Punjab Public Servie Comission Assistant S&GAD Past Papers

قلی قطب شاہ، جو کہ قطب شاہی سلطنت کے پانچویں سلطان اور ایک عظیم شاعر تھے، اپنے دیوان میں متعدد تخلص (قلمی نام) استعمال کرنے کے لیے مشہور ہیں۔ ادبی اور تاریخی تحقیق کے مطابق، انہوں نے اپنے دیوان میں سترہ مختلف تخلص استعمال کیے۔ یہ ان کی وسیع ادبی شخصیت اور شعری تنوع کی عکاسی کرتا ہے، جو ان کے کلام کی ایک منفرد خصوصیت ہے۔ ان کا یہ کثیر تخلص استعمال کرنا اردو شاعری کی تاریخ میں ایک نمایاں مقام رکھتا ہے۔

• سوله (سولہ) غلط جواب ہے؛ صحیح تعداد سترہ ہے۔
• تین بہت کم تعداد ہے اور قلی قطب شاہ کے معروف ادبی کام سے مطابقت نہیں رکھتی۔
• پندرہ بھی غلط جواب ہے؛ اگرچہ یہ ایک بڑی تعداد ہے، لیکن دستاویزی سترہ تخلص سے کم ہے۔

ترکی میں مدفون صحابی رسول صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری رضی اللہ عنہ ہیں۔ حضرت ابو ایوب انصاری رضی اللہ عنہ ایک جلیل القدر صحابی تھے جنہوں نے مدینہ ہجرت کے بعد رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی میزبانی کا شرف حاصل کیا۔ انہوں نے متعدد غزوات میں شرکت کی۔ آپ کی وفات قسطنطنیہ (موجودہ استنبول، ترکی) کے پہلے عرب محاصرے کے دوران تقریباً 674 عیسوی میں ہوئی اور آپ کو شہر کی فصیل کے قریب دفن کیا گیا۔ آپ کا مزار ایوب سلطان مسجد کمپلیکس میں واقع ہے اور استنبول میں ایک اہم زیارت گاہ ہے۔

• حضرت خالد بن ولید رضی اللہ عنہ (سیف اللہ) کا مزار بنیادی طور پر حمص، شام میں ہے۔
• حضرت ابو عبیدہ بن جراح رضی اللہ عنہ ایک عظیم کمانڈر تھے اور آپ کی تدفین اردن میں ہوئی۔
• حضرت سعد بن ابی وقاص رضی اللہ عنہ عشرہ مبشرہ میں سے تھے اور آپ کا مزار مدینہ منورہ، سعودی عرب کے قریب العقیق میں ہے۔

The question asks in which Surah the punishments for slander (Qadhf) and adultery (Zina) are mentioned. The correct answer is سورة النور (Surah An-Noor). Surah An-Noor, meaning 'The Light,' is a Medinan surah that extensively deals with social ethics, modesty, and legal injunctions concerning sexual morality. It explicitly details the prescribed punishments (Hudood) for both Zina (adultery/fornication) and Qadhf (false accusation of unchastity), emphasizing the importance of protecting honor and maintaining social purity. This surah also includes verses on seeking permission before entering homes and lowering the gaze.

• سورة المائدہ (Surah Al-Ma'idah) primarily focuses on legal rulings, food laws, and covenants, not these specific Hudood.
• سورة البقرة (Surah Al-Baqarah), the longest surah, covers a vast array of topics but does not specifically detail these punishments.
• سورة الاحزاب (Surah Al-Ahzab) addresses issues related to the Prophet's household and social conduct during the Battle of the Confederates, not the Hudood for Qadhf and Zina.

The question asks for the very first Surah revealed in the Holy Quran. The correct answer is سورة العلق (Surah Al-Alaq). The first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq were the initial revelation received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the Cave of Hira. These verses begin with the command "Iqra" (Read!), marking the commencement of his prophethood and the divine message. This foundational event is pivotal in Islamic history, signifying the beginning of the Quran's revelation over 23 years.

