PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. (PMS) / COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (BS-17) 2001

The first Industrial Revolution took place in:

  • (A) Russia
  • (B) China
  • (C) America
  • (D) England
Check Answer
  • (D) England
Explanation
  • The First Industrial Revolution took place in England, the center of Great Britain, during the mid-1700s (approximately 1760 to 1840). There isn’t a specific date to mark the beginning, but it is usually considered to have started in 1760 in England. The important events are:
  • 1712: Thomas Newcomen creates the first functional steam engine.
  • 1764: James Hargreaves invents the Spinning Jenny.
  • 1769: James Watt patents his design for a more efficient steam engine.
  • In summary, the approximate date of the beginning of the First Industrial Revolution is 1760.

  • Which country is situated in the South West Pacific?

    • (A) Hong Kong
    • (B) New Zealand
    • (C) Singapore
    • (D) United Kingdom
    Check Answer
    • (B) New Zealand

    Explanation
    New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and is an island country that is situated to the southeast of Australia. New Zealand is located in the continent of Oceania, nestled within the South Pacific. It is approximately 1,500 kilometers east of Australia and 1,000 kilometers south of Fiji.


    “RAMA” is the secret agency of which country?

    • (A) India
    • (B) Pakistan
    • (C) Iran
    • (D) Afghanistan
    Check Answer
    • (D) Afghanistan

    Explanation
    In the domain of intelligence trivia, RAMA, together with KHAD, is associated with Afghanistan during the Soviet-Afghan war era of the 1980s. KHAD was the principal intelligence agency, while RAMA was another specialized unit from the same era.


    How many members were there in the Objective Resolution committee?

    • (A) 22 members
    • (B) 24 members
    • (C) 26 members
    • (D) 34 members
    Check Answer
    • (B) 24 members

    Explanation
    The Basic Principles Committee (BPC) was formed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 12, 1949, to frame a constitution based on the Objectives Resolution. It had 24 members. The appointment was made on the same day the Objectives Resolution was passed, with Maulana Tamizuddin Khan as its president and Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan as vice-president


    O’Hare is an International Airport of US located at:

    • (A) Chicago
    • (B) Decatur
    • (C) Peoria
    • (D) Rockford
    Check Answer
    • (A) Chicago

    Explanation
    The Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is located in the Northwest Side of Chicago, approximately 17 miles from the downtown area, or “Loop”. It is located in the far northwest side of the city and is situated in a designated community area.


    When we say Napoleon suffered from alurophobia, it means he was:

    • (A) Afraid of dog
    • (B) Afraid of cat
    • (C) Afraid of death
    • (D) Afraid of work
    Check Answer
    • (B) Afraid of cat

    Explanation
    When people claim that Napoleon had ailurophobia, they mean that he allegedly had an irrational and intense fear of cats. Ailurophobia, which literally means the fear of felines, is derived from the Greek words “ailouros” meaning cat and “phobos” meaning fear. The rumor that Napoleon Bonaparte was afraid of cats has been around for a long time, but many historians have noted that there is no concrete evidence of this claim. They have suggested that perhaps this rumor has been confused with his nephew, Napoleon III, who allegedly had a strong fear of cats.


    Which phobia refers to the fear of crowds?

    • (A) Agoraphobia
    • (B) Demophobia
    • (C) Claustrophobia
    • (D) Anthropophobia
    Check Answer
    • (B) Demophobia

    Explanation

    • Demophobia (also known as Enochlophobia or Ochlophobia) is defined as the fear of crowds, masses, or people.
    • Agoraphobia often involves a fear of crowded places, it is more precisely defined as a fear of places or situations from which escape might be difficult.
    • Claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces.
    • Anthropophobia is the fear of people or society.

    How many basic layers the atmosphere of Sun have?

    • (A) 2
    • (B) 3
    • (C) 4
    • (D) 5
    Check Answer
    • (B) 3

    Explanation
    The atmosphere of the Sun consists of three layers, one upon the other, from the inside out: the photosphere, which is the visible surface of the Sun and from which light escapes into space; the chromosphere, which lies above the photosphere and can be seen as a red glow around the Sun during a total solar eclipse; and finally, the corona, which is the outermost part of the atmosphere and extends far beyond the visible disk of the Sun, sometimes reaching temperatures of over a million degrees Celsius.


    Who was the first elected President of Pakistan?

    • (A) General Ayub Khan
    • (B) Iskandar Mirza
    • (C) Zafar-Ullah Khan
    • (D) Abdur Rab Nishtar
    Check Answer
    • (B) Iskandar Mirza

    Explanation
    Iskander Mirza was the first elected President of Pakistan in 1956, as a result of the new constitution. Pakistan adopted its first constitution on March 23, 1956, which made it an Islamic Republic and abolished the Governor-General in favor of the office of the President. The President of Pakistan was elected, not through a public vote, but through the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan. Iskander Mirza, who was the last Governor-General, was elected unopposed as the first President of Pakistan. So, his election was not through a public vote; it was an indirect vote among the members of the Constituent Assembly. Ayub Khan (1958–1969): Took over in a coup, later confirming his presidency through a referendum in 1960 and an election in 1965.


    Soil pollution is caused by:

    • (A) Aerosol
    • (B) Silicon
    • (C) Acid rain
    • (D) Ozone
    Check Answer
    • (C) Acid rain

    Explanation
    Soil pollution due to acid rain occurs when these acidic materials, such as sulfuric and nitric acids, come into contact with the soil. This leads to an increase in the acidity of the soil, causing the pH levels to decrease. This makes it difficult for plants to thrive. The higher acidity levels cause the essential minerals such as calcium and magnesium to be washed away, making it difficult for plants to grow. The soil can also dissolve toxic materials such as aluminum, which can be absorbed by plants.


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