All Subjects
University of Peshawar58 Questions
General Undergraduate Admissions MCQs
Practice General Undergraduate Admissions multiple-choice questions for University of Peshawar 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.
Cautious
Reckless
Sensible
Thrifty
ExplanationPrudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future; Reckless means heedless of danger or consequences, making them antonyms.
had finished
has finished
finishes
will finish
ExplanationThe past perfect tense 'had finished' is appropriate here to show an action completed before another point in the past.
Hesitant
Articulate
Confused
Silent
ExplanationEloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, which is synonymous with articulate.
on
at
in
into
ExplanationWe use 'at' for a specific point or location like a bus stop.
Neither
nor
were
aware
ExplanationIn 'neither/nor' constructions, the verb agrees with the closer subject. 'Teacher' is singular, so it should be 'was'.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Acomodation
ExplanationAccommodation is spelled with two 'c's and two 'm's.
Speed
Direction
Distance
Time
ExplanationAn odometer measures mileage; a compass measures or indicates direction.
Kind
Malicious
Generous
Friendly
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; malicious means intending harm.
Hardly had I arrived when it started raining.
Hardly I had arrived when it started raining.
Hardly had I arrived than it started raining.
Hardly did I arrive then it started raining.
ExplanationThe phrase 'hardly... when' is the correct correlative construction.
were
are
was
have been
Explanation'News' is an uncountable noun that takes a singular verb.
more taller
taller
most tall
more tall
ExplanationThe comparative form of 'tall' is 'taller'.
To cause a disaster
To initiate a conversation
To freeze something
To destroy a wall
ExplanationBreaking the ice is a metaphor for making people feel more comfortable in a social setting.
Fragile
Persuasive
Indifferent
Ambiguous
ExplanationPersuasive means capable of convincing others, which fits the context of convincing a board.
Energetic
Lethargic
Robust
Strenuous
ExplanationVigorous implies high energy, while lethargic implies laziness or lack of energy.
am
was
were
been
ExplanationIn hypothetical situations or expressions of wishes, the subjunctive mood 'were' is used.
960 PKR
1000 PKR
1040 PKR
840 PKR
Explanation20% of 1200 is 240. 1200 - 240 = 960.
9
11
13
15
ExplanationSubtract 12 from 45 to get 33, then divide by 3 to get 11.
250
300
350
400
ExplanationIf 0.15 * x = 45, then x = 45 / 0.15 = 300.
36
40
42
44
ExplanationThe differences are 4, 6, 8, 10. The next difference is 12. 30 + 12 = 42.
50
60
70
80
ExplanationSpeed = Distance / Time = 120 / 2 = 60 km/h.
1
2
3
4
Explanation7y = 14; y = 2.
15 sq m
30 sq m
50 sq m
100 sq m
ExplanationArea = length * width = 10 * 5 = 50.
120 PKR
140 PKR
150 PKR
210 PKR
ExplanationCost per apple = 60/3 = 20 PKR. 7 * 20 = 140 PKR.
10
11
12
14
Explanation12 * 12 = 144.
20
25
30
35
Explanation(10+20+30+40)/4 = 100/4 = 25.
2
5
7
20
ExplanationThis is an inverse proportion. 5 * 10 = 10 * x. x = 5.
25
50
100
125
Explanation1/2 of 200 is 100. 25% of 100 is 25.
8 cm
10 cm
14 cm
16 cm
ExplanationPerimeter = 2(L + W). 40 = 2(12 + W) -> 20 = 12 + W -> W = 8.
18
20
22
25
Explanation2^4 = 16, 3^2 = 9. 16 + 9 = 25. 25 - 5 = 20.
0%
1% decrease
1% increase
2% decrease
ExplanationLet price be 100. 100 * 1.1 = 110. 110 * 0.9 = 99. The final price is 99, which is 1% lower.
All roses are red
Some roses are red
Some flowers are roses
All red items are flowers
ExplanationSince all roses are flowers, it logically follows that some (in fact all) flowers are roses by definition of the subset.
