One Paper MCQs Preparation 2025
No quizzes. Just real past-paper patterns, 30 repeated questions with answers, 90-day plan, tips from toppers, books, and FAQs for PPSC/FPSC one-paper success.
One Paper Stats
100
MCQs
MCQs
90
Minutes
Minutes
Pass: 50/100 (50%)
One Paper Test Pattern & Syllabus (PPSC/FPSC)
100
MCQs
90
Minutes
50
Pass Marks
Syllabus Breakdown (100% MCQs, No Negative Marking)
| Subject | Weightage | MCQs | Repeated Topics (2018-2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GK | 20% | 20 | World capitals, inventions, diseases, currencies |
| English | 20% | 20 | Synonyms, antonyms, grammar, prepositions |
| Math | 10% | 10 | Percentages, ratios, algebra, geometry |
| Pakistan Affairs | 20% | 20 | History, constitution, leaders, geography |
| Current Affairs | 15% | 15 | Recent events, budgets, international treaties |
| Islamic Studies | 15% | 15 | Pillars of Islam, Prophets, Quran, Hadith |
Based on 2018-2024 past papers; focus 70% on GK/Pakistan/Islamic for quick wins.
30 Repeated Important Questions from Past Papers
High-frequency MCQs (2018-2024) from PPSC/FPSC one-paper exams, with answers & explanations for deep learning.
1. Capital of Pakistan? A) Lahore B) Karachi C) Islamabad D) Peshawar → C) Islamabad (repeated 10x; basic fact)
2. First Governor-General? A) Liaquat B) Jinnah C) Iskander D) Ayub → B) Jinnah (9x; key history)
3. Longest river in Pakistan? A) Indus B) Jhelum C) Chenab D) Ravi → A) Indus (8x; geography)
4. National flower? A) Rose B) Jasmine C) Tulip D) Sunflower → B) Jasmine (7x; symbols)
5. Highest peak? A) K2 B) Nanga Parbat C) Tirich Mir D) Rakaposhi → A) K2 (7x; mountains)
6. Currency of Japan? A) Yuan B) Yen C) Won D) Ringgit → B) Yen (6x; world currencies)
7. Land of Rising Sun? A) China B) Japan C) Korea D) Thailand → B) Japan (6x; nicknames)
8. Chemical symbol for Gold? A) Ag B) Au C) Fe D) Cu → B) Au (5x; science basics)
9. Red Planet? A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter D) Saturn → B) Mars (5x; astronomy)
10. Hardest substance? A) Diamond B) Quartz C) Granite D) Limestone → A) Diamond (5x; materials)
2. First Governor-General? A) Liaquat B) Jinnah C) Iskander D) Ayub → B) Jinnah (9x; key history)
3. Longest river in Pakistan? A) Indus B) Jhelum C) Chenab D) Ravi → A) Indus (8x; geography)
4. National flower? A) Rose B) Jasmine C) Tulip D) Sunflower → B) Jasmine (7x; symbols)
5. Highest peak? A) K2 B) Nanga Parbat C) Tirich Mir D) Rakaposhi → A) K2 (7x; mountains)
6. Currency of Japan? A) Yuan B) Yen C) Won D) Ringgit → B) Yen (6x; world currencies)
7. Land of Rising Sun? A) China B) Japan C) Korea D) Thailand → B) Japan (6x; nicknames)
8. Chemical symbol for Gold? A) Ag B) Au C) Fe D) Cu → B) Au (5x; science basics)
9. Red Planet? A) Venus B) Mars C) Jupiter D) Saturn → B) Mars (5x; astronomy)
10. Hardest substance? A) Diamond B) Quartz C) Granite D) Limestone → A) Diamond (5x; materials)
1. Synonym of Candid? A) Secretive B) Frank C) Deceptive D) Reserved → B) Frank (8x; vocab)
2. Antonym of Abundant? A) Plentiful B) Scarce C) Ample D) Copious → B) Scarce (7x; opposites)
3. Correct sentence: He go to school? A) Go B) Goes C) Going D) Went → B) Goes (6x; grammar)
4. Plural of Child? A) Childs B) Children C) Childes D) Childrens → B) Children (6x; plurals)
5. Meaning of Obscure? A) Clear B) Hidden C) Bright D) Famous → B) Hidden (5x; meanings)
2. Antonym of Abundant? A) Plentiful B) Scarce C) Ample D) Copious → B) Scarce (7x; opposites)
3. Correct sentence: He go to school? A) Go B) Goes C) Going D) Went → B) Goes (6x; grammar)
4. Plural of Child? A) Childs B) Children C) Childes D) Childrens → B) Children (6x; plurals)
5. Meaning of Obscure? A) Clear B) Hidden C) Bright D) Famous → B) Hidden (5x; meanings)
1. a + b = 10, a – b = 4, a=? A) 5 B) 7 C) 6 D) 8 → A) 5 (7x; equations)
2. 25% of 800? A) 150 B) 200 C) 250 D) 300 → B) 200 (6x; percentages)
3. 5x = 75, x=? A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25 → B) 15 (6x; algebra)
4. Rectangle area: 10x5? A) 30 B) 50 C) 60 D) 70 → B) 50 (5x; geometry)
5. Simplify 12/18? A) 2/3 B) 3/4 C) 4/6 D) 6/9 → A) 2/3 (5x; fractions)
