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

Question # 1

Bread is related to Bakery in the same way as Brick is related to....

Mint A
Klin B
Furnace C
Mine D

Question # 2

What is related to Leaves in the same way as Chatter is related to Teeth.

Whislie A
Rustle B
Ripple C
Cackle D

Question # 3

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 first war-song

Was inspired by God A
Developed spontaneously B
Was a song traditionally handed down C
Was composed by leading dancers D

Question # 4

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

EVADE : QUESTION

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

Question # 5

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

EMBRACE

Suspect A
Harm B
Reject C
Hurt D

Question # 6

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

ADDITION

Multiplication A
Subtraction B
Enumeration C
Division D

Question # 7

Indiscreet is related to imprudent in the same way as indisposed is related to.............

Cocnerned A
Crucial B
Clear C
Reluctant D

Question # 8

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 # 9

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

Vegetation A
Fertile B
Farm C
Inhabited D

Question # 10

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

KILL

Azure A
Relief B
Execute C
Animate D

Question # 11

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

PERORATION : ADDRESS

Preamble : Speech A
Orchestration : Overture B
Score : Finale C
Chapter : Fiction D
Denouement : Novel E

Question # 12

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

ECLIPSE

Shine A
Enlarge B
Goggle C
Gleam D

Question # 13

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

MACHINE GUN : MUSKET

Tank : chain A
Frigate : cruiser B
Autumnal : vernal C
Palace : cottage D

Question # 14

Sentence Completion

So__was the sales persons tone about the qualities of the new computer system that Najam nearly missed the_in its calculations in his budget.

Persuasive....flaw A
Adopted......accuracy B
Harsh...amount C
Irritating...greatness D

Question # 15

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

YOB

Annoyed A
Intelligent B
Humble C
Aggressive D

Question # 16

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

MALFORMED

Fetid A
Sketchy B
Curvaceous C
Shapely D

Question # 17

Sentence Completion

Misrepresentative graphs and drawingsthe real data and encourage readers to acceptarguments

Obscure...legitimate A
Distort...spurious B
Illustrate...controversial C
Complement...unresolved D

Question # 18

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

VIRTUE

Vice A
Fraud B
Wickedness C
Crime D

Question # 19

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

SCREAM : WHISPER

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

Question # 20

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

QUESULOUS

Bright A
Splendid B
Smart C
Happy D

Question # 21

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

GILL : FIN

Cockroach : Antenna A
Instrument : Pencil B
Hard disk : Keyboard C
Bread : Butter D

Question # 22

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

RACE : FATIGUE

Fasting : Hunger A
Round : boxing B
Flower : Color C
Hiking : Gangrene D

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.i. Food subsidy leads to which of the following?

Sense of insecurity A
Increased dependence B
Shortage of food grains C
Decrease in food grains production D

Question # 24

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ELECTRON : NUCLEUS

Electric : exciting A
Earth : sun B
Magnet : pole C
Cell : membrane D

Question # 25

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

LEVITY

Stupidity A
Gravity B
Lofty C
Absurdity D

Question # 26

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.e. Tolerable state of balance in the last sentence 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 # 27

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 # 28

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

BAPTIZE

Christen A
Holy B
Dehumanize C
Something that had been ostracized D

Question # 29

Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

DIVVY

Selfless A
Foolish B
Follower C
Pioneer D

Question # 30

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

FOODER : STEER

Goddess : Valentine A
Pesticide : Beetle B
Slop : Hog C
Roe : Cupid D

Question # 31

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

KNIFE : CUT

Winter : Summer A
Sword : Sharp B
Run : Fast C
Drill : Hole D

Question # 32

Kashmiri is related to Kashmir in the same way as Sindhi is related to...........

Punjab A
KP B
GB C
Sindh D

Question # 33

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the phrase "a far cry" as used in the passage?

A reality A
A theoretical suggestion B
Very funny C
Next to impossible D

Question # 34

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

INTRUDE

Withhold A
Withdraw B
Accept C
Surrender D

Question # 35

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 # 36

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

UNDERTAKING

Resignation A
Trial B
Refusal C
Denial D

Question # 37

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

APPOINTMENT

Disappointment A
Suspension B
Dismissal C
Discharge D

Question # 38

Sentence Completion

Sajid appears to behave_____actively helping class fellows to have their home assignment done

Aggressively A
Cooperatively B
Rudely C
Suspiciously D
Mysteriously E

Question # 39

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 war song evolved out of

Creative inspiration A
Necessary for protective measures B
Artistic urge C
Yelling and shouting D

Question # 40

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

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Scissors is related to Cloth in the same way as Sythe is related to......	A. Wood B. Steel C. Grass D. Paper
2	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. LIBERALISM	A. Humaniam B. Dynamism C. Sectarianism D. Totalitarianism
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.c. There has been a pronounced deterioration of habitat all over the globe because of	A. Rigorous operation of the Malthusian principle B. Unprecedented urbanization and dislocation of self contained rural communities C. Optimum degree of industrialization in the developing countries D. Large scale deforestation and desertification
4	Happiness is related to Sorrow in the same way as Comfort is related to............?	A. Hardship B. Poverty C. Rest D. Difficulty
5	Author is related to Book in the same way as Choreographer is related to.	A. Drama B. Ballet C. Masque D. Opera
6	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. TERRIBLE	A. Horrible B. Awesome C. Delightful D. Hideous
7	Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word. BACCHANAL	A. Cautious B. Grave C. Cunning D. Sober
8	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?	A. Wipe off B. Eradicate C. Give birth to D. Wipe out
9	Choose a related pair of words or phrases ELECTRON : NUCLEUS	A. Electric : exciting B. Earth : sun C. Magnet : pole D. Cell : membrane
10	Choose a related pair of words or phrases INITIATE : END	A. Enthusiasm : Euphemism B. Sum : Difference C. Malignant : Cancer D. Attend : Ignore

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Bread is related to Bakery in the same way as Brick is related to....

What is related to Leaves in the same way as Chatter is related to Teeth.

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesEVADE : QUESTION

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

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

Indiscreet is related to imprudent in the same way as indisposed is related to.............

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

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.KILL

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesPERORATION : ADDRESS

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesMACHINE GUN : MUSKET

Sentence CompletionSo______was the sales persons tone about the qualities of the new computer system that Najam nearly missed the_____in its calculations in his budget.

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

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

Sentence CompletionMisrepresentative graphs and drawings______the real data and encourage readers to accept______arguments

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesSCREAM : WHISPER

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesGILL : FIN

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesRACE : FATIGUE

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesELECTRON : NUCLEUS

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

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

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

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesFOODER : STEER

Choose a related pair of words or phrasesKNIFE : CUT

Kashmiri is related to Kashmir in the same way as Sindhi is related to...........

Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the phrase "a far cry" as used in the passage?

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

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

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

Sentence CompletionSajid appears to behave_____actively helping class fellows to have their home assignment done

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

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