NTHP Practice Questions PDF (Free, Unofficial)
This free NTHP practice questions PDF comes in 3 sets (Set A, Set B and Set 1), each with 50 original multiple-choice questions written by MCQsAI for students preparing for the IBA Karachi National Talent Hunt Program (NTHP). The questions follow the Mathematics and English areas listed in the published NTHP test preparation syllabus, so you can check how ready you are before the real aptitude test.
The NTHP MCQs PDF is meant for intermediate and A-level students who want quick, printable practice at home, in class or on a phone. Every question has an answer key and a short explanation, so you can learn from each mistake instead of only counting marks.
Honest label: this is an MCQsAI practice set based on the published syllabus. It is unofficial, it is not an IBA paper, and there is no guarantee that the real test will look the same.
Looking for Sukkur IBA STHP? It is a separate program.
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Each set has 50 different questions with an answer key and short explanations. Try one set, then check your score with the online mock test.
What is in each NTHP practice set
| Section | Set A | Set B | Set 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| English | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Total | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Answer key | Included, with explanations | ||
| Suggested time | About 60 minutes per set | ||
NTHP MCQs PDF preview: 5 sample questions
1. If A = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and B = {2, 4, 6, 8}, then n(A ∪ B) equals:
- A. 6
- B. 10
- C. 8
- D. 7
Answer: 7 — A ∪ B = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8}, which has 7 elements.
2. Simplify (2⁵ × 2⁻³) ÷ 2⁻¹:
- A. 16
- B. 8
- C. 2
- D. 4
Answer: 8 — Exponents: 5 − 3 − (−1) = 3, and 2³ = 8.
3. Factorise x² − 5x − 14:
- A. (x − 7)(x + 2)
- B. (x − 5)(x + 14)
- C. (x − 14)(x + 1)
- D. (x + 7)(x − 2)
Answer: (x − 7)(x + 2) — −7 × 2 = −14 and −7 + 2 = −5.
4. Choose the word closest in meaning to "diligent":
- A. hesitant
- B. careless
- C. hardworking
- D. lazy
Answer: hardworking — Diligent means showing steady, careful effort.
5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "frugal":
- A. extravagant
- B. economical
- C. thrifty
- D. careful
Answer: extravagant — Frugal means spending little; extravagant means spending too much.
Frequently asked questions
Is this NTHP practice questions PDF an official paper?
No. It is an unofficial MCQsAI practice set based on the published NTHP syllabus. It is not an IBA Karachi paper and does not guarantee what the real test will contain.
How many questions are in the NTHP MCQs PDF?
There are 3 free sets with 50 questions each. Set A and Set B have 27 Mathematics and 23 English questions; Set 1 has 26 Mathematics and 24 English. The sets use different questions. A suggested time of about 60 minutes per set helps you practise under timed conditions.
Are answers and explanations included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer key and a short explanation for every question.
Is the real NTHP test pattern the same as this PDF?
Not necessarily. The section split here is our practice choice. Check the official IBA Karachi NTHP announcement and test preparation page for the real pattern.
Is the NTHP practice questions PDF free?
Yes. The PDF is free to download and share. No sign-up is needed. You can also take the full online practice test on MCQsAI for free.
What is the difference between NTHP and STHP?
NTHP is the National Talent Hunt Program run by IBA Karachi. STHP is the Sindh Talent Hunt Program run by Sukkur IBA University. They are separate programs with separate tests.
Official sources
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