NTS NAT Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has been expanding its membership. Following Iran's full accession in 2023, which Eastern European nation completed the process to become the 10th full member of the SCO in July 2024?

Armenia
Mongolia
Turkey
Belarus (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Belarus

After Iran became the ninth member, Belarus signed a memorandum of obligations and completed the process to become the tenth full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in July 2024, further expanding the group's reach.

Question 2: In a certain code, FISH is written as EHRG. How will DUCK be written?

DTBK
EVDL
CUBJ
CTBJ (Correct answer)

Correct answer: CTBJ

Each letter is shifted by -1: F→E, I→H, S→R, H→G. So D→C, U→T, C→B, K→J = CTBJ.

Question 3: He is quite good _____ making paintings.

on
about
in
at (Correct answer)

Correct answer: at

Explanation: When expressing proficiency or skill in a particular activity, "at" is the appropriate preposition to use. Therefore, the sentence should read, "He is quite good at making paintings."

Question 4: Fill in the blank: 'The doctor advised the patient to _____ from smoking.'

refrain (Correct answer)
retreat
restrain
retain

Correct answer: refrain

'Refrain from' is the correct collocation meaning to stop oneself from doing something.

Question 5: What is the full form of URL?

Universal Reference Link
Uniform Resource Locator (Correct answer)
Unified Resource Link
Universal Resource Locator

Correct answer: Uniform Resource Locator

URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator, used to specify addresses on the internet.

Question 6: The literal meaning of "Zakat", one of the five pillars of Islam, is:

To give charity
To worship
To purify (Correct answer)
To increase

Correct answer: To purify

The word "Zakat" literally means 'to cleanse' or 'to purify'. It is understood as a way to purify one's own wealth by giving a portion of it to those in need, thereby cleansing it from any worldly impurity and gaining blessings.

Question 7: A statement that is always true regardless of the truth values of its components is called a:

Contradiction
Hypothesis
Inference
Tautology (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tautology

A tautology is a logical statement that is necessarily true under all possible interpretations.

Question 8: If Monday falls on the 1st of a month, what day will the 23rd of that month be?

Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday (Correct answer)
Monday

Correct answer: Tuesday

From the 1st to the 23rd is 22 days. 22 ÷ 7 = 3 weeks + 1 day. So the 23rd is Tuesday.

Question 9: A passage reads: 'The city council's decision to demolish the historic theater is nothing short of a disgrace. Future generations will never forgive this shortsighted act of cultural destruction.' The author's tone is BEST described as:

curious and openly questioning
optimistic and ultimately hopeful
objective and completely neutral in judgment
outraged and strongly critical (Correct answer)

Correct answer: outraged and strongly critical

Words like 'disgrace,' 'never forgive,' and 'cultural destruction' reveal strong negative emotion, indicating an outraged and critical tone.

Question 10: What is the sum of the first 10 natural numbers?

60
45
50
55 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 55

Sum = n(n+1)/2 = 10(11)/2 = 55.

Question 11: Which international organization has its headquarters in New York City?

UNESCO
WHO
United Nations (Correct answer)
World Bank

Correct answer: United Nations

The United Nations headquarters is located in New York City, established in 1952.

Question 12: A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours. How much of the tank will be filled in 2 hours?

1/4
2/3
1/2
1/3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1/3

In 1 hour, the pipe fills 1/6 of the tank. In 2 hours, it fills 2/6 = 1/3.

Question 13: Choose the correct preposition: "She is good ___ mathematics."

in
at (Correct answer)
on
for

Correct answer: at

The correct collocation is "good at" when referring to skill or proficiency in a subject.

Question 14: He did not _____ a letter.

wrote
write (Correct answer)
writes
written

Correct answer: write

Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense, so the correct verb form to use is "write" in the negative form, which is "did not write."

Question 15: A passage reads: 'Climate change threatens coastal communities through rising sea levels, increased flooding, and more intense storms. Immediate action is needed to mitigate these effects.' The author's PRIMARY purpose is to:

Persuade readers that climate change requires urgent action (Correct answer)
Describe the historical development of coastal communities
Entertain readers with stories about coastal community life
Inform readers about the geography of coastal regions

Correct answer: Persuade readers that climate change requires urgent action

The call for 'immediate action' reveals the author's persuasive intent, urging readers to treat climate change as an urgent matter.

