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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2000

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q1. Write comprehensive notes on any TWO of the following: (5,5)

(a) Contribution of Muslim scientists in the field of biology.

(b) Water pollution.
(c) Semiconductors.

Q2. Describe the various type of movements of the earth? What are the effects of these
movements? Draw simple diagrams to illustrate your answer. (4,6)

Q3. Explain the following using suitable examples. ( 2 each)

(a) Feedback mechanism of human system.

(b) Eco-system
(c) Troposphere
(d) Carbon cycle
(e) Meningitis

4. What is excretion? Name the excretory organs in man. Describe the structure and
function of human kidney for the excretion of urine. (1,2,7)

Q5. Describe the Principle, construction and working of a telephone? (2,4,4)

Q6. What are latitudes and longitudes? How can the central line of latitude be used to
find the location of a place? (4,6)

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7. Differentiate between:

(a) Cardiac Muscles and Skeletal Muscles.

(b) Haze and Smog.
(c) Enzyme and Hormone.
(d) Sedimentary Rocks and Igneous Rocks.
(e) Producers and Consumers.

8. Define the following terms: ( 1 each)

(a) RAM
(b) Byte
(c) Mouse
(d) Icons
(e) Software
(f) Control Unit
(g) LAN
(h) Modem
(i) ALU
(j) Registers.

Q9. Discuss the structure of a typical animal cell in detail. 10)

Q10. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words: ( 1 each)

(a) Monomer of proteins are_____________________________.

(b) Water transport in plants occurs within __________________.
(c) Underground horizontal stems are called_________________.
(d) In the eye, only ______________ contain receptors for light energy.
(e) Plant ________________ control plant responses to environmental stimuli.
(f) _____________ are often called the power houses of the cell.
(g) The rate at which a current changes direction is called its __________.
(h) The energy of electrons at the negative terminal of a battery is called
____________________.
(i) __________________is the smallest planet of the solar system.
(j) Diamond is an allotropic form of the element____________________.

Q11. Which are plastics? Name their different types and processes by which they are
manufactured. Discuss the impact of the use of plastics on the environment.

Q12. Which of the following statements are False and which are True: ( 1 each)

(a) In the circulatory system two pulmonary arteries take blood from the left ventricle to the
lungs.
(b) Anaphase is the stage of mitosis during which the daughter chromosomes move towards the
poles.
(c) The Motor neurons carry nerve impulses from the central nervous system to the effectors.
(d) Cochlea is a part of the middle ear.

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(e) Tides happen due to the moon’s gravitational pull.

(f) Heavy water contains salts of Calcium and Magnesium.
(g) All non-metals exist in gaseous state.
(h) A parachute can be used by a spaceman to help in landing on the moon.
(i) The gemstones Ruby and sapphires are composed of Aluminum Oxide.
(j) In a chemical battery chemical energy ions directly converted into mechanical energy.

Q13. Choose the correct answers. Don’t reproduce the questions. ( 1 each)

(i) Speed of the wind is measured by:

(a) Barometer (b) Hygrometer (c) perimeter
(d) Anemometer (e) None of these.

(ii) _____________ connects the muscle with the bone.

(a) Cartilage (b) Ligament (c) Tendon (d) Disc (e) None of these.

(iii) Polio is caused by a:

(a) Bacterial (b) Virus (c) Fungus (d) Deficiency of vitamin (e) none of these.

(iv) The coldest planet of the solar system is:

(a) Earth (b) Venus (c) Mars (d) Pluto (e) None of these

(v) ________________ is a vitamin:

(a) Citric acid (b) Tartaric acid (c) Ascorbic acid (d) Acetic acid (d) none of there

(vi) An eggshell is composed of:

(a) Iron (b) Starch (c) Carbon (d) Protein (e) None of these.

(vii) The most abundant element in the earth’s crust is:

(a) Nitrogen (b) Silicon (c) Carbon (d) Oxygen (e) None of these

(viii) The main constituent of Biogas is:

(a) Methane (b) Hydrogen (c) Oxygen (d) Carbon dioxide (e) None of these.

(ix) Stalagmites are deposits of :

(a) Calcium oxide (b) Calcium sulphate (c) Calcium hydroxide (d) Calcium carbonate (e) Mixture
of all salts.

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(x) Gigantism is the result of:

(a) Hypothyroidism (b) Recessive gene (c) Hyper pituitarism (d) Vitamin D deficiency (e) None
of these.

Q14. What are the causes of Earthquakes: How have earthquakes helped in deciphering
the internal structure of the earth? (4,6)

Q15. What is the endocrine system? Write the names and function of any eight endocrine
glands. (2,8)

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2001

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q. 1. (a) What were the special characteristics of Muslim Scientists?

(b) What were the contributions of the following Muslim Scientists:

(i) Umar AI-Khayyam.

(ii) Abu Ali Sina
(iii) ibn Hayyan
(iv). Jhn al Baitar
(v) Zakariya Al-Razi.

Q. 2. (a) Differentiate clearly between Cyclone, Huriicane and tornado.

(b)

(i) Name two minerals which ate exported from Pakistan.

(ii) Name some gem-minerals used in Jewellery.
(iii) What is dead sea.
(iv) Why does the Sun appears orange-red at the time of Sunrise and Sunset.
(v) Why does the total Eclipse can happen only at the new Moon.

Q. 3.

(a) Name popular farms of Energy. Write five various scientific devices used to convert one type
of energy into another form of energy.

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(b) Write meaning of the following units:

(i) Barrel
(ii) Joule
(iii) Btu
(iv) KWh
(v) Newton.

Q. 4. Write short notes on any THREE of tiillowing:

(i) Synthetic Polymers..

(ii) Laser.
(iii) Pesticides
(iv) Fission and Fusion
(v) Pararnagnetism and Diamagnetism.

Q. 5. Write difference between:

(i) Microcomputer and minicomputer

(ii) Main frame and Super computer.
(iii) Hardware and Software.
(iv) Byte and Word.
(v) Ram and Cache memory.

Q. 6. Describe briefly the principle and working of any TWO of the following:

(i) Pressure cocker

(ii) Television
(iii) Microwave oven
(iv) Radar
(v) Tape recorder.

Q. 7. Differentiate between:

(i) DNA and RNA

(ii) Brass and Bronze
(iii) Blood and Lymph
(iv) Hard water and Heavy water
(v) Small pox and Measles
(vi) Pig iron and Stainless Steel.
(vii) Alloy and Amalgum
(viii) Isotopes and Isobars
(ix) Artery and Vein
(x) Barrage and Dam.

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Q. 8. Explain the scientific reasons for the following:

(i) It is not advisable to sleep under trees during the night.

(ii) Water boils quicker on mountains.
(iii) Rainbow is produced in the sky after rain fall and sunlight.
(iv) Water remains cool in a Earthenware pitcher.
(v) Milk is considered as an ideal food.

Q. 9. Which of the following statements are true or false. Only write “True” or “False” in
the answer book. Do not reproduce the statement.

(i) Urea is a phosphate fertilizer.

(ii) Cellulose is a natural polymer. (iii) Magnetite is the ore of copper
(iv) Malaria is caused by drinking polluted water.
(v) The instrument used to measure velocity of wind is Barometer.
(vi) Our eye is very sensitive to blue light.
(vii) Sound can not travel through vacuum.
(viii) Enzymes are biological catalyst.
(ix) Leprosy is a disorder of Nervous System.
(x) Mica is a non-conductor of electricity.

Q.10 What are Endocrine glands? Name any four. From which part of the body are the
followings secreted:

(i) Insulin
(ii) Thyroxin
(iii) Adrenaline
(iv) Oestrogen
(v) Testosterone and
(vi) Cortisol

Q.11

(a) Name the important parts of a Flower.

(b) Explain the Pollination and Fertilization processes.

Q.12 Write short notes on any FiVE of the following:

(i) Ecosystem
(ii) CNG
(iii) PVC
(iv) Hormones
(v) Antibiotics
(vi) Ceramics
(vii) Green House Effect
(viii) Photosynthesis
(ix) Pasteurization
(x) Vaccine.

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Q.13 What are the factors of water pollution? What types of diseases are transmitted by
using polluted the methods to control pollution of water.

