GAT-B Arts, Humanities and Social Science Verbal Online Test Preparation for Pakistani Students

Question # 1

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Base:

Roof A
Height B
Top C
Climax D
Stand E

Question # 2

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Euphoria:

Strident A
Lethargic B
Literary C
Significant D
Musical E

Question # 3

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Prompt:

Stimulate A
Assist B
Defend C
Instant D
Dissuade E

Question # 4

Inference or conclusion, that does not follow from the facts as stated is known as ____________.

Quis separabit A
Resangustadomi B
Respice finem C
Non-sequiture D
Pour Pendreconge E

Question # 5

_______ is a person who dabbles in art and letters.

Dislettante A
Connoisseur B
Philistine C
Chauvinist D
Epicurean E

Question # 6

Democratic societies from the earliest times have expected their governments to protect the weak against the strong. No 'era of good feeling' can justify discharging the police force or giving up the idea of public control over concentrated private wealth. On the other hand, it is obvious that a spirit of self-denial and moderation on the part of those who hold economic power will greatly soften the demand for absolute equality. Men are more interested in freedom and security than in an equal distribution of wealth. The extent to which Government must interfere with business, therefore, is not exactly measured by the extent to which economic power is concentrated into a few hands. The required degree of government interference depends mainly on whether economic powers are oppressively used, and on the necessity of keeping economic factors in a tolerable state of balance.
But with the necessity of meeting all these dangers and threats to liberty, the powers of government are unavoidably increased, whichever political party may be in office. The growth of government is a necessary result of the growth of technology and of the problems that go with the use of machines and science. Since the Government in our nation, must take on more powers to meet its problems, there is no way to preserve freedom except by making democracy more powerful.
Q:The growth of government is necessitated to

Make the rich and the poor happy A
Curb the accumulation of wealth in a few hands B
Monitor science and technology C
Deploy the police force wisely D

Question # 7

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Ductile:

Indistinct A
Vaue B
Inelastic C
Quiesceent D
Weak E

Question # 8

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Erroneous:

Correct A
Accurate B
Mundane C
Astray D
Faulty E

Question # 9

Complete Sentence
To ....................... a bus here is not so easy.

Obtain A
Get B
Gain C
Acquire D

Question # 10

Complete Sentence
How much did it ........................ to reach Bombay by car ?

Cost A
Estimate B
Charge C
Price D
Pay E

Question # 11

Many people find Ustad Salamat Ali's music not only entertaining but also __. Listening to it helps them to relax and to _ the tensions they feel at the end of a tiring day.

soothing ... heighten A
therapeutic ... allleviate B
sweet ... underscore C
exhausting ... relieve D
interesting ... activate E

Question # 12

Complete Sentence
Can he see his wife again ? No, he .................

Could A
Can B
Will no C
Cannot D

Question # 13

The secret of writing good English is not just memorizing the rules of grammar; actually, it lies in developing the habit of unambiguous thinking and precise expression. Matthew Arnold commented, "Have something to say and say it as clearly as possible." Many of the students in Pakistan have no particular style because they have nothing to say. If any unclear idea they have, they express it vaguely. Perspicuity or lucidity is the prime requisite of an impressive writing style. In order to attain lucidity, we should avoid dangling of ideas, vagueness of expression, redundancy of arguments, and use of bombast words.
Q:According to the passage who can write well.

One can write well by avoiding dangling of ideas, vagueness of expression, redundancy of arguments, and use of bombast words
A
Once can write well if the writes precisely and use short sentences B
One can write well attending classes for writing English C
One can write well if he follows style of professional writers D