Question 16: Which device is used to convert digital signals to analog signals for transmission over telephone lines?

Hub
Modem (Correct answer)
Switch
Router

Correct answer: Modem

A modem (modulator-demodulator) converts digital signals to analog and vice versa.

Question 17: A passage states: 'Because the factory released chemicals into the river, fish populations declined, which led fishermen to lose their livelihoods.' What was the DIRECT cause of fishermen losing their livelihoods?

The presence of a factory near the river
The decline in fish populations (Correct answer)
New government fishing regulations
Chemical pollution released into the river

Correct answer: The decline in fish populations

In the chain of events, declining fish populations is the immediate and direct cause of fishermen losing their livelihoods, even though the factory started the chain.

Question 18: What is the main function of RAM in a computer?

Display output
Internet connectivity
Permanent data storage
Temporary data storage during processing (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Temporary data storage during processing

RAM (Random Access Memory) provides temporary storage for data and programs currently being used.

Question 19: A man starts from point P, walks 10 meters towards the East to reach point Q. He then turns to his right, walks 5 meters to reach point R. Next, he turns to his right, walks 15 meters to reach point S. Finally, he turns to his right again and walks 5 meters to reach point T. What is the direct distance between the starting point P and the final point T?

20 meters
15 meters
10 meters
5 meters (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 5 meters

The man's path creates a partial rectangle. He walks 10m East and then 15m West, which results in a net displacement of 5m West from his starting longitude. He walks 5m South and then 5m North, resulting in zero net displacement on the North-South axis. Therefore, the final point T is exactly 5 meters West of the starting point P.

Question 20: Which Surah of the Quran is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

Surah Al-Baqarah
Surah Ya-Sin (Correct answer)
Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Ar-Rahman

Correct answer: Surah Ya-Sin

Surah Ya-Sin is often referred to as the 'Heart of the Quran' based on a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Question 21: Which of the following common household substances is an acid?

Bleach
Vinegar (Correct answer)
Soap
Baking soda solution

Correct answer: Vinegar

Vinegar is an acid because it is a dilute solution of acetic acid, which gives it a pH value below 7. Baking soda, soap, and bleach are all common examples of bases (alkaline substances), which have a pH value above 7.

Question 22: Which sentence is grammatically correct?

He doesn't know the answer. (Correct answer)
He don't know the answer.
He do not knows the answer.
He doesn't knows the answer.

Correct answer: He doesn't know the answer.

"He doesn't know" uses the correct third-person singular form of the auxiliary verb "do."

Question 23: What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

300,000 km/s (Correct answer)
200,000 km/s
250,000 km/s
150,000 km/s

Correct answer: 300,000 km/s

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000 km/s (3 × 10⁸ m/s).

Question 24: In a specific code language, the word 'MASTER' is coded as 'OCUVGT'. Following the same coding rule, how would the word 'LABOUR' be coded?

NCBQTW
NCDQVT
NCDQWT (Correct answer)
MCDQWT

Correct answer: NCDQWT

The pattern is a simple alphabetical shift. Each letter in the original word is replaced by the letter that is two positions ahead of it in the English alphabet (M -> O, A -> C, S -> U, etc.). Applying this rule to 'LABOUR': L+2=N, A+2=C, B+2=D, O+2=Q, U+2=W, R+2=T.

Question 25: When did Pakistan conduct its first nuclear tests?

1995
1998 (Correct answer)
2000
1996

Correct answer: 1998

Pakistan conducted nuclear tests on May 28, 1998 (Chagai-I) and May 30, 1998 (Chagai-II) in Balochistan.

Question 26: If a dozen eggs cost Rs. 240, what is the cost of 3 eggs?

Rs. 50
Rs. 55
Rs. 70
Rs. 60 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Rs. 60

Cost per egg = 240/12 = Rs. 20. Cost of 3 eggs = 20 × 3 = Rs. 60.

Question 27: If 8 apples cost Rs. 200, what is the cost of 5 apples?

Rs. 125 (Correct answer)
Rs. 130
Rs. 115
Rs. 100

Correct answer: Rs. 125

Cost per apple = 200/8 = Rs. 25. Cost of 5 apples = 25 × 5 = Rs. 125.

Question 28: The statement "If it rains, the ground gets wet" is logically equivalent to:

If it does not rain, the ground stays dry.
Rain and wet ground always occur together.
If the ground is wet, it rained.
If the ground is not wet, it did not rain. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: If the ground is not wet, it did not rain.

