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SPSC Assistant BPS - 16 Past Paper 9 February 2025
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50 Qs
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100 Min
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50 questions with verified answers and explanations
1
Which planet in our solar system has the most number of moons?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Earth
b
Mars
c
Jupiter
d
Saturn
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2
What is the smallest country in the world by land area?
Highest, Largest, Longest, Smallest in the World
PYQ
a
Monaco
b
San Marino
c
Vatican City
d
Liechtenstein
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3
Which element has the highest melting point?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Iron
b
Tungsten
c
Platinum
d
Germanium
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4
What is the capital of Canada?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Toronto
b
Vancouver
c
Ottawa
d
Montreal
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5
Which of the following elements is the most abundant in the Earth's crust?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Oxygen
b
Silicon
c
Aluminum
d
Iron
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6
Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan, and what significant decision is he known for in Pakistan's early judicial history?
Indus Valley Civilization
PYQ
a
Justice Cornelius, famous for his dissenting opinions on secular cases
b
Justice Shahabuddin, known for his emphasis on parliamentary supremacy
c
Justice Munir, known for the doctrine of necessity in the Maulvi Tamizuddin case
d
Justice Abdur Rashid, who presided over the oath of the first Governor-General
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7
Which prominent leader famously delivered the 'Quaid-e-Azam' title to Muhammad Ali Jinnah at the All-India Muslim League session of 1938?
Establishment of All India Muslim League (1906)
PYQ
a
Liaquat Ali Khan
b
Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
c
Maulana Shaukat Ali
d
Choudhry Rehmat Ali
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8
Who drafted the Objective Resolution of 1949, which laid the foundation for Pakistan's constitution?
Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries
PYQ
a
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
b
Liaquat Ali Khan
c
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
d
Chaudhary Muhammad Ali
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9
Pakistan hosted the 2023 D-8 Summit with which key focus area was to strengthen economic cooperation among member countries?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
PYQ
a
Digital transformation
b
Education reform
c
Defense collaboration
d
Climate change adaptation
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10
Pakistan faced severe flooding in 2022-2023, prompting international aid and collaboration. Which organization led a $1.5 billion aid package for Pakistan's flood relief efforts?
World Leaders in News
PYQ
a
World Bank
b
International Monetary Fund
c
United Nations Development Programme
d
Asian Development Bank
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11
Which country recently rejoined UNESCO in 2023 after a long absence, marking a significant step in cultural diplomacy?
World Leaders in News
PYQ
a
Russia
b
United States
c
China
d
United Kingdom
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12
In response to rising global inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a significant loan to stabilize the economy of which South Asian country in 2023?
World Leaders in News
PYQ
a
Bangladesh
b
Sri Lanka
c
Nepal
d
Maldives
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13
In recent year, the Abraham accords marked a groundbreaking step toward normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations. Which country signed on it as the latest member of these accords in 2023?
Relations Between Major Powers
PYQ
a
Qatar
b
Oman
c
Sudan
d
Kuwait
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14
The European Union recently passed a significant law known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). What is the primary focus of this legislation?
European Union (EU)
PYQ
a
Cybersecurity infrastructure
b
Data localization for EU citizens
c
Regulating online content and platforms
d
Promoting digital currency
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15
What is the primary component of natural gas?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Ethane
b
Butane
c
Methane
d
Propane
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16
Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Vitamin A
b
Vitamin K
c
Vitamin C
d
Vitamin D
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17
Which planet in our solar system rotates on its side, giving it a unique axial tilt of about 98 degrees?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Uranus
b
Neptune
c
Venus
d
Mars
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18
What type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength and highest energy?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Radio waves
b
Microwaves
c
X-rays
d
Gamma rays
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19
Which gas is commonly known as "laughing gas" and is used as an anesthetic?
