The ICFAI Business School Aptitude Test (IBSAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education for admission to MBA, PGPM, and PhD programs at IBS campuses across India. It assesses candidates’ skills in verbal ability, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, and reading comprehension.
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Vindicator : Revenge :: Epicurean :
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Indian policies should _________ on social justice and on inclusive growth and development, which in the long term will provide greater _________ for all its people.
Research should be done on rainwater _________ and treatment of wastewater so that it might be recycled and made _________.
A team without a good and simple _________ system is like trying to _________ a car without a steering wheel.
The _________ cell phone is a wonderful invention of technology, making our lives _________ and happy.
As he _________ to the dais, the crowd went _________ trying to get a closer look of him.
While the Indian Constitution guarantees / equality for women, / legal protection have little effect / in the face of prevailing culture. / No error
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Step 1: Identify the subject–verb agreement issue.
The subject “legal protection” is singular. Therefore, the verb should also be singular — “has,” not “have.”
Step 2: Correction.
Correct sentence: “While the Indian Constitution guarantees equality for women, legal protection has little effect in the face of prevailing culture.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
The error lies in part (C).
Quick Tip: For collective or uncountable nouns like “information,” “education,” or “protection,” always use singular verbs.
The detective says / that there is no chance / for finding the person / who wrote these letters. / No error
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Step 1: Identify the preposition error.
The correct preposition after “chance” is “of,” not “for,” when referring to probability or possibility.
Step 2: Correction.
Correct sentence: “The detective says that there is no chance of finding the person who wrote these letters.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
The error lies in part (C) due to incorrect preposition usage.
Quick Tip: Use “chance of” to express probability (e.g., “no chance of success”), and “chance for” to express opportunity (e.g., “a chance for promotion”).
He had scarcely / sat down / than there was a / knock at the door. / No error
The laboratory of Physics is / not only equipped with / state-of-the-art instruments / but also with outstanding Physicists. / No error
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Step 1: Grammar rule.
The correlative pair “not only...but also” should connect similar grammatical structures. Here, “equipped with” is a verb phrase, so “not only” must precede “is,” not “equipped.”
Step 2: Correction.
Correct form: “The laboratory of Physics is not only equipped with state-of-the-art instruments but also with outstanding Physicists.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
The error lies in part (B) because “not only” is misplaced.
Quick Tip: In “not only...but also” pairs, place “not only” before the verb for correct parallel structure.
Finishing his breakfast, / he started working / on the long / pending hours. / No error
View Solution
Step 1: Grammar rule.
The participle “Finishing” is incorrect when referring to an action already completed before another action. The correct form should be the perfect participle “Having finished.”
Step 2: Correction.
Correct sentence: “Having finished his breakfast, he started working on the long pending hours.”
Step 3: Conclusion.
The error lies in part (A).
Quick Tip: When one action is completed before another begins, use the perfect participle “Having + past participle.”
Practically, any parts of banana tree is useful to man.
More and more people are becoming dependent on its nuclear families to provide them whatever support they require.
French planes are more superior than Italian planes.
A handful of pebble in the bottoms of a flowerpot will help drainage.
Mercury in the environment in its organic form can
lead to health disastrous consequences.
P: This is only possible by means of a complete revolution in our thinking.
Q: We have to get over the transitional period and become a modern, industrial state.
R: We must spread scientific thinking on a massive scale.
S: Encourage people to give up superstitions and backward feudal ideas.
P: They should also update their competence to guide their subordinates.
Q: New processes, machines, instruments, gauges, systems and gadgets.
R: This would be possible only if they keep in regular touch with.
S: Managers must lead by example; they should not be averse to giving a hand in manual work, if required.
P: The most authentic aspect of the Indian democratic system is that it is based on a highly credible electoral process
Q: This has allowed millions of Indians to feel empowered and in control of their own destinies
R: Most Indians, regardless of their economic status, retain faith in the electoral system and believe that politicians and parties are ultimately accountable to them
S: Which has ensured that political power remains in the hands of elected representatives of the people
P: Are canned and almost all the rest are frozen
Q: They contain lots of dietary fibre and protein
R: But, most importantly, they taste of the freshness of winter
S: More than half the peas sold in the world
P: They found a comfortable life here in a country that was gifted by nature
Q: Before the advent of modern industry, there were agricultural societies
R: Hence, for thousands of years, people kept pouring into India
S: India was a veritable paradise for such societies because it has level and fertile land, hundreds of rivers, forests, and is rich in natural resources
Someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field.
