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

Question # 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: Choose the best option to complete the above statement:

The natural beauty of our land A
The fascinating urban centers B
The wild terrain of NWFP C
One's own subconscious D
The great sprawling cities of the upper Pakistan E

Question # 2

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 # 3

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 # 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: 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 # 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?

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 # 6

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 # 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: 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 # 8

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 # 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?

Iranian women have fewer children than Pakistani women. A
Iranian husband would seem to be less satisfied about working wives who have school going children than Pakistani husbands. B
More Iranian than Pakistani wives work outside the home. C
Iranian husband is hiving more conservative attitudes than Pakistani husbands. D
Employment opportunities for Pakistani wives are greater than Iranian wives. 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 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 # 11

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 # 12

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 # 13

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?

1 A
2 B
3 C
4 D
5 E

Question # 14

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 # 15

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 # 16

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

Question # 17

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 # 18

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 # 19

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?

A and B A
A and D B
B and C C
B and D D
C and D E

Question # 20

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

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	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?	A. Class K view s the comet on Monday. B. Class L views the comet on Monday. C. Class L views the comet on Tuesday. D. Class N views the comet on Wednesday.
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?	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.
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 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
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.	A. Dieticians do not work seriously so the people are not satisfied with their treatment B. The survey was conducted at only the posh areas of big cities, so it is based on wrong sample C. Will power play vital role in success to quit such habits D. People need more food.
5	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 N is the fourth stop, which among the following must be the stop immediately before P?	A. O B. Q C. N D. L
6	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.
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: 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?	A. The reason of almost all forest fires is natural. B. Human beings try to extinguish the fire for gaining heat. C. Studies indicate that forest fires regularly occurred in the times prior to human occupation of forest areas. D. The animal and plant life destroyed by forest fires seldom represents endangered species.
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: 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.
9	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 only one interview takes place on Thursday which candidate could have that interview?	A. Ali B. Amin C. Omer D. Saleem
10	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.

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