CURRENT AFFAIRS 2011
PART-I
MCQ’s

(i) The world highest Mountain is in
(a) Nepal
(b) Italy
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) China

(ii) On the map of the world which country appears as long shoe?
(a) Italy
(b) Malta
(c) Croatia
(d) Moldova

(iii) The Headquarter of Red Cross are in:
(a) London
(b) New York
(c) Berlin
(d) Geneva

(iv) Diamer-Bhasha Dam has been planned on the river:
(a) Jehlum
(b) Chenab
(c) Indus
(d) None of these

(v) Hajj Scam 2010 struck a blow to:
(a) Fazal-ur-Rehman
(b) Azam sawati, Hamid Saeed Kazmi
(c) Ishaq Dar
(d) Inamullah

(vi) Who was the special representative of USA for Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs?
(a) Richard Holbrook
(b) Joan Alizabeth
(c) Gen. Mc Arthur
(d) None of these

(vii) AFPAK policy was announced in:
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2007
(d) None of these

(viii) Ship mounted energy project (activated in Pakistan: 2010) is sponsored by:
(a) Saudi Arabia
(b) China
(c) Turkey
(d) None of these

(ix) Asian Development Bank was established in
(a) 1964
(b) 1966
(c) 1968
(d) 1960

(x) Who were the three statesmen who formulated Non-aligned Movement?
(a) Gandhi, Naseer, Tito
(b) Nehru, Naseer, Tito
(c) Chou-en-lai, Bhutto, Nehru
(d) Soe Karno, Naseer, Tito

(xi) The permanent secretariat of SAARC is established at:
(a) Kathmandu
(b) Dhaka
(c) Delhi
(d) Islamabad

(xii) Which of the following is the largest emitter of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
(a) China
(b) America
(c) Russia
(d) India

(xiii) The Rio conference on sustainable development was convened in:
(a) 1972
(b) 1992
(c) 2002
(d) None of these

(xiv) World Trade Organization was established in:
(a) 1992
(b) 1993
(c) 1994
(d) 1995

(xv) How many official working language are recognized by UNO?
(a) 8
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 4

(xvi) The first UN conference on sustainable development happened in:
(a) 1952
(b) 1962
(c) 1972
(d) 1982

(xvii) Mirani Dam Exist in:
(a) Sindh
(b) Baluchistan
(c) Punjab
(d) None of these

(xviii) The founder of Wiki-leaks scam belongs to:
(a) America
(b) England
(c) Australia
(d) Austria

(xix) There are how many non permanent members of Security Council?
(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 14
(d) 10

(xx) Pakistan has become non permanent member of Security council for:
(a) Five times
(b) Two times
(c) Three times
(d) Six times
CURRENT AFFAIRS 2012

PART-I
MCQ’s

1) The first constructed barrage of Pakistan is
a) Jinnah barrage
b) Sukkur barrage
c) Tunsa barrage
d) None of these

2) Where was Jesus Christ born?
A) Iraq
b) Jerusalem
c) Mecca
d) None of these

3) RAW is an abbreviation of
a) radical army wing
b) research and warning
c) research and analysis wing
d) none of these

4) Who was the first viceroy of India?
A) Lord Ripon
b) Lord Canning
c) Lord Curzon
d) None of these

5) According to Rousseau legitimate political authority is based on
a) slavery
b) force
c) social conduct
d) none of these

6) East India company was established in
a) 1603
b) 1602
c) 1600
d) none of these

7) British government sold Kashmir to Gulab sing in
a) 1846
b) 1845
c) 1843
d) none of these

8) Gymnophobia is the fear of
a) nudity
b) gyms
c) hotels
d) none of these

9) Mac Mohan is the border between
a) India and China
b) India and Nepal
c) India and Bangladesh
d) none of these

10) Places experiencing equal impact of an earthquake are called
a) snowlines
b) seismic belts
c) seismic lines
d) none of these

11) Which is the deepest ocean in the world
a) Arctic
b) Atlantic
c) Pacific
d) none of these

12) Largest Airport of the world is
a) New York airport
b) Frankfurt airport
c) Dubai airport
d) none of these

13) “Wafa” news agency belongs to
a) Palestine
b) Jordan
c) Syria
d) none of these

14) “FBI” of America was established in
a) 1901
b) 1902
c) 1903
d) none of these(1908)

15) Who was the founder of republican party of USA
a) Alexander Hamilton
b) Franklin Roosevelt
c) George Washington
d) none of these(Thomas Jefferson)

16) Who was the first chief minister of Baluchistan from may 1972 to February 1973?
A) Sher Bux Murree
b) Sardar Attaullah Mengal
c) Nawab Akbar Bugti
d) none of these

