KMU MDCAT 2025 Past Paper (Paper D)

The sodium potassium pumps in the distal convoluted tubule are activated by:

1. A.Aldosterone
2. B.Antidiuretic hormone
3. C.Anti-natriuretic peptide
4. D.Renin

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If a person drinks excessive amount of water, how does the kidney respond to maintaining osmoregulation?

1. A.Increase ADH release and water reabsorption
2. B.Increase aldosterone release and reabsorb more sodium
3. C.Decrease renin secretion and retain more water
4. D.Decrease ADH release and increase water excretion

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The primary function of glomerular capillaries is:

1. A.Reabsorption of water and solutes from the renal tubules
2. B.Secretion of waste products from the blood into the tubules
3. C.Filtration of blood from glomerular filtrate
4. D.Supply of nutrients and oxygen to the kidney

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In a heat stroke the hypothalamus will detect an increase in core body temperature, which of the following response is triggered

1. A.Vasoconstriction and shivering
2. B.Vasodilation and sweating
3. C.Increased metabolic rate
4. D.Release of thyroxin

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Which nitrogenous waste has the lowest solubility in water?

1. A.Urea
2. B.Ammonia
3. C.Uric acid
4. D.Nitrite

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By nature, human excretory system is:

1. A.Ammonotelic
2. B.Uricotelic
3. C.Ureotelic
4. D.Aminotelic

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Hyperparathyroidism may lead to the formation of:

1. A.Calcium phosphate stones
2. B.Uric acid stones
3. C.Cystine stones
4. D.Struvite stones

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In somatic cell hybridization, which two cells are fused to produce monoclonal antibodies?

1. A.T-cells and nerve cells
2. B.B-lymphocytes and spleen cells
3. C.T-cells and liver cells
4. D.B-lymphocytes and macrophages

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In molecular diagnostics, the primary function of DNA/RNA probes is to:

1. A.Replace malfunctioning genes in effected cells
2. B.Bind to specific DNA or RNA sequences for identification
3. C.Cut genetic material at precise locations
4. D.Stimulate immune responses against disease-causing organisms

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A set of uniform proteins generated by genetically identical immune cells (a clone) is called:

1. A.Therapeutic proteins
2. B.Immunoglobulins
3. C.Monoclonal antibodies
4. D.Recombinant proteins

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Which biotechnological product is used to replace an abnormal gene in a patient's cells?

1. A.Antibiotic
2. B.Vaccine
3. C.Vector
4. D.Interferon

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In Watson and Crick's DNA model, which of the following pairs with Cytosine?

1. A.Adenine
2. B.Guanine
3. C.Thymine
4. D.Uracil

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Fats are considered as a very efficient source of energy because they:

1. A.Produce ATP directly and without requiring respiration
2. B.Enter into glycolysis without any modification
3. C.Are highly oxidized compounds
4. D.Generate multiple acetyl groups that produce more ATP

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The junction between two consecutive neurons where information is transmitted from one neuron to the next is called:

1. A.Node-of Ranvier
2. B.Synapse
3. C.Axon terminal
4. D.Dendrite cleft

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All of the following are the functions of Golgi bodies EXCEPT:

1. A.Processing of protein
2. B.Plasma membrane formation
3. C.Cellular respiration
4. D.Lysosome formation

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Which ion is tenfold higher in concentration outside the membrane of neuron during resting potential?

1. A.Potassium
2. B.Sodium
3. C.Calcium
4. D.Hydrogen

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All of the following are the modes of transmission of AIDS, EXCEPT:

1. A.Transfusion of infected blood
2. B.Sharing infected needles
3. C.Shaking hands with infected person
4. D.Sexual contact with infected person

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Which organelle of the cell is involved in the detoxification of toxins and poisonous compounds?

1. A.Lysosomes
2. B.Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
3. C.Ribosomes
4. D.Mitochondria

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The active site is important in enzyme action because:

1. A.It binds to the substrate
2. B.It maintains the pH of reaction
3. C.It provides energy for reaction
4. D.It changes the shape of the enzyme

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The idea that acquired characters are inherited is part of:

1. A.Darwinism
2. B.Neo Darwinism
3. C.Lamarckism
4. D.Biogenesis

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Which disease is caused by enveloped virus?

