PPSC Past Paper 2024

Correct passive form.

Islamic Studies: Number of Madni Surahs.

Became President following Zia-ul-Haq’s death in 1988 helicopter crash.

Male gametophytes of plants produced in anthers.

Impetuous = acting without thinking; rash.

Yasin is referred to as the heart of Quran.

The standard cricket pitch is 22 yards (20.12 meters) long between the wickets.

Din-i-lahi was a syncretic religious order introduced by Akbar; Birbal was one of the courtiers associated with Akbar’s court.

Roosevelt used the term “United Nations” in 1942 to describe the Allies during World War II.

The Delhi Proposals of 1927 were presented by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and other Muslim League leaders.

They were a set of demands for constitutional reform in British India aimed at safeguarding Muslim political rights.

Key points of the Delhi Proposals:

Acceptance of joint electorates (instead of separate electorates) if certain conditions were met.

One-third representation for Muslims in the Central Legislative Assembly.

Separation of Sindh from the Bombay Presidency, establishing it as a full province.

Introduction of equal constitutional reforms in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Balochistan, bringing them on par with other provinces.

The name "Dehla Azam Allama Iqbal Deht Proposal" appears to be a phonetic misinterpretation of "Delhi Proposals" and the leaders’ names (Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Muhammad Iqbal).

Allama Iqbal, a prominent philosopher and poet, later presided over the Allahabad session in 1930, where he articulated the vision for a separate Muslim state.

Francois Bernier was a French traveler and physician who traveled in India during the 17th century.

The Partition of Bengal (1905) was annulled in 1911 due to protests and political unrest.

The Fall of Constantinople on May 29, 1453 ended the Byzantine Empire and marked the transition from medieval to early modern period. It impacted Ottoman expansion, European politics, and the Renaissance.

Built in 1606 in Punjab as a tribute to his pet antelope Mansraj; a fine example of Mughal architecture.

Kazakhstan is the largest country in Central Asia by land area.

Kartarpur Sahib, in present-day Pakistan, is a sacred site founded by Guru Nanak, the first Sikh Guru.

Big History studies history from the Big Bang to the present, integrating knowledge from cosmology, geology, biology, and human history.

Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqash Naqvi (1930–1987), master calligrapher and painter, created over 15,000 artworks including murals. He also wrote rubaiyat and received all four major civilian awards in Pakistan.

After 9/11 attacks, the US demanded global support against terrorism, famously stating “you are either with us or against us.”

Legendary Pakistani squash player, multiple World Open and British Open titles.

BRI is China’s global development strategy for infrastructure, trade, and investment.

The SDGs include multiple targets such as ending poverty, hunger, and ensuring health and well-being by 2030.

Modern history studies events and developments from the late Middle Ages (~1500 AD) onwards.

China’s longest border, stretching about 4,6774,6774,677 km (2,9062,9062,906 mi), is with Mongolia, which in turn has its longest border with China, followed by Russia (~3,6453,6453,645 km) and India (~3,4883,4883,488 km).

Posthuman IR focuses on redefining international relations considering humans' interactions with the environment and non-human actors.