31.Ans (d) The last line of the first paragraph indicates the central
idea of the passage and points towards art's
contribution to politics. Option (d) is the answer. Option
(a) is incorrect as the emergence of art and politics
has not been discussed in the passage. Option (b) is
also incorrect as the passage only states that art and
politics are interlocked in complex ways. But, this
cannot be inferred as a mutually beneficial relationship
– a symbiosis. Option (c) is incorrect as art and politics
are not merged or do not become one entity.
32.Ans (c) Options (a) and (d) have been mentioned in the last
line of the passage. Option (b) can be inferred from
the second paragraph. However, option (c) cannot be
inferred. It also goes against the information in the
passage – against the discussion of art's contribution
to politics. The author has mentioned boycott of those
political events where the ideology does not match
that of the artist's. However, option (c) has incorrectly
generalized the author's statement.
33.Ans (d) There is a strong link between B and D. This link helps
rule out option (b). A, C and E are all specific statements
with examples related to the employees. The choice
between a specific to general or a general to specific
leads one to the correct answer. Options (a) and (c)
allow a choice that is specific to general, albeit one
that is disjointed with the appearance of BD at the end
of the sequence. The correct answer is option (d) as
it starts with BD and EAC are a substantiation of the
assertion in D.
34.Ans (b) There is a CBD link. C sets the standard in deficit
reduction. B asserts that there is no way to cut out
discretionary programs and still not cripple basic
functions. D goes on to substantiate B by discussing
that even by cutting down a few programs, Congress
would not cut even $110 billion annually. It is also clear
that before A there must be another statement to
establish the need for Congress to act. Hence, E comes
before A. The answer is option (b).
35.Ans (b) The tone of the author while describing the state and
its institutions is negative. Both the words need to
complement each other and deliver a logical meaning.
'Callous' means insensitive, indifferent or unconcerned
and 'wobbly' means weak and unstable. The state
has become callous towards the needs and problems
of the Indians and its institutions have become weak
and infirm which causes frustration among Indians
but they cherish their freedom. Option (b) clearly brings
out the meaning of the sentence. 'Amoral' and
'apathetic' appear to be suitable for the first blank. But
both options (a) and (c) are incorrect due to the second
words paroxysmal and vacillating respectively.
'Paroxysmal' means characterized by a sudden strong
feeling or expression that is difficult to control.
'Vacillating' means to keep changing your opinion or
thoughts about something. Hence, options (a) and (c)
are negated. Option (d) is irrelevant as the word 'ribald'
means characterized by coarse indecent humour.
For questions 36 to 38:
Let Andrew, Joseph, Parry and Lucas be represented by A, J,
P and L respectively. Let the shifts be called 1st to 7th (in the
order of their occurrence).
From statement (i), it can be concluded that A operated in the
1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th shifts.
From statement (ii), it can be concluded that J operated along
with A in the 3rd shift.
From statement (iii), it can be concluded that P operated in the
4th shift.
From statement (iv), it can be concluded that the two shifts in
which L operated were 2nd and 6th. Hence, P operated in the 1st
and 7th shifts.
From statement (v), it can be concluded that J operated in the
5th shift along with A.
The conclusions made thus far can be shown as given below.
SHIFT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
GUARD(S) A, P L A, J P A, J L A, P
36.Ans (b) 2
37.Ans (b) 3
38.Ans (a) 3 p.m.
39.Ans (c) Hacked to bits is the correct phrase and means
severely damaged. Hence, option (c) is incorrect.
To hack around means to waste time. Hence, option
(a) is correct. To hack into means to break into a
computer system. Hence, option (b) is correct. Hack
up means to chop or cut into small pieces. So option
(d) is correct.
40.Ans (b) To hang about/around is to spend time somewhere
not doing much. Hence, (a) is correct. To hang it up
means to resign or quit. So (b) is incorrect. The correct
idiom is to hang in there which means to persevere
and not give up. Hang a left or right means to take a
left or right turn. Hence, (c) is correct. Hang one's hat
means 1: to situate oneself in (as a residence or place
of employment) or 2: to have or use as a source of
support <need a career to hang my hat on>. Hence,
(d) is correct.
