LDC / Junior Clerk MCQs 2026 | BPS-09 Common Paper PPSC FPSC

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The post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC BPS-09), commonly referred to as Junior Clerk (BPS-11 in Punjab), is an essential administrative entry-level position across Pakistan. These jobs are frequently announced by PPSC, FIA, NTS, Ministry of Defence, and FBR.

The primary responsibilities of an LDC/Junior Clerk include typing, maintaining office records, handling basic correspondence, and data entry. Therefore, a typing speed of 30 WPM is a mandatory requirement. The written test syllabus heavily emphasizes Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Basic English Grammar.

Syllabus Breakdown for LDC / Junior Clerk

Computer & MS Office: 30% - 40%
English Grammar & Vocabulary: 20%
General Knowledge & Everyday Science: 20%
Islamic Studies & Pak Studies: 20%

Below is a highly recommended 100 MCQs Practice Paper specially curated from past papers of LDC and Junior Clerk exams. Attempt this test to check your preparation level before the actual exam.

📝 Interactive Practice Test (100 MCQs)

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Question 1 of 100

What is the shortcut key to insert a new slide in PowerPoint?

A. Ctrl + N B. Ctrl + M C. Ctrl + S D. Shift + N

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + M is used to insert a new slide, while Ctrl + N creates a new presentation.

Question 2 of 100

Which function in MS Excel is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers?

A. COUNT() B. COUNTA() C. COUNTIF() D. SUM()

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: The COUNT() function only counts cells containing numbers.

Question 3 of 100

In MS Word, what does "Ctrl + Z" do?

A. Redo the last action B. Undo the last action C. Save the document D. Print the document

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + Z is the universal shortcut for Undo.

Question 4 of 100

What is the default alignment for numbers in MS Excel?

A. Left B. Center C. Right D. Justify

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: By default, MS Excel aligns text to the left and numbers to the right.

Question 5 of 100

Which of the following is not a valid font style in MS Word?

A. Regular B. Italic C. Bold D. Super Script

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Super Script is an effect, not a font style (Regular, Bold, Italic).

Question 6 of 100

In a computer, what does RAM stand for?

A. Random Access Memory B. Read Access Memory C. Run Access Memory D. Rapid Access Memory

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: RAM (Random Access Memory) is the primary volatile memory of a computer.

Question 7 of 100

What is the shortcut key to 'Find and Replace' text in MS Word?

A. Ctrl + F B. Ctrl + R C. Ctrl + H D. Ctrl + G

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Ctrl + H opens the Find and Replace dialog box.

Question 8 of 100

Portrait and Landscape are examples of?

A. Page Size B. Page Orientation C. Page Layout D. Page Margins

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Portrait (vertical) and Landscape (horizontal) are page orientations.

Question 9 of 100

What is the smallest and largest font size available in the Font Size tool on the formatting toolbar in MS Word?

A. 8 and 72 B. 8 and 64 C. 12 and 72 D. 8 and 96

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: The default dropdown menu for font size in MS Word ranges from 8 to 72.

Question 10 of 100

"Bugs" in computer software are?

A. Hardware components B. Logical errors in programs C. Viruses D. Malware

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: A bug is a coding error or flaw in a computer program.

Question 11 of 100

Choose the correct synonym for "Abundant".

A. Scarce B. Plentiful C. Rare D. Limited

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Abundant means existing or available in large quantities; plentiful.

Question 12 of 100

Choose the correct antonym for "Barren".

A. Fertile B. Empty C. Dry D. Desolate

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Barren means too poor to produce much vegetation; antonym is fertile.

Question 13 of 100

He is accused ________ stealing the money.

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

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: The correct preposition to use with 'accused' is 'of'.

Question 14 of 100

Choose the correctly spelled word.

A. Accomodation B. Accommodation C. Acomodation D. Acommodation

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Accommodation is the correct spelling.

Question 15 of 100

She has been living in Lahore ________ 2010.

