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    Some Information About Pakistan

    ? Gilgit is the capital of Northern Areas of Pak

    ? Khushhal Khan belonged to English period.

    ?The alphabet of Pushto was prepared by Saifullah.

    ?First poet of Pushto was Amir Karar.

    ?Saiful Maluk is near Naran.

    ?Dera Adam khan is famous for Gun factory.

    ?Durand line is b/w Peshawar and Afghanistan.

    ?Pakistan Forest Institution is located in Peshawar.

    ?Bala Hassan Fort was built by Babrat at Peshawar.

    ? Saidu Sharif is a lake in NWFP.

    ?British took Peshawar from Sikhs.

    ?Population-wise NWFP stands 3rd.

    ?Area-wise it is 4th.

    ?Lands down Bridge connect Sukkur with Rohri.

    ?Guddu Barrage was completed in 1932.

    ?Real name of Qalandar Lal Shahbaz is Shaikh Usman Marvindi.

    ?In 1973 constitution there are 290 articles.

    ?Pak: comprises of 61% of mountainous area.

    ? Name of Ustad Bukhari is Syed Ahmed Shah.

    ?Real name of Shaikh Ayaz is Shaikh Mubarak.

    ? Barrages on Indus are Toonsa, Jinnah, Sukkur, Gudo, Kotri & Ghulam Mohd:.

    ?Ports and harbours are Kimari (Kar: ), Bin Qasim (Kar:

    ?Jinnah Naval Base (ormara), Gawadar (Baluc: ), Panjgore (Baluch: ).

    ? Deserts of Pak: Thar (Sindh), Thal (Punjab), Cholistan (Punjab).

    ? Famous glaciers are Siachen, Batura, Baltoro.

    ?Mountain Ranges are Himaliya, Koradoram, Hindu Kash, Sulaiman and Salt Range.

    ?Tomb of Babur is in Kabul.

    ?Real name of Noor Jahan (Wife of Jahangir) was Mehrun Nisa.

    ?NADRA was setup in Feb: 16, 2000.

    ? The master plan of Islamabad was prepared in 1960 by MIS Constructinos Doxiades (of Greek).

    ?National Institute of Oceanlogy Karachi =1982.
    Pak: test fired Ghauri missile in April 6, 1998.

    ?First nuclear reactor was setup in Karachi.

    ?Pak:’s first agriculture university setup in Faisalabad.

    ?Chomas festival is held in Kalash valley near Chitral.

    ?Nearest provincial capital from Islamabad is Peshawar.

    ?Tomb of Hamayoon is in Delhi.

    ?Tomb of Jahangir is at Lahore.

    ?National Assembly has 60 women seats.

    ?National anthem was written in 1954.

    ?Gandhara civilization discovered from Texila.

    ?Social Action Plan launched in 1992-93.

    ? Rahmat Ali suggested name of Pakistan on 28th Jan: 1933 in “Now or Never” pamphlet in London.

    ? Rehmat Ali was born in 1893 in a village Mohar district Hoshiyarpur (East Punjab).

    ?Rahmat Ali died at the age of 58 in 1951 and was buried in Cambridge University.

    ?Ancient name of Peshawar was Phushkalvati.

    ? India framed its constitution in 1950.

    ?Kara korum Highway (Silkroute) B/w Pak: & China was completed on 18th June, 1978.

    ?Jamrood Fort (Peshawar) was built by General Hari Singh Nalwa in 1836.

    ?Landi Khani is the end of the main line of Railway system of Pakistan.

    ?Cholistan desert is in Bahawlpur district.

    ? Harpa is in Sahiwal.

    ?Bhambhore is in Thatta.

    ? Firdousi, the Persian poet (Shah Nama) was the member of Sultan Mehmood’s court.

    ?Tomb of Baba Farid is in Pak Patan.

    ?Tomb of Sachal is in Ranipur.

    ?Nishtar Hospital is the largest hospital in Pakistan and was built in 1953.

    ?A.H means Anne Hegirae (Latin Term) =13th Sep: 622 A.D.

    ?Nanga Parbat is situated in Himalayan.

    ? Total arable land of Pakistan is 27%.

    ?Pakistan is situated at the West End of the Indo Gangetic.

    ?Wakhan separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.

    ?Hindu-kush range is also known as Little Pamirs.

    ? Sub-Himalya is also known as Siwaliks.

    ?The Sindh Sagar Doab is also known as Thal Desert.

    ?Takt-I-Suleman is the highest peak of Sulaiman Mountains.

    ?The length of Indus River is 2900 km.

    ?Six barrages are constructed on the River Indus.

    ? Hispar Glacies is located in Hunza.

    ? The famous Umar Kot fort was built in 1746.

    ? Katch and Gawadar are the districts of Makran Division.

    ? Punjgore is the district of Makran division.

    ?Meaning of Quetta is fort.

    ?Gomal River is in NWFP.

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    World General Knowledge Important MCQs (Set-I) for Competitive Exams

    1. Which is the saltiest water lake of the world?
    (a) The Caspian Sea
    (b) The Red Sea
    (c) The Baltic Sea
    (d) Assal Lake (Correct)

    2. World’s longest river is:
    (a) River Nile (Correct)
    (b) River Amazon
    (c) River Mississippi
    (d) River Indus

    3. Which of the following country has longest coast line?
    (a) China
    (b) USA
    (c) Russia
    (d) Canada (Correct)

    4. Which is the largest peninsula?
    (a) Gulf of Eden
    (b) Africa
    (c) Arabia (Correct)
    (d) Sahara

    5. Biggest country in population is:
    (a) China (Correct)
    (b) Russia
    (c) India
    (d) USA

    6. Which is the largest gulf?
    (a) Arabian Gulf
    (b) Gulf of Mexico (Correct)
    (c) Gulf of Oman
    (d) None of them

    7. The largest bay is located in
    (a) USA
    (b) Canada (Correct)
    (c) Congo
    (d) Russia

    8. Name the largest railway station in the world is
    (a) Grand Central Terminal – New York (Correct)
    (b) Condor Station Bolivia
    (c) Kharagpur railway station – India
    (d) Frankfort International USA

    9. Name the biggest sea of the world is
    (a) Caribbean Sea
    (b) South China Sea (Correct)
    (c) Mediterranean Sea
    (d) Baltic Sea

    10. Name the biggest desert of the world is
    (a) Gobi Desert
    (b) Kalahari Desert
    (c) Sahara Desert (Correct)
    (d) None of these

