This PPSC Deputy Accountant Practice Paper 2023 contains 100 independently organized questions with clearly spaced answers and a short explanation for every item.
Islamic Studies – PPSC Deputy Accountant Past Paper 2023
Q1. To which Prophet was Zaboor revealed by Allah?
Answer: A) Hazrat Dawood (A.S)
Explanation: Zabur is the scripture associated in Islamic teaching with Prophet Dawood (A.S.).
Q2. What was the relation between Hazrat Musa (A.S) and Hazrat Haroon (A.S)?
Answer: B) Brothers
Explanation: Prophets Musa and Haroon (A.S.) were brothers.
Q3. How many daughters did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) have?
Answer: C) Four
Explanation: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had four daughters.
Q4. Namaz-e-Khusuf is offered at the time of which event?
Answer: D) Lunar Eclipse
Explanation: Khusuf refers to a lunar eclipse; Kusuf is used for a solar eclipse.
Q5. The first migration of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was towards which place?
Answer: A) Abyssinia (Habesha)
Explanation: The first migration was to Abyssinia, also called Habesha.
Q6. Which Surah of the Holy Quran is called the Heart of the Quran?
Answer: B) Surah Yaseen
Explanation: Surah Yaseen is traditionally called the Heart of the Quran.
Q7. Who was the first female martyr (Shaheed) of Islam?
Answer: C) Hazrat Sumayya (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Sumayyah (R.A.) is recognized as the first female martyr in Islam.
Q8. The Treaty of Hudaibiya was written by whom?
Answer: D) Hazrat Ali (R.A)
Explanation: Hazrat Ali (R.A.) wrote the terms of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Q9. How many times is the name Muhammad (PBUH) mentioned in the Holy Quran?
Answer: A) Four times
Explanation: The name Muhammad appears four times; Ahmad appears once.
Q10. In which Hijri year was the Battle of Badr fought?
Answer: B) 2 A.H
Explanation: The Battle of Badr took place in 2 AH.
Urdu Language & Literature Solved MCQs
Q11. اردو کا پہلا ناول کس کو سمجھا جاتا ہے؟
Answer: C) مراۃ العروس
Explanation: مراۃ العروس is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q12. “مسدسِ حالی” کس نے لکھی؟
Answer: D) مولانا الطاف حسین حالی
Explanation: مولانا الطاف حسین حالی is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q13. لفظ “غزل” کے لغوی معنی کیا ہیں؟
Answer: A) عورتوں سے باتیں کرنا
Explanation: عورتوں سے باتیں کرنا is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q14. کہاوت مکمل کریں: “آم کے آم ______ کے دام”
Answer: B) گٹھلیوں
Explanation: گٹھلیوں is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q15. کس شاعر کو “خدائے سخن” کہا جاتا ہے؟
Answer: C) میر تقی میر
Explanation: میر تقی میر is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q16. کردار “چچا چھکن” کس نے تخلیق کیا؟
Answer: D) امتیاز علی تاج
Explanation: امتیاز علی تاج is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q17. “یادوں کی بارات” کس کی خود نوشت ہے؟
Answer: A) جوش ملیح آبادی
Explanation: جوش ملیح آبادی is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q18. پہلا اردو اخبار کون سا تھا؟
Answer: B) جامِ جہاں نما
Explanation: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was among those accused in the Agartala case; “instigated” should not be treated as a proven neutral fact.
Q19. “مسافر دلی سے لندن تک” کس نے لکھی؟
Answer: C) سر سید احمد خان
Explanation: سر سید احمد خان is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q20. علامہ اقبال کی پہلی اردو شعری کتاب کون سی ہے؟
Answer: D) بانگِ درا
Explanation: بانگِ درا is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Pakistan Studies MCQs
Q21. Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer: A) Liaquat Ali Khan
Explanation: Liaquat Ali Khan is the person associated with the event, office or work asked about.
Q22. What is the highest peak of Hindu Kush range?
