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

Question # 1

Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.m. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word squarely as used in the passage?

Rigidly A
Firmly B
Directly C
At right angle D

Question # 2

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

LACONIC

Prolix A
Profligate B
Prolific C
Bucolic D

Question # 3

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

EXPLICIT

Inspiring A
Plain B
Invigorating C
Implied D

Question # 4

Happiness is related to Sorrow in the same way as Comfort is related to............?

Hardship A
Poverty B
Rest C
Difficulty D

Question # 5

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.d. The poor people of the developing world can lead a happy and contented life if

There is a North-South dialogue and aid flows freely to the developing world A
Industries based on agriculture are widely developed B
Economic development takes place within the ambit of conservation of natural resources C
There is an assured supply of food and medical care D

Question # 6

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

He had the nerve to face the robbers all alone.

Strength A
Capacity B
Audacity C
Courage D

Question # 7

Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.l. Which of the following according to the author could be the short-comings of genetics in becoming an exact science?

There is a lack of advance technology to explore hidden areas of human brain A
Technicians have not been able to manipulate germ cells B
Ordinary microscope is unable to observe nerve cells C
Genetics is too complex to resolve some useful information D

Question # 8

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: Before man invented writing,

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

Question # 9

Pilfer : ROB

Doctor : Treatment A
Taste : Eat B
Affirm : Mtimate C
Innuendo : desperado D

Question # 10

Prose is related to Writing in the same way as Lisp is related to........

Reading A
Music B
Speech C
Drawing D

Question # 11

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

INDUSTRIOUS : HARDWORKING

Sky : Blue A
Muddy : Unclear B
Book : Reading C
Pond : lake D

Question # 12

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

AMICABLE

Cunning A
Shy B
Hostile C
Crazy D

Question # 13

Estonia is related to Rouble in the same way as Chile is related to............?

Dinar A
Peso B
Peseta C
France D

Question # 14

Democratic societies from the earliest times have expected their governments to protect the weak against the strong. No 'era of 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 balance.
However, with the necessity of meeting all these dangers and threats to liberty, the powers of government are unavoidably increased, regardless of the political party in power. The growth of government is a necessary result of the growth of technology and of the problems that go with the use of machines and science. Since the government must take on more powers to meet the problems of the nations, there is no way to preserve freedom except by making democracy more powerful.
Q: "Tolerable state of balance" in the last sentence of the first paragraph may mean

An adequate level of police force A
A reasonable level of economic equality B
A reasonable amount of government interference C
A reasonable check on economic power D

Question # 15

Sentence Completion

The whale shark is found in equatorial deep waters around the world,it is_____encountered by divers.

Rarely A
Successfully B
Anxiously C
Constantly D

Question # 16

Anthropology is related to Man in the same way as Anthology is related to.....

Nature A
Trees B
Apes C
Poems D

Question # 17

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

VIVACIOUS

Quarrelsome A
Sober B
Notorious C
Drunken D

Question # 18

Retirement is related to Service in the same way as Dismissal is related to..../

Agreement A
Communication B
Employment C
Adoption D

Question # 19

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

ERUDITE

Professional A
Immature B
Unimaginative C
Ignorant D

Question # 20

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

LEVITY

Stupidity A
Gravity B
Lofty C
Absurdity D

Question # 21

Sentence Completion

Some of the sculptures formerly____the Hindu artist are now though to have been created by one of his Muslim students

Denied by A
Attributed to B
Adapted from C
Sub mitted to D

Question # 22

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

BIBLIOGRAPHER : LIBRARY

Apple : Sheif A
Student : Examination Hall B
Goldsmith : Gold C
Teacher : Classroom D
Preacher : Road E

Question # 23

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.c. There has been a pronounced deterioration of habitat all over the globe because of

Rigorous operation of the Malthusian principle A
Unprecedented urbanization and dislocation of self contained rural communities B
Optimum degree of industrialization in the developing countries C
Large scale deforestation and desertification D

Question # 24

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

DEVOUT

Irreverent A
Sincere B
Homely C
Magnificent D

Question # 25

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

CHALLENGE

Admire A
Accept B
Favour C
Praise D

Question # 26

Affirm is related to Hint in the same way as Charge is related to......?

Insinuate A
Reject B
Convince C
Deny D

Question # 27

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCREAM : WHISPER

Staircase : Elevator A
Pedal : bicycle B
Blaze : spark C
Repel : Sheep D

Question # 28

Sirlus is related to Star in the same way as Cygnus is related to........

Constellation A
Asteroid B
Galaxy C
Meteor D

Question # 29

Bald is related to Blond in the same way as Barren is related to............?