    11. The highest capital in the world is
    (a) Belize
    (b) La Paz (Correct)
    (c) Quito
    (d) Paris

    12. In which country was the first oil-well drilled in 1859
    (a) Saudi Arabia
    (b) USA (Correct)
    (c) Russia
    (d) Venezuela

    13. Which is the oldest written language in the world?
    (a) Sanskrit
    (b) Chinese (Correct)
    (c) Japanese
    (d) English

    14. Which metal has the highest electrical conductivity
    (a) Silver
    (b) Tungsten (Correct)
    (c) Copper
    (d) Iron

    15. Name the largest populous country of the Islamic World?
    (a) Indonesia (Correct)
    (b) Pakistan
    (c) Bangladesh
    (d) Turkey

    16. Name the largest Hockey Stadium with capacity of 50,000 people:
    (a) Most Beautiful Stadium
    (b) Highest Hockey Stadium
    (c) National hockey Stadium Lahore (Correct)
    (d) Newest Hockey Stadium

    17. Name the largest Cricket Stadium:
    (a) Melbourne Cricket Club (Correct)
    (b) Sharjah Cricket Ground
    (c) The Oval. London
    (d) Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

    18. World’s highest waterfall “Angel” is in:
    (a) Zimbabwe
    (b) Canada
    (c) Venezuela (Correct)
    (d) Norway

    19. Where Niagara Waterfalls are located
    (a) USA
    (b) Canada
    (c) Both of them (Correct)
    (d) Pakistan

    20. Which of the following ‘Desert’ is largest by area?
    (a) Gobi
    (b) Takla Makan
    (c) Sahara (Correct)
    (d) Thar

    21. The Caspian Sea’ is known as largest lake. Which of the following countries share its water?
    (a) Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
    (b) Turkmenistan
    (c) Russia and Iran
    (d) All of these (Correct)

    22. The biggest Square ‘Tiananmen’ is situated in:
    (a) Beijing (Correct)
    (b) Tibet
    (c) xinjiang
    (d) Chu in

    23. Which country is famous for publications of most newspapers?
    (a) USA
    (b) Canada
    (c) India (Correct)
    (d) China

    24. The largest animal in the world is
    (a) Elephant
    (b) Rhinoceros
    (c) Hippopotamus
    (d) Blue Whale (Correct)

    25. Who has the record of highest individuals score in limited over (ODI) match?
    (a) Saeed Anwar
    (b) Jayasuriya
    (c) Sachin Tendulkar (Correct)
    (d) De Silva

    26. Which is the tallest building of the world?
    (a) Tapai Center 101 (Taiwan)
    (b) Daubi Burj (UAE) (Correct)
    (c) Patronas Tower (Malaysia)
    (d) Sears Tower (USA)

    27. Which country has the longest coast line?
    (a) China
    (b) Russia
    (c) Canada (Correct)
    (d) USA

    28. Largest Muslim country area-wise is
    (a) Algeria
    (b) Kazakhstan (Correct)
    (c) Sudan
    (d) Libya

    29. Which of the following country is largest by area?
    (a) India
    (b) Russia (Correct)
    (c) China
    (d) America

    30. Name the longest land mountain range:
    (a) Alps
    (b) Karakoram
    (c) Andes of S. America (Correct)
    (d) Pamirs

    31. Which day is considered as the longest day of each year?
    (a) 13th March
    (b) 21st May
    (c) 21st June (Correct)
    (d) 17th August

    32. Which day is considered as the shortest day of each year?
    (a) 22nd December (Correct)
    (b) 5th January
    (c) 21st November
    (d) 15th December

    33. Which is the largest mountain range in the world?
    (a) Alps
    (b) Himalayas (Correct)
    (c) Andes
    (d) Tibet

    34. Which of the following is the largest producer of copper in the world?
    (a) Ghana
    (b) Malaysia
    (c) Australia
    (d) Chile (Correct)

    35. Which country is the largest oil producer?
    (a) Iraq
    (b) U.S.A.
    (c) Russia
    (d) Saudi Arabia (Correct)

    36. Which was the first country to give women a right to vote?
    (a) United Stated
    (b) Denmark
    (c) UK
    (d) New Zealand (Correct)

    37. In which country the largest oil field “Ghawar field” is located?
    (a) Saudi Arabia (Correct)
    (b) Kuwait
    (c) Russia
    (d) USA

    38. Which country is the largest oil consumer in the world?
    (a) USA (Correct)
    (b) Russia
    (c) Pakistan
    (d) China

    39. In land size which is the largest country?
    (a) India
    (b) Russia (Correct)
    (c) China
    (d) America

    40. Where is the longest glacier “Lambert Glacier” located?
    (a) China
    (b) Canada
    (c) Antarctica (Correct)
    (d) Siberia

    41. The most spoken language is:
    (a) English
    (b) Chinese (Correct)
    (c) French
    (d) Japanese

    42. Identify the world’s largest library:
    (a) The United States Library of Washington
    (b) The United States Library of Congress (Correct)
    (c) Washington Library
    (d) None of them

    43. Name the first President of Chinese Republic is
    (a) Junko Tabar
    (b) Dr. Sun Yat San (Correct)
    (c) Mao Tse-Tung
    (d) None of these.

    44. Which is the largest continent (population wise) of the world?
    (a) America
    (b) Asia (Correct)
    (c) Europe
    (d) Australia

    45. Which is the largest continent (area wise) of the world?
    (a) America
    (b) Asia (Correct)
    (c) Europe
    (d) Australia

    46. Nile is the longest river of the world. Which one of the following is the largest river of the world?
    (a) Amazon (Correct)
    (b) Indus
    (c) Hawang Ho
    (d) None

    47. Which countries share longest frontier 16416 km?
    (a) China and India
    (b) Australia and Japan
    (c) Canada and USA (Correct)
    (d) None of these

    48. Which country has longest coastal line?
    (a) China
    (b) Australia
    (c) Canada (Correct)
    (d) USA

    49. Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?
    (a) Munir Ahmad
    (b) A.R. Cornelius
    (c) Sardar Abdul Rashid (Correct)
    (d) None of them

    50. Name the country shares 16 borders with other states:
    (a) China (Correct)
    (b) Russia
    (c) India
    (d) Pakistan