• سورة الفاتحہ (Surah Al-Fatihah) is the first surah in the order of the Quranic text, but it was not the first to be revealed chronologically. It is a comprehensive prayer and introduction to the Quran.
• سورة البقرة (Surah Al-Baqarah) is a Medinan surah, revealed much later after the Prophet's migration to Medina, making it chronologically much later than Al-Alaq.
• سورة الاخلاص (Surah Al-Ikhlas) is a short Meccan surah emphasizing the oneness of Allah, but it was not the initial revelation.

The question asks whose slave Hazrat Bilal (RA) was. The correct answer is امیہ بن خلف (Umayyah ibn Khalaf). Hazrat Bilal ibn Rabah (RA) was a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first Muezzin of Islam. Before embracing Islam, he was a slave to Umayyah ibn Khalaf, a leading figure among the Quraysh and a staunch opponent of the Prophet. Umayyah subjected Bilal to severe torture to force him to renounce his new faith, but Bilal remained steadfast, famously repeating "Ahad! Ahad!" (One! One!). He was later freed by Abu Bakr (RA).

• ابو سفیان (Abu Sufyan) was a leader of the Quraysh who initially opposed Islam but later embraced it; he was not Bilal's master.
• ابو جهل (Abu Jahl) was another fierce enemy of Islam and the Prophet, but Bilal was not his slave.
• "ان میں سے کوئی نہیں (None of these)" is incorrect because Umayyah ibn Khalaf is the correct master.

The question asks where Jannat al-Mu'alla cemetery is located. The correct answer is مکہ (Makkah). Jannat al-Mu'alla, also known as Al-Hajun cemetery, is one of the oldest and most significant cemeteries in Islamic history, situated in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It holds immense religious importance as it is the burial place of many revered figures, including members of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) family. Among those interred there are his first wife, Khadijah (RA), his grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, and his uncle, Abu Talib. Its historical depth makes it a sacred site for Muslims.

• مدینہ (Madinah) is home to Jannat al-Baqi, another highly revered cemetery, but not Jannat al-Mu'alla.
• کوفہ (Kufa) is a historically significant city in Iraq, but it is not the location of Jannat al-Mu'alla.
• المرة (Al-Murrah) is not a recognized major Islamic cemetery and is likely a distractor.

The question asks about the number of Muslims in the Battle of Uhud. The correct answer is 700. The Battle of Uhud, fought in 625 CE (3 AH), was a pivotal conflict between the early Muslim community and the Quraysh of Mecca. Initially, the Muslim army comprised approximately 1000 men. However, before reaching the battlefield, Abdullah ibn Ubayy, the leader of the hypocrites, deserted with about 300 of his followers. This reduced the effective fighting force of the Muslims to roughly 700, a significant numerical disadvantage against the Meccan army of around 3000. This desertion critically impacted the battle's dynamics.

• 1000 was the initial number of Muslims before the desertion, not the final fighting force.
• 10000 was the approximate size of the Meccan army during the Battle of the Trench (Khandaq), a later conflict.
• 3000 was the approximate size of the Meccan army in the Battle of Uhud, not the Muslim army.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating and delivering presentations, organized into various tabs for different functionalities.

• The Slide Show tab's primary purpose is to preview and control the slide show. This tab contains options to start the presentation from the beginning or current slide, set up the slide show (e.g., loop, timings), hide slides, and record narration. It focuses on the delivery and viewing experience of the presentation.
• Insert images and videos (A) is primarily handled by the 'Insert' tab.
• Change design & layout (C) is mainly managed through the 'Design' tab for themes and backgrounds, and the 'Home' tab for slide layouts.
• Create animations (D) is the function of the 'Animations' tab, where you can apply motion effects to objects on your slides.

Each tab in PowerPoint serves a distinct organizational purpose, making the 'Slide Show' tab essential for presentation delivery.

Abdus Salam is the correct answer as he was a brilliant theoretical physicist from Pakistan who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979. He shared the prize with Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg for their independent contributions to the electroweak theory, which unifies the electromagnetic and weak forces. This groundbreaking work is a cornerstone of the Standard Model of particle physics, significantly advancing our understanding of fundamental forces in the universe. Salam's achievement brought immense international recognition to Pakistan in the scientific community.

• Abdul Qadeer Khan was a nuclear scientist but did not win a Nobel Prize.
• Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a filmmaker who won two Academy Awards, not a Nobel Prize in science.
• Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 for her advocacy for girls' education, not a science prize.

