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DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge Syllabus

The Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge syllabus for DPT Admission Test in full: 5 chapters and 15 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge flashcards with answers.

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Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge syllabus: all 5 chapters

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  1. Logical Reasoning

     4 topics
    • Critical Thinking
    • Cause and Effect
    • Course of Action
    • Letter and Symbol Series

  2. Analytical Reasoning

     3 topics
    • Logical Deductions
    • Logical Problems
    • Statement and Assumption

  3. Quantitative Reasoning

     3 topics
    • Arithmetic and Ratios
    • Percentages and Averages
    • Basic Algebra

  4. Pakistan Studies

     3 topics
    • Pakistan Movement
    • Geography of Pakistan
    • Current Affairs

  5. Islamic Studies

     2 topics
    • Fundamentals of Islam
    • Seerat-un-Nabi

DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. In critical thinking, what is the difference between an inference and an assumption?

    An inference is a conclusion drawn from given evidence or premises; an assumption is an unstated belief taken for granted as true without proof in order to support the argument.

  2. What defines a genuine cause and effect relationship?

    One event (the cause) directly produces another (the effect). The cause must precede the effect, and removing the cause should remove the effect.

  3. In 'Cause and Effect' reasoning questions, how do you distinguish the independent event from the dependent event?

    The independent event is the cause that occurs first and triggers the other; the dependent event is the effect that results and cannot occur without the cause.

  4. What is a 'Course of Action' and when is one considered to logically follow?

    A course of action is a step or administrative decision taken to solve a problem. It follows only if it directly addresses the stated problem and is practical and feasible.

  5. In 'Statement and Assumption' questions, when is an assumption considered implicit?

    An assumption is implicit only if the statement necessarily takes it for granted (the statement cannot hold without it). If the statement can be true without it, it is not implicit.

  6. What letter comes next in the series A, C, E, G, ...?

    I. Each letter advances by 2 positions (1, 3, 5, 7), so the next is position 9 = I.

  7. What number comes next in the series 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...?

    42. The differences grow by 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12), so 30 + 12 = 42. The pattern is n(n+1).

  8. What is a syllogism in logical deduction?

    A form of deductive reasoning with two premises (a major and a minor) leading to a conclusion, e.g., All A are B; All B are C; therefore All A are C.

  9. In logical deductions, what is the difference between a valid and a sound argument?

    A valid argument has a conclusion that logically follows from its premises; a sound argument is valid AND has premises that are actually true.

  10. In syllogisms, what does the term 'No A are B' (universal negative) imply about overlap?

    It implies complete exclusion: no member of set A is a member of set B; the two sets do not overlap at all.

  11. What is deductive reasoning versus inductive reasoning?

    Deductive reasoning moves from general premises to a specific, certain conclusion; inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to a probable general conclusion.

  12. In a coding-decoding logical problem, if CAT is coded as DBU, what is the coding rule?

    Each letter is shifted forward by 1 in the alphabet (C+1=D, A+1=B, T+1=U).

  13. What number comes next in the series 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...?

    36. These are perfect squares (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 squared), so the next is 6 squared = 36.

  14. What is the next term in the series 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ...?

    96. Each term is multiplied by 2 (geometric progression), so 48 x 2 = 96.

  15. In a blood-relation logical problem, who is 'my father's only son'?

    It refers to the speaker himself (myself), assuming the speaker is male and has no brothers.

  16. What is the formula relating speed, distance, and time?

    Speed = Distance / Time. Therefore Distance = Speed x Time, and Time = Distance / Speed.

  17. How do you divide a quantity in the ratio a : b?

    First part = a/(a+b) of the total; second part = b/(a+b) of the total.

  18. If a : b = 2 : 3 and b : c = 4 : 5, what is a : b : c?

    8 : 12 : 15. Make b common: multiply first ratio by 4 and second by 3 to get a:b = 8:12 and b:c = 12:15.

  19. What is the difference between a ratio and a proportion?

    A ratio compares two quantities (a : b); a proportion is a statement that two ratios are equal (a : b = c : d).

  20. In a proportion a : b = c : d, what is the relationship between the means and extremes?

    Product of extremes equals product of means: a x d = b x c (cross multiplication).

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  1. What is the formula for percentage of a number?

    Percentage of a number = (percentage / 100) x the number. For example, 20% of 50 = (20/100) x 50 = 10.

  2. How do you calculate percentage increase?

    Percentage increase = (Increase / Original value) x 100, where Increase = New value minus Original value.