    51. Largest gold producer country:
    (a) South Korea
    (b) China (Correct)
    (c) South Africa
    (d) Russia

    52. Largest silver producer:
    (a) Pakistan
    (b) China
    (c) Mexico (Correct)
    (d) Germany

    53. Largest coal producer:
    (a) China (Correct)
    (b) UK
    (c) Russia
    (d) Germany

    54. Identify the biggest bird:
    (a) Ostrich (Correct)
    (b) Indian Sparrow
    (c) Eagle
    (d) Indian parrot

    55. Identify the smallest bird:
    (a) Ostrich
    (b) Indian Sparrow
    (c) Hemming bird (Correct)
    (d) Indian parrot

    56. Name the oldest Monarchy?
    (a) France
    (b) UK
    (c) Japan (Correct)
    (d) None of these

    57. Name the first lady Prime minister of the world?
    (a) Benazir Bhutto
    (b) Mrs. Sirimavo Bandaranaike (Correct)
    (c) Korino Akino
    (d) Margrate Thatcher

    58. Name the first woman president of the UN General Assembly?
    (a) Mrs. Kumara Tunga of Sri Lanka
    (b) Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan
    (c) Pandit Vijaya Lakshmi of India (Correct)
    (d) Pandit Vijay Lakshmi Nepal

    59. Name the first UN Secretary-General
    (a) Mr. Trygre Lie of Norway (Correct)
    (b) Mr. William of USA
    (c) Mr. Jorge Lie of Italy
    (d) Mr. David of USA

    60. Name the first animal to be sent in space:
    (a) Laika, the dog (Russians) (Correct)
    (b) Laika, the sheep
    (c) Dolly, the dog
    (d) Dolly, the sheep

    61. Which of the following countries is the largest in area in the world?
    (a) Australia
    (b) Canada
    (c) U.S.A.
    (d) Russia (Correct)

    62. Who was the first woman to travel into space?
    (a) Sally Ride
    (b) Valentina Tereshkova (Correct)
    (c) Svetlana Savitskaya
    (d) Eileen Collins

    63. Which of the following countries has largest number of Islands?
    (a) Malaysia
    (b) Indonesia (Correct)
    (c) Cuba
    (d) Canada

    64. Name the largest oil company of the world.
    (a) Exxon (Correct)
    (b) Caltex
    (c) Shell
    (d) PSO

    65. Which is the largest lake of the world?
    (a) Caspian sea (Correct)
    (b) Superior lake
    (c) Huron lake
    (d) Aral sea

    66. Name the largest hotel:
    (a) Hotel USA
    (b) Avari Hotel
    (c) President Hotel
    (d) MGM Grand Hotel (Correct)

    67. The world’s largest fresh water lake is:
    (a) Panch
    (b) Lake Superior (US-Canada) (Correct)
    (c) Baikal (Russia)
    (d) Volta Lake (Ghana)

    68. Which is the largest salt water lake of the world?
    (a) The Caspian Sea (Correct)
    (b) The Red Sea
    (c) The Baltic Sea
    (d) None

    79. Which is the second highest mountain peak in the world?
    (a) Mt Everest
    (b) K-2 (Correct)
    (c) Trich Mir
    (d) Nanga Parbat

    70. The second highest mountain peak Goodwin Austen in the world is located in
    (a) Nepal
    (b) India
    (c) Pakistan (Correct)
    (d) China

    71. Which is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
    (a) Brazil (Correct)
    (b) Sri Lanka
    (c) Pakistan
    (d) Myanmar

    72. Which is the oldest Stock Exchange Market in the world?
    (a) New York
    (b) Amsterdam
    (c) Hamburg (Correct)
    (d) London

    73. The fastest flying bird is:
    (a) Indian Falcon
    (b) African Falcon
    (c) The Peragrine falcon (Correct)
    (d) Australian Falcon

    74. The world biggest oil refinery is situated in
    (a) Saudi Arabia
    (b) Iran (Correct)
    (c) Kuwait
    (d) Iraq

    75. Largest continent among the followings?
    (a) Europe
    (b) Africa
    (c) America
    (d) Asia (Correct)

    76. The Shortest River is:
    (a) Amazon River
    (b) Niger River
    (c) Roe River (Correct)
    (d) Lena River

    77. The coldest place in the world is:
    (a) Cherranpungi in India
    (b) Al-Azizayah in Africa
    (c) Vostok in Antarctica (Correct)
    (d) None of these

    78. Which country possesses the largest foreign exchange reserves in the world?
    (a) Japan (Correct)
    (b) Canada
    (c) Germany
    (d) USA

    79. Name the first man to sail round the world is
    (a) Ferdinand Magellan (Correct)
    (b) John Maynard
    (c) Milton Friedman
    (d) None of these

    80. Neil Alden Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon in the year
    (a) 1969 (Correct)
    (b) 1965
    (c) 1967
    (d) 1966

    81. Which is the driest place of the world?
    (a) Tripoli (Libya)
    (b) Death Valley (California) (Correct)
    (c) Jacobabad (Pakistan)
    (d) Azizia (Libya)

    82. The largest artificial lake is:
    (a) Lake Baikal (Russia)
    (b) Lake Superior (North America)
    (c) Lake Great beer (Canada)
    (d) Lake Mead (USA) (Correct)

    83. The oldest university is “University of Karueein” located in:
    (a) Morocco (Correct)
    (b) Egypt
    (c) Iran
    (d) USA

    84. The first Soccer World Cup was played in
    (a) Paraguay
    (b) Uruguay (Correct)
    (c) Portugal
    (d) Germany

    85. Name the hottest place of the world
    (a) Death Valley (USA)
    (b) Jacobabad (Pakistan)
    (c) Azizia (Libya) (Correct)
    (d) None of them

    86. Identify the largest ocean:
    (a) Pacific (Correct)
    (b) Arctic
    (c) Indian
    (d) southern

    87. Name the smallest ocean?
    (a) Arctic Ocean (Correct)
    (b) Indian Ocean
    (c) Pacific Ocean
    (d) Southern Ocean

    88. The world’s highest mountain peak is:
    (a) K-2
    (b) Nanga Parbat
    (c) Mount Jabal
    (d) Mount Everest (Correct)

    89. The height of the Mount Everest is:
    (a) 3348 m.
    (b) 8850 m (Correct)
    (c) 4448 m.
    (d) 6648 m

    90. Smallest Republic in the world is
    (a) Balkan
    (b) Nepal
    (c) Nauru (Correct)
    (d) Haiti

    91. Largest Concrete Dam of the world is located in USA is
    (a) Grand Coulee Dam (Correct)
    (b) Tarbela Dam
    (c) Rohunsky Dam
    (d) None of these

