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UDC / Senior Clerk (BPS-11/14) Common Paper 2026 — 100 MCQs

UDC / Senior Clerk (BPS-11/14) Common Paper 2026 — 100 MCQs — SahulatHub

The post of Upper Division Clerk (UDC BPS-11), which is also commonly referred to as Senior Clerk (BPS-14 in Punjab and other provinces), is a highly sought-after administrative position. These vacancies are frequently announced by PPSC, FPSC, NTS, Ministry of Defence, FBR, and various provincial secretariats.

Compared to a Junior Clerk, the responsibilities of a UDC/Senior Clerk are more advanced. They include file management, drafting official letters, maintaining complex records in Excel, and supervising junior staff. Therefore, the minimum qualification is generally Intermediate (FA/FSc) or Graduation (BA/BSc/BS), and the written test is comparatively tougher.

Syllabus Breakdown for UDC / Senior Clerk

Testing agencies like PPSC and FPSC typically follow this syllabus breakdown for UDC exams:

  • English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Structuring): 20%
  • Computer & MS Office (Advanced Level): 20% - 30%
  • General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 20%
  • Pakistan Studies & Islamiyat: 20%
  • Everyday Science & Basic Math: 10%

Below is a highly recommended 100 MCQs Practice Paper specially curated from past papers of UDC and Senior Clerk exams. Attempt this test to check your preparation level and secure your position on the merit list.

📝 Interactive Practice Test (100 MCQs)

