PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Punjab Police 2026

Correct answer: Arabian Sea. The Makran coast lies along the Arabian Sea in Balochistan.

Background: Gwadar, Pasni, and Ormara are on the Makran coast.

• Caspian Sea: The Caspian Sea is north of Iran.
• Red Sea: The Red Sea lies between Africa and Arabia.
• Persian Gulf: The Persian Gulf lies west of the Strait of Hormuz.

Did you know? The coast extends into Iran.

Memory trick: Makran = Arabian Sea.

Correct answer: Durand Line. The Durand Line is the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Background: It was agreed in 1893.

• Radcliffe Line: The Radcliffe Line is the India–Pakistan boundary.
• McMahon Line: The McMahon Line is the India–China boundary.
• Hindenburg line: The Hindenburg Line was a German defensive line in the First World War.

Did you know? It is about 2,640 km long.

Memory trick: Durand = Afghanistan.

Correct answer: 600–900 m. The Balochistan Plateau has an average height of about 600–900 metres.

Background: Some parts, such as the Quetta region, are higher.

• 300–500 m: 300–500 m is lower than the plateau’s average.
• 1000–1500 m: 1000–1500 m is higher than the plateau’s average.
• 1500–1800 m: 1500–1800 m is higher than the plateau’s average.

Did you know? Balochistan is Pakistan’s largest province by area.

Memory trick: Plateau: 600–900 m.

Correct answer: Iron. Iron ore deposits are found at Chiniot in Punjab.

Background: The deposits are in the Rajoa and Chiniot area.

• Coal: Coal is found in Thar, Lakhra, and Balochistan.
• Gold: Gold is found at Saindak in Balochistan.
• Copper: Copper is found at Saindak in Balochistan.

Did you know? Chiniot is also famous for its wooden furniture.

Memory trick: Chiniot = iron.

Correct answer: Chenab. Trimmu Barrage is on the Chenab River near the Chenab–Jhelum confluence.

Background: It is located in Jhang District, Punjab.

• Indus: The Indus has Sukkur, Kotri, and Taunsa barrages.
• Jhelum: The Jhelum has Rasul Barrage.
• Ravi: The Ravi has Balloki Headworks.

Did you know? It was built in 1939.

Memory trick: Trimmu = Chenab.

Correct answer: Ayub Khan. Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959.

Background: It had four tiers, from union councils up to divisional councils.

• Liaqat Ali Khan: Liaqat Ali Khan died before this system.
• Yahya Khan: Yahya Khan ended the system.
• Zia-ul-Haq: Zia-ul-Haq introduced a local government system in 1979.

Did you know? About 80,000 Basic Democrats formed the electoral college.

Memory trick: BD = Ayub (1959).

Correct answer: Islamic culture. Pakistan’s culture is mostly Islamic, shaped by its religion, language, and traditions.

Background: Pakistan was created as a homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent.

• Western culture: Western influence is limited.
• Indian culture: Indian culture shares some customs but is not the main basis.
• Persian culture: Persian culture is one influence, but not the main one.

Did you know? Urdu and the regional languages contain many Persian and Arabic words.

Memory trick: Pakistan = Islamic identity.

Correct answer: Zahid Hussain. Zahid Hussain was the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.

Background: The State Bank began operations on 1 July 1948, and Jinnah inaugurated it.

• Mian Iftikhar ud din: Mian Iftikharuddin was a politician and newspaper owner.
• Abdul Qadir: Abdul Qadir was not the first Governor.
• Muhammad Shoaib: Muhammad Shoaib was a Finance Minister, not the first Governor.

Did you know? The State Bank’s headquarters is in Karachi.

Memory trick: SBP first governor = Zahid Hussain.

Correct answer: Harry S. Truman. Harry S. Truman was US President from 1945 to 1953, which includes August 1947.

Background: Truman also ordered the use of atomic bombs in 1945.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt: Roosevelt died in April 1945.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower: Eisenhower became President in 1953.
• John F. Kennedy: Kennedy became President in 1961.

Did you know? Truman succeeded Roosevelt.

Memory trick: 1947 → Truman.

Correct answer: Ayub Khan. Ayub Khan wrote “Friends Not Masters” (1967), an autobiography.

Background: The title refers to Pakistan’s wish to deal with the USA as an equal friend.

• Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto wrote “The Myth of Independence”.
• Liaqat Ali Khan: Liaqat Ali Khan was Pakistan’s first Prime Minister.
• Sikander Mirza: Sikander Mirza was Pakistan’s first President.

Did you know? It was first published in London.

Memory trick: Ayub = Friends Not Masters.

Correct answer: Simla Agreement. The Simla Agreement was signed in July 1972 by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.

Background: It set the Line of Control in Kashmir and committed both countries to bilateral talks.

• Tashkent Agreement: The Tashkent Agreement followed the 1965 war.
• Lahore Agreement: The Lahore Declaration was signed in 1999.
• Agra Agreement: The Agra Summit took place in 2001 and had no agreement.

Did you know? The prisoners of war were returned in 1973.

Memory trick: 1971 war → Simla 1972.