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Provincial Management Service — Complete MCQ Bank

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The Provincial Management Service examination tests candidates for administrative roles through general knowledge, language and province-focused compulsory papers.

General KnowledgePakistan StudiesEnglishProvincial Affairs
Focus on your province’s history and administration while maintaining strong preparation in current affairs and compulsory subjects.
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121
English Hard

Choose the correctly formed sentence using 'wish' for unreal present situations.

  • AI wish I am taller.
  • BI wish I were taller.
  • CI wish I am tall.
  • DI wish I will be taller.
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Correct Answer: Option B — I wish I were taller.
Explanation: 'Wish' followed by a past subjunctive form expresses regret about a present unreal situation, making 'I wish I were taller' the grammatically correct expression.
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122
English Hard

Choose the correct sentence regarding the use of 'either...or'.

  • AEither John or Mary are responsible.
  • BEither John or Mary is responsible.
  • CEither John or Mary be responsible.
  • DEither John or Mary were responsible.
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Correct Answer: Option B — Either John or Mary is responsible.
Explanation: With 'either...or' constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closer to it. Since 'Mary' is singular, the correct verb form is 'is', making option B correct.
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123
English Hard

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'If I ___ you, I would accept the offer.'

  • Aam
  • Bwas
  • Cwere
  • Dbe
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Correct Answer: Option C — were
Explanation: In conditional sentences expressing hypothetical situations, the subjunctive form 'were' is used regardless of subject, making 'If I were you' the grammatically correct structure.
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124
English Hard

Choose the correctly formed sentence using 'whom'.

  • AWhom is calling?
  • BTo whom did you give the letter?
  • CWhom is at the door?
  • DWhom called you yesterday?
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Correct Answer: Option B — To whom did you give the letter?
Explanation: 'Whom' is used as the object of a preposition or verb, making 'To whom did you give the letter?' the grammatically correct usage, unlike the subject-position errors in the other options.
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125
English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Sporadic'.

  • AOccasional
  • BContinuous
  • CIrregular
  • DRandom
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Correct Answer: Option B — Continuous
Explanation: 'Sporadic' describes something that occurs at irregular intervals. Its antonym 'Continuous' means happening without interruption, the opposite of irregularity.
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126
English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Gregarious'.

  • ASociable
  • BReserved
  • CFriendly
  • DOutgoing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reserved
Explanation: 'Gregarious' describes a person who is fond of company and sociable. Its antonym 'Reserved' describes someone who is shy or restrained in social settings.
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127
English Hard

Choose the word that is the antonym of 'Verbose'.

  • AWordy
  • BConcise
  • CLengthy
  • DTalkative
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Correct Answer: Option B — Concise
Explanation: 'Verbose' describes speech or writing that uses more words than necessary. Its antonym 'Concise' means expressing ideas clearly using few words.
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128
English Hard

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Austere'.

  • ALuxurious
  • BSevere and simple
  • CComfortable
  • DLavish
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Correct Answer: Option B — Severe and simple
Explanation: 'Austere' describes a stern, simple, and unadorned style or manner, often without luxury, making 'Severe and simple' the closest match in meaning.
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129
English Hard

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Capricious'.

  • APredictable
  • BUnpredictable
  • CSteady
  • DReliable
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Correct Answer: Option B — Unpredictable
Explanation: 'Capricious' describes behavior that is impulsive and subject to sudden change. 'Unpredictable' conveys the same erratic and inconsistent quality.
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130
English Hard

Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Ubiquitous'.

  • ARare
  • BOmnipresent
  • CHidden
  • DLimited
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Correct Answer: Option B — Omnipresent
Explanation: 'Ubiquitous' means present or appearing everywhere at the same time. 'Omnipresent' carries the same sense of being widespread or constantly encountered.
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