1. A.Leaf curl disease of cotton
2. B.Flu
3. C.Polio
4. D.Hepatitis A

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The glycoproteins are commonly found in:

1. A.Mitochondria
2. B.Chloroplasts
3. C.Ribosomes
4. D.Plasma membrane

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Which structure enables the exchange of material between nucleus and cytoplasm?

1. A.Plasma membrane
2. B.Nuclear pores
3. C.Lysosomes
4. D.Mitochondria

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The high specific heat capacity of water is due to:

1. A.Ionic bonding
2. B.Hydrogen bonding
3. C.Covalent bonding
4. D.Hydrophilic bonding

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The contracted region of a chromosome that attaches to spindle fiber is called:

1. A.Telomere
2. B.Chromatin
3. C.Centromere
4. D.Nucleosomes

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Touching a sharp object stimulates pain receptors. This information is carried to the central nervous system by the:

1. A.Motor-neuron
2. B.Sensory neuron
3. C.Associative neuron
4. D.Effector neuron

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The number of chromosomes in a haploid cell are:

1. A.Half the chromosomes in a normal body cell
2. B.Double the chromosomes in a normal body cell
3. C.Quarter the chromosomes in a normal body cell
4. D.Equal to the chromosomes in a normal body cell

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Which of the following is a branched polysaccharide found in animals:

1. A.Cellulose
2. B.Glycogen
3. C.Amylose
4. D.Chitin

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A substance that binds to an enzyme, but NOT at the active site and reduces the enzyme activity is called:

1. A.Competitive inhibitor
2. B.Substrate
3. C.Non-Competitive inhibitor
4. D.Cofactor

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On the basis of morphological classification, influenza virus is an example of:

1. A.Helical capsid virus
2. B.Polyhedral capsid virus
3. C.Enveloped capsid virus
4. D.Non-enveloped capsid virus

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Which of the following is NOT a globular protein?

1. A.Enzyme
2. B.Albumin
3. C.Hemoglobin
4. D.Collagen

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The state, when a neuron is NOT conducting an impulse during resting membrane potential is called;

1. A.Polarized
2. B.Depolarized
3. C.Repolarized
4. D.Hyperpolarized

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Which of the following waves travel along a neuron during nerve impulse conduction?

1. A.Thermal waves
2. B.Mechanical waves
3. C.Electromagnetic waves
4. D.Electrochemical waves

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The reticular formation in the brain runs through which structures?

1. A.Forebrain and Midbrain
2. B.Hindbrain and Midbrain
3. C.Cerebellum and Forebrain
4. D.Telencephalon and Cerebellum

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Enzymes increase the rate of reaction by:

1. A.Increasing activation energy
2. B.Lowering activation energy
3. C.Increasing pH
4. D.Decreasing pH

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A diabetic patient is advised to avoid both sucrose and lactose, because they both:

1. A.Are structural carbohydrates
2. B.Increase blood glucose after hydrolysis
3. C.Cannot be digested in human
4. D.Act as non-caloric sweeteners

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Match the CORRECT structure of the brain with its function:

1. A.Medulla: Breathing
2. B.Pons: Memory
3. C.Cerebellum: Dreaming
4. D.Midbrain: Balance

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Living cells Do NOT directly acquire energy released from the breakdown of food molecules because:

1. A.Glucose cannot be broken down inside the cells
2. B.Energy released is too small to be used by the cells
3. C.Glucose molecules do not store any energy
4. D.The energy released is too large, leading to heating and wastage

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Which properties of water enable it to circulate in living bodies and act as transport medium?

1. A.Ionization and low density
2. B.Cohesion and ionization
3. C.Ionization and adhesion
4. D.Adhesion and cohesion

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A scientist cuts the tails of mice for several generations, but their offspring are always born with tails. This rejects:

1. A.Darwinism
2. B.Neo Darwinism
3. C.Lamarckism
4. D.Mutation theory

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How are the phospholipid molecules arranged in the plasma membrane?