The contrapositive "If not Q, then not P" is logically equivalent to the original conditional "If P then Q."

Question 29: Passage: 'Bees are essential pollinators. Without them, many crops would fail to produce fruit. Scientists estimate that bees contribute to one-third of the food humans consume.' Which fact from the passage BEST supports the idea that bees are critically important to the human food supply?

Bees contribute to one-third of the food humans consume (Correct answer)
Bees are classified as essential pollinators
Many crops produce fruit through pollination
Scientists conduct research on bee populations

Correct answer: Bees contribute to one-third of the food humans consume

The statistic that bees contribute to one-third of human food directly and quantifiably demonstrates bees' importance to the food supply.

Question 30: Which conclusion follows from: "No mammals are cold-blooded. All snakes are cold-blooded."?

Some snakes are mammals.
All cold-blooded animals are snakes.
Some mammals are snakes.
No snakes are mammals. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: No snakes are mammals.

Since mammals are never cold-blooded and snakes always are, snakes and mammals share no members.

Question 31: In a coding system where RED = 27 (R=18, E=5, D=4), what is the code for BLUE (B=2, L=12, U=21, E=5)?

44
38
42
40 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 40

Each letter's alphabetical position is summed: B(2)+L(12)+U(21)+E(5) = 40.

Question 32: MARATHON is to RACE as HIBERNATION is to:

Bear
Winter
Dream
Sleep (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Sleep

The relationship is that of a specific type to a general category. A marathon is a type of race. Hibernation is a type of sleep or a state of prolonged sleep.

Question 33: In which year did the Hijrah (migration from Makkah to Madinah) take place?

610 CE
615 CE
622 CE (Correct answer)
630 CE

Correct answer: 622 CE

The Hijrah took place in 622 CE, and this event marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

Question 34: What type of sentence is: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk"?

Compound-complex
Simple
Compound
Complex (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Complex

The sentence has one independent clause and one dependent clause introduced by "although," making it complex.

Question 35: Which Prophet is mentioned the most times in the Holy Quran?

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Prophet Musa (AS) (Correct answer)
Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
Prophet Isa (AS)

Correct answer: Prophet Musa (AS)

Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS) is mentioned approximately 136 times in the Quran, more than any other prophet.

Question 36: What does 'HTTP' stand for?

High Transfer Text Protocol
Hyper Text Transmission Protocol
High Tech Transfer Protocol
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, the foundation of data communication on the web.

Question 37: "All honest people are trustworthy. Some leaders are honest." What follows?

All leaders are trustworthy.
Some leaders are trustworthy. (Correct answer)
No leaders are trustworthy.
All trustworthy people are leaders.

Correct answer: Some leaders are trustworthy.

Since some leaders are honest and all honest people are trustworthy, those particular leaders must be trustworthy.

Question 38: Which option correctly punctuates: "He had three hobbies reading writing and painting"?

He had three hobbies, reading writing and painting.
He had three hobbies: reading, writing, and painting. (Correct answer)
He had three hobbies; reading, writing, and painting.
He had three hobbies reading, writing and painting.

Correct answer: He had three hobbies: reading, writing, and painting.

A colon correctly introduces the list, and serial commas properly separate the three items.

Question 39: Her speech was a _______ of disconnected ideas and rambling anecdotes; it lacked the coherence and focus expected from a keynote speaker.

compendium
hodgepodge
masterpiece
treatise (Correct answer)

Correct answer: treatise

The description 'disconnected ideas and rambling anecdotes' and the explicit mention of lacking 'coherence and focus' point to a confused mixture. 'Hodgepodge' refers to a confused mixture or jumble, which perfectly describes the speech.

Question 40: The new policy was met with _____ from the public, as many believed it would harm small businesses.

indifference
resistance (Correct answer)
approval
celebration

Correct answer: resistance

'Resistance' means opposition, which logically follows from the public believing the policy would cause harm.

Question 41: Five boxes, P, Q, R, S, and T, are of different weights. R is heavier than only T. P is heavier than S but lighter than Q. Which of the following boxes is the heaviest?

R
Q (Correct answer)
P
S

Correct answer: Q

The statement 'R is heavier than only T' establishes that T is the lightest and R is the second lightest (T < R). The statement 'P is heavier than S but lighter than Q' gives the order S < P < Q. Since R is only heavier than T, the other three boxes (Q, P, S) must all be heavier than R. This combines to give the complete order: T < R < S < P < Q. Therefore, Q is the heaviest.

