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PPSC examinations recruit candidates for Punjab government departments and commonly test general knowledge, current affairs, English and post-related subjects.

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1341
Computer Science Easy

What is the primary function of an operating system?

  • ACreate websites
  • BManage hardware and software resources
  • CCompile programs
  • DDesign databases
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Correct Answer: Option B — Manage hardware and software resources
Explanation: An operating system acts as an intermediary between users and computer hardware. It manages memory, processes, files, devices, and security while providing services that allow applications to run efficiently and reliably.
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1342
Islamic Studies Easy

Which city became the first capital of the Islamic state after Hijrah?

  • ATaif
  • BMakkah
  • CMadinah
  • DJerusalem
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Correct Answer: Option C — Madinah
Explanation: After the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) established the first Islamic state in Madinah which became the center of Islamic governance and society.
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1343
Islamic Studies Easy

How many verses are there in Surah Al-Fatiha?

  • AFive
  • BSix
  • CSeven
  • DEight
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Correct Answer: Option C — Seven
Explanation: Surah Al-Fatiha contains seven verses and is recited in every unit of Salah, making it one of the most frequently recited chapters of the Quran.
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1344
Islamic Studies Easy

In which cave was the first revelation of the Holy Quran received?

  • ACave of Thawr
  • BCave of Hira
  • CCave of Uhud
  • DCave of Safa
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Correct Answer: Option B — Cave of Hira
Explanation: The first revelation was received by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira near Makkah through Angel Jibreel. This event marked the beginning of prophethood and the revelation of the Holy Quran.
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1345
General Knowledge Easy

Which Pakistani peak is known as the "Killer Mountain"?

  • ANanga Parbat
  • BK2
  • CRakaposhi
  • DTirich Mir
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Correct Answer: Option A — Nanga Parbat
Explanation: Nanga Parbat, located in Gilgit-Baltistan, is nicknamed the "Killer Mountain" due to the high number of climbers who died attempting its ascent, especially in early twentieth-century expeditions. It is the ninth highest mountain in the world.
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1346
General Knowledge Medium

Which is the largest desert in the world?

  • ASahara Desert
  • BGobi Desert
  • CAntarctic Desert
  • DArabian Desert
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Correct Answer: Option C — Antarctic Desert
Explanation: The Antarctic Desert is technically the largest desert in the world because deserts are defined by low precipitation rather than heat. Covering the icy continent of Antarctica, it receives very little snowfall, qualifying it as a polar desert.
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1347
General Knowledge Medium

Who invented the telephone?

  • AThomas Edison
  • BGuglielmo Marconi
  • CNikola Tesla
  • DAlexander Graham Bell
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Correct Answer: Option D — Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the first practical telephone and was awarded the first US patent for it in 1876. His invention revolutionised long-distance communication and laid the groundwork for the modern telecommunications industry.
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1348
General Knowledge Medium

The headquarters of the United Nations is located in which city?

  • AGeneva
  • BNew York
  • CParis
  • DThe Hague
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Correct Answer: Option B — New York
Explanation: The United Nations headquarters is situated in New York City, United States, on land donated by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The complex hosts the General Assembly and Security Council, central bodies for global diplomacy and cooperation.
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1349
General Knowledge Easy

Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  • AChina
  • BSouth Korea
  • CJapan
  • DThailand
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Correct Answer: Option C — Japan
Explanation: Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun because, from much of Asia, the sun appears to rise from the direction of Japan in the east. The name is reflected in Japan's flag, which features a red sun disc.
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1350
General Knowledge Medium

The Suez Canal connects which two seas?

  • ABlack Sea and Caspian Sea
  • BArabian Sea and Persian Gulf
  • CRed Sea and Mediterranean Sea
  • DAtlantic and Pacific Oceans
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Correct Answer: Option C — Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea
Explanation: The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, links the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea, allowing ships to travel between Europe and Asia without sailing around Africa. Opened in 1869, it remains a vital global shipping route.
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