PPSC Junior Clerk Written Test MCQs Practice Set for October 9, 2026
The PPSC Junior Clerk written test can assess a range of general and job-related subjects. Use these 100 original practice MCQs to review common areas such as English grammar, Pakistan affairs, Islamiat, basic mathematics, computer knowledge, and office procedures.
Why this PPSC Junior Clerk Written Test set is useful
Practice 100 original PPSC Junior Clerk test MCQs with answers. This exam-focused set covers English, Pakistan affairs, Islamiat, mathematics, computer basics, and office skills for candidates preparing for the Punjab Public Service Commission Junior Clerk written test. Start with this focused set, then continue with the MCQsBase question bank, online quiz practice, past papers, and the complete MCQsBase blog.
Test focus topics
| No. | Focus Area | What to Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Review grammar, vocabulary, prepositions, sentence completion, and commonly tested word meanings. |
| 2 | Pakistan affairs and general knowledge | Revise Pakistan’s geography, constitutional milestones, national symbols, and basic international organizations. |
| 3 | Islamiat | Study foundational facts about the Quran, Seerah, Islamic history, and the pillars of Islam. |
| 4 | Basic mathematics | Practice percentages, ratios, averages, fractions, profit and loss, and straightforward arithmetic. |
| 5 | Computer fundamentals | Review hardware, software, common keyboard shortcuts, file types, networking, and office applications. |
| 6 | Reasoning and office skills | Work on number patterns, basic logic, records management, and routine document-handling concepts. |
What this set covers
| Section | Questions | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 1-20 | Core PPSC Junior Clerk Written Test fundamentals |
| Set 2 | 21-40 | Frequently repeated test concepts |
| Set 3 | 41-60 | Mixed exam-style practice |
| Set 4 | 61-80 | Fast recall and elimination practice |
| Set 5 | 81-100 | Final revision and score-building |
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
Choose the correct sentence.
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B) Neither of the answers is correct.
Choose the correct word: She has lived in Lahore ___ 2020.
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B) since
What is the plural form of “criterion”?
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C) criteria
Choose the synonym of “diligent.”
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A) Hardworking
Choose the antonym of “scarce.”
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C) Abundant
Select the correctly spelled word.
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B) Accommodation
Choose the correct article: He is ___ honest officer.
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B) an
Choose the correct preposition: The clerk is responsible ___ maintaining the register.
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C) for
What is the past tense of “write”?
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C) Wrote
Choose the correct passive form of “The manager approved the request.”
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B) The request was approved by the manager.
Choose the correct indirect speech: He said, “I am busy.”
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B) He said that he was busy.
What does “brief” mean?
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A) Short
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
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B) Where are you going?
Choose the correct verb: Each of the applicants ___ a form.
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B) has completed
Choose the correct word: Please place the files over ___.
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B) there
What is the comparative form of “good”?
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D) Better
Choose the correct completion: If I ___ the answer, I would tell you.
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B) knew
Choose the synonym of “assist.”
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A) Help
Choose the antonym of “expand.”
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C) Contract
Which word is a noun in the sentence “The officer signed the letter”?
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B) Officer
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
On what date did Pakistan become independent?
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B) 14 August 1947
Where was the Lahore Resolution adopted in 1940?
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B) Lahore
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
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C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
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D) Balochistan
Which is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
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B) K2
Which river flows through the Tarbela Dam?
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C) Indus
What is the national flower of Pakistan?
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B) Jasmine
Who wrote the lyrics of Pakistan’s national anthem?
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B) Hafeez Jalandhari
When did Pakistan join the United Nations?
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B) 30 September 1947
Where is the headquarters of the United Nations?
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C) New York City
What is the currency of Japan?
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B) Yen
Which is the largest ocean on Earth?
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D) Pacific Ocean
Which two bodies of water are connected by the Suez Canal?
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B) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
Where is the headquarters of the World Health Organization?
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B) Geneva
Which constitutional amendment in Pakistan is widely associated with devolution of powers to the provinces?
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C) Eighteenth Amendment
What is the main role of the Senate of Pakistan?
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A) To represent the federating units
Which city is home to Minar-e-Pakistan?
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B) Lahore
Which mountain range contains K2?
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B) Karakoram
In which year was the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) established?
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C) 1985
Where is the headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?
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B) Jeddah
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
What was the first revealed word of the Quran, according to Islamic tradition?
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A) Iqra
In which cave did the first revelation come to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
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B) Cave Hira
How many surahs are in the Quran?
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C) 114
Which is the longest surah in the Quran?
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B) Al-Baqarah
Which is the shortest surah in the Quran by number of verses?
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B) Al-Kawthar
In which year of the Hijrah did the Battle of Badr take place?
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B) 2 AH
Who was the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)?