Question 42: In the sentence 'The government's decision was met with widespread skepticism by scientists who had dedicated years to the opposing research,' the word 'skepticism' most nearly means:

enthusiastic support and approval
angry and vocal opposition
mild curiosity and interest
doubt and disbelief (Correct answer)

Correct answer: doubt and disbelief

Skepticism means doubt or disbelief; scientists who support opposing research would naturally doubt a contradictory government decision.

Question 43: In a scenario where a biologist is studying ecosystems, they note that a FINCH is a type of BIRD. Which of the following analogies best represents this relationship?

Collie : Dog (Correct answer)
Wolf : Pack
Gill : Fish
Reptile : Lizard

Correct answer: Collie : Dog

The relationship is 'species to class'. A finch is a specific type (species) of bird (class). A collie is a specific breed (species) of dog (class). The other options show different relationships (animal:group, part:whole, class:species).

Question 44: If all roses are flowers and all flowers need water, what can be concluded?

Roses need water. (Correct answer)
Flowers are roses.
All things needing water are roses.
All water has flowers.

Correct answer: Roses need water.

By syllogistic reasoning, since roses are flowers and flowers need water, roses must also need water.

Question 45: The changing of seasons on Earth is primarily caused by which of the following?

The Earth's changing distance from the Sun.
The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation. (Correct answer)
The variation in the Sun's energy output.
The gravitational pull of the Moon.

Correct answer: The tilt of the Earth's axis of rotation.

Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of about 23.5 degrees. As Earth orbits the Sun, this tilt causes different parts of the planet to receive more direct sunlight at different times of the year. When a hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, it experiences summer; when it is tilted away, it experiences winter.

Question 46: Identify the correct sentence:

He doesn't know the answer. (Correct answer)
He don't know the answer.
He doesn't knows the answer.
He don't knows the answer.

Correct answer: He doesn't know the answer.

'Doesn't' is the correct contraction for third person singular, followed by the base form 'know'.

Question 47: Which gas do plants absorb during photosynthesis?

Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide (Correct answer)
Oxygen

Correct answer: Carbon Dioxide

Plants absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and use it with water and sunlight to produce glucose and oxygen.

Question 48: Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

While I was walking to school, I saw a dog.
Walking to school, I saw a dog.
Walking to school, a dog was seen. (Correct answer)
I saw a dog while walking to school.

Correct answer: Walking to school, a dog was seen.

In the second sentence, "walking to school" incorrectly modifies "a dog" because no person is named as the subject.

Question 49: Complete the pattern: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

EU
EV (Correct answer)
FV
EX

Correct answer: EV

First letter goes forward (A,B,C,D,E) and second letter goes backward (Z,Y,X,W,V). Next is EV.

Question 50: If the HCF of two numbers is 12 and their LCM is 144, and one number is 36, what is the other number?

54
36
42
48 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 48

Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM. So other number = (12 × 144) / 36 = 48.

Question 51: A manager is forming a three-person committee from employees J, K, L, M, N, and P. The committee must follow these rules: - Either J or K must be on the committee, but not both. - If L is on the committee, M must also be on it. - N cannot be on the committee if L is on it. Which of the following is an acceptable committee?

{J, L, M} (Correct answer)
{J, K, P}
{L, M, N}
{K, L, N}

Correct answer: {J, L, M}

Let's test option {J, L, M}. Rule 1: J is present, K is not (Ok). Rule 2: L is present, and M is also present (Ok). Rule 3: L is present, and N is not present (Ok). All rules are satisfied. The other options violate at least one rule: {K, L, N} violates Rule 2 and 3; {J, K, P} violates Rule 1; {L, M, N} violates Rule 3.

Question 52: Which organ in the human body produces insulin?

Kidney
Liver
Heart
Pancreas (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Pancreas

The pancreas produces insulin through its beta cells in the islets of Langerhans.

Question 53: In a row of children, Amir is 8th from the left and Sana is 12th from the right. If they exchange positions, Amir becomes 15th from the left. How many children are in the row?

28
22
24
26 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 26

After exchange, Amir is at Sana's position (15th from left). Sana was 12th from right. Total = 15 + 12 - 1 = 26.

