PPSC Past Papers 2025

Why? Melancholy refers to deep sadness or gloom, and its closest synonym is “sorrowful.” The words Joyful and Cheerful are antonyms.

Why? The Battle of Samugarh (1658) was fought between Mughal princes Dara Shikoh and Aurangzeb, resulting in Aurangzeb’s victory and his eventual accession to the throne.

Why? The phrase “all and sundry” means everyone, collectively, without distinction. It is often used to refer to the general public.

Why? Pakistan issued its first coins in 1948 after independence. Initially, Indian currency was used until the Pakistani rupee was introduced.

Why? The correct idiomatic usage is “deaf to advice,” meaning someone ignores or does not pay attention to advice given.

Why? Muhammad Ali Sadpara, a renowned Pakistani climber, successfully ascended K2 and other high peaks. He is remembered as one of Pakistan’s most celebrated mountaineers.

Why? The analogy relates a condition with its effect: thirst makes one parched, and fever makes one flushed. Thus, “Fever: Flushed” is correct.

Why? At independence, Pakistan had 4 provinces: East Bengal, West Punjab, Sindh, and NWFP (now KP). Baluchistan was later added as a province.

Why? Allama Iqbal criticized AIML in 1924 as focusing more on religious identity rather than broader political and economic struggle, although he later revived it with a visionary role.

Why? Pakistan allocated PKR 1.804 trillion for defense in the 2023–24 budget, which is nearly 16% of total expenditures, reflecting security priorities.