PPSC Past Papers 2025 Archives - Page 14 of 102

Which team made its debut in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

A. Sri Lanka

B. Afghanistan

C. Ireland

D. Nepal

Correct answer is: B. Afghanistan

Afghanistan qualified for and made their first appearance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. (Testbook)

Which of the following is an example of a mineral acid?

A. Acetic acid

B. Citric acid

C. Sulfuric acid

D. Tartaric acid

Correct answer is: C. Sulfuric acid

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is a strong mineral (inorganic) acid; the others are organic acids.

For how many years did the Constitution of Pakistan 1962 remain in effect?

A. 4 years

B. 5 years

C. 6 years

D. 7 years

Correct answer is: D. 7 years

The 1962 Constitution lasted until 1969 (about 7 years).

Who is the current President of Iran?

A. Ebrahim Raisi

B. Mohammad Mokhber

C. Masoud Pezeshkian

D. Ali Khamenei

Correct answer is: C. Masoud Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian won the 2024 presidential election and is Iran’s president (took office 2024). (Wikipedia)

How many vertebrae are there in the adult human body (counting fused bones as in adult anatomy)?

A. 33

B. 24

C. 22

D. 20

Correct answer is: A. 33

There are 33 vertebrae in the adult human body, though these are grouped into 5 regions and include 5 fused sacral and 4 fused coccygeal vertebrae. The total counts include 7 cervical (neck), 12 thoracic (chest), 5 lumbar (lower back), 5 sacral (fused), and 4 coccygeal (fused).
Breakdown of Vertebrae
Cervical Vertebrae: 7
Thoracic Vertebrae: 12
Lumbar Vertebrae: 5
Sacral Vertebrae: 5 (fused)
Coccygeal Vertebrae: 4 (fused, forming the coccyx or tailbone)
Total: 7 + 12 + 5 + 5 + 4 = 33

Muhammad Khan Junejo became the Prime Minister of Pakistan in:

A. 1983

B. 1985

C. 1988

D. 1991

Correct answer is: B. 1985

Junejo was appointed PM in March 1985 by General Zia-ul-Haq.

Who is the current Vice-President of the United States?

A. Kamala Harris

B. JD Vance

C. Mike Pence

D. Joe Biden

Correct answer is: B. JD Vance

JD Vance is serving as Vice President in the current (2025) U.S. administration. (Wikipedia)

What is the function of the Ctrl + C shortcut key?

A. Paste

B. Copy

C. Cut

D. Save

Correct answer is: B. Copy

Ctrl + C copies the selected item to the clipboard.

Shah Jahan was succeeded by which Mughal Emperor?

A. Aurangzeb

B. Akbar

C. Humayun

D. Jahangir

Correct answer is: A. Aurangzeb

After Shah Jahan, his son Aurangzeb became Emperor in 1658.

Which sector of Pakistan’s economy is most likely to be affected by a US tariff?

A. Textile

B. Pharmaceuticals

C. Agriculture

D. Pharmaceuticals

Correct answer is: A. Textile

Pakistan’s export sector most exposed to tariff policy is textiles (major export to US/EU); tariffs hit apparel/textile exports hardest.