INSTRUCTIONS FOR CSS MOCK PAPER 2023
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PART A
Q-1: MCQs
I. Choose the synonym of the word astute.
a. intelligent
b. naive
c. foolish
d. ignorant
II. Choose the synonym of the word erudite.
a. learned
b. ignorant
c. illiterate
d. dull
III. Choose the synonym of the word loquacious.
a. talkative
b. silent
c. reserved
d. taciturn
IV. Choose the synonym of the word obsequious.
a. servile
b. independent
c. rebellious
d. arrogant
V. Choose the synonym of the word perseverance.
a. determination
b. indifference
c. laziness
d. procrastination
VI. Choose the antonym of the word benevolent.
a. kind
b. cruel
c. generous
d. selfless
VII. Choose the antonym of the word compassionate.
a. unfeeling
b. ruthless
c. cruel
d. all of the above
VIII. Choose the antonym of the word eloquent.
a. inarticulate
b. tongue-tied
c. taciturn
d. all of the above
IX. Choose the antonym of the word erudite.
a. ignorant
b. illiterate
c. uninformed
d. all of the above
X. Choose the antonym of the word magnanimous.
a. petty
b. vindictive
c. vengeful
d. all of the above
XI. Bird is to fly as fish is to:
a. swim
b. breathe
c. eat
d. sleep
XII. Dog is to bark as cat is to:
a. meow
b. purr
c. scratch
d. all of the above
XIII. Book is to knowledge as library is to:
a. information
b. books
c. readers
d. all of the above
I. Choose the synonym of the word astute.
a. intelligent
b. naive
c. foolish
d. ignorant
II. Choose the synonym of the word erudite.
a. learned
b. ignorant
c. illiterate
d. dull
III. Choose the synonym of the word loquacious.
a. talkative
b. silent
c. reserved
d. taciturn
IV. Choose the synonym of the word obsequious.
a. servile
b. independent
c. rebellious
d. arrogant
V. Choose the synonym of the word perseverance.
a. determination
b. indifference
c. laziness
d. procrastination
VI. Choose the antonym of the word benevolent.
a. kind
b. cruel
c. generous
d. selfless
VII. Choose the antonym of the word compassionate.
a. unfeeling
b. ruthless
c. cruel
d. all of the above
VIII. Choose the antonym of the word eloquent.
a. inarticulate
b. tongue-tied
c. taciturn
d. all of the above
IX. Choose the antonym of the word erudite.
a. ignorant
b. illiterate
c. uninformed
d. all of the above
X. Choose the antonym of the word magnanimous.
a. petty
b. vindictive
c. vengeful
d. all of the above
XI. Bird is to fly as fish is to:
a. swim
b. breathe
c. eat
d. sleep
XII. Dog is to bark as cat is to:
a. meow
b. purr
c. scratch
d. all of the above
XIII. Book is to knowledge as library is to:
a. information
b. books
c. readers
d. all of the above
XIV. Doctor is to patient as teacher is to:
a. student
b. classroom
c. education
d. all of the above
XV. Car is to road as boat is to:
a. water
b. river
c. ocean
d. all of the above
XVI. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. accomodate
b. B. accommodate
c. C. accomidate
d. D. acomodate
XVII. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. arguement
b. B. argument
c. C. arguemnt
d. D. argumant
XVIII. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. beleive
b. B. believe
c. C. belive
d. D. belive
XIX. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. definately
b. B. definitely
c. C. definatly
d. D. definatly
XX. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. neccessary
b. B. necessary
c. C. nescessary
d. D. nessessary
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in a magnificent display of international camaraderie and airpower, has recently inaugurated its 14 Nation Multinational Air Exercise, Indus Shield-2023, at Airpower Centre of Excellence of Pakistan Air Force. According to the reports, the air contingent of thirteen friendly nations including Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary taking part along with Pakistan Air Force in the ongoing multilateral Exercise, which kicked off on Sunday at an operational air base of the PAF. According to the sources, the multi-national Air Exercise Indus Shield-2023 manifests a unique opportunity for the PAF and all other participating air powers to bring their unparalleled skills and operational capabilities to the spotlight, along with deepening mutual understanding to promote interoperability, which has become more crucial and demanding in the modern age. Pakistan Air Force has always remained at the forefront of the country’s defence and displayed an exceptional level of courage, professionalism, and readiness in the hour of need. Although the technological edge is an important factor in achieving any goal, the man using the latest warhead is more important than the technical gadget, which neither operates on its own nor differentiates between friends and foes. PAF Engineers and ground crews are those unsung heroes who keep the PAF fighter jets serviceable and ready for mission around the clock, whereas fighter Pilots are those combatteers who expose their lives to risks and defend the airspace of the Country. The current geopolitical developments in South Asia and adjacent regions including the Indo-Pacific and South China Sea, along with an overwhelming war in Ukraine have seriously destabilized global peace and security. Meanwhile, Russia’s blatant