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Law QUESTION #9520

A suit for dissolution of a firm is filed. The trial Court appoints a receiver to manage the firm's affairs pending the suit. The receiver, acting in that capacity, enters into a contract with a third party T. T later sues the firm for breach of this contract. The firm argues T should have sued the receiver personally. Is the firm liable?

Yes; but only the Court can be sued for the receiver's acts
Yes; a receiver acts as an officer of the Court and on behalf of the parties; contracts entered into by the receiver in the ordinary course of managing the firm may bind the firm and the estate under receivership, subject to the terms of the Court's order✔️
No; T should have obtained the Court's leave before contracting with the receiver
No; the receiver acts in personal capacity alone

Correct Answer Logic:

Under Order XL CPC, a receiver is an officer of the Court appointed to preserve and manage property. He acts under the Court's authority and for the benefit of the estate. Contracts entered in the ordinary course by the receiver in managing the firm bind the estate. Third parties dealing with the receiver in good faith may proceed against the assets of the estate.

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Disaster Management QUESTION #6537

Question 2902

In designing a national disaster risk financing strategy, which principle should guide the portfolio approach?

Minimizing government expenditure
Layering instruments to match risk probabilities with appropriate financing tools (reserves for frequent events, insurance/contingent credit for rare catastrophes)✔️
Relying primarily on international assistance
Maximizing insurance coverage

Correct Answer Logic:

Section 9.1 advocates for a comprehensive financing strategy covering the full spectrum of DRM interventions. Effective disaster risk financing uses a layered approach: reserves/budgets for frequent low-impact events, insurance for medium-probability events, and contingent credit/catastrophe bonds for rare catastrophic events.

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Mathematics QUESTION #1320

Question 2903

If two vectors $\vec{a}$ and $\vec{b}$ satisfy $\vec{a}\times\vec{b}=\vec{0}$ and $\vec{a}\neq\vec{0}$, $\vec{b}\neq\vec{0}$, then:

They are perpendicular
They are parallel✔️
Their magnitudes are equal
Their dot product is zero

Correct Answer Logic:

The cross product $\vec{a}\times\vec{b}=|\vec{a}||\vec{b}|\sin\theta\,\hat{n}$. If $\vec{a}\times\vec{b}=\vec{0}$ and neither vector is zero, then $\sin\theta=0\Rightarrow\theta=0$ or $\pi$, meaning the vectors are parallel (or anti-parallel).

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3490

Question 2904

'Digitalis purpurea' (Foxglove) contains glycosides used as:

Laxatives
Cardiotonics (Heart stimulants)✔️
Sedatives
Antiseptics

Correct Answer Logic:

Digitalis increases the force of heart contraction in heart failure.

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Boilers Mechanical Engineering QUESTION #2480

Question 2905

The inertia force $\mathbf{F}_{in}$ introduced in D'Alembert's principle for a rigid body with center of mass acceleration $\mathbf{a}_C$ and mass $m$ is:

$\mathbf{F}_{in} = m\mathbf{a}_C$
$\mathbf{F}_{in} = -I_C\boldsymbol{\alpha}$
$\mathbf{F}_{in} = -m\mathbf{a}_C$✔️
$\mathbf{F}_{in} = m\mathbf{g}$

Correct Answer Logic:

D'Alembert's principle introduces the inertia force $\mathbf{F}_{in}=-m\mathbf{a}_C$ and inertia moment $M_{in}=-I_C\alpha$. Adding these fictitious terms to real external forces converts the dynamic problem into an equivalent static equilibrium.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3127

Question 2906

The 'Central Nervous System' (CNS) consists of the:

Brain and spinal nerves
Brain and spinal cord✔️
Spinal cord and cranial nerves
Sensory and motor neurons

Correct Answer Logic:

The brain and spinal cord are the command centers.

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Pakistan Affairs QUESTION #312

Question 2907

Pakistan conducted its first successful test fire of SLCM Babur-3 on:

9 January 2017✔️
11 January 2017
13 January 2017
15 January 2017

Correct Answer Logic:

The 450km range sea-launched cruise missile was first successfully tested on January 9, 2017.+2

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Islamic Studies QUESTION #8260

Question 2908

Who was named as Brain of Arabia by the Prophet (PBUH)?

