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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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311

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) primarily assists countries facing which type of economic difficulty?

  • ATrade tariff disputes
  • BBalance of payments problems
  • CCurrency design
  • DAgricultural subsidies
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Correct Answer: Option B — Balance of payments problems
Explanation: The IMF provides financial assistance and policy advice to member countries experiencing balance of payments difficulties, helping stabilize their economies through structural adjustment programs.
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312

Which international financial institution primarily focuses on providing loans for development projects in poorer countries?

  • AIMF
  • BWorld Bank
  • CWTO
  • DOECD
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Correct Answer: Option B — World Bank
Explanation: The World Bank focuses on providing long-term loans and grants for development projects in developing countries, distinguishing it from the IMF, which primarily addresses short-term balance of payments issues.
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313

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has its headquarters in which city?

  • AMecca
  • BJeddah
  • CRiyadh
  • DCairo
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Correct Answer: Option B — Jeddah
Explanation: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the second-largest intergovernmental body after the UN, has its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, coordinating cooperation among Muslim-majority states.
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314

The G7 grouping of advanced economies includes which of the following countries?

  • AJapan
  • BBrazil
  • CIndia
  • DSouth Africa
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Correct Answer: Option A — Japan
Explanation: Japan is one of the seven members of the G7, alongside the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Canada, representing major advanced industrial economies.
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315

BRICS is an economic grouping originally comprising which five countries?

  • ABrazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa
  • BBangladesh-Russia-Iran-China-Spain
  • CBrazil-Romania-Indonesia-Chile-Sweden
  • DBelgium-Russia-Israel-Cuba-Slovenia
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Correct Answer: Option A — Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa
Explanation: BRICS originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, representing major emerging economies that coordinate on economic and geopolitical issues, with the group later expanding to include additional members.
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316

Which international organization is primarily responsible for global trade rules among nations?

  • AIMF
  • BWorld Bank
  • CWorld Trade Organization
  • DWorld Economic Forum
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Correct Answer: Option C — World Trade Organization
Explanation: The World Trade Organization, established in 1995, oversees global trade rules and resolves trade disputes between member nations to facilitate smooth international commerce.
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317

How many permanent members does the United Nations Security Council have?

  • A3
  • B5
  • C7
  • D10
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Correct Answer: Option B — 5
Explanation: The UN Security Council has five permanent members—the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China—each holding veto power over substantive resolutions.
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318

Which organization is known as the world's largest intergovernmental body for international peace and security?

  • AWorld Bank
  • BUnited Nations
  • CWorld Trade Organization
  • DEuropean Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations, founded in 1945, is the world's largest intergovernmental organization dedicated to maintaining international peace, security, and cooperation among its member states.
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319

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:

  • AGeneva, Switzerland
  • BParis, France
  • CNew York City, USA
  • DLondon, UK
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Correct Answer: Option C — New York City, USA
Explanation: The main headquarters of the United Nations is located in New York City, USA, on the East Side of Manhattan. Other UN offices are in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi.
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320

CPEC stands for:

  • AChina-Pakistan Economic Corridor
  • BChina-Pakistan Energy Corridor
  • CCentral Pakistan Economic Center
  • DChina-Pakistan Export Corridor
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Correct Answer: Option A — China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Explanation: CPEC stands for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. It is a collection of infrastructure projects worth over $62 billion that connects Gwadar Port to China's Xinjiang region.
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