NCCIA Model Paper/ Sample Paper

Total MCQs: 500

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 01

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Analytical Reasoning — Q1–Q10

Q1.

Five officers P, Q, R, S and T are ranked from first to fifth. R ranks higher than P. P ranks higher than Q. Q ranks higher than S, and S ranks higher than T. Who must rank third?

A) Officer P
B) Officer Q
C) Officer R
D) Officer S

Q2.

A department introduces a digital verification system and observes that processing time decreases by 30%. The manager concludes that the new system is responsible for the improvement. Which assumption is most important for this conclusion?

A) No major unrelated change affected processing during the period
B) Every employee prefers digital verification to manual verification
C) The previous system had operated for exactly five years
D) Every department uses identical verification procedures

Q3.

If the letters of POLICE are shifted three positions forward in the alphabet, the resulting code is SROLFH. Using the same rule, how will COURT be coded?

A) FRXUW
B) FRXTV
C) EQVUW
D) FQXUW

Q4.

Four reports P, Q, R and S must be reviewed one at a time. P must be reviewed before R, while S must be reviewed before Q. Which sequence could be correct?

A) R, P, S, Q
B) S, Q, P, R
C) Q, S, P, R
D) P, R, Q, S

Q5.

All encrypted files require authentication. File X was opened without authentication. Which conclusion follows logically?

A) File X was not encrypted or authentication was bypassed
B) File X definitely contained no confidential information
C) File X was automatically deleted after being opened
D) File X could only have been opened by an administrator

Q6.

A patrol vehicle travels 12 km north, then 7 km east, then 12 km south. Where is it located relative to its starting point?

A) 7 km east
B) 7 km west
C) 12 km north
D) 12 km south

Q7.

Find the missing number:

4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ?

A) 157
B) 158
C) 159
D) 160

Q8.

A statement says: “Every candidate who passes the written examination is eligible for the interview.” Ahmed is eligible for the interview. Which conclusion is logically justified?

A) Ahmed definitely passed the written examination
B) Ahmed definitely failed the written examination
C) Ahmed may have become eligible through another condition
D) Ahmed cannot have passed the written examination

Q9.

Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F sit in a row. A sits immediately before B. C sits immediately after D. E does not sit next to A. Which arrangement is possible?

A) E, A, B, D, C, F
B) D, C, A, B, E, F
C) A, E, B, D, C, F
D) F, A, B, E, D, C

Q10.

A police unit has three teams: X, Y and Z. Team X handles more cases than Y. Team Y handles more cases than Z. If the total number of cases is 72 and Y handles twice as many cases as Z, which distribution is possible?

A) X = 36, Y = 24, Z = 12
B) X = 30, Y = 28, Z = 14
C) X = 40, Y = 20, Z = 12
D) X = 34, Y = 26, Z = 12

Computers / IT — Q11–Q17

Q11.

Which computer component is primarily responsible for executing instructions and performing arithmetic and logical operations?

A) Central Processing Unit
B) Random Access Memory
C) Solid State Drive
D) Graphics Processing Unit

Q12.

In Microsoft Excel, cell B2 contains 25 and C2 contains 35. Which formula correctly calculates their average?

A) =AVERAGE(B2:C2)
B) =MEAN(B2:C2)
C) =AVG(B2:C2)
D) =TOTAL(B2:C2)/COUNT

Q13.

Which MS Word feature allows a document to automatically generate a table of contents based on properly formatted headings?

A) Heading Styles
B) Mail Merge
C) Track Changes
D) Format Painter

Q14.

Which statement correctly describes RAM?

A) It temporarily stores data required by active programs
B) It permanently stores firmware required during startup
C) It permanently stores documents after power is removed
D) It exclusively controls communication between network devices

Q15.

An employee receives an apparently legitimate email asking him to enter his banking password through a linked website. The website is fraudulent. What type of attack is this?

A) Phishing
B) Fragmentation
C) Defragmentation
D) Virtualization

Q16.

In Microsoft PowerPoint, which feature determines the visual effect that occurs when one slide changes to another?

A) Slide Transition
B) Animation Pane
C) Presentation Theme
D) Paragraph Formatting

Q17.

Which protocol is specifically designed to provide encrypted communication between a web browser and a web server?

A) HTTPS
B) HTTP
C) FTP
D) SMTP

World Affairs — Q18–Q20

Q18.

As of August 2026, who is serving as the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A) António Guterres
B) António Costa
C) Josep Borrell
D) Charles Michel

(United Nations)

Q19.

Under the UN Charter, the Secretary-General is appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of which body?

A) Security Council
B) Economic Council
C) Human Rights Council
D) Trusteeship Council

(United Nations)

Q20.

As of 2026, who is serving as Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation?

A) Hissein Brahim Taha
B) Yousef Al-Othaimeen
C) Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu
D) Iyad Ameen Madani

(OIC-OCI)

Science — Q21–Q22

Q21.

Why does a person generally feel warmer when exposed to sunlight?

A) The body absorbs electromagnetic radiation as thermal energy
B) The atmosphere converts visible light directly into body heat
C) Ultraviolet radiation completely replaces infrared radiation
D) Solar radiation increases atmospheric pressure around the body

Q22.

Which biological process converts atmospheric nitrogen into compounds that can eventually become available to plants?

A) Nitrogen fixation
B) Cellular respiration
C) Photosynthetic phosphorylation
D) Transpiration

English — Comprehension

Q23. Read the passage and answer the question.

Modern public institutions increasingly depend on digital records because electronic information can be searched and transferred rapidly. However, replacing paper with digital files does not automatically improve administration. If databases are poorly designed, old inefficiencies may simply be reproduced in electronic form. Moreover, inadequate security can create new risks. Effective digitization therefore requires not only technology but also trained staff, clear procedures and continuous monitoring.

What is the central argument of the passage?

A) Digital records are useful only when paper records are unavailable
B) Digital transformation requires technology together with sound administration
C) Electronic records are generally less reliable than traditional documents
D) Public institutions should avoid digital systems because of security risks

Q24. Read the passage and answer the question.

A city may reduce traffic congestion by constructing additional roads, but such expansion does not necessarily solve the underlying problem. When driving becomes easier, more people may choose private vehicles, eventually increasing traffic again. Public transport, efficient land use and pedestrian-friendly planning can reduce dependence on cars more sustainably. The effectiveness of transport policy therefore depends on understanding how people respond to changes in infrastructure.

What can most reasonably be inferred from the passage?

A) Building roads can sometimes produce unintended traffic effects
B) Private vehicles should be completely prohibited in large cities
C) Public transport is always cheaper than constructing additional roads
D) Pedestrian facilities are more important than every other transport policy

Q25. Read the passage and answer the question.

A scientific hypothesis is not valuable merely because it sounds convincing. Its usefulness depends on whether it can be tested against evidence. A hypothesis that survives repeated attempts at falsification becomes more credible, although it is never transformed into unquestionable truth. Scientific knowledge therefore develops through continuous testing, criticism and revision rather than through permanent acceptance of a single explanation.

What is the author's attitude toward scientific knowledge?

A) It is developed through evidence and continual revision
B) It becomes certain whenever repeated experiments agree
C) It depends primarily on the authority of established scientists
D) It remains unreliable because hypotheses can never be tested

Q26. Read the passage and answer the question.

In organizational decision-making, speed can be valuable during emergencies, but rapid decisions are not automatically good decisions. When information is incomplete, leaders may rely excessively on assumptions that have not been examined. A brief delay spent identifying the most important uncertainty can sometimes prevent a much greater loss later. The best decision-makers therefore distinguish between situations where immediate action is essential and those where additional information is worth obtaining.

What distinction does the passage emphasize?

A) Between urgent situations and situations allowing further analysis
B) Between experienced managers and inexperienced employees
C) Between financial decisions and administrative decisions
D) Between individual responsibility and institutional authority

Q27. Read the passage and answer the question.

Historical monuments are often treated as symbols of the past, but their value extends beyond architecture. They can preserve evidence about political institutions, social customs, technology and artistic practices that written records may describe only partially. Once such structures disappear, some forms of historical evidence become extremely difficult to reconstruct. Preservation is therefore not simply an aesthetic activity; it can also protect information about how earlier societies functioned.

Why does the author support preservation of historical monuments?

A) They provide evidence about several aspects of earlier societies
B) They are generally more beautiful than modern buildings
C) Written historical records are completely unreliable without them
D) Tourism is the primary reason historical structures should survive

English — Text Completion

Q28.

Although the evidence initially appeared ______, a closer examination revealed several contradictions.

A) convincing
B) decorative
C) accidental
D) irrelevant

Q29.

The investigator gave such a ______ explanation that even complex details became easy to understand.

A) coherent
B) reluctant
C) arbitrary
D) evasive

Q30.

The proposal was rejected because its financial assumptions were ______ and could not withstand detailed examination.

A) untenable
B) generous
C) ordinary
D) transparent

Q31.

The new regulation was intended to ______ corruption by increasing transparency in procurement procedures.

A) curtail
B) conceal
C) encourage
D) complicate

Q32.

Despite repeated questioning, the witness remained ______ and refused to alter his original statement.

A) consistent
B) speculative
C) impulsive
D) contradictory

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q33–Q37

Select the option containing the pair of words that best completes the sentence and produces essentially the same meaning.

Q33.

The investigator's report was so ______ that the opposing counsel found little opportunity to challenge its reasoning.

A) coherent / logical
B) obscure / ambiguous
C) careless / negligent
D) speculative / uncertain

Q34.

The manager's instructions were deliberately ______, allowing different departments to interpret them differently.

A) precise / explicit
B) ambiguous / equivocal
C) definite / certain
D) rigid / inflexible

Q35.

The witness gave a ______ account, with several details conflicting with one another.

A) consistent / coherent
B) contradictory / inconsistent
C) accurate / reliable
D) concise / brief

Q36.

The committee's conclusion was ______ because it was supported by independently verified evidence.

A) reasoned / rational
B) arbitrary / impulsive
C) doubtful / uncertain
D) accidental / unintended

Q37.

The official remained ______ during the interview and disclosed very little about the ongoing investigation.

A) candid / frank
B) guarded / circumspect
C) enthusiastic / eager
D) transparent / explicit

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q38–Q41

Q38.

A salary is first increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change from the original salary?

A) 4% decrease
B) 4% increase
C) 2% decrease
D) No net change

Q39.

A can complete a task in 12 days, while B can complete it in 18 days. If they work together at their respective rates, how many days will they require?

A) 7.2 days
B) 7.5 days
C) 8.0 days
D) 8.4 days

Q40.

The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 4:5. Six years from now, their ages will be in the ratio 5:6. What is A's present age?

A) 18 years
B) 20 years
C) 24 years
D) 30 years

Q41.

An article costs Rs. 8,000. A trader marks it 25% above cost and then offers a 10% discount on the marked price. What is the trader's profit percentage?

A) 10%
B) 12.5%
C) 15%
D) 17.5%

Probability & Statistics

Q42–Q43

Q42.

A fair die is rolled twice. What is the probability that the sum of the two results is exactly 9?

A) 1/9
B) 1/8
C) 1/6
D) 5/36

Q43.

The mean of five observations is 12. If an observation of 8 is replaced by 18, what is the new mean?

A) 13
B) 13.5
C) 14
D) 14.5

Discrete Mathematics

Q44

Q44.

A set contains five distinct elements. How many subsets does its power set contain?

A) 10
B) 16
C) 25
D) 32

Pakistan Studies — History & Culture

Q45–Q46

Q45.

The Objectives Resolution was adopted by Pakistan's Constituent Assembly on:

A) 12 March 1949
B) 14 August 1949
C) 23 March 1950
D) 7 September 1948

Q46.

Which Constitution of Pakistan established a parliamentary form of government and was enacted in 1973?

A) Constitution of 1956
B) Constitution of 1962
C) Constitution of 1973
D) Constitution of 1985

Pakistan Geography / Economy

Q47

Q47.

Which river forms the principal backbone of Pakistan's irrigation system and is the country's longest major river?

A) Indus River
B) Jhelum River
C) Chenab River
D) Ravi River

Islamiat

Q48–Q50

Q48.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded between the Muslims and which group?

A) Quraysh of Makkah
B) Romans of Syria
C) Jews of Khaybar
D) Persians of Iraq

Q49.

Belief that everything occurs according to Allah's knowledge, will and decree is known as:

A) Qadar
B) Risalat
C) Malaikah
D) Akhirah

Q50.

Which pillar of Islam requires eligible Muslims to give a prescribed portion of qualifying wealth to specified recipients?

A) Zakat
B) Sawm
C) Hajj
D) Shahadah

ANSWER KEY

1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-B, 5-A, 6-A, 7-C, 8-C, 9-B, 10-A
11-A, 12-A, 13-A, 14-A, 15-A, 16-A, 17-A, 18-A, 19-A, 20-A
21-A, 22-A, 23-B, 24-A, 25-A, 26-A, 27-A, 28-A, 29-A, 30-A
31-A, 32-A, 33-A, 34-B, 35-B, 36-A, 37-B, 38-A, 39-A, 40-C
41-B, 42-A, 43-A, 44-D, 45-A, 46-C, 47-A, 48-A, 49-A, 50-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 02

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Analytical Reasoning — Q51–Q60

Q51.

Six officers A, B, C, D, E and F stand in a line. A stands before C but after B. D stands immediately after C. E stands before B. Which officer must stand before A?

A) Officer B
B) Officer C
C) Officer D
D) Officer F

Q52.

A rule states: “If a case is classified as urgent, it must be reviewed within 24 hours.” Case X was not reviewed within 24 hours. Which conclusion is logically valid?

A) Case X was definitely classified as urgent
B) Case X was definitely classified as routine
C) Case X was not necessarily classified as urgent
D) Case X must have been reviewed before submission

Q53.

Find the next number in the sequence:

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

A) 54
B) 56
C) 58
D) 60

Q54.

Four files P, Q, R and S are placed in four positions. P must be before Q, while R must be after S. Which arrangement satisfies both conditions?

A) Q, P, S, R
B) P, Q, R, S
C) S, P, R, Q
D) R, S, P, Q

Q55.

A manager claims: “Employees who receive additional training always perform better; therefore, training alone determines performance.” Which flaw is most evident?

A) It ignores other factors affecting employee performance
B) It assumes training programs require financial resources
C) It compares employees working in different departments
D) It considers performance an entirely subjective measurement

Q56.

A person walks 10 km west, turns left and walks 6 km, then turns left again and walks 10 km. In which direction is the person from the starting point?

A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West

Q57.

If COURT is coded as FRXUW, using the same rule, how will JUDGE be coded?