Q.14 Fill in the blanks with appropriate words:

(i) The purpose of computer is

(ii) polio is caused by __________
(iii) The stalagmite is deposit of
(iv) Bauxite is one of ___________
(v) The chemical name of washing soda is
(vi) The main constituent of Sui gas is ____________ colour has the shortest wave length.
(vii) __________colour has the shortest wave length.
(viii)Glass is a __________
(ix)Monomers of protein are _________
(x)Ascorbic acid is vitamin _________
(xi)The solar system has __________
(xii)Aids is caused by _____________
(xiii) In a normal resting person the rate of heart heat is
(xiv) The science which deals with heredity is known as
(xv) In Pakistan Copper mineral is tound in ____________
(xvi) The most abundant element in the earth crust is
(xvii) _________ is an apparatus used tbr measuring the pressure of gases.
(xviii)The smallest branches of an artery lead into tiny blood vessels are called
(xix) The living part of a plant cc I is composed of a nucleus and _______
(xx) The fastest revolving plant is _______

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2002

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.1 Write short notes on any two of the following : 5 each

a. Acid Rain b. pesticides c endocrine system

Q.2 Differentiate between any five of the following pairs : (2 each)

(a) rotation and revolution of earth

(b) monocot and dicot plants
(c) pollination and fertilization d umbra and penumbra
(e) nucleus and nucleolus e heavy water and hard water

Q.3 Draw a labeled diagram of human eye, indicating all essential parts, discuss its
working (5,5)

Q.4 Fill in the blanks with suitable words : ( 1 each)

a. Heavenly objects, which resembles stars and emit radio waves are called _ _ _ _
b. _ _ _ are hot springs that erupt hot water and steam from time to time
c. Hot liquid rock beneath the earth’s surface is called _ _ _ _
d. The first simply microscope was invented by _ _ _ _
e. _ _ _ _ is the power house of the cell
f. Ability of the air to absorb long heat waves from the earth after allowing the short waves from
sun to pass through it is known as _ _ _ _
g. Computer works on the principle introduced by the Muslim scientist _ _ _ _
h. Coldest planet of the solar system is _ _ _ _
i. The rupture of red blood cells is called _ _ _ _
j. Muslim Scientist Ali ibn Al Tabari is famous for his work on _ _ _ _

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Q.5 What is the solar system ? Indicate the position of planet pluto in it. State the
characteristics that classify it as : (5,1,4)

(A) A planet
(B) An asteroid

Q.6 which quantities are measured by the following SI units : (1 each)

a. Watt
b. Coulomb
c. Pascal
d. Ohm
e. Kelvin
f. Joule
g. meter
h. Farady
i. Hertz
j. Ampere

Q.7 What are minerals ? For most of the part minerals are constituted of eight elements,
name any six of them. State the six characteristics that are used to identify minerals

Q.8 Define any five of the following terms using suitable examples :

a. Polymerization
b. Ecosystem
c. Antibiotics
d. Renewable energy resources
e. Gene
f. Software

Q.9 what do you understand by the term “Balanced Diet ? What are its essential
constituents ? state the function of each constituent (2,3,5)

Q.10 Which of the following statements are true and which are false (1 each)

a. Haploid cells result from the process of mitosis

b. All stars are of the same colour
c. The left lung has two lobes while the right lung has three lobes
d. The pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood to the right atrium
e. Muslim Scientist Ibn Haitham is famous for his work on planets
f. Our galaxy milky way is shaped like a large thick concave lens with a large central bulge
g. DNA has a double helix structure while the RNA does not have a double helix structure
h. The normal temperature of Human Blood is 37 c (98.6 F)
i. The liver is a part of gastrointestinal tract
j. Movement of tectonic plates may cause eruption of a volcano

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Q.11 What do the following scientific abbreviations stand for ? ( 1 each)

a. LASER
b. RADAR
c. LPG
d. PVC
e. CFC
f. AIDS
g. ROM
h. LAN
i. WWW
j. DNA

Q.12 Give brief scientific reasons for any five of the following statements : (2 each)

a. Lunar eclipse lasts much longer than solar eclipse

b. Goiter is common in people living in hilly areas
c. Mixture of ice and salt (sodium chloride) is used as a freezing mixture
d. Detergents are better cleaning agents compared to soap
e. Decomposers are important for life on land and water
f. Places near the sea are cooler in summer and warmer in winter than places farther inland

Q.13 Name ( 1 each )

a. A disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C

b. The major fossil fuel impurity
c. The instrument used to measure degree of humidity
d. An ore of Zinc
e. Two most abundant elements present in the sun
f. The metal atom present in chlorophyll
g. The gland responsible for the secretion of the hormone estrogen
h. An element used in the doping of silicon for the preparation of a p-type semiconductor
i. A synthetic fibre which is a polyamide
j. Major constituent of Biogas

Q.14 What are fertilizers ? what do you understand by the term NPK fertilizer ? How do
fertilizers contribute to water pollution ? (3,1,6)

Q.15 Choose the one alternative the best completes the statement or answer the
question ( 1 each )

1). Glycogen is an example of

a. Carbohydrate
b. Peptide
c. Lipid d steroids

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2). The cell structure that controls movements of material into and out of the cell is the

a) mitochondria
b) cell membrane
c) Centriole
d) golgi body

3). The unit that co-ordinates different devices of the computer system is

a. ALU
b. register
c. control unit
d. logical instructions

4). _ _ _ _ manages and controls various functions of the computer

a. in put/out put device

b. main memory
c. operating system
d. both a & b

5). The number of natural satellite orbiting around the planet Mars is

a. 1
b. 2
c. 5
d. 14

6). _ _ _ _ is an example of mechanical digestion

a. glycolysis
b. hydrolysis
c. Mastication
d. defecation

7) Botanically a fruit is a/an

a. ripened ovule
b..mature stigma
c. ripened ovary
d. fully mature flowering stalk

8). The vocal folds are part of the

a. nasal cavity
b. larynx
c. trachea
d. laryngopharyn

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9). Blood glucose is raised by all of the following except

a. glycogen
b. insulin
c. cortisol
d. epinephrine

10. The famous book Al-Qanoon was written by the Muslim scientist

a. Jabir-ibn-Ha

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2005

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q1. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (5 each)

(a) Communication Satellite

(b) Geo-thermal Energy
(c) Ultrasonics

Q2. Write short notes on the life and work of the following: (5 each)

(a) AI-Biruni
(b) Ibn Al - Haitham

Q3. Name: (1 each)

(a) The alloy which consists of copper and tin.

(b) The device used to measure radioactivity.
(c) The organ in (he human body which is responsible for the digestion of protein only
(d) The instrument used to measure very high temperature.
(e) The scientist who designed the first internal combustion engine used to burn low grade fuel.
(f)The scientist who asserted the earth to be a huge magnet.
(g) The metal known as quick silver.
(h) The device which converts the chemical energy into electrical energy.
(i) The first person to orbit the earth in space.
(j) The scientist who discovered water.

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Q4-Write briefly about any FIVE of the following: (2each)

(a) Shock Waves

(b) Sound Barrier
(c) Solar Cell
(d) Super Fluid
(e) Tsunami
(f) Photovoltaic Cell
(g) Hygrometer

Q5. Which physical quantities are measured by the following units? (1 each)

(a) Coulomb
(b) Weber
(c) Tesla
(d) Siemen
(e) Rutherford
(f) Faraday
(g) Angstrom
(h) Parsec
(i) Degree
(j) Steradian

Q6. How do our domestic and industrial activities pollute water? Explain with reference
to two important industries of Pakistan. (5,5)

Q7- Which of the following statements are True and which are False: (1 each)

(a) To stay in the sunlight while circling the globe at the equator, one has to move with a speed
of 1670 km/hour.
(b) Infrared waves have more wavelengths than the red colour.
(c) liver produces bile which is involved in the breakdown of fats.
(d) A secondary cell can be charged again.
(e) Nucleic acids are responsible basically for protein synthesis in the human body,
(f) The quality of gasoline is checked by its octane number.
(g) image in a plane mirror is not laterally inverted.
(h) Horse power is the unit of mechanical energy.
(i) Sound travels faster in vacuum than in water.
(j) Nitrogen is the most occurring element in the human body.

Q8. Differentiate between the following pairs. (2 each)

(a) Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy

(b) Penumbra & Umbra
(c) Springtides & Neaptides
(d) Vertebrates &. Invertebrates
(e) Fluorescent light & Neon signs

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Q9. Fill in the blanks: (1 each) '

a)The variation in the blood flow can be heard with an instrument called __
b)There is a place in the retina where the light sensitive cells are interrupted by the presence of
the optic nerve head. It is known as __
(c) The study of human population is called __.
(d) Human beings belong to species called ___ .
(e) defect of eye due to which nearly located objects arc not clearly visible is called __ .
(f) About _ __ _ of the human body consists of water.
(g) All of the oxygen that you breathe has been produced by the splitting of water during __ ___.
(h) The important ore of Chromium is _.
(i) _ __ acid was discovered by Jabbar bin Hayyan.
(j) The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as _.

Q10. What are the main reasons of water - logging in Pakistan? How does a tube-well
reclaim a water logged soil? (5,5)

Q11 . Give scientific reason of the following: (2 each)

(1) Pole star is always seen in the north.

(2) We never see birds urinating.
(3) Pasteurized milk has more nourishment than the ordinary boiled milk.
(4) Bees die when they sting human beings.
(5) Cloudy nights are usually warmer than the clear ones.

Q12. What are Nuclear reactors? How the Electrical energy is produced by Nuclear Power
Plants? Name the devices which convert

(1) Mechanical energy into electrical energy

(2) Heat energy into mechanical energy
(3) Electrical energy into mechanical energy
(4) Electrical energy into sound energy
(5) Sound energy into electrical energy

Q13. What do the following scientific abbreviations stand for: (1 each)

(a) I-1DL
(b) McV
(c) UHF
(d) LED
(e) LCD
(f) BASIC
(g) MASER
(h) ETT
(i) HST
(j) DBS

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Q14-Compare the columns A and B and write the correct answer from the Column to the
Column A (serial wise) in Column C,

Column A Column B Column C

1. Gunpowder 1. Sulphur dioxide 1.
2. Marble 2. Fermi 2.
3. Ozone 3. Aqua regia 3.
4. Argon 4. Beta - Particle 4
5. Quartz 5. Frequency 5
6. Mirage 6. Calcium Carbonate 6
7. Gold 7. Dobson Units 7
8. Modulation 8. Silicon dioxide 8
9. Length 9. Total internal 9
10. Solar Energy reflection 10
10. Blue purple light

Q15. Choose the best choice in the following statements.

