BPSC Solved test of Naib-Tehshildar (B-14) held on 10 December 2024

Correct Answer: A. Indus

The Indus River is known as the lifeline of Pakistan because it provides water for the country’s people, agriculture, industry, and domestic needs

Correct Answer: D. All of these

After gaining independence in 1947, Pakistan faced numerous challenges including Language Controversy: the dispute over the national language with urdu being imposed as the sole national language led to tensions between East and West Pakistan.
Role of religion in the state: The question of whether Pakistan should be an Islamic state or a secular democracy created divisions among the population and the leadership.
Provincial Autonomy: The issue of provincial autonomy particularly in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) led to demands greater regional autonomy and eventually contributed to the secession of East Pakistan.

Correct Answer: B. Humayun

Sher Shah Suri was the administrator of a small region in Bihar. He defeated Humayun and established his empire in Delhi. Sher Shah Suri defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun in two battles, the Battle of Chausa in 1539 and the Battle of Kannauj in 1540

Correct Answer: A. Mound of the Dead

Mohenjo-daro is also known as the “Mound of the Dead”. Mohenjo Daro, or “Mound of the Dead” is an ancient Indus Valley Civilization city that flourished between 2600 and 1900 BCE. The site was discovered in the 1920s and lies in Pakistan’s Sindh province

Correct Answer: C. 1929

In March 1929, the Muslim League session was held in Delhi under the presidency of Jinnah. In his address to his delegates, he consolidated Muslim viewpoints under fourteen items and these fourteen points became Jinnah’s 14 points and the manifesto of the All India Muslim League.

Correct Answer: B. Muhammad Iqbal

Mohammad Iqbal first voiced the idea of a separate Muslim state in India

Correct Answer: C. 1940

The All-India Muslim League began demanding a separate homeland for Muslims in 1940. The league’s demand was based on the “two-nation theory” and was put forward at the league’s Lahore session. The league’s leaders, including Muhammad Ali Jinnah, feared that an independent India would be dominated by Hindus.
The league’s demand for a separate homeland was formalized in a resolution known as the Pakistan Resolution, which was passed on March 23, 1940.

Correct Answer: B. London

Round Table Conferences, 1930-1932. About: In response to the inadequacy of the Simon Report, the Labour Government, which had come to power under Ramsay MacDonald in 1929, decided to hold a series of Round Table Conferences in London.

Correct Answer: B. Sindh

Mohenjo-daro is located off the right (west) bank of the lower Indus river in Larkana District, Sindh, Pakistan. It lies on a Pleistocene ridge in the flood plain of the Indus, around 28 kilometres (17 mi) from the town of Larkana.

Correct Answer: B. Delhi

Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, one of the architects of the modern Sub Continent was born on October 17, 1817 in Delhi and started his career as a civil servant.

Correct Answer: C. 12

There are 6 common factors of 24 and 36, that are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. Therefore, the greatest common factor of 24 and 36 is 12.

Correct Answer: C. 108 cm2

Area of a rectangle = Length × Breadth. Lets apply this formula. Substituting the values, So, the area is 108 cm²

Correct Answer: B. 10

To find the average of a set of numbers, use the formula: Average = Sum of all numbers/ Total numbers of numbers
Given numbers:
4, 8, 12, 16, 4, 8, 12, 16, 8, 12, 16
Step 1: Find the sum of the numbers.
Sum=4+8+12+16+4+8+12+16+8+12+16=116
Step 2: Count the total number of numbers.
There are 11 numbers in total.
Step 3: Calculate the average.
Average = 116/11 = 10.55
Correct Answer:
None of the options exactly match, but the average is closest to B. 10.

Correct Answer: A. Hazrat Jibraeel AS

The Angel Jibril’s main responsibility is to communicate the Words of Allah to His prophets. It is Jibril who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.

Correct Answer: D. Surah Al-Falaq, Surah Al-Nas

The correct answer is: D. Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas.
These two Surahs are collectively called Al-Muawizatain, meaning “the two protectors” or “the two refuge-seeking chapters.” They are recited for protection from evil and harm.

Correct Answer: A. Hazrat Isa AS

The Injil was the holy book revealed to Jesus (Isa), according to the Quran. Most scholars and Muslims believe that it refers not to the New Testament but to an original Gospel given to Jesus as the word of Allah.

