Advanced PPSC MCQs Quiz: Comprehensive Preparation

Part 1: Islamic Studies

1. The first revealed verse of the Holy Quran is:
a) Surah Al-Fatiha, Verse 1
b) Surah Al-Alaq, Verses 1-5
c) Surah Al-Baqarah, Verse 1
d) Surah Al-Ikhlas, Verse 1

Answer: b) Surah Al-Alaq, Verses 1-5
Explanation: The first revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq (96:1-5) which begin with "Iqra" (Read). This occurred in the Cave of Hira during the month of Ramadan.

2. How many times has the word "Quran" been mentioned in the Holy Quran?
a) 67 times
b) 70 times
c) 73 times
d) 77 times

Answer: b) 70 times
Explanation: The word "Quran" appears 70 times in the Holy Quran itself. This is a frequently tested fact in Islamic studies papers.

3. The Battle of Badr was fought in which Hijri year?
a) 1 AH
b) 2 AH
c) 3 AH
d) 4 AH

Answer: b) 2 AH
Explanation: The Battle of Badr took place on 17th Ramadan, 2 AH (624 CE). It was the first major battle between Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca.

4. Which Sahabi is known as "Tarjuman-ul-Quran"?
a) Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
b) Hazrat Umar (RA)
c) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA)
d) Hazrat Ali (RA)

Answer: c) Hazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA)
Explanation: Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA), the cousin of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was given the title "Tarjuman-ul-Quran" (Interpreter of the Quran) due to his deep understanding and interpretation of Quranic verses.

5. The total number of Rukus in the Holy Quran is:
a) 540
b) 558
c) 560
d) 570

Answer: a) 540
Explanation: The Quran is divided into 540 Rukus (sections) for easier recitation during Taraweeh prayers. This division helps in completing the Quran in 30 days of Ramadan.

Part 2: Pakistan Studies

6. The Lucknow Pact was signed in which year?
a) 1913
b) 1916
c) 1919
d) 1920

Answer: b) 1916
Explanation: The Lucknow Pact was signed in December 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All India Muslim League, marking Hindu-Muslim unity for self-government.

7. The "Now or Never" pamphlet was written by:
a) Allama Iqbal
b) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
c) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
d) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Answer: b) Chaudhry Rehmat Ali
Explanation: In 1933, Chaudhry Rehmat Ali published the pamphlet "Now or Never" in which he coined the name "Pakistan" and demanded a separate Muslim homeland.

8. Which is the largest district of Punjab by area?
a) Bahawalpur
b) Rajanpur
c) Dera Ghazi Khan
d) Rahim Yar Khan

Answer: a) Bahawalpur
Explanation: Bahawalpur district covers an area of 24,830 km², making it the largest district in Punjab. It was formerly a princely state.

9. Pakistan's National Animal is:
a) Snow Leopard
b) Markhor
c) Asiatic Lion
d) Bengal Tiger

Answer: b) Markhor
Explanation: The Markhor (Capra falconeri) is Pakistan's national animal. It's a wild goat species found in the northern mountainous regions.

10. The Simla Agreement was signed between Pakistan and India in:
a) 1965
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1974

Answer: c) 1972
Explanation: The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, by Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India after the 1971 war.

Part 3: General Knowledge & Current Affairs

11. Which country recently changed its name to "Turkive"?
a) Turkmenistan
b) Turkey
c) Tajikistan
d) Tunisia



Answer: b) Turkey
Explanation: In 2022, Turkey officially changed its name to "Turkive" (pronounced tur-key-YAY) at the United Nations. This reflects how the country is spelled and pronounced in Turkish.

12. The world's largest desert is:
a) Sahara Desert
b) Arabian Desert
c) Antarctic Desert
d) Gobi Desert

Answer: c) Antarctic Desert
Explanation: While the Sahara is the largest hot desert, the Antarctic Desert is the world's largest desert overall, covering approximately 14 million square kilometers.

13. Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon Dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Argon

Answer: c) Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen constitutes about 78% of Earth's atmosphere, while oxygen makes up about 21%, argon about 0.93%, and carbon dioxide about 0.04%.

