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, switch A is OFF in the second setting. Which of the following could have been the default setting?

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

Question # 2

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 N Views the comet on Thursday, which of the following could be true?

Class P views the comet on Tuesday. A
Class O views the comet on Thursday. B
Class L views the comet on Tuesday. C
Class L views the comet on Wednesday. D
Class K views the comet on Thursday. E

Question # 3

One’s ability to adjust in an environment successfully leads to happiness. War at a universal level destroys the weaker people, who are the most unable to adjust to their environment. Thus, war at the universal level puts weakling out of their misery and allows more space for their predators to enjoy life in a better manner. As those actions have to be performed, which maximize the level of happiness of the greatest number, war at a universal level should take place.
Q: The author's discussion would be greatly weakened, if he agreed to which of the following?
I- Technology could change the environment.
II- War at the universal level would be an integral part of the environment.
III- It is possible for the strong to survive without suppressing the weak.

I only A
II only B
III only C
I and III only D
I, II and III only E

Question # 4

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?

In case the second speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate. A
In case the second speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was a captain. B
In case the third speaker was a first mate, the seventh speaker was a captain. C
In case the third speaker was a captain, the seventh speaker was a first mate. D
In case the seventh speaker was a first mate, the first & third speakers were captains. 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

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 office for Mr. Mujahid would be.

B A
F B
A C
C D
D E

Question # 7

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 # 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: 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 # 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: People should be held accountable for their own behavior, and if holding people accountable for their own behavior entails capital punishment, then so be it. However, no person should be held accountable for behavior over which he or she had no control. Which of the following is the most logical conclusion of the argument above?

People should not be held accountable for the behavior of other people. A
People have control over their own behavior. B
People cannot control the behavior of other people. C
Behavior that cannot be controlled should not be punished. D
People have control over behavior that is subject to capital punishment. E

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: 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 # 11

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 # 12

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?

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

Question # 13

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 # 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

First A
Second B
Third C
Fourth D
Fifth E

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.
Q: Rita must perform only in duets if

Kim is in number two A
Kim is in number five B
Tim is in number one C
Tim is in number two D
Tim is in number six E

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	A bus has exactly six stops on its route. The bus first stops at stop one and then at stops two, three, four, five and six respectively. After the bus leaves stop six, the bus turns and returns to stop one and repeats the cycle. The stops are at six buildings that are, in alphabetical order L, M, N, O, P and Q. P is the third stop. M is the sixth stop. The stop O is the stop immediately before Q. N is the stop immediately before L. Q: In case L is the second stop, which among the following must be the stop immediately before M?	A. N B. L C. P D. O
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: In case, D is to be shown earlier than A, then for which of the following these exactly one position from through fifth in which it can be scheduled to be shown?	A. A B. B C. C D. D
3	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 following, the addition of which combination would make a brand containing two parts Novajana and one part Piask conformable with the conditions?	A. One part Livana B. One part Mathia C. Two parts Novajana D. One part Oxia
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 switches B is ON in the default setting, what must be the second setting?	A. A ON, B ON, C ON, B. A ON, B ON, C OFF, C. A ON, B OFF, C ON, 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 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
6	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. A, D, Z B. B, H, E C. C, D, H D. C, E, Z
7	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	A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth
8	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?	A. One part Livana, one part Piask B. Two parts Mathia, two parts Livana C. Three parts Novajana, three parts Livana D. Four parts Oxia, four parts Mathia
9	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, in default setting the switches A and B are ON and the switch C is OFF, then what could be the second setting?	A. A ON, B ON, C ON. B. A ON, B OFF, C ON. C. A ON, B OFF, C OFF. D. A OFF, B ON, C OFF.
10	Rizwan was born in 1956, and so in 7965 he was nine years old. If we per use this example, it is clear that the last two digits of a person's birth will be the same as the last two digits of the year of that person's ninth birthday, except that the position of the digits will be reversed. Identify, which is the best criticism of the assertions made above.	A. The generalization is valid only for those, in which last digit of their birth years is greater than four. B. The generalization is applicable only for those birth years that do not end in two zeroes. C. This example is not best illustration of the fact D. The generalization is valid only for those birth years in which the difference of the last two digits is one

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