Most Important PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests

The PMA (Pakistan Military Academy) Verbal Intelligence Tests are a crucial component of the initial selection process for candidates aspiring to join the armed forces. These tests assess a candidate’s logical reasoning, language proficiency, comprehension, and quick decision-making abilities. Scoring well in the PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests requires a strong grasp of vocabulary, analogies, synonyms/antonyms, and pattern recognition. To help candidates prepare effectively, this guide covers key topics, high-ranking keywords, and frequently asked questions to ensure success in the test.

Most Repeated PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests

1. What profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price if by selling it at half of that price there would be a loss of 15%?

a) 50%
b) 60%
c) 70%
d) 80%
Correct Answer: c) 70%

2. Find the cost of white washing a room 40 feet long, 30 feet wide and 20 feet high at rate of 50 paisas per square foot?

a) Rs. 1800
b) Rs. 2000
c) Rs. 2200
d) Rs. 2400
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 2000

3. What sum of money invested at 12% simple interest will secure the same income as Rs. 25,000 at 18%?

a) Rs. 35,000
b) Rs. 37,000
c) Rs. 37,500
d) Rs. 40,000
Correct Answer: c) Rs. 37,500

4. A sells an article to B at 20% profit, B sells to C at 10% profit. If C pays Rs. 6,600, what was A’s cost?

a) Rs. 4,500
b) Rs. 5,000
c) Rs. 5,500
d) Rs. 6,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 5,000

5. The cost of pants and shoes total Rs. 175. If shoes cost Rs. 25 more than pants, what’s the cost of pants?

a) Rs. 70
b) Rs. 75
c) Rs. 80
d) Rs. 85
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 75

6. A man walks a certain distance and rides back in 3 hours 45 min. Riding both ways takes 2.5 hours. How long to walk both ways?

a) 4 hours
b) 5 hours
c) 6 hours
d) 7 hours
Correct Answer: b) 5 hours

7. First wage plan: Rs. 1000 for 20 hours. Second plan: Rs. 50 for 15 hours + 20% extra per additional hour. For 20 hours, earnings would be?

a) Rs. 1000
b) Rs. 1050
c) Rs. 1100
d) Rs. 1150
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 1050

8. In a 29-team knockout cricket tournament, how many matches will be played?

a) 27
b) 28
c) 29
d) 30
Correct Answer: b) 28 matches

9. Department A produces x units. B makes 2 units from 1 of A, C makes 2 from 1 of B. If A and B sell half externally, what’s A’s total production?

a) 12,000
b) 16,000
c) 20,000
d) 24,000
Correct Answer: d) 24,000 units

10. If cost price of 25 articles equals selling price of 20 articles, find profit percent?

a) 20%
b) 25%
c) 30%
d) 35%
Correct Answer: b) 25%

11. A two-digit number when digits are added and squared plus 9 equals the reversed number. What is it?

a) 45
b) 67
c) 90
d) 12
Correct Answer: c) 90

12. A man sold 24 tape recorders to buy 4 TVs at Rs. 14,000 each, having Rs. 8,000 left. What was each tape recorder’s price?

a) Rs. 2000
b) Rs. 2500
c) Rs. 3000
d) Rs. 3500
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 2500

13. A watch lost 1 minute 18 seconds in 39 days. Daily loss?

a) 1 second
b) 2 seconds
c) 3 seconds
d) 4 seconds
Correct Answer: b) 2 seconds

14. Sold 80 books at 15% profit, 120 at 50% profit, total Rs. 27,200. Original cost?

a) Rs. 18,000
b) Rs. 20,000
c) Rs. 22,000
d) Rs. 24,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 20,000

15. Employed a peon for Rs. 3000 + watch/month. Dismissed after 10 days giving only watch. Watch value?

a) Rs. 1000
b) Rs. 1500
c) Rs. 2000
d) Rs. 2500
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 1500

16. Forewheel (10ft) makes 100 more revolutions than hindwheel (12ft) after what distance?

a) 1000 yards
b) 1500 yards
c) 2000 yards
d) 2500 yards
Correct Answer: c) 2000 yards