A) MXGJH
B) MXGHI
C) MWGJH
D) NXGJH

Q58.

All supervisors are employees. Some employees are trained. Which statement must be true?

A) All supervisors are employees
B) All trained employees are supervisors
C) Some supervisors are necessarily trained
D) No trained employee can become a supervisor

Q59.

A, B, C and D each have different scores. A scores higher than B. C scores lower than D but higher than A. Which person has the highest score?

A) Person A
B) Person B
C) Person C
D) Person D

Q60.

A department has four sections. Section P has twice as many employees as Q. Section R has three fewer employees than P, while S has five more employees than Q. If Q has 10 employees, how many employees are in all four sections?

A) 62
B) 64
C) 67
D) 70

Computers / IT — Q61–Q67

Q61.

Which type of memory normally loses its stored contents when electrical power is removed?

A) Random Access Memory
B) Read Only Memory
C) Flash Memory
D) Optical Storage

Q62.

In MS Excel, which function counts cells containing numbers within a selected range?

A) COUNT
B) COUNTA
C) SUM
D) NUMCOUNT

Q63.

Which MS Word feature records additions, deletions and formatting changes made during document editing?

A) Track Changes
B) Mail Merge
C) Word Count
D) Page Layout

Q64.

Which device forwards data packets between different networks using IP addresses?

A) Router
B) Keyboard
C) Monitor
D) Scanner

Q65.

What is the primary purpose of DNS on the Internet?

A) Translating domain names into IP addresses
B) Encrypting every email sent through a network
C) Compressing files before transmission between computers
D) Blocking unauthorized applications from running locally

Q66.

Which PowerPoint feature allows an object such as text or an image to move or appear during a presentation?

A) Animation
B) Transition
C) Orientation
D) Pagination

Q67.

An email protocol commonly used to download messages from a mail server to a user's device is:

A) POP3
B) SMTP
C) HTTP
D) FTP

World Affairs — Q68–Q70

Q68.

Which principal UN organ has primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security?

A) Security Council
B) General Assembly
C) Economic Council
D) Trusteeship Council

Q69.

SAARC was established through a charter signed in 1985 in which city?

A) Dhaka
B) Islamabad
C) Kathmandu
D) Colombo

Q70.

The headquarters of the OIC General Secretariat is located in:

A) Jeddah
B) Riyadh
C) Doha
D) Cairo

Science — Q71–Q72

Q71.

When a metal spoon becomes hot after being left in a cup of hot tea, the primary mechanism of heat transfer through the spoon is:

A) Conduction
B) Convection
C) Radiation
D) Evaporation

Q72.

Which organelle is primarily responsible for producing ATP through aerobic cellular respiration?

A) Mitochondrion
B) Ribosome
C) Lysosome
D) Golgi apparatus

English — Comprehension

Q73–Q77

Q73. Read the passage carefully.

Reliable statistics are essential for sound public policy because governments must allocate limited resources among competing needs. However, statistics can mislead when data are collected from an unrepresentative sample or presented without relevant context. A numerical result may therefore be accurate in itself while still producing a misleading impression. Responsible analysis requires examining not only what the numbers show but also how the numbers were obtained.

What is the principal point of the passage?

A) Numerical data are useful only when governments collect them
B) Statistics require careful interpretation and examination of their source
C) Government policies should never be based on statistical information
D) Accurate numerical results always produce reliable policy conclusions

Q74. Read the passage carefully.

Effective communication is not simply the transfer of information from one person to another. The recipient must understand what the sender intends to convey, and this can be affected by language, assumptions and context. A technically accurate message may therefore fail if its meaning is unclear to the intended audience. Good communicators consider not only what they wish to say but also how the message is likely to be interpreted.

According to the passage, effective communication depends partly on:

A) How the recipient interprets the intended message
B) How frequently the sender repeats the information
C) How complex the sender makes the explanation
D) How much technical terminology the message contains

Q75. Read the passage carefully.

Renewable energy technologies have expanded rapidly, but replacing conventional energy sources is not simply a matter of installing more solar panels or wind turbines. Electricity systems must also manage variations in production, improve storage capacity and strengthen transmission networks. Consequently, the transition requires coordinated changes across several parts of the energy system rather than investment in generation alone.

What does the passage imply about the energy transition?

A) It requires changes beyond simply increasing generation capacity
B) It can be completed by replacing all fossil fuels immediately
C) Solar energy is incapable of contributing to modern electricity systems
D) Transmission networks have little relevance to renewable electricity

Q76. Read the passage carefully.

A successful investigation often depends less on obtaining a large quantity of information than on identifying which information is reliable and relevant. Investigators may encounter numerous statements, documents and observations, but these sources do not necessarily have equal evidentiary value. The ability to distinguish useful evidence from distracting information can therefore be as important as the ability to collect information.

Which skill does the passage emphasize?

A) Evaluating information according to relevance and reliability
B) Collecting the greatest possible quantity of information
C) Accepting statements that appear consistent with initial assumptions
D) Giving equal evidentiary weight to every available source

Q77. Read the passage carefully.

Economic growth can increase a country's material prosperity, but growth alone does not reveal how its benefits are distributed. Two countries may experience similar increases in total output while producing very different outcomes for households. Measures of inequality, employment and access to essential services can therefore provide information that aggregate economic indicators cannot fully capture.

What limitation of aggregate economic indicators is identified?

A) They may not reveal how economic gains are distributed
B) They cannot measure the total production of an economy
C) They are useful only for countries with small populations
D) They completely exclude information about employment levels

English — Text Completion

Q78–Q82

Q78.

The committee's conclusion was based on ______ evidence rather than on assumptions or speculation.

A) empirical
B) imaginary
C) accidental
D) decorative

Q79.

The witness's testimony was considered ______ because several independent documents supported his account.

A) credible
B) arbitrary
C) irrelevant
D) hypothetical

Q80.

The policy was introduced to ______ unnecessary administrative delays without compromising legal safeguards.

A) reduce
B) conceal
C) intensify
D) reproduce

Q81.

Because the instructions were highly ______, different officers interpreted the same provision in different ways.

A) ambiguous
B) explicit
C) definitive
D) unequivocal

Q82.

The investigator remained ______ and avoided drawing conclusions until sufficient evidence had been examined.

A) circumspect
B) impulsive
C) careless
D) prejudiced

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q83–Q87

Select the pair of words that best completes each sentence and produces equivalent meanings.

Q83.

The explanation was so ______ that no reasonable reader could misunderstand its central argument.

A) lucid
B) obscure
C) ambiguous
D) clear
E) confused
F) contradictory

Q84.

The official's response was deliberately ______, revealing almost nothing about the department's future plans.

A) guarded
B) candid
C) forthright
D) evasive
E) transparent
F) explicit

Q85.

The evidence was considered ______ because it directly supported the timeline established by investigators.

A) corroborative
B) irrelevant
C) confirmatory
D) contradictory
E) speculative
F) inconclusive

Q86.

The new procedure was introduced to ______ unnecessary duplication in administrative work.

A) eliminate
B) create
C) generate
D) remove
E) expand
F) multiply

Q87.

The officer's decision was ______ because it was based on established rules rather than personal preference.

A) arbitrary
B) principled
C) capricious
D) reasoned
E) accidental
F) impulsive

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q88–Q91

Q88.

A number is increased by 25% and then decreased by 20%. What is the final result compared with the original number?

A) 5% increase
B) 5% decrease
C) No net change
D) 10% increase

Q89.

A worker completes 3/5 of a project in 12 days at a constant rate. How many additional days are required to complete the remaining work?

A) 6 days
B) 7 days
C) 8 days
D) 9 days

Q90.

A father is three times as old as his son. In 12 years, the father will be twice as old as his son. What is the son's present age?

A) 10 years
B) 12 years
C) 14 years
D) 16 years

Q91.

A shopkeeper purchases an item for Rs. 6,400 and sells it at a profit of 15%. What is the selling price?

A) Rs. 7,260
B) Rs. 7,360
C) Rs. 7,460
D) Rs. 7,560

Probability / Statistics

Q92–Q93

Q92.

A box contains 5 red, 3 blue and 2 green balls. One ball is selected randomly. What is the probability that it is neither red nor green?

A) 1/5
B) 3/10
C) 2/5
D) 1/2

Q93.

The values 4, 7, 9, 12 and 18 have a mean of:

A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12

Discrete Mathematics

Q94

Q94.

If a set A contains 4 elements and a set B contains 3 elements, and A and B are disjoint, how many elements are in A ∪ B?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 12

Pakistan Studies — Q95–Q96

Q95.

The Lahore Resolution was passed at the annual session of the All-India Muslim League held in:

A) Lahore in 1940
B) Karachi in 1939
C) Delhi in 1942
D) Lucknow in 1937

Q96.

The Constitution of 1956 established Pakistan as an:

A) Islamic Republic
B) Federal Monarchy
C) Parliamentary Kingdom
D) Presidential Federation

Pakistan Economy / Geography — Q97

Q97.

Which sector traditionally provides the largest source of employment to a significant portion of Pakistan's rural population?

A) Agriculture sector
B) Banking sector
C) Aviation sector
D) Telecommunications sector

Islamiat — Q98–Q100

Q98.

The migration of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions from Makkah to Madinah is known as:

A) Hijrah
B) Isra
C) Mi'raj
D) Bay'ah

Q99.

Which of the following is included among the fundamental articles of Islamic faith?

A) Belief in the Day of Judgment
B) Belief in worldly prosperity
C) Belief in political authority
D) Belief in hereditary leadership

Q100.

Which prayer is obligatory five times each day for Muslims?

A) Salah
B) Sawm
C) Zakat
D) Hajj

Final Answer Key

51-A, 52-C, 53-B, 54-B, 55-A, 56-B, 57-A, 58-A, 59-D, 60-A
61-A, 62-A, 63-A, 64-A, 65-A, 66-A, 67-A, 68-A, 69-A, 70-A
71-A, 72-A, 73-B, 74-A, 75-A, 76-A, 77-A, 78-A, 79-A, 80-A
81-A, 82-A, 83-A,D, 84-A,D, 85-A,C, 86-A,D, 87-B,D, 88-C, 89-C, 90-B
91-B, 92-B, 93-B, 94-C, 95-A, 96-A, 97-A, 98-A, 99-A, 100-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 03

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Analytical Reasoning — Q101–Q110

Q101.

Seven files A, B, C, D, E, F and G are arranged from left to right. A is immediately before B. C is somewhere after D. F is immediately before G. If D is first and C is last, which pair can occupy the middle positions?

A) A and B
B) B and E
C) E and F
D) F and G

Q102.

A security rule states: “If an employee accesses the restricted database, the employee must use two-factor authentication.” An employee accessed the restricted database without using two-factor authentication. Which conclusion follows?

A) The employee violated the stated security rule
B) The employee was automatically authorized to access it
C) The database was necessarily unavailable at that time
D) Two-factor authentication was permanently disabled

Q103.

Find the missing term:

5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?

A) 189
B) 190
C) 191
D) 192

Q104.

Four officers P, Q, R and S attend interviews on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, one officer per day. P is before R. Q is not Monday. S is immediately before Q. Who could be interviewed on Tuesday?

A) Officer P
B) Officer Q
C) Officer R
D) Officer S

Q105.

A company claims that employees who work remotely are more productive because a survey found that remote workers completed more tasks. Which fact would most weaken this conclusion?

A) Remote workers were assigned fewer complex tasks
B) Remote workers preferred flexible working arrangements
C) Office workers used different communication software
D) The survey included employees from several departments

Q106.

A man faces east. He turns 90° clockwise, then 180° anticlockwise, and finally 90° clockwise. Which direction is he facing?

A) East
B) West
C) North
D) South

Q107.

In a certain code, COURT becomes FRXUW. Using the same rule, what does CASE become?

A) FDXH
B) FDVH
C) FZVH
D) DBVH

Q108.

No analyst is careless. Some investigators are analysts. Which statement must be true?

A) Some investigators are not careless
B) All investigators are analysts
C) No investigator is careful
D) Some careless people are analysts

Q109.

P is taller than Q. R is shorter than S but taller than P. T is taller than S. Who is definitely the tallest?

A) P
B) R
C) S
D) T

Q110.

A project consists of four stages requiring 3, 5, 7 and 9 hours respectively. If two stages can be performed simultaneously but stage 3 must begin after stage 1, what is the minimum possible completion time if stages 1 and 2 start together?

A) 16 hours
B) 17 hours
C) 19 hours
D) 24 hours

Computers / IT — Q111–Q117

Q111.

Which component provides the temporary workspace used by the CPU for currently running programs and data?

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) SSD
D) BIOS

Q112.

In Excel, which reference remains completely unchanged when a formula is copied to another cell?

A) $A$1
B) A$1
C) $A1
D) A1

Q113.

Which MS Word feature is most useful for creating personalized letters from a common template and a recipient database?

A) Mail Merge
B) Track Changes
C) WordArt
D) AutoCorrect

Q114.

Which technology allows multiple operating systems to run as isolated environments on one physical computer?

A) Virtualization
B) Fragmentation
C) Defragmentation
D) Formatting

Q115.

Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending email from a client or mail server?

A) SMTP
B) POP3
C) IMAP
D) DNS

Q116.

What is the main function of an operating system?

A) Managing hardware and software resources
B) Increasing the physical capacity of RAM
C) Converting electrical energy into digital data
D) Permanently storing every application file

Q117.

Which Excel function returns the largest numerical value in a selected range?

A) MAX
B) HIGH
C) LARGEONLY
D) TOPVALUE

World Affairs — Q118–Q120

Q118.

Which UN organ includes all member states and serves as the principal deliberative body of the organization?

A) General Assembly
B) Security Council
C) Economic Council
D) International Court

Q119.

The headquarters of the International Court of Justice is located in:

A) The Hague
B) Geneva
C) New York
D) Vienna

Q120.

Which organization primarily represents cooperation among South Asian countries?

A) SAARC
B) ASEAN
C) NATO
D) OPEC

Science — Q121–Q122

Q121.

Which phenomenon explains why a pencil partially immersed in water appears bent at the water surface?

A) Refraction of light
B) Reflection of light
C) Diffraction of light
D) Dispersion of light

Q122.

Which blood cells are primarily responsible for defending the body against infectious agents?

A) White blood cells
B) Red blood cells
C) Platelet cells
D) Plasma cells

English — Comprehension

Q123–Q127

Q123. Read the passage carefully.

