Tehsildar Past paper PPSC

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

1. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  • A) Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • C) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
  • D) Iskander Mirza

Answer: A) Liaquat Ali Khan

2. The largest desert in the world is?

  • A) Sahara Desert
  • B) Arabian Desert
  • C) Gobi Desert
  • D) Kalahari Desert

Answer: A) Sahara Desert

3. Which country is known as the Land of the Rising Sun?

  • A) China
  • B) Japan
  • C) South Korea
  • D) Thailand

Answer: B) Japan

4. The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against which invaders?

  • A) Mongols
  • B) Huns
  • C) Turks
  • D) Tartars

Answer: A) Mongols

5. Who discovered penicillin?

  • A) Alexander Fleming
  • B) Marie Curie
  • C) Louis Pasteur
  • D) Robert Koch

Answer: A) Alexander Fleming

6. What is the capital of Canada?

  • A) Toronto
  • B) Ottawa
  • C) Vancouver
  • D) Montreal

Answer: B) Ottawa

7. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

  • A) Mars
  • B) Venus
  • C) Jupiter
  • D) Saturn

Answer: A) Mars

8. What is the longest river in the world?

  • A) Amazon River
  • B) Nile River
  • C) Yangtze River
  • D) Mississippi River

Answer: B) Nile River

9. The currency of Japan is?

  • A) Yen
  • B) Won
  • C) Dollar
  • D) Peso

Answer: A) Yen

10. Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

  • A) Hafeez Jalandhari
  • B) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
  • C) Allama Iqbal
  • D) Ahmed Faraz

Answer: A) Hafeez Jalandhari

11. Which element has the chemical symbol ‘O’?

  • A) Oxygen
  • B) Osmium
  • C) Oganesson
  • D) Orthium

Answer: A) Oxygen

12. Who was the first President of the United States?

  • A) George Washington
  • B) Thomas Jefferson
  • C) Abraham Lincoln
  • D) John Adams

Answer: A) George Washington

13. Who was the founder of Pakistan?

  • A) Allama Iqbal
  • B) Liaquat Ali Khan
  • C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D) Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

14. In which year was the Lahore Resolution passed?

  • A) 1940
  • B) 1935
  • C) 1947
  • D) 1956

Answer: A) 1940

15. What is the national flower of Pakistan?

  • A) Jasmine
  • B) Rose
  • C) Sunflower
  • D) Lily

Answer: A) Jasmine

16. Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

  • A) Liaquat Ali Khan
  • B) Iskander Mirza
  • C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • D) Ayub Khan

Answer: C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

17. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in which year?

  • A) 1950
  • B) 1960
  • C) 1970
  • D) 1980

Answer: B) 1960

18. What is the capital of Balochistan province?

  • A) Quetta
  • B) Gwadar
  • C) Turbat
  • D) Khuzdar

Answer: A) Quetta

19. Who is known as the Poet of the East in Pakistan?

  • A) Faiz Ahmed Faiz
  • B) Allama Iqbal
  • C) Mirza Ghalib
  • D) Ahmed Faraz

Answer: B) Allama Iqbal

20. In which year did Pakistan become a republic?

  • A) 1956
  • B) 1947
  • C) 1965
  • D) 1971

Answer: A) 1956

21. The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in?

  • A) 1956
  • B) 1962
  • C) 1973
  • D) 1947

Answer: A) 1956

22. Which Pakistani city is known as the “City of Gardens”?

  • A) Islamabad
  • B) Karachi
  • C) Lahore
  • D) Peshawar

Answer: C) Lahore

23. The Khyber Pass connects Pakistan with which country?

  • A) India
  • B) China
  • C) Afghanistan
  • D) Iran

Answer: C) Afghanistan

24. The Mohenjo-Daro civilization is located in which province of Pakistan?

  • A) Punjab
  • B) Sindh
  • C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
  • D) Balochistan

Answer: B) Sindh

25. In which city was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) born?

  • A) Medina
  • B) Mecca
  • C) Jerusalem
  • D) Cairo

Answer: B) Mecca

26. The Quran was revealed over how many years?

  • A) 10 years
  • B) 15 years
  • C) 23 years
  • D) 25 years

Answer: C) 23 years

27. How many times a day are Muslims required to pray?

  • A) 3
  • B) 4
  • C) 5
  • D) 6

Answer: C) 5

28. Which of the following is the first month of the Islamic calendar?

  • A) Ramadan
  • B) Muharram
  • C) Shawwal
  • D) Rajab

Answer: B) Muharram

29. The migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Mecca to Medina is known as what?

  • A) Hajj
  • B) Umrah
  • C) Hijra
  • D) Jihad

Answer: C) Hijra

30. The Islamic holy book, the Quran, is written in which language?

  • A) Arabic
  • B) Persian
  • C) Urdu
  • D) Turkish

Answer: A) Arabic

31. What is the chemical symbol for water?

A) H2O
B) O2
C) CO2
D) H2
Answer: A) H2O

32. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

A) Venus
B) Jupiter
C) Mars
D) Saturn
Answer: C) Mars

33. What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

A) 300,000 km/s
B) 150,000 km/s
C) 250,000 km/s
D) 350,000 km/s
Answer: A) 300,000 km/s

