SPSC Assistant BPS-16 Past Paper Dated: 09-02-2025

21- Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins into peptides during digestion?

A. Lactase
B. Amylase
C. Protease
D. Lipase

Answer : C. Protease

22- What is the SI unit for measuring electrical resistance?

A. Volt
B. Ohm
C. Ampere
D. Watt

Answer : B. Ohm

23- In computer networks, what is the purpose of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)?

A. Encrypting network traffic 
B. Automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network 
C. Blocking unauthorized access
D. Routing data packets 

Answer : B. Automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network

24- In software engineering, what is an API primarily used for?

A. To store data 
B. To secure applications 
C. To enable communication between different software applications
D. To manage hardware resources

Answer : C. To enable communication between different software applications

25- In Adobe’s latest release of Photoshop, what new AI-powered tool allows users to generate complex backgrounds and effects by typing text commands?

A. Magic Wand Tool 
B. Generative Fill
C. Neural Filters 
D. Context-Aware Fill 

Answer : B. Generative Fill

26- In which Battle did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) strictly enforce the rule that non-combatants, such as women and children, should not be harmed, setting an example for ethical warfare in Islam?

A. Battle of Uhud
B. Battle of Badr 
C. Battle of Khandaq 
D. Battle of Hunain

Answer : A. Battle of Uhud

27- Which surah contains the longest verse in the Holy Quran, detailing the laws and principles of financial transactions?

A. Surah An-Nisa
B. Surah Al-Baqarah
C. Surah Al-Ma’idah 
D. Surah Al-Taubah

Answer : B. Surah Al-Baqarah

28- What is the primary reason why water has a high specific heat capacity compared to other liquids?

A. Its molecular weight is high 
B. It has a nonpolar molecular structure 
C. Hydrogen bonding between water molecules require more energy to change temperature
D. It contains dissolved minerals that absorb heat 

Answer : C. Hydrogen bonding between water molecules require more energy to change temperature

29- Which phenomenon explains why the sky appears blue to the human eye during the day?

A. Reflection of sunlight by clouds 
B. Absorption of red light by atmospheric gases 
C. Rayleigh scattering of shorter wavelengths of light by atmospheric particles
D. Polarization of light by ozone layer 

Answer : C. Rayleigh scattering of shorter wavelengths of light by atmospheric particles

30- Which law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of an isolated system always increases over time?

A. First Law of Thermodynamics
B. Second Law of Thermodynamics
C. Third Law of Thermodynamics 
D. Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics 

Answer : B. Second Law of Thermodynamics

31- “To take the bullet” means:

A. To refuse to do something 
B. To face something unpleasant with courage
C. To avoid a tough situation 
D. To do something quickly 

Answer : B. To face something unpleasant with courage

32- “Hit the nail on the head” refers to:

A. Making a serious error 
B. Avoiding a difficult question 
C. Speaking directly to the point 
D. Criticizing someone harshly

Answer : C. Speaking directly to the point

33- “Jump on the bandwagon” implies:

A. To criticize popular opinion 
B. To join others in a popular trend
C. To create something new 
D. To avoid social events 

Answer : B. To join others in a popular trend

34- “By the skin of one’s teeth” refers to:

A. Doing something easily without much effort 
B. Accomplishing something with extreme difficulty 
C. Ignoring one’s responsibilities 
D. Getting through something with extensive help

Answer : B. Accomplishing something with extreme difficulty

35- “To put one’s foot in one’s mouth” implies:

A. To say something inappropriate or embarrassing
B. To take back a promise 
C. To challenge someone’s opinion
D. To act without thinking 

Answer : A. To say something inappropriate or embarrassing

36- “Hit the sack” means:

A. To get into an argument 
B. To go to sleep
C. To quit a job 
D. To start a new project 

Answer : B. To go to sleep

37- Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ?

A. Smoke
B. Debris
C. Fire
D. Flame

Answer : B. Debris

38- Bird : Nest :: Bee : ?

A. Honey
B. Flower
C. Hive
D. Pollen

Answer : C. Hive

39- The synonym of “Fragile” is:

A. Strong
B. Weak
C. Brittle
D. Heavy

Answer : C. Brittle

40- He was accused _____ embezzling funds from the company.

A. for
B. with
C. of
D. about

Answer : C. of

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