TEXTILE INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN

SAMPLE TEST PAPERS

CONTENTS
Page Admission Criteria Guidelines for the candidates General Instructions for candidates Sample test paper for Textile Science Sample test paper for Textile Management & Marketing Sample test paper for Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandizing Sample test paper for Bachelor of Business Administration Sample test paper for Textile Design Technology Candidates Sample test paper for Fashion Design Management 1 2 3 4-8 9-12

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission to the Institute is strictly on merit as determined through an internal aptitude test of TIP and interview. Successful candidates passing the aptitude test will only qualify for the interview. Candidates passing the interview will then be short listed for admission at TIP. The merit list of candidates passing the interview will be based on the marks obtained in the admission test. A candidate must pass both the TIPs aptitude test and interview to get admission at TIP.

NOTE

The decision of Admission Committee will be final and binding to all the candidates. Any external pressure / recommendation will disqualify the candidate.

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GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES

The admission test consists of multiple-choice questions and is in English. It is designed to recall factual information, application of knowledge and problem solving ability. The subject matter used for the Test is based upon the current syllabi prescribed by the Board of Intermediate Education in Pakistan. The English Language section tests competency in English, as English is the medium of instruction at TIP. Applicants must be able to demonstrate competence in English comprehension and expression, both written and verbal. Candidates applying for the BSc (Hons) in Design Technology and BBA (Hons) in Fashion design Management Programmes must show some inclination towards arts and design. Applicants must demonstrate their drawing skills in the aptitude test. Only candidates successful in the admission test will be called for an interview. The interview will strictly be conducted in English.

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General Instructions for Candidates

1. Candidates shall not bring any stationery item. 2. Use of calculator is not allowed. 3. The test is divided into 3 parts. Each part consists of many short items. 4. Any evidence of cheating or non-compliance with instructions will disqualify you from the test. 5. In order to select your appropriate choice, please circle (A), (B), (C) or (D). Only one letter representing the answer should be circled. In case more than one letters are circled, the answer will be treated as incorrect. 6. A blank sheet will be provided for rough work which must be returned with the answer sheet. 7. You must not write any thing anywhere on the test booklet. All answers must be given on the answer sheet. 8. Candidates should not bring mobile phones to the examination hall. Additional instructions for Textile Design candidates 1. 2. 3. In the design section, all answers must be given on the question paper. A separate drawing test will be conducted either before or after the written test. Drawing boards, drawing sheets and basic stationery will be provided by the institute.

Additional instructions for Fashion Design Management 1. 2. A separate drawing test will be conducted either before or after the written test. Drawing boards, drawing sheets and basic stationery will be provided by the institute.

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Sample Test Paper B.Sc. (Hons) in Textile Science

PART I ENGLISH SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Total Questions: 25 + Essay Writing SECTION (A) ACADEMIC READING

Total Marks: 30

(Questions: 05 Marks: 05)

You will be asked to read a given paragraph in this section and you will have to answer questions relating to it. SECTION (B) SENTENCE STRUCTURE (Questions: 10 Marks: 10) Identify the correct word Sugar intake, particularly that of refined sugar, ________ curtailed by most overweight people wishing to lessen their corpulence. A must being B which must C must be D must

SECTION (C) VOCABULARLY

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

Choose the best suitable word to complete the following sentences: We have ____________ supplies for the whole day. A Full B Enough C Complete D Much

SECTION (D) Writing

(Marks: 05)

You will be asked to write a paragraph of 100 words on a given issue: People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART II MATHEMATICS SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 30 SECTION (A) Word Problems Total Marks: 30

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The problems presented here are designed to test the logical and mathematical ability of the candidates. Q. Our school sent up last year 65 candidates for the examination and our result was 60% pass. What would be the number of students detained so that the result is 75% pass? A 20 B 13 C 26 D 25

SECTION (B) Series Q.

(Questions: 05

Marks: 05)

Indicate the next number of the series: 2 A 240 2 4 B 96 12 48 C 480 D 60

SECTION B PURE MATHEMATICS

(Questions: 15

Marks: 15)

The questions posed here will endorse competency of the students in the field of mathematics as covered in the inter-science pre-engineering syllabus of the Pakistani education boards. Q. If , are the roots of the equation x2 5x + 6 = 0, the value of 2 - 2 is:

A +4

B +5

C +6

D 0

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART III PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY

SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 20 SECTION A Physics Total Marks: 20 (Questions: 10 Marks: 10)

The questions posed here will endorse competency of the students in the field of physics as covered in the inter-science pre-engineering syllabus of the Pakistani education boards. Q. The resistivity of a class of elements, at some critical temperature T, falls to zero. The materials showing such property are called____________. A Semiconductors B Superconductors C Insulators D Conductors
SECTION B Chemistry (Questions: 10 Marks: 10)

The questions posed here will endorse competency of the students in the field of chemistry as covered in the inter-science pre-engineering syllabus of the Pakistani education boards. Q. Formic acid is converted into carbon monoxide by the action of concentrated ________ and heating. A HCOOH B H2SO4 C HNO3 D None of the above

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART IV GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFFAIRS

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Total Questions: 20 SECTION A General Knowledge

Total Marks: 20

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The questions asked here will check the general knowledge of the candidates pertaining to History (both world and Indo-Pak), Geography, Literature, Political set-ups, Economy, Sports, etc. What is the largest mammal in the world? A B C D Elephant Hippopotamus Blue Whale Rhinoceros

Q.

