ALIGARH COLLEGIATE

CO@CHING CENTRE & C@REER BUILDING INSTITUTE

PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi

ACCOUNTING - B. COM I
Max. Time: 3 Hours (Regular and Private) Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
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Q.1 The following trial balance furnished by M/s Bilal Traders for the year ended Dec 31 2018:
Debit Credit
Cash Rs. 10,000 Rs.
Account Receivable 20,000
Allowance for bad debt 750
Merchandise inventory (01-01-2018) 22,500
Unexpired advertising 6,000
Building 40,000
Allowance for depreciation (B) 4,000
Accounts payable 9,000
Machinery 20,000
Allowance for depreciation (M) 2,000
Gross Sales 130,000
Sales discount 2,500
Capital-Bilal 85,000
Gross purchases 100,000
Salaries expense 12,500
Carriage in 4,000
Sales return and allowance 5,000
Purchase discount 3,000
Store supplies 7,500
Rent expense 17,500
Prepaid insurance 5,000
Bank loan 38,750

Supplementary Data for Adjustment for the year ended Dec 31st, 2018:
i) 20% advertising is still prepaid.
ii) Outstanding commission income Rs. 8000.
iii) Store supplies consumed during the year 5,150.
iv) Outstanding rent Rs. 2,500.
v) Depreciation on building Rs. 4,000 and Machinery Rs. 6,000.
vi) Bad debt expense is 3% of year end account received balance.
vii) Merchandise inventory was valued Rs. 8,500.

REQUIRED
Prepare Ten Column Work Sheet. 20

Q.2 The following data relate to the accounts of M/s Noor Enterprises for the year ended Dec 31st, 2018:
i) Advertising expense paid for one year on Aug 05, 2018 Rs. 18,000 which was initially recorded as
advance advertising.
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ii) On Oct 1 , 2018 rent income account was credited for Rs. 4,800 represent rent for the portion of office
building for the period of 10 months.
iii) The company paid Rs. 5,000 for office supplies which was initially recorded as an asset but at the end
of the year out of total office supplies, worth Rs. 3,000 was consumed.
iv) The prepaid insurance account shows a debit balance of Rs. 7,200 representing the payment of
premium for three years upto April 30, 2021.
v) An office equipment purchased on Sep 1st, 2018 having total cost of Rs 55,000 with resale value of Rs
5,000 and had an estimated useful life of 10 years. (record depreciation)
vi) The rent expense account has a balance of Rs. 9,000 which was one year rent paid in advance on May
05th, 2018.
vii) Interest is accrued on Note receivable Rs. 1,200.
viii) Interest is accrued for six months @ 12% P.a on notes payable of Rs. 5000.
ix) Bad debt expense are estimated on net credit sales of Rs. 250,000 @ 2.5%.
x) Paid salary in advance on July 1, 2018 for six months Rs. 36,000.

REQUIRED
Give adjusting and closing entries in separate journals. 20

Q.3 GIVEN
Take the data from Q No. 1.
REQUIRED
a) Prepare multiple steps income Statement 10
b) Prepare classified balance Sheet 10

Q.4 ACCOUNTING FOR FIXED ASSETS

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On April 11 2013 Waqar Ltd. purchased a Machine for Rs. 9,00,000 for cash and paid transportation
and installment cost of Rs. 50,000, its useful life was estimated to be 16 years with scrap value of Rs. 300,000.
The Co. uses sum of the year digit method for computing depreciation and the accounts are closed on Dec 31st
each year.
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On July 10 , 2016 the co. decided that the estimated useful life of machine should be 18 years instead
of 16 years and the scrap value should be Rs. 230,000 instead of Rs.300,000.
On Sep 1st, 2019 the machine was traded in with a new machine having list price of Rs. 13,00,000. The trade
in allowance of old machine was Rs. 75,000 less than of its book value and the balance was paid in cash. (The
Co. uses book value method for recording depreciation after revised life).

