A comprehensive 100-question practice set meticulously designed according to the latest SPSC syllabus for Dental Surgeons (BPS-17). This resource covers all three core sections: Professional & Academic Knowledge (60%), General Knowledge & Pakistan Affairs (20%), and English Proficiency (20%).
Section 1: Professional & Academic Knowledge (60%)
Dental Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Knowledge
1. The only muscle of mastication that opens the mouth (depresses the mandible) is:
- A. Masseter
- B. Temporalis
- C. Medial Pterygoid
- D. Lateral Pterygoid
2. Which nerve passes through the Parotid Gland but does not innervate it?
- A. Trigeminal Nerve
- B. Facial Nerve (CN VII)
- C. Glossopharyngeal Nerve
- D. Vagus Nerve
3. The pH of normal saliva is approximately:
- A. 3.5 – 4.5
- B. 5.5 – 6.0
- C. 6.7 – 7.4
- D. 8.0 – 9.0
4. Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnant women due to tooth discoloration in the fetus?
- A. Amoxicillin
- B. Cephalexin
- C. Tetracycline
- D. Erythromycin
5. The “Safety Valve” of the heart is:
- A. Tricuspid Valve
- B. Mitral Valve
- C. Aortic Valve
- D. Pulmonary Valve
6. “Ghost cells” are a characteristic histopathological feature of:
- A. Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst (Gorlin Cyst)
- B. Dentigerous Cyst
- C. Radicular Cyst
- D. OKC
7. The most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands is:
- A. Pleomorphic Adenoma
- B. Warthin’s Tumor
- C. Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma
- D. Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma
8. Nikolsky’s sign is positive in:
- A. Pemphigus Vulgaris
- B. Pemphigoid
- C. Lichen Planus
- D. Erythema Multiforme
9. A “Ground Glass” appearance on a radiograph is diagnostic of:
- A. Paget’s Disease
- B. Fibrous Dysplasia
- C. Osteosarcoma
- D. Cementoblastoma
10. Koplik’s spots are seen in the prodromal stage of:
- A. Mumps
- B. Measles (Rubeola)
- C. Chickenpox
- D. Rubella
11. The smear layer is best removed by:
- A. Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl)
- B. EDTA (17%)
- C. Chlorhexidine
- D. Saline
12. C-Factor in cavity preparation is the ratio of:
- A. Bonded surfaces to Unbonded surfaces
- B. Unbonded to Bonded
- C. Depth to Width
- D. Enamel to Dentin
13. Which file motion is recommended for ProTaper rotary files?
- A. Watch-winding
- B. Reciprocation
- C. Continuous Brushing / Rotation
- D. Balanced Force
14. The most common cause of pain after cleaning and shaping is:
- A. Broken file
- B. Debris extrusion beyond the apex
- C. Sodium Hypochlorite accident
- D. High occlusion
15. Indirect Pulp Capping is indicated when:
- A. There is a pinpoint exposure
- B. The tooth is non-vital
- C. There is no exposure but deep caries approaches the pulp (reversible pulpitis)
- D. There is periapical pathology
16. The posterior vibrating line is located on:
- A. The soft palate
- B. The junction of hard and soft palate
- C. The hard palate
- D. The uvula
17. Which impression material produces the most accurate detail (Best for Crown & Bridge)?
- A. Alginate
- B. Polysulfide
- C. Condensation Silicone
- D. Addition Silicone (PVS)
18. A “Rest” in a Removable Partial Denture (RPD) functions primarily to:
- A. Retain the denture
- B. Provide vertical support (prevent sinking)
