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?
Question # 2
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?
Question # 3
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?
Question # 4
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?
Question # 5
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
Question # 6
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: Choose the best option to complete the above statement:
Question # 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 exactly one film is shown between A and C, and exactly one film is shown between B and D, which among the following will hold true?
Question # 8
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?
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?
Question # 10
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: Wall chalking on public property should be outlawed. Radicals and fanatics have no right to use public property when promoting their unsavory views. The argument above is based on the idea
Question # 11
Six candidates …. Ali, Amin, Omer,
Hamza, Saleem and Osama are being interviewed for a job. The interview will
take place over four consecutive days, starting on Thursday, Each candidate will
have only one interview. The day on which the different candidates will
interview must confirm to the following conditions:
(i) At least one interview will
take place each day
(ii) No more than two interviews
will take place on any day
(iii) No more than three interviews
will take place on any two consecutive days
(iv) Ali’s interview must take
place on Saturday.
(v) Amin’s interview must place on
the same with another interview.
(vi) Saleem’s interview must take
place on the day before Osama’s interview
(vii) Omer’s interview must take
place on a day after Hamza’s interview.
Q: If Hamza and Osama have their interviews on the same day which of the
following be must be true?
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: Which among the following options would most strongly contradict the author;s attitiude towards society?
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: Among the following statements, which would make M, D, N, G, L, O, A the only possible sequence of speakers?
Question # 14
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 C is to be the fifth scientist to present his paper, then B must be
Question # 15
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.
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: Among the following statements, which statement must be true?
A. In case the second speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate.
B. In case the second speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was a captain.
C. In case the third speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was a captain.
D. In case the third speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate.
2
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. A, C, B, D, E
B. A, C, D, E, B
C. B, D, C, A, E
D. B, D, E, A, C
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 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
4
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?
A. Regular book readers are most susceptible to eye diseases.
B. Readers often exaggerate about their book reading.
C. Many people buy books to pretend to be a scholar.
D. The sale of novels is more than that of other types.
5
Six candidates …. Ali, Amin, Omer,
Hamza, Saleem and Osama are being interviewed for a job. The interview will
take place over four consecutive days, starting on Thursday, Each candidate will
have only one interview. The day on which the different candidates will
interview must confirm to the following conditions: (i) At least one interview will
take place each day (ii) No more than two interviews
will take place on any day (iii) No more than three interviews
will take place on any two consecutive days (iv) Ali’s interview must take
place on Saturday. (v) Amin’s interview must place on
the same with another interview. (vi) Saleem’s interview must take
place on the day before Osama’s interview (vii) Omer’s interview must take
place on a day after Hamza’s interview.
Q: If the director decides to take two interviews on Thursday and two on
Sunday, how many candidates would be eligible to interview on Friday?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
6
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 exactly one film is shown between A and C, and exactly one film is shown between B and D, which among the following will hold true?
A. B is the film shown between A and C.
B. A is the film shown between B and D.
C. E is the film shown between A and C.
D. D is the last film shown.
7
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:
A. The most profitable producer in the city receives revenue from its subscribes as well from advertisers.
B. Advertisers generally switch from the most popular channel to another one only when the other one becomes the most popular instead.
C. The number of channels competing viably with most profitable channel in the city has increased during the last two years.
D. The network of the most profitable TV channel in the city is still greater than of any of its competitors.
8
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, all three switches are ON in the second setting, which among the following could have been the default setting?
A. A ON, B ON, C ON.
B. A ON, B ON, C OFF.
C. A ON, B OFF, C ON.
D. A ON, B OFF, C OFF.
9
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
10
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?