Reader to Members Board of Revenue Past paper PPSC

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: July 30, 2024

34. In English, what is the term for a word that has the same meaning as another word?
A) Synonym
B) Antonym
C) Homonym
D) Homophone
Answer: A) Synonym

35. Which of the following is a pronoun in English?
A) Book
B) Quickly
C) He
D) Beautiful
Answer: C) He

36. In Urdu, what is the term for a verb?
A) اسم (Ism)
B) فعل (Fe’il)
C) صفت (Sifat)
D) حرف (Harf)
Answer: B) فعل (Fe’il)

37. What is the correct plural form of the noun “child” in English?
A) Childs
B) Children
C) Childrens
D) Childes
Answer: B) Children

38. In Urdu, which word is used for “book”?
A) کتا (Kutta)
B) قلم (Qalam)
C) کتاب (Kitaab)
D) گھر (Ghar)
Answer: C) کتاب (Kitaab)

39. What is the past tense of the verb “go” in English?
A) Gone
B) Went
C) Goes
D) Going
Answer: B) Went

40. Which of the following sentences is correct in English?
A) She don’t like apples.
B) She doesn’t like apples.
C) She not likes apples.
D) She don’t likes apples.
Answer: B) She doesn’t like apples.

41. In Urdu, what is the term for an adjective?
A) فعل (Fe’il)
B) اسم (Ism)
C) صفت (Sifat)
D) حرف (Harf)
Answer: C) صفت (Sifat)

42. What is the main purpose of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967?
A) To regulate land acquisition
B) To provide for the assessment and collection of land revenue
C) To define property rights
D) To establish land ownership
Answer: B) To provide for the assessment and collection of land revenue

43. Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, who is primarily responsible for the collection of land revenue?
A) District Commissioner
B) Revenue Officer
C) Tehsildar
D) Patwari
Answer: C) Tehsildar

44. According to the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, what is the meaning of ‘Khasra’?
A) Land Record
B) Field Number
C) Revenue Assessment
D) Land Measurement
Answer: B) Field Number

45. What is ‘Jamabandi’ in the context of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967?
A) Land Title Deed
B) Record of Rights
C) Land Revenue Receipt
D) Property Sale Agreement
Answer: B) Record of Rights

46. Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, what is the role of a ‘Patwari’?
A) To assess land revenue
B) To maintain land records and assist in revenue collection
C) To adjudicate land disputes
D) To oversee land acquisition
Answer: B) To maintain land records and assist in revenue collection

47. What is ‘Lagaan’ as per the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967?
A) Tax on land
B) Land Registration Fee
C) Property Transfer Tax
D) Agricultural Subsidy
Answer: A) Tax on land

48. Which section of the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, deals with the appeal against the orders of a Revenue Officer?
A) Section 11
B) Section 19
C) Section 24
D) Section 33
Answer: B) Section 19

49. What does ‘Mauza’ refer to under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967?
A) Village or Settlement
B) Land Parcel
C) Revenue Demand
D) Agricultural Zone
Answer: A) Village or Settlement

50. Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, which authority can issue orders for the correction of land records?
A) District Court
B) High Court
C) Revenue Officer
D) Land Settlement Commissioner
Answer: C) Revenue Officer

51. What is the primary purpose of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
A) To regulate land acquisition
B) To manage tenancy rights and agricultural land relations
C) To establish land revenue systems
D) To define land ownership
Answer: B) To manage tenancy rights and agricultural land relations

52. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what is a ‘tenant’ defined as?
A) A landowner who leases out property
B) A person who holds land on a rent or lease basis
C) A person who sells land
D) A government official dealing with land records
Answer: B) A person who holds land on a rent or lease basis

53. What is the meaning of ‘Raiyat’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
A) Landowner
B) Agricultural Laborer
C) Tenant or cultivator of land
D) Land Broker
Answer: C) Tenant or cultivator of land

54. Which type of tenancy is described as ‘fixed rent’ under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
A) Tenancy at will
B) Tenancy for a fixed term
C) Tenancy with a fixed annual rent
D) Tenancy with variable rent based on production
Answer: C) Tenancy with a fixed annual rent

55. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what is the term for a lease that does not specify a definite period?
A) Periodic Tenancy
B) Fixed Tenancy
C) Tenancy at Will
D) Term Tenancy
Answer: C) Tenancy at Will

56. What does ‘Haqiqat’ refer to in the context of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
A) Rent
B) Land Record
C) Lease Agreement
D) Rent Receipt
Answer: B) Land Record

57. Which section of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, deals with the rights of tenants?
A) Section 10
B) Section 30
C) Section 40
D) Section 60
Answer: B) Section 30

58. What is the term for a tenant who has been in continuous possession of the land for a specified period, according to the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
A) Permanent Tenant
B) Non-occupancy Tenant
C) Bhumidhar
D) Occupancy Tenant
Answer: D) Occupancy Tenant

