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His office is always in apple-pie order. What does the idiom mean?

A. Neat & tidy

B. Disordered

C. Mismanaged

D. Ornamental

Correct answer is: A. Neat & tidy

Why? The phrase “in apple-pie order” means arranged neatly and systematically, implying cleanliness and tidiness.

Who was Thomas Malthus?

A. English Economist

B. English Physicist

C. Political Leader

D. Philosopher

Correct answer is: A. English Economist

Why: Thomas Malthus was a British economist known for his theory that population growth tends to outpace food production, leading to scarcity.

The Bara River originates in Tirah Valley and joins:

A. River Kabul

B. River Swat

C. River Indus

D. River Kurram

Correct answer is: A. River Kabul

Why? Bara River originates in Tirah Valley (Khyber District) and flows into the Kabul River near Peshawar.

The antonym of Docile is:

A. Yielding

B. Unyielding

C. Obedient

D. Submissive

Correct answer is: B. Unyielding

Why? “Docile” means submissive or easy to control, so its opposite is “Unyielding,” which means not giving way or stubborn.

Socialization primarily affects which part of the self?

A. I

B. Me

C. I and Me

D. Philosopher

Correct answer is: C. I and Me

Why? According to George Herbert Mead, socialization shapes both “I” (the individual’s personal response) and “Me” (the social self formed through interaction).

Which salt is commonly used to melt ice on roads?

A. Potassium nitrate

B. Calcium chloride

C. Ammonium nitrate

D. Potassium chloride

Correct answer is: B. Calcium chloride

Why? Calcium chloride lowers the freezing point of water, making it effective for de-icing roads in cold regions.

The novel “Raja Gidh” by Bano Qudsia was published in:

A. 1975

B. 1978

C. 1981

D. 1984

Correct answer is: C. 1981

Why? “Raja Gidh” (The Vulture King) was published in 1981. It is a symbolic Urdu novel dealing with morality, forbidden love, and human psychology.

What percentage of world trade is carried out through ships?

A. 40%

B. 60%

C. 70%

D. 80%

Correct answer is: D. 80%

Why? About 80% of world trade volume is carried through shipping. Maritime transport is crucial because it is cost-effective for bulk goods and international trade.

Which bar is located at the top of MS Word?

A. Title Bar

B. Status Bar

C. Formula Bar

D. Menu Bar

Correct answer is: A. Title Bar

Why? The Title Bar in MS Word is located at the top and displays the document name along with the application name.

Which continent has the maximum number of countries?

A. South America

B. Asia

C. Africa

D. Europe

Correct answer is: C. Africa

Why? Africa has 54 recognized countries, making it the continent with the largest number of sovereign states, followed by Asia with 49.