  3. What is the formula for the average (arithmetic mean) of a set of numbers?

    Average = (Sum of all values) / (Number of values).

  4. If the average of 5 numbers is 20, what is their total sum?

    100. Sum = Average x Count = 20 x 5 = 100.

  5. How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

    Multiply the fraction by 100. For example, 3/4 = (3/4) x 100 = 75%.

  6. In basic algebra, what is the quadratic formula for ax squared + bx + c = 0?

    x = [ -b plus or minus the square root of (b squared minus 4ac) ] / 2a.

  7. What does the discriminant (b squared minus 4ac) tell you about a quadratic equation's roots?

    If it is positive, two real distinct roots; if zero, one real repeated root; if negative, two complex (no real) roots.

  8. What is the algebraic identity for (a + b) squared?

    (a + b) squared = a squared + 2ab + b squared.

  9. What is the algebraic identity for a squared minus b squared?

    a squared minus b squared = (a + b)(a - b).

  10. How do you solve the linear equation 3x + 6 = 18?

    Subtract 6 from both sides to get 3x = 12, then divide by 3 to get x = 4.

  11. Who is considered the founder of the All-India Muslim League and in which year was it formed?

    The All-India Muslim League was founded in 1906 at Dhaka; Nawab Salimullah Khan played a leading role in its formation.

  12. What were the Fourteen Points presented by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, and in which year?

    They were constitutional reform proposals presented in 1929 to safeguard Muslim rights in India, responding to the Nehru Report.

  13. What was the Lahore Resolution (Pakistan Resolution) and when was it passed?

    Passed on 23 March 1940 at Lahore, it demanded separate independent states for Muslims in the Muslim-majority regions of India.

  14. Who presented the Two-Nation Theory most prominently, and what is its core idea?

    Allama Iqbal and Quaid-e-Azam championed it; its core idea is that Hindus and Muslims are two distinct nations with separate religions, cultures, and ways of life, deserving separate homelands.

  15. In which year did Pakistan gain independence, and who was its first Governor-General?

    Pakistan gained independence on 14 August 1947; Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was its first Governor-General.

  16. Which famous 1930 address called for a separate Muslim state in northwest India, and who delivered it?

    The Allahabad Address of 1930, delivered by Allama Muhammad Iqbal at the Muslim League session.

  17. What is the highest mountain peak in Pakistan and where is it located?

    K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen), at 8,611 meters, located in the Karakoram Range in Gilgit-Baltistan; it is the world's second-highest peak.

  18. Which rivers make up the five rivers of Punjab in Pakistan?

    Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas (with the Indus as the main river of the region).

  19. What are the four provinces of Pakistan?

    Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), and Balochistan.

  20. Which is the largest province of Pakistan by area, and which is the largest by population?

    Balochistan is the largest by area; Punjab is the largest by population.

  21. What is the capital of Pakistan and in which territory does it lie?

    Islamabad is the capital, located in the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT).

  22. Which mountain ranges meet in the northern region of Pakistan?

    The Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush ranges meet in northern Pakistan.

  23. What is the national language and the official language of Pakistan?

    Urdu is the national language; English is the official language used in government and law.

  24. What are the Five Pillars (fundamentals) of Islam?

    Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (almsgiving), Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah).

  25. What are the Articles of Faith (Iman) in Islam?

    Belief in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers, the Day of Judgement, and Divine Destiny (Qadr) good and bad.

  26. How many obligatory (fard) prayers are performed daily in Islam, and name them?

    Five: Fajr (dawn), Zuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night).

  27. What is Zakat and what is its standard rate?

    Zakat is obligatory annual charity on accumulated wealth above the nisab threshold, paid at a rate of 2.5%.

  28. In which year (Hijri and Gregorian) was the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) born, and in which city?

    He was born in 570 CE (the Year of the Elephant) in Makkah.

  29. What is the Hijrah, and which event marks the start of the Islamic calendar?

    The Hijrah is the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE; this event marks the beginning of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

  30. What was the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and why is it significant in the Seerah?

    A peace agreement signed in 6 AH between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Makkah; though it seemed unfavorable, it brought a truce that allowed Islam to spread rapidly and is described in the Quran as a clear victory.

DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge FAQ

What is in the DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge syllabus?

DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge is split into 5 chapters: Logical Reasoning, Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies. Together they contain 15 topics.

How many chapters are in DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge?

5 chapters, containing 15 topics. The largest chapter is Logical Reasoning, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for DPT Admission Test Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge?

Yes — a 50-card Logical Reasoning and General Knowledge deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.