PPSC Past Papers Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority,

PPSC Past Papers Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (16-03-2025)(2025) Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA). Model Papers 170.

An infant depends ___ its mother for food.

A. at
B. on
C. upon
D. to
Correct answer is: B. on
Standard English idiom: “depend on” is most commonly used; “upon” is formal but less frequent.

Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born and the average age of the family is the same as three years ago. The present age of the baby (in years) is:

A. 2
B. 1.5
C. 2.5
D. 3
Correct answer is: A. 2
Total age 3 years ago = 5×17 = 85; each member aged 3 years → 100; total now 6×17 = 102 → baby’s age = 102−100 = 2.

Which of the following is a synonym for Scot-free?

A. Captured
B. Punished
C. Unpunished
D. Guilty
Correct answer is: C. Unpunished
Scot-free means escaping without punishment.

If the side of a square is 5 units, what is its area?

A. 10 sq. units
B. 20 sq. units
C. 25 sq. units
D. 30 sq. units
Correct answer is: C. 25 sq. units
Area of square = side² = 5² = 25 sq. units.

You are ___ than he.

A. cleverer
B. clever
C. more clever
D. most clever
Correct answer is: A. cleverer
Comparative form “cleverer” is correct.

What is the distance of the point (2, 3) from the x-axis?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. o
Correct answer is: B. 3
Distance from x-axis = absolute value of y-coordinate =

Select the correct meaning of the idiom “On cloud nine”.

A. To be lost in thoughts
B. To travel in space
C. To be extremely happy
D. To be far from home
Correct answer is: C. To be extremely happy
“On cloud nine” means very happy or elated.

She was confident ___ her success.

A. with
B. to
C. of
D. for
Correct answer is: C. of
Correct preposition with "confident" is “of”: confident of her success.

Which of the following is a synonym of scathing?

A. Scornful
B. Gentle
C. Supportive
D. Respectful
Correct answer is: A. Scornful
“Scathing” means severely critical or scornful.

Out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase “Bandy words”.

A. To lie
B. To hint without expressing
C. To talk in a confused manner
D. To argue or exchange words heatedly
Correct answer is: D. To argue or exchange words heatedly
“Bandy words” means to exchange words in a heated or quarrelsome manner.
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