1. A.Hydrophilic heads face inwards and hydrophobic tails face outwards
2. B.Both Hydrophilic heads face each other in the membrane
3. C.Hydrophilic heads face outwards and hydrophobic tails face inwards
4. D.Hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails are randomly distributed

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48. The structure of RNA consists of:

1. A.Double polynucleotide strand
2. B.Deoxyribose sugar
3. C.Five different types of nucleotides
4. D.Base pairing instead of thymine

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50. Identify the CORRECT option that matches the sugar with its carbon number and functional group:

1. A.Glyceraldehyde - Triose, Ketone group
2. B.Ribose - Pentose, Aldehyde group
3. C.Ribulose - Pentose, Aldehyde Group
4. D.Galactose - Hexose, Ketone Group

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51. The CORRECT sequence of events in a reflex arc is:

1. A.Receptor, associative neuron, sensory neuron, motor neuron, effector
2. B.Receptor, motor neuron, associative neurone, sensory neuron, effector
3. C.Receptor, sensory neuron, associative neuron, motor neuron, effector
4. D.Receptor, sensory neuron, motor neuron, associative neuron, effector

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52. Fertilisation normally occurs in the:

1. A.Uterus
2. B.Ovary
3. C.Vagina
4. D.Fallopian tubes

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53. Which cells of the fallopian tube moisten and nourish the ovum?

1. A.Ciliated epithelial cells
2. B.Non ciliated epithelial cells
3. C.Germ cells
4. D.Endometrial cells

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54. Which of the following is NOT the accessory gland of the male reproductive system?

1. A.Bulbourethral gland
2. B.Seminal vesicle
3. C.Testes
4. D.Prostate gland

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55. Syphilis is caused by what kind of bacteria:

1. A.Spirochaete
2. B.Cocci
3. C.Bacillus
4. D.Vibrio

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56. What is FALSE about cartilages?

1. A.Cells are called chondrocytes
2. B.Consist of Type II collagen
3. C.Heal very slowly
4. D.Have an extensive blood supply

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57. Bones provide a rigid framework with an inorganic matrix of:

1. A.35%
2. B.45%
3. C.55%
4. D.65%

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58. An important feature of bone remodeling is bone breakdown. Which cell carries out this function?

1. A.Chondrocyte
2. B.Osteocyte
3. C.Osteoclast
4. D.Osteoblast

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Myofibrils consist of small contractile units called___

1. A.Sarcoplasm
2. B.Sarcolemma
3. C.Sarcomere
4. D.Sarcoplasmic reticulum

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Which muscle type is under conscious control and is multinucleated?

1. A.Smooth muscle
2. B.Skeletal muscle
3. C.Cardiac muscle
4. D.Ciliary muscle

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Which part of the sarcomere contain both actin and myosin filament?

1. A.I-band
2. B.Z-line
3. C.A-band
4. D.H-zone

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The primary role of calcium ions in muscle contraction is to:

1. A.Produce energy
2. B.Bind with troponin
3. C.Carry nerve impulses
4. D.Breakdown ATP

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Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

1. A.Shoulder joint
2. B.Elbow joint
3. C.Intervertebral discs
4. D.Skull sutures

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Which of Mendel's laws can best explain why a child may inherit brown eyes even if one parent has blue eyes?

1. A.Law of Dominance
2. B.Law of Segregation
3. C.Law of Independent Assortment
4. D.Law of Recombination

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What is the significance of the 9:3:3:1ratio in a dihybrid cross?

1. A.It proves that all genes are linked
2. B.It demonstrates that traits assort independently
3. C.It indicates co-dominance between alleles
4. D.It confirms that mutations have occurred

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In crossing over, an exchange of maternal and paternal chromatid parts occurs while homologous chromosomes are paired _____ stage of meiosis.

1. A.Metaphase I
2. B.Prophase I
3. C.Anaphase II
4. D.Telophase I

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Linked genes DO NOT follow Mendel's Law of Independent Assortment because

1. A.They are located on different chromosomes
2. B.They always undergo crossing over
3. C.They are physically close together on the same chromosome
4. D.They rarely separate during meiosis

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A carrier female for an X-linked recessive disorder:

1. A.Expresses the disorder fully
2. B.Cannot pass the disorder to her sons
3. C.Can pass the disorder to her sons
4. D.Only pases the disorder to her sons

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Which of the following is an X-linked recessive disorder in humans?

1. A.Cystic fibrosis
2. B.Thalassemia
3. C.Hemophilia
4. D.Sickle cell anemia

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Which of the following CORRECTLY describes the expected outcome of children from a carrier mother for hemophilia (X^h X^h) and a normal father (X^Y)?

1. A.All sons will have hemophilia
2. B.All daughters will be carriers
3. C.50% of sons will have hemophilia, and 50% of daughters will be carriers
4. D.All offspring will be unaffected

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The heart is surrounded by a tough, inelastic double membranous covering called:

1. A.Pleura
2. B.Peritoneum
3. C.Pericardium
4. D.Meninges

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Which phase of the cardiac cycle is characterized by the opening of semilunar valves?

1. A.Atrial systole
2. B.Atrial diastole
3. C.Ventricular systole
4. D.Ventricular diastole

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Which part of the heart's conducting system delays the impulse from atria to the ventricles?

1. A.Sino-atrial node
2. B.Atrio-ventricular node
3. C.Purkinje fibers
4. D.Atrio-ventricular valves

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The heartbeat sound “LUB” is produced on closure of

1. A.Aortic valve
2. B.Atro-ventricular valves
3. C.Pulmonary valves
4. D.Semilunar valves

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What is the primary function of lymphatic vessels?

1. A.Transport oxygenated blood
2. B.Drain excess interstitial fluid
3. C.Produce antibodies
4. D.Store metabolic waste

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The primary role of helper T cells in immune response is:

1. A.Secreting perforins to destroy target cells
2. B.Assisting B-cells and other T-cells in their function
3. C.Inhibiting over activity of the immune system
4. D.Engulfing and digesting pathogens

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Identify the primary component of innate immune defense.

1. A.Complement system and interferons
2. B.Physical component of skin defense
3. C.Specific recognition and memory of pathogens
4. D.General inflammation and the site of infection

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Which of the following best describes Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)?

1. A.The volume of air forcibly exhaled after normal tidal volume
2. B.The volume of air remaining in the lungs after tidal
3. C.The volume of air exchanged during normal breathing
4. D.The volume of air forcibly inhaled after normal tidal volume

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During gaseous exchange in human respiration, enzyme carbonic anhydrase is directly involved in the:

1. A.Release of oxygen from hemoglobin
2. B.Combination of water with carbon dioxide
3. C.Breakdown of oxyhemoglobin
4. D.Binding of oxygen to myoglobin

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What happens when the external intercostal muscles contract during inhalation in humans?

1. A.The rib cage compresses
2. B.The ribs move outward
3. C.The sternum moves inwards
4. D.The diaphragm muscles relax

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The primary effect of smoking on the respiratory system:

1. A.Increased lung function due to presence of nicotine
2. B.Reduced risk of lung cancer due to tolerance
3. C.Damage to alveoli reducing gaseous exchange
4. D.Improves oxygenation of the blood by activating hemoglobin

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According to Lenz's Law, the direction of induced current in a conductor is such that it:

1. A.Opposes the change in magnetic flux
2. B.Enhances the change in magnetic flux
3. C.Is perpendicular to the magnetic field
4. D.Is parallel to the magnetic field

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In a pure capacitance AC circuit, the current:

1. A.Lags behind voltage by 90°
2. B.Leads the voltage by 90°
3. C.Is in phase with the voltage
4. D.Leads the voltage by 45°

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In a full-wave rectifier using two diodes, the diodes:

1. A.D1 and D2 operate:
2. B.Simultaneously during both half-cycles
3. C.In alternate switching mode
4. D.Only when both ends of transformer are positive

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The energy of a quantum is given by which equation?

1. A.E = mc^2
2. B.E = hf
3. C.E = 1/2 mv^2
4. D.E = qV

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In hydrogen spectrum, the Brackett series lies in

1. A.Ultraviolet region
2. B.Visible region
3. C.Infrared region
4. D.X ray region

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A car starts from rest and moves with a uniform acceleration of 3m/s^2. What will be its velocity after 5 seconds?

1. A.8m/s
2. B.12m/s
3. C.15m/s
4. D.18m/s

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A passenger standing in a stationary bus. When the bus suddenly starts moving forward, the passenger falls backward. Which phenomenon best explains this observation?

