ESSAY MCQs

45 Questions TextBook
1

The phrase 'to read between the lines' means:

A
To read very carefully
B
To understand the implied meaning
C
To read quickly
D
To read aloud
2

What is the antonym for 'exacerbate'?

A
Worsen
B
Aggravate
C
Alleviate
D
Intensify
3

The term 'gerrymandering' refers to:

A
A type of political speech
B
The act of manipulating electoral district boundaries for political gain
C
A legal precedent
D
A form of protest
4

If an argument's premises are true and the conclusion must also be true, the argument is:

A
Inductive
B
Deductive
C
Fallacious
D
Subjective
5

What is a 'red herring' in an argument?

A
A key piece of evidence
B
A clue that is meant to be misleading or distracting
C
The main conclusion
D
A type of fish
6

He is working very hard ___ he can win the scholarship.

A
so that
B
because
C
therefore
D
although
7

___ he is poor, he is honest.

A
Although
B
Because
C
Since
D
As
8

Wait here ___ I come back.

A
until
B
unless
C
while
D
since
9

He failed, ___ he did not work hard.

A
because
B
so
C
therefore
D
although
10

You will not succeed ___ you work hard.

A
if
B
unless
C
until
D
when
11

The synonym for 'laconic' is:

A
Verbose
B
Talkative
C
Concise
D
Lengthy
12

The opposite of 'laud' is:

A
Praise
B
Extol
C
Criticize
D
Applaud
13

The synonym for 'mundane' is:

A
Extraordinary
B
Exciting
C
Dull
D
Spiritual
14

The opposite of 'nebulous' is:

A
Vague
B
Hazy
C
Clear
D
Unclear
15

The synonym for 'placate' is:

A
Anger
B
Provoke
C
Pacify
D
Irritate
16

What does 'accountability' in governance mean?

A
Counting money
B
The ability to hold public officials responsible for their actions
C
Holding elections
D
Writing reports
17

Which organization releases the 'Human Development Index' (HDI)?

A
World Bank
B
IMF
C
UNDP
D
WHO
18

The term 'brain drain' refers to:

A
Mental fatigue
B
A type of headache
C
The emigration of highly skilled individuals from a country
D
Forgetting important information
19

A 'fiscal deficit' is the difference between:

A
Government's total revenue and total expenditure
B
Country's exports and imports
C
Rich and poor
D
Government's tax and non-tax revenue
20

The study of elections and voting behavior is called:

A
Sociology
B
Psephology
C
Political Science
D
Demography
21

One who is all-powerful is:

A
Omniscient
B
Omnipresent
C
Omnipotent
D
Almighty
22

A person who lives a solitary life is a:

A
Recluse
B
Extrovert
C
Socialite
D
Gregarious person
23

A style in which a writer makes a display of his knowledge is:

A
Ornate
B
Pedantic
C
Verbose
D
Pompous
24

The absence of law and order is:

A
Rebellion
B
Anarchy
C
Mutiny
D
Revolt
25

A person who is unable to pay his debts is:

A
Bankrupt
B
Solvent
C
Rich
D
Creditor
26

He is looking ___ a job.

A
for
B
at
C
to
D
in
27

He was charged ___ murder.

A
with
B
for
C
of
D
by
28

I am grateful ___ you for your kindness.

A
to
B
for
C
with
D
of
29

She is jealous ___ her friend's success.

A
of
B
with
C
for
D
from
30

This is a matter ___ little importance.

A
of
B
with
C
for
D
in
31

The synonym for 'reticent' is:

A
Talkative
B
Outgoing
C
Reserved
D
Communicative
32

The opposite of 'robust' is:

A
Strong
B
Sturdy
C
Weak
D
Healthy
33

The synonym for 'sporadic' is:

A
Constant
B
Regular
C
Intermittent
D
Frequent
34

The opposite of 'superficial' is:

A
Shallow
B
Deep
C
Surface
D
Trivial
35

The synonym for 'venerate' is:

A
Despise
B
Hate
C
Respect
D
Condemn
36

The 'SAARC' secretariat is located in:

A
Dhaka
B
New Delhi
C
Islamabad
D
Kathmandu
37

Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

A
USA
B
France
C
Germany
D
China
38

What is meant by 'sustainable development'?

A
Rapid development
B
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
C
Development focused only on the economy
D
Development that is self-funded
39

A 'tariff' is a:

A
Tax on exports
B
Tax on imports
C
Subsidy on exports
D
Ban on trade
40

Which institution is at the apex of Pakistan's judicial system?

A
High Court
B
Federal Shariat Court
C
Supreme Court
D
District Court
41

He speaks ___ he knows everything.

A
as if
B
like
C
as
D
so
42

No sooner did the teacher enter the class ___ the students stood up.

A
than
B
then
C
when
D
that
43

Hardly had I reached the station ___ the train left.

A
than
B
when
C
then
D
that
44

He is not only a good student ___ a good athlete.

A
but also
B
also
C
but
D
and
45

Both the brothers ___ intelligent.

A
is
B
are
C
was
D
have