(I) Select the correct association :

(a) Oxidation-Loss of an electron (b) Oxidation - gain of an electron (c) Reduction - gain of a
neutron (d) Reduction - loss of a neutron

(2) Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is:

(a)92 U 235(b)92 U 234

c)92 U 233
d)92 U 238

(3) Human population growth is greatest in developing countries because:

(a) the birth rate is high in developing countries (b) the death rate is high in developing countries
(c) much of the population has already reached the child bearing age
(d) most of the world's population lives in industrialized countries

(4) Which woody raw material is used for the manufacture of paper pulp?

(a) Cotton (b) Poplar (c) Bagasse (d) Rice straw

(5) Rectified spirit contains alcohol about:

(a) 80% (b) 95% (c) 70% (d) 85%

(6) Which of the following elements is not present abundantly in earth's crust:

(a) Silicon (b) Radium (c) Aluminum (d) Carbon

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(7) The famous book; Al - Qanoun was written by the Muslim scientist:

(a.) Jabar bin Hayyan (b) Zakariya Al - Razi (c) Abu Ali Sina (d) Abdul Qasim Majreeti

(8) Basic metals can be converted into gold by:

(a) heating (b) beating (c) artificial nuclear radioactivity(d) chemical reaction

(9) A light year is a unit of:

(a) time (b) energy (c) length (d) mass

(10) One of the main function of the earth's ozone layer is to:

(a) prevent global warming (b) filter out ultraviolet rays (c) absorb pollution (d) all of the above

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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2006

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.1. Write short notes on only TWO of the following: (5 each)

(a) Magnetic Resonance Imaging

(b) Tidal Energy
(c) Supersonics

Q.2. What is Pollen Allergy? What preventive measures are to be taken to avoid it? (4, 6)

Q.3 Name. (1 each)

1) The alloy consisting of metals copper, zinc and nickel.

2) The instrument specially designed for recording earthquake waves,
3) The electrical device which converts sound energy into electrical energy.
4) The ore of mercury metal.
5) The device with which variation of blood flow can be heard.
6) The element, which is abundantly present in the human body.
7) The scientist who discovered penicillin.
8) The astronaut who first landed on the surface of the moon.
9) The desert mammal, which does not drink water.
10) The mode of heat transfer from the sun to the earth.

Q.4. Write briefly (not more than four to five sentences) about only FIVE of the following:
(2 each)

(a) Plaster of Paris

(b) Theodolite
(c) Bird Flu
(d) Gene
(e) Thermistor
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(f) Thermostat
(g) Pedometer

Q.5. Which physical quantities are measured by the following units? (1 each)

(a) Foot-Pound
(b) Torr
(c) Slug
(d) Guass
(e) Acre Foot
(f) Becquerel
(g) Erg
(h) Dyne
(i) Gilbert
(j) Dioptre

Q.6. What is the difference between Dam and Barrage? What benefits are obtained by
constructing a big dam? (2, 8)

Q.7. Which of the following statements are True and which are False: (1 each)

1) Pitch of the dog sound is greater than the pitch of the cat sound.
2) Ultraviolet light is visible but infrared light is not visible.
3) Earthquakes are the lamps illuminating the structure of the earth’s exterior.
4) Electricity does not move through the wire but through a field around the wire.
5) A guava contains more vitamin C than an orange.
6) Sound travels faster in iron than in air.
7) Wheat Bridge is the name of an electrical circuit.
8) Morphine can cause constipation and lowering of blood pressure.
9) A concave lens is used for the correction of the Hyperphobia.
10) The nucleic acids are responsible for proteins synthesis in the human body.

Q.8. Differentiate between the following pairs: (2 each)

(a) Telemeter and Multimeter

(b) Perimeter and Altimeter
(c) Periscope and Microscope
(d) Nucleon and Photon
(e) Cusec and Comet

Q.9. Fill in the blanks: (1 each)

1) The branch of zoology, which deals with the study of insects is called __________
2) The disease _________is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine).
3) Oil rises in a wick of oil lamp because of a property of matter, called ________
4) The production of generally identical reproduction is called as ________
5) ___________ is the fastest planet of the solar system.
6) Mercury metal is _________ times heavier than water.
7) Relative density of milk is measured by an instrument known as __________
8) The temperature of a human body is measured by an instrument known as _________
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9) Gold and silver are known as _________ metals.
10) The amount of ozone in the atmosphere is expressed in __________.

Q.10. What is global warming? Is there a sunny side to global warming? If yes, explain.
(4, 6)

Q.11. Give scientific reasons of the following: (2 each)

a) Why do some people snore?

b) Why do we sometimes sleep walk?
c) Climber bends forward while climbing a mountain.
d) The manhole covers are generally round.
e) Roads are bent inwards on curves.

Q.12. What are vitamins and minerals? Which vitamins and minerals play major role in
the development of bones? (4, 6)

Q.13. what do the following scientific abbreviations stand for? (1 each)

(1) CRO
(2) SARS
(3) BOT
(4) AMU
(5) EMF
(6) ADH
(7) STP
(8) GeV
(9) NTP
(10) CRT

Q.14. Compare the columns A and B and write the correct answer from the column B
corresponding to the column A (serial wise) in column C. (1 each)

Column A Column B Column C

(1) Geiger Muller Counter Semi Conductor (1)

(2) Newton Magnet (2)
(3) Addison Electricity (3)
(4) Bardeen and Brattin Radioactivity (4)
(5) Weber Fehner’s Law E.M Induction (5)
(6) Benjamin Franklin Lightening Conductor (6)
(7) Decibel Gravitation (7)
(8) Dr. Gilbert Water (8)
(9) Henry Cavendish Sound (9)
(10) Faraday Non-conductor (10)

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Q.15. Choose the best choice in the following statements:

1) One of the countries through which equator passes is:

(a) Kenya
(b) Malaysia
(c) Malta
(d) Pakistan

2) Copper can be converted into gold by:

(a) Artificial radioactivity (b) heating (c) Electroplating (d) Chemical reaction

3) The three elements needed for healthy growth of plants are:

(a) N, P, K
(b) N, C, P
(c) N, K,
(d) N, S, P

4) Clocks, which moves with the velocities compareable with the velocity of light, run:

(a) fast
(b) slow
(c) equal to the velocity of light
(d) with zero velocity

5) Max Planck received the noble prize in Physics in 1918 for his discovery of:

(a) electron
(b) energy quanta
(c) photon
(d) positron

6) Bronze medal is made up of metals:

(a) (copper,nickel)
(b) (copper, tin)
(c) (copper, silver)
(d) (copper, zinc)

7) Addison’s disease is caused by the excessive secretion of:

(a) Antiduretic Harmone

(b) Luteinising Harmone
(c) Melanophore stimulating Harmone
(d) Adrenocorticotrophic Harmone

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8) Development of calf muscles in ladies who wear high heels is a common example of:

(a) Natural Selection

(b) inheritance of acquired character
(c) Use and disuse of organ
(d) Artificial selection

9) Margalla Hill is a branch of:

(a) Karakorum range

(b) Hindukash range
(c) Himalaya range
(d) Nanga Parbat range

10) Humming bird belongs to a category called:

(a) Ectotherm
(b) Endotherm
(c) Exotherm
(d) Heterotherm.

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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2007

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.1. write short notes on any two of the following (5 each)

(a) Laser
(b) Nuclear reactor
(c) Ceramics

Q.2. Write briefly (not more than three to four sentences) about any five of the following ( 2
each)

(a) Asteroids
(b) Black Hole
(c) Aurora
(d) Sedimentary Rock
(e) Epiphytes
(f) Ionosphere

Q.3 Differenitate between the following pairs: (2 each)

(a) BIT and BYTE

(b) RAM and ROM
(c) Epidemic and endemic
(d) Photosynthesis and respiration
(e) Herbivores and carnivores

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Q.4 (i) What are the endocrine glands? Name any Two. (2+2)

(ii) Name the parts of human body from where the following secreted: (6)

(a) Insulin
(b) thyroxin
(c) adrenalin
(d) oestrogen
(e) cortisol
(f) Testosterone

Q.5 (a) Briefly discuss the classification of plants giving suitable examples: (6)

(b) define the following: (4)

(1) Vaccine
(2) Antibiotic
(3) Solar eclipse
(4) Exothermic

Q.5 Give scientific reasons of the following: (2 each)

(a) Why climbers get their food by climbing on other trees ?

(b) Mars is called red planet.
(c) Vitamin D is the essential component of the bidy.
(d) The weight of the oblect is less at the equator than at the poles.
(e) Why do some people snore?

