The severity of 2005 earthquake of Pakistan on Richter Scale was? (CSS 2013 General Science & Ability Paper)

6.9 magnitude
7.6 magnitude
7.1 magnitude
None of these

The Great Kashmir Earthquake of 2005: This earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.6, took place at 8:50 a.m. on 8th October, 2005. Besides death of over 80,000 people, more than 100,000 people were injured in the quake, which also destroyed villages, roads, schools, hospitals, and bridges and caused massive land sliding in the most affected areas and left hundreds of thousands displaced.

  • The 19th anniversary of the killer earthquake of October 8, 2005 was observed in 2024 across Pakistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir with due feelings of seriousness, respect and determination.
  • October 8 is being observed as National Disaster Awareness Day to highlight the importance of preparedness and safety from natural disasters.

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  1. who drafted \"Wardha Scheme\" under the guidance of Ghandi? (CSS 2009 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • Abul Kalam Azad
    • Nahru
    • Dr. Zakir hussain
    • None of these

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  2. Which of the following is not an enzyme? (CSS 2013 General Science & Ability Paper)

    • Chymotrypsin
    • Secretin
    • Pepsin
    • None of these

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  3. Article 6 of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with? (CSS 2021 Current Affairs Paper)

    • High Treason
    • Being Sadiq and Amin
    • Accountability of the rulers
    • None of these

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  4. The Shahnama or Book of Kings was written by? (CSS 2015 Current Affairs Paper)

    • Abu-Mansur Daqiq
    • Abu Al-Qasim Firdausi
    • Khosrau II
    • None of these

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  5. When was 1973 constitution of Pakistan was Promulgated? (CSS 2023 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • 13 August
    • 14 August
    • 15 August
    • 16 August

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  6. year is unit of? (CSS 2019 General Science & Ability Paper)

    • Distance
    • Light
    • Depth
    • None of these

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  7. Who for the first time translated the Holy Quran in Urdu language? (CSS 2011 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • Shah Walliullah and Shah Abdul Aziz
    • Shah Abdul Qadir and Shah Rafiuddin
    • Syed Ahmed Barelvi and Shah Ismail Dehlav
    • None of these

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  8. Imam-e-Dar-ul-Hijrat was a title of? (CSS 2009 Islamic Studies Paper)

    • Imam Ahmad
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    • Imam Shaafi
    • None of these

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  9. The principle used in Radar is the same as that of Sonar. In Radar we use radio waves; whereas in Sonar we use? (CSS 2010 General Science & Ability Paper)

    • Radio waves
    • Infrared waves
    • Ultrasonic waves
    • Supersonic waves

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  10. Pakistan lunched its first satellite with the collaboration of China in 1990 was Al-Badr? (CSS 2016 Current Affairs Paper)

    • Paksat 1R
    • Badr-I
    • Rehbar-I
    • None of these

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  11. which is a religious book of hinduism? (CSS 2012 Islamic Studies Paper)

    • injeel
    • taurait
    • ramain
    • bible

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  12. A Verse of the Holy Quran indicates the name of? (CSS 2020 Islamic Studies Paper)

    • Hazrat Muaaz
    • Hazrat Saad
    • Hazrat Uzair
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  13. Anjuman-i-Hamayati-Islam was started in? (CSS 2013 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • 1849
    • 1884
    • 1885
    • None of these

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  14. The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace is celebrated on September 21 since? (CSS 2015 Current Affairs Paper)

    • 1980
    • 1981
    • 1982
    • None of these

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  15. Change the voice of the following sentence: Can those happy moments be ever forgotten by me? (CCE 2023 Screening Test, December 1, 2024)

    • Shall I ever forget those happy moments?
    • Can I ever forget those happy moments?
    • Will I ever forget those happy moments?
    • Could I ever forget those happy moments?

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  16. Copper can be converted into gold by? (CSS 2010 General Science & Ability Paper)

    • Heating
    • Electroplating
    • Artificial Radioactivity
    • None of these options

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  17. The isotopes of any element contain equal number of? (CSS 2024 General Science & Ability Paper)

    • Protons
    • Neutrons
    • Both electrons and protons
    • None of these

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  18. Pamphlet “Now or Never “ was written by? (CSS 2020 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • Maulana Muhammad Ali Johar
    • Allama lqbal
    • Chaudhary Rahmat Ali
    • None of these

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  19. The scientific management approach means? (CSS 2023 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • Use of scientific methods for optimizing work processes to increase productivity
    • Use of scientific methods for employee Assistance
    • Both
    • None of these

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  20. The first constructed barrage of Pakistan is?(CSS 2012 Current Affairs Paper)

    • Jinnah barrage
    • Sukkur barrage
    • Tunsa barrage
    • None of these

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  21. The SYNONYM of the word \"WILTED\" is? (CSS 2017 English Precis & Composition Paper)

    • Droop
    • Comeback
    • Recovery
    • Convalesced

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  22. Total length of Pakistan coastline is? (CSS 2020 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • 970 km
    • 990 km
    • 950 km
    • None of these

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  23. Had –e- Qazaf (false Accusation) is? (CSS 2009 Islamic Studies Paper)

    • 50 Lashes
    • 70 Lashes
    • 80 Lashes
    • None of these

    Submitted by: CSS Exam Desk Team

  24. In which month does the UN General Assembly usually meet every year? (CSS 2009 Current Affairs Paper)

    • August
    • September
    • October
    • November

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  25. Who was the first leader of opposition in the first National Assembly constituted under the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan? (CSS 2024 Pakistan Affairs Paper)

    • Hussain Shaheed
    • Sardar Bahadur Khan
    • Syed Fakhar Imam
    • Ghulam Haider Wain

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