Sample ADMISSION TEST

BBA

Riphah School of Leadership

Riphah International University Islamabad

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Section I
Write an essay on given topic. Section II Directions: pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete. The research is so-----------------that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined. a. comprehensive b. rewarding c. sporadic d. economical e. problematical We have great regard for his ability _______ public speaking. a. on b. in c. of d. for e. at Instructions: Read the following passage and answer all the questions about the information on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. You are to choose the one best answer, (A), (B), (C), or (D), to each question. It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Come people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialized knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilization are made b those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that, unless they have a broad general education, the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have sympathy with their follows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole. Multiple choice questions: Schools of thought can be explained as: a) Groups of people who study in a particular school thoughtfully. b) Groups of people having the same ideas but with different perception on a particular subject c) Groups of people whose job is to think. d) Groups of people who are schooled to think. Broad general knowledge is necessary because:

a) b) c) d)

It teaches us about different things. It broadens ones outlook. Specialization is incomplete without it. Without it no one would get a job.

The idea of first school of thought in the passage is that: a) Students should study all the subjects they want to. b) Students should study a few subjects that will help them in their profession. c) Students should concentrate on studies. d) Students should not undertake any specialized work. Supporters of the first theory say that: a) Experts have done nothing to help mankind. b) People with general knowledge are more useful than experts. c) Experts have contributed most to progress in the modern world. d) People with general knowledge have contributed to civilization. According to second school of thought, education will not be very effective if pupils: a) Ignore the study of fine arts. b) Have nothing but general knowledge. c) Have inadequate knowledge of their own work. d) Do not have a wide general education.

Directions: Solve each of the following problems; then indicate the correct answer on the answer sheet. What is the next number in the series 3, 5, 9, 15, 23? a) 33 b)26 c)29 d) 32 e). 64

If four numbers are doubled, to find the average one should divide it by..? a) 4 b) 6 c)8 d) 2 e). 12 What fractional part of a week is 98 hours? a). 7/24 b). 24/98 c)1/2 d). 4/7 e). 7/12 Of the 200 seniors at Monroe High School, exactly 40 are in the Football, 60 are in the Cricket, and 10 are in both. How many are in neither the football nor the Cricket? a). 80 b). 90 c) 100 d). 110 e). 120 There are 250 persons lined up outside a theatre, Mosa is the 25th person from the front, and Eisa is the 125th person from the front. How many persons are there between Mosa and Eisa? a). 110 b). 98 c)100 d). 99 e). 150