PPSC Past Papers 2025 Archives - Page 43 of 102

In which U.S. state did the assassination attempt on Donald Trump take place during a campaign rally in July 2024?

A. Texas

B. Florida

C. Pennsylvania

D. Ohio

Correct answer is: C. Pennsylvania

The attack occurred in Butler, Pennsylvania, during a campaign rally.

According to Article 7 of the Constitution of Pakistan (1973), the term “State” includes which of the following?

A. Federal Government, Provincial Government, and Local Authorities

B. Only the Prime Minister and President

C. Only Federal Government

D. Judiciary, Press, and International Organizations

Correct answer is: A. Federal Government, Provincial Government, and Local Authorities

Article 7 defines “State” broadly to include Federal, Provincial, and Local Governments.

Which is the most fertile region of Pakistan?

A. Indus Basin

B. Thar Desert

C. Balochistan Plateau

D. Karakoram Range

Correct answer is: A. Indus Basin

The Indus Basin is the agricultural heartland of Pakistan.

Where is Derawar Fort located?

A. Thar Desert

B. Cholistan Desert

C. Sulaiman Range

D. Kharan Desert

Correct answer is: B. Cholistan Desert

Derawar Fort is located in the Cholistan Desert, Bahawalpur District.

Khunjerab Pass serves as a border crossing between Pakistan and which country?

A. India

B. Afghanistan

C. China

D. Iran

Correct answer is: C. China

Khunjerab Pass connects Pakistan with China via the Karakoram Highway.

Which winds affect Punjab, Pakistan, during winter?

A. Monsoon

B. Western Disturbances

C. Sea Breeze

D. Tropical Cyclones

Correct answer is: B. Western Disturbances

Western Disturbances bring winter rainfall to Punjab and northern Pakistan.

Who was the first President of Pakistan?

A. Ayub Khan

B. Liaqat Ali Khan

C. Iskandar Mirza

D. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Correct answer is: C. Iskandar Mirza

Major-General Iskandar Mirza became Pakistan’s first President in 1956.

How many spinal nerves are there in the human body?

A. 12 pairs

B. 24 pairs

C. 31 pairs

D. 33

Correct answer is: C. 31 pairs

Humans have 31 pairs of spinal nerves emerging from the spinal cord.

What is the purpose of the DASTAK app in Punjab (“Maryam Ki Dastak”)?

A. Track complaints

B. Digital marketplace

C. Deliver services at doorsteps

D. Online banking

Correct answer is: C. Deliver services at doorsteps

The app provides citizen services directly to homes.

Which platform is commonly used in Pakistan for international remittances?

A. PayPal

B. Western Union

C. Google Pay

D. Alipay

Correct answer is: B. Western Union

Western Union is widely used for remittances to Pakistan.