Q.7 Give description of satellites and also give their functions. (10)

Q.8
(a) What is balance diet? (5)
(b) How are characters transmitted from parents to offspring? (5)
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COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BPS-17 UNDER
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2008

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I

EVERY DAY SCIENCE

TIME ALLOWED: 100 MINUTES……..........……Maximum Marks: 50

NOTE:
(i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.1. Write briefly about the life and scientific contributions of the following Muslim Scientists:
(5+5)

a. Muhammad bin Musa Al-Khawarizmi

b. Abu Ali Sina

Q.2. Differentiate clearly between the following pairs: (2 each)

a. Fission and fusion

b. Star and Planet
c. Pollination and Fertilization
d. Telescope and Microscope
e. Antibiotics and Vaccines

Q.3.
a. Discuss briefly the SOLAR SYSTEM. (6)
b. How are EARTHQUAKES caused? (4)

Q.4. Write briefly (not more than four to five sentences) about any FIVE of the following: (2
each)

a. Supernova
b. Radioactivity
c. Laser
d. Semiconductors
e. Geothermal Energy
f. Computer Virus
g. Pasteurization

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Q.5.
a. What are HORMONES? Name four important hormones and describe their functions in the
human body. (2+4)

b. Explain the structure and function of an ANIMAL CELL with a labeled diagram. (2+2)

Q.6.
a. What are the essential nutrients of BALANCED DIET? Describe one such nutrient in detail
explaining its role in the metabolism. (2+4)

b. What do the following scientific abbreviations stand for? (1/2 each)

i. PVC ii. BCG iii. ECG iv. CFC v. LPG vi. DNA vii. AIDS viii. TNT

Q.7.
a. Define ENERGY. Name four renewable sources of energy. How can our country come out of
Energy Crisis? (1+2+3)

b. Write a brief note on CERAMICS. (4)

Q.8.(a) Describe very briefly the working of a CAMERA. How does it resemble in its function
with that of the HUMAN EYE? (3+3)

(b). What are PLASTCS? Describe briefly their characteristics and Limitations. (1+3)
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(EVERY DAY SCIENCE)
(PART-I) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:50
TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:50

(i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after
NOTE: 80 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQs)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet: (50)
(1) Persons with following blood group are considered to be universal recipient.
(a) A+ (b) B+ (c) AB+ (d) O+ (e) None of these
(2) Study of life in outer space is known as:
(a) Endobiology (b) Exobiology (c) Enterobiology (d) Neobiology (e) Micro biology
(3) The name of the common mineral salt present in sweat is:
(a) Calcium Oxalate (b) Potassium Sulphate (c) Sodium Chloride (d) Iron Sulphide
(e) None of these
(4) Sensitive layer of the eye is:
(a) Choroids (b) Sclerotic (c) Retina (d) Cornea (e) None of these
(5) Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements:
(a) Nitrogen + Hydrogen (b) Nitrogen + Carbon (c) Nitrogen + Oxygen
(d) Oxygen + Carbon (e) None of these
(6) Dr. Abdus Salam of Pakistan was one of the contributors to the unification of:
(a) Electromagnetic force and gravitational force (b) Electromagnetic force and weak nuclear force
(c) Gravitational force and weak nuclear force (d) Weak nuclear force and strong nuclear force
(e) None of these
(7) Which triplet in DNA codes for valine:
(a) CTT (b) AGU (c) CAT (d) AAT (e) None of these
(8) What is the chance of a diabetic baby born to parents both heterozygous normal?
(a) Zero (b) 1/4 (c) 1/2 (d) 3/4 (e) None of these
(9) Which of the following is not a part of Darwinism:
(a) Over production (b) Natural selection (c) Inheritance for acquired characters
(d) Competition for survival (e) None of these
(10) Role of biotechnology in the production of food is based on:
(a) Decomposition (b) Respiration (c) Digestion (d) Fermentation (e) None of these
(11) Which form of drug abuse involves most risk of infection with the HIV (AIDS) virus:
(a) Cigarette smoking (b) Using alcohol (c) Injection of heroine
(d) Taking too much aspirin (e) None of these
(12) Founder of modern astronomy was:
(a) Archimedes (b) William Gilbert (c) Nicolas Copernicus
(d) Michel Faraday (e) None of these
(13) The instrument which measures very high temperature is:
(a) Manometer (b) Thermostat (c) Chronometer (d) Pyrometer (e) None of these
(14) The science which deals with study of manners and customs of peoples is:
(a) Ethnology (b) Morphology (c) Ethics (d) Genetics (e) None of these
(15) Chemicals used to kill rats and mice are:
(a) Insecticides (b) Rodenticides (c) Fungicides (d) Herbicides (e) None of these
(16) Dry ice is:
(a) Methane hydrate (b) Liquid Nitrogen (c) Solid Carbondioxide
(d) Frozen water (e) None of these
(17) Chemical name of vinegar is:
(a) Sodium Nitrate (b) Dilute acetic acid (c) Chloride of lime
(d) Calcium (e) None of these
(18) Deficiency of following vitamin decreases hemoglobin production:
(a) Biotin (b) Thiamine (c) Niacin (d) Pyridoxine (e) None of these
(19) Hygrometer is used for measuring the:
(a) Speed of sound (b) Density of milk (c) Humidity of air
(d) Specific gravity of liquids (e) None of these
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(20) Bronze is an alloy of:
(a) Copper and Zinc (b) Tin and Zinc (c) Copper and Tin
(d) Iron and Zinc (e) None of these
(21) Which of the following is most elastic?
(a) Steel (b) Rubber (c) Glass (d) Sponge (e) None of these
(22) Orbital period of the planet Mercury around the sun is:
(a) 88 days (b) 365 days (c) 2 years (d) 98 days (e) None of these
(23) The most splendid and the most magnificent constellation in the sky is:
(a) Orion (b) Columba (c) Canis Major (d) Taurus (e) None of these
(24) “Black holes” refer to:
(a) Holes occurring in heavenly bodies (b) Bright spots on the sun
(c) Collapsing objects of high density (d) Collapsing objects of low density
(e) None of these
(25) Eugenics is the study of:
(a) Altering human beings by changing their genetic components
(b) People of European origin (c) Different races of mankind
(d) Genetics of plants (e) Eunuchs
(26) The position of earth in its orbit, when it is at its greatest distance from the sun causing northern
summer is called:
(a) Aphelion (b) Perihelion (c) Perigee (d) Apogee (e) None of these
(27) Diamond is a very expensive ornament. It is composed of a single element.
(a) Carbon (b) Gold (c) Silver (d) Platinum (e) None of these
(28) Which of the following layers makes radio transmission possible?
(a) Troposphere (b) Ionosphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Stratosphere (e) None of these
(29) Which of the following explains the reason why there is no total eclipse of the sun?
(a) Size of the earth in relation to that of moon (b) Orbit of moon around earth
(c) Direction of rotation of earth around sun (d) Area of the sun covered by the moon
(e) None of these
(30) Television signals are converted into light signals by:
(a) Optical fibre (b) Transistor (c) Decoder (d) Photo diode (e) None of these
(31) Where do most of Asteroids lie?
(a) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
(b) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Venus.
(c) In asteroid belt between the orbits of Jupiter and Venus.
(d) Everywhere in the sky. (e) None of the these
(32) The number of spark plugs needed in a diesel engine is:
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 0 (d) 4 (e) None of these
(33) The half life of a radioactive element is 8-days. How long will it take to reduce it from 10mg to 5mg?
(a) 4 days (b) 12 days (c) 16 days (d) 8 days (e) None of these
(34) The term ‘Blue Shift’ is used to indicate.
(a) Doppler effect in which an object appears bluer when it is moving towards the observer or
observer is moving towards the object.
(b) Turning a star from white to blue. (c) In future sun would become blue.
(d) Black hole was blue at its start. (e) None of these
(35) Kilowatt-hour is a unit of:
(a) Power (b) Electric current (c) Energy (d) Time (e) None of these
(36) Fuel used in Fast Breeder Reactor is:
(a) Uranium Oxide (b) Uranium Plutonium carbide (c) Uranium Plutonium Oxide
(d) Uranium thorium Oxide (e) None of these
(37) Monsoon is caused by:
(a) Seasonal reversal of winds. (b) Revolution of earth. (c) Movement of the clouds.
(d) Rise in temperature. (e) Rain forests
(38) Which of the following atmospheric layers helps in radio communication?
(a) Exosphere (b) Ionosphere (c) Troposphere (d) Stratosphere (e) Ozone layer
(39) A moderator is used in nuclear reactor in order to:
(a) Accelerate the neutrons (b) Slow down the speed of the neutrons
(c) Increase the number of electrons (d) Decrease the number of electrons
(e) None of these
(40) Sedimentary rocks are:
(a) Porous (b) Hard (c) Rough (d) Brittle (e) Volcanic
(41) Which one of the following is a non-metallic mineral?
(a) Manganese (b) Magnesium (c) Gypsum (d) Bauxite (e) None of these
(42) Ozone layer prevents the following radiation from entering the atmosphere:
(a) Infra-red (b) Ultraviolet (c) X-rays (d) Gamma rays (e) None of these
(43) The phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, the display of red and green lights in northern hemisphere is
due to radiations from:
(a) Ionosphere (b) Troposphere (c) Mesosphere (d) Stratosphere (e) None of these

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(44) Yeast is used in making bread because it produces:
(a) Carbon dioxide (b) Sugar (c) Bacteria (d) Oxygen (e) None of these
(45) Oasis is associated with:
(a) Glaciers (b) Desert (c) Islands (d) Volcanoes (e) Fertile land
(46) Quartz crystal in quartz watches works on the principle called:
(a) Photoelectric effect (b) Stark effect (c) Thermionic effect
(d) Piezo-electric effect (e) None of these
(47) The Fruits without seed, like banana, are called:
(a) seedless fruits (b) parthenogenesis fruits (c) parthenocarpic fruits (d) placental fruits
(e) Organic fruits
(48) Animal which captures and readily kills living animals for its food is called:
(a) Parasite (b) Scavenger (c) Predator (d) Mammal(e) None of these
(49) In a railway track, two rails are joined end to end with a gap in between them because:
(a) Steel can be saved.
(b) Accidents due to contraction in winter can be avoided.
(c) Air gaps are necessary for bearing the weight of running train.
(d) Accidents due to expansion in summer can be avoided.
(e) All of these
(50) Name the famous book of Ibn-Sina in which he discussed human physiology and medicine:
(a) Al-Qanoon (b) Al-Masudi (c) New Renaissance (d) Tadhkira (e) None of these

