Sunday, 2 August 2015

1994 CAT VARC

Q1 - 5: Arrange sentences A, B, C and D between sentences 1 and 6 to form a logical sequence of six sentences.
1.
1. It is often said that good actors can get out of play more than the author has put into it.

A. A good actor, bringing to a part his own talent, often gives it a value that the layman on reading the play had not seen in it, but at the utmost he can do no more than reach the ideal that the author has seen in his mind's eye.
B. In all my plays I have been fortunate enough to have some of the parts acted as I wanted; but in none have I had all the parts so acted.
C. That is not true.
D. He has to be an actor of address to do this; for the most part the author has to be satisfied with an approximation of the performance he visualized.
6. so obviously inevitable, for the actor who is suited to a certain role may well be engaged and you have to put up with the second or third best, because there is no help for it.
(a) BACD
(b) DACB
(c) CADB
(d) DCBA

2.
1. I can think of no serious prose play that has survived the generation that gave it birth.

A. They are museum pieces.
B. They are revived now and then because a famous part tempts a leading actor, or a manager in want of a stop-gap thinks he will put on a play on which he has no loyalties to pay.
C. A few comedies have haphazardly traveled down a couple of centuries or so.
D. The audience laugh at their wit with politeness and at their farce with embarrassment.
6. They are not held nor taken out of themselves.
(a) CDBA
(b) CBAD
(c) ABDC
(d) BACD

3.
1. The wind had savage allies.

A. If it had not been for my closely fitted helmet, the explosions might have shattered my eardrums.
B. The first clap of thunder came as a deafening explosion that literally shook my teeth.
C. I didn't hear the thunder, I actually felt it – an almost unbearable physical experience.
D. I saw lighting all around me in every shape imaginable.
6. It was raining so torrentially that I thought I would drown in mid air.
(a) BCAD
(b) CADB
(c) CBDA
(d) ACDB

4.
1. All human beings are aware of the existence of a power greater than that of the mortals – the name given to such a power by individuals is an outcome of birth, education and choice.

A. Logically, therefore such a power should be remembered in good times also.
B. Their other philanthropic contributions include the construction and maintenance of religious places such as temples or gurudwaras.
C. Industrial organizations also contribute to the veneration of this power by participating in activities such as religious ceremonies and festivities organized by the employees.
D. This power provides an anchor in times of adversity, difficulty and trouble.
6. The top management/managers should participate in all such events, irrespective of their personal choice.
(a) CADB
(b) BCAD
(c) DACB
(d) DBCA

5.
1. A thorough knowledge of the path or course to be followed is essential for achieving success.

A. Seniors must show the path clearly by laying down the precise expectations of the management in terms of job description, key result areas and personal targets.
B. They should also 'light the path' by personal example.
C. Advice tendered or help offered must be objectively evaluated for its effectiveness in achieving the desired goal.
D. A display of arrogance and a false sense of 'self-worth', in order to belittle those who come to help prove dysfunctional.
6. The individuality of each employee must be respected.
(a) CDAB
(b) CADB
(c) BADC
(d) ABCD

Q6 - 10: In each of the following questions, the answer choices suggest alternative arrangements of four sentences A, B, C and D. Choose the alternative which suggests a coherent paragraph.

6.
A. To have settled one's affairs is a very good preparation to leading the rest of one's life without concern for the future.
B. When I have finished this book I shall know where I stand.
C. One does not die immediately after one has made one's will; one make's one's will as a precaution.
D. I can afford then to do what I choose with the years that remain to me.
(a) DBAC
(b) CABD
(c) BDAC
(d) CBDA

7.
A. It is sad that India has always been in a hurry to conform to the western thought, especially the American.
B. Even the smaller countries have the guts to take a firm contrarian stand if they feel the policies happen to compromise their country's interest.
C. Its one thing to sprout theories on liberalization, and entirely another to barter the interests of the nation in it's name.
D. In this case too, while a large number of countries are yet to ratify the GATT, India has not only ratified the treaty, but is also preparing to amend the Patents Act.
(a) CABD
(b) DCAB
(c) CBDA
(d) BDCA