REQUIRED
Give Entries in General Journal from 2013 to 2019 (Show Computations). 20

Q.5 BANK RECONCILIATION STATEMENT

On December 31, 2018 the accounting records of CRECENT COMPANY showed cash in bank
Rs. 91,250, while the bank statement on the same date showed a balance of Rs. 80,940. A comparison of the
bank statement with the company records revealed the following items causing disagreement:
i) Cheques of Rs. 7,000 and Rs. 5,000 deposited on December 30 and 31 respectively were not shown on
the bank statement.
ii) Cash receipts of Rs. 4,560 on December 31 were deposited too late to appear on bank statement.
iii) Cheques for Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 12,000 issued on December 15 and 19 respectively, were not presented
in bank for payment upto December 31.
iv) Direct deposit by a customer, Mr. Rashid Rs. 2,800 was not entered in the records of Crecent Company.
v) A cheque of a customer, Mr. Shahid for Rs. 2,500 deposited on December 25 was dishonoured with the
remarks of ‘not sufficient fund’.
vi) An interest bearing note of Rs. 7,000 paid by the bank on behalf of the Crecent Company was not
recorded in the company records. Bank statement shows a debit of Rs. 7,140.
vii) A non-interest bearing note of Rs. 6,000 collected by the bank for the Crecent Company was not
recorded by the company accountant.
viii) A cheque for Rs. 8,000 issued by Crecent Corporation was wrongly debited by the bank to the account
of Crecent Company.
ix) Bank statement showed debit entries of Rs. 150 for service charges, Rs. 250 for Zakat and Rs. 100 for
income tax. These items were not recorded in the company books.
x) Profit of Rs. 1,000 allowed by the bank was not recorded by the company accountant.
xi) A depost of Rs. 2,700 was wrongly credited by bank as Rs. 7,200.
xii) Cheque no. 415978 for Rs. 5,000 issued in payment of advertising expense was not recorded in the
company records.
xiii) A cheque received from a customer, Abdul Rauf for Rs. 2,980 was deposited in bank, but it was
recorded as Rs. 2,890 in the company records.
REQUIRED
a) Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement at December 31, 2018. 12
b) Prepare General Journal Entries to adjust the cash in Bank Account of Crecent Company. 08

Q.6 VALUATION OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Hamid Co. sells merchandise to its customers on credit. The terms in all cases are Twenty days. The
company’s accounting year ends on Dec. 31, each year. The Co. provides an allowance for doubtful debts
equal to:
i) 10% to all balances not due.
ii) 15% to all balances which are 1-30 days past due.
iii) 20% to all balances which are 31-60 days past due.
iv) 40% to all balances which are above 60 days past due.
The following customers accounts appear in the subsidiary ledger during the current year:
Hashir
Dec, 3 2,000
Abid
Feb, 5 600 Mar. 4 600
Nov, 7 1,200
Saleem
Jun, 30 700
Oct, 12 1,000
 Mubeen
Jul, 6 800 Aug. 5 800
Sep, 7 1,500
Dec, 10 500

REQUIRED
a) Prepare a table showing Analysis of the above accounts by age group. 12
b) Compute the Amount for Doubtful Debts applying the percentage given above. 04
c) Give the Adjusting Entry, assuming that the allowance for bad debts has a credit balance of Rs. 3750.
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Q.7(a) INVENTORY VALUATION

The following data relate to the business of Shahab Company which uses a Periodic Inventory
System:
Nov.01 Beginning inventory 2000 units @ Rs. 12.
Nov.12 Purchases 4000 units @ Rs. 18.
Nov.18 Purchases 1000 units @ Rs. 18.
Nov.22 Purchases 8000 units @ Rs. 22.
Nov.29 Purchases 5000 units @ Rs. ?
Nov.30 Ending inventory 7000 units.
Cost of goods sold Rs. 4,38,000 Company uses the LIFO Method.
REQUIRED
Determine:
a) Cost of ending units 05
b) Unit cost and total cost of Nov. 29 purchases 05

