NTS NAT Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: An alarm beeps 16 times per minute. How much time will it take to beep 88 times?

5 minutes
7 minutes
5.5 minutes (Correct answer)
6.5 minutes

Correct answer: 5.5 minutes

Explanation: The alarm beeps 16 times in one minute. To find out how long it takes for 88 beeps, we divide 88 by 16. The result is 5.5 minutes.

Question 2: If COMPUTER is coded as DPNQVUFS, how is LAPTOP coded?

MBQUPQ
MBQUPR
MBQUPQ (Correct answer)
MBUUPQ

Correct answer: MBQUPQ

Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet: L→M, A→B, P→Q, T→U, O→P, P→Q = MBQUPQ.

Question 3: Which vitamin is produced by the human body when exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D (Correct answer)
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Correct answer: Vitamin D

Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight.

Question 4: Choose the correctly spelled word:

Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation (Correct answer)
Acomodation

Correct answer: Accommodation

The correct spelling is 'Accommodation' with double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 5: The population of Islamabad increased from 80000 to 100000 in the last two years. What is the percent of the increase in population?

20%
15%
25% (Correct answer)
30%

Correct answer: 25%

Explanation: The percent increase is calculated by dividing the increase in population (20,000) by the initial population (80,000) and then multiplying by 100. This gives a percent increase of 25%.

Question 6: 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. 900
Rs. 1,100
Rs. 1,200 (Correct answer)
Rs. 1,000

Correct answer: Rs. 1,200

Total parts = 2+3+4 = 9. Largest share = (4/9) × 2700 = Rs. 1,200.

Question 7: 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 8: What is the value of 15% of 240?

32
36 (Correct answer)
34
38

Correct answer: 36

15% of 240 = (15/100) × 240 = 36.

Question 9: A man points to a photo and says, "Her mother is my mother's only daughter." Who is in the photo?

His aunt
His sister
His niece (Correct answer)
His daughter

Correct answer: His niece

"My mother's only daughter" is the man's sister, so the person in the photo is the man's sister's daughter — his niece.

Question 10: She agrees ______ my proposal.

for
to (Correct answer)
with
about

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 11: If 'A' is the brother of 'B', 'B' is the sister of 'C', and 'C' is the father of 'D', how is 'A' related to 'D'?

Grandfather
Father
Brother
Uncle (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Uncle

B is C's sister, so B and C are siblings. A is B's brother, making A also C's sibling. C is D's father. So A is D's uncle.

Question 12: What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 10?

1001
1000
1100
1010 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1010

Decimal 10 in binary is 1010 (8+0+2+0).

Question 13: Which of the following is equal to 3.14 x 106?

3140000 (Correct answer)
314
45587
3140

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 14: Read the passage: 'Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by either killing bacteria or preventing them from reproducing. However, overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which pose a serious global health threat.' According to the passage, what is the PRIMARY concern about antibiotics?

Antibiotics are ineffective against most infections
Antibiotics are becoming too expensive for patients
Overuse of antibiotics has created resistant bacteria (Correct answer)
Bacteria reproduce faster than antibiotics can work

Correct answer: Overuse of antibiotics has created resistant bacteria

The passage explicitly states that overuse has led to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, identifying this as the serious global health threat.

Question 15: Which Surah of the Quran is known as the 'Heart of the Quran'?

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

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 16: What is the average of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35?

25 (Correct answer)
27
20
23

Correct answer: 25

Average = Sum/Count = (15+20+25+30+35)/5 = 125/5 = 25.

Question 17: The scientist made a _____ discovery that changed our understanding of the universe.

minor
trivial
routine
groundbreaking (Correct answer)

Correct answer: groundbreaking

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

Question 18: Choose the word opposite in meaning to 'AFFLUENT':

Abundant
Destitute (Correct answer)
Prosperous
Wealthy

Correct answer: Destitute

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

Question 19: At first, the children were ______ but as the morning progressed they began to laugh and talk eagerly.

myopic
ostentatious
reticent (Correct answer)
solicitous

Correct answer: reticent

Explanation: "Reticent" means being reserved or hesitant to speak or communicate. In this context, it implies that the children were initially quiet or shy but later became more talkative and enthusiastic.

