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Practice English — Vocabulary and One-Word Substitutions multiple-choice questions for Islamabad Police competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

G20
World Bank
IMF
UN Security Council
ExplanationThe UN Security Council (UNSC) has, through various resolutions and discussions, increasingly recognized climate change as a threat to international peace and security, urging member states to integrate it into their national security doctrines.
The Kyoto Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize
The Stockholm Environment Council Medal
The Pulitzer Prize for Journalism
ExplanationThe Kyoto Prize, established by the Japan Academy for Sciences, specifically honors those who contribute to the sustainability of human civilization and the environment.
International Criminal Court (ICC)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Human Rights Council (HRC)
ExplanationThe Human Rights Council (HRC) is the primary UN body dedicated to developing, promoting, and reviewing international human rights standards and compliance.
Eighteenth Amendment (2010)
Twentieth Amendment (1973)
Seventeenth Amendment (2010)
Thirteenth Amendment (1972)
ExplanationThe Seventeenth Amendment (related to the 2003 constitutional provisions) emphasized the supremacy of Islamic provisions, particularly regarding the constitutional Islamic identity of the state.
August Strindberg
Selma Lagerlöf
Sven Hedin
Birger Olof Palmgren
ExplanationThe question is fundamentally flawed because the Nobel Prize was established by the will of Alfred Nobel, not bequeathed by any of the listed authors.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Paris Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
Agenda 21
ExplanationThe SDGs are the comprehensive 17 goals adopted following the 2015 Sustainable Development Summit, encompassing broader goals beyond the scope of the Paris Agreement (which focuses on climate). (Note: While the Paris Agreement is critical, the SDGs are the overarching framework.)
Paris Agreement
Basel Convention
Montreal Protocol
Kyoto Protocol
ExplanationThe Paris Agreement is a landmark international treaty aimed at limiting global warming, requiring countries to submit Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to reduce emissions.
Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
National Council of Testing (NCT)
Higher Education Commission (HEC)
ExplanationThe Higher Education Commission (HEC) is the apex body overseeing quality assurance, standards, and regulation across all levels of higher education in Pakistan.
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
International Law Commission (ILC)
United Nations Security Council (UNSC)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
ExplanationThe ILC is the main body of the UN dedicated to law-making, recommending new treaties and modernizing international law.
Sadequain Naiq
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Mir Taqi Mir
Agha Hashar Raza
ExplanationAgha Hashar Raza is widely recognized for his pioneering efforts in Urdu theatrical drama, significantly shaping the modern landscape of Urdu performance arts in Pakistan.
World Bank (WB)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
ExplanationUNESCO is the primary body dedicated to preserving and promoting cultural and natural heritage worldwide, making cultural heritage tourism a key focus area.
New Development Bank (NDB)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank (IBRD)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
ExplanationThe IMF focuses on overseeing the international monetary system and providing temporary financial support to countries facing balance of payments difficulties.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
Professor Muhammad Ishaq Khan
Dr. Zafar Mahmood
ExplanationProfessor Muhammad Ishaq Khan is acknowledged for his significant scientific contributions and recognition by high international academic bodies.
Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM)
Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Human Rights Council
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor's Office
World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body
ExplanationThe UPR is a mechanism of the UN Human Rights Council that reviews the human rights record of all UN member states, leading to recommendations.
Jnanpith Award
Bharat Ratna
Booker Prize
Sahitya Akademi Award
ExplanationThe Jnanpith Award is a prestigious award granted for significant contributions in the field of Indian literature. Among the given options, this is the award most specifically designed to recognize profound literary achievements in the Indian context.
Japan, India, China, ASEAN, South Korea
Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Philippines
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia
USA, Japan, Australia, India, China
ExplanationThe AP5 includes China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia, focusing on regional economic integration and cooperation.
World Bank Group (WBG)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
ExplanationThe UNFCCC coordinates global efforts, setting policy frameworks and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change, which is critical for developing nations like Pakistan.
The Ottoman Empire
The Umayyad Dynasty
The Abbasid Caliphate
The Fatimid Caliphate
ExplanationThe Abbasid Caliphate, particularly during the establishment of 'Bayt al-Hikma' (House of Wisdom) in Baghdad, is widely recognized as the zenith of the Islamic Golden Age scholarly period.
The Cabinet Division (CD)
The Council of Common Interests (CCI)
The Ministry of Interior (MOM)
The National Security Council (NSC)
ExplanationThe National Security Council (NSC) is the apex body for advising the Prime Minister and setting strategic policy for national security and defense matters, requiring the highest level of consensus.
National Testing Service (NTS)
Pakistan Institute of Engineers and Architects (PIEA)
Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC)
Higher Education Commission (HEC)
ExplanationThe Higher Education Commission (HEC) is the statutory body responsible for regulating and setting academic standards and guidelines for higher education, including science and technology universities, across Pakistan.
