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General Science and Ability QUESTION #201

Question 2001

Cement factory labourers are prone to:

Leukemia
Cytosilicosis✔️
Bone marrow
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

Silicosis (specifically cytosilicosis in some contexts) is caused by inhaling silica dust.

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Urdu QUESTION #5295

Question 2002

شاعری میں وہ خصوصیت جس میں دنیا کے ہر پہلو کو سامنے رکھا جائے؟

لافانیت
آفاقیت✔️
همہ گیریت
ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

Correct Answer Logic:

آفاقیت شاعری کی وہ صفت ہے جس میں شاعر انسانی زندگی کے تمام پہلوؤں کو شامل کرے۔

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Reading and Writing (Module-1) QUESTION #5378

Question 2003

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: Earthquakes start at a point called a 'focus' and spread out as seismic waves. Two types of seismic waves that travel beneath the surface are P waves and S waves. P waves compress and expand the ground, while S waves move it side to side. Both types of waves travel beneath the surface and cause the ground to move. The student wants to emphasize a similarity between P waves and S waves. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

P waves and S waves both travel beneath Earth’s surface, causing the ground to move.✔️
P waves travel away from an earthquake’s starting point at a higher rate of speed than do S waves.
Spreading out from the focus of an earthquake, P waves move the ground backward and forward.
Although P waves and S waves start at the same point, they behave very differently.

Correct Answer Logic:

Option A highlights what the waves have in common, using the word 'both' to emphasize the similarity.

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Statistics QUESTION #2014

Question 2004

In testing $H_0: \beta = 0$ against $H_1: \beta \neq 0$ in simple linear regression with $n = 7$ observations, the test statistic follows a t-distribution with degrees of freedom:

5✔️
6
7
4

Correct Answer Logic:

In simple linear regression with $n$ observations, the t-test for the slope $\beta$ uses $df = n - 2$ degrees of freedom (one lost for the slope, one for the intercept). With $n = 7$, $df = 7 - 2 = 5$.

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Basic Mathematics QUESTION #4517

Question 2005

Simplify: $(5^2)^3$

$5^5$
$5^6$✔️
$5^8$
$15^6$

Correct Answer Logic:

Using law of exponents: $(b^m)^n = b^{mn}$. So $(5^2)^3 = 5^{2 \times 3} = 5^6$

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Security Measures to Maintain Law and Order QUESTION #871

Question 2006

What is the primary purpose of a "Tabletop Exercise" in emergency management?

Physical fitness
Testing communication and roles✔️
Cleaning equipment
Reviewing budget

Correct Answer Logic:

Tabletops allow ADs and staff to simulate crisis scenarios in a room to identify gaps in the Airport Security Program.

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Urdu QUESTION #5210

Question 2007

رسالہ 'اسبابِ بغاوتِ ہند' کس کی تحریر ہے؟

سید امیر علی
سر سید احمد خان✔️
علامہ اقبال
ظفر علی خان

Correct Answer Logic:

اسبابِ بغاوتِ ہند سر سید احمد خان کی تصنیف ہے جس میں 1857ء کی جنگِ آزادی کے اسباب بیان کیے گئے ہیں۔

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Reading and Writing (Module-1) QUESTION #5398

Question 2008

The following text is from Walt Whitman's 1860 poem "Calamus 24." I HEAR it is charged against me that I seek to destroy institutions; / But really I am neither for nor against institutions / (What indeed have I in common with them?— / Or what with the destruction of them?), / Only I will establish in the Mannahatta [Manhattan] and in every city of These States, inland and seaboard, / And in the fields and woods, and above every keel [ship] little or large, that dents the water, / Without edifices, or rules, or trustees, or any argument, / The institution of the dear love of comrades. Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?

The speaker questions an increasingly prevalent attitude then summarizes his worldview.
The speaker regrets his isolation from others then predicts a profound change in society.
The speaker concedes his personal shortcomings then boasts of his many achievements.
The speaker addresses a criticism leveled against him then announces a grand ambition of his.✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

The speaker first addresses accusations that he seeks to destroy institutions, then declares his goal to establish 'the institution of the dear love of comrades' everywhere.

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Basic Mathematics QUESTION #4573

Question 2009

A set is divided in ratio $2:3$. If there are $50$ total items, how many are in the smaller group?