    92. Which one of the following is the largest university building in the world?
    (a) Cambridge University U.K
    (b) University of Riyadh (Correct)
    (c) Al. Azhar University
    (d) None of these

    93. Which one of the following is the largest Peninsula of the world?
    (a) Arabian Peninsula (Correct)
    (b) Kalahari Peninsula
    (c) Sahara Peninsula
    (d) None of these

    94. The world’s largest active volcano “Mauna Lao” is located in:
    (a) Central Andes (Chile)
    (b) Hawaii (USA) (Correct)
    (c) Mount Mayon (Philippines)
    (d) Java (Indonesia)

    95. Kalaallit Nunaat (formerly Greenland) is
    (a) Smallest Island
    (b) Most inhabitant Island
    (c) Largest Island (Correct)
    (d) Last inhabitant Island

    96. Name the country which is the largest producer of Natural gas in the world is
    (a) Iran
    (b) Tanzania
    (c) Norway
    (d) Russia (Correct)

    97. Name the first president of India is:
    (a) Dr. Ambedkar
    (b) Dr. Rajendra Parsad (Correct)
    (c) Sadder Patel
    (d) Nehru

    98. The First Woman Bank established in Pakistan in
    (a) Dec 1, 1988
    (b) Dec 1, 1989 (Correct)
    (c) Dec 1, 1973
    (d) August 14, 1948

    99. First telegraph signal was transmitted in which year?
    (a) 1951
    (b) 1891
    (c) 1901 (Correct)
    (d) 1711

    100. Which country has the largest foreign debts?
    (a) Russia
    (b) China
    (c) Mexico
    (d) USA (Correct)

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    How to Improve English Language for CSS / PMS Exams?

    Improving English language is imperative for success in CSS. Not only that the very initial couple of papers – English Essay and Précis & Composition – filter out most of the candidates not well versed with English writing skills, the candidates are also required to attempt all papers in English language. Having a good English grammatical foundation is indispensable in this regard.

    The best way to improve understanding of English grammar is to study and acquaint oneself with rules of English grammar. A very useful book to learn basic rules of English grammar is ‘English Grammar in Use’ by Raymond Murphy. It contains grammar rules with exercises to help you find out and correct your mistakes.

    Read any popular book on CSS English. It helps candidates prepare for examination by focusing specifically on English Précis & Composition paper. Following guidelines would help you improve your writing skills:

    Reading:

    Read, read, and read is the rule for improving your writing skills. Give at least a couple of hours daily to reading books.

    Quality Books:

    Try to read books written by foreign authors who are native English speakers.

    Articles:

    Regularly read articles on topics of your interest.

    Newspaper:

    Reading newspapers regularly is a must.

    News:

    Try to follow English news bulletins. It would enrich your current affairs vocabulary.

    English-only:

    Make a habit and read English, write English, converse in English. It would automatically enable you to start thinking in English.

    Notes-making:

    Take notes while reading articles or listening to current affairs programmes.

    Dictionary:

    Maintain a personalized dictionary. Note down words that you find interesting and write their synonyms as well. This habit would give you a useful collection of words and phrases to be used in your scripts.

    Chat Rooms & Blogs:

    Try to engage in chat forums. In such forums, you have to respond quickly which sharpens your thought process. Moreover, you learn from others’ argumentation.

    Public Speaking:

    Always look for chances to speak in a group or in front of class. It helps you as you prepare yourself for such occasions and rectify your mistakes through internal feedback.

    Revising your write-ups:

    Make a habit of editing your scripts. Take help of dictionary and thesaurus and do not hesitate to substitute your phrases and words with more suitable ones. Even if you have to re-write the whole script, do it.

    Guidance:

    It is important to get your work checked by someone well versed with basic rules of English grammar.

    Constructive Criticism:

    Always be open to positive criticism for there is always a room for improvement.

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    Alliteration – English sentences starts with the same letter

    Alliteration is a term to describe a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound. A classic example is: “She sells seashells by the sea-shore.” Another fan-favorite is: “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” Here is some Alliterations.

    Absolutely. Assembling an appropriate answer appears achievable, assuming an articulate author appropriately adept at alliteration.

    Behold, by being brave, but besides boldness by brainstorming before beginning, broadcasting brief blurbs becomes bizarre but basic babbling.

    Continuing, casual crowd commenters can concur, collectively checking current compositional constraints controlling character choice, concerning certain crackpot creative chores, chiefly claiming common cunning’s compelled conclusion, comprising conjectured chore conquerability (circumstantially) carrying clear caveats cautioning care, considering calling colossal commitments complete cinches could convey controversial cool confidence.

    Don’t dare doubt David’s diligence doing deeds demanding deft, devious design, dear discussion denizen, deeming dogged determination doesn’t darken David’s door; during diction’s driest drudgery, despite delightful daydreams delaying development, destiny’s death-defying daredevil detail deviser dodges despair, denying defeat, displaying devotion demonstrating dreary deliberation doubles daft drama’s devastating dynamic disposition, dovetailing directly.

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    100 MCQs About World History

    100 MCQs About World History

    1. What is the oldest daily newspaper in England? – The Times

    2. Which two American states joined the union in 1959? – Alaska and Hawaii

    3. Which American President ordered the dropping of the first atomic bomb? – Harry S Truman

    4. In which century did King George IV rule Great Britain? – 18th

    5. After which famous person in history was the teddy bear named? – Theodore Roosevelt

    6. What was the name given to the trials of 24 Nazi leaders for war crimes in 1945? – The Nuremberg Trials

    7. In what century was the Taj Mahal built? – 17th

    8. Which gangster said ‘I’ve been accused of every death except the casualty list of the World War’? – Al Capone

    9. In what year was Prince William born? – 1982

    10. The word ‘book’ originates from the middle English word ‘bok’ meaning which type of
    tree? – Beech

    11. Richard Byrd is credited with having been the first person to fly over what particular spot
    in the world? – The North Pole

    12. Why don’t the restaurants ‘Palm Court’, ‘Cafe Parisien’ and ‘Verandah’ exist anymore? – They were on the Titanic

    13. What city was the capital of Poland between 1320 and 1611? – Krakow

    14. Who was the first President of America? – George Washington

    15. Which American President served only 31 days? – William Harrison

    16. When the first World War broke out which three countries made up the Triple Entente? –
    France, England and Russia

    17. What is Adam’s ale or Adam’s wine? – Water

    18. Who were the mother and father of Elizabeth I? – Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII

    19. Which British Prime Minister resigned because of the Suez crisis? – Anthoney Eden

    20. For what was Rosa Parks arrested in 1955, leading to the biggest US Civil Rights
    movement? – Refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white man