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Question 1 of 100
The synonym of "Mitigate" is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Mitigate" means to make something less severe, harmful, or painful. "Alleviate" is its exact synonym. This is a common vocabulary word in FPSC exams.
Question 2 of 100
The antonym of "Zenith" is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Zenith" means the highest point or peak. Its opposite is "Nadir," which means the lowest point.
Question 3 of 100
He will avail himself _______ this opportunity.
Correct Answer: A
Exp: The verb "avail" when used reflexively is always followed by the preposition "of". (e.g., avail oneself of).
Question 4 of 100
Change into Passive Voice: "Who taught you English?"
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Questions starting with "Who" change to "By whom". In the past simple tense, the helping verb "were" comes before the subject "you" in interrogative passive.
Question 5 of 100
Change into Indirect Speech: He said, "Alas! I am ruined."
Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Alas!" expresses sorrow. In indirect speech, such exclamations are changed to "exclaimed with sorrow". Present tense "am" changes to past "was".
Question 6 of 100
The idiom "To beat the air" means:
Correct Answer: A
Exp: "To beat the air" means to continue making efforts that are completely useless or futile.
Question 7 of 100
Choose the correct spelling:
Correct Answer: A
Exp: "Bureaucracy" is the correct spelling. Memory tip: Think of "Bureau" + "cracy". A very common word for administrative exams.
Question 8 of 100
She is endowed _______ exceptional talents.
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The verb "endowed" is followed by the preposition "with", meaning provided or supplied with a talent or quality.
Question 9 of 100
Neither the manager nor the employees _______ present at the meeting.
Correct Answer: C
Exp: In sentences with "Neither... nor", the verb must agree with the noun closest to it. "Employees" is plural, so the verb is "were".
Question 10 of 100
"A white elephant" means:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: "A white elephant" is an idiom referring to a possession that is burdensome to keep and whose cost of upkeep is out of proportion to its usefulness.
Question 11 of 100
Which is the correct sentence?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: "One of" is always followed by a plural noun ("friends") but takes a singular verb ("is") because the subject is "One".
Question 12 of 100
The antonym of "Lucid" is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: "Lucid" means very clear and easy to understand. "Obscure" means unclear or difficult to understand.
Question 13 of 100
He is blind _______ his son's faults.
Correct Answer: B
Exp: When someone ignores or fails to notice a fault, the correct phrase is "blind to". (Note: "Blind in" is used for physical blindness in an eye).
Question 14 of 100
I am not acquainted ________ this lady.
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The adjective "acquainted" is followed by the preposition "with".
Question 15 of 100
The word "Eradicate" means:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: "Eradicate" means to root out or destroy completely (e.g., to eradicate polio).
Question 16 of 100
Which document view in MS Word shows the document exactly as it will appear when printed?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Print Layout view shows margins, headers, footers, and page numbers exactly as they will print.
Question 17 of 100
What is the shortcut key for "Double Underline" in MS Word?
Correct Answer: A
Exp: Ctrl + U is single underline. Ctrl + Shift + D applies a double underline to the selected text.
Question 18 of 100
In MS Excel, the "VLOOKUP" function is used to:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: VLOOKUP (Vertical Lookup) searches for a specific value in the leftmost column of a table array and returns a value in the same row. It is highly tested in UDC exams.
Question 19 of 100
By default, how many lines does a "Drop Cap" cover in MS Word?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: By default, a Drop Cap in MS Word drops down to cover 3 lines of text.
Question 20 of 100
The shortcut key to open the "Format Cells" dialog box in Excel is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pressing Ctrl + 1 in MS Excel directly opens the Format Cells dialog box for number, alignment, and border formatting.
Question 21 of 100
Which view in PowerPoint is best for sorting and rearranging slides?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Slide Sorter view displays all slides as thumbnails, making it easy to drag and drop them to change their order.
Question 22 of 100
In a computer network, what does "topology" refer to?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Network topology is the arrangement of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network (e.g., Star, Ring, Bus topology).
Question 23 of 100
SMTP is a protocol used for:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is the standard protocol for sending emails. POP3 and IMAP are used for receiving emails.
Question 24 of 100
The shortcut key to insert the current date in an Excel cell is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pressing Ctrl + ; inserts the current date. Ctrl + Shift + : inserts the current time.
Question 25 of 100
What is a "Macro" in MS Office?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: A Macro is a series of commands and instructions that you group together as a single command to automate a repetitive task.
Question 26 of 100
The base of the Hexadecimal number system is:
Correct Answer: D
Exp: Hexadecimal uses base 16, consisting of numbers 0-9 and letters A-F.
Question 27 of 100
Which of the following is considered volatile memory?
Correct Answer: D
Exp: Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile; its contents are lost when the computer's power is turned off.
Question 28 of 100
In MS Excel, a formula always starts with:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Every formula or function in MS Excel must begin with an equal sign (=).
Question 29 of 100
A small network connecting computers within a single building is called:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Local Area Network (LAN) connects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, or office building.
Question 30 of 100
"Ctrl + K" in MS Word is used to:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + K opens the dialog box to insert a hyperlink in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Question 31 of 100
Headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The WTO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. It deals with the global rules of trade between nations.
Question 32 of 100
Which country is known as the "Land of the Midnight Sun"?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Norway is called the Land of the Midnight Sun because, during summer, the sun does not set north of the Arctic Circle.
Question 33 of 100
The deepest part of the world's oceans is the Mariana Trench, located in the:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Mariana Trench is located in the western Pacific Ocean and is the deepest oceanic trench on Earth.
Question 34 of 100