8.
A. But instead you are faced with another huge crag and the weary trail continues.
B. No, the path wind on and another mountain bars your way.
C. When for days you have been going through a mountain pass, a moment comes when you are sure that after winding around the great mass of rock in front of you, you will come upon the plain.
D. Surely after this you will see the plain.
(a) CDBA
(b) BADC
(c) CADB
(d) BCAD

9.
A. During one exhibition, however, some air became mixed with the hydrogen, and in the words of the shaken performer: "The explosion was so dreadful that I imagined all my teeth had been blown out!"
B. An entertainer would finish his acts by blowing the hydrogen he had inhaled towards a lighted candle; as the hydrogen caught fire, flames would shoot menacingly from his lips.
C. A paper bag filled with hydrogen amazed guests by zooming off into space.
D. When people learned about its unique lighter-than-air property, they began to use it in all sorts of parlor stunts.
(a) DCBA
(b) DBAC
(c) CABD
(d) ACBD

10.
A. It is exciting and various.
B. I am a writer as I might have been a doctor or a lawyer.
C. The writer is free to work in what he believes.
D. It is so pleasant a profession that it not surprising if a vast number of persons adopt it who have no qualifications for it.
(a) CADB
(b) ABDC
(c) DBCA
(d) BDAC

Q11 – 15: four statements with blanks have been given. These statements are followed by four alternatives. Choose the one which fits into the set of statements the maximum number of times.

11.
A. Professional studies has become the _______ of the rich.
B. Every citizen has the _______ to speak, travel and live as he pleases.
C. He has a definite ________ over all his rivals.
D. Sheron no longer has the ________ of the company's bungalow and car.
(a) advantage
(b) privilege
(c) right
(d) concession

12.
A. People sensed _________.
B. A bad ________ case had come in – a person with a smashed arm.
C. And then, without warning, ________ struck.
D. The dogs were the first to recognize the signs of oncoming ________.

(a) tragedy
(b) accident
(c) disaster
(d) calamity

13.
A. The men there have fought _________ and emotional withdrawal, and were more capable of helping Jim.
B. But ______ does occasionally inflict all the adults.
C. A person who is deeply hurt feels very __________.
D. It is hard to survive this feeling of _______.

(a) dejection
(b) lonely
(c) trouble
(d) depression

14.
A. I have had a small power of _________.
B. Down with a very high fever, he suffers from frequents fits of _________.
C. They are now bitter enemies – all because of a small ________.
D. Her __________ is the most creative thing she has ever possessed.

(a) illusion
(b) imagination
(c) hallucination
(d) misunderstanding

15.
A. Communism states that every individual must live for the _________.
B. The _________ of the affairs of the nation is deplorable.
C. _________ have been laid down by the United States : states The Statesman.
D. No _________ has succeeded in gaining complete autonomy from the Federal government.

(a) state
(b) nation
(c) government
(d) condition

Q16 - 18: From the given alternatives, select the one in which the pairs of words have a relationship similar to the one between the bold words.

16. lying : perjury

(a) statement : testimony
(b) seeing : observing
(c) taking : stealing
(d) eating : dining

17. prehistoric : medieval

(a) Akbar : British
(b) present : future
(c) Shakesphere : Tennyson
(d) colossus : elephant

18. loud : stentorian

(a) mild : noisy
(b) painful : prickly
(c) adjective : descriptive
(d) bright : resplendent

Q19 – 23 : four parts of a sentence have been given. From the alternatives, find the combination which best gives a meaningful sentence.