Question # 14

The public distribution system, which provides food at low prices, is a subject of vital concern. There is a growing realization that though Ethiopia has enough food to feed its masses two square meals a day, the monster of starvation and food insecurity continues to haunt the poor in the country. Increasing the purchasing power of the poor through providing productive employment leading to rising income, and thus good standard of living is the ultimate objective of public policy. However, till then, there is a need to provide assured supply of food through a restructured, more efficient and decentralized public distribution system (PDS). Although the PDS is extensive - it is one of the largest such systems in the world - it has yet to reach the rural poor and the far off places. It remains an urban phenomenon, with the majority of the rural poor still out of its reach due to lack of economic and physical access. The poorest in the cities and the migrants are left out, for they generally do not possess ration cards. The allocation of PDS supplies in big cities is larger than in rural areas. In view of such deficiencies in the system, the PDS urgently needs to be streamlined. In addition, considering the large food grains production combined with food subsidy on one hand and the continuing slow starvation and dismal poverty of the rural population on the other, there is a strong case for making PDS target group oriented. The growing salaried class is provided job security., regular income, and percent insulation agaifl inflation. These gains of development have hot percolated down to the vast majority of our working population. If one compares only dearness allowance to the employees in public and private sector and looks at its growth in the past few years, the rising food subsidy is insignificant to the point of inequity. The food subsidy is a kind of D.A. to the poor, the self-employed and those in the unorganized sector of the economy. However, what is most unfortunate is that out of the large budget of the so-called food subsidy, the major part of it is administrative cost and wastages. A small portion of the above budget goes to the real consumer and an even lesser portion to the poor who are in real need. It is true that subsidies should not become a permanent feature, except for the destitute, disabled widows and the old. It is also true that subsidies often create a psychology of dependence and hence is habit-forming, killing the general initiative of the people. By making PDS target group oriented, not only the poorest and neediest would be reached without additional cost, but it will actually cut overall costs incurred on large cities and for better off localities. When the food and food subsidy are limited the rural and urban poor should have the priority in the PDS supplies. The PDS should be closely linked with programs of employment generation and nutrition improvement.
Q:What, according to the passage, would be the outcome of making the PDS target group oriented?

It will abolish the imbalance of urban and rural sector A
It will remove poverty B
It will give food to the poorest without additional cost C
It will motivate the target group population to work more D

Question # 15

Success in great ventures calls for ___ concentration and strong personal _.

Sterling, Attachment A
Standing, Participation B
Continued, Apathy C
Unflagging, Involvement D
Hectic, Interest E

Question # 16

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Jeopardy:

Peril A
Vulnerability B
Bravery C
Threat D
Safety E

Question # 17

The task seemed impossible but somehow he --------- very skilfully in the end.

Pulled it off A
Pulled it away B
Pulled in out C
Pulled it up D

Question # 18

Humera's gift for script writing seemed to be ___________; both his mother and grandfather before him had been famed novelists.

prodigious A
innate B
conceptual C
attractive D

Question # 19

Choose the word/phrase related to given word/phrase
BUILD: DESTROY

Climb: Stop A
Love: Marriage B
Play: Relax C
Appointment: Dismissal D

Question # 20

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Whimsical:

Erratic A
Impulsive B
Rumour C
Eccentric D
Predictable E

Question # 21

The past decade has upset many preconceptions above development and this, more than anything else, makes it difficult to be overly definite about what the next decade has in store. However, there are a few things that one can assert with some confidence. First, education, health, and productive employment are crucial both for growth and for equity. We have tended to assume that all of these are the consequences of rapid economic growth and that only growth can generate the resources required for these purposes. However, increasingly, it appears that these are better seen as the causes rather than as consequences of development. Virtually every case of successful development involves a prior improvement in literacy, technical skills, health status, and access to productive work. Second, technological competence is the most important resource endowment and it explains a tar larger proportion of growth in output and trade than more conventional factors like natural resources or capital accumulation. The competence required is not just in research. In fact technological dynamism in the factory and the farm is more important than the presence of large research establishment. Third, the environmental imperative can no longer be ignored. Today, as an international issue, it is second only to disarmament. Nationally, the developmental consequences of environmental neglect are increasingly obvious. In the Pakistani context, there are at least two further factors, which reinforce the above propositions. The first is population growth. Given the pace of expansion of the population and the work force, human resource development acquires an added urgency. Population growth is also one, but not necessarily the most important factor, which underlines environmental stress in rural and urban areas. The second factor is that as a large country we cannot carve out an independent positioning the global system without building up a substantial capacity for self-reliant growth. The acquisition of technical competence is crucial for this purpose. Until now, we have tended to treat human resource development, technology issues and environment as subsidiary to the main task of planning. The thrust has been on: quantitative expansion of infrastructure and production with a focus on production targets like tones of steel, kWh of electricity etc., capacity targets like road length, rail kilometer age; and coverage targets like number of
schools and students, number of villages electrified etcetera, catching up with known technologies -Fuller use of natural resources -Maximum mobilization of financial resources.
Q: What seems to be the approach of the author regarding present status of research?
A - He desires that more research establishments should come up.
B - Application of new technologies in factories and field is more vital than setting up of research laboratories.

