NAT IIA Arts & Humanities Analytical Preparation Online Test for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

An observatory is setting up a schedule for school children to view a returning comet. Five school classes K, L, N, O, and P-will each view the comet exactly once during the four nights. Monday through Thursday, of its maximum brightness. Excellent viewing conditions ‘are predicated for all four nights. The scheduling is subject to the following constraints:

At most two classes can view the comet on any given night.

Class K cannot view the comet on the same night that Class N does.

Class L must view the comet on a night prior to the night when Class P views the comet.

Class O must view the comet on the same night that Class P does.
Q: If Class O can view the comet neither on Wednesday nor on Thursday, which of the following must be true?

Class K view s the comet on Monday. A
Class L views the comet on Monday. B
Class L views the comet on Tuesday. C
Class N views the comet on Wednesday. D
Class views the comet on Thursday. E

Question # 2

Follow us to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in --------------.
Q: Our beliefs regarding the world cannot be certain. Even well confirmed scientific theory is likely to change over a short period. If we do not try to understand, then it is like to be away from the human race. Undoubtedly, life is worth living in other respects -- as it is no mean thing to be an animal. It is also true that a man wishes to see this speculative domain beyond his next breakfast. From the above discussion it can be concluded that the author believes that

Men spend a lot of time on thinking about future A
Science is the major hurdle in development B
Life in contingent so a man should not think about his future. C
Man is a social animal D
Men are different from animals on the basis of their reasoning abilities E

Question # 3

Four captains and the first mates of three of them were called to attend the annual meeting at head quarter. The captains were Luqman, Manzoor, Nauman and Osaf; the first mates were Ayesha, Durya and Gia. Each person in turn delivered a report to the chairperson as follows:

Each of the first mates delivered their report exactly after her captain. The first captain to speak was Manzoor, and captain Nauman spoke after him.

(Represent the person with first letter of his name)
Q: Which of the following order of delivering report is not conformable with the conditions?

M, A, N, G, O, L, D A
M, D, N, G,L,O, A B
M, N, A,L, D, O,G C
M, N, A, O, D, L, G D
M, N, G, D, O, L, A E

Question # 4

In an in vitro study, 160 white cars were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats injected with placebo. In two weeks, 39% of the white cats, who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Kay fever. Hence, it can be concluded that Kay fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X.
Q: Which of the following would most strengthen the argument above?

Some of the elements in Salt X are extracted from the root of a certain poisonous herb of Hunza. A
The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt X. B
Almost all the white cats died within two days after the first symptom appeared. C
Normally the rate of Kay fever among white cats is less than 0.01%. D
Within two weeks, about 40% of the white cats, who were injected with placebo, also contracted Kay fever. E

Question # 5

Six scientists A, B, C, D, E and F are to present a paper each at a one-day conference. Three of them will present their paper in the morning session before the lunch break whereas the other three will present in the afternoon session. The lectures have to be scheduled in such a way that they comply with the following restrictions:

B should present his paper immediately before C’s presentation; their presentations cannot be separated by the lunch break. D must be either the first or the last scientist to present his paper.
Q: B could be placed at any of the following places in the order of presenters EXCEPT

First A
Second B
Third C
Fourth D
Fifth E

Question # 6

At IOWA University, Students of Economics must complete a total to twelve courses selected from three different parts of the syllabus …. Comparative economics, environmental economics, and regional economics… in order to graduate, the students must meet the following course distribution requirements:

(i) At least six of the required twelve course must be from the environmental economics.

(ii) At least five of the required twelve courses must be from comparative economics and regional economics, with at least one, but no more than three, selected from comparative economics.

Q: The minimum number of regional economics courses required to fulfil the course distribution requirements is

1 A
3 B
5 C
2 D
4 E

Question # 7

Nine Individuals – Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S AND R are the only candidates, who can serve on three committees labeled A, B and C.

Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.

Committee A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committee.

It is possible that there are no members of committee C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.
Q: In case R is the only individual serving on committee B, which among the following should serve on committee A?

W and S A
V and U B
V and T C
U and S D
T and S E

Question # 8

An Internal Services Manager at a large corporation has been assigned the task of allotting offices to six of the staff members. The offices are titled A through F.
Mrs. Ruby needs to use the telephone quite often throughout the day. Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Zahid need adjacent offices as they need to consult each other often while working. Mrs. Fauzia is a senior employee and has to be allotted the office marked E, having the biggest window. Mr. Abid requires silence in the offices next to his. Mr. Shahid, Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Abid are all smokers. Mrs. Fauzia requires non-smoker neighbors.
Unless specifically stated all the employees maintain an atmosphere of silence during office hours.
Q: The three employees who are smokers should be seated in the offices.