1. A.Friction
2. B.Gravity
3. C.Inertia
4. D.Deceleration

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A 0.02kg bullet moving at 300m/s embeds itself in a 2 kg block at rest on a smooth surface. What is the velocity of the block-bullet system just after impact?

1. A.2m/s
2. B.3m/s
3. C.4m/s
4. D.5m/s

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Which of the following statement about projectile motion is CORRECT?

1. A.The horizontal velocity of a projectile changes constantly due to gravity
2. B.The vertical velocity of a projectile remains constant throughout the flight
3. C.At the highest point, the vertical velocity of the projectile is zero, but the horizontal velocity remains unchanged
4. D.The acceleration of the projectile is zero at the peak of its trajectory

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The rate of doing work at any instant of time is called:

1. A.Work done
2. B.Instantaneous power
3. C.Average power
4. D.Mechanical energy

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A 5kg body falls from the height of 30m towards the ground. All its potential energy is converted into heat on impact. What is the heat energy produced?

1. A.1270J
2. B.1370J
3. C.1470J
4. D.1570J

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Two students, A and B, each carry a 20kg load to the top of a long staircase. Student A takes 10sec, while student B takes 20sec. Which statement is CORRECT?

1. A.Student A does more work than student B
2. B.Student B uses more power than student A
3. C.Both students do the same amount of work, but student A uses more power
4. D.Student A and B use the same power since they lifted the same weight

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A wheel of radius 0.4m has an angular acceleration of 1.2 rad/s^2. The linear acceleration is:

1. A.1.2 m/s^2
2. B.1.2 m/s
3. C.2.4 m/s^2
4. D.4 m/s^2

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If an object is moving anticlockwise along a circular path, in a horizontal plane on a page then the direction of its angular velocity is:

1. A.Tangential to any point on the circle
2. B.Towards centre of the circle
3. C.Perpendicular to the plane and pointing out of the page
4. D.Perpendicular to the plane and pointing into the page

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If a particle moves along a circular path of radius r with angular displacement θ (in radians), then the arc length s is given by:

1. A.rθ
2. B.r/θ
3. C.θ/r
4. D.2πrθ

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A ball of weight Fg is falling vertically downward through air. If the drag force acting on it at some instant is Fd, what is the Fnet (net force) on the ball?

1. A.Fg + Fd
2. B.Fg - Fd
3. C.Fd - Fg
4. D.Fd/Fg

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Most kinds of fluid flow are turbulent rather than laminar because of:

1. A.Zero viscosity
2. B.Very low velocities
3. C.High velocities
4. D.No resistance

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According to law of continuity, when the cross-sectional area of a pipe decreases, the fluid velocity:

1. A.Increases
2. B.Decreases
3. C.Remains the same
4. D.Becomes zero

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Water flows steadily through a pipe that gradually narrows. At the wider end, the velocity of water is 1m/s, at the narrower end, the velocity is 3m/s. Which statement is CORRECT about the pressure in the narrower end compared to the wider end?

1. A.Pressure is lower at the narrow end because velocity is higher
2. B.Pressure is higher at the narrow end because velocity is higher
3. C.Pressure is the same at both ends since flow is continuous
4. D.Pressure is independent of velocity of water

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What is the necessary condition of a wave motion?

1. A.The medium must be elastic
2. B.The medium must be inelastic
3. C.The particles of the medium must be independent of each other
4. D.The particles of the medium must not be dependent on each other

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A progressive wave is one which:

1. A.Does not vibrate the medium
2. B.Carries energy across the medium
3. C.Propagates only through air
4. D.Requires a denser medium for propagation

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Speed of sound in air increases with:

1. A.Higher temperature, higher humidity
2. B.Lower temperature, lower humidity
3. C.Higher pressure at constant temperature
4. D.Higher density at constant elasticity

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A wave has velocity 300m/s and frequency 100Hz. If the medium is changed so that velocity doubles but frequency remains constant, the new wavelength will be:

1. A.Halved
2. B.Doubled
3. C.Same
4. D.Zero

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When a particle executing simple harmonic motion moves from the mean position to the extreme position, its kinetic energy:

1. A.Increases continuously
2. B.Decreases continuously and becomes zero at the extreme position
3. C.Remains constant throughout the motion
4. D.Becomes maximum at the extreme position

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Heat will spontaneously flow from:

1. A.Lower to higher internal energy only
2. B.High pressure to low pressure
3. C.High to low temperature
4. D.Low temperature to high temperature

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At a constant Pressure (Cp) and Volume (Cv), an ideal gas has C p - C v = R Then Cp will be?

