National Defence University
Faculty of Contemporary Studies
M.Sc Entry Test Sample Papers
Department of Peace & Conflict Studies
Time Allowed : 1 hr
Note: Attempt any one question out of two
1- Nonviolence is more effective than violence as a tool of political resistance.
Discuss?
2- National Security cannot be achieved without Human security. Critically
evaluate this statement and use examples to support your case?
Department of International Relations
Total Marks: 30
Time Allowed: 1 hr
Note: Attempt any 1 Question from the following.
Q.1
Trace the history of Indo-Pak relations in the context of Kashmir Issue?
Q.2
How far the United Nations Organization (U.N.O) has been successful in
maintaining peace in the world? Discuss.
Q.3
Discuss the socio-economic and political problems faced by Pakistan in light
of the menace of extremism. Suggest practical remedies for tackling these
problems?
Department of Government & Public Policy
Time Allowed: 1 hr
Note: Write a short essay on any of the following topics.
1. Technical Education and Development
2.
Energy Crisis in Pakistan
3.
Characteristics of Agriculture Sector of Pakistan
4.
Problems of Health Sector in Pakistan
5. Local Govt Elections in Pakistan
Department of Strategic Studies
Time Allowed: 1 hr
Note: Please attempt only ONE question out of given two. Each question carries equal marks.
Question No. 1. What is the role of Nuclear weapons in shaping the security policy of the state?
Discuss in light of Pakistan as a nuclear power?
30 Marks
Question No. 2. Discuss Pak China relations in the context of South Asian security architecture?
30 Marks
Department of Leadership & Management Studies
Part 1: English
1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below:
Potato Chips Have you ever noticed that many supermarkets have an entire aisle just for
potato chips? It’s obvious that we’re hooked on them, but where did these little snacks come
from? Lenore Schur told me that it all started in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1853. A new
resort had opened, and George Crum was the proud chef of the elegant restaurant. Among
other things, Crum made excellent French-fried potatoes. One night, however, a guest
refused to eat the potatoes, complaining they were too thick. Chef Crum fried thinner slices,
but the guest rejected those, too. Insulted, Crum decided to teach the man a lesson. He sliced
potatoes as thin as paper, threw them into a bucket of icy water, and then tossed them into
boiling grease. Curled and crispy, with a touch of salt, the potatoes were served to the guest.
To Crum’s surprise, the man loved them. The next day “Saratoga chips” appeared on the
menu as a specialty. Because it took a long time to peel and slice potatoes by hand, Crum’s
Saratoga chips remained a dinner dish served chiefly in the northern states. It wasn’t until the
1920s that a mechanical potato peeler was invented and mass production of chips became
possible. From salt and vinegar, dill, and barbecue, to yogurt and chives, potato chips today
come in as many tasty varieties as you can imagine. But even if you love chips, don’t think
about substituting a handful for your daily helping of vegetables—processing the potatoes
takes away most of their nutritional value
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What is the main topic of the passage?
a. How to make potato chips.
b. How to please your guests.
c. How potato chips were invented.
d. How to peel and slice potatoes by hand.
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How did the chef feel when the guest refused to eat the potatoes?
a. Angry.
b. Scared.
c. Insulted.
d. Shocked
2. Choose the correct answers
a. The antonym of Agile is
 Swift
 Feeble
 Slow
 Hard
b. The synonyms of Juvenile:
 Youthful
 Akin
 Mature
 Related
c. Writs paragraph on the following topic……
Part 2: Analytical Reasoning
Directions: The following questions are based on a passage or set of conditions. To answer the question,
choose the answer you think is most appropriate among the given options.
Questions 1-3
Six siblings, Tahir, Pervaiz and Javeand Elena, Ayesha and Kiran are spending a few months at
Abbottabad. They are to stay in a row of nine cottages, each one living in his or her own cottage. There
are no others staying in the same row of houses.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Ayesha, Tahir and Javed do not want to stay in any cottage, which is at the end of the row.
Elena and Ayesha are unwilling to stay besides any occupied cottage.
Kiran is next to Pervaiz and Javed.
Between Ayesha and Javed's cottage there is just one vacant house.
None of the girls occupies adjacent cottages.
The house occupied by Tahir is next to an end cottage.
1. Which of the above statements can be said to have been derived from two other statements?
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Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 5
Statement 6
Statement 5 is the one that is derived from Statement 2 and Statement 3 because in these two statements
girls are not surrounded by boys.
2. How many of them occupy cottages next to a vacant cottage?
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2
3
4
5
Part 3: Mathematics
1. If a printer prints 25 pages in 5 minutes, how many pages will it print in 1 hour?
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200
299
300
190
2. Complete the series:
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, 32,?
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28
36
48
64
Part 4: General Knowledge
1. 22 April is observed internationally as _________.
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Labour Day
Environment Day
Earth Day
Press Freedom Day
2. Pakistan's standard time was suggested by
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Liaqat Ali
Maulana Mazhar-ud-din
Chaudhary Rehmat Ali
Professor Muhammad Anwar
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