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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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71

Which country is the current chair of the African Union for diplomatic coordination purposes, a position that rotates annually?

  • AA fixed permanent member
  • BA rotating member state each year
  • COnly Nigeria
  • DOnly South Africa
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” A rotating member state each year
Explanation: The chairmanship of the African Union rotates annually among member states, with the chairing country coordinating the bloc's diplomatic and policy priorities during its tenure.
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72

Which term refers to the rapid global adoption and regulatory debate over generative AI tools following major chatbot launches?

  • ABlockchain revolution
  • BGenerative AI boom
  • CQuantum computing race
  • D5G rollout
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Generative AI boom
Explanation: The generative AI boom, accelerated by the public launch of advanced AI chatbots and tools, has sparked significant global investment, innovation, and regulatory debate over the technology's societal impact.
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73

Which Pakistani initiative was launched to provide digital financial inclusion and social protection support to low-income families?

  • AEhsaas Programme
  • BBenazir Income Support Programme
  • CBoth Ehsaas and BISP have served this role at different times
  • DSehat Card only
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Both Ehsaas and BISP have served this role at different times
Explanation: Pakistan has implemented social protection initiatives including the Benazir Income Support Programme and later the Ehsaas Programme, both aimed at providing financial assistance and digital inclusion for low-income households.
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74

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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75

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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76

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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77

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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78

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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79

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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80

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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