SECTION B Current Affairs

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The questions asked in this section will be formulated from the events covered in the local newspapers in the last one month before the commencement of the test. Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of UK? A Tony Blair B Gordon Brown C David Cameroon D Nick Clegg

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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TEXTILE INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN ANSWER SHEET All answers must only be given on the answer sheet provided to you. (Only circle the appropriate letter) Name:____________________________________________________
Part-I (English) Section A (1) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Section B (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D Section C Section C (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) Section B A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Section B A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) Section B A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (8) (9) (10) Part-II (Mathematics) Section A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part-III (Physics & Chemistry) Section A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Part-IV (GK & Current Affairs) Section A A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D

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Sample Test Paper Bachelor of Business Administration BBA (Hons) in Textile Management & Marketing BBA (Hons) in Apparel Manufacturing & Merchandizing
PART I ENGLISH SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 40 + Essay Writing SECTION (A) ACADEMIC READING Total Marks: 50 (Questions: 10 Marks: 10)

You will be asked to read a given paragraph in this section and you will have to answer questions relating to it. SECTION (B) SENTENCE STRUCTURE (Questions: 20 Marks: 20) Identify the correct word Sugar intake, particularly that of refined sugar, ________ curtailed by most overweight people wishing to lessen their corpulence. A must being B which must C must be (Questions: 10 D must Marks: 10)

SECTION (C) VOCABULARLY

Choose the best suitable word to complete the following sentences: We have ____________ supplies for the whole day. A Full B Enough C Complete D Much

SECTION (D) Writing

(Marks: 10)

You will be asked to write a paragraph of 150 words on a given issue. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress?

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Correct answers to above questions are circled PART II MATHEMATICS & LOGIC SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 30 SECTION (A) Word Problems Total Marks: 30

(Questions: 15

Marks: 15)

The problems presented here are designed to test the logical and mathematical ability of the candidates. Q. Our school sent up last year 65 candidates for the examination and our result was 60% pass. What would be the number of students detained so that the result is 75% pass? A 20 B 13 C 26 D 25

SECTION (B) Series Q.

(Questions: 15

Marks: 15)

Indicate the next number of the series: 2 2 4 12 48

A 240 B 96 C 480 D 60

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART III GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & CURRENT AFAIRS SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Total Questions: 20 SECTION A General Knowledge

Total Marks: 20

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The questions asked here will check the general knowledge of the candidates pertaining to History (both world and Indo-Pak), Geography, Literature, Political set-ups, Economy, Sports, etc. Q. What is the largest mammal in the world? A B C D Elephant Hippopotamus Blue Whale Rhinoceros

SECTION B Current Affairs

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The questions asked in this section will be formulated from the events covered in the local newspapers in the last one month before the commencement of the test. Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of UK? A Tony Blair B Gordon Brown C David Cameroon D Nick Clegg

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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TEXTILE INSTITUTE OF PAKISTAN ANSWER SHEET

All answers must only be given on the answer sheet provided to you. (Only circle the appropriate letter)

Name:____________________________________________________
Part-I (English) Section A (1) A B C (2) A B C (3) A B C (4) A B C (5) A B C (6) A B C (7) A B C (8) A B C (9) A B C (10) A B C Section B (11) A B C (12) A B C (13) A B C (14) A B C (15) A B C (15) A B C (16) A B C (17) A B C (18) A B C (19) A B C (20) A B C (21) A B C (22) A B C (23) A B C (24) A B C (25) A B C (26) A B C (27) A B C (28) A B C (29) A B C (30) A B C Section C (31) A B C (32) A B C (33) A B C (34) A B C (35) A B C (36) A B C (37) A B C (38) A B C (39) A B C (40) A B C Part-II (Maths & Logic) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Section A A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Section B A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Part-III (GK & Current Affairs) Section A A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Section B A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)

D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

D D D D D D D D D D

(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30)

D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

(11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)

D D D D D D D D D D D

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Sample Test Paper B.Sc. (Hons) in Textile Design Technology

PART I ENGLISH SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 25 + Essay Writing SECTION (A) ACADEMIC READING Total Marks: 30