aggression against its weak neighbour and China’s open harassment of Taiwan has caused serious concerns in weak nations. At the same time, those political disputes have raised questions about the ineffectiveness of the United Nations and the impotence of the UN Security Council, which failed to resist the hegemonism of powerful nations and could not maintain peace in different parts of the globe. Being a security state and facing an all-time high existential threat from its eternal enemy, Pakistan has always put a special focus on its security needs and strengthened its defences against foreign aggressions and the emerging risks posed by domestic and transnational terrorist groups in the past. Historically, PAF has not only maintained a balance of power with its staunch adversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) by keeping a higher qualitative edge but also played a crucial role in combatting the menace of terrorism through active participation in Operation Reh-e-Nijjat, Khyber- I and II and globally recognised Operation Zarb-e-Azb that wiped out terrorists from Pakistan’s soil. Pakistan has no offensive designs against any nation, therefore, PAF remained focused on defending the country’s skies and providing support to the Pakistan Army and Navy in their operations. Historically, the PAF has proved its mettle during the Pak-India wars in 1965 and 1971, while the successful Operation Swift Retort was the excel of the PAF’s vision, and professionalism during which PAF jets knocked down the Indian Air crafts in a dogfight over the LoC in Broad daylight in February 2019.
According to projections from trustworthy institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan’s economic growth is anticipated to reach 1.7 per cent, 1.9 per cent, and 3.5 per cent, respectively. In the first meeting of the fiscal year 2024, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) supplied its projections, stating that the anticipated range for real GDP growth in FY-24 is 2.0 to 3.0 per cent. The significance of economic growth in the development process cannot be overlooked, as it is intricately linked to the overall wellbeing of a nation.
Given the current economic landscape, it becomes increasingly evident that Pakistan’s economy faces a pressing need for growth. The crux of the matter lies in the fact that Pakistan’s economy requires a minimum 6 per cent growth rate to effectively absorb the inflow of individuals entering the labour market. The growth rate must accelerate further to reduce the exceptionally high unemployment rate. The economic growth rate below the tipping point can be attributed to various internal and external factors.
The economic growth of Pakistan for FY23 remained slow at 0.29 percent. The slow growth is characterised by both domestic and international shocks. The internal shock, amongst others, of the flash floods that engulfed significant agricultural land has caused a domestic supply shock. This unfortunate event has jeopardised fiscal consolidation efforts and the resilience to the ongoing covid-19 crisis.
The business community currently lacks confidence in Pakistan’s prevailing economic outlook due to ongoing economic instability accompanying political uncertainty. The business confidence index has experienced a significant decrease, reaching an unprecedented low of 39 scale in the first quarter of FY24. The decline in business confidence can be attributed to an elevated policy rate of 22 percent, the implementation of import restrictions, increased input costs and the devaluation of the currency. These factors have also played a role in dampening business activities.
The lower confidence of the consumer and business community affects decision-making concerning spending, savings, and investments. Consequently, this contributes to sluggish economic growth and hampers the government’s efforts to achieve its tax collection target. Therefore, it is crucial to delineate the essential steps that can be taken to enhance the confidence of both consumers and entrepreneurs. It should be noted that these actions are contingent upon political stability. The accomplishment of political stability relies on the existence of a government that has significant political capital. This is a crucial factor in effectively fostering economic stability.
a. Which three major international institutions forecast varying growth rates for Pakistan, and how do their predictions compare with each other?
b. In relation to the economic growth forecasts presented by international institutions, how does the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)'s projection for FY-24 differentiate?
c. Considering the dynamics of the labor market and unemployment in Pakistan, why is the 6 per cent growth rate threshold emphasized?
d. Amidst the numerous challenges faced by Pakistan's economy in FY23, which specific internal event jeopardized its agricultural sector and fiscal response to the covid-19 pandemic?
e. With a notable dip in the business confidence index during FY24's first quarter, can you infer the potential underlying causes and their wider implications for the nation's economic activities?
