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

Question # 1

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 ON, B ON, C ON. A
A ON, B OFF, C ON. B
A OFF, B ON, C OFF. C
A OFF, B OFF, C ON. D
A OFF, B OFF, C OFF. E

Question # 2

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 statements would most seriously weaken the above discussion?

People suffering from Kay fever are the victims of the golden viper of Sindh. A
One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment. B
The natural habitats of white cats does not contain any of the elements found in Salt X. C
The 160 white cats used in the experiment were kept isolated from each other. D
The scientists administered the injections being ignorant of the contents of the salt used. E

Question # 3

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: By the addition of exactly one more mineral, which of the following could make an acceptable combination of vitamins and minerals?

A, D, Z A
B, H, E B
C, D, H C
C, E, Z D
E, H, F E

Question # 4

Three men (Tahir, Pervaiz and Javed) and three women (Elena, Ayesha and Kiran) are spending a few months at Abbottabad. They are to stay in a row of nine cottages, each on living in his or her own cottage. There are no others staying in the same row of cottages.
1. Ayesha, Tahir and Javed do not want to stay in any cottage, which is at the end of the row.
2. Elena and Ayesha ar unwilling to stay besides my occupied cottage.
3. Kiran is next to Pervaiz and Javed.
4. Between Ayesha and Javed’s cottage there is just one vacant house.
5. None of the girls occupies adjacent cottages.

6. The house occupied by Tahir is next to an end cottage.
Q: Which of the above statements can be said to have been derived from two other statement?

Statement 1 A
Statement 2 B
Statement 3 C
Statement 5 D
Statement 6 E

Question # 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?

B A
D B
H C
F D
Z E

Question # 6

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 and E are the fifth and sixth presenters respectively then which of the following must be true?

A is first in the order of presenters. A
A is third in the order of presenter. B
A is fourth in the order of presenters. C
B is first in the order of presenters. D
C is fourth in the order of presenters. E

Question # 7

Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties – Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded by a marketer following the rues given below.

A brand containing Livana, should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana.

A brancd containing Mathia, must also have equal quantity of Oxia.

A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia.

Oxia and Piask should not be used together.

A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves
Q: Among of following which is an acceptable brand in accordance with the rules?

One part Livana, one part Piask A
Two parts Mathia, two parts Livana B
Three parts Novajana, three parts Livana C
Four parts Oxia, four parts Mathia D
Five parts Piask, five parts Mathia E

Question # 8

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 an acceptable order for showing the educational films?

A, C, B, D, E A
A, C, D, E, B B
B, D, C, A, E C
B, D, E, A, C D
E, B, C, A, D E

Question # 9

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: Many people do not read the books they purchase. For example, seventeen percent of college students in Pakistan have text books, but only forty-five percent of them read more than once a year, and only seventeen percent read more than once a week. Which of the following, if true, casts doubt on the claim that most people read the books they purchase?

Regular book readers are most susceptible to eye diseases. A
Readers often exaggerate about their book reading. B
Many people buy books to pretend to be a scholar. C
The sale of novels is more than that of other types. D
Reading speed is increased by frequent reading. E

Question # 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: Many people especially the experts in the field of forestry are against all forest fires. They demand that all forest fires show that in the long run, forest fires may in fact, be beneficial to the ecology as a whole. Among the following, which statement would logically follow from one of the observations referred to in the passage above?

The reason of almost all forest fires is natural. A
Human beings try to extinguish the fire for gaining heat. B
Studies indicate that forest fires regularly occurred in the times prior to human occupation of forest areas. C
The animal and plant life destroyed by forest fires seldom represents endangered species. D
Occasionally, the small fire prevents a large scale fire by the accumulation of flammable materials. E

Question # 11

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 # 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: To fill the blank in the above passage, select one of the options from the below mentioned options:

We are always trying to undermine other endeavors. A
People always deceive one anther. B
Even close friends are not trustworthy. C
People want power to control others D
There are many occasions when we graciously offer our assistance. E

Question # 13

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: In case L speaks after A, and A is the third of the first mates to speak, then among the following statements which would be urtrue?

