Topic: PPSC ASSISTANT PAST PAPERS PDF

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This house is large, but it is quite old-fashioned." : The conjunction " but " is used to contrast the two ideas — the house being large and old-fashioned at the same time.

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The Challenge is a 2023 Russian space drama film Directed by Klim Shipenko It is the first professionally made fictional film that has scenes shot in space Release dates:  April 12, 2023 The movie duration is 163 minutes

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Surreptitious  مخفی secret   راز

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The mantle is crucial as it plays a key role in geological processes a  such as plate tectonics, which affec t earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of mountain ranges. The structure of the earth is divided into four major components: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, the inner core.

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Caffeine occurs naturally in the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, so all brewed tea contains some caffeine.  Tea leaves contain 3.5% caffeine, while Coffee beans have 1.1–2.2%.

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The Bogra Formula was a political compromise presented and proposed by Prime Minister Bogra on  7 October 1953 The Bogra Formula sought to permanently  abolish the Governor-General  and to be replaced with the elected figurehead  presidency. Mohammad Ali Bogra was the  2nd Bengali  to serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sahibzada Mohammad Ali Bogra was the  3rd Prime Minister  of Pakistan  from 17 April 1953 till 12 August 1955. He was the  3rd & 7th Minister of  Foreign Affairs  from 13 June 1962 till 23 January 1963 Bogra was  Minister of Defence  from  17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954. ND5-07-2023

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"My friend and benefactor has died." میرا دوست اور محسن فوت ہو گیا ہے۔ My friend and benefactor" is a singular subject , even though it refers to two roles that the person played. When referring to a single person , we use the singular verb " has ".

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The Blue Mosque , also known as the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed . It is one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the Ottoman Empire . It is known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I. It took seven years to complete ( 1609-1616 ).

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He was ill with a fever وہ بخار سے بیمار تھا۔ The phrase "ill with fever" is the correct way to describe someone suffering from a fever. The preposition "with" is used to indicate the illness or condition affecting the person. The other options ("ill to fever" and "ill by fever") are grammatically incorrect.

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The Hazaras are an ethnic group in the population of Afghanistan. They speak the Dari and Hazaragi dialects of Persian It is originally from the mountainous region of central Afghanistan, known as Hazarajat The Afghan War (1978-92) has deepened povert y in the region.

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This house is large, but it is quite old-fashioned." : The conjunction " but " is used to contrast the two ideas — the house being large and old-fashioned at the same time.

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The Challenge is a 2023 Russian space drama film Directed by Klim Shipenko It is the first professionally made fictional film that has scenes shot in space Release dates:  April 12, 2023 The movie duration is 163 minutes

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Surreptitious  مخفی secret   راز

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The mantle is crucial as it plays a key role in geological processes a  such as plate tectonics, which affec t earthquakes, volcanoes, and the formation of mountain ranges. The structure of the earth is divided into four major components: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, the inner core.

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Caffeine occurs naturally in the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, so all brewed tea contains some caffeine.  Tea leaves contain 3.5% caffeine, while Coffee beans have 1.1–2.2%.

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Affection, while important, is considered a secondary or social drive Because it relates more to emotional and social needs rather than basic physiological survival.

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An adverb of frequency is used to indicate how often something happens (e.g., always, often, rarely, never). It answers the question "How often?"

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 Declarative sentences, which make a statement, typically end with a full stop (.) The period (.) is placed at the end of declarative sentences, statements thought to be complete, and after many abbreviations.

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Sheema was the foster sister of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH. ********* ابن اسحاق نے بیان کیا کہ رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کے چار رضاعی بہن بھائی تھے یعنی: عبداللہ، عنیہ، حذیفہ بنو حارث اور حذقہ جو شیمہ کے نام سے مشہور ہیں۔

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Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) first participated in the Battle of Mutah in 629 CE (8 A.H). He earned the title " Saifullah " ( the Sword of Allah ). Due to his heroic efforts in that battle, which was fought against the the Byzantine Empire .

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The  Indus Waters Treaty  was signed on  September 19, 1960 , in  Karachi. It was signed between  Pakistan  ( President Ayub Khan ) and  India  ( Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru ). It was brokered by the  World Bank . It became effective on  April 1, 1960 . Western Rivers (given to Pakistan) :   Indus, Jhelum, Chenab Eastern Rivers (given to India) :   Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

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The  League of Nations  was the  first  worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world  peace . Founded:  10 January  1920 Founder:  Woodrow Wilson Headquarters:  Geneva , Switzerland Ceased operations:  April 20,  1946

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جامے میں پھولا نہ سمانا کا مطلب ہے خوشی سے پھول جانا یا اتنا خوش ہونا کہ برداشت نہ ہو سکے۔ یہ محاورہ عموماً کسی کی خوشی یا فخر کو بیان کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

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The punishment of 80 lashes for alcohol consumption was standardized during the caliphate of Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) (634–644 CE). This was based on his ijtihad (juridical reasoning) and consultation with companions , considering alcohol’s societal harm.

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Diarchy particularly  referred  to the system of  shared  rule in  British India   established  by the  Government of India Acts 1919  Dyarchy  means  the  double system  of  government  in which  two heads  are  responsible  for administration. Dyarchy was  introduced  as a  constitutional reform  by  Edwin Samuel Montagu  and  Lord Chelmsford  The  Government of India Act  of  1935  ended the system of  Diarchy  and  established  ' provincial autonomy '. ND17-1-2023 ۔

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The Bogra Formula was a political compromise presented and proposed by Prime Minister Bogra on  7 October 1953 The Bogra Formula sought to permanently  abolish the Governor-General  and to be replaced with the elected figurehead  presidency. Mohammad Ali Bogra was the  2nd Bengali  to serve as Prime Minister of Pakistan. Sahibzada Mohammad Ali Bogra was the  3rd Prime Minister  of Pakistan  from 17 April 1953 till 12 August 1955. He was the  3rd & 7th Minister of  Foreign Affairs  from 13 June 1962 till 23 January 1963 Bogra was  Minister of Defence  from  17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954. ND5-07-2023

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"My friend and benefactor has died." میرا دوست اور محسن فوت ہو گیا ہے۔ My friend and benefactor" is a singular subject , even though it refers to two roles that the person played. When referring to a single person , we use the singular verb " has ".

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The Blue Mosque , also known as the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed . It is one of the most famous landmarks in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the early 17th century during the Ottoman Empire . It is known for its stunning blue tiles and six minarets. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I. It took seven years to complete ( 1609-1616 ).