Answer: B) Tirich Mir
Explanation: Tirich Mir is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q23. In which year did Pakistan win the Cricket World Cup?
Answer: C) 1992
Explanation: The relevant date or period for this question is 1992.
Q24. What is the longest river of Pakistan?
Answer: D) River Indus
Explanation: River Indus is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q25. In which year was the Lucknow Pact signed?
Answer: A) 1916
Explanation: The relevant date or period for this question is 1916.
Q26. When was Objectives Resolution passed?
Answer: B) 12 March 1949
Explanation: The relevant date or period for this question is 12 March 1949.
Q27. When was the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan passed?
Answer: C) 1973
Explanation: The Kalash community celebrates Chilam Joshi; “Kalash Valley” names a place rather than the people.
Q28. In which decade did Islamabad become capital of Pakistan?
Answer: D) 1960s
Explanation: 1960s is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q29. Who was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan?
Answer: A) Khawaja Nazimuddin
Explanation: Khawaja Nazimuddin is the person associated with the event, office or work asked about.
Q30. Which pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan?
Answer: B) Khyber Pass
Explanation: Khyber Pass is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q31. Moghalpura Railway Workshop is located in which city?
Answer: C) Lahore
Explanation: JF-17 is a Pakistan–China co-developed fighter, so “first Pakistani aircraft” is category-dependent.
Q32. Who wrote “The Making of Pakistan”?
Answer: D) K.K. Aziz
Explanation: K.K. Aziz is the person associated with the event, office or work asked about.
Q33. What was the old name of Faisalabad?
Answer: A) Lyallpur
Explanation: Lyallpur is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q34. Gwadar port was purchased from which country?
Answer: B) Oman
Explanation: Oman is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q35. When was the first census of Pakistan held?
Answer: C) 1951
Explanation: The relevant date or period for this question is 1951.
General Knowledge MCQs for PPSC Preparation
Q36. Which is the largest ocean in the world?
Answer: A) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: Pacific Ocean is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q37. Where is the headquarters of the United Nations located?
Answer: A) New York
Explanation: New York is the relevant place or country.
Q38. Which country is called “Land of Rising Sun”?
Answer: A) Japan
Explanation: Japan is the relevant place or country.
Q39. What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?
Answer: A) Riyadh
Explanation: Riyadh is the relevant place or country.
Q40. What is the currency of Turkey?
Answer: A) Lira
Explanation: Lira is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q41. Which country is the largest tea producer?
Answer: A) China
Explanation: China is the relevant place or country.
Q42. Which is the largest desert in the world?
Answer: A) Antarctica is the largest desert overall; the Sahara is the largest hot desert.
Explanation: Antarctica is the largest desert overall; the Sahara is the largest hot desert.
Q43. Suez Canal connects which two seas?
Answer: A) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Explanation: Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q44. Which gas is most abundant in atmosphere?
Answer: A) Nitrogen
Explanation: Nitrogen is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q45. Reuters news agency belongs to which country?
Answer: A) United Kingdom
Explanation: United Kingdom is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q46. Where is SAARC headquarters located?
Answer: A) Kathmandu
Explanation: Kathmandu is the relevant place or country.
Q47. Which is the deepest trench in the world?
Answer: A) Mariana Trench
Explanation: Mariana Trench is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q48. Where is International Court of Justice located?
Answer: A) The Hague, Netherlands
Explanation: The Hague, Netherlands is the relevant place or country.
Q49. Which country is called Land of Thousand Lakes?
Answer: A) Finland
Explanation: Finland is the relevant place or country.
Q50. Who is UN Secretary General (current)?
Answer: A) Antonio Guterres
Explanation: Antonio Guterres was UN Secretary-General in the relevant period; office-holder answers are date-sensitive.
Q51. Where is Eiffel Tower located?
Answer: A) France
Explanation: France is the relevant place or country.
Q52. Which is the smallest country in the world?