A. for B. since C. from D. by

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: 'Since' is used for a specific point in time in the past.

Question 16 of 100

The passive voice of "He is writing a letter" is:

A. A letter is written by him. B. A letter was being written by him. C. A letter is being written by him. D. A letter has been written by him.

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Present continuous tense passive takes "is being + 3rd form of verb".

Question 17 of 100

What does the idiom "To break the ice" mean?

A. To shatter something B. To start a conversation in a tense situation C. To become angry D. To feel very cold

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: To break the ice means to relieve tension or start a conversation.

Question 18 of 100

I look forward ________ meeting you.

A. to B. for C. in D. on

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: The phrase "look forward to" is always followed by an -ing verb (gerund).

Question 19 of 100

Which one is a collective noun?

A. Joy B. Iron C. Team D. Boy

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A collective noun represents a group of individuals, like a team.

Question 20 of 100

What is the comparative degree of "Bad"?

A. Badder B. Worst C. Worse D. Baddest

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Bad, Worse (comparative), Worst (superlative).

Question 21 of 100

Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

A. Liaquat Ali Khan B. Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah C. Khawaja Nazimuddin D. Ghulam Muhammad

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Quaid-e-Azam took oath as the first Governor-General on 15 August 1947.

Question 22 of 100

Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?

A. Punjab B. Sindh C. Balochistan D. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Balochistan is the largest province, covering about 44% of Pakistan's total area.

Question 23 of 100

The national flower of Pakistan is?

A. Rose B. Jasmine C. Sunflower D. Lily

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Jasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.

Question 24 of 100

What is the capital of Australia?

A. Sydney B. Melbourne C. Canberra D. Perth

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Canberra is the capital city of Australia.

Question 25 of 100

Who is the current Secretary General of the United Nations?

A. Ban Ki-moon B. Kofi Annan C. Antonio Guterres D. Tedros Adhanom

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Antonio Guterres of Portugal is the current UN Secretary-General.

Question 26 of 100

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

A. Venus B. Mars C. Jupiter D. Saturn

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Mars is called the Red Planet because of iron oxide (rust) on its surface.

Question 27 of 100

What is the chemical formula of Water?

A. CO2 B. H2O2 C. H2O D. HO

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: H2O consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Question 28 of 100

Who invented the Telephone?

A. Thomas Edison B. Alexander Graham Bell C. Albert Einstein D. Nikola Tesla

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.

Question 29 of 100

The highest mountain peak in the world is?

A. K2 B. Mount Everest C. Kangchenjunga D. Makalu

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Mount Everest in the Himalayas is the highest peak above sea level.

Question 30 of 100

The currency of Japan is?

A. Euro B. Pound C. Yen D. Yuan

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Yen is the official currency of Japan.

Question 31 of 100

In MS Excel, a formula always starts with which symbol?

A. + B. - C. = D. *

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Every formula in Excel must begin with an equals sign (=).

Question 32 of 100

Which key is used to check spelling and grammar in MS Word?

A. F5 B. F7 C. F1 D. F2

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pressing F7 opens the Spelling and Grammar checker in MS Word.

Question 33 of 100

What is the extension of a saved MS PowerPoint presentation file?

A. .docx B. .xlsx C. .pptx D. .pdf

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The default extension for modern PowerPoint presentations is .pptx.

Question 34 of 100

The brain of any computer system is?

A. ALU B. Memory C. CPU D. Control Unit

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is considered the brain of the computer.

Question 35 of 100

"Ctrl + C" is used for?

A. Cut B. Paste C. Copy D. Undo

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Ctrl + C is the standard shortcut key for copying selected items.

Question 36 of 100

Which of the following is an input device?

A. Monitor B. Printer C. Keyboard D. Speaker

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A keyboard is used to enter data into the computer, making it an input device.

Question 37 of 100

1 Byte is equal to how many bits?

A. 4 bits B. 8 bits C. 16 bits D. 32 bits

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: A standard Byte consists of 8 bits.

