PPSC Test General Knowledge & Everyday Science Syllabus

What is the chemical symbol and atomic number of carbon?

Symbol C; atomic number 6.

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties?

The atom.

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

206 bones.

Which organ pumps blood throughout the human body, and how many chambers does it have?

The heart, which has four chambers (two atria and two ventricles).

What is the largest organ of the human body?

The skin.

Which vitamin is produced by the human skin when exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D.

What is the universal blood donor group and the universal recipient group?

O negative is the universal donor; AB positive is the universal recipient.

What process do plants use to make food, and what gas do they release?

Photosynthesis; they release oxygen (using carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight).

What does the abbreviation 'DNA' stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule carrying genetic information.

What does 'GPS' stand for and what is its primary function?

Global Positioning System; it provides location and time information using satellites.

How often are the Summer Olympic Games held and where were they held in 2024?

Every four years; the 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France.

Which country won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1992, captained by Imran Khan?

Pakistan, defeating England in the final at Melbourne.

Which Pakistani fast bowler is nicknamed the 'Sultan of Swing' and pioneered reverse swing?

Wasim Akram.

Which Pakistani athlete won a gold medal in javelin throw at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

Arshad Nadeem, with an Olympic-record throw.

What is the national sport of Pakistan?

Field hockey.

Name two UNESCO World Heritage Sites located in Pakistan.

Examples: Mohenjo-daro (Indus Valley site), Taxila, the Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens, and Makli Necropolis at Thatta.

What are the national symbols of Pakistan: animal, bird, flower, and tree?

National animal: Markhor; national bird: Chukar partridge; national flower: Jasmine; national tree: Deodar (Cedar).

What do the green colour, white stripe, crescent, and star on Pakistan's flag represent?

Green represents the Muslim majority, the white stripe the religious minorities, the crescent progress, and the star light and knowledge.

Who designed the national anthem's music and who wrote its lyrics for Pakistan?

Music by Ahmed G. Chagla; lyrics (Qaumi Taranah) by Hafeez Jalandhari.

In which city is the Faisal Mosque located, and what makes it notable?

Islamabad; it is one of the largest mosques in the world, with a distinctive tent-like (non-domed) design.

Where is the Badshahi Mosque located and during whose reign was it built?

Lahore; built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th century.

What does the abbreviation 'CPU' stand for and what is its role?

Central Processing Unit; it is the 'brain' of the computer that executes instructions.

What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile temporary memory lost when power is off; ROM (Read-Only Memory) is non-volatile permanent memory that retains data.

What does 'WWW' stand for and who is credited with inventing it?

World Wide Web; invented by Tim Berners-Lee.

What does 'URL' stand for in the context of the internet?

Uniform Resource Locator, the address of a web page.

What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

A LAN (Local Area Network) covers a small area like an office; a WAN (Wide Area Network) spans large geographic regions, like the internet.

What does 'IP' stand for in 'IP address', and what is its purpose?

Internet Protocol; an IP address uniquely identifies a device on a network.

Which Microsoft Office application is primarily used for spreadsheets and calculations?

Microsoft Excel.

In MS Word, which keyboard shortcuts are used to copy, paste, and save?

Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste, and Ctrl+S to save.

Which Microsoft Office application is used to create slide-based presentations?

Microsoft PowerPoint.