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PST Past Paper 5 September 2021
Practice and review PST Past Paper 5 September 2021 with verified questions, correct answer keys, and detailed solutions.
Total Questions
60 Qs
Duration Limit
100 Min
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0.00
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60 questions with verified answers and explanations
1
It would be a good idea for you to run as QUICKLY as you can to save your life. (Here synonym of QUICKLY is)
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
fast
b
soon
c
efficiently
d
immediately
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2
I REMEMBER the teacher told us about it last week.(Here synonym of REMEMBER is)
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
learn
b
revisit
c
recall
d
revise
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3
When I was in class five I used to EAT food slowly. (Here synonym of EAT is)
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
PYQ
a
have
b
take
c
devour
d
chew and swallow
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4
Prepositions show relations of DIFFERENT kinds. (Here synonym of DIFFERENT is)
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
unequal
b
other
c
uneven
d
dissimilar
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5
I usually have enough time to FINISH my homework. (Here synonym of FINISH is)
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude
PYQ
a
to complete
b
stop doing
c
ending
d
last
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6
"He advised me not to trust a friend who LEAVES his friend at the time of danger."(Here antonym of LEAVES is)
World Leaders in News
PYQ
a
stands by
b
stays
c
consoles
d
comforts
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7
Understanding and following traffic rules can help PREVENT many accidents. (Here antonym of PREVENT is)
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
provoke
b
make
c
do
d
happen
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8
Heavy traffic causes traffic JAM. (Here antonym of JAM is)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
PYQ
a
movement
b
flow
c
passage
d
disposal
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9
Motorcyclists should WEAR helmets. (Here antonym of WEAR is)
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
replace
b
remove
c
put off
d
lift
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10
A good CITIZEN must obey the law of the land. (Here antonym of CITIZEN is)
Past Exam Questions on Foreign Phrases
PYQ
a
foreigner
b
alien
c
tourist
d
stranger
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11
Nabeel was Rajoo's best friend ______ childhood.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
from
b
in
c
for
d
since
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12
A good player chooses team interest ______ self-interest.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
over
b
above
c
than
d
to
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13
The car started moving ______ itself as it was ______ a slope.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
through, down
b
by, on
c
for, to
d
along, from
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14
People should not walk ______ flowing water.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
PYQ
a
across
b
from
c
through
d
into
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15
They gathered people and told them what to do ______ ______ and ______ a flood.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
about, in, during
b
in, for, from
c
with, for, to
d
before, during, after
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16
The Capitalized word TODAY means:
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude
PYQ
a
on the day
b
for the time being
c
nowadays
d
the day
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17
Which one of the following produce is the largest source of foreign exchange for Ghana?
Past Exam Questions on Foreign Phrases
PYQ
a
fish
b
salt
c
cocoa beans
d
seafood
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18
The port smells of cocoa beans, fish, and salt because:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
PYQ
a
cocoa beans, fish, and salt are stored there in large quantities at the port
b
cocoa beans and fish are brought there for export; salt is used to preserve the quality of fish
c
cocoa beans, fish, and salt are commodities for trade at sea
d
cocoa beans and fish stay fresh in a marine environment
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19
The Capitalized word AHEAD means:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
a single head
b
in advance
c
coming/following
d
quite at hand/near
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20
The Capitalized word ONES used as a pronoun means (attention, contextual meaning).
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
plural of one
b
rice
c
beans
d
fish
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21
A carpenter used 9/10 can of paint to paint 6 chairs, using the same amount of paint for each chair. The number of cans of paint for each chair were used.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
3/20 cans
b
3/10 cans
c
3/30 cans
d
3/25 cans
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22
If 2 : 9 :: y : 18, then the value of y would be ...
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
2
b
3
c
4
d
5
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23
What sum of money will earn an interest of Rs 16200 in 3 years at the rate of 12% per annum?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Rs 35000
b
Rs 40000
c
Rs 45000
d
Rs 50000
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24
The simple procedure of counting money of Rs 246 is ______?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
200+40+6
b
200+10+10+10+6
c
100+100+40+6
d
200+40+5+1
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25
Asif spends Rs 70 for fruits, Rs 59.50 for vegetables, and Rs 75.50 for bread. How much money did he spend in total?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Rs 190
b
Rs 195
c
Rs 200
d
Rs 205
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26
A photographer has rectangular-shaped photographs with a ratio of length to width of 9 inches to 6 inches. Which ratio could NOT represent the size of the photographs?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
27 inches by 18 inches
b
54 inches by 36 inches
c
36 inches by 24 inches
d
45 inches by 28 inches
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27
Samee can type 20 words in 40 seconds. At that rate, how many words can he type in 180 seconds?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
90 words
b
96 words
c
100 words
d
360 words
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28
"Eight times y plus 3 gives 85" is written in equation form as:
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude
PYQ
a
3y + 8 = 85
b
y + 24 = 85
c
8(y + 3) = 85
d
8y + 3 = 85
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29
The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 39. The smallest of the three numbers is:
Geographic Extremes (Largest, Smallest, Deepest)
PYQ
a
15
b
11
c
9
d
7
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30
The length of the rectangle is 4 times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 80 m, find the length and breadth of the rectangle.