Efficiency is often measured by the amount of output produced from a given quantity of resources. Yet an organization that focuses exclusively on efficiency may overlook resilience. A system operating at maximum capacity may perform impressively under normal conditions but become vulnerable when unexpected demand or disruption occurs. Effective management therefore requires balancing efficiency with sufficient flexibility to absorb shocks.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A) Maximum efficiency can create vulnerability during unexpected disruptions
B) Organizations should always operate below their available capacity
C) Efficiency is an unreliable measure of organizational performance
D) Unexpected disruptions can be eliminated through careful management

Q124. Read the passage carefully.

Memory is not a perfect recording of past events. People reconstruct memories whenever they recall them, and later information can sometimes influence that reconstruction. This does not mean that every memory is false; rather, it suggests that confidence and accuracy are not always identical. A person may sincerely remember an event while nevertheless recalling some details incorrectly.

Which conclusion is best supported?

A) Confidence in a memory does not guarantee complete accuracy
B) Human beings are incapable of remembering significant events
C) Later information always completely replaces earlier memories
D) Reconstructed memories are necessarily entirely inaccurate

Q125. Read the passage carefully.

Public trust is difficult to establish and easy to weaken. Institutions may lose credibility when their decisions appear inconsistent, even when individual decisions are legally defensible. Transparency can help, but transparency alone is insufficient if information is presented in a manner that ordinary citizens cannot understand. Trust therefore depends on both institutional conduct and meaningful communication.

According to the passage, transparency is:

A) Helpful but insufficient by itself to establish public trust
B) Unnecessary when institutional decisions are legally valid
C) More important than consistent institutional decision-making
D) Effective only when citizens already trust the institution

Q126. Read the passage carefully.

A map is a representation rather than a complete reproduction of reality. To remain usable, it must omit certain details and emphasize others. The choices made by the mapmaker therefore influence what the reader notices. Two maps of the same region can be equally accurate while serving very different purposes because each may select different information for emphasis.

Why can two accurate maps differ significantly?

A) They may emphasize different information for different purposes
B) Accurate maps necessarily contain contradictory geographical information
C) Mapmakers cannot represent geographical features consistently
D) Maps become inaccurate whenever they omit minor details

Q127. Read the passage carefully.

In negotiations, a concession does not always indicate weakness. A carefully chosen concession can encourage reciprocity and move both parties toward an agreement. However, concessions made without a clear understanding of priorities may produce little benefit. Successful negotiators therefore distinguish between issues that are genuinely important and those on which they can afford to compromise.

What principle does the passage emphasize?

A) Concessions are most effective when linked to strategic priorities
B) Negotiators should avoid making concessions under all circumstances
C) Large concessions are always more persuasive than small ones
D) Successful negotiations depend mainly on refusing compromise

English — Text Completion

Q128–Q132

Q128.

The committee requested a more ______ explanation because the original report contained several unexplained assumptions.

A) rigorous
B) decorative
C) accidental
D) superficial

Q129.

The officer's conclusion was ______ with the evidence presented by the investigation team.

A) consistent
B) hostile
C) irrelevant
D) accidental

Q130.

The reform was introduced to ______ procedural delays that had accumulated over several years.

A) alleviate
B) intensify
C) conceal
D) reproduce

Q131.

The witness's answer was deliberately ______, providing no clear indication of his actual position.

A) evasive
B) decisive
C) explicit
D) categorical

Q132.

The researchers rejected the claim because it was based on a ______ sample that did not represent the wider population.

A) biased
B) comprehensive
C) representative
D) exhaustive

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q133–Q137

Select the pair of words that best completes each sentence and produces equivalent meanings.

Q133.

The manager's explanation was remarkably ______, leaving no important issue unresolved.

A) comprehensive
B) incomplete
C) exhaustive
D) fragmented
E) superficial
F) partial

Q134.

The witness remained ______ throughout the investigation and avoided making unsupported accusations.

A) cautious
B) reckless
C) circumspect
D) impulsive
E) careless
F) speculative

Q135.

The evidence was too ______ to support a definitive conclusion.

A) inconclusive
B) decisive
C) compelling
D) ambiguous
E) conclusive
F) irrefutable

Q136.

The new regulation was intended to ______ unnecessary administrative procedures.

A) simplify
B) complicate
C) streamline
D) multiply
E) expand
F) prolong

Q137.

The analyst's assessment was ______ because it was based on verifiable evidence rather than personal opinion.

A) objective
B) subjective
C) impartial
D) emotional
E) prejudiced
F) arbitrary

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q138–Q141

Q138.

A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 10%. What is the resulting percentage change from the original number?

A) 17% increase
B) 18% increase
C) 20% increase
D) 23% increase

Q139.

A can complete a job in 15 days and B can complete it in 10 days. If both work together for 4 days, what fraction of the job remains?

A) 1/5
B) 1/3
C) 2/5
D) 3/5

Q140.

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If 12 boys join the class, the ratio becomes 3:4. How many girls were originally in the class?

A) 36
B) 40
C) 45
D) 48

Q141.

An article is sold for Rs. 9,600 after giving a 20% discount on its marked price. What was the marked price?

A) Rs. 11,000
B) Rs. 11,500
C) Rs. 12,000
D) Rs. 12,500

Probability / Statistics

Q142–Q143

Q142.

A card is drawn from a standard deck of 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing a king or a queen?

A) 2/13
B) 4/13
C) 1/4
D) 8/13

Q143.

The mean of six numbers is 15. If five of the numbers have a total of 68, what is the sixth number?

A) 20
B) 21
C) 22
D) 23

Discrete Mathematics

Q144

Q144.

How many different arrangements can be made using all four distinct letters of the word FIA if one additional distinct letter is included?

A) 12
B) 18
C) 24
D) 36

Pakistan Studies — Q145–Q146

Q145.

The Simla Deputation of 1906 was led by which prominent Muslim leader?

A) Aga Khan III
B) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
D) Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Q146.

The Constitution of Pakistan currently provides for a federal parliamentary system. Which institution is the lower house of Parliament?

A) National Assembly
B) Senate
C) Federal Shariat Court
D) Council of Common Interests

Pakistan Economy / Geography — Q147

Q147.

Which mountain range contains K2, the second-highest mountain in the world?

A) Karakoram Range
B) Hindu Kush Range
C) Himalaya Range
D) Suleiman Range

Islamiat — Q148–Q150

Q148.

Which battle was fought between the Muslims of Madinah and the Quraysh in 2 AH?

A) Battle of Badr
B) Battle of Uhud
C) Battle of Khandaq
D) Battle of Hunayn

Q149.

Which revealed book was given to Prophet Dawud (AS)?

A) Zabur
B) Torah
C) Injil
D) Quran

Q150.

How many obligatory prayers are performed by Muslims each day?

A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six

Final Answer Key

101-A, 102-A, 103-C, 104-A, 105-A, 106-A, 107-A, 108-A, 109-D, 110-C
111-A, 112-A, 113-A, 114-A, 115-A, 116-A, 117-A, 118-A, 119-A, 120-A
121-A, 122-A, 123-A, 124-A, 125-A, 126-A, 127-A, 128-A, 129-A, 130-A
131-A, 132-A, 133-A,C, 134-A,C, 135-A,D, 136-A,C, 137-A,C, 138-B, 139-A, 140-D
141-C, 142-A, 143-C, 144-C, 145-A, 146-A, 147-A, 148-A, 149-A, 150-C

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 04

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Analytical Reasoning — Q151–Q160

Q151.

Eight files A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are arranged from left to right. A is before D, D is before F, and F is before H. B is immediately after C. Which sequence could be correct?

A) C, B, A, D, F, E, G, H
B) A, D, B, C, F, H, E, G
C) B, C, A, F, D, G, H, E
D) A, C, D, B, F, E, H, G

Q152.

Every officer assigned to Unit X has completed security training. Some officers who completed security training are assigned to Unit Y. Which conclusion is necessarily true?

A) Every Unit X officer completed security training
B) Every trained officer belongs to Unit X
C) Every Unit Y officer belongs to Unit X
D) No Unit Y officer completed security training

Q153.

Find the next number:

3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?

A) 156
B) 157
C) 158
D) 160

Q154.

Five candidates P, Q, R, S and T are ranked from first to fifth. P ranks higher than Q. R ranks lower than S but higher than T. If S ranks second, which candidate can rank first?

A) P
B) Q
C) R
D) T

Q155.

A supervisor argues: “The number of complaints decreased after new surveillance cameras were installed; therefore, the cameras caused the decrease.” Which evidence would most strongly challenge the argument?

A) Complaint reporting procedures were changed simultaneously
B) Cameras were installed at several important locations
C) Supervisors received training on the new surveillance system
D) The cameras were operational throughout the observation period

Q156.

A person travels 8 km south, then 15 km east, then 8 km north. What is the shortest distance from the starting point?

A) 8 km
B) 15 km
C) 16 km
D) 23 km

Q157.

If the code of FIA is ILD, each letter being shifted three positions forward, what is the code for LAW?

A) ODZ
B) ODX
C) NDX
D) PEZ

Q158.

Some reports are confidential. All confidential reports require authorization. Which statement follows?

A) Some reports require authorization
B) All reports require authorization
C) No confidential report requires authorization
D) Only confidential reports require authorization

Q159.

A, B, C, D and E have different ages. A is older than B. C is younger than D but older than A. E is younger than B. Who is the youngest?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) E

Q160.

A task has four consecutive stages. Stage B must immediately follow A. Stage D must occur after C. Which sequence is possible?

A) A, B, C, D
B) B, A, C, D
C) C, A, D, B
D) A, C, B, D

Computers / IT — Q161–Q167

Q161.

Which CPU component performs comparisons and logical operations such as AND, OR and NOT?

A) Arithmetic Logic Unit
B) Control Unit
C) Memory Management Unit
D) Input Output Controller

Q162.

In Excel, if cell A1 contains 10 and A2 contains 20, which formula produces 200?

A) =A1*A2
B) =A1+A2
C) =A1/A2
D) =SUM(A1:A2)

Q163.

Which Excel feature automatically summarizes and analyzes large amounts of tabular data?

A) PivotTable
B) WordArt
C) AutoCorrect
D) Slide Master

Q164.

Which type of software manages computer hardware and provides a platform for application programs?

A) Operating system
B) Spreadsheet program
C) Presentation software
D) Database document

Q165.

Which email protocol allows messages to remain stored on the server while being synchronized across multiple devices?

A) IMAP
B) SMTP
C) FTP
D) DNS

Q166.

Which security principle requires a user to receive only the access privileges necessary to perform assigned duties?

A) Least privilege
B) Open authorization
C) Maximum accessibility
D) Universal permission

Q167.

In PowerPoint, which feature allows the same design elements to be applied consistently across multiple slides?

A) Slide Master
B) Reading View
C) Notes Page
D) Animation Pane

World Affairs — Q168–Q170

Q168.

Which five countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council?

A) China, France, Russia, UK and USA
B) China, Germany, Russia, UK and USA
C) France, Germany, India, UK and USA
D) China, France, Japan, Russia and USA

Q169.

The principal objective of the World Trade Organization is primarily related to:

A) Regulating international trade
B) Managing international military alliances
C) Administering global monetary reserves
D) Supervising international criminal investigations

Q170.

Which organization is primarily associated with collective military defense among its member states?

A) NATO
B) OIC
C) SAARC
D) UNESCO

Science — Q171–Q172

Q171.

Why does ice float on liquid water?

A) Solid water has lower density than liquid water
B) Solid water has greater density than liquid water
C) Ice contains no hydrogen molecules when frozen
D) Frozen water loses all molecular attraction

Q172.

Which gas is primarily responsible for the natural greenhouse effect and is also strongly influenced by the global carbon cycle?

A) Carbon dioxide
B) Nitrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Argon

English — Comprehension

Q173–Q177

Q173. Read the passage carefully.

Rules are most effective when people understand both their requirements and their purpose. A regulation that is technically precise but poorly communicated may generate confusion rather than compliance. Conversely, excessive flexibility can make enforcement inconsistent. Effective administration therefore requires rules that are clear enough to guide conduct while allowing appropriate judgment where circumstances genuinely differ.

What does the passage suggest about effective rules?

A) They should combine clarity with appropriate flexibility
B) They should eliminate all discretion from administrative decisions
C) They should prioritize flexibility over consistency in every situation
D) They should focus mainly on punishment rather than understanding

Q174. Read the passage carefully.

Technological progress can increase access to information, but greater access does not necessarily produce better knowledge. Individuals may encounter thousands of sources without possessing the skills needed to evaluate their reliability. In such circumstances, misinformation can spread rapidly because information is shared before its accuracy is established. Digital literacy therefore involves not merely finding information but judging its credibility.

What distinction does the passage make?

A) Access to information differs from the ability to evaluate it
B) Digital technology prevents people from obtaining reliable information
C) Misinformation occurs only when information is deliberately fabricated
D) Digital literacy mainly concerns the technical operation of computers

Q175. Read the passage carefully.

An organization may introduce performance targets to improve productivity, but poorly designed targets can encourage undesirable behavior. If employees are rewarded solely for the number of cases completed, they may prioritize speed over accuracy. A well-designed performance system therefore considers both quantity and quality, ensuring that incentives do not undermine the broader purpose of the organization.

What problem can poorly designed targets create?

A) They can encourage employees to sacrifice quality for speed
B) They can prevent employees from completing any assigned cases
C) They can make performance measurement completely impossible
D) They can eliminate the need for organizational supervision

Q176. Read the passage carefully.

Historical interpretation changes when new evidence becomes available. This does not mean that historians simply replace one opinion with another whenever a document is discovered. New evidence must be evaluated for authenticity, context and relevance before it can alter an established interpretation. Historical scholarship therefore combines openness to revision with careful evaluation of sources.

Which principle is emphasized?

A) Historical conclusions may change when reliable new evidence emerges
B) Every newly discovered document automatically overturns existing history
C) Historical interpretations should never be revised after publication
D) Primary documents are always more reliable than every other source

Q177. Read the passage carefully.

Effective leadership does not require a leader to possess all relevant knowledge personally. In complex environments, leaders often depend on specialists who possess expertise in particular areas. The leader's responsibility is to evaluate competing advice, identify important uncertainties and make decisions while accepting accountability for their consequences. Leadership is therefore partly a process of using expertise effectively rather than replacing it.

What does the passage imply about leadership?

A) Effective leaders can make use of specialized knowledge without personally possessing all of it
B) Leaders should delegate every important decision to technical specialists
C) Specialists should be held responsible for all decisions made by leaders
D) Leaders become ineffective whenever they rely on advice from others

English — Text Completion

Q178–Q182

Q178.

The committee postponed its decision because the available evidence was too ______ to justify a final conclusion.

A) inconclusive
B) definitive
C) compelling
D) conclusive

Q179.

The investigator's account was ______ by independent records obtained from several sources.

