ETEA Excise Constable Practice Paper – 100 MCQs

This ETEA Excise Constable Practice Paper contains 100 independently prepared questions with answers and explanations. The set covers English, Urdu, General Knowledge and basic mathematics for broad recruitment-test revision.

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Practice Paper Overview

100 Practice Questions with Explanations

Q1: Choose correct spelling:

1. Accomodate
2. Accommodate
3. Acomodate
4. Acommodate

Answer: B) Accommodate

Explanation: Accommodate has double C and double M. It means to provide space. Trick: Ac-COMMO-date.

Q2: Synonym of Honest is:

1. Truthful
2. Deceitful
3. Careless
4. Harsh

Answer: A) Truthful

Explanation: Honest means truthful and sincere. Synonym means same meaning.

Q3: Antonym of Big is:

1. Small
2. Large
3. Huge
4. Massive

Answer: A) Small

Explanation: Antonym means opposite. Big opposite is Small.

Q4: Fill preposition: She is afraid _____ dogs.

1. At
2. Of
3. From
4. With

Answer: B) Of

Explanation: Afraid always takes Of. Fixed preposition: afraid of, fond of.

Q5: Idiom “A piece of cake” means:

1. Very easy
2. Very expensive
3. Impossible
4. Time-consuming

Answer: A) Very easy

Explanation: “A piece of cake” is an idiom that means a very easy task without much effort.

Q6: She _____ not go yesterday.

1. Does
2. Did
3. Has
4. Was

Answer: B) Did

Explanation: Yesterday indicates past tense, so “did not go” is correct.

Q7: Plural of Child is:

1. Childs
2. Children
3. Childes
4. Childrens

Answer: B) Children

Explanation: Child has irregular plural “Children”, not “Childs”.

Q8: Past of Go is:

1. Gone
2. Went
3. Goed
4. Going

Answer: B) Went

Explanation: Go-Went-Gone is the correct verb chain (present-past-participle).

Q9: Person who writes books is:

1. Author
2. Reader
3. Publisher
4. Editor

Answer: A) Author

Explanation: Author writes books. Reader reads and Publisher publishes.

Q10: She has been working _____ 2020.

1. For
2. Since
3. From
4. By

Answer: B) Since

Explanation: Since is used for a point of time (2020). For is used for duration.

Q11: Synonym of Rapid is:

1. Slow
2. Fast
3. Weak
4. Late

Answer: B) Fast

Explanation: Rapid means fast, quick, or swift.

Q12: They _____ playing since morning.

1. Has been
2. Have been
3. Were
4. Are

Answer: B) Have been

Explanation: Since morning requires present perfect continuous: have been + ing.

Q13: Passive: He writes a letter.

1. A letter is written by him.
2. A letter was written by him.
3. He is written by a letter.
4. A letter has written him.

Answer: A) A letter is written by him.

Explanation: Present indefinite passive: Object + is/are + third form + by.

Q14: Choose the antonym of “brave.”

1. Cowardly
2. Courageous
3. Fearless
4. Bold

Answer: A) Cowardly

Explanation: Brave means courageous. Coward means not brave.

Q15: One word for One who speaks less:

1. Reticent
2. Garrulous
3. Talkative
4. Verbose

Answer: A) Reticent

Explanation: Reticent means a person who speaks very little; reserved.

Q16: Choose correct: The book is _____ table.

1. In
2. At
3. On
4. With

Answer: C) On

Explanation: On is used for a surface. Book is on the table.

Q17: Past participle of Eat is:

1. Ate
2. Eaten
3. Eating
4. Eats

Answer: B) Eaten

Explanation: Eat-Ate-Eaten is the correct verb chain.

Q18: Antonym of Honest is:

1. Sincere
2. Truthful
3. Dishonest
4. Candid

Answer: C) Dishonest

Explanation: Honest opposite is Dishonest.

Q19: Synonym of Diligent:

1. Lazy
2. Careless
3. Hardworking
4. Idle

Answer: C) Hardworking

Explanation: Diligent means hardworking or mehnati.

Q20: Correct sentence: I _____ been working here for 5 years.

