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150 MUST DO VERBAL ABILITY AND READING
COMPREHENSION QUESTION’S SOLUTION
1.
Correct Answer: (a)
2.
Correct Answer: (b)
3.
Correct Answer: (d)
4.
Correct Answer: (b)
5.
Correct Answer: (d)
6.
Correct Answer: (d)
7.
Correct Answer: (a)
8.
Correct Answer: (d)
9.
Correct Answer: (d)
10.
Correct Answer: (b)
11.
Correct Answer: (c)
12.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Counterpane - a bedspread
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Dungeon - a strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle
Guillotine - to execute
Shroud - a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for
burial
Hence, option a is the correct answer.
13.
Correct Answer: (d)
14.
Correct Answer: (a)
15.
Correct Answer: (c)
16.
Correct Answer: (a)
17.
Correct Answer: (d)
18.
Correct Answer: (d)
19.
Correct Answer: (b)
20.
Correct Answer: (d)
21.
Correct Answer: (b)
22.
Correct Answer: (d)
23.
Correct Answer: (d)
24.
Correct Answer: (d)
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25.
Correct Answer: (a)
26.
Correct Answer: (c)
27.
Correct Answer: (b)
28.
Correct Answer: (b)
29.
Correct Answer: (d)
30.
Correct Answer: (d)
31.
Correct Answer: (b)
32.
Correct Answer: (d)
33.
Correct Answer: (d)
34.
Correct Answer: (a)
35.
Correct Answer: (d)
36.
Correct Answer: (c)
37.
Correct Answer: (d)
38.
Correct Answer: (d)
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Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Inventory velocity has become a passion for us. Hence, we can say that (1 - iv) is a
combination.
It is mentioned in the passage that 'We know when our customers are ready to move on
technologically, and we can get out of the market before its most precarious'. Hence, we
can say that (4 - i) is a combination. Hence, option c is the correct answer.
40.
Correct Answer: (d)
41.
Correct Answer: (d)
42.
Correct Answer: (c)
43.
Correct Answer: (d)
44.
Correct Answer: (d)
45.
Correct Answer: (c)
46.
Correct Answer: (b)
47.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
It is given that "These graceful molluscs moved backwards by means of their locomotive
tube, through which they propelled the water already drawn in. Of their eight tentacles, six
were elongated, and stretched out floating on the water, whilst the other two, rolled up flat,
were spread to the wing like a light sail." Hence, we can say that (1- ii) is a correct
combination.
Sharks and snouts are linked in seventh para. Coral formation with cocos is mentioned in
the 4th paragraph.
Insufia being colorless is stated in eleventh para. Hence, option a is the correct answer.
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48.
Correct Answer: (d)
49.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Option a is incorrect because the passage states that industry leaders are more skewed
towards developing sustaining technologies.
This does not mean that they cannot implement DI successfully in their companies. It is a
matter of policy of the company that favours sustainable innovations more.
Option b is quite close, but it cannot be clearly inferred that there is a lack of understanding
in larger companies regarding DI. Rather, the passage states that though the larger
companies recognize the positives of DI, they prefer to concede ground to smaller
companies, and prefer to pursue sustainable innovation.
Option c is incorrect. The passage does not talk about geographical location anywhere in the
passage.
Option d is the correct answer. The companies which have an established business
structure, do not want to move out of their comfort zone and incur additional cost. Hence it
is the correct answer.
50.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Option A is incorrect. The passage suggests that disruptive innovation is indeed useful to the
customers, and brings in a new wave of innovation.
Option C is incorrect. Since the passage says that DI is more easily carried out by start ups,
this option conveys a point that is directly opposite to the passage.
Option D is incorrect. The passage explicitly states that smaller companies are better off
entering new markets.
Option B is the only option that is mentioned in the passage. It states that DI has lower
profit margins, and initially has smaller markets.
Hence, it is the correct answer.
51.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
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From the lines,
"Sustaining innovations are nearly always developed and introduced by established industry
leaders. Month after month, year after year, they launch new and improved products to
gain an edge over the competition." And "Disruptive innovations occur so intermittently
that no company has a routine process for handling them. " we can infer that option C is the
correct answer as DI occurs intermittently and SI occurs continuously.