1. A.R/2
2. B.3/2 R
3. C.5/2 R
4. D.7/2 R

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The electric field at a point is defined as:

1. A.Potential per unit charge
2. B.Work done per unit time
3. C.Charge per unit area
4. D.Force per unit positive test charge

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Coulomb's law fits well into:

1. A.Newton's 1st law
2. B.Newton's 2nd law
3. C.Newton's 3rd law
4. D.Gauss's law

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The work done in moving a unit positive charge from one point to another while keeping the charge in electrostatic equilibrium is called:

1. A.Kinetic energy
2. B.Potential energy
3. C.Elastic potential energy
4. D.Potential difference

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If the potential difference (V) across a conductor is doubled, keeping resistance (R) constant, the power dissipated (P) becomes:

1. A.Doubled
2. B.Halved
3. C.Four times
4. D.Remains unchanged

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Consider the chlorination of methane to methyl chloride, the attack of chlorine free radical on methane, occurs in which phase?

1. A.Before initiation
2. B.Initiation
3. C.Propagation
4. D.Termination

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A patient with pancreatic insufficiency shows reduced activity of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the first peptide bond at the carboxyl end of proteins and peptides. Which enzyme is deficient?

1. A.Elastase
2. B.Pepsin
3. C.Carboxypeptidase
4. D.Collagenase

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In an electrolytic cell when the current passes through a solution, the anode is:

1. A.a positive electrode where oxidation occurs
2. B.a negative electrode where oxidation occurs
3. C.a negative electrode where reduction occurs
4. D.a positive electrode where reduction occurs

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An increase in the internal energy of a chemical system can lead to all EXCEPT:

1. A.An increase in temperature due to rise in kinetic energy of molecules
2. B.A phase change such as melting or evaporation
3. C.A chemical reaction if energy supplied is sufficient to break bonds
4. D.An increase in temperature due to drop in kinetic energy of molecules

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In ethene molecule, each carbon atom has three hybridized sp2 orbitals which are:

1. A.Coplanar
2. B.Tetrahedral
3. C.Linear
4. D.Pyramidal

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Which of the following best explains the reaction between Beryllium (Be) and Oxygen (O)?

1. A.Be burns vigorously with oxygen forming a layer of BeO, which accelerates the oxidation of remaining metal
2. B.Be reacts with oxygen forming a layer of BeO, which protects the metal from further oxidation
3. C.Be reacts slowly with oxygen to form a volatile oxide BeO, which evaporates quickly
4. D.Be is the only alkaline earth metal that doesn't react with oxygen

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The value of R in atm.dm3.mol-1.K-1 is:

1. A.0.0821
2. B.0.821
3. C.62.4
4. D.8.314

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The rate of a chemical reaction changes with:

1. A.Concentration of reactant molecules
2. B.Concentration of product molecules
3. C.Concentration of both reactant and product
4. D.Rate constant

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According to Planck's quantum theory, if the frequency of photon is doubled, the value of hf will be:

1. A.Doubled
2. B.Increased 3 times
3. C.Increased 4 times
4. D.Unchanged

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The specific rate constant (k) of a reaction is related to the concentration of reactants:

1. A.Directly
2. B.Inversely
3. C.Exponentially
4. D.Independently

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An experiment shows that heating a 'protein' disrupts the alpha helix structure. Which protein structure is mainly affected?

1. A.Primary structure
2. B.Secondary structure
3. C.Tertiary structure
4. D.Quaternary structure

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Which of the following is NOT a postulate of kinetic molecular theory of gases?