34. Who is known as the father of modern physics?

A) Isaac Newton
B) Albert Einstein
C) Galileo Galilei
D) Niels Bohr
Answer: B) Albert Einstein

35. Which gas is most abundant in the Earth’s atmosphere?

A) Oxygen
B) Carbon Dioxide
C) Nitrogen
D) Hydrogen
Answer: C) Nitrogen

36. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

A) Gold
B) Iron
C) Diamond
D) Platinum
Answer: C) Diamond

37. What is the synonym of “happy”?

A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Tired
Answer: B) Joyful

38. In the sentence “She runs quickly,” what part of speech is “quickly”?

A) Noun
B) Verb
C) Adjective
D) Adverb
Answer: D) Adverb

39. What is the past tense of “go”?

A) Goes
B) Going
C) Gone
D) Went
Answer: D) Went

40. Which of the following is a correct plural form of “child”?

A) Childs
B) Children
C) Childes
D) Childern
Answer: B) Children

41. What is the antonym of “difficult”?

A) Hard
B) Easy
C) Complicated
D) Tough
Answer: B) Easy

42. Choose the correct sentence:

A) She don’t like apples.
B) She doesn’t like apples.
C) She didn’t like apples.
D) She don’t likes apples.
Answer: B) She doesn’t like apples

43. “کتاب” is the Urdu word for which English term?

A) Pen
B) Book
C) Table
D) Chair
Answer: B) Book

44. What is the Urdu word for “beautiful”?

A) خوبصورت
B) بھرا
C) لمبا
D) سفید
Answer: A) خوبصورت

45. What does “شکریہ” mean in English?

A) Welcome
B) Goodbye
C) Thank you
D) Sorry
Answer: C) Thank you

46. How do you say “friend” in Urdu?

A) دشمن
B) دوست
C) شریک
D) خادمہ
Answer: B) دوست

47. What is the Urdu term for “school”?

A) کالج
B) دفتر
C) اسکول
D) ہسپتال
Answer: C) اسکول

48. Translate “بازار” to English.

A) Office
B) Market
C) Library
D) Restaurant
Answer: B) Market

49. Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, who is responsible for the collection of land revenue in a district?

A) Tehsildar
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) Patwari
D) District Magistrate
Answer: B) Deputy Commissioner

50. According to the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, what is the primary duty of a Patwari?

A) To collect land revenue
B) To maintain land records
C) To settle land disputes
D) To oversee agricultural activities
Answer: B) To maintain land records

51. The Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, provides for the assessment of land revenue based on which principle?

A) Land use
B) Land size
C) Land productivity
D) Land location
Answer: C) Land productivity

52. Which of the following is not a function of the Revenue Court under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967?

A) Resolving land disputes
B) Granting land titles
C) Assessing land revenue
D) Collecting land revenue
Answer: B) Granting land titles

53. What term is used in the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, to describe the written record of land ownership and rights?

A) Khasra
B) Khatauni
C) Jamabandi
D) Fard
Answer: C) Jamabandi

54. Under the Punjab Land Revenue Act, 1967, what happens if a landholder fails to pay land revenue within the stipulated time?

A) The land is immediately seized
B) A penalty is imposed
C) The case is referred to the local court
D) The revenue is waived
Answer: B) A penalty is imposed

55. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what is the primary purpose of the Act?

A) To regulate land revenue collection
B) To provide rules for the management of land tenures
C) To settle land disputes between states
D) To impose taxes on agricultural produce
Answer: B) To provide rules for the management of land tenures

56. According to the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what term is used for a tenant who has been in continuous possession of land for a period of time specified by the Act?

A) Raiyat
B) Zamindar
C) Lessee
D) Tenant-at-will
Answer: A) Raiyat

57. Which class of tenancy under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, is generally considered to be more permanent and secure?