52.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
According to the author, smaller companies are better suited to pursue DI because they can
accommodate lower margins in a way that the larger companies' policies would never allow
themselves to do.
Option A is incorrect. The passage never mentions about the quality of the products.
Option B is incorrect. The passage never compares the quality of the trained workforce in
both the cases.
Option D is incorrect. The new markets prefer start-ups, not because their products are
cheaper, but because their innovations are radically different from the existing products in
the marker.
Option C is the view of the author of the passage. Hence, this is the correct answer.
53.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
After reading the passage we can understand that negotiation tactics are not genetically
transmitted. The father and son mentioned in the passage have different negotiation
tactics. Therefore option A is incorrect.
The passage states that although the bargaining style of people varies subtly depending
upon the person with whom the bargaining is happening, the negotiation tactics usually
remains the same. Option B is therefore incorrect.
Option C is incorrect. The passage never mentions that mirroring someone is an effective
negotiation tactic.
Option D can be inferred from the passage. Hence it is the correct answer.
54.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
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" The Assertive type believes time is money. For them, getting the solution perfect isn’t as
important as getting it done."
From the above statement it is clear that the Assertive type believes that finishing the
negotiation is more important than getting it right.
Option C is the correct answer.
55.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
The passage does not go into detail about bargaining tactics. It delves more into the
different types of negotiators. Hence, option A is incorrect.
Option C talks only about assertion whereas the passage talks not only about assertion but
also about other negotiation skills. Option C is incorrect as well.
The passage never talks about different types of leverage. Hence, this option is incorrect as
well.
Option B is the correct answer.
56.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
The assertives believe that time is money. Therefore, the phrase every wasted minute is a
wasted dollar would be best associated with people whose negotiation style is assertive.
57.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
"although democracy may not always be the cause of initial economic progress, it seems to
be one consequence of that progress."
From the above lines it can be inferred that democracy can both be the cause and the
consequence of the economic progress.
58.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
" Several of the fastest-growing Asian economics adopted more democratic governments
during the past three decades, including South Korea and Taiwan"
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Though the fastest growing Asian countries were undemocratic at the start, form the above
lines we can infer that they are slowly becoming more and more democratic.
Option B is the correct answer.
59.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
After reading the passage it can be inferred that the author is of the opinion that neither
democracy nor being undemocratic is a necessary condition for economic growth. Rather,
the author is of the opinion that undemocratic governments that have established strong
market economies and have protected their property rights have enjoyed a period of rapid
growth.
Further, in the second paragraph, the author states that in a well-functioning, mature
democracy, property rights are truly secure.
Options A, B, C all mention factors like democracy, totalitarian regime and benevolent
dictatorship respectively. While the author agrees that all these could achieve economic
growth, he is of the opinion that those regimes should have proper market economy and
property rights.
Option D hence is the correct answer.
60.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
After reading all the sentences in the passage, it is evident that the passage points out that
neither a democratic regime nor a totalitarian regime in itself ensures economic growth.
Option A is the correct answer.
61.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Masayoshi San is anomaly when considering traditional Japanese, who are not very
supportive of entrepreneurial spirit. They are more in favour of collaborative attitude rather
than individualistic spirit. Masayoshi San was however an entrepreneur and hence he is an
exception to Japanese culture.
Option C is the correct answer.
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
From the passage we can see that the Japanese prefer long term relationships to short term
relationships. Hence option D is incorrect.
Japanese culture is not very supportive of entrepreneurial spirit. Hence, option B is
incorrect.
Japanese culture makes no mention about Japanese being particularly supportive of product
innovation. Hence, this option is incorrect as well.
Option A , which mentions that Japanese culture is supportive of collaborative attitude is
the correct answer.
63.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
The main idea of the passage is to show how Japanese culture has led to Japan enjoying a
competitive advantage.
The passage does not make any claim about the sour labor relations in Japan. Hence option
B is wrong.
The passage states that Japanese culture is less supportive of entrepreneurial activity than
their western counterparts. Hence, option C is wrong.