PART – II (Subjective)
NOTE: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.2. Write short note on the following by giving their exact life span and contributions to the
field of science (Accurate facts will be appreciated) (5 x 2)
(a) Umer Al Khayam (b) Zakariya Al Razi
Q.3. Differentiate between ANY FIVE of the following pairs. (2 x 5)
(a) Umbra and Penumbra (b) Heavy water and hard water (c) Smog and Smoke
(d) Myopia and Hypropia (e) Lava and Magma (f) Periscope and perimeter
(g) X-rays and Gamma rays
Q.4. Sun is a glorious star in our sky. Write down its characteristics with reference to the following data:
(a) Distance from earth (b) Mean distance from centre of galaxy
(c) Velocity around centre of galaxy (d) Revolution period around centre of galaxy
(e) Equatorial diameter (f) Rotation period at the equator
(g) Core temperature (h) Solar wind
(i) The lovely Diamond Ring effect (i) Future of sun
Q.5. Write briefly (not more than three to four sentences) about ANY FIVE of the following. (2 x 5)
(a) Allotropy (b) Nebula (c) Enrichment of Uranium
(d) Aqua Regia (e) Greenhouse effect (f) Igneous rocks
Q.6. (a) Define GENETIC ENGINEERING. In how many ways Genetic Engineering can be
applied in different fields of life? Does it benefit society? Discuss. (1+3+2)
(b) What do the following scientific abbreviations stand for? (1/2 each)
(i) SONAR (ii) CNS (iii) PTFE (iv) LDL (v) SARS
(vi) GUT (vii) BASIC (viii) BTU
Q.7. (a) What are MINERALS? Discuss ANY TWO physical properties thereof. Also mention
the names of four precious minerals of high commercial value.
(b) Define the following: (1 each)
(i) Amphibion (ii) Synchronous satellite (iii) Big Dipper
(iv) Fermentation (v) Millennium Bug
Q.8. (a) Define RECEPTORS in man. Name different receptor organs in human body.
Also discuss ANY TWO of them briefly.
(b) Give scientific reasons of the following. (1 each)
(i) The dogs pant, the birds open their mouth and the elephants move rapidly their ears.
(ii) The manholes covers are generally round.
(iii) A geostationary satellite appears standstill to a viewer on the equator of earth.
(iv) We never see birds urinating.
(v) Pasteurized milk has more nourishment than the ordinary boiled milk.
Q.9. (a) Highlight the similarities and differences between animals and plants. (3+3)
(b) Write short note on ANY TWO of the following. (2 each)
(i) Teleprinter (ii) Dengue Virus (iii) Vacuum Cleaner

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PAPER-I
(EVERY DAY SCIENCE)
(PART-I) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:50
TIME ALLOWED:
(PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS:50

(i) First attempt PART-I (MCQ) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after
NOTE: 80 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART – I (MCQs)
(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Box on the Answer Sheet: (50)
(1) Water is heated in a kettle. The inside water is heated by convection. A person sitting near the
fire receives heat by.
(a) Conduction (b) Convection (c) Radiation (d) Reflection (e) None of these
(2) A time can come when we will be able to design a machine which can go on working for ever
without the expenditure of energy. Is it possible?
(a) No (b) Yes (c) In due course of time (d) Very soon (e) None of these
(3) The measurement of rainfall is made by an instrument known as:
(a) Hygrometer (b) Barometer (c) Hydrometer (d) Pedometer (e) None of these
(4) Light year is a unit of:
(a) Distance (b) Time period (c) Light intensity (d) Time (e) None of these
(5) Three elements needed for the healthy growth of plants are:
(a) N, P, K (b) N, C, P (c) N, K, C (d) N, S, P (e) None of these
(6) Copper can be converted into gold by:
(a) Heating (b) Artificial Radioactivity (c) Electroplating (d) Chemical Reaction (e) None of these
(7) In winter an iron pipe feels colder than a wooden window. This is because wood is:
(a) Conductor (b) Non-Conductor (c) Semi-Conductor (d) Not a solid while iron is a solid
(e) None of these
(8) The echo(reflected sound) will be distinctly heard only at ordinary temperatures if the distance
of the reflecting surfaces from the source of sound is at least:
(a) 1120 ft (b) 120 ft (c) 56 ft (d) 100 ft (e) None of these
(9) It is possible to recognize a person in the dark by simply hearing his unique voice. It is because
of the:
(a) Pitch (b) Frequency (c) Time period (d) Quality (e) None of these
(10) When a ray of sunlight enters a dark room, its straight path becomes visible because of dust
particles hanging in the air. It is because light is:
(a) Visible (b) Transparent (c) Invisible (d) Opaque (e) None of these
(11) A six feet tall lady wants to see her full image in a plane mirror. The minimum length of the
mirror will be:
(a) 6 feet (b) 12 feet (c) 4 feet (d) 3 feet (e) None of these
(12) The principle used in radar is the same as that of Sonar. In radar we use radio waves; whereas
in Sonar we use:
(a) Red Waves(b) Infrared Waves (c) Ultrasonic (d) Supersonic (e) None of these
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(13) In a fission nuclear reaction, a heavy nucleus breaks up into smaller nuclei whereas in another
nuclear reaction two or more than two possibly nuclei are fused to form a heavy nucleus. This
nuclear reaction is called:
(a) Chemical Reaction (b) Nuclear Reaction (c) Fission nuclear reaction
(d) Fusion nuclear reaction (e) None of these

(14) Parsec is a unit of:

(a) Energy (b) Time (c) Power (d) Distance (e) None of these
(15) German Silver is an alloy of:
(a) Zn + Ni (b) Cu + Zn (c) Cu + Ni (d) Cu + Sn (e) None of these
(16) The Continent Antarctica lies at the:
(a) North pole (b) South pole (c) Middle of the earth (d) Equator (e) None of these
(17) The temperature of the dead body is:
(a) 0oC (b) 37oC (c) room temperature
(d) temperature of the place where it is kept (e) None of these
(18) Lactometer is a type of hydrometer which is used to measure the specific gravity of:
(a) Honey (b) Water (c) Milk (d) Olive Oil (e) None of these
(19) Cusec is a unit of:
(a) Area (b) Time (c) Distance (d) Mass (e) None of these
(20) The deepest place on earth is:
(a) Trench (b) Mariana Trench (c) Mangrove (d) Groove (e) None of these
(21) Twinkling of stars is caused by the:
(a) Reflection of light (b) Polarization of light (c) Refraction of light
(d) Interference of light (e) None of these
(22) Magnifying power of a simple microscope can be increased by:
(a) Increasing focal length of the lens (b) Decreasing focal length of the lens
(c) Lens of large aperture (d) Lens of short aperture (e) None of these
(23) Bronze medal is made up of metals:
(a) Copper, Nickel (b) Copper, Tin (c) Copper, Silver (d) Copper, Zinc (e) None of these
(24) One of the countries through which equator passes is:
(a) Kenya (b) Pakistan (c) Malaysia (d) Malta (e) None of these
(25) A very important practical application of properties of matter is hoeing or “godi” practiced by
the farmers. This property of matter is called:
(a) Elasticity (b) Stress (c) Capillarity (d) Strain (e) None of these
(26) It is observed that the total pressure exerted by air on the man of average size is around 14.7 lb
wt. per square inch. But the man feels quite comfortable. It is because:
(a) An equal and opposite pressure acts from inside (b) of the height of a man
(c) of gravity (d) Earth pulls the man upward (e) None of these
(27) A nuclear reactor is a device used to carry out controlled nuclear reaction whereas GM counter
is a device used to detect:
(a) Current (b) Voltage (c) Nuclear Radiation (d) Power (e) None of these

(28) A body can escape the gravitational pull of the earth if it is thrown up with a velocity of:
(a) 25 miles/sec (b) 60 miles/sec (c) 7 miles/sec (d) 10 miles/sec (e) None of these

(29) Night vision is possible with the help of:

(a) Red Light (b) Violet Light (c) Infrared Light (d) Ultraviolet Light (e) None of these

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(30) Myopia is a defect of human eye. It can be corrected by using a lens called:
(a) Convex Lens (b) Concave Lens (c) Cylindrical Lens (d) Plano convex Lens
(e) None of these
(31) Walnuts can be broken in the hand by squeezing two together but not one. It is because of:
(a) Work done(b) Power (c) Energy (d) Volume (e) None of the these
(32) The instrument which is specially designed for recording earthquake wave is called
seismograph which measures earthquake waves on a:
(a) Diatonic Scale (b) Fahrenheit Scale(c) Richter Scale (d) Celsius Scale (e) None of these
(33) The planet Mercury completes one rotation around the sun in:
(a) 88 days (b) 365 days (c) 98 days (d) 60 days (e) None of these
(34) Fossils found in the lowest geological strata are generally the most:
(a) Advanced (b) Complex (c) Primitive (d) Specialized (e) None of these
(35) Evolution can be described as:
(a) A continuing process (b) A catastrophic event in the past (c) Static
(d) The attaining of an ideal type (e) None of these
(36) What is the only source of new alleles?
(a) Crossing over (b) Independent assortment (c) Mutation
(d) Fertilization (e) None of these
(37) Polygenic characteristics are controlled by:
(a) Dominant genes (b) Recessive genes (c) Multiple genes
(d) Mutated genes (e) None of these
(38) Which of the following, lists the four stages of food processing in order?
(a) Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination
(b) Digestion, ingestion, absorption, elimination
(c) Ingestion, absorption, elimination, digestion
(d) Absorption, digestion, ingestion, elimination
(e) None of these
(39) In humans, most nutrient molecules are absorbed by the:
(a) Stomach (b) Liver (c) Small intestine (d) Large intestine (e) None of these
(40) The energy needed to fuel essential body processes is called:
(a) Essential nutrient level (b) Basal Metabolism (c) Recommended daily allowance
(d) Optimum energy intake (e) None of these
(41) Which of the following is an organic molecule needed by the body in small amounts?
(a) Protein (b) Vitamin C (c) Zinc (d) Monosaccharide (e) None of these

(42) Inhaled air passes through which of the following in the last?
(a) Bronchiole (b) Larynx (c) Pharynx (d) Trachea (e) None of these

(43) Which of the following is a form of sexual reproduction?

