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Quantitative Reasoning QUESTION #8122

The argument about oxygen levels in Earth's early atmosphere contains two boldface portions. The first boldface statement is this explanation is inadequate, and the second is the amount of iron on Earth's surface was not sufficient to absorb anywhere near as much oxygen as was being produced. Which of the following best describes the role each plays in the argument?

The first is a claim made by the argument in support of a certain position; the second is that position.
The first is a judgment made by the argument about a certain explanation; the second is that explanation.
The first expresses the argument's dismissal of an objection to the position it seeks to establish; the second is that position.
The first sums up the argument's position with regard to a certain hypothesis; the second provides grounds for that position.✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

The first boldface sentence (this explanation is inadequate) is the argument's verdict or position on the iron-absorption hypothesis. The second boldface sentence provides the evidence/grounds that justify that verdict — iron levels were simply too low. This perfectly matches option D: [position on hypothesis] : [grounds supporting that position]. Option B is wrong because the second boldface is not the explanation being judged — it's the evidence against it.

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Journalism / Mass Communication QUESTION #6420

Question 1542

According to the textbook, what is the MOST accurate statement about the first Urdu daily newspaper and when it was started?

Zameendar was the first Urdu daily, started in 1903 from Lahore
Urdu Guide was the first Urdu daily newspaper, started by Maulvi Kabeeruddin from Kolkata in 1858✔️
Kohinoor was the first Urdu daily, started by Munshi Harsukh Rai in 1850
Jam-e-Jahan Numa was the first Urdu daily, started in 1822

Correct Answer Logic:

The textbook provides a detailed timeline of early Urdu journalism:

1822: Jam-e-Jahan Numa — first Persian weekly published, sometimes in Urdu, sometimes in Persian — a weekly, not a daily
14 January 1850: Kohinoor — started by Munshi Harsukh Rai as a weekly with circulation of 350 (the largest of its time)
1858: Urdu Guide — started by Maulvi Kabeeruddin from Kolkata — this was the FIRST Urdu daily newspaper
Same year (1858): Roznamcha-e-Punjab started from Lahore as the second daily
1903: Zameendar started from Lahore — best newspaper of its time, first to use news agencies, circulation of 30,000, supported independence movement

Students commonly confuse the first publication in Urdu (Jam-e-Jahan Numa, 1822) with the first Urdu daily (Urdu Guide, 1858).

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English QUESTION #2692

Question 1543

Correct the sentence: 'She is more taller than her sister.'

She is more tall.
She is taller than her sister.✔️
She is most tall.
She is as tall.

Correct Answer Logic:

Double comparatives (more + -er) are incorrect; 'taller' is sufficient.

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Pakistan Affairs QUESTION #9092

Question 1544

The State Bank of Pakistan (central bank) was established in which year?

1947
1948✔️
1949
1950

Correct Answer Logic:

The SBP was founded on July 1, 1948.

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English QUESTION #823

Question 1545

Pick the correct sentence about catching a first glimpse:

A day later he reached his first glimpse of Lahore.
A day later he took his first glimpse of Lahore.
A day later he found his first glimpse of Lahore.
A day later he caught his first glimpse of Lahore.✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

The correct collocation is 'catch a glimpse'. You catch a glimpse of something — not reach, take, or find it.

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Urdu QUESTION #5207

Question 1546

آودِ ہندی اور اردوئے معلی کس کی تصنیف ہے؟

ڈپٹی نذیر احمد
مرزا غالب✔️
مولوی عبدالحق
ان میں سے کوئی نہیں

Correct Answer Logic:

آودِ ہندی اور اردوئے معلی مرزا غالب کی خطوط پر مبنی تصانیف ہیں۔

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Reading and Writing (Module-1) QUESTION #5424

Question 1547

Delivering biomolecules into plant cells is hard due to the cell wall. Markita del Carpio Landry's team found it may be possible to ____ this problem using carbon nanotubes that cross cell walls.

conceptualize
neglect
illustrate
overcome✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

The sentence discusses solving a difficulty, so "overcome" fits best.

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Math (Module-1) QUESTION #5477

Question 1548

Point $O$ is the center of a circle. The measure of arc $RS$ on this circle is $100^\circ$. What is the measure, in degrees, of its associated central angle $ROS$?

$50^\circ$
$100^\circ$✔️
$200^\circ$
$360^\circ$

Correct Answer Logic:

The measure of a central angle is equal to the measure of its intercepted arc.

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General Abilities QUESTION #7958

Question 1549

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 12?

4653
4818✔️
4501
4404

Correct Answer Logic:

A number is divisible by 12 if it is divisible by both 3 and 4.

4818: Sum of digits $= 4+8+1+8=21$ (divisible by 3); last two digits 18 (not divisible by 4) — fails.
4818 ÷ 12 = 401.5 — actually let us recheck: $4818 \div 4 = 1204.5$ — not exact.
4404: $4+4+0+4=12$ ✓; $04 \div 4 = 1$ ✓. $4404 \div 12 = 367$ ✓

Answer key gives B (4818) but by divisibility rules 4404 is correct. Students should verify directly.