The main subject of the passage is the competitive advantage enjoyed by the Japanese. The
sluggishness of the American firms is a secondary tangential point.
Option A brings out the main idea of the passage efficiently and hence it is the correct
answer.
64.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
"... reciprocal obligation and honesty help foster an atmosphere of trust between
companies and their suppliers."
From the above lines it can be inferred that Japanese business practices have relationships
built on trust and mutual commitment.
Option D is the correct answer.
65.
Correct Answer: (d)
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Explanation:
The author explains cultural metamorphosis in different context.
He then attempts to introduce the different facets of cultural metamorphosis and explains
them in different contexts. Hence, the correct answer is option D
66.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
"Society, it has been said, is what emerges from a network of interactions between people
that follow certain agreed upon and perceptible patterns. These are determined by ideas of
status, hierarchy and a sense of community governing the network. They are often, but not
invariably, given a direction by those who control the essentials in how a society functions,
as for instance, its economic resources, its technology and its value systems."
From the above lines it is clear that option B is the correct answer.
67.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
"Every society has its cultures, namely, the patterns of how the people of that society live. In
varying degrees this would refer to broad categories that shape life,"
"There is a historical dimension to each of these as culture and history are deeply
intertwined. There is also an implicit dialogue between the present and the past reflected in
the way in which the readings of the past changed over historical periods."
Consider the above two lines. It can be inferred from these lines that option C is the correct
answer.
68.
Correct Answer: (b)
69.
Correct Answer: (d)
70.
Correct Answer: (b)
71.
Correct Answer: (d)
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Correct Answer: (b)
73.
Correct Answer: (c)
74.
Correct Answer: (c)
75.
Correct Answer: (a)
76.
Correct Answer: (c)
77.
Correct Answer: (d)
78.
Correct Answer: (c)
79.
Correct Answer: (c)
80.
Correct Answer: (c)
81.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the second paragraph, the author says, 'Early adopters are suspicious................This is a
hard truth for many entrepreneurs to accept' and hence Option A goes completely against
the central idea of the passage.
In the third paragraph, the author says, 'Most entrepreneurs approach............... Every extra
feature is a form of waste' we can clearly infer that author wants entrepreneurs to start
with a simple idea or product to avoid wastage, learn from user experience and build on it.
Nowhere in the passage, the author has talked about the cost or the quality of the product.
In the passage, the author is talking the cost in terms of learning and cycle time and hence
option C cannot be inferred and hence, cannot be the central idea of the passage.
In the second paragraph, the author says, 'This is a hard truth for many.............. give it a
shot before it's ready'. So if the author says that is a hard truth for entrepreneurs to accept
because they think of making world-changing products, then the author clearly thinks that
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the entrepreneurs should concentrate more on making simple products and add the
features afterwards. Hence, option D cannot be the central idea of the passage.
82.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
In the second paragraph, the author says, 'Early adopters are suspicious...............what early
adopters demand is a form of wasted resources and time' from this we can clearly infer that
the Early adopters want products that are new, incomplete and offer competitive advantage
which is what option D states. Option A and B are contradicting this statement and hence
cannot be the answer.
In the second paragraph, the author has talked about offering free trials to customers but it
nowhere mentions that free trials with certain number of promised features is what 'Early
adopters' want hence option C also cannot be inferred.
Option D is the correct answer.
83.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Nowhere in the passage, the author talks about dangers to the consumer and hence option
A or D cannot be the answer.
We cannot infer option B since nowhere in the passage the author talks about achieving
perfection in the product.
The passage talks about making incomplete products, and when the author quotes "I know
for me, the MVP feels a little dangerous-in a good way-since I have always been such a
perfectionist" he is talking about the risks associated with these incomplete products and
hence, drawing entrepreneurs out of their comfort zone. Hence, option C is the correct
answer.