Question 38 of 100

HTTP stands for?

A. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol B. Hyper Text Transmission Protocol C. High Text Transfer Protocol D. Hyper Text Technology Protocol

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: HTTP is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web.

Question 39 of 100

In MS Excel, the intersection of a row and a column is called?

A. Box B. Block C. Cell D. Grid

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A cell is the basic unit of a worksheet where data is entered.

Question 40 of 100

Which shortcut key is used to justify text in MS Word?

A. Ctrl + L B. Ctrl + J C. Ctrl + E D. Ctrl + R

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + J aligns text to both the left and right margins.

Question 41 of 100

They ________ playing cricket since morning.

A. are B. have been C. has been D. were

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Have been" is used with 'They' for the present perfect continuous tense.

Question 42 of 100

"Barking dogs seldom bite." This sentence is an example of?

A. Proverb B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Noun clause

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: It is a well-known proverb meaning people who threaten rarely take action.

Question 43 of 100

Choose the correct synonym of "Praise".

A. Criticize B. Condemn C. Admire D. Hate

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Praise and Admire both mean to express warm approval or admiration.

Question 44 of 100

He is good ________ mathematics.

A. in B. at C. with D. about

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The correct preposition to use when talking about a specific skill is "at".

Question 45 of 100

Meaning of the idiom "Apple of one's eye" is?

A. A healthy fruit B. Something useless C. Very dear or precious D. An enemy

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Apple of my eye" refers to someone who is cherished above all others.

Question 46 of 100

Which is the longest river in Pakistan?

A. Chenab B. Jhelum C. Indus D. Ravi

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan.

Question 47 of 100

Pakistan Resolution was passed on?

A. 14 August 1947 B. 23 March 1940 C. 14 August 1940 D. 23 March 1947

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Lahore Resolution, now known as the Pakistan Resolution, was passed on March 23, 1940.

Question 48 of 100

The holy book "Zaboor" was revealed to which Prophet?

A. Hazrat Musa (AS) B. Hazrat Dawood (AS) C. Hazrat Isa (AS) D. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Zaboor (Psalms) was revealed to Hazrat Dawood (David) AS.

Question 49 of 100

The first battle of Islam is?

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

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Battle of Badr was the first major battle fought by Muslims against the Quraysh. (Note: Option C and D are same, correct is Badr).

Question 50 of 100

What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

A. Jeddah B. Makkah C. Riyadh D. Medina

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.

Question 51 of 100

Which shortcut key is used to bold the selected text?

A. Ctrl + I B. Ctrl + B C. Ctrl + U D. Ctrl + K

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + B makes the selected text bold.

Question 52 of 100

What is the maximum zoom percentage in MS Word?

A. 100% B. 200% C. 400% D. 500%

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: MS Word allows a maximum zoom level of 500%.

Question 53 of 100

Which device is used to connect a computer to the internet over telephone lines?

A. Switch B. Hub C. Modem D. Router

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: A Modulator-Demodulator (Modem) translates digital signals to analog for telephone lines.

Question 54 of 100

What does PDF stand for?

A. Portable Document Format B. Printed Document File C. Public Document Format D. Published Data File

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: PDF (Portable Document Format) is widely used for sharing documents.

Question 55 of 100

The brain of the computer resides on the?

A. Hard Disk B. Motherboard C. RAM D. Power Supply

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: The CPU (brain) is mounted directly on the motherboard.

Question 56 of 100

Which of the following is an Operating System?

A. MS Word B. Google Chrome C. Windows 10 D. Intel

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Windows 10 is an OS that manages hardware and software resources.

Question 57 of 100

"Ctrl + V" is used to?

A. Copy B. Cut C. Paste D. Undo

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Ctrl + V is the universal shortcut to paste items from the clipboard.

Question 58 of 100

In Excel, rows are labeled as?

