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FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge Syllabus

The General Ability and Knowledge syllabus for FPSC Lecturer Test in full: 4 chapters and 18 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Ability and Knowledge flashcards with answers.

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General Ability and Knowledge syllabus: all 4 chapters

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  1. Pakistan Affairs

     5 topics
    • Pakistan Movement and Independence
    • Constitutional and Political History
    • Geography of Pakistan
    • Economy and Current Affairs
    • Culture, Society and National Symbols

  2. Islamic Studies and General Knowledge

     4 topics
    • Fundamentals of Islam
    • Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH)
    • World Geography and Organizations
    • Science and Everyday Technology

  3. Quantitative Reasoning

     4 topics
    • Basic Arithmetic
    • Averages and Number Series
    • Time, Speed and Distance
    • Basic Algebra and Geometry

  4. Analytical and Logical Reasoning

     5 topics
    • Logical Deduction
    • Coding-Decoding
    • Blood Relations and Directions
    • Seating Arrangements and Puzzles
    • Data Sufficiency

FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. When was the All-India Muslim League founded and in which city?

    It was founded in 1906 in Dhaka (then Dacca).

  2. In which year and city was the Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution) passed?

    It was passed on 23 March 1940 at Minto Park, Lahore.

  3. On what date did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its first Governor-General?

    Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947; Muhammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam) was its first Governor-General.

  4. Who proposed the name 'Pakistan' and in which pamphlet?

    Choudhry Rahmat Ali proposed it in 1933 in his pamphlet 'Now or Never'.

  5. What was the Two-Nation Theory?

    The idea that Hindus and Muslims of the subcontinent are two distinct nations with separate religions, cultures and ways of life, justifying a separate homeland for Muslims.

  6. In what year did the British announce the partition of India through the Indian Independence Act?

    In 1947 (the Act was passed in July 1947 by the British Parliament).

  7. When was Pakistan's first Constitution promulgated and what type of state did it declare?

    On 23 March 1956; it declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic for the first time.

  8. What is the current Constitution of Pakistan, and when did it come into force?

    The 1973 Constitution, which came into force on 14 August 1973.

  9. Who was the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan under the 1973 Constitution?

    Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

  10. What does the 18th Amendment (2010) to Pakistan's Constitution primarily do?

    It devolves significant powers from the federal government to the provinces and strengthens parliamentary democracy by curtailing presidential powers.

  11. Who was Pakistan's first Prime Minister?

    Liaquat Ali Khan.

  12. What is the total area of Pakistan (approximately)?

    About 796,096 square kilometres (around 881,913 sq km including the administered areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir).

  13. Which is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and the second highest in the world?

    K-2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 metres.

  14. Name the four provinces of Pakistan.

    Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan.

  15. Which river is the longest in Pakistan and forms the backbone of its irrigation system?

    The Indus River.

  16. What is the Khyber Pass and why is it historically important?

    A mountain pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan; it has historically been the main land route for trade and invasions into the subcontinent.

  17. Which countries share land borders with Pakistan?

    India (east), Afghanistan (northwest), Iran (southwest), and China (northeast).

  18. What is the name of the warm-water port developed in Balochistan as part of CPEC?

    Gwadar Port.

  19. What does CPEC stand for?

    China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

  20. What is the State Bank of Pakistan and what is its primary role?

    It is Pakistan's central bank, responsible for issuing currency, formulating monetary policy, and regulating the banking system.

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  1. What is the fiscal year period used by the Government of Pakistan?

    1 July to 30 June.

  2. Which crop is the largest cash crop of Pakistan and a major export?

    Cotton.

  3. What is the national language and the official language of Pakistan?

    Urdu is the national language; English is the official language.

  4. What are the national flower, national animal, and national bird of Pakistan?

    National flower: Jasmine; national animal: Markhor; national bird: Chukar partridge (Chakor).

  5. What do the colours and symbols on the flag of Pakistan represent?

    The green field represents Muslims, the white stripe represents religious minorities; the crescent symbolises progress and the star symbolises light and knowledge.

  6. Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan and who composed its music?

    Lyrics by Hafeez Jalandhari; music composed by Ahmed G. Chagla.

  7. What are the five pillars (Arkan) of Islam?

    Shahadah (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).

  8. What are the Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam?

    Belief in Allah, His angels, His revealed books, His prophets, the Day of Judgement, and divine destiny (Qadar).

  9. How many Rak'ahs are obligatory (Fard) in the five daily prayers in total?

    17 Fard Rak'ahs: Fajr 2, Zuhr 4, Asr 4, Maghrib 3, Isha 4.

  10. What is Zakat and what is its standard rate?

    Zakat is an obligatory annual charity on accumulated wealth; the standard rate is 2.5% on eligible savings held for one lunar year.

  11. In which year (CE) was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born, and in which city?

    He was born in 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah.

  12. What was the event of Hijrah and why is it significant?

    The migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE; it marks the start of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

  13. At what age did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) receive the first revelation, and where?

    At the age of 40, in the Cave of Hira near Makkah.

  14. What was the first battle of Islam, and in which year did it take place?

    The Battle of Badr, in 624 CE (2 AH).

  15. What is the Treaty of Hudaibiyah?

    A peace treaty signed in 628 CE (6 AH) between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh of Makkah, regarded as a major diplomatic victory for the Muslims.

  16. Which is the largest country in the world by area, and which is the largest by population?

    Russia is the largest by area; India is the most populous (having surpassed China).

  17. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?

    New York City, USA.

  18. What does WHO stand for and where is it headquartered?

    World Health Organization; headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

  19. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have, and who are they?

    Five: the USA, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China.

  20. What is the chemical symbol for gold, and for iron?

    Gold is Au; iron is Fe.

  21. What gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis and what gas do they release?

    They absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and release oxygen (O2).

  22. What is the average of the first five even numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10)?

    6. (Sum = 30; 30 ÷ 5 = 6.)

  23. What is the formula relating speed, distance and time?

    Speed = Distance ÷ Time; therefore Distance = Speed × Time and Time = Distance ÷ Speed.

  24. If a train travels 180 km in 3 hours, what is its average speed?

    60 km/h. (180 ÷ 3 = 60.)

  25. What is the next number in the series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...?

    42. (The differences increase by 2: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12; so 30 + 12 = 42.)

  26. What is the formula for the area and circumference of a circle?

    Area = πr²; Circumference = 2πr, where r is the radius.

  27. In coding, if FACE is written as GBDF, how is the word DEAF written using the same rule?

    EFBG. (Each letter is shifted forward by one: D→E, E→F, A→B, F→G.)

  28. Blood relations: If A is the brother of B, and B is the mother of C, how is A related to C?

    A is the maternal uncle of C.

  29. Directions: A man walks 3 km north, then 4 km east. How far is he from his starting point?

    5 km. (By the Pythagorean theorem: √(3² + 4²) = √25 = 5.)

  30. In data sufficiency questions, what does it mean if 'either statement alone is sufficient' to answer?

    It means each of the two given statements, independently and on its own, provides enough information to answer the question without needing the other.

FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge FAQ

What is in the FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge syllabus?

FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge is split into 4 chapters: Pakistan Affairs, Islamic Studies and General Knowledge, Quantitative Reasoning and Analytical and Logical Reasoning. Together they contain 18 topics.

How many chapters are in FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge?

4 chapters, containing 18 topics. The largest chapter is Pakistan Affairs, with 5 topics.

Are there flashcards for FPSC Lecturer Test General Ability and Knowledge?

Yes — a 50-card General Ability and Knowledge deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.