WRITTEN TEST FOR THE POST OF BRANCH OFFICER (BS-17) 2019 IN THE PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, SERVICES & GENERAL ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT (S&GAD), CASE NO.44/RC-2019, PAPER HELD ON: 21-12-2019

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word: Abolish

  • (A) Eliminate
  • (B) Establish
  • (C) Disperse
  • (D) Built
Check Answer
  • (A) Eliminate
Explanation
  • The word abolish means to formally bring an end to a system, practice, or institution. Eliminate is a direct synonym, as it also means to completely remove or get rid of something.
  • Eradicate – to completely destroy or wipe out something.
  • Repeal – used specifically for laws, rules, or regulations, meaning to officially cancel them.
  • Annihilate – to destroy completely, often in a strong or figurative sense.
  • Terminate – to bring something to an end, usually formally or officially.

  • When did Pakistan (West Pakistan) officially recognise Bangladesh (East Pakistan)?

    • (A) 22 February, 1971
    • (B) 22 February, 1972
    • (C) 22 February, 1973
    • (D) 22 February, 1974
    Check Answer
    • (D) 22 February, 1974
    Explanation
    After Bangladesh gained independence from Pakistan in 1971, West Pakistan did not immediately recognise it as a separate country due to political and emotional tensions following the war. It was only in 1974, under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, that Pakistan officially recognised Bangladesh, establishing diplomatic relations and taking a key step toward regional stability and international acceptance of Bangladesh’s sovereignty. Pakistan officially recognized Bangladesh on 22 February, 1974.

    Which of the following statement is true?

    • (A) You can insert text boxes from drawing toolbar in PowerPoint
    • (B) You cannot insert boxes from drawing toolbar in PowerPoint
    • (C) Text boxes are provides when you choose a layout and can’t be inserted afterwards
    • (D) None of these
    Check Answer
    • (A) You can insert text boxes from drawing toolbar in PowerPoint
    Explanation
    In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can add text boxes at any time, not just when selecting a slide layout. Using the Drawing toolbar or the Insert → Text Box option, you can place text anywhere on a slide, independent of the predefined placeholders.

    Which is the largest cantonment of Pakistan?

    • (A) Quetta Cantt
    • (B) Kharian Cantt
    • (C) Karachi Cantt
    • (D) Okara Cantt
    Check Answer
    • (B) Kharian Cantt
    Explanation
    Kharian Cantonment is known as the largest military cantonment in Pakistan. Built in the late 1950s with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it is notable for its modern infrastructure and expansive area.

    Why did the Congress resign in 1939?

    • (A) Because there were agitation by Muslim League
    • (B) The British Govt. pressurised the ministries to resign
    • (C) The British declared war on behalf of India without consulting Congress
    • (D) There were organisational problems in Congress Party
    Check Answer
    • (C) The British declared war on behalf of India without consulting Congress
    Explanation
    In 1939, when World War II began, the British Government in India declared India at war with Germany without consulting the Indian National Congress. This unilateral move angered the Congress, which held ministries in several provinces under the Government of India Act 1935. In protest over being excluded from the decision, all Congress ministries resigned, creating a major political crisis in colonial India.

    Geology describes the rocky parts of Earth’s:

    • (A) Core
    • (B) Mantle
    • (C) Crust
    • (D) Convection current
    Check Answer
    • (C) Crust
    Explanation
    The crust is the Earth’s outermost layer, solid and rocky in nature. It is the thinnest layer and is made up of different types of rocks, including igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Geology mainly studies this rocky surface and the processes that shape it.

    “Reuters” is the news agency of:

    • (A) France
    • (B) UK
    • (C) Russia
    • (D) Germany
    Check Answer
    • (B) UK
    Explanation
    Reuters is a leading international news agency headquartered in the United Kingdom, founded by Paul Reuter in London in 1851. As one of the world’s largest news organizations, the correct answer is (B).

    What does idiom/phrase “off and on” mean?

    • (A) Frequently
    • (B) Rarely
    • (C) Occasionally
    • (D) Sometimes
    Check Answer
    • (C) Occasionally
    Explanation
  • The idiom “off and on” (or “on and off”) means doing something intermittently or irregularly, not continuously. The best synonym among the options is (C) Occasionally, as it conveys an action that happens from time to time rather than constantly.
  • Meaning: intermittently, from time to time, sometimes, irregularly.
  • Example: “She works as a tutor off and on” means she works occasionally, not on a regular schedule.

  • Complete the sentence: “A new difficulty crops _____ about.”

    • (A) Up
    • (B) Off
    • (C) Down
    • (D) On
    Check Answer
    • (A) Up
    Explanation
  • The complete sentence is: “A new difficulty crops up.”
  • The phrasal verb “crop up” means to appear, happen, or arise unexpectedly. It is often used when problems, difficulties, or issues suddenly occur.
  • Example: A few problems cropped up during the meeting.

  • Fill in the blank: “The boring lecture made me nod _____.”

    • (A) With
    • (B) Off
    • (C) To
    • (D) Out
    Check Answer
    • (B) Off
    Explanation
  • The idiom “nod off” means to fall asleep, often unintentionally or while sitting, such as during a boring lecture.
  • Nod off: to fall asleep.
  • Other forms like nod with, nod to, or nod out are not used to mean falling asleep.

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