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D) Abu Bakr
Which direction do Muslims face during prayer?
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B) The Kaaba in Makkah
In which Islamic month is Hajj performed?
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D) Dhul Hijjah
What is the commonly stated rate of Zakat on qualifying monetary wealth held for a lunar year?
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B) 2.5%
In which year did the Hijrah from Makkah to Madinah take place?
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B) 622 CE
What is 15% of 200?
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C) 30
What is the average of 8, 12, and 16?
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B) 12
Simplify the ratio 18:24.
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B) 3:4
A file costing Rs. 800 is sold for Rs. 1,000. What is the profit percentage on cost?
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B) 25%
What is three-quarters of 64?
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C) 48
A clerk types 60 words per minute. How many words can the clerk type in 5 minutes at that rate?
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C) 300
Solve: 7 × 8 − 12.
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A) 44
What is the simple interest on Rs. 5,000 at 10% per year for 2 years?
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B) Rs. 1,000
A number increased by 20% becomes 120. What was the original number?
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C) 100
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
What is the least common multiple of 6 and 8?
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C) 24
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 9 cm and width 4 cm?
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B) 26 cm
Convert 0.75 to a fraction in simplest form.
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C) 3/4
If 5 pens cost Rs. 150, how much will 8 pens cost at the same rate?
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C) Rs. 240
What is the square root of 196?
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C) 14
A bus travels 180 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
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C) 60 km/h
Which component is commonly described as the computer’s central processing unit?
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A) CPU
Which type of memory loses its contents when the computer is switched off?
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B) RAM
Which device is primarily used to enter text into a computer?
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A) Keyboard
Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to save a document?
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B) Ctrl+S
Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to copy selected text?
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C) Ctrl+C
Which Microsoft Office application is primarily used to create spreadsheets?
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B) Microsoft Excel
What is the usual file extension for a modern Microsoft Word document?
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C) .docx
Which device produces a hard copy of a document?
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B) Printer
What does URL stand for?
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A) Uniform Resource Locator
Which of these is an operating system?
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A) Microsoft Windows
What is the main function of antivirus software?
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A) To detect and help remove malicious software
In a spreadsheet, what is the intersection of a row and a column called?
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A) Cell
Which key commonly starts a new line in a word-processing document?
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B) Enter
Which of these is a web browser?
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A) Google Chrome
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
What is phishing?
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B) A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information
Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to undo the last action?
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A) Ctrl+Z
Which unit is commonly used to measure a computer file’s size?
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A) Byte
What is the purpose of the BCC field in an email?
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A) To hide recipients’ addresses from other recipients
Which device connects a computer to a network and directs data between networks?
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A) Router
What does PDF stand for?
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A) Portable Document Format
Which spreadsheet function is commonly used to add a range of numbers?
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A) SUM
What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___?
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D) 32
Which number is the odd one out?
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D) 30
If all clerks are employees and Sara is a clerk, which statement must be true?
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A) Sara is an employee.
What comes next in the sequence: 5, 10, 15, 20, ___?
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C) 25
A document received by an office should generally be recorded first in which record?
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A) Incoming correspondence register
What is the main purpose of an alphabetical filing system?
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A) To arrange records by name
What comes next in the sequence: 1, 4, 9, 16, ___?
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C) 25
If today is Monday, what day will it be three days later?
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C) Thursday
Which feature in a word processor is used to create multiple personalized letters from one template?
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A) Mail merge
Which action is most appropriate when handling a confidential office record?
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B) Store and share it only according to authorized procedures
A file is arranged from oldest to newest by date. Which order is being used?
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A) Chronological order
What comes next in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ___?
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D) 48
Which item is least related to the others?
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D) Stapler
How to revise this PPSC Junior Clerk Written Test set
- Attempt each question before checking its answer to identify topics that need more revision.
- Keep a short error log and revisit questions you missed after a day or two.
- Practise arithmetic without a calculator so that you can work efficiently in a timed test.
- Review computer shortcuts and common document and spreadsheet terms regularly.
- Check the latest PPSC advertisement and syllabus for the specific post because test requirements can vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are covered in these PPSC Junior Clerk MCQs?
The practice set covers English, Pakistan affairs and general knowledge, Islamiat, basic mathematics, computer fundamentals, reasoning, and office skills.
Are these questions copied from an official PPSC paper?
No. These are original practice questions written in an exam-style format. They are not represented as questions copied from an official or past paper.
How should I use this set to prepare?
Try the questions under timed conditions, check your answers, and revise the subjects where you make the most mistakes. Also consult the current advertisement or syllabus for your particular recruitment.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Try the questions under timed conditions, check your answers, and revise the subjects where you make the most mistakes. Also consult the current advertisement or syllabus for your particular recruitment.
Final Takeaway
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