A) corroborated
B) contradicted
C) concealed
D) weakened

Q180.

The new system was designed to ______ errors by requiring an additional verification step.

A) minimize
B) amplify
C) reproduce
D) disguise

Q181.

His argument appeared persuasive initially, but closer examination revealed a ______ assumption.

A) questionable
B) indisputable
C) certain
D) established

Q182.

The officer remained ______ when questioned about information that had not yet been officially released.

A) discreet
B) outspoken
C) expansive
D) demonstrative

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q183–Q187

Q183.

The instructions were sufficiently ______ to prevent different departments from interpreting them in conflicting ways.

A) precise
B) ambiguous
C) explicit
D) vague
E) obscure
F) uncertain

Q184.

The committee adopted a ______ approach, considering evidence from several independent sources before deciding.

A) comprehensive
B) narrow
C) superficial
D) thorough
E) careless
F) selective

Q185.

The official's response was deliberately ______, giving reporters little useful information.

A) evasive
B) candid
C) guarded
D) transparent
E) explicit
F) forthcoming

Q186.

The proposal was rejected because its financial assumptions were ______.

A) untenable
B) impractical
C) realistic
D) sustainable
E) feasible
F) viable

Q187.

The analyst remained ______ despite pressure from colleagues to reach a quick conclusion.

A) impartial
B) biased
C) objective
D) prejudiced
E) partisan
F) subjective

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q188–Q191

Q188.

A price is increased by 40% and subsequently reduced by 25%. What is the final price relative to the original?

A) 5% increase
B) 5% decrease
C) 10% increase
D) No change

Q189.

A and B can complete a job in 20 and 30 days respectively. If they work together, what fraction of the job do they complete in 6 days?

A) 1/2
B) 3/5
C) 2/3
D) 4/5

Q190.

The ages of A and B are in the ratio 5:7. After 8 years, their ages will be in the ratio 3:4. What is A's present age?

A) 18 years
B) 20 years
C) 24 years
D) 28 years

Q191.

A trader buys an article for Rs. 12,000 and sells it for Rs. 13,800. What is the profit percentage?

A) 12%
B) 15%
C) 18%
D) 20%

Probability / Statistics

Q192–Q193

Q192.

Two fair coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of obtaining exactly one head?

A) 1/4
B) 1/2
C) 3/4
D) 1

Q193.

The numbers 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 have a mean of 10. If every value is increased by 5, what is the new mean?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20

Discrete Mathematics

Q194

Q194.

How many distinct 3-person committees can be formed from 7 people?

A) 21
B) 28
C) 35
D) 42

Pakistan Studies — Q195–Q196

Q195.

The Government of India Act 1935 was significant because it introduced:

A) Provincial autonomy under a federal framework
B) Complete independence for British Indian provinces
C) Separate constitutions for Muslim-majority provinces
D) Immediate transfer of sovereignty to Indian leaders

Q196.

The first Constitution of Pakistan came into force on:

A) 14 August 1956
B) 23 March 1956
C) 12 March 1949
D) 14 August 1947

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q197

Q197.

Which Pakistani river is the principal eastern tributary of the Indus and is associated with the major Mangla Dam?

A) Jhelum River
B) Ravi River
C) Sutlej River
D) Kabul River

Islamiat — Q198–Q200

Q198.

The Battle of Uhud took place in which Hijri year?

A) 2 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 5 AH
D) 8 AH

Q199.

Which angel is traditionally associated with bringing Allah's revelations to His prophets?

A) Jibril (AS)
B) Mikail (AS)
C) Israfil (AS)
D) Izrail (AS)

Q200.

What is the obligatory fast observed by Muslims during the month of Ramadan called?

A) Sawm
B) Zakat
C) Hajj
D) Shahadah

ANSWER KEY

151-A, 152-A, 153-C, 154-A, 155-A, 156-B, 157-A, 158-A, 159-D, 160-A
161-A, 162-A, 163-A, 164-A, 165-A, 166-A, 167-A, 168-A, 169-A, 170-A
171-A, 172-A, 173-A, 174-A, 175-A, 176-A, 177-A, 178-A, 179-A, 180-A
181-A, 182-A, 183-A,C, 184-A,D, 185-A,C, 186-A,B, 187-A,C, 188-A, 189-A, 190-C
191-B, 192-B, 193-C, 194-C, 195-A, 196-B, 197-A, 198-B, 199-A, 200-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 05

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Answer Key

201-A, 202-A, 203-C, 204-D, 205-A, 206-A, 207-A, 208-A, 209-A, 210-C
211-A, 212-A, 213-A, 214-A, 215-A, 216-A, 217-A, 218-A, 219-A, 220-A
221-A, 222-A, 223-A, 224-A, 225-A, 226-A, 227-A, 228-A, 229-A, 230-A
231-A, 232-A, 233-A,C, 234-A,C, 235-A,C, 236-A,B, 237-A,B, 238-C, 239-B, 240-C
241-C, 242-A, 243-B, 244-B, 245-A, 246-A, 247-A, 248-A, 249-A, 250-A

Analytical Reasoning — Q201–Q210

Q201.

Six files A, B, C, D, E and F are arranged in a row. A is to the left of C. B is immediately to the right of D. E is somewhere between A and F. Which arrangement is possible?

A) A, E, F, D, B, C
B) C, A, E, D, B, F
C) A, D, B, F, E, C
D) F, A, E, C, D, B

Q202.

A department follows this rule: “If a report contains classified information, access must be restricted.” Report X has unrestricted access. Which statement is logically justified?

A) Report X does not necessarily contain classified information
B) Report X definitely contains classified information
C) Every unrestricted report must contain classified information
D) Every restricted report necessarily contains classified information

Q203.

Find the missing number:

7, 15, 31, 63, 127, ?

A) 253
B) 254
C) 255
D) 256

Q204.

Four officers A, B, C and D each investigate a different number of cases. A investigates more than B. C investigates fewer than D but more than A. Who investigates the greatest number?

A) Officer A
B) Officer B
C) Officer C
D) Officer D

Q205.

A survey shows that employees who attend optional training have fewer errors. Which finding most strongly weakens the conclusion that training itself reduces errors?

A) More experienced employees were more likely to attend training
B) Training sessions were conducted during normal working hours
C) Employees could attend training more than once
D) The survey covered employees from several departments

Q206.

A person walks 9 km north, then 12 km east. What is the shortest straight-line distance between the person and the starting point?

A) 13 km
B) 15 km
C) 18 km
D) 21 km

Q207.

In a particular code, each letter is moved two positions forward. If FIA becomes HKC, how will LAW be coded?

A) NCY
B) MBY
C) NDX
D) OAZ

Q208.

All inspectors are officers. No officer is temporary. Which statement must be true?

A) No inspector is temporary
B) Every temporary employee is an inspector
C) Some temporary employees are officers
D) Every officer is an inspector

Q209.

Five people P, Q, R, S and T stand in a line. P stands before Q. R stands immediately after S. T stands before P. Which person must be before Q?

A) P
B) R
C) S
D) T

Q210.

A code consists of three symbols. The first can be selected in 4 ways, the second in 3 ways, and the third in 5 ways. If repetition is allowed between positions, how many different codes are possible?

A) 45
B) 50
C) 60
D) 75

Computers / IT — Q211–Q217

Q211.

Which type of storage retains data even after the computer is switched off?

A) Non-volatile storage
B) Volatile memory
C) Temporary cache
D) Processor register

Q212.

In Excel, which function returns the number of non-empty cells in a range, including cells containing text?

A) COUNTA
B) COUNT
C) SUMA
D) NUMBERS

Q213.

Which MS Word feature allows users to automatically replace frequently mistyped words with specified alternatives?

A) AutoCorrect
B) Mail Merge
C) Track Changes
D) Document Inspector

Q214.

Which network device primarily connects devices within the same local network and forwards frames using MAC addresses?

A) Network switch
B) Internet router
C) Wireless modem
D) DNS server

Q215.

What is the main purpose of a firewall?

A) Controlling network traffic according to security rules
B) Increasing the physical speed of a processor
C) Converting documents into spreadsheet formats
D) Permanently storing encrypted backup files

Q216.

Which Excel formula calculates the percentage represented by B2 out of A2?

A) =B2/A2100
B) =A2/B2100
C) =B2-A2*100
D) =A2-B2/100

Q217.

Which PowerPoint view is most suitable for rearranging slides quickly by displaying their thumbnails?

A) Slide Sorter
B) Reading View
C) Notes Page
D) Outline Editor

World Affairs — Q218–Q220

Q218.

Which country holds the presidency of the UN Security Council on a rotating monthly basis rather than permanently?

A) Each member according to rotation
B) Only the five permanent members
C) Only the Secretary-General's country
D) Only countries elected by the General Assembly

Q219.

The headquarters of the World Health Organization is located in:

A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Vienna
D) Brussels

Q220.

Which organization is principally associated with economic cooperation among petroleum-exporting countries?

A) OPEC
B) NATO
C) SAARC
D) UNESCO

Science — Q221–Q222

Q221.

When a liquid changes into a gas from its surface at temperatures below its boiling point, the process is called:

A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Sublimation
D) Solidification

Q222.

Which part of the human respiratory system is the primary site where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with the blood?

A) Alveoli
B) Trachea
C) Bronchi
D) Diaphragm

English — Comprehension

Q223–Q227

Q223. Read the passage carefully.

A decision may be legally correct yet administratively ineffective if its implementation has not been considered. Policies often fail not because their objectives are unreasonable, but because institutions lack the resources, coordination or procedures necessary to carry them out. Good policymaking therefore requires attention to implementation from the beginning rather than treating it as a problem that can be solved after the policy is approved.

What is the main idea?

A) Effective policies require implementation planning from the outset
B) Legally correct decisions are always ineffective in public administration
C) Institutional resources are more important than the objectives of any policy
D) Policy objectives should be changed whenever implementation becomes difficult

Q224. Read the passage carefully.

An eyewitness may provide valuable information about an incident, but human perception is selective. Stress, limited visibility and the passage of time can influence what a person notices and later remembers. Consequently, investigators should neither dismiss eyewitness testimony automatically nor treat it as infallible. Its reliability should be assessed alongside other available evidence.

What approach does the passage recommend?

A) Evaluating eyewitness testimony alongside other evidence
B) Rejecting eyewitness testimony whenever an incident is stressful
C) Accepting eyewitness testimony whenever the witness appears confident
D) Treating eyewitness accounts as more reliable than physical evidence

Q225. Read the passage carefully.

A budget is not merely a record of expected income and expenditure. It also reflects priorities because choosing to allocate more resources to one activity generally means allocating fewer resources elsewhere. For this reason, budget decisions can reveal an institution's strategic objectives even when those objectives are not explicitly stated.

What can budget decisions reveal?

A) The priorities an institution considers strategically important
B) The exact amount of revenue an institution will receive
C) The success of every program funded by an institution
D) The personal preferences of every employee in an institution

Q226. Read the passage carefully.

Language changes as societies change. New technologies introduce new terminology, while existing words can acquire additional meanings. Such changes do not necessarily represent a decline in linguistic quality. A language remains functional partly because it can adapt to new circumstances while retaining enough shared structure for communication across generations.

What does the passage suggest about language change?

A) It can reflect adaptation to changing social circumstances
B) It inevitably reduces the clarity of communication between generations
C) It occurs mainly because traditional vocabulary becomes obsolete
D) It indicates that a language has lost its established grammatical structure

Q227. Read the passage carefully.

When organizations face a crisis, communication can become difficult because incomplete information creates pressure to provide immediate answers. Providing information that later proves incorrect may damage credibility more severely than acknowledging uncertainty. Effective crisis communication therefore seeks to be timely while distinguishing confirmed facts from information that remains unverified.

What principle is emphasized?

A) Timely communication should distinguish facts from uncertainty
B) Crisis communication should avoid providing information until every fact is known
C) Organizations should provide definite answers even when evidence is incomplete
D) Public confidence depends primarily on avoiding admissions of uncertainty

English — Text Completion

Q228–Q232

Q228.

The investigation was suspended temporarily because several crucial documents remained ______.

A) unavailable
B) conclusive
C) verified
D) sufficient

Q229.

The new evidence was sufficiently ______ to require investigators to reconsider their original hypothesis.

A) significant
B) trivial
C) irrelevant
D) repetitive

Q230.

The official's explanation was ______ with the timeline established by independent records.

A) compatible
B) hostile
C) unrelated
D) accidental

Q231.

The committee sought to ______ unnecessary expenditure without reducing essential public services.

A) curtail
B) expand
C) multiply
D) accelerate

Q232.

The report was criticized for relying on ______ assumptions that were not supported by sufficient evidence.

A) speculative
B) empirical
C) verified
D) demonstrable

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q233–Q237

Choose the pair of words that produces essentially the same meaning.

Q233.

The instructions were ______, leaving little room for different interpretations.

A) unequivocal
B) ambiguous
C) explicit
D) obscure
E) tentative
F) uncertain

Q234.

The investigator's conclusion was ______ because several independent sources supported it.

A) credible
B) dubious
C) substantiated
D) speculative
E) doubtful
F) questionable

Q235.

The committee's response was ______, refusing to commit itself to either proposal.

A) noncommittal
B) decisive
C) equivocal
D) categorical
E) definite
F) conclusive

Q236.

The new process was designed to ______ delays in the approval system.

A) expedite
B) accelerate
C) postpone
D) obstruct
E) prolong
F) impede

Q237.

The analyst was ______ in evaluating the competing claims and did not favor either side.

A) impartial
B) neutral
C) partisan
D) biased
E) prejudiced
F) subjective

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q238–Q241

Q238.

A shopkeeper marks an item 30% above its cost and then gives a 10% discount. What is the resulting profit percentage?

A) 15%
B) 17%
C) 18%
D) 20%

Q239.

A pipe fills a tank in 8 hours, while another pipe empties the same tank in 12 hours. If both are opened simultaneously, how long will it take to fill the tank?

A) 20 hours
B) 24 hours
C) 28 hours
D) 30 hours

Q240.

The ratio of A's money to B's money is 3:5. If B has Rs. 400 more than A, what is the total amount held by both?

A) Rs. 1,200
B) Rs. 1,400
C) Rs. 1,600
D) Rs. 1,800

Q241.

A person's monthly income increases from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 62,500. What is the percentage increase?

A) 20%
B) 22.5%
C) 25%
D) 27.5%

Probability / Statistics

Q242–Q243

Q242.

A bag contains 4 white and 6 black balls. Two balls are drawn without replacement. What is the probability that both are white?

A) 2/15
B) 4/25
C) 1/5
D) 4/15

Q243.