Answer: A) Vatican City
Explanation: Vatican City is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q53. Which country has the oldest parliament?
Answer: A) Iceland’s Althing is commonly described as one of the world’s oldest surviving parliaments; the exact “oldest” claim depends on continuity and definition.
Explanation: Iceland’s Althing is commonly described as one of the oldest surviving parliaments; definitions of continuity vary.
Everyday Science Solved Section
Q54. Deficiency of Vitamin D results in which disease?
Answer: B) Rickets
Explanation: Rickets is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q55. The human heart consists of how many chambers?
Answer: C) 4 chambers
Explanation: The required count is 4 chambers.
Q56. Sound travels fastest in which of the following mediums?
Answer: D) Solids
Explanation: Sound generally travels faster in solids because particles are more closely coupled.
Q57. What is the lifespan of Red Blood Cells (RBCs)?
Answer: A) 120 days
Explanation: A typical red blood cell circulates for about 120 days.
Q58. The instrument used to measure blood pressure is called:
Answer: B) Sphygmomanometer
Explanation: Sphygmomanometer is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q59. Which organ in the human body is responsible for filtering blood?
Answer: C) The kidneys.
Explanation: The kidneys filter blood and form urine.
Q60. Water boils at what temperature on the Fahrenheit scale?
Answer: D) 212°F
Explanation: 212°F is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q61. Chemical formula for common salt (Sodium Chloride) is:
Answer: A) NaCl
Explanation: NaCl is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q62. Normal human body temperature on Celsius scale is:
Answer: B) 37°C
Explanation: 37°C is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q63. The planet nearest to the Sun is:
Answer: C) Mercury
Explanation: Mercury is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q64. Sound waves are _______ waves.
Answer: D) Sound in air travels mainly as longitudinal waves.
Explanation: Sound in air travels mainly as longitudinal pressure waves.
Q65. Newton’s first law of motion is also known as law of:
Answer: A) Inertia
Explanation: Inertia is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Computer Science & IT Basics
Q66. In MS Word, which shortcut key is used to “Undo” the last action?
Answer: B) CTRL + Z
Explanation: CTRL + Z is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q67. What is the shortcut key to insert a hyperlink in MS Word?
Answer: C) CTRL + K
Explanation: CTRL + K is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q68. Which of the following is an operating system?
Answer: D) Windows 10
Explanation: Windows 10 is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q69. What is the full form of RAM in computer terminology?
Answer: A) Random Access Memory
Explanation: The abbreviation expands to Random Access Memory.
Q70. In MS Excel, a formula always starts with which sign?
Answer: B) Equal sign (=)
Explanation: Equal sign (=) is the reviewed response to this question; study the underlying topic rather than memorizing only the answer label.
Q71. Which computer memory is non-volatile and permanent?
Answer: C) ROM is non-volatile memory; “permanent” is a simplified description.
Explanation: ROM is non-volatile memory; “permanent” is a simplified description.
Q72. 1 Terabyte (TB) is equal to how many Gigabytes (GB)?
Answer: D) 1 TB is 1,000 GB in decimal SI units; 1 TiB equals 1,024 GiB. “1024 GB” is a common informal binary convention.
Explanation: One TB equals 1,000 GB in decimal units; 1 TiB equals 1,024 GiB.
Q73. What is the shortcut key to center align selected text in MS Word?
Answer: A) CTRL + E
Explanation: Ctrl+E centers selected text in Microsoft Word.
Q74. What is the shortcut key for “Find and Replace” dialogue box in MS Word?
Answer: B) CTRL + H
Explanation: Ctrl+H opens Find and Replace in Microsoft Word.
Q75. Brain of computer system is:
Answer: C) CPU
Explanation: The CPU executes instructions and coordinates core processing operations.
Q76. PDF stands for:
Answer: D) Portable Document Format
Explanation: PDF means Portable Document Format.
