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351.

The assistant asked the writer to make a list of the contents to

A. ascertain his ownership of the case
B. test his memory
C. charge him extra money
D. embarrass the writer
Answer» B. test his memory
Discussion
352.

The writer had plenty of time to spare because

A. he had arrived three days before
B. he had arrived an hour earlier
C. he had to collect his luggage
D. he needed to buy magazines
Answer» C. he had to collect his luggage
Discussion
353.

The writer needed the receipt

A. To claim his suitcase
B. To pay at the luggage office
C. To prove that he had paid at the luggage office
D. To prove that he had bought the suitcase
Answer» B. To pay at the luggage office
Discussion
354.

The writer felt foolish because

A. he could not find his receipt
B. he hadn t really lost his receipt at all
C. he had to fill in a form
D. the assistant eyed him suspiciously
Answer» C. he had to fill in a form
Discussion
355.

wrote them down mean

A. copied them
B. signed them
C. made a note of them
D. pointed at them
Answer» D. pointed at them
Discussion
356.

The writer found the receipt

A. On the high self near the cases
B. Among the contents of his suitcase
C. nestled with the money in his suitcase
D. trapped between the photographs in his wallet
Answer» D. trapped between the photographs in his wallet
Discussion
357.

The writer took out his wallet the first time to

A. Buy some magazines
B. look for receipt
C. fill out the form given by the assistant
D. Pay the assistant
Answer» C. fill out the form given by the assistant
Discussion
358.

In this passage situation means

A. place
B. event
C. condition
D. position
Answer» E.
Discussion
359.

Who is the narrator of the story of the lady's ancestors?

A. The pedal.
B. The sewing machine.
C. The big reel of cotton thread.
D. None of these
Answer» B. The sewing machine.
Discussion
360.

Which of the following did not happen after the old gentleman's death?

A. The gradual abandoning of the house by the children.
B. The old man's children becoming economically weak.
C. The infighting among his children.
D. The cleaning of the machine by the servants.
Answer» C. The infighting among his children.
Discussion
361.

Who brought the sewing machine to the house?

A. The grandfather of the child's mother
B. The lady's husband's father
C. The child's grandfather
D. The lady's father
Answer» C. The child's grandfather
Discussion
362.

What was the lady doing on the sewing machine?

A. She was stitching a dress to sell.
B. She was stitching a school dress for her daughter.
C. She was stitching a dress for herself.
D. She was winding cotton thread on the reel.
Answer» E.
Discussion
363.

Why was the reel of thread feeling dizzy?

A. It was being wound with thread.
B. It was made to rotate at a very fast rate.
C. It was moving on the needle stand.
D. It was being shaken by the needle.
Answer» E.
Discussion
364.

Although admired since years, why did the scepticism over the Japanese management style start since the last decade?

A. Japanese companies have been moving out of their home markets since the last decade.
B. Japanese banks have provided loans indiscriminately to the creditworthy as well as non-creditworthy people.
C. Because Japanese markets have been going through a period of continuous recession since the last decade.
D. The unlimited growth of the Japanese markets has come at the cost of the wester market.
Answer» D. The unlimited growth of the Japanese markets has come at the cost of the wester market.
Discussion
365.

According to the author, what is the main cause of Japanese recession?

A. Only a handful of corporations earned profits and not the people in general.
B. Non creditworthy people de faulted which led toa collapse of the entire system.
C. Consumers were sold newer products which were similar in quality to the existing ones.
D. Japanese do not purchase endlessly and thus when products had been sold to every customer, the markets slowed down.
E. None of these
Answer» E. None of these
Discussion
366.

How does the author foresee the future globalization as an analogy to Henry Ford's example? (A) Car companies would start selling cars in developing countries as well.(B) By paying the developing world the developed world would increase its own profit, in turn bring in affluence to developing world as well. (C) To earn profit, the companies in developing countries would move to foreign land.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Only C
D. Only A and C
E. None of these
Answer» C. Only C
Discussion
367.

According to the passage, which of the following was NOT an effect of providing loans and cred its to the customers? (A) The non-creditworthy people defaulted. (B) People bought new products which were not needed. (C) Poverty became non - existent.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Only A and B
D. Only B and C
E. Only C
Answer» F.
Discussion
368.

Which of the following can be side about Akbar s family?A. They were poor and uneducated.B. They discouraged him form becoming courtier.C. He was ashamed of them and did not introduce them at Court.

A. None
B. Only A
C. B and C
D. Only C
E. All of these
Answer» B. Only A
Discussion
369.

Why is recession the beginning of good news for India in the author's view? (A) India can provide an attractive market to the western companies. (B) India has remained largely K unaffected by recession owing to its huge population. (C) Indians keep purchasing products despite owning equally good products.

