Assistant (BS-16) – Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD) – 2022

Mars shows bright polar caps that persist through seasons. These caps are layered with water ice and dry ice. They grow during winter and retreat during summer. Spacecraft have mapped their structure and traced climate history. Venus is far too hot for surface ice. Pluto has nitrogen ice mountains. Textbook wording here points to Mars.

The legal tender of the People’s Republic of China is the renminbi. The main unit is the yuan. Yen belongs to Japan. Rupee belongs to South Asian countries like Pakistan and India. Pound belongs to the United Kingdom. Since yuan or renminbi is absent the correct choice is none of these for this identification item.

Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain in England. It is a prehistoric stone circle with alignment to solstice sunrise and sunset. The sarsen stones and bluestones came from different regions. It is a World Heritage Site and a classic geography fact. Therefore match Stonehenge with the United Kingdom in quick recall sets.

Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames beside the Tower of London. It uses a bascule mechanism that lifts the roadway for ships. The bridge is one of the most photographed structures in London. Budapest is known for the Chain Bridge. Colombo has other landmarks. The expected pairing for objective tests is Tower Bridge and London.

Bathsheba Beach lies on the wild east coast of Barbados. The area features strong surf and dramatic boulder formations. Tourism and world places items often test such distinctive beach names. Greece and Australia host famous beaches yet Bathsheba is specific to Barbados. Selecting Barbados is the precise match for this location question.

Turkey uses the Turkish lira as its currency. The unit has been redenominated in the past yet the name remains lira. Taka is used in Bangladesh. Riyal is used in states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Matching currencies to countries is a staple of general knowledge. Here lira is the only correct pairing.

Eccentric describes someone who behaves in unconventional ways or keeps odd routines. Misogynist means a person who dislikes women. Misogamist means a person who dislikes marriage. Vocabulary questions reward precise distinctions between near sounding words. The stem asks about unusual habits. Therefore eccentric is the accurate and targeted term for this definition.

Five June is observed as World Environment Day by the United Nations. Each year features a theme such as ecosystem restoration or beat plastic pollution. Activities promote tree planting clean energy and public awareness. World Post Day is nine October. World Food Day is sixteen October. Hence five June aligns with the environment.

Israel took East Jerusalem during the Six Day War in nineteen sixty seven. The status of the city remains central to negotiations and international law debates. Many countries have kept embassies outside Jerusalem due to this issue. Timeline questions on the Middle East often hinge on the year nineteen sixty seven for this event.

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. Tripoli is a major Lebanese city yet not the capital. Damascus is the capital of Syria. Capitals are among the most tested world facts. A useful memory cluster is Beirut for Lebanon. Amman for Jordan. Damascus for Syria. This cluster avoids common mix ups.

After the exit of the United Kingdom the European Union counts twenty seven member states. Exam papers produced in recent years use this post exit figure. Numbers can shift with enlargements yet twenty seven is the standard in current textbooks. When a year is not stated the safest recall for EU membership is twenty seven.

The idea is associated with Karl Marx who analyzed social change through conflict between classes. Rousseau focused on social contract and general will. Kant emphasized reason and ethics. Vico discussed cycles of history. Since Marx is not listed the correct response is none of these. Quote attribution items require careful option scanning.

London stands on the River Thames which flows to the North Sea. The Rhine runs mainly through Germany and the Netherlands. The Danube crosses central and eastern Europe. The Seine flows through Paris. River city mapping is a frequent geographic test area. Pair London with the Thames for perfect recall under time pressure.

Mars shows bright polar caps that persist through seasons. These caps are layered with water ice and dry ice. They grow during winter and retreat during summer. Spacecraft have mapped their structure and traced climate history. Venus is far too hot for surface ice. Pluto has nitrogen ice mountains. Textbook wording here points to Mars.

The legal tender of the People’s Republic of China is the renminbi. The main unit is the yuan. Yen belongs to Japan. Rupee belongs to South Asian countries like Pakistan and India. Pound belongs to the United Kingdom. Since yuan or renminbi is absent the correct choice is none of these for this identification item.

Stonehenge stands on Salisbury Plain in England. It is a prehistoric stone circle with alignment to solstice sunrise and sunset. The sarsen stones and bluestones came from different regions. It is a World Heritage Site and a classic geography fact. Therefore match Stonehenge with the United Kingdom in quick recall sets.

