PPSC Past Papers & Solved MCQs

This question tests the correct use of possessive pronouns. Possessive pronouns replace possessive nouns or noun phrases to show ownership or relationship without repeating the noun.

• Hers: This is the correct possessive pronoun. It stands alone and means "her turn." The structure "He takes his turn and she takes hers" is grammatically parallel and correct, indicating that she takes her own turn.
• Her: This is a possessive adjective and must be followed by a noun (e.g., "her turn"). It cannot stand alone in this context.
• Herself: This is a reflexive pronoun, used when the subject and object of a verb are the same (e.g., "She saw herself in the mirror"). It doesn't fit the possessive context here.
• Himself: This is also a reflexive pronoun, referring to a male subject, and is grammatically incorrect for "she."

Therefore, hers is the only option that correctly functions as a possessive pronoun in this sentence.

This is an analogy question, requiring identification of the relationship between the first pair of words and then finding a second pair with the same relationship. The relationship between "Cricket" and "Pitch" is that a Pitch is the specific playing area for the sport of Cricket.

• Boxing : Ring: A Ring is the specific playing area for the sport of Boxing. This perfectly matches the relationship.
• Boat : Harbour: A harbour is where boats are kept, not where the sport is primarily played.
• Wrestling : Track: A track is for running, not wrestling. Wrestling takes place on a mat.
• Ship : Dock: Similar to boat and harbour, a dock is where ships are moored, not their primary playing field.

Thus, Boxing : Ring is the only option that maintains the "sport : playing area" relationship established by "Cricket : Pitch."

جھومر (Jhoomar) is a renowned poetry collection by the famous Pakistani poet Qateel Shifai, known for his lyrical ghazals and film songs.

شعر کی تشریح اور مرکبِ اضافی کی تفصیل:شعر کے دونوں مصرعوں میں زیرِ اضافت ( ِ ) کے ساتھ ایک ایک مرکبِ اضافی موجود ہے:خورشیدِ جہاں تاب (پہلے مصرعے میں): اس کا مطلب ہے "دنیا کو روشن کرنے والا سورج"۔ (یہاں 'خورشید' مضاف اور 'جہاں تاب' مضاف الیہ ہے)۔نورِ سحر (دوسرے مصرعے میں): اس کا مطلب ہے "صبح کی روشنی"۔ (یہاں 'نور' مضاف اور 'سحر' مضاف الیہ ہے)۔بقیہ الفاظ کی وضاحت:دست و گریباں: یہ 'مرکبِ عطفی' ہے کیونکہ اس میں 'و' (واؤ عطف) استعمال ہوا ہے۔سفر سے / سحر سے: یہ 'مرکبِ جاری' ہیں کیونکہ ان میں 'سے' حرفِ جار ہے۔

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The question identifies the first President of Pakistan. Iskander Mirza assumed this office on March 23, 1956, when Pakistan transitioned from a dominion to an Islamic Republic with the adoption of its first constitution. Prior to this, he served as the last Governor-General.

• Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister.
• Ayub Khan became the second President after Mirza.
• Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the founder of Pakistan and its first Governor-General, but not President.

This distinction highlights the constitutional evolution of Pakistan's leadership structure.

The question asks for the first Foreign Minister of Pakistan. Zafarullah Khan holds the distinction of being Pakistan's inaugural Foreign Minister, serving from 1947 to 1954. He was a prominent international jurist and diplomat who represented Pakistan on the global stage during its formative years.

• Liaquat Ali Khan was Pakistan's first Prime Minister.
• Khawaja Nazimuddin served as the second Prime Minister and second Governor-General.
• Ghulam Muhammad was the third Governor-General of Pakistan.

Each of these individuals held significant, but different, foundational roles in the newly independent nation.

The 'Five Eyes' alliance is a crucial intelligence-sharing network. Intelligence sharing is its primary concern, involving a multilateral agreement among five English-speaking countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This alliance facilitates the exchange of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and other forms of intelligence.

• While trade agreements, military weapons, and environmental issues are important international topics, they are not the core focus of the 'Five Eyes' alliance.
• The alliance's foundational purpose is to enhance national security through collaborative intelligence efforts.

Understanding this alliance is key to comprehending modern international security cooperation.

The question asks for the location of the Arctic. The North Pole is the correct answer. The Arctic region encompasses the North Pole and the surrounding areas, including parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as the Arctic Ocean.

• The South Pole is located in the Antarctic region, which is the opposite polar extreme.
• There are no recognized 'West Pole' or 'East Pole' in geographical terminology; these are not standard designations for Earth's poles.

This is a fundamental concept in global geography, distinguishing between the two primary polar regions of our planet.

In scientific terms, 'SI' stands for System International. More formally, it refers to the International System of Units (Système International d'Unités in French), which is the modern form of the metric system. It is the most widely used system of measurement in the world, used in science, industry, and everyday commerce.

• 'Scientific Index' is not the correct expansion for SI.
• 'Systematic Integration' is a general term and not related to the SI units.
• 'Standard Instruction' is also an unrelated term.

The SI system provides a coherent set of units for all physical quantities, ensuring consistency and clarity in scientific and technical communication globally.

Ping Pong Diplomacy, involving an exchange of table tennis players between the US and China, took place in the early 1970s, improving relations.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2020 annual meeting was held in Davos, Switzerland, a traditional venue for this global event.

Waqar Younis, a legendary Pakistani fast bowler, earned the nickname 'Burewala Express' due to his birthplace and incredible speed.

A leap year, featuring an extra day on February 29th, occurs every four years to align our calendar with Earth's orbital period.

The Dars-e-Nizami, a comprehensive curriculum for Islamic education, was named after the influential 18th-century scholar Mulla Nizamuddin Sihalvi.

Benazir Bhutto was elected as the Prime Minister of Pakistan for her second term in October 1993, following a period of political instability.