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Practice Undergraduate, M.Phil, and Ph.D Admissions multiple-choice questions for Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
3
5
-3
-1
ExplanationSubstitute x = -2 into the equation: 3(-2)^2 + 2(-2) - 5 = 3(4) - 4 - 5 = 12 - 9 = 3.
2
-2
4
-4
ExplanationRewrite in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b): -2y = -4x - 8, which simplifies to y = 2x + 4. The slope m is 2.
486
450
420
466
ExplanationLet numbers be x and y. x+y=45, x-y=9. Adding gives 2x=54, x=27. y=18. 27 * 18 = 486.
5
-2
3
10
Explanationlog(x^2 - 3x) = 1 implies x^2 - 3x = 10. x^2 - 3x - 10 = 0. (x-5)(x+2)=0. Since log must be positive, x=5.
11π
121π
44π
484π
ExplanationCircumference = 2πr = 22π, so r=11. Area = πr^2 = π(11^2) = 121π.
Equilateral
Isosceles
Right-angled
Obtuse
ExplanationCheck Pythagorean theorem: 7^2 + 24^2 = 49 + 576 = 625 = 25^2. Since a^2+b^2=c^2, it is right-angled.
cos(2x)
sin(2x)
-sin(2x)
cos^2(x) - sin^2(x)
Explanationf(x) = 0.5 * sin(2x). Derivative is 0.5 * cos(2x) * 2 = cos(2x).
0
1
2
Undefined
ExplanationFactoring the numerator gives (x-1)(x+1)/(x-1). Canceling (x-1) leaves x+1. Plugging in 1 gives 2.
-2
2
10
-10
ExplanationDeterminant = (ad - bc) = (1*4) - (2*3) = 4 - 6 = -2.
x + C
x^2 + C
2x^2 + C
x^2/2 + C
ExplanationUsing the power rule for integration, the integral of x^n is x^(n+1)/(n+1). Here, integral of 2x^1 = 2 * (x^2/2) = x^2.
1
-1
i
-i
ExplanationBy definition, the imaginary unit i satisfies the equation i^2 = -1.
Temporary
Eternal
Brief
Fleeting
ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time, so eternal (lasting forever) is the antonym.
Each of the students have finished their work.
Each of the students has finished their work.
Each of the students have finished his work.
Each of the students has finished his work.
Explanation'Each' is a singular subject, requiring the singular verb 'has' and the singular pronoun 'his'.
Careless
Scrupulous
Indifferent
Hasty
ExplanationMeticulous means showing great attention to detail, which is synonymous with being scrupulous.
Each of the students have finished their work.
Each of the students has finished their work.
Each of the students have finished his work.
Each of the students has finished his work.
Explanation'Each' is singular, so it requires 'has'. 'His' is the traditional singular pronoun agreement.
A fish out of water
On pins and needles
Piece of cake
Under the weather
ExplanationTo be on pins and needles means to be in a state of anxious anticipation or extreme nervousness.
Insects
Mammals
Fish
Reptiles
ExplanationAn ichthyologist is a scientist who specializes in the study of fish.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Accomodationn
ExplanationAccommodation is spelled with double c and double m.
was
were
is
be
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it (students), which is plural.
Kind
Malevolent
Generous
Helpful
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly, while malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
fall
fallen
fell
feeling
ExplanationThe sentence is in the past tense, so the past tense verb 'fell' is required.
I have three pets, a dog, a cat, and a bird.
I have three pets: a dog, a cat, and a bird.
I have three pets; a dog, a cat, and a bird.
I have three pets-a dog, a cat, and a bird.
ExplanationA colon is used to introduce a list after an independent clause.
Chenab
Jhelum
Indus
Ravi
ExplanationThe Indus River is the longest and most significant river in Pakistan, providing water for the majority of agricultural activities.
Fatima Jinnah
Benazir Bhutto
Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan
Hina Rabbani Khar
ExplanationBenazir Bhutto served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996.
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Neptune
ExplanationAs of recent astronomical counts, Saturn holds the record for the most confirmed moons.
Geneva
Washington D.C.
New York City
London
ExplanationThe UN headquarters is located on international territory in New York City.
