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Which gas is used in balloons and airships?
- Argon
- Neon
- Helium
- Xenon
Answer: C. Helium
A. Argon
B. Neon
C. Helium
D. Xenon
Correct answer is:
C. Helium
Helium is a light, non-flammable gas commonly used in balloons and airships.
Founder of the Scientific Management School of Thought:
- Herbert Simon
- Pfiffner
- Mary Parker Follett
- F.W. Taylor
Answer: D. F.W. Taylor
A. Herbert Simon
B. Pfiffner
C. Mary Parker Follett
D. F.W. Taylor
Correct answer is:
D. F.W. Taylor
F.W. Taylor introduced scientific management principles to improve industrial efficiency.
The office responsible for managing government personnel resources in line with presidential directions is termed as:
- Public administration
- Personal management
- HR Department
- None of these
Answer: B. Personal management
A. Public administration
B. Personal management
C. HR Department
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
B. Personal management
Personnel management oversees recruitment, development, and administration of government employees.
Spleen is the graveyard of:
- WBC
- RBC
- Platelets
- Liver
Answer: B. RBC
A. WBC
B. RBC
C. Platelets
D. Liver
Correct answer is:
B. RBC
The spleen removes old or damaged red blood cells from the bloodstream.
Who is the co-founder of Apple Computers?
- Steve Wozniak
- Paul Allen
- Tim Cook
- Charles Flint
Answer: A. Steve Wozniak
A. Steve Wozniak
B. Paul Allen
C. Tim Cook
D. Charles Flint
Correct answer is:
A. Steve Wozniak
Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs, designing the first Apple computers.
Capital of Georgia:
- Tbilisi
- Helsinki
- Cyprus
- Accra
Answer: A. Tbilisi
A. Tbilisi
B. Helsinki
C. Cyprus
D. Accra
Correct answer is:
A. Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital and largest city of Georgia in Eastern Europe.
An audit which is compulsory by law is:
- Statutory Audit
- Government Audit
- Internal Audit
- Cost Audit
Answer: A. Statutory Audit
A. Statutory Audit
B. Government Audit
C. Internal Audit
D. Cost Audit
Correct answer is:
A. Statutory Audit
Statutory audits are mandated by law to ensure transparency and financial accuracy.
Dinosaurs which lived 150–200 million years ago were:
- Huge Mammals
- Primitive birds
- Giant reptiles
- Primitive amphibians
Answer: C. Giant reptiles
A. Huge Mammals
B. Primitive birds
C. Giant reptiles
D. Primitive amphibians
Correct answer is:
C. Giant reptiles
Dinosaurs were dominant reptiles during the Mesozoic era, 150–200 million years ago.
“Eat, Drink and Be Merry” is the ethical motto of which philosophy?
- Materialistic
- Epicurean
- Cynic
- Capitalist
Answer: B. Epicurean
A. Materialistic
B. Epicurean
C. Cynic
D. Capitalist
Correct answer is:
B. Epicurean
Epicureanism advocates enjoying life moderately while avoiding pain and excess.
Who wrote “The Principles of Public Administration”?
- W.F. Willoughby
- Herman Finer
- F.W. Taylor
- Allt Lepawsky
Answer: A. W.F. Willoughby
A. W.F. Willoughby
B. Herman Finer
C. F.W. Taylor
D. Allt Lepawsky
Correct answer is:
A. W.F. Willoughby
W.F. Willoughby authored this text outlining principles of public administration.
How many prisoners of war held in Bangladesh for prosecution?
- 193
- 194
- 195
- 196
Answer: C. 195
A. 193
B. 194
C. 195
D. 196
Correct answer is:
C. 195
Bangladesh held 195 prisoners of war for prosecution after the 1971 war.
Which type of plants cannot prepare their own food?
- Lichens
- Fungi
- Autophytes
- Holophytes
Answer: B. Fungi
A. Lichens
B. Fungi
C. Autophytes
D. Holophytes
Correct answer is:
B. Fungi
Fungi are heterotrophs and obtain nutrients from other organisms instead of photosynthesis.
