Pak Army Initial Test MCQs Practice Set for October 14, 2026
Preparing for a Pakistan Army recruitment test involves more than memorizing general knowledge. Candidates may need to solve aptitude questions quickly and revise foundational academic subjects. This practice set contains 100 original MCQs across common preparation areas. Use it to identify weak topics and practise selecting answers under timed conditions; test formats and subject coverage can vary by recruitment category.
Why this Pak Army Initial Test set is useful
Prepare for the Pak Army initial test with 100 original practice MCQs and answers. This set covers verbal and numerical reasoning, English grammar, Pakistan Studies, general science, and computer basics for candidates preparing for Pakistan Army recruitment tests. Start with this focused set, then continue with the MCQsBase question bank, online quiz practice, past papers, and the complete MCQsBase blog.
Test focus topics
| No. | Focus Area | What to Practice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verbal and numerical reasoning | Practise number sequences, analogies, ratios, percentages, averages, speed, and basic arithmetic with a time limit. |
| 2 | English | Review vocabulary, parts of speech, subject-verb agreement, prepositions, sentence completion, and basic grammar. |
| 3 | Pakistan Studies and general knowledge | Revise important dates, constitutional milestones, geography, national symbols, and major institutions of Pakistan. |
| 4 | General science | Study foundational facts about the human body, matter, energy, Earth, and common scientific units. |
| 5 | Computer basics | Review common hardware, software, memory, operating system, and internet terminology. |
What this set covers
| Section | Questions | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 1-20 | Core Pak Army Initial Test fundamentals |
| Set 2 | 21-40 | Frequently repeated test concepts |
| Set 3 | 41-60 | Mixed exam-style practice |
| Set 4 | 61-80 | Fast recall and elimination practice |
| Set 5 | 81-100 | Final revision and score-building |
Choose one option, then check the bold answer.
What is 18% of 250?
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C) 45
What is three-fifths of 90?
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C) 54
Two numbers are in the ratio 2:3 and their sum is 40. What is the smaller number?
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B) 16
What is the least common multiple of 12 and 18?
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C) 36
What is the average of 8, 12, and 16?
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B) 12
A vehicle travels 150 kilometres in 3 hours. What is its average speed?
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C) 50 km/h
A shirt costs Rs. 80 before a 25% price increase. What is its new price?
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C) Rs. 100
What is the simple interest on Rs. 5,000 at 8% per year for 2 years?
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C) Rs. 800
If 4x = 28, what is the value of x?
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B) 7
Find the next number: 7, 14, 28, 56, __.
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D) 112
Find the next number: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, __.
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C) 38
Find the next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, __.
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C) 26
A doctor works in a hospital. A teacher usually works in a __.
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A) School
A bird lives in a nest. A bee lives in a __.
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B) Hive
A pen is used to write. A knife is used to __.
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B) Cut
Which is the greatest decimal number?
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D) 0.77
How many metres are there in one kilometre?
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C) 1,000
What fraction of an hour is 45 minutes?
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C) 3/4
A father is 40 years old and his son is 10. What will be the difference between their ages in 5 years?
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B) 30 years
If 5 workers complete a task in 10 days at the same rate, how many days would 10 workers take?
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B) 5 days
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In which year did Pakistan become independent?
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B) 1947
On what date is Pakistan's Independence Day observed?
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B) 14 August
In which year was the Lahore Resolution passed?
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B) 1940
Who presented the Lahore Resolution?
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B) A. K. Fazlul Huq
Who was the first Governor-General of Pakistan?
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B) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Who was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?
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A) Liaquat Ali Khan
What is the capital of Pakistan?
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C) Islamabad
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area?
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D) Balochistan
Which is the largest province of Pakistan by population, according to the 2023 census?
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A) Punjab
What is the highest mountain in Pakistan?
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B) K2
What is the national language of Pakistan?
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B) Urdu
What is the national flower of Pakistan?
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B) Jasmine
Which is the longest river in Pakistan?
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D) Indus
Which sea lies to the south of Pakistan?
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B) Arabian Sea
Which pass connects Pakistan and Afghanistan near Peshawar?
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B) Khyber Pass
In which year was Pakistan's first Constitution enforced?
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B) 1956
In which year was Pakistan's current Constitution adopted?
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C) 1973
What is the name of Pakistan's national parliament?
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A) Majlis-e-Shoora
Which city is commonly known as the City of Gardens in Pakistan?
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B) Lahore
Which Pakistani city is known as the City of Saints?
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A) Multan
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What is the basic unit of life?
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B) Cell
Which organ pumps blood around the human body?
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C) Heart
Which gas do green plants absorb during photosynthesis?
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C) Carbon dioxide
Which pigment gives green plants their characteristic colour?