Vegetation A
Fertile B
Farm C
Inhabited D

Question # 30

Recent advance in science and technology have made it possible for geneticists to find out abnormalities in the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child Though genetic engineering is still at its infancy scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder it is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the germs they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat They have however acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However genetic mis-information can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically Genetic information can therefore be abused and its application in deciding the sex of the foetus and its subsequent abortion is now hotly debated on ethical lines but on this issue geneticists cannot be squarely blamed though this charge has often been leveled at them it is mainly a societal problem At present genetic engineering is a costly process of detecting disorder but scientists hope to reduce the costs when technology becomes more advanced.This is why much progress in this area has been possible in scientifically advanced and rich countries like the U.S.A, U.K and Japan.It remains to be seen if in the future this science will lead to the development of a race of supermen or will be able to obliterate disease from this world.i. Why according to the author is genetic misinformation severely damaging?

The cost involved is very high A
Some people are unjustly branded as inferior B
Both A and B C
Neither A nor B D

Question # 31

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

EMBRACE

Suspect A
Harm B
Reject C
Hurt D

Question # 32

Catalogue is related to Library Books in the same way as Index in related to...................?

Chapters A
Books B
preface C
Contents D

Question # 33

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

REDOLENT

Pesticised A
Sticky B
Yellowish C
Stinking D

Question # 34

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

RETICENT : PRATTLE

Hedonist : war A
Phlegmatic : emote B
Ascetic : austerity C
Chasten : chide D

Question # 35

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 # 36

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

DEPRAVED

Great A
Enhanced B
Moral C
Prosperous D

Question # 37

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

ACUMEN

Intelligence A
Imbecility B
Potentiality C
Unfamiliarity D

Question # 38

Chef is related to Restaurant in the same way as Druggist is related to.......

Medicine A
Pharmacy B
Store C
Chemist D

Question # 39

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

CLARITY

Exaggeration A
Candour B
Confusion C
Reserve D

Question # 40

Institute is related is Academy in the same way as Decree is related to......

Blame A
Court B
Judge C
Mandate D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Kilogram is related to Quintal in the same way as Paisa is related to.......	A. Rupee B. Coin C. Wealth D. Mony
2	Aflatoxin is related to Food Poisoning in the same way as Histamine is related to..............	A. Allergy B. Headache C. Anthrax D. Contamination
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?	A. It has not been able to develop confidence in the people at large B. It has not been able to utilize the entire food grains stock available C. It has effectively channelized the food grains to all sectors D. It has not been able to provide sufficient food to the poorer section of the society
4	Choose a related pair of words or phrases ICE : SWELL	A. Escape : manacles B. Cramp : stress C. Antiseptic : infect D. Regicide : ruler
5	Choose a related pair of words or phrases PARCHMENT : PAPER	A. Pity : feeling B. Book : paging C. Trees : lumber D. Quill : pen
6	Choose a related pair of words or phrases SPATTER : SOAK	A. Alarm : whistle B. Desert : Sahara C. Bubble : Ball D. Whisper : shout
7	Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word. ADMONISH	A. Threaten B. Praise C. Appeal D. Support
8	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. PATHOLOGICAL	A. Sick B. Healthy C. Unrealizable D. Selective
9	Dancer is related to stage in the same was as Priest is related to........	A. Pulpit B. Assembly C. Parliament D. State
10	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. ROUGHLY	A. Exactly B. Completely C. Pointedly D. Largely

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

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

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

Happiness is related to Sorrow in the same way as Comfort is related to............?

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.He had the nerve to face the robbers all alone.

Pilfer : ROB

Prose is related to Writing in the same way as Lisp is related to........

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesINDUSTRIOUS : HARDWORKING

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

Estonia is related to Rouble in the same way as Chile is related to............?

Sentence CompletionThe whale shark is found in equatorial deep waters around the world,it is_____encountered by divers.

Anthropology is related to Man in the same way as Anthology is related to.....

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

Retirement is related to Service in the same way as Dismissal is related to..../

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

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

Sentence CompletionSome of the sculptures formerly____the Hindu artist are now though to have been created by one of his Muslim students

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesBIBLIOGRAPHER : LIBRARY

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

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

Affirm is related to Hint in the same way as Charge is related to......?

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSCREAM : WHISPER

Sirlus is related to Star in the same way as Cygnus is related to........

Bald is related to Blond in the same way as Barren is related to............?

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

Catalogue is related to Library Books in the same way as Index in related to...................?

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesRETICENT : PRATTLE

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

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

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