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71
The KSE-100 index closed above which of the following thresholds on July 27, 2026?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The KSE-100 index gained over 7,000 points to close at 178,262.33, successfully crossing the 178,000-point threshold. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
72
The Cockroach Janta Party movement emerged as a satirical response to remarks made by which official?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The movement was a response to Chief Justice Surya Kant, who reportedly likened young people to cockroaches and parasites during a court hearing. The movement adopted this label to highlight their grievances. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018741/indias-cockroach-janta-party-demands-release-of-protesters-after-reports-of-detention, 27 Jul 2026]
73
Which of the following companies was among the leading performers contributing to the PSX benchmark index rally on July 27, 2026?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
While UBL, FFC, ENGROH, MEBL, and LUCK were identified as leading contributors, the options provided (Engro Fertilizers, Lucky Cement, United Bank Limited) are individual entities. Since all three are correct, 'None of these' is the appropriate choice as it implies none of the single-option choices exclusively represent the list of top performers. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
74
Which group is noted for having successfully campaigned outside Delhi for a year to win the annulment of three laws?
Correct Option
Option D
Explanation
The Sikh farmers' movement is cited as a precedent for successful agitation, having campaigned for a year to force the government to repeal three controversial agricultural laws. This movement is contrasted with the current student-led protests. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
75
On which street is the United States Consulate located in Toronto, where the shooting incident occurred on July 28, 2026?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The shooting incident took place on University Avenue, which is the site of the United States Consulate in Toronto. Other streets listed are major thoroughfares in Toronto but are not the location of the consulate. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018887/shot-fired-outside-us-consulate-in-toronto, 28 Jul 2026]
76
Which regulatory body in Pakistan is responsible for operating the pricing formula for petroleum products based on international market averages?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
OGRA is the statutory body tasked with regulating the oil and gas sector, including the implementation of the pricing formula. The Petroleum Division is a policy-making ministry, not the operational regulator for pricing. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
77
Which of the following is NOT a demand raised by the Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) during their meeting with the government?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
The OTCA focused on logistics, freight contracts, and pipeline quotas. Increasing the number of state-owned refineries was not part of their stated demands to the Petroleum Minister. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018766/petroleum-minister-hints-at-fuel-price-relief-after-pakistans-oil-cargoes-clear-bab-al-mandeb, 27 Jul 2026]
78
Which of the following statements regarding the 2026 student protests is INCORRECT?
Correct Option
Option C
Explanation
The protests were not limited to southern states; they were widespread, involving the northern Hindi-speaking belt, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Manipur. Therefore, stating they were limited to the south is factually incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018933/well-begun-is-half-done, 28 Jul 2026]
79
Which of the following is identified as a primary driver of urban inundation in Pakistan during rainfall events?
Correct Option
Option B
Explanation
Unplanned urban expansion and the encroachment upon natural drainage channels are cited as critical factors exacerbating urban flooding. These activities reduce the capacity of cities to manage storm-water effectively. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018921/water-policy, 28 Jul 2026]
80
Which of the following factors is NOT cited as a reason for the market rally on July 27, 2026?
Correct Option
Option A
Explanation
The SBP maintained the policy rate at 11.5 percent rather than reducing it. Therefore, an immediate reduction in the policy rate is an incorrect statement regarding the events of that day. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2018715/psx-opens-week-in-the-green-gains-more-than-7000-points-to-close-above-178000-mark, 27 Jul 2026]
