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

Question # 1

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 :

P and Q A
P and X B
X and Y C
X and Z D
X, P and Z 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, any of the nine individuals serves on committee C, which among the following could not be the candidate to serve on committee A?

R A
Y B
W C
T D
S E

Question # 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 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 # 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?

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 # 5

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: The above paragraph is most likely to appear in which of the following?

A Guide to Pakistan's intinsic beauty A
Exploring the Great Outdoors B
The Quiet Beauty of Harappa C
how the Eagle Became Extinct D
Returning to Pakistan E

Question # 6

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 # 7

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 # 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 trip which requires greatest number of transfer, is:

P to R A
Q to Y B
Z to Q C
Z to R D
Z to Y 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 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 # 10

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 # 11

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 # 12

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 # 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: 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?

B is the film shown between A and C. A
A is the film shown between B and D. B
E is the film shown between A and C. C
D is the last film shown. D
E is the first film shown. E

Question # 14

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 is shown earlier than B A
B is shown earlier than C B
C is shown earlier than E C
D is shown earlier than A D
E is shown earlier than B E

Question # 15

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: In 1970, Shaheen Inn earned Rs. 10 million in hotel business. By 1990, revenue doubled and in 2000, it reached the sum of Rs. 40 million. Each of the following, if true, may explain the trend in hotel business except:

The number of total hotel rooms has increased. A
Average cost per room has increased. B
The number of customers has increased from 1970 to 1990. C
Average stay per customer has increased. D
The average price of customer services has increased. E

Question # 16

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?

Sahiwal has larger population than Burewala. A
Most people of Burewala work in Sahiwal. B
Each people in Sahiwal spends less time surfing internet than does a person in Burewala. C
The internet bandwidth is 128 kbps in both towns. D
Bandwidth usage in Burewala is more than that in Sahiwal E

Question # 17

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 # 18

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 # 19

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 # 20

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.

The generalization is valid only for those, in which last digit of their birth years is greater than four. A
The generalization is applicable only for those birth years that do not end in two zeroes. B
This example is not best illustration of the fact C
The generalization is valid only for those birth years in which the difference of the last two digits is one D
The generalization is valid only for those birth years that ends with 6 E

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1	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	A. 1 B. 3 C. 5 D. 2
2	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
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: 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.
4	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
5	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:	A. Z and Y B. Z and W C. Y and V D. Y and U
6	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
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, any of the nine individuals serves on committee C, which among the following could not be the candidate to serve on committee A?	A. R B. Y C. W D. T
8	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?	A. Some of the elements in Salt X are extracted from the root of a certain poisonous herb of Hunza. B. The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt X. C. Almost all the white cats died within two days after the first symptom appeared. D. Normally the rate of Kay fever among white cats is less than 0.01%.
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: About 20 percent of Pakistani husband think that wives with school going children should work outside the home. Only 10 percent of Iranian husband approves of mothers working if school going children live at home. Every other Pakistani wife and every third Iranian wife with school going children has a job outside her home. If the above statement is correct, which of the following must be true?	A. Iranian women have fewer children than Pakistani women. B. Iranian husband would seem to be less satisfied about working wives who have school going children than Pakistani husbands. C. More Iranian than Pakistani wives work outside the home. D. Iranian husband is hiving more conservative attitudes than Pakistani husbands.
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?	A. A, B, C, F B. D, E, H, Z C. A, D, E, Z D. C, D, E, F

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