What is the Law Admission Test?
The Law Admission Test (LAT) is an examination conducted by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Its purpose is to assess the eligibility of candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate five-year LLB programs in Pakistani universities and colleges.
The test evaluates a candidate’s knowledge, analytical skills, and aptitude in areas such as English, General Knowledge, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Urdu, and Basic Mathematics. It’s an essential requirement for admission to law programs in various institutions across the country.
LAT Past Paper October 03, 2021
The following questions were asked in the test.
ENGLISH
Complete the sentences by choosing the most appropriate option.
1. My brother only cares about earning as much money ___ he can.
A. is
B. how
C. as
D. that
2. We plan on taking Professor Javed’s class unless he ___ on vacation next term.
A. is
B. be
C. were
D. has been
3. Two of the best speeches ___ by former students of the school.
A. was given
B.were given
C. had given
D. to be given
4. Only one bad grade ___ not affect your overall GPA.
A. should
B. have
C. is
D. does
5. Maria is too much ___ to have anything to do with that obnoxious affair.
A. difficult
B. proud
C. noble
D. happy
6. Many boys were ___ at street corners for the coffee bar to open.
A. hanging upon
B. hanging about
C. hanging on
D. hanging back
7. The handle of my bicycle suddenly ___. It was in my hands now.
A. got separated
B. was detached
C. come-off
D. came apart
8. We lost confidence in Ali because he never ___ the grandiose promises he had
made.
A. tired of
B. forgot about
C. retreated from
D. delivered on
9. The presence of armed guards ___ us from doing anything disruptive.
A. irritated
B. prevented
C. defeated
D. excited
10. The new owners of the paper changed the ___ completely.
A. outlet
B. outlay
C. layout
D. outlook
11. All of us should abide ___ the laws of our country.
A. to
B. with
C. in
D. by
12. A knife is to cut ___.
A. with
B. off
C. of
D. on
Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning.
13. BLOOMING
A. Mild
B. Fading
C. Flowering
D. Quiet
14. CALIBRE
A. Distinct
B. Yielding
C. Inability
D. Brave
15. INSOLVENT
A. Intuition
B. Wealthy
C. Bankrupt
D. Translate
16. HABITUAL
A. Customary
B. Continuous
C. Schism
D. Irregular
Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly SIMILAR in meaning.
17. ILLUSTRATE
A. Humor
B. Vice
C. Exemplify
D. Conversation
18. STARE
A. Perceive
B. Glance
C. Intention
D. Reflect
19. FABRICATE
A. Forge
B. Gigantic
C. Hygiene
D. Heal
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
21. The General Assembly of the United Nations meets in regular sessions.
A. Once in a year
B. Twice in a year
C. Once in two years
D. Occasionally
22. Which of the following countries is not a member of SAARC?
A. Nepal
B. Afghanistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Myanmar
23. Identify Pakistan‟s largest Dam.
A. Warsak
B. Tarbela
C. Diamir
D. Mangla
24. Which of the following desert is the largest by area?
A. The Sahara
B. Gobi
C. Taklamakan
D. Thar
25. The National Flower of Pakistan is ___?
A. Rose
B. Sunflower
C. Tulip
D. Jasmine
26. Which of the following Countries is the largest by Area?
A. China
B. Russia
C. Canada
D. America
27. The coldest region on the Earth is___.
A. Equatorial
B. Temperate
C. Tropical
D. Polar
28. The Capital of Malaysia is ___.
A. Bangkok
B. Jakarta
C. Kuala Lumpur
D. Bhutan
29. The business of accepting deposits and lending money is known as ___.
A. Banking
B. Economy
C. Merger
D. Trading
30. Checking of accounting records conducted by a professional accountant to find out any fraud or discrepancies are termed as:
A. Scrutinizing
B. Auditing
C. Accounting
D. Bookkeeping
31. “Sales Tax” is ultimately paid by ___?
A. The shopkeepers
B. Producers
C. The Customers
D. The government
32. The minimum number of persons populated in one square kilometer of area is in ___?
A. Islamabad
B. FATA
C. KPK
D. Baluchistan
33. Telephone was invented by?
A. Alexander Graham Bell
B. Sir Ernest Swinton
C. Elsie Bell
D. Marconi
34. What is „Subway‟?
A. A road or path parallel to sea level
B. Short passage to any place
C. Underground passage
D. A cooling place
35. Which of the following countries is providing financial aid for the construction of Gwadar Port and Makran Coastal Highway Baluchistan?
