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An Inkjet Printer is a type of non-impact printer that creates a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper. It uses a print head with numerous tiny nozzles that precisely spray microscopic ink droplets to form characters and images.

• A: Laser Printer uses toner (powdered ink) and a laser to create an electrostatic image on a drum, which then transfers the toner to paper using heat and pressure.
• B: Dot Matrix Printer is an impact printer that uses a print head to strike an ink-soaked ribbon against the paper, forming characters from a matrix of dots.
• C: Inkjet Printer accurately describes the technology of spraying ink through nozzles.
• D: Thermal Printer uses heat to produce an image on heat-sensitive paper, often used for receipts.

Understanding the different printing technologies helps in selecting the appropriate device for specific needs.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is primarily associated with the Fifth Generation of computing. This generation, which began in the 1980s and continues today, focuses on developing computers that can understand natural language, learn, and make decisions, mimicking human intelligence.

• A: Third Generation (1964-1971) was characterized by integrated circuits and operating systems.
• B: Fourth Generation (1971-1985) saw the development of microprocessors, personal computers, and networking.
• C: Fifth Generation is correct, as it is defined by the pursuit of AI, parallel processing, and advanced software.
• D: Sixth Generation is not a widely recognized or established generation in the standard classification of computer history.

Each generation of computing is marked by significant technological advancements and shifts in focus.

The correct answer is Indentation.

• Indentation refers to the blank space inserted from the margin to the beginning of a line or paragraph. It is commonly used to visually separate paragraphs or create hierarchical structures in text.
• Line Spacing (A) is the vertical distance between lines of text.
• Margin (B) is the space between the edge of the page and the main text block.
• Justification (D) refers to how text is aligned along the left and right margins, such as left-justified, right-justified, centered, or full-justified.

Therefore, the spacing specifically at the start of a paragraph is known as indentation.

The correct answer is Gutter Margin.

• A Gutter Margin is an additional space added to the side margin, top margin, or inside margin of a document that you plan to bind. This extra space ensures that text is not obscured when the document is bound, allowing for comfortable reading.
• Line Spacing (A) is the vertical distance between lines of text.
• Indentation (B) is the space from the margin to the start of a paragraph.
• Justification (D) refers to the alignment of text along the margins.

The gutter margin is crucial for documents like books or reports to prevent text from disappearing into the binding.

The correct answer is John Eckert & John Mauchly.

• J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly were the principal designers and builders of the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) at the University of Pennsylvania. ENIAC was one of the first electronic general-purpose digital computers.
• Alan Turing & John von Neumann (A) were pivotal figures in theoretical computer science and architecture, but not ENIAC's founders.
• Charles Babbage & Ada Lovelace (B) are recognized as pioneers of mechanical computing in the 19th century.
• Steve Jobs & Bill Gates (D) founded Apple and Microsoft, respectively, much later in the personal computing era.

Eckert and Mauchly's work on ENIAC marked a significant milestone in computing history.

The correct answer is 1.5 line spacing.

• In Microsoft Word, the shortcut key Ctrl + 5 is used to apply 1.5 line spacing to the selected text or paragraph. This adjusts the vertical distance between lines to one and a half times the single line spacing.
• Single line spacing (A) is typically achieved with Ctrl + 1.
• Double line spacing (C) is typically achieved with Ctrl + 2.
• 5 line spacing (D) is not a standard shortcut and would be an unusually large spacing value not commonly used.

Understanding these shortcuts can significantly improve efficiency when formatting documents in Word.

The correct answer is O (which represents 0).

• To solve this, we need to know the values of sine and cosine for 90 degrees.
• The value of sin 90° is 1.
• The value of cos 90° is 0.
• Therefore, sin 90° × cos 90° = 1 × 0 = 0.
• Options (A) -1 and (D) (–1) are incorrect as the product is zero.
• Option (C) Undefined is incorrect because both sin 90° and cos 90° are well-defined values.

The product of any number and zero is always zero, making 0 the correct answer.

The correct answer is (0, –1).

• In a square, the diagonals bisect each other. This means the midpoint of diagonal AC must be the same as the midpoint of diagonal BD.
• First, find the midpoint of AC: M = ((2 + (-1))/2, (3 + (-2))/2) = (1/2, 1/2).
• Let the coordinates of D be (x, y). The midpoint of BD is ((1 + x)/2, (2 + y)/2).
• Equating the x-coordinates: (1 + x)/2 = 1/2 => 1 + x = 1 => x = 0.
• Equating the y-coordinates: (2 + y)/2 = 1/2 => 2 + y = 1 => y = -1.
• Thus, the coordinates of D are (0, -1).

