InterviewSolution
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1). Bailout packages from the IMF2). Foreign aids from U.S. and China3). Investment in countries around India4). 1 and 2 |
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Answer» According to the passage, PAKISTAN’s CHOSEN way of dealing with the deficit has been foreign aids from U.S. and CHINA as well as the IMF bailout packages. So, both 1 and 2 are correct. But; there is no supporting evidence in the passage for option 3; so, it is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer is option 4. |
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1). Suez Canal outlet2). Islands of Indonesia3). Andaman and Nicobar islands4). South Australia outlet |
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Answer» The Indian OCEAN has LIMITED outlets. Suez CANAL is an artificial link with the Western WORLD. Another possible link with Europe is by circumferencing whole of Africa. On the eastern SIDE, there are two outlets-one through the islands of Indonesia, and second is via the south of Australia. The Indian Ocean can be choked anytime by controlling these outlets. Hence the correct answer is option 5. |
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Which of the following expresses a similar meaning to the word 'heritage'?1). Rights2). Property3). Hamper4). Legacy |
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Answer» The WORD 'heritage' means 'property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.' Thus option 4 is the CORRECT ANSWER.$ |
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What does the statement 'How deep is the rot I had not fathomed at the time' mean?1). The author is devastated that she didn't act diligently against this racket when she could have brought about a change2). The author had some idea about the racket but didn't know that it received patronage3). Although the author had some idea about the racket, she didn't understand how deep it ran into the system or how big the problem was 4). Both 1 and 2 |
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Answer» The meaning of the STATEMENT is that 'Although the author had some idea about the RACKET, she didn't understand how big the problem was until she CLIMBED up the steps to the Counselling Hall of the Centralized ADMISSION Committee.' 'Fathom' means: understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought.$ |
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How did Buddha finally reach the enlightenment?1). He met many meditation talented teachers.2). He set off alone in the forest.3). He taught students about enlightenment, so he reached it.4). He maintained good relations with the yogis. So, he reached enlightenment. |
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Answer» Correct option- 5 On looking at the above mentioned passage, we observe that it is based on life of Gautam Buddha, his family, his CONFRONTATION with the SUFFERINGS of people and his enlightenment. It is mentioned in the passage that when he left for forest, he met MANY talented MEDITATION teachers and mastered their techniques. But he found that they showed him mind’s potential but not mind itself. Finally, at a place called Bodhgaya, the future Buddha decided to remain in $meditation until he knew mind’s true nature and could benefit all beings. After spending six days and nights cutting through mind’s most subtle OBSTACLES, he reached enlightenment on the full moon morning of May. So, the correct answer is option 5.$ |
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1). 1 only2). 2 only3). 1 and 2 4). 1,2, and 3 |
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Answer» The fourth para cites the lackings in the definition of GNPand MENTION factors which it does not include. It ALSO cites EXAMPLES of "products'' which should include unpaid but productive work of housewives. Finally, it also DEVELOPS the definition of GNP by adding certain towards the end of the paragraph. Thus, all the statements serve the rhetorical purpose. So, OPTION 4 is the right answer. |
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1). The government has increased import duties on several items2). The economy is experiencing capital outflows on the large scale3). The Indian foreign exchange reserves are not sufficient4). The import and exports are growing at a temporary rate |
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Answer» The PASSAGE states that FINANCING the DEFICIT is a challenge due to large-scale CAPITAL outflows. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 2. |
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Why is Republic day in India celebrated every year?1). To honour the Constitution of India as it came into force on the same day.2). As a national holiday is declared by the Indian Government on this day.3). AsIndia became a free nation.4). As it replaced the Government of India Act. |
| Answer» The Constitution gave the citizens of India the POWER to choose their own government and paved the way for democracy.$ Republic day in India is celebrated every YEAR with GREAT honour on 26th of January to honour the Constitution of India as it came into force on the same day in the year 1950. Option 1 is the CORRECT answer. | |
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Which of following words can be used to describe the group of people in the passage?1). Local society2). Close family3). Work family4). Occupational assistants |
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Answer» The passage mentions "former employee" meaning the GATHERING was for work related people. The best words describing the people in the passage is work family as it implies that the workers were knitted together as a close group. Occupational assistants and COMPANY union also are work related people HOWEVER, they do not imply the CLOSENESS or belongingness of a group. The other options do not fit in as answers because of the differing meanings. |