84.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the first paragraph, the author says, 'A minimum viable product (MVP) helps
entrepreneur..............the fastest way to get through the Build-Measure-Learn feedback
loop with the minimum amount of effort' from this sentence we can infer that the function
of MVP is to enable entrepreneurs to continuously improve their product in the fastest time
with least amount of time and cost.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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85.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Rhetoric is the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing. Therefore, 'Rhetoric
features' here should mean any characteristic of a text that helps convince reader of a
certain point of view.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
86.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
In the second paragraph, the author says,'What we're basically talking..............to a
conclusion, or interpretation, based on those observations' from this we can infer that
inductive reasoning with regard to Close Reading is observing the characteristics and
features of the text and moving to conclusions.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
87.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the third paragraph, the author says, 'But to paraphrase what that........... how can they
dig for its deeper meaning?'.
From this, we can infer that Paraphrasing leads to a deeper understanding of the text by
improving the accuracy and clarity.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
88.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the second paragraph, the author says, 'It's our responsibility......................apply it to the
next text they read'. From this, we can infer that according to the author the responsibility
that the educators have is to build skills of close reading so that students can by themselves
apply the knowledge they have gained through analysis and understanding of one English
text to another.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
In paragraph 2 and 3, the author talks about the actions he took in the year 2008. A person
talks about an event only if the event is significant to the discussion and the measures the
author took in the year 2008 will be significant only in a very close time frame, i.e. either in
the immediate past or the immediate future. Other than option A, no other option seems to
agree with the timeline that the author is discussing.
Hence, option A is the most probable answer among the options.
90.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
In the first paragraph the author says, 'By far the most important lesson I learnt is that the
primary focus of a central bank during a crisis has to be on restoring confidence in the
markets, and what this requires is swift, bold and decisive action' from this we can conclude
that according to the author during crisis the central bank should take swift, bold and
decisive action. He then goes on and says, 'This is not as obvious as it sounds because
central banks are typically given to agonizing over every move they make out of anxiety that
failure of their actions to deliver the intended impact will hurt their credibility and their
policy effectiveness down the line' and from this we can conclude that even though during
crisis the central bank should take swift, bold and decisive action they don't. Which means
that the Central banks are deliberate in their approach and respond cautiously to crisis.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
91.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
In the third and fourth paragraphs, the author explains how UK authorities had extended
deposit insurance across board to all deposits in the UK banking system and how those
policies would have yielded counterproductive results had India adopted those policies.
From this, we can conclude that Domestic conditions are typical to every country and
applying solutions from other countries creates confusion.
Hence, option C is the correct answer.
92.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
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In the last paragraph, the author says, 'Finally, an important lesson............ would reassure
markets and yield great synergies' from this we can conclude that In times of crisis the
government and the regulators have to work on common ground and avoid any conflicts to
prevent instability and confusion.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.
93.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the fourth paragraph, the author says, ' uberanalytics group consisting of more than 100
analysts from such functions as operations, supply chain, sales, consumer research, and
marketing. Although most of the analysts are embedded in business operating units, the
group is centrally managed.' From this it is clear that uberanalytics is a centralized group
that draws upon expertise from multi-functional areas within the organization and provides
their expertise to all.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
94.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
More fecund the breeding ground for mistakes means the ground is very fertile to make
mistakes. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
In option D, inaccuracy is given; instead mistakes would have made a probable answer.
In option B, instead of 'errors' 'more errors' would have made a better answer and the same
explanation goes for option A.
95.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
In the last line the author says, 'For analytics minded leaders then the challenge boils down
to knowing when to run with the numbers and when to run with their guts'. From this it is
clear that the leadership challenge for analytics minded leaders is that they should be able
to strike a balance between data driven decisions and intuition. Hence, option c is the
correct answer.
96.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
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In the first line the author mentions, 'Any company can generate simple descriptive statistics
about aspects of its business-average revenue per employee, for example, or average order
size. But analytics competitors look well beyond basic statistics. These companies use
predictive modelling to identify the most profitable customer' from this it is clear that the
author differentiates between 'Analytics competitors' and 'traditional companies' by saying
Analytics competitors use predictive modelling to identify the most profitable options
whereas traditional companies use basic statistics.
Hence, option c is the correct answer.
97.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Option A: The author discusses about skills and education in the context of IT service jobs
(Paragraph 4) and not in the context of the manufacturing sector. Hence this option can be
rejected.
