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Mathematics MCQs
Practice Mathematics multiple-choice questions for Islamabad Police 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.
Quick to anger
Having poor manners
Overly careful and attentive to detail
Disinclined to work
ExplanationFastidious describes someone with demanding, often exaggerated, standards for cleanliness or perfection. B, C, and D are incorrect synonyms or related concepts.
Communal
Universal
Public domain
Commonplace
ExplanationCommunal refers to things used or belonging to the community as a whole, meaning it belongs to the public. Public domain, while related, is a legal phrase, not the single word answer sought.
Seizure
Hypoglycemia
Coma
Syncope
ExplanationSyncope is the medical term for temporary loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow (hypoperfusion) to the brain.
Transience
Egregiousness
Ephemera
Idiosyncrasy
ExplanationTransience refers to the state of being temporary or fleeting, often used in the context of changing emotions or relationships. Idiosyncrasy means unique mannerisms.
Ad hoc
Nominal
De facto
De jure
ExplanationDe jure refers to existence by law, while de facto refers to existing by fact or reality (i.e., functioning despite lacking constitutional legal status).
polemicist
satirist
chronicler
scholar
ExplanationA scholar is a specialist or learned person who writes extensively on a specific subject. A chronicler records historical events, while a polemicist argues a doctrine, and a satirist uses humor to criticize.
Savant
Omniscient
Erudite
Polymath
ExplanationSavant refers to a person with profound, specialized knowledge in a particular field. Polymath means knowing many subjects, and Omniscient means all-knowing, which is too broad.
Psychometry
Psychoanalysis
Psychogeny
Psychometrics
ExplanationPsychometrics is the field concerned with the theory and technique of psychological measurement (e.g., tests). Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic method.
Dandy
Non-working person
Idler
Occupational professional
ExplanationAn idler is someone who spends time doing nothing or little. This is the most suitable and formal one-word substitute meaning someone without occupation.
Tranquility
Tempest
Lull
Reprieve
ExplanationTempest means a severe or violent storm; it is used metaphorically to denote a period of emotional or sudden upheaval.
Stoicism
Cosmopolitanism
Pragmatism
Egocentrism
ExplanationCosmopolitanism refers to the idea of citizenship or identity based on the world rather than a specific nation, signifying universal brotherhood.
Fleeting
Momentary
Transitory
Perpetual
ExplanationPerpetual means never ending or endless, making it the direct opposite of ephemeral. Fleeting, transitory, and momentary are all synonyms for short-lived.
Manifest
Tacit
Peremptory
Explicitness
ExplanationTacit means understood or implied without being stated. Manifest means obvious or clear, while Explicit means stated clearly and in detail.
Polyphagia
OMAD
Anorexia
Hypocaloric
ExplanationOMAD stands for One Meal a Day, which is a specific type of intermittent fasting protocol. Polyphagia means excessive eating.
onanist
vociferant
jabberer
buffoon
ExplanationA jabberer is a person who talks incessantly and nonsensically. Buffoon refers to a jester or clown.
Secularism
Polytheism
Multiculturalism
Syncretism
ExplanationMulticulturalism refers to the acceptance and coexistence of multiple cultures and religions within a single society or country. Syncretism is the blending of different beliefs, which is a *process*, not the *practice* of coexisting religions. Polytheism refers to believing in multiple gods. Therefore, 'Multiculturalism' is the best description of the practice itself.
Specialist
Monothematician
Generalist
Polymath
ExplanationA polymath is someone knowledgeable and skilled in several different subjects. A monothematician is someone focused on only one subject.
meticulous
fickle
vigorous
staid
ExplanationCapricious means subject to sudden and inexplicable changes of mood or behavior, making 'fickle' the correct synonym.
Dilettante
Know-it-all
Pundit
Sophist
ExplanationSophist refers specifically to someone who uses clever arguments to deceive, often feigning knowledge for status, while 'Pundit' means expert.
Philatelist
Cartographer
Numismatist
Archivist
ExplanationAn archivist is a curator of records and historical documents. Philatelists study stamps, and numismatists study coins.
Momentary
Perishable
Transitory
Fugacious
ExplanationWhile B and D are synonyms, 'fugacious' is the most precise and formal adjective meaning fleeting or having a very short duration, aligning with the high difficulty required for such exams.
Transient
Enduring
Sustainable
Permanent
ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; therefore, its synonym is transient.
A philatelist
A gourmet
A bibliophile
An entomologist
ExplanationBibliophile means 'book lover.' Philatelist collects stamps, while an entomologist is a study of insects.
Respiration
Pulmonary action
Aeration
Diaphragmosis
ExplanationRespiration is the scientific term for the biological process of gas exchange (taking in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide). This encompasses the breathing process, making it the most accurate term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Mathematics MCQs free?
Yes. Every Mathematics MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these Mathematics MCQs help with?
They are aimed at Islamabad Police and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Mathematics.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
Attempt each question first, then reveal the answer and read the explanation. Short, focused sessions on one subject work better than long unstructured reading.