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The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) is an entrance examination for aspiring medical students in Pakistan. The MDCAT exam is a standardized multiple-choice (MCQ) paper-based examination. To be able to get a good score in the MDCAT exam, it is very important that students get ample MCQ practice for each subject.

Here is a free online MCQ test you can give with MDCAT MCQs for all subjects along with answer keys. You should attempt these questions and then check your answers to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses for the MDCAT.

MDCAT Biology MCQs

Biology is the largest portion of the MDCAT exam. There are 68 MCQs in the Biology section of the MDCAT (34% of the exam).

Below are some free MCQs that you can solve to check your MDCAT Biology preparation:

1. Which one is common in all nucleotides?
   1. Pentose sugar
   2. Phosphoric acid
   3. Nitrogenous bases
   4. Nucleosides
2. Which of the following is common feature of all cells?
   1. Intracellular organelles
   2. A lipid cell membrane
   3. Nuclear membrane
   4. RNA genome
3. Antagonistic organelles of the cell?
   1. Nucleus and RER
   2. RER and SER
   3. Mitochondria and Chloroplast
   4. RER and Golgi bodies
4. The largest lymphoid tissue of body is
   1. Spleen
   2. Liver
   3. Bone marrow
   4. Tonsils
5. Which of the following is not a property of the mucous lining of the respiratory tract?
   1. Warms incoming air
   2. Contains microvilli
   3. Contains cilia
   4. Cleanses particles
6. Which of the following concerning average lung volumes and capacities of a person at rest is TRUE?
   1. TLC>VC>TV>RV
   2. TLC>RV>VC>TV
   3. TLC>VC>RV>TV
   4. TLC>RV>TV>VC
7. Rugae are:
   1. Gastric folds
   2. Intestinal folds
   3. Colonic folds
   4. Oesophageal folds
8. All the following are correct except
   1. The left atrial wall is about the same thickness as the right atrium
   2. The left ventricle is separated from the left atrium by a bicuspid valve
   3. Purkinje system allows the excitation of all ventricular muscle fibres to occur at nearly the same time
   4. The right heart receives oxygenated blood from the four pulmonary veins
9. Absorption of food is greatest in:
   1. Duodenum
   2. Jejunum
   3. Ileum
   4. Colon
      

10. Women treated over a long period of time with relatively large doses of progesterone and estrogen do not ovulate. This is most likely due to:                               I. Inhibition of FSH. II. Direct inhibition of progesterone by estrogen. III. Over stimulation of FSH by estrogen.
    1. I only
    2. II only
    3. I and II only
    4. II and III only

11. Which statement correctly identifies a similarity between cartilage and bone?
    1. Both are produced by specialized mesenchymal cells.
    2. Both are avascular.
    3. Both are sites of hematopoiesis
    4. Both are innervated.
12. Which of the following is NOT innervated by the autonomic nervous system?
    1. Branching muscle cell
    2. Intestinal muscle cell
    3. Striated skeletal muscle cell
    4. Myocardial cell
13. Which of the following convey the longest lasting immunity to an infectious agent?
    1. Naturally acquired passive immunity
    2. Artificially acquired passive immunity
    3. Naturally acquired active immunity
    4. None of these
14. Largest store of energy in body:
    1. Amino acids
    2. Glucose
    3. Glycogen
    4. Fatty acids
15. Which one of the following possess Golgi apparatus most prominently?
    1. Striated muscle cell
    2. Retinal rod cell
    3. Islets of Langerhans
    4. Osteoblast
16. ‍Which of the following is not a function of ribosomes?
    1. Protein synthesis
    2. Packaging of proteins
    3. Translation of mRNA
    4. None of the above
17. ‍The main function of the mitochondria is:
    1. Protein synthesis
    2. Energy production
    3. Storage of genetic material
    4. Secretion of hormones‍
18. ‍Which of the following is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cells?
    1. Presence of a true nucleus
    2. Presence of mitochondria
    3. Absence of membrane-bound organelles
    4. Presence of Golgi apparatus
19. ‍Which of the following structures in the plant cell is responsible for photosynthesis?
    1. Mitochondria
    2. Chloroplast
    3. Nucleus
    4. Ribosomes
20. ‍Which of the following is a characteristic of an enzyme?‍
    1. It is not specific to any substrate
    2. It lowers the activation energy of a reaction
    3. It is consumed in the reaction
    4. None of the above
21. ‍The primary structure of a protein refers to:
    1. Its three-dimensional shape
    2. The sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain
    3. Its subunit organization
    4. The folding pattern of the protein‍
22. Which of the following types of RNA is involved in protein synthesis?
    1. mRNA
    2. tRNA
    3. rRNA
    4. All of the above
23. ‍Which part of the human brain is responsible for controlling balance and coordination?
    1. Cerebrum
    2. Medulla Oblongata
    3. Cerebellum
    4. Thalamus
24. ‍In which part of the human digestive system does the majority of nutrient absorption take place?
    1. Stomach
    2. Large intestine
    3. Duodenum
    4. Jejunum
25. ‍The hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females is:
    1. Estrogen
    2. Progesterone
    3. Testosterone
    4. Insulin