Bill Gates
Alan Turing
Charles Babbage
Steve Jobs
ExplanationAlan Turing provided the theoretical framework for modern computing.
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
ExplanationNitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.
Iran
India
Afghanistan
China
ExplanationThe historic Khyber Pass is a mountain pass linking Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Asia
Africa
Australia
South America
ExplanationAfrica was historically referred to as the Dark Continent due to limited European knowledge of its interior regions.
Silver
Gold
Aluminum
Argon
ExplanationAu is derived from the Latin word 'aurum', meaning gold.
Aristotle
Socrates
Plato
Homer
ExplanationThe Republic is a Socratic dialogue authored by Plato around 375 BC.
Seoul
Beijing
Tokyo
Bangkok
ExplanationTokyo is the capital and largest city of Japan.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
ExplanationThe hierarchy is A > B > C. Therefore, C is at the bottom of the height order.
36
40
42
44
ExplanationThe differences between numbers are +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference must be +12. 30 + 12 = 42.
G is in the middle
There is not enough information to conclude a forced position
A is at the end
C is between A and B
ExplanationThe constraints provided do not restrict the positions of all seven individuals to a single unique arrangement.
UWP
TVO
WVP
UVO
ExplanationEach letter is shifted forward by 2 positions in the alphabet (S+2=U, K+2=M? No, pattern is S+2, K+1, Y+1). Let's re-eval: S->U (+2), K->B (invalid), let's assume S->U(+2), K->M(+2), Y->A(+2). Correct pattern: +2. S->U, U->W, N->P.
Aunt
Mother
Sister
Grandmother
ExplanationThe only daughter of her father is herself. So the man's mother is the woman.
All Lazzies are Bloops
All Bloops are Lazzies
Some Bloops are not Lazzies
No Lazzies are Bloops
ExplanationThis is a transitive syllogism: Bloop < Razzie < Lazzy. Thus, Bloop < Lazzy.
30
36
40
49
ExplanationThe sequence follows the pattern of perfect squares: 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, 6^2.
8km
5km
3km
13km
ExplanationHe moves 5km North and 5km South, returning to the same latitude. He is simply 3km East of the start.
20
25
50
55
ExplanationThere are two alternating series: 80, 70, 60... (decreasing by 10) and 10, 15, 20... (increasing by 5). The next number in the first series is 50.
DAERB
DBREA
BREAD
DERAB
ExplanationThe code simply reverses the order of the letters.
Apple
Orange
Potato
Banana
ExplanationPotato is a vegetable, while the others are fruits.
Physical
Data Link
Network
Transport
ExplanationThe Network layer (Layer 3) provides routing and logical addressing, such as IP addresses.
Unity of Direction
Unity of Command
Division of Labor
Scalar Chain
ExplanationUnity of Command dictates that an employee should report to only one supervisor to avoid conflicting instructions.
Inheritance
Polymorphism
Encapsulation
Abstraction
ExplanationAbstraction is the concept of hiding complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features of an object.
DELETE
DROP
TRUNCATE
REMOVE
ExplanationTRUNCATE is a DDL command that quickly removes all rows from a table while keeping the structure intact.
Solid
Liquid
Plasma
Solution
ExplanationSolutions are mixtures, not a fundamental state of matter like solid, liquid, gas, or plasma.
Profit
Promotion
People
Packaging
ExplanationThe traditional marketing mix (4Ps) consists of Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
Monopoly
Oligopoly
Perfect Competition
Monopsony
ExplanationAn oligopoly is a market structure dominated by a small number of large firms.
static
final
const
virtual
ExplanationIn modern C++, the 'final' keyword prevents a class from being inherited or a function from being overridden.
Memory management
Process scheduling
Word processing
File system management
ExplanationWord processing is an application software, not a core function of an operating system.
HyperText Transfer Protocol
High Transfer Text Protocol
Hyper Transfer Technical Protocol
Hypertext Transmission Process
ExplanationHTTP is the foundational protocol for data communication on the World Wide Web.
Queue
Stack
Linked List
Array
ExplanationA stack is a linear data structure that follows the LIFO principle.
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