1. Has
2. Have
3. Had
4. Am

Answer: B) Have

Explanation: I have been working for 5 years (present perfect continuous).

Q21: Fill: He is good _____ English.

1. In
2. At
3. On
4. For

Answer: B) At

Explanation: Good at is a fixed preposition (good at English, good at Math).

Q22: Plural of Mouse is:

1. Mouses
2. Mice
3. Mousees
4. Mices

Answer: B) Mice

Explanation: Mouse has irregular plural “Mice”.

Q23: Superlative of Good is:

1. Better
2. Best
3. Goodest
4. More good

Answer: B) Best

Explanation: Good-Better-Best are the correct degrees of comparison.

Q24: One word for One who loves books:

1. Bibliophile
2. Misanthrope
3. Polyglot
4. Philanthropist

Answer: A) Bibliophile

Explanation: Bibliophile means a person who loves and collects books.

Q25: Translate: Honesty is the best policy.

1. ایمانداری بہترین حکمتِ عملی ہے۔
2. ایمانداری سب سے مشکل کام ہے۔
3. حکمت عملی صرف دولت ہے۔
4. ایمانداری کی کوئی اہمیت نہیں۔

Answer: A) ایمانداری بہترین حکمتِ عملی ہے۔

Explanation: This is a clear Urdu translation of the practice sentence.

Q26: لفظ ‘سچ’ کا مترادف کیا ہے؟

1. حق
2. باطل
3. جھوٹ
4. فریب

Answer: A) حق

Explanation: سچ کا مترادف حق ہوتا ہے۔ مترادف کا مطلب synonym ہے۔ سچ کا متضاد جھوٹ ہے۔

Q27: ‘کتاب’ کی جمع کیا ہے؟

1. کتابیں
2. کتابان
3. کتابات
4. کتابی

Answer: A) کتابیں

Explanation: کتاب کی جمع کتابیں ہوتی ہے۔ واحد سے جمع اردو گرامر۔

Q28: ‘آب’ کا مطلب کیا ہے؟

1. پانی
2. آگ
3. ہوا
4. مٹی

Answer: A) پانی

Explanation: آب کا مطلب پانی ہوتا ہے۔ آبِ حیات کا مطلب پانیِ زندگی ہے۔

Q29: ضرب المثل مکمل کریں: ‘بوند بوند _____ بنتا ہے’

1. دریا
2. پہاڑ
3. صحرا
4. جنگل

Answer: A) دریا

Explanation: ضرب المثل “بوند بوند دریا بنتا ہے” کا مطلب ہے کہ چھوٹی کوششیں بڑا نتیجہ دیتی ہیں۔

Q30: ‘محنت’ کا متضاد کیا ہے؟

1. سستی
2. کوشش
3. ہمت
4. کامیابی

Answer: A) سستی

Explanation: محنت کا متضاد سستی ہوتا ہے۔ متضاد کا مطلب antonym ہے۔

Q31: ‘علامہ اقبال’ کا اصل نام کیا ہے؟

1. محمد اقبال
2. اقبال احمد
3. محمد علی اقبال
4. احمد اقبال

Answer: A) محمد اقبال

Explanation: علامہ اقبال کا اصل نام محمد اقبال تھا۔ وہ پاکستان کے قومی شاعر ہیں۔

Q32: اردو کا پہلا ناول کون سا ہے؟

1. مراۃ العروس
2. فسانۂ آزاد
3. آبِ حیات
4. باغ و بہار

Answer: A) مراۃ العروس

Explanation: اردو کا پہلا ناول مراة العروس ہے جو ڈپٹی نذیر احمد نے لکھا۔

Q33: ‘خوشی’ کا مترادف؟

1. مسرت
2. اداسی
3. نفرت
4. تکلیف

Answer: A) مسرت

Explanation: خوشی کا مترادف مسرت، شادمانی ہوتا ہے۔

Q34: لفظ ‘سچائی’ میں کون سا لاحقہ ہے؟

1. ائی
2. سچ
3. چائی
4. ت

Answer: A) ائی

Explanation: سچائی میں ‘ائی’ لاحقہ ہے۔ لاحقہ suffix کہلاتا ہے۔

Q35: ‘دریا’ کا قریب المعنی لفظ کون سا ہے؟

1. ندی
2. نہر
3. صحرا
4. پہاڑ

Answer: A) ندی

Explanation: نہر مصنوعی یا آب پاشی کی آبی گزرگاہ ہو سکتی ہے، اس لیے اسے ہر سیاق میں دریا کا مترادف نہیں کہا جا سکتا۔