The 'War on Terror' commenced after the devastating 9/11 attacks in 2001, prompting the United States to launch a global campaign against terrorism, primarily targeting Al-Qaeda and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Pakistan, under President Pervez Musharraf, made a crucial strategic decision to align itself with the USA (Option A) in this global effort. This alignment involved providing critical logistical support, intelligence sharing, and active cooperation in counter-terrorism operations, fundamentally shifting Pakistan's foreign policy stance.

While NATO (Option B) countries were involved, Pakistan's primary and direct alignment was with the United States, not the broader alliance. Option C (USA & UK) is partially correct as the UK was a key US ally, but Pakistan's direct and most significant partnership was with the USA. Option D (Taliban) is incorrect because the Taliban was the primary target of the War on Terror, and Pakistan officially broke ties with them to support the US-led coalition.

The Russian Revolution was a period of political and social revolution across the territory of the Russian Empire, culminating in the establishment of the Soviet Union.

• Vladimir Lenin is known as the Father of the Russian Revolution. As the leader of the Bolshevik Party, he played a pivotal role in the October Revolution of 1917, which overthrew the provisional government and established the world's first communist state. His ideological leadership and strategic brilliance were central to the revolution's success.
• Joseph Stalin (A) was Lenin's successor and a key figure in the Soviet Union, but he was not the primary leader or
  

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, is correctly identified as the founder of the English-language newspaper "Dawn." He launched "Dawn" in 1941 from Delhi, initially as a weekly, and later converted it into a daily newspaper. His primary objective was to provide a strong voice for the All-India Muslim League and to articulate the Muslim perspective on political developments during the struggle for independence. The newspaper played a crucial role in shaping public opinion and advocating for the creation of a separate Muslim state.

• Allama Iqbal was a philosopher and poet who envisioned Pakistan but did not found "Dawn."
• Liaqat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister but not the founder of the newspaper.
• Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent Indian nationalist and Congress leader, opposing the Muslim League's stance.

San Francisco, California, is renowned for its iconic landmarks and impressive engineering feats. Among its most celebrated architectural achievements is the Golden Gate Bridge (Option A). This suspension bridge, completed in 1937, is an internationally recognized symbol of the city and a marvel of 20th-century engineering and design. Its distinctive Art Deco style, vibrant orange color, and immense scale, spanning the Golden Gate strait, make it a truly great architectural and structural masterpiece.

The other options are famous bridges but are located in different parts of the world. Option B, the Brooklyn Bridge, is a historic landmark in New York City. Option C, the London Bridge, is located in London, England (or Lake Havasu City, Arizona, for the relocated original). Option D, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is an iconic structure in Sydney, Australia. Therefore, only the Golden Gate Bridge is a great architectural landmark in San Francisco.

Amnesty International is a prominent global non-governmental organization dedicated to human rights. Its international secretariat, which serves as its central coordinating body, is strategically located in London, United Kingdom. This location facilitates its global advocacy efforts and coordination with various national sections worldwide. Option A is correct because London has been its headquarters since its inception. New York (B) is often associated with the United Nations, while Geneva (C) hosts numerous international organizations like the UN Human Rights Council and the World Health Organization. Washington (D) is the capital of the United States, home to many political and non-governmental organizations, but not Amnesty International's primary global headquarters. These cities are significant international hubs but do not house Amnesty's main office.

Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang, born Muhammad Bahadur Khan, was a prominent Muslim nationalist and politician who belonged to the princely state of Hyderabad. He was a leading figure in the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM), an organization that advocated for the rights and interests of Muslims in Hyderabad and sought to maintain Hyderabad's independence from India. His powerful oratory and leadership made him a significant voice for Muslim identity and self-determination in the Deccan region during the crucial period leading up to the partition of British India. He was a staunch supporter of the Nizam of Hyderabad.

• Punjab, Kashmir, and Sindh were other significant regions or princely states, but Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang's political and social activities were primarily centered in Hyderabad.