Option B: In paragraph 2, we can see that the author explains various reasons for the
stagnation of manufacturing sector in India. The author has clearly stated that the primary
reason for the stagnation is the failure of the state in building capacities and infrastructure
that encourages investment and innovation in factories. In addition to this, labour-friendly
rules and lack of workable land acquisitions norms also hinder the growth of manufacturing
in India. Hence, we can say that option B is the correct answer.
Option C: The author did not discuss anything about women empowerment in the entire
passage. Hence, this option can be rejected.
Option D: Investment in technology, telecommunication and IT, and the service sector, in
general, will lead to strengthening of the IT sector, not the manufacturing sector. Hence this
option can be rejected.
98.
Correct Answer: (c)
Explanation:
Option A: The author mentioned exactly the opposite of what is stated in this option. At the
start of para 3, the author says that this small informal sector is too small to compete in
global markets. Hence, the products manufactured won't be suitable for export markets.
Therefore, this option can be rejected.
Option B: The author has not mentioned anything about taxes in the entire paragraph;
therefore, this option can be rejected.
Option C: At the end of paragraph 2 the author states "Between 1989 and 2010 India ...
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the small informal sector because these jobs were better suited to dodge India's
bureaucracy and its extremely restrictive rules regarding firing workers. Hence we can say
that option C is the correct answer.
Option D: The passage does not imply that small sector jobs do not require good
infrastructure and can manage better in the Indian conditions. Hence, this option can be
rejected.
99.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
It is mentioned in the last paragraph "In India, only about two million ... some facility with
computers". IT services provide jobs to only about two million people which is less than 1
percent of the total workforce. The main reason for such a small number is that IT services
require advanced skills and these kinds of workers are usually speak English and have access
to better education; therefore option b is the correct answer.
100.
Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation:
In the paragraph 1, the author has explained that "Exporting simple manufactured goods
not only increases income and consumption at home, it generates foreign revenues that
allow the country to import the machinery and materials needed to improve its factories
without running up huge foreign bills and debts". Hence, we can say that growth in
manufacturing exports leads to an increase in foreign investment, domestic income
generation and consumption. Therefore, option b is the correct answer.
101.
Correct Answer: III, II, IV, I
Explanation:
By going option choices we can see that either statement I or III is an opening sentence. But
in statement I, it is given that "the economy’s performance in expenditure terms was even
poorer with real GDP" i.e. there should be preceding sentence that's the whole reason of
comparison.
The contraction that is being talked in statement IV is mentioned in statement II. Hence, we
can say that statement II and IV is a mandatory pair. Therefore, we can say that option C is
the correct answer.
102.
Correct Answer: V, I, III, IV, II
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Explanation:
Statement I talks about some time frame "at the time". Hence, it can't be an opening
sentence. The time frame mentioned in statement
I is given in statement V (year 1997) . Therefore, we can say that V, I is a mandatory pair.
“Grammar-school teachers were quite afraid of the reforms,” he recalls. Here, word 'he'
refers to Matti Meri, therefore, we can say that statement I and III are mandatory pairs.
Therefore, option A is the correct answer.
103.
Correct Answer: III, I, IV, V, II
Explanation:
Statement II can't be the opening statement as "its effects" refers to something. Therefore,
we can say that sentence III is the opening statement.
Statement I and IV are spoken by the same person (Dr Nicholson). Therefore, they should be
together.
The metabolic marker which is mentioned in the statement V is introduced in statement IV.
Hence, we can say that IV and V is a mandatory pair.
104.
Correct Answer: III, IV, II, I
105.
Correct Answer: IV, II, I, III
106.
Correct Answer: IV, III, I, II
107.
Correct Answer: II, III, V, IV, I
Explanation:
After reading all the sentences, we can see that statement II is a general statement and
hence, the opening sentence. Statement III mentions a specific case of what has been
mentioned in statement II. 'He' is statements IV and I refers to the person mentioned in
statement V. So, statement V should precede statements IV and I. The 'mistake' mentioned
in statement I refers to the mistake mentioned in statement IV. So, statement I should
follow statement IV. Thus, the correct order is II, III, V, IV, I.