English Language & Vocabulary
Q77. Choose the correct synonym of the word ‘ABANDON’:
Answer: A) Forsake
Explanation: Forsake means to abandon or leave.
Q78. Find the correct antonym of ‘ANCIENT’:
Answer: B) Modern
Explanation: Modern is the opposite of ancient.
Q79. Change the Voice: “He is writing a letter.”
Answer: C) A letter is being written by him
Explanation: Present continuous passive uses is/are being plus the past participle.
Q80. Fill in the blank with appropriate preposition: “She is proficient _______ English.”
Answer: D) In
Explanation: The fixed expression is proficient in.
Q81. Identify the correct spelling from the given options:
Answer: A) Committee
Explanation: Committee is correctly spelled with double m, double t and double e.
Q82. Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: “To burn the candle at both ends”
Answer: B) To overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much, often early and late.
Explanation: The idiom means to overwork or exhaust oneself by doing too much.
Q83. Complete the sentence: “If it rains, we _______ the match.”
Answer: C) Will cancel
Explanation: The first conditional uses will plus the base verb in the result clause.
Q84. Change the Narration: She said, “I am tired.”
Answer: D) She said that she was tired
Explanation: Present tense normally backshifts to past in reported speech.
Q85. Synonym of ‘GARGANTUAN’ is:
Answer: A) Huge
Explanation: Gargantuan means extremely large.
Q86. Antonym of ‘ARTIFICIAL’ is:
Answer: B) Natural
Explanation: Natural is the opposite of artificial.
Q87. One who speaks many languages is called a:
Answer: C) Polyglot
Explanation: A polyglot can speak or use several languages.
Q88. Fill in the blank: “He divided the property _______ his two sons.”
Answer: D) Between
Explanation: Between is used here because exactly two sons are mentioned.
Mathematics & IQ MCQs
Q89. Complete the following number series: 14, 9, 5, 21, 8, 13, 28, 9, _______
Answer: A) 19
Explanation: The sequence can be read in grouped triples: 14, 9, 5; 21, 8, 13; 28, 9, 19. The pattern needs the original options for full confirmation.
Q90. If a car travels at a speed of 60 km/h, how much distance will it cover in 45 minutes?
Answer: B) 45 km
Explanation: Forty-five minutes is 0.75 hour; 60 × 0.75 = 45 km.
Q91. Find the value of x if 3x + 7 = 22:
Answer: C) 5
Explanation: Subtract 7: 3x = 15, so x = 5.
Q92. A sum of money is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 5. If C gets Rs. 500, what is the total amount?
Answer: D) Rs. 1000
Explanation: C represents 5 ratio parts worth Rs.500; one part is Rs.100 and all 10 parts equal Rs.1,000.
Q93. The average of five numbers is 20. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 18. Find the excluded number:
Answer: A) 28
Explanation: The total of five numbers is 100; four numbers total 72, so the excluded number is 28.
Q94. Simplify the expression: 15% of 400 + 25% of 200 =
Answer: B) 110
Explanation: 15% of 400 is 60 and 25% of 200 is 50; total = 110.
Q95. If 12 men can build a wall in 20 days, how many days will 8 men take?
Answer: C) 30 days
Explanation: Work equals 12 × 20 = 240 man-days; 240 ÷ 8 = 30 days.
Q96. Find the square root of 576:
Answer: D) 24
Explanation: 24 × 24 = 576.
Q97. A man buys a fan for Rs. 1000 and sells it at a loss of 15%. What is the selling price?
Answer: A) Rs. 850
Explanation: A 15% loss leaves 85% of Rs.1,000, which is Rs.850.
Q98. Convert 0.75 into a fraction in simplest form:
Answer: B) 3/4
Explanation: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.
Q99. If radius of a circle is 7 cm, find circumference (π = 22/7):
Answer: C) 44 cm
Explanation: Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 22/7 × 7 = 44 cm.
Q100. Find next term: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, _______
Answer: D) 64
Explanation: Each term doubles, so 32 × 2 = 64.
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