A, B and D A
B, C and F B
A, B and E C
A, B and C D
A, B and F E

Question # 9

Six scientists A, B, C, D, E and F are to present a paper each at a one-day conference. Three of them will present their paper in the morning session before the lunch break whereas the other three will present in the afternoon session. The lectures have to be scheduled in such a way that they comply with the following restrictions:

B should present his paper immediately before C’s presentation; their presentations cannot be separated by the lunch break. D must be either the first or the last scientist to present his paper.
Q: In case F is to present his paper immediately after D presents his paper, C could be scheduled for which of the following places in the order of presenters?

First A
Second B
Third C
Fourth D
Fifth E

Question # 10

Follow us to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in --------------.
Q: Everything that the king knows necessarily is, because even what we ourselves know necessarily is; and, of course, our knowledge is not as certain as Kng's knowledge is. However, no future contingent thing necessarily is. Among the following statements, which naturally follows from the above:

There are no future contingent things. A
It is not true that the king has knowledge of only necessary things. B
The king has knowledge of no contingent future things. C
It is not possible for us to know the king. D
The king has knowledge of everything. E

Question # 11

A railway track from Lahore to Islamabad consists of six main stations, P, Q, R, X, Y, and Z. Trains run only according to the following condition:

(i) Frm P to Q

(ii) From Q to P and from Q to R

(iii) From R to X

(iv) From X to Q and from X to Y

(v) From Z to P, from Z to Y and from Z to R

(vi) From Y to X

(vii) It is possible to transfer a station for another train.

Q. The greatest number of stations that can be visited without visiting any station more than once, is:

4 A
5 B
6 C
3 D
2 E

Question # 12

Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself. Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary, -------------. However, these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain.
Q: Classical songs occupy a unique and peculiar position in every culture. They are imperishable as cultural landmarks, but the emotions expressed in some of the folks are often superseded by newer tunes. However, the classics survive just as heritage, as imposing features of the society, yet unsuited for habitation unless remodeled. The principle point put forth in the above passage is that classical works

Are ignored by young generation A
Are an obstacle in the development in new tunes B
Should be stored in museums. C
Lose their distinctive features as time passes. D
Need our respect and admiration even if their tunes and ideas they express are no longer current. E

Question # 13

Multan Institute of Higher Studies plans to show five educational films A, B, C, D and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order, which conforms to the following conditions:

A must be shown earlier than C.

B must be shown earlier than D.
E should be the fifth film shown.
Q: Which among the following is the pair of films that CANNOT be shown right before E?

A and B A
A and D B
B and C C
B and D D
C and D E

Question # 14

Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself. Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary, -------------. However, these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain.
Q: There is clear evidence that the mandated vaccination of children under age four has resulted in fewer child fatalities over the past fice years. Compared to the five-year period prior to the passage of laws requiring the vaccination, fatalities of children under age four have decreased by 30 percent. Which one of the following, if true, most substantially strengthens the argument above?

The fatality rate for other age groups has remained steady over the past five years. A
Air pollution has been increased over the period of past five years. B
Government has implemented a malaria control campaign last year C
Health conditions in the country are better than has been previously. D
Death rate of pregnant women has decreased. E

Question # 15

Nine Individuals – Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S AND R are the only candidates, who can serve on three committees labeled A, B and C.

Each candidate should serve on exactly one of the committees.

Committee A should consist of exactly one member more than that of committee.

It is possible that there are no members of committee C. Among Z, Y and X none can serve on committee A. Among W, V and U none can serve on committee C. Among T, S and R none can serve on committee C.
Q: In case T and Z are the individuals serving on committee B, how many of the nine individuals should serve on committee C?