17. Two trains (150m & 100m) approach at 50kmph & 70kmph. Time to cross?

a) 5 seconds
b) 7.5 seconds
c) 10 seconds
d) 12.5 seconds
Correct Answer: b) 7.5 seconds

18. Bookshop gives 40% discount. If 1/3 at 33% discount, total Rs. 6,222 received. Original price?

a) Rs. 8,000
b) Rs. 10,000
c) Rs. 12,000
d) Rs. 15,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 10,000

19. Spends 1/3 salary, then half remainder, invests 75% of final remainder, has Rs. 1000 left. Total salary?

a) Rs. 10,000
b) Rs. 12,000
c) Rs. 15,000
d) Rs. 18,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 12,000

20. 50 students average 14.4 years. 10 leave, new average 14.2. Average of those who left?

a) 14.8
b) 15.0
c) 15.2
d) 15.5
Correct Answer: c) 15.2 years

Most Important Past Experiences of PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests

21. Monthly income if spends Rs. 2500 for 4 months (goes into debt), then Rs. 1750 for 8 months clears debt?

a) Rs. 1800
b) Rs. 2000
c) Rs. 2200
d) Rs. 2400
Correct Answer: b) Rs. 2000

22. Three children’s weights: smallest two = 71lbs, largest two = 96lbs, smallest+largest = 87lbs. Total weight?

a) 120 lbs
b) 125 lbs
c) 127 lbs
d) 130 lbs
Correct Answer: c) 127 lbs

23. Silk price reduced by 20%, consumption increases 30%. Revenue change?

a) 4% increase
b) 4% decrease
c) 6% increase
d) 6% decrease
Correct Answer: a) 4% increase

24. In 27-team knockout tournament, how many matches must winner play?

a) 4
b) 5
c) 6
d) 7
Correct Answer: b) 5

25. Car at 40kmph, 30 miles then 10 min rest. Time for 150km?

a) 3 hrs 25 min
b) 3 hrs 45 min
c) 3 hrs 55 min
d) 4 hrs 5 min
Correct Answer: c) 3 hrs 55 min

26. 10 students average 15 years. 5 new join, average becomes 16. New students’ average?

a) 16
b) 17
c) 18
d) 19
Correct Answer: c) 18 years

27. Spends 15%, then 60% of remainder, has Rs. 4080 left. Original amount?

a) Rs. 8000
b) Rs. 10,000
c) Rs. 12,000
d) Rs. 15,000
Correct Answer: a) Rs. 8000

28. Two-digit number where sum of digits squared equals reversed number?

a) 12
b) 18
c) 24
d) 36
Correct Answer: b) 18

29. Product of 16% × 9%?

a) 0.144%
b) 1.44%
c) 14.4%
d) 144%
Correct Answer: b) 1.44%

30. A photocopier marked up 50% then marked down 30% sells for Rs.3360. Original cost?

a) Rs.3000
b) Rs.3200
c) Rs.3500
d) Rs.4000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.3200

31. A speculator sells at 40% profit but only collects 75% payment. Net result?

a) 5% loss
b) 5% gain
c) 10% loss
d) 10% gain
Correct Answer: b) 5% gain

32. Rs.6000 maintains 5 persons for 30 days. How long will Rs.7200 maintain 10 persons?

a) 15 days
b) 18 days
c) 20 days
d) 24 days
Correct Answer: b) 18 days

33. Selling TV for Rs.12,000 gives 4% loss. What price for 20% gain?

a) Rs.14,000
b) Rs.15,000
c) Rs.16,000
d) Rs.18,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.15,000

34. After donating 5% and depositing 20% of remainder, Rs.1919 left. Income?

a) Rs.2500
b) Rs.2525
c) Rs.2550
d) Rs.2600
Correct Answer: b) Rs.2525

35. Seventh part exceeds ninth part by 4. The number is?

a) 120
b) 126
c) 132
d) 140
Correct Answer: b) 126

36. A+B mow in 5 days, A alone in 15 days. B alone can mow in?

a) 7 days
b) 7½ days
c) 8 days
d) 10 days
Correct Answer: b) 7½ days

37. 15 men build wall in 12 days. How many removed if it took 20 days?

