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Correct Answer Logic:

Circle: $x^2+y^2-4x+6y-12=0$ has centre $(2,-3)$ and radius $\sqrt{4+9+12}=5$.

A diameter of this circle is a chord of $S$. The diameter passes through $(2,-3)$ with length $10$, so the chord of $S$ has length $10$, meaning half-chord $=5$.

Centre of $S$ is $(-3,2)$. Distance from $(-3,2)$ to centre $(2,-3)$: $d=\sqrt{25+25}=5\sqrt{2}$.

The chord (diameter of inner circle) has its midpoint at $(2,-3)$, and $S$'s centre is at $(-3,2)$. Radius of $S$: $R=\sqrt{d^2+5^2}$... but wait: the diameter of the inner circle passes through $(2,-3)$. Distance from $(-3,2)$ to $(2,-3)$ is $5\sqrt{2}$. The chord (full diameter $=10$) is a chord of $S$, so $R^2=(5)^2+(5\sqrt{2})^2=25+50=75$, $R=5\sqrt{3}$.

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Pakistan Affairs QUESTION #130
Question 942
Who was the first governor of East Pakistan?
  • Noor ul Amin
  • A. K. Fazlul Haq
  • Chaudhry Khaliquzzaman
  • Sir Frederick Bourneβœ”οΈ
Correct Answer Logic:
Sir Frederick Bourne served as the first Governor of East Bengal (later East Pakistan) from 1947 to 1950.
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Planning QUESTION #4998
Question 943
In Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), what is the purpose of weight assignment?
  • Eliminate irrelevant criteria
  • Reflect relative importance of criteriaβœ”οΈ
  • Reduce calculation complexity
  • Standardize measurement units
Correct Answer Logic:
Weight assignment in MCDA (e.g., Analytical Hierarchy Process) quantifies the relative importance of different criteria in decision-making. Weights (summing to 1.0) ensure more important factors have greater influence on final rankings or selections.
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Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry QUESTION #11092
Question 944
Which enzyme joins (forms covalent bonds between) restriction fragments during DNA cloning?
  • DNA primase
  • DNA helicase
  • DNA polymerase
  • DNA ligaseβœ”οΈ
Correct Answer Logic:
DNA ligase is the enzyme that forms covalent phosphodiester bonds between adjacent nucleotides, joining restriction fragments or Okazaki fragments. In recombinant DNA technology, after restriction endonucleases cut DNA and the insert is placed into the vector, DNA ligase seals the nicks by connecting the 3β€²-OH of one fragment to the 5β€²-phosphate of the adjacent fragment, using ATP or NAD⁺ as a cofactor. Without ligase, the recombinant DNA molecule would not be covalently sealed.
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Academic/Professional (Social Sciences) QUESTION #10099
Question 945
Qualitative research is best suited for:
  • Testing hypotheses with large samples
  • Exploring meanings, experiences, and social processes in depthβœ”οΈ
  • Generating precise numerical predictions
  • Establishing statistical significance
Correct Answer Logic:
Qualitative methods prioritize in-depth understanding of meaning and experience over numerical generalization.
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Civil / Architecture QUESTION #2345
Question 946
In the Moment Distribution Method for indeterminate beams, the carry-over factor (COF) for a prismatic member with the far end FIXED is:
  • \(\text{COF} = 0\)
  • \(\text{COF} = +\dfrac{1}{3}\)
  • \(\text{COF} = +\dfrac{1}{2}\)βœ”οΈ
  • \(\text{COF} = -\dfrac{1}{2}\)
Correct Answer Logic:
For a prismatic member with far end fixed, the carry-over factor is \(+\dfrac{1}{2}\). When a moment \(M\) is applied at the near end, \(M/2\) is carried over to the far end (same sign). If the far end is pinned, COF = 0. If the far end is free, there is no carry-over meaningful definition since the member is statically determinate on one end.
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Academic/Professional (Social Sciences) QUESTION #10133
Question 947
A society shows high division of labour, weak collective conscience, but strong economic interdependence among members. Durkheim would classify its solidarity as:
  • Mechanical solidarity
  • Organic solidarityβœ”οΈ
  • Asabiya-based solidarity
  • No solidarity exists
Correct Answer Logic:
High division of labour with interdependence rather than shared beliefs is characteristic of organic solidarity.
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Ability / HR / Governance / Special Education QUESTION #5650
Question 948
A PAO sanctions expenditure without consulting the Financial Adviser on a matter that falls within the delegated field. The CFAO disagrees with the decision but the PAO overrules him. Which statement BEST describes the legal and procedural position?
  • The CFAO's objection invalidates the expenditure sanction
  • The PAO may overrule the CFAO and record reasons but the expenditure within delegated powers remains valid; however the CFAO's advice may not be disregarded for non-delegated mattersβœ”οΈ
  • Since CFAO works under the PAO the PAO's sanction is always final without any need to record reasons
  • The CFAO must refer the matter to the Financial Adviser automatically to protect himself
Correct Answer Logic:
The PAOs may exercise delegated powers without consulting the Financial Adviser. The CFAO may however be consulted where considered necessary or advisable. His advice can however be over-ruled by the PAO who may record reasons for overruling the advice. This applies to the delegated field. In the non-delegated field matters must go through proper channels.
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Agriculture Economics QUESTION #11886
Question 949
The Marginal Rate of Substitution ($MRS$) is defined as:
  • The slope of the budget constraint
  • The slope of the indifference curve, showing the rate of trade-off between two goods that keeps utility constantβœ”οΈ
  • The ratio of the two goods' market prices
  • The change in income divided by the change in price
Correct Answer Logic:
$MRS$ is the slope of the indifference curve, representing how much of one good a consumer will give up for another while remaining equally satisfied.
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Boilers Mechanical Engineering QUESTION #2474
Question 950
The diametral pitch \(P_d\) (English units) and module \(m\) (SI units) are related by:
  • \(m = P_d / 25.4\)
  • \(m \cdot P_d = \pi\)
  • \(m = 25.4 / P_d\)βœ”οΈ
  • \(m = P_d \cdot 25.4\)
Correct Answer Logic:
The relationship between module and diametral pitch: \(m = 25.4/P_d\) (since 1 inch = 25.4 mm).
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Correct Answer Logic:
Rule 48(3) provides that a bidder feeling aggrieved may lodge a written complaint within seven days of announcement of the technical evaluation report, and within five days after issuance of the final evaluation report β€” two distinct timeframes depending on the stage of grievance.
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Accounting & Finance QUESTION #6146
Question 952