Q.7(b) The following data for the year 2018 has been collected from the books of Amjad Company:
Cost Price Retail Price
Merchandise Inventory Jan 01 80,000 1,00,000
Purchases during the year 2,20,000 3,00,000
Sales during the year 3,50,000
Sales Return and Allowance 20,000
Sales Discount 10,000

REQUIRED
Compute the amount of ending inventory by Retail Price Method. 10

Q.8 VOUCHER SYSTEM

Sajid Co. uses the Voucher system. Selected transactions for November are presented below:
i) Issued a non-interest bearing note for Rs. 7,500 in settlement of voucher payable for Rs. 7,000.
ii) Issued a 12%, 60 days note in settlement of an outstanding voucher for Rs. 8,000.
iii) Issued cheques for Rs. 2,500 to establish petty cash fund.
iv) Purchased merchandise from Tahir Traders for Rs. 8,500 on terms 3/10, n/30.
v) Purchased a computer for Rs. 18,000, paying Rs. 8,000 and signing a note for the balance.
vi) Issued a Debit memo to Tahir Traders fro Rs. 500 for return of defective merchandise.
vii) Issued a cheque for Rs. 2,500 to increase the PettyCash fund to replenish the fund for postage expense
Rs. 1,200 Entertainment exp. Rs. 900 & miscellaneous exp. Rs. 400.
viii) Issued a 10% 30 days note for Rs. 3,000 and paid Rs. 3,500 in settlement of a voucher payable for Rs.
6,000.

REQUIRED
Using general journal forms show how the above transaction would be recorded in Voucher Register,
cheque Register and General Journal. 20
 ALIGARH COLLEGIATE
CO@CHING CENTRE & C@REER BUILDING INSTITUTE
PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi

STATISTICS & BUSINESS MATHEMATICS - B. COM I

Time: 3 Hours (Regular and Private) Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any TWO questions form each section. Scientific Calculator is allowed.

SECTION ‘A’ [MARKS : 20]

Q.1(a) Find the derivative of any two of the following:
x2- 3
i) y = 2x2 + 4x + 3 ii) y = (3x2 - 4) 2 (x3 + 3x - 4) iii) y = iv) y = log(x2 + x)
x+3
Q.1(b) For the quadratic equation:
y = x (5x + 4) - 1
Find: i) Which way the parabola opens? ii) Coordinates of the vertex
iii) Roots of the equation
OR
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Q.1(b) Draw the graph of the function y = x + 3x + 1 for x = -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3

Q.2(a) For the points (-6, -1) & (-8, -2), find the equation of straight line and also find slope and
y-intercept of the line.
Q.2(b) For the matrices:
2 3 4 0 1 3 
A =  and B = 4 2 1 Find:
6 1 2 
6 2 5 

i) A – 3Bt ii) AB – A iii) BxA

3 1
Q.3(a) Find the inverse of the given matrix: A =  . Show that A.A-1 = I.
4 6
Q.3(b) Solve the following equation by using Cramer’s Rule:
x + 3y = 10
2x - y = -8
Q.3(c) Find the values of x for which the function y = 3x2 – 2x + 50 has minima and maxima. Find the
corresponding values of y.

SECTION ‘B’ [MARKS: 40]

Q.4(a) Verify the relationship G.M > H.M using data: 10, 20, 40.
Q.4(b) Comment on the Symmetry of data using the relationship among Mean, and Mode.
Weights (in lbs) 118 - 126 127 - 135 136 - 144 145 - 153 154 - 162 163 - 171 172 - 180
No. of Workers 3 5 9 12 9 5 3
Q.4(c) Given x = 20, σx = 4 find y and σy (mean & SD of y) y = 9x + 70

Q.5(a) Find the quartile deviation for the following data:

10, 13, 9, 6, 4, 9, 18, 8, 7, 5, 14
Q.5(b) From the data given below, Calculate coefficient of variation and comment on results:
C.I 11 - 15 16 - 20 21 - 25 26 – 30 31 - 35
f 1 2 5 1 1
Q.5(c) The following frequency table gives the height (in inches) of 100 students in a college:
C.I 60 - 62 62 - 64 64 - 66 66 – 68 68 - 70 70 – 72 Total
f 5 18 42 20 8 7 100
Calculate variance and standard deviation.
OR
Q.5(c) Following are the results obtained from a data representing the wages of workers. Mean = Rs.
750, median = Rs. 880, Mode = Rs. 910, Range = Rs. 250, S.D (x) = Rs. 15 if wages of each
worker is increased by Rs. 50, State what will happen to Mean, Median, Mode and Range and
S.D (x).

Q.6(a) The following data shows the production and sales of a manufacturing company
during 10 years production (in tons):
Production (in tons) x 50 58 60 62 63 65 70 74 78 80
Sales (In tons) y 44 46 47 58 40 50 49 53 65 68
REQUIRED:
i) Find the regression equations Y on X.
ii) Karl person coefficient of correlation.
iii) Coefficient of determination.
Q.6(b) Construct Laspeyre’s , Paachee’s and Fisher’s price Index numbers for the following data using
1990 as the base year:
Quantity (in Kg) Price (in Rs. Kg)
Commodity
1990 1991 1990 1991
Rice 40.00 48.00 12.00 15.00
Wheat 120.00 150.00 2.50 3.75
Ghee 25.00 30.00 16.00 20.00
Sugar 8.00 10.00 10.50 12.00

SECTION ‘C’ [MARKS: 40]

Q.7(a) How many distinguishable permutations can be made from the letters in:
i) SUCCESSOR ii) EXAMINATION
Q.7(b) A card is drawn at random from an ordinary desk of 52 cards. Describe the sample space and
find the probability for the following events:
i) A 5, or a 10, or a jack ii) A spade
iii) Neither a red card nor a spade iv) A black card
Q.7(c) Two dice are thrown. What is the probability that the product of the number of dots is a
multiple of 8.

Q.8(a) Draw all possible samples of sizes 2 without replacement from the population of marks
obtained by 5 students in a statistics test: 15, 10, 7, 11, 13 to prove that E (x) = µ.
Q.8(b) Given n = 36, x = 62, s =5 find 95% confidence interval for population means.
OR
Find 90% confidence interval for the mean of normal distribution if variance is known
to be 4 and if a sample of size 8 gave the values. 9, 14, 10, 12, 7, 13, 11, & 12.
Q.8(c) Packages from a packing machine have a mass which is normally distributed with
mean 200 g and standard deviation 2 g. Find the probability that a package from the
machine weight
i) more that 203 g ii) Between 198.5 g and 199.5 g

Q.9(a) Consider the data:

n1 = 11, = 75, s1 = 6.25
n2 = 14, = 80, s2 = 4.8
Test the hypothesis µ1 = µ2 against µ1 = µ2 Use α = 0.05
(assume both population variances are equal)

OR
A machine is set to fill cereal boxes with a mean weight of 500 gms. of cereal per box. The
standard deviation is known to be 125 gms. A random sample of 25 filled boxes is taken and
the mean weight of cereals per box is computed as 540 grams. Is there reason to believe that
the machine is overfilling the boxes. Use α = 0.005.
Q.9(b) The number of entries made in an account receivable is a poison Random Variable with mean
of two entries per day. What is the probability that on a specified day atleast one entry will be
received?
OR
Q.9(b) A total of 200 emphysema patients entering a clinic over a one – year period were treated
with one of two drugs for a period of one week. After this period each patient’s condition was
rated as greatly improved, improved or no change. The sample results are shown here.
PATIENTS CONDITIONS
THERAPY
NO CHANGE IMPROVED GREATLY IMPROVED
Standard A 20 35 45
Experimental B 15 40 45
Test the hypothesis that the therapies and patient’s condition are independent at α = 0. 01