Only A A
Only B B
Neither A nor B C
Both A and B D

Question # 22

A great deal of discussion continues as to the real extent of global environmental degradation and its implications. What few people challenge however is that the renewable natural resources of developing countries are today subject to 'stresses of unprecedented magnitude. These pressures are brought about, in part, by increased population and the quest for an ever-expanding food supply. Because the health, nutrition, and general well-being of the poor majority are directly dependent on the integrity and productivity of their natural resources, the capability of governments to manage them effectively over the long term becomes of paramount importance. Developing countries are becoming more aware of the ways in which present and future economic development must build upon a sound and sustainable natural resource base. Some are looking at our long tradition in environmental protection and are receptive to US assistance, which recognizes the uniqueness of the social and ecological systems in these tropical countries. Developing countries recognize the need to improve their capability to analyze issues and their own natural resource management. In February 1981, for example AID handed a national Academy of Sciences panel to advise Nepal on their severe natural resource degradation problems. Some countries such as Senegal, India, Indonesia and Thailand, are now including conservation concerns in their economic development planning process. Because so many governments of developing nations have recognized the importance of these issues, the need today is not merely one of raising additional consciousness, but for carefully designed and sharply focused activities aimed at management regimes that are essential to the achievement of sustained development
Q:Some of the developing countries of Asia and Africa have .

Formulated very ambitious plans of protecting habitat in the region
A
Laid a great stress on the conservation of natural resources in their educational endeavor.
B
Carefully dovetailed environmental conservation with the overall strategy of planned economic development
C
Sought the help of US experts in solving the problem of environmental degradation
D

Question # 23

Complete Sentence

Faced with these massive changes, the government keeps its own counsil, although generally benevolent, it has always been ............. regime.

Reticent A
Indifferent B
Altruistic C
Unpredictable D

Question # 24

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Hefty:

Massive A
Light B
Tight C
Ample D
Stubborn E

Question # 25

Brazen

Delicious A
Helpful B
Respectful C
Innocent D

Question # 26

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Novice:

Pioneer A
Expert B
Old C
Original D
Rookie E

Question # 27

Complete Sentence

I have no ..................... to listen to his silly talk.

Trouble A
Convenience B
Patience C
Perseverence D

Question # 28

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Attract:

Repulse A
Reject B
Repel C
Distract D
Absorb E

Question # 29

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Prolific:

Barren A
Productive B
Creative C
Fertilo D
Useless E

Question # 30

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Dilatory:

Prompt A
Delayed B
Tactful C
Participant D
Bitter E

Question # 31

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Lampoon:

Ridicule A
Satirize B
Pierce C
Praise D
Enforce E

Question # 32

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Hoot:

Honour A
Uproar B
Jostle C
Tint D
Insult E

Question # 33

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Munificent:

Liberal A
Manipulate B
Stingy C
Obsess D
Obvious E

Question # 34

SHEEP : FLOCK

Pigs : Sty A
Fish : School B
Horse : Stall C
Buffalo : Pond D

Question # 35

That charming girl was the _________ of all eyes.

Target A
Aim B
Cynosure C
Doggerel D
Ambition E

Question # 36

Complete Sentence

The latest research indicates that feelings of love occur in the nonverbal part of brain, which helps to explain why people are often able to experience such feelings but not ............... them.

Convey A
Remove B
Explain C
Believe D

Question # 37

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Inevitable:

Unavoidable A
Eatable B
Half-baked C
Uncertain D
Multilated E

Question # 38

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Urbanity:

Rustic A
Crudeness B
Cruelty C
Sociability D
Civility E

Question # 39

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Confiscate:

Release A
Allow B
Use C
Confer D
Impound E

Question # 40

Complete Sentence
.................. the rain stopped, the play had to be suspended.

When A
Since B
While C
Until D

Question # 41

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Quiescence:

Tranquillity A
Repose B
Calm C
Turbulence D
Vitality E

Question # 42

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Inveterate:

Stupid A
Uneducated B
Ignorant C
Inexperienced D
Spineless E

Question # 43

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Gumption:

Rigidity A
Sticking B
Guess C
Stupidity D
Lump E

Question # 44

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Protege:

Cortege A
Producing B
Patron C
Carnage D
Prototype E

Question # 45

As ___ of the Sindh supreme selection board, Allah Bachayo had free to all Government rest houses through the country.

a scholar - admission A
a survivor - passage B
an organizer - submission C
a member - entrance D

Question # 46

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Superficial:

Artificial A
Deep B
Shallow C
Real D
External E

Question # 47

Progress in a government, science, art, literature, philosophy and religion ----------- great civilisations from mere groups of communities.