Question 54: The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed our understanding of the universe.

minor
groundbreaking (Correct answer)
trivial
routine

Correct answer: groundbreaking

'Groundbreaking' means innovative and pioneering, fitting a discovery that changed understanding.

Question 55: What causes tides in the ocean?

Underwater volcanic activity
Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun (Correct answer)
Wind patterns
Earth's rotation only

Correct answer: Gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun

Ocean tides are primarily caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and, to a lesser extent, the Sun.

Question 56: Considering the following two equations, what is the value of a + b? a + 4 = 10 b + 10 = 4

30
12
0 (Correct answer)
24

Correct answer: 0

Explanation: To find the values of 𝑎 and 𝑏, we can solve the equations: a + 4 = 10 b +10 = 4 From the first equation, we find that a = 6. From the second equation, we find that b = −6. Therefore, a + b = 6 + (−6) = 0.

Question 57: Consider the following statements: 1. All engineers are good at mathematics. 2. No artist is good at mathematics. 3. Ali is an engineer. Based on these statements, which conclusion is logically certain?

Ali is not good at mathematics.
Ali is an artist.
Ali is not an artist. (Correct answer)
Some artists are engineers.

Correct answer: Ali is not an artist.

From statement 1 and 3, we can deduce that since Ali is an engineer, he must be good at mathematics. Statement 2 says that no one who is good at mathematics is an artist. Since Ali is good at mathematics, it logically follows that Ali cannot be an artist.

Question 58: Who was the first Caliph of Islam after Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)?

Hazrat Umar (RA)
Hazrat Uthman (RA)
Hazrat Ali (RA)
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) was the first Caliph, ruling from 632 to 634 CE.

Question 59: Which country has the largest population in the world?

China
India (Correct answer)
United States
Indonesia

Correct answer: India

India surpassed China to become the world's most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people.

Question 60: A car travels at 80 km/h. How long will it take to cover 320 km?

3 hours
3.5 hours
4.5 hours
4 hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 4 hours

Time = Distance / Speed = 320 / 80 = 4 hours.

Question 61: Solve for y: 3y - 9 = 2y + 4

14
13 (Correct answer)
11
12

Correct answer: 13

3y - 9 = 2y + 4 → 3y - 2y = 4 + 9 → y = 13.

Question 62: The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2010, is most renowned for which of the following changes?

Granting the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly.
Changing the official language from English to Urdu.
Devolving significant powers from the federal government to the provinces. (Correct answer)
Establishing special courts for trying terrorists.

Correct answer: Devolving significant powers from the federal government to the provinces.

The 18th Amendment is a landmark piece of legislation that significantly strengthened Pakistan's parliamentary democracy by removing the presidential power to unilaterally dissolve assemblies (repealing Article 58-2b) and transferring numerous legislative subjects to provincial governments, enhancing provincial autonomy.

Question 63: A shopkeeper offers a 20% discount on an item marked at Rs. 500. What is the selling price?

Rs. 380
Rs. 420
Rs. 350
Rs. 400 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Rs. 400

Discount = 20% of 500 = Rs. 100. Selling price = 500 - 100 = Rs. 400.

Question 64: What is the primary gas absorbed from the atmosphere by plants during photosynthesis?

Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide (Correct answer)
Hydrogen
Nitrogen

Correct answer: Carbon Dioxide

Photosynthesis is the process plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy. They take in carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and water (H₂O) from the soil. Using sunlight, they convert these into glucose (sugar for food) and release oxygen as a byproduct.

Question 65: What is the square root of 196?

12
13
15
14 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 14

√196 = 14, because 14 × 14 = 196.

Question 66: Cow : Calf :: Horse : ?

Foal (Correct answer)
Mare
Colt
Pony

Correct answer: Foal

A young cow is called a calf; a young horse is called a foal.

Question 67: In a town, the ratio of men to women is 5:4. If the total population of the town is 45,000, what is the number of women?

25,000
15,000
20,000 (Correct answer)
30,000

Correct answer: 20,000

The ratio 5:4 means there are 5+4 = 9 parts in total. To find the value of one part, divide the total population by the total number of parts: 45,000 / 9 = 5,000. The number of women corresponds to 4 parts, so multiply the value of one part by 4: 5,000 * 4 = 20,000.

Question 68: She agrees ______ my proposal.

to (Correct answer)
for
about
with

Correct answer: to

Explanation: The verb "agree" is typically followed by the preposition "to" when referring to accepting or consenting to something proposed by another person. Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is "agrees to."