1. A.Gas molecules undergo elastic collision
2. B.Gas molecules are in continuous random motion
3. C.Gas molecules do not exert pressure when molecules collide with wall of container
4. D.Gas molecules are far away from each other

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Spectral series for hydrogen spectrum are :

1. A.2
2. B.3
3. C.4
4. D.5

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The most electronegative element in periodic table is:

1. A.F
2. B.Cl
3. C.N
4. D.O

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If ΔH for a reaction is positive, then by decreasing temperature, the reaction will

1. A.Move forward
2. B.Move in reverse
3. C.Have no effect
4. D.Be both forward and reverse

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The addition of water to propene in the presence of sulfuric acid produces:

1. A.Propane
2. B.Propan-2-ol
3. C.Butanol
4. D.Ethanol

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In which of the following molecules does the central atom use sp2 hybridization?

1. A.PH3
2. B.NH3
3. C.BH3
4. D.SbH3

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In a molecule of phenol, the carbon atom which is attached to -OH group is:

1. A.sp hybridized
2. B.sp2 hybridized
3. C.sp3 hybridized
4. D.unhybridized

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Which one of the following is a planar molecule?

1. A.NH3
2. B.H2O
3. C.BF3
4. D.CH4

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Which of the following has highest bond energy?

1. A.HCl
2. B.HI
3. C.HF
4. D.HBr

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In the sentence "Jogging every morning improves my mood," what role does the gerund phrase play?

1. A.Object of a verb
2. B.Direct object
3. C.Predicative noun
4. D.Subject

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The meeting has been scheduled ___ 3 p.m. sharp.

1. A.on
2. B.at
3. C.in
4. D.to

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"She studied hard; ______, she passed the exam with distinction." Choose the CORRECT transitional device:

1. A.however
2. B.for instance
3. C.consequently
4. D.in contrast

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She completed the task with great difficulty. Identify the CORRECT usage of passive voice.

1. A.The task was completed with great difficulty by her.
2. B.The task has been completed with great difficulty by her.
3. C.The task was been completed with great difficulty by her.
4. D.The task was being completed with great difficulty by her.

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Each of the boys ______ ambitious to lead the team.

1. A.have
2. B.has
3. C.is
4. D.are

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"Revenge is a kind of wild justice." The sentence illustrates the use of:

1. A.Personification
2. B.Pun
3. C.Metaphor
4. D.Hyperbole

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The old man was feeble, barely able to walk. The word 'feeble' means:

1. A.Healthy
2. B.Weak
3. C.Strong
4. D.Fat

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Which literary device involves using words or phrases that convey the opposite of their literal meaning?

1. A.Irony
2. B.Parody
3. C.Satire
4. D.Sarcasm

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All of the players forgot ____ jerseys.

1. A.his
2. B.her
3. C.them
4. D.their

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A medication dose starts at 100mg and halves each day. What will be the dose on day 4?

1. A.12.5mg
2. B.25mg
3. C.30mg
4. D.50mg

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A library has 4 books on Shelf A, and 8 books on Shelf B. Some books are removed from Shelf B such that both shelves now have exactly the same number of books. How many books were removed from Shelf B?

1. A.1
2. B.2
3. C.3
4. D.4

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Ahmed ranks 10th in the class of 46 students. There are only 7 students below Bilal rank wise. How many students are there between Ahmed and Bilal?

1. A.27
2. B.28
3. C.30
4. D.32

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How is Ali related to Mustafa? If Ali says, "Mustafa's mother is the only child of my grandmother."

1. A.Brother
2. B.Cousin
3. C.Uncle
4. D.Father

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A mobile company is deciding whether to collect personal user data for improving advertisement. Which of the following is a moral argument against collecting the data?

1. A.Users may lose trust in the company, which could hurt profits.
2. B.It is wrong to collect data without users' clear and informed consent.
3. C.Competitors already collect more data, and we need to stay competitive.
4. D.More data means more accurate advertising, which boosts sales.

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A father is 5 years older than twice his son's age. If the son is 12, what is the father's age?

1. A.28 years
2. B.29 years
3. C.30 years
4. D.32 years

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Which number comes in the missing place? 200, 180, 162, 146, 132, _____

1. A.118
2. B.120
3. C.122
4. D.126

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If 5 boxes of soap weigh 75 kilos and each box when empty weighs 3 kilos. What is total weight of the soaps?

1. A.15
2. B.30
3. C.45
4. D.60

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Consider the sequence: 64, 32, 16, 8, ... What is the 10th term of this sequence?

1. A.2
2. B.4
3. C.1/4
4. D.1/8

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