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1). Missing or failing to achieve a given task2). Deciding to do something difficult or unpleasant that was put off for a long time 3). Deliberately hurting or offending a benefactor or friend4). Trying hard to avoid saying something unpleasant |
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Answer» The PHRASE ‘bite the bullet’ means doing something unpleasant that ONE is HESITANT about. e.g. He needs to bite the bullet and GET the job done. Therefore, the CORRECT answer is option 2. |
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What do you mean by the idiom 'breaking the back of the beast' as used in the passage?1). Doing something new2). Doing something unimaginable3). Overcoming a major difficulty4). Trying something difficult |
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Answer» The idiom 'to break the BACK of the beast' means 'to OVERCOME a serious DIFFICULTY'. THUS option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). UNCTAD has a very hopeful view regarding the future2). UNCTAD looks at globalization as a great success of 21st century3). UNCTAD believes in the realistic, harsh truths of how the economy actually operates4). UNCTAD champions the examples of Western economies for economic growth |
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Answer» After reading the passage, it is clear that UNCTAD report believes in looking at the economy as it is rather than the ‘fairy TALE’ versions that mainstream ECONOMIC theories believe in. |
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What is the author trying to say when it says that the move can be "another South China Sea"?1). It refers to a similar case of Dokalam 2). It refers to the fact that trade will ameliorate between the two countries 3). It refers to the claim issues that would arise out of the move.4). It refers to the fact that multiple countries would interfere in the matter for the settlement of business routes |
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Answer» The essence lies in the FACT that there were CLAIM issues between CHINA and other countries as to who has ownership over the China SEA. Similarly China WOULD face challenges from India if they try to claim ownership over Arunachal Pradesh. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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How could the Europeans easily conquer the native tribes of North and South America?1). The tall and thin shape of the American continent made it easier for Europeans to travel across lands and conquer the natives.2). The natives were ill equipped, while the Europeans were equipped with modern warfare tactics.3). Increased agricultural productivity led to massive population growth which in turn helped to build bigger armies.4). Due to lack of agricultural productivity most of the natives were victims of malnutrition. |
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Answer» A closer look at the last part of the passage gives us a CLEAR indication that European societies could build a strong army because AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY MEANT food availability which led to POPULATION growth, which in turn ensured building a bigger army than the Americans. As a result the natives didn't stand a chance against the Europeans. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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What can be inferred to be the positive sides of the tourism in these forests?1). Is not safe and security has been maximized.2). Does not require much time to travel to these places.3). The species found here are not found in any other national forest in India.4). Various modes of transportation are available to enjoy the beauty of these forests. |
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Answer» It is mentioned in the PASSAGE 'According to a FOREST and ENVIRONMENT Department officer, one can hardly find wilderness in close proximity to a city anywhere in the COUNTRY, except in Bhubaneswar.' Thus it can be easily inferred that the distance not being great from the city, the time taken to travel to these places is less. Option 2 is the correct answer. The rest of the OPTIONS are incorrect. |
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1). Only I2). Only III3). Both I and II4). Both II and III |
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Answer» The site of the statue will DEFINITELY be a PLACE of tourism and it has been constructed as a sign of reverence to SardarVallabhbhai Patel, a leading light of the COUNTRY’s long FREEDOM struggle against the British. Thus, statement I and II are correct. Statement III is incorrect. OPTION 3 is thus the correct answer. |
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives. But before I could be inspired by these amazing people, I had to cleanse my feed. I know my weaknesses: just last week, Facebook memoriesreminded me of a pizza party I'd had two years ago and I ended up ordering a chicken dominator, with garlic breadsticks and an jalapeno cheesedip. So much for Day One of Couch to 5K training. I stayed right on that couch. So far I've unfollowed Buzzfeed Tasty, TasteMade (even their adorable Tiny Kitchen) and several people who have the enviable advantage of being able to eat as much as they want and not put on weight. Bymy calculations, dark chocolate is healthy, so I'm still following Earth Loaf, Pascati and Mason & Co.. When I finally found a gym I liked, with the best trainers I have had, I unabashedly shared my workouts every day. From shying away from fulllength pictures, I reached a point where I could share videos of myself deadlifting and doing back squats with a barbell across my shoulders. Itgave me accountability: I challenged myself to go to the gym for 30 classes straight, and I did it. Which reminds me, it's time to start a new challenge.Which of the following is a page related to chocolate?1). Earth Loaf2). Buzzfeed Tasty3). TasteMade4). Tiny Kitchen |
