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CSS is Pakistan’s premier federal competitive examination. Strong preparation requires conceptual clarity, broad general knowledge and consistent practice across compulsory and optional areas.

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821

In which year was the Lahore Resolution passed?

  • A1938
  • B1939
  • C1940
  • D1941
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” 1940
Explanation: The Lahore Resolution was passed on 23 March 1940 at the annual session of the All India Muslim League, demanding separate states for Muslims in the northwestern and eastern zones of British India.
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822

Which programming language is commonly used for data analysis and machine learning?

  • ACOBOL
  • BPython
  • CPascal
  • DFortran
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Python
Explanation: Python is widely used in data analysis and machine learning because of its readability and extensive libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
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823

What is the main purpose of a database management system (DBMS)?

  • ACreate hardware
  • BManage and organize data
  • CDesign websites
  • DControl printers
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Manage and organize data
Explanation: A DBMS provides tools for storing, retrieving, updating, and managing data efficiently while maintaining integrity, security, and consistency.
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824

What is a Trojan Horse in cybersecurity?

  • AA network cable
  • BA type of malware disguised as legitimate software
  • CA firewall rule
  • DA backup utility
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
Explanation: A Trojan Horse appears to be useful software but secretly performs malicious actions such as stealing information or providing unauthorized system access.
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825

What is the purpose of a compiler?

  • AExecute programs directly
  • BTranslate source code into machine code
  • CStore data permanently
  • DManage networks
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Translate source code into machine code
Explanation: A compiler converts high-level programming language code into machine code that can be executed by a computer. It also checks syntax and reports programming errors.
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826

What is artificial intelligence?

  • AComputer hardware
  • BSimulation of human intelligence by machines
  • CNetwork design
  • DDatabase storage
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Simulation of human intelligence by machines
Explanation: Artificial Intelligence enables machines to perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and learning.
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827

Which database operation removes a table completely?

  • ADELETE
  • BREMOVE
  • CDROP
  • DCLEAR
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” DROP
Explanation: DROP permanently removes an entire database object including structure and data.
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828

Which cyberattack encrypts files and demands payment?

  • ASpyware
  • BRansomware
  • CAdware
  • DTrojan
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Ransomware
Explanation: Ransomware locks or encrypts data and demands a ransom for restoration.
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829

What is multitasking in an operating system?

  • AUsing multiple monitors
  • BRunning multiple processes concurrently
  • CInstalling multiple OS
  • DUsing many files
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Running multiple processes concurrently
Explanation: Multitasking enables an operating system to execute multiple programs seemingly at the same time.
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830

What is a database schema?

  • ABackup file
  • BStructure of a database
  • CNetwork device
  • DProgramming language
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Structure of a database
Explanation: A database schema defines tables, fields, relationships, and constraints.
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