ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROCESSING (BS-17) 2022 AGRICULTURE DEPARTEMENT (Seed Corporation of Punjab) CASE NO.22-RG/2021

Which part of a camera is analogue to the retina in the human eye?

  • (A) Film
  • (B) Lens
  • (C) Aperture
  • (D) Shutter
Check Answer
  • (A) Film
Explanation

Correct option is (A) Film. The film in a camera is analogous to the retina in the human eye, the reason is that both serve as the surfaces where images are captured. Both capture light and records images, with film starting the image chemically and the retina converts into neural signals.


Johannesburg is a famous city of:

  • (A) Zimbabwe
  • (B) Australia
  • (C) South Africa
  • (D) United Kingdom
Check Answer
  • (C) South Africa
Explanation

Correct option is (C) South Africa. Johannesburg, also called Joburg, is the largest city of South Africa. It is a major economic and cultural hub. It is also the financial center of the country.


The mean of 5 numbers is 18. If one number is excluded, their mean is 16. The excluded number is:

  • (A) 26
  • (B) 24
  • (C) 28
  • (D) 22
Check Answer
  • (A) 26
Explanation

Correct option is (A) 26

Solution:

Mean of 5 numbers = 18

Then the sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 18 = 90

If one number is excluded, then the mean of 4 numbers = 16

Sum of 4 numbers = 4 × 16 = 64

Excluded number = 96 – 64 = 26


The antonym of “HAGGARD” is:

  • (A) Healthy
  • (B) Animated
  • (C) Robust
  • (D) Hearty
Check Answer
  • (B) Animated
Explanation

Correct option is (B) Animated. The antonym of “Haggard” is animated. Word Haggard” describes someone who look tired often due to stress. “Animated” means full of life, energy or excitement. It describes someone who is lively, spirited, and expressive in the actions and emotions. So, option (B) Animated is correct.


Name the Mughal Emperor who built Badshahi Mosque at Lahore?

  • (A) Babur
  • (B) Jahangir
  • (C) Aurangzeb
  • (D) Shah Jahan
Check Answer
  • (C) Aurangzeb
Explanation

Correct option is (C) Aurangzeb. The Badshahi Mosque at Lahore was commissioned by the Mughal King Aurangzeb. Its construction was started in 1671 and completed in 1673. It is situated near Minar-e-Pakistan. It is one of the largest mosque in the world, with a capacity to accommodate over 55,000 people.


Boko Haram is a _______.

  • (A) Militant Organization
  • (B) Shipping Company
  • (C) Women NGO
  • (D) Literacy Society
Check Answer
  • (A) Militant Organization
Explanation

Correct option is (A) Militant Organization. Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group based in Nigeria. The group’s name, which is loosely translates to “Western education is forbidden”. Boko Haram has been responsible for numerous attacks, kidnappings, and bombing in Nigeria and surrounding countries. This group gained international attention with the 2014 kidnapping of over 200 school girls in Chibok, Nigeria.


Moving from one website to another is called:

  • (A) Downloading
  • (B) Suffering
  • (C) Browsing
  • (D) Uploading
Check Answer
  • (C) Browsing
Explanation

Correct option is (C) Browsing. Browsing refers to the activity of navigating and moving from one website to another on the internet. This can involve in clicking links, entering URLs, and using search engines. The basic purpose of browsing is to explore, find information, or engage with content across the vast array of resources available.


Ziarat was the summer residence of the chief commissioner of:

  • (A) Sindh
  • (B) KPK
  • (C) Punjab
  • (D) Balochistan
Check Answer
  • (D) Balochistan
Explanation

Correct option is (D) Balochistan. “Ziarat” is a place known for the residency of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. He spent the last few months of his life in this residency. This was a place of ex-official residence of the Chief Commissioner of Ziarat (later known as the Quaid’s residency). It was built in 1882. Ziarat was the summer residence of the Chief Commissioner of Balochistan, and for sanatorium for the European troops.


If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then the value of x is:

  • (A) 1.12
  • (B) 1.20
  • (C) 1.25
  • (D) 1.30
Check Answer
  • (B) 1.20
Explanation

Correct option is (B) 1.20

Solution:

We have 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8

Now,

0.75 × 8 = x ×  5

0r 6 = 5x

0r x = 1.20


Choose the correct word: “A stich in times saves _______.”

  • (A) Six
  • (B) Seven
  • (C) Eight
  • (D) Nine
Check Answer
  • (D) Nine
Explanation

Correct option is (D) Nine. The idiom/phrase “A stitch in time saves nine”means taking early action can save a of trouble and effort in the long run.


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