A. A, B, C B. 1, 2, 3 C. I, II, III D. Alpha, Beta

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: In Excel, columns are labeled with letters, and rows are numbered.

Question 59 of 100

Which shortcut key is used to print a document?

A. Ctrl + P B. Ctrl + D C. Shift + P D. Alt + P

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Ctrl + P opens the print dialog box.

Question 60 of 100

URL stands for?

A. Uniform Resource Locator B. Universal Record Locator C. Unique Resource Link D. Uniform Record Link

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: A URL is the address of a specific webpage or file on the internet.

Question 61 of 100

What is the antonym of "Expand"?

A. Grow B. Shrink C. Extend D. Widen

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Expand means to become larger; shrink means to become smaller.

Question 62 of 100

I prefer tea ________ coffee.

A. than B. over C. to D. from

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Prefer" is always followed by the preposition "to".

Question 63 of 100

Identify the correct spelling.

A. Committee B. Comittee C. Commitee D. Comite

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Committee has double M, double T, and double E.

Question 64 of 100

She is the ________ girl in the class.

A. smart B. smarter C. smartest D. most smart

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Superlative degree 'smartest' is used when comparing one with the whole group.

Question 65 of 100

The idiom "A piece of cake" means?

A. A sweet dish B. Something very easy C. Something very difficult D. A complicated situation

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: "A piece of cake" refers to a task that is very simple to accomplish.

Question 66 of 100

"To let the cat out of the bag" means?

A. To free a pet B. To reveal a secret C. To be angry D. To make a mistake

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: It means to accidentally or intentionally reveal hidden information.

Question 67 of 100

Choose the synonym of "Vanish".

A. Appear B. Disappear C. Show D. Emerge

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Vanish means to disappear suddenly and completely.

Question 68 of 100

He died ________ cancer.

A. from B. with C. of D. by

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: You die "of" a disease (like cancer), not from or with it.

Question 69 of 100

Which is the smallest continent in the world?

A. Europe B. Antarctica C. Australia D. South America

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Australia is the smallest continent by land area.

Question 70 of 100

Who is the founder of Microsoft?

A. Steve Jobs B. Mark Zuckerberg C. Bill Gates D. Elon Musk

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Bill Gates (along with Paul Allen) founded Microsoft.

Question 71 of 100

The deepest ocean in the world is?

A. Atlantic Ocean B. Indian Ocean C. Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: The Pacific Ocean contains the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world's oceans.

Question 72 of 100

What is the national game of Pakistan?

A. Cricket B. Hockey C. Squash D. Football

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Field Hockey is the national sport of Pakistan.

Question 73 of 100

Which country is known as the "Land of Rising Sun"?

A. China B. South Korea C. Japan D. Thailand

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Japan is called the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Question 74 of 100

The gas used in refrigerators for cooling is?

A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Freon / Ammonia D. Hydrogen

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Freon (chlorofluorocarbons) or ammonia are typically used as refrigerants.

Question 75 of 100

What is the square root of 144?

A. 10 B. 12 C. 14 D. 16

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: 12 multiplied by 12 equals 144.

Question 76 of 100

Which shortcut key is used to save a file?

A. Ctrl + S B. Ctrl + A C. Ctrl + F D. Ctrl + X

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: Ctrl + S is the universal shortcut to save the current document.

Question 77 of 100

In PowerPoint, the pre-designed backgrounds and layouts are called?

A. Animations B. Transitions C. Templates / Themes D. Slides

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Themes or templates provide a consistent design and background for slides.

Question 78 of 100

Which memory is non-volatile?

A. RAM B. ROM C. Cache D. Register

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: ROM (Read-Only Memory) retains its data even when power is turned off.

Question 79 of 100

What does IP stand for in IP Address?

A. Internal Protocol B. Internet Protocol C. Intranet Protocol D. Invalid Protocol

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: IP stands for Internet Protocol.

Question 80 of 100

Which of the following is a search engine?