Hazrat Ali
Hazrat Umar✔️
Hazrat umro Bin Al Aas
Hazrat Abu Haraira

Correct Answer Logic:

Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) was given this title by some historians for his wisdom, intelligence, and administrative genius. However, various companions were praised for different qualities. Hazrat Ali (RA) was known for his knowledge and judgment, while Hazrat Muawiyah (RA) was known for his political acumen. The title reflects Umar's exceptional ability to solve complex problems and establish effective governance systems during his caliphate.

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Political Science QUESTION #6680

Question 2909

Which US President introduced the 'New Deal'?

Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt✔️
Woodrow Wilson
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) launched the New Deal programs to address the Great Depression in the 1930s.

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Islamic Studies QUESTION #328

Question 2910

A Hadith which is directly narrated by a Tabi (Successor) is called:

Marfoo
Maqtoo
Muquf
Mursal✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

A Mursal Hadith is one where a Successor narrates directly from the Prophet (ﷺ) omitting the Companion.

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Pharmacology and Toxicology QUESTION #3861

Question 2911

By what primary mechanism does metformin exert its blood glucose-lowering effect in type 2 diabetes?

Blocks absorption of glucose in the intestine
Increases pancreatic insulin secretion
Decreases hepatic glucose production✔️
Increases metabolism of ketone precursors

Correct Answer Logic:

Metformin primarily reduces hepatic gluconeogenesis via AMPK activation, resulting in decreased hepatic glucose output and lower fasting blood glucose levels.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #8779

Question 2912

Which continent is located on the Tropic of Cancer, the Tropic of Capricorn, and the Equator?

Asia
Europe
Africa✔️
None above

Correct Answer Logic:

Africa is the only continent crossed by all three.

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Mathematics QUESTION #7456

Question 2913

The distance of the point $(1, 3, -7)$ from the plane passing through the point $(1, -1, -1)$, having normal perpendicular to both the lines $\frac{x-1}{1} = \frac{y+2}{-2} = \frac{z-4}{3}$ and $\frac{x-2}{2} = \frac{y+1}{-1} = \frac{z+7}{-1}$, is:

$\frac{20}{\sqrt{74}}$
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{83}}$
$\frac{5}{\sqrt{83}}$
$\frac{10}{\sqrt{74}}$✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

The direction ratios of the two lines are $(1,-2,3)$ and $(2,-1,-1)$. The normal to the plane is perpendicular to both, so it's their cross product: $\vec{n} = \begin{vmatrix} \hat{i} & \hat{j} & \hat{k} \\ 1 & -2 & 3 \\ 2 & -1 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = \hat{i}(2-(-3)) - \hat{j}(-1-6) + \hat{k}(-1-(-4)) = 5\hat{i} + 7\hat{j} + 3\hat{k}$. The plane equation through $(1,-1,-1)$ with normal $(5,7,3)$ is $5(x-1) + 7(y+1) + 3(z+1) = 0$, which gives $5x+7y+3z+5 = 0$. Distance from $(1,3,-7)$ is $\frac{|5(1)+7(3)+3(-7)+5|}{\sqrt{25+49+9}} = \frac{|5+21-21+5|}{\sqrt{83}} = \frac{10}{\sqrt{83}}$.

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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #2988

Question 2914

How many micrograms ($\mu\text{g}$) are in $0.5\text{ milligrams}$ ($mg$)?

$50\text{ }\mu\text{g}$
$500\text{ }\mu\text{g}$✔️
$5000\text{ }\mu\text{g}$
$0.0005\text{ }\mu\text{g}$

Correct Answer Logic:

$1\text{ mg} = 1000\text{ }\mu\text{g}$, so $0.5\text{ mg} = 500\text{ }\mu\text{g}$.

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English QUESTION #8537

Question 2915

The synonym of 'Radiant' is:

Glowing✔️
Glittering
Flickering
Dimming

Correct Answer Logic:

Radiant means shining or glowing brightly.