Extol A
Describe B
Distinguish C
Relinquish D

Question # 48

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Overbearing:

Obsequious A
Imprudent B
Prudent C
Fecund D
High E

Question # 49

PRICE : EXORBITANT

Listening : Boredum A
Motion : Distance B
Fire : Overshoot C
Fatigue : Exhaustion D

Question # 50

Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning
Flaccid:

Flabby A
Lax B
Firm C
Obsolete D
Sloppy E

Sr.#	Question	Answer
1	Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning Insouciant:	A. Nonchalance B. Unconcerned C. Deer D. Cheap
2	Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning Accepted:	A. Followed B. Noted C. Provided D. Considered
3	ADMONISH:	A. Hypnotic B. Honor C. Encourage D. Scold
4	Complete Sentence Kamla's friends had nothing to officer him other than ------------------ in his grief.	A. Solution B. Consolation C. Friendship D. Kindness
5	Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning Wavering:	A. Straight B. Tight C. Strong D. Poor
6	Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning Vainglorious:	A. Majestic B. Useless C. Victory D. Modest
7	Choose the Word Which has Opposite Meaning Capacious:	A. Confining B. Ferocious C. Militant D. Extrovert
8	Encourage	A. Dampen B. Disapprove C. Warn D. Discourage
9	A great deal of discussion continues as to the real extent of global environmental degradation and its implications. What few people challenge however is that the renewable natural resources of developing countries are today subject to 'stresses of unprecedented magnitude. These pressures are brought about, in part, by increased population and the quest for an ever-expanding food supply. Because the health, nutrition, and general well-being of the poor majority are directly dependent on the integrity and productivity of their natural resources, the capability of governments to manage them effectively over the long term becomes of paramount importance. Developing countries are becoming more aware of the ways in which present and future economic development must build upon a sound and sustainable natural resource base. Some are looking at our long tradition in environmental protection and are receptive to US assistance, which recognizes the uniqueness of the social and ecological systems in these tropical countries. Developing countries recognize the need to improve their capability to analyze issues and their own natural resource management. In February 1981, for example AID handed a national Academy of Sciences panel to advise Nepal on their severe natural resource degradation problems. Some countries such as Senegal, India, Indonesia and Thailand, are now including conservation concerns in their economic development planning process. Because so many governments of developing nations have recognized the importance of these issues, the need today is not merely one of raising additional consciousness, but for carefully designed and sharply focused activities aimed at management regimes that are essential to the achievement of sustained development. Q:There has been a pronounced deterio-ration of habitat all over the globe because of	A. Rigorous operation of the Malthusian principle B. Unprecedented urbanization and dislocation of self contained rural communities C. Optimum degree of industrialization in the developing countries D. Large scale deforestation and desertification
10	Complete Sentence I ............................. a car to be absolutely necessary these days.	A. Consider B. Agree C. Think D. Regard

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Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningBase:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningEuphoria:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningPrompt:

Inference or conclusion, that does not follow from the facts as stated is known as ____________.

_______ is a person who dabbles in art and letters.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningDuctile:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningErroneous:

Complete SentenceTo ....................... a bus here is not so easy.

Complete SentenceHow much did it ........................ to reach Bombay by car ?

Many people find Ustad Salamat Ali's music not only entertaining but also __________. Listening to it helps them to relax and to _________ the tensions they feel at the end of a tiring day.

Complete SentenceCan he see his wife again ? No, he .................

Success in great ventures calls for _____________ concentration and strong personal ___________.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningJeopardy:

The task seemed impossible but somehow he --------- very skilfully in the end.

Humera's gift for script writing seemed to be ___________; both his mother and grandfather before him had been famed novelists.

Choose the word/phrase related to given word/phraseBUILD: DESTROY

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningWhimsical:

Complete SentenceFaced with these massive changes, the government keeps its own counsil, although generally benevolent, it has always been ............. regime.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningHefty:

Brazen

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningNovice:

Complete SentenceI have no ..................... to listen to his silly talk.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningAttract:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningProlific:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningDilatory:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningLampoon:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningHoot:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningMunificent:

SHEEP : FLOCK

That charming girl was the _________ of all eyes.

Complete SentenceThe latest research indicates that feelings of love occur in the nonverbal part of brain, which helps to explain why people are often able to experience such feelings but not ............... them.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningInevitable:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningUrbanity:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningConfiscate:

Complete Sentence.................. the rain stopped, the play had to be suspended.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningQuiescence:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningInveterate:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningGumption:

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningProtege:

As _________ of the Sindh supreme selection board, Allah Bachayo had free ______ to all Government rest houses through the country.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningSuperficial:

Progress in a government, science, art, literature, philosophy and religion ----------- great civilisations from mere groups of communities.

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningOverbearing:

PRICE : EXORBITANT

Choose the Word Which has Opposite MeaningFlaccid:

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