Far left
Next to E
Between C and D
Nowhere
ExplanationIf E is at position 5 and B is at 3, A must be at 4 to be next to B, placing it next to E.
Some cats are reptiles
No cats are reptiles
All reptiles are cats
Some reptiles are mammals
ExplanationIf cats are inside the mammal group and the mammal group has no overlap with reptiles, cats cannot be reptiles.
Ali
Bilal
Chaman
Cannot be determined
ExplanationOrder: Chaman -> Ali -> Bilal. Bilal finished last.
A is the tallest
B is the shortest
D is taller than B
Cannot be determined
ExplanationWe know A is tallest among A, B, and C, but we do not know the relationship between D and A, or D and B.
UVFTEBZ
VVFTEBZ
UVEFSAZ
UVFTEAZ
ExplanationEach letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet (M->N, O->P, etc.).
P
Q
R
T
ExplanationOrder: S, R, P, Q, T or S, R, P, T, Q. In both cases P is in the middle.
Rain
Water
Cloud
Sky
ExplanationWe drink water, and water is called cloud in this system.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
ExplanationA week is 7 days. 10 days = 7 + 3 days. Tuesday + 3 days = Friday.
Car
Bus
Bicycle
Ship
ExplanationCar, Bus, and Bicycle travel on land; Ship travels on water.
X < Z
X = Z
X > Z
Z > X
ExplanationThis follows the transitive property of inequality.
His father
His son
Himself
His nephew
Explanation'My father's son' must be the speaker himself. Thus, 'that man's father is me'.
Q
P
T
R
ExplanationThe order is T -> Q -> P (or R/S) -> S -> U. Since T is in front of Q, and everyone else is behind Q or in specific slots, T is front.
TXFFU
RVFFS
TZFFU
TXEES
ExplanationEach letter is shifted forward by one position (C+1=D, A-1=Z, N+1=O, D+1=E, Y+1=Z). Applying this shift: S+1=T, W+1=X, E+1=F, E+1=F, T+1=U.
Khunjerab Pass
Khyber Pass
Bolan Pass
Lowari Pass
ExplanationThe Khyber Pass is a mountain pass in the northwest of Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan, historically connecting Peshawar to Kabul.
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Liaquat Ali Khan
Ayub Khan
Sardar Abdur Rab Nishtar
ExplanationLiaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, served as the first Chancellor of the University of Peshawar when it was established in 1950.
Lahore
Karachi
Islamabad
Peshawar
ExplanationIslamabad became the capital of Pakistan in 1967.
Indus
Kabul River
Swat River
Jhelum
ExplanationThe Kabul River flows near the city of Peshawar.
Kofi Annan
Ban Ki-moon
António Guterres
Antonio Guterres
ExplanationAntónio Guterres assumed office as the UN Secretary General in 2017.
Yuan
Won
Yen
Dollar
ExplanationThe Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan.
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
ExplanationMars appears red due to iron oxide on its surface.
Allama Iqbal
Hafeez Jalandhari
Ahmed Faraz
Faiz Ahmed Faiz
ExplanationHafeez Jalandhari wrote the lyrics to the national anthem in 1952.
Atlantic
Indian
Arctic
Pacific
ExplanationThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.
1975
1992
1999
2009
ExplanationPakistan won the Cricket World Cup in 1992 under the captaincy of Imran Khan.
Biology
Entomology
Zoology
Mycology
ExplanationEntomology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
Germany
India
China
Japan
ExplanationThe P5 members are China, France, Russia, the UK, and the USA.
United Nations
World Health Organization
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
ExplanationThe WHO is headquartered in Geneva, whereas the UN headquarters is in New York.
15th Amendment
18th Amendment
20th Amendment
22nd Amendment
ExplanationThe 18th Amendment is widely recognized for devolving power from the federal government to the provinces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these General Undergraduate Admissions MCQs free?
Yes. Every General Undergraduate Admissions 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 General Undergraduate Admissions MCQs help with?
They are aimed at University of Peshawar and related Pakistani competitive exams that test General Undergraduate Admissions.
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.