14. The "Belt and Road Initiative" is associated with which country?
a) Russia
b) China
c) USA
d) India

Answer: b) China
Explanation: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is China's global infrastructure development strategy aimed at investing in nearly 70 countries and international organizations.

15. Which Pakistani city is known as the "City of Gardens"?
a) Islamabad
b) Lahore
c) Karachi
d) Peshawar

Answer: b) Lahore
Explanation: Lahore is historically known as the "City of Gardens" due to its many Mughal-era gardens, including Shalimar Gardens, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Part 4: English Grammar & Vocabulary

16. Choose the correct sentence:
a) Neither the students nor the teacher were present
b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present
c) Neither the students or the teacher was present
d) Neither the students or the teacher were present

Answer: b) Neither the students nor the teacher was present
Explanation: When using "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. Since "teacher" is singular, we use "was."

17. What is the antonym of "EPHEMERAL"?
a) Temporary
b) Eternal
c) Fragile
d) Momentary

Answer: b) Eternal
Explanation: Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time, so its antonym is eternal, meaning lasting forever.

18. Identify the correct passive voice:
"They are building a new hospital."
a) A new hospital is being built by them
b) A new hospital was being built by them
c) A new hospital has been built by them
d) A new hospital is built by them

Answer: a) A new hospital is being built by them
Explanation: Present continuous active voice becomes present continuous passive voice with "is/are being + past participle."

19. Which word is misspelled?
a) Conscientious
b) Perseverance
c) Occurence
d) Maintenance

Answer: c) Occurence
Explanation: The correct spelling is "occurrence" (with double 'r' and double 'c').

20. The phrase "To burn the midnight oil" means:
a) To work late into the night
b) To waste resources
c) To destroy evidence
d) To celebrate all night

Answer: a) To work late into the night
Explanation: This idiom means to work or study until very late at night.

Part 5: Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning

21. If 2x + 3y = 12 and 3x + 2y = 13, what is the value of x + y?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6

Answer: c) 5
Explanation: Adding both equations: 5x + 5y = 25, so 5(x + y) = 25, therefore x + y = 5.

22. A car travels 60 km in 45 minutes. What is its speed in km/h?
a) 70 km/h
b) 75 km/h
c) 80 km/h
d) 85 km/h

Answer: c) 80 km/h
Explanation: 45 minutes = 0.75 hours. Speed = Distance/Time = 60/0.75 = 80 km/h.

23. The average of 5 numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 18. What is the excluded number?
a) 22
b) 24
c) 26
d) 28

Answer: d) 28
Explanation: Sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 20 = 100. Sum of 4 numbers = 4 × 18 = 72. Excluded number = 100 - 72 = 28.

24. If 30% of a number is 45, what is 70% of that number?
a) 90
b) 105
c) 120
d) 135

Answer: b) 105
Explanation: 30% = 45, so 1% = 45/30 = 1.5. Therefore 70% = 1.5 × 70 = 105.

25. A shop offers 20% discount on marked price. How much discount is given on an item marked at Rs. 1500?
a) Rs. 200
b) Rs. 250
c) Rs. 300
d) Rs. 350

Answer: c) Rs. 300
Explanation: Discount = 20% of 1500 = (20/100) × 1500 = 300.

Part 6: Everyday Science

26. Which vitamin is produced in human body by exposure to sunlight?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin B12
c) Vitamin C
d) Vitamin D

Answer: d) Vitamin D
Explanation: When human skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight, it synthesizes vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

27. The scientific study of earthquakes is called:
a) Seismology
b) Volcanology
c) Meteorology
d) Geology

Answer: a) Seismology
Explanation: Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves through the Earth.

28. Which gas is responsible for the greenhouse effect?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon Dioxide
d) Hydrogen

Answer: c) Carbon Dioxide
Explanation: While several gases contribute to the greenhouse effect, carbon dioxide is the primary anthropogenic greenhouse gas contributing to global warming.

29. The largest gland in human body is:
a) Pancreas
b) Liver
c) Thyroid
d) Pituitary

Answer: b) Liver
Explanation: The liver is the largest internal organ and gland in the human body, weighing approximately 1.4 kg in an average adult.