(Questions: 05 Marks: 05)

You will be asked to read a given paragraph in this section and you will have to answer questions relating to it. SECTION (B) SENTENCE STRUCTURE (Questions: 10 Marks: 10) Identify the correct word Sugar intake, particularly that of refined sugar, ________ curtailed by most overweight people wishing to lessen their corpulence. A must being B which must C must be D must

SECTION (C) VOCABULARLY

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

Choose the best suitable word to complete the following sentences: We have ____________ supplies for the whole day. A Full B Enough C Complete D Much

SECTION (D) Writing

(Marks: 05)

You will be asked to write a paragraph of 100 words on a given issue. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Correct answers to above questions are circled
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PART II LOGIC & CURRENT AFFAIRS SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 20 SECTION A Logic Total Marks: 20

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

This section will include basic questions designed to test the logical ability of the candidates. Q. A particular service bill was Rs 650. After one year the same bill was increased to Rs 800. Find the % increase? A 18.7% B 26.1% C 19.5% D 23.1%

Q. An office photocopy machine makes 5 copies in 40 seconds. How many copies can it make in 6 minutes? A 30 B 45 C 36 D 40

SECTION B Current Affairs

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

The questions asked in this section will be formulated from the events covered in the local newspapers in the last 15 days before the commencement of the test. Q. Who is the current Prime Minister of UK? A Tony Blair B Gordon Brown C David Cameroon D Nick Clegg

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART III DESIGN SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Total Questions: May vary

Total Marks: 25

Q.1 Match the given images with appropriate titles. Q.2 Make a composition out of the given shapes. Q.3 Categorize the given images. Q.4 In the box given below, part of a drawing has been made. Complete the drawing in any way you find appropriate.

PART IV DRAWING SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Object Drawing

Total Marks: 25

On the paper provided, draw the given 'still life' composition arranged before you.

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Part-I (English) Section A

Part-II (Logic & Current Affairs) Section A (1) A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D C C C C C D D D D D (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (19) (20) Section B A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B C C C C C C C C C C D D D D D D D D D D (9) (10)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

A A A A A

B B B B B

Section B (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B

Section C (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) A A A A A A A A A A B B B B B B B B B B

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Sample Test Paper BBA (Hons) Fashion Design Management

PART I ENGLISH SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 40 + Essay Writing SECTION (A) ACADEMIC READING Total Marks: 50 (Questions: 10 Marks: 10)

You will be asked to read a given paragraph in this section and you will have to answer questions relating to it. SECTION (B) SENTENCE STRUCTURE (Questions: 20 Marks: 20) Identify the correct word Sugar intake, particularly that of refined sugar, ________ curtailed by most overweight people wishing to lessen their corpulence. A must being B which must C must be D must

SECTION (C) VOCABULARLY

(Questions: 10

Marks: 10)

Choose the best suitable word to complete the following sentences: We have ____________ supplies for the whole day. A Full B Enough C Complete D Much

SECTION (D) Writing

(Marks: 10)

You will be asked to write a paragraph of 150 words on a given issue. People have different ways of escaping the stress and difficulties of modern life. Some read; some exercise; others work in their gardens. What do you think are the best ways of reducing stress? Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART II MATHEMATICS & LOGIC SAMPLE QUESTIONS Total Questions: 30 SECTION (A) Word Problems Total Marks: 30

(Questions: 15

Marks: 15)

The problems presented here are designed to test the logical and mathematical ability of the candidates. Q. Our school sent up last year 65 candidates for the examination and our result was 60% pass. What would be the number of students detained so that the result is 75% pass? A 20 B 13 C 26 D 25

SECTION (B) Series Q.

(Questions: 15

Marks: 15)

Indicate the next number of the series: 2 2 4 12 48

A 240 B 96 C 480 D 60

Correct answers to above questions are circled

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PART III DRAWING SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Object Drawing

Total Marks: 20

On the paper provided, draw the given 'still life' composition arranged before you.

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Name:____________________________________________________
Part-I (English) Section A (1) A B C (2) A B C (3) A B C (4) A B C (5) A B C (6) A B C (7) A B C (8) A B C (9) A B C (10) A B C Section B (11) A B C (12) A B C (13) A B C (14) A B C (15) A B C (15) A B C (16) A B C (17) A B C (18) A B C (19) A B C (20) A B C (21) A B C (22) A B C (23) A B C (24) A B C (25) A B C (26) A B C (27) A B C (28) A B C (29) A B C (30) A B C Section C (31) A B C (32) A B C (33) A B C (34) A B C (35) A B C (36) A B C (37) A B C (38) A B C (39) A B C (40) A B C Part-II (Maths & Logic) D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D Section A A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C Section B A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15)

D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

(16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30)

D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

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