MDCAT Chemistry MCQs

There are 54 MCQs in the Chemistry section of the MDCAT (27% of the exam).

Below are some free MCQs that you can solve to check your MDCAT Chemistry preparation:

1. Two nuclides X and Y are isotones to each other with mass number 70 and 72 respectively. If the atomic no of X is 34 what would be the atomic no of Y
   1. 30
   2. 32
   3. 34
   4. 36
2. Azimuthal quantum number of last electron of sodium is
   1. 1
   2. 2
   3. 3
   4. 0
3. Forces of attraction which may be present in all kind of molecules is
   1. H-bonding
   2. dipole dipole
   3. London dispersion force
   4. All of the above
4. Which of the following statement is incorrect for isomorphic solids                                                                                                                                                                                          i. They show same atomic ratio.        ii. They show same chemical properties           iii. They show same physical properties                                                                       iv. They shows same values of crystallographic elements
   1. i and iv
   2. iv only
   3. ii and iii
   4. ii only
5. K_c for the synthesis of HI is 50. K_c for the dissociation of HI is
   1. 50
   2. -50
   3. 0.2
   4. 0.02
6. For which change of temperature, the rate of reaction become approximately double
   1. 293K
   2. 20°C
   3. 283K
   4. 10°C
7. A balloon filled with oxygen is placed in a freezer, identify the system
   1. balloon
   2. oxygen
   3. freezer
   4. All of the above
8. Which of the following is diamagnetic
   1. Cu+2
   2. Zn+2
   3. Ni+2
   4. Co+2
9. Name the compound which shows geometric isomerism:
   1. Ethene
   2. 1-butene
   3. 2-butene
   4. Both a & c
10. The main factor which decides the reactivity of (R - X) is
    1. C-X bond strength
    2. C-X bond strength
    3. Both C - X bond strength and polarity
    4. Boiling point of the given R- X
11. Which of the following is the correct electron configuration for a nitrogen atom (atomic number = 7)?
    1. 1s² 2s² 2p³
    2. 1s² 2s² 2p⁴
    3. 1s² 2s² 2p²
    4. 1s² 2s¹ 2p⁴
12. The molar mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is:
    1. 32 g/mol
    2. 44 g/mol
    3. 28 g/mol
    4. 38 g/mol
13. What is the oxidation state of sulfur in H₂SO₄?
    1. +2
    2. +4
    3. +6
    4. +8
14. Which of the following is an example of a covalent bond?
    1. Sodium chloride (NaCl)
    2. Hydrogen (H₂)
    3. Calcium oxide (CaO)
    4. Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂)
15. What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 × 10⁻⁷ M?
    1. 7
    2. 10
    3. 3
    4. 14
16. The gas constant R in the ideal gas law is:
    1. 8.31 J/mol·K
    2. 0.0821 L·atm/mol·K
    3. 0.0831 L·atm/mol·K
    4. 8.21 J/mol·K
17. Which of the following compounds is a strong acid?
    1. Hydrochloric acid (HCl)
    2. Acetic acid (CH₃COOH)
    3. Nitric acid (HNO₃)
    4. Carbonic acid (H₂CO₃)
18. Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?
    1. Oxygen
    2. Fluorine
    3. Chlorine
    4. Nitrogen
19. Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?
    1. Combustion of methane
    2. Dissolving of salt in water
    3. Freezing of water
    4. Photosynthesis
20. What is the empirical formula for the compound C₆H₁₂O₆?
    1. C₃H₆O₃
    2. C₆H₁₂O₆
    3. C₂H₄O₂
    4. CH₂O

