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Practice Business Administration multiple-choice questions for Riphah International University 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.
20%
25%
30%
35%
ExplanationProfit = (50 / 200) * 100 = 25%.
Transient
Eternal
Fleeting
Brief
ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; Eternal means lasting or existing forever, making it the antonym.
is
was
were
has been
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb must agree with the subject closest to it. 'Employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Careless
Thorough
Hasty
Casual
ExplanationMeticulous means showing great attention to detail, which is synonymous with being thorough.
She don't know how to drive.
The group of students were late.
Every one of the applicants has been interviewed.
Each of the dogs are barking.
Explanation'Every one' is a singular subject and requires the singular verb 'has'.
Sincere
Perfunctory
Earnest
Profound
ExplanationPerfunctory means carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection, which fits the context of failing to appease someone.
Kind
Malevolent
Altruistic
Generous
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Enhanced
Hindered
Promoted
Clarified
ExplanationIf someone cannot communicate effectively, their vision is naturally blocked or obstructed, not helped.
Bite the bullet
Hit the books
Cut corners
Burn the midnight oil
Explanation'Hit the books' is a common idiom meaning to study hard.
I went to the store, and bought milk, bread, and eggs.
I went to the store and bought milk, bread and eggs.
I went to the store, and bought milk, bread and eggs.
I went to the store and bought, milk, bread, and eggs.
ExplanationNo comma is needed before the conjunction 'and' when it joins a compound predicate rather than two independent clauses.
Accomodate
Acomodate
Accommodate
Acommadate
ExplanationThe correct spelling requires double 'c' and double 'm'.
Verb
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
ExplanationIn this sentence, 'fast' describes the noun 'runner', making it an adjective.
Multifaceted
Monolithic
Unilateral
Bipartisan
ExplanationThe prefix 'multi-' means many, and 'faceted' relates to facets.
For
Since
During
From
Explanation'Since' is used to specify a starting point in time.
$48
$50
$52
$60
ExplanationLet original price be X. 0.80X = 40. X = 40 / 0.80 = 50.
36
40
42
44
ExplanationThe differences are 4, 6, 8, 10. The next difference should be 12. 30 + 12 = 42.
$96
$100
$104
$120
ExplanationIf x is original price, 0.8x = 80, so x = 100.
35.5
37.5
38.5
40.5
Explanation0.15 * 250 = 37.5.
20 days
25 days
30 days
15 days
ExplanationWork = 5 * 10 = 50 units. 50 units / 2 employees = 25 days.
4
5
6
7
Explanation3x = 15, so x = 5.
18
20
22
25
Explanation(12 + 15 + 23 + 30) / 4 = 80 / 4 = 20.
6cm
8cm
10cm
12cm
ExplanationPerimeter = 2(L + W). 36 = 2(10 + W) => 18 = 10 + W => W = 8.
40 mph
45 mph
50 mph
55 mph
ExplanationSpeed = Distance / Time. 150 / 3 = 50.
153.86
43.96
49
31.4
ExplanationArea = π * r^2. 3.14 * 49 = 153.86.
162
243
270
324
ExplanationEach term is multiplied by 3. 81 * 3 = 243.
8
-8
Both 8 and -8
4
ExplanationBoth (8)^2 and (-8)^2 equal 64.
All cats are aquatic.
Some cats are aquatic.
No cats are aquatic.
None of the above are necessarily true.
ExplanationThe premises do not establish a link between cats and aquatic animals.
A
B
C
Cannot be determined
ExplanationThe order is C > A > B, therefore B is the shortest.
All books are recycled.
Some books are recycled.
Some recycled items are paper.
No books are recycled.
ExplanationThe second premise states 'Some paper is recycled', which logically implies some recycled items are paper.
A
B
C
D
ExplanationThe order is A > B > D > C. A finished first.
Q M B O U
Q M C O U
Q M B O V
Q N B O U
ExplanationThe pattern is +1 for each letter: F+1=G, L+1=M, O+1=P, W+1=X, E+1=F, R+1=S. P+1=Q, L+1=M, A+1=B, N+1=O, T+1=U.
Mother
Sister
Aunt
Daughter
ExplanationThe only daughter of her mother is herself. So, the man's mother is the speaker.
Circle
Square
Sphere
Triangle
ExplanationCircle, square, and triangle are 2D shapes, while sphere is a 3D object.
It rained.
It did not rain.
It might have rained.
The grass is not wet.
ExplanationThe premise does not state that rain is the *only* cause for wet grass. Therefore, it is not definitively true that it rained.
M
N
O
P
ExplanationThe gaps between letters are 2, 3, 4, so the next gap is 5. J+5 = O.
A
B
C
D
ExplanationOrder: E, D, C, A, B. A is in the middle.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation15 - 1 = 14 days later. Since 14 is a multiple of 7, the day remains the same.
Flower
Hive
Honey
Tree
ExplanationA bird lives in a nest; a bee lives in a hive.
United Nations
World Bank
World Trade Organization
International Monetary Fund
ExplanationThe WTO is the global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.
Measuring consumer price inflation
Measuring the total market value of all finished goods produced within a country
Measuring total national debt
Measuring the unemployment rate
ExplanationGDP is a standard measure of the value added created through the production of goods and services in a country.
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
ExplanationMars appears red due to iron oxide on its surface.
Ban Ki-moon
Kofi Annan
António Guterres
Kurt Waldheim
ExplanationAntónio Guterres has been serving as the UN Secretary-General since 2017.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon Dioxide
Hydrogen
ExplanationPhotosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create food.
Yuan
Won
Yen
Ringgit
ExplanationThe Yen is the official currency of Japan.
Adidas
Nike
Reebok
Puma
Explanation'Just Do It' is the long-standing trademark slogan of Nike.
Vincent van Gogh
Pablo Picasso
Leonardo da Vinci
Claude Monet
ExplanationThe Mona Lisa is a world-famous portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
Africa
North America
Asia
Antarctica
ExplanationAsia is the largest continent in both land area and population.
Gold
Silver
Oxygen
Osmium
ExplanationO is the chemical symbol for Oxygen.
Toronto
Vancouver
Ottawa
Montreal
ExplanationOttawa is the federal capital of Canada.
Light bulb
Telephone
Radio
Telegraph
ExplanationAlexander Graham Bell is widely recognized as the inventor of the telephone.
1942
1945
1948
1950
ExplanationWorld War II officially concluded in 1945.
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