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Physics QUESTION #7090

Question 2916

A particle moves in a circular orbit under a central force $F \propto R^{-n}$. If the period is $T$, then:

$T \propto R^{(n+1)/2}$✔️
$T \propto R^{n/2}$
$T \propto R^{3/2}$
$T \propto R^{\frac{n}{2}+1}$

Correct Answer Logic:

Centripetal force $F = \frac{mv^2}{R} \propto \frac{1}{R^n}$.

$v^2 \propto \frac{1}{R^{n-1}} \implies v \propto R^{(1-n)/2}$
$T = \frac{2\pi R}{v} \propto \frac{R}{R^{(1-n)/2}} = R^{1 - (\frac{1-n}{2})} = R^{(n+1)/2}$.

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Nursing QUESTION #9311

Question 2917

In spinal cord injury, neurogenic shock differs from hypovolemic shock in which way?

Neurogenic shock presents with tachycardia and cold skin
Neurogenic shock presents with bradycardia, hypotension, and warm flushed skin✔️
Neurogenic shock always causes respiratory failure
Neurogenic shock is treated with IV fluids alone

Correct Answer Logic:

Differentiating types of shock is critical for Medical-Surgical Nursing:

Feature	Hypovolemic Shock	Neurogenic Shock
Heart Rate	Tachycardia (>100 bpm)	Bradycardia (<60 bpm)
Blood Pressure	Decreased	Decreased
Skin	Cold, clammy, pale	Warm, dry, flushed
Cause	Fluid/blood loss	Loss of sympathetic tone (spinal cord injury at T6 or above)
SVR	Increased	Decreased (vasodilation)

In neurogenic shock, loss of sympathetic stimulation causes massive vasodilation (warm skin) and loss of cardiac acceleration (bradycardia). Treatment includes atropine for bradycardia and vasopressors (norepinephrine).

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English QUESTION #8333

Question 2918

The boat sailed _______ the bridge.

through
off
under✔️
from

Correct Answer Logic:

'Under' indicates passing beneath the bridge.

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Dairy Food Science and Technology QUESTION #5894

Question 2919

Which correctly describes the order of operations in a typical HTST pasteurization system?

Raw milk $\rightarrow$ pasteurizer $\rightarrow$ regeneration $\rightarrow$ holding tube $\rightarrow$ cooling $\rightarrow$ packaging
Raw milk $\rightarrow$ regeneration (heating) $\rightarrow$ pasteurizer $\rightarrow$ holding tube $\rightarrow$ cooling $\rightarrow$ packaging
Raw milk $\rightarrow$ filter $\rightarrow$ regeneration (heating) $\rightarrow$ holding tube $\rightarrow$ regeneration (cooling) $\rightarrow$ chiller $\rightarrow$ packaging✔️
Raw milk $\rightarrow$ homogenizer $\rightarrow$ holding tube $\rightarrow$ regeneration $\rightarrow$ pasteurization $\rightarrow$ packaging

Correct Answer Logic:

In HTST pasteurization: raw cold milk enters the regeneration section (heated by outgoing hot pasteurized milk to $\approx 57\text{–}65^{\circ}\text{C}$, saving $\approx 75\%$ energy), then enters the heating section (to $\geq 72^{\circ}\text{C}$), passes through the holding tube ($\geq 15$ seconds), returns through regeneration (cooling) and a chiller before packaging.

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Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #8093

Question 2920

Given the diagram of three circles with centers $P$, $Q$, and $R$ forming an equilateral triangle $PQR$, where each pair of circles has exactly one point in common:

Compare:

Column A: The perimeter of triangle $PQR$

Column B: The circumference of the circle with center $Q$

Column A is greater
Column B is greater
✔️
The two quantities are equal
The relationship cannot be determined

Correct Answer Logic:

Since each pair of circles has exactly one point in common, the circles are externally tangent to each other. If all circles have the same radius $r$, then the distance between any two centers equals $2r$.

Since triangle $PQR$ is equilateral with side length $2r$:

Perimeter of $\triangle PQR = 3(2r) = 6r$
Circumference of circle with center $Q = 2\pi r$

Comparing: $6r$ vs $2\pi r$

Dividing by $2r$: $3$ vs $\pi$

Since $\pi \approx 3.14159 > 3$, we have $2\pi r > 6r$.

Therefore, Column B (the circumference) is greater than Column A (the perimeter).

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