Topic: PPSC ASSISTANT PAST PAPERS PDF

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Salat ul istasqa  is a  prayer  to ask  God for  rain .   It consists of  two Rakat. Salatul-Istisqaa is  no Adhan or Iqamah   – only recitation of the Quran  in  both  rakats out loud.   Al-Istisqa'means   seek water (rain)  from Alla  during  times of low rainfall. ***** while Namaz-e-Khasoof ( نماز خسوف)  is offered at the time of  Lunar eclipse  Namaz-e-Kasoof  (نماز کسوف)  is offered at the  time of Solar eclipse *** ND27-12-2022 ND03-12-2022 ND22-6-2023

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Abdullah Yusuf Ali (1872-1953) was a British-Indian Islamic scholar, translator, and educator. He is best known for his English translation of the Quran , which is widely used and respected. Abdullah Yusuf Ali was the principal of Islamia College Lahore , which is now known as Islamia College, Peshawar .

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In American history, President Richard Nixon gave his resignation on August 8, 1974 . This resignation came amidst the Watergate scandal , a political scandal involving the illegal activities of the Nixon administration.

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To find the answer, we need to calculate the percentage step by step: 20% of 30% = (20/100) × (30/100) = 6/100 = 6% 10% of 6% = (10/100) × (6/100) = 0.6/100 = 0.6% So, the correct answer is: 0.6%

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In a computer system , directories (also known as folders) work in a similar fashion as files in physical offices. Just as files are stored in folders or cabinets in an office, directories in a computer system store and organize files and subdirectories.

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Algae , especially phytoplankton in oceans , are responsible for producing the largest amount of oxygen on Earth. It contributing to over 50% of the planet's oxygen supply.

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Muhammad bin Qasim was died in 715 AD during the reign of Caliph Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik after being recalled and imprisoned. Muhammad bin Qasim  belonged to the  Banu Thaqif . Muhammad Bin Qasiim was a  close  relative of Hajjaj bin Yousuf, He was the  son-in-law  of  Hajjaj bin Yousuf Because of him, he was  appointed  the  governor of Persia  Hajjaj ibn Yusuf was the  governor  of the Umayyad Caliphate  from 692–694 Additional information  Muhammad ibn Qasim   led  the Muslim  conquest of Sindh From Raja  Dahir  in the battle of  Aror . He was the first Muslim to have  successfully  captured  Hindu territories And  initiated  the early Islamic India in   712 AD.

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To evaluate this expression, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS): Divide 3 by 3: 3 ÷ 3 = 1 Multiply 1 by 0: 1 × 0 = 0 Add the numbers: 1 + 1 + 2 + 0 = 4 So, the correct answer is: 4

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Palau gained independence from the United States on October 1, 1994 . Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1994 .

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The University of Oxford , founded in the 12th century. It is the oldest university in England . It one of the most prestigious institutions globally.

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UNFPA stand for  United Nations Population Fund. This is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1969 Parent organization: United Nations

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They went despite the rain. *** Despite means  کے باوجود Went is a simple past sentence so we use infinite foam of the verb "despite".

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Anomaly means بے ضابطگی Irregularity means بے ضابطگی

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Jinnah was not fluent in Gujarati , his mother-tongue, nor in Urdu; he was more fluent in English.

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The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and Indonesia (Sumatra Island) . It is a key maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean .

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UNFPA stand for  United Nations Population Fund. This is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1969 Parent organization: United Nations

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They went despite the rain. *** Despite means  کے باوجود Went is a simple past sentence so we use infinite foam of the verb "despite".

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D-8  is the economic group of  nine Muslim countries. The  D-8 i s an organization of  nine   Developing  countries: Short trick to learn D-8  BETii - MNP Bangladesh Egypt Indonesia Iran Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan Turkey Azerbaijan India  is  not  a member of  the  D-8  ** The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation, also  known  as  Developing-8 The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation  Headquarters :  İstanbul, Türkiye D8  was Established in  Istanbul in 1997. The  Founder  of  D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation :  Necmettin Erbakan

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Bauxite is the most important ore of aluminum which contains only 30–54% alumina. The rest is a mixture of silica, various iron oxides, and titanium dioxide along with trace amounts of zinc , phosphorous, nickel, vanadium etc.

