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Practice Business Administration multiple-choice questions for National University of Modern Languages (NUML) 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.
$49.50
$50.00
$55.00
$40.50
وضاحتLet the original price be x. 0.90x = 45. Therefore, x = 45 / 0.90 = 50.
4
5
6
7
وضاحتSubtract 7 from both sides to get 3x = 15, then divide by 3 to get x = 5.
$135
$138
$140
$142
وضاحتProfit = 15% of 120 = 0.15 * 120 = 18. Selling Price = 120 + 18 = 138.
35
41
45
47
وضاحت2^5 is 32 and 3^2 is 9. 32 + 9 = 41.
4
5
6
8
وضاحتThis is an inverse proportion: 5 * 12 = 60 man-days. 60 / 10 = 6 days.
5
6
7
8
وضاحتDivide by 5: y - 2 = 5, then add 2: y = 7.
20
30
40
50
وضاحت0.20 * 0.40 * 500 = 0.08 * 500 = 40.
20
21
22
23
وضاحتSum = 12+18+24+30 = 84. Average = 84 / 4 = 21.
36
40
42
44
وضاحتThe differences are +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference is +12. 30 + 12 = 42.
36 sq cm
64 sq cm
81 sq cm
144 sq cm
وضاحتSide = 36 / 4 = 9. Area = 9 * 9 = 81.
2
4
6
8
وضاحتThe area of a circle is πr². If r becomes 2r, the new area is π(2r)² = 4πr². Thus, it increases by a factor of 4.
1
2
3
4
وضاحتSince 32 = 2^5, then x+3 = 5, which means x = 2.
50
60
70
75
وضاحتSpeed = Distance / Time. 150 / 2.5 = 60.
60 degrees
80 degrees
90 degrees
100 degrees
وضاحت1x + 2x + 3x = 180 degrees. 6x = 180, so x = 30. The largest angle is 3x = 90 degrees.
5
6
7
8
وضاحتFollowing BODMAS: 10 + (2*5) = 20. Then 20 / 4 = 5.
1/3
1/2
2/3
5/6
وضاحتThe prime numbers on a die are 2, 3, and 5 (3 outcomes out of 6). 3/6 = 1/2.
80
100
120
150
وضاحتIf 0.15x = 60, then x = 400. 25% of 400 is 100.
3
-3
Both 3 and -3
None of the above
وضاحتx^2 = 9 implies x = ±√9, so x can be 3 or -3.
20m
24m
28m
30m
وضاحتUsing Pythagorean theorem: w² + 10² = 26². w² + 100 = 676. w² = 576. w = 24.
360 degrees
450 degrees
540 degrees
720 degrees
وضاحتFormula: (n-2) * 180. For n=5, (3)*180 = 540.
Fragile
Adaptable
Stubborn
Vulnerable
وضاحتResilient means the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, similar to being adaptable.
She don't like apples.
She doesn't likes apples.
She doesn't like apples.
She don't likes apples.
وضاحتThe subject 'she' requires the singular auxiliary verb 'does' with 'not' (doesn't), followed by the base verb 'like'.
Kind
Malicious
Generous
Friendly
وضاحتBenevolent means well-meaning and kindly; malicious means intending to do harm.
He, ran to the store but forgot his wallet.
He ran to the store, but he forgot his wallet.
He ran to the store but, forgot his wallet.
He ran, to the store, but forgot his wallet.
وضاحتA comma is used before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.
is
are
was
be
وضاحتIn 'neither/nor' sentences, the verb agrees with the closer subject (employees, plural).
for
since
during
in
وضاحت'Since' is used to specify a starting point in time.
Accomodation
Acommodation
Accommodation
Accomodationn
وضاحتThe correct spelling of the word is 'Accommodation' (double c, double m).
A good thing that seemed bad at first
A hidden secret
A curse in disguise
A lucky person
وضاحتAn idiom referring to a misfortune that eventually results in something good happening later.
has reviewed
was reviewed
reviewed
is reviewing
وضاحتThe sentence is in passive voice and refers to a completed past action.
futile
fertile
fragile
fickle
وضاحتFutile means incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Fragile
Unanimous
Discordant
Trivial
وضاحتUnanimous means fully in agreement, which fits the context of resolving a debate.
The meal is prepared by the chef.
The meal was prepared by the chef.
The meal has been prepared by the chef.
The chef is preparing the meal.
وضاحتThe sentence is in past simple tense, so the passive version must maintain that tense.
effect
affect
effective
affection
وضاحتAffect is typically a verb meaning to influence or produce a change.
Eternal
Fleeting
Permanent
Serious
وضاحتEphemeral refers to something lasting for a very short time.
Him and I went to the store.
He and I went to the store.
Me and he went to the store.
Him and me went to the store.
وضاحتSubject pronouns (He, I) must be used instead of object pronouns (Him, Me) when performing the action.
To waste time
To work late into the night
To be angry
To start a fire
وضاحتThis idiom refers to working or studying late into the night.
Each of the students have finished their work.
Each of the students has finished their work.
The students has finished their work.
Every student have finished their work.
وضاحت'Each' is a singular subject and requires the singular verb 'has'.
at
in
with
on
وضاحتThe standard preposition used with the adjective 'interested' is 'in'.
Vague
Clear
Obscure
Doubtful
وضاحتAmbiguous means open to more than one interpretation; clear means easily understood.
Accomodation
Accommodation
Acommodation
Accomodation
وضاحتThe correct spelling requires double 'c' and double 'm'.