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1). China saw the sharpest fall in two years amidst rising trade tensions with the United States.2). China saw the sharpest fall in two years beyond rising trade tensions with the United States.3). China saw the sharpest fall in two years amid rising trade tensions with the United States.4). China saw the sharpest fall in two years amongst rising trade tensions with the United States. |
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Answer» The PREPOSITIONS USED here, ‘AMID’, ‘amidst’ and ‘among’, ‘amongst’ all mean SITUATED more or less centrally to or surrounded by something. The only sentence, which uses the preposition ‘beyond’ does not make the sentence meaningful. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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The main purpose of the passage is to:1). Argue for the value of increased economic output2). Explain the disadvantages of measuring the life using a scale of material effluence3). Define GNP4). Contrast the American and European GNP |
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Answer» While discussing Economic GROWTH, the author is making a case for the real value of increased economic input. This value is the human MEANING which is not generally included in what is considered as product. GNP in author's opinion is an incomplete measure of economic output. Therefore, option 1 best explains the purpose of this PASSAGE. |
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Why does the author refer to Asaram as 'tainted'? 1). Because tainted means 'a person who revered by the masses' which fits perfectly with a man who had millions of followers all over the world2). Because tainted means 'a person found guilty of a crime' and it fits perfectly with a person convicted of raping a minor3). Because a tainted person is one 'who rises from poverty to wealth, and in some cases from absolute obscurity to heights of fame' and this fits with the life of Asaram4). Because the word 'tainted' means 'affect with a bad or undesirable quality' and it fits perfectly with a person convicted of raping a minor |
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Answer» Option 4 is correct ANSWER because ''tainted'' means 'affect with a BAD or UNDESIRABLE quality' and the crime over which Asaram BAPU has been convicted proves it to be true. $ |
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1). Legacy2). Semantic3). Tamed4). Exhorted |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 3 Firstly, let's find out the meaning of subjugated:- To bring SOMEONE or something under COMPLETE control; tamed; becoming master. Now, we find the meaning of all the options:- LEGACY - ANYTHING that is passed on. Semantic - Things that deal with meanings of words and sentences. Exhorted - To advise or warn someone. Startled - To disturb or frighten someone suddenly or unexpectedly. Tamed - To domesticate something, to bring something under one's control. Thus, option 3 is the correct answer. |
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Which of the following is the most similar to INTERVENTION in the given passage?1). Intermediate 2). Flourishing 3). Intercession 4). Plodding |
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Answer» Correct option - 3 Let's first FIND out the meaning of 'intervention' :- the action or process of intervening; interfering. Now, find the meaning of given options :- Intermediate - coming between two things in time, place, CHARACTER, etc. Flourishing - developing rapidly and successfully; thriving. Intercession - the action of intervening on behalf of another. Plodding - slow-moving and unexciting. Recrimination - an accusation in response to one from someone else. It is mentioned in the passage that the role in the development of the reforms for removing POVERTY, as opposed to other public policy interventions, needs clarification. Hence, development is not done for SOMETHING unexciting or accusation. And, development is not done for something that is ALREADY developing rapidly.Also, 'intermediate' is out of context. Thus, option 3 i.e. intercession gives the most similar meaning to word 'intervention' in given passage. |
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What does the author mean by the phrase 'heading for the door'?1). Leaving someone2). Running into a door3). Facing a door4). Being stuck in a dilemma |
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Answer» The correct option is option 1. 'To head for someone or something' means 'to proceed or move toward someone or something.' In the CONTEXT of the passage, the author means to say that ONE's best friends never leave them EVEN when you share your deepest, darkest secrets with them. |
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1). Only I2). Only III3). Both II and III4). All the options |
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Answer» It can be CLEARLY inferred from the passage that Justice Gogoi has a good experience at his work. CJI Gogoi started his career as a PERMANENT Judge of the Gauhati High COURT in February 2001. He went on to be transferred to the Punjab and HARYANA High Court in 2010 and was appointed Chief Justice there in 2011. He came to the Supreme Court as a judge on April 23, 2012. The rest of the statements are not correct. Option 2 is the correct answer. |
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The word 'reckon' in the given passage can by best replaced by:1). Conjecture2). Abjure3). Abandon4). Rectify |
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Answer» In the GIVEN sentence, reckon means to be of an opinion Let's find out the meanings of the following words:- Conjecture: an opinion or CONCLUSION formed.$ Abjure: solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).$ Abandon: cease to support or LOOK after (someone)$ Rectify: put right; correct.$ |
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Which of the following can be concluded from the passage?1). The relationship between USA and Iraq has always been stressed and the rivalry is not going to end soon.2). The resource rich Middle East has been an area of interest for all the countries in the world.3). USA has played a strategic role in ending terrorism in the Middle east.4). USA has failed to leave a good impact on the Middle East and there is lack of trust in the government by the countries. |