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The Indian Prime Minister who visited Minar-e-Pakistan is Atal Bihari Vajpayee . He was the first Indian leader to visit Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999 .

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Lahore Dry Port was the first dry port in Pakistan   It was originally opened in Mughalpura, Lahore. The dry port was constructed by Pakistan Railways in 7/1973. Additional information: There are six dry ports under the management of Pakistan Railways: Lahore Dry Port Established in 1973 Karachi Dry Port Established in 1974 Quetta Dry Port Established in 1984 Peshawar Dry Port Established in 1986 Multan Dry Port Established in 1988 Rawalpindi Dry Port Established in 1990 Four Dry Ports established under the private sector: Sialkot Dry Port Established in 1986 Faisalabad Dry Port Established in 1994 Pak-China Sust Dry Port NLC Dry Port at Thokar Niaz Beg Lahore

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Sunlight is a good source of  vitamin D. When our skin is exposed to sunlight,  it produces vitamin D ,  which is essential for bone health , immune function, and the  regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Deficiency of Vitamin D results in Rickets.

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Anomaly means بے ضابطگی Irregularity means بے ضابطگی

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Jinnah was not fluent in Gujarati , his mother-tongue, nor in Urdu; he was more fluent in English.

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The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and Indonesia (Sumatra Island) . It is a key maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean .

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UNFPA stand for  United Nations Population Fund. This is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1969 Parent organization: United Nations

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They went despite the rain. *** Despite means  کے باوجود Went is a simple past sentence so we use infinite foam of the verb "despite".

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D-8  is the economic group of  nine Muslim countries. The  D-8 i s an organization of  nine   Developing  countries: Short trick to learn D-8  BETii - MNP Bangladesh Egypt Indonesia Iran Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan Turkey Azerbaijan India  is  not  a member of  the  D-8  ** The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation, also  known  as  Developing-8 The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation  Headquarters :  İstanbul, Türkiye D8  was Established in  Istanbul in 1997. The  Founder  of  D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation :  Necmettin Erbakan

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Bauxite is the most important ore of aluminum which contains only 30–54% alumina. The rest is a mixture of silica, various iron oxides, and titanium dioxide along with trace amounts of zinc , phosphorous, nickel, vanadium etc.

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The Indian Prime Minister who visited Minar-e-Pakistan is Atal Bihari Vajpayee . He was the first Indian leader to visit Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999 .

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Lahore Dry Port was the first dry port in Pakistan   It was originally opened in Mughalpura, Lahore. The dry port was constructed by Pakistan Railways in 7/1973. Additional information: There are six dry ports under the management of Pakistan Railways: Lahore Dry Port Established in 1973 Karachi Dry Port Established in 1974 Quetta Dry Port Established in 1984 Peshawar Dry Port Established in 1986 Multan Dry Port Established in 1988 Rawalpindi Dry Port Established in 1990 Four Dry Ports established under the private sector: Sialkot Dry Port Established in 1986 Faisalabad Dry Port Established in 1994 Pak-China Sust Dry Port NLC Dry Port at Thokar Niaz Beg Lahore

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Sunlight is a good source of  vitamin D. When our skin is exposed to sunlight,  it produces vitamin D ,  which is essential for bone health , immune function, and the  regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Deficiency of Vitamin D results in Rickets.

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Anomaly means بے ضابطگی Irregularity means بے ضابطگی

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Jinnah was not fluent in Gujarati , his mother-tongue, nor in Urdu; he was more fluent in English.

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The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and Indonesia (Sumatra Island) . It is a key maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean .

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UNFPA stand for  United Nations Population Fund. This is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1969 Parent organization: United Nations

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They went despite the rain. *** Despite means  کے باوجود Went is a simple past sentence so we use infinite foam of the verb "despite".