    21. John Major became a member of Parliament in 1979 for which town, north of London? –
    Huntingdon

    22. Which American President was shot in 1901 and died 8 days later? – McKinley

    23. The Battle of Bosworth in 1485 was the last battle of which series of wars? – The Wars Of The Roses

    24. The explorer Sir Edmund Hillary was from which country? – New Zealand

    25. The popular British pub name ‘The Royal Oak’ is named after which King? – Charles II (he hid in an oak tree to escape enemies)

    26. Collectively, by what name are Carole Richardson, Patrick Armstrong, Paul Hill and Gerard Conlon better known? – The Guildford Four

    27. In which century was the world’s first public railway opened? – 19th

    28. The invention of what in 1867, made Alfred Nobel famous? – Dynamite

    29. What was King William II killed by? An arrow, the plague or old age? – An Arrow

    30. In Greek mythology, who was the goddess of marriage, women and childbirth? – Hera

    31. In what year did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister? – 1979

    32. In what year was London due to host the Olympic Games, but couldn’t because of the Second World War? – 1944

    33. On March 3rd, 1991, who was severly beaten by Los Angeles police officers causing public outcry? – Rodney King

    34. Which king was the target of the Gunpowder plot of 1605? – James I

    35. What alloy was the most important metal for tools and weapons between the years 4000
    and 2000 B.C.? – Bronze

    36. In which year did Tony Blair first become British Prime Minister? – 1997

    37. Who was the first US President to meet with a reigning British monarch? – Woodrow Wilson

    38. In which month in 1914, did Britain declare war on Germany? – August

    39. Thomas Chippendale was best known for making and designing what in the 18th century? – Furniture

    40. What historic event does the nursery rhyme ‘Ring-a-ring of roses’ commemorate? – The Great Plague

    41. In which year did colour TV transmissions begin in Britain? – 1969

    42. As at the year 2001, who has been the tallest American President? – Abraham Lincoln

    43. Which famous London department store opened on 15th March, 1909? – Selfridges

    44. Which of the following occurred most recently? The Iron Age or The Bronze Age? – Iron Age

    45. Who is the only American President to have served non-consecutive terms in office? – Grover Cleveland

    46. In which country did the cloning of Dolly the sheep take place? – Scotland

    47. Who ordered the beheading of Mary Queen Of Scots? – Queen Elizabeth I

    48. Which English queen was married to Lord Guildford Dudley? – Lady Jane Grey

    49. Which geographical location was the first word spoken on the moon? – Houston

    50. What was Hitler’s title as the leader of Nazi Germany? – Fuhrer

    51. What was the surname of Zachary, the President of the USA between 1849 and 1850? –Taylor

    52. How many of Henry VIII’s wives had been previously married? – 2

    53. Who did Queen Elizabeth I succeed to the throne? – Mary I

    54. In which war was the Victoria Cross first awarded? – The Crimean War

    55. In which century did the diamond engagement ring first become popular? – 15th

    56. Which country declared war on both Germany and the Allies in World War II? – Italy

    57. Which two brothers are associated with the invention of the aeroplane? – Orville and Wilbur Wright

    58. By what title was Oliver Cromwell known? – Lord Protector

    59. In 1978, what was Sweden’s most profitable export, ahead of Volvo? – Abba

    60. What was the name of the bomb which was dropped on Nagasaki during World War II? – Fat Man

    61. How did Robert The Bruce die? – Of the disease leprosy

    62. Which famous museum opened in London, in April 1928? – Madam Tussauds

    63. In Greek mythology, what was unusual about Medusa’s hair? – It was made of snakes

    64. In America, what became the 49th state to enter the union in 1959? – Alaska

    65. Which district of London was named after a battle fought in 1815? – Waterloo

    66. In what year did the first successful Mars landings take place? – 1976

    67. For how many years did the Jurassic period last? – 180 million

    68. In which century was Mary, Queen Of Scots executed? – 16th

    69. Who was the first American President to visit China? – Richard Nixon

    70. Parker and Barrow were the surnames of which famous couple? – Bonnie and Clyde

    71. What type of animal was the first to be sent into space? – A dog

    72. For what reason did American Sally Ride become famous in 1983? – First American female in space

    73. In which year did Richard Nixon begin the secret bombing of Cambodia? – 1969

    74. Which famous person in history invented the greeting, ‘Hello’ first used for answering the telephone? – Thomas Edison

    75. Who was the famous son of the Greek princess Olympias? – Alexander The Great

    76. What were the names of Adam and Eve’s three sons? – Cain, Abel and Seth

    77. Which war was called the ‘War to end all wars’? – World War I

    78. In what year did Laika the dog become the first space traveller? – 1957

    79. Which country in Europe has the oldest Parliament? – Iceland

    80. Who was the third President of America and chief author of the Declaration Of Independence? – Thomas Jefferson

    81. In what year was the battle of Agincourt? – 1415

    82. By what name was the Scottish outlaw Robert McGregor better known? – Rob Roy

    83. In 1969, what became the first song to be sung in outer space? – Happy Birthday

    84. By what name was Sir Arthur Wellesley better known? – Duke of Wellington

    85. What was the name of the suffragette who threw herself under the King’s horse in the
    1913 Derby? – Emily Davison

    86. What was the profession of Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone? – Teacher (of deaf and dumb children)

    87. Which country suffered over 6 million deaths in World War II, equivalent to over 17% of
    it’s population? – Poland

    88. Which English King was killed by an arrow at the battle of Hastings? – King Harold

    89. Who was murdered by Robert Ford? – Jesse James

    90. In what year were protesting students murdered in Tiananman Square? – 1989

    91. Which US President was forced to resign because of the Watergate scandal? – Richard Nixon

    92. Which monarch’s last words were ‘All my possessions for a moment of time’? – Elizabeth  I

    93. What happened in 1847 that is sometimes referred to as ‘Black Forty Seven’? – The potato famine in Ireland

    94. In which country did Venetian blinds originate? Italy, India or Japan? – Japan

    95. In which country was Mother Theresa born? – Yugoslavia

    96. Who was the first American President to die while in office? – William Harrison

    97. What was the maiden name of the bride at the first wedding watched by over 750 million
    people? – Diana Spencer

    98. Who was Queen Elizabeth II’s father? – George VI

    99. Which famous raid did Guy Gibson lead in 1943? – The Dambusters

    100. Who, in 1901, was the first man to send a Radio Telegraph signal across the Atlantic
    Ocean? – Guglielmo Marconi


     