Question 20: Which key combination is used to paste copied text in Windows?

Ctrl + V (Correct answer)
Ctrl + X
Ctrl + P
Ctrl + C

Correct answer: Ctrl + V

Ctrl + V is the keyboard shortcut for pasting in Windows applications.

Question 21: The Gwadar Port, a crucial component of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is located in which province?

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Balochistan (Correct answer)
Punjab
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 22: "Either we raise prices or we cut costs." If prices are not raised, what must be true?

Costs must be cut. (Correct answer)
Nothing can be concluded.
Both prices and costs stay the same.
Prices will be raised later.

Correct answer: Costs must be cut.

In a valid disjunction (either/or), if one option is eliminated, the other must occur.

Question 23: In the sentence 'She is one of the most talented singers who _____ ever performed here', choose the correct word:

has
had
have (Correct answer)
having

Correct answer: have

The relative pronoun 'who' refers to 'singers' (plural), so the verb should be 'have'.

Question 24: Choose the correct meaning of 'LUCID':

Dark
Complicated
Hidden
Clear (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Clear

Lucid means expressed clearly, easy to understand, or bright and luminous.

Question 25: The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams and will be jointly hosted by three nations. Which of the following countries is NOT one of the co-hosts for this tournament?

United States
Brazil (Correct answer)
Canada
Mexico

Correct answer: Brazil

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Brazil, while a major footballing nation, is not a host for this specific tournament.

Question 26: Which number replaces the question mark? 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

162
243 (Correct answer)
216
324

Correct answer: 243

Each number is multiplied by 3: 3×3=9, 9×3=27, 27×3=81, 81×3=243.

Question 27: Which pattern correctly continues the series: Z, X, V, T, ___?

R (Correct answer)
Q
P
S

Correct answer: R

Each letter skips one: Z(-2)=X(-2)=V(-2)=T(-2)=R, so the next letter is R.

Question 28: Bird : Nest :: Human : ?

Earth
House (Correct answer)
Tree
City

Correct answer: House

A bird lives in a nest; a human lives in a house. The analogy is creature:dwelling.

Question 29: Which of the following is NOT an operating system?

Windows
Linux
Oracle (Correct answer)
macOS

Correct answer: Oracle

Oracle is a database management system, not an operating system. Windows, Linux, and macOS are all operating systems.

Question 30: If 8 workers can complete a task in 15 days, how many days will it take for 12 workers to complete the same task, assuming they work at the same rate?

10 days (Correct answer)
18 days
12 days
8 days

Correct answer: 10 days

This is an inverse proportion problem. The total work can be measured in 'worker-days'. Total work = 8 workers * 15 days = 120 worker-days. To find the number of days for 12 workers, divide the total work by the number of workers: Days = 120 worker-days / 12 workers = 10 days.

Question 31: What is the square root of 196?

14 (Correct answer)
12
13
15

Correct answer: 14

√196 = 14, because 14 × 14 = 196.

Question 32: What is the currency of Saudi Arabia?

Rupee
Riyal (Correct answer)
Dinar
Dirham

Correct answer: Riyal

The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is the official currency of Saudi Arabia.

Question 33: Despite his _____, he managed to complete the marathon in record time.

training
injury (Correct answer)
strength
enthusiasm

Correct answer: injury

'Despite' indicates contrast. An injury would be an obstacle, making his record time more impressive.

Question 34: Select the correct verb form: "Neither the students nor the teacher ___ present."

have been
were
is (Correct answer)
are

Correct answer: is

With "neither...nor," the verb agrees with the nearer subject "teacher," which is singular, so "is" is correct.

Question 35: A man's age is currently three times his son's age. In 10 years, the man's age will be twice his son's age. What is the man's current age?

