PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs

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.

The 1968 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is a landmark international treaty whose fundamental objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology. Its core purpose is to curb the proliferation of nuclear arms globally, thereby enhancing international peace and security. Therefore, option B, prevent spread of nuclear weapons, is the accurate primary purpose. While promoting nuclear disarmament (A) is a long-term goal of the NPT, it is distinct from its immediate non-proliferation aim. Banning tests of nuclear weapons (C) is addressed by other treaties like the CTBT. Limiting nuclear energy use (D) is incorrect, as the NPT actually promotes the peaceful use of nuclear energy under international safeguards.

The Basic Democracies System was a unique four-tier system of local self-government introduced in Pakistan. It aimed to decentralize administration and involve local populations in governance, albeit under a controlled structure, and served as an electoral college for higher offices.

Field Marshal Ayub Khan, who seized power in 1958, introduced the Basic Democracies Order in 1959. This system created a hierarchy of councils, starting from Union Councils at the lowest level. The members of these councils, known as Basic Democrats, formed the electoral college for presidential elections and national assemblies during his regime, consolidating his power.

• Quaid-e-Azam (Muhammad Ali Jinnah) is incorrect; he died in 1948, long before Ayub Khan's era.
• Z. A. Bhutto is incorrect; he came to power after Ayub Khan and abolished the Basic Democracies system.
• Zia-ul-Haq is incorrect; he imposed martial law much later in 1977 and introduced different local government systems.

"Darya-e-Latafat" (دریائے لطافت) is a monumental work in Urdu grammar and linguistics, written in Persian, which meticulously details the rules and intricacies of the Urdu language. It holds significant historical importance in the study of Urdu.

The correct answer is C: مرزا محمد احسن قتیل (Mirza Muhammad Ahsan Qateel). This esteemed book is famously a collaborative effort between Syed Insha Allah Khan Insha and Mirza Muhammad Ahsan Qateel. While Insha is often credited with the primary authorship, Qateel provided crucial input, commentary, and co-authored significant sections, making it a joint venture.

• A: مولانا ابوالکلام آزاد was a prominent scholar and politician of a later era.
• B: احمد ندیم قاسمی was a renowned 20th-century poet and writer.
• D: مرزا غالب was a legendary poet, a contemporary of Insha, but not a co-author of this specific grammatical treatise.

These individuals are not associated with the authorship of "Darya-e-Latafat."

Noam Chomsky is a highly influential and prolific intellectual figure of the 20th and 21st centuries. While he is widely recognized for his political activism and philosophical contributions, his foundational academic work and primary renown stem from his revolutionary contributions to the field of linguistics. He is credited with developing the theory of generative grammar, which fundamentally reshaped the study of language and mind, proposing an innate human capacity for language. Therefore, option C is the correct answer, as linguistics is his primary academic discipline. While he is also a prominent philosopher (A) and political critic, his initial and most impactful academic breakthroughs were in linguistics. He is not known as an economist (B) or a mathematician (D), making those options incorrect.

Upon the independence of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, known as Quaid-e-Azam, became the first Governor-General. The administration of the oath of office for such a high constitutional position is a solemn ceremony typically performed by the highest judicial authority.

Justice Sir Mian Abdur Rashid, who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan, administered the oath of office to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah as the first Governor-General of Pakistan. This historic event took place on August 15, 1947, in Karachi, marking the formal assumption of office by the founder of the nation.

• Liaqat Ali Khan is incorrect; he was Pakistan's first Prime Minister, not a judicial officer.
• Muhammad Munir is incorrect; he later became Chief Justice but was not in that position in 1947.
• Shahabuddin is incorrect; he also served as Chief Justice much later and was not involved in Jinnah's oath ceremony.

Idioms, or محاورات (muhavarat), are phrases whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal meaning of their individual words. They add richness and depth to a language. The phrase "آب آتا ہے" (Aab aata hai) is a common Urdu idiom.

The correct answer is A: آنسو آنا (Tears coming). In this idiom, "آب" (aab), which literally means water, metaphorically refers to tears. Therefore, "آب آتا ہے" signifies the sensation of tears welling up in one's eyes or flowing down, indicating a state of sadness, grief, or deep emotional distress that leads to crying.

• B: غصہ آنا (Anger coming) is incorrect; while an emotion, it's not what this specific idiom conveys.
• C: بارش آنا (Rain coming) is incorrect; despite "آب" meaning water, the idiom's context is human emotion, not weather.
• D: چمک آنا (Shine coming) is also incorrect, as it bears no relation to the established meaning of the idiom.

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is a global humanitarian network dedicated to protecting human life and health, and providing aid during armed conflict and other emergencies. Its principal components, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), both have their headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. This city has been a crucial hub for international humanitarian efforts since the Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant in 1863. Geneva's historical neutrality and central European location made it an ideal and strategic choice for such a vital global organization. London is a major global city, but not the Red Cross HQ. New York is home to the United Nations headquarters, while The Hague is renowned for international legal bodies like the ICJ and ICC, not the Red Cross's central administration.

The question asks about the sequential position of Gracey as Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army. The correct answer is Second. General Sir Douglas David Gracey served as the Second Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Army. He assumed this crucial role in February 1948, succeeding General Frank Messervy, who was the first Commander-in-Chief after Pakistan's independence in 1947. Gracey's tenure, which lasted until January 1951, was instrumental in laying the foundational structure and professionalizing the newly formed Pakistan Army during its nascent years. His leadership was vital in establishing military protocols and organization.

• "Third," "Fourth," and "Fifth" are incorrect. General Ayub Khan succeeded Gracey, becoming the third Commander-in-Chief and the first native Pakistani to hold the position. Understanding this sequence is essential for comprehending Pakistan's early military history and leadership transitions.