A) Tenancy-at-will
B) Occupancy tenancy
C) Non-occupancy tenancy
D) Sharecropping
Answer: B) Occupancy tenancy

58. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, which type of tenancy allows a tenant to transfer their rights to another person?

A) Non-occupancy tenancy
B) Occupancy tenancy
C) Leasehold tenancy
D) Tenancy-at-will
Answer: C) Leasehold tenancy

59. What is required for a tenant to acquire the status of an occupancy tenant under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?

A) Continuous cultivation of land for a minimum of one year
B) Payment of land revenue for five consecutive years
C) Formal agreement with the landowner
D) Residence in the village for a minimum of two years
Answer: A) Continuous cultivation of land for a minimum of one year

60. Under the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what happens if an occupancy tenant fails to pay rent?

A) The tenant is immediately evicted
B) The tenant loses occupancy rights
C) A penalty is imposed, but the tenancy remains
D) The rent is waived
Answer: B) The tenant loses occupancy rights

61. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, what is the primary purpose of the Act?

A) To regulate land revenue collection
B) To provide a legal framework for the acquisition of private land for public purposes
C) To settle land disputes between individuals
D) To manage land tenure systems
Answer: B) To provide a legal framework for the acquisition of private land for public purposes

62. According to the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which authority is responsible for initiating land acquisition proceedings?

A) Tehsildar
B) Deputy Commissioner
C) Patwari
D) District Magistrate
Answer: B) Deputy Commissioner

63. What is the term used for the compensation paid to landowners under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?

A) Rent
B) Requisition
C) Compensation
D) Reward
Answer: C) Compensation

64. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, what must be done before land can be acquired?

A) The landowner must give written consent
B) A public notice must be issued
C) The land must be surveyed and valued
D) A lease agreement must be signed
Answer: B) A public notice must be issued

65. What recourse does a landowner have if they disagree with the amount of compensation offered under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?

A) The landowner can appeal to the Supreme Court
B) The landowner can request a review by the District Collector
C) The landowner can seek arbitration or a review by the Reference Court
D) The landowner can refuse to vacate the land
Answer: C) The landowner can seek arbitration or a review by the Reference Court

66. Under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, how is the final compensation amount determined?

A) By negotiation between the landowner and the acquiring authority
B) Based on the average market price of similar land
C) By the value assessed by a court or tribunal
D) By a fixed percentage increase over the initial offer
Answer: C) By the value assessed by a court or tribunal

67. In Microsoft Word, which shortcut key is used to open the “Save As” dialog box?

A) Ctrl + S
B) Ctrl + P
C) F12
D) Ctrl + C
Answer: C) F12

68. In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to calculate the average of a range of cells?

A) SUM
B) AVERAGE
C) COUNT
D) MAX
Answer: B) AVERAGE

69. In Microsoft PowerPoint, which view is best for adding and editing slide content?

A) Slide Sorter View
B) Slide Master View
C) Normal View
D) Reading View
Answer: C) Normal View

70. In Microsoft Outlook, which feature allows you to automatically organize incoming emails into specific folders?

A) Rules
B) Contacts
C) Calendar
D) Tasks
Answer: A) Rules

71. In Microsoft Excel, which function would you use to find the highest value in a set of numbers?

A) MIN
B) MAX
C) SUM
D) AVERAGE
Answer: B) MAX

72. In Microsoft Word, what is the default page orientation?

A) Portrait
B) Landscape
C) Square
D) Custom
Answer: A) Portrait

73. What is the primary advantage of electronic record-keeping over traditional paper-based systems?

A) Lower initial cost
B) Reduced data security
C) Easier data retrieval and storage
D) Increased physical storage space
Answer: C) Easier data retrieval and storage

74. Which file format is commonly used for storing electronic records in a widely accessible format?

A) DOCX
B) PDF
C) XLSX
D) PPTX
Answer: B) PDF

75. In electronic record-keeping, what does the term “metadata” refer to?

A) The content of the record
B) The data about the data, such as creation date and author
C) The encryption of the record
D) The backup of the record
Answer: B) The data about the data, such as creation date and author

76. What is a key benefit of using cloud storage for electronic record-keeping?

A) Limited access to records
B) High risk of data loss
C) Accessibility from any location with internet
D) Increased physical storage requirements
Answer: C) Accessibility from any location with internet

77. In electronic record-keeping, what is meant by “data encryption”?

A) The process of converting data into a readable format
B) The process of compressing data to save storage space
C) The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access
D) The process of deleting old data
Answer: C) The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access

78. What is the purpose of a “backup” in electronic record-keeping?

A) To create additional copies of records for redundancy and recovery
B) To delete old or unnecessary records
C) To organize records into folders
D) To encrypt records for security
Answer: A) To create additional copies of records for redundancy and recovery

