PPSC Assistant Past Papers PDF Download (BS 16)

PPSC Assistant Past Papers from 2008 to 2025, perfect for candidates preparing for the Punjab Public Service Commission BS-16 Assistant exams.

Antonym of “Subsequent” is:

A. Rare
B. Prior
C. Pior
D. Anterior
Correct answer is: B. Prior
"Prior" is the antonym of "Subsequent."

In MS Excel, you can use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to:

A. Split a worksheet into two panes
B. View different rows and columns
C. Edit the contents of a cell
D. View different worksheets
Correct answer is: B. View different rows and columns
The scroll bars help view different rows and columns.

In MS Word 2007, which shortcut key is used to switch to Outline view?

A. ALT+CTRL+P
B. ALT+SHIFT+O
C. ALT+CTRL+O
D. ALT+SHIFT+P
Correct answer is: C. ALT+CTRL+O
ALT+CTRL+O is used to switch to Outline view.

Radiation was discovered by:

A. Albert Einstein
B. Isaac Newton
C. Henry Becquerel
D. Juhanas Guntenburg
Correct answer is: C. Henry Becquerel
Radiation was discovered by Henry Becquerel.

A baby’s heartbeat starts:

A. Before he is born
B. After he is born
C. When he is born
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Before he is born
A baby's heartbeat starts before birth.

Who colonized Argentina in the 16th century?

A. Spain
B. Germany
C. Russia
D. France
Correct answer is: A. Spain
Argentina was colonized by Spain in the 16th century.

The 1818 treaty sanctioned UK and USA to capture was:

A. Restrict Treaty
B. Oregon Treaty
C. Treaty of Lausanne
D. None of these
Correct answer is: B. Oregon Treaty
The 1818 treaty was the Oregon Treaty.

Indian Act of 1919 provided which type of legislature at the center in place of the Imperial Legislative Council consisting of one house?

A. Bicameral
B. Unicameral
C. A & B
D. None of these
Correct answer is: A. Bicameral
The Indian Act of 1919 provided a bicameral legislature.

Who invented the World Wide Web (WWW) with Robert Cailliau?

A. László Neztev
B. Tom Burns
C. Tim Berners-Lee
D. Fred Zuckerberg
Correct answer is: C. Tim Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web with Robert Cailliau.

Which of the following was signed on 8 April 1950?

A. SEATO
B. CENTO
C. Liaquat Nehru Pact
D. Colombo Plan
Correct answer is: C. Liaquat Nehru Pact
The Liaquat Nehru Pact was signed on 8 April 1950.
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