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1
In a stable temperate grassland ecosystem, which trophic level typically has the greatest standing biomass?
A. Primary producers (plants)
B. Primary consumers (herbivores)
C. Secondary consumers (predators)
D. Tertiary consumers (top predators)
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In most terrestrial ecosystems like grasslands, producers (plants) form the largest biomass because energy diminishes up the trophic levels.
2
The development of modern Sindhi prose in the 19th and early 20th centuries was largely stimulated by which factor?
A. Revival of ancient Sindhi inscriptions
B. Mass migration patterns
C. Introduction of radio broadcasting
D. British administrative reforms and printing/education initiatives
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British-era administrative reforms, printing presses and modern education helped stimulate the growth of Sindhi prose and journalism.
3
According to the FPSC CE-2016 revised scheme and syllabus, a 200-mark optional subject in the CSS exam is examined as:
A. One three-hour paper carrying 200 marks
B. Two separate papers of 100 marks each
C. Four papers of 50 marks each
D. Continuous assessment plus one 100-mark paper
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The FPSC revised scheme specifies that 200-mark optional subjects are examined in two 100-mark papers, not a single 200-mark paper.
4
Which of the following practices is widely regarded as unethical in photojournalism?
A. Cropping an image to improve composition without altering content
B. Adjusting exposure or color to reflect the scene accurately
C. Providing a factual and contextual caption with a photo
D. Staging or directing subjects to reenact events for a news photograph
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Staging or directing subjects misrepresents reality and is considered unethical because it deceives viewers about the authenticity of the event.
5
Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is most useful in satellite remote sensing for assessing vegetation health due to high reflectance by healthy plant leaves?
A. Visible red band
B. Thermal infrared
C. Microwave band
D. Near-infrared (NIR) band
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Healthy vegetation strongly reflects near-infrared radiation, making the NIR band especially useful for assessing plant health and biomass.
6
What is the principal physical mechanism driving the summer monsoon circulation over South Asia?
A. Orographic uplift by the Himalayas
B. Differential heating between the Asian landmass and the Indian Ocean
C. Sea-surface temperature anomalies associated with ENSO
D. Seasonal migration of the subtropical high-pressure belt
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The primary driver is differential heating of the large Asian landmass versus the relatively cooler Indian Ocean, creating pressure gradients that drive monsoon winds.
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Among the following greenhouse gases, which has the highest global warming potential (per unit mass) over a 100-year time horizon?
A. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
B. Nitrous oxide (N2O).
C. Methane (CH4).
D. Water vapour (H2O).
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On a per-mass basis over 100 years, N2O has a far higher GWP than CO2 or CH4, so option b is correct.
8
How is a 100-mark subject examined under the CE-2016 scheme?
A. Two 50-minute papers
B. One three-hour paper
C. Three one-hour papers
D. Two 100-minute papers
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The syllabus states that 100-mark subjects have one three-hour paper.
9
Which of the following is listed as a compulsory subject in the CE-2016 revised scheme?
A. International Relations
B. Islamic History and Culture
C. Current Affairs
D. Political Science
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Current Affairs is explicitly listed as one of the six compulsory subjects in the revised scheme.
10
Under the FPSC Revised Scheme and Syllabus (CE-2016), what is the total number of marks allocated to the main competitive examination?
A. 1,200 marks
B. 600 marks
C. 1,000 marks
D. 1,500 marks
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The revised scheme states that the main examination totals 1,200 marks.