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D-8  is the economic group of  nine Muslim countries. The  D-8 i s an organization of  nine   Developing  countries: Short trick to learn D-8  BETii - MNP Bangladesh Egypt Indonesia Iran Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan Turkey Azerbaijan India  is  not  a member of  the  D-8  ** The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation, also  known  as  Developing-8 The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation  Headquarters :  İstanbul, Türkiye D8  was Established in  Istanbul in 1997. The  Founder  of  D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation :  Necmettin Erbakan

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Bauxite is the most important ore of aluminum which contains only 30–54% alumina. The rest is a mixture of silica, various iron oxides, and titanium dioxide along with trace amounts of zinc , phosphorous, nickel, vanadium etc.

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The Indian Prime Minister who visited Minar-e-Pakistan is Atal Bihari Vajpayee . He was the first Indian leader to visit Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999 .

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Lahore Dry Port was the first dry port in Pakistan   It was originally opened in Mughalpura, Lahore. The dry port was constructed by Pakistan Railways in 7/1973. Additional information: There are six dry ports under the management of Pakistan Railways: Lahore Dry Port Established in 1973 Karachi Dry Port Established in 1974 Quetta Dry Port Established in 1984 Peshawar Dry Port Established in 1986 Multan Dry Port Established in 1988 Rawalpindi Dry Port Established in 1990 Four Dry Ports established under the private sector: Sialkot Dry Port Established in 1986 Faisalabad Dry Port Established in 1994 Pak-China Sust Dry Port NLC Dry Port at Thokar Niaz Beg Lahore

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Sunlight is a good source of  vitamin D. When our skin is exposed to sunlight,  it produces vitamin D ,  which is essential for bone health , immune function, and the  regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Deficiency of Vitamin D results in Rickets.

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Anomaly means بے ضابطگی Irregularity means بے ضابطگی

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Jinnah was not fluent in Gujarati , his mother-tongue, nor in Urdu; he was more fluent in English.

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The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and Indonesia (Sumatra Island) . It is a key maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean .

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UNFPA stand for  United Nations Population Fund. This is a UN agency aimed at improving reproductive and maternal health worldwide. Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1969 Parent organization: United Nations

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They went despite the rain. *** Despite means  کے باوجود Went is a simple past sentence so we use infinite foam of the verb "despite".

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D-8  is the economic group of  nine Muslim countries. The  D-8 i s an organization of  nine   Developing  countries: Short trick to learn D-8  BETii - MNP Bangladesh Egypt Indonesia Iran Malaysia Nigeria Pakistan Turkey Azerbaijan India  is  not  a member of  the  D-8  ** The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation, also  known  as  Developing-8 The  D-8 Organization  for Economic Cooperation  Headquarters :  İstanbul, Türkiye D8  was Established in  Istanbul in 1997. The  Founder  of  D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation :  Necmettin Erbakan

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Bauxite is the most important ore of aluminum which contains only 30–54% alumina. The rest is a mixture of silica, various iron oxides, and titanium dioxide along with trace amounts of zinc , phosphorous, nickel, vanadium etc.

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The Indian Prime Minister who visited Minar-e-Pakistan is Atal Bihari Vajpayee . He was the first Indian leader to visit Minar-e-Pakistan on February 21, 1999 .

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Lahore Dry Port was the first dry port in Pakistan   It was originally opened in Mughalpura, Lahore. The dry port was constructed by Pakistan Railways in 7/1973. Additional information: There are six dry ports under the management of Pakistan Railways: Lahore Dry Port Established in 1973 Karachi Dry Port Established in 1974 Quetta Dry Port Established in 1984 Peshawar Dry Port Established in 1986 Multan Dry Port Established in 1988 Rawalpindi Dry Port Established in 1990 Four Dry Ports established under the private sector: Sialkot Dry Port Established in 1986 Faisalabad Dry Port Established in 1994 Pak-China Sust Dry Port NLC Dry Port at Thokar Niaz Beg Lahore

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Sunlight is a good source of  vitamin D. When our skin is exposed to sunlight,  it produces vitamin D ,  which is essential for bone health , immune function, and the  regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Deficiency of Vitamin D results in Rickets.

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Anomaly means بے ضابطگی Irregularity means بے ضابطگی

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Jinnah was not fluent in Gujarati , his mother-tongue, nor in Urdu; he was more fluent in English.

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The Strait of Malacca separates Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia) and Indonesia (Sumatra Island) . It is a key maritime route connecting the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean .