PPSC General Knowledge Preparation Guide
1. Pakistan Studies
Important Topics:
- History:
- Pakistan Movement (1857-1947)
- Important personalities: Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Allama Iqbal, Quaid-e-Azam
- Constitutional developments (1935 Act, Objectives Resolution, Constitutions of 1956, 1962,
1973)
- Geography:
- Provinces, rivers, mountains
- Natural resources (coal, gas, oil)
- General:
- Current provinces and their capitals
- Bordering countries (India, China, Iran, Afghanistan)
2. Islamic Studies
Important Topics:
- Quran and Hadith:
- First revelation
- Makki and Madni Surahs
- Five pillars of Islam
- History:
- Khulafa-e-Rashideen
- Major battles in Islamic history (e.g., Badr, Uhud, Khandaq)
- General:
- Zakat, Hajj, fasting rules
- Islamic months
3. Current Affairs
Key Areas:
- Recent political events in Pakistan
- Major international news (UN, G20, BRICS)
- Pakistan's relations with neighboring countries
- Sports events (e.g., ICC World Cup, Olympics)
4. English
Topics to Cover:
- Grammar:
- Sentence structure
- Parts of speech
- Active and passive voice
- Direct and indirect speech
- Vocabulary:
- Synonyms, antonyms
- Idioms and phrases
- Comprehension:
- Practice unseen passages
5. Mathematics
Key Topics:
- Percentages, ratios, proportions
- Basic algebra (linear equations)
- Profit and loss
- Time and work problems
- Data interpretation (charts, graphs)
6. Computer Knowledge
Basics:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet usage, browsers
- Computer parts and functions
- IT terms: CPU, RAM, ROM, software vs hardware
Books and Resources:
- General Knowledge: Caravan or Dogar guides
- Maths: RS Aggarwal's "Quantitative Aptitude"
- English: Wren & Martin for grammar