Tower Bridge crosses the River Thames beside the Tower of London. It uses a bascule mechanism that lifts the roadway for ships. The bridge is one of the most photographed structures in London. Budapest is known for the Chain Bridge. Colombo has other landmarks. The expected pairing for objective tests is Tower Bridge and London.

Bathsheba Beach lies on the wild east coast of Barbados. The area features strong surf and dramatic boulder formations. Tourism and world places items often test such distinctive beach names. Greece and Australia host famous beaches yet Bathsheba is specific to Barbados. Selecting Barbados is the precise match for this location question.

Turkey uses the Turkish lira as its currency. The unit has been redenominated in the past yet the name remains lira. Taka is used in Bangladesh. Riyal is used in states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Matching currencies to countries is a staple of general knowledge. Here lira is the only correct pairing.

Eccentric describes someone who behaves in unconventional ways or keeps odd routines. Misogynist means a person who dislikes women. Misogamist means a person who dislikes marriage. Vocabulary questions reward precise distinctions between near sounding words. The stem asks about unusual habits. Therefore eccentric is the accurate and targeted term for this definition.

Five June is observed as World Environment Day by the United Nations. Each year features a theme such as ecosystem restoration or beat plastic pollution. Activities promote tree planting clean energy and public awareness. World Post Day is nine October. World Food Day is sixteen October. Hence five June aligns with the environment.

Israel took East Jerusalem during the Six Day War in nineteen sixty seven. The status of the city remains central to negotiations and international law debates. Many countries have kept embassies outside Jerusalem due to this issue. Timeline questions on the Middle East often hinge on the year nineteen sixty seven for this event.

Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. Tripoli is a major Lebanese city yet not the capital. Damascus is the capital of Syria. Capitals are among the most tested world facts. A useful memory cluster is Beirut for Lebanon. Amman for Jordan. Damascus for Syria. This cluster avoids common mix ups.

After the exit of the United Kingdom the European Union counts twenty seven member states. Exam papers produced in recent years use this post exit figure. Numbers can shift with enlargements yet twenty seven is the standard in current textbooks. When a year is not stated the safest recall for EU membership is twenty seven.

The idea is associated with Karl Marx who analyzed social change through conflict between classes. Rousseau focused on social contract and general will. Kant emphasized reason and ethics. Vico discussed cycles of history. Since Marx is not listed the correct response is none of these. Quote attribution items require careful option scanning.

London stands on the River Thames which flows to the North Sea. The Rhine runs mainly through Germany and the Netherlands. The Danube crosses central and eastern Europe. The Seine flows through Paris. River city mapping is a frequent geographic test area. Pair London with the Thames for perfect recall under time pressure.

Daughter of the East is the autobiography of Benazir Bhutto. It covers family background political struggle and national events. Some editions use the title Daughter of Destiny. Examiners like author title matches in Pakistan Studies. Fatima Bhutto wrote other noted books. Nusrat Bhutto did not author this work. Therefore select Benazir Bhutto.

The founding vision combines Islamic principles with representative governance social justice and constitutionalism. The single labels given do not capture the blend stated in key documents. Islamic provisions and democratic process coexist in the constitutional framework. Therefore none of these is the most precise answer in this specific stem as used in the paper.

Chhanga Manga Politics became a phrase for alleged horse trading of legislators after groups were housed at a resort in a forest area. The term now signals efforts to shift loyalties through incentives or pressure. It is a political idiom distinct in wording from simple bribery. Hence horse trading is the best match for the stem.

Sher Shah Suri ordered the construction of Rohtas Fort near Jhelum to control the region and deter rebellions. The fort shows Afghan military architecture with massive walls and several gates. Fort history and builders are common Pakistan Studies items. Link Rohtas with Sher Shah Suri for fast accuracy in such questions.

Tipu Sultan fell at Srirangapatna during the Fourth Anglo Mysore War in seventeen ninety nine. He resisted expansion by the East India Company and allied powers. Year based anchors matter in subcontinent history. Fix seventeen ninety nine for his death. Fix seventeen eighty two for the Treaty of Mangalore for broader context.