Question 69: In the sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, ___, what comes next?

216
108
270
162 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 162

Each term is multiplied by 3: 2×3=6, 6×3=18, 18×3=54, 54×3=162.

Question 70: What percent of 40 is 16?

36%
26%
18%
40% (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 40%

Explanation: To find what percent of 40 is 16, divide 16 by 40 and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage: 16/40 × 100 = 40%

Question 71: Select the correct passive voice of: 'The teacher punished the student.'

The student is punished by the teacher.
The student had been punished by the teacher.
The student was punished by the teacher. (Correct answer)
The student has been punished by the teacher.

Correct answer: The student was punished by the teacher.

The active sentence is in past simple tense, so the passive should be 'was + past participle'.

Question 72: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'AFFLUENT':

Prosperous
Wealthy
Abundant
Destitute (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Destitute

Affluent means wealthy or rich. Destitute means extremely poor, making it the antonym.

Question 73: If 3x - 7 = 5x + 1, what is the value of 2x + 9?

1 (Correct answer)
17
-4
5

Correct answer: 1

First, solve for x in the equation 3x - 7 = 5x + 1. Subtract 3x from both sides to get -7 = 2x + 1. Then, subtract 1 from both sides to get -8 = 2x. Divide by 2 to find x = -4. Now, substitute the value of x into the expression 2x + 9. This gives 2(-4) + 9, which simplifies to -8 + 9 = 1.

Question 74: Which argument form is logically valid?

If P then Q; Q is true; therefore P is true.
If P then Q; P is false; therefore Q is false.
If P then Q; Q is false; therefore P is true.
If P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: If P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true.

"If P then Q; P is true; therefore Q is true" is modus ponens, the fundamental valid deductive form.

Question 75: Which word is spelled correctly?

Accomodate
Accommodate (Correct answer)
Acommodate
Accommoddate

Correct answer: Accommodate

"Accommodate" has both double 'c' and double 'm.'

Question 76: 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 (Correct answer)
130 liters
110 liters
100 liters

Correct answer: 120 liters

40 liters = 2/3 - 1/3 = 1/3 of the tank. Total capacity = 40 × 3 = 120 liters.

Question 77: If 4^x = 64, what is the value of x?

4
5
3 (Correct answer)
2

Correct answer: 3

64 = 4³, so 4^x = 4³, therefore x = 3.

Question 78: Select the correct form: "If I ___ rich, I would travel the world."

am
will be
was
were (Correct answer)

Correct answer: were

In second conditional sentences expressing an unreal present situation, "were" is used for all subjects.

Question 79: The _____ of the forest was disturbed by the sudden arrival of the logging trucks.

noise
chaos
tranquility (Correct answer)
pollution

Correct answer: tranquility

'Tranquility' means peacefulness and calm, which would logically be disturbed by logging trucks.

Question 80: Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly?

The dog's' bone was buried.
The dogs bone was buried.
The dogs's bone was buried.
The dog's bone was buried. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The dog's bone was buried.

"Dog's" correctly uses an apostrophe before the 's' to show singular possession.

Question 81: If some A are B, which statement must also be true?

Some B are A. (Correct answer)
All A are B.
All B are A.
No B are A.

Correct answer: Some B are A.

"Some A are B" is logically equivalent to "Some B are A" — the partial overlap is reciprocal.

Question 82: Which month in the Islamic calendar is known for fasting?

Ramadan (Correct answer)
Muharram
Rajab
Sha'ban

Correct answer: Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

Question 83: The Gwadar Port, a crucial component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is located in which province?

Punjab
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Balochistan (Correct answer)
Sindh

Correct answer: Balochistan

Gwadar Port is a deep-sea port situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan province. Its strategic location is central to CPEC, providing China with direct access to the Arabian Sea.

Question 84: Five books are stacked top to bottom. English is above History. History is above Science. Science is above Art. Art is above Math. What is the top book?

Math
Science
English (Correct answer)
History

Correct answer: English

Following the chain: English > History > Science > Art > Math, English is at the top.

Question 85: Which of the following is an input device?

Speaker
Printer
Scanner (Correct answer)
Monitor

Correct answer: Scanner

A scanner is an input device that converts physical documents into digital format for the computer.

Question 86: If 5 workers can complete a job in 12 days, how many days will 10 workers take to complete the same job?