50
30 (Correct answer)
20
40

Correct answer: 30

Let the son's current age be 's' and the man's current age be 'm'. From the problem, we have m = 3s. In 10 years, the son's age will be s+10 and the man's age will be m+10. At that time, m+10 = 2(s+10). Substitute m = 3s into the second equation: (3s)+10 = 2(s+10). This becomes 3s + 10 = 2s + 20. Subtracting 2s from both sides gives s + 10 = 20, so s = 10. The son's current age is 10. The man's current age is m = 3s = 3(10) = 30.

Question 36: What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Gd
Go
Au (Correct answer)
Ag

Correct answer: Au

Au is the chemical symbol for gold, derived from the Latin word 'Aurum'.

Question 37: Painter : Canvas :: Writer : ?

Pen
Ink
Desk
Paper (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Paper

A painter creates art on a canvas; a writer creates work on paper. The analogy is creator:medium.

Question 38: What percent of 40 is 16?

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

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 39: Which country assumed the presidency of the G20 in December 2024 and is scheduled to host the Leaders' Summit for the first time on the African continent in 2025?

Nigeria
South Africa (Correct answer)
Ethiopia
Egypt

Correct answer: South Africa

South Africa took over the G20 presidency from Brazil on December 1, 2024, and is set to host the 20th G20 Leaders' Summit in November 2025. This will be the first time the summit is held in Africa.

Question 40: What is the chemical formula of water?

OH
H₂O₂
H₂O (Correct answer)
HO₂

Correct answer: H₂O

Water's chemical formula is H₂O, consisting of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

Question 41: Which Surah of the Holy Quran is famously referred to as the 'Qalb-ul-Quran' (the Heart of the Quran)?

Surah Yaseen (Correct answer)
Surah Ar-Rahman
Surah Al-Fatiha
Surah Al-Baqarah

Correct answer: Surah Yaseen

Surah Yaseen is widely known as the 'Heart of the Quran' based on a hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which states, "Everything has a heart, and the heart of the Qur'an is Surah Ya-Sin."

Question 42: Mr. Qasim is 24 years older than his son Sajid. After 8 years, the age of Mr. Qasim will be twice the age of Sajid. What is the age of Mr. Qasim now?

40 (Correct answer)
32
25
48

Correct answer: 40

Explanation: Let's say Mr. Qasim's current age is x and Sajid's is y. Mr. Qasim is 24 years older than Sajid: x = y + 24. In 8 years, Mr. Qasim's age will be twice Sajid's: x + 8 = 2 (y+8). Solving, we find y = 16 (Sajid's age) and x = 40 (Mr. Qasim's age now).

Question 43: 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, K, P}
{J, L, M} (Correct answer)
{K, L, N}
{L, M, 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 44: A rectangle's length is 5 cm more than its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 50 cm, what is the area of the rectangle in square cm?

100
250
500
150 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 150

Let the width be 'w'. Then the length 'l' is w + 5. The perimeter of a rectangle is 2(l + w). So, 2((w + 5) + w) = 50. Simplifying gives 2(2w + 5) = 50, which leads to 4w + 10 = 50. Solving for w, we get 4w = 40, so w = 10 cm. The length is w + 5 = 10 + 5 = 15 cm. The area is length × width, which is 15 cm × 10 cm = 150 square cm.

Question 45: Passage: 'Water scarcity affects over 2 billion people worldwide. Causes include rapid population growth, climate change, and industrial pollution. Solutions range from water conservation campaigns to advanced desalination technology.' The BEST summary of this passage is:

Population growth is overwhelmingly the single greatest cause of water scarcity worldwide
Water scarcity is caused exclusively by industrial pollution in developing countries
Water scarcity is a widespread global problem with multiple causes and potential solutions (Correct answer)
Desalination technology is the most promising solution to global water scarcity

Correct answer: Water scarcity is a widespread global problem with multiple causes and potential solutions

A summary must capture all key elements — the scope (2 billion people), the multiple causes, and the range of solutions — without overfocusing on any one detail.