The World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Global Financial Stability Board (FSB)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The World Bank (WB)
ExplanationThe WTO governs international trade agreements, focusing specifically on reducing tariffs and trade barriers among its members. The IMF deals with currency stability, and the World Bank focuses on development funding.
Marine and oceanic resources
Oil and Gas extraction
Deep-sea mineral mining
Freshwater irrigation and agriculture
ExplanationBlue Economy refers to sustainable economic development in the ocean, encompassing diverse activities like fisheries, marine tourism, and responsible management of marine resources.
The Interim Constitution of 1973
The Local Government Ordinance (LGO) of 2001
The Constitution of 1973 (amended over time)
The Second Amendment Act of 1974
ExplanationThe framework for the Council of Common Interests (CCI) was established and continually amended within the Constitution of 1973, which remains the fundamental law governing its structure.
World Trade Organization (WTO)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
World Bank Group (WBG)
United Nations (UN)
ExplanationThe UN adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a universal call to action for all countries.
OECD
INTERPOL
ITU
UNESCO
ExplanationINTERPOL plays a central role in providing coordination and standards for global law enforcement cooperation, including digital crime and forensics.
Werner Heisenberg
Max Planck
Niels Bohr
Albert Einstein
ExplanationAlbert Einstein developed the theory of general relativity, describing gravity not as a force, but as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. Bohr relates to atomic structure, and Planck introduced quantum theory.
Scientific literary translation
Excellence in dramatic poetry and verse
Historical narrative and geopolitical commentary
Outstanding contributions to world literature
ExplanationThe Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded for outstanding work in an area of literature that enhances global knowledge and appreciation, encompassing all forms of world literature.
Imam Malik bin Anas
Imam Abu Hanifa
Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani
Imam Abu Yusuf
ExplanationWhile the Four Imams are foundational, Imam Muhammad al-Shaybani is often associated with systematizing and expanding the theoretical framework of Usul al-Fiqh into a comprehensive academic study.
Jigar Moradabadi
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Mir Taqi Mir
Ahmad Faraz
ExplanationMir Taqi Mir is widely regarded as the 'God of Poetry' and is foundational to the modern critical understanding and evolution of classical Urdu poetry.
The Booker Prize
The PEN/Faulkner Award
The National Book Award
The Pulitzer Prize for Biography
ExplanationWhile the Pulitzer Prize recognizes literary excellence, the PEN/Faulkner Award (often citing literary achievement in fiction and non-fiction) is more frequently cited in academic discussions regarding contemporary non-fiction and memoir's relationship to global prizes like the Nobel.
Distinguished Scientist Prize (DSP)
Pakistan Science Award (PSA)
National Achievement Award (NAA)
Platinum Research Fellowship (PRF)
ExplanationThe Pakistan Science Award (PSA) is the established national recognition for significant contributions to science and technology in Pakistan.
ICOMOS
World Monuments Fund
UNESCO
ICCROM
ExplanationUNESCO is the primary international organization responsible for designating and protecting World Heritage Sites.
The Great Recession of 2020
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis
The Oil Crisis of the 1970s
The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997
ExplanationThe 2008 crisis highlighted excessive risk-taking by institutions because they believed they were too large to fail (moral hazard).
World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva
International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington D.C.
World Trade Organization (WTO), Geneva
United Nations (UN), New York
ExplanationThe UN is the principal global body for maintaining peace and security, with its primary headquarters situated in New York.
Werner Heisenberg
Richard Feynman
John von Neumann
Paul Dirac
ExplanationRichard Feynman is widely recognized for proposing that quantum mechanics should be used to simulate physical systems, which formed the foundational principles of quantum computation.
Women's rights advocates for gender equality
Journalists advocating freedom of press
Environmental activists combating climate change
Citizens for civil rights and marginalized groups
ExplanationThe 2023 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Nicaragua for its efforts towards dialogue, democracy, and human rights, which falls under the scope of civil rights and marginalized groups.
The Commonwealth Writers Prize
The Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize
The Nobel Prize in Literature
ExplanationThe award given for John Osborne's novel 'The Ordeal' is known historically as the Booker Prize, which later changed its official title to The Man Booker Prize. Option A is the most globally recognized name.
BRICS Summit
COP (Conference of Parties)
G7 Summit
G20 Summit
ExplanationThe Conference of Parties (COP) is the key meeting of the UNFCCC, specifically dedicated to addressing global environmental issues like climate change and sustainable development.
Addressing the resource scarcity caused by rapid urbanization
Mitigating the impact of transboundary climate change effects
The integration of AI ethics into global labor markets
Standardizing global digital currency exchange rates
ExplanationClimate change remains the most critical and complex issue consistently highlighted at the WEF, requiring multilateral cooperation and advanced mitigation strategies.

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