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Answer» Only option 4 is correct and relevant to the context of the passage. It is mentioned in the passage ' Though information is scanty$, what does exist shows that people in the Middle EAST have a significantly unfavorable view of the U.S. In a recent Pew Global survey, 83 percent of people in Jordan had an “unfavorable” view of the U.S. In LEBANON, it was 60 percent. In Turkey, 58 percent. Even among Israelis, 63 percent rank Obama as the “worst” president in the last 30 years in relation to their country, despite the fact that there are no Arab ARMIES today that are able to pose a serious threat to Israel. Perhaps most frustrating is a State Department poll that shows that about 40 percent of Iraqis believe the U.S. is “working to destabilize Iraq and control its natural resources and nearly a third believe that AMERICA supports terrorism in general or IS specifically.” Some Iraqis even believe that they were better off under Saddam Hussein.' Thus option 4 can be clearly INFERRED from the passage. |
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1). Laws are the conditions of own inherent universality2). Laws are constitutive conditions of individuality3). Laws are purely formal in their relative nature4). Laws are abstractions from the life of concrete spirit |
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Answer» The passage MENTIONS "laws," i.e. CONSTITUTIVE CONDITIONS of individuality. |
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1). Only I2). Only III3). Both II and III4). Both I and III |
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Answer» The sentence states how DIFFICULT it is for small businesses to get coverage in the MEDIA.It can be understood from the statement that proper MARKETING is essential and media plays the major role here. Thus II and III are correct. Statement I is not correct. Thus OPTION 3 is the correct answer. |
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What message is the author trying to give through this passage? 1). Material wealth makes living more delightful2). Some people no matter how successful, never fail to admire the simple pleasures3). Life's best pleasures are its simplest ones4). Life is not only about making money; it is also about helping people make money |
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Answer» The MAIN message that the author is trying to give is that some of the simplest THINGS in this WORLD have the POWER to give us that greatest pleasure. He explains this with a lot of examples. Thus, option 3 is the CORRECT answer. |
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1). It will be better if such shocks happen, but it also okay if they don't.2). It will be in everyone's best interest if such shocks do not occur.3). It will be very difficult but not impossible for the economies to survive without such trade wars.4). They can continue their progress even without such shocks. |
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Answer» The correct answer is OPTION? 2. 'Can do WITHOUT' means managing without or ADJUSTING. Clearly, since the entire paragraph talks about the cons and problems being created by the trade war, in context of the passage, the AUTHOR takes a sarcastic tone to reflect on the fact that it would be best if such shocks do not occur. THUS, option 2 is correct. |
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.I had seen this road many years ago when my parents moved to Mundakotukurussi, our ancestral village. However, in those early years, I hadn't begun exploring the countryside. I stored the unknown road in my head under 'One Day I Will'. Ten years ago, when I recovered from a herniated disc, it was to discover that I had a useless left leg. Though I managed to lose the limp, I hated not being able to stride around as I used to. I needed a challenge to tell myself that I wasn't going to buckle to a creature called sciatica. Thus the 'One Day I Will' arrived. 'Where does the road by the medical shop lead to?' I asked my parents while visiting them next. 'Chalavara,' they said. 'It's not an easy road to walk on,' my father added. 'There are too many ups and downs.' Chalavara was a superior grade of a village as compared to Mundakotukurussi, with a high school, a fine library, ATMs and several shops. But it also has two approach roads. The one I had chosen was a narrow back road used by the locals and that settled it for me. I needed to know for myself I could walk a road that wasn't going to be easy. And the next day, I would get up and walk that road again.What disability did the writer suffer due to the herniated disc?1). A useless left leg2). Depression3). Loss of memory4). Poor visibility |
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Which of the following has a meaning similar to 'imminent'?1). Serious2). Crucial3). Impending4). Well known |
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Answer» The word 'imminent' means 'about to HAPPEN'. Thus OPTION 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER. |
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Which of the following is the most similar to PLAUSIBILITY in the given passage?1). Unbelievable 2). Fallacious 3). Dupe 4). Pliability |
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Answer» Correct option - 5 Let's first find out the meaning of 'plausibility' :- SOMETHING seemingly worthy; SEEMS true or reasonable. Now, find the meaning of given options :- UNBELIEVABLE - not able to be believed; unlikely to be true. Fallacious - based on a mistaken BELIEF. Dupe - deceive; trick. Pliability - the quality of being easily bent; flexibility. CREDIBLE - capable of being believed; believable. The context explains that belief of decline in the poverty in the country is based on the fact that it comes soon after a period when growth itself in India was fastest ever, the five-year period from 2003-04 onwards. "Credibility" comes with related with clarity or truthfulness of something. Hence, option 5 i.e. credibility is the most similar in meaning to given word "plausibility", |
