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Provincial Management Service β€” Complete MCQ Bank

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How to prepare for PMS

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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181

Which country withdrew from the Paris Agreement on climate change during recent years before potentially rejoining?

  • AChina
  • BUnited States
  • CIndia
  • DGermany
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” United States
Explanation: The United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement under a previous administration, citing economic concerns, before later rejoining, illustrating the shifting nature of global climate policy commitments across administrations.
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182

Which global agreement aims to phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to combat climate change?

  • AParis Agreement
  • BKigali Amendment
  • CKyoto Protocol
  • DMontreal Protocol
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Kigali Amendment
Explanation: The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, adopted in 2016, specifically targets the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons, potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.
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183

Which Pakistani city was the site of significant flooding during the catastrophic monsoon floods of 2022?

  • AQuetta
  • BSukkur
  • CMultan
  • DPeshawar
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Sukkur
Explanation: Sindh province, including areas around Sukkur, witnessed catastrophic flooding during the 2022 monsoon season, displacing millions and causing extensive agricultural and infrastructural damage across Pakistan.
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184

The Global Peace Index, which ranks countries by their relative state of peace, is published by which organization?

  • AUnited Nations
  • BInstitute for Economics and Peace
  • CWorld Bank
  • DAmnesty International
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Institute for Economics and Peace
Explanation: The Institute for Economics and Peace publishes the Global Peace Index annually, ranking nations based on indicators related to safety, conflict, and militarization.
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185

Which global index tracks countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption?

  • AHuman Development Index
  • BCorruption Perceptions Index
  • CGlobal Peace Index
  • DEase of Doing Business Index
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Corruption Perceptions Index
Explanation: Transparency International publishes the Corruption Perceptions Index annually, ranking countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption using various data sources and expert assessments.
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186

Which Pakistani exchange serves as the country's primary stock trading platform?

  • ALahore Stock Exchange
  • BPakistan Stock Exchange
  • CIslamabad Stock Exchange
  • DKarachi Commodity Exchange
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Pakistan Stock Exchange
Explanation: The Pakistan Stock Exchange, formed through the merger of the Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad exchanges in 2016, serves as the country's unified primary platform for equity trading.
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187

The term 'De-dollarization' refers to global efforts by countries to reduce reliance on which currency in trade?

  • AEuro
  • BUS Dollar
  • CChinese Yuan
  • DJapanese Yen
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” US Dollar
Explanation: De-dollarization refers to efforts by various countries to reduce their dependence on the US Dollar for international trade and reserves, often pursuing alternative currencies or bilateral settlement arrangements.
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188

Which term describes the global economic slowdown combined with persistently high inflation experienced in recent years?

  • ADeflation
  • BStagflation
  • CHyperinflation
  • DRecession only
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Stagflation
Explanation: Stagflation refers to an economic condition combining stagnant growth with high inflation, a phenomenon several economies grappled with following pandemic-related disruptions and energy price shocks.
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189

Which renewable energy source has seen the fastest global capacity growth in recent years according to international energy reports?

  • AHydropower
  • BSolar power
  • CGeothermal
  • DTidal energy
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Solar power
Explanation: Solar power has experienced the fastest growth in installed capacity among renewable energy sources globally, driven by falling technology costs and increased government incentives for clean energy adoption.
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190

The African Union's headquarters is located in which city?

  • ACairo
  • BAddis Ababa
  • CNairobi
  • DLagos
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Addis Ababa
Explanation: The African Union, an organization promoting unity and cooperation among African states, has its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where major summits and decisions take place.
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