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Each model paper carries the same number of MCQs per subject as the real ISSB paper, so sitting it is a rehearsal of the real thing, not a random worksheet.

Sample MCQs from the ISSB book

The first 10 questions of model paper 1.

1. Analytical and Logical Reasoning

   1. Statement: Due to increasing pollution, the government bans to use of all single-use plastic products from next years, "Courses of Action: An awareness campaign is introduced by the government to encourage people to use eco-friendly products.Subsidies to be provided to companies that manufacture eco-friendly products.

   • A. Only I follows
   • B. Only II follows
   • C. Neither I and II follow
   • D. Both I and II follow
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   Answer: D, Both I and II follow. See the explanation

2. Mathematics

   2. The length of a rectangle is increased by 60 %. By what percent would the width have to be decreased to maintain the same area?

   • A. 37 ½ %
   • B. 60 %
   • C. 75 %
   • D. 120%
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   Answer: A, 37 ½ %. See the explanation

3. English

   3. Select the correct sentence:

   • A. My feet seemed hardly to touch the earth.
   • B. My feet hardly seamed to touch the earth.
   • C. Hardly my feet seemed to touch the earth.
   • D. My feet seemed to touch the earth hardly.
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   Answer: B, My feet hardly seamed to touch the earth.. See the explanation

4. General Knowledge

   4. Hotmail was founded by Jack Smith along with?

   • A. Shawn Fanning
   • B. Ada Byron
   • C. Sabeer Bhatia
   • D. Bill Gates
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   Answer: C, Sabeer Bhatia. See the explanation

5. Analytical and Logical Reasoning

   5. Read the following and choose the correct answer : " P, Q and R are one-digit, non-negative numbers. P is the smallest even number. Q is the largest odd number. R is 5."

   • A. P+Q+R= 16
   • B. P+Q +R =12
   • C. (Q+R) ×P= 30
   • D. (Q+R) ×P= 8
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   Answer: A, P+Q+R= 16. See the explanation

6. Mathematics

   6. Find the one which does not belong to that group ?

   • A. 11
   • B. 28
   • C. 327
   • D. 416
   • E. 5125Islamic Studies Quiz
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   Answer: D, 416. See the explanation

7. English

   7. It is useless _ them; they are sure to have left the house by now

   • A. To call
   • B. Call
   • C. Called
   • D. Calling
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   Answer: A, To call. See the explanation

8. General Knowledge

   8. Majlis Mesyuarat is the parliament of which of the following country?

   • A. Iceland
   • B. Iran
   • C. Brunei
   • D. Qatar
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   Answer: C, Brunei. See the explanation

9. Analytical and Logical Reasoning

   9. Answer on passage: The high school math department needs to appoint a new chairperson, which will be based on seniority. Ms. West has less seniority than Mr. Temple, but more than Ms. Brody. Mr. Rhodes has more seniority than Ms. West, but less than Mr. Temple. Mr. Temple doesn't want the job. Who will be the new math department chairperson?

   • A. Mr. Rhodes
   • B. Mr. Temple
   • C. Ms. West
   • D. Mr. Brody
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   Answer: A, Mr. Rhodes. See the explanation

10. Mathematics

    10. A father left a will of Rs.35 lakhs between his two daughters aged 8.5 and 16 such that they may get equal amounts when each of them reach the age of 21 years. The original amount of Rs.35 lakhs has been instructed to be invested at 10% p.a. simple interest. How much did the elder daughter get at the time of the will?

    • A. 17.5 lakhs
    • B. 21 lakhs
    • C. 15 lakhs
    • D. 20 lakhsCredit & Lending
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    Answer: B, 21 lakhs. See the explanation

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