Correct Answer: D. Prophet Yunus AS

The correct answer is: D. Prophet Yunus AS.
Prophet Yunus (AS), also known as Jonah, was swallowed by a whale (or a large fish) after he left his people without Allah’s command. While inside the belly of the whale, he prayed sincerely and recited the famous supplication:
“Laa ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen”\text{“Laa ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen”} “Laa ilaha illa Anta, Subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimeen”
(There is no deity except You; exalted are You. Indeed, I have been of the wrongdoers).
Allah accepted his repentance, and he was eventually rescued. This story is mentioned in the Quran in Surah As-Saffat (37:139-148) and Surah Al-Anbiya (21:87-88).

Correct Answer: C. Ghazwa-e-Tabook

The last battle the Prophet Muhammad led before his death was the Battle of Tabuk in October 630, 9 AH.

Correct Answer: D. Rajab

Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic (hijri) calendar. It is considered a sacred month and is one of four months when war is prohibited. The name Rajab comes from the Arabic verb rajaba, which means “to respect” or “to be in awe or fear”.

Correct Answer: B. 4

According to the Quran Muhammad is the last in a chain of prophets sent by God (33:40). The name “Muhammad” is mentioned four times in the Quran, and the name “Ahmad” (another variant of the name of Muhammad) is mentioned one time.

Correct Answer: B. Carbon

The correct answer is: B. Carbon.
Carbon is often referred to as the “building block of life” because it is a key element in all known life forms. Its unique ability to form stable bonds with many elements, including itself, allows it to create a wide variety of complex molecules, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids, which are essential for life.

Correct Answer: A. Photosynthesis

During photosynthesis, plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of glucose, a type of sugar. The process takes place in the chloroplasts of a plant’s leaves, where chlorophyll, a green pigment, traps light energy from the sun

Correct Answer: D. Liver

The liver lies just under the diaphragm and on top of the stomach. It is attached by a large vein to the stomach and small intestines. The liver detoxifies numerous toxins. It also destroys drugs, such as alcohol, nicotine, and prescription medicines, because these things are not normal to the body.

Correct Answer: C. Carry Oxygen

The red blood cell’s main function is to carry oxygen from the lungs and deliver it throughout our body. Red blood cells also transport waste such as carbon dioxide back to our lungs to be exhaled. Red blood cells can carry oxygen due to a protein called hemoglobin.

Correct Answer: D. Graphite

Graphite
The correct answer is Graphite. Natural graphite is used in many ways, from making pencils lead, to forming batteries. The layered structure formed due to rings of carbon atoms present in Graphite makes it slippery and for that reason, it is used in Pencil leads.

Correct Answer: A. Helium

The gas typically filled inside a balloon is helium. Helium is a non-toxic, inert gas that is lighter than air, which makes balloons filled with helium float

Correct Answer: D. Leaves

Leaves perform photosynthesis in plants. Leaves have mesophyll cells that contain chloroplasts in them. The chloroplast is a double-membraned organelle that contains the green-coloured pigment called chlorophyll which absorbs light from the sun and performs photosynthesis.

Correct Answer: C. Saturn

Saturn, known for its spectacular icy rings, is the second largest planet in our solar system. It’s about nine times wider than Earth, with an equatorial diameter of about 74,898 miles (about 120,536 kilometers)

Correct Answer: A. Evaporation

Evaporation is the process by which a liquid changes into vapour, by absorbing heat.

Correct Answer: B. Fight Infections

They protect you against illness and disease. Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are always at war. They flow through your bloodstream to fight viruses, bacteria, and other foreign invaders that threaten your health.

Correct Answer: A. Cache

CPU cache is a type of high-speed memory that is built directly into the CPU. Its purpose is to improve the performance of the CPU by providing faster access to frequently used data

Correct Answer: D. Ctrl + C

The keyboard shortcut to copy selected text in a software is Ctrl+C. This shortcut works in many applications, including Microsoft Office applications, browsers, and file explorer

Correct Answer: D. All of these

The correct answer is: D. All of these.
Each of these options can be adjusted to print more content on a page:
1. Page Margins: Reducing the margins increases the printable area on the page, allowing more content to fit.
2. Page Orientation: Switching from portrait to landscape orientation can provide more horizontal space for wider content.
3. Page Layout: Adjusting elements like font size, spacing, and columns in the layout can optimize the content to fit better on the page.
All of these combined can help maximize the content on a single printed page.

