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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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51

Which global currency arrangement allows countries to settle bilateral trade without relying primarily on the US Dollar?

  • AGold standard
  • BLocal currency swap agreements
  • CFixed exchange rate system
  • DCurrency board arrangement
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Local currency swap agreements
Explanation: Local currency swap agreements allow countries to settle bilateral trade directly in their respective national currencies, reducing reliance on the US Dollar and easing foreign exchange pressures.
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52

Which Pakistani region has remained a focus of counter-terrorism operations due to persistent militant activity in recent years?

  • APunjab plains
  • BFormer tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • CCoastal Sindh
  • DCentral Balochistan deserts
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Former tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Explanation: The former tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, merged into the province in 2018, have remained a focus of counter-terrorism operations due to persistent militant activity along the Afghan border region.
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53

Which recent global trend describes companies and countries seeking to relocate manufacturing closer to home markets to reduce supply chain risk?

  • AOutsourcing
  • BNearshoring
  • COffshoring
  • DGlobalization
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Nearshoring
Explanation: Nearshoring refers to the trend of relocating manufacturing and supply chains closer to domestic or regional markets, driven by efforts to reduce dependency risks exposed during recent global disruptions.
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54

Which organization is responsible for setting global standards for internet domain name systems?

  • AICANN
  • BITU
  • CW3C
  • DIEEE
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” ICANN
Explanation: The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) coordinates the global domain name system and IP address allocation, ensuring the stable and secure operation of the internet's naming infrastructure.
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55

Which Pakistani sector has shown significant growth in recent years due to a rise in freelance digital services and remittances?

  • AAgriculture
  • BIT and freelancing
  • CTextile manufacturing
  • DMining
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” IT and freelancing
Explanation: Pakistan's IT and freelancing sector has experienced notable growth in recent years, with increasing numbers of freelancers contributing to foreign exchange earnings through digital services exported globally.
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56

Which term describes growing global concern over the misuse of deepfake technology in elections and misinformation campaigns?

  • ACyber warfare
  • BDeepfake disinformation
  • CData localization
  • DNet neutrality
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Deepfake disinformation
Explanation: Deepfake disinformation refers to the use of AI-generated synthetic media to spread false or misleading content, raising significant concerns globally regarding election integrity and public trust in information.
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57

Which Pakistani megaproject focuses on providing affordable housing units to low-income citizens?

  • ANaya Pakistan Housing Programme
  • BSehat Sahulat Programme
  • CKamyab Pakistan Programme
  • DEhsaas Rashan Programme
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Naya Pakistan Housing Programme
Explanation: The Naya Pakistan Housing Programme was launched to address Pakistan's housing shortage by facilitating the construction of affordable housing units for low and middle-income citizens through public-private partnerships.
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58

Which body coordinates international efforts to track and respond to global cybersecurity threats among nations?

  • AINTERPOL Cybercrime Programme
  • BWorld Health Organization
  • CUNESCO
  • DWorld Bank
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” INTERPOL Cybercrime Programme
Explanation: INTERPOL's Cybercrime Programme coordinates international cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat cybercrime, including ransomware attacks, online fraud, and digital security threats across borders.
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59

Which country is widely regarded as currently leading global investment and development in artificial intelligence technology?

  • AGermany
  • BUnited States
  • CBrazil
  • DNigeria
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” United States
Explanation: The United States remains the leading country in artificial intelligence investment and development, hosting major technology firms and research institutions driving advancements in generative AI and machine learning.
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60

Which Pakistani initiative focuses on planting trees and forest restoration as part of climate adaptation efforts?

  • AGreen Pakistan Programme
  • BTen Billion Tree Tsunami
  • CClean Green Pakistan Movement
  • DAll of the above represent related afforestation initiatives
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Correct Answer: Option D β€” All of the above represent related afforestation initiatives
Explanation: Pakistan has launched several afforestation initiatives, including the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami and related Clean Green Pakistan efforts, aimed at increasing forest cover and combating the effects of climate change.
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