Q36: ‘دن’ کا متضاد؟

1. رات
2. شام
3. صبح
4. دوپہر

Answer: A) رات

Explanation: دن کا متضاد رات ہوتا ہے۔

Q37: ‘شیر’ کی مونث کیا ہے؟

1. شیرنی
2. شیری
3. شیران
4. شیرہ

Answer: A) شیرنی

Explanation: شیر کی مونث شیرنی ہوتی ہے۔ اردو گرامر میں جنس۔

Q38: ‘کامیاب’ کا مترادف کیا ہے؟

1. کامران
2. ناکام
3. سفل
4. کمزور

Answer: A) کامران

Explanation: سفل کا مطلب پست یا کم تر ہے؛ یہ کامیاب کا مترادف نہیں۔

Q39: ‘پھول’ کا جمع؟

1. پھول
2. پھولان
3. پھولات
4. پھولا

Answer: A) پھول

Explanation: پھول واحد اور جمع دونوں کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے، پھولوں oblique plural ہے۔

Q40: ‘استاد’ کی جمع؟

1. اساتذہ
2. استادان
3. استادات
4. استادی

Answer: A) اساتذہ

Explanation: استاد کی جمع اساتذہ ہوتی ہے۔ عربی اصل کی جمع۔

Q41: ‘علم’ کا مترادف؟

1. دانش
2. جہالت
3. نادانی
4. غفلت

Answer: A) دانش

Explanation: علم کا مترادف دانش، آگاہی ہوتا ہے۔

Q42: ‘آسمان’ کا مترادف؟

1. فلک
2. زمین
3. سمندر
4. صحرا

Answer: A) فلک

Explanation: آسمان کا مترادف فلک، عرش ہوتا ہے۔

Q43: ‘خوبصورت’ کا متضاد؟

1. بدصورت
2. حسین
3. دلکش
4. خوب رو

Answer: A) بدصورت

Explanation: خوبصورت کا متضاد بدصورت ہوتا ہے۔

Q44: ‘ہمت’ کا مترادف؟

1. حوصلہ
2. بزدلی
3. مایوسی
4. کمزوری

Answer: A) حوصلہ

Explanation: ہمت کا مترادف حوصلہ، جرأت ہوتا ہے۔

Q45: ‘وقت’ کی اہمیت پر ضرب المثل؟

1. وقت سونا ہے
2. وقت رک جاتا ہے
3. وقت واپس آتا ہے
4. وقت بے قیمت ہے

Answer: A) وقت سونا ہے

Explanation: وقت سونا ہے کا مطلب ہے کہ وقت بہت قیمتی ہے۔

Q46: ‘دوست’ کا متضاد؟

1. دشمن
2. ساتھی
3. رفیق
4. ہمدرد

Answer: A) دشمن

Explanation: دوست کا متضاد دشمن ہوتا ہے۔

Q47: ‘روشنی’ کا متضاد؟

1. اندھیرا
2. چمک
3. اجالا
4. نور

Answer: A) اندھیرا

Explanation: روشنی کا متضاد اندھیرا ہوتا ہے۔

Q48: ‘محبت’ کا مترادف؟

1. پیار
2. نفرت
3. دشمنی
4. غصہ

Answer: A) پیار

Explanation: محبت کا مترادف پیار، عشق ہوتا ہے۔

Q49: “سچ ہمیشہ جیتتا ہے” کس نوعیت کا جملہ ہے؟

1. اخلاقی کہاوت
2. محاورہ
3. اسمِ معرفہ
4. فعلِ لازم

Answer: A) اخلاقی کہاوت

Explanation: اصل سوال اور اختیارات واضح نہیں تھے، اس لیے اسے محاورہ قرار نہیں دیا گیا۔

Q50: ‘قلم’ کی جمع؟

1. اقلام
2. قلمیں
3. قلمان
4. قلمیات

Answer: A) اقلام

Explanation: قلم کی جمع اقلام ہوتی ہے (عربی اصل)۔

Q51: Capital of Pakistan?

