Upper Division Clerk (UDC) is a clerical post, and its written test is a general screening paper rather than a technical one. This page holds 149 published questions from three papers: a full 2019 paper of 99 questions and two partial papers from 14 and 15 December 2021. The 2021 recruitment ran clerical tests for several posts on consecutive days, so the UDC papers share their style with the LDC and Assistant papers of the same week.
Islamic Studies and English lead the subject count, followed by Pakistan Studies, Geography and Current Affairs. History and Computer Science appear in smaller numbers. The questions are at matric-to-intermediate level and mostly single-fact recall, which makes this a good post to practise for candidates who have been out of formal education for a while. Work through the 2019 paper in full first; it is the only complete UDC paper in the bank and gives the best sense of the overall balance.
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Mountaineering
Who was the first Pakistani to climb K-2?
Correct answer: B
Ashraf Aman was the first Pakistani to successfully climb K-2, achieving this feat in 1977. This makes option B the correct answer.
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Vocabulary
Word meaning: Clime
Correct answer: D
The word 'Clime' means a region considered with reference to its climate. None of the given options correctly define 'Clime', so the correct answer is 'None of these'.
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Islamic History
To which clan of Quraish did Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belong?
Correct answer: A
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) belonged to the Banu Hashim clan, a prominent clan of the Quraish tribe in Mecca. This is a well-established fact in Islamic history.
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US Geography
In which state of America is the city of Hollywood located?
Correct answer: B
Hollywood is a famous district located in the city of Los Angeles, which is in the state of California. Therefore, the correct answer is California.
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Prophets in Islam
The Injeel was revealed to which Prophet by Allah?
Correct answer: A
The Injeel (Gospel) was revealed by Allah to Prophet Hazrat Isa (Jesus) according to Islamic belief. This is a well-established fact in Islamic teachings.
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Letter Writing
Which section of a formal letter contains the receiver's address?
Correct answer: A
The 'Inside address' section of a formal letter contains the receiver's address. It is placed below the sender's address and date, before the salutation.
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Political Philosophy
Political philosopher Edmund Burke belonged to which country?
Correct answer: A
Edmund Burke was an Irish-born British political philosopher and statesman, widely associated with Britain. Therefore, the correct answer is Britain.
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International Relations
USA President Bill Clinton arrived in Pakistan in which year?
Correct answer: A
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, visited Pakistan in the year 2000 during his presidency. This visit is well-documented in historical records of US-Pakistan relations.
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Administrative Procedures
When a case is not routine or the line of action is not obvious, what is the responsibility of the Section Officer in handling the case?
Correct answer: A
The Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CS-MOP) and related official documents from Government of India and Nagaland Secretariat confirm that when a case is not routine or the line of action is not obvious, the Section Officer is required to prepare an elaborate note. This note must verify all statements, highlight any mistakes or omissions, reference applicable statutory or customary procedures and relevant laws, supply other pertinent information, clearly state the questions for consideration, and include the officer's own comments or suggestions before forwarding the case to a higher authority. This aligns with option A, making it the correct answer. The other options do not reflect the detailed procedural requirements for non-routine cases as prescribed in official manuals.
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Volcanoes
Which country has the largest number of volcanoes in the world?
Correct answer: A
Indonesia has the largest number of active volcanoes in the world due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it the country with the most volcanoes globally.
