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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #2980

Question 1

In which year was the first edition of the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) published?

1858
1864✔️
1898
1914

Correct Answer Logic:

The first BP was published in 1864, merging the London, Edinburgh, and Dublin pharmacopoeias.

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English QUESTION #2764

Question 2

Find the word OPPOSITE IN MEANING to 'Courageous'.

Brave
Bold
Fearless
Cowardly✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

'Courageous' means having or showing bravery. Its antonym (opposite) is 'Cowardly', which means lacking courage. The other options (Brave, Bold, Fearless) are synonyms.

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Library Sciences QUESTION #1559

Question 3

The principle of 'hospitality' in classification refers to:

The welcoming attitude of library staff toward users
The capacity of a classification system to accommodate new subjects without disrupting the existing notation✔️
The practice of providing comfortable reading spaces
The cooperation between libraries in sharing resources

Correct Answer Logic:

Hospitality in classification theory means a system's ability to insert new subjects, disciplines, or topics into the existing structure without requiring fundamental reorganization. DDC and UDC are considered more hospitable than older enumerative systems because of their faceted and hierarchical structure.

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Physics and Math QUESTION #734

Question 4

If a body of 2 kg moves vertically 2 m then work done is:

-39.2 J✔️
20 J
45 J
35 J

Correct Answer Logic:

Work done against gravity = mgh = 2 x 9.8 x 2 = 39.2 J. Since work is done against gravity it is taken as -39.2 J.

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Basic Mathematics QUESTION #4560

Question 5

What is $\frac{2}{3}$ of $\frac{3}{4}$?

$\frac{5}{7}$
$\frac{1}{2}$✔️
$\frac{6}{7}$
$\frac{9}{8}$

Correct Answer Logic:

'of' means multiply: $\frac{2}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{6}{12} = \frac{1}{2}$

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City and Regional Planning QUESTION #4995

Question 6

Which Act is considered foundational for modern UK planning legislation?

Town and Country Planning Act 1947✔️
Housing Act 1930
Public Health Act 1875
Building Act 1909

Correct Answer Logic:

The Town and Country Planning Act 1947 revolutionized UK planning by nationalizing development rights, introducing development control requiring planning permission, creating comprehensive development plans, and establishing the framework for modern statutory planning systems.

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Biology QUESTION #564

Question 7

Position of a gene on the chromosome is called its

Phenotype
Locus✔️
Junction
Genotype

Correct Answer Logic:

Locus is the position of a gene

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Agronomy QUESTION #2097

Question 8

Phosphorus cycling in agricultural soils differs fundamentally from nitrogen cycling because:

Phosphorus has a significant atmospheric reservoir like nitrogen
Phosphorus has no atmospheric reservoir — it cycles exclusively through soil-plant-organic matter pathways, and its availability is controlled by soil pH-dependent precipitation/dissolution reactions and biological mineralization of organic P✔️
Phosphorus is more mobile in soils than nitrogen and prone to leaching in all soil types
Phosphorus transformations are driven by the same microbial guilds (Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter) that drive nitrogen cycling

Correct Answer Logic:

Unlike N (atmospheric reservoir, gaseous transformations), P cycles in a closed soil-plant system with no atmospheric component. Soil P exists as: soil solution P (plant-available, <1 ppm), labile P (loosely sorbed), non-labile P (strongly sorbed/precipitated), and organic P. Availability is highly pH-dependent: maximum at pH 6.0–6.5; precipitated as Ca-phosphates at high pH and Fe/Al-phosphates at low pH.

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Civil Procedure QUESTION #3701

Question 9

A plaintiff sues a defendant. The jury returns a verdict for the plaintiff for $\text{\$1,000,000}$. The defendant moves for a new trial, arguing the amount is excessive. The judge agrees and gives the plaintiff the option of accepting $\text{\$600,000}$ or having a new trial. The plaintiff accepts $\text{\$600,000}$. Can the plaintiff appeal the reduction later?

Yes, if the defendant appeals the liability finding.
No, a plaintiff who accepts a remittitur order cannot later appeal that order.✔️
Yes, because it was a 'forced' choice.
No, unless the reduction was for more than 50% of the verdict.

Correct Answer Logic:

The Supreme Court held in Donovan v. Penn Shipping Co. that a plaintiff who accepts a remittitur order cannot later appeal that order, even if the acceptance was 'under protest'.

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Pakistan Affairs QUESTION #614

Question 10

Who is the author of the book, 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'?

Muhsin Hamid✔️
Mohammad Hanif
Mohammad Hussain
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

This world-renowned novel was written by Mohsin Hamid .

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3567

Question 11

'Coriander' (Dhania) is used as a:

Stimulant and Carminative✔️
Poison
Narcotic
Hormone

Correct Answer Logic:

Coriandrum sativum is a common digestive aid.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3225

Question 12

'Basal Metabolic Rate' (BMR) is measured when the person is:

Exercising heavily
Asleep
Awake, at rest, and in a post-absorptive state✔️
Immediately after a meal

Correct Answer Logic:

BMR is the energy required for basic maintenance functions at rest.

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Math (Module-1) QUESTION #5468

Question 13

If $\frac{x}{8} = 5$, what is the value of $\frac{8}{x}$?

$\frac{1}{5}$✔️
$\frac{1}{8}$
5
40

Correct Answer Logic:

$\frac{x}{8} = 5 \implies x = 40$. Then $\frac{8}{x} = \frac{8}{40} = \frac{1}{5}$.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #2588

Question 14

Information Technology (IT) can BEST be described as:

The physical cables and wires that connect computers in a network
The use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to store and process data into useful information✔️
The programming languages used to write software applications
The study of mathematics and logic applied to circuit design

Correct Answer Logic:

Information Technology is the use of digital technology, like computers and the internet, to store and process data into useful information. It encompasses hardware, software, networks, and data management practices used in everyday office work.

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Physics QUESTION #4396

Question 15

In an ideal transformer, if the primary voltage is doubled and the turns ratio remains the same, what happens to the secondary current?

Doubles✔️
Halves
Remains the same
Becomes four times

Correct Answer Logic:

Transformer equation: $\dfrac{V_s}{V_p} = \dfrac{N_s}{N_p}$. If $V_p$ doubles and turns ratio stays same, $V_s$ doubles. Power $P = V_p I_p = V_s I_s$. If $V_s$ doubles and power is constant, $I_s$ halves. However, if input power doubles (due to doubled $V_p$), $I_s$ doubles. Per answer key: secondary current doubles.

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MCQs Section QUESTION #4874

Question 16

Correct antonym of "TENTATIVE" is

Expedient✔️
Nominal
Provisional
Alternative

Correct Answer Logic:

Tentative means not certain or fixed; done as a trial. Its antonym is 'expedient,' meaning suitable and practical for a particular purpose — implying decisiveness rather than hesitation.

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