Venus
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
وضاحتMars is widely known as the Red Planet due to the prevalence of iron oxide on its surface.
John Maynard Keynes
Karl Marx
Adam Smith
Milton Friedman
وضاحتAdam Smith is famously known as the father of modern economics for his work, 'The Wealth of Nations'.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
وضاحتPlants use carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight to create energy during photosynthesis.
Sydney
Melbourne
Canberra
Perth
وضاحتCanberra is the capital city of Australia.
Gold
Oxygen
Osmium
Silver
وضاحتOxygen is the chemical element with the atomic number 8 and symbol O.
Bill Gates
Alan Turing
Charles Babbage
Steve Jobs
وضاحتCharles Babbage is credited with conceptualizing the first mechanical computer.
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
وضاحتThe Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest of Earth's oceanic divisions.
UN
WTO
WHO
IMF
وضاحتThe World Health Organization (WHO) is the UN specialized agency for international public health.
Yuan
Won
Yen
Dollar
وضاحتThe Japanese Yen is the official currency of Japan.
Italy
Germany
France
Spain
وضاحتThe Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
وضاحتThe ozone layer, which absorbs UV radiation, is located in the stratosphere.
Mother Teresa
Marie Curie
Rosalind Franklin
Indira Gandhi
وضاحتMarie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903.
Treaty of Versailles
Paris Agreement
Geneva Convention
Kyoto Protocol
وضاحتThe Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted in 2015.
Europe
Australia
Antarctica
South America
وضاحتAustralia is the smallest continent by land mass.
Propane
Butane
Methane
Ethane
وضاحتMethane makes up the vast majority of natural gas compositions.
Floods
Invading nomadic groups
Trade competitors
Earthquakes
وضاحتThe wall was constructed to defend the Chinese Empire from raids by nomadic tribes from the north.
Colombia
Vietnam
Brazil
Ethiopia
وضاحتBrazil has been the world's largest producer of coffee for over 150 years.
Archaeology
Paleontology
Geology
Anthropology
وضاحتPaleontology is the study of ancient life through fossils.
Amazon
Nile
Yangtze
Mississippi
وضاحتThe Nile is traditionally considered the longest river in the world.
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Hydrogen
وضاحتCarbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect.
Business to Buyer
Business to Business
Back to Base
Brand to Business
وضاحتB2B refers to commerce transactions between businesses, such as a manufacturer and a wholesaler.
Buildings
Accounts Receivable
Long-term loans
Machinery
وضاحتCurrent assets are those expected to be converted into cash within one year; accounts receivable fits this definition.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
Sales, Wages, Operations, Tactics
Strategies, Work, Organization, Targets
Systems, Wellness, Output, Technology
وضاحتSWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique used to identify Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Budget Report
وضاحتA balance sheet summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.
The 4Ps
The 4Cs
The 4Ds
The 4Es
وضاحتThe marketing mix is often represented by the 4Ps: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.
Rate of Interest
Return on Investment
Revenue Over Income
Return on Insurance
وضاحتReturn on Investment (ROI) is a performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment.
Hiring new staff
Assigning tasks to others
Firing underperformers
Setting the company vision
وضاحتDelegation is the act of assigning authority or responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities.
Raw materials
Monthly rent
Hourly wages
Packaging costs
وضاحتFixed costs do not change with the level of output, such as office rent.
A salaried manager
A government worker
A person who starts a business
A stock market analyst
وضاحتAn entrepreneur is an individual who takes the risk to start and operate a new business venture.
Initial Public Offering
Internal Policy Operations
International Product Order
Individual Profit Outcome
وضاحتAn Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process of offering shares of a private corporation to the public in a new stock issuance.
To increase staff salaries
To ensure enough liquidity to meet short-term obligations
To eliminate all debts
To pay dividends to shareholders
وضاحتCash flow management ensures the company has enough cash on hand to operate day-to-day.
The price of the item
The location of manufacturing
Distribution and availability channels
Advertising campaigns
وضاحتPlace, or distribution, covers where and how a product is sold to the customer.
Factory building
Office furniture
Patents
Raw materials
وضاحتIntangible assets are non-physical assets like patents, copyrights, or brand reputation.
When total profit equals total revenue
When total costs equal total revenue
When a company goes bankrupt
When a product launch fails
وضاحتThe break-even point is where the business neither makes a profit nor a loss.
Autocratic
Democratic
Laissez-faire
Transformational
وضاحتLaissez-faire leadership means 'letting be,' where workers have autonomy.
The calendar year
A 12-month period for financial reporting
The tax holiday period
The period between product launches
وضاحتCompanies use a fiscal year to track financial performance, which may or may not align with the calendar year.
Recruiting employees
Managing the production and service processes
Writing advertisements
Calculating tax returns
وضاحتOperations management is about the efficient conversion of inputs into outputs.
Anyone who owns stock
Anyone with an interest in the business's success or failure
A senior manager only
The government tax authority only
وضاحتStakeholders include employees, customers, investors, suppliers, and the local community.
Growing a business
Closing a business and selling its assets
Merging with a competitor
Issuing new shares
وضاحتLiquidation is the process of bringing a business to an end and distributing assets to claimants.
Focusing on only one product
Entering new markets or creating new products to reduce risk
Cutting all marketing budgets
Reducing staff
وضاحتDiversification spreads risk by having a varied portfolio of products or markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Business Administration MCQs free?
Yes. Every Business Administration 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 Business Administration MCQs help with?
They are aimed at National University of Modern Languages (NUML) and related Pakistani competitive exams that test Business Administration.
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.