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1An essay topic asks how waste disposal can become more sustainable. Which thesis offers a clear answer?

A.Waste has many dictionary definitions.

B.This topic has been discussed before.

C.Several cities have large populations.

D.Separating waste at source and maintaining reliable collection can improve disposal outcomes.

Explanation: The statement answers the topic with a claim that can be developed through evidence. A thesis should do more than announce the subject.

2Which order best develops an essay paragraph evaluating a policy?

A.Conclusion, unrelated anecdote, new topic

B.Claim, relevant evidence, explanation of how the evidence supports the claim

C.Quotation, quotation, quotation without analysis

D.A list of sources without a claim

Explanation: Evidence needs interpretation to support an argument. Connecting a clear claim to evidence and analysis helps the reader assess the reasoning.

3An essay advocates replacing classroom schooling with remote schooling for all pupils. Which evidence most directly tests the proposal's accessibility?

A.Satisfaction scores only from pupils already attending online

B.The number of digital lessons uploaded, regardless of usage

C.Whether learners have reliable devices, connectivity and support

D.Average classroom size before the change, without household information

Explanation: The proposal depends on access to the means of participation. Addressing these conditions is necessary to assess whether remote schooling can reach the intended learners.

4Which sentence provides a useful transition from causes of deforestation to policy responses?

A.These pressures suggest that enforcement must be combined with viable alternatives to forest extraction.

B.Deforestation has several causes, some of which were discussed above.

C.Forest policy has a long history that predates the pressures described here.

D.Before considering responses, the same causes can be listed once more.

Explanation: The sentence links identified causes to the design of a response. Effective transitions express a relationship rather than merely repeat preceding material or announce another topic.

5A conclusion says, 'The evidence favours targeted subsidies, provided eligibility is verified and outcomes are monitored.' What makes this a qualified conclusion?

A.It claims that no evidence is needed.

B.It promises success in every circumstance.

C.It changes the subject to an unrelated policy.

D.It states a position while retaining conditions on implementation.

Explanation: The conclusion supports a proposal without treating effectiveness as unconditional. The verification and monitoring conditions define the limits of the recommendation.

6An essay credits a training programme for higher earnings, comparing volunteers after training with people who never volunteered. Which concern most weakens a simple causal claim?

A.Training programmes always affect every participant equally.

B.Volunteers may already differ in motivation, skills or opportunities, so the comparison may confound selection with training effects.

C.Measuring earnings after training is by itself sufficient to remove pre-existing differences.

D.A large sample eliminates every source of selection bias.

Explanation: Participation was self-selected rather than assigned in the stated comparison. Pre-existing differences could explain part of the earnings gap and need to be addressed.

7Choose the correct completion: 'The list of required documents ___ attached.'

A.are

B.have been

C.is

D.were

Explanation: The head of the subject is singular 'list'. The plural noun inside the following phrase does not change the required agreement.

8Which passive version preserves 'The team will publish the findings next week'?

A.The findings will be published by the team next week.

B.The findings have published the team next week.

C.The findings were published last week.

D.The team will be published by the findings next week.

Explanation: Future passive uses 'will be' followed by the past participle. The transformation preserves the findings as the recipient and next week as the time.

9Read: 'The new timetable reduced waiting, but overcrowding continued. More frequent departures did not fully solve capacity problems.' Which title best captures the passage?

A.The Complete End of Overcrowding

B.Why Waiting Never Changed

C.The History of Railway Engines

D.Improved Frequency, Continuing Capacity Pressure

Explanation: The title preserves both the improvement and the remaining problem. A précis title should represent the main point rather than just one detail.

10In 'The proposal is contingent on funding approval', what does 'contingent on' mean?

A.Unrelated to

B.Dependent on

C.Already completed before

D.Opposed to in every case

Explanation: 'Contingent on' introduces a condition on which something depends. The proposal is therefore conditional on approval rather than already guaranteed.

About the KPPSC PMS Written Exam Exam

Independent English-language MCQ study adaptation for KPPSC PMS compulsory topics. This is not an official translation, format simulation or substitute for essay, précis and descriptive practice. Papers use English except language subjects in the respective language and Islamiat in English or Urdu. Optional subjects, screening as a separate assessment, and psychological/interview performance require separate preparation.

Exam sponsor: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Six compulsory subjects (600 marks) and optional subjects (600 marks), followed by psychological/aptitude assessment and 300-mark viva voce.

Time Limit

Multiple papers; consult the schedule

Passing Score

40% compulsory; 33% optional; 50% written aggregate; 40% viva voce

Exam / Certification Fees

01/2026: PKR 1,500 plus service charges

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600 marks

Compulsory subjects

English Essay, English Precis and Composition, Current Affairs, Every Day Science, Pakistan Affairs and Islamiat each carry 100 marks. The published non-Muslim alternative allows Pakistan Affairs to count at 200 marks in place of Islamiat.

600 marks

Optional subjects

Subject selection follows KPPSC group restrictions. Optional subjects are outside this focused bank.

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40% compulsory; 33% optional; 50% written aggregate; 40% viva voce
Assessment: Six compulsory subjects (600 marks) and optional subjects (600 marks), followed by psychological/aptitude assessment and 300-mark viva voce.
Time limit: Multiple papers; consult the schedule
Exam / certification fees: 01/2026: PKR 1,500 plus service charges Official sources

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KPPSC PMS Written Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Write complete essays and précis and obtain feedback.

2Practise analytical answers on Pakistan and current affairs.

3Prepare your selected optional subjects separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the PMS screening test?

This bank supports compulsory written-study topics. Screening is a separate assessment; writing, optional subjects and later assessments require separate preparation.

What is distinctive about the 2026 age provision?

Advertisement 01/2026 applies temporary upper-age relaxation to 35 years and four attempts for 2025–2026. Check the advertisement and amendments rather than treating this concession as permanent.