41.Ans (a) Opt in for is not grammatically correct. The correct
phrase is opt for which means to choose. To opt in is
to choose to be part or a member of something. Optout
is a noun. It means the act of choosing not to be
involved in an agreement. Opt for or against means to
choose to take or not to take a particular course of
action. To opt out means to choose not to be part of
something. The answer is option (a).
42. Ans (a) Shyam is standing at one of the ends of the row.
Hence, it can be concluded that Shyam is either the
shortest or the tallest among the four.
From Statement A:
Since Shameem is shorter than Shyam, it means that
Shyam is not the shortest and so he is the tallest
among the four. Ram being at the other end of the row,
must be the shortest among the four.
From Statement B:
The statement alone is not sufficient to answer.
43.Ans (c) The author starts with a discussion on Dumont's
magnum opus, analyses this publication and then
moves on to the analyses of his other publication. In
the third paragraph, the author presents other opinions
and then also presents his opinion. He takes facts and
uses them to arrive at an understanding. These are all
elements of the analytical style. Option (c) is the
answer. Option (a) is incorrect as discursive style
would indicate that the author is attempting to explain
something to the reader – this is clearly not the case in
the passage. Option (b) is incorrect because there is
no narration of events in a sequential manner – there
is a reference to dates but these are only part of the
process of analysis that the author goes through. A
theoretical style would have used academic
references. It would have also used hypothetical
frameworks and would have fitted in if the author
were trying to explain an ongoing research procedure
or study. However, the passage is concerned more
with Dumont and his treatment and ideology as
opposed to a particular research.
44.Ans (c) The passage never reveals Dumont's personal opinion
of the caste system in India. The last line of the
penultimate paragraph does state that Dumont
confessed to "a nostalgic inclination towards
hierarchical traditional pre-modern societies."
However this cannot be read as support for the caste
system in India. The line has been written in context of
the style that Dumont developed in comparative
sociology. And there is ambiguity as to whether the
nostalgic inclination he felt was an inclination to write/
research on the subject matter itself or his individual
support for the subject matter. Option (c) can be
inferred because it is mentioned in the passage.
45.Ans (b) 'Deliberation' refers to the process of carefully
considering or discussing something; a discussion
and consideration by a group of persons (as a jury or
legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure.
Option (b) brings out the information that the author
presents in the passage. Refer to the first line of the
third paragraph "Dumont's oeuvre has been discussed
and debated by anthropologists in Europe as well as
in India. His sociological interpretation of the caste
system is both widely acclaimed and highly criticized".
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Option (a) can be ruled out as it does not correctly
describe the reception to Dumont's work. Option (c)
cannot be inferred as it goes against the information in
the first line of the second paragraph. The tone of
option (d) is too positive to match the tone of the author.
46.Ans (b) ABAAA
'Enshroud' means to cover or surround something
completely so that it cannot be seen or understood. If
you are ensconced or ensconce yourself somewhere,
you are made or make yourself comfortable and safe
in that place or position. So 'enshrouded' is the apt
word for the first sentence. 'Excruciate' means to
inflict intense pain on; torture, to subject to intense
mental distress. For example: She has long been
excruciated by a persistent pain in her knee. Pain
cannot excruciate, this construction is grammatically
incorrect. On the other hand, 'exacerbated' which
means worsened is appropriate in the given context.
'Titivate' means improve the appearance of somebody/
something by making small changes whereas 'titillate'
means to interest or excite somebody. Hence, 'titivate'
is appropriate for the third sentence. 'Pared to the
bone' means to be reduced to the lowest possible
level. 'Pair' means to put people or things into groups
of two. 'Efficacy' means the ability of something,
especially a drug or a medical treatment, to produce
the results that are wanted; effectiveness.
'Effeminacy' refers to the quality or trait of looking,
behaving or sounding like a female.
