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

The primary function of State Bank of Pakistan is:

  • (A) To control inflation
  • (B) Lending business
  • (C) To regulate monetary policy
  • (D) To maintain stock exchange
Check Answer
  • (C) To regulate monetary policy
Explanation
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) plays a key role in managing Pakistan’s monetary and credit system. This involves creating and applying monetary policy aimed at keeping the economy stable. A significant aim of this policy is to keep inflation under control. The SBP Act, with its amendments, sets the main goal as ensuring domestic price stability. Achieving this requires careful regulation of monetary policy.

Headquarter of International Energy Agency (IEA) is located in:

  • (A) Paris
  • (B) Geneva
  • (C) Vienna
  • (D) Berlin
Check Answer
  • (A) Paris
Explanation
  • The International Energy Agency (IEA) calls Paris, France its home. It came into being in 1974 after the oil crisis of 1973. While it operates independently, it’s under the umbrella of the OECD. The Secretariat for the IEA can be found at Australia’s Embassy in Paris.
  • Quick Info: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is different from the IEA and is headquartered in Vienna.

  • Where is “Hazara University” situated?

    • (A) Abbottabad
    • (B) Mansehra
    • (C) Swat
    • (D) Peshawar
    Check Answer
    • (B) Mansehra
    Explanation
    Hazara University can be found in the Dhodial area of Mansehra. It sits on the Karakoram Highway, around 14 kilometers to the north of Mansehra town. This university is part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan.

    “Beirut” is the capital of which country?

    • (A) Libya
    • (B) Lebanon
    • (C) Egypt
    • (D) Syria
    Check Answer
    • (B) Lebanon
    Explanation
  • Beirut stands as the capital and largest city of Lebanon. It is the country’s main seaport, plus it plays a central role in culture and economy.
  • Libya: Tripoli is the capital there.
  • Egypt: Cairo holds that title for Egypt.
  • Syria: Damascus serves as the capital for Syria.

  • The installed capacity of Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Plant is:

    • (A) 769 MW
    • (B) 869 MW
    • (C) 969 MW
    • (D) None of these
    Check Answer
    • (C) 969 MW
    Explanation
    The Neelum–Jhelum Hydropower Plant has a capacity of 969 megawatts (MW). It’s one of the key hydroelectric projects in Azad Kashmir. Moreover, this plant is crucial for generating electricity in Pakistan.

    A certain number of two digits is three times the sum of its digits, and if 45 be added to it, its digits are revered. Find the numbers?

    • (A) 27
    • (B) 39
    • (C) 45
    • (D) 86
    Check Answer
    • (A) 27
    Explanation
  • Solution: Let the number be 10x + y, where x = tens digit and y = units digit
  • Given: 10x + y = 3(x + y) ⇒ 10x + y = 3x + 3y ⇒ 7x = 2y ⇒ y = 7x/2
  • Also: 10x + y + 45 = 10y + x ⇒ 9x – 9y = -45 ⇒ x – y = -5 ⇒ y = x + 5
  • Substitute: x + 5 = 7x/2 ⇒ 2x + 10 = 7x ⇒ 5x = 10 ⇒ x = 2
  • y = 7
  • So the number is 27

  • The purpose of Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) in Pakistan is to offer:

    • (A) Life Insurance
    • (B) Medical Help
    • (C) Scholarships
    • (D) None of these
    Check Answer
    • (C) Scholarships
    Explanation
    The Hanns Seidel Foundation works in Pakistan, focusing on education, governance, and development. A major role they play involves giving scholarships and offering educational support. They also organize training sessions and activities to build capacity.

    Pneumonia is caused by which type of bacteria?

    • (A) Bacillus
    • (B) Streptococcus
    • (C) E-coli
    • (D) Vibrio
    Check Answer
    • (B) Streptococcus
    Explanation
    Pneumonia usually comes from bacteria called Streptococcus, with Streptococcus pneumoniae being the main culprit. These bacteria enter the lungs and cause the air sacs to become inflamed. As a result, fluid can accumulate there, leading to symptoms such as a cough, fever, and trouble breathing.

    What is the name for an amphitheater-like hollow that forms at the head of a glacier?

    • (A) Kettle
    • (B) Horn
    • (C) Cirque
    • (D) Moraine
    Check Answer
    • (C) Cirque
    Explanation
    Picture a natural amphitheater carved out by a glacier’s head, and you’ve got a cirque. These formations appear like giant bowls with steep edges. They stand out as defining parts of landscapes shaped by glaciers.

    The National Assembly of Pakistan is elected for a term of:

    • (A) 4 years
    • (B) 5 years
    • (C) 6 years
    • (D) None of these
    Check Answer
    • (B) 5 years
    Explanation
    In Pakistan, the National Assembly serves a five-year term as outlined in Article 52 of the Constitution. The clock starts ticking from its first meeting. Once these five years pass, it automatically dissolves. However, if the President gets advice from the Prime Minister, it might end earlier.

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