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In the faced paced lives, we are becoming increasingly distanced. This is happening despite the fact that the population of the country is only rising and are one of the most populous places in the world. Hundreds of people pass each other in the roads, public places, work places and yet, we detachment seems to be growing. This does not account that there is no attachment, only that there is less attachment and more individualism. Coming from a collectivistic culture, where people lived and thrived as a group, we are now moving toward an individualistic culture.1).2). Increasing wealth and decreasing humanity3). Increasing people and decreasing isolation4). Rising population and rising individualism |
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Answer» The answer from the GIVEN options is clearly D- rising population and rising individualism, as the PASSAGE points at the booming population phenomena and instead of coming together, we are further DRIFTING apart, even in SOCIETIES that have been collectivistic in the past. |
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1). Square2). Circle3).4). Coinbase |
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Answer» The passage STATES that according to the WALL Street Journal, Coinbase is the largest currency EXCHANGE brokers in the United States. THEREFORE, the correct answer is option 4. |
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Why does the author find the signing of 'Three Agreements between India and Nepal' unusual?1). Because before the meeting Nepal's Prime Minister made at least 10 different proposals2). Because India and Nepal have been known to sign many agreements during such official visits of the heads of the states3). Because traditionally, a host of MoUs or agreements are signedby the leaders of a foreign nation during such visits.4). Because this is the first time India and Nepal have had a formal meeting between the heads of the state in long time and everyone expected more |
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Answer» This can be inferred from the SENTENCE, ''BREAKING the tradition of signing a long LIST of documents.'' tt is important to note here, that this tradition of signing many documents is not something between India and Nepal alone, and the author SURELY is not pointing that way. It is very common in the world of foreign relations and diplomacy, to sign a whole LOT of agreements; only a few of them actually are worked upon. So option 3 is correct. |
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What is the writing style used by the author in the passage?1). Analytical2). Critical 3). Argumentative 4). Descriptive |
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Answer» CORRECT option - 1 Since the passage is filled with data and statistics. So, the WRITING STYLE USED by the author is analytical. Hence, option 1 is the correct ANSWER. |
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What is the opinion of the writer regarding the concept of 'gender budgeting'?1). Gender budgeting is a concept that has acted as a tool of withdrawing countries from progressing and giving women the equal place in society.2). Gender budgeting can be used as a tool to elevate the status of women in society.3). Gender budgeting is a mandatory concept in most of the countries to maintain the social structure and preventing it from collapsing.4). While applying the concept of gender budgeting people should be more careful about the after effects or consequences of the actions. |
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Answer» The passage clearly explains the concept of GENDER budgeting and how it focuses on the needs of WOMEN and helps to raise their status in society. The tone of the passage is POSITIVE and it explains how it is beneficial in the long run for the growth of the country. It mentions the negative impact in some COUNTRIES and a few examples where it has failed to work out but it is very less in comparison to the positive sides and the necessity of the principle. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). It will increase the problem and the number of protests.2). The Government will have to act soon which is not possible.3). To stop various kinds of documentaries to be made in the country.4). It is seen as a threat to the Communist party. |
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Answer» It is mentioned in the PASSAGE 'The unification of what are now disconnected GRASSROOTS ACTIONS against specific pollution sources into a national environmental movement is perceived as a threat to the rule of the Communist PARTY.' Thus OPTION 4 is the correct answer. |
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1). Investors have decided to reduce their investments.2). Investors have decided to increase their investment.3). Investors are indifferent.4). Investors want more tariffs. |
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Answer» The correct answer is option 1. The paragraph states, 'The minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve JUNE policy meeting show that economic uncertainty due to the TRADE war is already affecting private investment in the U.S., with many investors deciding to scale BACK or delay their investment plans'. 'Scaling back' refers to REDUCTION. THUS option 1 is correct. |
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1). It is a factual account of the Indian Human Capital Index2). It is criticizing the World Bank’s Index regarding India3). It is an opinionated piece about the Human capital in India4). It is a comprehensive analysis on the infrastructure development in India |
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Answer» After reading the PASSAGE, it is clear that it talks about the HUMAN capital in India and its development. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 3. |
