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

Question # 1

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

BARTER

Deal A
Return B
Lend C
Exchange D

Question # 2

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCHOLAR : IGNORANT

Hardworking : Lazy A
Knife : Sword B
Courage : Bold C
Luxury : Wealth D

Question # 3

Dancer is related to stage in the same was as Priest is related to........

Pulpit A
Assembly B
Parliament C
State D

Question # 4

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

Insinuate A
Reject B
Convince C
Deny D

Question # 5

Drummer is related to Orchestra in the same way as Minister is related to....../

Voter A
Constituency B
Cabinet C
Department D

Question # 6

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 # 7

Sentence Completion

Because its chief accountant altered figures and completely fabricated other the company's financial records were entirely______.

Hidden A
Spurious B
Transparent C
taxable D

Question # 8

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

PARCHMENT : PAPER

Pity : feeling A
Book : paging B
Trees : lumber C
Quill : pen D

Question # 9

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ABHOR : DISLIKE

Calcify : Petrify A
Rebuke : Ridicule B
Torture : Discomfort C
Fodder : cattle D

Question # 10

Motorcycle is related to Battery in the same way as Life is related to......

Earth A
Sun B
Moon C
Star D

Question # 11

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCREAM : WHISPER

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

Question # 12

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

BOUNTY

Donation A
Gift B
Pleasure C
Reward D

Question # 13

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

ADDITION

Multiplication A
Subtraction B
Enumeration C
Division D

Question # 14

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ARGUMENT : DEBATE

Violence : Peace A
Fight : Contest B
Challenge : Opponent C
Doe : Stag D

Question # 15

Sentence Completion

A rumor that the corporation was close to the______caused panic among its creditors and stockholders

New venture A
Bankruptcy B
Dividend declaration C
Annual BOD meeting D

Question # 16

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

MAUDLIN : DISPASSION

Dauntless : Trepidation A
Mawkish : Sentiment B
Vociferous : Predilection C
Avuncular : Kinship D
Perfunctory : Laxity E

Question # 17

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

GAUCHE : POLISHED

Grow : dwindle A
Warden : tower B
Moat : water C
Thickness : gauge D

Question # 18

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

LIMP

Kneel A
Bend B
Falter C
Stoop D

Question # 19

Ecology is related to Environment in the same way as Histology is related to..........

Fossils A
History B
Tissues C
Hormones D

Question # 20

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

BOTANY : PLANTS

Land : sherbs A
Astronomy : Stars B
Anthropology : Thorn C
Philosophy : encyclopedia D

Question # 21

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

ROUGHLY

Exactly A
Completely B
Pointedly C
Largely D

Question # 22

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

PRIDE

Humility A
Shame B
Humbleness C
Debasement D

Question # 23

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

HAPLESS

Lucky A
Kind B
Helpful C
Futile D

Question # 24

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

CAMERA : SIGHT

Pictures : anthology A
Type : touch B
Headphone : hearing C
Thirst : water D

Question # 25

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.d. Which of the following is the same in meaning as the word obliterate as used in the passage?

Wipe off A
Eradicate B
Give birth to C
Wipe out D

Question # 26

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

EVADE : QUESTION

Shirk : malingerers A
Elicit : response B
parry : blow C
Knowledge : thrust D

Question # 27

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 # 28

Laugh is related to joy in the same way as cry is related to.........../

Child A
Sad B
punishment C
Sorrow D

Question # 29

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SLICE : SCALPEL

Knit : gloves A
Signal : flare B
Yarn : fiber C
Air : tube D

Question # 30

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.j. What according to the passage would be the outcome of making the PDS target group oriented?

It will abolish the imbalance of urban and rural sector A
It will remove poverty B
It will give food to the poorest without additional cost C
It will motivate the target group population to work more D

Question # 31

Hygienic is related to polluted int he same way as Knowing is related to.....

Inge nous A
Uncommon B
Secret C
Segacious D

Question # 32

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: As for the was songs and prayers each generation

Added something of its own to the stock A
Blindly repeated the songs and prayers B
Composed its own songs and prayers C
Repeated what was handed down to it D

Question # 33

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

MASSACRE

Stab A
Slaughter B
Murder C
Assassinate D

Question # 34

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

QUESULOUS

Bright A
Splendid B
Smart C
Happy D

Question # 35

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCOWL : SMILE

jazz : Harsh A
Acid : VInegar B
Tendentious : Buck C
Wine : Water D
Despair : Hope E

Question # 36

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 # 37

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

CHALLENGE

Admire A
Accept B
Favour C
Praise D

Question # 38

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

VIRTUE

Vice A
Fraud B
Wickedness C
Crime D

Question # 39

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

GRATIFY

Frank A
Appreciate B
Pacify C
Indulge D

Question # 40

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: A spirit of moderation on the part of economically sound people would make the less privileged

Unhappy with rich people A
More interested in freedom and security B
Unhappy with their lot C
clamourless for absolute equality D

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Sentence Completion Misrepresentative graphs and drawings______the real data and encourage readers to accept______arguments	A. Obscure...legitimate B. Distort...spurious C. Illustrate...controversial D. Complement...unresolved
2	Life is related to Autobigraphy in the same way as Witness is related to......	A. Papers B. Truth C. Documents D. Acceptance
3	Choose a related pair of words or phrases TEDIOUS : BOREDOM	A. Burglar : Warning B. Witty : Rejuvenation C. Enigmatic : Uncertainty D. Square : Circle
4	Sentence Completion Conservative 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	A. Ancient..established B. False...reiterated C. Mythical...fabricated D. Accurate...examined
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.e.How much environmental pollution has taken place in the developing and the developed world?	A. There has been a marginal pollution of environment in the developed world and extensive damage in the developing world B. There has been a considerable pollution of environment all over the globe C. There has been an extensive environmental degradation both in the developed and the developing world. D. The environmental pollution that has taken place all over the globe continues to be a matter of speculation and enquiry
6	Ballworm is related to Cotton in the same way as Ghundibug is related to......?	A. Wheat B. Rice C. Millet D. Tomato
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.g. Which of the following is not true of the genetic engineering movement?	A. Possibility of abuse B. It is confronted by ethical problems C. Increased tendency to manipulate gene cells D. Acquired ability to detect genetic disorders in unborn babies
8	Choose a related pair of words or phrases TAPESTRY : LOOM	A. Emulsion : Wall B. inflation : Poor C. Painting : Easel D. Plan : Trip
9	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. LIBERALISM	A. Humaniam B. Dynamism C. Sectarianism D. Totalitarianism
10	Choose a related pair of words or phrases HYMN : SERENADE	A. Ballad e : tango B. Psalm : love poem C. Encore : aria D. Rock : croon

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSCHOLAR : IGNORANT

Dancer is related to stage in the same was as Priest is related to........

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

Drummer is related to Orchestra in the same way as Minister is related to....../

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

Sentence CompletionBecause its chief accountant altered figures and completely fabricated other the company's financial records were entirely______.

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesPARCHMENT : PAPER

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesABHOR : DISLIKE

Motorcycle is related to Battery in the same way as Life is related to......

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSCREAM : WHISPER

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesARGUMENT : DEBATE

Sentence CompletionA rumor that the corporation was close to the______caused panic among its creditors and stockholders

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesMAUDLIN : DISPASSION

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesGAUCHE : POLISHED

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

Ecology is related to Environment in the same way as Histology is related to..........

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesBOTANY : PLANTS

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

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesCAMERA : SIGHT

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesEVADE : QUESTION

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

Laugh is related to joy in the same way as cry is related to.........../

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSLICE : SCALPEL

Hygienic is related to polluted int he same way as Knowing is related to.....

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSCOWL : SMILE

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.VIRTUE

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

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