108.
Correct Answer: III, V, II, I, IV
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Explanation:
After reading all the sentences, we know that the paragraph is about ostensive teaching of
words. Statement III is the opening sentence as it introduces the idea of ostensive teaching
of words. We can observe that V-II-I is a mandatory pair. Statement V further elaborates the
idea mentioned in statement III. Statement II and statement I are question-answer pair.
Thus, the correct order is III, V, II, I ,IV
109.
Correct Answer: III, I, IV, II
Explanation:
Statement III is the opening sentence as it introduces the word 'fiduciary'. Statement I
explains about fiduciary individual. Statement IV is in continuance with the idea stated in
statement I. Statement II is about the relevance of fiduciaries in director primacy model.
Thus, the correct order is III ,I, IV, II.
110.
Correct Answer: II, IV, III, V, I
Explanation:
II is an opening statement that puts forward the idea that regular consumption of junk food
can cause problems. IV lists out the nutritional facts about junk food and hence validates II,
while III is a supporting statement for IV. V explains the various health hazards caused by
junk food and I takes it a step forwards and lists out the long term effects of regular fast
food consumption.
111.
Correct Answer: IV, III, II, V, I
Explanation:
IV introduces the idea that political parties use social media for advertising. III explains how
political parties pay social media for the same. II takes a look at how it is done in India and V
explains the roles of influencers in implementing Q and I an example of II. So the correct
order is IV, III, II, V, I
112.
Correct Answer: II, I, III, V, IV
Explanation:
II introduces us to an archaeological discovery of clay vessels. I takes it forward by telling
about the studies carried out on the finds which conclude that the vessels were used to
store cheese. III explains why cheese was stored instead of milk. At the same time, V
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elaborates why cows were domesticated for milk rather than for meat. IV states the changes
in views of several archaeologists as a result of the discovery.
113.
Correct Answer: II, V, IV, III, I
Explanation:
II is introducing a scenario where, despite a shift in the regime of spectrum management,
new technological developments are suggesting that there are significant opportunities in
managing large swathes of the spectrum as a common property resource. V elaborates the
opportunities mentioned earlier. IV presents a potential problem to V due to the supply of
spectrum being restricted. III elaborates the problem mentioned in IV. I provides a solution
to the presented problem.
114.
Correct Answer: III, I, IV, V, II
115.
Correct Answer: III, V, II, I, IV
116.
Correct Answer: III, I, IV, V, II
117.
Correct Answer: III, V, II, I, IV
118.
Correct Answer: I, III, IV, V, II
119.
Correct Answer: I, IV, V, III, II
120.
Correct Answer: II, I, III, IV
Explanation:
Sentences III and IV form a mandatory pair. The author assumes that the man running in the
middle is the blind beggar. His assumption gets confirmed on hearing the voice of the
beggar.
II and I form a pair. The author first moves out of his position and goes behind the bush.
While he is hiding behind the bush, he sees his enemies running on the road. The author
thinks that the man running in the middle is the blind beggar and confirms the same on
hearing his voice.
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121.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
Sentence 1 is about Khan and his swearing in. Sentence 2 says Kapil Dev, Sunil and Sidhu
have been invited. Going beyond the invitation, sentence 4 contends, there is a possibility
that cold ties between India and Pakistan will cease and better and fruitful relationship will
bloom.
Statement 5 and Sentence 3 uses Nawaz Sharif’s name. But five says we have to be cautious.
Whatever good feel that results regarding the possibility of thawing of the relationship need
not be the reality and it is possible that the relationship can again deteriorate the way it did
after Modi’s swearing-in which was attended by Nawaz and which triggered a lot of
expectation.. 5 is also related to 1,2 and 3.
Sentence 3 is the odd one. There is no connection to the swearing-in of Khan
122.
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
Sentence 1 is about ‘soul’ and some spiritual experience.
Statement 2 says he used to come here for relaxation. Sentence 3 contends that he has
come now because of the new freedom that he got. 4 talks about the reason why he found
a new freedom…he was expelled. Five talks about being refreshed. These four are related.