A. Mozilla Firefox B. Safari C. Google D. Windows

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Google is a search engine, while Firefox and Safari are web browsers.

Question 81 of 100

By default, how many worksheets are there in an Excel workbook (older versions like 2010)?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Older versions of Excel defaulted to 3 worksheets (Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3). Newer versions default to 1.

Question 82 of 100

Which of the following is used to underline text?

A. Ctrl + B B. Ctrl + I C. Ctrl + U D. Ctrl + L

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Ctrl + U applies underline formatting to selected text.

Question 83 of 100

A half byte is known as a?

A. Bit B. Nibble C. Pixel D. Word

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: A nibble consists of 4 bits, which is half of a standard 8-bit byte.

Question 84 of 100

What is the antonym of "Artificial"?

A. Fake B. Synthetic C. Natural D. Imitation

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Artificial means man-made; its antonym is natural.

Question 85 of 100

She ________ completed her assignment before the teacher arrived.

A. has B. had C. have D. was

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Past perfect tense ("had + 3rd form") is used for an action completed before another past action.

Question 86 of 100

"To hit the nail on the head" means?

A. To physically hurt someone B. To say something exactly right C. To make a mistake D. To build something

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: It means to describe the exact nature of a problem or situation.

Question 87 of 100

I am not familiar ________ this software.

A. to B. of C. with D. in

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Familiar with" is the correct prepositional phrase.

Question 88 of 100

Which spelling is correct?

A. Receive B. Recieve C. Recive D. Riceive

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: 'Receive' follows the rule "i before e, except after c".

Question 89 of 100

Which one is a proper noun?

A. City B. Country C. River D. Lahore

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Lahore is the specific name of a city, hence it is a proper noun.

Question 90 of 100

Choose the correct synonym of "Humble".

A. Proud B. Arrogant C. Modest D. Cruel

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: Humble and modest both mean having a low estimate of one's own importance.

Question 91 of 100

The first constitution of Pakistan was implemented in?

A. 1947 B. 1956 C. 1962 D. 1973

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pakistan's first constitution was enforced on 23rd March 1956.

Question 92 of 100

Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

A. Allama Iqbal B. Hafeez Jalandhari C. Faiz Ahmed Faiz D. Liaquat Ali Khan

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Abu Al-Asar Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of the national anthem.

Question 93 of 100

Which is the national bird of Pakistan?

A. Eagle B. Pigeon C. Chakor D. Markhor

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Markhor (a large species of wild goat) is the national animal, while Chakor is the national bird.

Question 94 of 100

The largest desert of the world is?

A. Thar B. Gobi C. Sahara D. Antarctica Desert

✅ Correct Answer: D
Exp: Antarctica is technically the largest cold desert. Sahara is the largest hot desert.

Question 95 of 100

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

A. Venus B. Mercury C. Earth D. Mars

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Mercury is the innermost and closest planet to the Sun.

Question 96 of 100

The term "Ghazwa" refers to a battle in which?

A. Only companions fought B. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) participated C. Fought in Makkah D. Fought at night

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ghazwa is a military expedition in which the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) personally took part.

Question 97 of 100

Which Surah of the Holy Quran is known as the heart of the Quran?

A. Surah Rahman B. Surah Yaseen C. Surah Fatiha D. Surah Baqarah

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) referred to Surah Yaseen as the heart of the Quran.

Question 98 of 100

What is the capital of Turkey?

A. Istanbul B. Ankara C. Izmir D. Bursa

✅ Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ankara is the capital city of Turkey.

Question 99 of 100

Which blood group is known as the universal donor?

A. A+ B. B- C. O- D. AB+

✅ Correct Answer: C
Exp: O negative (O-) blood can be given to patients of any blood group.

Question 100 of 100

How many players are there in a standard baseball team?

A. 9 B. 11 C. 7 D. 10

✅ Correct Answer: A
Exp: A standard baseball team consists of 9 players on the field.

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