47.Ans (c) BABAA
'Wreathe' is a verb and it means to surround or cover
something. 'Wreath' is a noun and it refers to an
arrangement of flowers and leaves, especially in the
shape of a circle, placed on graves, etc. as a sign of
respect for somebody who has died. So, 'wreath' (B)
is apt for the first sentence. 'Exegesis' is a noun and
refers to the detailed explanation of a piece of writing,
especially religious writing. 'Exigency' is also a noun
and it means an urgent need or demand that you must
deal with. The modifier 'lengthy' suggests 'exegesis'
to be the apt word. 'Dingy' is an adjective and means
dark and dirty. On the other hand 'dinghy' is a noun
and refers to a small open boat that one sails or rows.
So, 'dinghy' is the apt word for the third sentence.
'Explicate' means to explain an idea or a work of
literature in a lot of detail. 'Expiate' means to accept
punishment for something that you have done wrong
in order to show that you are sorry. So 'explicate' is
the apt word for the fourth sentence. 'Enunciate'
means to express an idea clearly and exactly whereas
emanate means to produce or show something; to
come out from a source <a sweet scent emanating
from the blossoms>, <He emanates power and
confidence>, <The sound of loud music emanated from
the building>. Hence, in the given context, 'enunciated'
is the apt word for the fifth sentence.
For questions 48 to 50:
Let Ashish, Bimal, Coral, Disha and Eshan be represented by A, B, C, D and E respectively.
After filling up the initial data, it can be concluded that B gave a presentation on Business & Ethics and Globalisation on Tuesday
and Thursday respectively.
The topic on which A and D gave a presentation on Monday and Friday respectively was not among Corruption, Human Cloning,
Business & Ethics and Globalisation. Therefore, from statement (iii), A and D gave a presentation on Terrorism on Monday and
Friday respectively. Similarly, from statement (vi), C and A gave a presentation on Business & Ethics on Monday and Friday
respectively.
Therefore, D gave a presentation on Globalisation on Monday and from statement (v), D gave a presentation on Corruption and
Human Cloning on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.
Further analysis leads to the final table as given below.
Ashish Bimal Coral Disha Eshan
Monday Terrorism Corruption
Business &
Ethics
Globalisation Human Cloning
Tuesday Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Globalisation Corruption Terrorism
Wednesday Globalisation Terrorism Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Corruption
Thursday Corruption Globalisation Terrorism Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Friday
Business &
Ethics
Human Cloning Corruption Terrorism Globalisation
48.Ans (c) Thursday
49.Ans (a) Business & Ethics
50.Ans (c) Both I and II
51.Ans (d) There is a clear logical ending to the paragraph, as it starts with the fact that Mr. Gardner received a bill of $11,000 from
Verizon. Option (d) concludes the information in the paragraph. Option (a) is incorrect as it in the second person while
the paragraph is in the third person. Option (b) ends with general information while the paragraph is about Mr. Gardner.
Option (c) brings in inconsequential data and it cannot be determined if this is negative or positive in context.
52.Ans (b) The paragraph discusses man's life and the thoughts through which he can be freed. Option (b) completes the flow of
the passage by referring to liberation and thought. Option (a) can be ruled out as it an imperative sentence and does not
match with the tone of the paragraph. (An imperative sentence is a sentence which gives command, makes a request
or expresses a wish).
Examples:
Go to your room. (an order)
Please lend me your book. (a request)
Have a good time at the picnic. (a wish)
Option (c) is incorrect as it refers to a divine fire – there is no mention of a spiritual context in the paragraph. The
paragraph ends in the first person, whereas option (c) refers to the spark being kindled in the hearts of others. This
does not go with the logical flow of the paragraph. Option (d) is incorrect as it has a negative tone, whereas the
paragraph moves towards a positive tone.
53.Ans (b) The paragraph discusses the boost that is being planned for the President's image – the use of the movie medium.
Option (a) is incorrect as it refers to Sony and the president's gutsy decision and both of these are not referred to in the
paragraph. Option (b) is the answer as it supports the information in the passage and clarifies how a movie will help
boost the president's image. Option (c) is incorrect as it refers to the campaign and there is no basis for this inference.