The Karakoram is commonly grouped within the Trans Himalaya system that lies north of the main Himalayan arc. It hosts K2 and long valley glaciers. Sub Himalayas refers to Siwalik foothills. Hindu Kush forms a separate range to the west. Examiners often prefer this classification. Therefore choose Karakoram for the Trans Himalayas label.

Radd Ul Fassad translates as elimination of mischief or rejection of discord. The listed English phrases do not capture that meaning. The operation focused on consolidation of counter terror gains and improved border security. For meaning based stems select none of these since the precise phrasing is absent among the options in this paper.

Histories trace the rise of the Delhi Sultanate to victories achieved under Muhammad Ghouri. His success at Tarain opened the route to control in North India. After his death mamluk commanders consolidated authority in Delhi. Qutb ud din Aibak and Iltutmish then shaped early institutions. The exam anchor is Muhammad Ghouri for the start.

Muhammad Ali Sadpara from Skardu was a leading Pakistani mountaineer. He summited several eight thousand meter peaks including a winter ascent of Nanga Parbat with partners. His work showed courage skill and teamwork in severe alpine conditions. He inspired many climbers across Gilgit Baltistan. Match his name with mountaineering in recognition items.

The initial cease fire in the first Kashmir war resulted from United Nations resolutions and mediation. UN observers monitored the line thereafter. The titles listed are not the legal instruments that ended hostilities. Therefore none of these is correct here. This item checks awareness of the UN role in early South Asian conflict management.

Policy notes and agriculture briefs often round per capita sugar use near twenty five kilograms. Exact numbers vary by survey and year. The exam key follows this widely cited estimate. Such economic facts are frequent in Pakistan Studies papers. When faced with this range select twenty five kilograms for the typical rounded figure.

Moeen Akhtar earned national fame through comedy and satire on stage and television. He created memorable characters with sharp timing and social insight. He also excelled as a host. Cultural literacy questions often link artists with their signature genre. Therefore match Moeen Akhtar with comedy for a sure and straightforward mark.

The key associates Gujranwala with engineering and metal fabrication clusters. Pakistan has multiple industrial hubs with distinct profiles. Sialkot is known for sports goods and surgical tools. Lahore hosts large industry and services. When a paper uses this mapping align with Gujranwala as the engineering hub to match the intended classification.

Pakistan observes Defence Day on six September. The day honors military personnel and citizens for their role during the nineteen sixty five war. Ceremonies include wreath laying and remembrance events. Dates are frequent quick marks in civics sections. Fix six September for Defence Day and twenty three March for Pakistan Day for strong recall.

Daughter of the East is the autobiography of Benazir Bhutto. It covers family background political struggle and national events. Some editions use the title Daughter of Destiny. Examiners like author title matches in Pakistan Studies. Fatima Bhutto wrote other noted books. Nusrat Bhutto did not author this work. Therefore select Benazir Bhutto.

The founding vision combines Islamic principles with representative governance social justice and constitutionalism. The single labels given do not capture the blend stated in key documents. Islamic provisions and democratic process coexist in the constitutional framework. Therefore none of these is the most precise answer in this specific stem as used in the paper.

Chhanga Manga Politics became a phrase for alleged horse trading of legislators after groups were housed at a resort in a forest area. The term now signals efforts to shift loyalties through incentives or pressure. It is a political idiom distinct in wording from simple bribery. Hence horse trading is the best match for the stem.

Sher Shah Suri ordered the construction of Rohtas Fort near Jhelum to control the region and deter rebellions. The fort shows Afghan military architecture with massive walls and several gates. Fort history and builders are common Pakistan Studies items. Link Rohtas with Sher Shah Suri for fast accuracy in such questions.

Tipu Sultan fell at Srirangapatna during the Fourth Anglo Mysore War in seventeen ninety nine. He resisted expansion by the East India Company and allied powers. Year based anchors matter in subcontinent history. Fix seventeen ninety nine for his death. Fix seventeen eighty two for the Treaty of Mangalore for broader context.

The Karakoram is commonly grouped within the Trans Himalaya system that lies north of the main Himalayan arc. It hosts K2 and long valley glaciers. Sub Himalayas refers to Siwalik foothills. Hindu Kush forms a separate range to the west. Examiners often prefer this classification. Therefore choose Karakoram for the Trans Himalayas label.

