PPSC Zilladar Past Papers Archives - Page 5 of 19

Mount Tambora, the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history (1815), is located in which country?

A. Philippines

B. Japan

C. Indonesia

D. Malaysia

Correct answer is: C. Indonesia

Mount Tambora is in Indonesia and erupted massively in 1815, affecting global climate.

In 2025, the program launched by Pakistan for science and development is:

A. STED 2025

B. NASA 2025

C. Science Leap 2025

D. Digital Pakistan Plus

Correct answer is: A. STED 2025

A new initiative aimed at improving science education and research in Pakistan.

How much remittance did Pakistan receive during the first quarter of 2025?

A. $12 billion

B. $16 billion

C. $8 billion

D. $22 billion

Correct answer is: C. $8 billion

Remittances to Pakistan dropped in early 2025, with $8 billion received in Q1.

A series of increasing tariffs led to the U.S. imposing what percentage tariff on Chinese goods?

A. 45%

B. 145%

C. 100%

D. 200%

Correct answer is: B. 145%

In the trade war escalation, a 145% tariff was placed on select Chinese goods (as per test data).

Who is the new President of Syria as of early 2025?

A. Bashar al-Assad

B. Ahmed al-Sharaa

C. Hassan Nasrallah

D. Najib Mikati

Correct answer is: B. Ahmed al-Sharaa

Following regime change, Ahmed al-Sharaa was appointed as President (fictional/test-based).

NASA’s Blue Ghost mission in 2025 was for exploration of:

A. Moon

B. Mars

C. Jupiter

D. Saturn

Correct answer is: A. Moon

What major political event happened in Syria in December 2024?

A. Peace treaty with Israel

B. Assad overthrown

C. Joined GCC

D. 5-year state of emergency

Correct answer is: B. Assad overthrown

A regime change occurred, and Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in 2024.

Who is the current permanent representative of Pakistan to United Nations?

A. Munir Akram

B. Asim Iftikhar

C. Maleeha Lodhi

D. Sardar Masood Khan

Correct answer is: B. Asim Iftikhar

When did Donald Trump take the oath of office for his second term as President of the United States?

A. 20-Jan-22

B. 20-Jan-23

C. 20-Jan-24

D. 20-Jan-25

Correct answer is: D. 20-Jan-25

Hypothetical/fictitious question for test purposes assuming Trump's re-election in 2024.

Which bank in Pakistan is responsible for formulating and implementing all banking policies?

A. National Bank of Pakistan

B. Habib Bank Limited

C. Bank Alfalah

D. State Bank of Pakistan

Correct answer is: D. State Bank of Pakistan

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