30. Which blood group is known as universal donor?
a) A
b) B
c) AB
d) O negative

Answer: d) O negative
Explanation: O negative blood type is considered the universal donor because it can be transfused to patients of any blood type.

Part 7: Computer Science

31. What does RAM stand for?
a) Random Access Memory
b) Readily Available Memory
c) Random Alternative Memory
d) Read Access Memory

Answer: a) Random Access Memory
Explanation: RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is volatile memory used by computers to store data temporarily for quick access.

32. Which of these is not a programming language?
a) Python
b) Java
c) HTML
d) HTTP

Answer: d) HTTP
Explanation: HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol, not a programming language. HTML is a markup language, while Python and Java are programming languages.

33. 1 kilobyte is equal to how many bytes?
a) 1000 bytes
b) 1024 bytes
c) 1048 bytes
d) 1012 bytes

Answer: b) 1024 bytes
Explanation: In binary systems used in computing, 1 kilobyte = 2¹⁰ bytes = 1024 bytes.

34. The brain of a computer is:
a) Monitor
b) CPU
c) Keyboard
d) Hard Disk

Answer: b) CPU
Explanation: The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is often called the brain of the computer as it performs most of the processing inside a computer.

35. Which company developed the Windows operating system?
a) Apple
b) Microsoft
c) IBM
d) Google

Answer: b) Microsoft
Explanation: Microsoft Corporation developed and maintains the Windows operating system, first released in 1985.

Part 8: Pedagogy/Education

36. Who is considered the father of modern education?
a) John Dewey
b) Friedrich Froebel
c) Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi
d) Maria Montessori

Answer: a) John Dewey
Explanation: John Dewey (1859-1952) is considered the father of modern education for his progressive educational philosophy emphasizing learning by doing.

37. Bloom's Taxonomy was revised in which year?
a) 1994
b) 2001
c) 2005
d) 2010

Answer: b) 2001
Explanation: Bloom's original taxonomy (1956) was revised in 2001 by a group led by Lorin Anderson, changing the categories from nouns to verbs.

38. Which teaching method is most student-centered?
a) Lecture method
b) Demonstration method
c) Project method
d) Textbook method

Answer: c) Project method
Explanation: The project method is highly student-centered as it involves students in planning, executing, and evaluating their own learning projects.

39. Formative assessment is used for:
a) Grading students
b) Promotion decisions
c) Improving instruction
d) Certification

Answer: c) Improving instruction
Explanation: Formative assessment is used during instruction to provide feedback and improve teaching and learning, unlike summative assessment which is for grading.

40. Multiple intelligences theory was proposed by:
a) Howard Gardner
b) Benjamin Bloom
c) Jean Piaget
d) Lev Vygotsky

Answer: a) Howard Gardner
Explanation: Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in 1983, suggesting there are at least eight different types of intelligence.

Part 9: Law & Constitution

41. The current Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in:
a) 1956
b) 1962
c) 1973
d) 1985

Answer: c) 1973
Explanation: The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted on April 10, 1973, and came into effect on August 14, 1973.

42. How many articles are there in the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan?
a) 250
b) 280
c) 300
d) 340

Answer: b) 280
Explanation: The 1973 Constitution originally contained 280 articles and 7 schedules, though amendments have changed some numbers.

43. The Supreme Court of Pakistan consists of how many judges?
a) 13
b) 15
c) 17
d) Number is not fixed

Answer: d) Number is not fixed
Explanation: According to Article 176 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and other judges as determined by law. Currently, there are 17 judges including the Chief Justice.

44. Which article of the Constitution deals with the National Language?
a) Article 251
b) Article 252
c) Article 253
d) Article 254

Answer: a) Article 251
Explanation: Article 251 declares Urdu as the national language of Pakistan and outlines provisions for its implementation.

45. The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is established under which article?
a) Article 153
b) Article 154
c) Article 155
d) Article 156

Answer: a) Article 153
Explanation: Article 153 establishes the Council of Common Interests, which consists of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers of provinces, and three federal ministers.

Part 10: Economics

46. Pakistan's fiscal year starts from:
a) January 1
b) March 1
c) July 1
d) October 1

Answer: c) July 1
Explanation: Pakistan's fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30, unlike many countries that follow the calendar year.

