ANNtXUR£- tt Section -1 VOCABULARY TEST

25 Questions, 05 Minutes 1. REDUNDANT 10. MUNIFICIENTLY 17. PARADOX

a) necessary a) acutely a) accepted opinion b) plentiful b) awkwardly b) axiom c) sufficient c) cruelly c) contradiction d) diminishing d) generously d) enigma e) superfluous e) militarily e) pattern

2. THERAPEUTIC 11. MACHIAVELLIAN 18. LABYRINTH a) curative a) cunning a) laboratory b) restful b) humble b) maze c) warm c) kingly c) path d) stimulating d) machine-like d) portal e) professional e) saintly e) room

3. DECORUM 12. ELUCIDATE 19. DlSCONSOLATE a) wit a) Condense a.) desolate b) charm b) escape b.) emotional c) adornment c) evade c.) incorrigible d) seemliness d) explain d.) gloomy e) charity e) shine through

4. ASTRINGENT 13. NOSTALGIC 20. SUNCREASE a) bossy a) expressive a) end b) musty b) forgetful b) hope c) flexible c) homesick c) resignation d) corrosive d) inconstant d) sleep e) contracting e) seasick e) sweetness

5. ANARCHY 14. SYNCHRONIZE 21. EPITOME a) laissez-faire a) happen at the same a) conclusion b) motor-mindedness time b) effort c) pacifism b) follow immediately c) letter d) lawless in time d) summary e) confusion c) alternate between e) summit 1) self-sufficiency events

d) postpone to a future time

e) have difficulty in hearing

6. PROVISIONAL 15. INFALLIBLE 22. PSEUDO a) military a) negative a) deep b) tentative b) unfair b) obvious c) absentee c) essential c) pretended d) democratic d) ce11ain d) provoking e) appointed e) weary e) spiritual

7. ACCRUED 16. JEOPARDIZE 23. VORACIOUS a) added a) sooth a) excitable b) incidental b) cleanse b) honest c) miscellaneous c) enjoy c) greedy d) special d) reward d) inclusive e) unearned e) endanger e) circular

8. GLIB 24. EMBRYONIC a) cheerful a) hereditary b) delightful b) arrested c) dull c) developed d) fluent d) functioning e) gloomy e) rudimentary

9. AVIDITY 25. APLOMB a) friendliness a) caution b) greediness b) timidity c) resentment c) seIf-assurance d) speed d) shortsightedness e) thirst e) self-restraint

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Section - 2 SENTENCE CORRECTION 15 Questions, 10 Minutes

1. The reason her and her cousin decided to take the train instead of the place was that A B

there was a forecast over the radio about an impending storm. C D

2. Each of the hotel's 500 rooms were equipped with high quality airconditioning and ABC D

television.

3. A textbook used in a college class usually always contains an introduction, a ABC

glossary ad an annotated bibliography. D

4. The youth of today are seemingly more sophisticated than were they're parents at ABC D

the corresponding age.

5. The sun hadn't hardly set when the mosquitoes began to sting so annoyingly that ABC

we had to run ofT from the picnic grounds. D

6. A wise and experienced administrator will assign ajob to whichever is ABC

best qualified. D

7. Being that the United States has a food surplus, it is hard to see why anyone in our ABC

country should go hungry. D

8. A series of debates between the major candidates were scheduled for the Labour ABC

Day weekend. D

9. As she was small, her huge eyes and her long black hair were neither outstanding ABC

or attractive. D

10. Ifwe are given the opportunity to stage a play, whose to decide which play we ABC

shall produce? D

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11. As no one knows the truth as fully as him, no one but him can provide the testimony to clear the accused of the very serious charges.

A. as fully as he, no one but he B. as fully as he, no one but him C. as fully as he, does, no one but he D. as fully as he does, no one but he alone

12. Whatever she had any thoughts about, they were interrupted as the hotel lobby door opened.

A. What thoughts B. Whatever her thoughts were C. Whatever be her thoughts D. What here thoughts were

13. Having the highest marks in his class, the college offered him a scholarship

A. the college offered him a scholarship B. the college he offered a scholarship to him C. he was offered a scholarship by the college D. a scholarship was offered him by the college

14. Such people never have and never will be trusted

A. never have and will be trusted B. never have trusted and never will trust C. never have had anyone trust them and never will have anyone trust them D. never have been trusted and never will be trusted

15. Neither Dr. Conant nor his followers knows what to do about the problem

A. Neither Dr. Conant or his followers knows what to do about the problem B. Neither Dr. Conant nor his followers knows what to do as far "as the

problem goes. C. Neither Dr. Conant nor his followers know what to do about the problem D. As to the problem, neither Dr. Conant nor his followers know what to do

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1994/95

Section - 3 READING COMPREHENSION (10 Minutes Reading, 05 Minutes for 10 Questions)