The official currency of China is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Renminbi (often referred to by its primary unit, the Yuan) is the official currency of China.
Question 35 of 100
"Wall Street" in New York is famous for:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Wall Street is the financial district of New York City and home to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Question 36 of 100
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in which city?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Unlike the other Nobel Prizes which are awarded in Stockholm (Sweden), the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
Question 37 of 100
SAARC was established in which year?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established on December 8, 1985, in Dhaka.
Question 38 of 100
The highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls, is located in:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, with a height of 979 meters.
Question 39 of 100
Who is the author of the famous book "A Brief History of Time"?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Stephen Hawking, a renowned theoretical physicist, wrote "A Brief History of Time" which was published in 1988.
Question 40 of 100
The boundary line between India and China is called:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The McMahon Line is the effective boundary between China and India. The Radcliffe Line is between India and Pakistan.
Question 41 of 100
The objective resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Objectives Resolution, which laid the foundation for Pakistan's constitution, was passed on March 12, 1949, under PM Liaquat Ali Khan.
Question 42 of 100
The Indus Water Treaty between Pakistan and India was brokered by:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1960. It was brokered by the World Bank (then known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development).
Question 43 of 100
Which pass connects Pakistan with Afghanistan?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the northwest of Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan.
Question 44 of 100
The first constitution of Pakistan (1956) was abrogated by:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: President Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 Constitution and declared the first martial law in October 1958.
Question 45 of 100
Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests in Chagai on:
Correct Answer: A
Exp: Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests on May 28, 1998, in response to India's tests. This day is celebrated as Youm-e-Takbeer.
Question 46 of 100
The Simla Agreement between Pakistan and India was signed in:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Simla Agreement was signed on July 2, 1972, following the 1971 war, by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
Question 47 of 100
The highest peak of the Hindu Kush mountain range is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Tirich Mir (7,708 meters) is the highest mountain of the Hindu Kush range, located in the Chitral District of Pakistan.
Question 48 of 100
The 18th Constitutional Amendment (2010) is famous for:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The 18th Amendment transferred several federal ministries to provincial control, granting them greater autonomy.
Question 49 of 100
Gwadar Port is located on the shores of which sea?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Gwadar is a deep-sea port situated on the Arabian Sea in Balochistan.
Question 50 of 100
The national anthem of Pakistan was composed by:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The music for the national anthem was composed by Ahmed G. Chagla in 1949. The lyrics were written later by Hafeez Jalandhari in 1952.
Question 51 of 100
Fasting (Sawm) became obligatory in which year of Hijra?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Fasting during the month of Ramadan was made obligatory (Fard) for Muslims in the 2nd year of Hijra.
Question 52 of 100
The Holy Quran has how many Makki Surahs?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: There are 86 Makki Surahs (revealed before migration) and 28 Madani Surahs (revealed after migration) in the Quran.
Question 53 of 100
The title "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) was given to which companion?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Prophet (PBUH) bestowed the title "Saifullah" upon Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA) for his military brilliance.
Question 54 of 100
The treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a pivotal peace agreement signed between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Mecca in 6 AH.
Question 55 of 100
Which Surah is known as the "Heart of the Quran"?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: According to a Hadith, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) referred to Surah Yaseen as the heart of the Quran.
Question 56 of 100
The Nisab of Zakat for silver is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The minimum threshold (Nisab) for Zakat on silver is 52.5 Tolas (approx 612.36 grams). For gold, it is 7.5 Tolas.
Question 57 of 100
The first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Masjid Quba was the first mosque built by the Prophet (PBUH) upon arriving in the outskirts of Medina during the Hijra.
Question 58 of 100
The shortest Surah in the Holy Quran is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Surah Al-Kausar is the shortest Surah in the Quran, consisting of only 3 verses.
Question 59 of 100
Which Caliph compiled the Holy Quran into a single volume for the first time?
Correct Answer: A
Exp: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) ordered the compilation of the Quran into one volume (Mushaf) after the Battle of Yamama. Hazrat Usman (RA) later standardized the copies.
Question 60 of 100
The Battle of Badr took place in the month of:
Correct Answer: D
Exp: The Battle of Badr occurred on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 AH.
Question 61 of 100
The chemical symbol for Gold is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The symbol 'Au' comes from the Latin word "Aurum", which means gold. 'Ag' is for Silver.
Question 62 of 100
The hardest natural substance on Earth is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Diamond is the hardest known natural material, scoring a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. It is purely made of carbon.
Question 63 of 100
Deficiency of Vitamin C causes which disease?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
Question 64 of 100
What is the most abundant gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, followed by Oxygen at about 21%.
Question 65 of 100
Sound cannot travel through:
Correct Answer: D
Exp: Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel. They cannot travel through a vacuum (empty space).
Question 66 of 100
The SI unit of Force is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The Newton (N) is the standard international (SI) unit of force. Joule is for energy, Watt for power, and Pascal for pressure.
Question 67 of 100
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Correct Answer: D
Exp: Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is a gas giant primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
Question 68 of 100
