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Guidelines for
GCU’s UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
(Test and Interview)
BS Geography
(FALL 2021 intake)
Department of Geography
GC University Lahore
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General Information
The test will comprise of TWO sections containing 50 MCQs (Part A 10 and 40 MCQs in Part B).
Each MCQ will carry 0.5 marks in part B.
Total marks are 30.
A candidate has to score 50% marks in the test to qualify for the interview.
Time allowed is 90 minutes.
Calculator / Cell Phones are NOT allowed.
For general guideline a sample test is attached. The actual test will be closely based on similar
questions and difficulty level.
Part A English (10 Marks) 10 MCQs (1 mark each)
Part B (20 marks) 40 MCQs (0.5 marks each)
Basic Mathematics (10 Questions)
Basic Computer Skills (10 Questions)
Basic Geography (20 Questions)
NOTE- The total weightage of the written test towards final score for admissions is 30 percent. However,
50 percent score (15 marks) is necessary to qualify for an interview.
SAMPLE TEST
(Reading Comprehension)
Part A
The main objective of the test is to gauge candidates’ literacy skills in English for critical and
analytical understanding so that they benefit from these skills while studying at GCU. The test
details are as under:
Test Type Skill Focus Question Types Marks
Written Test
Question 1 - obtain specific information from the MCQs
Reading text such as:
Comprehension gist Short answer
tone questions
Reading Passage A purpose 5+5=10
text-specific information Gap-fill questions
- show understanding of:
Reading Passage B language structure
usage
vocabulary
text organization
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Sample Test 1
Q1.
Part I Marks: 5
Read the text and answer questions given below:
GARDEN TRUST LAUNCHES A COMPETITION
… to showcase Best Garden or Allotment sites.
All sites will initially be judged on:
- the general maintenance and cleanliness of the area
- evidence of individual and/or communal composting
- provision of waste disposal for non-compostable items
In the second round, the quality of the produce will be taken into consideration. Well maintained
communal buildings will also gain points, as will evidence that wildlife is catered for with the
provision of such things as small areas of nettles for butterflies, and log piles for small mammals,
frogs and toads. Sites which show a strong community spirit and co-operation between plot-
holders will go down favorably with the judges.
An additional category for this year is Best Community Project. Judges will be looking at sites
which serve the interests of the community. For example, some sites grow shared produce by
groups of gardeners in order to grow crops in a co-operative way. Other examples may be
providing a place for local school pupils, or those with special needs to learn about the joys of
gardening or for growing crops for the housebound elderly. Maybe your site has set aside an area
for wildlife, and encourages the local population to come along and enjoy the delights of your
wildlife pond or sanctuary. It is essential that any project is run in conjunction with the
allotmenteers themselves, and not by a third party, the local authority etc.
All shortlisted entries receive a visit from the judges and a certificate.
1. In the first phase of the competition the judges are looking at
a) the amount of rubbish generated and how it is dealt with.
b) the standard of food that is harvested.
c) how far the site provides a habitat for different species.
d) the competition between neighbouring sites.
2. According to the rules, which of the following would be excluded from entering for the
Best Community Project?
a) A project where members of the public are invited to view birds or animals.
b) A project which sells its produce back to the community.
c) A project which serves vulnerable groups like children or the infirm.
d) A project that receives help from a government administration.
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3. What is the main idea of the text?
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Guess meaning of ‘nettle’ from the context, and mention how the context helped you
to understand the meaning of this word.
5. What type of text is this? Narrative, informative, argumentative, descriptive
______________________________________________________________________________
Part II Marks: 5
Reading Nineteenth-Century English
Some words and expressions that Poe uses are now archaic (no longer used or quite uncommon
in modern English). Most English-speaking readers would not be familiar with them. However,
they would have little trouble following his writing because the context provides many clues, so
it is not necessary to understand every word.
Read the selections from Poe's story and select the modern word or expression that best fits the
context to replace the old-fashioned one in italics.
1. "How, then, am I mad? Hearken! and observe how healthily— how calmly I can tell you
the whole story."
a. Speak! b. Listen! c. Go away!
