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1A constant force F = (2i + 3j) N acts on a body, displacing it by d = (4i - 2j) m. What is the work done on the body?
A.14 J
B.2 J
C.8 J
D.-2 J
Explanation: Work is defined as the scalar dot product of force and displacement: W = F · d. Calculating the components gives W = (2)(4) + (3)(-2) = 8 - 6 = 2 J.
2Ignoring air resistance, a projectile is launched with speed v0 at an angle 0° < θ < 90° above the horizontal. What is its speed at maximum height?
A.0
B.v0
C.v0 cos θ
D.v0 sin θ
Explanation: At maximum height, the vertical component of velocity reaches zero (vy = 0). Since gravity acts solely in the vertical direction, the horizontal velocity component remains unchanged at vx = v0 cos θ, which equals the total speed at the apex.
3If the speed of a moving object of mass m is doubled, by what factor does its kinetic energy increase?
A.2
B.√2
C.8
D.4
Explanation: Kinetic energy is given by KE = (1/2)mv^2. Because kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity, doubling the speed (2v)^2 increases the kinetic energy by a factor of 2^2 = 4.
4A car rounds an unbanked circular track of radius r at a constant speed v. If the track radius is reduced to r/2 while keeping the speed v constant, how does the centripetal acceleration change?
A.It doubles
B.It is halved
C.It quadruples
D.It remains the same
Explanation: Centripetal acceleration is given by ac = v^2 / r. Because ac is inversely proportional to r at constant linear speed, halving the radius doubles the centripetal acceleration to 2v^2/r.
5According to Bernoulli's principle for the steady, non-viscous flow of an incompressible fluid along a horizontal streamline, which statement is correct where fluid speed increases?
A.Static pressure increases
B.Static pressure decreases
C.Total mechanical energy decreases
D.Fluid density increases
Explanation: Bernoulli's equation states that P + (1/2)ρv^2 + ρgh = constant. For horizontal flow where h is constant, an increase in fluid speed v increases dynamic pressure (1/2)ρv^2, which necessitates a corresponding decrease in static pressure P to conserve energy.
6A simple pendulum undergoing small oscillations has length L and period T. At the same gravitational acceleration, its length becomes 4L. What is its new period?
A.2T
B.4T
C.T/2
D.16T
Explanation: The time period of a simple pendulum is given by T = 2π√(L/g). Increasing the length to 4L gives T' = 2π√(4L/g) = 2 * (2π√(L/g)) = 2T.
7A stretched string of length L clamped at both ends vibrates in its fundamental mode. What is the wavelength of the stationary wave produced?
A.L/2
B.L
C.2L
D.4L
Explanation: In the fundamental mode of a string fixed at both ends, nodes form at the boundaries with a single antinode between them. The distance between two consecutive nodes is λ/2 = L, which means the wavelength is λ = 2L.
8In Young's double-slit experiment, if the distance between the two slits is doubled while keeping the slit-to-screen distance and light wavelength constant, what happens to the fringe width?
A.It doubles
B.It quadruples
C.It remains unchanged
D.It is halved
Explanation: Fringe width β is given by β = λD / d, where λ is wavelength, D is screen distance, and d is slit separation. Because fringe width is inversely proportional to d, doubling the slit separation halves the fringe width.
9A diffraction grating has 500 lines per millimeter. What is the grating element (slit spacing d) in meters?
A.5.0 × 10^-6 m
B.2.0 × 10^-6 m
C.2.0 × 10^-3 m
D.5.0 × 10^-4 m
Explanation: The grating element d is the reciprocal of the line density N. Line density is N = 500 lines/mm = 500 × 10^3 lines/m = 5 × 10^5 lines/m. Therefore, d = 1 / N = 1 / (5 × 10^5 m^-1) = 2.0 × 10^-6 m.
10An ideal gas expands quasistatically at constant temperature against a positive external pressure, doing only pressure-volume work. Which quantity is zero?
A.Change in internal energy (ΔU)
B.Work done by the gas (W)
C.Heat absorbed by the gas (Q)
D.Enthalpy of the gas (H)
Explanation: The internal energy of an ideal gas depends only on temperature, so constant temperature gives ΔU = 0. With work taken as positive when done by the gas, the first law then gives Q = W.

