GAT-B Arts, Humanities and Social Science Quantitative MCQ's Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

What is the value of the function k(x) = x²-2 when x = 7?

• 5 A
• 9 B
• 45 C
• 47 D
• 51 E

• 70 A
• 45 B
• 40 C
• 65 D

Direction:In the following type of question,each consists of two quantities,one in column A and one in column B.You must compare two quantities and on the answer sheet fill in.

A.If the quantity in column A is greater.

B.If the quantity in column B is greater.

C.If the two quantities are equal.

D.If the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Notes:Sometimes,in certain question,information concerning one or both the quantities to be compared is centered above the two columns.A symbol that in both columns represents the same thing in column A as it does in column B.

Column A

The product of the integers

Column B

The average of the integers

The sum of 5 consecutive integer is 0

• A A
• B B
• C C
• D D

If circumference of a circle is 3π, then its area is:

• 7π/2 A
• 9π² B
• 4π² C
• 9π/4 D

Direction:In the following type of question,each consists of two quantities,one in column A and one in column B.You must compare two quantities and on the answer sheet fill in.

A.If the quantity in column A is greater.

B.If the quantity in column B is greater.

C.If the two quantities are equal.

D.If the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Notes:Sometimes,in certain question,information concerning one or both the quantities to be compared is centered above the two columns.A symbol that in both columns represents the same thing in column A as it does in column B.

Column A

p + .5

Column B

2p/4 + 1

• A A
• B B
• C C
• D D

Uzma is 15 years old. Asma is one third older then Uzma. How many years ago when Asma was twice as old as Uzma is ?

• 5 A
• 12 B
• 15 C
• 10 D

Green paint is obtained from blue and yellow paint in the ratio 3 : 5. How much of each colour is needed to make 40 litres of this green paint ?

• Blue paint 15 litres, yellow paint : 25 litres A
• Blue paint: 25 litres, yellow paint: 15 litres B
• Blue paint: 10 litres, yellow paint: 30 litres C
• Blue paint: 13 litres, yellow paint: 27 litres D

The smallest 4-digit number using 7, 0, 8 and 9 is:

• 0879 A
• 0789 B
• 0978 C
• 7890 D

Multan traffic authority requires that an applicant for a driver's license answer at least 80 percent of the questions on a written test correctly. If the test has 60 questions on it, at least how many of these questions must be answered correctly.

• 20 A
• 44 B
• 46 C
• 48 D

Which of the following inequalities is the solution of the inequality 7a - 5<2a + 18 ?

• a<23 A
• a>13 B
• a≤23 C
• a≥13 D

A man bought 20 used laptops at $200 each, 9 at $300 each, and 6 at $100 each. Find the average price per laptops

• $250.55 A
• $208.57 B
• $400.50 C
• $380 D

Classical music occupies a unique and peculiar position in every culture. They are imperishable as cultural landmarks, but the emotions expressed in some of the folks are often superseded by newer tunes. However, theclassics survive just as heritage, as imposing features of the society, yet unsuited for habitation unless remodeled.

Q:The principal point put forth in the above passage is that classical works.

• ignored by young generation A
• is an obstacle in the development in new tunes B
• Should be stored in museums C
• Need our respect and admiration even if their tunes and ideas they express are no longer current D

If x² + y² = 9 and (x - y)² = 3, what is the value of xy ?

• 16 A
• 9 B
• 6 C
• 3 D

Concrete consists of cement, sand and screenings in the ratio of 1 : 5 : 4, what is the percentage of the sand mixed ?

• 10% A
• 40% B
• 50% C
• 60% D

• 2 + √2 A
• 4 + √2 B
• 4(1 + √2) C
• 16(1 + √2) D

If x= yz, which of the following must be equal to xy?

• yx A
• yz² B
• y²z C
• x/y D

• 4/π A
• 1/1 B
• 2/3 C
• 1/2 D

Direction:In the following type of question,each consists of two quantities,one in column A and one in column B.You must compare two quantities and on the answer sheet fill in.

A.If the quantity in column A is greater.

B.If the quantity in column B is greater.

C.If the two quantities are equal.

D.If the relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

Notes:Sometimes,in certain question,information concerning one or both the quantities to be compared is centered above the two columns.A symbol that in both columns represents the same thing in column A as it does in column B.

Column A

y/x

Column B

x/y - 1

x = 2y

• A A
• B B
• C C
• D D

In figure 2, what is the area of ΔBED ?

• 16 A
• 14 B
• 12 C
• 6 D

Activity levels of the green iguana vary in cycles that are repeated every 24 hours. It is logical to assume that alteration in the intensity of incident light is the stimulus that controls these daily biological rhythms. But there is much evidence to contradict this hypothesis.

Q:Which of the following, if known, is evidence that contradicts the hypothesis stated above?

• The temperature of the green iguana varies throughout the day, with the maximum occurring in the late afternoon and the minimum in the morning A
• While some animals, such as the rabbit, are much more active during the day, others, such as moles, show greater activity at night B
• When animals are transported from one time zone to another, their daily biological rhythms adjust in a matter of days to the periods of sunlight and darkness in the new zone C
• Even when exposed to constant light intensity around the clock, some iguanas display rates of activity that are much greater during daylight hours than at night. D