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

423 is divisible by:

  • (A) 21
  • (B) 47
  • (C) 17
  • (D) 43
Check Answer
  • (B) 47
Explanation
  • Solution:
  • 423 ÷ 21 = 20 with a remainder of 3 → Not exact
  • 423 ÷ 47 = 9 → Exact
  • 423 ÷ 17 ≈ 24.88 → Not exact
  • 423 ÷ 43 ≈ 9.84 → Not exact
  • As 47 × 9 = 423, it means 47 exactly divides 423.

  • Which country was invaded twice by Germany in the 20th Century and itself had brutally colonized Congo?

    • (A) Belgium
    • (B) Poland
    • (C) France
    • (D) United Kingdom
    Check Answer
    • (A) Belgium
    Explanation
  • The history of Belgium’s relationships with its neighbors and its colonial empire has been marked by turmoil. During the 20th century, Germany attacked and invaded Belgium twice.
  • The first time was during the First World War in 1914 as part of the Schlieffen Plan to outflank the French army. The second time was during the Second World War in 1940.
  • Previously, the empire of Belgium extended to Africa under the rule of King Leopold II. Leopold II turned the Congo into his property and named it the Congo Free State in 1885.
  • The Congo Free State was marked by the most brutal of practices. There was forced labor and the most inhumane of practices, including the severing of hands of the laborers who failed to meet their quota of the collection of the rubber that grew in the Congo.
  • Thus, the Congo, which was previously known as the Congo Free State and was later renamed the Belgian Congo, was marked by the most severe of exploitation and brutality under the rule of Leopold II. Belgium was also invaded by Germany twice during the two world wars.

  • “JAMSHEED MARKER” distinguished himself in the field of:

    • (A) Civil Service
    • (B) Teaching
    • (C) Diplomacy
    • (D) Fiction Writing
    Check Answer
    • (C) Diplomacy
    Explanation
    Jamsheed Marker was an illustrious Pakistani diplomat who had served in various countries and at higher positions. He achieved a Guinness World Record for serving as an ambassador to more countries than any other diplomat in the world’s history. He served ten countries as an ambassador. Later on, his achievements took him to the United Nations as an Under-Secretary-General. One of the most important roles of Marker was as the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the negotiations that led to the independence of East Timor.

    In MS-Word 2016, Shortcut key to open “Font Display Box” is:

    • (A) Ctrl + F
    • (B) Alt + F
    • (C) Alt + D
    • (D) Ctrl + D
    Check Answer
    • (D) Ctrl + D
    Explanation
    In Microsoft Word 2016, if you use Ctrl + D, you are able to open the Font dialog and make adjustments to font styles, sizes, color, and effects.

    Who established Federal Security Force (FSF)?

    • (A) Ayyub Khan
    • (B) Yahya Khan
    • (C) Nawaz Sharif
    • (D) Z.A. Bhutto
    Check Answer
    • (D) Z.A. Bhutto
    Explanation
    The Federal Security Force (FSF) was established by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was the president of Pakistan. The FSF was established in 1972 and became fully functional in 1973. The FSF was established as a paramilitary force that would assist the police in maintaining law and order without the use of the armed forces.

    Please fill in the blank: “He gave his wife a large ______ of flowers on her birthday.”

    • (A) Bundle
    • (B) Pack
    • (C) Bouquet
    • (D) Group
    Check Answer
    • (C) Bouquet
    Explanation
    A bouquet refers to a carefully arranged bunch of flowers. It is normally used in the context of gifting during events such as birthdays. While the term “bunch” can also be used in this context, “bouquet” would be the most suitable of the options provided for a larger bunch of carefully arranged flowers intended as a gift.

    The “Khunjerab Pass” links Pakistan with:

    • (A) China
    • (B) Afghanistan
    • (C) India
    • (D) Iran
    Check Answer
    • (A) China
    Explanation
    The Khunjerab Pass is recognized as the world’s highest paved international border crossing point, situated at an altitude of 4,693 meters (15,397 feet) above sea level. This border crossing is between Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China. This is the highest point on the Karakoram Highway (KKH), commonly referred to as the “Friendship Road”, and is recognized as the 8th or 9th Wonder of the World. This is the major land border crossing between these two countries and is commonly referred to as the “Gateway to China”.

    To stop a slideshow in MS PowerPoint which of the following option is correct?

    • (A) Press F2
    • (B) Press Ctrl
    • (C) Press Escape
    • (D) Press F5
    Check Answer
    • (C) Press Escape
    Explanation
    In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Escape (Esc) key is the standard keyboard shortcut used to immediately stop a running slideshow and return to the normal editing view.

    Which Surah is known as Aroos-ul-Quran?

    • (A) Al-Rehman
    • (B) Al-Alaq
    • (C) Al-Baqarah
    • (D) Al-Asar
    Check Answer
    • (A) Al-Rehman
    Explanation
    The Surah Ar-Rahman, or the 55th Surah of the Quran, is referred to as Aroos-ul-Quran or “the Bride of the Quran.” It is referred to in this manner because of its beauty and eloquence, as well as its description of the blessings of Allah and the rewards of Paradise.

    Who gave a proposal to form a new Political party for the Muslims of India?

    • (A) Nawab Mohsin-ul-Mulk
    • (B) Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
    • (C) Nawab Saleem-Ullah Khan
    • (D) Nawab Bahadur Yar Jang
    Check Answer
    • (C) Nawab Saleem-Ullah Khan
    Explanation
    A new political party for Muslims in India: All-India Muslim League was proposed by Nawab Saleem-Ullah Khan of Dhaka. The context in which the idea of forming a new political party in India was floated: At the annual meeting of the All-India Muhammadan Educational Conference in Dhaka on December 30, 1906, Nawab Khan proposed the idea of forming a party to protect Muslim interests in British India.

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