NAT IIO Oriental & Islamic Studies Analytical Preparation Online Test for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

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 # 2

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, S and X are the only individuals serving on committee B, the total membership of committee C should be:

Z and Y A
Z and W B
Y and V C
Y and U D
X and V E

Question # 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 is the second film shown. A
B is the second film shown. B
C is the third film shown. C
D is the fourth film shown. D
E is the fourth film shown. E

Question # 4

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 --------------.
Dieticians claim that those people who seek help to quit the habit of over eating, are unable to stop overeating. Therefore, doctors have concluded that success in breaking such habit is rare. A large-scale survey shows that thousands of people have quit the habit of over eating. If both of the statements above are correct, an explanation that resolves their apparent contradiction is.

Dieticians do not work seriously so the people are not satisfied with their treatment A
The survey was conducted at only the posh areas of big cities, so it is based on wrong sample B
Will power play vital role in success to quit such habits C
People need more food. D
Those who succeeded in quitting the over eating did not go to dieticians for treatment and so are not included in the dieticians' data E

Question # 5

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.

Mrs. Fauzia A
Mr. Mujahid B
Mr. Shahid C
Mr. Abid D
Mrs. Ruby E

Question # 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: Which of the following is a suitable combination of vitamins and minerals for a nutriment?

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

Question # 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:

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 # 8

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 # 9

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 # 10

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 # 11

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

Question # 12

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 # 13

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: Professor Taimoor told his class that teacher's evaluation by students is not a valid measure of teaching quality. For this evaluation, students should fill out questionnaires at the end of the course. Which of the following, if true, supports professor Taimoor's suggestion?

Students' evaluation of teachers is a wrong method. A
Student's opinions against teachers are filtered during course. B
Professor Taimoor had received low ratings from his students. C
Teachers are not interested in any survey. D
Students show interest in teacher evaluation. 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: 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 # 15

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 # 16

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, which combination cannot be used together in an agreeable brand containing two or more types of tealeaves?

Livana and Mathia A
Livana and Novajana B
Livana and Piask C
Mathia and Oxia D
Piask and Novajana E

Question # 17

A group of dog lovers declare that the principal virtue of the dog is its general friendliness towards all people. But, another group of cat lovers declare that the principal virtue of the cat is its peculiar friendliness towards its provider.
Which of the following is true of the claims of both dogs and cats lovers?

Animal have not a sense to understand human behaviour A
Groups of animal lovers are friendly B
Friendliness is a virtue C
They apply the same standard D
Uncommon virtue of friendliness E

Question # 18

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 a passenger gets on the bus at O, rides past one of the stops and gets off at P, which of the following must be true?

O is stop one. A
Q is stop three. B
P is stop four. C
N is stop five. D
L is stop six. E

Question # 19

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 # 20

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	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	A. Men spend a lot of time on thinking about future B. Science is the major hurdle in development C. Life in contingent so a man should not think about his future. D. Man is a social animal
2	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
3	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
4	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?	A. W and S B. V and U C. V and T D. U and S
5	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.
6	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?	A. Class P views the comet on Tuesday. B. Class O views the comet on Thursday. C. Class L views the comet on Tuesday. D. Class L views the comet on Wednesday.
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: To fill the blank in the above passage, select one of the options from the below mentioned options:	A. We are always trying to undermine other endeavors. B. People always deceive one anther. C. Even close friends are not trustworthy. D. People want power to control others
8	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: a greater number of computers are sold in sahiwal than in Burewala. Therefore, the people of Sahiwal are better informed about world events than are the people of Burewala. Each of the following, if ture, weakness the conclusion above EXCEPT?	A. Sahiwal has larger population than Burewala. B. Most people of Burewala work in Sahiwal. C. Each people in Sahiwal spends less time surfing internet than does a person in Burewala. D. The internet bandwidth is 128 kbps in both towns.
9	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?	A. M, A, N, G, O, L, D B. M, D, N, G,L,O, A C. M, N, A,L, D, O,G D. M, N, A, O, D, L, G
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: Choose the best option to complete the above statement:	A. The natural beauty of our land B. The fascinating urban centers C. The wild terrain of NWFP D. One's own subconscious

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