Q.10(a) A marked researcher believes that in a certain population the proportion of persons
preferring brands, A, B, C and D of tooth paste are 0.30, 0.60, 0.08 and 0.02 respectively. A
simple random sample of 600 persons drawn from the population shows the following
preference.
Brand A B C D
Number of persons 192 342 44 22
Do these data provide sufficient evidence to rejected the research’s belief at α = 0.01.
Q.10(b) If the probability that an individual suffers a bad reaction from injection of a given serum is
0.1, determine the probability that out of 20 individuals:
i) Exactly 3 ii) Atleast two
Q.10(c) A random sample of size 9 is drawn from a normal population with mean 82 and variance 25.
Find the probability that mean of the sample lies between 78 and 85.
OR
Q.10(c) Find Mean and Variance of the following probability distribution:
X -2 -1 0 1 2
P = (X = x) 1/12 1/4 1/3 1/4 1/12

Note: Used your own z-table, t – table, chi – Square table.

 ALIGARH COLLEGIATE
CO@CHING CENTRE & C@REER BUILDING INSTITUTE
PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS & POLICY - B. COM I

Max. Time: 3 Hours (Regular and Private) Max. Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any FIVE questions, selecting TWO from Micro-Economics, TWO from
Macro-Economics and ONE from Economic System.

MICRO-ECONOMICS [MARKS: 40]

Q.1(a) How can you justify Prof. Hicks approach is better approach for analyzing consumer behavior? 10
Q.1(b) Discuss the effects on Consumer equilibrium due to change of Income. 10
OR
Q.1(a) Define Point and Arc elasticity of Demand. How they are measured? 10
Q.1(b) Explain with examples the significance of the value of goods cross elasticity in relation to its
substitute and complementary goods. Also discuss whether the demand for mobile phone is
likely to be elastic or inelastic.
OR
When a price of onion dropped from Rs. 40 to 30 per kg in a certain market, the daily demand for
onion went up from 500kg to 700kg. Compute price elasticity of demand and comment on the
result. 20

Q.2(a) State the definitions of Economics as given by Lionel Robbins. Discuss the economics is the study
of Scarce means and Multiple ends. 10
Q.2(b) Distinguish between Micro-Economics and Macro-Economics. How they are helpful in economic
analysis? Explain. 10
OR
Q.2(a) Describe the consumer equilibrium with the help of diagram.
Q.2(b) “Income and substitution effects are the sum of two components of Price Effect”. Explain
these effects with the help of indifference curve technique.
OR
Explain the Equilibrium of Demand and supply with the help of a suitable schedule and a
diagram. Also examine the effect of change in demand and supply condition on the equilibrium
price of a Firm under: 20
i) Market Period ii) Short Period iii) Long Period

Q.3(a) Give the suitable justification. (any two) 10

i) Why MR and AR curve are downward slope shape in imperfect competition?
ii) Why law of increasing return is also called as law of Diminishing cost
iii) Why (AC) curve locates above on average variable cost curve (AVC)?
iv) Why law of Diminishing return specially applied on agriculture sector.
Q.3(b) Explain the Short Run Equilibrium of a Firm under Perfect Competition. 10
OR
Q.3(a) Distinguish between any “TWO” of the following: 10
i) Iso – cost line and consumer budget line
ii) Indifference Curve and Isoquant Curve
iii) Price, Income and Cross elasticity of Demand
iv) Change in demand and change in quantity demanded
v) Price Consumption Curve and Factor Price Curve
Q.3(b) Compare the Monopoly and Monopolistic competition. 10
OR
Q.3(b) Explain the main features of Monopoly. How price and output is determined under Monopoly?
Also analyze the revenue of a Firm under Perfect and Imperfect Market. 10

Q.4 Write notes on any TWO of the following: 20

i) Production Possibility Frontier/ Opportunity Cost
ii) Law of variable proportion/ Law of supply
iii) Properties of In-difference curve
 iv) Fixed Cost and Variable Cost / Average Cost and Marginal Cost
v) Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility
vi) Substitution Effect / Economies of scale