59. What is the primary objective of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
A) To regulate land revenue collection
B) To provide a legal framework for acquiring private land for public use
C) To manage land tenure systems
D) To establish land records
Answer: B) To provide a legal framework for acquiring private land for public use

60. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, what is the term for the compensation paid to landowners for acquired land?
A) Rent
B) Award
C) Bonus
D) Allowance
Answer: B) Award

61. What is the minimum notice period required to be given to landowners before acquiring their land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
Answer: B) 30 days

62. Which section of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, authorizes the government to enter and survey land for the purpose of acquisition?
A) Section 4
B) Section 5A
C) Section 6
D) Section 11
Answer: A) Section 4

63. What does ’eminent domain’ refer to in the context of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
A) The right of the government to acquire land for public purposes
B) The right of tenants to occupy land
C) The right of landowners to refuse sale
D) The right to use land for agricultural purposes
Answer: A) The right of the government to acquire land for public purposes

64. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which body is responsible for determining the compensation amount for acquired land?
A) Revenue Officer
B) District Collector
C) Land Acquisition Officer
D) High Court
Answer: C) Land Acquisition Officer

65. What is the term for the preliminary notification issued before acquiring land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
A) Section 4 Notification
B) Section 5 Notification
C) Section 6 Notification
D) Section 11 Notification
Answer: A) Section 4 Notification

66. How is the compensation for land acquisition determined under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?
A) Based on the market value of the land
B) Based on the original purchase price
C) Based on the agricultural yield
D) Based on the land’s historical value
Answer: A) Based on the market value of the land

67. In Microsoft Word, what shortcut key is used to open a new document?
A) Ctrl + N
B) Ctrl + O
C) Ctrl + S
D) Ctrl + P
Answer: A) Ctrl + N

68. In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to find the average of a range of cells?
A) SUM
B) AVERAGE
C) COUNT
D) MAX
Answer: B) AVERAGE

69. What is the maximum number of sheets you can have in a Microsoft Excel workbook?
A) 256
B) 1024
C) 16384
D) 1048576
Answer: C) 16384

70. In Microsoft PowerPoint, which view is used to create or edit slide content?
A) Slide Sorter View
B) Reading View
C) Slide Show View
D) Normal View
Answer: D) Normal View

71. In Microsoft Word, what does the ‘Track Changes’ feature do?
A) Changes the document layout
B) Monitors and records edits made to the document
C) Tracks word count
D) Monitors document printing
Answer: B) Monitors and records edits made to the document

72. In Microsoft Excel, how can you insert a new row into a worksheet?
A) Right-click on a row number and select “Insert”
B) Press Ctrl + R
C) Use the “Insert” tab and select “Row”
D) Press Ctrl + I
Answer: A) Right-click on a row number and select “Insert”

73. What does the ‘AutoSum’ feature do in Microsoft Excel?
A) Automatically formats cells
B) Automatically sums up a range of numbers
C) Automatically creates a chart
D) Automatically sorts data
Answer: B) Automatically sums up a range of numbers

74. In Microsoft PowerPoint, which feature allows you to apply a uniform design to all slides in a presentation?
A) Slide Master
B) Slide Layout
C) Slide Design
D) Slide Transition
Answer: A) Slide Master

75. In Microsoft Word, which tab contains options for adjusting the document layout, such as margins and orientation?
A) Home
B) Insert
C) Page Layout
D) Review
Answer: C) Page Layout

76. What is the primary advantage of electronic record keeping over traditional paper-based systems?
A) Reduced storage space
B) Higher cost
C) Increased manual processing
D) Limited accessibility
Answer: A) Reduced storage space

77. In electronic record keeping, what does the term ‘metadata’ refer to?
A) The content of the document
B) Data about the data, such as creation date and author
C) The document’s file name
D) The document’s physical location
Answer: B) Data about the data, such as creation date and author

78. What is a common file format used for storing electronic records that ensures compatibility across different systems?
A) DOC
B) PDF
C) JPG
D) TXT
Answer: B) PDF

79. In electronic record keeping, what is the purpose of ‘version control’?
A) To ensure the document is encrypted
B) To track changes and manage different versions of the same document
C) To convert files to different formats
D) To back up data to the cloud
Answer: B) To track changes and manage different versions of the same document

80. Which of the following is a standard practice for ensuring the security of electronic records?
A) Using strong passwords and encryption
B) Storing records only on local devices
C) Sharing access with multiple users
D) Avoiding regular backups
Answer: A) Using strong passwords and encryption

81. What is the role of ‘backup’ in electronic record keeping?
A) To create duplicate copies of records for recovery in case of data loss
B) To edit the records
C) To delete outdated records
D) To format the storage device
Answer: A) To create duplicate copies of records for recovery in case of data loss