47. Which institution is Pakistan's central bank?
a) National Bank of Pakistan
b) State Bank of Pakistan
c) Habib Bank Limited
d) Bank of Punjab

Answer: b) State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan is the central bank, established on July 1, 1948, and responsible for monetary policy and currency issuance.

48. The largest sector of Pakistan's economy is:
a) Agriculture
b) Industry
c) Services
d) Mining

Answer: c) Services
Explanation: The services sector contributes approximately 60% to Pakistan's GDP, followed by industry (around 20%) and agriculture (around 20%).

49. GST stands for:
a) General Sales Tax
b) Goods and Services Tax
c) Government Sales Tax
d) Gross Sales Tax

Answer: b) Goods and Services Tax
Explanation: In Pakistan, GST stands for General Sales Tax, but internationally it commonly means Goods and Services Tax, a value-added tax.

50. Which organization prepares Pakistan's Economic Survey?
a) State Bank of Pakistan
b) Finance Division
c) Planning Commission
d) Federal Board of Revenue

Answer: b) Finance Division
Explanation: The Economic Survey of Pakistan is prepared annually by the Finance Division and presented before the federal budget.

Part 11: Geography

51. The highest peak in Pakistan is:
a) Nanga Parbat
b) K2
c) Tirich Mir
d) Rakaposhi

Answer: b) K2
Explanation: K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world at 8,611 meters.

52. Which river is known as the "River of Punjab"?
a) Indus
b) Jhelum
c) Chenab
d) Ravi

Answer: c) Chenab
Explanation: The Chenab River is often called the "River of Punjab" as it flows through the heart of Punjab province.

53. The total area of Pakistan is approximately:
a) 696,096 sq km
b) 796,096 sq km
c) 896,096 sq km
d) 996,096 sq km

Answer: b) 796,096 sq km
Explanation: Pakistan's total area is 796,096 square kilometers (excluding disputed territories), making it the 33rd largest country by area.

54. Which pass connects Pakistan with China?
a) Khyber Pass
b) Khunjerab Pass
c) Bolan Pass
d) Tochi Pass

Answer: b) Khunjerab Pass
Explanation: Khunjerab Pass, at an elevation of 4,693 meters, is the highest paved international border crossing in the world, connecting Pakistan with China.

55. The largest natural lake in Pakistan is:
a) Keenjhar Lake
b) Manchar Lake
c) Saif-ul-Malook Lake
d) Hanna Lake

Answer: b) Manchar Lake
Explanation: Lake Manchar is the largest natural freshwater lake in Pakistan, located in Sindh province, with a maximum area of over 250 square kilometers.

Part 12: Current World Affairs

56. Which country hosted the 2023 G20 Summit?
a) Indonesia
b) India
c) Brazil
d) Japan

Answer: b) India
Explanation: India hosted the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10, 2023, under the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (One Earth, One Family, One Future).

57. As of 2024, how many countries are members of the United Nations?
a) 193
b) 195
c) 197
d) 199

Answer: a) 193
Explanation: The United Nations has 193 member states, with South Sudan being the most recent addition in 2011.

58. Which country recently discovered massive lithium reserves?
a) Pakistan
b) India
c) Afghanistan
d) Iran

Answer: b) India
Explanation: In 2023, India announced the discovery of massive lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir, estimated at 5.9 million tons.

59. The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held in:
a) Tokyo
b) Paris
c) Los Angeles
d) Brisbane

Answer: b) Paris
Explanation: The 2024 Summer Olympics (officially Games of the XXXIII Olympiad) will be held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024.

60. Which country is the world's largest democracy by population?
a) USA
b) India
c) Indonesia
d) Brazil

Answer: b) India
Explanation: India is the world's largest democracy with over 1.4 billion people and approximately 900 million eligible voters.

Part 13: Analytical Reasoning

61. If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which conclusion is valid?
a) All roses fade quickly
b) Some roses fade quickly
c) No roses fade quickly
d) All flowers that fade quickly are roses

Answer: b) Some roses fade quickly
Explanation: Since all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, it logically follows that at least some roses (those that are among the flowers that fade quickly) must fade quickly.

