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PPSC Sub-Inspector 2024

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Total Questions 20 Qs
Duration Limit 30 Min
Negative Mark -0.25
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1

Total cost is defined as the sum of which components?

a Prime cost & selling and distribution overhead
b Prime cost and works cost
c Factory overhead & administrative overhead
d Cost of production, selling & distribution overhead
Explanation

Total cost represents the final expenditure incurred to bring a product to the customer. It is calculated by adding selling and distribution overheads to the cost of production, which already includes prime cost, factory overheads, and administrative overheads related to production.

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2

In the context of training evaluation, how is the assessment of whether learned concepts, attitudes, and theories have been applied to improve job performance classified?

a reaction evaluation step
b behavior evaluation step
c learning evaluation step
d results evaluation step
Explanation

While Kirkpatrick's model defines 'Learning' as the acquisition of knowledge and 'Behavior' as the application on the job, this question uses 'learning evaluation' to describe the impact on the job. There is a potential conflict with standard Kirkpatrick definitions where behavior change is the third level. We preserve the source answer as requested.

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3

Who won the 2025 Memorial Tournament?

a Scottie Scheffler
b Patrick Cantlay
c Viktor Hovland
d Collin Morikawa
Explanation

Scottie Scheffler won the prestigious Memorial Tournament in 2025.

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4

The Umayyad Caliphate was eventually overthrown by which dynasty?

a The Fatimids
b The Abbasids
c The Ottomans
d The Seljuks
Explanation

The Umayyad Caliphate was brought to an end in 750 CE by the Abbasid Revolution. The Abbasids, claiming descent from the Prophet's uncle Abbas, capitalized on the grievances of non-Arab converts (Mawali) and Shia groups to mobilize a military campaign that defeated the Umayyads at the Battle of the Zab.

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5

Which of the following statements accurately describes the ownership status of audit working papers prepared by an auditor during a financial statement audit?

a Owned by the client
b Evidence for audit conclusions
c Owned by the auditor
d Retained in auditor's office until a change in auditors
Explanation

Audit working papers are considered the property of the auditor. They serve as the primary record of the audit procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached. While these documents contain sensitive client information, the legal and professional standards generally dictate that the auditor retains ownership of these files as they constitute the auditor's own work product and documentation of their professional judgment.

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6

Match the World Bank organizational components in List-I with their respective functions in List-II.

a a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
b a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
c a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
d a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Explanation

The World Bank's governance structure includes the Board of Governors, which meets annually to set general policy. The Board of Executive Directors handles routine operations, usually meeting regularly. The Advisory Council provides expert guidance, and the President, along with the staff, manages the day-to-day business of the institution. This structure ensures both high-level policy oversight and efficient daily administration.

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7

Who coined the term 'United Nations'?

a Winston Churchill
b Franklin D. Roosevelt
c Harry S. Truman
d Joseph Stalin
Explanation

The name 'United Nations' was coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was first used in the Declaration by United Nations on January 1, 1942, during the Second World War.

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8

What is the standard procedure to remove a workbook from the application?

a Type —
b s
c - Save As
d Go to File-Save
Explanation

To remove or close a workbook, one typically uses the File menu options. The provided answer key selects option C, which refers to the Save As function rather than a removal or closing command.

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9

What is the maximum limit of insurable interest that an employee, Rahul, holds in the life of his employer, Sunny?

a Sunny's annual profit
b Rahul's pension fund value
c Rahul's monthly salary
d There is no limit
Explanation

In the context of key-person insurance or employment-related life insurance, an employee typically possesses an insurable interest in their employer's life only to the extent of their financial dependency or contractual entitlement. This is generally limited to the value of the salary or benefits that the employee would lose should the employer pass away, ensuring the insurance serves as a mechanism for indemnity rather than profit.

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10

How is a flower classified if it lacks both the androecium (male reproductive organs) and the gynoecium (female reproductive organs)?

a Neuter
b Hermaphrodite
c Incomplete
d Imperfect
Explanation

In botanical terminology, a neuter flower is one that is sterile and lacks functional reproductive structures, meaning it possesses neither stamens (androecium) nor carpels (gynoecium). These flowers are often found in the inflorescences of certain plants, such as the ray florets of sunflowers, where they serve to attract pollinators.

