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General Admissions MCQs
Practice General Admissions multiple-choice questions for University of the Punjab 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
7
15
ExplanationSubtract 5 from both sides: 3x = 15. Divide by 3: x = 5.
15
20
30
35
Explanation0.15 multiplied by 200 equals 30.
40 cm
96 cm
20 cm
48 cm
ExplanationThe perimeter of a rectangle is calculated as 2(length + width). So, 2(12 + 8) = 2(20) = 40.
5.6
5.8
6.2
6.4
ExplanationThe first five prime numbers are 2, 3, 5, 7, and 11. Their sum is 28. The average is 28 / 5 = 5.6.
6
9
12
7
ExplanationDivide by 4: y - 3 = 6. Add 3 to both sides: y = 9.
800 PKR
900 PKR
950 PKR
300 PKR
Explanation25% of 1200 is 300. 1200 - 300 = 900.
9
-9
81
-81
ExplanationThe square root of 81 is 9 or -9. Since x must be less than 0, x is -9.
120 km
140 km
150 km
180 km
ExplanationDistance = speed * time. 60 * 2.5 = 150 km.
20 days
25 days
15 days
10 days
ExplanationThis is an inverse proportion. Total man-days = 5 * 10 = 50. 50 / 2 = 25 days.
162
243
216
108
ExplanationEach number is multiplied by 3. 81 * 3 = 243.
10
12
15
18
ExplanationThe total parts are 3 + 2 = 5. Each part is 30 / 5 = 6. Girls = 2 parts * 6 = 12.
1/2
2/3
3/5
4/7
ExplanationConverting to decimals: 0.5, 0.66, 0.6, 0.57. 0.66 is the largest.
35 cm²
70 cm²
17 cm²
30 cm²
ExplanationThe area of a triangle is calculated using the formula 0.5 * base * height. So, 0.5 * 10 * 7 = 35.
4
5
6
3
Explanation2x + 10 - 3 = 15 becomes 2x + 7 = 15. Subtracting 7 gives 2x = 8, so x = 4.
100
200
150
125
Explanation1/2 of 500 is 250. 40% of 250 is (40/100) * 250 = 100.
Quiet
Articulate
Confused
Boring
ExplanationEloquent means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, which is synonymous with articulate.
have
has
were
are
ExplanationThe subject 'team' is a collective noun acting as a single unit, so the singular verb 'has' is required.
Kind
Malicious
Generous
Friendly
ExplanationBenevolent means well-meaning or kind; malicious means intending to do harm.
Compliant
Defiant
Passive
Obedient
ExplanationA defiant attitude explains why he got into trouble for not following the rules.
Necessary
Separate
Definite
Occured
ExplanationThe correct spelling is 'Occurred' with double 'r'.
Scarce
Plentiful
Limited
Minor
ExplanationAbundant means existing in large quantities, which is synonymous with plentiful.
Hunger
Digestion
Nourishment
Exercise
ExplanationWater provides hydration; food provides nourishment.
She don't know the answer.
They is going to the park.
He has finished his homework.
Me and him went out.
ExplanationOption 3 uses correct subject-verb agreement.
Boring
Tedious
Compelling
Weak
ExplanationA compelling speech is one that is persuasive and inspiring.
To be very angry
To work late into the night
To waste resources
To sleep early
ExplanationThe idiom means working or studying until very late.
Therefore
However
Similarly
Furthermore
ExplanationThe situation (raining) contrasts with the action (walking), so 'however' is appropriate.
Clear
Precise
Ambiguous
Detailed
ExplanationVague means not clearly defined; ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations.
Sturdy
Delicate
Brittle
Frail
ExplanationFragile means easily broken, while sturdy means strong and well-built.
To be imprecise
To do or say exactly the right thing
To make a mistake
To cause physical harm
ExplanationThe idiom describes finding the exact truth or solution to a problem.
Its a beautiful day, and the dog wagged it's tail.
It's a beautiful day, and the dog wagged its tail.