حضرت محمد صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے اپنی حیات مبارکہ میں صرف ایک حج ادا کیا، جسے حجۃ الوداع (الوداعی حج) کے نام سے جانا جاتا ہے۔ یہ اسلامی تاریخ کا ایک انتہائی اہم واقعہ ہے۔ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے یہ حج 10 ہجری (Option D) میں ادا فرمایا۔ اس حج کے دوران، آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے عرفات کے میدان میں اپنا مشہور خطبہ دیا، جس میں اسلام کے بنیادی اصولوں، انسانی حقوق اور اخلاقی اقدار پر زور دیا گیا۔ یہ آپ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کا آخری حج اور آپ کی وفات سے چند ماہ قبل کا اہم ترین عوامی خطاب تھا۔

دیگر ہجری سالوں میں اہم واقعات رونما ہوئے لیکن حجۃ الوداع نہیں ہوا۔ 7 ہجری میں غزوہ خیبر اور صلح حدیبیہ کے بعد پہلا عمرہ ہوا، 8 ہجری میں فتح مکہ ہوئی، اور 9 ہجری کو وفود کا سال اور غزوہ تبوک کا سال کہا جاتا ہے۔ لہٰذا، صحیح جواب 10 ہجری ہے۔

In the sport of basketball, a team typically consists of players on the court and a bench of substitutes. According to standard rules, such as those followed by FIBA and the NBA, a team's active roster for a game usually comprises twelve players. Of these, five players are on the court at any given time, leaving seven players available as substitutes on the bench. These substitutes can be rotated into the game to rest starters, adjust strategy, or replace fouled-out players. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Option A, 5, represents the number of players on the court, not the substitutes. Options B (6) and D (15) are incorrect numbers for the typical availability of substitutes in a standard basketball game.

Muslims observed Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946, not 1940, as a call by the All-India Muslim League to press their demand for a separate Muslim state, Pakistan. Following the failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan to secure a satisfactory arrangement for Muslims within a united India, Muhammad Ali Jinnah declared this day to demonstrate the strength of Muslim sentiment for an independent homeland. The objective was to show the British government and the Indian National Congress that Muslims would not accept anything less than a sovereign state, highlighting their resolve for self-determination.

• Disregard British rule was a broader sentiment but not the specific, immediate goal of Direct Action Day.
• Hindu-Muslim unity was contrary to the event's purpose, which underscored the communal divide.
• No celebration is incorrect as it was a significant political demonstration.

اردو قواعد کی رو سے، ایسا جملہ یا لفظوں کا مجموعہ جس میں ایک بامعنی لفظ کے ساتھ ایک بے معنی یا غیر ضروری لفظ استعمال کیا جاتا ہے، اسے مرکب تابع مہمل (Option C) کہتے ہیں۔ اس میں پہلا لفظ بامعنی ہوتا ہے جبکہ دوسرا لفظ صرف پہلے لفظ کی تکرار یا اس کے ساتھ محض صوتی ہم آہنگی کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے اور اس کا اپنا کوئی آزاد معنی نہیں ہوتا۔ مثال کے طور پر، 'روٹی ووٹی' یا 'پانی وانی' میں 'ووٹی' اور 'وانی' بے معنی الفاظ ہیں جو 'روٹی' اور 'پانی' کے ساتھ استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

دیگر اختیارات غلط ہیں۔ 'مبائع مجہول' (Option A) اردو قواعد میں کوئی اصطلاح نہیں ہے؛ 'مجہول' فعل کی ایک قسم ہے۔ 'مرکب اشاری' (Option B) وہ مرکب ہوتا ہے جس میں اسم اشارہ (جیسے یہ، وہ) کے بعد اسم آئے (جیسے یہ کتاب)۔ 'نتابع موضوع' (Option D) بھی اردو قواعد میں کوئی تسلیم شدہ اصطلاح نہیں ہے۔

South Africa's transition from apartheid to a democratic nation culminated in a historic election. Nelson Mandela was a revered anti-apartheid revolutionary who spent 27 years in prison for his activism. Upon his release, he played a crucial role in negotiating the end of apartheid and subsequently became South Africa's first democratically elected president in 1994, serving until 1999. He was also the country's first black head of state, making option A correct. Desmond Tutu (B) was a prominent anti-apartheid cleric and Nobel laureate, but never president. Thabo Mbeki (C) was Mandela's successor, becoming the second post-apartheid president, while Jacob Zuma (D) served as the fourth.

The Urdu-Hindi Controversy was a significant socio-political dispute in British India concerning the official language status and script, primarily in the United Provinces. This foundational conflict highlighted the growing cultural and political divide between Hindu and Muslim communities.

