PPSC Past Papers Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority,
PPSC Past Papers Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (16-03-2025)(2025) Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA). Model Papers 170.
A. at
B. on
C. upon
D. to
Correct answer is: B. on
Standard English idiom: “depend on” is most commonly used; “upon” is formal but less frequent.
A. Steal
B. Take
C. Give
D. Borrow
Correct answer is: C. Give
Rob = take forcibly; antonym = Give.
A. Let us sit down under the shade of a tree for some time.
B. Let us sit down in the shade of a tree for some time.
C. Let us sitting down in the shade of a tree for some time.
D. Let us sit down on the shade of a tree for some time.
Correct answer is: B. Let us sit down in the shade of a tree for some time.
Correct preposition with “shade” is “in the shade”.
A. Decent
B. Indecent
C. Elegant
D. Respectful
Correct answer is: B. Indecent
Vulgar means crude, coarse, or indecent.
A. Elegant
B. Stylish
C. Refined
D. Homespun
Correct answer is: D. Homespun
Sartorial relates to clothing/style; antonym = plain, homemade, or “Homespun”.
A. Ordinary
B. Innovative
C. Common
D. Traditional
Correct answer is: B. Innovative
Groundbreaking means pioneering, innovative, or novel.
A. Harmony
B. Agreement
C. Unity
D. Discord
Correct answer is: D. Discord
Concord = agreement or harmony; antonym = Discord.
A. tries
B. manages
C. struggles
D. fails
Correct answer is: A. tries
Correct phrase: “always tries to find …”.
A. Illegible
B. Legible
C. Literate
D. Illiterate
Correct answer is: D. Illiterate
Illiterate = unable to read or write.
Correct answer is: A. 2
Total age 3 years ago = 5×17 = 85; each member aged 3 years → 100; total now 6×17 = 102 → baby’s age = 102−100 = 2.
A. Captured
B. Punished
C. Unpunished
D. Guilty
Correct answer is: C. Unpunished
Scot-free means escaping without punishment.
A. 10 sq. units
B. 20 sq. units
C. 25 sq. units
D. 30 sq. units
Correct answer is: C. 25 sq. units
Area of square = side² = 5² = 25 sq. units.
A. cleverer
B. clever
C. more clever
D. most clever
Correct answer is: A. cleverer
Comparative form “cleverer” is correct.
Correct answer is: B. 3
Distance from x-axis = absolute value of y-coordinate =
A. To be lost in thoughts
B. To travel in space
C. To be extremely happy
D. To be far from home
Correct answer is: C. To be extremely happy
“On cloud nine” means very happy or elated.
A. with
B. to
C. of
D. for
Correct answer is: C. of
Correct preposition with "confident" is “of”: confident of her success.
A. Scornful
B. Gentle
C. Supportive
D. Respectful
Correct answer is: A. Scornful
“Scathing” means severely critical or scornful.
A. To lie
B. To hint without expressing
C. To talk in a confused manner
D. To argue or exchange words heatedly
Correct answer is: D. To argue or exchange words heatedly
“Bandy words” means to exchange words in a heated or quarrelsome manner.
A. Saddle
B. Cushion
C. Bridle
D. Pillion
Correct answer is: D. Pillion
“Pillion” is the seat placed behind the main seat on a two-wheeler.
A. Peak
B. Summit
C. Bottom
D. Pinnacle
Correct answer is: C. Bottom
Zenith = highest point; antonym = lowest point = Bottom.
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Layout
D. View
Correct answer is: B. Insert
Headers and footers in Word are added via the Insert tab.
Correct answer is: A. 1
Excel 2013 and later versions default to 1 worksheet in a new workbook for simplicity.
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Review
D. View
Correct answer is: C. Review
Comments are added to documents in Word using the Review tab.
A. 1000
B. 1500
C. 2000
D. 2400
Correct answer is: D. 2400
1/5 of 3,000 = 600 not working; 3,000 − 600 = 2,400 working keyboards.
A. Water
B. Acetone
C. Ether
D. Alcohol
Correct answer is: A. Water
Soft drinks are water-based with added carbon dioxide, flavors, and sugar.
