PPSC Past Papers 2025

The correct answer is Operation Gibraltar. This operation was launched by Pakistan in August 1965, involving the infiltration of Pakistani irregulars into Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The aim was to incite a local rebellion against Indian rule, which Pakistan hoped would lead to the region's liberation. However, the operation failed to achieve its objectives and escalated into the full-scale Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

• Operation Barbarossa was Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union during World War II, completely unrelated to Pakistan or Kashmir.
• Operation Azad and Operation Kashmir are not recognized codenames for Pakistan's 1965 military action in Kashmir.

This question pertains to the historical contributions of Muslim scientists to medicine. The correct answer is Ibn al-Nafis.

• Ibn al-Nafis (Option B) was a 13th-century Arab physician who is widely credited with being the first to accurately describe the pulmonary circulation of blood and for his early understanding of the contagious nature of diseases.
• Ibn Sina (Option A), also known as Avicenna, was a Persian polymath whose 'Canon of Medicine' was a standard medical text for centuries, but he did not discover pulmonary circulation or the contagious nature of diseases in the same detailed manner as Ibn al-Nafis.
• Al-Razi (Option C), or Rhazes, was a Persian physician who made significant contributions to medicine, including distinguishing smallpox from measles, but not the specific discoveries mentioned.

The correct answer is Semicolon.

• Why 'Semicolon' is correct: A semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning but could stand alone as separate sentences. It indicates a stronger pause than a comma but a weaker pause than a period, suggesting a close relationship between the ideas without using a coordinating conjunction.

• Why other options are incorrect:

  • 'Hyphen' (-) is used to join words or parts of words (e.g., well-known, sister-in-law), not to connect independent sentences.
  • 'Comma' (,) is used for various purposes like separating items in a list, introducing clauses, or joining independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or), but it cannot join two independent clauses on its own without creating a comma splice.
  • 'Colon' (:) is used to introduce a list, an explanation, or a quotation, or to emphasize a point, but not to simply connect two grammatically independent sentences in the way a semicolon does.

The correct answer is 16. At the time of the Partition of India in 1947, the newly formed Pakistan inherited a significantly underdeveloped industrial base. Out of 451 cotton mills in British India, Pakistan received only 16. This stark imbalance highlighted the economic challenges faced by the new nation, despite being a major producer of raw cotton. The lack of processing infrastructure meant Pakistan had to export raw materials and import finished goods, hindering its economic growth.

• Options 33 and 50 are incorrect and significantly higher than the actual number, which would imply a much stronger industrial inheritance than was the reality.
• None of these is incorrect as 16 is the precise figure.

This analogy question requires identifying a similar relationship between two pairs of words. The initial pair is Conductor : Bus, where a conductor is a person who works on or operates a bus, managing passengers and tickets.

• The correct analogy is Thespian : Play (Option C). A thespian is an actor, and an actor performs in a play, establishing a similar person-to-activity/setting relationship.
• Drama : Director (Option A) is incorrect because a director oversees a drama, but the relationship isn't as direct as a person working on the object/event itself.
• Producer : Theater (Option B) is also incorrect; a producer manages or funds a theater, but doesn't typically 'work on' it in the same operational sense as a conductor on a bus.

The correct answer is Ubaid Ullah Sindhi. The Silk Letter Movement (Reshmi Rumal Tehreek) was an anti-British conspiracy during World War I, primarily initiated by Maulana Ubaid Ullah Sindhi and Maulana Mahmud al-Hasan. The movement aimed to overthrow British rule in India by forming an alliance with Afghanistan and Ottoman Turkey, sending secret letters written on silk cloth to various leaders. It represented a significant pan-Islamic and anti-colonial effort.

• Maulana Shaukat Ali and Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar were prominent leaders of the Khilafat Movement, which emerged later, advocating for the protection of the Ottoman Caliphate and Indian Muslim rights, but they did not initiate the Silk Letter Movement.
• None of these is incorrect as Ubaid Ullah Sindhi is the correct initiator.

This question tests the correct usage of prepositions in English, a foundational concept in grammar. The phrase 'take revenge' requires a specific preposition to form a grammatically correct and idiomatic expression.

• The correct preposition to use with 'take revenge' when referring to the target of the revenge is on. Thus, 'I took revenge on my enemy' (Option C) is the correct phrasing.
• Using 'From' (Option A) or 'To' (Option B) would be grammatically incorrect in this context. 'From' would imply receiving revenge, and 'To' would imply giving revenge to someone, neither of which fits the standard idiom for taking revenge against an enemy.

The correct answer is 1911. The Partition of Bengal, enacted by Lord Curzon in 1905, divided the province into two parts, sparking widespread nationalist protests and unrest across India. The British government, facing intense political agitation and a desire to appease Indian nationalists, decided to annul the partition in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar. This decision was a significant victory for the Indian nationalist movement.

• 1905 was the year the Partition of Bengal was enacted, not annulled.
• 1920 was a period of the Non-Cooperation Movement, unrelated to the annulment.
• 1947 marks the year of India's independence and the final partition of British India.

This question asks for the term describing a person who values things practically, which relates to understanding different philosophical or personality types. The correct answer is Pragmatist.

• A Pragmatist (Option C) is an individual who approaches problems and situations in a practical, realistic, and sensible way, focusing on what is effective and works in practice rather than on theories or ideals.
• An Idealist (Option A) is someone who is guided by ideals and principles, often to the exclusion of practical considerations, which is the opposite of the description.
• An Optimist (Option B) is a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something, which describes a disposition rather than a practical approach to things.

The correct answer is Why didn’t you go?