A. Only C
B. Only B
C. Only A
D. Only B and C
E. None of these
Answer» D. Only B and C
Discussion
370.

Why according to the author is the current recession great for Planet Earth ?(A) It will make people non-materialistic like the Japanese. (B) The unlimited market growth which caused hazards to the environment would be checked to a certain extent.(C) Banks will now provide loan only to the creditworthy people.(D) Developing countries will also be benefited by shifted markets.

A. Only A
B. Only B and D
C. Only A and B
D. Only B
E. None of these
Answer» C. Only A and B
Discussion
371.

Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage? A. Akbar was aged when he was finally made a courtier. B. Akbar excelled at whatever job the Emperor assigned him. C. The Emperor did not value a person s education but his family background.

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. A and B
D. B and C
E. All of these
Answer» C. A and B
Discussion
372.

Direction: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.CATERING

A. Considering
B. Lending
C. Supplying
D. Working
E. Indulging
Answer» D. Working
Discussion
373.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. PROSPEROUSTI

A. Distressed
B. Helpless
C. Worse
D. Worthless
E. Underprivileged
Answer» F.
Discussion
374.

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage. SURGE

A. Decrease
B. Deteriorating
C. weakening
D. Atrophy
E. Crumble
Answer» B. Deteriorating
Discussion
375.

Direction: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.AGGRESSIVE

A. Violent
B. Determined
C. Demanding
D. Offensive
E. Brutish
Answer» C. Demanding
Discussion
376.

Why has the European Union called for dramatic cuts in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions?

A. As global warming is not an issue of concern
B. As the temperatures may rise almost by an additional one degree and this may lead to severe climate change
C. As the NCAR has forced the European Union to announce the cuts.
D. As all the nations have decided to cut emissions of carbon dioxide.
E. None of these.
Answer» C. As the NCAR has forced the European Union to announce the cuts.
Discussion
377.

What would be the impact of unchecked greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emissions?

A. The temperature would rise from the current temperature by 2.2 degrees Celsius
B. The sea-level would rise by about 5.5 inches
C. The arctic ice would stabilize by 2100
D. The arctic ice would reduce by one-fourth
E. None of these
Answer» B. The sea-level would rise by about 5.5 inches
Discussion
378.

Direction: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Q. Shrink

A. contract
B. physician
C. wither
D. shrivel
E. reduce
Answer» B. physician
Discussion
379.

Direction: Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Q. DRAMATIC

A. unprecedented
B. thrilling
C. spectacular
D. effective
E. feeble
Answer» D. effective
Discussion
380.

Direction: Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Q. Significant

A. substantial
B. miniscule
C. incoherent
D. unimportant
E. irrelevant
Answer» E. irrelevant
Discussion
381.

Direction: Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.Q. Diminished

A. Created
B. rose
C. increased
D. lessen
E. finished
Answer» D. lessen
Discussion
382.

(DIRECTIONS 11): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.The above passage speaks about?

A. Priority.
B. Speech.
C. Worry.
D. Recognition.
Answer» C. Worry.
Discussion
383.

(DIRECTIONS 12): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.Official secure position and carries responsibility from?

A. Government.
B. Private.
C. Semi government.
D. Personal.
Answer» B. Private.
Discussion
384.

(DIRECTIONS 13): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.Passage talked about whom?

A. Government.
B. Government servant.
C. Older people.
D. Foreign people.
Answer» C. Older people.
Discussion
385.

(DIRECTIONS 14): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.Writer main motive in this passage towards reader is?

A. Work together creates differences.
B. Help others
C. Respected position.
D. None of these.
Answer» D. None of these.
Discussion
386.

(DIRECTIONS 15): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Deriving your authority from the government, your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfortAccording to the writer, what is the attitude of the person in this passage?

A. Arrogance.
B. Insult.
C. Belittlement.
D. Honeyed.
Answer» E.
Discussion
387.

(DIRECTIONS 16): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Indian airlines had no positive response to the incident occurred in the failure of aeroplane engine.It was 1989 ,Indian airline B059 got crashed in the middle of the Indian ocean,205 passengers were died.There were no clues about the B059 , some says that it got crashed but some said it got lost.Passengers relative were worried about their dear ones. Government decleared the issue of B059 as a priority,Indian navy were given responsibility to find the B059 but nothing was found .After a year some fishermen found the black box of B059, which confirms about the crash of Indian aeroplane B059 due to engine failure.What was the reason for the crash of B059?

A. Crashed with bird.
B. Engine failure.
C. B059 catches Fire.
D. Pilot failure.
Answer» C. B059 catches Fire.
Discussion
388.

