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?
Question # 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:
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?
Question # 4
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?
Question # 5
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.
Question # 6
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?
Question # 7
In an in vitro study, 160 white cars were injected with Salt
X. 160 other white cats injected with placebo. In two weeks, 39% of the white
cats, who were injected with Salt X showed symptoms of Kay fever. Hence, it can
be concluded that Kay fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements
in Salt X.
Q: Which of the following would most strengthen the argument above?
Question # 8
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?
Question # 9
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?
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?
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NAT-II
Analytical
Chapter 0
Important MCQ's
Sr.#
Question
Answer
1
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 would make M, D, N, G, L, O, A the only possible sequence of speakers?
A. D is M's first mate; G is N's first mate; A is O's first mate.
B. D is M's first mate; G is N's first mate; A was the second to speak after L.
C. The order of the first four speakers was M, D, N G.
D. The order of the last three speakers was L,O, A.
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 the following, which combination cannot be used together in an agreeable brand containing two or more types of tealeaves?
A. Livana and Mathia
B. Livana and Novajana
C. Livana and Piask
D. Mathia and Oxia
3
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.
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: 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
A. Are ignored by young generation
B. Are an obstacle in the development in new tunes
C. Should be stored in museums.
D. Lose their distinctive features as time passes.
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: 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.
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: How many of them occupy cottages next to a vacant cottage?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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 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.
8
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: What response would the author of the above discussion come up with, in the case of the objection that the weaklings far exceed strong people?
I- He would respond with statement that the person making the objection is a weakling.
II- He would respond by saying that weakings will be miserable no matter what happens.
III- He would respond with statement that the strong would be frustrated if the weaklings are destroyed.
A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. I and II only
9
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. A is first in the order of presenters.
B. A is third in the order of presenter.
C. A is fourth in the order of presenters.
D. B is first in the order of presenters.
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: Among the following combinations which could constitute the membership of committee C?
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