a) 6 men
b) 9 men
c) 12 men
d) 10 men
Correct Answer: b) 9 men

38. Father’s age is 3 times sum of two children. In 20 years, equal to sum. Present age?

a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 40 years
d) 45 years
Correct Answer: a) 30 years

39. 12 girls in merry-go-round, one replaced by mother. Average weight ↑1½kg. If girl was 45kg, mother’s weight?

a) 60kg
b) 63kg
c) 65kg
d) 68kg
Correct Answer: b) 63kg

40. 12 test scores average 55. After dropping 2 highest & 2 lowest, average 50. Average of dropped scores?

a) 60
b) 65
c) 70
d) 75
Correct Answer: b) 65

41. 5 years ago father was 7 times son’s age. 10 years hence ratio 5:2. Their present ages?

a) 40,10
b) 45,15
c) 50,20
d) 55,25
Correct Answer: a) 40,10

42. Sum lent at SI amounts to Rs.16,500 in 3 years and Rs.19,500 in 5 years. Principal?

a) Rs.10,000
b) Rs.12,000
c) Rs.15,000
d) Rs.18,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.12,000

43. Corn to oats ratio 3:5. If 225 acres oats, how many corn?

a) 125
b) 135
c) 145
d) 155
Correct Answer: b) 135

44. 12% share (FV Rs.100) bought at Rs.105. Investment Rs.7875. Annual income?

a) Rs.800
b) Rs.900
c) Rs.1000
d) Rs.1100
Correct Answer: b) Rs.900

45. Bankrupt pays 56% debt. With Rs.160,000 more could pay 64%. Total debt?

a) Rs.1,80,000
b) Rs.2,00,000
c) Rs.2,20,000
d) Rs.2,50,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.2,00,000

46. Rectangle area 24, perimeter 22. Longer side?

a) 6
b) 8
c) 10
d) 12
Correct Answer: b) 8

47. Passing marks 33%. Candidate gets 220, fails by 11. Maximum marks?

a) 650
b) 700
c) 750
d) 800
Correct Answer: b) 700

48. Rs.15,000 loan at 12% SI for 10 months. Amount owed?

a) Rs.16,000
b) Rs.16,500
c) Rs.17,000
d) Rs.17,500
Correct Answer: b) Rs.16,500

49. Rs.80,000 property: wife gets ¼, sons get double daughters. Each daughter’s share?

a) Rs.10,000
b) Rs.12,000
c) Rs.15,000
d) Rs.18,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.12,000

50. Rs.4500 maintains 5 for 30 days. Rs.6000 for 10 for how long?

a) 18 days
b) 20 days
c) 22 days
d) 25 days
Correct Answer: b) 20 days

51. Sum borrowed at 16.5% SI. In 4 years interest Rs.18,000 less than principal. Sum?

a) Rs.40,000
b) Rs.50,000
c) Rs.60,000
d) Rs.70,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.50,000

52. Businessman allows 25% discount, makes 20% profit on Rs.15,000 cost. Advertised price?

a) Rs.22,000
b) Rs.24,000
c) Rs.25,000
d) Rs.28,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.24,000

53. Computer marked up 50%, down 30%, sells Rs.33,600. Cost price?

a) Rs.30,000
b) Rs.32,000
c) Rs.35,000
d) Rs.36,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs 32,000

PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests with Answers

The product of two numbers is 40. If the sum of both numbers is 13, then what is their difference?
a) 5
b) 4
c) 3
d) 2
Correct Answer: c) 3

A father’s age was three times his son’s age. After 20 years it became twice his son’s age. What is the son’s current age?
a) 30 years
b) 35 years
c) 40 years
d) 45 years
Correct Answer: c) 40 years

A man sold two houses for Rs.792,000 each. On one he gained 10% and on the other he lost 10%. What is the overall result?
a) No profit no loss
b) Gain Rs.16,000
c) Loss Rs.16,000, 1%
d) Loss Rs.10,000, 0.5%
Correct Answer: c) Loss Rs.16,000, 1%

The cost price of a product is Rs.4000 and the seller gains 20% profit. What is the profit amount?
a) Rs.800
b) Rs.1000
c) Rs.1200
d) Rs.1600
Correct Answer: b) Rs.1000

A camp has food for its 40 members for 3 days. If some members go back, the food lasts 4 days. How many members went back?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 15
d) 8
Correct Answer: a) 10