- C. Provide stability
- D. Guide the denture
19. The average inter-occlusal clearance (Freeway Space) is:
- A. 0-1 mm
- B. 2-4 mm
- C. 6-8 mm
- D. 10 mm
20. Facebow transfer records:
- A. Relationship of Maxilla to the Hinge Axis
- B. Relationship of Mandible to Maxilla
- C. Centric Occlusion
- D. Vertical Dimension
21. The nerve most commonly injured during the extraction of mandibular premolars is:
- A. Mental Nerve
- B. Inferior Alveolar Nerve
- C. Lingual Nerve
- D. Buccal Nerve
22. Ludwig’s Angina is a cellulitis involving which spaces?
- A. Submandibular, Sublingual, and Submental (Bilateral)
- B. Canine and Buccal
- C. Retropharyngeal only
- D. Parotid only
23. Which suture material is non-resorbable?
- A. Chromic Catgut
- B. Vicryl
- C. Silk
- D. Plain Catgut
24. Caldwell-Luc operation is performed on the:
- A. Mandible
- B. Maxillary Sinus
- C. TMJ
- D. Salivary Glands
25. The maximum dose of Ibuprofen per day for an adult is:
- A. 1200 mg
- B. 2400 mg
- C. 3200 mg (Max safe dose)
- D. 4000 mg
26. The “Red Complex” bacteria (associated with severe periodontitis) includes:
- A. P. gingivalis, T. denticola, T. forsythia
- B. A. actinomycetemcomitans, P. intermedia
- C. S. mutans, Lactobacillus
- D. Fusobacterium, Prevotella
27. Gingival enlargement is a side effect of which drugs?
- A. Phenytoin, Cyclosporine, Nifedipine
- B. Aspirin, Paracetamol
- C. Amoxicillin, Metronidazole
- D. Steroids
28. The recommended concentration of Fluoride in community water is:
- A. 0.7 – 1.2 ppm
- B. 2.0 – 3.0 ppm
- C. 0.1 ppm
- D. 5.0 ppm
29. Stillman’s Technique of brushing is recommended for:
- A. Children
- B. Orthodontic patients
- C. Gingival recession
- D. Implants
30. CPITN Index (Community Periodontal Index) uses which probe?
- A. Williams Probe
- B. WHO Probe (0.5mm ball tip)
- C. UNC-15 Probe
- D. Naber’s Probe
31. The first permanent tooth to erupt is usually:
- A. Maxillary Central Incisor
- B. Maxillary First Molar
- C. Mandibular First Molar
- D. Mandibular Central Incisor
32. Pulpotomy is contraindicated in primary teeth if:
- A. The tooth is vital
- B. There is no pain
- C. There is internal resorption or furcation involvement
- D. The pulp is red
33. Space maintainer of choice for premature loss of a primary second molar (before the 6 erupts) is:
- A. Band and Loop
- B. Distal Shoe
- C. Nance appliance
- D. Lingual Arch
34. Cephalometric analysis is used to evaluate:
- A. Caries
- B. Skeletal and Dental relationships
- C. Periodontal pockets
- D. TMJ disc
35. The center of resistance of a single-rooted tooth is located at:
- A. The apex
- B. The cervical line
- C. Junction of the middle and apical third of the root
- D. The bracket
36. A patient faints (Syncope) in the dental chair. First step:
- A. Give Adrenaline
- B. Place in Supine position (Trendelenburg)
- C. Start CPR
- D. Give water
37. Sharp pain on thermal changes that lasts for seconds (removed when stimulus is removed) indicates:
- A. Reversible Pulpitis
- B. Irreversible Pulpitis
- C. Necrosis
- D. Periodontitis
38. “Informal Consent” implies:
- A. Written document
- B. Signed by a witness
- C. Verbal agreement or implied by patient’s actions (sitting in chair)
- D. Legal court order
39. Sterilization of handpieces is best done by:
- A. Cold sterilization
- B. Wiping with Alcohol
- C. Autoclaving
- D. UV Light
40. Needle stick injury protocol involves washing the wound and immediately:
- A. Sucking the wound
- B. Ignoring it
- C. Reporting/Testing for Hep B, C, and HIV
- D. Taking antibiotics
41. Radiographic feature of Periapical Cemental Dysplasia (early stage):
- A. Radiolucent (often mistaken for abscess/cyst)
- B. Radiopaque
- C. Mixed
- D. Sunburst
42. Treacher Collins Syndrome affects:
- A. Limb development
- B. First and Second Branchial Arches (facial bones/ears)
