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The LAT 2018 paper (19 August 2018) contained 65 questions across English, General Knowledge, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Urdu, Subjective Topics. Passing marks were 50/100. The full solved paper is below — free.

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LAT Paper — 19 August 2018

65 questions · 6 sections

English

Synonyms (Similar Meanings)

  1. 1.
    Escape — Run off / Flee
  2. 2.
    Triumph — A great victory / Achievement
  3. 3.
    Savior — Protector
  4. 4.
    Conversation — Communication
  5. 5.
    Proficient — Competent

Antonyms (Opposite Meanings)

  1. 6.
    Advocate — Opponent / Criticize
  2. 7.
    Benefit — Disadvantage / Loss
  3. 8.
    Proficiency — Inefficiency
  4. 9.
    Surprise — Aware / Expectation
  5. 10.
    Discover — Hide / Conceal

Prepositions / Sentence Completion

  1. 11.
    Did the boys turn up for football practice?
  2. 12.
    He did not qualify for the job.
  3. 13.
    I felt very proud of myself.
  4. 14.
    Two years have passed since he came here.
  5. 15.
    He is being pushed by a donkey.
  6. 16.
    What do you call one who takes a monthly wage?
  7. 17.
    Clouds in the sky.
  8. 18.
    I could be there at the stadium.
  9. 19.
    His hands numbed with cold.
  10. 20.
    Despite serious injuries, he managed to play well in the last match.

General Knowledge

General

  1. 21.
    How many countries are members of the OIC? — 57
  2. 22.
    Which is the world's most populated country? — China (Note: India has since surpassed China, but China was the correct answer in 2018)
  3. 23.
    Which is the highest mountain peak of the world? — Mount Everest
  4. 24.
    The United Nations Organization (UNO) officially came into existence on — 24 October 1945
  5. 25.
    The Headquarters of the European Union is in — Brussels (Belgium)
  6. 26.
    Which of the following mineral deposits are found in Pothohar Plateau? — All of these (Rock Salt, Gypsum, Oil)
  7. 27.
    Which country is situated in the east of Pakistan? — India
  8. 28.
    Who introduced the Two-Nation Theory in the subcontinent? — Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
  9. 29.
    What is the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan called? — Durand Line
  10. 30.
    Headquarters of NATO is located in which country? — Belgium
  11. 31.
    The Great Sphinx of Giza is located in which country? — Egypt
  12. 32.
    When did Russia (Soviet Union) attack Afghanistan? — 1979
  13. 33.
    Which country has no ocean? — Afghanistan
  14. 34.
    Football World Cup is held after every — 4 Years
  15. 35.
    Which country has no King? — Germany

Islamic Studies

General

  1. 36.
    In inheritance, the share of a son is — Twice that of a daughter
  2. 37.
    Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born in — Makkah
  3. 38.
    The Treaty of Hudaibiya was signed with — The Quraish of Makkah
  4. 39.
    Zakat is payable — Once a year
  5. 40.
    The first battle of Islam was — Battle of Badr
  6. 41.
    The Islamic year starts with the month of — Muharram
  7. 42.
    How many basic principles (pillars) of Islam are there? — 5
  8. 43.
    The Torah (Torat) was revealed to — Hazrat Musa (A.S)
  9. 44.
    Who was the first person to call the Azan? — Hazrat Bilal (R.A)

Pakistan Studies

General

  1. 45.
    Who presented the concept of Pakistan? — Allama Muhammad Iqbal
  2. 46.
    Who was the first Governor General of Pakistan? — Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  3. 47.
    Who imposed the first Martial Law in Pakistan? — Ayub Khan
  4. 48.
    Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area? — Balochistan
  5. 49.
    Who has been the Prime Minister of Pakistan three times? — Nawaz Sharif
  6. 50.
    Who wrote the National Anthem of Pakistan? — Hafeez Jalandhari
  7. 51.
    When was the first Constitution of Pakistan promulgated? — 1956
  8. 52.
    East Pakistan was separated in — 1971
  9. 53.
    Tarbela Dam is built on which river? — Indus
  10. 54.
    Pakistan was founded on — 14 August 1947

Urdu

General

  1. 55.
    مساوات (Musaawat) — برابر (Equality)
  2. 56.
    افسردگی (Afsurdagi) — اداسی (Sadness/Grief)
  3. 57.
    زرخیز (Zarkhaiz) — باآور (Fertile)
  4. 58.
    فطرت (Fitrat) — قدرت (Nature)
  5. 59.
    جذبہ (Jazba) — شوق / جنون (Passion/Spirit)
  6. 60.
    رسوائی (Ruswai) — بدنامی (Disgrace/Infamy)
  7. 61.
    ترغیب (Targheeb) — شوق دلانا (Persuasion/Incentive)
  8. 62.
    وسائل (Wasail) — ذرائع (Resources)

Subjective Topics

Essay Topics (Choose one)

  1. 63.
    Role of Education in the Development of a Country
  2. 64.
    Importance of Independence

Personal Statement Topic

  1. 65.
    Why do you want to become a lawyer? / Why have you chosen the Law profession?

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