If three men or five women or ten children can do a piece of work in 90 days, in what time will two men, 10 women, and 30 children do the same job?
a) 18 days
b) 15.88 days
c) 20 days
d) 16.5 days
Correct Answer: b) 15.88 days

There are two figures. The sum of both figures is 99. If the first is 9 less than the second, what is the second figure?
a) 54
b) 60
c) 48
d) 51
Correct Answer: a) 54

NBQ = MAP. Then CBU = ?
a) CBT
b) BAT
c) CAT
d) BCU
Correct Answer: b) BAT

A seller receives Rs.6120 for an article after allowing 10% trade discount and 15% cash discount. What is the printed value of the article?
a) Rs.7200
b) Rs.7500
c) Rs.8000
d) Rs.8500
Correct Answer: c) Rs.8000

A man can run 20 miles in one hour and forty minutes. How much time does he take to cover a mile?
a) 4 minutes
b) 5 minutes
c) 6 minutes
d) 3.5 minutes
Correct Answer: b) 5 minutes

A father is four times older than his son now. After 24 years, he will be twice his son’s age. What is the father’s current age?
a) 44 years
b) 48 years
c) 52 years
d) 56 years
Correct Answer: b) 48 years

The cost price of books is Rs.180. The first book is Rs.10 cheaper than the second. What is the cost of the first book?
a) Rs.85
b) Rs.80
c) Rs.90
d) Rs.95
Correct Answer: a) Rs.85

The selling price of a radio set is Rs.1950. The markup is 40% on cost. What is the amount of profit per set?
a) Rs.650
b) Rs.700
c) Rs.750
d) Rs.780
Correct Answer: d) Rs.780

In a college there are 14 girls and 7 boys in Chemistry, 10 girls and 18 boys in Mathematics, and 15 girls and 20 boys in Physics. How many students are there in total?
a) 81
b) 82
c) 84
d) 85
Correct Answer: c) 84

Out of the 80,000 seats in a stadium, 12.2% were occupied by VIPs and 39,040 by general public. What percentage of seats remained unoccupied?
a) 37%
b) 38%
c) 39%
d) 40%
Correct Answer: c) 39%

A clock strikes 14 times in 28 seconds. What time is required to strike 5 times?
a) 8 seconds
b) 9 seconds
c) 10 seconds
d) 11 seconds
Correct Answer: c) 10 seconds

Three years ago, Sajid invested some amount in a bank. Now he receives Rs.14,160. What was the original amount if the rate of interest was 6% (simple interest)?
a) Rs.11,500
b) Rs.12,000
c) Rs.12,500
d) Rs.13,000
Correct Answer: b) Rs.12,000

When the price of a TV was increased by 30%, the number of TVs sold decreased by 20%. What was the effect on sales?
a) 2% decrease
b) 2% increase
c) 4% increase
d) No change
Correct Answer: c) 4% increase

If ‘x’ is 90% of ‘y’, then what percent of ‘x’ is ‘y’?
a) 100%
b) 110%
c) 111.11%
d) 120%
Correct Answer: c) 111.11%

If 50 male employees are there in an organization and the ratio of male to female employees is 10:15, what percentage of the organization are male employees?
a) 33.33%
b) 40%
c) 45%
d) 50%
Correct Answer: b) 40%

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FAQs

1. What is the format of PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests?

Answer: The test consists of MCQs covering synonyms, antonyms, analogies, word relationships, and comprehension passages.

2. How can I improve my vocabulary for PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests?

Answer: Regularly study word lists, practice past papers of Shaheen Forces Academy, and use flashcards for synonyms/antonyms.

3. Are PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests time-bound?

Answer: Yes, candidates must answer quickly and accurately, usually with 20-25 seconds per question.

4. Which books are best for PMA Verbal Intelligence preparation?

Answer: Recommended books include:

• “ISSB Intelligence Tests” by Dogar Publishers
• “PMA Long Course Guide” by Carvan Books
• Or do free practice at pakshaheens.com/quizes

5. What is the passing score for PMA Verbal Intelligence Tests?

Answer: While exact marks vary, scoring above 70% significantly improves selection chances.

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