O spoke immediately after G A
The order of the first four speakers was M, G, N, D B
O's first mate was present C
A was the fourth speaker after M D
The captains spoke in the order M, N, O, L 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: Drama Producers earn their profits primarily from advertising revenue, and potential advertisers are more likely to advertise on a TV with a wide network, a large number of cable operators, and other viewers. However, the coverage of the channel that is currently the most popular one in this city has steadily increased. Any of the following, if true, would help explain the apparent discrepancy between the two statements above EXCEPT:

The most profitable producer in the city receives revenue from its subscribes as well from advertisers. A
Advertisers generally switch from the most popular channel to another one only when the other one becomes the most popular instead. B
The number of channels competing viably with most profitable channel in the city has increased during the last two years. C
The network of the most profitable TV channel in the city is still greater than of any of its competitors. D
Advertising rates charged by the most profitable TV channel in the city are significantly higher than those charged by its competitors. E

Question # 15

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 ON, B ON, C OFF. A
A ON, B OFF, C ON. B
A OFF, B ON, C ON. C
A OFF, B ON, C OFF. D
A OFF, B OFF, C OFF. E

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Three men (Tahir, Pervaiz and Javed) and three women (Elena, Ayesha and Kiran) are spending a few months at Abbottabad. They are to stay in a row of nine cottages, each on living in his or her own cottage. There are no others staying in the same row of cottages. 1. Ayesha, Tahir and Javed do not want to stay in any cottage, which is at the end of the row. 2. Elena and Ayesha ar unwilling to stay besides my occupied cottage. 3. Kiran is next to Pervaiz and Javed. 4. Between Ayesha and Javed’s cottage there is just one vacant house. 5. None of the girls occupies adjacent cottages. 6. The house occupied by Tahir is next to an end cottage. Q: Which among these statement(s) are true? a. Ayesha is between Elena and Javed. b. At the most four persons can have ocupied cottages on either side of them. c. Tahir stays besides Pervaiz	A. I only B. II only C. I and III only D. II and III only
2	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 trip which requires greatest number of transfer, is:	A. P to R B. Q to Y C. Z to Q D. Z to R
3	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, C is shown earlier than E, which among the following will hold true?	A. A is the second film shown. B. B is the second film shown. C. C is the third film shown. D. D is the fourth film shown.
4	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 is a suitable combination of vitamins and minerals for a nutriment?	A. A, B, C, F B. D, E, H, Z C. A, D, E, Z D. C, D, E, F
5	Two or more tealeaves out of five varieties – Livana, Mathia, Novajana, Oxia, and Piask are used in making all branded by a marketer following the rues given below. A brand containing Livana, should also contain Novajana twice that of Livana. A brancd containing Mathia, must also have equal quantity of Oxia. A single brand never contains Novajana as well as Oxia. Oxia and Piask should not be used together. A blend containing Piask should contain it in such a proportion that the total amount of Piask present should be greater than the total amount of the other tealeaves Q: Among the below mentioned brands, which can be made agreeable by eliminating some or all of one type of tealeaves?	A. One part Livana, one part Mathia, one part Novajana, four parts Piask B. One part Livana, two parts Novajana, one part Oxia, four parts Piask C. One part Livana, one part Mathia, one part Oxia, one part Piask D. Two parts Livana, two parts Novajana, one part Oxia, two parts Piask
6	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
7	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 complete and accurate listing of the stations from which it is possible to reach R with exactly one transfer is :	A. P and Q B. P and X C. X and Y D. X and Z
8	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?	A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
9	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 statements would most seriously weaken the above discussion?	A. People suffering from Kay fever are the victims of the golden viper of Sindh. B. One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment. C. The natural habitats of white cats does not contain any of the elements found in Salt X. D. The 160 white cats used in the experiment were kept isolated from each other.
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: 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	A. Are ignored by young generation B. Are an obstacle in the development in new tunes C. Should be stored in museums. D. Lose their distinctive features as time passes.

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