1. Islamabad
2. Karachi
3. Lahore
4. Peshawar

Answer: A) Islamabad

Explanation: Islamabad has been the capital since 1967. It was chosen for its central location.

Q52: Currency of Japan?

1. Yen
2. Yuan
3. Won
4. Baht

Answer: A) Yen

Explanation: Japan is called the Land of the Rising Sun. Its currency is Yen and capital is Tokyo.

Q53: Largest ocean?

1. Pacific Ocean
2. Atlantic Ocean
3. Indian Ocean
4. Arctic Ocean

Answer: A) Pacific Ocean

Explanation: Pacific is the largest ocean and covers about 30% of the Earth.

Q54: National Animal of Pakistan?

1. Markhor
2. Snow leopard
3. Lion
4. Tiger

Answer: A) Markhor

Explanation: Markhor is the national animal of Pakistan. It is found in the northern areas like Chitral and Gilgit.

Q55: Longest river of Pakistan?

1. Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab
4. Ravi

Answer: A) Indus

Explanation: Indus is 3180 km long and is considered the lifeline of Pakistan.

Q56: Who is founder of Pakistan?

1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
2. Liaquat Ali Khan
3. Allama Iqbal
4. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan

Answer: A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Explanation: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah is the founder of Pakistan. He was born on 25 December 1876.

Q57: How many provinces in Pakistan?

1. Four
2. Five
3. Six
4. Seven

Answer: A) Four

Explanation: Pakistan has 4 provinces: Punjab, Sindh, KPK and Balochistan. GB, AJK and Islamabad are separate.

Q58: Which sport is commonly described in Pakistani GK books as the national game?

1. Hockey
2. Cricket
3. Football
4. Squash

Answer: A) Hockey

Explanation: Hockey is commonly described in Pakistani GK material as the national game; cricket is the most popular sport. Verify the wording used by the relevant syllabus.

Q59: Pakistan independence?

1. 14 August 1947
2. 15 August 1947
3. 23 March 1940
4. 1 July 1948

Answer: A) 14 August 1947

Explanation: Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947. India became independent on 15 August 1947.

Q60: First Prime Minister of Pakistan?

1. Liaquat Ali Khan
2. Khawaja Nazimuddin
3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
4. Muhammad Ali Bogra

Answer: A) Liaquat Ali Khan

Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan (Shaheed-e-Millat) was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan (1947-1951).

Q61: National Flower of Pakistan?

1. Jasmine
2. Rose
3. Tulip
4. Sunflower

Answer: A) Jasmine

Explanation: Jasmine (white colour) is the national flower of Pakistan.

Q62: Deepest trench?

1. Mariana Trench
2. Tonga Trench
3. Java Trench
4. Puerto Rico Trench

Answer: A) Mariana Trench

Explanation: Mariana Trench is 11 km deep and is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean.

Q63: Smallest country?

1. Vatican City
2. Monaco
3. Nauru
4. San Marino

Answer: A) Vatican City

Explanation: Vatican City is the smallest country in the world. It is located inside Rome, Italy, with a population of about 800.

Q64: Which is the largest hot desert in the world?

1. Sahara
2. Gobi
3. Thar
4. Kalahari

Answer: A) Sahara

Explanation: Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world and is located in Africa.

Q65: Who is commonly credited with developing a commercially practical incandescent-lamp system?

1. Thomas Edison
2. James Watt
3. Isaac Newton
4. Alexander Graham Bell

Answer: A) Thomas Edison

Explanation: Thomas Edison developed and commercialized an important practical incandescent-lamp system; several inventors contributed to electric lighting.

Q66: How many chambers in human heart?

1. Four
2. Two
3. Three
4. Five

Answer: A) Four

Explanation: The human heart has 4 chambers: 2 atria and 2 ventricles.