_._--------------------- ­By SHABBIR H. KAZ4

Britain and Pakistan: Partners in development Both the governments share a common aim to bring sustainable development to Pakistan

1991/93 1993/04Bilateral aid to Pakistan (Provisional)

Technical assistance

£ 000­

13,354 15,044

Financial aid

11,406

3,989 4,829 12,768

Emergency aid 4,409 4,172 3,474

CDC 24,361l2,676 46,904 Other bilateral aid 3,4034,635 3,290

39,063 48,058 81,387

Major part of production, making Machinery, aerospace products, basic industrial chem icals, electrical and electronic equipment,

The Commonwealth is a synthetic fibers, ferti tizers, chemicals and oil are the chief visible' voluntary association of 50 pesticides, plastics, paint, exports. Britain relies on imports of independent states wh ich were pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. basic industrial materials and food. originally part of the British Since the 1970s, oil has contributed Empire. Britain supports regional Telecommunications IS an significantly to Britain's overseas cooperation, provides economic important sector. BT has led in the trade, both in exports and a reduced aid and technical expertise. and production of optical fiber need to import oil. finances students from communications systems. Britain Commonwealth developing leads 111 the manufacture of The United States used to be countries. navigational aids for ships and Britain's largest single export market

aircraft, thermal imaging systems but 111 1990 it was overtaken byBritain has 14 dependent and signaling equipments. Britain Germany -n which is also its biggest

territories, most of which govern firms are 111 the forefront of supplier of imports. Britain's exportsthemselves. Of a total population technical advances in radar, another to countries in the Far East, such asof 6 million people 111 these British invention. Malaysia and Thailand, have grownterritories, 5.8 million live in rapidly. Japan is its tenth laroestbHong Kong which will become Britain's aerospace industry is market. pari of China in 1997. the second largest in the Western

world, after that of the United PRIVATIZATION EXI>ERIENCE STRONG INDUSTRIAL BASE

States. British Aerospace, ShortMany major industrial Since 1979 the Government has Brothers and Rolls-Royce are the processes and products were privatized 46 major businesses, such biggest of some 300 companiespioneered in Britain. Today. as those dealing with gas, water,designing and constructingalmost all manufacturing IS by telecommunications and electricity. [t airframes, aero-engines, guidedprivate businesses. The largest intends to privatize the coal industry weapons, space satell ites andindustries are machinery and and some railway services. aerospace equipment. British firms transport equipment, chemicals,

have made important advances inmotor vehicles and aerospace, British exports to Pakistan inavionics (aerospace electronics) for electronic and electrical

1994 totalled £ 355 million. Theflight control and other systems. engineering, steel, mechanical figures are encouraging but with less

engineering and metal goods, than. 5% of the exist 111 power,Trade has been a key part offood and drink, and textiles. textiles, chemicals and financialBritain's economy for centuries. In The chemicals industry is services, with a massive privatization 1991 a quarter of goods andthe third largest in Western programme in progress in Pakistan. services were exported. Europe and IS Britain's biggest This includes PTC, Kat Addu, Sui

export earner, ICI accounts for a Southern and Sui Northern gas

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market, there is plenty of scope for further business, particularly 111 such sectors as power, pharmaceuticals healthcare, textiles, light engineering, financial services and information technology.

In addition to this relatively healthy trading situation, Britain is the second largest investor in Pakistan after the USA. The list of the British companies which are already working or intend to enter Pakistan include, ICI, British American Tobacco, National Power, GJaxo, Midland

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Electric, Standard Chartered Bank and many others.

Business 111 Pakistan due to political instability. In fact, successive governments, of whatever political complexion, which have all worked towards similar objectives of economic liberalization, deregulation, privatization, tariff reforms and convertibility of Pak rupee have dispel such fears. Evidence of Britain's confidence in Pakistan's economic policies was highlighted in March last year by the largest ever British Investment mission to Pakistan followed by another mission comprising 11 companies sponsored by DTI and another by the Society of British Gas Industries.

besides electricity boards and other thermal power plants. In association with the British High Commission, the Southern Asia Advisory Group has organized a British Week m Pakistan and seminars will be held in Lahore and Karachi on 27 and 28 March. A Trade Fair is also being organized in Lahore from 26 to 28 March. The mission is led by Lord Fraser of Germyllie, Minister of State, Department of Trade and Industry.