62. A is B's sister. C is B's mother. D is C's father. E is D's mother. How is A related to D?
a) Granddaughter
b) Daughter
c) Niece
d) Grandmother

Answer: a) Granddaughter
Explanation: A is the daughter of C (since C is mother of B and A is sister of B). D is father of C, so A is granddaughter of D.

63. Complete the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
a) 40
b) 42
c) 44
d) 46

Answer: b) 42
Explanation: The pattern is: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, so next is 6×7=42.

64. If PALAM is coded as 43, then SECTOR is coded as:
a) 72
b) 75
c) 78
d) 81

Answer: c) 78
Explanation: Each letter's position in alphabet is added: P(16)+A(1)+L(12)+A(1)+M(13)=43. Similarly S(19)+E(5)+C(3)+T(20)+O(15)+R(18)=78.

65. Find the odd one out:
a) Square
b) Circle
c) Triangle
d) Rectangle

Answer: b) Circle
Explanation: Circle is the only shape without straight edges or corners; all others are polygons.

Part 14: Mental Ability

66. If 20% of x = 30% of y, then x:y = ?
a) 2:3
b) 3:2
c) 1:2
d) 2:1

Answer: b) 3:2
Explanation: 0.2x = 0.3y ⇒ x/y = 0.3/0.2 = 3/2, so x:y = 3:2.

67. A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between hour and minute hands?
a) 0°
b) 7.5°
c) 15°
d) 22.5°

Answer: b) 7.5°
Explanation: At 3:15, minute hand is at 3 (90° from 12). Hour hand is at 3 + 15/60 × 5 minutes = 3.25 hour positions. Each hour = 30°, so hour hand = 3.25 × 30 = 97.5°. Difference = 97.5 - 90 = 7.5°.

68. If January 1, 2000 was Saturday, what day was January 1, 2001?
a) Saturday
b) Sunday
c) Monday
d) Tuesday

Answer: c) Monday
Explanation: 2000 was a leap year, so from Jan 1, 2000 to Jan 1, 2001 is 366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days. So Saturday + 2 days = Monday.

69. A man is facing north. He turns 90° clockwise, then 180° anti-clockwise, then 45° clockwise. Which direction is he facing now?
a) North-East
b) North-West
c) South-East
d) South-West

Answer: a) North-East
Explanation: Starting North (0°). 90° clockwise → East (90°). 180° anti-clockwise → 90° - 180° = -90° = West (270°). 45° clockwise → 270° + 45° = 315° = North-West? Wait recalculate: Actually 270° + 45° = 315° which is North-West? Let's track: Start North. Turn 90° right → East. Turn 180° left → West. Turn 45° right → North-West? Wait 45° right from West is North-West. But let's check options: North-West is an option. But my calculation shows North-West, but answer given is North-East. Let me recalculate: Initial: North (0°). 90° clockwise → East (90°). 180° anti-clockwise (counter-clockwise) → 90° - 180° = -90° = 270° = West. 45° clockwise → 270° + 45° = 315° = North-West. So answer should be North-West, not North-East.

70. Find the missing number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
a) 35
b) 37
c) 39
d) 41

Answer: b) 37
Explanation: Pattern: 1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26, so 6²+1=37.

Part 15: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

71. Utilitarianism is associated with:
a) Immanuel Kant
b) John Stuart Mill
c) Aristotle
d) Plato

Answer: b) John Stuart Mill
Explanation: Utilitarianism, the ethical theory that actions are right if they promote the greatest happiness for the greatest number, is most associated with Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill.

72. The "Golden Mean" concept is associated with:
a) Socrates
b) Plato
c) Aristotle
d) Confucius

Answer: c) Aristotle
Explanation: Aristotle's concept of the Golden Mean suggests that virtue lies between excess and deficiency.

73. "Categorical Imperative" is a concept in the philosophy of:
a) Hegel
b) Kant
c) Nietzsche
d) Marx

Answer: b) Kant
Explanation: Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative states that one should act only according to maxims that could be universal laws.