Option (d) is abstract and does not help to conclude the information in the paragraph.
54.Ans (a) The last line of the first paragraph emphasizes on the
need for American individuals to change their lifestyle.
The next paragraph discusses the need for austerity
measures and also compares the American attitude to
the British attitude. The author again returns to a
comparison with the British in the last two sentences.
Option (a) is correct. Option (d) can be ruled out
because the author never mentions individualistic/
unique austerity measures.
55.Ans (c) It is clear from the beginning of the passage that the
author speaks of the lack of austerity measures among
the Americans with a negative tone. However, there
is no dislike or scorn in the way he writes. Hence,
option (a) is ruled out. Option (b) indicates an arrogant
or patronizing attitude. Again, this can't be inferred
from the passage. It is true that the author lauds Britain's
austerity measures but he does not look down on the
American's lack of measures. He instead criticizes it
because he feels it has been costly for the American's.
Option (c) is the answer. Option (d) is very negative
and indicates that the author has lost hope of the
American's ever implementing austerity measures.
However, this has also not been indicated in the
passage.
56.Ans (a) Options (b), (c) and (d) are mentioned in the second
paragraph. However, option (a) cannot be inferred. In
the last paragraph, the author mentions that he knows
"many people who reject consumerism, getting
involved in poorly paid environmental or political work."
However, this can't be inferred as option (a) – it
generalizes the author's opinion.
57.Ans (d) The fourth and fifth paragraphs have the answer to
this question. The second half of the fourth paragraph
reflects the author's concern for the way the
Americans have misused their environmental
resources. Options (a) has been mentioned in the fifth
paragraph. Option (c) has been mentioned in the fourth
paragraph. There is no direct mention of option (b) but
it can be inferred from the second half of the fourth
paragraph. Thus, option (a), (b) and (c) can be inferred
from the passage. Hence, option (d) is the correct
option.
idea of the passage and points towards art's
contribution to politics. Option (d) is the answer. Option
(a) is incorrect as the emergence of art and politics
has not been discussed in the passage. Option (b) is
also incorrect as the passage only states that art and
politics are interlocked in complex ways. But, this
cannot be inferred as a mutually beneficial relationship
– a symbiosis. Option (c) is incorrect as art and politics
are not merged or do not become one entity.
32.Ans (c) Options (a) and (d) have been mentioned in the last
line of the passage. Option (b) can be inferred from
the second paragraph. However, option (c) cannot be
inferred. It also goes against the information in the
passage – against the discussion of art's contribution
to politics. The author has mentioned boycott of those
political events where the ideology does not match
that of the artist's. However, option (c) has incorrectly
generalized the author's statement.
33.Ans (d) There is a strong link between B and D. This link helps
rule out option (b). A, C and E are all specific statements
with examples related to the employees. The choice
between a specific to general or a general to specific
leads one to the correct answer. Options (a) and (c)
allow a choice that is specific to general, albeit one
that is disjointed with the appearance of BD at the end
of the sequence. The correct answer is option (d) as
it starts with BD and EAC are a substantiation of the
assertion in D.
34.Ans (b) There is a CBD link. C sets the standard in deficit
reduction. B asserts that there is no way to cut out
discretionary programs and still not cripple basic
functions. D goes on to substantiate B by discussing
that even by cutting down a few programs, Congress
would not cut even $110 billion annually. It is also clear
that before A there must be another statement to
establish the need for Congress to act. Hence, E comes
before A. The answer is option (b).
35.Ans (b) The tone of the author while describing the state and
its institutions is negative. Both the words need to
complement each other and deliver a logical meaning.
'Callous' means insensitive, indifferent or unconcerned
and 'wobbly' means weak and unstable. The state
has become callous towards the needs and problems
of the Indians and its institutions have become weak
and infirm which causes frustration among Indians
but they cherish their freedom. Option (b) clearly brings
out the meaning of the sentence. 'Amoral' and
'apathetic' appear to be suitable for the first blank. But
both options (a) and (c) are incorrect due to the second
words paroxysmal and vacillating respectively.