The median of the numbers 7, 3, 12, 9, 5, 15, 10 is:

A) 7
B) 9
C) 10
D) 12

Discrete Mathematics

Q244

Q244.

If proposition P is true and proposition Q is false, what is the truth value of P → Q?

A) True
B) False
C) Undefined
D) Both true and false

Pakistan Studies — Q245–Q246

Q245.

The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at:

A) Dhaka
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Aligarh

Q246.

The first Martial Law in Pakistan was imposed in 1958 under:

A) President Iskander Mirza
B) President Ayub Khan
C) President Yahya Khan
D) President Zia-ul-Haq

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q247

Q247.

Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

A) Balochistan
B) Punjab
C) Sindh
D) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Islamiat — Q248–Q250

Q248.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded in:

A) 6 AH
B) 5 AH
C) 7 AH
D) 8 AH

Q249.

Which pillar of Islam is directly associated with abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset during Ramadan?

A) Sawm
B) Zakat
C) Hajj
D) Shahadah

Q250.

Belief in Allah's angels is one of the:

A) Articles of Faith
B) Pillars of Islam
C) Conditions of Hajj
D) Categories of Zakat

Answer Key

201-A, 202-A, 203-C, 204-D, 205-A, 206-A, 207-A, 208-A, 209-A, 210-C
211-A, 212-A, 213-A, 214-A, 215-A, 216-A, 217-A, 218-A, 219-A, 220-A
221-A, 222-A, 223-A, 224-A, 225-A, 226-A, 227-A, 228-A, 229-A, 230-A
231-A, 232-A, 233-A,C, 234-A,C, 235-A,C, 236-A,B, 237-A,B, 238-C, 239-B, 240-C
241-C, 242-A, 243-B, 244-B, 245-A, 246-A, 247-A, 248-A, 249-A, 250-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 06

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Final Answer Key

251-A, 252-A, 253-C, 254-A, 255-A, 256-A, 257-A, 258-A, 259-D, 260-B
261-A, 262-A, 263-A, 264-A, 265-A, 266-A, 267-A, 268-A, 269-A, 270-A
271-A, 272-A, 273-A, 274-A, 275-A, 276-A, 277-A, 278-A, 279-A, 280-A
281-A, 282-A, 283-A, 284-A, 285-A, 286-A, 287-A, 288-C, 289-B, 290-B
291-C, 292-A, 293-B, 294-B, 295-A, 296-A, 297-A, 298-A, 299-A, 300-A

Analytical Reasoning — Q251–Q260

Q251.

Seven officers A, B, C, D, E, F and G are standing in a line. A is somewhere before D. B is immediately after E. F is somewhere between A and C. G is not at either end. Which arrangement could be correct?

A) A, F, C, E, B, G, D
B) C, A, F, B, E, G, D
C) E, B, A, D, F, G, C
D) A, C, F, E, D, B, G

Q252.

A security policy states: “Anyone who enters the restricted area must carry an authorization badge.” Ahmed entered the restricted area without such a badge. Which conclusion is logically strongest?

A) Ahmed violated the stated security requirement
B) Ahmed was authorized through another security procedure
C) Ahmed entered the area because the badge system failed
D) Ahmed must have been an employee of the organization

Q253.

Find the next number:

1, 4, 10, 22, 46, ?

A) 90
B) 92
C) 94
D) 96

Q254.

Five reports P, Q, R, S and T must be processed in sequence. P must occur before Q. R must occur after S. T must occur before P. Which sequence is possible?

A) T, P, S, R, Q
B) P, T, S, R, Q
C) S, R, Q, P, T
D) T, Q, P, S, R

Q255.

A manager states that introducing electronic attendance increased employee punctuality because late arrivals decreased by 20%. Which information most seriously challenges this conclusion?

A) Working hours were changed at the same time
B) Employees received electronic attendance training
C) The attendance system generated daily reports
D) The system recorded both arrival and departure times

Q256.

A patrol team travels 14 km east, then 10 km north, then 14 km west. What is its final position relative to the starting point?

A) 10 km north
B) 10 km south
C) 14 km east
D) 14 km west

Q257.

In a code, every letter is shifted three positions forward. If DATA becomes GDWD, how will FILE be coded?

A) ILOH
B) ILNH
C) JMOH
D) HKMG

Q258.

All encrypted files require a decryption key. File X has no decryption key. Which statement is logically valid?

A) File X cannot necessarily be an encrypted file
B) File X must contain confidential information
C) Every file without a key is automatically corrupted
D) Every unencrypted file requires a decryption key

Q259.

A is older than B. C is younger than D but older than A. E is older than D. Who must be the oldest?

A) A
B) C
C) D
D) E

Q260.

A task requires three stages. Stage X takes 4 hours, Stage Y takes 6 hours and Stage Z takes 5 hours. X and Y can run simultaneously, but Z can start only after both are complete. What is the minimum completion time?

A) 9 hours
B) 11 hours
C) 15 hours
D) 16 hours

Computers / IT — Q261–Q267

Q261.

Which CPU component directs and coordinates the execution of instructions?

A) Control Unit
B) Arithmetic Logic Unit
C) Cache Memory
D) Expansion Bus

Q262.

In Excel, what will =IF(A1>=50,"Pass","Fail") return when A1 contains 50?

A) Pass
B) Fail
C) 50
D) TRUE

Q263.

Which MS Word feature is specifically useful for comparing two versions of a document and identifying changes?

A) Compare
B) Mail Merge
C) Word Count
D) Page Break

Q264.

Which technology converts a human-readable domain name into its corresponding IP address?

A) DNS
B) DHCP
C) FTP
D) SMTP

Q265.

A user receives an email containing a malicious attachment that secretly installs software when opened. Which type of threat is most directly involved?

A) Malware
B) Spoofing
C) Compression
D) Fragmentation

Q266.

Which Excel function returns the middle value of a numerically ordered dataset?

A) MEDIAN
B) MODE
C) AVERAGE
D) MIDPOINT

Q267.

Which PowerPoint feature controls the overall fonts, placeholders and design structure of slides?

A) Slide Master
B) Animation Pane
C) Reading View
D) Presenter View

World Affairs — Q268–Q270

Q268.

Which UN agency is primarily responsible for international cooperation concerning education, science and culture?

A) UNESCO
B) UNICEF
C) UNHCR
D) UNDP

Q269.

Which organization is headquartered in Brussels and is primarily associated with collective defense among its members?

A) NATO
B) OIC
C) SAARC
D) ASEAN

Q270.

Which international financial institution primarily provides loans and development assistance to developing countries?

A) World Bank
B) UNESCO
C) WHO
D) ILO

Science — Q271–Q272

Q271.

Why does a pressure cooker reduce cooking time?

A) Increased pressure raises the boiling point of water
B) Increased pressure lowers the boiling point of water
C) Reduced pressure increases the temperature of steam
D) Reduced pressure prevents water from evaporating

Q272.

Which component of blood is primarily responsible for clot formation?

A) Platelets
B) Red blood cells
C) White blood cells
D) Plasma proteins only

English — Comprehension

Q273–Q277

Q273. Read the passage carefully.

A database can contain millions of records and still be of limited practical value if its information is inaccurate or poorly organized. Large quantities of data do not automatically produce better decisions. Decision-makers must know whether the data are complete, relevant and reliable before drawing conclusions. The quality of information is therefore often more important than its sheer volume.

What is the central idea of the passage?

A) Useful decisions depend more on data quality than data quantity
B) Large databases are generally unsuitable for administrative decisions
C) Decision-makers should avoid using databases containing millions of records
D) Complete information is always more valuable than relevant information

Q274. Read the passage carefully.

In an emergency, people often seek immediate certainty even when the available information is incomplete. Officials may therefore face pressure to make confident statements before sufficient evidence has been gathered. However, distinguishing known facts from provisional assessments can preserve credibility. Communicating uncertainty does not necessarily indicate weakness; it can demonstrate that conclusions are being based on evidence rather than speculation.

What does the passage imply?

A) Acknowledging uncertainty can strengthen credibility
B) Officials should avoid communicating during emergencies
C) Confident statements are always preferable during crises
D) Incomplete information should never be publicly discussed

Q275. Read the passage carefully.

Competition can encourage organizations to improve efficiency, reduce costs and develop new products. Yet competition does not guarantee beneficial outcomes in every circumstance. If markets lack effective regulation, dominant firms may acquire excessive influence or consumers may face unfair practices. The benefits of competition therefore depend partly on the institutional environment in which it occurs.

What qualification does the author make about competition?

A) Its benefits depend partly on effective institutional safeguards
B) Competition generally prevents organizations from reducing costs
C) Competition is harmful whenever firms become successful
D) Regulation completely eliminates the need for competition

Q276. Read the passage carefully.

Learning a complex skill rarely follows a perfectly linear path. A student may improve rapidly at first, encounter a period of slow progress, and then make another substantial improvement after mastering a difficult concept. Temporary lack of visible progress does not necessarily indicate failure. Persistent practice can produce gains that are not immediately apparent.

What can reasonably be inferred?

A) Slow progress does not necessarily mean that learning has stopped
B) Students generally learn complex skills at a constant rate
C) Practice becomes unnecessary once initial improvement occurs
D) Rapid early improvement guarantees later success

Q277. Read the passage carefully.

Institutions often create procedures to ensure consistency and accountability. However, procedures can become counterproductive when they are followed mechanically without considering their purpose. A procedure designed to prevent mistakes may itself create delays or errors if circumstances have changed. Effective administration therefore requires both procedural discipline and the judgment to recognize exceptional situations.

What is the author's main point?

A) Procedures should be followed with discipline but applied with judgment
B) Administrative procedures generally create more problems than benefits
C) Consistency is less important than individual discretion in every case
D) Exceptional situations should always override established procedures

English — Text Completion

Q278–Q282

Q278.

The committee rejected the proposal because its central assumption was ______ by available evidence.

A) unsupported
B) reinforced
C) confirmed
D) established

Q279.

The investigator carefully ______ the conflicting accounts before reaching a conclusion.

A) reconciled
B) ignored
C) exaggerated
D) concealed

Q280.

The new policy seeks to ______ duplication between government departments.

A) minimize
B) increase
C) reproduce
D) intensify

Q281.

The witness was ______ about the details because he was uncertain about what he had observed.

A) tentative
B) categorical
C) definitive
D) unequivocal

Q282.

The report provided a ______ assessment of the risks associated with the proposed project.

A) comprehensive
B) superficial
C) arbitrary
D) fragmentary

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q283–Q287

Choose the option containing two words that produce essentially the same meaning in the sentence.

Q283.

The evidence was ______ enough to justify reopening the investigation.

A) compelling / persuasive
B) irrelevant / unrelated
C) doubtful / uncertain
D) insufficient / inadequate

Q284.

The officer gave a ______ response and avoided making any definite commitment.

A) noncommittal / equivocal
B) decisive / categorical
C) explicit / unequivocal
D) candid / frank

Q285.

The analyst's report was praised for being ______ and free from personal bias.

A) objective / impartial
B) emotional / passionate
C) subjective / personal
D) arbitrary / capricious

Q286.

The instructions were ______, so employees understood exactly what was required.

A) explicit / unambiguous
B) obscure / unclear
C) tentative / uncertain
D) vague / equivocal

Q287.

The proposed schedule was ______ because it required more resources than the department possessed.

A) impractical / unfeasible
B) realistic / attainable
C) workable / manageable
D) sustainable / viable

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q288–Q291

Q288.

A number is decreased by 20% and then increased by 25%. What is the final result compared with the original?

A) 5% increase
B) 5% decrease
C) No change
D) 10% increase

Q289.

A can finish a task in 24 days and B in 16 days. Working together, how many days will they require?

A) 8.6 days
B) 9.6 days
C) 10.4 days
D) 12 days

Q290.

A father is four times as old as his son. After 12 years, he will be twice as old as his son. What is the son's current age?

A) 6 years
B) 8 years
C) 10 years
D) 12 years

Q291.

An article costs Rs. 10,000. It is sold at a 12% profit and the seller then receives an additional fixed bonus of Rs. 500. What total amount does the seller receive?

A) Rs. 11,200
B) Rs. 11,500
C) Rs. 11,700
D) Rs. 12,000

Probability / Statistics — Q292–Q293

Q292.

A standard deck contains 52 cards. What is the probability of drawing a card that is neither a heart nor a king?

A) 9/13
B) 10/13
C) 11/13
D) 12/13

Q293.

The values 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 have a variance of:

A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

Discrete Mathematics — Q294

Q294.

If two sets A and B have 18 and 15 elements respectively, and their intersection contains 6 elements, how many elements are in their union?

A) 21
B) 24
C) 27
D) 33

Pakistan Studies — Q295–Q296

Q295.

The Nehru Report of 1928 was significant in Muslim political history because it:

A) Proposed constitutional arrangements criticized by many Muslim leaders
B) Accepted all major constitutional demands of the Muslim League
C) Created Pakistan as an independent Muslim state
D) Established separate electorates as a permanent constitutional principle

Q296.

The Constitution of 1973 was adopted by the National Assembly on:

A) 10 April 1973
B) 12 April 1973
C) 14 August 1973
D) 23 March 1973

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q297

Q297.

Which river is the largest tributary of the Indus by discharge and joins the Indus near Mithankot?

A) Panjnad
B) Ravi
C) Jhelum
D) Kabul

Islamiat — Q298–Q300

Q298.

The Battle of Khandaq, also known as the Battle of the Trench, took place in:

A) 5 AH
B) 3 AH
C) 6 AH
D) 8 AH

Q299.

Which article of faith refers to belief in Allah's revealed books?

A) Belief in Divine Books
B) Belief in the Angels
C) Belief in the Prophets
D) Belief in the Day of Judgment

Q300.

Which pillar of Islam is obligatory upon Muslims who possess the required financial means and meet the prescribed conditions?

A) Hajj
B) Sawm
C) Shahadah
D) Salah

Final Answer Key

251-A, 252-A, 253-C, 254-A, 255-A, 256-A, 257-A, 258-A, 259-D, 260-B
261-A, 262-A, 263-A, 264-A, 265-A, 266-A, 267-A, 268-A, 269-A, 270-A
271-A, 272-A, 273-A, 274-A, 275-A, 276-A, 277-A, 278-A, 279-A, 280-A
281-A, 282-A, 283-A, 284-A, 285-A, 286-A, 287-A, 288-C, 289-B, 290-B
291-C, 292-A, 293-B, 294-B, 295-A, 296-A, 297-A, 298-A, 299-A, 300-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 07

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Final Answer Key

301-A, 302-A, 303-C, 304-A, 305-A, 306-B, 307-A, 308-A, 309-C, 310-C
311-A, 312-A, 313-A, 314-A, 315-A, 316-A, 317-A, 318-A, 319-A, 320-A
321-A, 322-A, 323-A, 324-A, 325-A, 326-A, 327-A, 328-A, 329-A, 330-A
331-A, 332-A, 333-A, 334-A, 335-A, 336-A, 337-A, 338-A, 339-B, 340-C
341-C, 342-B, 343-C, 344-D, 345-A, 346-A, 347-A, 348-A, 349-A, 350-A

Analytical Reasoning — Q301–Q310

Q301.