17) Who was the first Muslim chief of air staff of Pakistan?
A) Air Marshal Asghar khan
b) Air marshal Noor khan
c) Air marshal Feroz khan
d) none of these

18) Which country is the biggest producer of uranium in the world?
A) France
b) South Africa
c) Canada
d) none of these

19) In Pakistan the first martial law was imposed on
a) August 1958
b) September 1958
c) October 1958
d) none of these

20) the federal government established Thar coal authority in which year

a) 2008
b) 2007
c) 2009
d) none of these
CURRENT AFFAIRS 2013

PART-I
MCQ’s

The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is observed
annually on:
(a) 21st September(b) 23rd September (c) 12th October (d) None of these

2. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on:

(a) 25th December (b) 23rd November (c) 25th November(d) None of these

3. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on:

(a) 23rd May (b) 21st March (c) 01st March (d) None of these

4. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an clergyman, activist, and leader. He is famous for:

(a) Civil Rights Movement using non-violent civil disobedience in USA.
(b) Civil rights Movement using violence in South Africa.
(c) Civil Rights Movement using non-violent civil disobedience in India.
(d) Civil rights Movement using non-violence in Costa Rica.

5. Which of the following Country has absolutely no military forces?

(a) Costa Rica (b) Japan (c) Iceland (d) None of these

6. NATO Headquarters are located in:
(a) Birmingham (b) Barcelona (c) Baltimore (d) None of these(Brussels, Belgium)

7. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an organisation of South
Asian nations. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?

(a) Maldives (b) Myanmar (c) Bhutan (d) None of these

8. The UN uses the Human Development Index to:

(a) predict, in order to prevent, which countries are most likely to engage in ethnic cleansing.
(b) demonstrate how well a country is providing for its people’s welfare and security .
(c) predict the percentage of displaced people that will leave a failed state.
(d) prove that the Global South is not as poor as some have argued.

9. Which of the following states has not ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)?

(a) Canada (b) France (c) United States (d) None of these

10. The most significant greenhouse gas is:

(a) Ozone (b) Chlorofluorocarbons (c) Carbon Dioxide (d) None of these

11. An index that estimates the true rate of exchange among currencies is called:

(a) Human Development Index (b) Exchange Rate
(c) Purchasing Power Parity (d) None of these

12. The idea that leaders initiate foreign conflicts in order to distract public opinion from controversial domestic policies is called:

(a) Diversionary Theory of War (b) Democratic Peace Theory
(c) Autocratic Rule (d) None of these

13. The lowest percentage of Internet users is found in:

(a) North America (b) Africa (c) Australia (d) None of these

14. The most prosperous members of the Global South, which have become important exporters and
markets for the major industrialized countries, are known as:
(a) Newly industrialized countries. (b) Developed nations. (c) Asian Tigers. (d) None of these

15. In International Relations, a global system containing two dominant powers is labeled with which of the
following terms?

(a) Bipolar (b) Nationalist (c) Isolationist (d) None of these

16. The Axis powers in World War II did not include:

(a) Germany (b) the Soviet Union (c) Italy (d) Japan

17. The proposition that a single dominant power can promote world peace comes from ________ theory.

(a) balance-of-power (b) Socialist (c) Hegemonic stability (d) None of these

18. The US ambassador, J. Christopher Stevens was killed by militants in

(a) Tripoli, Libya (b) Misrata, Libya (c) Benghazi, Libya (d) None of these

19. ____________explains how rational self-interested behavior by individuals may have a destructive
collective effect.

(a) Tragedy of the commons (b) Population implosion (c) Carrying capacity (d) None of these

20. The process through which a country increases its capacity to meet its citizens’ basic human needs and raise their standard of living is known as:

(a) Self-determination (b) Democratization (c) Development (d) None of these

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2014

PART-I
MCQ’s

1)Suez Canal was constructed in ?
Nov, 1869.

2) The deepest ocean in the world is?
Pacific Ocean.

3) The largest Internet Using Country in the world is?
China.

4)The largest concrete dam in the word is?
Itaipu Dam.(Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay)

5)Viva Voice means?
Oral rather than written.

6) Ad Hoc means?
Created or done for a particular purpose as necessary.

7) In Camera is a legal term that means?
In private.

8) Status Quo means?
The existing state of affairs.

9) Persona Grata means?
A person, especially a diplomat, acceptable to certain others.

10) Ultra vires means?
Beyond one’s legal power or authority.

11) The Killer Mountain is the other name for?
Nanga Parbat.

12) The largest landlocked country is?
Kazkhstan.

