PPSC MCQs

Punjab Public Service Commission — Complete MCQ Bank

5 Questions
1

If a rectangle has length 8m and width 5m, what is its area?

  • A26 sq m
  • B40 sq m
  • C13 sq m
  • D80 sq m
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Correct Answer: Option B — 40 sq m
Explanation: Area of Rectangle = Length × Width = 8 × 5 = 40 square meters. Perimeter = 2(L+W) = 2(8+5) = 26 meters.
2

What is the square root of 144?

  • A11
  • B12
  • C13
  • D14
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Correct Answer: Option B — 12
Explanation: The square root of 144 = 12, because 12 × 12 = 144. Perfect squares to memorize: 1,4,9,16,25,36,49,64,81,100,121,144,169,196,225.
3

Solve: 2x + 5 = 15, find x

  • Ax = 4
  • Bx = 5
  • Cx = 6
  • Dx = 7
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Correct Answer: Option B — x = 5
Explanation: 2x + 5 = 15 → 2x = 15 - 5 → 2x = 10 → x = 10/2 → x = 5. Always verify: 2(5) + 5 = 10 + 5 = 15 ✓
4

What is 15% of 200?

  • A25
  • B30
  • C35
  • D40
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Correct Answer: Option B — 30
Explanation: 15% of 200 = (15/100) × 200 = 0.15 × 200 = 30. Percentage calculations are fundamental in competitive exams.
5

What is the value of π (Pi) approximately?

  • A3.14159
  • B3.14169
  • C3.14149
  • D3.14179
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Correct Answer: Option A — 3.14159
Explanation: Pi (π) is approximately equal to 3.14159265... It is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. It is an irrational number.