'Paroxysmal' means characterized by a sudden strong
feeling or expression that is difficult to control.
'Vacillating' means to keep changing your opinion or
thoughts about something. Hence, options (a) and (c)
are negated. Option (d) is irrelevant as the word 'ribald'
means characterized by coarse indecent humour.
For questions 36 to 38:
Let Andrew, Joseph, Parry and Lucas be represented by A, J,
P and L respectively. Let the shifts be called 1st to 7th (in the
order of their occurrence).
From statement (i), it can be concluded that A operated in the
1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th shifts.
From statement (ii), it can be concluded that J operated along
with A in the 3rd shift.
From statement (iii), it can be concluded that P operated in the
4th shift.
From statement (iv), it can be concluded that the two shifts in
which L operated were 2nd and 6th. Hence, P operated in the 1st
and 7th shifts.
From statement (v), it can be concluded that J operated in the
5th shift along with A.
The conclusions made thus far can be shown as given below.
SHIFT 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
GUARD(S) A, P L A, J P A, J L A, P
36.Ans (b) 2
37.Ans (b) 3
38.Ans (a) 3 p.m.
39.Ans (c) Hacked to bits is the correct phrase and means
severely damaged. Hence, option (c) is incorrect.
To hack around means to waste time. Hence, option
(a) is correct. To hack into means to break into a
computer system. Hence, option (b) is correct. Hack
up means to chop or cut into small pieces. So option
(d) is correct.
40.Ans (b) To hang about/around is to spend time somewhere
not doing much. Hence, (a) is correct. To hang it up
means to resign or quit. So (b) is incorrect. The correct
idiom is to hang in there which means to persevere
and not give up. Hang a left or right means to take a
left or right turn. Hence, (c) is correct. Hang one's hat
means 1: to situate oneself in (as a residence or place
of employment) or 2: to have or use as a source of
support <need a career to hang my hat on>. Hence,
(d) is correct.
41.Ans (a) Opt in for is not grammatically correct. The correct
phrase is opt for which means to choose. To opt in is
to choose to be part or a member of something. Optout
is a noun. It means the act of choosing not to be
involved in an agreement. Opt for or against means to
choose to take or not to take a particular course of
action. To opt out means to choose not to be part of
something. The answer is option (a).
42. Ans (a) Shyam is standing at one of the ends of the row.
Hence, it can be concluded that Shyam is either the
shortest or the tallest among the four.
From Statement A:
Since Shameem is shorter than Shyam, it means that
Shyam is not the shortest and so he is the tallest
among the four. Ram being at the other end of the row,
must be the shortest among the four.
From Statement B:
The statement alone is not sufficient to answer.
43.Ans (c) The author starts with a discussion on Dumont's
magnum opus, analyses this publication and then
moves on to the analyses of his other publication. In
the third paragraph, the author presents other opinions
and then also presents his opinion. He takes facts and
uses them to arrive at an understanding. These are all
elements of the analytical style. Option (c) is the
answer. Option (a) is incorrect as discursive style
would indicate that the author is attempting to explain
something to the reader – this is clearly not the case in
the passage. Option (b) is incorrect because there is
no narration of events in a sequential manner – there
is a reference to dates but these are only part of the
process of analysis that the author goes through. A
theoretical style would have used academic
references. It would have also used hypothetical
frameworks and would have fitted in if the author
were trying to explain an ongoing research procedure
or study. However, the passage is concerned more
with Dumont and his treatment and ideology as
opposed to a particular research.
44.Ans (c) The passage never reveals Dumont's personal opinion
of the caste system in India. The last line of the
penultimate paragraph does state that Dumont
confessed to "a nostalgic inclination towards
hierarchical traditional pre-modern societies."
