NTS Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. If 3x - 7 = 5x + 1, what is the value of 2x + 9? → 1
2. He is quite good _____ making paintings. → at
3. Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning? → All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air.
4. Three friends share a bill of Rs. 2,700 in the ratio 2:3:4. How much does the friend with the largest share pay? → Rs. 1,200
5. Which fraction is the largest: 3/4, 5/8, 7/12, or 2/3? → 3/4
6. Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT': → Kind
7. The _____ between the two rival groups was finally resolved through peaceful negotiations. → conflict
8. Which organization maintains international peace and security as its primary purpose? → United Nations Security Council
9. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly? → The dog's bone was buried.
10. She ____ working in a factory since 2007. → has been
11. Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis? → Carbon Dioxide
12. Which protocol is used for sending emails? → SMTP
13. In which city is Masjid al-Aqsa located? → Jerusalem
14. The teacher's _____ explanation helped the students understand the complex mathematical concept easily. → lucid
15. A tank is 1/3 full. After adding 40 liters, it becomes 2/3 full. What is the total capacity of the tank? → 120 liters
16. Among the early converts to Islam, who is recognized as the first adult free man to embrace the faith? → Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.)
17. If COMPUTER is coded as DPNQVUFS, how is LAPTOP coded? → MBQUPQ
18. If 5 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 10 workers take to complete the same job? → 6 days
19. Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ? → School
20. Which organ in the human body produces insulin? → Pancreas
21. The pivotal Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, which established a ten-year truce between the Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Makkah, was signed in which Islamic year? → 6 AH
22. A news article describes a city experiencing record rainfall, flooded streets, and closed schools. What can most REASONABLY be inferred? → Normal daily routines and activities were significantly disrupted
23. Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine? → Kidneys
24. Which of the following is an input device? → Scanner
25. The Objective Resolution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in: → 1949
26. What is the currency of Saudi Arabia? → Riyal
27. Why does a large steel ship float on water, while a small steel nail sinks? → The ship is hollow and its overall shape displaces a large volume of water.
28. What is the meaning of 'Zakat' in Arabic? → Purification
29. Which is the largest organ of the human body? → Skin
30. How many Surahs (chapters) are there in the Holy Quran? → 114