- C. Heart only
- D. Kidney
43. Drug of choice for Candidiasis:
- A. Penicillin
- B. Nystatin / Fluconazole
- C. Acyclovir
- D. Metronidazole
44. Which hepatitis virus is DNA based?
- A. Hep A
- B. Hep B
- C. Hep C
- D. Hep E
45. “Tram line” appearance on the alveolar ridge is caused by:
- A. Denture irritation
- B. Mylohyoid ridge prominence
- C. Inferior Alveolar Canal
- D. External Oblique Ridge
46. Pain from Dry Socket usually starts:
- A. Immediately
- B. 24 hours
- C. 3-4 days after extraction
- D. 1 month later
47. Torus Palatinus is:
- A. A malignant tumor
- B. A cyst
- C. A bony exostosis (developmental anomaly)
- D. An abscess
48. Which component of Amalgam reduces Gamma-2 phase (corrosion)?
- A. Silver
- B. Tin
- C. Copper (High Copper Amalgam)
- D. Zinc
49. Setting time of Zinc Phosphate cement is increased by:
- A. Using a cool slab
- B. Adding water
- C. Mixing fast
- D. Using more powder
50. The “Line of Draw” is related to:
- A. Extraction
- B. Path of insertion for a bridge/denture
- C. Incision line
- D. X-ray angle
51. Frey’s Syndrome (Gustatory Sweating) is a complication of:
- A. Parotid Surgery
- B. Thyroid Surgery
- C. Neck Dissection
- D. TMJ Surgery
52. Most common cause of angular cheilitis in denture wearers:
- A. Decreased Vertical Dimension (VDO)
- B. Allergy to acrylic
- C. Vitamin A deficiency
- D. Smoking
53. In Class III Malocclusion:
- A. Maxilla is forward
- B. Mandible is forward (Prognathism)
- C. Deep bite
- D. Narrow arch
54. Best time to treat a pregnant patient:
- A. First Trimester
- B. Second Trimester
- C. Third Trimester
- D. Never
55. Hypoglycemia (low sugar) in a diabetic patient is characterized by:
- A. Hot dry skin, fruity breath
- B. Sweating, trembling, confusion (Insulin Shock)
- C. Thirst, polyuria
- D. Deep breathing
56. “Sulfur granules” are seen in:
- A. TB
- B. Actinomycosis
- C. Syphilis
- D. Histoplasmosis
57. Median Rhomboid Glossitis is associated with:
- A. Syphilis
- B. Candida albicans
- C. Trauma
- D. Vitamin deficiency
58. Normal bleeding time (Duke’s method) is:
- A. 1-5 minutes
- B. 10-15 minutes
- C. 30 seconds
- D. 1 hour
59. Which radiograph is best for Interproximal Caries?
- A. Periapical
- B. Bitewing
- C. Occlusal
- D. Lateral Ceph
60. Glass Ionomer Cement bonds to tooth structure via:
- A. Micromechanical retention
- B. Chelation (Ionic bond with Calcium)
- C. Resin tags
- D. Covalent bonds
Section 2: General Knowledge & Awareness (20%)
Pakistan Affairs, Everyday Science, Tech, Islamiyat
61. The current President of Pakistan (2025/26 term) is:
- A. Asif Ali Zardari
- B. Arif Alvi
- C. Mamnoon Hussain
- D. Shehbaz Sharif
62. Total number of districts in Sindh is:
- A. 29
- B. 30
- C. 24
- D. 35
63. Which Pakistani scientist won the Nobel Prize?
- A. Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan
- B. Dr. Abdus Salam (Physics, 1979)