82. Which technology is commonly used for the long-term storage of electronic records?
A) Cloud storage
B) Local hard drives
C) Floppy disks
D) Optical discs
Answer: A) Cloud storage

83. What is ‘electronic archiving’?
A) The process of deleting old electronic records
B) The process of storing electronic records in a way that preserves them for long-term access
C) The process of converting electronic records to paper
D) The process of encrypting electronic records
Answer: B) The process of storing electronic records in a way that preserves them for long-term access

84. What does the acronym ‘URL’ stand for in the context of the Internet?
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Resource Link
C) Uniform Retrieval Locator
D) Universal Resource Locator
Answer: A) Uniform Resource Locator

85. What is the main purpose of a ‘web browser’?
A) To create websites
B) To browse and access web pages
C) To design graphics
D) To manage email
Answer: B) To browse and access web pages

86. Which of the following protocols is used for secure communication over the Internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) HTTPS
D) SMTP
Answer: C) HTTPS

87. What does ‘IP address’ stand for in networking?
A) Internet Protocol address
B) Internal Protocol address
C) International Protocol address
D) Integrated Protocol address
Answer: A) Internet Protocol address

88. What is the function of a ‘search engine’?
A) To create websites
B) To index and retrieve information from the web
C) To manage web traffic
D) To host websites
Answer: B) To index and retrieve information from the web

89. What does ‘Wi-Fi’ stand for?
A) Wireless Fidelity
B) Wired Fidelity
C) Wireless Frequency
D) Wired Frequency
Answer: A) Wireless Fidelity

90. What is ‘phishing’?
A) A technique to protect your computer from viruses
B) A type of online scam where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to steal sensitive information
C) A method for securing email accounts
D) A way to improve internet speed
Answer: B) A type of online scam where attackers impersonate legitimate entities to steal sensitive information

91. What is the function of a ‘firewall’ in computer networks?
A) To filter and block unauthorized access while allowing legitimate communication
B) To increase internet speed
C) To store files securely
D) To manage email communications
Answer: A) To filter and block unauthorized access while allowing legitimate communication

91. What does ‘CC’ stand for in an email?
A) Carbon Copy
B) Confidential Copy
C) Customer Copy
D) Central Copy
Answer: A) Carbon Copy

92. What is the primary purpose of the ‘BCC’ field in an email?
A) To send the email to multiple recipients without revealing their addresses to each other
B) To send a copy to the email sender
C) To provide a high-priority flag for the email
D) To attach files to the email
Answer: A) To send the email to multiple recipients without revealing their addresses to each other

93. What is an ’email attachment’?
A) A part of the email that contains links to external websites
B) A file or document sent along with the email
C) A list of email addresses in the recipient field
D) A part of the email that displays advertisements
Answer: B) A file or document sent along with the email

94. What does the term ‘spam’ refer to in email communication?
A) Important and requested messages
B) Unsolicited and often irrelevant or inappropriate messages
C) Emails that require a response
D) Messages sent only to specific individuals
Answer: B) Unsolicited and often irrelevant or inappropriate messages

95. What is the purpose of the ‘subject line’ in an email?
A) To indicate the importance level of the email
B) To describe the content of the email and give the recipient an idea of its purpose
C) To list the recipients of the email
D) To attach files to the email
Answer: B) To describe the content of the email and give the recipient an idea of its purpose

96. What is an ’email signature’?
A) A handwritten signature included in the email body
B) A predefined block of text that appears at the end of an email, typically including the sender’s contact information
C) A digital signature used to verify the email’s authenticity
D) An image attached to the email
Answer: B) A predefined block of text that appears at the end of an email, typically including the sender’s contact information

97. What does ‘reply all’ do in an email?
A) Replies only to the sender of the email
B) Replies to the sender and all recipients of the email
C) Forwards the email to additional recipients
D) Deletes the email from all recipients’ inboxes
Answer: B) Replies to the sender and all recipients of the email

98. What is ’email forwarding’?
A) The process of sending an email to another email address
B) The process of deleting an email
C) The process of saving an email as a draft
D) The process of marking an email as spam
Answer: A) The process of sending an email to another email address

99. What does ’email encryption’ ensure?
A) That the email is sent to the correct recipient
B) That the email content is hidden from unauthorized readers
C) That the email is delivered instantly
D) That the email is stored in the inbox
Answer: B) That the email content is hidden from unauthorized readers

100. What does the term ’email filter’ refer to?
A) A tool used to sort incoming emails based on criteria like sender, subject, or keywords
B) A feature that changes the email’s font
C) A method for encrypting email content
D) A system that deletes all emails from the inbox
Answer: A) A tool used to sort incoming emails based on criteria like sender, subject, or keywords