Analytical Test for HEC HAT 3 Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences MCQs With Answers
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Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself, Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary,________, However these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain.18. To fill in the blank in the above passage select one of the options from the below mentioned options:
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties-- Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded blends by a marketer following the rules given below.A brand containing Livana should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana.A brand containing Mathia must also have equal quantity of Oxia.A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia.Oxia and Piask should not be used together.A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves11. Among the below mentioned brands,which can be made agreeable by the eliminating some or all of one type of teleaves?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.14. In case R is the only individual serving on committee B, which among the following should serve on committee A?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Many people do not read the books they purchase For example seventeen percent of college students in Pakistan have text books but only forty-five percent of them read more than once a year, and only seventeen percent read more than once a week which of the following if true casts doubt on the claim that most people read the books they purchase?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Everything that a person does which is dictated because of ignorance is not voluntary. Involuntary actions are those which produce pain and repentance, In case a man has done something in his ignorance and he does not feel vexed due to his action, he has not acted voluntarily as he was not aware of what he was doing nor yet involuntarily since he is not pained. After reading this passage we can arrive at the conclusion that:
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Three men (Tahir, Pervaiz, and Javed) and three women (Elena, Ayesha, and Kiran) are spending a few months at Abbottabad. They are to stay in a row of nine cottages each one living in his or her own cottage There are no others staying in the same row of houses.i. Ayesha, Tahir, and Javed do not want to say in any cottage which is at the end of the row.ii. Elena and Ayesha are unwilling to stay besides any occupied cottage.iii. Kiran is next to Pervaiz and javed.iv. Between Ayesha and javed's cottage there is just one vacant house.v. None of the girls occupies adjacent cottages.vi. The house occupied by Tahir is next to an end cottage.2. How many of them occupy cottages next to a vacant cottage?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Multan Institute of Higher Studies planes to show five educational films A, B, C, D. and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order. which conforms to the following conditions:A must shown earlier than C.B must shown earlier than D.E should be the fifth film shown.36. In case D is to be shown earlier than A Then for which of the following is exactly the one position from first through fifth in which it can be scheduled to be shown?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.26. In case javed displayed symptoms of disease A. which would be true?j. javed was also bitten by a fly on February 5.k. javed was bitten by a mosquito,which carried the bacteria A.l. Farooq contracted Disease A from Javed.
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.15. In case any of the nine individuals serves on committee C, which among the following could not be the candidate to serve on committee A?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself, Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary,________, However these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain.19. Which among the following options would most strongly contradict the author's attitude towards society?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Four captains and the first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarters. The captains were Luqman, Manzoor, Nauman and Osaf: the first mates were Ayesha, Durya and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to the chairperson as follows:Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was Manzoor, and captain Nauman spoke after him.(Represent the person with first letter of his name)23. Among the following statements, which would make M, D, N, G, L, O, A the only possible sequence of speakers?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.34. Which of the following default settings leads to a second setting, where only one switch is OFF?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Four captains and the first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarters. The captains were Luqman, Manzoor, Nauman and Osaf: the first mates were Ayesha, Durya and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to the chairperson as follows:Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was Manzoor, and captain Nauman spoke after him.(Represent the person with first letter of his name)18. Which of the following order of delivering report is not conformable with the conditions?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.An Internal Services Manager at a large corporation has been assigned the task of allotting offices to six of the staff members.The offices are titled A through F.Mrs.Ruby needs to use the telephone quite often throughout the day.Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Zahid need adjacent offices as they need to consult each other often while working. Mrs. Fauzia is a senior employee and has to be alloted the office marked E, having the biggest window.Mr. Abid requires silence in the offices next to his Mr.Shahid Mr. Mujahid, and Mr, Abid are all smokers. Mrs Fauzia requires non-smoker neighbors.Unless specifically stated all the employees maintain an atmosphere of silence during office hours.6. The ideal office for Mr, Mujahid would be.