In the past, some British companies had reservations about conducting

Opportunities for UK exporters

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Section - 3 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 10 Questions, 5 Minutes

1. How many self-governed territories are there in Britain? A) 12 B) 14 C) 15 D) 20

2. Many over seas companies set up business in Britain because of. .. A) stable labour relations and low taxes B) nearness to European markets and child labour C) low taxes and availability of material D) nearness to European markets and good transportation

3. Today almost all manufacturing in Britain is done by ... A) public companies B) private businesses C) sole proprietors D) government agencies

4. Britain's biggest export earner industry is ... A) machinery B) aerospace C) chemical D) textile

5. What has been a key part of Britain's economy for centuries? A) aerospace industry B) telecommunications C) textile industry D) trade

6. The biggest supplier of imports to Britain is ... A) USA B) Japan C) Malaysia D) Germany

7. Which country is the largest investor in Pakistan? A) Britain B) USA C) Japan D) China

8. The second British investment mission was sponsored by ... A) DTI B) ICI C) Society of British Gas Industries D) British American Tobacco

9. Lord Fraser was the ... A) Minister of Trade B) Minister of State C) ChiefJustice of the High Court D) Minister of Defence

10. British exports to Pakistan in 1994 totaled...

A) £ 355 million B) £ 355 billion C) £ 365 million D) £ 365 billion

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Section - 4 QUICK MATH 20 Questions, 5 Minutes

1. 225% of 480

A) 960 B) 880 C) 1080 D) 1180

2. 756 x 362

A) 264644 B) 27372 C) 2736742 D) 273672

3. 55 \0

A) 220 B) 200 C) 275 D) 260

4. 0.42 X 0.24

0.162

A) 1 B) 0.1 C) 0.02 D) 0.01

5. 75% 25%

x27%

A) 0.79 B) 0.81 C) 0.98 D) 0.65

6. 9767 - 2989

A) 6882 B) 588 C) 6778 D) 6600

7. J25 ~_60

100 x 75

A) 5 B) 10 C) 1.25 D) 1

8. 3 3 - + 12

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1 16 -

5

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B) 2 10

c)l 10

D) l 5

9. 38xllxl1 7 19 51

A) 3 B) 1

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C) J D) 2 3

10. 1154 x 11

A) 6694 B) 9764 C) 12694 D) 8764

11. 1 x 777 5

A) 156 B) 155 C)

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12. 1766 - 1577 + 274

A) 765 B) 678

2 13. 16- x 9

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A) 50 B) 150

1 14. 27 ­

4 - 18

3 -4

1 A) 7­

2 B) 1.50

15. 0.36 + 0.44+ 0.80

A) 1.66 B) 1.50

3 4 1 16. 12 - - 4 - + 2 ­

552

1 A) 9­ B) 10­

5 10

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A) 2 B)4

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V4 ~ divided by V1 ~

A) 1.7 B) 1.9

8 19. 53 x 2 -4 X ­

25 4

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2 20. - of - of66

4 3

A) 15 B) 12

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C) 463

C) 148

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D) 140

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Section - 5 PROBLEM SOLVING 15 Questions, 20 Minutes

1. A man buys 5 shirts for $120. He intends to sell them for $30 each. How many shirts must he sell to make a profit of $1200?

A) 160 B) 180 C) 190 D) 200

2. In a school with 1000 students, 24 classes are made with class size as equal as possible. How many classes will have more students than others?

A) 10 B)12 C)16 D) 18

3. On a pie chart the portion of the city's budget spent on education is 40° and equals $30,000,000. What is the city's total budget in millions?

A) 250 B) 270 C) 300 D) 330

4. A man lifts weights of 160, 170, 167 and 161 kg respectively on the first four tries. What must he lift on the fifth try to get an average of 170 kg after the fifth try?

A) 192 B)200 C) 188 D) 202

5. The price of onions rises 20% one week but falls 45% the next week. What is the net effect?

A) + 35% B) - 35% C) -34% D) -44%

6. 12 litres of salt are added to a 150 litre solution of salt and water that is originally 15% salt. What is the strength of salt in the final mixture?

A) 18% B) 20% C) 21% D) 25%

7. If half of a number is added to itself the result is 7 more than the number itself. The number is ...

A) 10 B)12 C) 14 D) 18

8. A man earns $10 per hour for a 10-hour-day, and 50% more per hour for over time. One day he works for 14 hours. His total earnings on that day will be?

A) 160 B) 140 C) 200 D) 240

9. At a sale, 120 watches were sold the first day and 'i'4 of the remaining the next day. There were then 210 watches left. The number of watches originally put on sale was ...

A) 400 B) 360 C) 500 D) 600

10. A man lost 30% of his stock's value. He then gained 20%. The final value of the stock was $142.8. What was the starting value of the stock?

A) 120 B) 150 C) 170 D) 180 Cont'd ....2/­

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11. A bicycle has a small front wheel and a large rear wheel, with diameters 4 feet and 5 feet respectively. If the rear wheel makes 600 revolutions, how many revolutions will the front wheel make?

A) 480 B) 460 C) 680 D) 750

12. If 6 men with an average weight of 120 lbs are grouped together with 2 women of average weight 100 1bs, what is the overall average weight?

