WRITTEN TEST FOR THE POST OF ASSISTANT (BS-16) 2019 IN THE PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (S&GAD)

Who discontinued Din-e-Ilahi?

  • (A) Jahangir
  • (B) Shah Jahan
  • (C) Aurangzeb
  • (D) Akbar
Check Answer
  • (C) Aurangzeb
Explanation
Din-i-Ilahi, introduced by Akbar in 1582, was a blend of various religious beliefs but didn’t gain much following. After Akbar passed away in 1605, the religion faded into obscurity. Later on, Aurangzeb completely reversed Akbar’s policies and strongly promoted traditional Islam instead.

A triangle has a base of 6 cm and the same altitude. What is the area of the triangle?

  • (A) 12 cm²
  • (B) 14 cm²
  • (C) 16 cm²
  • (D) 18 cm²
Check Answer
  • (D) 18 cm²
Explanation
  • Solution: The area of a triangle is calculated as:
  • Area = 1/2 × base × height
  • So we can write, here base = 6 cm and height = 6 cm
  • ⇒ area = 1/2 × 6 × 6 = 18 cm²

  • Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated _____ of Pakistan on 1st July 1948.

    • (A) Federal Court
    • (B) State Bank
    • (C) Constituent Assembly
    • (D) National Bank
    Check Answer
    • (B) State Bank
    Explanation
    Muhammad Ali Jinnah, also known as Quaid-e-Azam, opened the State Bank of Pakistan on July 1, 1948. This institution is Pakistan’s central bank. It manages the country’s monetary system, circulates currency, and ensures financial stability in various ways.

    In Microsoft Word, the shortcut key to split a window or remove the split view is:

    • (A) Alt + Ctrl + S
    • (B) Alt + Ctrl + O
    • (C) Ctrl + Shift + S
    • (D) Alt + Ctrl + M
    Check Answer
    • (A) Alt + Ctrl + S
    Explanation
    In Microsoft Word, you can press Alt + Ctrl + S to split the document window in two or remove the split. This option lets you look at and work on separate sections of a document at the same time. It’s really handy when dealing with lengthy documents.

    Which of the following keys adds a chart in MS-Excel?

    • (A) F3
    • (B) F5
    • (C) F7
    • (D) F11
    Check Answer
    • (D) F11
    Explanation
    Pressing F11 in Microsoft Excel makes a chart right away from the data you pick. This chart lands on a new chart sheet, giving you a fresh view without sifting through any menus. It’s a handy shortcut many folks use to whip up charts quickly. Forget about complex steps—just hit F11 and watch it happen.

    The Civil War in Syria started in March 2011 as part of the:

    • (A) Intifada
    • (B) Arab Spring
    • (C) Yemeni Revolution
    • (D) Orange Spring
    Check Answer
    • (B) Arab Spring
    Explanation
    The Syrian Civil War kicked off in March 2011, linked to the broader Arab Spring, which saw protests and uprisings sweep across the Arab nations. Syrians took cues from movements in places such as Tunisia and Egypt, starting with demonstrations against their government. Over time, these protests turned into a long and complicated conflict.

    What is the meaning of “Zam Zam”?

    • (A) To continue
    • (B) To flow
    • (C) To stop
    • (D) To burst
    Check Answer
    • (C) To stop
    Explanation
    “Zam Zam” is often seen as a call to “stop” or “stay”. This ties back to the story of Hajra (Hagar) (A.S), who tried to halt the water’s flow from the spring. She supposedly said “Zam Zam,” meaning stop.

    Federal Public Service Commission was established under:

    • (A) Govt. of India Act 1919
    • (B) Govt. of India Act 1935
    • (C) Indian Independence Act, 1947
    • (D) Govt. of India Act, 1909
    Check Answer
    • (B) Govt. of India Act 1935
    Explanation
    Although a Public Service Commission had been first contemplated under the Law of 1919 (the Central Public Service Commission was created in 1926), it was actually renamed and reorganized as the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) by the Government of India Act, 1935. Provincial Public Service Commissions and Joint Public Service Commissions were also provided for under the 1935 Act.

    The antonym of “Credulous” is:

    • (A) Gullible
    • (B) Naïve
    • (C) Unwary
    • (D) Suspicious
    Check Answer
    • (D) Suspicious
    Explanation
    Credulous folks are quick to believe things, sometimes too quickly. They often fall for anything without much questioning. On the flip side, when you’re suspicious, you tend to doubt others and approach situations cautiously. Instead of believing everything easily, you usually take a step back and think twice before trusting someone or something.

    Which shortcut key is used to open the outline view in MS-Word?

    • (A) Ctrl + O
    • (B) Ctrl + Alt + L
    • (C) Ctrl + Alt + O
    • (D) Alt + O
    Check Answer
    • (C) Ctrl + Alt + O
    Explanation
    In Microsoft Word, pressing Ctrl + Alt + O lets you jump to Outline View. This feature helps you put your document in order by using headings and levels. Meanwhile, other shortcuts like Ctrl + O serve different purposes—like opening a file—and won’t work for switching views.

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