- C. Dr. Samar Mubarakmand
- D. Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman
64. The “City of Saints” in Pakistan is:
- A. Lahore
- B. Multan
- C. Sehwan
- D. Hyderabad
65. Mohenjo-Daro is located in which district of Sindh?
- A. Larkana
- B. Sukkur
- C. Dadu
- D. Jamshoro
66. Deficiency of Iodine causes:
- A. Anemia
- B. Goiter
- C. Scurvy
- D. Night Blindness
67. The gas used in fire extinguishers is:
- A. Oxygen
- B. Nitrogen
- C. Carbon Dioxide
- D. Hydrogen
68. Light travels fastest in:
- A. Water
- B. Glass
- C. Vacuum
- D. Air
69. “ChatGPT” was developed by:
- A. Google
- B. Microsoft
- C. OpenAI
- D. Facebook
70. In computing, 1 Terabyte (TB) is equal to:
- A. 1024 Gigabytes (GB)
- B. 1000 Gigabytes
- C. 1024 Megabytes
- D. 500 Gigabytes
71. The first Mosque built by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was:
- A. Masjid-e-Nabvi
- B. Masjid-e-Haram
- C. Masjid-e-Quba
- D. Masjid-e-Aqsa
72. Zakat became obligatory in:
- A. 2 AH
- B. 3 AH
- C. 5 AH
- D. 9 AH
73. The title “Saifullah” (Sword of Allah) belongs to:
- A. Hazrat Ali (RA)
- B. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA)
- C. Hazrat Umar (RA)
- D. Hazrat Hamza (RA)
74. Total number of Madni Surahs in the Quran:
- A. 86
- B. 28
- C. 114
- D. 30
75. Which angel is responsible for bringing Wahi (Revelation)?
- A. Hazrat Jibrael (AS)
- B. Hazrat Mikael (AS)
- C. Hazrat Israfil (AS)
- D. Hazrat Izraeel (AS)
76. The capital of Australia is:
- A. Sydney
- B. Melbourne
- C. Canberra
- D. Perth
77. Currency of Turkey is:
- A. Dinar
- B. Rial
- C. Lira
- D. Euro
78. UN Headquarters is located in:
- A. Geneva
- B. New York
- C. London
- D. Paris
79. National flower of Pakistan:
- A. Rose
- B. Jasmine
- C. Tulip
- D. Sunflower
80. World Health Day is celebrated on:
- A. 7th April
- B. 1st May
- C. 14th August
- D. 25th December
Section 3: English Language Proficiency (20%)
Grammar, Vocabulary, Prepositions, Analogies
81. Synonym of DILIGENT:
- A. Hardworking
- B. Lazy
- C. Intelligent
- D. Quick
82. Synonym of LETHARGY:
- A. Energy
- B. Sluggishness
- C. Joy
- D. Anger
83. Synonym of PRAGMATIC:
- A. Theoretical
- B. Practical
- C. Confused
- D. Emotional
84. Antonym of OPTIMIST:
- A. Hopeful
- B. Realist
- C. Pessimist
- D. Dreamer
85. Antonym of CANDID:
- A. Dishonest/Secretive
- B. Frank
- C. Open
- D. Clear
86. Antonym of EXPAND:
- A. Grow
- B. Contract/Shrink
- C. Widen
- D. Stretch
87. He is superior _____ me.
- A. than
- B. from
- C. to
- D. over
88. The cat jumped _____ the table.
- A. upon
- B. in
- C. at
- D. with
89. I am tired _____ waiting.
- A. with
- B. from
- C. of
- D. by
90. She is good _____ Mathematics.
- A. in
- B. at
- C. on
- D. with
91. Birds : Nest :: Bees : _____
- A. Hive
- B. Hole
- C. Tree
- D. Flower
92. Doctor : Stethoscope :: Painter : _____
- A. Brush
- B. Paint
- C. Canvas
- D. Art
93. Choose the correct sentence:
- A. One of the student is absent.
- B. One of the students is absent.
- C. One of the students are absent.
- D. One of the student are absent.
94. Meaning of Idiom: “To burn the midnight oil”
- A. To waste oil
- B. To sleep late
- C. To work/study late into the night
- D. To cook food
95. Meaning of Idiom: “Apple of one’s eye”
- A. A tasty fruit
- B. Someone very precious/loved
- C. A hidden enemy
- D. A problem
96. You must abide _____ the rules.
- A. with
- B. by
- C. on
- D. to
97. He died _____ an accident.
- A. of
- B. in
- C. with
- D. by
98. Identify the Noun in: “Honesty is the best policy.”
- A. Honesty
- B. Best
- C. Is
- D. The
99. Famine means:
- A. Flood
- B. Extreme scarcity of food
- C. War
- D. Disease
100. Hand : Glove :: Foot : _____
D. Shoe
A. Leg
B. Sock
C. Toe
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