Six officers A, B, C, D, E and F are assigned to six different desks numbered 1 to 6. A is at desk 3. B is immediately after C. D is before E. F is not at desk 1. If C is at desk 4, where must B be?

A) Desk 5
B) Desk 4
C) Desk 6
D) Desk 2

Q302.

Every verified document is archived. Some archived documents are confidential. Which statement is necessarily true?

A) Every verified document is archived
B) Every archived document is verified
C) Every confidential document is verified
D) No verified document is confidential

Q303.

Find the next term:

5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?

A) 189
B) 190
C) 191
D) 193

Q304.

Four suspects P, Q, R and S are interviewed one at a time. P is interviewed before Q. R is interviewed after S. Which sequence is possible?

A) P, S, R, Q
B) Q, P, S, R
C) S, Q, R, P
D) R, S, P, Q

Q305.

A researcher claims that employees who use a particular software are more productive. Which finding most strongly weakens this conclusion?

A) More experienced employees were more likely to use the software
B) The software was available to all employees
C) Productivity was measured every month
D) Employees received instructions before using the software

Q306.

A person walks 6 km west, 8 km north and then 6 km east. How far is the person from the starting point?

A) 6 km
B) 8 km
C) 10 km
D) 14 km

Q307.

If each letter in a word is shifted two positions backward, how is POLICE coded?

A) NMJGAC
B) NQJGAC
C) NMHGBD
D) OKJDFB

Q308.

No confidential file is publicly accessible. File X is publicly accessible. Which conclusion follows?

A) File X cannot be confidential
B) File X must be classified
C) File X must be permanently deleted
D) File X cannot contain any information

Q309.

Five persons A, B, C, D and E have different heights. A is taller than B but shorter than C. D is taller than C. E is shorter than B. Who is tallest?

A) A
B) C
C) D
D) E

Q310.

A machine processes 18 files in 6 minutes. At the same rate, how many files will it process in 14 minutes?

A) 36
B) 40
C) 42
D) 48

Computers / IT — Q311–Q317

Q311.

Which memory is generally closest to the CPU and provides very fast temporary storage for frequently used data?

A) Cache memory
B) Optical memory
C) External storage
D) Magnetic tape

Q312.

In Excel, which formula correctly calculates the average of cells B2 through B10?

A) =AVERAGE(B2:B10)
B) =MEAN(B2:B10)
C) =AVG(B2-B10)
D) =TOTAL(B2:B10)

Q313.

Which MS Word feature records insertions, deletions and formatting changes made during document editing?

A) Track Changes
B) AutoFormat
C) Mail Merge
D) Word Count

Q314.

Which protocol is primarily used to securely transfer web pages using encryption?

A) HTTPS
B) HTTP
C) FTP
D) Telnet

Q315.

Which type of attack attempts to deceive users into revealing sensitive information through fraudulent messages or websites?

A) Phishing
B) Defragmentation
C) Virtualization
D) Indexing

Q316.

In Excel, what does the $ symbol in $A$1 indicate?

A) Absolute cell reference
B) Relative cell reference
C) Circular cell reference
D) External cell reference

Q317.

Which PowerPoint feature determines the visual effect used when moving from one slide to another?

A) Transition
B) Animation
C) Hyperlink
D) Layout

World Affairs — Q318–Q320

Q318.

Which organization is primarily responsible for promoting international labor standards and workers' rights?

A) ILO
B) WTO
C) IMF
D) WHO

Q319.

Which city hosts the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund?

A) Washington, D.C.
B) New York
C) Geneva
D) London

Q320.

SAARC primarily seeks to promote cooperation among countries of:

A) South Asia
B) Central Asia
C) Southeast Asia
D) West Asia

Science — Q321–Q322

Q321.

A person's body temperature remains relatively stable despite changes in external temperature. This ability is primarily associated with:

A) Homeostasis
B) Photosynthesis
C) Osmosis
D) Fermentation

Q322.

Which physical quantity is measured in watts?

A) Power
B) Energy
C) Force
D) Pressure

English — Comprehension

Q323–Q327

Q323. Read the passage carefully.

Reliable statistics can improve public decision-making, but statistics do not interpret themselves. A numerical increase may represent genuine growth, improved reporting, or merely a change in the way information is collected. Responsible analysis therefore requires examining how figures were produced before drawing conclusions from them.

What caution does the passage emphasize?

A) Numerical changes should be interpreted in their methodological context
B) Statistical information should not be used in public decision-making
C) Increases in statistics always represent genuine improvements
D) Data collection methods have little effect on statistical conclusions

Q324. Read the passage carefully.

A successful investigation is not necessarily one that confirms the investigator's initial suspicion. In fact, an investigator who actively considers alternative explanations may be less likely to overlook contradictory evidence. The objective of investigation is therefore not to defend an initial theory but to determine which explanation is best supported by the available facts.

What attitude does the passage favor?

A) Testing alternative explanations objectively
B) Protecting the investigator's original hypothesis
C) Ignoring evidence that contradicts initial assumptions
D) Selecting the explanation that appears most convincing initially

Q325. Read the passage carefully.

Economic growth and economic development are related but not identical concepts. Growth generally refers to an increase in the production or income of an economy, whereas development encompasses broader changes such as improvements in health, education, institutions and living standards. An economy may therefore experience growth without achieving equivalent improvements in all aspects of development.

What distinction does the passage establish?

A) Growth primarily concerns output, while development has a broader meaning
B) Economic development occurs only when national production declines
C) Economic growth automatically guarantees improvements in living standards
D) Development is measured exclusively through changes in national income

Q326. Read the passage carefully.

An efficient public institution is not necessarily one that minimizes every expense. Some expenditures may increase short-term costs while reducing larger long-term losses. Preventive maintenance, employee training and reliable information systems are examples of investments that may appear costly initially but can improve institutional performance over time.

What is the main point?

A) Efficiency should consider long-term benefits rather than immediate cost alone
B) Public institutions should increase expenditure whenever possible
C) Preventive measures are generally more expensive than corrective measures
D) Employee training has little relationship with institutional performance

Q327. Read the passage carefully.

People often remember information more effectively when they actively retrieve it rather than merely rereading it. Testing oneself forces the brain to reconstruct information, which can strengthen later recall. This is one reason practice questions can be useful even when they are not being used to measure final performance.

Why can practice questions improve learning?

A) They require active retrieval of previously learned information
B) They eliminate the need to understand the underlying material
C) They allow students to memorize answers without recalling concepts
D) They are useful only when they closely reproduce the final examination

English — Text Completion

Q328–Q332

Q328.

The evidence was too ______ to support a definitive conclusion.

A) fragmentary
B) conclusive
C) decisive
D) overwhelming

Q329.

The new regulation was introduced to ______ inconsistencies between different departments.

A) eliminate
B) intensify
C) generate
D) reproduce

Q330.

The witness gave a ______ account, carefully distinguishing what he had personally observed from what he had heard from others.

A) measured
B) reckless
C) speculative
D) exaggerated

Q331.

The proposal was initially attractive but became ______ after its hidden costs were calculated.

A) untenable
B) feasible
C) economical
D) sustainable

Q332.

The report's conclusions were ______ by independent evidence obtained later.

A) corroborated
B) obscured
C) weakened
D) contradicted

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q333–Q337

Q333.

The instructions were ______ enough that every applicant understood the required procedure.

A) clear / explicit
B) vague / ambiguous
C) uncertain / tentative
D) obscure / confusing

Q334.

The official remained ______ when asked about the pending investigation.

A) discreet / guarded
B) outspoken / candid
C) transparent / frank
D) explicit / definite

Q335.

The evidence was ______ and could not reasonably be ignored.

A) compelling / persuasive
B) doubtful / questionable
C) weak / inadequate
D) irrelevant / immaterial

Q336.

The committee adopted a ______ policy toward conflicts of interest.

A) stringent / rigorous
B) lenient / permissive
C) flexible / relaxed
D) careless / negligent

Q337.

The analyst's assessment was ______ because it considered evidence supporting both sides.

A) balanced / impartial
B) biased / prejudiced
C) partisan / subjective
D) arbitrary / capricious

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q338–Q341

Q338.

A salary is increased by 20% and then decreased by 10%. What is the net percentage change?

A) 8% increase
B) 8% decrease
C) 10% increase
D) 12% increase

Q339.

A worker completes 3/5 of a task in 12 days at a constant rate. How many additional days are required to complete the remaining task?

A) 6 days
B) 8 days
C) 10 days
D) 12 days

Q340.

The present ages of two brothers are in the ratio 4:7. After 6 years, their ages will be in the ratio 5:8. What is the younger brother's present age?

A) 18 years
B) 20 years
C) 24 years
D) 28 years

Q341.

A trader gives a 15% discount on an article marked at Rs. 8,000. What is the selling price?

A) Rs. 6,400
B) Rs. 6,600
C) Rs. 6,800
D) Rs. 7,000

Probability / Statistics — Q342–Q343

Q342.

A box contains 5 red, 4 blue and 3 green balls. If one ball is selected randomly, what is the probability that it is neither red nor green?

A) 1/3
B) 1/4
C) 4/12
D) 7/12

Q343.

If every observation in a dataset is multiplied by 3, the variance becomes:

A) Three times the original variance
B) Six times the original variance
C) Nine times the original variance
D) Twelve times the original variance

Discrete Mathematics — Q344

Q344.

If a set contains 5 elements, how many subsets does it have?

A) 10
B) 16
C) 25
D) 32

Pakistan Studies — Q345–Q346

Q345.

The Lahore Resolution was passed by the All-India Muslim League in:

A) 1940
B) 1937
C) 1942
D) 1946

Q346.

The Objectives Resolution was passed by Pakistan's Constituent Assembly in:

A) 1949
B) 1951
C) 1956
D) 1962

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q347

Q347.

Which mountain range contains K2, the second-highest mountain in the world?

A) Karakoram
B) Himalayas
C) Hindu Kush
D) Suleiman Range

Islamiat — Q348–Q350

Q348.

The conquest of Makkah took place in:

A) 8 AH
B) 6 AH
C) 7 AH
D) 10 AH

Q349.

Which belief specifically refers to Allah's absolute oneness and uniqueness?

A) Tawheed
B) Risalah
C) Akhirah
D) Qadar

Q350.

Zakat is generally obligatory on qualifying wealth when it reaches the prescribed threshold known as:

A) Nisab
B) Ihram
C) Miqat
D

) Fidyah

Final Answer Key

301-A, 302-A, 303-C, 304-A, 305-A, 306-B, 307-A, 308-A, 309-C, 310-C
311-A, 312-A, 313-A, 314-A, 315-A, 316-A, 317-A, 318-A, 319-A, 320-A
321-A, 322-A, 323-A, 324-A, 325-A, 326-A, 327-A, 328-A, 329-A, 330-A
331-A, 332-A, 333-A, 334-A, 335-A, 336-A, 337-A, 338-A, 339-B, 340-C
341-C, 342-B, 343-C, 344-D, 345-A, 346-A, 347-A, 348-A, 349-A, 350-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 08

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Final Answer Key

351-A, 352-A, 353-C, 354-A, 355-A, 356-C, 357-A, 358-A, 359-D, 360-A
361-A, 362-A, 363-A, 364-A, 365-A, 366-A, 367-A, 368-A, 369-A, 370-A
371-A, 372-A, 373-A, 374-A, 375-A, 376-A, 377-A, 378-A, 379-A, 380-A
381-A, 382-A, 383-A, 384-A, 385-A, 386-A, 387-A, 388-C, 389-B, 390-C
391-C, 392-B, 393-B, 394-C, 395-A, 396-A, 397-A, 398-A, 399-A, 400-A

Analytical Reasoning — Q351–Q360

Q351.

Seven files A, B, C, D, E, F and G are arranged from left to right. A is before D. C is immediately before F. B is after D but before G. E is not at either end. Which arrangement could be correct?

A) A, D, B, C, F, E, G
B) D, A, B, C, F, G, E
C) A, C, F, G, D, B, E
D) E, A, D, G, B, C, F

Q352.

All officers who pass examination X receive certification Y. No person holding certification Y is below grade B. Ali has passed examination X. Which conclusion necessarily follows?

A) Ali holds certification Y and is at least grade B
B) Ali is above grade B and has passed examination X
C) Ali has certification Y but may be below grade B
D) Ali is exactly grade B because he passed examination X

Q353.

Find the missing number:

4, 9, 19, 39, 79, ?

A) 157
B) 158
C) 159
D) 161

Q354.

Five candidates P, Q, R, S and T receive different ranks. P ranks above Q. R ranks below S but above T. If S ranks first, which candidate could rank second?

A) P
B) Q
C) T
D) R

Q355.

A city reports fewer traffic accidents after installing additional street lighting. Which information would most weaken the claim that lighting caused the reduction?

A) Traffic enforcement was simultaneously increased
B) The new lights covered several major roads
C) Accident statistics were collected for twelve months
D) The lighting remained operational throughout the study

Q356.

A person travels 10 km south, then 24 km east, and finally 10 km north. What is the shortest distance from the starting point?

A) 14 km
B) 20 km
C) 24 km
D) 44 km

Q357.

If each letter is shifted four positions forward in the alphabet, how is CASE coded?

A) GEWI
B) GEVI
C) HDWI
D) FEVH

Q358.

Some investigators are lawyers. All lawyers have legal training. Which conclusion is necessarily true?

A) Some investigators have legal training
B) All investigators have legal training
C) Some lawyers are not investigators
D) No investigator without legal training exists

Q359.

A is taller than B. C is taller than A. D is shorter than B. E is taller than C. Who is tallest?

A) A
B) C
C) D
D) E

Q360.

A project has four tasks. A takes 3 hours, B takes 5 hours, C takes 4 hours and D takes 2 hours. A and B can occur simultaneously, but C starts only after A and B finish. D can occur independently. What is the minimum time required if all tasks are optimally scheduled?

A) 9 hours
B) 11 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 14 hours

Computers / IT — Q361–Q367

Q361.

Which type of memory loses its contents when electrical power is removed?