Question 46: Which conclusion follows from: "No mammals are cold-blooded. All snakes are cold-blooded."?

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

Correct answer: No snakes are mammals.

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

Question 47: In the sentence "She has been working here for five years," the tense is:

Present perfect
Simple present
Past perfect continuous
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 48: Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

Mathematics are difficult.
The data shows a clear trend. (Correct answer)
The committee have decided.
The team are playing well.

Correct answer: The data shows a clear trend.

In American English, "data" is treated as singular, so "shows" is the correct verb form.

Question 49: In the sequence 2, 6, 18, 54, ___, what comes next?

270
216
108
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 50: What is the plural of "criterion"?

Criteriae
Criterias
Criterions
Criteria (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Criteria

"Criteria" is the standard Greek-derived plural of "criterion," following the -on to -a pattern.

Question 51: ELATED is to DESPONDENT as ENLIGHTENED is to:

Aware
Tolerant
Miserable
Ignorant (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ignorant

The relationship between the first pair of words is that of antonyms. Elated (very happy) is the opposite of despondent (very sad). Enlightened (having knowledge) is the opposite of ignorant (lacking knowledge).

Question 52: 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?

English (Correct answer)
Math
Science
History

Correct answer: English

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

Question 53: 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)
Many crops produce fruit through pollination
Scientists conduct research on bee populations
Bees are classified as essential pollinators

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

The student is punished by the teacher.
The student was punished by the teacher. (Correct answer)
The student has been punished by the teacher.
The student had 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 55: Which type of computer memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when the computer is powered off?

Flash Drive
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Random Access Memory (RAM) (Correct answer)
Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Correct answer: Random Access Memory (RAM)

Random Access Memory (RAM) is a volatile form of computer memory. It serves as temporary storage for data that the CPU needs to access quickly while the computer is on. When the power is turned off, all data in RAM is lost. ROM, SSDs, and Flash Drives are non-volatile storage, retaining data without power.

Question 56: Among the early converts to Islam, who is recognized as the first adult free man to embrace the faith?

Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.)
Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (R.A.)
Hazrat Zayd ibn Harithah (R.A.)
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.)

While Hazrat Khadijah (R.A.) was the first person and Hazrat Ali (R.A.) was the first male (a child), Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.) was the first adult free man to accept Islam. He did so without hesitation due to his close friendship and trust in the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

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?

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

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: 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
D
A (Correct answer)
E

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 59: Members of the Senate of Pakistan, the upper house of Parliament, are elected for a term of how many years?

5 years
3 years
6 years (Correct answer)
4 years

Correct answer: 6 years

Senators in Pakistan are elected for a six-year term. Elections are held every three years for one-half of the Senate seats, which ensures that it is a continuous body and not subject to dissolution like the National Assembly.

Question 60: A man invests Rs. 5,000 at 10% simple interest per annum. What will be the total amount after 3 years?

Rs. 6,500 (Correct answer)
Rs. 7,500
Rs. 7,000
Rs. 6,000

Correct answer: Rs. 6,500

SI = (5000 × 10 × 3)/100 = 1,500. Total = 5000 + 1500 = Rs. 6,500.

Question 61: What is the full form of URL?

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

Correct answer: Uniform Resource Locator

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

Question 62: Flock : Sheep :: Pack : ?

Birds
Fish
Cattle
Wolves (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Wolves

A group of sheep is called a flock; a group of wolves is called a pack.

Question 63: SPONGE is to POROUS as RUBBER is to:

Solid
Elastic (Correct answer)
Shiny
Inflexible

Correct answer: Elastic

This analogy describes a defining characteristic of an object. A key characteristic of a sponge is that it is porous. A key characteristic of rubber is that it is elastic.

Question 64: A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?

7.5° (Correct answer)
0°
15°
22.5°

Correct answer: 7.5°

At 3:15, the minute hand is at 90° (pointing at 3). The hour hand has moved 7.5° past the 3 o'clock position (15 min × 0.5°/min).