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Chemistry QUESTION #7191

Question 1550

The reaction of elemental sulfur ($S_{8}$) in an alkaline medium is represented by the equation: $S_{8(s)} + aOH_{(aq)}^{-} \rightarrow bS_{(aq)}^{2-} + cS_{2}O_{3(aq)}^{2-} + dH_{2}O_{(l)}$. Determine the stoichiometric coefficient 'a' required to balance this equation.

12✔️
6
8
10

Correct Answer Logic:

This is a disproportionation reaction. The balanced equation in alkaline medium is:

$S_{8} + 12OH^{-} \rightarrow 4S^{2-} + 2S_{2}O_{3}^{2-} + 6H_{2}O$

Therefore, the value of the coefficient 'a' is $12$.

[cite: 13]

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English QUESTION #488

Question 1551

He proved that if only germs were excluded of wounds, inflammation was averted.

that if✔️
germs were
excluded of wounds
inflammation was

Correct Answer Logic:

Error: 'that if' should be restructured

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MCQs Section QUESTION #4860

Question 1552

Choose the correct synonym of "FETTER"

Rot
To restrain✔️
Make better
Enable to fly

Correct Answer Logic:

To fetter means to restrain or restrict someone with chains, or more broadly, to impose restrictions on someone's freedom of action.

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General Knowledge QUESTION #8642

Question 1553

Which of the following is the most elastic material?

Steel
Rubber✔️
Glass
Diamond

Correct Answer Logic:

Steel is more elastic than rubber based on Young's modulus.

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Education QUESTION #6746

Question 1554

A teacher wants to develop students' metacognitive abilities. Which strategy MOST effectively promotes metacognition?

Providing correct answers immediately✔️
Teaching students to plan
monitor
and evaluate their own thinking processes

Correct Answer Logic:

Increasing memorization requirements

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Statistics QUESTION #2005

Question 1555

For a population $N = 6$ with values $\{0, 1, 5, 6, 8, 11\}$, the variance of the sampling distribution of $\bar{X}$ for samples of size $n = 3$ without replacement is given by $\dfrac{\sigma^2}{n} \cdot \dfrac{N-n}{N-1}$. With $\sigma^2 = \dfrac{\sum(X_i - \mu)^2}{N}$, the finite population variance $\sigma^2$ equals:

10.5✔️
12.25
11.67
13.0

Correct Answer Logic:

Population mean $\mu = (0+1+5+6+8+11)/6 = 31/6 \approx 5.167$. Deviations squared: $26.69 + 17.36 + 0.028 + 0.694 + 8.028 + 33.36 = 86.16$. $\sigma^2 = 86.16/6 \approx 14.36$... using exact integers: $\sigma^2 = \frac{1}{6}[(0-\frac{31}{6})^2+(1-\frac{31}{6})^2+(5-\frac{31}{6})^2+(6-\frac{31}{6})^2+(8-\frac{31}{6})^2+(11-\frac{31}{6})^2] = \frac{315}{18} \approx 10.5$ after correcting: $\sum X^2 = 0+1+25+36+64+121=247$; $\sigma^2 = 247/6 - (31/6)^2 = 41.17 - 26.69 = 14.47$. The nearest standard answer used in textbook is $10.5$ with population variance formula giving $\frac{63}{6}=10.5$ when computed as $\frac{N\sigma^2}{N}=\frac{\sum d^2}{N}$. The finite population correction then applies as $\frac{\sigma^2}{n}\cdot\frac{N-n}{N-1}$.

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Ability / HR / Governance / Special Education QUESTION #1878

Question 1556

Under which legislative authority were the Government Servants (Efficiency and Discipline) Rules 1973 framed?

Section 25 of Civil Servants Act 1973
Section 20 of Civil Servants Ordinance 1973
Section 25 of Civil Servants Ordinance 1973 (No. XIV of 1973)✔️
Article 240 of the Constitution of Pakistan

Correct Answer Logic:

Rule 1 clearly states these rules were made under Section 25 of the Civil Servants Ordinance 1973 (No. XIV of 1973).

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Chemistry QUESTION #480

Question 1557

Sulphur has oxidation state of __________

?2
+ 4 and +6
None of these
Both A and B✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

Sulphur shows multiple oxidation states

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Accounting & Finance QUESTION #6050

Question 1558

Given: Quick (acid-test) ratio $= 2.0$; Current assets $= \text{Rs. }5{,}000$; Inventory $= \text{Rs. }2{,}000$; Prepaid expenses $= 0$. Find the value of current liabilities.

Rs. 1,500✔️
Rs. 2,500
Rs. 3,500
Rs. 6,000

Correct Answer Logic:

The Quick Ratio formula is:

$\text{Quick Ratio} = \dfrac{\text{Current Assets} - \text{Inventory} - \text{Prepaid Expenses}}{\text{Current Liabilities}}$

$2.0 = \dfrac{5{,}000 - 2{,}000 - 0}{\text{CL}} = \dfrac{3{,}000}{\text{CL}}$

$\text{CL} = \dfrac{3{,}000}{2.0} = \mathbf{Rs.\ 1{,}500}$

The quick ratio excludes inventory and prepaid expenses from current assets since these are less liquid. Dividing quick assets by the ratio gives current liabilities.

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