CIVIL JUDGES CUM JUDICIAL MAGISTRATES
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, 2020
PAPER V GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
TIME ALLOWED: 03 HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100
i) Question No. 1 and 2 are compulsory.
ii) Attempt One Question from each part.
iii) All questions carry equal marks.
Q1. Choose the correct answers. Do not reproduce the question.
1 What is Viticulture? A. Cultivation of spices B. Cultivation of small plants C. Cultivation of grapes D. Cultivation of tobacco
2 Which cloud is likely to cause heavy rainfall? A. Nimbostratus B. Stratocumulus C. Cirrocumulus D. Stratus
3 Anemometer is an instrument used to: A. Find the wind direction B. Measure pollution C. Measure wind speed D. Low pressure
4 Name the device that is used to measure humidity A. Hydrometer B. Hygrometer C. Galvanometer D. Hexameter
5 The brightest star in the sky is: A. Hayes B. Presepe C. Sirius D. Sun
6 Parsec is the unit of measurement of: A. Astronomical distance B. Orbital velocity of stars C. Density of stars D. None of these
7 The doldrums is an area of: A. Low temperature B. Low rainfall C. Low pressure D. Low Humidity
8 The dry wind “Santa ana” blows in: A. Siberia B. California C. Argentina D. Switzerland
9 One fathom is equal to: A. 06 meter B. 60 feet C. 06 feet D. 100 centimeters
10 How many liters are there in one dekaliter? A. 10 B. 15 C. 12 D. 18
11 At the core of the Earth, the temperature is estimated to be around: A. 1000-degree Celsius B. 2000 degree Celsius C. 1500 degree Celsius D. 2500 degree Celsius
12 Which of the following is a dormant volcano? A. Etna in Sicily B. Vesuvius in Italy C. Stromboli in Sicily D. Mount Popa in Myanmar
13 The weight of an average human male brain is about: A. 1 kg B. 1350 grams C. 1200 grams D. 1500 grams
14 The total number of bones in the human skull is: A. 08 B. 30 C. 12 D. 34
15 A reptile with a four-chambered heart is: A. Snake B. Crocodile C. Turtle D. Lizard
16 The element found on the surface of the moon is: A. Tin B. Titanium C. Tantalum D. Tungsten
17 Burkina Faso is the new name of: A. Greenland B. Upper Volta C. Folk land D. Lower Volta
18 which country is called the ‘cockpit of Europe’? A. Switzerland B. Austria C. West Germany D. Belgium
19 Trypanophobia is fear of: A. Heights B. Injections C. Dogs D. Spiders
Q2. Choose the word or phrase you consider nearest in meaning to the given keywords
1 Parry A. Return B. Delay C. Discuss D. Ward off
2 Apathetic A. Not interested B. emotional C. Indifferent D. through
3 Anathematize A. locate B. deceive C. regulates D. radiate
4 Ascetic A. A good-natured B. Simpleton C. Self-indulgent D. puritan
5 Permeable A. perishable B. plodding C. effective D. penetrable
6 Pejorative A. causing to inundate B. causing to deteriorate C. declaiming D. delighting
7 Euphuist A. Abusive language B. Graceful language C. Sober language D. High-flown language
8 Charlatanism A. Commerce B. Knavery C. Quackery D. charity
9 Equanimity A. luxury B. placidity C. joyousness D. enchantment
10 Coquetry A. hatred B. deceitfulness in order to attract C. jealousy D. manifestation of love in open
11 Effervescence A. readiness B. extreme excitement C. immortality D. glory
12 Chagrin A. Annoyance B. Affliction C. Delight D. Grief
13 Mendacity A. Tendency to lie B. Tendency to hoodwink C. Tendency to overlook D. Drunkenness
14 Prevarication A. Concealment of true character B. Evasion from truthfulness C. Dogmatism D. Drunkenness
15 Knavery A. Distinctness B. Dishonesty C. Honesty D. Disillusionment
16 Bovine A. Pertaining to rats B. Pertaining to cattle C. Pertaining to dogs D. Pertaining to man
17 Slothful A. Angry B. Quiet C. Lazy D. peaceful
18 Mite A. Happy B. Small C. Strong D. quote
19 Inclement A. Deny B. Increase C. Dispose D. rough
20 Impetuosity A. Talking politely B. Taking excitedly C. Rushing upon violence D. Attacking unmindfully
Part-I
Q3. Population explosion in Pakistan is a constant threat to its economy. Discuss.