This method ensures that the geometric properties of a square are maintained.

The correct answer is 260.

• This is a percentage problem. We are given that 78 students represent 30% of the class. We need to find the total number of students, which represents 100%.
• We can set up a proportion: 30% / 78 = 100% / Total Students.
• Alternatively, find the value of 1%: 1% = 78 / 30 = 2.6 students.
• To find the total number of students (100%), multiply 1% by 100: Total Students = 2.6 × 100 = 260.
• Options (A) 220, (B) 230, and (C) 250 are incorrect calculations.

Therefore, the total number of students in the class is 260.

The correct answer is Indus. The Diamer-Bhasha Dam is a large gravity dam currently under construction on the River Indus in northern Pakistan. This mega-project aims to generate substantial hydroelectric power, store water for irrigation purposes, and mitigate flood risks in the region. The Indus River is one of Asia's longest rivers and a vital water source for Pakistan.

• Options B, C, and D (Jhelum, Ravi, and Chenab) are other significant rivers in Pakistan, but the Diamer-Bhasha Dam is specifically being built on the Indus River, making these choices incorrect.

The correct answer is Cancer. Projections from leading health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), indicate that the incidence and mortality rates of cancer are expected to rise most significantly by 2040. This anticipated increase is attributed to factors such as an aging global population, changing lifestyles, and improved diagnostic capabilities that detect more cases.

• Options B and C (Malaria and HIV) are serious global health challenges, but due to ongoing prevention, treatment, and control efforts, their projected rise in incidence by 2040 is not expected to surpass that of cancer. Option D is incorrect as a rise is expected.

The correct answer is H5N1 (Bird Flu). H5N1 is a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, commonly known as bird flu, which primarily affects various species of birds. While it can, in rare instances, transmit to humans and cause severe illness, its natural reservoir and primary host are avian populations.

• Option A, Swine Flu (H1N1), primarily affects pigs, though it can infect humans. Option C, Seasonal Flu, refers to common human influenza viruses. Option D, Spanish Flu, was a pandemic strain of H1N1 that predominantly affected humans in 1918. None of these primarily affect birds.

The correct answer is China. China is currently the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2). This high emission level is primarily due to its vast population, rapid industrialization, and significant reliance on coal as a primary energy source for its economic growth and development.

• Options A, C, and D (USA, Russia, and India) are also major global carbon emitters. However, China's total annual carbon emissions surpass those of any other single country, making it the leading contributor to global CO2 emissions.

The correct answer is Charles Babbage. Charles Babbage, a British mathematician and inventor, is widely recognized as the

The correct answer is Agriculture. Pakistan's economy has historically been, and largely remains, agrarian. A significant portion of its population, especially in rural areas, is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for livelihood, making it the largest employer and a major contributor to the GDP.

• Industry is incorrect; while growing, it employs fewer people than agriculture.
• Services is incorrect; though a significant sector, it does not engage the majority of the population compared to agriculture.
• IT is incorrect; the IT sector is emerging but employs a very small percentage of the total population.

The correct answer is 1946. The Lahore Resolution, originally passed in 1940, called for independent 'states' for Muslims. However, in 1946, during the Muslim League Legislators' Convention, a resolution was passed that amended the original text, changing 'states' to 'state', thereby advocating for a single, sovereign Muslim state (Pakistan).

• 1940 is incorrect; this was when the original resolution was passed with 'states'.
• 1941 is incorrect; no such amendment occurred in this year.
• 1948 is incorrect; Pakistan had already gained independence by this year.

The correct answer is OIC. In 2019, following significant developments in Jammu and Kashmir, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) sent a special envoy to Kashmir. The OIC, representing Muslim-majority countries, often takes a stance on issues affecting Muslim communities globally, including the Kashmir dispute.

• UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) is incorrect; while it monitors human rights, it did not send a special envoy in this specific context.
• Amnesty International is incorrect; it is an NGO that reports on human rights but does not send official 'special envoys' in the same diplomatic capacity as intergovernmental organizations.
• None is incorrect because the OIC did send an envoy.

