PPSC EXCISE INSPECTOR PAST PAPER 27-10-2018 (1ST BATCH)
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Pathology is the branch of medical science concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including blood-related conditions. The other options like Nematology or Endomology deal with different scientific fields.
The correct answer is Russia. Russia possesses the world's largest proven natural gas reserves, primarily concentrated in its vast Siberian fields. This makes Russia a dominant player in the global energy market. While Iran also holds substantial reserves, ranking second globally, it does not surpass Russia. Countries like China and India have significant energy demands and some domestic production, but their proven natural gas reserves are considerably smaller compared to Russia's immense resources. Understanding the distribution of these critical energy resources is vital for comprehending global geopolitics and energy security. Russia's extensive reserves underscore its strategic importance in supplying natural gas to Europe and other regions, influencing international relations and economic stability.
The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Spain is not a member of this intergovernmental political forum, making it the correct answer among the choices provided.
The correct answer is The plane of the Equator. The Equator is an imaginary line of 0 degrees latitude that encircles the Earth, equidistant from the North and South Poles. It fundamentally divides the planet into two equal halves: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. This geographical division is crucial for understanding climate zones, seasons, and global positioning. In contrast, the International Date Line is a line of longitude primarily concerned with time zones and the start of a new calendar day, not hemispheric division. The Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn are specific parallels of latitude (approximately 23.5 degrees north and south, respectively) that mark the furthest points north and south where the sun can be directly overhead. While important for defining tropical regions, they do not serve as the primary separator of the Earth's major hemispheres.
Pitt's India Act of 1784 granted the Governor-General a casting vote in the Council to break ties, but this specific privilege was not extended to the Governors of the presidencies, making other options incorrect.
The correct answer is Beggar. The word "beggar" refers to a person who lives by begging for money or food. A common mistake is to spell it as "Begger" because the root verb is "beg" (which ends with a single 'g'). However, when adding the suffix "-ar" (not "-er"), the consonant 'g' is doubled to preserve the short vowel sound (/Ι/) in the first syllable. The incorrect options include:
Therefore, "Beggar" is the only correct standard spelling.
"Desiccated" means to remove moisture from something, causing it to become thoroughly dry. Therefore, "dried" is the direct synonym, while other options like divided, separated, or crushed have different meanings.
The correct answer is United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (UNCIP). Established in 1948 by the UN Security Council, UNCIP's primary mandate was to investigate and mediate the complex Indo-Pakistan dispute over the future of Kashmir. Its role was crucial in facilitating a ceasefire and proposing a plebiscite, though the latter was never fully implemented. Option A, "United Nations Ceasefire in India and Pakistan," is incorrect as UNCIP was a broader commission, not solely focused on the ceasefire, which was one of its outcomes. Option B, "United Nations Committed on India and Pakistan," is grammatically incorrect and not the official name. Option D, "United Nations Commission on India and Pakistan," is very close but "for" is the precise preposition used in the official designation, highlighting its purpose for the region's resolution. Understanding the exact terminology is vital for historical accuracy.
The Simla Agreement, a significant peace treaty between India and Pakistan, was indeed signed on July 2, 1972, by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The other dates are incorrect.
The correct city is London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) is one of the world's busiest international airports and serves as the primary gateway to the United Kingdom's capital, London. Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, it is a major hub for international travel and a significant economic contributor to the city. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as their respective primary international airports are different. Tokyo is served by Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, uses Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is home to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Knowing the major airports associated with global cities is fundamental geographical knowledge for travelers and students alike.
To change the voice of an interrogative sentence, the auxiliary verb "Have" is retained, the object "them" becomes the subject "they," and the past participle "laughed at" is used with "been" and "by you."
The correct answer is -1. This series consists of two interleaved sequences:
Since the missing term is at the 9th position (odd), it belongs to the first sequence and follows the subtractβ2 pattern.
Options like 21, -3, and 13 do not follow this interleaved logic, so the only correct answer is -1.
Units made are proportional to days and machines. (600 units / (9 days * 20 machines)) = (X units / (12 days * 18 machines)). Solving for X gives 720 units, making other options incorrect calculations.
The correct answer is 7 hours and 51 minutes. The train departed Lahore at 9:32 a.m. and arrived in Peshawar at 5:23 p.m. To calculate the travel time, we convert the arrival time to a 24βhour format: 5:23 p.m. = 17:23. The difference between 17:23 and 09:32 is calculated as follows:
Options 1 (7 hours), 3 (7 hours 30 mins), and 4 (7 hours 40 mins) do not match the correct arithmetic calculation. Hence, the total journey time is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
The phrase "as tall as, if not taller than" is the correct idiomatic expression used for comparison, indicating Khalid is at least as tall as Naveed, possibly even taller. Other options are grammatically incorrect.
Naseer Bunda was a legendary Pakistani field hockey player, renowned for his skills and contributions to the sport, making options like Cricket, Athletics, and Wrestling incorrect for his primary association.
During the East India Company's rule, Bihar, Orissa, and Assam were administratively part of the vast Bengal Presidency, which was a major colonial division, making other options incorrect.
"Was moving" is correct because it describes an ongoing action in the past (past continuous) that was interrupted by another past action ("jumped"), fitting the context perfectly.
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and a major global financial center, making it the correct answer. Belgium, Angola, and France are incorrect countries for Zurich.
Hazrat Zaid bin Haris (R.A.) is the only Sahabi whose name is explicitly mentioned in the Holy Quran, specifically in Surah Al-Ahzab (Chapter 33, Verse 37). Other options are incorrect as their names are not directly mentioned.
The word "queer" means strange, odd, or unusual, making "Unusual" the correct synonym. "Reasonable," "Conservative," and "Customary" have different meanings.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) was the father of Hazrat Ayesha (R.A.) and the first Caliph of Islam. Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Usman were also prominent companions but not her father.
Hamas was founded in 1987 by Sheikh Ahmad Yasin, along with Abdel Aziz al-Rantisi and others, as an offshoot of the Muslim Brotherhood, making other options incorrect.
In MS Word, the shortcut "Ctrl + Shift + End" extends the current selection from the insertion point to the very end of the document. Other key combinations do not perform this specific action.
In 1954, General Ayub Khan served in the "Cabinet of Talents" under Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra, who was then leading the government, making other prime ministers incorrect for that specific period.