$20$✔️
$30$
$10$
$25$

Correct Answer Logic:

Total parts = $2+3=5$. Smaller part = $\frac{2}{5} \times 50 = 20$

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Chemistry QUESTION #1094

Question 2010

If half-life $t_{1/2} = 1\ \text{min}$ for a first order reaction, time required for 99.9% completion is closest to:

5 minutes
10 minutes✔️
2 minutes
4 minutes

Correct Answer Logic:

$t = \frac{t_{1/2}}{0.301}\log\frac{100}{0.1} = \frac{1}{0.301}\times\log 1000 = \frac{1}{0.301}\times3 = \frac{3}{0.301}\approx9.97\approx10\ \text{min}$.

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Mechanical Engineering QUESTION #2481

Question 2011

A 'lower kinematic pair' as defined by Reuleaux has what type of contact between its elements?

Point contact
Curve (line) contact
Surface contact✔️
No direct contact (magnetic coupling)

Correct Answer Logic:

Reuleaux coined 'lower kinematic pair' for joints with surface (area) contact, such as revolute and prismatic pairs. Lower pairs have the practical advantage of better lubricant retention.

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Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3913

Question 2012

Which of the following recommendations regarding aciclovir use for herpes zoster (shingles) is LEAST appropriate?

It will be less effective if started more than 72 hours after the onset of the rash
It will reduce the duration of herpes zoster related pain
It should be taken five times a day for 7 days
Fluid intake should be kept to a minimum during the course of treatment✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

Patients taking aciclovir should maintain adequate hydration, as the drug can crystallise in renal tubules causing nephrotoxicity. Restricting fluid intake is dangerous and incorrect.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3163

Question 2013

A 'Myocardial Infarction' is commonly known as a:

Stroke
Heart Attack✔️
Seizure
Fainting spell

Correct Answer Logic:

It occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #2584

Question 2014

Which of the following BEST defines a computer?

A device used only to browse the internet and send emails
A device that stores and processes data by performing calculations✔️
A machine that only displays text and images on a screen
A tool used exclusively for storing documents and photos

Correct Answer Logic:

A computer is defined as a device that stores and processes data by performing calculations. It takes raw input data, processes it, and produces meaningful output — making it far more than just a browsing or display device.

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Physics QUESTION #1175

Question 2015

In nuclear physics, the magic number defines:

Nuclear binding energy
Relatively exceptionally stable nuclei✔️
Radioactivity
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

Magic numbers (2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, 126) are specific numbers of protons or neutrons that result in exceptionally stable nuclei. Nuclei with magic numbers have completely filled nuclear shells, analogous to noble gas electron configurations in atomic physics, giving them extra stability.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3508

Question 2016

'Honey' is a saccharine substance deposited by 'Apis mellifera' in cells of the honeycomb. Its main sugars are:

Sucrose and Maltose
Invert sugar (Dextrose and Levulose)✔️
Lactose and Galactose
Starch

Correct Answer Logic:

Honey is primarily a mixture of glucose (dextrose) and fructose (levulose).

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3566

Question 2017

The 'Peltate' leaf of 'Podophyllum' is used as a:

Vitamin
Anticancer and Purgative agent✔️
Flavor
Dye

Correct Answer Logic:

Podophyllum resin is used for warts and some cancers.

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Public Administration QUESTION #2917

Question 2018

What is a primary characteristic of "New Public Management" (NPM)?

Emphasis on rules
Performance-based results✔️
Rigid hierarchy
Lifetime employment

Correct Answer Logic:

NPM shifts the focus from traditional process-oriented administration to result-oriented management and accountability.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #2620

Question 2019

USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. It is primarily used for:

Increasing the processing speed of the CPU
Cooling down the CPU during heavy tasks
Connecting peripheral devices such as keyboards, mice, and flash drives to computers✔️
Storing the BIOS firmware on the motherboard

Correct Answer Logic:

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a connection standard for connecting peripherals to devices such as computers. It has become the most common way to connect external devices like keyboards, mice, printers, flash drives, and charging cables.

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Professional QUESTION #1865

Question 2020

Once a date of birth is recorded at the time of joining government service, can it be altered later?

Yes, with FPSC approval
Yes, with Establishment Division approval
No, it is final and no alteration is permissible✔️
Yes, once within first five years

Correct Answer Logic:

Rule 12-A states the date of birth once recorded at the time of joining government service shall be final and thereafter no alteration shall be permissible.

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