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1). Cryptocurrencies are the currencies of the future2). The progress of cryptocurrencies is harmed by regulations3). The cryptocurrencies are the heralds of libertarian economies4). Cryptocurrency was a bubble that seems to have burst |
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Answer» After reading the PASSAGE, it is CLEAR that it regards the cryptocurrencies as a bubble that seems to be bursting. |
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Which of the following words serves as an antonym of the word ‘plethora’ used in the passage?1). Surplus2). Aplomb3). Dearth4). Dismal |
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Answer» Plethora means a large amount of something. The word surplus ALSO has a similar meaning – an amount of quantity in excess of what is required. The option 1 can thus be ELIMINATED as surplus is a SYNONYM of plethora and the question ASKS for an antonym. Let us look into the meaning of the other words: Aplomb – self-assurance or complete and confident composure Dearth – scarcity, inadequate supply of something Dismal – sad and without hope Furtive - BEHAVING secretly often because of guilt The word dearth means the opposite of plethora. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the given passage?1). Kafka and his views on meaningless existence2). The role of a diary in the colloquial times3). The purpose of keeping a diary4). Journal of lives that have affected the world |
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Answer» The passage does not primarily focus on Kafka. It attempts to make us understand how diaries help us to understand the emotional STATE and political STANCE of their authors. Diaries may also help us to REFLECT upon past actions and help the future generations in comprehending the views and problems faced by their ancestors. The passage seeks to make the READERS understand the importance of maintaining diaries. The central theme deals with this aspect (and does not specifically DEAL with Kafka). An apt title for this passage should be - The purpose of keeping a diary. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3. |
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Which of the following is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word 'effusive'?1). Criticizing2). Unrestrained3). Bitter4). Illogical |
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Answer» The WORD 'effusive' means 'showing or expressing gratitude, PLEASURE, or approval in an unrestrained or HEARTFELT manner$'. THUS 'unrestrained' which means 'uncontrolled' is the word SIMILAR in meaning. |
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Which of the following words is similar in meaning to the word 'bloc'?1). Forestall2). Preclude3). Precinct4). Vicinity |
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Answer» The word bloc means a group of COUNTRIES or political parties with common interests who COME together, which basically defines an alliance. So 'alliance' is the most suitable word here.$ |
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A passage is given with 5 questions following it. Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.. The flora and fauna of Cubbon Park captures our attention more than anything else. But when you take time to look closely at the statue, you will marvel at its sheer grandeur. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, the 11 feet high marble statue is larger than life. It brings out the personality of Queen Victoria, who had been the Monarch of Great Britain from 1837 till 1901, depicting a rather proud, stern person with pronounced features. In 1906, the statue was unveiled in the city by George Frederick Ernest Albert, Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and York, making it stand in all its glory in its 111th year. Even though there is a wealth of history to the statue, and it was made to appear imposing, the busy Bengalureans would probably refer to it as just another landmark. As the workers are busy in discussion on the instructions given to them, life continues as usual in the Park. The Bengalureans would refer to the Queen Victoria statue as ____________.1). wealth of history2). a landmark3). Symbol of British rule4). Bengaluru culture |
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Why does D'Monte think that the landlords are equally responsible for the fire along with the restaurant owners?1). Because the landlord didn't pay attention to the restaurant owner's demand for safety arrangements2). Because the landlord hasn't renovated the building since 1990 even for once3). Since tenants can't make large structural changes in the building it is the responsibility of the landlord to provide a safe building4). Since landlords charge very high amount of rent |
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Answer» According to D'Monte, both the landlord and restaurant owner must be held responsible. Since ONE tenant doesn't stay for ever, they can't make STRUCTURAL changes in the building. So, the landlord has to do it to GIVE them a SAFE environment. But this didn't happen in Mumbai. Thus, OPTION 3 is the correct answer. |
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ANC represents the abbreviated form of which of the following?1). African National Communist party2). African National Congregation3). African National Congress4). African Native Conclave |
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1). He wishes to have minimal state intervention in markets2). He wishes to have the markets be regulated by a private body outside the government3). He wishes the regulatory authorities to remain alert and watch the market keenly4). Both 1 and 2 |
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Answer» Rajiv Mehrishi, talking about the new economy states that it NEEDS to LOOKED at carefully, which makes OPTION 3 correct. So, only option 3 is correct. |
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