Water boils at what temperature on the Celsius scale?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius (or 212 degrees Fahrenheit) at standard atmospheric pressure at sea level.
Question 69 of 100
Which organ in the human body purifies the blood?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The kidneys act as filters to remove waste and extra fluid from your body, purifying the blood to produce urine.
Question 70 of 100
The process by which plants make their own food is called:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Photosynthesis is the process used by plants to convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose.
Question 71 of 100
If the cost of 15 pens is Rs. 300, what is the cost of 25 pens?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Cost of 1 pen = 300 / 15 = Rs. 20. Cost of 25 pens = 25 * 20 = Rs. 500.
Question 72 of 100
A shopkeeper sold an item for Rs. 120, making a profit of 20%. What was the cost price?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Selling Price (SP) = Cost Price (CP) * (1 + Profit%). 120 = CP * 1.20 => CP = 120 / 1.20 = 100.
Question 73 of 100
What is 15% of 600?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: (15 / 100) * 600 = 15 * 6 = 90.
Question 74 of 100
The average of five numbers is 40. If one number is removed, the average of the remaining four numbers is 38. What is the removed number?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Sum of 5 numbers = 5 * 40 = 200. Sum of 4 numbers = 4 * 38 = 152. Removed number = 200 - 152 = 48.
Question 75 of 100
If x + y = 10 and x - y = 4, what is the value of x?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Add the two equations: (x+y) + (x-y) = 10 + 4 => 2x = 14 => x = 7.
Question 76 of 100
The next number in the sequence 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ... is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The differences between consecutive terms are increasing even numbers: +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference is +12. So, 30 + 12 = 42.
Question 77 of 100
A train 150 meters long is running at a speed of 54 km/hr. How much time will it take to cross a pole?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Speed in m/s = 54 * (5/18) = 15 m/s. Time = Distance / Speed = 150 / 15 = 10 seconds.
Question 78 of 100
The area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and height of 6 cm is:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Area of a triangle = (1/2) * base * height = (1/2) * 10 * 6 = 30 cm².
Question 79 of 100
What is the square root of 225?
Correct Answer: A
Exp: 15 multiplied by 15 equals 225.
Question 80 of 100
If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then A:C is:
Correct Answer: A
Exp: Multiply the two ratios: (A/B) * (B/C) = (2/3) * (4/5) = 8/15. So, A:C = 8:15.
Question 81 of 100
Which MS Excel function returns the largest value in a set of values?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The MAX() function is used to find the maximum or highest value in a selected range of cells.
Question 82 of 100
In networking, what does LAN stand for?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, or office building.
Question 83 of 100
A terabyte (TB) is equal to:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: In digital storage, one Terabyte (TB) is composed of 1024 Gigabytes (GB).
Question 84 of 100
Which shortcut key aligns text to the center in MS Word?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Ctrl + E is used to center-align the selected text. (Ctrl + C is for copy).
Question 85 of 100
In MS PowerPoint, "Transitions" refer to:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Slide transitions are the animation-like effects that happen when you move from one slide to the next during a presentation. Animations apply to individual objects on a slide.
Question 86 of 100
The "Print Preview" option in MS Word can be accessed using which shortcut?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Pressing Ctrl + F2 opens the Print Preview window, allowing you to see how the document will look before printing.
Question 87 of 100
"Malware" is a term used to describe:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: Malware stands for "malicious software," which includes viruses, worms, trojans, and ransomware designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
Question 88 of 100
In an email, what is the purpose of the "BCC" field?
Correct Answer: B
Exp: BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) allows you to send an email to someone without their address being visible to the other recipients in the "To" or "CC" fields.
Question 89 of 100
Which protocol is used for secure communication over a computer network?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) uses encryption (SSL/TLS) to secure communications over a network, widely used on the internet.
Question 90 of 100
The main circuit board of a computer is called the:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) that holds and allows communication between all crucial components, including the CPU and memory.
Question 91 of 100
The headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) is in:
Correct Answer: B
Exp: The WHO, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Question 92 of 100
"Transparency International" is an organization that primarily deals with:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Transparency International is a global non-governmental organization dedicated to combating corporate and political corruption. It publishes the annual Corruption Perceptions Index.
Question 93 of 100
The line dividing India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region is known as:
Correct Answer: D
Exp: The Line of Control (LoC) is the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Question 94 of 100
The famous "Shalimar Gardens" are located in:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Shalimar Gardens, a Mughal garden complex built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1641, is located in Lahore, Pakistan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Question 95 of 100
The term "Democracy" originates from which ancient civilization?
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The word "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (rule or power) — "rule by the people," originating in ancient Athens.
Question 96 of 100
The largest exporter of oil in the world is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Saudi Arabia has historically been and continues to be the world's leading exporter of crude oil, playing a central role in OPEC.
Question 97 of 100
The acronym "OPEC" stands for:
Correct Answer: A
Exp: OPEC is an intergovernmental organization of 13 nations, founded in 1960 to coordinate and unify petroleum policies among member countries.
Question 98 of 100
The continent with the highest number of countries is:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: Africa is the continent with the most recognized sovereign states (54 countries).
Question 99 of 100
The capital of Canada is:
Correct Answer: D
Exp: Ottawa, located in the province of Ontario, is the capital city of Canada.
Question 100 of 100
The official language of the United Nations does NOT include:
Correct Answer: C
Exp: The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish. German is not one of them.
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