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FPSC Inspector Customs 2024

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1

What is the term for the individual hardened plates that constitute the exoskeleton of an insect?

Insect Morphology
a Sclerites
b Conjunctivae
c Sutures
d Somites
Explanation

The insect exoskeleton is divided into rigid, hardened plates known as sclerites. These plates are connected by flexible membranes, allowing for movement. Sutures are the lines or grooves that mark the junctions between these sclerites, while somites refer to body segments in a broader morphological context.

2

A shopkeeper claims to sell goods at CP but uses a 960g weight for 1 kg. His gain percent is:

Profit and Loss
a 4%
b 4.16%
c 5%
d 6%
Explanation

He saves 40g on every 960g he sells. Gain % = (Error / True Weight - Error) * 100 = (40 / 960) * 100 = (1 / 24) * 100 ≈ 4.16%.

3

Who currently serves as the President of the International Netball Federation (INF/IFNA)?

Cricket Rules and Skills
a jamica
b Liz Nicholl
c None of These
d smith bind
Explanation

Liz Nicholl has served as a prominent leader within the International Netball Federation. Her role involves overseeing the global governance, policy development, and strategic direction of netball as an international sport, ensuring its growth and adherence to global standards.

4

A cistern can be filled by an inlet pipe in 8 hours and emptied by an outlet pipe in 12 hours. If both are opened, find the time to fill the cistern.

Pipes and Cisterns
a 16 hours
b 20 hours
c 24 hours
d 28 hours
Explanation

Step 1: The inlet pipe fills 1/8 of the cistern per hour. The outlet pipe empties 1/12 of the cistern per hour. Step 2: The net hourly work is 1/8 - 1/12 = 3/24 - 2/24 = 1/24. Step 3: Because the net work is positive, the cistern is filling. It will take exactly 24 hours to become full.

5

Which regulatory body assumed the powers previously held by the Controller of Capital Issues in India?

Stock Exchanges and SECP
a Ministry of Finance
b SEBI
c Ministry of Corporate Affairs
d AMFI
Explanation

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established as a statutory body in 1992, taking over the regulatory powers previously exercised by the Controller of Capital Issues under the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947. This shift was intended to provide more robust protection for investors and ensure the orderly development of the Indian securities market.

6

What is the term for a correlation coefficient that is the inverse of a perfect positive correlation of +1.0?

Risk and Return Analysis
a none of above
b negative correlation
c multiple correlation
d divisor correlation
Explanation

A negative correlation describes a relationship where two variables move in opposite directions. While a perfect positive correlation (+1.0) means variables move in lockstep, a negative correlation indicates that as one variable increases, the other decreases. This concept is fundamental to portfolio theory, as combining negatively correlated assets can significantly reduce the overall risk of an investment portfolio through diversification.

7

How many distinct categories or types of bail are recognized under the legal framework?

Bail
a 2
b 4
c 3
d None of above
Explanation

In the context of Pakistani criminal law, bail is generally categorized into four main types: pre-arrest bail (protective bail), post-arrest bail, bail after conviction (pending appeal), and bail in non-bailable offences. These categories serve different procedural purposes depending on the stage of the investigation or trial and the nature of the alleged offence.

8

According to symbolic interactionists, what does an individual's outward appearance typically signify?

Symbolic Interactionism
a Social structure
b Social solidarity
c Social standing
d Social mobility
Explanation

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how individuals interpret symbols and cues in social interaction. Appearance, including clothing, grooming, and accessories, acts as a set of symbols that others use to infer an individual's social standing, status, or class position within a given social context.

9

In a growing organization, who is primarily responsible for identifying the need for specialized staff?

Role of HR Manager
a all of above
b Staff manager
c Line manager
d HR manager
Explanation

Line managers are responsible for the operational success of their departments. As an organization grows, they are the first to identify gaps in productivity or expertise that require specialized staff support. While HR facilitates the hiring process, the initial identification of the need for specialized talent originates from the line manager's operational requirements.

10

What are the thermal and electrical conductivity properties of mica?

Boron Family and Carbon Family
a Good conductor of heat and: lectricity both
b Good conductor of heat and bad conductor of electricity
c Bad conductor of heat and good onductor of electricity
d Bad conductor of both heat and electricity
Explanation

Mica is a silicate mineral known for its excellent thermal conductivity while simultaneously acting as an electrical insulator. This unique combination of properties makes it highly valuable for use in electrical equipment and heating elements.