MACRO-ECONOMICS [MARKS: 40]

Q.5(a) Define National Income and explain its various concepts. Name the various methods of
measurement of National Income and explain any ONE of them in detail. 10
Q.5(b) Explain the concepts of Multiplier and its effect on National Income. With investment increase
of Rs. 25,000 and MPC being 0.25. What would be the value of Multiplier and its effect on
National Income.
OR
Q.5(a) Differentiate between any TWO of the following: 10
i) NNP and GNP / GDP at market price and GDP at factor cost/ Personal Income and
Disposable income.
ii) Induced investment and Autonomous investment
iii) Marginal Efficiency of Capital and Rate of Interest
iv) Multiplier and Acceleration Principle
v) Average Propensity to Save and Marginal Propensity to Save
Q.5(b) What do you mean by Marginal Efficiency of capital? Describe its determinants.

Q.6(a) Mention the qualitative and quantitative tools of monetary policy and how these tools are helpful
for controlling the inflation and deflation problem. 10
Q.6(b) Explain Keynesian theory of Income and Employment when AD = AS and saving equal
investment.10
OR
Q.6(a) How the consumption is different from Consumption function? Also describe with the help of
table and graph the function relationship between Consumption and Income. 10
Q.6(b) Define and illustrate concept of inflationary and deflationary Gap. How does GAP can be
eliminated? Discuss.

Q.7(a) If GNP is 20,000 million rupees, depreciation cost is 10,000 million rupees, indirect taxes are
50,000 million rupees, subsidies are 80,000 million rupees then calculate the national income
at ‘Market price’ and national Income at ‘Factor Cost’.
Q.7(b) Why the result of National Product remain same either it is calculate by Total Production method
or Total Income method? 10

Q.8 Write notes on any TWO of the following: 20

i) Causes of Inflation
ii) Determinants of Saving
iii) Business Cycle
iv) Acceleration Coefficient
v) Objectives of Fiscal Policy/ Monetary policy
vi) Keynes Psychological law of Consumption
vii) Importance of Consumption

ECONOMIC SYSTEM [MARKS: 20]

Q.9 How does Price mechanism help in performing the basic function of an economic system
under free enterprise economy. Discuss.
OR
Q.9(a) What are Central Problems of an Economy? How these problems are solved under Capitalism. 10
Q.9(b) Discuss the merits and demerits of capitalism. 10

Q.10(a) “Economic System of Islam no doubt share some common feature of capitalism and socialism but
it has own identity”. Elaborate. 10
Q.10(b) What is the difference between Islamic Banking and Modern Banking? 10
OR
Q.10(a) In what respect Islamic Economic System is superior to Capitalism and Socialism? How the central
problems of an economy are resolved in Islamic Economic System? 10
Q.10(b) Discuss in detail the different ways of Islamic Financing. 10
OR
Describe the aims and objectives of Islamic Economic system.
 ALIGARH COLLEGIATE
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PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS - B.Com - I

Max. Time: 3 Hours (Regular and Private) Max. Marks: 100
NOTE: Answer any FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q.1 a) What problems can be faced by a person before starting new business?
b) State the factors influencing on the selection of business ownership.

Q.2 a) What is Economic System? Explain its type briefly.

b) What are the factors behind prevailing mixed Economic System in Pakistan?

Q.3 a) Define Business Environment. Explain its kinds.

b) Describe the different functions of marketing.

Q.4 a) Explain the different modes of Advertisement.

b) Describe different functions of Stock Exchange.

Q.5 a) What is Capital Market? Explain its role in Economy.

b) Define different kinds of insurance in detail.

Q.6 a) Explain the characteristics of capitalism in detail.

b) What services are rendered by Wholesaler to Manufacturer?

Q.7 a) Describe the different features of Multi-National Companies.

b) Explain the importance of effective inventory control in organization.