(a) Hermaphroditism (b) Fission (c) Fragmentation (d) Budding (e) None of these

(44) Cobalt is a material which is:

(a) Strongly attracted by a magnet (b) Not attracted by a magnet (c) Not a magnet
(d) Weakly attracted by a magnet (e) None of these
(45) Laughing gas has chemical composition of the following two elements which are:
(a) Nitrogen + Hydrogen (b) Nitrogen + Carbon (c) Nitrogen + Oxygen
(d) Oxygen + Carbon (e) None of these

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(46) Hepatitis A is transmitted to different individuals by:
(a) Water (b) Sneezing (c) Spit (d) Foeces (e) None of these
(47) The unit that coordinates different devices of the computer system is:
(a) ALU (b) Register (c) Control Unit (d) Logical instruction (e) None of these
(48) The most abundant element present in the human body is:
(a) Nitrogen (b) Carbon (c) Hydrogen (d) Oxygen (e) None of these
(49) Cancer can be treated by:
(a) Antibiotics and vaccines (b) Radiotherapy and antibodies
(c) Chemotherapy and radiotherapy (d) Antibodies and chemotherapy
(e) None of these
(50) Animals obtain carbohydrate mainly from:
(a) Sucrose (b) Starch (c) Glucose (d) Glycogen (e) None of these

PART – II
NOTE: (i) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.2. Write short note on the following by giving their exact life span and contributions to the field
of science. (Accurate facts will be appreciated) (5 x 2)
(a) Al – Biruni (b) Ibn – al – Haitham
Q.3. What do you know about hereditary diseases? Comment how they are transferred from
parents to offsprings? (3 + 7)
Q.4. Write briefly about ANY FIVE of the following: (Answer in three or four sentences) (2 x 5)
(a) Plaster of Paris (b) Reflex Action
(c) Pace Maker (d) Swine Flue
(e) Microwave Oven (f) The Internet
(g) Voltage Stablizer
Q.5. (a) What is global warming? Is there a sunny side to global warming? If yes, explain. (2 + 6)
(b) What makes the seasons happen? (2)
Q.6. In which region of the world, the following animals are found? Give two main characteristics
of each. (2 x 5)
(a) Blind dolphin (b) Kangaroo (c) Panda
(d) Kiwi (e) Penguin
Q.7. (a) In which organ these parts are present in animals or human body? (2 + 8)
(b) Describe the function of each briefly:
(i) Coronary artery (ii) Sino-auricular Node (iii) Aortic Valve (iv) Auricle
Q.8. Differentiate between the following pairs: (2 x 5)
(a) Hydrometer and Hygrometer (b) Perimeter and Telemeter
(c) Isotopes and Isomers (d) Flying mammal and Bird
(e) Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Q.9. (a) What are pesticides? Explain how these are dangerous to human beings? (2 + 4)
(b) What do the following scientific abbreviations stand far? (1/2 each)
(i) STP (ii) LORAN (iii) SONAR (iv) MAF
(v) MeV (vi) MASER (vii) AWACS (viii) CCTV

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I
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TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50

THREE HOURS (PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
NOTE: (i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 80
minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

(PART-I MCQs) (COMPULSORY)

Q.1. Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate box on the answer sheet. (1 x 50 = 50)
(1) The planet of the solar system which has maximum number of Moon is:
(a) Jupiter (b) Venus (c) Saturn (d) Uranus
(e) None of these.
(2) Sun is a:
(a) Planet (b) Comet (c) Satellite (d) Aurora
(e) None of these.
(3) The age of the solar system is:
(a) 4.5 billion years (b) 5.5 billion years
(c) 6.5 billion years (d) 7.5 billion years (e) None of these.
(4) A unit of length equal to the average distance between the Earth and Sun is called:
(a) Light year (b) Astronomical unit (c) Parsec (d) Parallax
(e) None of these.
(5) An eclipse of the Sun occurs when:
(a) The Moon is between the Sun and the Earth (b) The Sun is between the Earth and the Moon
(c) The Earth is between the Sun and the Moon (d) The Earth casts its shadow on the Moon
(e) None of these.
(6) The ozone layer protects the Earth from rays sent down by the Sun:
(a) Ultraviolet rays (b) Infrared rays (c) Gamma rays
(d) Radioactive rays (e) None of these.
(7) The ozone layer is present about 30 miles (50 Km) in atmosphere above the Earth. The stratum (layer)
of atmosphere in which ozone layer lies is called as:
(a) Exosphere (b) Mesosphere (c) Stratosphere
(d) Ionosphere (e) Troposphere
(8) Which rocks are formed by the alteration of pre-existing rocks by great heat or pressure?
(a) Igneous rocks (b) Sedimentary rocks (c) Metamorphic rocks
(d) Acid rocks (e) Basic rocks.
(9) The most abundant natural Iron Oxides are:
(a) Magnetite and Pyrite (b) Magnetite and Bauxite (c) Hematite and Pyrite
(d) Hematite and Magnetite (e) Hematite and Bauxite
(10) The two most abundant elements in sea water are:
(a) Sodium and Potassium (b) Sodium and Calcium (c) Sodium and Chlorine
(d) Chlorine and Iodine (e) Magnesium and Sulphur
(11) An electric current can produce:
(a) Chemical effect (b) Magnetic effect (c) Heating effect
(d) All of these three (e) None of these.

