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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Flamingos in large flock in the wild are social and extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into crèches for protection while both males and females fly off to search for food.
Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?
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Answer. C. The passage talks specifically about flamingos and does not extend to all species of birds. Hence option a and d are wrong as they make blanket assumptions about all species of birds. Option b is wrong as the passage does not state that other species apart from birds do not have the capacity to develop social behaviour. Thus, based on elimination we can conclude that C is the answer.
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Answer. C. The passage talks specifically about flamingos and does not extend to all species of birds. Hence option a and d are wrong as they make blanket assumptions about all species of birds. Option b is wrong as the passage does not state that other species apart from birds do not have the capacity to develop social behaviour. Thus, based on elimination we can conclude that C is the answer.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The government collects data on growth in the unorganized sector once every five years. The last time it did this was in 2015. In the years between successive datasets, official numbers for the unorganized sector are calculated on the basis of various assumptions. For example, there are projections based on figures from the preceding year, and on data on the organized sector—on the assumptions that old trends persist, and that the organized and unorganized sectors share similar fortunes. These assumptions are valid if the economy does not face a structural break.
Such assumptions do not hold anymore. Demonetization hurt the organized sector much less than the unorganized sector, since the latter is far more dependent on cash. The GST has also had a disproportionate impact on unorganized enterprises, even though they are exempted from registering for it. GST compliance in the organized sector has forced the digitization of business transactions, and a preference for organized-sector suppliers.
Which of the following is the central theme of the passage?
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Answer: A. The focus of the passage is on explaining the problems faced by the unorganized sector and the slowdown in their growth as a result of demonetization and introduction of GST. Hence A is the correct answer.
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Answer: A. The focus of the passage is on explaining the problems faced by the unorganized sector and the slowdown in their growth as a result of demonetization and introduction of GST. Hence A is the correct answer.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The government collects data on growth in the unorganized sector once every five years. The last time it did this was in 2015. In the years between successive datasets, official numbers for the unorganized sector are calculated on the basis of various assumptions. For example, there are projections based on figures from the preceding year, and on data on the organized sector—on the assumptions that old trends persist, and that the organized and unorganized sectors share similar fortunes. These assumptions are valid if the economy does not face a structural break.
Such assumptions do not hold anymore. Demonetization hurt the organized sector much less than the unorganized sector, since the latter is far more dependent on cash. The GST has also had a disproportionate impact on unorganized enterprises, even though they are exempted from registering for it. GST compliance in the organized sector has forced the digitization of business transactions, and a preference for organized-sector suppliers.
Which of the following is the most critical and rational inference that can be drawn from the passage?
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Answer: A. The focus of the passage is on explaining that the performance of unorganized sector is not at the same standard as that of organized sector because of introduction of certain measures like GST and demonetization, the impact of which has not been captured adequately by existing data. A comes close to being the most critical and rational inference. Hence A.
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Answer: A. The focus of the passage is on explaining that the performance of unorganized sector is not at the same standard as that of organized sector because of introduction of certain measures like GST and demonetization, the impact of which has not been captured adequately by existing data. A comes close to being the most critical and rational inference. Hence A.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
While the primary concern of Indian philosophy is to analyze the fundamental concepts of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and religion, its ultimate concern is the social well-being of individuals. The Indian thinkers have suggested ways of freeing oneself from material entanglements and attaining a state of blissful existence. The argument that Indian philosophy is pessimistic since it starts with the notion of suffering is unacceptable. On the contrary, it inspires optimism, climaxes in eternal pragmatism and, no less important, it has a social orientation.
According to the passage, why is Indian philosophy considered to be a pessimistic philosophy?
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Answer: C. Statement C is directly metioned as the reason why Indian philosophy is considered to be pessimistic
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Answer: C. Statement C is directly metioned as the reason why Indian philosophy is considered to be pessimistic
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Cricket is a sport, but it is also a code of honour. The phrase ‘it’s not cricket’ refers to any act that is not fair. That it has been called ‘a gentleman’s game’ suggests that it is held to high standards. Yet, like a few other things wrong with the game, ball-tampering remains one of its murkiest secrets. The seemingly innocuous application of saliva and sweat, and more interventionist acts such as pressing chewed lozenges, throwing the ball hard on the surface, the use of nails or abrasive dust from the turf, and in some cases the use of bottle openers have plunged a knife into the game’s heart even as they enhanced many a fast bowler’s ability to extract reverse-swing.
Which of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be drawn from the passage?
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Correct Answer : C Answer Justification : The passage states that ball tampering is one of the murkiest secrets of cricket. Hence, it cannot be a genuine tool. This also implies that ball tampering is cheating and not merely unsportsmanlike behaviour. Ball tampering distorting the balance between bat and ball is one of the reasons why ball tampering is cheating and not merely unsportsmanlike behaviour. C is most apt.
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Correct Answer : C Answer Justification : The passage states that ball tampering is one of the murkiest secrets of cricket. Hence, it cannot be a genuine tool. This also implies that ball tampering is cheating and not merely unsportsmanlike behaviour. Ball tampering distorting the balance between bat and ball is one of the reasons why ball tampering is cheating and not merely unsportsmanlike behaviour. C is most apt.
