ESSAY MCQs

100 Questions TextBook
1

I cannot part ___ this book.

A
with
B
from
C
of
D
away
2

He is related ___ me.

A
with
B
to
C
of
D
by
3

She is worthy ___ praise.

A
for
B
of
C
to
D
with
4

I am tired ___ waiting.

A
of
B
from
C
with
D
by
5

He is blind ___ one eye.

A
of
B
in
C
from
D
with
6

The synonym for 'candid' is:

A
Deceitful
B
Secretive
C
Frank
D
Guarded
7

The opposite of 'durable' is:

A
Lasting
B
Strong
C
Flimsy
D
Sturdy
8

The synonym for 'eloquent' is:

A
Inarticulate
B
Mumbling
C
Fluent
D
Quiet
9

The opposite of 'explicit' is:

A
Clear
B
Direct
C
Implicit
D
Obvious
10

The synonym for 'gregarious' is:

A
Shy
B
Introverted
C
Sociable
D
Reclusive
11

A person who can speak two languages is:

A
Monolingual
B
Bilingual
C
Multilingual
D
Linguist
12

The life history of a person written by himself is:

A
Biography
B
Autobiography
C
Memoir
D
Chronicle
13

A place where birds are kept is called:

A
Aquarium
B
Zoo
C
Aviary
D
Apiary
14

The system of 'checks and balances' is a key feature of which form of government?

A
Parliamentary
B
Presidential
C
Monarchy
D
Dictatorship
15

The 'Rule of Law' means:

A
Rule by lawyers
B
Everyone is equal before the law
C
The law is whatever the ruler says
D
Laws do not apply to the government
16

Which of these is a major challenge to governance in Pakistan?

A
Lack of resources
B
Political instability
C
Foreign interference
D
Small population
17

Climate change is primarily caused by:

A
Ozone layer depletion
B
Volcanic eruptions
C
Greenhouse gas emissions
D
Sunspot cycles
18

'Good governance' is characterized by:

A
Corruption
B
Transparency and accountability
C
One-party rule
D
Nepotism
19

I wish I ___ a bird.

A
am
B
was
C
were
D
had been
20

He had better ___ now.

A
to go
B
go
C
going
D
gone
21

Would you mind ___ the window?

A
to close
B
close
C
closing
D
closed
22

It is time we ___ home.

A
go
B
went
C
should go
D
are going
23

I would rather ___ than beg.

A
die
B
to die
C
dying
D
died
24

The synonym for 'lucrative' is:

A
Unprofitable
B
Losing
C
Profitable
D
Charitable
25

The opposite of 'magnanimous' is:

A
Generous
B
Noble
C
Petty
D
Kind
26

The synonym for 'nonchalant' is:

A
Concerned
B
Anxious
C
Casual
D
Worried
27

The opposite of 'obfuscate' is:

A
Confuse
B
Muddle
C
Clarify
D
Obscure
28

The synonym for 'prolific' is:

A
Unproductive
B
Barren
C
Productive
D
Scarce
29

The main function of the IMF is to:

A
Promote free trade
B
Provide loans for development projects
C
Ensure the stability of the international monetary system
D
Fund educational programs
30

The headquarters of the United Nations is in:

A
Geneva
B
Washington D.C.
C
New York
D
The Hague
31

The Kashmir dispute is between which two countries?

A
Pakistan and China
B
India and China
C
Pakistan and India
D
Pakistan and Afghanistan
32

What does 'gender equality' mean?

A
Women are superior to men
B
Men are superior to women
C
Equal rights and opportunities for all genders
D
Same roles for all genders
33

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

A
Coal
B
Natural Gas
C
Petroleum
D
Solar Power
34

This is the ___ book I have ever read.

A
most interesting
B
more interesting
C
interesting
D
very interesting
35

She is much ___ than her sister.

A
tall
B
taller
C
tallest
D
more tall
36

Of the two, he is the ___ .

A
wiser
B
wisest
C
wise
D
more wise
37

The patient had died before the doctor ___.

A
arrived
B
arrives
C
had arrived
D
would arrive
38

He ran as fast as he ___.

A
can
B
could
C
may
D
might
39

The synonym for 'querulous' is:

A
Content
B
Happy
C
Complaining
D
Pleased
40

The opposite of 'revere' is:

A
Respect
B
Admire
C
Despise
D
Honor
41

The synonym for 'sanguine' is:

A
Pessimistic
B
Depressed
C
Optimistic
D
Gloomy
42

The opposite of 'secular' is:

A
Worldly
B
Religious
C
Atheistic
D
Humanistic
43

The synonym for 'transient' is:

A
Permanent
B
Lasting
C
Temporary
D
Eternal
44

A person who looks at the bright side of things is an:

A
Optimist
B
Pessimist
C
Realist
D
Cynic
45

A person who hates mankind is a:

A
Philanthropist
B
Misanthrope
C
Altruist
D
Egoist
46

The art of beautiful handwriting is called:

A
Calligraphy
B
Graphics
C
Painting
D
Stenography
47

A speech made without preparation is called:

A
Debate
B
Elocution
C
Extempore
D
Rhetoric
48

That which cannot be read is:

A
Ineligible
B
Illegible
C
Unreadable
D
Illiterate
49

The term 'digital divide' refers to the gap between:

A
Rich and poor
B
Urban and rural areas
C
Those with and without access to digital technology
D
Young and old generations
50

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

A
Human intelligence in machines
B
Natural intelligence
C
The simulation of human intelligence in machines
D
A type of computer
51

Which amendment to Pakistan's constitution is related to the merger of FATA with KPK?