The correct answer is Punjab. At the time of independence in 1947, the province of Punjab was divided into two parts: West Punjab, which became part of Pakistan, and East Punjab, which became part of India. This division was a major and often violent event during the partition of British India.

• Sindh is incorrect; it remained a single province within Pakistan.
• Baluchistan is incorrect; it also remained a single province within Pakistan.
• NWFP (North-West Frontier Province, now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) is incorrect; it remained a single province within Pakistan after a referendum.

The correct answer is 1955–60. Pakistan's first Five-Year Plan for economic development was launched in 1955 and concluded in 1960. These plans were designed to guide the country's economic growth and resource allocation in various sectors.

• 1950–55 is incorrect; this period predates the formal launch of the first Five-Year Plan.
• 1960–65 is incorrect; this was the period of the second Five-Year Plan.
• 1965–70 is incorrect; this was the period of the third Five-Year Plan.

The correct answer is Nehru. After the invasion of Kashmir by tribal militias supported by Pakistan in October 1947, India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council in January 1948, seeking UN intervention to resolve the conflict.

• Jinnah is incorrect; as Governor-General of Pakistan, he was involved in the conflict but did not take the issue to the UN.
• Mountbatten is incorrect; as the last Viceroy and first Governor-General of independent India, he played a role in partition but not in taking the issue to the UN.
• Liaquat Ali Khan is incorrect; as Pakistan's first Prime Minister, he was involved in the conflict but Nehru initiated the UN appeal.

The correct answer is Faisalabad. Faisalabad, a major industrial city in Punjab, Pakistan, has been designated as a key industrial hub under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Its strategic location and existing industrial base make it suitable for developing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to attract Chinese investment and boost manufacturing.

• Gwadar is incorrect; while a crucial CPEC port city, it's primarily a port and trade hub, not the main industrial hub.
• Karachi is incorrect; it's Pakistan's largest city and economic center, but Faisalabad is specifically targeted as a CPEC industrial hub.
• Hyderabad is incorrect; it is an important city but not designated as a primary CPEC industrial hub.

The correct answer is Russia. In 2025, the question refers to a hypothetical or future event. However, historically, Russia has seen legislative actions concerning presidential immunity. For instance, in 2020, Russia passed a law granting former presidents lifetime immunity from prosecution, which aligns with the spirit of the question regarding immunity for ex-presidents.

• China is incorrect; while it has its own legal framework, this specific type of immunity bill for ex-presidents is not prominently associated with China in this context.
• Pakistan is incorrect; Pakistan has seen debates and legal challenges regarding presidential immunity, but not a specific bill signed in 2025 as described.
• US is incorrect; the US system has different provisions for presidential immunity, primarily during their term, and not a specific immunity bill for ex-presidents signed in 2025.

The correct answer is Karakoram 2. K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world, situated in the Karakoram mountain range. The 'K' in its name is an abbreviation for Karakoram, and the '2' indicates that it was the second peak identified and surveyed in that range by the British Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in the mid-19th century. This naming convention was used for several peaks in the region.

• Options A, B, and D (Kashmir 2, Kangchenjunga 2, Kangra 2) are incorrect because K2's designation is specifically tied to the Karakoram range, not other geographical areas or different mountain systems like Kangchenjunga, which is a separate peak.

The correct answer is London. Greenwich is a historic town located in southeast London, England. It is globally renowned for being the home of the Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which serve as the international reference for time zones and geographical coordinates. Its historical significance in navigation and astronomy makes it a pivotal location.

• Options B, C, and D (Sydney, New York, and Delhi) are major global cities but are not where Greenwich is located. Greenwich is an integral part of London's cultural and scientific heritage.

The Tughlaq Dynasty was a significant Muslim dynasty of Turkic origin that ruled over the Delhi Sultanate. Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq, originally Ghazi Malik, founded the dynasty in 1320 AD, marking the end of the Khilji dynasty's rule. He established a stable administration and initiated several reforms.

• Ghiyasuddin Balban was a powerful ruler of the Mamluk (Slave) Dynasty, which preceded the Khilji and Tughlaq dynasties, making him incorrect.
• Muhammad bin Tughlaq was Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq's son and successor, known for his controversial administrative experiments, but he was not the founder.
• Firoz Shah Tughlaq was a later ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty, known for his public works and administrative reforms, but he also did not found the dynasty.