     

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    Unique 100 General Knowledge Questions & Answers

    Unique 100 General Knowledge Questions & Answers

    1. Which British actor who starred as Jimmy in the film Quadrophenia later appeared in Blur’s video for the single Parklife? – Phil Daniels


    2. Which Argentinian striker is Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer? – Lionel Messi


    3. In the video game Dark Souls, one of the locations in the game, Anor Londo is heavily based on which Milan landmark? – Milan Cathedral


    4. Planned and begun in 1850 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria, Maximilianstrasse is a major shopping district in which German city? – Munich


    5. Wise, methodical detective Lester Freamon is a fictional character in which TV series? – The Wire


    6. Which Europe’s most southerly capital city? – Nicosia, Cyprus


    7. Clark Kent is the real name of which superhero? – Superman


    8. The film Grease was mostly filmed in which US state? – California


    9. Which Irish writer and clergyman wrote Gulliver’s Travels? – Jonathan Swift


    10. The largest tower located OUTSIDE of London in the United Kingdom is found in which English city? – Portsmouth(Spinnaker Tower)


    11. Which Hollywood, California born actor is known for starring in films including Inception, The Wolf of Wall Street and The Departed, amongst others? – Leonardo DiCaprio


    12. Who was the Greek god of the Sea? – Poseidon


    13. Which soul singer enjoyed fleeting success in the UK as the first winner of the TV series X-Factor? – Steve Brookstein


    14. Which is the only country to have taken part in every football World Cup finals? – Brazil


    15. Charles Darwin features on which British bank note? – Ten pound note


    16. How old was Frodo when he came of age in the book Fellowship of the Rings? – 33 years old


    17. Which former American Footballer when on to play Apollo Creed in the Rocky film series? – Carl Weathers


    18. What is the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Beatrice of York? – Grandmother-granddaughter


    19. What is the name of the founder of the company Amazon who later went on to purchase The Washington Post newspaper? – Jeff Bezos


    20. Which Spanish region is known for the Tempranillo black grape wine variety? – Rioja


    21. Which actress won the 1981 Academy Award for Best Actress aged seventy-four for her role in the film On a Golden Pond? – Katharine Hepburn


    22. Which is the only inanimate sign of the zodiac? – Libra


    23. What was the name of The Jam’s debut album, released in 1977, that shared its name with a hit single on the album? – In The City


    24. Since 1987, which Tennis Grand Slam tournament has been the fourth and final in the tennis calendar? – US Open


    25. Nelson’s Column is a monument in which London square? – Trafalgar Square


    26. Which Oasis song opens with the lyrics ‘Today is gonna be the day’? – Wonderwall


    27. Where was playwright Oscar Wilde born in October 1854? – Dublin, Ireland


    28. Which is the largest moon of the planet Saturn, by diameter? – Titan


    29. Bella Swan (later Bella Cullan) is a character in which film series? – The Twilight Saga


    30. At 119 miles long, what is the name of Scotland’s longest river? – River Tay


    31. The Bolshoi Ballet is based in which city? – Moscow


    32. Charleroi is a city in which northern European county? – Belgium


    33. What colour is the distinctive King of the Mountains jersey in cycling’s Tour de France? –Red polka dots on white


    34. Sharon Osbourne, wife of aging rocker Ozzy, was a judge on which TV music program? – X-Factor


    35. In a game of cricket, how many runs are awarded for hitting the ball over the boundary rope without bouncing? – Six runs


    36. What is the name of the branch of medicine that focuses on eyesight? – Optometry


    37. Which silent film starring Jean Dujardin won the Best Film Oscar in 2011? – The Artist


    38. William Shakespeare was born in which English market town? – Stratford-upon-Avon


    39. The Baggies is the nickname of which English football club? – West Bromwich Albion


    40. Prior to join the Euro and taking it’s name from the Greek verb ‘to grasp’, what was the former currency of Greece? – Drachma


    41. Which country has the most football clubs? – South Africa


    42. Where was the first nuclear reactor built? – The USA


    43. Which brewery invented the widget for the beer can? – Guinness


    44. Which is the only mammal that able to kneel on all fours? – Elephant


    45. Who designed the Statue of Liberty? – Bartholdi


    46. Which country is Santiago the capital of? – Chile

    47. What is the name of the dog in the ‘Back to the Future’ films? – Einstein


    48. Who was the first female governor of India? – Sarojini Naidu


    49. Who wrote the music for West Side Story? – Bernstein


    50. Which is the largest species of crocodile? – Saltwater


    51. During which year did the Apple iPhone first go on sale? – 2007


    52. What was the nationality of the famous 18th century poet Robert Burns? – Scottish


    53. Where did King Arthur hold court? – Camelot


    54. In which year was Michael Jackson’s song Thriller released? – 1982


    55. Which sign of the zodiac is represented by the scales? – Libra


    56. Which country was Arnold Schwarzenegger born in? – Austria


    57. What is the name of Washington’s active stratovolcano? – Mount St. Helen


    58. Which nuts are used to make marzipan? – Almonds


    59. What is the name given to a skydiver’s canopy? – A parachute


    60. What type of shark was Jaws? – A great white


    61. How many consonants are there in the English Alphabet? – 21 consonants


    62. In which country were ‘The Lord of the Rings’ movies filmed? – New Zealand


    63. What do the stripes of the US flag represent? – The 13 original colonies of the United States (sign of uniting as one)


    64. True or false: the diameter is half of the radius? – False: the radius is half of the diameter


    65. Which is the only English football team to play in the Scottish league? – Berwick Rangers


    66. Which character did Clark Gable play in Gone With The Wind? – Rhett Butler


    67. Which Roman numerals represent the number 40? – XL


    68. Which word can come before: moon, house and time? – Full


    69. What religion does a Rabi belong too? – Jewish


    70. How many hours are there in one full week? – 168 hours


    71. Which English actor starred in Gangs of New York and Lincoln? – Daniel Day Lewis


    72. Who was the president of the United States in 2000? – Bill Clinton


    73. What is the largest country in Great Britain? – England


    74. What theory did the scientist Charles Darwin help to develop? – The theory of evolution


    75. What ‘M’ is a popular egg white dessert? – Meringue


    76. How many known planets are there in our solar system? – Eight


    77. Canberra is the capital city of which country? – Australia

    78. What is an obtuse angle? – An angle measuring between 90 and 180 degrees


    79. What was the name of Moses’ brother? – Aaron


    80. Who sang the 2015 hit song ‘All About That Bass’? – Meghan Trainor


    81. Three countries of the world begin with the letter J, can you name them all? – Jamaica, Japan, Jordan


    82. Which 2015 movie features a song called ‘Writing’s on the Wall’ by Sam Smith? – Spectre (James Bond)


    83. Beginning with the fastest first, put the following body features in order of growth rate: finger nails, toe nails, hair? – Hair, finger nails, toe nails