The controversy officially began in 1867 when prominent Hindus in the United Provinces demanded that Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, replace Urdu, written in the Perso-Arabic script, as the official language in courts and government offices. This demand directly challenged Urdu's established position and marked the formal start of the language dispute.

• 1837 is incorrect because while language policies were evolving, the specific political controversy did not commence then.
• 1851 is incorrect as no major event marks the start of the controversy in this year.
• 1877 is incorrect because by this time, the controversy was already well underway and had intensified, rather than just beginning.

مرزا اسد اللہ خان غالب، جو اردو اور فارسی کے عظیم ترین شعراء میں سے ایک ہیں، کا شعری مجموعہ دیوانِ غالب اردو ادب کا ایک شاہکار ہے۔ غالب کی زندگی میں اس دیوان کی اشاعت کئی بار ہوئی، جس میں ہر نئے ایڈیشن میں کچھ نئے غزلیں شامل کی جاتی تھیں یا پرانی میں ترمیم کی جاتی تھی۔ غالب کی زندگی میں پانچ (Option B) بار دیوانِ غالب شائع ہوا۔ پہلا ایڈیشن 1841 میں منظر عام پر آیا، اور آخری ایڈیشن ان کی حیات میں 1862 میں شائع ہوا۔ یہ اشاعتیں ان کے شعری سفر اور کلام کے ارتقاء کی عکاسی کرتی ہیں۔

دیگر اختیارات غلط ہیں۔ 'دو' (Option A) اشاعتوں کی تعداد درست نہیں ہے۔ 'گیارہ' (Option C) اور 'نو' (Option D) بھی غالب کی زندگی میں ہونے والی اشاعتوں کی صحیح تعداد نہیں ہیں۔ لہٰذا، درست جواب پانچ ہے۔

The tragic events of September 11, 2001, commonly referred to as the 9/11 attacks, involved a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks. The most prominent of these targeted the iconic World Trade Center complex in New York City. New York City is a major metropolis located within the United States of America. Therefore, the incident unequivocally took place on the sovereign territory of the United States, making option B the correct answer. The other options, United Kingdom (A), Australia (C), and Canada (D), are all sovereign nations and allies, but they were not the geographical location of the 2001 World Trade Center incident. This foundational understanding of geography and recent history is crucial for accurately identifying the correct country.

The Six-Point Formula was a landmark political program advocating for greater autonomy for East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) within the framework of Pakistan. It was a crucial demand that shaped the political landscape leading to the Bangladesh Liberation War.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the charismatic leader of the Awami League, presented the Six-Point Formula in Lahore on February 13, 1966. These points called for a true federal system with limited central government powers (defense and foreign affairs only), separate currencies or fiscal policies, separate taxation powers for provinces, separate foreign exchange accounts, and provincial militias, aiming to address the economic and political disparities faced by East Pakistan.

• Z. A. Bhutto is incorrect; he opposed the formula, advocating for a strong central government.
• Liaqat Ali Khan is incorrect; he was Pakistan's first Prime Minister and was assassinated in 1951, long before the formula was proposed.
• Maulana Azad is incorrect; he was a prominent Indian independence leader, not involved in Pakistani politics or this formula.

In Urdu grammar, Ism-e-Zarf (اسمِ ظرف) refers to a noun that indicates either time or place. Understanding its categories is fundamental to grasping the nuances of Urdu sentence structure.

The correct answer is B: دو (Two) because Ism-e-Zarf is precisely divided into two main types:

• Ism-e-Zarf-e-Zaman (اسمِ ظرفِ زمان): This type denotes time, such as "آج" (today), "کل" (tomorrow/yesterday), "صبح" (morning), or "شام" (evening).
• Ism-e-Zarf-e-Makaan (اسمِ ظرفِ مکان): This type indicates a place, for example, "اسکول" (school), "گھر" (home), "بازار" (market), or "میدان" (field).

Options A (ایک), C (تین), and D (چار) are incorrect. There isn't a single overarching category for Ism-e-Zarf, nor are there three or four distinct primary sub-categories recognized in traditional Urdu grammar. The two-fold classification based on time and place is standard and comprehensive for this grammatical concept.