A
18th Amendment
B
24th Amendment
C
25th Amendment
D
26th Amendment
52

What is the primary goal of foreign policy?

A
To promote culture
B
To protect and promote national interests
C
To make friends
D
To wage war
53

Globalization is primarily driven by:

A
Politics
B
Culture
C
Technology and Economics
D
Religion
54

I cannot cope ___ this pressure.

A
up with
B
with
C
up
D
in with
55

He is deaf ___ my pleas.

A
to
B
of
C
with
D
for
56

The manager is not ___ his desk.

A
in
B
on
C
at
D
upon
57

Look ___ this word in the dictionary.

A
up
B
for
C
at
D
into
58

The fire has been put ___.

A
out
B
off
C
away
D
down
59

The synonym for 'verbose' is:

A
Concise
B
Succinct
C
Wordy
D
Brief
60

The opposite of ' zenith' is:

A
Peak
B
Summit
C
Nadir
D
Apex
61

The synonym for 'abate' is:

A
Increase
B
Intensify
C
Subside
D
Grow
62

The opposite of 'brazen' is:

A
Shameless
B
Bold
C
Shy
D
Impudent
63

The synonym for 'cogent' is:

A
Weak
B
Unconvincing
C
Convincing
D
Invalid
64

A state of disorder due to absence of government is:

A
Anarchy
B
Monarchy
C
Oligarchy
D
Republic
65

A person who is hard to please is:

A
Gregarious
B
Fastidious
C
Meticulous
D
Sociable
66

A list of books available in a library is a:

A
Catalogue
B
Bibliography
C
Index
D
Glossary
67

That which is against the law is:

A
Illegal
B
Legal
C
Lawful
D
Illicit
68

One who does something for pleasure and not for pay is an:

A
Amateur
B
Professional
C
Veteran
D
Expert
69

The 'youth bulge' in Pakistan presents:

A
Only a challenge
B
Only an opportunity
C
Both a challenge and an opportunity
D
Neither a challenge nor an opportunity
70

What is the 'informal economy'?

A
The agricultural sector
B
The part of an economy that is not taxed or monitored by the government
C
The technology sector
D
The government sector
71

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is primarily a:

A
Economic alliance
B
Cultural organization
C
Political, economic, and security alliance
D
Military alliance
72

What is a 'hybrid war'?

A
A war fought in cyberspace
B
A war using both conventional and unconventional methods
C
A war between two superpowers
D
A civil war
73

The primary role of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is to:

A
Settle international disputes
B
Regulate global trade
C
Provide development aid
D
Promote human rights
74

He prevented me ___ going there.

A
from
B
to
C
in
D
for
75

You should rely ___ your own efforts.

A
on
B
with
C
at
D
in
76

She takes pride ___ her work.

A
in
B
on
C
of
D
for
77

We must be true ___ our word.

A
to
B
with
C
by
D
in
78

This work is beyond his ___.

A
capacity
B
capability
C
power
D
reach
79

The synonym for 'diffident' is:

A
Confident
B
Bold
C
Shy
D
Brave
80

The opposite of 'dynamic' is:

A
Active
B
Energetic
C
Static
D
Vibrant
81

The synonym for 'erudite' is:

A
Ignorant
B
Uneducated
C
Scholarly
D
Stupid
82

The opposite of 'fallacy' is:

A
Mistake
B
Truth
C
Error
D
Falsehood
83

The synonym for 'iconoclast' is:

A
Conformist
B
Follower
C
Rebel
D
Believer
84

A person who does not believe in God is an:

A
Atheist
B
Theist
C
Agnostic
D
Believer
85

A place where government records are kept is called:

A
Library
B
Museum
C
Archives
D
Hangar
86

Something that can be heard is:

A
Inaudible
B
Audible
C
Loud
D
Clear
87

A person who is new to something is a:

A
Tyro
B
Veteran
C
Expert
D
Master
88

A decision that cannot be taken back is:

A
Irrevocable
B
Revocable
C
Permanent
D
Temporary
89

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan dealt with:

A
Presidential powers and provincial autonomy
B
The legal system
C
The voting age
D
The status of FATA
90

Circular debt is a major issue in Pakistan's ___ sector.

A
Agricultural
B
Industrial
C
Energy
D
Telecommunication
91

Which of the following is a key principle of democracy?

A
Rule of one
B
Rule of the elite
C
Rule of the majority with respect for minority rights
D
Rule by force
92

The concept of 'soft power' involves achieving goals through:

A
Military force
B
Economic sanctions
C
Attraction and persuasion
D
Coercion
93

E-commerce refers to:

A
Writing emails
B
Buying and selling goods online
C
Electronic education
D
Government services online
94

He has a taste ___ music.

A
for
B
in
C
of
D
with
95

There is no exception ___ this rule.

A
to
B
for
C
in
D
of
96

The opposite of 'ambiguous' is:

A
Vague
B
Uncertain
C
Clear
D
Doubtful
97

The synonym for 'fortitude' is:

A
Weakness
B
Fear
C
Courage
D
Apathy
98

A sentence whose meaning is unclear is:

A
Explicit
B
Precise
C
Ambiguous
D
Lucid
99

Choose the correct analogy: Grain : Silo ::

A
Water : Bucket
B
Books : Library
C
Money : Vault
D
All of the above
100

Which of the following is not a pillar of the state?

A
Legislature
B
Executive
C
Judiciary
D
Media