Radd Ul Fassad translates as elimination of mischief or rejection of discord. The listed English phrases do not capture that meaning. The operation focused on consolidation of counter terror gains and improved border security. For meaning based stems select none of these since the precise phrasing is absent among the options in this paper.

Histories trace the rise of the Delhi Sultanate to victories achieved under Muhammad Ghouri. His success at Tarain opened the route to control in North India. After his death mamluk commanders consolidated authority in Delhi. Qutb ud din Aibak and Iltutmish then shaped early institutions. The exam anchor is Muhammad Ghouri for the start.

Muhammad Ali Sadpara from Skardu was a leading Pakistani mountaineer. He summited several eight thousand meter peaks including a winter ascent of Nanga Parbat with partners. His work showed courage skill and teamwork in severe alpine conditions. He inspired many climbers across Gilgit Baltistan. Match his name with mountaineering in recognition items.

The initial cease fire in the first Kashmir war resulted from United Nations resolutions and mediation. UN observers monitored the line thereafter. The titles listed are not the legal instruments that ended hostilities. Therefore none of these is correct here. This item checks awareness of the UN role in early South Asian conflict management.

Policy notes and agriculture briefs often round per capita sugar use near twenty five kilograms. Exact numbers vary by survey and year. The exam key follows this widely cited estimate. Such economic facts are frequent in Pakistan Studies papers. When faced with this range select twenty five kilograms for the typical rounded figure.

Moeen Akhtar earned national fame through comedy and satire on stage and television. He created memorable characters with sharp timing and social insight. He also excelled as a host. Cultural literacy questions often link artists with their signature genre. Therefore match Moeen Akhtar with comedy for a sure and straightforward mark.

The key associates Gujranwala with engineering and metal fabrication clusters. Pakistan has multiple industrial hubs with distinct profiles. Sialkot is known for sports goods and surgical tools. Lahore hosts large industry and services. When a paper uses this mapping align with Gujranwala as the engineering hub to match the intended classification.

Pakistan observes Defence Day on six September. The day honors military personnel and citizens for their role during the nineteen sixty five war. Ceremonies include wreath laying and remembrance events. Dates are frequent quick marks in civics sections. Fix six September for Defence Day and twenty three March for Pakistan Day for strong recall.

The Twenty First Amendment enabled special trial arrangements for defined terrorism related offences for a limited period. It followed national consensus after major attacks. Later policy changes required fresh measures. The question targets the amendment number. Therefore select twenty first for this constitutional reference in recent affairs sections.

David Lloyd George served as Prime Minister during that period. The Khilafat leaders traveled to seek relief for the Ottoman Caliphate and protection of holy places. Linking South Asian activism with European leaders is a common cross history item. Hence the correct association for nineteen twenty is Lloyd George.

Bangladesh emerged after the war that ended in December nineteen seventy one. Independence had been proclaimed earlier yet recognition and control consolidated after the conflict. Exam keys generally point to December nineteen seventy one for this transformation. Remember March for the proclamation and December for the outcome of the war.

The river flowing through Kaghan valley is locally known as the Kunhar. It eventually joins the Jhelum. Some stems test attention with self same naming rather than alternative labels. Do not overthink such items. Select the identical name when the region and context match the straightforward river identity.

The annulment came in nineteen eleven after sustained agitation and policy review. The original partition had been announced in nineteen five. The reversal reunited Bengal while creating Bihar and Orissa as a separate province. This date is a fixed anchor in South Asian political history. Therefore choose nineteen eleven for annulment.

The key associates the third season with a fully home based schedule in the context of this paper. Host plans changed across years due to security and health factors. The item checks recall of a season tag rather than match results. Follow the keyed snapshot used by the exam for accuracy.

The Constitution of nineteen seventy three created a bicameral parliament with a Senate to represent federating units. The upper house balances population heavy representation in the National Assembly. Many civics items center on institutions established in nineteen seventy three. The correct constitutional anchor here is nineteen seventy three.

Administrative counts have changed over time due to notifications. The key uses none of these to reflect a figure outside the listed options at the time of the paper. Always notice the exam year when answering such numeric governance items. Treat this as a snapshot rather than a permanently fixed number.