19.
A. there was the hope that in another existence a greater happiness would reward one
B. previous existence, and the effort to do better would be less difficult too when
C. it would be less difficult to bear the evils of one's own life if
D. one could think that they were but the necessary outcome of one's errors in a

(a) CABD
(b) BDCA
(c) BADC
(d) CDBA

20.
A. he can only renew himself if his soul
B. he renews himself and
C. the writer can only be fertile if
D. is constantly enriched by fresh experience

(a) CBAD
(b) CADB
(c) BDCA
(d) BACD

21.
A. but a masterpiece is
B. untaught genius
C. a laborious career than as the lucky fluke of
D. more likely to come as the culminating point of

(a) CDAB
(b) ADCB
(c) CDBA
(d) ACDB


22.
A. what interests you is the way in which you have a created the illusion
B. they are angry with you, for it was
C. the public is easily disillusioned and then
D. the illusion they loved; they do not understand that

(a) ACBD
(b) BDCA
(c) CBDA
(d) BCAD

23.
A. an adequate physical and social infrastructure level
B. the pattern of spatial growth in these towns as also to
C. the failure of the government to ensure
D. the roots of the riots are related to

(a) ACBD
(b) DBCA
(c) ABDC
(d) CBDA

Q24 - 30 : Fill in the blanks of the following sentences using one from the words, idioms or phrases provided in the four alternatives.

24. On dark night a Darvesh ________ passing by a dry well.

(a) wasn't
(b) happened to be
(c) discovered in
(d) found to

25. Nordisk have recently __________ a product called Glucometer.

(a) started
(b) commissioned
(c) launched
(d) begun

26. I had already published a novel and it was an unexpected success. I thought my _______.

(a) days were up
(b) chances were good
(c) ladyluck was happy
(d) fortune was made

27. The neighbour grabbed the boy, and rolled him on the road to _______ the flames.

(a) smother
(b) kill
(c) burn out
(d) fizz out

28. Sam asked me to keep his secret ___________.

(a) secret
(b) in myself
(c) amongst us
(d) between us

29. Sometimes the greatest inventions ________ an idea of starting simplicity

(a) stumbles upon
(b) hinge upon
(c) starves without
(d) lacks

30. Real friends, genuinely wanting the best for the organization, _______different garbs.

(a) come in
(b) clad in
(c) dressed in
(d) clothed in

Q31 – 40 : From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a
F : Fact : If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.
J : Judgement : If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I : Inference : If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something based on the knowledge of facts.

31.
A. If India has embarked on the liberalization route, she cannot afford to go back.
B. Under these circumstances, being an active supporter of WTO policies will be a good idea.
C. The WTO is a truly global organization aiming at freer trade.
D. Many member countries have already drafted plans to simplify tariff structures.

(a) FJFI
(b) IFJF
(c) IJFF
(d) IFIF

32.
A. The Minister definitely took the wrong step.
B. Under the circumstances, he had many other alternatives.
C. The Prime Minister is embarrassed due to the Minister's decision.
D. If he has put the government in jeopardy, the Minister must resign.

(a) JFFI
(b) IFJI
(c) FFJI
(d) IFIJ

33.
A. The ideal solution will be to advertise aggressively.
B. One brand is already popular amongst the youth.
C. Reducing prices will mean trouble as our revenues are already dwindling.
D. The correct solution will be to consolidate by aggressive marketing.
(a) JFIJ
(b) FJJI
(c) IJFF
(d) JJIF

34.
A. If democracy is to survive the people must develop a sense of consumerism.
B. Consumerism has helped improve the quality o goods in certain countries.
C. The protected environment in our country is helping the local manufacturers.
D. The quality of goods suffers if the manufacturers take undue advantage of this.

(a) IJFJ
(b) JFJI
(c) IJJF
(d) IFJJ

35.
A. Unless the banks agree to a deferment of the interest, we cannot show profits this year.
B. This would not have happened had we adopted a stricter credit scheme.
C. The revenues so far cover only the cost and salaries.
D. Let us learn a lesson: we cannot make profits without complete control over credit.

(a) IIJF
(b) IJFI
(c) FJIF
(d) FJFI

36
A. Qualities cannot be injected into one's personality.
B. They are completely dependent on the genetic configuration that one inherits.
C. Hence changing our inherent traits is impossible as the genes are unalterable.
D. The least one can do is to try and subdue the "bad qualities".
(a) FIJI
(b) JFFI
(c) JFIJ
(d) JIFI

37.
A. Everything is purposeless.
B. Nothing before and after the existence of the universe is known with certainty.
C. Man is a part of the purposeless universe; hence man is also purposeless.
D. There is only one way of adding purpose to this universe: Union with Him.

