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 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 # 2

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 # 3

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 # 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

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

1 A
3 B
5 C
2 D
4 E

Question # 6

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 # 7

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: Adding more amount of Novajana will make which of the following brands conformable with the conditions?

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

Question # 8

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

Question # 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 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 # 10

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 # 11

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 # 12

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

Question # 13

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 # 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: 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 # 15

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 # 16

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?

Hamza's interview will take place on Thursday A
Saleem's interview will take place on Friday B
Amin's interview take place on Saturday C
Osama's interview will take place on Saturday D
Amin's interview will take place on Sunday E

Question # 17

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?

N A
L B
P C
O D
Q E

Question # 18

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 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 # 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: 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 # 20

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

Sr.#	Question	Answer
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 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,
2	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:	A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 3
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.	A. I only B. II only C. III only D. I and III only
4	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	A. The general public has an interest in the free exchange of different political views. B. Every person who uses wall chalking for the promotion of ideas is a radical or fanatic. C. Radicals and fanatics prefer the use of public property while propagating their viewpoint. D. Legal constraints should be equal for all.
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: of the nine individuals, the largest number that can serve together on committee C is	A. 9 B. 8 C. 7 D. 6
6	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
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: Among the following combinations which could constitute the membership of committee C?	A. Y and T B. X and U C. Y, X and W D. W, V and U
8	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 a person does, which is dictated because of ignorance is not voluntary. Involuntary actions are those, which produce pain and repentance. In case a man has done something in his ignorance and he dose not feel vexed due to his action, he has not acted voluntarily as he was not aware of what he was doing, not yet involuntarily since he is not pained. After reading his passage we can arrive at the conclusion that:	A. A person is not a voluntary agent, if he acts by reason of ignorance and repents. B. If an action is done by reason of ignorance and is bot voluntary, then it was repented. C. a man is an involuntary agent, if he acts by reason of ignorance. D. Some actions are either involuntary or not voluntary.
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: Which among the following options would most strongly contradict the author;s attitiude towards society?	A. The greatest of society is altruism. B. We must all learn the art of love. C. Our short-term actions may contradict our long-term goals. D. Morality is the bedrock of a growing community.
10	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 of the above statements can be said to have been derived from two other statement?	A. Statement 1 B. Statement 2 C. Statement 3 D. Statement 5

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