Online HEC HAT 3 Verbal Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences Group Test Preparation

Question # 1

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

KEEN

Dull A
Rogue B
Ardent C
Shrewd D

Question # 2

Tungstan is related to Filament in the same way as Bronze is related to......

Copper A
Ships B
Tin C
Ornaments D

Question # 3

The public distribution system which provides food at low prices is a subject of vital concern there is a growing realization that though Pakistan has enough food to feed its masses three square meals a day the monster of starvation and food insecurity continues to haunt the poor in our country.Increasing the purchasing power of the poor through providing productive employment leading to rising income and thus good standard of living is the ultimate objective of public policy however till then there is a need to provide assured supply of food through a restructured more efficient and decentralized public distribution system (PDS).Although the PDS is extensive it is one of the largest such system in the world it has yet to reach the rural poor and the far off places it remains an urban phenomenon with the majority of the rural poor still out of its reach due to lack of economic and physical access the poorest in the cities and the migrants are left out for they generally do not possess rations cards.The allocation of PDS urgently needs to be streamlined in addition considering the large food grams dismal poverty of the rural population on the other there is a strong case for making PDS target group oriented.The growing salaried class is provided job security regular income and percent insulation against inflation these gains of development have not percolated down to the vast majority of our working population if one compares only dearness allowance to the employees in public and private sector and looks at its growth in the past few years the rising food subsidy is insignificant to the point of inequity the food subsidy is a kind D.A to the poor the self employed and those in the unorganized sector of the economy However what is most unfortunate is that out of the large budget of the so-called food subsidy the major part of it is administrative cost and wastage's a small portion of the above budget goes to the real consumer and an even lesser portion to the poor who are in real need.It is true that subsidies should not become a permanent feature except for the destitute disabled widows and the told It is also true that subsidies often create a psychology of dependence and hence is habit-forming killing the general initiative of the people by making PDS target group oriented not only the poorest and neediest would be reached without additional cost but it will actually cut overall costs incurred on large cities and for better off localities when the food and food subsidy are limited the rural and urban poor should have the priority in the PDS supplies The PDS should be closely linked with programs of employment generation and nutrition improvement.f. What according to the passage is the main concern about the PDS?

It has not been able to develop confidence in the people at large A
It has not been able to utilize the entire food grains stock available B
It has effectively channelized the food grains to all sectors C
It has not been able to provide sufficient food to the poorer section of the society D

Question # 4

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

SELDOM

Rarely A
Daily B
Often C
Never D

Question # 5

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

CONTENTED

Rash A
Narrow-minded B
Gloomy C
Disappointed D

Question # 6

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

BENEDICTION

Rise A
Blessing B
Curse C
Prayer D

Question # 7

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

TERRIBLE

Horrible A
Awesome B
Delightful C
Hideous D

Question # 8

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND

Peninsula : Strait A
Cluster : Stars B
Border : Desert C
Sun : Planet D

Question # 9

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

BACCHANAL

Cautious A
Grave B
Cunning C
Sober D

Question # 10

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

CAT : FELINE

Fate : Fortune A
Puppet : statue B
Horse : Equine C
Tiger : Lion D

Question # 11

The history of literature really began was the earliest of the arts. Man danced for joy round his primitive camp fire after the defeat and slaughter of his enemy. He yelled and shouted as he danced and gradually the yells and shouts became coherent and caught the measure of the coherent and caught the measure of the dance and thus the first war song was sung. As the idea of God developed prayers were framed. The songs and prayers became traditional and were repeated from one generation to another each generation something of its own.As man slowly grew more civilized he was compelled to invent some method of writing by three urgent necessities. There were certain things that it was dangerous to forget and which therefore had to be recorded it was necessary to protect one's property by making tools cattle and so on in some distinctive manner so man taught himself to write and having learned to write purely for utilitarian reasons he used this new method for preserving his war songs and his prayers of course among these ancient peoples there were only a very few individuals who learned to write and only a few could read what was written.a.Before man invented writing

Literature was passed on by word of month A
Prayers were considered literature B
Literature was just singing and dancing C
There was no literature D

Question # 12

The history of literature can be traced to the earliest forms of the arts. Man danced for joy round his primitive camp fire after the defeat and slaughter of his enemy. He yelled and shouted as he danced and gradually the yells and shouts became coherent and caught the measure of the dance and thus the first war song was sung. As the idea of God developed, prayers were framed. The songs and prayers became traditional and were repeated from one generation to another, each generation adding something of its own.