Sentences 2 to Sentence 5 are earthly things whereas one is spiritual. 1 is the odd one.
123.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
Statement 1 says he has not wanted anything but the bare necessity. 2 again talks about
bare essentials. Clothes and drawing were his only possession. In 4 the pictures were in a
corner. We come to know from 5 that these drawings he greatly valued. So 1, 2, 4 and 5
form a part of a group.
Now the third sentence is somewhat complicated. It says it looked as if he never decided
anything on his own. For a person who never wanted shelves and sofas and chairs and
ornaments to please people and win appreciation from others this statement does not
make sense. It is the odd one. He is not the type who will listen to others or he will allow
others to decide for him.
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Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
Sentence one to four seems to say good things about him, including the fact that his mother
was crying. There was a roar from the crowd. He was shaking hands with people. The
President and the Dean were all praise for him. Sentence 5 talks about him tearing the
degree certificate he has received from the President. A person who was winning gold
medals and great applause will not do this. It is not a part of the other sentences.
125.
Correct Answer: 5
Explanation:
One says Pain and suffering will be there for him. 2 says, if he carries on with a smile
disregarding the pain then it is a victory. 1 and 2 have a connection. It will also vindicate
others who have gone through hell before says statement 3 and is an extension of 2.
Sentence 4 is a wish from a kind soul. Sentence 1 to sentence four is related to each other.
But five philosophically explain that pain will be there, but suffering is our choice. But
sentence 1 says something contrary. Hence sentence 5 is the odd one.
126.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
One says stakeholders were in the dark and some data were available after the bank filed a
report with the US authorities. Sentence 5 talks about the management being tight-lipped.
Sentences 1 and three are related.
Why the administration was silent? 2 gives us the reason.
And because of 2 whatever is offered in 4 happened. So 1, 2, 4 and 5 form a group and
sentence 3 is the odd one.
Kochhar’s going on leave was in the open and the news had nothing to do with the tightly
lipped management.
127.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
Statement 1 says there is a test series coming. Sentence 3 says test matches will be a
turning point. 1 and three are connected. Sentence 4 says this five-day test match is the real
thing. 1,3 and four are linked.
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Statement 5 says the worth of one’s salt is decided by the way he plays in tests. 1, 3, 4 and
five are related.
In sentence two some details about wearing white in tests are given but it has nothing to do
with the importance of the test matches.
128.
Correct Answer: 3
Explanation:
Sentence 1 says there is no action, only innocuous legislation, on the part of the
government.
Statement 2 says the same thing. Statement 4 talks about some legislation. Sentence 5 tells
us the reason for the change in the criminal law. 1, 2, 4 and five are related.
They all talk about rules and punishments without taking an effort to implement the laws
effectively In 3 a piece of news is given about clergy and it has not spelled out anything
about a legislation/punishment or action.
129.
Correct Answer: 2
Explanation:
Sentence 1 talks about data protection. Why? It is because rampant data collection is going
on both in the private and the public sector, according to statement 3.
And companies who collect data do not divulge the usage the date is put to says sentence 4.
5 cites a landmark judgment that says the right to privacy is fundamental and we have
sentences 1, 3, 4 and 5 forming a group.
Sentence 2 talks about Aadhar and hacking and here the question of data is dealt with from
a different angle (hacking, safety.
130.
Correct Answer: 1
Explanation:
Sentence 1 says something about child trafficking in NY. Statement 2 is about separating
parents and children. Sentence 3 says about 2000 children have been separated. Statement
4 talks about screaming toddlers in the custody of Customs and Border personnel. This
forcible separation has been castigated by both the Republicans and the Democrats.
Sentence 2, 3, 4 and five could be brought into one net. Sentence 1 is not about children
who are separated by Trump.
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
While comparing any two cases, the parameters should be comparable as per the given
statements. Option B is incorrect as savoury (salty or spicy) breakfast cannot be compared
with early breakfast. Similarly, C is wrong as there is no correlation between being making
more money and their tendency to eat breakfast regularly. As for option D, in the passage, it
is stated that people who prefer sweet breakfast tend to be an early riser and not the other
way around, hence incorrect. As far as E is concerned again, there is no mention of
preference of pet being a direct result of the choice of food. In option A all the relations are
directly mentioned in the passage and hence a is the right option.