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude
PYQ
a
24m, 6m
b
28m, 7m
c
32m, 8m
d
36m, 9m
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31
The numbers that have only two factors and are different from each other are called:
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
PYQ
a
odd numbers
b
prime numbers
c
composite numbers
d
even numbers
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32
Samina used 15 litres of milk to make 5 buckets of milk rose. How much milk did she use for one bucket?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
5 liters
b
4 liters
c
3 liters
d
2 liters
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33
Two angles whose measures have a sum of 180° are called:
World Leaders in News
PYQ
a
Adjacent Angles
b
Supplementary Angles
c
Straight Angles
d
Complementary Angles
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34
A vendor bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to gain 20%?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
5
b
4
c
3
d
2
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35
The length of a rectangle is greater than its width by 4 cm, and the perimeter of the rectangle is 192 cm. Find its width.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
50 cm
b
48 cm
c
46 cm
d
44 cm
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36
The pair of simultaneous linear equations for "The sum of two numbers is 27 and the difference is 17" is as follows:
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
PYQ
a
x + y = 17, x - y = 27
b
x - y = 17, x + 2y = 27
c
x + y = 27, x - y = 17
d
x - 2y = 17, x + y = 27
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37
The median of 17, 19, 11, 5, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15 is:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
9
b
11
c
13
d
15
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38
The degree of 2x^4 + x^3y - xy^3 is:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Linear
b
Quadratic
c
Cubic
d
Biquadratic
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39
The decimal number 31 is equivalent to the binary number:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
10101
b
10001
c
10000
d
11111
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40
Factorize the expression x(a - c) + y(c - a):
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
(a - c)(x + y)
b
(a + c)(x + y)
c
(a - c)(x - y)
d
(a + c)(x - y)
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41
The disorder in the respiratory tract takes place without control of cell division and causes cysts, called:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Emphysema
b
Bronchioles cancer
c
Brunchi cancer
d
Lung cancer
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42
_____ acts as fats decomposers into smaller pieces in the human digestive system.
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
PYQ
a
Lipases
b
Hydrochloric acid
c
Bile
d
Proteines
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43
The function of blood capillaries and vessels may:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Filter impurity of blood
b
Pump blood to the heart
c
Carry messages to the brain and body
d
Carry blood to all parts of the body
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44
Doctors usually check the blood pressure of the body through an apparatus called:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Stalignometer
b
Sphygmomanometer
c
Pulse checking
d
Stalo-cope
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45
The tubular outgrowth part of roots in plants has the function of ______ in the system.
Central American Integration System (SICA)
PYQ
a
Absorb salts and gases
b
Release water vapors
c
Release CO₂
d
All of these
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46
A mature, large ovary and seed are:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Embryo
b
Fruit
c
Seed coat
d
Ovules
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47
A star gets denser and hotter, ultimately changing into helium by the process of:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Nuclear fusion
b
Nuclear fission
c
Conduction
d
Convection
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48
Examples of ______ properties involve melting, transition to a gas, change of durability, and changes to crystal form.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
PYQ
a
Inorganic
b
Physical
c
Chemical
d
Metallic
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49
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is a solid_______ material.
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Plastic
b
Glass
c
Sand
d
Paper
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50
Ions are charged particles of atoms and form negative and positive charges due to:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Electron
b
Neutron
c
Protons
d
Alpha rays
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51
The sky looks blue in color because it absorbs:
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
PYQ
a
Blue and reflects others
b
Green and reflects others
c
Sunrays and reflects blue
d
White and blue
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52
Total internal reflection of light is possible when light enters from:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Water to air
b
Air to glass
c
Vacuum to air
d
Air to water
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53
If we hold up a marker and let go of it:
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
PYQ
a
The force upward is greater than the force downward
b
The force downward is greater than the force upward
c
There is no force involved
d
Resultant force is maximum
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54
______ is required to overcome gravity.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
PYQ
a
Mass
b
Friction
c
Gravitational force
d
Energy
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55
The meaning of Echoes is:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Loud sounds
b
Repeating sounds
c
Scary sounds
d
Low sounds
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56
The velocity of a wave is equal to:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Wavelength/amplitude
b
Wavelength × frequency
c
Amplitude/frequency
d
Amplitude × frequency
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57
A magnet that is hard to magnetize is called a(n):
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
PYQ
a
Temporary magnet
b
Ferro magnet
c
Permanent magnet
d
Hard Magnet
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58
Which statement is true about the circuit diagram?
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Series and the current flows clockwise
b
Parallel and the current flows clockwise
c
Series and the current flows counterclockwise
d
Parallel and the current flows counterclockwise
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59
The essential elements for plant growth are:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Fluorine, Chlorine, and Iodine
b
Phosphorus, Potassium, and Nitrogen
c
Sodium, Lithium, and Potassium
d
Iron, Copper, and Zinc
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60
Leaves contain thin veins to transport:
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
PYQ
a
Gases
b
Chlorophyll
c
Minerals
d
Proteins
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Topic Weightage
Guinness World Records (General Knowledge Focus)
63.3%
Time Zones and Latitude–Longitude
6.7%
World Leaders in News
3.3%
Past Exam Questions on Foreign Phrases
3.3%
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
3.3%
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
1.7%
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
1.7%
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
1.7%
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
1.7%
Geographic Extremes (Largest, Smallest, Deepest)
1.7%
United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
1.7%
Central American Integration System (SICA)
1.7%
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
1.7%
Green Climate Fund (GCF)
1.7%
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
1.7%
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
1.7%
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
1.7%