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Desiccate means to dry out completely or remove all moisture. Its antonym is 'saturate,' which means to soak thoroughly or fill completely with liquid.

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English QUESTION #2763

Question 45

Find the word SIMILAR IN MEANING to 'Diligent'.

Lazy
Careless
Hardworking✔️
Idle

Correct Answer Logic:

'Diligent' means showing steady and careful effort in work. 'Hardworking' has the same meaning. 'Lazy', 'Careless', and 'Idle' are opposite in meaning.

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Accounting & Finance QUESTION #6207

Question 46

From a financial management perspective, the primary goal of the corporation is to:

Minimize costs and maximize profits.
Maximize the current value per share of the existing stock.✔️
Avoid all financial risks.
Maximize the market share of its products.

Correct Answer Logic:

The objective is to increase the wealth of the stockholders [cite: 9].

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Statistics QUESTION #1965

Question 47

An ordinal (ranking) scale inherently includes all properties of which other measurement scale?

Nominal scale✔️
Interval scale
Ratio scale
All of the above

Correct Answer Logic:

An ordinal scale includes the classification property of the nominal scale, and adds ordering. Hence it always includes all properties of the nominal scale.

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Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3909

Question 48

Which symptom cluster is most typically associated with left-sided cardiac failure due to pulmonary congestion?

Jugular venous distension and shortness of breath
Hepatojugular reflux and abdominal distension
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea and hepatojugular reflux
Shortness of breath and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

Left heart failure causes pulmonary congestion with symptoms of shortness of breath, orthopnoea, and paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea. Jugular venous distension and hepatojugular reflux are signs of right heart failure.

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Mathematics QUESTION #4165

Question 49

Using Green's theorem, $\oint_C \vec{F} \cdot d\vec{r} = \iint_R \left(\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} - \frac{\partial P}{\partial y}\right) dA$ where $\vec{F} = [\frac{1}{2}xy^4, \frac{1}{2}x^4y]$. For the rectangle $[0,3] \times [0,2]$, what is the value?

$6$
$12$
$18$✔️
$36$

Correct Answer Logic:

$\frac{\partial Q}{\partial x} = 2x^3y$, $\frac{\partial P}{\partial y} = 2xy^3$. So $\iint_R (2x^3y - 2xy^3) dA = \int_0^3\int_0^2 (2x^3y - 2xy^3) dy dx = 18$.

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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #3067

Question 50

The 'Isoelectric Point' is a concept often related to the stability of:

Gelatin✔️
Sugar
Alcohol
Glass

Correct Answer Logic:

The pH at which a molecule has no net charge (isoelectric point) affects the solubility of substances like gelatin.

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HR and Management QUESTION #6429

Question 51

According to the text, the largest single expense in most organizations is:

Raw materials and inventory costs
Technology and infrastructure investment
Labor costs✔️
Marketing and sales expenses

Correct Answer Logic:

The text explicitly states that the largest single expense in most organizations is labor cost, which is often considerably higher than necessary due to problems like absenteeism, tardiness, and discrimination. This makes effective HRM critical for cost management.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3074

Question 52

The term 'Proximal' describes a position that is:

Further from the point of attachment
Closer to the point of attachment✔️
Towards the midline
Away from the surface

Correct Answer Logic:

Proximal means nearer to the trunk or the point of origin of a part.

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Electrical Engineering QUESTION #2154

Question 53

The Routh-Hurwitz criterion is used to determine the:

Exact roots of a characteristic equation
Relative stability of a system
Absolute stability of a linear time-invariant system✔️
Steady-state error of a system

Correct Answer Logic:

Routh-Hurwitz determines if any roots of the characteristic equation lie in the right half of the $s$-plane, thus establishing absolute stability.

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General Abilities QUESTION #7662

Question 54

If $\log_{10} 2$, $\log_{10}(2^x - 1)$, and $\log_{10}(2^x + 3)$ are three consecutive terms of an arithmetic progression, which of the following is the value of $x$?