Who are the internal users of financial information?

  1. Bank
  2. Directors
  3. Employees
  4. Potential investors
  • 1 and 2
  • 2 and 3βœ”οΈ
  • 2 and 4
  • 3 and 4
Correct Answer Logic:

Option B (2 and 3) is correct.

  • Directors β€” manage the company, internal users.
  • Employees β€” employed by the business, internal users.

Banks and potential investors are external users.

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Logical Reasoning QUESTION #3953
Question 953
The artist found that the _____ of the city's architecture was a stark contrast to the _____ of the rural landscape.
  • grandeur...simplicityβœ”οΈ
  • chaos...vibrancy
  • monotony...variety
  • rigidity...fluidity
Correct Answer Logic:
No explanation provided for this question.
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Islamic Studies QUESTION #7919
Question 954
Who are the angels appointed to question the deads in their graves?
  • Munkir and Nakeer (AS)βœ”οΈ
  • Hazrat Jahraiel (AS)
  • Hazrat Iiraeel (AS)
  • Hazrat Kikaet (M)
Correct Answer Logic:
Munkar and Nakir are the two angels who question the deceased in their graves. They ask three questions: (1) Who is your Lord? (2) What is your religion? (3) Who is your Prophet? This questioning is part of the trial in the grave (Barzakh), and believers answer correctly while disbelievers fail.
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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #3016
Question 955
Creams are semi-solid emulsions that are usually:
  • Water-in-Oil (W/O)
  • Oil-in-Water (O/W)
  • Either W/O or O/Wβœ”οΈ
  • Neither
Correct Answer Logic:
Creams can be either W/O (cold creams) or O/W (vanishing creams).
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Maths QUESTION #4499
Question 956
What is $\sqrt{144}$?
  • $12$βœ”οΈ
  • $14$
  • $72$
  • $10$
Correct Answer Logic:
$12^2 = 144$, so $\sqrt{144} = 12$
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Security Measures to Maintain Law and Order QUESTION #959
Question 957
What is the importance of 'Inter-Agency Coordination'?
  • To compete with other departments
  • To ensure a seamless response to threatsβœ”οΈ
  • To reduce the number of staff
  • To share a single office
Correct Answer Logic:
ASF must work with Police, Customs, and Airlines to provide a unified security front.
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Correct Answer Logic:
This choice directly contrasts the key difference: baking soda requires an acidic ingredient while baking powder doesn't.
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Accounting & Finance QUESTION #6057
Question 959

A company currently has a current ratio greater than 1. If it makes a credit purchase of inventory, what will happen to the current ratio?

  • Current ratio will increase
  • Current ratio will decrease but remain above 1
  • Current ratio will decreaseβœ”οΈ
  • Current ratio will remain unchanged
Correct Answer Logic:

A credit purchase of inventory increases both current assets (inventory goes up) and current liabilities (accounts payable goes up) by the same amount. When the ratio is $> 1$, adding equal amounts to both numerator and denominator brings the ratio closer to 1 β€” i.e., it decreases. For example, if CA $= 200$ and CL $= 100$ (ratio $= 2$), adding 50 to each gives $250/150 \approx 1.67$ β€” lower but still above 1. So the ratio decreases but stays above 1.

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Islamic Studies QUESTION #345
Question 960
The Annual Fair of Ukaz in pre-Islamic Arabia was held at:
  • Makkah
  • Madina
  • Riaz
  • Taifβœ”οΈ
Correct Answer Logic:
The Souq Okaz was the largest and best-known pan-Arab market, located between Taif and Makkah.+1
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