Q.8 Write notes on any THREE of the following:

i) Product Life Cycle
ii) Memorandum of Association
iii) Orientation of new employees in organization.
iv) Article of Association
v) Kinds of Warehouses
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PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi

FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH B. COM I

(COMPULSORY)
Max. Time: 3 Hours (Regular and Private) Max. Marks: 100
Note: Attempt ALL questions. Marks are indicated against each question.

Q.1 UNSEEN COMPREHENSION

Read the given Passage and answer the questions that follow: 15
The object of learning is not simply to pass examination; therefore, cramming should be
discouraged. It gives us superficial knowledge which goes out of our minds as soon as we pass the
examination. Deep knowledge and sound education cannot be acquired by cramming; these can be
obtained by intellectual application. The object of education is to train our facilities. And if a holder of
academic distinctions possesses an uncultivated mind. He does not stand a good chance of success
in life. Cramming kills one’s power of original thinking. One learns to rely too much on the judgment
of others and so cannot form original thinking.
a) For each of the following words/ phrases find words or phrases with similar meaning. 05
i) Not profound ii) power of mind iii) mark of honour
iv) Depend v) lacking knowledge and refinement
b) What is the object of education? 03
c) How can sound education be acquired? 03
d) Why should cramming be discouraged? 03
e) Suggest a suitable title for the above passage. 01

Q.2 Write a summary of the passage given in Question No.1. 10

Q.3 Answer any TWO of the following questions: 10

i) Did Mary and Bill both experience similar emotions when they met after several years?
ii) What role did Clovis play in resolving Bertie’s problem?
iii) Why was the blind beggar always eager to narrate his tale of how he lost his sight?

Q.4 SEEN COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage and answer the questions given below: 10
The first day alone-and now I was really alone at last steadily decline in excitement and
vigour. As I tramped through the dust towards the Wiltsshire Down, a growing reluctance weighed
me down. Through the solitary morning and afternoon I found myself longing for some oppositions
or rescue, for the sound of hurrying footsteps coming after me and my family voices calling me back.
a) Identify the text from which the above passage has been taken. 02
b) What did the narrator of the story feel when he became lonely? 02
c) What did he desire for his family at the moment of loneliness? 03
d) For each of the following words find words/ phrases with similar meaning. 03
i) wanting something very much ii) Unwillingly iii) lonely
Q.5 GRAMMAR 30
a) Insert articles where necessary: 05
He had made________1________ mistake. He had written ________2________note on
________3________back of ________4________envelope. And on
________5________other side of it was his name and address.

b) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the verbs given in brackets. 05
A young man________1________ (walk) into a super market in Southamton and put a few
items of food in a basket. He ________2________ (choose) a time when not many
people________3________ (shopping) in the store. He ________4________ (find) a checkout
where no one else ________5________ (wait).

c) Fill in the blanks with suitable prepositions. 05

He went________1________sea ________2________the age of 18 and spent all his working
life________3________sea. He retired ________4________the age of 56 and went to
live________5________the country.

d) Change the following into indirect speech. 05

“This letter is full of mistakes,” shouted, the manager. “ I did it in a hurry,” admitted the typist,
“ Type it again”, said the manager.

e) Use active or passive form of the verbs in the following: 05

The Empress Market(construct) in 1889 and (name) after Queen Victoria, Empress of India. The
foundation stone (lay) by then Governor of Bombay, who also (plan) the location of the Merewhether
Memorial Tower. The building (erect) around a courtyard.

f) Complete the verbs in the following sentences by adding adverbs particles. The
meaning of each verb is given in brackets. 05
i) You should cut ________ your expenses.(reduce)
ii) The meeting was called ________due to heavy down pour.(cancel)
iii) The boy accidentally knocked ________the ornament.(upset)
iv) At last he managed to work ________the answer to the problem.(calculate)
v) When registering a parcel you have to fill ________a form.(complete).

Q.6 Write an essay on any ONE of the following topics: 15

i) Traffic Jam hazards in Karachi ii) Role of education in building Society
iii) Advertising - An Art to sell iv) War against terrorism.