    84. In medieval legend, what name was given to the cup from which Jesus drank from at the Last Supper? – Grail (The Holy Grail)


    85. Does the British noble title Viscount rank above or below a Baron? – Above


    86. Which solar system planet experiences the hottest surface temperature? – Venus


    87. Which George Michael song begins with the lyrics, ‘I feel so unsure, As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor’? – Careless Whisper


    88. In 1912, which ocean did RMS Titanic sink in? – Atlantic Ocean (North Atlantic)


    89. What film series stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as leaders of a New York Mafia family? – The Godfather


    90. What traditional Easter cake is toasted and decorated with 11 to 12 marzipan balls? – Simnel Cake


    91. What type of animals make up the biggest group of amphibians? – Frogs


    92. Which naturalist wrote ‘The Voyage of the Beagle’? – Charles Darwin


    93. The inauguration of which American President took place on January 20, 2009? – Barack Obama


    94. Can you unscramble the following word to reveal the name of a hormone produced by the pancreas: NNLUSII? – Insulin


    95. What was the first fully animated feature film released by Walt Disney? – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)


    96. Which Asian country was formerly named Ceylon? – Sri Lanka


    97. What type of gas primarily forms the Earth’s atmosphere? – Nitrogen


    98. What is the opposite of nocturnal? – Diurnal


    99. Which Winter Olympic event combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting? – The biathlon


    100. Who plays Jack Bauer in the American television series 24? – Kiefer Sutherland

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    Colombia Quiz

    Colombia Quiz Questions

    1) Which country separated from Colombia in 1903?
    a) Ecuador
    b) Guatemala
    c) Panama
    d) Peru

    2) How was Colombia known in 1861?
    a) United States of New Granada
    b) United States of Colombia
    c) Dominion of Colombia
    d) New Spain

    3) Who was the Presidential election in 2002?
    a) Ernesto Samper
    b) Andres Pastrana Arango
    c) Cesar Gaviria Trujillo
    d) Alvaro Uribe Velez

    4) When did Colombia become independent?
    a) 20 July 1810
    b) 15 August 1822
    c) 26 September 1836
    d) 12 December 1864

    5) Which is the capital of Colombia?
    a) Bogota
    b) La Paz
    c) Medellin
    d) Cali

    6) When were the dioceses of Santa Marta and Cartagena were established?
    a) 1492
    b) 1534
    c) 1546
    d) 1562

    7) Which is the official language of Colombia?
    a) English
    b) French
    c) Spanish
    d) German

    8) Which is the currency of Colombia?
    a) Dollar
    b) Pound
    c) Rouble
    d) Peso

    9) Where was Inquisition Tribunal set up in 1611?
    a) Bogota
    b) Santa Marta
    c) Cartagena
    d) Cali

    10) Where was Latin American Bishops’ Conference held in 1968?
    a) Brasilia
    b) Medellin
    c) Buenos Aires
    d) La Paz

    Colombia Quiz Questions with Answers

    1) Which country separated from Colombia in 1903?
    c) Panama

    2) How was Colombia known in 1861?
    a) United States of New Granada

    3) Who won the Presidential election in 2002?
    d) Alvaro Uribe Velez

    4) When did Colombia become independent?
    a) 20 July 1810

    5) Which is the capital of Colombia?
    a) Bogota

    6) When were the dioceses of Santa Marta and Cartagena were established?
    b) 1534

    7) Which is the official language of Colombia?
    c) Spanish

    8) Which is the currency of Colombia?
    d) Peso

    9) Where was Inquisition Tribunal set up in 1611?
    c) Cartagena

    10) Where was Latin American Bishops’ Conference held in 1968?
    b) Medellin

     

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    10 Golden Rules on Spelling Correction in English Grammar

    Rule 1: When the suffix “full” is added to a word, one “ I” is removed.
    Faith + full = faithful
    Use + full= useful

    Rule 2: If the word to which the suffix “full” is added ends in “ll”, one “I” is removed from the word also.
    Skill +full = skilful
    Will + full= wilful

    Rule 3: Words of two or three syllables ending in single vowel + single consonant double the final consonant if the last syllable is stressed. Eg-
    Permit + ed = permitted
    Occur + ing =occurring
    Control + ed =controlled
    Begin + ing = beginning

    Rule 4: Consonant ‘L’ is doubled in the words ending in single vowel + “I” before a suffix beginning with a vowel eg.
    Signal + ing = signalling
    Repel + ent = repellent
    Quarrel + ed = quarrelled
    Travel + er = traveller

    Rule 5: Words ending in silent “e”, drop the “e” before a suffix beginning with a voweleg.
    Hope + ing = hoping
    Live + ed = lived
    Drive + er = driver
    Tire + ing= tiring

    Rule 6: If the suffix begins with a consonant “e” is not dropped e.g
    Hope + full = hopeful
    Sincere + ly= sincerely
    But,
    True + ly = truly
    Nine + th = ninth
    Argue + ment = argument

    Rule 7: A final “y” following a consonant changes to “i” before a suffix except “ing”. Eg.
    Carry + ed = carried
    Happy + ly = happily
    Marry + age = marriage
    Beauty + full = beautiful
    But,
    Marry + ing = marrying
    Carry + ing = carrying

    Rule 8: A final “y” following a vowel does not change before a suffix. Eg:
    Obey + ed = obeyed
    Play + er = player
    Pray + ed= prayed

    Rule 9: When the suffix “ous” is added to a word ending in “ce”, “e” is changed to “i”.
    Space + ous= spacious
    Vice + ous= vicious
    Malice + ous = malicious
    Grace + ous= gracious

    Rule 10: When the suffix “ing” is added to a word ending in “ie”, “ie” is changed to “y”.
    Lie + ing= lying
    Die + ing = dying
    Tie + ing= tying

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    PPSC ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER, PPSC PAST PAPER