A) RAM
B) ROM
C) SSD
D) Flash memory

Q362.

In Excel, which formula counts cells containing numbers in the range A1:A20?

A) =COUNT(A1:A20)
B) =COUNTA(A1:A20)
C) =NUMBER(A1:A20)
D) =SUM(A1:A20)

Q363.

Which MS Word feature is most useful when several people need to review and comment on a document?

A) Track Changes and Comments
B) Page Orientation
C) WordArt and Shapes
D) Header and Footer

Q364.

Which protocol is primarily responsible for sending email from a client to a mail server?

A) SMTP
B) IMAP
C) POP3
D) DNS

Q365.

What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication?

A) Requiring multiple forms of identity verification
B) Increasing the storage capacity of an account
C) Automatically encrypting every internet connection
D) Preventing users from changing their passwords

Q366.

In Excel, what does the formula =$B$2*C3 indicate?

A) B2 is absolute while C3 is relative
B) B2 is relative while C3 is absolute
C) Both B2 and C3 are absolute references
D) Both B2 and C3 are relative references

Q367.

In PowerPoint, an animation differs from a transition because an animation:

A) Applies effects to objects within a slide
B) Controls movement between different slides
C) Changes the file format of the presentation
D) Determines the overall slide background

World Affairs — Q368–Q370

Q368.

As of August 2026, who remains the Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A) António Guterres
B) Rebeca Grynspan
C) Amina J. Mohammed
D) Olara Otunnu

Q369.

In August 2026, which country holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council?

A) Denmark
B) Pakistan
C) France
D) Japan

Q370.

Pakistan's Major General Jawwad Ahmed was appointed in August 2026 as Force Commander of which UN mission?

A) MINURSO
B) UNMISS
C) UNSMIL
D) UNFICYP

Science — Q371–Q372

Q371.

When light passes from air into glass and changes direction, the phenomenon is called:

A) Refraction
B) Reflection
C) Diffraction
D) Dispersion

Q372.

Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?

A) Kidney
B) Liver
C) Pancreas
D) Spleen

English — Comprehension

Q373–Q377

Q373. Read the passage carefully.

A reliable system of measurement should produce comparable results when applied under similar conditions. However, consistency alone does not guarantee accuracy. A measuring instrument may repeatedly produce nearly identical results while being systematically different from the true value. Sound measurement therefore requires both reliability and validity.

What distinction does the passage make?

A) Consistency alone does not guarantee accuracy
B) Accurate instruments never produce consistent measurements
C) Reliability and validity describe exactly the same property
D) Repeated measurements are unnecessary when instruments are precise

Q374. Read the passage carefully.

Public trust is difficult to build and easy to damage. An institution may lose credibility not only through serious misconduct but also through repeated failures to explain its decisions. Transparency does not require revealing every piece of confidential information. Rather, it requires providing enough understandable information for legitimate decisions to be assessed.

According to the passage, transparency primarily requires:

A) Providing sufficient information to allow decisions to be assessed
B) Publishing every confidential document held by an institution
C) Avoiding explanations whenever information is politically sensitive
D) Releasing information only after public criticism becomes unavoidable

Q375. Read the passage carefully.

Automation can replace certain repetitive tasks, but it does not necessarily eliminate the need for human judgment. Systems must be designed, monitored and interpreted by people, particularly when unusual circumstances arise. The impact of automation therefore depends not only on what technology can perform but also on how organizations integrate it with human decision-making.

What does the passage imply?

A) Automation often works best when combined with human oversight
B) Automation inevitably eliminates human involvement in decision-making
C) Human judgment becomes unnecessary once automated systems are installed
D) Technology can replace organizational procedures without additional supervision

Q376. Read the passage carefully.

A strong argument is not necessarily one that uses complicated language. An argument becomes strong when its premises are relevant, its evidence is reliable and its conclusion follows logically. Excessive technical vocabulary may make an argument appear sophisticated while doing little to establish whether its reasoning is sound.

What determines the strength of an argument?

A) The relevance of premises and reliability of evidence
B) The complexity and technicality of its vocabulary
C) The length and formal appearance of its presentation
D) The number of specialized terms used by its author

Q377. Read the passage carefully.

Conservation policies sometimes face opposition because their benefits may become visible only after many years, whereas their costs can be immediate. A community may therefore resist restrictions on resource use even when those restrictions are necessary to prevent long-term depletion. Successful conservation often requires explaining future benefits while addressing present economic concerns.

Why may conservation policies face resistance?

A) Their immediate costs may be more visible than their future benefits
B) Communities generally oppose every form of environmental protection
C) Resource restrictions always produce immediate economic losses
D) Long-term environmental benefits cannot be measured scientifically

English — Text Completion

Q378–Q382

Q378.

The committee's recommendation was based on ______ evidence collected from several independent sources.

A) corroborated
B) speculative
C) accidental
D) hypothetical

Q379.

The investigator remained ______ and refused to accept an explanation without supporting evidence.

A) skeptical
B) credulous
C) submissive
D) indifferent

Q380.

The new procedure was introduced to ______ unnecessary administrative delays.

A) reduce
B) prolong
C) generate
D) multiply

Q381.

The witness's statement was considered ______ because it conflicted with several independently verified facts.

A) unreliable
B) conclusive
C) consistent
D) corroborated

Q382.

The policy was intended to create a more ______ distribution of limited resources.

A) equitable
B) arbitrary
C) uneven
D) disproportionate

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q383–Q387

Q383.

The instructions were so ______ that applicants interpreted them in different ways.

A) ambiguous / equivocal
B) explicit / definite
C) precise / exact
D) clear / unambiguous

Q384.

The evidence was ______ enough to persuade the committee to reconsider its decision.

A) compelling / convincing
B) doubtful / dubious
C) inadequate / insufficient
D) irrelevant / immaterial

Q385.

The officer's response was ______, revealing little about the ongoing investigation.

A) guarded / cautious
B) candid / frank
C) explicit / definite
D) transparent / open

Q386.

The proposal was rejected as ______ because it required resources far beyond the available budget.

A) impracticable / unfeasible
B) viable / workable
C) economical / affordable
D) sustainable / manageable

Q387.

The analyst gave a ______ assessment without favoring either side.

A) impartial / objective
B) partisan / biased
C) subjective / personal
D) prejudiced / discriminatory

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q388–Q391

Q388.

A product's price is increased by 25% and then reduced by 20%. What is the final price compared with the original?

A) 5% increase
B) 5% decrease
C) No change
D) 10% increase

Q389.

A can complete a task in 15 days and B can complete it in 10 days. How long will they take working together?

A) 5 days
B) 6 days
C) 7.5 days
D) 8 days

Q390.

The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:5. If there are 24 boys, how many students are in the class?

A) 56
B) 60
C) 64
D) 72

Q391.

An article is sold for Rs. 9,600 after a 20% discount. What was its marked price?

A) Rs. 11,000
B) Rs. 11,500
C) Rs. 12,000
D) Rs. 12,500

Probability / Statistics — Q392–Q393

Q392.

A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability of obtaining a number greater than 4?

A) 1/6
B) 1/3
C) 1/2
D) 2/3

Q393.

The mean of five numbers is 18. If one number, 26, is removed, what is the mean of the remaining four numbers?

A) 15
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18

Discrete Mathematics — Q394

Q394.

How many different arrangements can be made using all five letters of the word TRAIN?

A) 60
B) 100
C) 120
D) 240

Pakistan Studies — Q395–Q396

Q395.

The Simla Deputation of 1906 was led by:

A) Aga Khan III
B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C) Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
D) Allama Muhammad Iqbal

Q396.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 establishes which form of government at the federal level?

A) Parliamentary system
B) Presidential system
C) Direct democratic system
D) Monarchical system

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q397

Q397.

Which sector is traditionally the largest contributor to Pakistan's employment and remains central to its rural economy?

A) Agriculture
B) Mining
C) Shipping
D) Aviation

Islamiat — Q398–Q400

Q398.

The first revelation received by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began with which command?

A) Read
B) Pray
C) Fast
D) Travel

Q399.

Which Ghazwa occurred in 2 AH and is regarded as the first major battle between the Muslims of Madinah and Quraysh?

A) Ghazwa Badr
B) Ghazwa Uhud
C) Ghazwa Khandaq
D) Ghazwa Tabuk

Q400.

Which pillar of Islam involves obligatory charity from qualifying wealth?

A) Zakat
B) Sawm
C) Hajj
D) Shahadah

Final Answer Key

351-A, 352-A, 353-C, 354-A, 355-A, 356-C, 357-A, 358-A, 359-D, 360-A
361-A, 362-A, 363-A, 364-A, 365-A, 366-A, 367-A, 368-A, 369-A, 370-A
371-A, 372-A, 373-A, 374-A, 375-A, 376-A, 377-A, 378-A, 379-A, 380-A
381-A, 382-A, 383-A, 384-A, 385-A, 386-A, 387-A, 388-C, 389-B, 390-C
391-C, 392-B, 393-B, 394-C, 395-A, 396-A, 397-A, 398-A, 399-A, 400-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 09

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

Answer Key

401-A, 402-A, 403-C, 404-C, 405-A, 406-A, 407-A, 408-A, 409-A, 410-C
411-A, 412-A, 413-A, 414-A, 415-A, 416-A, 417-A, 418-A, 419-A, 420-A
421-A, 422-A, 423-A, 424-A, 425-A, 426-A, 427-A, 428-A, 429-A, 430-A
431-A, 432-A, 433-A, 434-A, 435-A, 436-A, 437-A, 438-B, 439-B, 440-A
441-C, 442-B, 443-C, 444-B, 445-A, 446-A, 447-A, 448-A, 449-A, 450-A

Analytical Reasoning — Q401–Q410

Q401.

Eight files P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are arranged in a row. P is before R. Q is immediately after T. S is before P. V is after R but before W. U is not at either end. Which arrangement could be correct?

A) S, P, R, T, Q, V, U, W
B) P, S, R, T, Q, V, W, U
C) S, P, T, Q, R, W, V, U
D) U, S, P, R, V, T, Q, W

Q402.

All encrypted messages require a valid decryption process. Message X cannot be decrypted using the authorized process. Which conclusion is logically justified?

A) X may not have been encrypted using that process
B) X must contain no meaningful information
C) X must have been created without authorization
D) X cannot have been transmitted through any network

Q403.

Find the next number:

3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

A) 125
B) 126
C) 127
D) 129

Q404.

Five officers A, B, C, D and E have different ranks. A outranks B. C outranks A. D is below B but above E. Which officer must be ranked highest?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Q405.

A department claims that introducing online applications reduced processing time. Which finding most strongly challenges the claim?

A) The number of applications fell substantially during the same period
B) Applicants reported that the online system was easier to use
C) Staff received training before the system was introduced
D) Processing times were measured using the same procedure afterward

Q406.

A vehicle travels 15 km east, 8 km south and then 15 km west. Relative to its starting point, it is:

A) 8 km south
B) 8 km north
C) 15 km east
D) 15 km west

Q407.

If each letter is shifted three positions backward, how will FIA be coded?

A) CFX
B) CEX
C) DFW
D) BEX

Q408.

Some analysts are programmers. All programmers understand algorithms. Which statement must be true?

A) Some analysts understand algorithms
B) All analysts understand algorithms
C) Some programmers are not analysts
D) No analyst can understand algorithms

Q409.

A security team consists of exactly four members selected from A, B, C, D and E. If A and B cannot serve together, which group could be selected?

A) A, C, D, E
B) A, B, C, D
C) B, C, D, E
D) A, B, D, E

Q410.

Three machines produce 120, 150 and 180 units per hour respectively. If all operate simultaneously for 4 hours, what is the total output?

A) 1,600 units
B) 1,700 units
C) 1,800 units
D) 1,900 units

Computers / IT — Q411–Q417

Q411.

Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations within the CPU?

A) ALU
B) CU
C) RAM
D) ROM

Q412.

In Excel, what does =SUM(A1:A5) calculate?

A) Total of cells A1 through A5
B) Average of cells A1 through A5
C) Number of cells A1 through A5
D) Largest value among cells A1 through A5

Q413.

Which Word feature allows a document to automatically generate a table of contents from formatted headings?

A) Heading Styles
B) Page Borders
C) Mail Merge
D) Find and Replace

Q414.

Which protocol is commonly used by email clients to retrieve messages while keeping them synchronized with the server?

A) IMAP
B) SMTP
C) FTP
D) HTTP

Q415.

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

A) To control network traffic according to security rules
B) To increase processor speed during network operations
C) To automatically repair damaged operating-system files
D) To convert domain names into numerical IP addresses

Q416.

Which Excel function returns the largest numerical value in a selected range?

A) MAX
B) HIGH
C) LARGE
D) TOP

Q417.

Which PowerPoint view is particularly useful for rearranging the order of many slides?

A) Slide Sorter
B) Notes Page
C) Reading View
D) Outline View

World Affairs — Q418–Q420

Q418.

As of August 2026, which country holds the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of August?

A) Denmark
B) Pakistan
C) France
D) Japan

Q419.

In August 2026, Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan was appointed Force Commander of which UN mission?

A) MINURSO
B) UNMISS
C) UNSMIL
D) UNIFIL

Q420.

The principal focus of MINURSO concerns the situation in:

A) Western Sahara
B) South Sudan
C) Northern Cyprus
D) Western Balkans

Science — Q421–Q422

Q421.

Why does a metal spoon feel colder than a wooden spoon when both are kept in the same room?

A) Metal conducts heat away from the hand more rapidly
B) Metal has a substantially lower temperature than wood
C) Wood produces additional heat when touched by the hand
D) Wood prevents all thermal energy from leaving the hand

Q422.

Which process converts atmospheric nitrogen into compounds that plants can use?

A) Nitrogen fixation
B) Carbon fixation
C) Photosynthetic reduction
D) Atmospheric oxidation

English — Comprehension

Q423–Q427

Q423. Read the passage carefully.

A policy can be well designed yet fail during implementation. The reasons may include inadequate resources, unclear responsibilities, weak monitoring or resistance from those affected by the policy. Evaluating a policy solely by examining its written objectives can therefore be misleading. Effective assessment must consider not only what a policy intends to achieve but also how it operates in practice.

What is the main idea?

A) Policy effectiveness depends partly on implementation conditions
B) Written policy objectives are generally unnecessary for evaluation
C) Resistance from affected groups is always the main cause of failure
D) Well-designed policies automatically succeed when properly documented

Q424. Read the passage carefully.

Memory is not a perfect recording of past events. Human beings reconstruct memories whenever they recall them, and later information can sometimes influence that reconstruction. This does not mean that memories are always inaccurate, but it does mean that confidence in a memory should not automatically be treated as proof of its accuracy.