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(12) The unit of home electricity energy consumption is:
(a) Watt hour (b) Kilowatt hour (c) Joule hour
(d) Kilojoule hour (e) None of these.
(13) The magnet always points in the same direction, if allowed to move freely i.e. towards North and
South poles, because of:
(a) Gravitational field (b) A lot of metal deposits on North and South Poles
(c) Due to attraction of North Pole and repulsion of Western Pole
(d) Earth is a huge magnet (e) None of these.
(14) When sound is reflected from floor, ceiling or a wall, it mixes with the original sound and changes its
complexion, it is called as:
(a) Sound (b) Echo (c) Reverberation (d) Noise (e) None of these.
(15) The speed of sound in dry air at 20 °C is about:
(a) 130 meters per second (b) 230 meters per second (c) 330 meters per second
(d) 430 meters per second (e) None of these.
(16) The speed of light in vacuum is about:
(a) 300 Million meters per second (b) 300 Million meters per hour
(c) 300 Million kilometres per second (d) 300 Million kilometres per hour (e) None of these.
(17) The time, light takes from the Sun to reach Earth is:
(a) 8 minutes (b) 25 minutes (c) 45 minutes (d) 60 minutes (e) None of these.
(18) Light from the Sun travels a distance before it reaches the Earth :
(a) 50 million Km (b) 100 million Km (c) 150 million Km
(d) 200 million Km (e) None of these.
(19) The most suitable thermometer for measuring the boiling point of water is:
(a) Mercury thermometer (b) Alcohol thermometer (c) Bimetallic thermometer
(d) Liquid crystal thermometer (e) None of these.
(20) The density of water is greatest at:
(a) -32 °C (b) 0 °C (c) 4 °C (d) 100 °C (e) None of these.
(21) Which one of the following statements is true?
(a) Gases do not conduct heat (b) The best conductors are non-metals
(c) Conduction currents occur only in liquids (d) A vacuum can not conduct heat
(e) None of the statements is true.
(22) Ice can be changed to water by:
(a) Adding more water molecules (b) Changing the motion of the water molecules
(c) Rearranging the atoms in water molecules (d) Destroying the atoms in water molecules
(e) None of these.
(23) The building blocks of elements are called:
(a) Atoms (b) Molecules (c) Compounds (d) Isotopes (e) None of these.
(24) Boiling of an egg is a change which is:
(a) Physical (b) Chemical (c) Physiological (d) Morphological
(e) None of these.
(25) The temperature of liquid Nitrogen is:
(a) -32 °C (b) -80 °C (c) -100 °C (d) -196 °C (e) None of these.
(26) Which one of the following is an alkali?
(a) Water (b) Vinegar (c) Lemon juice (d) Slaked lime
(e) None of these.
(27) If an alkali is slowly added to an acidic solution, the pH of the acidic solution will:
(a) Increase (b) Decrease (c) Increase to 7 and then decrease
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(28) The usual raw material for ceramics, generally found beneath the top soil is?
(a) Sand (b) Silt (c) Clay (d) Plaster of Paris (e) Melamine.
(29) Polyamides are synthetic polymers commonly known as:
(a) Synthetic rubber (b) Nylon (c) Cellulose (d) Protein (e) None of these.
(30) Telephone was invented in 1876 in America by:
(a) Marconi (b) Galileo (c) John Beard (d) Edison (e) Graham Bell.
(31) Information can be sent over long distances in the form of:
(a) Electrical signals through wires (b) Light signals through optical fibres
(c) Radio waves through air (d) Any combination of these three (e) None of these.
(32) Information can be stored in:
(a) Audio and video cassettes (b) Floppy and compact discs (c) Hard disks
(d) Laser and optical disks (e) All of these four.
(33) Computers can:
(a) Add and subtract information only (b) Add, subtract and sort information only
(c) Add, subtract, sort and classify information (d) Add and subtract but cannot sort information
(e) Add, subtract and sort but cannot classify information.
(34) IBM stands for:
(a) International Business Machines (b) International Big Machines
(c) Interrelated Business Machines (d) Interrelated Big Machines (e) None of these.
(35) Chemicals used to kill weeds are called as:
(a) Insecticides (b) Fungicides (c) Herbicides
(d) Fumigants (e) None of these.
(36) The cytoplasm consists of several types of structures, which are called:
(a) Protoplasm (b) Nucleus (c) Cytochromes
(d) Organelles (e) None of these.
(37) The structure of DNA was elaborated by Watson and Crick in:
(a) 1909 (b) 1923 (c) 1945 (d) 1953
(e) None of these.
(38) In a DNA molecule, the rule for base pairing is:
(a) Adenine always bound with thymine and cytosine with guanine
(b) Adenine always bound with cytosine and thymine with guanine
(c) Adenine always bound with guanine and cytosine with thymine
(d) Adenine always bound with uracil and cytosine with guanine
(e) None of these.
(39) Man belongs to the family:
(a) Felidae (b) Hominidae (c) Mammalia (d) Primataceae (e) None of these.
(40) Deficiency of vitamin C in the human body causes a deficiency disease called:
(a) Beriberi (b) Night blindness (c) Rickets (d) Scurvy (e) None of these.
(41) To measure the specific gravity of milk, the instrument used is:
(a) Hygrometer (b) Barometer (c) Lactometer (d) Hydrometer (e) None of these.
(42) One of the fundamental characteristics of living organisms is:
(a) Photosynthesis (b) Digestion (c) Excretion (d) Metabolism (e) None of these.
(43) Plants growing on other plants are called as:
(a) Saprophytes (b) Parasites (c) Epiphytes (d) Pathogens (e) None of these.
(44) As per eating habit, squirrels are:
(a) Frugivorous (b) Herbivorous (c) Carnivorous (d) Omnivorous
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(45) Water loss from leaves through stomata is called as:
(a) Evaporation (b) Transpiration (c) Evapo-transpiration (d) Respiration
(e) None of these.
(46) The study of how plants and animals interact with one another and with the non-living environment is
called as:
(a) Ecosystem (b) Sociology (c) Ecology (d) Habitat (e) None of these.
(47) The number of bones in human body is:
(a) 200 (b) 202 (c) 204 (d) 206 (e) None of these.
(48) Nervous system in human body consists of:
(a) Brain and spinal cord (b) Brain and nerves (c) Spinal cord and nerves
(d) Brain, spinal cord and nerves (e) None of these.
(49) In human eye, the light sensitive layer made of specialized nerve cells, the rods and cones is called as:
(a) The pupil (b) The cornea (c) The sclera (d) The iris (e) The retina.
(50) Erythrocytes are also called as:
(a) Red blood cells (b) White blood cells (c) Platelets
(d) Plasma (e) None of these.
PART-II

NOTE: (i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q.2. Write short note on the following Muslim scientists by giving their exact life span and contribution to
the field of science:- (5 x 2 = 10)
(a) Jabar-bin-Hayan (b) Bu Ali Sina
Q.3. Differentiate between any FIVE of the following pairs:- (5 x 2 = 10)
(a) Typhoons and Tornadoes (b) Microscope and Telescope (c) Ultrasonics and Infrasonics
(d) Hard water and Heavy water (e) Isotopes and Isomers (f) Antibodies and Antibiotics
(g) Antigen and Vaccine
Q.4. (a) What is a galaxy? The Earth belongs to which galaxy? (1+1 = 2)
(b) Briefly describe what is big bang theory. (4)
(c) Do you think that Pluto is still ninth planet of our solar system? If yes, how and if not
why? (1+3)
Q.5. (a) Basically how many forms of energy are there? Also name these. (1+1 = 2)
(b) Enlist different types of energy. (4)
(c) Why are scientists trying to find alternate energy sources? (2)
(d) What is a renewable energy source? Quote three examples of renewable energy sources. (2)
Q.6. Is plastic a natural or an artificial polymer? Describe various types of plastics and their uses. (10)
Q.7. (a) What do the following abbreviations stand for:
(i) LAN (ii) HTTP (iii) HTML (iv) PDF (v) URL (1 x 5 = 5)
(b) Differentiate between natural and artificial satellites. For what purpose artificial satellites are
used? (5)
Q.8. (a) What is the main function of: (1 x 5 = 5)
(i) Ribosome (ii) Mitochondria (iii) Lysosomes (iv) Chloroplasts
(v) Golgi apparatus
(b) Give habitats of following animals: (1 x 5 = 5)
(i) Rattle snake (ii) Ostrich (iii) Platypus (iv) Rhinoceros
(v) Chimpanzee.
Q.9. Write short notes on the following:- (2 x 5 = 10)
(a) Nucleic acids (b) Fertilizers (c) Semiconductors (d) Microwave oven (e) Internet
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RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2012
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I
(EVERYDAY SCIENCE)

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50

THREE HOURS (PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
NOTE: (i) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.

PART-II

NOTE:(i) PART-II is to be attempted on separate Answer Book.

(ii) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be
considered.

Q. 2. Write briefly about two or more major achievements of each of the following two
famous Muslim scientists: 5x 2=10
(a) Abu Abdullah Mohammad Bin Musa Al Khwarizmi
(b) Abu Ali Al Hassan ibn Al Hassan Al Haytham

Q. 3. (a) List four or more physical characteristics of the Earth. (05)

(b) Briefly explain how Seasons and Ocean Tides are produced on the Earth? (05)

Q. 4. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between Earthquakes, Volcanic

eruptions, Floods and Tsunamis. (05)
(b) Briefly explain the difference between Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks. (05)

Q. 5. (a) Very briefly explain the difference between an Insulator, a Conductor, a

Semiconductor and a Superconductor. (05)
(b) Briefly explain the difference between a Laser and a Photovoltaic Cell. (05)

Q. 6. (a) Briefly explain the difference between an Antibiotic, an Antiviral Drug, a

Pesticide and a Vaccine. (05)
(b) List any two of the three things that the MMR vaccine protects against. List
any two other vaccines given to children. (05)

Q. 7. (a) Briefly explain how Photosynthesis works. (05)

(b) Briefly explain the Nitrogen Cycle in nature. (05)

Q. 8. (a) Differentiate between the following: (05)

Deoxyribonucleic Acids (DNA)
Messenger Ribonucleic Acids (mRNA)
Proteins
(b) Explain how DNA, mRNA and Proteins are interrelated to each other. (05)