However this cannot be read as support for the caste
system in India. The line has been written in context of
the style that Dumont developed in comparative
sociology. And there is ambiguity as to whether the
nostalgic inclination he felt was an inclination to write/
research on the subject matter itself or his individual
support for the subject matter. Option (c) can be
inferred because it is mentioned in the passage.
45.Ans (b) 'Deliberation' refers to the process of carefully
considering or discussing something; a discussion
and consideration by a group of persons (as a jury or
legislature) of the reasons for and against a measure.
Option (b) brings out the information that the author
presents in the passage. Refer to the first line of the
third paragraph "Dumont's oeuvre has been discussed
and debated by anthropologists in Europe as well as
in India. His sociological interpretation of the caste
system is both widely acclaimed and highly criticized".
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Option (a) can be ruled out as it does not correctly
describe the reception to Dumont's work. Option (c)
cannot be inferred as it goes against the information in
the first line of the second paragraph. The tone of
option (d) is too positive to match the tone of the author.
46.Ans (b) ABAAA
'Enshroud' means to cover or surround something
completely so that it cannot be seen or understood. If
you are ensconced or ensconce yourself somewhere,
you are made or make yourself comfortable and safe
in that place or position. So 'enshrouded' is the apt
word for the first sentence. 'Excruciate' means to
inflict intense pain on; torture, to subject to intense
mental distress. For example: She has long been
excruciated by a persistent pain in her knee. Pain
cannot excruciate, this construction is grammatically
incorrect. On the other hand, 'exacerbated' which
means worsened is appropriate in the given context.
'Titivate' means improve the appearance of somebody/
something by making small changes whereas 'titillate'
means to interest or excite somebody. Hence, 'titivate'
is appropriate for the third sentence. 'Pared to the
bone' means to be reduced to the lowest possible
level. 'Pair' means to put people or things into groups
of two. 'Efficacy' means the ability of something,
especially a drug or a medical treatment, to produce
the results that are wanted; effectiveness.
'Effeminacy' refers to the quality or trait of looking,
behaving or sounding like a female.
47.Ans (c) BABAA
'Wreathe' is a verb and it means to surround or cover
something. 'Wreath' is a noun and it refers to an
arrangement of flowers and leaves, especially in the
shape of a circle, placed on graves, etc. as a sign of
respect for somebody who has died. So, 'wreath' (B)
is apt for the first sentence. 'Exegesis' is a noun and
refers to the detailed explanation of a piece of writing,
especially religious writing. 'Exigency' is also a noun
and it means an urgent need or demand that you must
deal with. The modifier 'lengthy' suggests 'exegesis'
to be the apt word. 'Dingy' is an adjective and means
dark and dirty. On the other hand 'dinghy' is a noun
and refers to a small open boat that one sails or rows.
So, 'dinghy' is the apt word for the third sentence.
'Explicate' means to explain an idea or a work of
literature in a lot of detail. 'Expiate' means to accept
punishment for something that you have done wrong
in order to show that you are sorry. So 'explicate' is
the apt word for the fourth sentence. 'Enunciate'
means to express an idea clearly and exactly whereas
emanate means to produce or show something; to
come out from a source <a sweet scent emanating
from the blossoms>, <He emanates power and
confidence>, <The sound of loud music emanated from
the building>. Hence, in the given context, 'enunciated'
is the apt word for the fifth sentence.
For questions 48 to 50:
Let Ashish, Bimal, Coral, Disha and Eshan be represented by A, B, C, D and E respectively.
After filling up the initial data, it can be concluded that B gave a presentation on Business & Ethics and Globalisation on Tuesday
and Thursday respectively.
The topic on which A and D gave a presentation on Monday and Friday respectively was not among Corruption, Human Cloning,
Business & Ethics and Globalisation. Therefore, from statement (iii), A and D gave a presentation on Terrorism on Monday and
Friday respectively. Similarly, from statement (vi), C and A gave a presentation on Business & Ethics on Monday and Friday
respectively.
Therefore, D gave a presentation on Globalisation on Monday and from statement (v), D gave a presentation on Corruption and
Human Cloning on Tuesday and Thursday respectively.