2. "It is impossible to say how first the idea entered my brain, but once conceived, it
haunted me day and night. Object there was none. Passion there was none. . .. For his gold I had
no desire."
a. fear b. purpose c. argument
3. "I knew what the old man felt, and pitied him. . .. His fears had been ever since growing
upon him. . .. He had been saying to himself—'It is nothing but the wind in the chimney. . ..' Yes,
he had been trying to comfort himself with these suppositions: but he had found all in vain. AH
in vain; because Death . . . had stalked with his black shadow before him, and enveloped the
victim."
a. useless b. successful c. harmful
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4. "But, for many minutes, the heart beat on with a muffled sound. This, however, did not
vex me; it would not be heard through the wall. At length it ceased. The old man was dead."
vex: a. delight b. confuse c. irritate
at length: a. soon b. finally c. in a moment
5. "They sat, and while I answered cheerily, they chatted of familiar things. But, ere long, I
felt myself getting pale and wished them gone."
a. after many hours
b. in a short while
c. with too much time
Part B
Sample Test Questions
1. What is the average of first 150 natural numbers?
(A) 70
(B) 70.5
(C) 75
(D) 75.5
2. 0.003 × 0.02 =?
(A) 0.06
(B) 0.006
(C) 0.0006
(D) 0.00006
3. What is the average of the numbers: 0, 0, 4, 10, 5, and 5?
(A) 2
(B) 3
(C) 4
(D) 5
4. What is the rate of discount if a car which price was $4,000 was sold for $3,200?
(A) 14%
(B) 16%
(C) 18%
(D) 20%
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5. |–4| + |4| – 4 + 4 =?
(A) 0
(B) 2
(C) 4
(D) 8
6. What is the value of x in the equation 3x – 15 – 6 = 0?
(A) 7
(B) 8
(C) 9
(D) –9
7. Digital computers perform:
A. running fast
B. arithmetic and logic operations
C. data stored
D. data storage
8. The language used for Artificial Intelligence is:
A. Cobol
B. Lisp
C. Assembly
D. Fortran
9. Computer language C is used to:
A. program operating systems
B. for simulations and game development
C. making graphics and designing
D. for handling numbers
10. Shut down option exists on:
A. Title bar
B. Start menu
C. Task bar
D. Scroll bar
11. Which Planet is eliminated during 2006 from the solar system?
(a) Jupiter
(b) Mercury
(c) Earth
(d) Pluto
12. The diameter of earth in kilometres is:
(a) 7000
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(b) 8800
(c) 10750
(d) 12750
13. Which Planet is blue planet:
(a) Earth
(b) Mercury
(c) Neptune
(d) Mars
14. Earth completes is revolution in its orbit:
(a) 24 hours
(b) 48 hours
(c) 1 year
(d) 4 years
15. The Largest Continent of the earth is:
(a) Europe
(b) Antarctica
(c) Africa
(d) Asia
16. The gas which shields us from the injurious rays of the sun is:
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbone Dioxide
(c) Ozone
(d) Methane
17. Forests provide plenty of
(a) Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Methane
(d) Hydrogen
18. Which one is not a rock:
(a) Limestone
(b) Rock salt
(c) Slate
(d) Brick
19. Molten Matter in the interior of the earth is:
(a) Magma
(b) Lava
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(c) Chalk
(d) Rock Salt
20. Fuji Yama Volcanic Mountain IS situated in:
(a) Singapore
(b) Iceland
(c) Japan
(d) Indonesia
21. The smallest populous province of Pakistan is:
(a) Punjab
(b) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(c) Baluchistan
(d) Sindh
22. The country has 2nd highest population of the world:
(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) USA
(d) China
23. Which country has highest % age of aged persons
(a) Kenya
(b) England
(c) Japan
(d) Korea
24. Pakistan population increased considerably due to migration of people from:
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Afghanistan
(c) Iran
(d) Kuwait
25. Recent population growth rate of Pakistan is:
(a) 3.1%
(b) 4.32%
(c) 2%
(d) Less than 1%
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Guidelines for Interview
The interview forms a 20 % of the assessment of the applicant to the Undergraduate program.
The interview is intended to provide a better sense of the candidates’ motivation and aptitude for
studying economics and to ascertain their analytical and critical thinking in an academic setting.
The passing percentage for the interview is 50%.
Who should expect an invitation for the interview? The candidates who will qualify the
written test will be called for an academic interview. They may be contacted through
emails/phone call/display of list on the university’s website. It is advised to be prepared for the
call for the interview at a short notice.
What do we expect? Perfection is not expected. The aim is to learn more about the candidates’
educational strength and determination to excel.
What to wear? An interview is an academic activity. Therefore, don’t wear anything as if you
are going to the playground or for a night out. Also don’t wear anything that makes you stand out
in a bad way. It is better if you wear formal clothes.
English language requirement: A reasonable standard of spoken English is expected at
interview in order for you to be able to express your ideas and thoughts. This will help us to
determine whether your language skills are sufficient for you to undertake a course that is taught
and examined in English.
