PROVINCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE, ETC. (PMS) / COMBINED COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION (BS-17) 2009

Which of the following river runs through Paris?

  • (A) The Seine
  • (B) The Thames
  • (C) The Rhine
  • (D) The Danube
Check Answer
  • (A) The Seine
Explanation
  • The Seine is the renowned river that passes through the heart of Paris, the capital of France. It divides the city into two banks: the Left Bank (Rive Gauche) and the Right Bank (Rive Droite). It stretches for approximately 777 kilometers and passes alongside some of the most celebrated sites in the world, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum.
  • The Thames: This river flows through London, England, not Paris.
  • The Rhine: This major European river flows from Switzerland through Germany and the Netherlands to the North Sea; while it forms part of the border between France and Germany, it does not pass through Paris.
  • The Danube: As Europe’s second-longest river, the Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe, passing through 10 countries (including Germany, Austria, and Hungary), but it does not enter France.

  • ‘Pearl Harbor’ is located in American state:

    • (A) Alaska
    • (B) Hawaii
    • (C) New York
    • (D) Virginia
    Check Answer
    • (B) Hawaii
    Explanation
    Pearl Harbor is located in the state of Hawaii, a lagoon-type harbor situated on the island of Oʻahu, just west of Honolulu. Since the early 1900s, it has been a principal U.S. Navy deep-water facility and the headquarters of the Pacific Fleet.

    The book “Myth of Independence” is written by:

    • (A) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
    • (B) Mohsin Hamid
    • (C) Malik Amir
    • (D) Khursheed Kamal Aziz
    Check Answer
    • (A) Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
    Explanation
    The book Myth of Independence was authored by Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, who was the former Prime Minister of Pakistan. The publication date of this book is 1969, and it was published by Oxford University Press. This book examines the foreign policies of Pakistan and discusses its relations with India, the United States of America, and China.

    Deficiency of vitamin ‘C’ in human body leads to:

    • (A) Eye disease
    • (B) Nerve disease
    • (C) Teeth disease
    • (D) Skin disease
    Check Answer
    • (C) Teeth disease
    Explanation
  • The correct answer is (C) Teeth disease, because vitamin C deficiency is the primary cause of scurvy, affecting the gums and teeth, leading to gum bleeding, tooth decay, and eventual tooth decay However, . it is important to note that other possible pathways from directly to vitamin C deficiency are not, but the antioxidant and collagen synthesis functions of vitamin C can affect eye health, nerve function and skin integrity hold incorrectly.
  • Why Teeth Disease is Correct: The primary, classic symptoms of scurvy are related to the failure of collagen synthesis, which leads to bleeding, swollen, and spongy gums (gingivitis), loosening of teeth, and eventual loss of teeth.

  • Tamils in Sri Lanka are struggling for an independent state in the territory of:

    • (A) Jaffna
    • (B) Kandy
    • (C) Ratnapura
    • (D) Galle
    Check Answer
    • (A) Jaffna
    Explanation
    The Tamil community in Sri Lanka has historical ties, mostly in the northern and eastern parts of the island, with Jaffna being a principal center for Tamil culture and politics. The demand for a Tamil state, known as Eelam, was mainly focused on the northern part of the island.

    The largest section of the Kurd population is living in:

    • (A) Iraq
    • (B) Iran
    • (C) Turkey
    • (D) Syria
    Check Answer
    • (C) Turkey
    Explanation
    Turkey has the largest number of Kurds in the world. Even though some countries do not include ethnicity in their census, the presence of a large number of Kurds in Turkey has been widely noted.

    Which one is a Hypertext Language?

    • (A) XML
    • (B) HTML
    • (C) WML
    • (D) HTTP
    Check Answer
    • (B) HTML
    Explanation
    HTML, which stands for HyperText Markup Language, is the structural language used for organizing web pages. The significance of the “Hypertext” part of the name of HTML is that it emphasizes its most important aspect, which is the capability to insert hyperlinks that allow you to jump around non-linearly, from one page to another or to other parts of the same page.

    The largest opium producer province of Afghanistan is:

    • (A) Nangarhar
    • (B) Helmand
    • (C) Paktiya
    • (D) Herat
    Check Answer
    • (B) Helmand
    Explanation
    On the basis of historical data and production trends in Afghanistan, Helmand province is identified as the region with the highest production of opium poppies. This province has remained the prime hub for the illegal opium trade in Afghanistan and has significantly influenced the global market.

    Pakistan became a member of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in:

    • (A) 1947
    • (B) 1951
    • (C) 1955
    • (D) 1957
    Check Answer
    • (D) 1957
    Explanation
    Pakistan became a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 1957. The IAEA was formally established on July 29, 1957, and Pakistan was one of its founding members.

    Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?

    • (A) Malcolm Turnbull
    • (B) Lawrence Ellison
    • (C) Nicolas Sarkozy
    • (D) Anthony Albanese
    Check Answer
    • (D) Anthony Albanese
    Explanation
    Anthony Albanese is the Prime Minister of Australia, a position he has held since May 23, 2022, leading the Australian Labor Party. He is the 31st person to hold the position and won a second term in May 2025. He has been a member of the Grayndler since 1996.

     

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