Question 65: What is the value of (a + b)² if a = 3 and b = 4?

25
36
49 (Correct answer)
64

Correct answer: 49

(a + b)² = (3 + 4)² = 7² = 49.

Question 66: The changing of seasons on Earth is primarily caused by which of the following?

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

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 67: During the Hajj pilgrimage, the ritual of 'Rami' involves which specific action?

Symbolically stoning three pillars at Mina (Correct answer)
Drinking water from the Zamzam well
Circling the Holy Kaaba seven times
Running between the hills of Safa and Marwa

Correct answer: Symbolically stoning three pillars at Mina

The ritual of 'Rami' (or Rami al-Jamarat) is the symbolic stoning of three pillars in Mina. This act commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.) who stoned the devil when he tried to tempt him to disobey Allah's command.

Question 68: 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
5 meters (Correct answer)
10 meters

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 69: 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 (Correct answer)
2 AH
8 AH
4 AH

Correct answer: 6 AH

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah in the 6th year after Hijra (6 AH), corresponding to March 628 CE. This treaty was a crucial turning point that led to the eventual conquest of Makkah.

Question 70: If a shopkeeper buys an item for Rs. 800 and sells it at a 25% profit, what is the selling price?

Rs. 1,000 (Correct answer)
Rs. 1,050
Rs. 900
Rs. 1,100

Correct answer: Rs. 1,000

Profit = 25% of 800 = 200. Selling price = 800 + 200 = Rs. 1,000.

Question 71: How many times is Salah (prayer) obligatory for Muslims in a day?

3 times
4 times
5 times (Correct answer)
7 times

Correct answer: 5 times

Muslims are required to perform Salah five times daily: Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

Question 72: Who wrote the national anthem of Pakistan?

Allama Iqbal
Faiz Ahmad Faiz
Hafeez Jalandhari (Correct answer)
Ahmed Faraz

Correct answer: Hafeez Jalandhari

Hafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics of Pakistan's national anthem, 'Qaumi Taranah'.

Question 73: Identify the type of clause: "I know that he is honest."

Adjective clause
Adverb clause
Noun clause (Correct answer)
Independent clause

Correct answer: Noun clause

"That he is honest" functions as the object of the verb "know," making it a noun clause.

Question 74: Which option correctly punctuates: "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.
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 75: If 3x - 7 = 14, what is the value of x?

6
5
8
7 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 7

3x - 7 = 14 → 3x = 21 → x = 7.

Question 76: Select the correct form: "If I ___ rich, I would travel the world."

am
were (Correct answer)
was
will be

Correct answer: were

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

Question 77: The average mark of Shahid in the first four papers is 88. How many marks should he get on the fifth paper so that the average of all five papers becomes 90?

92
94
98 (Correct answer)
96

Correct answer: 98

Explanation: To find the marks Shahid should get on the fifth paper, we first need to calculate the total marks he has obtained in the first four papers. Since the average mark of Shahid in the first four papers is 88, the total marks he has obtained in these four papers is 4 × 88 = 352. Now, to achieve an average of 90 in all five papers, the total mark he should have in all five papers is 5 × 90 = 450. To find the marks needed on the fifth paper, we subtract the total marks he already has (352) from the desired total marks (450). 450 − 352 = 98 So, Shahid should get 98 marks on the fifth paper.

Question 78: What does CPU stand for?

Central Program Utility
Computer Personal Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Central Processing Unit

CPU stands for Central Processing Unit, often called the 'brain' of the computer.

Question 79: The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in 2025 is a critical summit for global climate action. In which Brazilian city, located within the Amazon region, is this conference scheduled to be held?

Brasília
Belém (Correct answer)
São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro

Correct answer: Belém

The city of Belém, the capital of the state of Pará in Brazil, was chosen to host COP30 in November 2025. Its location in the Amazon is intended to highlight the rainforest's importance in climate regulation.

Question 80: What type of sentence is: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk"?

Compound-complex
Compound
Complex (Correct answer)
Simple

Correct answer: Complex

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

Question 81: 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?