MDCAT Physics MCQs

There are 54 MCQs in the Physics section of the MDCAT (27% of the exam).

Below are some free MCQs that you can solve to check your MDCAT Physics preparation:

1. The area under a velocity time graph gives
   1. acceleration
   2. change in acceleration
   3. speed
   4. displacement
2. What will be the ratio of kinetic energy of alpha particle and proton if their linear momentum is the same
   1. 18:1
   2. 4:1
   3. 1:4
   4. 10 $^4$ : 1
3. The work done in moving a charge along an equipotential surface is?
   1. depend on the path
   2. greater than zero
   3. zero
   4. negative
4. If the direction of initial velocity of charged particle is perpendicular to that of the magnetic field, then the orbit will be
   1. A straight line
   2. An ellipse
   3. A helix
   4. A circle
5. Transistors are made from
   1. Plastics
   2. Metals
   3. Insulators
   4. Doped semi-conductors
6. Quality of X-rays depends upon
   1. filament current
   2. potential difference between the cathode or anode
   3. material of the target
   4. both B and C
7. If a closed wooden loop is moved across a magnetic field then:
   1. Induced current produced in the loop
   2. Induced e.m.f produced in the loop
   3. No induced e.m.f produced in the loop
   4. Not enough information is given
8. The cut of wavelength for sodium surface is 505nm, the light which illuminated the surface is 300nm. The work function of the sodium metal is:
   1. 6.06 eV
   2. 4.14 eV
   3. 2.46 eV
   4. 1.54 eV
9. At an energy of 1.02 MeV for a photon, what is the probability of pair production occurring?
   1. Maximum
   2. Minimum
   3. Zero
   4. Infinite
10. The spectra due to absorption or emission of radiation by atoms of a gas is known as:
    1. Line spectra
    2. Band spectra
    3. Continuous spectra
    4. Molecular spectra
11. What is the SI unit of force?
    1. Newton
    2. Joule
    3. Watt
    4. Pascal
12. The total mechanical energy of an object is the sum of:
    1. Kinetic energy and potential energy
    2. Kinetic energy and thermal energy
    3. Potential energy and electrical energy
    4. Thermal energy and chemical energy
13. What is the acceleration of an object in free fall near the Earth's surface?
    1. 10 m/s²
    2. 9.8 m/s²
    3. 5.5 m/s²
    4. 9.0 m/s²
14. The force required to change the direction of an object’s velocity is known as:
    1. Centripetal force
    2. Gravitational force
    3. Frictional force
    4. Tension
15. Which of the following is a vector quantity?
    1. Speed
    2. Distance
    3. Time
    4. Velocity
16. Which of the following has the greatest wavelength?
    1. Gamma rays
    2. X-rays
    3. Visible light
    4. Radio waves
17. The principle of conservation of energy states that:
    1. Energy can be created but not destroyed
    2. Energy can be destroyed but not created
    3. The total energy of an isolated system remains constant
    4. The total energy increases over time
18. Which of the following is true for an ideal gas?
    1. It obeys Boyle’s law only
    2. Its molecules have no volume
    3. It always behaves as a liquid
    4. It condenses at low temperatures
19. If the speed of light in a medium is 2 × 10⁸ m/s, what is the refractive index of the medium?
    1. 1.5
    2. 2
    3. 1
    4. 1.33
20. Which of the following quantities is conserved in an inelastic collision?
    1. Kinetic energy
    2. Momentum
    3. Potential energy
    4. Gravitational force

MDCAT English MCQs

There are 18 MCQs in the English section of the MDCAT (9% of the exam).

