ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR (ASI) (BS-09) 2020 IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT, WING OF PUNJAB (S & GAD) CASE NO. 16-C/2020

Choose the correct synonym: “Conspicuous”

(A) Discernible
(B) Concealed
(C) Unclear
(D) Obscure

Check Answer

(A) Discernible

Explanation

The word “conspicuous” implies that it is something that is obviously seen and that it is hard to miss. Therefore, it is something that stands out and catches the eye. Of the similar words listed above, the only word that implies the ability to be seen or noticed is “Discernible”.

Discernible → able to be seen or recognized

Concealed → hidden

Unclear → not clear

Obscure → not easily seen or understood

‘Nazare’ is a beach of:

(A) Portugal
(B) Egypt
(C) Morocco
(D) Libya

Check Answer

(A) Portugal

Explanation

Nazare is a well-known seaside town in Portugal located in the Oeste region. Nazare is famous for its Praia do Norte beach, on which some of the biggest surfable waves in the world reach shore.

Name the code name for the Us Seals Operation in Abbottabad, in which Osama bin Laden was killed?

(A) Geronimo
(B) Lion Heart
(C) Enduring Freedom
(D) Neptune Spear

Check Answer

(D) Neptune Spear

Explanation

The Abbottabad raid that killed Osama bin Laden was officially designated as Operation Neptune Spear. The name honors the Navy SEAL Trident, their symbol, and Neptune, the Roman sea god whose weapon is the three-pronged spear called the Trident.

Neptune Spear was the code name for the mission that took place in 2011.

Geronimo is sometimes associated with the raid. However, it was the name given to Osama bin Laden as the target of the raid. The announcement of the killing of Osama bin Laden was famously given out as the radio message “Geronimo EKIA” – Enemy Killed In Action.

Who was the founder of the Microsoft Corporation?

(A) Steve Jobs
(B) Paul G Allen
(C) Bill Gates
(D) Both (B & C)

Check Answer

(D) Both (B & C)

Explanation

Microsoft Corporation was founded on April 4, 1975, by two entrepreneurs, Paul G. Allen and Bill Gates. While Gates was at the helm, leading Microsoft as CEO, and took care of the overall strategic direction, Allen came up with the name “Micro-Soft.” These two childhood friends decided to start up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and create software for the Altair 8800 personal computer.

The Cabinet Mission 1946 consisted of:

(A) 2 members
(B) 3 members
(C) 4 members
(D) 5 members

Check Answer

(B) 3 members

Explanation

The British government sent the Cabinet Mission in March 1946 to India with the aim of working out the transfer of power from the British Raj to Indian hands.

It was led by three senior ministers of the British Cabinet:

Lord Pethick-Lawrence, the Secretary of State for India and the leader of the mission;

Sir Stafford Cripps, the President of the Board of Trade; and

A.V. Alexander, the First Lord of the Admiralty.

National Anthem of Pakistan was broadcast on Radio Pakistan for the first time on:

(A) 12th May, 1949
(B) 13th April, 1950
(C) 13th August, 1954
(D) 10th October, 1960

Check Answer

(C) 13th August, 1954

Explanation

The National Anthem of Pakistan, penned by Hafeez Jullundhri and with music by Ahmad G. Chagla, was first broadcast by Radio Pakistan on August 13, 1954. The national anthem was aired on the eve of Independence Day, just a day before it was officially adopted on August 16, 1954.

‘Chichen Itza’ is situated in:

(A) USA
(B) Canada
(C) Mexico
(D) UK

Check Answer

(C) Mexico

Explanation

Chichen Itza is located in Mexico, on the Yucatan Peninsula. It is world-famous due to its UNESCO heritage and pre-Hispanic Mayan settlement.

The Command and Staff College of the Pakistan Army is located in:

(A) Rawalpindi
(B) Islamabad
(C) Nowshera
(D) Quetta

Check Answer

(D) Quetta

Explanation

The Command and Staff College of the Pakistan Army is located in Quetta in the District of Quetta. Established in 1905 and relocated to its present location in 1907, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious military institutions in Pakistan, located in the Balochistan province.

Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel share:

(A) Arabian Sea
(B) Caspian Sea
(C) Red Sea
(D) Mediterranean Sea

Check Answer

(D) Mediterranean Sea

Explanation

Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel all border the Mediterranean Sea on their western edge. The Eastern Mediterranean or Levantine Basin is where Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel are located. This is the maritime border between these four countries.

Turkey: borders the Mediterranean to its west and south.

Syria: borders the Mediterranean on its west coast.

Lebanon: borders the Mediterranean on its west coast.

Israel: borders its west coast with the Mediterranean.

A “Sindhiology Department” has been established in the university of:

(A) Jamshoro
(B) Karachi
(C) Quaid-e-Azam
(D) Hyderabad

Check Answer

(A) Jamshoro

Explanation

A Sindhology Department or Institute of Sindhology has been established within the University of Sindh located in Jamshoro. This is a research-based institution that specializes in Sindh’s history, language, literature, and culture. The Institute is located on the university’s main campus in Jamshoro.

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ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR (ASI) (BS-09) 2020 IN THE ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT, WING OF PUNJAB (S & GAD) CASE NO. 16-C/2020

Choose the correct synonym: “Conspicuous”

‘Nazare’ is a beach of:

Name the code name for the Us Seals Operation in Abbottabad, in which Osama bin Laden was killed?

Who was the founder of the Microsoft Corporation?

The Cabinet Mission 1946 consisted of:

National Anthem of Pakistan was broadcast on Radio Pakistan for the first time on:

‘Chichen Itza’ is situated in:

The Command and Staff College of the Pakistan Army is located in:

Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel share:

A “Sindhiology Department” has been established in the university of:

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