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor integrates energy projects highways rail upgrades and the port of Gwadar. It links western China to the Arabian Sea. CPEC is the well known acronym in policy and media. Identification of this program is a straightforward mark in current affairs sections. Therefore select CPEC.

Training material for that period often cited twelve supportive votes as the key threshold alongside technical compliance and onsite verification. Although the process is more complex the paper expects the rounded figure. Treat this as an exam specific recall fact. Therefore choose twelve when this voting count appears in past paper practice.

Crime index positions shift with periodic surveys. The keyed value places Karachi at one hundred fifteen among three hundred for the reference year of the paper. Such items test awareness of urban safety metrics rather than methodology. Accept the snapshot given in the set. Therefore select one hundred fifteen.

After the political change in Kabul the acting foreign minister has been Amir Khan Muttaqi. His name is not listed among the options. Therefore none of these is correct for this paper. Names for interim offices often vary in older sets. Always scan options closely when posts change with events.

The paper keys Syed Ali Haider Zaidi for the Maritime Affairs portfolio during the referenced period. Cabinet rosters shift with reshuffles. Past papers freeze a name for that exam year. Keep the keyed pairing when practicing from that set to ensure alignment with the official marking scheme in use.

Beijing and Tehran announced a long term cooperation roadmap covering energy trade infrastructure and security dialogue. The agreement signaled deeper ties despite sanctions pressure. Regional geopolitics questions frequently include this pairing. For exam recall match the twenty five year strategic cooperation plan with Iran rather than South Asian neighbors.

National surveys and economic reports often round overall literacy near sixty percent with large differences by province and gender. Exact values vary by methodology year and definition of literacy. Past papers rely on the common headline figure. Therefore select sixty percent when the stem asks for an approximate national literacy estimate.

Dr Qibla Ayaz has served as chairman across recent years. The council advises parliament and government on Islamic aspects of law and policy. Names can rotate yet past papers anchor a specific holder for the exam period. Match this post with Dr Qibla Ayaz to stay consistent with the key used in the set.

The United States holds inauguration on twenty January. Joe Biden took the oath as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President on that date in twenty twenty one. This is a fixed constitutional milestone. Recent affairs sections include it frequently. Therefore select twenty January twenty twenty one for the assumption of office.

The Twenty First Amendment enabled special trial arrangements for defined terrorism related offences for a limited period. It followed national consensus after major attacks. Later policy changes required fresh measures. The question targets the amendment number. Therefore select twenty first for this constitutional reference in recent affairs sections.

David Lloyd George served as Prime Minister during that period. The Khilafat leaders traveled to seek relief for the Ottoman Caliphate and protection of holy places. Linking South Asian activism with European leaders is a common cross history item. Hence the correct association for nineteen twenty is Lloyd George.

Bangladesh emerged after the war that ended in December nineteen seventy one. Independence had been proclaimed earlier yet recognition and control consolidated after the conflict. Exam keys generally point to December nineteen seventy one for this transformation. Remember March for the proclamation and December for the outcome of the war.

The river flowing through Kaghan valley is locally known as the Kunhar. It eventually joins the Jhelum. Some stems test attention with self same naming rather than alternative labels. Do not overthink such items. Select the identical name when the region and context match the straightforward river identity.

The annulment came in nineteen eleven after sustained agitation and policy review. The original partition had been announced in nineteen five. The reversal reunited Bengal while creating Bihar and Orissa as a separate province. This date is a fixed anchor in South Asian political history. Therefore choose nineteen eleven for annulment.

The key associates the third season with a fully home based schedule in the context of this paper. Host plans changed across years due to security and health factors. The item checks recall of a season tag rather than match results. Follow the keyed snapshot used by the exam for accuracy.

The Constitution of nineteen seventy three created a bicameral parliament with a Senate to represent federating units. The upper house balances population heavy representation in the National Assembly. Many civics items center on institutions established in nineteen seventy three. The correct constitutional anchor here is nineteen seventy three.

Administrative counts have changed over time due to notifications. The key uses none of these to reflect a figure outside the listed options at the time of the paper. Always notice the exam year when answering such numeric governance items. Treat this as a snapshot rather than a permanently fixed number.