13) National Day of Afghanistan is celebrated on?
19 August.

14) PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) was established in?
1967.

15) Length of Khyber Pass is?
53 km.(33 miles).
It connects Peshawar with Kabul.

16) The first mobile inventor belongs to?
Motorola.

17) Thar Desert is?
Subtropical

18) Sahara Desert is located in?
North Africa.

19) Quetta Mashad Bus Service was started by Musharaf under vision 2050 in?
2008.

20) Soft Drink contains?
CO2( Carbon di-oxide)

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2015

PART-I
MCQ’s

Operation Desert Shield was launched by US to defend Saudi Arabia in year:
a. 1990b. 2001 c. 1991 d. None
2. Suez Canal was nationalized by Egypt in:
a. May 1956 b. July 1956c. December 1956 d. January 1956

3. International Peace Day is celebrated since:
a. 1990 b. 2001 c. 1991 D. 1982

4. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in the age of
a. 49 b. 59 c. 39 d. 50

5. Operation Enduring Freedom was launched by US in
a. Iraq b. Egypt c. Cuba d. Afghanistan

6. Ozone Layer restricts
a. Gamma Rays b. Ultraviolet Rays c. X-Rays d. Beta Rays

7. World Water Day is celebrated every year on:
a. 7 April b. 4 February c. 22 March d. None

8. Ecology Deals with
a. Earth Sciences b. Animal Sciences c. Marine Biology d. Environment

9. For water purification Alum is used to remove
a. Mud Particles b. Salts c. Gases d. None

10. Metal used to galvanize iron is called
a. Aluminum b. Zinc c. Lead d. Copper

11. Book of Kings commonly known as “Shahnama” was written by
a. Maulana Rumi b. Ommer Khayam c. Firdaus Tausi d. Saddi Sherazi

12. Galelio invented
a. Barometer b. Thermometer c.Microscope d. Telescope

13. The concept that a single dominant power can maintain world peace is called
a. Strategic Stability b. Hegemonic Stability c. Balance of Power d. Balance of Terror

14. Rational interests persuaded by individual causing collective destruction is called tragedy of
a. Error b. Common c. Elites d. War

15. Humidity depends upon
a. Temperature b. Weather c. Location d. All of these

16. The largest part of Hydrosphere is
a. Pacific b. Atlantic c. Indian d. None

17. Friction can be reduced by changing from
a. Sliding to rolling b. Rolling to sliding c. Dynamic to Static d. Walking to Running

18. Latitude of a place expresses its regular position relative to
a. North Pole b. South Pole c. Equator d. Antarctica

19. The infrared radiation from sun are strongly absorbed by
a. Water bodies b. Greenhouse gasses c. Carbon Dioxide d. Plants

20. Operation Gibraltar resulted into which war:
a. Pakistan-India b. Arab Israel c. d.

__________________

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2016

PART-I
MCQ’s

The book “Reconstruction of Religious Thoughts” is written by: Allama Iqbal
2.The largest democracy in the world is? India
3. Obama is the _____ president of USA. 44th
4. National Anthem of Pakistan was composed by: Ahmed Ghulamali Chagla
5. The headquarter of ICJ (International Court of Justice) lies in: The Hague (Netherlands)
6. The largest arm importer in 2014 was: India
7. Kalabagh Dam is yet not constructed due to: Political conflict
8. The term Intifada means? Uprising
9. Freedom house NGO Head Quarter in? Washington D.C (United states of America)
10. Fifth international recognized mode of payment: Currency, Chinese Yuan
11. President of Asian infrastructure investment bank: Jin Liquin (Chinese)
12. Nelson Mandela day is celebrated on: 18 july
13. India china military exercise in ___ took place at ___ : Kunming (Yunan Province)
14. Order of rising sun is highest Military Award of Japan
15. Old name of Srilanka is Ceylon.
16. First secretary General of UN was? Trygve Lie
17. Pakistan sent its first satellite with the collaboration of China in 1990 was Al-Badr

CURRENT AFFAIRS 2017

PART-I
MCQ’s

FIFA world cup 2018 will be hosted by country? Russia
2.Number of OIC muslim states? 57 Members & 5 Observers
3. European Union member states are how many? 28
4. Cold war started and ended Second period of cold war? 1947 – 1991 and 1979-1985
5. NPT is best described as? Non Proliferation Treaty
6. AFP is the news agency of country? France
7. Headquarters of ICJ situated? Hague, Netherlands
8. Oldest satellite site is in which country? Russia
9. Head of state of UK is? Elizabeth II
10. Which country was the colony of UK? Burma
11. Oldest tennis game is? Wimbledon
12. Bhishkek is the capital of? Krygystan
13. Suez canal is in between which of seas? Medittereanean Sea and Red sea
14. Objective resolution was presented by? Liaquat Ali Khan
15. First Nobel award was given to which Muslim? Abdus Salam
16. Who’s the biggest produce of cotton? China
17. Collapse of USSR due to: Economic Structure failure
18. United states bombed on Hiroshima on: Economic Structure failure
19. Last Census in Pakistan was held in? 1998
20. Largest gas resources in which country? Russia