(a) JFIJ
(b) FJJI
(c) JFFI
(d) IJFJ

38.
A. Everyday social life is impossible without interpersonal relationships.
B. The root of many misunderstandings has been cited in poor relations among individuals.
C. Assuming the above to be true, social life will be much better if people understand the importance of good interpersonal relations.
D. A study reveals that interpersonal relations and hence life in general can be improved with a little effort on the part of individuals.

(a) FJIJ
(b) JFIF
(c) FIFJ
(d) IFFJ

39.
A. The prices of electronic goods are falling.
B. Sine we have substantial reductions in import duties, this is obvious.
C. The trend is bound to continue in the near future.
D. But the turnover of the electronic industry is still rising, because the consumers are increasing at a rapid rate.

(a) IFJF
(b) FJII
(c) FIJF
(d) JIFF

40.
A. In the past, it appears, wealth distribution, and not wealth creation has dominated the economic policy.
B. Clearly, the government has not bothered to eradicate poverty.
C. Today's liberalization is far from the hitherto Nehruvian socialism.
D. Results are evident I n the form of a boom in the manufacturing sector output and turnover of all industries.

(a) FJIF
(b) FIFJ
(c) IJIF
(d) JIFF

Q41 - 50 : Each question contains six statements followed by four sets of combinations of three. Choose the set in which the combinations are logically related.

41.
A. All vegetarians eat meat.
B. All those who eat meat are not vegetarians.
C. All those who eat meat are herbivorous.
D. All vegetarians are carnivorous.
E. All those who eat meat are carnivorous.
F. Vegetarians are herbivorous.

(a) BCE
(b) ABE
(c) ACD
(d) ACF

42.
A. All roses have thorns.
B. All roses have nectar.
C. All plants with nectar have thorns.
D. All shrubs have roses.
E. All shrubs have nectar.
F. Some roses have thorns.

(a) BEF
(b) BCF
(c) BDE
(d) ACF

43.
A. No spring is a season.
B. Some seasons are springs.
C. Some seasons are autumns.
D. No seasons are autumns.
E. Some springs are not autumns.
F. All springs are autumns.

(a) DFA
(b) BEF
(c) CEB
(d) DEB

44.
A. All falcons fly high.
B. All falcons are blind.
C. All falcons are birds.
D. All birds are yellow.
E. All birds are thirsty.
F. All falcons are yellow.

(a) ABC
(b) CDF
(c) DEF
(d) BCA

45.
A. No wires are hooks.
B. Some springs are hooks.
C. All springs are wires.
D. Some hooks are not wires.
E. No hook is a spring.
F. All wires are springs.

(a) AED
(b) BCF
(c) BEF
(d) ACE

46.
A. Some abra are dabra.
B. All abra are cabra.
C. All dabra are abra.
D. All dabra are not abra.
E. Some cabra are abra.
F. Some cabra are dabra

(a) AEF
(b) BCF
(c) ABD
(d) BCE

47.
A. No plane is a chain.
B. All manes are chains.
C. No mane is a plane.
D. Some manes are not planes.
E. Some planes are manes.
F. Some chains are not planes.

(a) ACD
(b) ADF
(c) ABC
(d) CDF

48.
A. All dolls are nice.
B. All toys are nice.
C. All toys are dolls.
D. Some toys are nice.
E. Some nice things are dolls.
F. No doll is nice.

(a) CDE
(b) CEF
(c) ACD
(d) BEF

49.
A. Some buildings are not sky-scrappers.
B. Some sky-scrappers are not buildings.
C. No structure is a sky-scrapper.
D. All sky-scrappers are structures.
E. Some sky-scrappers are buildings.
F. Some structures are not buildings.

(a) ACE
(b) BDF
(c) CDE
(d) ACF

50.
A. All bins are buckets.
B. No bucket is a basket.
C. No bin is a basket.
D. Some baskets are buckets.
E. Some bins are baskets.
F. No basket is a bin.

(a) BDE
(b) ACB
(c) CDF
(d) ABF

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