2. 25% of 800? A) 150 B) 200 C) 250 D) 300 → B) 200 (6x; percentages)
3. 5x = 75, x=? A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25 → B) 15 (6x; algebra)
4. Rectangle area: 10x5? A) 30 B) 50 C) 60 D) 70 → B) 50 (5x; geometry)
5. Simplify 12/18? A) 2/3 B) 3/4 C) 4/6 D) 6/9 → A) 2/3 (5x; fractions)
1. Founder of Pakistan Movement? A) Iqbal B) Jinnah C) Liaquat D) Sir Syed → B) Jinnah (9x; history)
2. Lahore Resolution year? A) 1940 B) 1945 C) 1947 D) 1950 → A) 1940 (8x; resolutions)
3. First constitution? A) 1956 B) 1962 C) 1973 D) 1985 → A) 1956 (7x; constitution)
4. First PM? A) Jinnah B) Liaquat C) Bhutto D) Nawaz → B) Liaquat (7x; leaders)
5. Pakistan Resolution mover? A) Iqbal B) Khaliquzzaman C) Fazlul Huq D) Zafar Ali → C) Fazlul Huq (6x; events)
2. Lahore Resolution year? A) 1940 B) 1945 C) 1947 D) 1950 → A) 1940 (8x; resolutions)
3. First constitution? A) 1956 B) 1962 C) 1973 D) 1985 → A) 1956 (7x; constitution)
4. First PM? A) Jinnah B) Liaquat C) Bhutto D) Nawaz → B) Liaquat (7x; leaders)
5. Pakistan Resolution mover? A) Iqbal B) Khaliquzzaman C) Fazlul Huq D) Zafar Ali → C) Fazlul Huq (6x; events)
1. Current Chief Justice (2025)? A) Isa B) Bandial C) Shah D) Mansoor → A) Isa (recent; judiciary)
2. 2024 elections date? A) Feb 8 B) Feb 15 C) Mar 8 D) May 14 → A) Feb 8 (5x; elections)
3. 2023 Nobel Peace? A) Mohammadi B) Zelensky C) Thunberg D) Malala → A) Mohammadi (4x; awards)
4. UN HQ? A) Geneva B) New York C) Paris D) London → B) New York (8x; organizations)
5. 2024 Olympics host? A) Japan B) France C) USA D) Brazil → B) France (6x; events)
2. 2024 elections date? A) Feb 8 B) Feb 15 C) Mar 8 D) May 14 → A) Feb 8 (5x; elections)
3. 2023 Nobel Peace? A) Mohammadi B) Zelensky C) Thunberg D) Malala → A) Mohammadi (4x; awards)
4. UN HQ? A) Geneva B) New York C) Paris D) London → B) New York (8x; organizations)
5. 2024 Olympics host? A) Japan B) France C) USA D) Brazil → B) France (6x; events)
1. Pillars of Islam? A) 4 B) 5 C) 6 D) 7 → B) 5 (10x; basics)
2. Holiest book? A) Torah B) Bible C) Quran D) Vedas → C) Quran (9x; scriptures)
3. Ramadan month? A) Muharram B) Rabi C) Ramadan D) Dhul-Hijjah → C) Ramadan (8x; months)
4. First Caliph? A) Umar B) Abu Bakr C) Usman D) Ali → B) Abu Bakr (7x; caliphs)
5. Sahih Bukhari compiler? A) Bukhari B) Muslim C) Tirmidhi D) Abu Dawood → A) Bukhari (6x; hadith)
2. Holiest book? A) Torah B) Bible C) Quran D) Vedas → C) Quran (9x; scriptures)
3. Ramadan month? A) Muharram B) Rabi C) Ramadan D) Dhul-Hijjah → C) Ramadan (8x; months)
4. First Caliph? A) Umar B) Abu Bakr C) Usman D) Ali → B) Abu Bakr (7x; caliphs)
5. Sahih Bukhari compiler? A) Bukhari B) Muslim C) Tirmidhi D) Abu Dawood → A) Bukhari (6x; hadith)
Source: PPSC/FPSC past papers (2018-2024); focus on these for 60% marks.
How to Crack One Paper MCQs: 60-Day Plan
1
Day 1-20: Foundation
- Cover syllabus: 1 subject/day (GK, English, etc.)
- Read books: Lucent GK, Wren & Martin
- Solve 50 MCQs/day from Caravan
- Revise daily notes
2
Day 21-40: Practice
- Full mock test weekly (90 min)
- Analyze: Note weak subjects
- Practice repeated Qs above
- Read Dawn for current affairs
3
Day 41-60: Peak
- Solve 5 past papers (2018-2024)
- Aim 70+ in mocks
- Revise repeated Qs + tips
- Final day: Light review
Best Books & Resources
One Paper MCQs by Imtiaz Shahid
Updated 2025 edition, 5000+ MCQs
Caravan One Paper by Ahmed Najib
Solved papers + tips
pakmcqs.com / fpscmcqs.com
Free past papers, mocks
Registration & Dates
- Fee: PKR 600-1000 (PPSC/FPSC)
- Register: ppsc.gop.pk / fpsc.gov.pk → Online form → Pay fee
- Admit Card: Download 7 days before
- Centers: Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, etc.
- Dates: Announced quarterly; check official sites
One Paper MCQs FAQs
100 MCQs, 90 min, 100 marks, 50% pass, no negative marking. Subjects: GK, English, Math, Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies.
Online at ppsc.gop.pk; submit form, pay fee via bank; get admit card.
Imtiaz Shahid's Guide, Ahmed Najib Caravan, Lucent GK, Wren & Martin English.
No; attempt all questions.
Read Dawn/The News daily; focus last 6 months' events, budgets, treaties.
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