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS
PART - I (MCQs): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES
PART - I (MCQs): MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART - II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80

NOTE:
(i) Part - II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART - II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in Accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(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 Who is entitled to receive Zakat according to the Quran? Elucidating social impact of Zakar, clarify how can poverty be alleviated with its distribution in Islamic Society?

Q.3 Write a comprehensive note on the right of inheritance granted to women by Islam?

Q.4 How were the Rightly Guided Caliphs elected? To what extent their system of government be regarded as democratic?

Q.5 Elucidate how the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon HIM) exemplified him as the greatest peace maker in the world by making reconciliation with pagans, Jews and Christians?

Q.6 Explain the concept of self-purification in the light of Qur'an and Sunnah and its impact on society?

Q.7 Enumerate the reasons of extremism in Pakistan and suggest solutions to eradicate it in the light of Islamic teachings?

Q.8 Define Ijma' (consensus) and explain its different kinds. Highlights its importance in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah?

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سوال نمبر ۲ : قرآن مجید کے بیان کردہ مصارفِ زکوۃ کون کون سے ہیں؟ زکوٰۃ کے سماجی اثرات بیان کرتے ہوئے واضح کریں کہ اس کی تقسیم سے اسلامی معاشرے میں غربت کو کیسے کم کیا جا سکتا ہے؟

سوال نمبر ۳ : اسلام میں عورتوں کے حقِ وراثت پر ایک تفسیلی شذرہ قلم بند کریں۔

سوال نمبر ۴ : خلفائے راشدین کا انتخاب کیسے عمل میں آیا؟ ان کی حکومت کو کس حد تک جمہوری قرار دیا جا سکتا ہے؟

سوال نمبر ۵ : واضح کریں کہ کیسے مشرکین اور یہود و نصاریٰ سے مفاہمت کر کے حضورِ اکرم صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے دنیا کے عظیم ترین پیغمبرِ امن ہونے کی مثال قا ئم کی؟

سوال نمبر ۶ : قرآن و سنت کی روشنی میں تزکیہَ نفس کی وضاحت کریں اور معاشرے پر اس کے اثرات کا جائزہ لیں۔

سوال نمبر ۷ : پاکستان میں انتہا پسندی کے اسباب کیا ہیں؟ اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں اس کے خاتمے کا حل پیش کریں۔

سوال نمبر ۸ : اجماع سے کیا مراد یے؟ اس کی مختلف اقسام کی وضاحت کریں۔ نیز قرآن و سنت کی روشنی میں اس کی وضاحت کریں۔

CSS 2017 Solved Papers, ISLAMIC STUDIES (MCQs)

1. Categories of peoples who are entitled to receive Zakat: 8

2. The period of Islamic Caliphate lasted for nearly: 30 years

3. Salat-e-Istisqa is offered for: Rain

4. Scribe of the Treaty of Hudaibiya: Hazrat Ali (RA)

5. Literal meaning of Hajj is: Intend to go somewhere

6. In Ghazwa-e-Khandaq, the salats combined by the Holy Prophet (PBUH): Zuhr and Asr

7. Jibrael means: Abdullah; Abdul Aziz (Servant of the almighty); Abdur Rehman (The servant of the Merciful)

8. Ghazwa-e-Ahzab is also called: Ghazwa-e-Khandaq

9. First lady inspector of Madina appointed by Hazrat Umar (RA) was: Umm Al-Shifaa bint Abdullah

10. The members of committee constituted by Hazrat umer (RA) to elect next caliph: 6

11. “Islam at the Crossroads” written by: Muhammad Asad

12. Sahi Bukhari and Sahi Muslim collectively are: Sahihan

13. Title given to Imam Malik: Mujtahid-e-Mutliq

14. Purpose of fasting is described in Quran as: Taqwa

15. Hazrat Usman was chosen by: Abdur Rehman bin Auf

16. Five Salats were made obligatory at the time of: Meraj

17. People present at the last sermon: Nearly 1,24,000

18. Law of refraction given by: Ibn al-Haitham

19. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi was a: Physician & surgeon

20. No. of clauses of Medina Charter: 47

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