(DIRECTIONS 17): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Indian airlines had no positive response to the incident occurred in the failure of aeroplane engine.It was 1989 ,Indian airline B059 got crashed in the middle of the Indian ocean,205 passengers were died.There were no clues about the B059 , some says that it got crashed but some said it got lost.Passengers relative were worried about their dear ones. Government decleared the issue of B059 as a priority,Indian navy were given responsibility to find the B059 but nothing was found .After a year some fishermen found the black box of B059, which confirms about the crash of Indian aeroplane B059 due to engine failure.Who got the responsibility to find out clues about B059?

A. Indian Coastal Guard.
B. Indian Navy.
C. Indian Army.
D. Indian Air Force.
Answer» C. Indian Army.
Discussion
389.

(DIRECTIONS 18): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Indian airlines had no positive response to the incident occurred in the failure of aeroplane engine.It was 1989 ,Indian airline B059 got crashed in the middle of the Indian ocean,205 passengers were died.There were no clues about the B059 , some says that it got crashed but some said it got lost.Passengers relative were worried about their dear ones. Government decleared the issue of B059 as a priority,Indian navy were given responsibility to find the B059 but nothing was found .After a year some fishermen found the black box of B059, which confirms about the crash of Indian aeroplane B059 due to engine failure.B059 got crashed at which place?

A. Atlantic Ocean.
B. Bay of Bengal.
C. Indian Ocean.
D. Coastal area.
Answer» D. Coastal area.
Discussion
390.

(DIRECTIONS 19): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Indian airlines had no positive response to the incident occurred in the failure of aeroplane engine.It was 1989 ,Indian airline B059 got crashed in the middle of the Indian ocean,205 passengers were died.There were no clues about the B059 , some says that it got crashed but some said it got lost.Passengers relative were worried about their dear ones. Government decleared the issue of B059 as a priority,Indian navy were given responsibility to find the B059 but nothing was found .After a year some fishermen found the black box of B059, which confirms about the crash of Indian aeroplane B059 due to engine failure.What could be assumed from the passage?

A. Government did not take any step.
B. Indian Navy did not work properly.
C. It was an airline mistake.
D. None of these.
Answer» E.
Discussion
391.

(DIRECTIONS 20): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.Indian airlines had no positive response to the incident occurred in the failure of aeroplane engine.It was 1989 ,Indian airline B059 got crashed in the middle of the Indian ocean,205 passengers were died.There were no clues about the B059 , some says that it got crashed but some said it got lost.Passengers relative were worried about their dear ones. Government decleared the issue of B059 as a priority,Indian navy were given responsibility to find the B059 but nothing was found .After a year some fishermen found the black box of B059, which confirms about the crash of Indian aeroplane B059 due to engine failure.How many passengers were died?

A. 200.
B. 205.
C. 210.
D. 219.
Answer» C. 210.
Discussion
392.

Non-violence, according to the writer, means:

A. violence without the evil motives.
B. giving in to the tyranny of the powerful.
C. accepting violence as a fact of life.
D. none of the above.
Answer» E.
Discussion
393.

Indeed, violence is bad, not intrinsically, but because of these motives that go with it'. This suggests

A. Violence is basically good.
B. Violence is bad only when it is associated with certain motives.
C. Violence is bad because the people who exercise it are bad.
D. Violence is basically bad
Answer» C. Violence is bad because the people who exercise it are bad.
Discussion
394.

Violence without these motives' is possible only in:

A. practice
B. reality
C. dream
D. theory
Answer» E.
Discussion
395.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A. Only violence can be used against violence.
B. Violence is not inherently ill
C. Violence is a historically accepted fact.
D. Violence cannot be ignored.
Answer» B. Violence is not inherently ill
Discussion
396.

The word 'dynamic' in the concluding line of the passage means:

A. active
B. energetic
C. capable of the change and progress
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
Discussion
397.

What will happen if Eastern people use machines?

A. It will bring great opportunities and rewards to them
B. It will show the victory of mind over matter
C. They will realise that it is not an end in itself
D. They will get involved in politics and drift into the danger of death
Answer» B. It will show the victory of mind over matter
Discussion
398.

Choose the word which is similar in meaning as the word 'tabooed' used in the passage.

A. Forbidden
B. Damaged
C. Accepted
D. Criticised
Answer» B. Damaged
Discussion
399.

When do science and technology become dangerous?

A. When they become idols
B. When they are used with temptation
C. When their advantages are not used judiciously
D. When it is assumed that material success is the criterion of civilisation
Answer» C. When their advantages are not used judiciously
Discussion
400.

What is man tempted to assume?

A. Western nations are superior to Eastern nation
B. Science and technology pose no danger to humanity
C. Technological progress is the real progress
D. As such, there is nothing wrong with machines
Answer» D. As such, there is nothing wrong with machines
Discussion