What does the author caution against?

A) Treating confidence in memory as proof of factual accuracy
B) Assuming that people can remember any event accurately
C) Using later information to evaluate historical events
D) Accepting that human beings are capable of remembering past events

Q425. Read the passage carefully.

Infrastructure investment can produce benefits that extend beyond the immediate project. A new transport connection, for example, may reduce travel time, improve access to markets and encourage businesses to locate nearby. However, these benefits depend on appropriate planning and maintenance. Infrastructure that is poorly designed or inadequately maintained may fail to generate its expected economic value.

What condition does the passage emphasize?

A) Infrastructure benefits depend on planning and maintenance
B) Transport projects always generate economic growth
C) Infrastructure investment produces benefits regardless of design
D) Economic value depends exclusively on construction expenditure

Q426. Read the passage carefully.

In scientific reasoning, a hypothesis is useful partly because it can be tested against evidence. A statement that cannot potentially be contradicted by any observation may be difficult to evaluate scientifically. Testing does not guarantee that a hypothesis is permanently true; rather, it allows researchers to determine whether available evidence supports or challenges it.

According to the passage, scientific testing:

A) Determines whether evidence supports or challenges a hypothesis
B) Permanently proves every hypothesis that survives an experiment
C) Makes evidence unnecessary when a hypothesis appears reasonable
D) Requires researchers to accept a hypothesis before testing it

Q427. Read the passage carefully.

Administrative efficiency is sometimes confused with speed. Processing a request rapidly is not necessarily efficient if the decision must later be corrected because important information was ignored. True efficiency involves achieving the desired result with appropriate use of time and resources. In some cases, spending additional time initially can prevent much greater costs later.

What does the passage suggest?

A) Efficiency involves effectiveness, not merely speed
B) Administrative decisions should always prioritize speed
C) Delays are generally evidence of efficient administration
D) Correcting decisions later is cheaper than careful initial review

English — Text Completion

Q428–Q432

Q428.

The investigator's conclusion remained ______ because several important facts had not yet been verified.

A) provisional
B) definitive
C) conclusive
D) irreversible

Q429.

The committee attempted to ______ the disagreement by identifying areas on which both sides could cooperate.

A) resolve
B) intensify
C) prolong
D) conceal

Q430.

The report was criticized for making a ______ assumption without sufficient supporting evidence.

A) questionable
B) established
C) verified
D) incontrovertible

Q431.

The new database was designed to make information retrieval more ______ and less time-consuming.

A) efficient
B) cumbersome
C) redundant
D) laborious

Q432.

The witness remained ______ despite repeated attempts to persuade him to alter his statement.

A) steadfast
B) hesitant
C) inconsistent
D) uncertain

English — Sentence Equivalence

Q433–Q437

Q433.

The evidence was too ______ to establish the defendant's involvement conclusively.

A) tenuous / weak
B) compelling / persuasive
C) definitive / conclusive
D) substantial / significant

Q434.

The manager adopted a ______ approach to the problem, examining several possible explanations.

A) analytical / systematic
B) impulsive / rash
C) arbitrary / random
D) careless / negligent

Q435.

The official was ______ about the proposed agreement and refused to endorse it immediately.

A) skeptical / doubtful
B) enthusiastic / eager
C) confident / assured
D) certain / convinced

Q436.

The instructions were ______ and left no room for conflicting interpretations.

A) unequivocal / explicit
B) ambiguous / vague
C) uncertain / tentative
D) obscure / confusing

Q437.

The decision was considered ______ because it treated comparable cases differently without justification.

A) inconsistent / unequal
B) equitable / fair
C) impartial / neutral
D) uniform / consistent

Mathematics — Word Problems

Q438–Q441

Q438.

A shopkeeper buys an item for Rs. 4,000 and sells it for Rs. 4,600. What is the percentage profit?

A) 12%
B) 15%
C) 18%
D) 20%

Q439.

A pipe fills a tank in 12 hours while another pipe fills it in 18 hours. If both are opened together, how long will they take to fill the tank?

A) 6.8 hours
B) 7.2 hours
C) 8.4 hours
D) 9 hours

Q440.

A number is increased by 40% and then decreased by 25%. What is the final value compared with the original?

A) 5% increase
B) 5% decrease
C) 10% increase
D) No change

Q441.

A sum of Rs. 72,000 is divided between A and B in the ratio 5:7. How much does B receive?

A) Rs. 30,000
B) Rs. 35,000
C) Rs. 40,000
D) Rs. 42,000

Probability / Statistics — Q442–Q443

Q442.

Two fair coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the probability of obtaining exactly one head?

A) 1/4
B) 1/2
C) 2/3
D) 3/4

Q443.

The mean of six observations is 15. If each observation is increased by 4, what is the new mean?

A) 17
B) 18
C) 19
D) 20

Discrete Mathematics — Q444

Q444.

If a proposition P is true and proposition Q is false, what is the truth value of P → Q?

A) True
B) False
C) Both true and false
D) Cannot be determined

Pakistan Studies — Q445–Q446

Q445.

The Government of India Act 1935 is particularly significant because it:

A) Introduced provincial autonomy under a federal framework
B) Established Pakistan as an independent sovereign state
C) Created the first elected government of independent Pakistan
D) Abolished all forms of provincial administration in India

Q446.

Who served as the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

A) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
B) Liaquat Ali Khan
C) Khawaja Nazimuddin
D) Iskander Mirza

Pakistan Geography / Economy — Q447

Q447.

Which Pakistani port is located near the entrance to the Persian Gulf and is strategically important for regional trade?

A) Gwadar
B) Karachi
C) Port Qasim
D) Pasni

Islamiat — Q448–Q450

Q448.

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was concluded between the Muslims and Quraysh in:

A) 6 AH
B) 5 AH
C) 7 AH
D) 8 AH

Q449.

Belief in the Day of Judgment is commonly referred to as belief in:

A) Akhirah
B) Risalah
C) Tawheed
D) Nubuwwah

Q450.

Which prayer is obligatory five times daily as one of the fundamental pillars of Islam?

A) Salah
B) Sawm
C) Zakat
D) Hajj

Answer Key

401-A, 402-A, 403-C, 404-C, 405-A, 406-A, 407-A, 408-A, 409-A, 410-C
411-A, 412-A, 413-A, 414-A, 415-A, 416-A, 417-A, 418-A, 419-A, 420-A
421-A, 422-A, 423-A, 424-A, 425-A, 426-A, 427-A, 428-A, 429-A, 430-A
431-A, 432-A, 433-A, 434-A, 435-A, 436-A, 437-A, 438-B, 439-B, 440-A
441-C, 442-B, 443-C, 444-B, 445-A, 446-A, 447-A, 448-A, 449-A, 450-A

NCCIA

Model Past Paper: 10

Constable, ASI, SI, UDC, Assistant, Steno

ANSWER KEY

451-A, 452-A, 453-C, 454-A, 455-A, 456-A, 457-B, 458-A, 459-D, 460-B

461-A, 462-A, 463-A, 464-A, 465-A, 466-A, 467-A, 468-A, 469-A, 470-A

471-A, 472-A, 473-A, 474-A, 475-A, 476-A, 477-A, 478-A, 479-A, 480-A

481-A, 482-A, 483-A, 484-A, 485-A, 486-A, 487-A, 488-A, 489-B, 490-B

491-C, 492-C, 493-B, 494-C, 495-A, 496-A, 497-A, 498-B, 499-C, 500-C

PART A — ANALYTICAL REASONING

Q451–Q460

Q451.

Six officers A, B, C, D, E and F are assigned different positions from 1 to 6. A is before D. B is immediately before C. E is after D but before F. Which arrangement is possible?

A) A, D, E, F, B, C
B) D, A, E, B, C, F
C) A, E, D, F, C, B
D) B, C, A, F, E, D

Q452.

Every document classified as confidential requires restricted access. Some investigation reports are confidential. Which conclusion must be true?

A) Some investigation reports require restricted access
B) All investigation reports require restricted access
C) All restricted documents are investigation reports
D) No investigation report can be publicly available

Q453.

Find the next term:

2, 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?

A) 189
B) 190
C) 191
D) 193

Q454.

Four suspects P, Q, R and S are questioned in four consecutive sessions. P is before R. Q is after S. R is immediately after Q. Which order is possible?

A) P, S, Q, R
B) S, R, Q, P
C) Q, R, S, P
D) S, P, R, Q

Q455.

A department claims that a new training program increased productivity. Which evidence would most seriously weaken the claim?

A) Productivity was already increasing before training began
B) Employees considered the training useful after completing it
C) The training covered procedures used by all employees
D) Productivity was measured using the same performance indicators

Q456.

A patrol vehicle travels 12 km north, then 9 km east, and finally 12 km south. What is its shortest distance from the starting point?

A) 9 km
B) 12 km
C) 15 km
D) 21 km

Q457.

If each letter is moved two positions forward in the alphabet, how will FIA be coded?

A) H KC
B) H K C
C) GJB
D) HJC

Q458.

Some investigators are computer specialists. All computer specialists understand databases. Which statement necessarily follows?

A) Some investigators understand databases
B) All investigators understand databases
C) Some database specialists are not investigators
D) No investigator can lack database knowledge

Q459.

Five candidates A, B, C, D and E have different scores. A scores higher than B. C scores lower than D but higher than A. E scores higher than D. Who must have the highest score?

A) A
B) C
C) D
D) E

Q460.

A task has three stages. Stage A requires 5 hours, B requires 7 hours and C requires 4 hours. A and B can be performed simultaneously, while C can begin only after both are completed. What is the minimum completion time?

A) 9 hours
B) 11 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 16 hours

PART B — COMPUTERS / IT

Q461–Q467

Q461.

Which CPU component performs comparisons, arithmetic calculations and logical operations?

A) Arithmetic Logic Unit
B) Control Processing Unit
C) Memory Management Unit
D) Central Storage Unit

Q462.

In Excel, what does the formula =COUNTIF(A1:A20,">50") calculate?

A) Cells containing values greater than 50
B) Total values greater than 50
C) Average values greater than 50
D) Largest value greater than 50

Q463.

Which MS Word feature allows users to generate personalized letters using a common document and a data source?

A) Mail Merge
B) Track Changes
C) AutoCorrect
D) Format Painter

Q464.

Which protocol is primarily used to translate a domain name into an IP address?

A) DNS
B) SMTP
C) IMAP
D) FTP

Q465.

A malicious program encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for restoring access. What type of malware is this?

A) Ransomware
B) Spyware
C) Adware
D) Firmware

Q466.

In Excel, which reference remains fixed when copied to another cell?

A) $A$1
B) A$1
C) $A1
D) A1

Q467.

In PowerPoint, which feature allows a presentation to automatically use consistent fonts, layouts and placeholders?

A) Slide Master
B) Slide Sorter
C) Animation Pane
D) Presenter View

PART C — WORLD AFFAIRS

Q468–Q470

Q468.

As of August 2026, who is serving as Secretary-General of the United Nations?

A) António Guterres
B) António Costa
C) Tedros Adhanom
D) Filippo Grandi

Q469.

Which country holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council during August 2026?

A) Denmark
B) Pakistan
C) Japan
D) France

Q470.

Major General Jawwad Ahmed of Pakistan was appointed in August 2026 as Force Commander of which UN mission?

A) MINURSO
B) UNMISS
C) UNIFIL
D) MONUSCO

PART D — SCIENCE

Q471–Q472

Q471.

Why does increasing the pressure on water in a pressure cooker allow food to cook at a higher temperature?

A) Pressure raises water's boiling point
B) Pressure lowers water's boiling point
C) Pressure prevents water from absorbing heat
D) Pressure reduces the kinetic energy of steam

Q472.

Which process is primarily responsible for the conversion of glucose into usable cellular energy?

A) Cellular respiration
B) Photosynthesis
C) Transpiration
D) Nitrogen fixation

PART E — ENGLISH COMPREHENSION

Q473–Q477

Q473. Read the passage carefully.

A good decision is not necessarily one that produces the desired result every time. Decisions are made using information available at a particular moment, and later events may reveal circumstances that could not reasonably have been predicted. Evaluating decisions therefore requires distinguishing between the quality of the decision-making process and the eventual outcome.

What is the central idea?

A) Decision quality should be judged partly by information available at the time
B) Decisions producing unsuccessful outcomes are always poorly made
C) Future events can usually be predicted by experienced decision-makers
D) Decision-making becomes unnecessary when information is incomplete

Q474. Read the passage carefully.

Digital information can be reproduced almost instantly, but rapid distribution does not guarantee reliability. A false claim can travel through a network as quickly as an accurate report. Readers who share information without checking its source may unintentionally increase its reach. Digital literacy therefore involves not merely accessing information but also evaluating its credibility.

What does the passage emphasize?

A) Accessing information should be accompanied by evaluating its credibility
B) Digital information is generally less useful than printed information
C) False information spreads only when users deliberately create it
D) Rapid communication makes verification unnecessary for ordinary users

Q475. Read the passage carefully.

In many organizations, specialization improves efficiency because individuals develop expertise in particular tasks. Excessive specialization, however, can create another problem: employees may understand their own responsibilities while having little understanding of how their work affects other departments. Effective organizations therefore need both specialized expertise and mechanisms that encourage coordination.

What problem can excessive specialization create?

A) It can reduce understanding between different organizational functions
B) It prevents employees from developing expertise in specific tasks
C) It automatically eliminates the need for coordination between departments
D) It makes organizations incapable of assigning responsibilities effectively

Q476. Read the passage carefully.

Environmental protection often involves choices between immediate benefits and long-term consequences. A resource may appear abundant when viewed over a short period, yet continued exploitation can gradually reduce its availability. Sustainable management attempts to account for the rate at which resources are consumed and the capacity of natural systems to recover.

What does sustainable management attempt to consider?

A) Resource consumption in relation to natural recovery capacity
B) Immediate economic benefits without considering future availability
C) Maximum resource extraction regardless of environmental consequences
D) Short-term consumption without estimating future resource conditions

Q477. Read the passage carefully.

A rule is usually created to address a recurring problem, but circumstances do not always remain identical. Applying a rule without considering its purpose can sometimes produce an outcome opposite to what the rule was designed to achieve. This does not mean rules should be ignored; rather, their application should remain consistent with their underlying objective.

What principle does the passage support?

A) Rules should be applied according to their intended purpose
B) Rules should be ignored whenever circumstances become difficult
C) Rules should always be applied mechanically without interpretation
D) Rules become unnecessary whenever individual judgment is available

PART F — ENGLISH TEXT COMPLETION

Q478–Q482

Q478.