PPSC Past Papers 2025

Explanation: End of Kargil WarThe Kargil War (1999) between India and Pakistan ended with the Washington Agreement, signed after U.S. mediation led by President Bill Clinton.

Explanation: Creation of NWFPIn 1901, the British separated NWFP (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) from Punjab to manage frontier tribal regions more effectively under a Chief Commissioner.

Explanation: Foreign Investment Sector in PakistanMineral resources, including mining and natural gas, attract substantial foreign direct investment in Pakistan due to its untapped reserves.

Explanation: Origin of Ibn BattutaIbn Battuta was a famous 14th-century traveler and scholar from Morocco, known for his extensive journeys across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

Explanation: First Private Space MissionSpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, launched the first privately funded mission to orbit in 2008 and later to the ISS, revolutionizing space travel.

Explanation: U.S. States CountThe United States of America has 50 states, with Hawaii and Alaska being the last two to join in 1959.

Explanation: SBP Museum InaugurationThough not listed in the options properly, the State Bank of Pakistan Museum was inaugurated on July 1, 2011 in Karachi. It showcases Pakistan's monetary history.

Explanation: Headquarters of POAThe Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has its headquarters in Lahore. It is responsible for promoting Olympic sports and sending teams to international events.

Explanation: Barbados Becomes a RepublicIn November 2021, Barbados officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state and became a republic, ending over 300 years of monarchy.

Explanation: British Commander in Battle of BuxarMajor Hector Munro led the British East India Company forces in the Battle of Buxar (1764), defeating the combined forces of Indian rulers and securing British dominance in India.

Explanation: Location of Mount EtnaMount Etna is an active volcano located on the island of Sicily in Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explanation: Alibaba Group Foundation YearAlibaba Group was founded by Jack Ma in 1999 in Hangzhou, China, as an e-commerce platform, and it later became a global technology conglomerate.

Explanation: Dr. Ruth Pfau's DeathDr. Ruth Pfau passed away on August 10, 2017. She was known as the "Mother Teresa of Pakistan" for her lifelong fight against leprosy. Her contributions earned her several honors including Nishan-e-Quaid-e-Azam.

Explanation: Completion of Faisal MosqueFaisal Mosque, designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay, was completed in 1986. It is one of the largest mosques in the world and a symbol of Islamabad.

Explanation: End of Kargil WarThe Kargil War (1999) between India and Pakistan ended with the Washington Agreement, signed after U.S. mediation led by President Bill Clinton.

Explanation: Formation of AIMSFThe All-India Muslim Students Federation was founded in Aligarh in 1937, closely aligned with the All-India Muslim League, promoting the Pakistan Movement.

Explanation: Creation of NWFPIn 1901, the British separated NWFP (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) from Punjab to manage frontier tribal regions more effectively under a Chief Commissioner.