Further analysis leads to the final table as given below.
Ashish Bimal Coral Disha Eshan
Monday Terrorism Corruption
Business &
Ethics
Globalisation Human Cloning
Tuesday Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Globalisation Corruption Terrorism
Wednesday Globalisation Terrorism Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Corruption
Thursday Corruption Globalisation Terrorism Human Cloning
Business &
Ethics
Friday
Business &
Ethics
Human Cloning Corruption Terrorism Globalisation
48.Ans (c) Thursday
49.Ans (a) Business & Ethics
50.Ans (c) Both I and II
51.Ans (d) There is a clear logical ending to the paragraph, as it starts with the fact that Mr. Gardner received a bill of $11,000 from
Verizon. Option (d) concludes the information in the paragraph. Option (a) is incorrect as it in the second person while
the paragraph is in the third person. Option (b) ends with general information while the paragraph is about Mr. Gardner.
Option (c) brings in inconsequential data and it cannot be determined if this is negative or positive in context.
52.Ans (b) The paragraph discusses man's life and the thoughts through which he can be freed. Option (b) completes the flow of
the passage by referring to liberation and thought. Option (a) can be ruled out as it an imperative sentence and does not
match with the tone of the paragraph. (An imperative sentence is a sentence which gives command, makes a request
or expresses a wish).
Examples:
Go to your room. (an order)
Please lend me your book. (a request)
Have a good time at the picnic. (a wish)
Option (c) is incorrect as it refers to a divine fire – there is no mention of a spiritual context in the paragraph. The
paragraph ends in the first person, whereas option (c) refers to the spark being kindled in the hearts of others. This
does not go with the logical flow of the paragraph. Option (d) is incorrect as it has a negative tone, whereas the
paragraph moves towards a positive tone.
53.Ans (b) The paragraph discusses the boost that is being planned for the President's image – the use of the movie medium.
Option (a) is incorrect as it refers to Sony and the president's gutsy decision and both of these are not referred to in the
paragraph. Option (b) is the answer as it supports the information in the passage and clarifies how a movie will help
boost the president's image. Option (c) is incorrect as it refers to the campaign and there is no basis for this inference.
Option (d) is abstract and does not help to conclude the information in the paragraph.
54.Ans (a) The last line of the first paragraph emphasizes on the
need for American individuals to change their lifestyle.
The next paragraph discusses the need for austerity
measures and also compares the American attitude to
the British attitude. The author again returns to a
comparison with the British in the last two sentences.
Option (a) is correct. Option (d) can be ruled out
because the author never mentions individualistic/
unique austerity measures.
55.Ans (c) It is clear from the beginning of the passage that the
author speaks of the lack of austerity measures among
the Americans with a negative tone. However, there
is no dislike or scorn in the way he writes. Hence,
option (a) is ruled out. Option (b) indicates an arrogant
or patronizing attitude. Again, this can't be inferred
from the passage. It is true that the author lauds Britain's
austerity measures but he does not look down on the
American's lack of measures. He instead criticizes it
because he feels it has been costly for the American's.
Option (c) is the answer. Option (d) is very negative
and indicates that the author has lost hope of the
American's ever implementing austerity measures.
However, this has also not been indicated in the
passage.
56.Ans (a) Options (b), (c) and (d) are mentioned in the second
paragraph. However, option (a) cannot be inferred. In
the last paragraph, the author mentions that he knows
"many people who reject consumerism, getting
involved in poorly paid environmental or political work."
However, this can't be inferred as option (a) – it
generalizes the author's opinion.
57.Ans (d) The fourth and fifth paragraphs have the answer to
this question. The second half of the fourth paragraph
reflects the author's concern for the way the
Americans have misused their environmental
resources. Options (a) has been mentioned in the fifth
paragraph. Option (c) has been mentioned in the fourth
paragraph. There is no direct mention of option (b) but
it can be inferred from the second half of the fourth
paragraph. Thus, option (a), (b) and (c) can be inferred
from the passage. Hence, option (d) is the correct
option.
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