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Journalism / Mass Communication QUESTION #6411
Question 2881
In the context of media stereotyping, the textbook discusses the beauty image in media as a case study. Which of the following CORRECTLY represents the textbook's argument about the economic motivation behind beauty stereotypes in advertising?
  • Beauty standards in advertising are set by government regulatory agencies to promote healthy body images
  • The beauty industry deliberately presents an ideal difficult to achieve in order to ensure continuous consumer demand for cosmetics, diet products, and anti-aging treatments — the stakes are estimated at $100 billion per year for the diet industry alone✔️
  • Beauty standards are driven by scientific research into optimal health metrics
  • Media beauty standards have no measurable impact on consumer behaviour or self-image
Correct Answer Logic:

The textbook presents a compelling economic analysis of beauty stereotyping in media: “By presenting an ideal difficult to achieve and maintain the cosmetic and diet product industries are assured of growth and profits.” Key facts cited:

  • The diet industry alone is estimated to be worth $100 billion (U.S.) per year
  • Research links exposure to unrealistic media body images to depression, loss of self-esteem, and eating disorders
  • 35% of girls aged 6–12 had been on at least one diet; 50–70% of normal-weight girls believed they were overweight (Teen magazine, 2003)
  • One in four college-aged women used unhealthy weight control methods

The textbook quotes activist Jean Kilbourne: “Women are sold to the diet industry by the magazines we read and the television programs we watch.” This case study illustrates how commercial stereotyping can have serious public health consequences, going far beyond mere aesthetic preferences.

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Urdu QUESTION #5247
Question 2882
بچوں کی نظم 'ٹوٹ بٹوٹ' کس شاعر نے لکھی ہے؟
  • دلاور فگار
  • مرزا ادیب
  • صوفی تبسم✔️
  • الطاف حسین حالی
Correct Answer Logic:
ٹوٹ بٹوٹ صوفی تبسم کی بچوں کے لیے مشہور نظم ہے۔
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General Abilities QUESTION #7997
Question 2883
\(0.03 \times 10 = ?\)
  • 30
  • 3✔️
  • 0.3
  • 0.003
Correct Answer Logic:
\(0.03 \times 10 = 0.3\)... Answer key gives B (3). \(0.03 \times 10 = 0.3\), which is option C. Students should verify: multiply \(0.03 \times 10\): move decimal one place right \(= 0.3\).
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Dairy Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5939
Question 2884
The Reductase test (MBRT) result is interpreted based on:
  • The volume of methylene blue reduced per hour
  • The time taken for the blue color to disappear — shorter time indicates poorer milk quality (higher microbial load)✔️
  • The color produced when methylene blue reacts with fat
  • The \(\text{pH}\) change upon addition of methylene blue
Correct Answer Logic:
MBRT interpretation: Very Good: \(>5.5\;\text{h}\) (TPC \(<500{,}000/\text{mL}\)); Good: \(2\text{–}5.5\;\text{h}\); Fair: \(20\;\text{min}\text{–}2\;\text{h}\); Poor: \(<20\;\text{min}\) (TPC \(>20\) million/mL).
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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #3647
Question 2885
The 'Bark' of a plant consists of all tissues located:
  • Inside the xylem
  • Outside the vascular cambium✔️
  • In the roots only
  • In the flowers
Correct Answer Logic:
Bark includes the phloem, cortex, and periderm.
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Chemistry QUESTION #7393
Question 2886
The correct order of electron gain enthalpy (with negative sign) for the atomic species F, Cl, O and S is:
  • \(\text{F} < \text{Cl} < \text{O} < \text{S}\)
  • \(\text{S} < \text{O} < \text{Cl} < \text{F}\)
  • \(\text{O} < \text{S} < \text{F} < \text{Cl}\)✔️
  • \(\text{Cl} < \text{F} < \text{S} < \text{O}\)
Correct Answer Logic:
Electron gain enthalpy trend:
O has lower EA than S (too small, high e⁻ repulsion). F has lower EA than Cl (same reason). Cl has the highest EA among these.

Correct order (increasing magnitude of negative EGE):
\(\text{O} < \text{S} < \text{F} < \text{Cl}\)