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

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 82: Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'INEVITABLE':

Uncertain
Unavoidable (Correct answer)
Unlikely
Avoidable

Correct answer: Unavoidable

Inevitable means certain to happen, which is synonymous with 'unavoidable'.

Question 83: Which generation of computers introduced the use of integrated circuits (ICs)?

First generation
Fourth generation
Second generation
Third generation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Third generation

Third generation computers (1964-1971) used integrated circuits, replacing transistors.

Question 84: Which month in the Islamic calendar is known for fasting?

Rajab
Muharram
Sha'ban
Ramadan (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ramadan

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

Question 85: Simplify: 5(2x - 3) + 4x

10x - 15
14x + 15
14x - 3
14x - 15 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 14x - 15

5(2x - 3) + 4x = 10x - 15 + 4x = 14x - 15.

Question 86: What is the primary gas absorbed from the atmosphere by plants during photosynthesis?

Hydrogen
Carbon Dioxide (Correct answer)
Oxygen
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 87: Which of the following is an input device?

Printer
Speaker
Scanner (Correct answer)
Monitor

Correct answer: Scanner

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

Question 88: Complete the pattern: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

EU
FV
EX
EV (Correct answer)

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 89: A rectangular room has a width of 5 yards and a length of 6 yards. How many square feet of carpet will be required for carpeting the room?

330
270 (Correct answer)
300
250

Correct answer: 270

Explanation: To find the area of the rectangular room, we multiply its length by its width. The answer is B. 270 square feet.

Question 90: Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT':

Greedy
Angry
Kind (Correct answer)
Cruel

Correct answer: Kind

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, making 'Kind' the correct synonym.

Question 91: 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. (Correct answer)
The steel used in ships is a special, lighter alloy.
The ocean's salt content makes the water dense enough to support the ship.
The ship's engine creates an upward force that keeps it afloat.

Correct answer: The ship is hollow and its overall shape displaces a large volume of water.

According to Archimedes' principle, an object floats if the upward buoyant force is greater than or equal to its weight. This buoyant force is equal to the weight of the fluid the object displaces. A ship's large, hollow shape displaces a massive volume of water, creating a buoyant force strong enough to support its own weight. A nail, being small and solid, displaces very little water, resulting in a buoyant force that is much less than its weight, causing it to sink.

Question 92: Which number is the odd one out: 4, 9, 16, 25, 35, 49?

49
9
35 (Correct answer)
25

Correct answer: 35

All others (4, 9, 16, 25, 49) are perfect squares, but 35 is not (it falls between 5²=25 and 6²=36).

Question 93: Which is the longest river in Pakistan?

Indus (Correct answer)
Ravi
Chenab
Jhelum

Correct answer: Indus

The Indus River (Sindhu) is the longest river in Pakistan, stretching approximately 3,180 km.

Question 94: 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?

26 (Correct answer)
24
28
22

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 95: Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

The sun has risen every day, so it will rise tomorrow.
Every time I study hard, I pass; so studying must help.
All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air. (Correct answer)
Most students who study tend to pass exams.

Correct answer: All mammals breathe air; whales are mammals; therefore whales breathe air.

Deductive reasoning draws a logically certain conclusion from general premises applied to a specific case.

Question 96: 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?

Q (Correct answer)
R
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 97: Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

Venus
Mars (Correct answer)
Jupiter
Saturn

Correct answer: Mars

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

Question 98: What is the antonym of "benevolent"?

Charitable
Generous
Malevolent (Correct answer)
Compassionate

Correct answer: Malevolent

"Malevolent" means wishing harm to others, which is the direct opposite of "benevolent" (wishing good).

Question 99: The sum of the first 45 natural numbers is:

1280
2140
1035 (Correct answer)
2070

Correct answer: 1035

Explanation: The sum of the first 45 natural numbers is 1035.

Question 100: In a certain code, FISH is written as EHRG. How will DUCK be written?

CUBJ
EVDL
DTBK
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.

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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