    PPSC ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER PPSC  PAST PAPER

    1.What is the Current Islamic year:—– 
    2.How many haj performed by Hazrat Mohammad pbuh—1
    3. Where was last revelation revealed——-DURING HIJATUL WIDA
    4.What is the shortest surah: KAUSAR
    5.Which surah is the heart of Quran: YASEEN
    6.Who was given the title of Ghaseel ul malaika: HANZILLA(R A)
    7.What is the no. of total *surah: 114 (NON OF THESE)
    8.What is the first month of Islamic calendar: MOHARRAM
    9. Hazrat Mohammad PBUH called himself
    10.last revelation at ?:HIJJA TUL WIDAH.
    11. What was arfa karims age is the time of death:16
    12. Who is us ambassador to Pakistan:CAMERON MENTOR
    13. Who is Pakistan ambassador to united nations: ABDULLAH HAROON
    14. Where does business train go to and from: LAHORE-KARACHI
    15. What is the name of Oscar winning documentary of shirmeen:SAVING FACE
    16. What drug was reported to be the cause of death in the Punjab institute of cardiology: ISOTAB
    17. What is the cost of stamp of arfa karim released on her birthday:RS:8.
    18. Who is Pakistan ambassador to US: Sherry rehman19. Who is the first female foreign affairs minister of Pakistan: HINA RABBANI
    20. What is the cause of mehran bank scandal:ILLEGAL FUND TO POLITICIANS
    21. Which English crickerter was jailed for spot fixing:
    22. Where were academy awards,2012 held: LOS ANGELES
    23. Christain wulff who resigned as head of state belonged to which country:GERMANY
    24. Who is the secretary of state of US: HILLARY
    25. What is the total no. of ammendements in 1973 constitution:20
    26. Where are Olympic 2012 going to be held: LONDON
    27. Pakistan beat England in test series in what ratio: 3
    28. Who is the secretary general of united nations: BAN KI MOON
    29. WHO recently declared which country as polio free:INDIA
    30. Which is the largest seaport of Pakistan: KARACHI( NOT 100%)
    31. Where is arfa karim software park located:LAHORE(FEROZPUR RD)
    32. Where is Benazir shaheed international airport: Islam Abad33. Who is the current cricket chief selector of Pakistan:IQBAL QASIM
    34. On which river has mangla dam been built:JEHLUM
    35. What is the boundary between Afghanistan and Pakistan:DURAND LINE
    36. Where is siachin glacier:BALTISTAN
    37. Pakistan derby horse race,2012 was won by which horse:ASSASIN
    38. Who is the current chairman of senate:NAYYER BUKHARI( OPTION WAS MISSING)
    39. What does light year measure?: DISTANCE( B/W) STARS*
    40. Which is the hardest substance on earth:DIAMOND
    41. What happens to temperature of boiling water on a higher elevation:DECREASES
    42. Which disease is caused by dogs:RABIES
    43. What is the temperature of human body in farhenheits:98* OPTION WAS NONE OF THESE
    44. Swimming pool water is disinfected by which chemical: CHLORINE
    45. Blindness is caused by deficiency of which vitamin…VIT —A
    46. Vitamin c is richest in which fruit:GUAVA
    47. Soda water is carbonated by adding what:CO2
    48. One mile has how many kilometres:1.60934
    49. What is the unit of energy:JOULE
    50. What is the filament of electric bulb made of:TUNGSTON
    51. What is added in lead pencils:GRAPHITE
    52. How does sunlight enter the rooms?:IRREGULAR REFLECTION(NOT 100% SURE)
    53. How many colors are visible in the sunlight spectrum:7
    54. Which substance is liquid at room temperature? MERCURY
    55. Which of these is negatively charged? ELECTRONS
    56. What happens to volume of water when it freezes:INCREASES BY 1/10
    57. Which party has the highest no. of seats in senate after 2012 electionsp
    58.Amir khan is ?:BRITISH NATIONAL
    59.10#10*=10
    60.age of son was 1/3 of his father 5 years back if current age is 30 then father’s age?:80( NOW)
    61.x:3=4:6 then x=2
    62.no of student in a class is 30 3/5 are girls boys will be?:12
    63.A student gets 68 marks and therefore gets 85% total marks are?:80
    64.diamond is a: MATERIAL NOUN
    65.police?: diverted the route
    66.mean of 10, 30, y, and 50 is * *50 then y=110.
    67.smallest natural no:1
    68.smallest prime no: 2
    69.30% of total amount is left after spending 280 rupees , total amount is:4000.
    70.perimeter of a square is 20cm length of one side shall be?:5 CM
    71.in absence of facts we can ?: INFER
    72) 10×10 (that star is actually power of 10 as zero,i dont know how to insert zero)= right option was 0
    73) 2,6,18,54,_____ answer was 162 in next
    74)A man has 180 pens and 9 of them are blue ,how much % has he blue pens.correct answer was 5% but there was 6% so non of these was right.
    75) a boy has 68 marks that is 85% ,what were total marks??
    88) 85) 80) non of these??
    76) a man bought a thing on 120 rupees and he has 25% discount.what is actual price he paid?
    77) 95) 120) non of these) 90was correct answer
    78). Smallest Natural Number? 1
    79) Smallest Prime Number? 2
    80) Five years ago, age of father was thrice the age of son. If son is 30 years old now, whats the current age of father? 80
    81) 30% amount of total is left after spending 280 rupees. what was the amount before spending? 400
    82). Mean of 10, 30, Y, and 50 is 50. Y is? 110
    83). Boy can type 1350 words in 30 minutes, how many he could type in 5 minutes? 225
    84). Perimeter of Square is 20, Length of one side is? 5CM
    85)number of student in a class is 30. 3/5 are girls. then how many boys are there in class ? GIRLS ARE 18 THEN BOYS ARE 12.
    86)X:3=4:6 then x = ? 2.
    87)32-15*2+3= ? 5.
    88)Afridi is one of those who never submits to the miseries of his life.( something like this was given= submit
    89)- Shrimps are available in the market,…… they are good source of earning foreign exchange.
    90) In absence of facts we can—–about the real reason.
    1) Conclude 2) deduce 3) deduct 4) infer ——————-conclude correct
    91) He set two alarms so as to—–that he woke up on time?
    a) Assure b) reassure c)ensure D)confim —————confirm is correct

    92) The word round in “He took round in” is—-parts of speech?
    a) verb b) noun c) adjective————- round is a adjective
    93 where is the siachin glacier a)boltistan
    94. what is the clinical use for temperature A)foreign height