5 days
8 days
6 days (Correct answer)
4 days

Correct answer: 6 days

Total work = 5 × 12 = 60 worker-days. With 10 workers: 60/10 = 6 days.

Question 87: What is the product of (x + 3)(x - 3)?

x² + 9
x² - 6x + 9
x² + 6x - 9
x² - 9 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: x² - 9

Using the identity (a+b)(a-b) = a² - b²: (x+3)(x-3) = x² - 9.

Question 88: Which of the following organs is primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?

Lungs
Liver
Stomach
Kidneys (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Kidneys

The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system. Their primary function is to filter the blood to remove waste products and excess water, which are then excreted from the body as urine. The liver has many metabolic functions, the lungs are for respiration, and the stomach is for digestion.

Question 89: In a family of six (A, B, C, D, E, F), there are two married couples. B, a doctor, is the father of E. F is the grandfather of C and works as a contractor. D is the grandmother of E and is a housewife. The family has one doctor, one contractor, one nurse, one housewife, and two students. Based on this information, who is the mother of C?

Cannot be determined
E
A (Correct answer)
D

Correct answer: A

F (grandfather) and D (grandmother) are one married couple. B (father of E) must be their son. Since there are two married couples, B is married to A, the only other adult female. C and E are grandchildren of F & D, making them siblings and the children of B and A. Therefore, A is the mother of C.

Question 90: Read the passage: 'Solar energy is derived from the sun's radiation and converted into electricity using photovoltaic cells. Unlike fossil fuels, solar energy is renewable and produces no harmful emissions during operation.' What can be INFERRED from this passage?

Solar energy is more cost-effective than every other alternative
Photovoltaic cells are the only method of harnessing solar energy
Solar energy is currently the most widely used energy source worldwide
Solar energy is more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Solar energy is more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels

Since solar energy produces no harmful emissions while fossil fuels do, it can be logically inferred that solar energy is more environmentally friendly.

Question 91: Find the value of x: x/4 + 3 = 7

12
18
16 (Correct answer)
14

Correct answer: 16

x/4 + 3 = 7 → x/4 = 4 → x = 16.

Question 92: In the sentence "She has been working here for five years," the tense is:

Past perfect continuous
Simple present
Present perfect
Present perfect continuous (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Present perfect continuous

"Has been working" uses "has been + present participle," which is the present perfect continuous tense.

Question 93: Identify the figure of speech in: "The wind whispered through the trees."

Simile
Personification (Correct answer)
Metaphor
Hyperbole

Correct answer: Personification

Attributing the human action of whispering to the wind is personification.

Question 94: Which of the following is equal to 3.14 x 106?

45587
3140
314
3140000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 3140000

Explanation: 3.14 x 10^6 means "3.14 multiplied by 1 followed by 6 zeros," which equals 3,140,000

Question 95: Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Jupiter
Mars (Correct answer)
Saturn
Venus

Correct answer: Mars

Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface giving it a reddish appearance.

Question 96: Which component is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer, responsible for executing instructions and performing calculations?

Motherboard
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Central Processing Unit (CPU) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the primary component of a computer that processes instructions. It acts as the 'brain', performing most of the calculations and executing commands given by software programs. RAM is temporary memory, an HDD is for long-term storage, and the Motherboard connects all components.

Question 97: K2, the second-highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?

Karakoram (Correct answer)
Hindu Kush
Himalayas
Sulaiman

Correct answer: Karakoram

K2 is the highest peak of the Karakoram mountain range, which is located in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The Himalayas are a separate, albeit nearby, major mountain range.

Question 98: The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan was passed under which Prime Minister?

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Correct answer)
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Benazir Bhutto
Yahya Khan

Correct answer: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

The 1973 Constitution was passed on April 12, 1973, under Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government.

Question 99: If a = 2, b = -3, what is the value of a² + b² - 2ab?

20
25 (Correct answer)
10
15

Correct answer: 25

a² + b² - 2ab = (a-b)² = (2-(-3))² = 5² = 25.

Question 100: The Indus Water Treaty was signed between Pakistan and India in which year?

1962
1955
1960 (Correct answer)
1958

Correct answer: 1960

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, brokered by the World Bank.

NTS NAT Exam

The NTS National Aptitude Test (NAT) is used for university admissions in Pakistan, assessing verbal, quantitative, and analytical reasoning plus subject knowledge.

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