Commonly Used Foreign Expressions in English Writing
PYQ
a
Nitrous Oxide
b
Carbon Dioxide
c
Helium
d
Oxygen
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20
What term describes animals that are active primarily at night?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Diurnal
b
Crepuscular
c
Nocturnal
d
Arboreal
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21
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins into peptides during digestion?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Lactase
b
Amylase
c
Protease
d
Lipase
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22
What is the SI unit for measuring electrical resistance?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Volt
b
Ohm
c
Ampere
d
Watt
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23
In computer networks, what is the purpose of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Encrypting network traffic
b
Automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network
c
Blocking unauthorized access
d
Routing data packets
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24
In software engineering, what is an API primarily used for?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
To store data
b
To secure applications
c
To enable communication between different software applications
d
To manage hardware resources
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25
In Adobe's latest release of Photoshop, what new AI-powered tool allows users to generate complex backgrounds and effects by typing text commands?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Magic Wand Tool
b
Generative Fill
c
Neural Filters
d
Context-Aware Fill
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26
In which Battle did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) strictly enforce the rule that non-combatants, such as women and children, should not be harmed, setting an example for ethical warfare in Islam?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Battle of Uhud
b
Battle of Badr
c
Battle of Khandaq
d
Battle of Hunain
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27
Which surah contains the longest verse in the Holy Quran, detailing the laws and principles of financial transactions?
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
PYQ
a
Surah An-Nisa
b
Surah Al-Baqarah
c
Surah Al-Ma'idah
d
Surah Al-Taubah
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28
What is the primary reason why water has a high specific heat capacity compared to other liquids?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Its molecular weight is high
b
It has a nonpolar molecular structure
c
Hydrogen bonding between water molecules require more energy to change temperature
d
It contains dissolved minerals that absorb heat
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29
Which phenomenon explains why the sky appears blue to the human eye during the day?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Reflection of sunlight by clouds
b
Absorption of red light by atmospheric gases
c
Rayleigh scattering of shorter wavelengths of light by atmospheric particles
d
Polarization of light by ozone layer
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30
Which law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system always increases over time?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
First Law of Thermodynamics
b
Second Law of Thermodynamics
c
Third Law of Thermodynamics
d
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
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31
"To take the bullet" means:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
To refuse to do something
b
To face something unpleasant with courage
c
To avoid a tough situation
d
To do something quickly
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32
"Hit the nail on the head" refers to:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Making a serious error
b
Avoiding a difficult question
c
Speaking directly to the point
d
Criticizing someone harshly
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33
"Jump on the bandwagon" implies:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
To criticize popular opinion
b
To join others in a popular trend
c
To create something new
d
To avoid social events
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34
"By the skin of one's teeth" refers to:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Doing something easily without much effort
b
Accomplishing something with extreme difficulty
c
Ignoring one's responsibilities
d
Getting through something with extensive help
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35
"To put one's foot in one's mouth" implies:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
To say something inappropriate or embarrassing
b
To take back a promise
c
To challenge someone's opinion
d
To act without thinking
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36
"Hit the sack" means:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
To get into an argument
b
To go to sleep
c
To quit a job
d
To start a new project
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37
Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Smoke
b
Debris
c
Fire
d
Flame
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38
Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Honey
b
Flower
c
Hive
d
Pollen
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39
The synonym of "Fragile" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Strong
b
Weak
c
Brittle
d
Heavy
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40
He was accused _____ embezzling funds from the company.
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
for
b
with
c
of
d
about
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41
She excels _____ mathematics but struggles _____ history.
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
in, in
b
at, with
c
in, with
d
at, in
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42
Fragile : durable :: Transient : ?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Temporary
b
Lasting
c
Ephemeral
d
Fleeting
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43
Cat : Feline :: Bird : ?
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Avian
b
Aviary
c
Aviator
d
Feather
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44
Chaos : Order :: Ignorance : ?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Apathy
b
Knowledge
c
Indifference
d
Passion
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45
The synonym of "Obfuscate" is :
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Clarify
b
Blur
c
Illuminate
d
Enlighten
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46
The synonym of "Ephemeral" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Eternal
b
Permanent
c
Lasting
d
Fleeting
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47
The synonym of "Loquacious" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Reserved
b
Shy
c
Silent
d
Talkative
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48
The synonym of "Proclivity" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Dislike
b
Preference
c
Hesitation
d
Avoidance
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49
The antonym of "Copious" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Abundant
b
Plentiful
c
Sparse
d
Generous
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50
The antonym of "Superfluous" is:
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
PYQ
a
Essential
b
Unnecessary
c
Sufficient
d
Excessive
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Topic Weightage
Most Repeated GK MCQs from Past Papers
74%
World Leaders in News
6%
Highest, Largest, Longest, Smallest in the World
2%
Indus Valley Civilization
2%
Establishment of All India Muslim League (1906)
2%
Federal Government: Prime Minister, Cabinet, Key Ministries
2%
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
2%
Relations Between Major Powers
2%
European Union (EU)
2%
Commonly Used Foreign Expressions in English Writing
2%
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
2%
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
2%