a. student
b. classroom
c. education
d. all of the above
XV. Car is to road as boat is to:
a. water
b. river
c. ocean
d. all of the above
XVI. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. accomodate
b. B. accommodate
c. C. accomidate
d. D. acomodate
XVII. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. arguement
b. B. argument
c. C. arguemnt
d. D. argumant
XVIII. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. beleive
b. B. believe
c. C. belive
d. D. belive
XIX. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. definately
b. B. definitely
c. C. definatly
d. D. definatly
XX. Which of the following is spelled correctly?
a. A. neccessary
b. B. necessary
c. C. nescessary
d. D. nessessary
PART B
Q2. Write a precis of the following passage in about about 120 words and also suggest a suitable title:
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in a magnificent display of international camaraderie and airpower, has recently inaugurated its 14 Nation Multinational Air Exercise, Indus Shield-2023, at Airpower Centre of Excellence of Pakistan Air Force. According to the reports, the air contingent of thirteen friendly nations including Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Indonesia, Morocco, Uzbekistan, China, and Hungary taking part along with Pakistan Air Force in the ongoing multilateral Exercise, which kicked off on Sunday at an operational air base of the PAF. According to the sources, the multi-national Air Exercise Indus Shield-2023 manifests a unique opportunity for the PAF and all other participating air powers to bring their unparalleled skills and operational capabilities to the spotlight, along with deepening mutual understanding to promote interoperability, which has become more crucial and demanding in the modern age. Pakistan Air Force has always remained at the forefront of the country’s defence and displayed an exceptional level of courage, professionalism, and readiness in the hour of need. Although the technological edge is an important factor in achieving any goal, the man using the latest warhead is more important than the technical gadget, which neither operates on its own nor differentiates between friends and foes. PAF Engineers and ground crews are those unsung heroes who keep the PAF fighter jets serviceable and ready for mission around the clock, whereas fighter Pilots are those combatteers who expose their lives to risks and defend the airspace of the Country. The current geopolitical developments in South Asia and adjacent regions including the Indo-Pacific and South China Sea, along with an overwhelming war in Ukraine have seriously destabilized global peace and security. Meanwhile, Russia’s blatant aggression against its weak neighbour and China’s open harassment of Taiwan has caused serious concerns in weak nations. At the same time, those political disputes have raised questions about the ineffectiveness of the United Nations and the impotence of the UN Security Council, which failed to resist the hegemonism of powerful nations and could not maintain peace in different parts of the globe. Being a security state and facing an all-time high existential threat from its eternal enemy, Pakistan has always put a special focus on its security needs and strengthened its defences against foreign aggressions and the emerging risks posed by domestic and transnational terrorist groups in the past. Historically, PAF has not only maintained a balance of power with its staunch adversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) by keeping a higher qualitative edge but also played a crucial role in combatting the menace of terrorism through active participation in Operation Reh-e-Nijjat, Khyber- I and II and globally recognised Operation Zarb-e-Azb that wiped out terrorists from Pakistan’s soil. Pakistan has no offensive designs against any nation, therefore, PAF remained focused on defending the country’s skies and providing support to the Pakistan Army and Navy in their operations. Historically, the PAF has proved its mettle during the Pak-India wars in 1965 and 1971, while the successful Operation Swift Retort was the excel of the PAF’s vision, and professionalism during which PAF jets knocked down the Indian Air crafts in a dogfight over the LoC in Broad daylight in February 2019.
Q3: Read the following passage(s) and answers the questions that follows:
According to projections from trustworthy institutions such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan’s economic growth is anticipated to reach 1.7 per cent, 1.9 per cent, and 3.5 per cent, respectively. In the first meeting of the fiscal year 2024, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) supplied its projections, stating that the anticipated range for real GDP growth in FY-24 is 2.0 to 3.0 per cent. The significance of economic growth in the development process cannot be overlooked, as it is intricately linked to the overall wellbeing of a nation.
Given the current economic landscape, it becomes increasingly evident that Pakistan’s economy faces a pressing need for growth. The crux of the matter lies in the fact that Pakistan’s economy requires a minimum 6 per cent growth rate to effectively absorb the inflow of individuals entering the labour market. The growth rate must accelerate further to reduce the exceptionally high unemployment rate. The economic growth rate below the tipping point can be attributed to various internal and external factors.
The economic growth of Pakistan for FY23 remained slow at 0.29 percent. The slow growth is characterised by both domestic and international shocks. The internal shock, amongst others, of the flash floods that engulfed significant agricultural land has caused a domestic supply shock. This unfortunate event has jeopardised fiscal consolidation efforts and the resilience to the ongoing covid-19 crisis.
