INSPECTOR (INVESTIGATION) (BS-16) 2020 IN THE SERVICES AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (ANTI-CORRUPTION ESTABLISHMENT, PUNJAB) S & GAD, CASE NO. 11-RC/2020

Which is the only district bordering all four provinces of Pakistan?

  • (A) Loralai
  • (B) Dera Ghazi Khan
  • (C) Dera Ismail Khan
  • (D) Rahim Yar Khan
Check Answer
  • (B) Dera Ghazi Khan
Explanation
  • Dera Ghazi Khan, also known as D.G. Khan, is the district in the province of Punjab, Pakistan, commonly mentioned in general knowledge as the district that borders or is the junction of all four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is situated in the southwestern part of the province of Punjab.
  • Punjab: This district is situated in the Punjab province.
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: It is adjacent to Dera Ismail Khan in the north.
  • Balochistan: Its western boundary is separated from Balochistan by the Koh-e-Suleman range.
  • Sindh: This district is connected to Sindh via the neighboring district of Rajanpur in the south, which indicates the historical and administrative interconnections of the four provincial boundaries.

  • Pakistan has the shortest boundary with:

    • (A) India
    • (B) Afghanistan
    • (C) Iran
    • (D) China
    Check Answer
    • (D) China
    Explanation
    Pakistan’s shortest international border is with China, which stretches approximately 523 to 599 kilometers. According to the latest available figures from the Consulate General of Pakistan, other borders of Pakistan vary in their lengths, but the border with China is the shortest.
  • China: 523 km (shortest). Recent surveys in Pakistan estimate it to be 599 km.
  • Iran: 909 km.
  • Afghanistan: 2,430 km to 2,611 km (the longest, also known as the Durand Line).
  • India: 2,100 km to 3,323 km (the distance varies considerably in different sources, with or without the inclusion of the Line of Control and Working Boundary).

  • “It is high time to do something” means:

    • (A) Already late
    • (B) Appropriate time
    • (C) Desired occasion
    • (D) Auspicious moment
    Check Answer
    • (A) Already late
    Explanation
  • The sentence “It is high time to do something” indicates that it is already late, and something should have been done by now. This sentence emphasizes that it is already time to do something, but it has already come and gone. Therefore, the correct answer is already late.
  • Quick Info: Appropriate time, while suitable, but this does not capture the urgency of “high time”.

  • Which command can be set to prohibit or allow a cell entry?

    • (A) Back ground error checking
    • (B) Data validation
    • (C) Go to special
    • (D) Evaluate formula
    Check Answer
    • (B) Data validation
    Explanation
  • Data validation is a feature of spreadsheet programs, including Microsoft Excel, that determines the data that can be entered into a cell. With specific rules, it is possible to:
  • 1- Deny data entry (for instance, prohibit text entry in a column named “Price”).
  • 2- Limit data entry to a particular data type, such as numbers, dates, or a list of values in a dropdown list.
  • 3- Display error messages when users attempt to enter invalid data.

  • Antonym of “Gullible” is:

    • (A) Astute
    • (B) Credulous
    • (C) Trustful
    • (D) Naïve
    Check Answer
    • (A) Astute
    Explanation
  • The opposite of gullible (someone easily tricked or cheated) is (A) Astute.
  • Astute means someone who is able to accurately judge a situation or a person and then use this judgement to their own advantage, being shrewd, sharp, and clever.
  • Credulous is a synonym of gullible.
  • Trustful is a synonym of gullible.
  • Naïve is a synonym of gullible.

  • In the human body, gall bladder is the part of the _______ system.

    • (A) Nervous
    • (B) Respiratory
    • (C) Digestive
    • (D) Respiratory
    Check Answer
    • (C) Digestive
    Explanation
    The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located in the underbelly of the liver. It is considered an auxiliary organ in the digestive system. Its primary function is to store bile, a yellow-brown liquid that is produced by the liver to help with the digestion of fats in the small intestine.

    What was the old name of Lahore High Court?

    • (A) Supreme Court of Pakistan
    • (B) Chief Court of Punjab
    • (C) State Court of Pakistan
    • (D) Punjab High Court
    Check Answer
    • (B) Chief Court of Punjab
    Explanation
    The Lahore High Court was originally set up as the Chief Court of the Punjab under the Chief Court Act IV of 1866. This served as the highest court in the province for appeals in civil and criminal cases until it was upgraded to the status of a High Court through Letters Patent issued by King George V on March 21, 1919.

    “PRODA (Public Representative Disqualification Act)” was passed in:

    • (A) January 1949
    • (B) January 1959
    • (C) January 1950
    • (D) January 1960
    Check Answer
    • (A) January 1949
    Explanation
    PRODA, or the Public and Representative Offices (Disqualification) Act, was introduced in January 1949 through the first Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. The act was designed by the then-Pakistani Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan and declares that any representative found guilty of misconduct is disqualified from serving for up to 15 years.

    Provincial autonomy was enhanced under:

    • (A) 12th Amendment
    • (B) 13th Amendment
    • (C) 18th Amendment
    • (D) 14th Amendment
    Check Answer
    • (C) 18th Amendment
    Explanation
  • The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which was approved in 2010, was a major step towards provincial autonomy. It redressed the balance of the federation by vesting legislative, financial, and administrative powers in the provinces, abolishing the Concurrent Legislative List.
  • Quick Info: Transferred 47 subjects, including health and education, from the federal government to the provinces.

  • “Sajji” is a dish originating from which province of Pakistan:

    • (A) Sindh
    • (B) KPK
    • (C) Balochistan
    • (D) Punjab
    Check Answer
    • (C) Balochistan
    Explanation
    Sajji is a traditional dish from Pakistan’s Balochistan region. This dish is genuinely from that region, which is considered a hallmark of Balochi cuisine, created by nomadic people. In this dish, lamb or chicken is placed on a skewer and then roasted over an open flame.

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