A) 115 B) 105 C) 110 D) 116

13. A gas tank was Yz full. When 10 litres of gas were added to it, it became ~ full. What is the capacity of the tank?

A) 20 B)30 C) 40 D) 50

14. Each pen costs $3 and each pencil costs $0.5. If a total of 20 pens and pencils are bought for $35, how many pencils are bought?

A)8 B)10 C) 12 D) 15

15. The average weight of 5 men in a lift is 180 1bs. A sixth gets on and the average drops down to 170 1bs. What is the sixth man's weighty in 1bs?

A) 160 B) 150 C) 130 D) 120

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Section - 6 NUMBER SERIES 15 Questions, 5 Minutes

Answers

A B C D

1. 155 175 195 215 ? 225 235 240 245

2. 12 17 14 18 16 ? 20 21 19 23

3. 169 121 81 49 ? 37 33 27 25

4. 13 26 22 44 ? 40 28 36 42

5. 11 22 32 41 49 ? 57 66 67 56

6. 1/0.01 1/0.04 1/0.16 ? 1/0.32 1/0.48 1/0.64 1/0.256

7. 79 76 73 70 ? 67 65 63 77

8. 15 31 63 127 ? 155 215 235 255

9. 5 7 14 16 32 ? 34 36 44 46

10. n 59 46 33 ? 30 20 18 15

11. 7 49 343 ? 157 2401 1571 1771

12. 18 19 36 37 12 ? 13 24 18 16 <>

13. 16 17 20 29 56 ? 79 96 137 173

14. 56 112 224 448 ? 688 896 986 1224

15. 85 73 61 49 ? 37 25 17 21

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A) 30 B)35 C) 70 D) 75

12. 243 (222) 317 548 (...) 621

A) 192 17. B) 291 C) 912 D) 219

13. Which of the following is not a town in Italy?

A) NORLEFEC B) DARDIM C) SAIP D) LIMNA

14. Insert the word missing from the brakets policemen (Mars) nurse Solicitor ( ....) barrister

A) Cost B) List C) Sort D) Tote

15. Which of the following is the odd one out?

A)5 B)7 C)9 D) 17 E)23

Insert the missing number

8 5 9

26 20 ?

13 16 12

A) 27 B)30 C) 15 D) 12

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18. Which of the six given figures fits into 19. Which of the five given figures fits into the vacant squire? the vacant square?

HIH I~I

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D E F

06e .06 00 ?

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II. 0 A B c

6e D E

20. Which of the six given figures fits into the vacant squire?

+0+0 9+ 6</0 DQ?

+~6<> ABC

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Section - 8 GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 20 Questions, 05 Minutes

1. Kalabagh dam is being built on which river?

A) Indus B) Chenab C) Jhelum D) Warsak

2. The closest central Asian country of Pakistan is?

A) Afghanistan B) Tajikistan C) Turkmenistan D) China

3. President Bush belongs to which party?

A) Labour B) Democrats C) Republican D) Conservative

4. Financial year of Pakistan starts from which month?

A) January B) December C) June D) July

5. Iskandar Mirza become the President in the year?

A) 1949 B) 1956 C) 1958 D) 1962

6. The Prime Minister of Palestine is ?

A) Mehmood Abbas B) Sheikh Yassin C) Rafiq Harriri D) Ismail Haniyah

7. Petroleum price in Pakistan are regulated by ?

A)OGRA B)OCAC C) OPEC D)NEPRA

8. Danube River is in which continent?

A) Europe B) North America C) South America D) Australia

9. Bolshevik Revolution came in which country?

A) China B) Russia C) Spain D) France

10. President ofIraq is?

A) Iyad Allawi B) Jalal Talibani C) Adel al Zubair D) Ibrahim Jafri

11. To date how many Asian cities have hosted Olympics Games?

A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4 Cont'd....2/­

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12. Which is the smallest Islamic country?

A) Bhutan B) Maldives C) Bahrain D) Djibouti

13. Border between North and South Korea is called?

A) 33 rd parallel B) 34th parallel C) 36th parallel D) 38th parallel

14. Hong Kong was handed back to China in __

A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1997 D) 1998

15. KOSPI is the stock market index of?

A) Tokyo B) Taipei C) Seoul D) Beijing

16. President of China is?

A) Wen Jiabao B) Kim Dae Jong C) Hu Jintao D) Junishiro Koizumi

17. The current Secretary General of United Nations is from which country?

A) Kenya B) South Korea C) Nigeria D) Ghana

18. Most populous province of India? '"

A) Maharashtra B) Uttar Pardesh C) Punjab D) Gujrat

19. Petronas Towers are located in?

A) Indonesia B) Singapore C) Philippines D) Malaysia

20. The capital of Brazil is?

A) Brasilia B) Sao Paulo C) Rio-de-Jeniro D) Santiago

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