234: International Nelson Mandela Day is celebrated on which date?
Correct Answer: (B) 18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday. The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. ***
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q235: Neymar is a football player from which country?
Correct Answer: (C) Brazil
Neymar is a Brazilian professional footballer.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.He is the all-time top goalscorer with 80 goals.He retired from international football in 2026.***
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q236: Who was the President of Pakistan during the Indo­ Pak war 1965?
Correct Answer: (C) Ayub Khan
Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the Indo - Pak War of 1965.The Indo - Pak War of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India from August to September 1965.Ayub Khan served as the 2nd President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.The war ended with the UN-sponsored ceasefire on 23 September 1965.It was followed by the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966.Last verified on 23-07-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q237: Minto park is now called as ?
Correct Answer: (B) Iqbal Park
Original name: Minto ParkRenamed to: Iqbal Park, after the independence of Pakistan in 1947Site where the Pakistan Resolution 1940 was passedLocation: Lahore, PakistanArea: 328.901 acres 133.102 ha Created: 1968Last updated on 22-07-2026 by NA
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q238: When did Shimla conference held?
Correct Answer: (C) 24 June 1945
Date: 24 June 1945Presided by: Lord WavellPlace: Viceregal Lodge, SimlaMain parties: Congress and All India Muslim LeaguePurpose: Formation of Executive Council and constitutional settlementLast verified on 14-05-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q239: How many Surah are in the Holy Quran?
Correct Answer: (C) 114
The total number of Surah in the Holy Quran is 114.Additional information:The number of Makki Surah is 86 and Madni is 28.The first complete Madani surah of the Quran is Al-Baqarah.There are 11 Sajdah are there in Makkah Surah.There are only 03 Sajdah are there in Medinan Surah.Last verified on 01-04-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q240: FATF stands for?
Correct Answer: (A) Financial Action Task Force
FATF stands for Financial Action Task Force.Additional information:Founded: 1989Founder: G7 countriesHeadquarters: Paris, FranceOfficial Languages: English, FrenchPresidency Term: 1 yearMembers: 39Main Purpose: Combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.Last verified on 07-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q241: A unit of length equal to the average distance between the earth and sun is called?
Correct Answer: (C) Astronomical unit
An Astronomical Unit AU is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.It is a standard unit used to measure distances within the Solar System.1 AU = 149,597,870.7 km1 AU = 92,955,807.3 milesLight travels 1 AU in: About 8 minutes 20 secondsLast verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q242: Who was the first Punjabi poet?
Correct Answer: (D) Baba Fareed
Baba Farid is considered the first Punjabi poet.He was born in 1173 and died on 7 May 1266.His birthplace is Kothewal village near Multan.He spread Sufi teachings through poetry and songs.His shrine is located in Pakpattan, Pakistan.Additional information:Hazrat Hassan ibn Sabit R.A : First poet of IslamAllama Iqbal: National Poet of Pakistan, called “Poet of the East”Amir Kror Suri: First poet of Pashto languageLast verified on 01-04-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q243: What is the name of the father of "Shah Waliullah"?
Correct Answer: (A) Shah Abdur Rahim
Father: Shah Abdur RahimReal Name: Qutubuddin Ahmad SyedBorn: 21 February 1703, Phulat, Mughal EmpireDied: 20 August 1762 aged 59 , Delhi, Mughal EmpireBooks Written: 51Last verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q244: Which was the first public airline of Pakistan?
Correct Answer: (C) Orient airline
First Airline: Orient AirwaysEstablished: 29 October 1946Initial Headquarters: Calcutta Kolkata , British IndiaShifted to Pakistan: 1947 Karachi Renamed as: Pakistan International Airlines PIA - 1955Last verified on 21-07-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q245: Prophet Ibrahim AS lived during the rule of which king?
Correct Answer: (B) Nimrod Namrud
King: Nimrod Namrud Prophet: Hazrat Ibrahim AS Qur'anic Reference Debate : Surah Al-Baqarah 2:258 Fire Incident: Surah Al-Anbiya 21:68 - 69 Birthplace of Ibrahim AS : Ur ancient Mesopotamia, present-day Iraq Last verified on 20-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q246: Who was the first preacher of Islam appointed/sent by/to Hazrat Muhammad ﷺ for the people of Madina before his migration ?