Q.7 Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper about law and order situation in Karachi.10
OR
Write a covering letter along with a C.V in response to the following advertisement:
A well-reputed company requires the services of a dynamic person who accepts the challenge
to be its successful Accounts Officer. Interested persons should send their detailed resume
latest by 31 January, 2018 to P.O. Box No.114. C/o. The Dawn Karachi.
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CO@CHING CENTRE & C@REER BUILDING INSTITUTE
PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019
According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi
PAKISTAN STUDIES - B. COM I
Max. Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes (Regular and Private) Max. Marks: 40
Note: Attempt any TWO questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 Describe the services of Sheikh Ahmed Sirhindi or Shah Wali Ullah for the reconstruction of
Islamic society. OR
Highlights the role of Ulema and Sufis in the development of Muslim society in South Asia.

Q.2 What are the Initial problems faced by Pakistan after its creation and how state solve those
problems?
OR
Examine the important political events during 1905 to 1947 in the history of Indo – Pak sub
continent which led to the establishment of Pakistan.

Q.3 Describe the salient features of 1973 Constitution and importance of Objective Resolution.
OR
Why Pakistan took nine years to frame its first constitution? Discuss the problems in this
Respect.

Q.4 Describe the basic principles of Foreign Policy of Pakistan. Describe the Pakistan’s Foreign
Policy on human violence in Indian occupied Kashmir.

Q.5 Write notes on any TWO of the following:

i) Lucknow Pack OR War of Independence
ii) Ideology of Pakistan OR Two Nation Theory
iii) Allama Iqbal Allahabad Address 1930 OR Pakistan Resolution
iv) Importance of Urdu as National Language OR Cultural Heritage of Pakistan
v) Geographical importance of Pakistan with respect to tourism and economic growth. OR
Role and importance of Industries in Pakistan's Economy


 
 



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‫‪PRE – BOARD EXAMINATION 2019‬‬
‫‪According to the Syllabus of University of Karachi‬‬

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‫ﺣﺪ ﻵﻹ رﻓﻌﻪ ‪3‬‬

‫ﺾ أن < ْ‪I‬ﺒﻂ‬ ‫ﻳﺎ أﻳﻬﺎ ﻟﺬﻳْﻦ آ‪DE‬ﻮ ﻵﻹ ﺗ ْﺮﻓﻌﻮ أ ْﺻﻮ ﺗﻜ ْﻢ ﻓ ْﻮق ﺻ ْﻮت ﻟﻨ>= وﻵﻹ < ْ;‪:‬ﺮو ‪ 89‬ﺑﺎﻟْﻘ ْﻮل ﻛﺠ ْ‪:‬ﺮ ﺑ ْﻌﻀﻜ ْﻢ ﻟﺒ ْ‬
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‫أن ﻳﻄﻠﻊ •ﻠ ْﻴﻪ ﻟﻨﺎس‬‫ﺛﻢ ﻣﺎ ﺣﺎك • ﻧ ْﻔﺴﻚ و‪ƒ‬ﺮ ْﻫﺖ ْ‬ ‫ﻟ‹‪ w‬ﺣ ْﺴﻦ †‪Š‬ﻠﻖ‪ ،‬و ﻵﻹ ْ‬ ‫‪v‬‬
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‫و ﻟﺬﻳْﻦ ﻵﻹ ‪r‬ﺸﻬﺪون ‪Ÿ‬ور وإذ ‪Nž‬و ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻐﻮ ‪Nž‬و ~ﺮ ﻣﺎ ’ و ﻟﺬﻳْﻦ إذ ذ‪ƒ‬ﺮو ﺑﺂﻳﺎت رﺑ\ ْ[ ﻟ ْﻢ „‪Š‬ﺮو •{ ْ‪ْ/z‬ﻫﺎ ﺻﻤﺎ وﻋ ْﻤﻴﺎﻧﺎ ’‬ ‫‪vii‬‬
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