ASSISTANT (BS-16) 2022 IN THE PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (S&GAD), (CASE NO. 10-C/2021), PAPER HELD ON: 23-01-2022

Complete the idiom: “When in Rome, do as the _____ do.”

  • (A) Ones
  • (B) Europeans
  • (C) People
  • (D) Romans
Check Answer
  • (D) Romans
Explanation
The full saying goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. It’s about blending in with local customs when you find yourself in a new place or culture. So, if you’re somewhere unfamiliar, try to act like the locals. This way, you’ll fit right in with their habits and traditions. Embrace what they do there; it’s all part of the experience.

To “back out” means:

  • (A) To support someone
  • (B) To be trapped
  • (C) To get out of an agreement
  • (D) To fulfil an agreement
Check Answer
  • (C) To get out of an agreement
Explanation
The phrasal verb “back out” is used when someone decides not to fulfil a promise or agreement, often at the last minute. So, if a person agrees to do something but then changes their mind and doesn’t go ahead with it, they have “backed out.”

Change into passive voice: Daniel is singing a song.

  • (A) A song is sung by Daniel
  • (B) A song is singing by Daniel
  • (C) A song is being sung by Daniel
  • (D) A song was being sung by Daniel
Check Answer
  • (C) A song is being sung by Daniel
Explanation
The sentence is in present continuous tense (“is singing”), so in passive voice it becomes “is being + past participle (sung)”. Hence, “Daniel is singing a song” correctly changes to “A song is being sung by Daniel.”

Choose the Antonym of “VAGUE”?

  • (A) Wicked
  • (B) Clear
  • (C) Popular
  • (D) Known
Check Answer
  • (B) Clear
Explanation
The word“vague” refers to something that’s hard to understand or not clearly defined. On the flip side, we have “clear”, describing something straightforward and easy to grasp.

To “nip it in the bud” means to _____.

  • (A) Prevent it at the start
  • (B) Encourage something
  • (C) Expect greatness from it
  • (D) Something bad
Check Answer
  • (A) Prevent it at the start
Explanation
The saying “nip it in the bud” refers to stopping something before it turns into a bigger issue. It’s like cutting off a bud so the flower can’t grow. You deal with problems early and prevent them from escalating. Think of it as tackling an issue at its roots. Addressing matters soon keeps them manageable, avoiding complications down the line. Just like gardeners who remove buds to halt growth, you cut off potential problems early on.

The Orange River flows in:

  • (A) Indonesia
  • (B) Egypt
  • (C) South Africa
  • (D) Mexico
Check Answer
  • (C) South Africa
Explanation
The Orange River ranks among the longest rivers in Southern Africa. It mainly runs through South Africa and serves as part of its boundary with Namibia. Eventually, it flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Pak-China border dispute was settled in the year:

  • (A) 1960
  • (B) 1961
  • (C) 1962
  • (D) 1963
Check Answer
  • (D) 1963
Explanation
Back in 1963, Pakistan and China resolved their border conflict by signing the Sino-Pakistan Boundary Agreement. This accord set the boundary line in the Karakoram region, which helped to enhance diplomatic ties between the two nations. By doing so, it marked a significant step in their relationship. The agreement not only clarified territorial limits but also paved the way for improved interactions between them.

“Mojave Desert” is located in:

  • (A) Australia
  • (B) USA
  • (C) France
  • (D) Magnolia
Check Answer
  • (B) USA
Explanation
The Mojave Desert mostly sits in southeastern California and southern Nevada, (USA). A bit of it stretches into Arizona and Utah as well.

The mean of 5 numbers is 34. Three of the numbers are 29, 26 and 35. If the remaining two numbers are in the ratio 1:3, find the numbers?

  • (A) 10, 40
  • (B) 20, 60
  • (C) 35, 45
  • (D) 10, 50
Check Answer
  • (B) 20, 60
Explanation
  • Solution: Total sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 34 = 170
  • Sum of the three numbers (given) = 29 + 26 + 35 = 90
  • So, the sum of the remaining two numbers = 170 – 90 = 80
  • Let the two numbers be in ratio 1:3 → x and 3x
  • Then x + 3x = 80 ⇒ 4x = 80 ⇒ x = 20
  • So the numbers are 20 and 60

  • We can remove/hide border of a shape by selecting:

    • (A) No Line
    • (B) No Border
    • (C) No Outline
    • (D) White Line
    Check Answer
    • (C) No Outline
    Explanation
    In Microsoft Office, you can get rid of the border around a shape by choosing the “No Outline” option in the formatting menu. So, if you want a clean look without any edges, that’s the way to do it. This feature allows for a more seamless appearance by eliminating outlines entirely. Just go into the shape options and make your selection; no more outlines will appear around your shapes.

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