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Punjab Public Service Commission β€” Complete MCQ Bank

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How to prepare for PPSC

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

Punjab AffairsGeneral KnowledgeCurrent AffairsEnglish
Give special attention to Punjab geography, history and administration alongside the advertised post’s specialist syllabus.
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751

Which parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes causes recurring fever and chills due to infection of red blood cells?

  • ADengue
  • BMalaria
  • CTyphoid
  • DCholera
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Malaria
Explanation: Malaria is a parasitic disease transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes causing recurring fever chills and damage to red blood cells due to infection by Plasmodium parasites.
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752

Which mosquito borne disease is characterized by high fever joint pain and a distinctive skin rash?

  • AMalaria
  • BDengue fever
  • CTyphoid
  • DCholera
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Dengue fever
Explanation: Dengue fever is a mosquito borne viral disease characterized by high fever severe joint and muscle pain and a distinctive skin rash transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes.
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753

Which blood condition results from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin leading to fatigue and weakness?

  • AHypertension
  • BAnemia
  • CDiabetes
  • DLeukemia
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Anemia
Explanation: Anemia results from a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin reducing the blood's oxygen carrying capacity and leading to symptoms such as fatigue weakness and pale skin.
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754

Which medical condition is characterized by persistently high blood pressure that can increase the risk of heart disease?

  • AHypertension
  • BDiabetes
  • CAsthma
  • DAnemia
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Hypertension
Explanation: Hypertension is a medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure which over time increases the risk of heart disease stroke and kidney damage if untreated.
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755

Which respiratory condition involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways causing difficulty in breathing?

  • ADiabetes
  • BAsthma
  • CArthritis
  • DHypertension
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Asthma
Explanation: Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways causing wheezing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing especially during triggers.
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756

Which common disease is caused by a deficiency of insulin or the body's inability to use insulin effectively?

  • AHypertension
  • BDiabetes
  • CAsthma
  • DArthritis
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Diabetes
Explanation: Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by insufficient insulin production or the body's inability to use insulin effectively leading to elevated blood glucose levels over time.
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757

Which cell organelle is primarily responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris?

  • ARibosome
  • BLysosome
  • CNucleus
  • DChloroplast
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Lysosome
Explanation: Lysosomes contain digestive enzymes that break down waste materials cellular debris and damaged organelles playing a crucial role in maintaining cellular cleanliness and recycling.
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758

Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis within a cell?

  • ARibosome
  • BMitochondria
  • CLysosome
  • DGolgi apparatus
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Correct Answer: Option A β€” Ribosome
Explanation: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis within a cell by translating genetic information from messenger RNA into functional protein chains essential for cellular activity.
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759

Which cell organelle is often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell due to its role in energy production?

  • ANucleus
  • BMitochondria
  • CRibosome
  • DGolgi apparatus
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Correct Answer: Option B β€” Mitochondria
Explanation: Mitochondria are referred to as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate ATP through cellular respiration providing the energy required for various cellular functions.
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760

Which part of a plant cell is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

  • AMitochondria
  • BNucleus
  • CChloroplast
  • DVacuole
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Correct Answer: Option C β€” Chloroplast
Explanation: Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll pigment and are primarily responsible for capturing light energy to drive photosynthesis converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
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