Q4. Choose the correct answers:
1 In which year, the religious scholars gave the verdict that India was ‘Dar-ul-Harab’? A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1930 D. 1928
2 Give the date of bloodshed in Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar. A. April 13, 1919 B. June 10, 1917 C. May 15, 198 D. July 25, 1920
3 After the event of Chauri Chaura, which party left the Muslims? A. Congress B. Muslims league C. Suraj D. Arya samaj
4 Sangthan movement was started by: A. Dr. Moonje B. Swami Shardanandh C. Hargopal D. None of these
5 Mopla Revolt was made in the year: A. 1910 B. 1912 C. 1916 D. None of these
6 Lucknow pact was made in the year: A. 1912 B. 1914 C. 1916 D. 1906
7 When lord Dalhousie proclaimed the annexation of Punjab? A. 1852 B. 1851 C. 1849 D. 1845
8 When the Radcliffe Award was pronounced? A. June 14, 1946 B. August 15, 1947 C. July 10, 1948 D. April 14, 1947
9 Mr. Jinnah left Congress in the year: A. 1918 B. 1920 C. 1922 D. 1923
10 The third Round table conference was held in: A. 1930 B. 1932 C. 1933 D. 1931
11 When Pakistan day was celebrated in Quetta? A. March 23, 1941 B. April 20, 1942 C. March 20, 1940 D. August 20, 1942
12 When the first session of the Muslim student’s federation was held? A. 1930 B. 1937 C. 1934 D. 1940
13 How many rivers flow in Baluchistan? A. 08 B. 10 C. 12 D. 13
14 Which range of Pakistan is called the Roof of the world? A. Pamir B. Himalayas C. Kara Kurum D. None of these
15 What is meant by the word the Karakoram? A. Valley B. Mountain pass C. Pass D. Crumbling rock
16 The longest tunnel of Pakistan is: A. Khojak B. Kalabagh C. Tarbela D. Khyber
17 How many peaks are in the area of Pakistan? A. 62 B. 72 C. 82 D. 92
18 The height of the Tirch Mir is: A. 6500 meters B. 7708 meters C. 6600 meters D. 8000 meters
19 How many rivers flow in the province of KPK? A. 08 B. 12 C. 10 D. 13
20 How many airports are there for public use in Pakistan? A. 45 B. 42 C. 47 D. 44
Part-II
Q5. Define the cold war, is there any difference between the cold war and détente? Also, comment on the origin and causes of the cold war.
Q6. What does ‘diplomacy’ mean? Describe the functions of the stage of diplomacy and the difference between diplomacy and foreign policy.
Part-III
Q7. Describe the importance and philosophy of Fasting (SAUM). Also, explain its individual and collective benefits.
Q8. Four possible answers a, b, c, and d are given against each statement. Choose the right option.
1 the number of prophets whose names are in the Holy Quran is: A. 10 B. 35 C. 25 D. 45
2 Identify the number of surah in the Holy Quran which is on the names of various prophets: A. 04 B. 08 C. 06 D. 10
3 How many sahaif were revealed to Hazrat Ibrahim (A.S)? A. 10 B. 07 C. 03 D. 06
4 How many sahaif were revealed to Hazrat Idrees (A.S)? A. 10 B. 30 C. 20 D. 40
5 Who was called Abul Bashir Sani? A. Hazrat Adam B. Hazrat Ibrahim C. Hazrat Nuh D. Hazrat Musa
6 The mountains would break by the miracle of: A. Hazrat Yousaf B. Hazrat Yaqoob C. Hazrat Ishaque D. Hazrat Yahya
7 Who woke up again after sleeping for 100 years? A. Hazrat Uzair B. Hazrat Musa C. Hazrat Saleh D. Hazrat Imran
8 The first biography of the life of Prophet Muhammad was written by: A. Ibne Ishaque B. Ibne Hisham C. Al Zarqali D. Al Warqid
9 Who was the spoken son of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)? A. Ibne Hisham B. Zaid Bin Harisa C. Saad bin Abi Waqas D. Uqba Bin Nafah
10 The Word “Khatmun Nabiyeen” is mentioned in Surah: A. Ikhlaas B. Al-Maidah C. Al-Baqrah D. Al-Ahzab
11 The method of “Ablution” is in Surah A. Al-Baqrah B. Al-Maidah C. Al-Noor D. Al-Nisa
12 The episode of Hijrat is mentioned ins Surah: A. At-Tauba B. Yasin C. At-Tariq D. Al-e-Imran
13 During the orthodox caliphate, who had the longest tenure? A. Hazrat Ali (R.A) B. Hazrat Usman (R.A) C. Hazrat Umar (R.A) D. Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique (R.A)
14 Hazrat Ali (RA) was martyred in: A. 35 Hijri B. 40 Hijri C. 45 Hijri D. 50 Hijri
15 The commander of the Muslim Army in the battle of Qadisiya was? A. Hazrat Amr bin Al-Aas B. Hazrat Muavia C. Hazrat Saad bin Abi-Waqas D. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed
16 Which of the following wives of the Holy Prophet (PBU) gained the title of “The Mother of poor”? A. Hazrat Khadija (RA) B. Hazrat Ayesha (RA) C. Hazrat Mamoona (RA) D. Hazrat Zinab Bint-e-Khuzaima (RA)
17 Who is called “Muslim Alexander”? A. Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed B. Hazrat Saad Bin Abi Waqas C. Hazrat Uqba bin Nafah D. Hazrat Amar bin Al-Aas
18 Heads of Zakat are mentioned in which Surah of the Holy Quran? A. Al-Quraish B. Al-e-Imran C. At-Tauba D. Al-Baqarah
19 The total number of Makki Surah are: A. 80 B. 86 C. 88 D. 92
20 What is the significance of the 27th Rajab? A. Holy Prophet’s visit to Taif B. Migration of Makkah to Madina C. Hazrat Hamza embraced Islam D. Mairaj Shareef
For Non-Muslims Candidates
1 Does Family contribute to the promotion of moral values?
2 Do you think that the culture of tolerance can help bring/develop interfaith harmony?