Q67: What is currency of USA?

1. US dollar
2. Euro
3. Pound sterling
4. Yen

Answer: A) US dollar

Explanation: The currency of the USA is the US Dollar (symbol: $).

Q68: Capital of KPK?

1. Peshawar
2. Mardan
3. Abbottabad
4. Swat

Answer: A) Peshawar

Explanation: Peshawar is the capital of KPK province. It is an ancient city.

Q69: National Language of Pakistan?

1. Urdu
2. English
3. Punjabi
4. Sindhi

Answer: A) Urdu

Explanation: Urdu is the national language of Pakistan. English is the official language.

Q70: Who was first female Prime Minister of Pakistan?

1. Benazir Bhutto
2. Fatima Jinnah
3. Begum Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan
4. Maryam Nawaz

Answer: A) Benazir Bhutto

Explanation: Benazir Bhutto was the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan and the Muslim world (1988-90 and 1993-96).

Q71: Which group best describes common functions of the provincial Excise Department?

1. Tax administration, vehicle services and narcotics-control functions under applicable provincial law
2. Foreign-policy management
3. Railway operations
4. University examinations

Answer: A) Tax administration, vehicle services and narcotics-control functions under applicable provincial law

Explanation: Excise Department collects excise tax, controls narcotics and handles vehicle registration.

Q72: Where is Khyber Pass?

1. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2. Punjab
3. Sindh
4. Balochistan

Answer: A) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Explanation: Khyber Pass connects Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is located in KPK near Peshawar.

Q73: How many districts did Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have in the stated 2020 context?

1. 35 in the stated 2020 context
2. 25
3. 30
4. 40

Answer: A) 35 in the stated 2020 context

Explanation: District counts are date-sensitive and may change through administrative notifications.

Q74: What is capital of Balochistan?

1. Quetta
2. Gwadar
3. Khuzdar
4. Turbat

Answer: A) Quetta

Explanation: Quetta is the capital of Balochistan province.

Q75: Which gas is most in air?

1. Nitrogen
2. Oxygen
3. Carbon dioxide
4. Hydrogen

Answer: A) Nitrogen

Explanation: Air contains 78% Nitrogen, 21% Oxygen and 1% other gases.

Q76: 20% of 500?

1. 100
2. 50
3. 80
4. 120

Answer: A) 100

Explanation: 20/100 × 500 = 100. Percentage formula: (percent/100) × total.

Q77: Series 2,4,8,16,?

1. 32
2. 24
3. 30
4. 36

Answer: A) 32

Explanation: Each number is doubled: 2×2=4, 4×2=8, 8×2=16, 16×2=32 (geometric progression).

Q78: 5 pens cost 100, 1 pen?

1. 20
2. 25
3. 15
4. 30

Answer: A) 20

Explanation: Unitary method: 100 ÷ 5 = 20.

Q79: 2+2*2=?

1. 6
2. 8
3. 4
4. 10

Answer: A) 6

Explanation: DMAS rule: first multiply 2×2=4, then 2+4=6.

Q80: Average of 10,20,30?

1. 20
2. 30
3. 15
4. 25

Answer: A) 20

Explanation: Sum = 60, Average = 60 ÷ 3 = 20. Formula: Sum ÷ Count.

Q81: If 15% of X is 45, X?

1. 300
2. 200
3. 250
4. 350

Answer: A) 300

Explanation: 15/100 × X = 45 → X = 45 × 100 ÷ 15 = 300.

Q82: Ratio 2:3 sum 25?

1. 10 and 15
2. 5 and 20
3. 8 and 17
4. 12 and 13

Answer: A) 10 and 15

Explanation: 2+3=5 parts = 25 → 1 part = 5. So 2 parts = 10, 3 parts = 15.

Q83: Series 3,6,9,12,15,?

1. 18
2. 21
3. 15
4. 24

Answer: A) 18

Explanation: Arithmetic progression with common difference +3. 15+3=18.

Q84: 10 workers 20 days, 20 workers?

