PPSC Past Paper 2024 SOLVED - Page 27 of 91

Which bar displays the contents of the active cell in Excel?

A. Active Cell

B. Formula Bar

C. Title Bar

D. Name Box

Correct answer is: B. Formula Bar

Formula Bar shows the data or formula entered in the currently selected cell.

The antonym of “Frown” is:

A. Glare

B. Smile

C. Scowl

D. Grimace

Correct answer is: B. Smile

A frown expresses displeasure; its opposite is a smile.

The meaning of the idiom “Man of straw” is:

A. A very active person

B. A man whose character is weak

C. A worthy fellow

D. An unreasonable person

Correct answer is: B. A man whose character is weak

“Man of straw” refers to someone with weak character or influence.

Government by the wealthy is termed as:

A. Democracy

B. Plutocracy

C. Autocracy

D. Oligarchy

Correct answer is: B. Plutocracy

Plutocracy means a system where the wealthy hold political power. It is derived from Greek “ploutos” meaning wealth.

The tale of monsoon enters Pakistan from which region?

A. Central Asia

B. China

C. Afghanistan

D. India

Correct answer is: D. India

Monsoon winds enter Pakistan from India, bringing most of the summer rainfall.

Who was the first Muslim Hijab-wearing woman elected as a Member of the Israeli Parliament in 2020?

A. Haneen Zoabi

B. Iman Khatib-Yasin

C. Hussniya Jabara

D. Hiba

Correct answer is: B. Iman Khatib-Yasin

She became the first hijab-wearing Muslim woman to win a seat in the Knesset. Her election was considered historic.

How many points are included in Pakistan’s National Action Plan (NAP)?

A. 15

B. 16

C. 20

D. 25

Correct answer is: C. 20

NAP consists of 20 actionable points for counter-terrorism.

In globalization studies, the “P4” concept refers to a structured model consisting of four dimensions (People, Products, Profit, Planet). What is this model denoted by?

A. P1

B. P4

C. P3

D. P7

Correct answer is: B. P4

The P4 model encourages decision-makers to balance economic growth with environmental protection, social responsibility, and collaborative efforts. It is widely used in sustainability planning, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and global policy analysis.

Former President Rafiq Tarar submitted his resignation to:

A. Chief Justice

B. Supreme Court

C. Speaker of the National Assembly

D. General Pervez Musharraf

Correct answer is: D. General Pervez Musharraf

He resigned directly while General Musharraf was Chief Executive.

COP-26 (Conference of the Parties) was held in which city?

A. Glasgow

B. Rome

C. Geneva

D. Madrid

Correct answer is: A. Glasgow

COP-26 took place in Glasgow, Scotland in 2021. Countries discussed climate commitments and emission reduction.