i.e., Cl releases most energy on gaining an electron.
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Correct Answer Logic:
S.I. $= 20$. C.I. $= 100(1.1)^2 - 100 = 21$. Difference $= 1$.
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General Knowledge QUESTION #7715
Question 2888
In 2024, which country's presidential election saw mass protests over alleged rigging?
  • Russia
  • India
  • Bangladesh✔️
  • None of these
Correct Answer Logic:
Bangladesh witnessed mass protests in 2024 over the January parliamentary elections, which the opposition boycotted citing concerns about fairness. The protests eventually led to significant political changes in the country during mid-2024.
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Civil Procedure QUESTION #3759
Question 2889
A person owns land that is completely surrounded by other people's land, with no access to a public road. They likely have:
  • An easement by necessity.✔️
  • An easement by implication.
  • A negative easement.
  • No right of access.
Correct Answer Logic:
An easement by necessity is created when a piece of land is landlocked and the only way to reach a public road is across the grantor's remaining land.
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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3319
Question 2890
'Tetanus' is caused by an anaerobic bacterium called:
  • *Clostridium tetani*✔️
  • *Bacillus anthracis*
  • *Vibrio cholerae*
  • *Bordetella pertussis*
Correct Answer Logic:
It produces a potent neurotoxin that causes muscle stiffness (lockjaw).
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Correct Answer Logic:
Russia was granted OIC observer status in 2005.
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Physics QUESTION #1029
Question 2892
In an oscillating spring-mass system, sand leaks slowly out of the box vertically as it oscillates. Which schematic correctly shows changes in average frequency \(\omega(t)\) and average amplitude \(A(t)\) with time?
  • Frequency increases (curve up), amplitude increases (curve up)✔️
  • Frequency decreases (curve down), amplitude decreases (curve down)
  • Frequency increases (curve up), amplitude stays constant (flat)
  • Frequency increases (curve up), amplitude decreases (curve down)
Correct Answer Logic:
As sand leaks out, mass decreases. \(\omega = \sqrt{k/m}\): as \(m\) decreases, \(\omega\) increases. Amplitude: since sand leaks vertically (no horizontal impulse), energy is not added but mass decreases — the amplitude increases as \(A = v_{max}/\omega\) and the system conserves momentum. Frequency increases and amplitude increases gradually.
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Geography QUESTION #6295
Question 2893
Which of the following best explains the relationship between isostasy and mountain building in the context of plate tectonics?
  • Isostatic equilibrium prevents mountains from exceeding 8000m in height
  • Mountain roots extend deep into the mantle to maintain isostatic balance, with depth proportional to elevation✔️
  • Isostasy only applies to oceanic crust, not continental mountain ranges
  • Mountain building disrupts isostasy permanently until erosion occurs
Correct Answer Logic:
Isostasy describes the gravitational equilibrium between Earth's lithosphere and asthenosphere. Mountains have deep crustal roots (like icebergs) extending into the mantle to maintain balance - the Airy hypothesis of isostatic compensation. The greater the elevation, the deeper the root, maintaining equilibrium.
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General Knowledge QUESTION #8948
Question 2894
The world's largest number of newspapers are published in which country?
  • America
  • China
  • Russia
  • India✔️
Correct Answer Logic:
India publishes the most daily newspapers.
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Correct Answer Logic:
The number of infected people doubles each day: $8 \rightarrow 16 \rightarrow 32 \rightarrow\ ?$. This is a geometric progression with common ratio $r = 2$. Next term $= 32 \times 2 = 64$ people.
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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3387
Question 2896
'Hemoglobin' is an example of a protein with a:
  • Primary structure only
  • Secondary structure only
  • Tertiary structure only
  • Quaternary structure✔️
Correct Answer Logic:
It consists of four polypeptide subunits ($2\alpha$ and $2\beta$).
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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3124
Question 2897
Which hormone produced by the kidney stimulates the production of red blood cells?
  • Renin
  • Erythropoietin✔️
  • Aldosterone
  • ADH
Correct Answer Logic:
Erythropoietin (EPO) is released in response to low oxygen levels.
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Correct Answer Logic:
  • At C2: Priority order is $-OH > -COOH > -C(H)(Cl)CH_3 > -H$. The sequence is counter-clockwise, but since $H$ is on the horizontal line, it is 2S.
  • At C3: Priority order is $-Cl > -CH(OH)COOH > -CH_3 > -H$. The sequence is clockwise, but with $H$ on the horizontal line, it is 3R.
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Professional QUESTION #1830
Question 2899
Under Section 9(2) of the Civil Servants Act 1973, promotions to a non-selection post are made on what basis?
  • Selection on merit only
  • Seniority-cum-fitness✔️
  • Fitness-cum-seniority
  • Recommendation of the departmental selection board alone
Correct Answer Logic:
Section 9(2)(b) provides that in the case of a non-selection post, promotions shall be made on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness. In contrast, selection posts are filled on the basis of selection on merit under Section 9(2)(a). The distinction between the two criteria is a frequently tested provision.
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Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3869
Question 2900
Which penicillin retains its antibacterial activity in the presence of the beta-lactamase enzyme penicillinase?
  • Amoxicillin
  • Flucloxacillin✔️
  • Phenoxymethylpenicillin
  • Ticarcillin
Correct Answer Logic:
Flucloxacillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin due to its bulky side chain that prevents the beta-lactamase enzyme from accessing the beta-lactam ring.
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