As man slowly grew more civilized, he was compelled to invent some method of writing due to three urgent necessities. There were certain things that it was dangerous to forget and which, therefore, had to be recorded. It was often necessary to communicate with persons who were some distance away and it was necessary to safeguard one's property by making appropreiate tools and taking protective measure in a distinctive manner. So man taught himself to write and having learned to write, purely for utilitarian reasons, he used this new method for preserving his war songs and his prayers. Of course, among these ancient peoples, there were only a very few individuals who learned to write, and only a few could read what was written.
Q: The word "measure" in the context of the passage means

Weight A
Rhythm B
Size C
Quantity D

Question # 13

Sentence Completion

Conservative historians who represent a traditional account asbecause of its age may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have in a conscientious fashion

Ancient..established A
False...reiterated B
Mythical...fabricated C
Accurate...examined D
Suspicious....challenged E

Question # 14

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

DISCREDITED : REPUTATION

Choleric : heat A
Stronghold : facility B
Stilted : simplicity C
Apprehensive : shyness D

Question # 15

Sentence Completion

Producers of Punjabi films have long decried the_____of the Lahore movie critics whose reviews can determine the fate of a film in a month

Fallacy A
Poverty B
Curelty C
Power D
Absent mindedness E

Question # 16

Sentence Completion

Until its defeat by Ireland Pakistani team won most of its test matches by innings and had achieved an_____series of wins

Defeated A
Unbroken B
Difficult C
Aggressive D

Question # 17

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

GLUT

Dearth A
Limit B
Drain C
Supply D

Question # 18

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

ADEQUATE

Profuse A
Abounding B
Scanty C
Abundant D

Question # 19

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

RANGE

Level A
Expanse B
Grade C
Standing D

Question # 20

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

CONSPICUOUS

Indifferent A
Harmless B
Insignificant C
Unknown D

Question # 21

Scissors is related to Cloth in the same way as Sythe is related to......

Wood A
Steel B
Grass C
Paper D

Question # 22

The public distribution system which provides food at low prices is a subject of vital concern there is a growing realization that though Pakistan has enough food to feed its masses three square meals a day the monster of starvation and food insecurity continues to haunt the poor in our country.Increasing the purchasing power of the poor through providing productive employment leading to rising income and thus good standard of living is the ultimate objective of public policy however till then there is a need to provide assured supply of food through a restructured more efficient and decentralized public distribution system (PDS).Although the PDS is extensive it is one of the largest such system in the world it has yet to reach the rural poor and the far off places it remains an urban phenomenon with the majority of the rural poor still out of its reach due to lack of economic and physical access the poorest in the cities and the migrants are left out for they generally do not possess rations cards.The allocation of PDS urgently needs to be streamlined in addition considering the large food grams dismal poverty of the rural population on the other there is a strong case for making PDS target group oriented.The growing salaried class is provided job security regular income and percent insulation against inflation these gains of development have not percolated down to the vast majority of our working population if one compares only dearness allowance to the employees in public and private sector and looks at its growth in the past few years the rising food subsidy is insignificant to the point of inequity the food subsidy is a kind D.A to the poor the self employed and those in the unorganized sector of the economy However what is most unfortunate is that out of the large budget of the so-called food subsidy the major part of it is administrative cost and wastage's a small portion of the above budget goes to the real consumer and an even lesser portion to the poor who are in real need.It is true that subsidies should not become a permanent feature except for the destitute disabled widows and the told It is also true that subsidies often create a psychology of dependence and hence is habit-forming killing the general initiative of the people by making PDS target group oriented not only the poorest and neediest would be reached without additional cost but it will actually cut overall costs incurred on large cities and for better off localities when the food and food subsidy are limited the rural and urban poor should have the priority in the PDS supplies The PDS should be closely linked with programs of employment generation and nutrition improvement.g. What should be an appropriate step to make the PDS effective?