$x = \log_2 2$
$x = \log_2 5$✔️
$x = \log_2 3$
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

For three terms to be in AP, $2 \cdot \log_{10}(2^x - 1) = \log_{10} 2 + \log_{10}(2^x + 3)$. This simplifies to $\log_{10}(2^x - 1)^2 = \log_{10}[2(2^x + 3)]$. Therefore, $(2^x - 1)^2 = 2(2^x + 3)$. Expanding: $2^{2x} - 2 \cdot 2^x + 1 = 2 \cdot 2^x + 6$. Simplifying: $2^{2x} - 4 \cdot 2^x - 5 = 0$. Let $y = 2^x$: $y^2 - 4y - 5 = 0$, giving $(y-5)(y+1) = 0$. Since $y > 0$, $y = 5$, so $2^x = 5$ and $x = \log_2 5$.

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Paper-I (Anatomy/Physiology and Biochemistry/Microbiology) QUESTION #3269

Question 55

'Spirometry' is a clinical test used to measure:

Blood pressure
Lung volumes and capacities✔️
Heart rhythm
Nerve conduction

Correct Answer Logic:

It helps diagnose asthma and COPD.

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Chemistry QUESTION #7109

Question 56

Consider the following reduction potentials:

$Zn^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Zn(s)$; $E^{0} = -0.76\text{ V}$
$Ca^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Ca(s)$; $E^{0} = -2.87\text{ V}$
$Mg^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Mg(s)$; $E^{0} = -2.36\text{ V}$
$Ni^{2+} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow Ni(s)$; $E^{0} = -0.25\text{ V}$

What is the correct increasing order of the reducing power of these metals?

$Ca < Zn < Mg < Ni$
$Ni < Zn < Mg < Ca$✔️
$Zn < Mg < Ni < Ca$
$Ca < Mg < Zn < Ni$

Correct Answer Logic:

Reducing power is inversely proportional to the standard reduction potential ($E^0$). The more negative the $E^0$ value, the stronger the reducing agent. Comparing the values: $Ni$ (-0.25) is the weakest, followed by $Zn$ (-0.76), then $Mg$ (-2.36), and $Ca$ (-2.87) is the strongest.

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Library Sciences QUESTION #1557

Question 57

Which of the following reference source types would a librarian consult to identify all works published within Pakistan during a given year?

A union catalogue
A trade bibliography
A national bibliography✔️
A subject index

Correct Answer Logic:

A national bibliography systematically records all works published within a country during a specified period. In Pakistan, this function is partially served by the National Library of Pakistan. It is distinct from a trade bibliography (which lists commercially available items) or a subject index.

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Paper-II (Pharmacognosy and Pharmaceutics-I) QUESTION #3046

Question 58

'Child-resistant' packaging is primarily intended for:

Medicines used by children
Preventing accidental poisoning in children✔️
High-cost medicines
Medicines that taste like candy

Correct Answer Logic:

Child-resistant closures are designed to be difficult for young children to open.

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ETAG General Aptitude QUESTION #3768

Question 59 (Select all that apply)

In the context of English grammar and logical reasoning, which of the following statements about 'Syllogisms' are correct?

A syllogism consists of two premises and a conclusion.✔️
The conclusion is derived from the premises.✔️
All premises must be objectively true for a syllogism to be valid.
If the premises are true and the logic is valid, the conclusion must be true.✔️

Correct Answer Logic:

Syllogisms depend on logical structure (validity) rather than objective truth of premises (truth). Option 3 is false.

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Chemistry QUESTION #1421

Question 60

Silicones are primarily:

Organic polymers
Inorganic polymers
Hybrid organic-inorganic polymers✔️
None of these

Correct Answer Logic:

Silicones (polysiloxanes) are hybrid organic-inorganic polymers. Their backbone is inorganic — consisting of alternating silicon and oxygen atoms ($\text{Si-O-Si}$ chains) — while organic groups (typically methyl or phenyl) are attached to silicon. This dual nature gives silicones unique properties: thermal stability, water repellence, and flexibility.

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