79. What does the acronym “WWW” stand for in internet terminology?

A) World Wide Web
B) Wireless Web
C) Wide World Web
D) Web Wide World
Answer: A) World Wide Web

80. Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) HTTPS
D) SMTP
Answer: C) HTTPS

81. What is the function of a “router” in a network?

A) To encrypt data
B) To store files
C) To direct data packets between devices and networks
D) To manage email traffic
Answer: C) To direct data packets between devices and networks

82. Which search engine is known for its slogan “Don’t be evil”?

A) Bing
B) Yahoo
C) Google
D) DuckDuckGo
Answer: C) Google

83. What does the term “URL” stand for in internet terminology?

A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Resource Locator
C) Uniform Resource Link
D) Universal Resource Link
Answer: A) Uniform Resource Locator

84. In internet terminology, what is a “cookie”?

A) A piece of software that tracks user activities
B) A small file stored on a user’s device by a website
C) A program that scans for viruses
D) A type of internet connection
Answer: B) A small file stored on a user’s device by a website

85. What does the acronym “SMTP” stand for in email terminology?

A) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
B) Secure Mail Transfer Protocol
C) Simple Mail Transmission Protocol
D) Secure Mail Transmission Protocol
Answer: A) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol

86. What is the purpose of an “email subject line”?

A) To identify the sender of the email
B) To provide a brief summary of the email’s content
C) To specify the recipient’s email address
D) To list the attachments included in the email
Answer: B) To provide a brief summary of the email’s content

87. Which of the following is typically used to check the authenticity of an email sender?

A) Email subject line
B) Email body
C) Email signature
D) Email address
Answer: C) Email signature

88. In email terminology, what is an “attachment”?

A) An additional email account linked to the main account
B) A file sent along with the email
C) A feature that blocks unwanted emails
D) A type of email encryption
Answer: B) A file sent along with the email

89. What does the term “BCC” stand for in email settings?

A) Blind Carbon Copy
B) Basic Carbon Copy
C) Blind Carbon Copy
D) Basic Confidential Copy
Answer: A) Blind Carbon Copy

90. Which of the following is a common protocol used to retrieve emails from a server?

A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) IMAP
D) SMTP
Answer: C) IMAP

91. What is the purpose of the “CC” field in an email?

A) To specify the primary recipient of the email
B) To include additional recipients who should see the email
C) To mark the email as confidential
D) To attach files to the email
Answer: B) To include additional recipients who should see the email

92. What does the acronym “POP3” stand for in email terminology?

A) Post Office Protocol version 3
B) Personal Office Protocol version 3
C) Post Online Protocol version 3
D) Personal Online Protocol version 3
Answer: A) Post Office Protocol version 3

93. In email terminology, what is a “spam filter”?

A) A feature that automatically replies to all incoming emails
B) A tool that blocks or filters out unwanted or unsolicited emails
C) A setting that adjusts the font size of emails
D) A service that provides additional storage for emails
Answer: B) A tool that blocks or filters out unwanted or unsolicited emails

94. What is the purpose of an email “signature”?

A) To encrypt the email content
B) To add a personal or business identification at the end of the email
C) To highlight important text in the email
D) To attach additional documents to the email
Answer: B) To add a personal or business identification at the end of the email

95. Which email protocol is used for sending emails?

A) IMAP
B) SMTP
C) POP3
D) HTTP
Answer: B) SMTP

96. What is “email forwarding”?

A) Sending a reply to the original sender
B) Redirecting an email to another recipient
C) Adding an email to a folder
D) Creating a new email account
Answer: B) Redirecting an email to another recipient

97. What does the term “email thread” refer to?

A) A collection of emails sent back and forth between multiple recipients
B) The main subject of the email
C) An email that is blocked by a filter
D) A file attached to an email
Answer: A) A collection of emails sent back and forth between multiple recipients

98. What is the function of an “email client”?

A) To manage and view emails from a server
B) To create and send new email addresses
C) To store physical copies of emails
D) To filter out spam emails
Answer: A) To manage and view emails from a server

99. In email terminology, what does “phishing” refer to?

A) A method to secure email accounts
B) A type of email that contains unsolicited advertisements
C) A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity
D) A service to enhance email security
Answer: C) A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity

100. What does “email archiving” involve?

A) Deleting old emails from the server
B) Storing and preserving emails for long-term access
C) Sending email backups to another address
D) Filtering emails based on keywords
Answer: B) Storing and preserving emails for long-term access