• Why 'Why didn’t you go?' is correct: This sentence follows the standard grammatical structure for an interrogative sentence (a question) in English. The structure is: Question Word (Why) + Auxiliary Verb (did + not/n't) + Subject (you) + Main Verb (go, in its base form after 'did'). The question mark at the end correctly indicates it's a question.

• Why other options are incorrect:

  • 'Why didn’t go you?' is incorrect due to improper word order. In a question, the subject ("you") must come before the main verb ("go").
  • 'Why didn’t you gol' contains a misspelling of the verb "go" as "gol" and lacks the necessary question mark at the end, making it grammatically incorrect and incomplete as a question.
  • 'None of these' is incorrect because option A is a perfectly formed and grammatically correct sentence.

The correct answer is 1989. The Tiananmen Square protests and the subsequent crackdown by the Chinese government occurred in June 1989. During this sensitive period, Pakistan, upholding its long-standing

The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that performs the action. In the sentence "I met a beggar on the road.", the pronoun "I" performs the action of meeting, so it is the subject.

Sentence Structure:

• Subject: I
• Verb: met
• Object: a beggar
• Prepositional Phrase: on the road

Why the other options are incorrect:

• Met: This is the verb, not the subject.
• Beggar: This is the object (receiver of the action), not the subject.
• Road: This is part of the prepositional phrase indicating location.

The correct answer is Sindh. The province of Sindh is historically known as 'Bab-ul-Islam' (Gateway of Islam) because it was the first region in the Indian subcontinent to experience the arrival and significant spread of Islam. This occurred with the conquest by Muhammad bin Qasim in 712 AD, marking a pivotal moment in the history of Islam's expansion into South Asia. While Punjab, KPK (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), and Balochistan are also provinces of Pakistan with rich Islamic heritage, they were not the initial gateway in the same foundational historical context as Sindh.

The correct answer is 12.5 Acres. According to the Land Reforms of 1959, which were introduced by General Ayub Khan's government, the minimum agricultural landholding liable to taxation was set at 12.5 acres. These reforms aimed to redistribute land, reduce the power of large landowners, and improve agricultural productivity. Landholdings below this threshold were generally exempt from certain taxes or subject to different regulations. Therefore, options B (25 Acres), C (50 Acres), and D (30 Acres) are incorrect as they do not represent the specified minimum.

The correct answer is Trade Barrier. A tax on imports, commonly known as a tariff, is a classic example of a trade barrier. Trade barriers are government-imposed restrictions on the free exchange of goods or services between countries. Tariffs increase the price of imported goods, making them less competitive compared to domestically produced goods, thereby protecting local industries.

• Collateral refers to assets pledged as security for a loan.
• Foreign Trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries.
• Terms of trade refer to the ratio of a country's export prices to its import prices.

None of these accurately describe a tax on imports.

The correct answer is All of these. The framework for cybercrime control in Pakistan evolved through several legislative instruments. The Electronic Transactions Ordinance (ETO) 2002 was an initial step, providing legal recognition to electronic transactions. This was followed by the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Ordinance (PECO) 2007, which specifically addressed various forms of cybercrime. Finally, the comprehensive Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 superseded previous laws, establishing a robust legal framework to combat cybercrime. Thus, all these acts contributed to the introduction and evolution of cybercrime control in Pakistan.

The correct answer is 30th April. April 30th is recognized and celebrated as the International Day to End Corporal Punishment of Children. This day aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of corporal punishment and advocate for its abolition worldwide, promoting positive and non-violent forms of discipline. Corporal punishment involves physical force used to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however light, in the name of punishment. Options A (9th May), B (8th March - International Women's Day), and C (01 May - International Workers' Day) are incorrect as they commemorate different global observances.

The correct answer is 2009–14. Justice Qazi Faez Isa served as the Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court from August 5, 2009, until September 5, 2014. During his tenure, he played a significant role in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice in the province. He was subsequently elevated to the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Therefore, options A (2006–14), C (2014–17), and D (None of these) are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the period of his service as Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court.

The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal, a magnificent ivory-white marble mausoleum, is located in the city of Agra, which is situated in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New7Wonders of the World. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi are neighboring states or territories, but Agra and the Taj Mahal are specifically within Uttar Pradesh.

Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher and polymath, a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great. He was born in Stagira, Chalcidice, in ancient Greece, making Greece the correct answer. His extensive writings on physics, metaphysics, ethics, politics, and more profoundly influenced Western thought for centuries.

• Italy, while home to ancient Roman civilization, was not Aristotle's birthplace.
• Egypt was another significant ancient civilization, but not his country of origin.
• Rome refers to the ancient city and empire, which was distinct from ancient Greece during Aristotle's time.

The question asks which organization Pakistan is not a member of. BRICS is an acronym for an association of five major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Pakistan is not a member of BRICS, making it the correct answer.

• SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) includes Pakistan as a founding member, alongside India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Maldives, Bhutan, and Afghanistan.
• ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) is a political and economic intergovernmental organization founded by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey.
• OIC (Organization of Islamic Cooperation) is an intergovernmental organization of 57 states, including Pakistan, founded in 1969, aiming to safeguard the interests of the Muslim world.

During the reign of Emperor Akbar, the Mansabdari system was a crucial administrative and military framework. A Mansabdar was a military officer and civil bureaucrat whose rank (mansab) determined their status, salary, and the number of cavalrymen (sawar) they were required to maintain. For a significant class of Mansabdars, it was compulsory to maintain at least 200–400 horsemen, reflecting the military strength expected of them. This range was essential for the effective functioning of the Mughal army and administration.

• Options like 300–400 and 400–700 represent different or less common requirements for various Mansabdar ranks, but 200–400 was a standard compulsory range for many.