Sindh MDCAT - Logical Reasoning MCQs

41

Which geological principle states that layers of sediment are originally deposited in horizontal or nearly horizontal sheets?

A

Law of superposition

B

Principle of faunal succession

C

Principle of cross-cutting relationships

D

Principle of original horizontality

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42

Which definition best captures 'gender-based violence' (GBV)?

A

Any act of physical, sexual or psychological harm or coercion inflicted on a person because of their gender or gender identity

B

Only state-sanctioned acts of violence such as capital punishment applied unequally

C

Violence between members of the same gender for non-gender-related reasons

D

Economic sanctions imposed by governments that affect men and women equally

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43

In Gender Studies, how is the term 'gender' best defined?

A

The biological and physiological characteristics that define male and female bodies

B

The socially constructed roles, behaviors and identities associated with being male, female or non-binary

C

A fixed personality trait that all individuals inherit from birth

D

A legal status assigned by the state based solely on anatomy

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44

Which of the following energy sources is classified as non-renewable?

A

Wind.

B

Solar photovoltaic.

C

Biomass.

D

Coal.

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45

A high Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) value in a river indicates:

A

High dissolved oxygen available for aquatic life.

B

Low levels of biodegradable organic matter.

C

High concentration of biodegradable organic pollution consuming oxygen.

D

High levels of inorganic nutrients like nitrates and phosphates only.

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46

During revision of a full-length essay, the highest priority should be to:

A

Ensure the thesis is clear, the argument is logically ordered, and evidence supports each claim.

B

Correct every punctuation mark and minor typo before addressing structure.

C

Insert elaborate metaphors and decorative language throughout.

D

Increase the word count by adding filler sentences to reach length requirements.

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47

Which device most directly creates logical progression between sentences and paragraphs?

A

Vivid sensory imagery.

B

Transitional connectors and linking words (e.g., however, therefore, moreover).

C

Rhetorical questions scattered randomly.

D

Lengthy quotations without linking commentary.

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48

Zoroastrianism is often noted for which distinctive theological feature?

A

A cosmic dualism between forces of good (Ahura Mazda) and evil (Angra Mainyu)

B

Strict monotheistic denial of any opposing force

C

Pantheistic identification of God with nature

D

Rejection of moral accountability in the afterlife

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49

Which development best explains why the Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the late 18th century?

A

Immediate political reforms that granted industrial workers the vote.

B

A sudden decline in agricultural productivity forcing migration to cities.

C

Technological innovations in textile production and steam power combined with capital and transport networks.

D

The rapid collapse of overseas trade that redirected investment into domestic manufacturing.

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50

Allen’s rule, used in biological anthropology, relates which trait to climate?

A

Limb length is inversely related to cold climates (shorter limbs in colder climates)

B

Body mass is larger in colder climates

C

Skin pigmentation varies with UV exposure

D

Tooth size correlates with diet hardness

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