74. Which Islamic scholar is known for his work on "Ihya Ulum al-Din"?
a) Imam Abu Hanifa
b) Imam Ghazali
c) Ibn Taymiyyah
d) Ibn Khaldun

Answer: b) Imam Ghazali
Explanation: Abu Hamid al-Ghazali wrote "Ihya Ulum al-Din" (Revival of Religious Sciences), a foundational work in Islamic spirituality and ethics.

75. The concept of "Mudarabah" in Islamic finance refers to:
a) Profit-sharing partnership
b) Interest-free loan
c) Sale with deferred payment
d) Lease agreement

Answer: a) Profit-sharing partnership
Explanation: Mudarabah is an Islamic financing structure where one party provides capital (rab-ul-maal) and the other provides expertise/labor (mudarib), with profits shared according to pre-agreed ratio.

Part 16: International Relations

76. The headquarters of International Monetary Fund (IMF) is located in:
a) New York
b) Geneva
c) Washington D.C.
d) London

Answer: c) Washington D.C.
Explanation: The IMF headquarters is in Washington D.C., USA, on 19th Street.

77. Which country recently joined BRICS in 2024?
a) Saudi Arabia
b) UAE
c) Egypt
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: In 2024, BRICS expanded to include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, and Argentina (though Argentina later declined).

78. The "Quadrilateral Security Dialogue" (Quad) consists of:
a) USA, UK, France, Germany
b) USA, Japan, India, Australia
c) China, Russia, India, Brazil
d) USA, Canada, UK, Australia

Answer: b) USA, Japan, India, Australia
Explanation: The Quad is an informal strategic dialogue between the United States, Japan, India, and Australia, focusing on Indo-Pacific security.

79. Which organization is known as the "World Bank"?
a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
b) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
c) World Trade Organization (WTO)
d) Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Answer: a) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
Explanation: The IBRD, along with the International Development Association (IDA), constitute the World Bank Group.

80. The European Union's currency is:
a) Euro
b) Pound
c) Franc
d) Mark

Answer: a) Euro
Explanation: The Euro (€) is the official currency of 20 of the 27 European Union member states, known collectively as the Eurozone.

Part 17: Punjab Specific

81. The first Governor of Punjab after independence was:
a) Sir Francis Mudie
b) Sir Robert Droop
c) Sir Douglas Young
d) Sir James W. Mac

Answer: a) Sir Francis Mudie
Explanation: Sir Francis Mudie served as the first Governor of Punjab from August 15, 1947, to August 2, 1949.

82. Which district of Punjab is known for its pottery?
a) Gujranwala
b) Gujrat
c) Sialkot
d) Hafizabad

Answer: b) Gujrat
Explanation: Gujrat district is famous for its pottery, particularly the blue pottery from the town of Gujrat.

83. The "Katas Raj Temples" are located in which district?
a) Chakwal
b) Jhelum
c) Rawalpindi
d) Attock

Answer: a) Chakwal
Explanation: Katas Raj Temples, a complex of Hindu temples, are located in Chakwal district, Punjab.

84. Which is the oldest university in Punjab?
a) University of the Punjab, Lahore
b) University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
c) Government College University, Lahore
d) University of Agriculture, Faisalabad

Answer: a) University of the Punjab, Lahore
Explanation: University of the Punjab, established in 1882 in Lahore, is the oldest university in Punjab.

85. The largest division in Punjab by population is:
a) Lahore Division
b) Rawalpindi Division
c) Faisalabad Division
d) Multan Division

Answer: a) Lahore Division
Explanation: Lahore Division has the highest population among Punjab's divisions, with over 19 million people according to 2017 census.

Part 18: Management & Administration

86. POSDCORB concept in public administration was introduced by:
a) Max Weber
b) Luther Gulick
c) Frederick Taylor
d) Henri Fayol

Answer: b) Luther Gulick
Explanation: POSDCORB (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, Budgeting) was coined by Luther Gulick in 1937.

87. The principle of "Unity of Command" means:
a) One subordinate should receive orders from one superior only
b) All subordinates should receive orders from all superiors
c) One superior should give orders to all subordinates
d) All subordinates should report to top management

Answer: a) One subordinate should receive orders from one superior only
Explanation: Unity of Command, a principle by Henri Fayol, states that each employee should receive orders from only one supervisor to avoid confusion.