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B) Chlorophyll
What is the chemical formula for water?
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B) H2O
At standard atmospheric pressure, at what temperature does water boil on the Celsius scale?
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C) 100°C
What is the SI unit of force?
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B) Newton
Which force pulls objects towards Earth?
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C) Gravity
Which planet is nearest to the Sun?
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C) Mercury
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
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B) Mars
What is the largest organ of the human body?
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C) Skin
Which vitamin can the human body produce in the skin following exposure to sunlight?
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D) Vitamin D
Which blood cells help the body fight infection?
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B) White blood cells
Which part of a plant mainly absorbs water from the soil?
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C) Root
What is the change from liquid water to water vapour called?
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C) Evaporation
Which gas makes up the largest proportion of Earth's atmosphere?
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B) Nitrogen
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
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B) Thermometer
What is the pH of a neutral solution at room temperature?
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C) 7
Choose the synonym of 'rapid'.
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B) Quick
Choose the antonym of 'ancient'.
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C) Modern
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What is the plural form of 'child'?
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C) Children
Choose the correctly spelled word.
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C) Accommodation
Select the correct verb: 'She ___ to school every day.'
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B) goes
Select the correct article: 'He is ___ honest man.'
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B) an
Choose the correct preposition: 'The book is ___ the table.'
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A) on
What is the past tense of 'write'?
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C) Wrote
Which word is an adjective in the sentence 'The brave soldier stood firm'?
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B) Brave
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
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B) Where are you going?
Choose the opposite of 'expand'.
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C) Contract
Choose the synonym of 'assist'.
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A) Help
Select the correct verb: 'They ___ ready for the examination.'
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C) are
Which pronoun can replace 'Ali and Ahmed'?
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C) They
What is the comparative form of 'good'?
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D) Better
Choose the correct spelling.
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B) Separate
Complete the sentence: 'If it rains, we ___ indoors.'
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C) will stay
What is the plural form of 'mouse' when referring to the animal?
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B) Mice
Which word is a noun in the sentence 'The captain gave an order'?
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C) Captain
Choose the correct preposition: 'She is interested ___ science.'
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B) in
Which punctuation mark normally ends a direct question?
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C) Question mark
Find the next letter in the sequence: A, C, E, G, __.
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B) I
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If all roses are flowers, which statement must be true?
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B) Every rose is a flower
Which number does not belong in the group: 4, 9, 16, 20, 25?
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C) 20
If today is Monday, what day will it be three days later?
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C) Thursday
A person faces north and turns right. Which direction is the person facing now?
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A) East
What is 15 multiplied by 6?
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C) 90
What is the perimeter of a square with sides of 7 cm?
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C) 28 cm
What is the area of a rectangle 8 cm long and 5 cm wide?
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C) 40 cm²
What is the square root of 144?
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C) 12
What is 2⁵?
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D) 32
What is the value of 3/4 + 1/4?
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B) 1
A dozen pencils are shared equally among 3 students. How many pencils does each student receive?
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B) 4
Which device is primarily used to enter text into a computer?
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B) Keyboard
Which component is commonly called the brain of a computer?
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A) CPU
Which of these is an operating system?
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A) Windows
What does RAM stand for?
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B) Random Access Memory
Which device displays visual output from a computer?
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B) Monitor
Which of the following is a web browser?
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A) Mozilla Firefox
What does the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C commonly do?
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B) Copy selected content
Which unit is commonly used to measure computer file size?
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B) Byte
Which of these is an example of an input device?
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C) Mouse
How to revise this Pak Army Initial Test set
- Attempt the questions in short timed sessions to build speed without sacrificing accuracy.
- After checking an answer, write down the rule or concept behind it rather than memorizing only the option.
- Practise mental arithmetic for percentages, ratios, averages, and simple calculations.
- Revise Pakistan Studies from reliable reference material and check dates and names carefully.
- Use these questions as general practice; confirm the current requirements and test format for your specific recruitment category.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are covered in this Pak Army initial test practice set?
The set includes verbal and numerical reasoning, English, Pakistan Studies, general science, and computer basics.
Are these questions copied from an official Pakistan Army paper?
No. They are original practice questions designed around common aptitude and foundational academic topics. They are not presented as questions from an official or past paper.
Can the test pattern differ between Pakistan Army recruitment categories?
Yes. Test content and selection stages can vary by post, course, and recruitment category. Check the latest instructions for the specific position for which you are applying.
How should I practise these MCQs?
Try answering them without looking at the answers, use a timer, and review every incorrect response to identify the topic you need to revise.
Final Takeaway
Consistent daily MCQ practice is one of the simplest ways to improve recall, speed, and exam confidence. Bookmark this page, complete the 100 Pak Army Initial Test MCQs, and continue your preparation on McqsBase.