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Question 1: Ship : Captain :: Aeroplane : ?

  • A Engineer
  • B Conductor
  • C Pilot
  • D Driver

Explanation: A captain commands a ship; a pilot flies an aeroplane. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 2: Pointing to a photo, Ali says, 'He is the son of my father's only sister.' The man is Ali's:

  • A Uncle
  • B Cousin
  • C Nephew
  • D Brother

Explanation: His father's sister's son is Ali's cousin. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 3: If 5 March is a Wednesday, what day is 12 March?

  • A Tuesday
  • B Thursday
  • C Friday
  • D Wednesday

Explanation: Seven days later is the same weekday. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 4: If PAKISTAN is coded as QBLJTUBO, how is LAHORE coded?

  • A KZGNQD
  • B MBIPSF
  • C MBIOSF
  • D MCIPSF

Explanation: Each letter moves one step forward. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 5: A man walks 10 m south, turns left and walks 10 m. Which direction is he facing?

  • A South
  • B North
  • C East
  • D West

Explanation: Facing south, a left turn points east. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 6: Find the next letter: J, K, M, P, T, ?

  • A W
  • B Y
  • C Z
  • D X

Explanation: The gaps increase: +1, +2, +3, +4, +5. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 7: Find the next number: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

  • A 30
  • B 49
  • C 36
  • D 35

Explanation: These are consecutive perfect squares starting from 2². Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 8: Find the next number: 1, 8, 27, 64, ?

  • A 100
  • B 216
  • C 125
  • D 120

Explanation: These are perfect cubes; next is 5³. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 9: Find the next number: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ?

  • A 21
  • B 15
  • C 19
  • D 17

Explanation: These are consecutive prime numbers. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 10: Choose the odd one out: Pen, Pencil, Marker, Eraser

  • A Pen
  • B Pencil
  • C Eraser
  • D Marker

Explanation: An eraser removes marks; the others make them. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 11: In a class of 40, Sara ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

  • A 29th
  • B 30th
  • C 27th
  • D 28th

Explanation: 40 − 12 + 1 = 29. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 12: All pens are books. All books are tables. Conclusion: All pens are tables.

  • A False
  • B Partially true
  • C Uncertain
  • D True

Explanation: The relation is transitive. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 13: The file extension .pdf stands for:

  • A Personal Document Form
  • B Portable Document Format
  • C Printed Document File
  • D Public Data Format

Explanation: PDF preserves layout across devices. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 14: Which of the following is an optical storage device?

  • A Hard disk
  • B Flash drive
  • C CD-ROM
  • D RAM

Explanation: CDs are read with a laser. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 15: Which of the following is a search engine?

  • A Google
  • B Excel
  • C Windows
  • D Linux

Explanation: Google is a web search engine. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 16: Which key refreshes a web page in most browsers?

  • A F12
  • B F1
  • C F5
  • D F7

Explanation: F5 reloads the page. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 17: Which of the following is a cloud storage service?

  • A VLC
  • B Microsoft Paint
  • C Google Drive
  • D Notepad

Explanation: Google Drive stores files online. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 18: Which protocol is used for sending e-mail?

  • A FTP
  • B HTTP
  • C SMTP
  • D POP3

Explanation: SMTP sends mail; POP3 and IMAP receive it. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 19: Which of the following is NOT a programming language?

  • A Java
  • B C++
  • C Python
  • D HTTP

Explanation: HTTP is a communication protocol. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 20: Which of the following is system software?

  • A Photoshop
  • B MS Excel
  • C Operating system
  • D MS Word

Explanation: System software manages computer hardware. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 21: Software whose source code is freely available is called:

  • A Shareware
  • B Proprietary software
  • C Open-source software
  • D Firmware

Explanation: Open-source code can be viewed and modified. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 22: GUI stands for:

  • A Global User Interface
  • B Graphic Unit Internet
  • C Graphical User Interface
  • D General User Input

Explanation: A GUI uses windows, icons and menus. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 23: Choose the antonym of 'VERBOSE'.

  • A Concise
  • B Talkative
  • C Wordy
  • D Lengthy

Explanation: Verbose means using too many words. Urdu: لمبا چوڑا ↔ مختصر. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 24: Choose the antonym of 'OPTIMISTIC'.

  • A Confident
  • B Cheerful
  • C Hopeful
  • D Pessimistic

Explanation: Optimistic ↔ pessimistic. Urdu: پرامید ↔ ناامید. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 25: Choose the correct sentence (conditional).

  • A If I be you, I would apologise.
  • B If I am you, I would apologise.
  • C If I were you, I would apologise.
  • D If I was you, I will apologise.

Explanation: The second conditional uses 'were' for hypothetical situations. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 26: Choose the correct sentence (subject–verb agreement, 'each').