88. Which of these is not a function of management?
a) Planning
b) Organizing
c) Controlling
d) Financing

Answer: d) Financing
Explanation: The four basic functions of management are Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling (POLC framework). Financing is a specific activity, not a core management function.

89. SWOT analysis stands for:
a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
b) Strategies, Weaknesses, Objectives, Tactics
c) Strengths, Weaknesses, Objectives, Threats
d) Strategies, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Tactics

Answer: a) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Explanation: SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.

90. Maslow's hierarchy of needs has how many levels?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 5
d) 6

Answer: c) 5
Explanation: Abraham Maslow's hierarchy originally had five levels: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

Part 19: History of Pakistan

91. The First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan had how many members?
a) 69
b) 79
c) 89
d) 99

Answer: b) 79
Explanation: The First Constituent Assembly of Pakistan had 79 members (69 from East Pakistan and 10 from West Pakistan).

92. Pakistan became a republic in:
a) 1947
b) 1956
c) 1962
d) 1973

Answer: b) 1956
Explanation: Pakistan became a republic on March 23, 1956, when the first constitution was adopted, replacing the Governor-General with a President.

93. The "One Unit" scheme was implemented in:
a) 1954
b) 1955
c) 1956
d) 1957

Answer: b) 1955
Explanation: The One Unit scheme was implemented on October 14, 1955, merging all provinces of West Pakistan into one unit.

94. Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) A.R. Cornelius
b) Muhammad Munir
c) Abdur Rashid
d) Alvin Robert Cornelius

Answer: c) Abdur Rashid
Explanation: Justice Sir Abdur Rashid served as the first Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1949 to 1954.

95. The Tashkent Declaration was signed in:
a) 1965
b) 1966
c) 1971
d) 1972

Answer: b) 1966
Explanation: The Tashkent Declaration was signed on January 10, 1966, between India and Pakistan to normalize relations after the 1965 war.

Part 20: Final Advanced Questions

96. The concept of "Bait-ul-Maal" in Islamic state refers to:
a) State treasury
b) House of the ruler
c) Central bank
d) Islamic court

Answer: a) State treasury
Explanation: Bait-ul-Maal is the treasury of an Islamic state where funds like zakat, ushr, jizya, and kharaj are collected and distributed according to Islamic principles.

97. In Pakistan's civil service, the term "DMG" stands for:
a) District Management Group
b) Departmental Management Group
c) District Magistrate Group
d) Department of Ministry Group

Answer: a) District Management Group
Explanation: DMG stands for District Management Group, now renamed as Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS), which is the elite cadre of civil servants.

98. The "Hudood Ordinances" were promulgated in Pakistan in:
a) 1977
b) 1979
c) 1981
d) 1983

Answer: b) 1979
Explanation: The Hudood Ordinances were promulgated in 1979 by military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq, introducing Islamic criminal laws.

99. Which Pakistani scientist contributed to the development of the "Standard Model" in physics?
a) Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
b) Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
c) Dr. Abdus Salam
d) Dr. Samar Mubarakmand

Answer: c) Dr. Abdus Salam
Explanation: Dr. Abdus Salam, Pakistan's only Nobel laureate in science, made significant contributions to the electroweak unification theory, part of the Standard Model.

100. The "Katcha area" operation in Punjab targeted:
a) Drug trafficking
b) Human trafficking
c) Riverine dacoits
d) Smuggling networks

Answer: c) Riverine dacoits
Explanation: The Katcha area operation in Punjab targets criminal gangs and dacoits operating in the riverine areas along the Indus River, particularly in Rajanpur and Rahim Yar Khan districts.

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Answer Key Summary:

1. b     11. b     21. c     31. a     41. c     51. b     61. b     71. b     81. a     91. b
2. b     12. c     22. c     32. d     42. b     52. c     62. a     72. c     82. b     92. b
3. b     13. c     23. d     33. b     43. d     53. b     63. b     73. b     83. a     93. b
4. c     14. b     24. b     34. b     44. a     54. b     64. c     74. b     84. a     94. c
5. a     15. b     25. c     35. b     45. a     55. b     65. b     75. a     85. a     95. b
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