11

The 'Ballon d'Or' is an award given annually to:

Popularity of Sports Worldwide
a The best tennis player
b The best male football player
c The best F1 driver
d The best athlete
Explanation

The Ballon d'Or is an annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football to the best male player in the world over the previous season.

12

What is the ratio of genetic variance to total phenotypic variance called?

Mendelian Genetics
a Dominance
b Genetic advance
c Penetrance
d Heritability
Explanation

Heritability is defined as the proportion of total phenotypic variance that is attributable to genetic variance. It is a fundamental concept in quantitative genetics used to predict how much a trait will respond to selection. High heritability indicates that a large portion of the variation in a trait is due to genetic factors, making it easier for breeders to improve that trait through selective breeding programs.

13

In the context of portfolio theory, what is the term for a theoretical portfolio that includes all available assets in the market?

Risk and Return Analysis
a return portfolio
b volatile portfolio
c market portfolio
d in volatile portfolio
Explanation

A market portfolio is a theoretical construct representing a diversified collection of all investable assets in the market, weighted by their market capitalization. According to the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), the market portfolio is considered the most efficient portfolio because it contains no unsystematic risk, leaving only systematic risk, which is compensated by the market return.

14

What term describes a financial agreement to exchange one currency for another at a future date, specifically one month from now?

Money Market Instruments
a Spot transaction
b Forward transaction
c Monthly transaction
d Future transaction
Explanation

A forward transaction involves an agreement to buy or sell an asset, such as currency, at a predetermined price on a specified future date. Since the exchange is set for one month in the future, it is classified as a forward contract, distinguishing it from a spot transaction which settles almost immediately.

15

Under the Limitation Act, 1908, what type of suits are governed by the provisions of Section 11?

Institution of Suits
a Both of above
b Foreign Contracts
c On local contracts
d None of above
Explanation

Section 11 of the Limitation Act, 1908, provides specific rules regarding the institution of suits on contracts entered into in foreign territories. It dictates that such suits are subject to the rules of limitation prescribed by the Act, even if the contract was made in a foreign country, provided the suit is brought within the jurisdiction of the courts in Pakistan.

16

In the context of the scanf function, what is the technical name for the ampersand (&) symbol used before a variable name?

Computer Software Basics
a Address indicator
b Cell address
c Binary operator
d Address operator
Explanation

The ampersand symbol (&) is formally known as the address-of operator in C. When placed before a variable, it returns the memory address of that variable. This is essential for functions like scanf, which need to know exactly where in memory to store the incoming data.

17

Which subsection of Section 7 of the Court Fees Act, 1870, specifies the court fees applicable to suits filed to set aside an attachment of property?

Court Fees Act
a 7(vii)
b 7(viii)
c None of these
d 7(ix)
Explanation

Section 7(viii) of the Court Fees Act, 1870, explicitly deals with the computation of court fees in suits brought to set aside an attachment of land or an interest in land or revenue. This provision ensures that the fee is calculated based on the specific value of the property under attachment, providing a clear legal framework for litigants challenging such attachments in civil courts.

18

Which filing system is most suitable for a large-scale business organization?

Office and Records Management
a Pigeon hole file
b All the above
c Spike file
d Vertical file
Explanation

Vertical filing is recommended for large organizations because it allows for the systematic storage of documents in folders standing on their edges. This method is highly efficient, saves floor space, and facilitates quick retrieval of documents compared to traditional flat or spike filing systems, which are better suited for smaller volumes.

19

Which account should be debited when goods valued at Rs. 1,000 are donated to charity?

General Journal
a Sales account
b Purchases account
c Asset account
d Charity account
Explanation

When goods are given away as charity, the business incurs an expense. According to the rules of accounting, expenses are debited. Therefore, the Charity account is debited to record the donation, and the Purchases account is credited because the goods were originally purchased for resale and are now being removed from inventory.

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Topic Weightage

Risk and Return Analysis 10.5%
Insect Morphology 5.3%
Popularity of Sports Worldwide 5.3%
Money Market Instruments 5.3%
Institution of Suits 5.3%
Computer Software Basics 5.3%
Court Fees Act 5.3%
Office and Records Management 5.3%
General Journal 5.3%
Profit and Loss 5.3%
Cricket Rules and Skills 5.3%
Pipes and Cisterns 5.3%
Stock Exchanges and SECP 5.3%
Bail 5.3%
Symbolic Interactionism 5.3%
Role of HR Manager 5.3%
Boron Family and Carbon Family 5.3%
Mendelian Genetics 5.3%