About the FBISE HSSC Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation by OpenExamPrep for selected HSSC science, mathematics, computing and English topics. The official qualification includes English- and Urdu-medium subjects, descriptive writing and prescribed practical assessment. This bank is not an official translation, format simulation or substitute for writing, oral work where prescribed, or practical preparation. It does not cover all compulsory subjects, all groups or every current SLO. Eligibility and entry require the appropriate SSC/equivalent qualification, registration, subject combination and regular/private-candidate formalities; follow the current board notice. Both current and transitional schemes must be checked by cohort.

Exam sponsor: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Pakistan. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written subject papers include MCQs and descriptive responses, with practical/PBA components where prescribed. The second annual 2026 notice specifies 50% MCQ/50% descriptive for HSSC-I mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and computer science for fresh/erased-result candidates under the Inclusive Scheme 2024; failure/improvement candidates follow their applicable pattern. It is not a blanket rule for every paper or cohort.

Time Limit

Varies by subject and component; use the applicable model paper and date sheet. Some theory model papers total three hours, but there is no single HSSC duration.

Passing Score

New 40% grading threshold applies to HSSC-I from first annual 2026 and HSSC-II from first annual 2027. Earlier cohorts and prescribed theory/practical requirements follow their applicable rules.

Exam / Certification Fees

HSSC second annual 2026 Pakistan notice: registered candidates PKR 3,000 per part; non-registered PKR 4,700 per part including PKR 1,700 registration. Late fees and exemptions depend on the notice and category.

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We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25% of this bank; no official cross-subject weight

Physics

Selected mechanics, waves, thermal physics, electricity and modern physics.

25% of this bank; no official cross-subject weight

Chemistry

Selected atomic structure, equilibrium, kinetics and organic chemistry.

Selected topics; no official cross-subject weight

Mathematics

Selected algebra, calculus, probability, vectors and conic sections.

15% of this bank; no official cross-subject weight

Biology and Computer Science

Selected biological processes and computing concepts, including explicitly named programming systems.

10% of this bank; no official cross-subject weight

English

Selected vocabulary and grammar; written compositions require separate practice.

Preparing for the FBISE HSSC Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: New 40% grading threshold applies to HSSC-I from first annual 2026 and HSSC-II from first annual 2027. Earlier cohorts and prescribed theory/practical requirements follow their applicable rules.
  • Assessment: Written subject papers include MCQs and descriptive responses, with practical/PBA components where prescribed. The second annual 2026 notice specifies 50% MCQ/50% descriptive for HSSC-I mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics and computer science for fresh/erased-result candidates under the Inclusive Scheme 2024; failure/improvement candidates follow their applicable pattern. It is not a blanket rule for every paper or cohort.
  • Time limit: Varies by subject and component; use the applicable model paper and date sheet. Some theory model papers total three hours, but there is no single HSSC duration.
  • Exam / certification fees: HSSC second annual 2026 Pakistan notice: registered candidates PKR 3,000 per part; non-registered PKR 4,700 per part including PKR 1,700 registration. Late fees and exemptions depend on the notice and category. Official sources

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FBISE HSSC: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use your cohort's official assessment framework.
2Practise full written solutions and compositions separately.
3Complete prescribed laboratory and practical preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this simulate an official HSSC paper?

No. It is independent English-language MCQ study practice across selected subjects, not an official translation or replacement for descriptive, oral or practical work.

Is the new pattern the same for every candidate?

No. Check your part, subject, scheme, exam session and fresh/failure/improvement status against the applicable notification.