To make it target group oriented A
To increase the amount of food grains per ration card B
To decrease the allotment of food grains per ration card C
To reduce administrative cost D

Question # 23

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

ACCUSE

Absolve A
Exonerate B
Vindicate C
Impeach D

Question # 24

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

RIDDLE : SPHINX

Luxury : limousine A
Love : loathe B
Fire : promethus C
Scylla : ore D

Question # 25

Gardener is related to Trowel in the same way as Seamstress is related to.....

Saw A
Scissors B
Sneakers C
Crowbar D

Question # 26

Sentence Completion

The applicant answered tough question with____candor winning over many interviews who had previously supported his rival

Planned A
Impatient B
Unintentional C
Disarming D

Question # 27

Stravation is related to Nutrition in the same way as Exhaustion is related.

Energy A
Bravery B
Freshness C
Courage D

Question # 28

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

MOUNTAIN :TUNNEL

Window : Frame A
Door : Handle B
Charcoal : Fire C
River : Bridge D
Wall : Height E

Question # 29

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

FISH : SCHOOL

Puppy : Dog A
Novel : Story B
Cocks : Pride C
Ear : Nose D

Question # 30

Democratic societies from the earliest times have expected their governments to protect the weak against the strong no era good feeling can justify discharging the police force or giving up the idea of public control over concentrated private wealth on the other hand it is obvious that a spirit of self-denial and moderation on the part of those who hold economic power will greatly soften the demand for absolute equality men are more interested in freedom and security than in an equal distribution of wealth the extent to which Government must interfere with business therefore is not exactly measured by the extent to which economic power is concentrated into a few hands the required degree of government interference depends mainly on whether economic powers are oppressively used and on the necessity of keeping economic factors in a tolerable state of balanceHowever with the necessity of meeting all these dangers and threats to liberty the powers of government are unavoidable increased whichever political party may be in office the growth of government is necessary result of the growth of technology and of the problems that go with the use of machines and science since the Government in our nation must take on more powers to meet is problem there is no way to preserve freedom except by making democracy more powerful.c. The growth of government is necessitated to

Make the rich and the poor happy A
Curb the accumulation of wealth in a few hands B
Monitor science and technology C
Deploy the police force wisely D

Question # 31

Sentence Completion

Although officials claimed that its hull was______the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg

Iron made A
Impenetrable B
Prominent C
Oval D

Question # 32

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups while the traditional structure of education as a three hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important under modern conditions workers need to rewind or renew their enthusiasm or strike out in a new direction or improve their skills as much as any university professor the retired and the aged have their needs as well Educational planning in their words should take care of the needs of everyone.Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education This basic defect has become all the more harmful today A UNESCO report entitled Learning to Be prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various form of self-learning A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents And performance not the period of study should be the basis for credentials The writing is already on the wall.In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry for to move in that direction means such more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education but a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools Also these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries museums municipal recreational programs health services etc.e. According to the author educational plan should attempt to

Train the people at the core A
Encourage conventional schools and colleges B
Decide a terminal point to education C
Fulfill the educational needs of everyone D

Question # 33

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

CHALLENGE

Admire A
Accept B
Favour C
Praise D

Question # 34

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

ADDITION

Multiplication A
Subtraction B
Enumeration C
Division D

Question # 35

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

ABSOLUTE

Scarce A
Limited B
Faulty C
Deficiet D

Question # 36

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

He is believed to be a very industrious worker:

Successful A
Sensible B
Punctual C
Diligent D

Question # 37

Bag is related to Luggage in the same way as Ship is related to............?

coal A
Cargo B
Stock C
Weight D

Question # 38

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

BOMBASTIC

Creative A
Selfish B
Artistic C
Polite D
Overbearing E

Question # 39

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and the aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in their words, should take care of the needs of everyone.

Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report, titled "Learning to Be" prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall.

In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programs, health services etc.
Q: Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word "integral" as used in the passage?

Essential A
Independent B
Major C
Minor D

Question # 40

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

MUMBLE : SHOUT

Trickle : poke A
Hunger : lunch B
Provoke : tease C
Flipper : swim D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. PLACATE	A. Embroil B. Antagonize C. Amuse D. Pacify
2	Bald is related to Blond in the same way as Barren is related to............?	A. Vegetation B. Fertile C. Farm D. Inhabited
3	Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups while the traditional structure of education as a three hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important under modern conditions workers need to rewind or renew their enthusiasm or strike out in a new direction or improve their skills as much as any university professor the retired and the aged have their needs as well Educational planning in their words should take care of the needs of everyone.Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education This basic defect has become all the more harmful today A UNESCO report entitled Learning to Be prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various form of self-learning A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents And performance not the period of study should be the basis for credentials The writing is already on the wall.In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry for to move in that direction means such more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education but a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools Also these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries museums municipal recreational programs health services etc.f. According to the author what measures should Open University adopt to meet modern conditions	A. Develop various programs for adult learners B. Open more colleges on traditional lines C. Cater to the needs of those who represent core D. Primary education should be under the control of open universities
4	Sentence Completion Salma's home looked as though it had been_____from a rag bin her expensive burner was her sole_____of luxury	A. Clean..expensive B. Computerized..cost C. Modernized..symbol D. Salvaged..sign
5	Waves are related to Air in the same way as Ripples are related to ...........?	A. Wind B. Water C. Air D. Bird
6	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. DEPRAVED	A. Great B. Enhanced C. Moral D. Prosperous
7	Choose a related pair of words or phrases SCOWL : SMILE	A. jazz : Harsh B. Acid : VInegar C. Tendentious : Buck D. Wine : Water
8	Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word. ESOTERIC	A. Fair B. Popular C. Alluring D. Private
9	Mouse is related to cat in the same way as fly is related to.........?	A. Animal B. Horse C. Spider D. Rat
10	Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and the aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in their words, should take care of the needs of everyone. Our structures of education have been built up on the assumption that there is a terminal point to education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report, titled "Learning to Be" prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kinds of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall. In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organization of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programs for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in the conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with the numerous community organizations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programs, health services etc.Q:Integrating the concepts of lifelong learning with the educational structure would imply	A. Closing down conventional schools and colleges B. Longer durations for all formal courses C. Simple rearrangement of present educational organizations D. More weight for actual performance than real understanding

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Verbal Test for HEC HAT 3 Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences

Verbal Test for HEC HAT 3 Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.KEEN

Tungstan is related to Filament in the same way as Bronze is related to......

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.SELDOM

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.CONTENTED

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.BENEDICTION

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.TERRIBLE

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.BACCHANAL

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesCAT : FELINE

Sentence CompletionConservative historians who represent a traditional account as______because of its age may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have ______ in a conscientious fashion

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesDISCREDITED : REPUTATION

Sentence CompletionProducers of Punjabi films have long decried the_____of the Lahore movie critics whose reviews can determine the fate of a film in a month

Sentence CompletionUntil its defeat by Ireland Pakistani team won most of its test matches by innings and had achieved an_____series of wins

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.GLUT

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.ADEQUATE

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.RANGE

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.CONSPICUOUS

Scissors is related to Cloth in the same way as Sythe is related to......

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.ACCUSE

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesRIDDLE : SPHINX

Gardener is related to Trowel in the same way as Seamstress is related to.....

Sentence CompletionThe applicant answered tough question with____candor winning over many interviews who had previously supported his rival

Stravation is related to Nutrition in the same way as Exhaustion is related.

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesMOUNTAIN :TUNNEL

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesFISH : SCHOOL

Sentence CompletionAlthough officials claimed that its hull was______the Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.CHALLENGE

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.ADDITION

Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.ABSOLUTE

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.He is believed to be a very industrious worker: