NAT IA Arts & Humanities Verbal Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

National Aptitude test is most commonly known as NAT test. In Pakistan National testing services is responsible for conducting NAT, GAT as well as other tests. NAT test in Pakistan is usually conducted by NTS organizations for the students who wish to get admissions in bachelors and master’s degree program in any NTS associated university.

There are two types of NAT test, NAT-I and NAT-II. NAT-I test is conducted for the aspirants who have successfully completed their 12 years of education and wants to get admission in bachelor’s degree program.

Though, the students are required to appear in NAT-I test according to their fields of study. For example, if the students had studies pre-engineering group at inter level and wishes to get admission in the field at bachelors level, then he/she is required to appear in NAT-IE test. If he/she had studied arts subjects at inter level then he/she will be required to appear in NAT-IA test.

NAT I Arts Verbal

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NAT I Arts Verbal

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Question # 1

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

RUNE : ALPHABET

Question # 2

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

MAMMOTH

Question # 3

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

DETECTIVE : INFORMER

Question # 4

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 not true in context of the given passage?

Question # 5

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ANARCHY : GOVERNMENT

Question # 6

Nadeem is related to films in the same way as Picasso is related to........

Question # 7

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

ROUGHLY

Question # 8

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ARCHITECT : BLUE PRINT

Question # 9

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?

Question # 10

Gravity is related to Pull in the same way as Magnetism is related to......?

Question # 11

Concert is related to Theatre in the same way as Banquet is related to.....?

Question # 12

Statute is related to Shape in the same way as song is related to.............

Question # 13

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.d. What should be the major characteristic of the future educational systems

Question # 14

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

AROMATIC

Question # 15

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

LOOM : YARN

Question # 16

Betal is related to Chew in the same way as football is related to..........

Question # 17

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?

Question # 18

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.m. Which of the following is most opposite in meaning to the word integral as used in the passage?

Question # 19

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

JEER

Question # 20

Choose a related pair of words or phrases

ARCHIPELAGO : ISLAND


Topic Test

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The NAT-IA test comprises of total 90 multiple choices questions from various sections. These sections includes verbal, analytical, quantitative and subjects (Arts subjects).

The verbal section in NAT-IA paper consists of total 20 multiple choice questions of weightage 22.2% from different topics. These topics are:

  1. Sentence completion
  2. Analogy
  3. Antonym
  4. Comprehension
  5. Synonym

The first topic which is sentence completion comprises of total 5 MCQs, analogy topic comprises of 3 MCQs, antonym comprises of 4 MCQS, comprehension consist of 5 MCQS and synonym topic consist of 3 MCQs.

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NAT-I Verbal Important MCQ's

Sr.# Question Answer
1 Choose a related pair of words or phrases

TAPESTRY : LOOM
A. Emulsion : Wall
B. inflation : Poor
C. Painting : Easel
D. Plan : Trip
2 Resign is related to Politician in the same way as Abdicate is related to......
A. Prince
B. King
C. Realm
D. Throne
3 Select the choice closest in meaning to the main word.

AFFLUENT
A. Prosperous
B. Poor
C. Talkative
D. Close
4 Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

CONTENTED
A. Rash
B. Narrow-minded
C. Gloomy
D. Disappointed
5 Choose a related pair of words or phrases

DIET : REGIMEN
A. Teasing : provocation
B. Laughter : irrepressible
C. Appraisal : army
D. Revolutionaries : intrigue
6 Choose the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

PROHIBIT
A. Accept
B. Permit
C. Agree
D. Grant
7 Sentence Completion

Until its defeat by Ireland Pakistani team won most of its test matches by innings and had achieved an_____series of wins
A. Defeated
B. Unbroken
C. Difficult
D. Aggressive
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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: What is the main thrust of the author?

A. Traditional systems should be strengthened.
B. Formal education is more important than non-formal.
C. One should never cease to learn.
D. It is impossible to meet the needs of everyone.
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 the words or phrases that is most opposite in meaning to the word.

AROMATIC
A. Tart
B. Disagreeable
C. Sour
D. Odorous

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