Q. 9. (a) Explain what is meant by a balanced diet? (05)

(b) Give the major function of the following micronutrients: (05)
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Iron
Calcium
Iodine
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TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
NOTE:(i) First attempt PART-I (MCQs) on separate OMR Answer Sheet which shall be taken back after 80 minutes.
(ii) Overwriting/cutting of the options/answers will not be given credit.
PART-I ((MCQS)(COMPULSORY)
Q.1. (i) Select the best option/answer and fill in the appropriate Circle on the OMR Answer Sheet. (50x1=50)
(ii) Answers given anywhere, other than OMR Answer Sheet, shall not be considered.
1. Who proposed the concept “ All motion is relative ” ?
(a) Albert Einstein (b) John Kepler (c) Galileo Galilie (d) None of these
2. The field of specialization of famous Muslim scientist Abu Usman Aljahiz was :
(a) Botany (b) Zoology (c) Astronomy (d) None of these
3. Albatros is:
(a) A sea bird (b) A beetle (c) A fruit (d) None of these
4. The sunlight can reach a depth of ---------- meters in the ocean :
(a) 100 (b) 80 (c) 120 (d) None of these
5. The biggest planet in our solar system is:
(a) Venus (b) Pluto (c) Jupiter (d) None of these
6. The biggest species of the cat family is:
(a) Tiger (b) Lion (c) Leopard (d) None of these
7. Which group of animals has heterogametic females?
(a) Domestic fowl (b) Earthworm (c) Rabbit (d) None of these
8. The dominant phase of life cycle in these organisms is haploid:
(a) Mosses (b) Bacteria (c) Protozoa (d) None of these
9. The atmosphere of moon consists of:
(a) 90% Hydrogen, 10% Nitrogen (b) 80% Nitrogen, 20% Hydrogen (c) 60% Nitrogen, 40% inert gases (d) None of these
10. The chemical name of quartz is:
(a) Silicon Dioxide (b) Stannous oxide (c) Aluminium Oxide (d) None of these
11. Which month of a calendar year can lack a new moon?
(a) December (b) February (c) May (d) None of these
12. Deuterium differs from hydrogen in having:
(a) Different atomic number but same atomic weight (b) Different atomic number and different atomic weight
(c) Same atomic number but different atomic weight (d) None of these
13. One of the following is a water soluble vitamin:
(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin K (c) Vitamin D (d) None of these
14. Coulomb is the scientific unit to measure:
(a) Velocity (b) Temperature (c) Mass (d) None of these
15. Equator passes through one of these countries:
(a) Saudi Arabia (b) Italy (c) Japan (d) None of these
16. Anti Diuretic hormone is secreted by one of the following glands:
(a) Pituitary (b) Pancreas (c) Thyroid (d) None of these
17. Basha Dam is to be constructed on:
(a) River Sutlaj (b) River Jhelum (c) River Chenab (d) None of these
18. UV light falls in the category of:
(a) Ionizing Radiations (b) Non-Ionizing Radiations (c) Visible Light (d) None of these
19. The earth’s ----------------------is divided into 15 major plates of various sizes:
(a) Mesosphere (b) Stratosphere (c) Lithosphere (d) None of these
20. One of these scientists formulated basic laws of Geometry:
(a) Pythagorus (b) Archimedes (c) Aristotle (d) None of these
21. Phosphorus is an essential component of one of the following biological molecules:
(a) Amino acids (b) Nucleic acids (c) Carbohydrates (d) None of these
22. He was the first scientist to prove that planets move around the sun:
(a) Archimedes (b) Galileo Galilei (c) John Kepler (d) None of these
23. Atom is made up of -------------- different kinds of subatomic particles:
(a) Three (b) Two (c) Four (d) None of these
24. Uranium is best used as nuclear fuel in one of the following forms:
(a) U235 (b) U237 (c) U238 (d) None of these
25. The Alpha particles are compact clusters of:
(a) Electrons and Protons (b) Two Protons and Two Neutrons (c) Three Protons and Three Neutrons (d) None of these
26. The Beta particles are fast moving:
(a) Protons (b) Neutrons (c) Electrons (d) None of these
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28. The unit to measure the quantity of Ozone in the atmosphere is:
(a) Dobson (b) Dalton (c) Coulomb (d) None of these
29. The severity of 2005 earthquake of Pakistan on Richter Scale was:
(a) 6.9 (b) 7.6 (c) 7.1 (d) None of these
30. Geiger-Muller Counter is used to detect:
(a) Protons (b) Neutrons (c) Photons (d) None of these
31. Vacuum tubes have been replaced by:
(a) Conductors (b) Diodes (c) Transistors (d) None of these
32. Dacron is:
(a) Polyethylene (b) Epoxy (c) Polyamide (d) None of these
33. It is a secondary plant nutrient:
(a) Nitrogen (b) Phosphorus (c) Sulphur (d) None of these
34. An area of microbiology that is concerned with the occurrence of disease in human population is:
(a) Immunology (b) Parasitology (c) Epidemiology (d) None of these
35. The number of electrons of a neutral atom is automatically known if one knows the:
(a) Atomic number (b) Atomic weight (c) Number of orbitals (d) None of these
36. Which of the following is not an enzyme?
(a) Chymotrypsin (b) Secretin (c) Pepsin (d) None of these
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37. It is impossible for a type O baby to have a type________ mother.
(a) AB- (b) O- (c) O+ (d) None of these
38. Serum is blood plasma minus its:
(a) Calcium ions (b) Clotting proteins (c) Globulins (d) None of these
39. The autonomic nervous system innervates all of these except:
(a) Cardiac muscles (b) Skeletal muscles (c) Smooth muscles (d) None of these
40. The damage to the _________ nerve could result in the defect of the eye movement:
(a) Optic (b) Trigeminal (c) Abducens (d) None of these
41. Which of these is not a region of the spinal cord?
(a) Thoracic (b) Pelvic (c) Lumbar (d) None of these
42. The shape of the external ear is due to:
(a) Elastic cartilage (b) Fibrocartilage (c) Articular cartilage (d) None of these
43. The external surface of the stomach is covered by:
(a) Mucosa (b) Serosa (c) Parietal peritoneum (d) None of these
44. Which of the following is not a human organ system?
(a) Integumentary (b) Muscular (c) Epithelial (d) None of these
45. Which of the following does not vary predictably with the depth of the aquatic environment?
(a) Salinity (b) Temperature (c) Penetration by sunlight (d) None of these
46. The quantity of available nutrients _________from the lower levels of the energy pyramids to the higher ones.
(a) Increases (b) Decreases (c) Remains stable (d) None of these
47. Which of the following is not a major subdivision of the biosphere?
(a) Hydrosphere (b) Lithosphere (c) Stratosphere (d) None of these
48. Vaccination is synonymous with __________immunity.
(a) Natural active (b) Artificial passive (c) Artificial active (d) None of these
49. When a patient’s immune system becomes reactive to a drug, this is an example of:
(a) Superinfection (b) Drug resistance (c) Allergy (d) None of these
50. What is the smallest unit of heredity?
(a) Chromosomes (b) Gene (c) Nucleotide (d) None of these
PART-II
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iii) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iv) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
Q.No.2. (a) “The flood disaster in Pakistan is caused by the follies of humans “. Comment. (05)
(b) State the message of “The Earth Hour Movement”. (05)
Q.No.3. (a) Porifera is an ancient group of animals from Cambrian period. What is the cause of their survival /success? (05)
(b) How heavy water differs from ordinary water and what is its use in the Atomic Reactor? (05)
Q.No.4. What part do antibodies play in allergic reactions? How vaccination can be helpful in its control/ prevention? (10)
Q.No.5. (a) Differentiate between Renewable and Non-renewable sources of energy. Give examples of each one of them. (05)
(b) Why Nuclear Energy is being preferred in developed countries and why are we lagging behind in this
important source of energy? (05)
Q.No.6. (a) What is Nanotechnology and what are its uses? (05)
(b) Briefly explain the differences between Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. (05)
Q.No.7. Write comprehensive notes on:
(a) LASER and their uses. (b) OPTIC FIBRES and their importance in modern telecom system. (5 each)
Q.No.8. Write all that you know about Pesticides. How are they classified by agronomists? (10)
Q.No.9. Write note on: (a) Biotechnology (b) Global Warming (5 each)

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I
(EVERYDAY SCIENCE)
TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 80 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
THREE HOURS (PART-II) 100 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FIVE questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Discuss the contribution of Muslim scientists in the development of Astronomy, (10)
Algebra and Trigonometry. (3, 31/2, 31/2 each)
Q. No. 3. Give brief answers to the following questions: (2 each) (10)
(a) Why do we bring our hands close to our mouth while shouting across to
someone far away?
(b) Why do we lean forward while climbing a hill?
(c) Why does a swimming pool appear less deep than it actually is?
(d) Why cannot petrol fire be extinguished by water?
(e) Why do Australians celebrate their Christmas during summer?
Q. No. 4. Differentiate between: (2 each) (10)
(a) Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia
(b) Renewable and Non-renewable energy resources
(c) Lava and Magma (d) Mist and Fog (e) Lunar Eclipse and Solar Eclipse
Q. No. 5. Briefly explain the working principle of the following: (5 each) (10)
(a) Radar (b) Microwave Oven
Q. No. 6. Give brief explanations for following phenomena: (2 each) (10)
(a) While watching a cricket match we see the ball struck a moment before we
hear the sound of the bat hitting the ball.
(b) A ship though made largely of steel, which is heavier than water, floats in
water.
(c) The colour of the same cloth when seen in electric light appears different from
the colour when seen in day light.
(d) Glass when heated cracks while metal does not.
(e) Although each eye perceives a separate image, we do not see everything
double.
Q. No. 7. Write short NOTES on the following: (5 each) (10)
(a) Environmental effects of Fertilizer use. (b) Global Warming.
Q. No. 8. Differentiate between: (2 each) (10)
(a) Smog and Smoke (b) Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
(c) Diastolic and Systolic blood pressure (d) Infection and Allergy
(e) Conductors and Insulators
Q. No. 9. Briefly explain the function of following in human body: (21/2 each) (10)
(a) Kidneys (b) Lymphatic system
(c) Thyroid gland (d) Pituitary gland
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, PAPER-I
(EVERY DAY SCIENCE)
TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS (PART-I MCQs) MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
PART-I(MCQs) : MAXIMUM 80 MINUTES (PART-II) MAXIMUM MARKS: 50
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLYT FIVE questions from PART-II. All questions carry EQUAL Marks
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) All the parts(if any) of each Question must be attempted at One Place instead of at different places.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.
PART-II
Q.2. (a) Iibn-e Batoota’s famous book Rihalah is an important source of history and
geography. Justify it. (5)
(b) Albarouni is recognized more as natural scientist rather theorist. Comment. (5) (10)

Q.3. (a) How solar eclipse and lunar eclipse are caused? (5)
(b) Discuss the function of kidneys in human body. (5) (10)

Q.4. (a) Describe briefly the principle working of two of the followings
(i) Television (ii) Microwave oven (iii) RADAR (5)
(b) What is current status and future perspective of BIOTECHNOLGY in Pakistan? (5) (10)

Q.5. (a) What do mean by night vision technology? (5)

(b) How Energy crises can be minimized in Pakistan. (5) (10)

Q.6. (a) Write short note on Seismography. (5)

(b) Differentiate between
(i) Cell and battery (ii) Smog and Smoke (5) (10)

Q.7. (a) What do you understand by Pollen Allergy. (5)

(b) Write down short note on any two of the following.
(i) Antibiotics (ii) Hormones (iii) Green House effect? (5) (10)

Q.8. (a) Write down note on Forensic Science and Criminology. (5)
(b) What are fertilizers? What do you understand by NPK Fertilizers? (5) (10)

Q.9. (a) What is Anemia? What are its symptoms and causes? (5)
(b) Write short note on space shuttle. (5) (10)

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