132.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The first study identifies the existence of a problem, and it is that the voice of the workers is
not given the desired importance. The second study shows the need for new ways, beyond
traditional ones such as unions, to solve the problem.
Hence the correct option is d
133.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
From the passage, we can understand that El Niño is an event that has affected the global
surface temperatures only in 2019 and that it is likely to persist through the rest of the year.
So it is unlikely that it will have any long term effects.
There is no comparison of moderate and weak El Niño in the passage.
There is no mention about El Niño occurrence in 2016 and 2017, therefore, it would be
incorrect to assume anything.
From the data given it is clear that in 2019 the temperature, though high, is less than that of
2016 and 2017 so it is not true that global surface temperatures are increasing at a constant
rate for the last three years.
Hence the correct option is d.
134.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
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From the passage, it is clear that despite having sent man to the moon, we are yet to come
up with a solution for cancer or the development of sustainable cities. Hence from the
paragraph, we can understand the intention to state that the lateral are more complex
issues than the former. Therefore the correct answer is d.
135.
Correct Answer: (a)
136.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Let's consider two instances from the passage, "they’re much more attracted to those with
big smiles plastered across their faces" &
"they prefer their humans to be happy".
We can infer from these that goats become happy when they are looking at a smiling person
because naturally, they will be happy to see something they are attracted to.
Hence A is definitely true. But similar reactions based on emotions or situations cannot be
clearly determined from the given passage.
137.
Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation:
From the passage, it is clear the that double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is
unbiased, gives no chance for the clinician to choose patients nor does the patient know if
he is getting the drug or the placebo and moreover it reflects the calculus exemplified by the
deli-counter episode. In no way does this trial increase the overall efficiency of the drug. So
the correct answer is a.
138.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
From the sentence "Scientific literature divulges that these creatures are actually returning
to places they once occupied " it is understood that predators have a memory of their
stomping grounds.
Hence the answer is d.
139.
Correct Answer: (c)
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Explanation:
While all the other ideas are expressed in the passage, there is no mention of Europeans
using racism to justify their exploitation.
Hence the correct answer is c.
140.
Correct Answer: (d)
141.
Correct Answer: (d)
142.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The central idea of the given paragraph is that Indian religious and ethical space is different
from that of the western countries. The remaining part of the paragraph explains how
Indian religious works placed emphasis on the concept of Dharma. The author is trying to
promote Dharma as something unique to the Indian culture. Therefore, any idea that
challenges this assumption will make the paragraph redundant. Option E states that the
western culture also places emphasis on human values and dharma, taking away the
uniqueness of Indian culture. Therefore, option E is the right answer.
143.
Correct Answer: (c)
144.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
There is no mention of popularity of cricket in India. Option A cannot be concluded.
It is given that football is popular in Latin America. But, we cannot conclude that football is
also successful there. Option B cannot be inferred.
The paragraph gives information about coaches of Indian club football teams. We cannot
infer option C.
Option E is true that the relation between expertise of a coach and the popularity of that
sport in his country cannot be established based on the information provided in the
passage. Hence, option d is the correct answer.
145.
Correct Answer: (d)
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Explanation:
Option A and B are irrelevent.
Option C is contradictory to what author states, because then if prime minister falls country
will not be able to survive.
The main point of the passage is country will survive as it is independent of any other
factors.
The author is presenting several alternative futures and stating that the country would
thrive in every future and this fact will not depend on any of the current factors responsible.
If this thing would have happened earlier also and the country is still thriving, this will most
strongly support the author's argument.
Hence, option d is the correct answer.
146.
Correct Answer: (b)
147.
Correct Answer: (b)
148.
Correct Answer: (d)
149.
Correct Answer: (c)
150.
Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation:
The negative consequences are due to the fact that the theory learnt in the classroom
cannot be applied in the real life situation by the students. To cope with this situation, the
classrooms should teach how to apply theoretical knowledge in practical domain. Option D
is the most relevant.