A. USA
B. China
C. Iran
D. Turkey
36. The lowering of the value of a currency in the international market or against specific other currencies, which makes exports cheaper and imports expensive is called?
A. Devaluation
B. Revolution
C. Inflation
D. Deflation
37. Which of the following is the largest ocean that covers about one-third of the surface
of the earth?
A. the Arctic Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. Pacific Ocean
38. The largest district of Punjab by area is?
A. Bahawalpur
B. Dera Ghazi Khan
C. Jhang
D. Rahim Yar Khan
39. A wind reverses seasonally is known as:
A. Trade
B. Monsoon
C. Cyclonic
D. Polar
40. The Karakoram Highway is a ___ national highway that extends from Hasan Abdal in the Punjab province of Pakistan to Khunjerab Pass in Gilgit-Baltistan.
A. 650 km
B. 840 km
C. 1100 km
D. 1300 km
ISLAMIC STUDIES
41. To which prophet Muslim Ummah belongs:
A. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
B. Hazrat Ishaq (AS)
C. Hazrat Musa (AS)
D. Hazrat Eessa (AS)
42. From which matter, Allah created the first human?
A. Water
B. Clay
C. Fire
D. Air
43. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) born in ___?
A. Madina
B. Jaddah
C. Makkah
D. Riyadh
44. When did Zakat become Farz?
A. First Hijrah
B. Second Hijrah
C. Fourth Hijrah
D. Fifth Hijrah
45. Associating partners with those who do not believe in the Oneness of Allah are called?
A. Atheists
B. Hypocrites
C. Easterns
D. Mushriks
46. Which is the greatest of all sins according to the Prophet (SAW)?
A. Lie
B. Shirk
C. Backbiting
D. Flattering
47. Zakat is obligatory when a Muslim has wealth worth of:
A. 5.5 Tola Gold
B. 6.5 Tola Gold
C. 7.5 Tola Gold
D. 8.5 Tola Gold
48. In which divine book the Holy Prophet (SAW) was called Farooq?
A. The Holy Quran
B. Torait
C. Zaboor
D. Injeel
49. The holy Quran was revealed through angel ___ to the holy Prophet (SAW)?
A. Jibraeel (AS)
B. Mekaeel (AS)
C. Israfeel (AS)
D. Izraeel (AS)
50. How many fundamental pillars of Islam are there?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
PAKISTAN STUDIES
51. Sir Syed set himself to the task of protecting ___ language.
A. English
B. Arabic
C. Urdu
D. Persian
52. Who was the founder of the All India Muhammadan Educational Conference?
A. Sir Agha Khan
B. Allama Muhammad Iqbal
C. Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan
53. The committee which was called upon to draft a constitution of 1929 for India was chaired by?
A. Nehru
B. Gandhi
C. Vajpayee
D. Patel
54. Jinnah’s fourteen points are a logical offshoot of the failure of which report?
A. Quaid-e-Azam report
B. Nehru Report
C. Gandhi Report
D. All political parties report
55. In 1940, the annual session of the Muslim League was held at ___.
A. Minto Park
B. Jinnah Park
C. Shalimar Bagh
D. Quaid-e-Azam Park
56. Pakistan resolution was moved on 23rd March ___.
A. 1939
B. 1940
C. 1946
D. 1947
57. Quaid-e-Azam was born in.
A. Lahore
B. Lucknow
C. Karachi
D. Ziarat
58. Which of the following was given the title of Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim Unity?
A. Allama Iqbal
B. Liaquat Ali
C. Molvi Zafar Ali
D. Quaid-e-Azam
59. The new name of the Northwest Frontier Province is:
A. Hazara
B. Khyber Pukhtun Khwa
C. Pukhtoonistan
D. Gilgit Baltistan
60. The capital of the Azad Kashmir is:
A. Bagh
B. Poonch
C. Muzaffarabad
D. Kotli
Essay Writing
Write an Essay on any one of the following topics. The word limit is 200 words either in Urdu or English.
Note: You have to write both answers in one format. If you want to write the Essay part in English, you must write the Personal Statement part in English as well.
76. Essay topics (15 marks)
i. Education is a key to success.
ii. The Nation’s development is possible through the development of youth.
iii. The Role of technology in education.
Personal Statement
77. Write a Personal Statement on the following topic. The word limit is 200 words either in Urdu or English.
- What possible role you can play in promoting awareness about the importance of education in your family?
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