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor integrates energy projects highways rail upgrades and the port of Gwadar. It links western China to the Arabian Sea. CPEC is the well known acronym in policy and media. Identification of this program is a straightforward mark in current affairs sections. Therefore select CPEC.

Training material for that period often cited twelve supportive votes as the key threshold alongside technical compliance and onsite verification. Although the process is more complex the paper expects the rounded figure. Treat this as an exam specific recall fact. Therefore choose twelve when this voting count appears in past paper practice.

Crime index positions shift with periodic surveys. The keyed value places Karachi at one hundred fifteen among three hundred for the reference year of the paper. Such items test awareness of urban safety metrics rather than methodology. Accept the snapshot given in the set. Therefore select one hundred fifteen.

After the political change in Kabul the acting foreign minister has been Amir Khan Muttaqi. His name is not listed among the options. Therefore none of these is correct for this paper. Names for interim offices often vary in older sets. Always scan options closely when posts change with events.

The paper keys Syed Ali Haider Zaidi for the Maritime Affairs portfolio during the referenced period. Cabinet rosters shift with reshuffles. Past papers freeze a name for that exam year. Keep the keyed pairing when practicing from that set to ensure alignment with the official marking scheme in use.

Beijing and Tehran announced a long term cooperation roadmap covering energy trade infrastructure and security dialogue. The agreement signaled deeper ties despite sanctions pressure. Regional geopolitics questions frequently include this pairing. For exam recall match the twenty five year strategic cooperation plan with Iran rather than South Asian neighbors.

National surveys and economic reports often round overall literacy near sixty percent with large differences by province and gender. Exact values vary by methodology year and definition of literacy. Past papers rely on the common headline figure. Therefore select sixty percent when the stem asks for an approximate national literacy estimate.

Dr Qibla Ayaz has served as chairman across recent years. The council advises parliament and government on Islamic aspects of law and policy. Names can rotate yet past papers anchor a specific holder for the exam period. Match this post with Dr Qibla Ayaz to stay consistent with the key used in the set.

The United States holds inauguration on twenty January. Joe Biden took the oath as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President on that date in twenty twenty one. This is a fixed constitutional milestone. Recent affairs sections include it frequently. Therefore select twenty January twenty twenty one for the assumption of office.

Historical reports place the Khilafat of Hazrat Ali at about four years and nine months. This period runs from 35 AH to 40 AH which equals 656 CE to 661 CE. None of the listed figures matches this duration exactly. Therefore none of these is the keyed choice. Remember four years plus most of a year.

Imam Shafi was born in 150 AH in Gaza. The same year marks the passing of Imam Abu Hanifa. This shared date is a classic timeline anchor in Islamic scholarship. Imam Shafi later studied in Makkah and learned from students of Imam Malik. Match 150 AH with the birth of Imam Shafi.

Hadith Qudsi carries a meaning from Allah while the wording is from the Prophet. It is not part of the Quran. It is transmitted as Hadith with chains of narrators. Hadith Taqreeri refers to approvals by silence or action. Therefore the term that fits the stem is Qudsi.

The period of Khilafat e Rashida totals about thirty years. Hazrat Abu Bakr ruled a little over two years. Hazrat Umar ruled about ten years. Hazrat Uthman ruled around twelve years. Hazrat Ali ruled about four years and nine months. These durations together give roughly thirty years.

The wife of Abu Jahl is Arwa bint Harb. She is widely known by the kunya Umm Jamil. Some papers require the lineage form rather than a shortened label. The listed options do not present the full correct form with bint Harb. Hence none of these is selected in this key.

Hazrat Ayesha narrated over two thousand hadith. She was a leading teacher of fiqh tafsir and seerah. Many companions and successors learned from her. Her narrations cover worship family life and public ethics. Therefore she is identified as the Mother of the Believers with the most narrations.

The Quran mentions a dog with the Companions of the Cave. The verses describe the dog stretching its forelegs at the entrance. This detail is famous in lessons on faith and patience. No other animal is linked to that account. Therefore the correct choice is dog.

In Arab usage before Islam the day later known as Jumuah was called Jumuat ul Arubah or Juma tul Arbi. After Islam the day took special status with the congregational prayer. The other options do not reflect that pre Islamic title. Hence the correct selection is Juma tul Arbi.