Correct Answer: A. Collecting data from satellites

Remote sensing is the process of detecting and monitoring the physical characteristics of an area by measuring its reflected and emitted radiation at a distance (typically from satellite or aircraft). Special cameras collect remotely sensed images, which help researchers “sense” things about the Earth.

Correct Answer: D. All of these

The correct answer is: D. All of these.
GPS (Global Positioning System) devices are capable of measuring:
1. Latitudes and Longitudes: These provide the exact geographic coordinates of a location.
2. Altitude: GPS devices can determine the height above sea level.
3. Speed: By calculating the change in position over time, GPS devices can measure the speed of movement.
Thus, GPS devices provide comprehensive navigation and tracking information.

Correct Answer: A. Data about Data

Metadata refers to information that describes and provides context about other data. It includes details like the origin, format, time of creation, and structure of the data. In geographic information systems (GIS), metadata might also include details about the source, accuracy, and the coordinate system used for spatial data.

Correct Answer: B. Analysing relationships between spatial features

Spatial analysis involves strategies that reveal the significant patterns in spatial data, such as point pattern analysis, interpolative predictions, area statistics, overlay analysis, spatial regression, network analysis and many more.

Correct Answer: A. Create a new layer based on the distance from an existing layer

The correct answer is: A. Create a new layer based on the distance from an existing layer.
Buffering is a spatial analysis technique used to create a new layer by defining a zone around a feature (point, line, or polygon) at a specified distance. This zone, or buffer, represents the area within a certain distance from the original feature, which can be used for further analysis, such as identifying areas affected by proximity to roads, rivers, or other feature

Correct Answer: D. All of these

The correct answer is: D. All of these.
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) can be used to:
1. Integrate data from multiple sources: GIS allows for combining and managing data from various sources, such as maps, satellite imagery, and databases, to provide a comprehensive understanding of spatial information.
2. Analyze data in a spatial context: GIS enables spatial analysis, allowing for the exploration of relationships, patterns, and trends in geographic data.
3. Communicate spatial information: GIS helps in visualizing and communicating geographic data effectively through maps, reports, and other visual tools.
Thus, GIS is a powerful tool for data integration, spatial analysis, and communication.

Correct Answer: A. The accuracy and completeness of data

Data quality is a measure of a data set’s condition based on factors such as accuracy, completeness, consistency, reliability and validity. Measuring data quality can help organizations identify errors and inconsistencies in their data and assess whether the data fits its intended purpose.

Correct Answer: C. 114

Correct Answer: A. The Opening

The Opening: The name of the first chapter of the Quran, which is also known as Surah Al-Fateha

Correct Answer: B. Kafir

By Salaah/Salat, we are referring to the obligatory prayers which a Muslim has to offer five times a day. Jabir bin Abdullah says: I heard the Messenger of Allah (SallAllah-u-Alaihi-wa-Sallam) saying this: The difference between a man (Muslim) and shirk and kufr is the abandoning of salaah.

Correct Answer: D. Rajab

In the Islamic religion, the sacred months or inviolable months include Dhu al-Qadah, Dhu’l-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab, the four months of the Islamic calendar during which war is considered forbidden except in response to aggression.

Correct Answer: A. Yawm-al-Qiyamah

The Day of Judgement, or “Yawm al-Qiyamah,” holds immense importance in Islam. It’s the day when every soul will be brought before Allah for judgment.

