PPSC Past Papers 2025 Archives - Page 60 of 102

Which is the biggest mosque in the world?

A. Masjid an-Nabawi

B. Masjid al-Haram

C. Faisal Mosque

D. Al-Aqsa Mosque

Correct answer is: B. Masjid al-Haram

Masjid al-Haram in Mecca is the largest mosque in the world.

How many camels were offered by Quraish to catch the Prophet (SAW) during Hijrah?

A. 100

B. 50

C. 10

D. 500

Correct answer is: A. 100

The Quraish offered 100 camels as a reward for capturing the Prophet (SAW) during Hijrah.

Change to indirect speech: She said, ‘I can speak French fluently.’

A. She said she can speak French fluently

B. She said that she can spoke French fluently

C. She said she will speak French fluently

D. She said that she could speak French fluently

Correct answer is: D. She said that she could speak French fluently

In indirect speech, 'can' changes to 'could' for past tense reporting.

What is the antonym of ‘Benign’?

A. Kind

B. Gentle

C. Malevolent

D. Generous

Correct answer is: C. Malevolent

'Benign' means harmless or kind; its antonym 'malevolent' means harmful or evil.

Change the voice: Do you understand what I mean?

A. What I mean is that understood by you?

B. Was what I mean understood by you?

C. Is what I mean understood by you?

D. What I mean is understood by you

Correct answer is: C. Is what I mean understood by you?

In passive voice, the question structure is retained, with 'what I mean' as the subject.

She is keen ___ learning new skills.

A. at

B. on

C. of

D. for

Correct answer is: B. on

The phrase 'keen on' is used to express enthusiasm for something.

What is the synonym of ‘Insolvent’?

A. Wealthy

B. Prosperous

C. Bankrupt

D. Rich

Correct answer is: C. Bankrupt

'Insolvent' means unable to pay debts, synonymous with 'bankrupt.'

I know that you ___ pass the exam with flying colors.

A. shall

B. will

C. would

D. will have

Correct answer is: B. will

'Will' is appropriate for expressing future certainty in this context.

Choose the correct sentence:

A. The laborers are on strike for four days

B. The laborers have been on strike for four days

C. The laborers are being on strike for four days

D. The laborers have been in strike for four days

Correct answer is: B. The laborers have been on strike for four days

Present perfect continuous 'have been' is correct for an ongoing action with duration.

In the sentence ‘I knocked the door but nobody answered,’ the word but is a:

A. Conjunction

B. Preposition

C. Adverb

D. Interjection

Correct answer is: A. Conjunction

'But' connects two clauses, functioning as a coordinating conjunction.