It's a beautiful day, and the dog wagged it is tail.
Its a beautiful day, and the dog wagged its tail.
Explanation'It's' is a contraction for 'it is', and 'its' is the possessive form.
All roses fade quickly.
Some roses fade quickly.
No roses fade quickly.
None of the above are necessarily true.
ExplanationWe know some flowers fade, but we do not have enough information to confirm if roses are among those specific flowers.
24
28
30
32
ExplanationThe differences are 4, 6, 8. The next difference should be 10. 20 + 10 = 30.
All cats are fuzzy
Some fuzzy animals are cats
Some cats might be fuzzy
No cats are fuzzy
ExplanationWe know cats have tails, but we don't know if the 'fuzzy' group includes cats. Thus, we can only conclude it's possible.
Ali
Bilal
Charlie
Cannot be determined
ExplanationThe order is Ali > Bilal > Charlie. Thus, Charlie is last.
PSBOHF
PQBOHF
PSBOIF
PSBOHF
ExplanationEach letter is shifted by +1. O->P, R->S, A->B, N->O, G->H, E->F.
A
B
E
C
ExplanationThe order is D, C, E, B, A (or similar); the central position is E.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Explanation15 days later: 15 / 7 = 2 weeks and 1 day remaining. 1 + 1 = 1st, so 15th is also a Monday.
30
36
40
49
ExplanationThese are perfect squares: 1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, so 6^2 = 36.
X < Z
X = Z
X > Z
Z > X
ExplanationTransitive property: If X > Y and Y > Z, then X must be greater than Z.
Yes
No
Only sometimes
It depends on the subject
ExplanationThis is a standard syllogism that is logically sound.
Car
Bus
Bicycle
Ship
ExplanationShip travels on water; the others travel on land.
North
East
South
West
ExplanationTwo left turns (90 degrees each) result in a 180-degree rotation, which is the opposite direction.
DIBJS
DIAJS
DIJBS
CIDJS
ExplanationEach letter is shifted by one position in the alphabet (T->U, A->B, B->C, L->M, E->F). Applying this to CHAIR: C->D, H->I, A->B, I->J, R->S.
Bilal
Sara
Tariq
None of these
ExplanationThe order is Omer, [blank], Ali, Bilal, Sara. Since Sara cannot be next to Omer, she must be at the far end.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
Dr. G.W. Leitner
Allama Iqbal
Lord Curzon
ExplanationDr. G.W. Leitner was the primary figure behind the establishment of the University of the Punjab in 1882.
Punjab
Sindh
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Balochistan
ExplanationBalochistan covers approximately 44% of the total land area of Pakistan.
Rose
Jasmine
Tulip
Sunflower
ExplanationJasmine (Chambeli) is the national flower of Pakistan.
Quaid-e-Azam
Liaquat Ali Khan
Ayub Khan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
ExplanationLiaquat Ali Khan served as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
Istanbul
Antalya
Ankara
Izmir
ExplanationAnkara is the capital city of Turkey.
Venus
Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
ExplanationMars is referred to as the Red Planet due to iron oxide on its surface.
Yuan
Won
Yen
Dollar
ExplanationThe Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan.
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Indus
ExplanationThe Nile is generally considered the longest river in the world.
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Nikola Tesla
Albert Einstein
ExplanationAlexander Graham Bell is credited with the invention of the telephone.
World Wide Web
Wide World Web
Web World Wide
World Web Wide
ExplanationWWW stands for the World Wide Web.
China
South Korea
Japan
Thailand
ExplanationJapan is known as the Land of the Rising Sun.
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
ExplanationThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.
PTA
PEMRA
NAB
FIA
ExplanationThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the regulatory agency for telecommunications in Pakistan.
Himalayas
Karakoram
Hindu Kush
Sulaiman
ExplanationK2, the second-highest mountain in the world, is situated in the Karakoram range.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 Admissions MCQs help with?
They are aimed at University of the Punjab and related Pakistani competitive exams that test General 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.