Correct Answer: B. Banu Nadir

The Battle of Khyber was primarily fought against the Banu Nadir, a Jewish tribe in the region.
So, the correct answer is:
B. Banu Nadir

Correct Answer: D. All of these

The correct answer is:
D. All of these
Each of the individuals listed initially opposed Islam but later embraced it:
• Abu Sufyan was a leader of the Quraysh who initially fought against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) but accepted Islam later.
• Khalid ibn al-Walid was a renowned general who initially fought against the Muslims in battles like Uhud and Mu’tah, but he later converted to Islam and became one of its greatest military commanders.
• Amr ibn al-As was another prominent opponent of Islam who initially fought against the Prophet but eventually became a supporter and one of Islam’s key generals, playing a significant role in the conquest of Egypt

Correct Answer: B. 1947

Correct Answer: D. Nawab Salimullah Khan

Nawab Salimullah Khan was one of the key founders of the All India Muslim League in 1906. He played an important role in its establishment, which aimed to represent the interests of Muslims in India.

Correct Answer: D. Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide is the most commonly used gas for extinguishing a fire.

Correct Answer: A. Vitamin A

Correct Answer: B. Generator

A device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy is called an electric generator. It works on the principle of electromagnetic induction, which states that when a coil rotates in a uniform magnetic field, an induced electromotive force (EMF) is produced.
Electric generators are also known as dynamos. They are made up of four components: Armature, Field magnet, Slip rings, and Brushes

Correct Answer: D. Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun, and the largest in the solar system – more than twice as massive as the other planets combined.

Correct Answer: A. Lord Mount Batten

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of Independent India. He was also the last Viceroy of India. He served as the Viceroy of India from 12th February 1947, to 15 August 1947, and Governor General from 15 August 1947, to 21 June 1948.

Correct Answer: B. Longitudes

Lines of latitude (also called parallels) are imaginary lines that circle Earth’s surface, running east and west parallel to the Equator

Correct Answer: A. 2*3*5

So, the prime factorisation of 30 is 2 × 3 × 5, where 2, 3 and 5 are the prime numbers.

Correct Answer: A. (x-2) (x +2)

Correct Answer: B. 2 2 * 3 2

36 has a total of 9 factors: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 36. There is a trick to calculate the total number of factors of a number. For example, 36 = 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 = 22 × 32. We get the prime factorizations of 36 as 22 × 32.

Correct Answer: A. 4

A perfect square is the result of multiplying a whole number by itself. For example, 1 x 1 = 1, 2 x 2 = 4, and 3 x 3 = 9. The first 10 perfect squares are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, and 100.
Not all even numbers are perfect squares, and many perfect squares are odd numbers

Correct Answer: A. Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar

In March 1919, to defend the Khalifa’s temporal powers, a Khilafat Committee was formed in Bombay. Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali, known as the Ali brothers, led the Khilafat Movement along with Mahatma Gandhi.

Correct Answer: A. Akbar

In the late 1500s, Emperor Akbar from the Mughal Empire was the most well- known emperor for his religious tolerance.

Correct Answer: D. To support British rule in India

The objectives of the league were: To create among Muslims the feelings of loyalty towards the British Government. To safeguard the political rights of the Muslims and to convey the same to the government. To prevent the rise of prejudice against other communities of India among the Muslims.

Correct Answer: D. Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage is father of computer after his invention of analytical engine. Analytical engine contained an ALU (Arithmetical logic unit), basic flow control, integrated memory.

Correct Answer: D. All of these

Correct Answer: C. CPU

Correct Answer: D. All of these

a computer network allows users to share hardware, software, and data:
• Sharing hardware: Users can share printers, storage devices, and other hardware.
• Sharing software: Users can access and use software shared on a network.
• Sharing data: Users can access and share files and information stored on other computers.

Correct Answer: A. IP Address

An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. IP stands for “Internet Protocol,” which is the set of rules governing the format of data sent via the internet or local network.

Correct Answer: B. Website

website. A collection of web pages which are grouped together and usually connected together in various ways. Often called a “website” or a “site.”

Correct Answer: D. All of these

Computer-oriented societies face a variety of problems, including privacy, spam and malware, stress, and health issues:
• Privacy
Computers can be vulnerable to misuse and malfunction, which can lead to privacy invasions.
• Spam and malware
Malicious software like viruses, ransomware, and spyware can infect a computer without the user’s knowledge, leading to data loss or identity theft. Spam can also be sent using a computer’s email address book.
• Stress
Using technology more frequently can negatively impact mental health.
• Health issues
Using a computer can lead to physical health problems like repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and computer vision. It can also cause psychological problems like fear of technology, computer anxiety, and dependence on the internet.