PPSC Past Papers MCQS 2025 PDF Download

By default, how many worksheets are there in a new Microsoft Excel workbook?

A. 1

B. 3

C. 5

D. 10

Correct answer is: A. 1

Excel 2013 and later versions default to 1 worksheet in a new workbook for simplicity.

Through which tab can comments be added in MS Word?

A. Home

B. Insert

C. Review

D. View

Correct answer is: C. Review

Comments are added to documents in Word using the Review tab.

If 1/5 of the keyboards are not working out of a total of 3,000, how many keyboards are working?

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.

Which solvent is commonly used in soft drinks?

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.

If the principal amount is $1000, the rate of interest is 2% per year, and the time period is 3 years, what is the simple interest?

A. $20

B. $30

C. $60

D. $120

Correct answer is: C. $60

Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100 = (1000 × 2 × 3)/100 = $60.

A person standing as an advocate of a High Court is eligible to be appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court after how many years?

A. 10 years

B. 15 years

C. 20 years

D. 25 years

Correct answer is: B. 15 years

An advocate must have 15 years standing in a High Court to be eligible for Supreme Court judgeship.

What should an investigation officer include in the daily investigation diary?

A. Only the names of the suspects

B. Personal opinions and reflections about the case

C. A summary of the investigation, key actions taken, and progress made

D. Information unrelated to the investigation

Correct answer is: C. A summary of the investigation, key actions taken, and progress made

The diary must record factual progress and steps taken in the investigation.

What is the punishment for a person who lodges frivolous or false whistleblower information?

A. Imprisonment for up to one year

B. Imprisonment for up to two years or a fine up to two hundred thousand rupees, or both

C. Fine up to one hundred thousand rupees only

D. No punishment if the information is false

Correct answer is: B. Imprisonment for up to two years or a fine up to two hundred thousand rupees, or both

Laws discourage false whistleblowing to maintain credibility of the system.

Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with safeguards regarding arrest and detention?

A. Article 10

B. Article 57

C. Article 93

D. Article 107

Correct answer is: A. Article 10

Article 10 ensures legal safeguards against arbitrary arrest and detention.

What powers are granted to the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act 2024?

A. Power to conduct inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests

B. Power to levy taxes

C. Power to regulate trade policies

D. Power to grant licenses

Correct answer is: A. Power to conduct inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests

PERA was given policing and enforcement powers under the 2024 Act.

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