PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs

Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab (often referred to as Muslima Kazab) was the most prominent figure who claimed prophethood during the time of Prophet Muhammad and after his death, making him the first major false prophet in Islamic history. The other options are incorrect.

The "Wardha Scheme of Basic Education", also known as "Nai Talim," was drafted by a committee headed by Dr. Zakir Hussain in 1937, under Mahatma Gandhi's guidance. This scheme emphasized learning through activity and vocational training. Nehru and Abul Kalam Azad were involved in other initiatives.

The Women Protection Authority was established in 2017 in Punjab, Pakistan, under the Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence Act, 2016. Its purpose is to ensure women's safety and provide mechanisms to address violence against them. The other years are incorrect.

Pakistan secured its inaugural Hockey World Cup title in 1971, held in Barcelona, Spain. They defeated the host nation, Spain, in a thrilling final match. Uruguay, West Indies, and India were not the opponents in that specific final, making Spain the correct answer.

The correct answer is Nile. The Nile River, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers (4,130 miles), is widely recognized as the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa, passing through 11 countries, including Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt, before draining into the Mediterranean Sea.

The Nile\'s Claim to the Title

The Nile is formed by two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile. The White Nile is considered the longer headstream, originating from Lake Victoria in East Africa, while the Blue Nile begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia and contributes over 80% of the Nile\'s water flow. The river has played a central role in human civilization for thousands of years, providing water, fertile soil, and transportation for the ancient Egyptian civilization and continuing to sustain millions of people today.

While the Amazon River is a strong contender for the title, the Nile is traditionally considered the longest river in the world based on historical measurements and the longest continuous drainage path accepted by most geographical authorities.

Why the Other Options Are Incorrect

• Amazon: The Amazon River in South America is the second‑longest river in the world, measuring approximately 6,400 kilometers. It is, however, the largest by volume of water discharged. Recent measurements have occasionally suggested the Amazon might be slightly longer, but the Nile remains the accepted longest river.
• Missi Pissi: This option is a fabricated, humorous distractor. It does not correspond to any real river and is included to test whether the student recognizes it as nonsense.
• Yangtze: The Yangtze River in China is the third‑longest river in the world, with a length of about 6,300 kilometers. It is the longest river in Asia but is significantly shorter than both the Nile and the Amazon.

Therefore, the Nile River is the only correct answer for the longest river in the world.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is presided over by a President, elected for a three-year term. This title reflects the judicial leadership role. 'Chairman' is typically for committees, 'Chief Justice' for national courts, and 'Secretary' for administrative functions, making them incorrect for the ICJ's head.

The Golan Heights is internationally recognized as Syrian territory, though it has been largely occupied and administered by Israel since the 1967 Six-Day War. Jordan and Gambia are not involved in this specific territorial dispute.

The primary purpose of the CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) road is to facilitate trade and connectivity between China and Pakistan. While it may indirectly impact tourism or military logistics, its core objective is economic integration and improved infrastructure for commerce.

Bird flu, or avian influenza, is caused by a virus, often strains like H5N1. These are influenza viruses that primarily affect birds but can sometimes infect humans. Bacteria, fungi, and parasites cause different types of diseases.

The Kashmir Valley (area in the east of the River Sindh) was sold by the British Rulers to Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu for 75 lac rupees under the ignoble of the Amritsar Treaty on 16th March, 1846.

The hardest substance in the human body is dental enamel, which covers the crown of teeth. Its high mineral content makes it incredibly durable. While skull bones, ribs, and the femur are strong, they are not as hard as enamel.

The Maldives is the world's smallest Islamic state by land area. This island nation in the Indian Ocean is known for its small size and predominantly Muslim population. Brunei, Morocco, and Syria are significantly larger in comparison.

The motto of the Olympic Games is "Citius, Altius, Fortius", which translates from Latin to "Faster, Higher, Stronger" in English. In 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) added the word "together" to the motto, making it "Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter", which translates to "Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together".

The motto represents the Olympic movement's goals from an athletic, technical, moral, and educational perspective. Pierre de Coubertin, who is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games, adopted the motto after hearing it at a school sports event. The Dominican priest Henri Didon, the headmaster of Arcueil College in Paris, was the first to say the words.

The motto has inspired and motivated many Olympic athletes over the years.

The official slogan for the 2024 Paris Olympics is "Games Wide Open"

A keyboard is fundamentally an input device because it allows users to send data and commands into a computer system. Output devices, like printers, display or produce information from the computer. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they misclassify the keyboard's primary function.

The influential book "The Spirit of Islam" was authored by Syed Ameer Ali, a prominent figure in Islamic modernism and a jurist. This work is a significant contribution to understanding Islamic history and philosophy. The other individuals listed, Nawab Mohsin and Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, are notable but not the author of this specific book.

Pakistan is one of the most successful national field hockey teams in the world with a record four Hockey World Cup wins (in 1971, 1978, 1982, and 1994).

Umm-ul-Momineen “Bibi Umm-e-Habiba” was one of the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Her real name was Ramla bint Abi Sufyan. This is a foundational fact in Islamic history. 'Hina' is not her real name, and 'Both' or 'None' are therefore incorrect.

The word Flash best matches both "light" and "glint." A flash can be a sudden burst of light or a quick, reflective glint. 'Shine' implies continuous light, 'Glow' is a soft light, and 'Beam' is a directed ray, none of which fit 'glint' as well as 'flash' does.

Apprehension means a feeling of fear or anxiety that something bad or unpleasant will happen. Therefore, Anxiety is the best match. 'Excitement' is a positive feeling, 'Curiosity' is a desire to know, and 'Satisfaction' is contentment, making them antonyms or unrelated.

The plane that dropped the nuclear bomb on Hiroshima was called the Enola Gay. It was a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber.

Key points about the Enola Gay:

Pilot: Colonel Paul Tibbets, Jr.

Bomb name: "Little Boy".

Date of bombing: August 6, 1945.

The standard file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint presentation files is .ppt (or .pptx for newer versions). This extension identifies the file type for the operating system. '.xls' is for Excel spreadsheets, and '.pp' is not a recognized extension for PowerPoint, making them incorrect.

China officially joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) on December 11, 2001. This was a significant event in global trade history, marking China's integration into the multilateral trading system. The other dates provided are historically inaccurate regarding China's WTO accession.

A headphone is an output device because it receives electrical signals from a computer or audio player and converts them into audible sound for the user. It does not input data, store information, or directly facilitate networking, making those options incorrect.