Below are some free MCQs that you can solve to check your MDCAT English preparation:

1. Covetous most nearly means:
   1. Quiet
   2. Sneaky
   3. Lurking
   4. Greedy
2. Synonym of promulgate is:
   1. Informally discuss
   2. Quickly contact
   3. Officially declare
   4. Critically review
3. When 9/11 happened, Bush was …. then president.
   1. a
   2. an
   3. the
   4. none
4. They are superior …. us.
   1. Than
   2. To
   3. From
   4. Of
5. Select the correct sentence.
   1. If I am the doctor, I would treat the patient.
   2. If I was the doctor, I would treat the patient.
   3. If I would be the doctor, I would treat the patient.
   4. If I were the doctor, I would treat the patient.
6. When something is praiseworthy, we say:
   1. Appreciatable
   2. Appreciatible
   3. Appreciable
   4. Appreciatible
7. Which one is correctly punctuated?
   1. The King: “ Ain’t I your protector”? People: “For sure, your majesty”.
   2. The King, “ Ain’t I your protector”? People: “For sure, your majesty”.
   3. The King, Ain’t I your protector? The Son, “For sure, your majesty’.
   4. The King; “Ain’t I your protector”? The Son. “For sure, your majesty”.
8. Shah, with his team members, ….. joining the book club.
   1. Is
   2. Are
   3. Am
   4. None

9. Select the underlined word or phrase that is incorrect and if no error found, tick the ‘no error’ option: The technician reminded them to have a thoroughly cleaning of the machine after each use.                          No error.
   1. The technician reminded
   2. Them to have
   3. A thoroughly cleaning of  the machine
   4. After each use.
   5. No error
10. “A principal fruit of friendship,” Francis Bacon wrote in his timeless meditation on the subject, “is the ease and discharge of the fulness and swellings of the heart, which passions of all kinds do cause and induce.” For Thoreau, friendship was one of life’s great rewards. But in today’s cultural landscape of muddled relationships scattered across various platforms for connecting, amidst constant debates about whether our Facebook “friendships” are making us more or less happy, it pays to consider what friendship actually is. That’s precisely what CUNY philosophy professor Massimo Pigliucci explores in Answers for Aristotle: How Science and Philosophy Can Lead Us to A More Meaningful Life (public library), which also gave us this provocative read on the science of what we call “intuition.” Philosophers and cognitive scientists agree that friendship is an essential ingredient of human happiness. But beyond the dry academic definitions - like, say, “voluntary interdependence between two persons over time, which is intended to facilitate socio-emotional goals of the participants, and may involve varying types and degrees of companionship, intimacy, affection and mutual assistance” - lies a body of compelling research that sheds light on how, precisely, friendship augments happiness. The way friendship enhances well-being, it turns out, has nothing to do with quantity and everything to do with quality - researchers confirm that it isn’t the number of friends (or, in the case of Facebook, “friends”). Question: As per the first paragraph, what are the debates about?
    1. They are centered around whether our Facebook friends are helping us become more or less happy.
    2. There are no debates around friendship.
    3. The quality of comments of social media is debatable.
    4. Thoreau and Aristotle’s thinking is at loggerheads.
11. The word 'elucidate' most nearly means:
    1. To explain clearly
    2. To confuse
    3. To criticize
    4. To confirm
12. Choose the correct form of the verb: She ____ to the market every day.
    1. Go
    2. Goes
    3. Going
    4. Gone
13. Identify the error in the sentence: She sings beautiful, doesn't she?
    1. She sings
    2. Beautiful
    3. Doesn't
    4. No error
14. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
    1. I have visited the museum last week.
    2. I will visit the museum last week.
    3. I visited the museum last week.
    4. I am visiting the museum last week.
15. The word 'benevolent' most nearly means:
    1. Cruel
    2. Kind-hearted
    3. Arrogant
    4. Violent
16. Which of the following is the synonym of 'capricious'?
    1. Predictable
    2. Unpredictable
    3. Consistent
    4. Logical
17. Select the correct sentence:
    1. If I were you, I will take the medicine.
    2. If I were you, I would take the medicine.
    3. If I am you, I would take the medicine.
    4. If I was you, I would take the medicine.
18. Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to 'affluent':
    1. Rich
    2. Poor
    3. Lucky
    4. Generous
19. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:
    1. John, he went to the park.
    2. John he went to the park.
    3. John went to the park he.
    4. John went to the park.
20. The word 'abundant' most nearly means:
    1. Scarce
    2. Plentiful
    3. Rare
    4. Uncommon