3 A
4 B
5 C
6 D
7 E

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Multan Institute of Higher Studies plans to show five educational films A, B, C, D and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order, which conforms to the following conditions: A must be shown earlier than C. B must be shown earlier than D. E should be the fifth film shown. Q: In case B, D and E are to be shown one after the other in the given order, the position from first to fifth in which A could possibly be shown is	A. Second. B. First C. Third D. Fifth
2	Three girls Joan, Rita and Kim and two boys Tim and Steve are the only dancers in a dance program, which consists of six numbers in this order: One a duet; two a duet; three a solo; four a duet; five a solo; and six a duet. None of the dances is in two consecutive numbers or in more than two numbers. The first number in which Tim appears is the one that comes before the first number in which Kim appears. The second number in which Tim appears is one that comes after the second number in which Kim appears. Q: Rita must perform only in duets if	A. Kim is in number two B. Kim is in number five C. Tim is in number one D. Tim is in number two
3	In a factory control room, there are three ON-OFF switches on the central control panel, labeled A, B and C. They are changed from default setting to a required setting based on the following rules: In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON. In case switches A and B are the only switches ON in the default setting, then turn switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON, in default setting, then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF and turn OFF all switches, if any, that are ON. Q: Which of the following default settings leads to a second setting, where only one switch is OFF?	A. A ON, B ON, C OFF. B. A ON, B OFF, C ON. C. A OFF, B ON, C ON. D. A OFF, B ON, C OFF.
4	In a factory control room, there are three ON-OFF switches on the central control panel, labeled A, B and C. They are changed from default setting to a required setting based on the following rules: In case only switch A is ON in the default setting, then turn switch B ON. In case switches A and B are the only switches ON in the default setting, then turn switch C ON. In case all the three switches are ON, in default setting, then turn the switch C OFF. For any other default setting, turn ON all switches that are OFF and turn OFF all switches, if any, that are ON. Q: In case, only switch B is ON in the second setting. Which of the following could have been the default setting?	A. A ON, B ON, C ON. B. A ON, B OFF, C ON. C. A OFF, B ON, C OFF. D. A OFF, B OFF, C ON.
5	A chemist is preparing a nutriment using eight different vitamins and minerals ….A, B, C, D, E, H, F(Ferric), and Z(Zinc). According to the recipes, the following requirements apply to the use of ingredients: (i) If B is used, both C and Z must also be used (ii) E and H must always be used together (iii) If C is used, at least two of A, B and F must also be used (iv) C and H cannot be used together (v) E, F and Z cannot all be used in a same nutrient (vi) A, D, and Z cannot all be used in the same nutriment Q: Which of the following cannot be included in a nutriment that contains E?	A. B B. D C. H D. F
6	An Internal Services Manager at a large corporation has been assigned the task of allotting offices to six of the staff members. The offices are titled A through F. Mrs. Ruby needs to use the telephone quite often throughout the day. Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Zahid need adjacent offices as they need to consult each other often while working. Mrs. Fauzia is a senior employee and has to be allotted the office marked E, having the biggest window. Mr. Abid requires silence in the offices next to his. Mr. Shahid, Mr. Mujahid and Mr. Abid are all smokers. Mrs. Fauzia requires non-smoker neighbors. Unless specifically stated all the employees maintain an atmosphere of silence during office hours. Q: The idea candidate to occupy the office farthest from Mr. Zahid would be.	A. Mrs. Fauzia B. Mr. Mujahid C. Mr. Shahid D. Mr. Abid
7	Multan Institute of Higher Studies plans to show five educational films A, B, C, D and E to a group of students. The film shows are planned in an order, which conforms to the following conditions: A must be shown earlier than C. B must be shown earlier than D. E should be the fifth film shown. Q: In case D and E are shown as far apart from each other as possible, which among the following would be true?	A. A is shown earlier than B B. B is shown earlier than C C. C is shown earlier than E D. D is shown earlier than A
8	A railway track from Lahore to Islamabad consists of six main stations, P, Q, R, X, Y, and Z. Trains run only according to the following condition: (i) Frm P to Q (ii) From Q to P and from Q to R (iii) From R to X (iv) From X to Q and from X to Y (v) From Z to P, from Z to Y and from Z to R (vi) From Y to X (vii) It is possible to transfer a station for another train. Q. The greatest number of stations that can be visited without visiting any station more than once, is:	A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 3
9	Follow us to the real Pakistan leaving behind the disturbances of civilization. Real Pakistan is still inhabited by the eagle, the cow, the black deer, and tigers; it is still spacious, sprawling, and majestic. Experience the freedom and serenity still to be found in --------------.Q: Everything that a person does, which is dictated because of ignorance is not voluntary. Involuntary actions are those, which produce pain and repentance. In case a man has done something in his ignorance and he dose not feel vexed due to his action, he has not acted voluntarily as he was not aware of what he was doing, not yet involuntarily since he is not pained. After reading his passage we can arrive at the conclusion that:	A. A person is not a voluntary agent, if he acts by reason of ignorance and repents. B. If an action is done by reason of ignorance and is bot voluntary, then it was repented. C. a man is an involuntary agent, if he acts by reason of ignorance. D. Some actions are either involuntary or not voluntary.
10	Selfishness is a principal evil in our society. Every person is concerned with only himself. Personal advancement is the only motivating force in the world today. This does not mean that individuals are not willing to help one another, on the contrary, -------------. However, these are only short-term occurrences, which ultimately serve our long-term goal of personal gain. Q: As any ecomist knows, healthy people pose less of an economic burden to society than unhealthy people. Not surprisingly, then, every rupee our government spends on prenatal care for undocumented immigrants will save taxpayers of this country three rupees. Which of the following, if true, would best explain why the statistics cited above are not surprising?	A. The taxpayers pay for prenatal care of all immigrants. B. Pregnant women who do not receive prenatal care are more likely to experience health problems than other pregnant women. C. Benefits for prenatal care serve to promote undocumented immigration. D. Babies whose mothers did not receives prenatal care are just as healthy as other babies.

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