The business community currently lacks confidence in Pakistan’s prevailing economic outlook due to ongoing economic instability accompanying political uncertainty. The business confidence index has experienced a significant decrease, reaching an unprecedented low of 39 scale in the first quarter of FY24. The decline in business confidence can be attributed to an elevated policy rate of 22 percent, the implementation of import restrictions, increased input costs and the devaluation of the currency. These factors have also played a role in dampening business activities.
The lower confidence of the consumer and business community affects decision-making concerning spending, savings, and investments. Consequently, this contributes to sluggish economic growth and hampers the government’s efforts to achieve its tax collection target. Therefore, it is crucial to delineate the essential steps that can be taken to enhance the confidence of both consumers and entrepreneurs. It should be noted that these actions are contingent upon political stability. The accomplishment of political stability relies on the existence of a government that has significant political capital. This is a crucial factor in effectively fostering economic stability.
a. Which three major international institutions forecast varying growth rates for Pakistan, and how do their predictions compare with each other?
b. In relation to the economic growth forecasts presented by international institutions, how does the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)'s projection for FY-24 differentiate?
c. Considering the dynamics of the labor market and unemployment in Pakistan, why is the 6 per cent growth rate threshold emphasized?
d. Amidst the numerous challenges faced by Pakistan's economy in FY23, which specific internal event jeopardized its agricultural sector and fiscal response to the covid-19 pandemic?
e. With a notable dip in the business confidence index during FY24's first quarter, can you infer the potential underlying causes and their wider implications for the nation's economic activities?
Q4: Correct only 5 of the following:
1. The committee consisted of three members, each of whom had their own opinion.
2. She was very disappointed to find herself having to repeat the experiment all over again.
3. The manager, as well as the supervisors, were all at the meeting.
4. The scientist was able to prove his hypothesis, which was that the new drug was effective in treating the disease.
5. The book was written in a very clear and concise style, which made it easy to read.
6. The company's profits have increased steadily over the past few years, due in part to the success of its new product line.
7. The government is planning to introduce a new tax on sugary drinks, in an effort to reduce obesity rates.
8. The two countries have been at war for many years, and there is no end in sight.
Q 5 (a) Punctuate the following text, where necessary.
my favorite subject in school is english i love reading and writing i find the english language to be very beautiful and expressive i enjoy learning about the history of the english language and the different ways in which it is used around the world i also enjoy studying the different genres of english literature and analyzing the works of great authors such as shakespeare dickens and austen i believe that the study of english is important because it can help us to better understand ourselves and the world around usQ5(b) Correct / Rewrite the following sentences (ONLY FIVE) after filling in the blanks with appropriate preposition.
1. Despite of her hardwork, she couldn't pass the exam, which speaks volumes _________ the exam's difficulty.
2. The movie, which was full of actions scenes, lacked depth _________ its storyline.
3. As a response to the feedback, they are making adjustments _________ the project's scope.
4. He has an affinity towards jazz music, which he developed _________ his college years.
5. The team is waiting the manager's approval before proceeding _________ the next phase.
6. Despite the fact he was late, he managed to catch up _________ the rest of the group.
7. This theory, while interesting, lacks evidence to support it's claims _________ certain phenomena.
8. The artist draws inspirations from nature, reflecting _________ her vibrant paintings.
Q6. Use only 5 pair of words by giving their meaning and 1 sentence for each word clarifying their meaning.
1. Aisle, Isle2. Allusion, Illusion
3. Bare, Bear
4. Break, Brake
5. Canvas, Canvass
6. Coarse, Course
7. Discreet, Discrete
8. Dual, Duel
Q7. Translate the following urdu paragraph into english by keeping in view figurative / idiomatic expressions.
پاکستان ایک ترقی پذیر ملک ہے اور اس کی معیشت کا انحصار زراعت، صنعت اور خدمات پر ہے۔ پاکستان میں گندم، چاول، کپاس، گنا اور دالوں کی کاشت کی جاتی ہے۔ پاکستان میں صنعتوں میں ٹیکسٹائل، انجینئرنگ، کیمیکل اور سٹیل کی صنعتیں شامل ہیں۔ پاکستان میں خدمات کے شعبے میں بینکنگ، مالیات، بیمہ، انفارمیشن ٹیکنالوجی اور سیاحت شامل ہیں۔