PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs

The correct answer is Page Orientation. In Microsoft Word, 'Portrait' and 'Landscape' are the two primary options for page orientation. Portrait means the page is taller than it is wide, which is typical for most documents. Landscape means the page is wider than it is tall, often used for tables, charts, or presentations.

• Margin refers to the blank space around the edges of the page.
• Document is the entire file itself.
• Page Size refers to the physical dimensions of the paper, such as A4 or Letter.

These are distinct layout settings, making Page Orientation the accurate category for Portrait and Landscape.

The correct answer is Machine language. Computers' central processing units (CPUs) are designed to directly execute instructions written in machine language. This language consists of binary code (sequences of 0s and 1s) that represents fundamental operations the hardware can perform. All other programming languages must be translated or compiled into machine language before a computer can process them.

• Assembly language is a low-level language but still requires an assembler to translate it into machine code.
• High-level language (like Python) is far removed from hardware and needs an interpreter or compiler.
• Python is a specific example of a high-level language.

Machine language is the only language directly understood by the computer's processor.

The correct answer is =MAX(). In Microsoft Excel, the =MAX() function is specifically used to find the largest numerical value within a selected range of cells. It is a fundamental statistical function for analyzing data and identifying peak values.

• =SUM() calculates the total sum of numbers in a range.
• =AVERAGE() calculates the arithmetic mean of numbers in a range.
• =MIN() calculates the smallest numerical value in a range.

Each function serves a distinct purpose, and only =MAX() is designed for finding the maximum value.

The correct answer is Mathematics. Mathematics is often referred to as the

Enmity means a state of feeling actively opposed or hostile to someone, making friendship its direct antonym.

This sentence correctly uses the comparative structure "the + comparative adjective, the + comparative adjective" to show a proportional relationship.

Anomaly refers to something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected, so regularity is its opposite.

Exonerate means to officially absolve someone from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, making "accuse" its direct antonym.

Deputy Nazeer Ahmed is widely recognized as the pioneering author of "Mirat-ul-Uroos," a foundational work in Urdu novel writing.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz, a renowned Urdu poet, was honored with the prestigious Lenin Peace Prize for his contributions to peace and literature.

The correct answer is Liaqat Ali Khan. The Rawalpindi Conspiracy was an attempted coup d'état against the government of Pakistan's first Prime Minister, Liaqat Ali Khan, in 1951. This plot involved a group of left-wing military officers and civilians who sought to overthrow his administration.

• Khawaja Nazimuddin, Muhammad Ali Bogra, and Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy all served as Prime Ministers of Pakistan after Liaqat Ali Khan.

The conspiracy specifically targeted Liaqat Ali Khan's government, making him the correct answer.

The correct answer is Red Sea & Mediterranean Sea. The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea through the Isthmus of Suez. This vital maritime passage significantly shortens the sea route between Europe and Asia, avoiding the long journey around Africa.

• The Arabian Sea & Red Sea are connected by the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, not the Suez Canal.
• The Black Sea & Caspian Sea are landlocked or connected by rivers/canals, not the Suez.
• The Baltic Sea & North Sea are connected by the Kiel Canal, not the Suez.

The Suez Canal's strategic importance lies in its direct connection between the Mediterranean and Red Seas.

The correct answer is Constant. Mass is an intrinsic property of an object, representing the amount of matter it contains. It does not change with location, gravitational field, or acceleration. While an object's weight (which is mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity) would be zero at the Earth's center due to zero net gravitational force, its mass remains unchanged.

• 'Same as on the surface' would be true for mass, but the question implies a change, and weight would be different.
• 'Doubled' or 'Half of surface value' are incorrect as mass is invariant.

Therefore, the mass of a body is constant regardless of its position, even at the Earth's center.

The iconic Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom and democracy, is prominently situated on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

The terms cue, bolting, and break are intrinsically linked to Billiard games, which include pool, snooker, and carom. A cue is the stick used to strike the balls. The break is the opening shot that scatters the racked balls. While 'bolting' is less common, it can refer to a ball leaving the table or a quick, decisive shot in cue sports. Distractors like Golf, Tennis, and Cricket use entirely different equipment and terminology, such as clubs, rackets, or bats, making Billiard the only correct association.

The slogan No taxation without representation was a pivotal rallying cry during the American Revolution, making the USA the correct answer. American colonists vehemently protested against the British Parliament's imposition of taxes, such as the Stamp Act and Townshend Acts, arguing that they lacked direct representation in Parliament to consent to these levies. This foundational concept underscored their fight for independence. The UK was the colonial power imposing the taxes, while Germany and Ukraine were not involved in this specific historical context.

The Euro currency, used by 19 member states of the European Union, is controlled by the European Central Bank (ECB). The ECB is the central bank for the eurozone and is responsible for maintaining price stability and conducting monetary policy for the region. The IMF (International Monetary Fund) focuses on global financial stability, the Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States, and the World Bank provides development assistance, none of which control the Euro's monetary policy.

The Pitts India Act was introduced in the year 1784 by the British Parliament. This act aimed to rectify the shortcomings of the Regulating Act of 1773 and to establish greater parliamentary control over the British East India Company's administration in India. It created a Board of Control to supervise the Company's civil, military, and revenue affairs. The other years, 1757 (Battle of Plassey), 1777, and 1799, are not associated with the introduction of this specific legislative act.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz was a celebrated Urdu poet, revolutionary, and one of the most famous poets of Pakistan. He was awarded the prestigious Lenin Peace Prize by the Soviet Union in 1962, recognizing his significant contributions to literature and his advocacy for peace and human rights. This award is a testament to his international recognition and influence.

• Ahmad Faraz was another prominent Urdu poet, known for his romantic and revolutionary poetry, but he did not receive the Lenin Peace Prize.
• Habib Jalib was a revolutionary poet and a vocal critic of authoritarian regimes, but he was not a recipient of this specific international award.
• Allama Iqbal, the spiritual father of Pakistan, was a philosopher and poet of immense stature, but he passed away in 1938, before the Lenin Peace Prize was established in its modern form (1950).

To find the antonym of 'Enmity', we first need to understand its meaning. Enmity refers to a state or feeling of active opposition, hostility, or hatred towards someone. Therefore, its antonym would be a word that signifies the opposite of such negative feelings.

• Friendship means a state of mutual affection, trust, and support between people, which is the direct opposite of hostility.
• Hatred is a strong feeling of dislike, making it a synonym or closely related concept to enmity, not an antonym.
• Conflict refers to a serious disagreement or argument, which can arise from enmity but is not its antonym.
• Rivalry is competition for superiority, which might involve enmity but is not its direct opposite.

Thus, Friendship is the correct antonym for Enmity.