A man who possesses the qualities of women is called:
- Insomnia
- Loquacious
- Effeminate
- Epicurean
Answer: C. Effeminate
A. Insomnia
B. Loquacious
C. Effeminate
D. Epicurean
Correct answer is:
C. Effeminate
An effeminate man exhibits traits traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
Organizational behaviour is:
- A commitment
- A relative commitment to continuous improvement
- The study of individuals and groups in organizations
- Attraction and continuation of a viable workforce
Answer: C. The study of individuals and groups in organizations
A. A commitment
B. A relative commitment to continuous improvement
C. The study of individuals and groups in organizations
D. Attraction and continuation of a viable workforce
Correct answer is:
C. The study of individuals and groups in organizations
Organizational behaviour analyzes how people interact in organizational settings.
The Unionist Party was founded by:
- Fazli Hussain
- Sikandar Hayat
- Khizar Hayat Tiwana
- None of these
Answer: A. Fazli Hussain
A. Fazli Hussain
B. Sikandar Hayat
C. Khizar Hayat Tiwana
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
A. Fazli Hussain
Fazli Hussain founded the Unionist Party to represent Punjab landowners during British rule.
Radioactivity can be detected by use of:
- Polarimeter
- Geiger counter
- Calorimeter
- None of these
Answer: B. Geiger counter
A. Polarimeter
B. Geiger counter
C. Calorimeter
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
B. Geiger counter
A Geiger counter detects ionizing radiation emitted by radioactive substances.
Shimshal Valley at the height of 11,000 m uses internet technology provided by which company?
- Telenor
- Zong
- SCO
- None of these
Answer: C. SCO
A. Telenor
B. Zong
C. SCO
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
C. SCO
The Shimshal Valley uses SCO’s internet technology to provide connectivity at high altitudes.
Spoils system refers to:
- Management through objectives
- Public sector staffing
- Awarding jobs to political supporters
- None of these
Answer: C. Awarding jobs to political supporters
A. Management through objectives
B. Public sector staffing
C. Awarding jobs to political supporters
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
C. Awarding jobs to political supporters
The spoils system assigns government jobs based on political loyalty rather than merit.
Who was the first Sikh Senator of Pakistan?
- Lal Chand
- Ramesh Kumar
- Gurdeep Singh
- None of these
Answer: C. Gurdeep Singh
A. Lal Chand
B. Ramesh Kumar
C. Gurdeep Singh
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
C. Gurdeep Singh
Gurdeep Singh became the first Sikh senator, representing religious minorities in Pakistan.
Data is processed by the computer into:
- Numbers
- Data
- Processor
- Output
Answer: B. Data
A. Numbers
B. Data
C. Processor
D. Output
Correct answer is:
B. Data
Computers process raw data to produce meaningful information for users.
When did the US begin withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan?
- 01 May 2021
- 10 May 2021
- 20 May 2021
- 30 May 2021
Answer: A. 01 May 2021
A. 01 May 2021
B. 10 May 2021
C. 20 May 2021
D. 30 May 2021
Correct answer is:
A. 01 May 2021
The US started troop withdrawal from Afghanistan on 1st May 2021, ending two decades of presence.
Which country has successfully launched a state-of-the-art satellite?
- China
- France
- USA
- Russia
Answer: A. China
A. China
B. France
C. USA
D. Russia
Correct answer is:
A. China
China has launched advanced satellites to enhance its technological and strategic capabilities.
Who abrogated the first constitution of Pakistan?
- Zia ul Haq
- Sikandar Mirza
- Yahya Khan
- None of these
Answer: B. Sikandar Mirza
A. Zia ul Haq
B. Sikandar Mirza
C. Yahya Khan
D. None of these
Correct answer is:
B. Sikandar Mirza
President Sikandar Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution in 1958, imposing martial law.
Which of the following sections does not exist in a slide layout?
- Titles
- Lists
- Charts
- Animations
Answer: D. Animations
A. Titles
B. Lists
C. Charts
D. Animations
Correct answer is:
D. Animations
Slide layouts include titles, lists, and charts, but animations are applied separately.
The most populous city of Asia is:
- Tokyo
- New Delhi
- Shanghai
- Beijing
Answer: A. Tokyo
A. Tokyo
B. New Delhi
C. Shanghai
D. Beijing
Correct answer is:
A. Tokyo
Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in Asia by population.