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11

Which term, as suggested by Herbert, refers to an educator's assumptions and specific set of abilities applied with a deliberate goal?

a psychology
b both
c pedagogy
d None of these
Explanation

Pedagogy is defined as the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept. It encompasses the teacher's instructional strategies, their underlying educational philosophy, and their ability to facilitate learning. By having a deliberate end goal, educators can align their pedagogical choices with specific learning outcomes, ensuring that their teaching methods are purposeful, structured, and responsive to the needs of their students.

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12

In fruit preservation, what term describes a jelly that has been prepared with an excessively high sugar content and insufficient acidity?

a Crystalised jelly
b Cloudy Jelly
c Weeping jelly
d Soft jelly
Explanation

Jelly formation requires a delicate balance of pectin, sugar, and acid. If the sugar concentration is too high relative to the acid content, the pectin network fails to set properly, resulting in a soft or weak jelly. Proper acidity is essential for the pectin to form a gel structure; without it, the product remains viscous and fails to achieve the desired firmness.

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13

Historically, what was a primary economic motivation for the establishment of colonies?

a Nations
b Society
c People
d Markets
Explanation

Colonialism was largely driven by the desire of imperial powers to secure new markets for their manufactured goods, as well as to extract raw materials and labor. This economic expansion allowed colonial powers to increase their wealth and influence, fundamentally shaping the global economic structure that persists in many post-colonial societies today.

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14

Which component of the DNA molecule is primarily responsible for its hydrophilic nature?

a deoxyribose sugar
b thymine base
c a number of hydrogen bonds
d phosphate group
Explanation

The DNA backbone consists of alternating deoxyribose sugars and phosphate groups. The phosphate groups carry a negative charge at physiological pH, making the sugar-phosphate backbone highly polar and hydrophilic. This property allows DNA to remain soluble in the aqueous environment of the cell nucleus.

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15

Word Document? Columns dialog box be opened can

a of appearance the document Alt A. Press +
b appear on document when it is printed D. All of above
c document readable more Double click C. column on
d page B. Format Columns menu
Explanation

The source answer is option D (appear on document when it is printed D. All of above). Review the stem and options, then update the correct answer in Question Bank if the source key is wrong.

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16

Which type of poem is a long narrative recounting the deeds of a legendary hero?

a Elegy
b Ode
c Epic
d Sonnet
Explanation

An Epic is a lengthy narrative poem involving heroes and grand events (e.g., The Iliad).
An Elegy is a poem of mourning.
An Ode is a lyric poem of praise.
A Sonnet is a short 14-line poem.

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17

A plant with an original cost of Rs. 1,00,000 and a written down value of Rs. 60,000 is sold for Rs. 1,20,000. How is the gain classified?

a Capital profit = Rs. 20,000 and Revenue profit = Rs. 40,000
b Revenue profit = Rs. 60,000
c Capital profit = Rs. 1,20,000
d Capital profit = Rs. 60,000
Explanation

The profit is the difference between the sale price (Rs. 1,20,000) and the book value (Rs. 60,000), totaling Rs. 60,000. Since this is a gain on the sale of a fixed asset, it is treated as a capital profit.

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18

Who was the researcher that proposed the method of reciprocal recurrent selection?

a Hull (1935)
b Constock et al (1949)
c Allard (1955)
d Hays and limner (1950)
Explanation

Reciprocal recurrent selection is a breeding method designed to improve two populations simultaneously by selecting individuals based on their performance in crosses with the other population. This method was formally proposed by Comstock, Robinson, and Harvey in 1949 to maximize heterosis in cross-pollinated crops like maize.

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19

The 'Yarmook-class' corvettes were built in collaboration with which company?

a Damen (Netherlands)
b STM (Turkey)
c China Shipbuilding
d Naval Group (France)
Explanation

The PNS Yarmook and Tabuk were built by the Damen Group. While the ships were constructed at Damen's shipyard in Romania, they were equipped with sensors and weapons systems as per Pakistan Navy's specifications, including some indigenous components.

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20

Which body is now responsible for the performance evaluation of High Court Judges under the Twenty-Sixth Amendment?

a The National Assembly
b The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
c The Federal Shariat Court
d The Prime Minister's Secretariat
Explanation

The amendment empowered the Judicial Commission of Pakistan to conduct annual performance evaluations of High Court Judges [43]. If a Judge is found inefficient, the Commission grants a period for improvement; if inefficiency continues, a report is sent to the Supreme Judicial Council [43]. This aims to bring transparency and accountability to the judiciary [44].

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