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Key Facts: PPSC One-Paper MCQ Exam

100

Typical MCQ Marks

PPSC One-Paper practice

90 mins

Exam Time

PPSC FAQ (MCQ paper duration)

PKR 600

One Paper Fee

PPSC FAQ

0.25

Negative Marking

PPSC FAQ

40%

Written Qualifying

PPSC FAQ

Syllabus Areas

PPSC General Ability PDF

PPSC One-Paper MCQ is a 100-mark general ability paper in about 90 minutes with 0.25 negative marking. Official fee is PKR 600. Written qualifying mark is 40%; final selection uses merit and interview for the advertised post.

Sample PPSC One-Paper MCQ Practice Questions

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1Which international organization issues Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) as a reserve asset?

A.World Bank

B.International Monetary Fund

C.World Trade Organization

D.Asian Development Bank

Explanation: Special Drawing Rights are an international reserve asset created and allocated by the IMF to supplement member countries' official reserves. The World Bank focuses on development lending, not SDR issuance.

2The headquarters of UNESCO is located in:

A.Geneva

B.New York

C.Paris

D.Vienna

Explanation: UNESCO's headquarters is in Paris, France. Geneva hosts several UN agencies, New York hosts the UN Headquarters, and Vienna hosts agencies such as UNODC and the IAEA.

3Who invented the World Wide Web?

A.Bill Gates

B.Tim Berners-Lee

C.Steve Jobs

D.Larry Page

Explanation: Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. Gates founded Microsoft, Jobs co-founded Apple, and Page co-founded Google.

4The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which city?

A.Stockholm

B.Oslo

C.Geneva

D.Copenhagen

Explanation: Unlike most Nobel Prizes awarded in Stockholm, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway, by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

5Which gas is the most abundant in Earth's atmosphere by volume?

A.Oxygen

B.Carbon dioxide

C.Nitrogen

D.Argon

Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of Earth's atmosphere by volume, followed by oxygen at about 21%. Argon and carbon dioxide are present in much smaller amounts.

6The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has its seat in:

A.New York, USA

B.The Hague, Netherlands

C.Geneva, Switzerland

D.Brussels, Belgium

Explanation: The ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, sits at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.

7OPEC's primary purpose is to coordinate policies on:

A.Nuclear non-proliferation

B.Petroleum production and pricing among member states

C.Global climate finance

D.International civil aviation standards

Explanation: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries coordinates petroleum policies among member oil-exporting countries. Nuclear, climate finance, and aviation fall under other bodies.

8Which country hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?

A.France

B.United States

C.Greece

D.United Kingdom

Explanation: The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896, reviving the ancient Olympic tradition in the modern era.

9Bretton Woods institutions generally refer to which pair?

A.WTO and ILO

B.IMF and World Bank

C.UNESCO and UNICEF

D.ICJ and ICC

Explanation: The 1944 Bretton Woods conference created the IMF and the World Bank (IBRD). WTO came later from GATT; the other pairs are unrelated to Bretton Woods.

10The term 'Fourth Estate' traditionally refers to:

A.The judiciary

B.The press/media

C.The military

D.The civil service

Explanation: The Fourth Estate traditionally means the press or news media, recognized for its role in informing the public and checking other estates of power.

About the PPSC One-Paper MCQ Exam

The PPSC One-Paper MCQ / General Ability Test is the objective filter used across many Punjab government recruitments. The official General Ability syllabus covers general knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies (or Ethics), current affairs, geography, mathematics, English, Urdu, everyday science, and computer skills. PPSC FAQs set One Paper MCQ fee at PKR 600, 0.25 negative marking, and 40% written qualifying marks.

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

Assessment

One-paper objective MCQ general ability test (100 marks); 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

40% qualifying in written MCQ (merit and interview thereafter)

Exam / Certification Fees

PKR 600 (One Paper MCQ per PPSC FAQ)

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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.

10%

General Knowledge

General awareness of places, events, personalities, and how things work.

10%

Pakistan Studies

Pakistan Movement, constitutional history, domestic politics, and land and people.

10%

Islamic Studies / Ethics

Core Islamic knowledge for Muslim candidates; Ethics options for non-Muslims.

10%

Current Affairs

Recent national/international developments, institutions, and global issues.

10%

Geography

Pakistan and world geography fundamentals.

10%

Mathematics

Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and problem solving without calculators.

10%

English

Grammar, vocabulary, voice, idioms, and sentence construction.

10%

Urdu

Urdu usage, grammar, idioms, and literary personalities.

10%

Everyday Science

Basic biology, physics, chemistry, and environmental observations.

10%

Computer Skills

PC basics, MS Office, internet, and common IT applications.

Preparing for the PPSC One-Paper MCQ Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 40% qualifying in written MCQ (merit and interview thereafter)
Assessment: One-paper objective MCQ general ability test (100 marks); 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
Time limit: 90 minutes
Exam / certification fees: PKR 600 (One Paper MCQ per PPSC FAQ) Official sources

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PPSC One-Paper MCQ: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice under 90-minute timing and treat 0.25 negative marking seriously—skip wild guesses.

2Balance all ten syllabus areas; PPSC FAQ notes subject percentages vary by case.

3Drill calculator-free maths (percentages, ratios, averages, work-time).

4Keep a monthly current-affairs notebook for national and international institutions.

5Review MS Office and basic networking terms for the computer skills section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the PPSC One-Paper MCQ / General Ability Test?

It is PPSC’s objective one-paper written test used for many general recruitments. The official General Ability syllabus lists ten topic areas from English and maths to Pakistan Studies, Islamiat/Ethics, science, Urdu, and computer skills.

What is the application fee?

Per PPSC FAQ, One Paper MCQ fee is Rs. 600; Competitive Examination fee is Rs. 1,000. Candidates with disabilities and PPSC employees are fee-exempt.

Is there negative marking?

Yes. PPSC FAQ states 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in MCQ papers.

What is the written qualifying score?

PPSC FAQ cites 40% qualifying marks in the written one-paper test; interview qualifying is separately stated as 50% where applicable.