1. 10 days
2. 20 days
3. 5 days
4. 40 days

Answer: A) 10 days

Explanation: Inverse proportion: double the workers, half the time.

Q85: If A is B’s brother, B is C’s sister, A relation to C?

1. Brother
2. Sister
3. Father
4. Cousin

Answer: A) Brother

Explanation: A is brother of B and B is sister of C, so A is brother of C.

Q86: 10% of 200?

1. 20
2. 30
3. 10
4. 40

Answer: A) 20

Explanation: 10/100 × 200 = 20.

Q87: Square of 12?

1. 144
2. 124
3. 132
4. 156

Answer: A) 144

Explanation: 12 × 12 = 144.

Q88: Cube root of 64?

1. 4
2. 8
3. 6
4. 3

Answer: A) 4

Explanation: 4 × 4 × 4 = 64. Cube root of 64 is 4.

Q89: If 2x+3=11, x?

1. 4
2. 5
3. 3
4. 6

Answer: A) 4

Explanation: 2x = 11-3 = 8 → x = 4.

Q90: Area of rectangle length 10 width 5?

1. 50 square units
2. 30 square units
3. 15 square units
4. 100 square units

Answer: A) 50 square units

Explanation: Area = length × width = 10 × 5 = 50.

Q91: Perimeter of square side 4?

1. 16 units
2. 12 units
3. 8 units
4. 20 units

Answer: A) 16 units

Explanation: Perimeter = 4 × side = 4 × 4 = 16.

Q92: If 3x=15, x?

1. 5
2. 3
3. 6
4. 4

Answer: A) 5

Explanation: 3x = 15 → x = 5.

Q93: What is 50% of 200?

1. 100
2. 150
3. 50
4. 200

Answer: A) 100

Explanation: 50% means half. 200 ÷ 2 = 100.

Q94: If cost price 100 selling 120 profit?

1. Rs.20 profit and 20% profit
2. Rs.20 loss and 20% loss
3. Rs.120 profit
4. Rs.10 profit

Answer: A) Rs.20 profit and 20% profit

Explanation: Profit = Selling price – Cost price = 120 – 100 = 20. Profit % = 20%.

Q95: What is LCM of 2 and 3?

1. 6
2. 5
3. 4
4. 8

Answer: A) 6

Explanation: LCM is the smallest common multiple. 2 × 3 = 6.

Q96: What is HCF of 12 and 18?

1. 6
2. 3
3. 9
4. 12

Answer: A) 6

Explanation: HCF is the highest common factor that divides both. 12 and 18 → 6.

Q97: If speed 60 km/hr distance 120 km time?

1. 2 hours
2. 3 hours
3. 1 hour
4. 4 hours

Answer: A) 2 hours

Explanation: Time = Distance ÷ Speed = 120 ÷ 60 = 2 hours.

Q98: What is 25% of 400?

1. 100
2. 200
3. 50
4. 150

Answer: A) 100

Explanation: 25% means one quarter. 400 ÷ 4 = 100.

Q99: Series 100,90,80,?

1. 70
2. 60
3. 75
4. 65

Answer: A) 70

Explanation: Subtract 10 each time: 80 – 10 = 70.

Q100: If 1 kg = 1000 grams, 2.5 kg?

1. 2,500 grams
2. 250 grams
3. 25,000 grams
4. 2,050 grams

Answer: A) 2,500 grams

Explanation: 2.5 × 1000 = 2500 grams.

Editorial Corrections

• The set is classified as independent practice rather than an “original 2020 paper.”
• Unsupported claims about fixed weightage, duration and negative marking were removed.
• The Urdu synonym answers for کامیاب and دریا were corrected.
• The ambiguous “سچ بولنا” item was rewritten as a clearly labelled ethical saying.
• The Edison and Pakistan-hockey explanations were made more precise.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district count is identified as date-sensitive.

How to Use This Practice Paper

1. Attempt all 100 questions before reviewing answers.
2. Record mistakes separately for English, Urdu, GK and mathematics.
3. Check date-sensitive administrative facts before a current test.
4. Review the explanation, not only the option letter.
5. Follow the latest official syllabus if one is issued.

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