MDCAT Logical Reasoning MCQs

There are 6 MCQs in the Logical Reasoning section of the MDCAT (3% of the exam).

Below are some free MCQs that you can solve to check your MDCAT Logical Reasoning preparation:

1. The Government of Pakistan has urged to Provincial Governments to create more jobs opportunities for women. All-out efforts are to be made to have more training facilities for women so that they can be gainfully employed. It is in pursuance of the recent policy decisions taken by the Government to make women self-reliant. The Provincials have been asked to end discrimination against the fair sex so far new jobs are concerned. The same wage for women workers should also the strictly adhered to, it has been emphasized. Statement: The Government emphasizes on equality of men and women
   1. Definitely true
   2. Probably true
   3. Definitely false
   4. Probably false

2. W-144, ?, S-100, Q-81, O-64
   1. U-121
   2. U-122
   3. V-121
   4. V-128
3. There are four towns P, Q, R and T. Q is to the South-west of P, R is to the East and South-east of P, and T is to the North of R in line with QP. In which direction of P is T located?
   1. Southeast
   2. Northeast
   3. North
   4. East
4. All cups are glasses. Some glasses are bowls. No bowl is a plate.Conclusions:I. No cup is a plate.II. No glass is plate.III. Some plate are bowls.IV. Some cups are not glasses.
   1. None follow
   2. Only I and II
   3. Only II and III
   4. Only III and IV
5. (i) The farmers have decided against selling their kharif crops to the government agencies.    (ii)The government has reduced the procurement price of kharif crops starting from last month to the the six months.
   1. If statement (i) is the cause and statement (ii) is its effect;
   2. If statement (ii) is the cause and statement, (i) is its effect;
   3. If both the statement (i) and (ii) are independent causes;
   4. If both the statements (i) and (ii) are effects of independent causes;
6. Statement: All fruits are sweet. Conclusion: Mango is a fruit.
   1. Definitely true
   2. Probably true
   3. Definitely false
   4. Probably false
7. Which of the following figures completes the series? A. ●, ○, ●, ○, ?
   1. ○
   2. ●
   3. Both
   4. None
8. If 'A' means 'plus', 'B' means 'minus', 'C' means 'multiply', and 'D' means 'divide', what is the value of 3 A 4 B 2 C 5 D 1?
   1. 8
   2. 14
   3. 6
   4. 10
9. In a class of 40 students, 25 are boys, and 15 are girls. What percentage of the class are girls?
   1. 25%
   2. 30%
   3. 40%
   4. 35%
10. If the day before yesterday was Monday, what day will it be the day after tomorrow?
    1. Wednesday
    2. Thursday
    3. Friday
    4. Saturday

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MDCAT MCQ based?

The MDCAT exam is a standardized multiple-choice (MCQ) paper-based examination. The MDCAT exam consists of 200 MCQS. As per 2022 MDCAT divided into 5 sections: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and logical reasoning. There is no negative marking. Try out Maqsad’s MDCAT online test here!

What syllabus is followed for the MDCAT exam?

The MDCAT exam is based on a centralised syllabus shared each year by PMDC. You can find the 2024 syllabus here (which is expected to stay the same for MDCAT 2025).

How to pass MDCAT test in Pakistan?

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