  • A Each of the girls have received a prize.
  • B Each of the girls receive a prize.
  • C Each of the girls were received a prize.
  • D Each of the girls received a prize.

Explanation: 'Each' takes a singular verb. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 27: What does 'to bite the bullet' mean?

  • A To eat quickly
  • B To refuse an offer
  • C To face a difficult situation bravely
  • D To fire a gun

Explanation: It means to endure something unpleasant. Urdu: مشکل کا ہمت سے سامنا کرنا. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 28: What does 'the ball is in your court' mean?

  • A You have lost the game
  • B You must play tennis
  • C It is your turn to act
  • D You are in danger

Explanation: It means the next move is yours. Urdu: اب فیصلہ آپ کے ہاتھ میں ہے. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 29: Fear of heights is called:

  • A Acrophobia
  • B Xenophobia
  • C Claustrophobia
  • D Hydrophobia

Explanation: Acrophobia is an extreme fear of heights. Urdu: اونچائی سے خوف. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 30: A person who speaks many languages is a:

  • A Linguist only
  • B Orator
  • C Polyglot
  • D Translator

Explanation: A polyglot knows several languages. Urdu: کئی زبانیں جاننے والا. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 31: What is the plural of 'criterion'?

  • A Criterium
  • B Criteria
  • C Criterias
  • D Criterions

Explanation: 'Criterion' takes a Greek plural. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 32: Choose the correct preposition: He insisted ___ going.

  • A at
  • B on
  • C for
  • D to

Explanation: 'Insist on' is the correct collocation. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 33: Choose the correct spelling (feeling awkward).

  • A Embaress
  • B Embarras
  • C Embarrass
  • D Embarass

Explanation: 'Embarrass' has double r and double s. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 34: Choose the synonym of 'ELOQUENT'.

  • A Clumsy
  • B Dull
  • C Silent
  • D Articulate

Explanation: Eloquent means fluent and persuasive. Urdu: فصیح. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 35: Choose the synonym of 'FRUGAL'.

  • A Wasteful
  • B Thrifty
  • C Generous
  • D Careless

Explanation: Frugal means careful with money. Urdu: کفایت شعار. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 36: Identify the tense: 'She has finished her work.'

  • A Present continuous
  • B Present perfect
  • C Past perfect
  • D Simple past

Explanation: 'Has/have + past participle' is present perfect. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 37: 'Pandemic' means:

  • A A type of vaccine
  • B A disease outbreak spreading across countries
  • C A local infection
  • D A seasonal flu

Explanation: A pandemic spreads over a wide region. Urdu: وبا. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 38: Which gas is commonly used in fire extinguishers?

  • A Carbon dioxide
  • B Oxygen
  • C Hydrogen
  • D Nitrogen dioxide

Explanation: CO₂ displaces oxygen and smothers fire. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 39: Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

  • A Sodium
  • B Lead
  • C Mercury
  • D Iron

Explanation: Mercury melts at about −39°C. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 40: The rusting of iron is an example of:

  • A Oxidation
  • B Sublimation
  • C Reduction
  • D Evaporation

Explanation: Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 41: An instrument that records earthquake waves is called a:

  • A Thermometer
  • B Barometer
  • C Seismograph
  • D Anemometer

Explanation: A seismograph records ground motion. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 42: The greenhouse effect is mainly enhanced by:

  • A Argon
  • B Nitrogen
  • C Oxygen
  • D Carbon dioxide

Explanation: CO₂ and other greenhouse gases trap heat. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 43: Which organ filters waste from the blood?

  • A Kidney
  • B Heart
  • C Pancreas
  • D Liver

Explanation: Kidneys filter blood and form urine. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 44: Which blood component carries oxygen?

  • A Plasma
  • B Platelets
  • C Red blood cells
  • D White blood cells

Explanation: Haemoglobin in red cells binds oxygen. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 45: Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?

  • A Vitamin A
  • B Vitamin K
  • C Vitamin C
  • D Vitamin D

Explanation: Vitamin K helps produce clotting factors. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 46: Which element is essential for making thyroid hormones?

  • A Calcium
  • B Iron
  • C Iodine
  • D Sodium

Explanation: Iodine deficiency causes goitre. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 47: Loudness of sound is measured in:

  • A Hertz
  • B Watts
  • C Decibels
  • D Newtons

Explanation: The decibel measures sound intensity level. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 48: Sound travels fastest in:

  • A Solids
  • B Vacuum
  • C Air
  • D Water

Explanation: Sound moves faster in denser, elastic media. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 49: Which plant tissue transports food (sugars)?

  • A Xylem
  • B Phloem
  • C Cambium
  • D Epidermis

Explanation: Phloem translocates sugars from leaves. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

Question 50: What is the national flower of Pakistan?

  • A Rose
  • B Jasmine
  • C Lotus
  • D Tulip

Explanation: Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower. Useful for: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, CSS MPT.

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