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.12. In case T and Z are the individuals serving on committee B, now many of the nine individuals should serve on committee C?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.16. In case T, S and X are the only individuals serving on committee B, the total membership of committee C should be:
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.30. In case only switch B is ON in the default setting.what must be the second setting?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.Follow is to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in ______,7. Choose the best option to complete the above statement:
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question. In an in vitro study 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks 39% of the white cats who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Key fever? Hence it can be concluded that key fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.3. Wall chalking on public property should be outlawed. Radicals and fanatics have no right to use public property when promoting their unsavory views. The argument above is based on the idea.
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Three girls Joan, Rita, and Kim and two boys Tim and Steve are the only dancers in a dance program, which consists of six numbers in this order: One a duet; three a solo; four a duet; five a solo; and six a duet.None of the dancers is in two consecutive numbers or in more than two numbers, The first number in which Tim appears is the one that comes before the first number in which Kim appears.The second number in which Tim appears is one that comes after second number in which Kim appears.49. Rita must perform only in duets if
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Multan Institute of Higher Studies planes to show five educational films A, B, C, D. and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order. which conforms to the following conditions:A must shown earlier than C.B must shown earlier than D.E should be the fifth film shown.40. In case B, D and E are to be shown one after the order in the given order. the two positions from first to fifth in which A could possibly be shown are
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.In an in vitro study 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks 39% of the white cats who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Key fever? Hence it can be concluded that key fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.2. Which of the following would most strengthen the argument above?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. New specie of bacteria A, causes the infectious disease A. The first symptoms appear after two days since the bacteria A enters the body of the victim. The carrier for the bacteria is some flies, mosquitoes, and bees.A mosquito bit Javed on Monday, February 6. Farooq worked with javed the next day, Tuesday, February 7. There were no other possibilities of exposure to disease A.27. In case Farooq displayed symptoms of Disease A. which of the following would be true?m. Farooq was bitten by a bee on February 6.n. Farooq ate food, which contained the bacteria A.o. Farooq also worked with Javed on February 6.
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Six scientists A, B, C, D, E, and F are to present a paper each at a one-day conference,Three of them will present their papers in the morning session before the lunch break whereas the other three will be presented in the afternoon session. The lectures have to be scheduled in such a way that they comply with the following restrictions:B's should present his paper immediately before C's presentation; their presentations cannot be separated by the lunch break.D must be either the first or the last scientist to present his paper.48. In case F and E are the fifth and sixth presenters respectively then which of the following must be true?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question.One's ability to adjust in environment successfully leads to happiness. Wat at a universal level destroys the weaker people who are the most unable to adjust to their environment. Thus, war at the universal level puts weaklings out of their misery and allows more space for their predators to enjoy life in a better manner. As those actions have to be performed which maximize the level of happiness of the greatest number war at a universal level should take place.6. If Rubina was born in NWFP, then she is a citizen of Pakistan. The statement above can be deduced from which of the following statements?
Choose the best answer; that is the response that most accurately and completely answers the question. 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 the classics survive just as heritage as imposing feature of the society yet unsuited for habitation unless remodeled The principal point put forth in the above passage is that classical works.
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties-- Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded blends by a marketer following the rules given below.A brand containing Livana should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana.A brand containing Mathia must also have equal quantity of Oxia.A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia.Oxia and Piask should not be used together.A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves9. Among the following the addition of which combination would make a brand containing two parts Novajana and one part Piask conformable with the conditions?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options. Nine individuals - Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S and R - are the only candidates who can serve on three committees labeled A. B and C.Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.Committees A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committees B.It is possible that there are no members of committees C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.17. Among the following combinations which could constitute the membership of committee C?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.Four captains and the first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarters. The captains were Luqman, Manzoor, Nauman and Osaf: the first mates were Ayesha, Durya and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to the chairperson as follows:Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was Manzoor, and captain Nauman spoke after him.(Represent the person with first letter of his name)19. In case A is the third of the first mates to speak, and L is the captain whose first mate is not present, which among the following statements must be true?
Choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.On a factory control room. there are three ON-OFF switches on central control panel, labeled A, B, and C, They are changed from setting to a required setting based on the following rules:In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON.In case switches A and B are the only switches On in the default setting, then turn the switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON in default setting then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF all switches, if any that are ON.32. In case switch A is OFF in the second setting. Which of the following could have been the default setting?