Correct Answer: (A) Hazrat Musab ibn Umair RA
Musab ibn Umayr was appointed the first ambassador of Islam.He embraced Islam in 614 CE.He was sent to Yathrib Medina to prepare the city for the forthcoming Hijra after the first pledge with the ansar. A man of Medina named Asad ibn Zurara assisted him.He died in the Battle of Uhud in 625 CE.Last verified on 21-04-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q247: Who bears the title of Ameen-ul-Ummat Trustee/Trustworthy of the Ummah ?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Abu Ubaidah Bin Jarah
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin al-Jarrah RA was one of the Ashra Mubashra.He was given the title Ameen-ul-Ummat Trustee of the Ummah .He was known for honesty, trustworthiness, and leadership.He played an important role in Islamic conquests in Syria.He was among the closest companions of the Prophet PBUH .Last verified on 28-04-2026
Source: PERA Sergeant Past Paper
Q248: Which of the following countries first introduced invented paper currency banknotes in the world?
Correct Answer: (A) China
Country: ChinaFirst use: 806 AD approx. Early name: Feiqian Flying Money Dynasty: Tang Dynasty → Song Dynasty official issue Importance: First-ever paper-based monetary systemLast verified on 11-06-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q249: The M-8 Motorway is between ?
Correct Answer: (C) Ratodero to Gwadar
The M-8 Motorway connects Ratodero Sindh with Gwadar Balochistan .It is the longest motorway in Pakistan.Length: 892 kmConstruction Started: 15 October 2004Planned Lanes: 4 lanesIt is being constructed by the National Highway Authority NHA .Last verified on 22-08-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q250: The Khewra Salt Mines are located in ?
Correct Answer: (D) Jehlum
Khewra Salt Mine is located in Khewra near Pind Dadan Khan, Jhelum District, Punjab.It is the largest and oldest salt mine in Pakistan.It is the second-largest in the world.Additional information:It is also called the Mayo Salt Mine.The salt deposits were discovered during the campaign of Alexander the Great in 326 BC.The mine was officially opened in 1872 during the British period.Last verified on 14-03-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q251: Kaleemullah One who spoke to Allah was the title of which Prophet?
Correct Answer: (B) Hazrat Musa A.S
Title: Kaleemullah One who spoke to Allah Prophet: Hazrat Musa A.S Holy Book: TawratPlace of Revelation: Mount Sinai Toor Nation: Bani IsraelLast verified on 17-05-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q252: When was Ghazwa-e-Tabook fought?
Correct Answer: (C) 9 A.H. 630 CE
Year: 630 AD / 9 AH Rajab Location: Tabook northwest Arabia Muslim army: around 30,000 soldiersType: Ghazwa Prophet PBUH participated Outcome: No direct battle bloodless Also known as: Expedition of UsraReason: Rumors of Byzantine attackAdditional information:“Ghazwa” = battle in which Prophet Muhammad PBUH participatedFirst Ghazwa = Ghazwat-ul-Abwa Waddan Last verified on 16-03-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q253: When was the Battle of Khandaq Battle of the Trench fought?
Correct Answer: (C) 5 A.H. 627 CE
Ghazwa-e-Ahzab or Battle of the Trench was fought in 5 A.H 627 CE .Additional information:Muslims: ~3,000; Kufar: ~10,000; Munafiqeen: ~10,000 involved.Lasted 30 days; fought by Arabian and Jewish tribes of Yathrib.Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi suggested digging the trench to defend the city.Last verified 13-03-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q254: How many camels did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sacrifice with his own hands on the occasion of Hajj?
Correct Answer: (A) 63 camels
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sacrificed 63 camels with his own hands during Hajj.The total number of camels sacrificed was 100.The remaining 37 camels were sacrificed by Hazrat Ali RA on the Prophet's ﷺ behalf.This took place during Hajjat-ul-Wada Farewell Pilgrimage in 10 AH 632 AD .The sacrifice is the basis of the practice of Qurbani during Eid-ul-Adha.Last verified on 22-07-2026
Source: FPSC General Recruitment Past Paper
Q255: What companion of Prophet PBUH was awarded with the title of “The Lion of Allah Sher-e-Khuda "?
Correct Answer: (C) Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib RA
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib RA was awarded the title "The Lion of Allah Asadullah / Sher-e-Khuda .""Asadullah" means "The Lion of Allah".Additional information:He was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .He belonged to the Quraysh tribe and the Banu Hashim family in Makkah.He was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph, ruling from 656 - 661 AD.He was also known by the title Abu Turab.Last verified on 22-07-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper
Q256: The Currency of Japan is?
Correct Answer: (C) Yen
The currency of Japan is the yen.Japan is an island country in East Asia.Japan is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean.The capital of Japan is Tokyo.The largest city in Japan is Tokyo.Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire.The official language is Japanese.Japan is the eleventh most populous country in the world.Japan is located on the continent of Asia.Japan's primary religions are Buddhism and Shinto, but it is a secular country.Japan's parliament is called the Diet.Last verified on 17-03-2026
Source: FIA Inspector and Constable Past Paper

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