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FPSC recruitment tests assess subject knowledge, general ability and job-related competence for federal government positions across Pakistan.

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Read the official syllabus first, then combine subject-specific revision with timed mixed-question practice.
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1411

Which international forum focuses specifically on cooperation and dialogue among Indian Ocean rim countries?

  • AASEAN
  • BIndian Ocean Rim Association
  • CSAARC
  • DECO
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Correct Answer: Option B — Indian Ocean Rim Association
Explanation: The Indian Ocean Rim Association promotes regional cooperation among countries bordering the Indian Ocean, focusing on maritime security, trade facilitation, and sustainable development within the region.
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1412

Which Pakistani city has historically been a focus of urban flooding challenges due to inadequate drainage systems during monsoon seasons?

  • AQuetta
  • BKarachi
  • CGilgit
  • DMurree
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Correct Answer: Option B — Karachi
Explanation: Karachi has repeatedly faced significant urban flooding during monsoon seasons due to inadequate drainage infrastructure, encroachments on natural waterways, and rapid unplanned urbanization.
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1413

Which global trend refers to companies and governments increasingly investing in renewable hydrogen as a clean energy alternative?

  • AGreen hydrogen economy
  • BBlue carbon initiative
  • CCircular economy
  • DCarbon capture storage
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Correct Answer: Option A — Green hydrogen economy
Explanation: The green hydrogen economy refers to growing global investment in producing hydrogen fuel through renewable energy sources, seen as a promising avenue for decarbonizing heavy industry and transportation sectors.
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1414

Which Pakistani regulatory body oversees the oil and gas sector, including pricing and licensing?

  • ANEPRA
  • BOGRA
  • CPTA
  • DSECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) regulates Pakistan's oil and gas sector, overseeing pricing mechanisms, licensing, and infrastructure development within the energy industry.
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1415

Which Pakistani regulatory authority oversees electricity tariff determination and power sector regulation?

  • AOGRA
  • BNEPRA
  • CSECP
  • DPTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) regulates Pakistan's power sector, including tariff determination, licensing of power generation and distribution companies, and ensuring service quality standards.
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1416

Which regulatory body oversees electronic media content and broadcasting standards in Pakistan?

  • APTA
  • BPEMRA
  • CSECP
  • DFBR
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) regulates electronic media content, broadcasting licenses, and content standards for television and radio in Pakistan.
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1417

Which Pakistani agency is primarily responsible for regulating telecommunications services in the country?

  • APEMRA
  • BPTA
  • CSECP
  • DNEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) regulates telecommunications services in the country, overseeing licensing, spectrum allocation, and consumer protection in the telecom sector.
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1418

Which term refers to coordinated international sanctions imposed on countries due to violations of international law or conflicts?

  • ATrade embargo
  • BEconomic sanctions
  • CCurrency peg
  • DTariff escalation
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Correct Answer: Option B — Economic sanctions
Explanation: Economic sanctions refer to coordinated restrictive measures imposed by countries or international bodies on nations, entities, or individuals, often in response to violations of international law, conflicts, or human rights concerns.
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1419

Which international organization monitors and reports on global press freedom rankings annually?

  • AAmnesty International
  • BReporters Without Borders
  • CHuman Rights Watch
  • DFreedom House
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reporters Without Borders
Explanation: Reporters Without Borders publishes the annual World Press Freedom Index, assessing the level of press freedom and journalist safety across countries worldwide.
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1420

Which Pakistani export sector has benefited from preferential trade access under the EU's GSP+ status?

  • AMining
  • BTextiles
  • CAutomobiles
  • DPharmaceuticals
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Correct Answer: Option B — Textiles
Explanation: Pakistan's textile sector has significantly benefited from preferential market access under the European Union's GSP+ trade scheme, which grants reduced tariffs on exports in exchange for adherence to international conventions.
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