The belief that arranging the home or office in a particular way will bring good or bad luck.
A collector and student of postage stamps.
The science of soil management and crop production.
Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.
The group called a meeting to finally clear the air}.
The dispute regarding the granting of bonus to workers came to a head} this week.
He always advises his brother to keep his nose clean}.
The results of the poll have started coming in but our party chief will be on tenterhooks until the last result comes in.
She has been betrayed by her own flesh and blood.
Indian institutions prefer students to be ______ (46) listeners. Our education system, barring a few exceptions, encourages a hierarchical relationship between teacher and student. The former controls knowledge and the latter is expected to submissively accept what is handed down. The argumentative Indian thrives despite the system. This may look like an / a ______ (47) because a competitive political democracy like India should have facilitated an educational system that is cool about arguments and dissent. Or, is the ______ (48) in the education system a reflection of a flaw in our democratic culture?
We have regular elections and our political space teems with parties subscribing to a ______ (49) of ideologies. But is this space sufficiently democratic so that people get the leaders they deserve? A range of identities such as family, clan, caste, religion influences our choice of leaders more than their understanding of public policy. Beneath ______ (50) of democracy, the old social order, where caste was privileged over merit, has survived, though in a weaker form.
Question 46:
Replace the number with the word(s) that best fit(s) the meaning of the passage as a whole.
Replace the number with the word(s) that best fit(s) the meaning of the passage as a whole.
Replace the number with the word(s) that best fit(s) the meaning of the passage as a whole.
Replace the number with the word(s) that best fit(s) the meaning of the passage as a whole.
The children were mesmerized by the _________ of colors in the sky after the storm.
Replace the number with the word(s) that best fit(s) the meaning of the passage as a whole.
Indian institutions prefer students to be _______ (46) listeners. Our education system, barring a few exceptions, encourages a hierarchical relationship between teacher and student. The former controls knowledge and the latter is expected to submissively accept what is handed down. The argumentative Indian thrives despite the system. This may look like an / a _______ (47) because a competitive political democracy like India should have facilitated an educational system that is cool about arguments and dissent. Or, is the _______ (48) in the education system a reflection of a flaw in our democratic culture? We have regular elections and our political space teems with parties subscribing to a _______ (49) of ideologies. But is this space sufficiently democratic so that people get the leaders they deserve? A range of identities such as family, clan, caste, religion influences our choice of leaders more than their understanding of public policy. Beneath _______ (50) of democracy, the old social order, where caste was privileged over merit, has survived, though in a weaker form.
Beneath _______ (50) of democracy, the old social order, where caste was privileged over merit, has survived, though in a weaker form
There are millions of children in India, who cannot, for a variety of reasons, be protected by their parents and adult family. They maybe dead, or alcoholic, or violent and abusive, or in jail, or lost, or have abandoned their child. The parents may also be themselves destitute, homeless, gravely ill or disabled, and therefore unable to care for their children without support. The child, who has no home or settled place or abode and any ostensible means of subsistence maybe at risk in other ways as well: due to riots, natural disasters, war and militant conflict; disabilities and incurable terminal ailments, with no one who can support or look after the child; when a child is grossly abused or tortured; is inducted into drug abuse or trafficking; child marriage and child labor. In all such situations, it is the State, which is both morally and legally responsible to protect, nurture and raise each child.
However, at present, the State in India invests miniscule resources in child protection. India today is a youthful nation: 19 percent of the children in the world live within its boundaries, and more than one-third of the population is below 18 years. Accounting for the largest number of children in work, and the second largest number of children affected by HIV, India arguably has the highest number of children facing exploitation and neglect in the world. But the investment on child protection was a shocking 0.034 per cent of the budget.
Traditionally, public authorities have tried to accomplish their duty of protecting children who are at risk mainly by locking away large numbers of these children in State-run, closed institutions for many years until the child grows to adulthood, and soon after the child comes of age by abruptly discharging the child without any further support into the larger society. Private and religious charities also sometimes run orphanages for such children, but they are usually run on similar custodial principles of raising the child in confined and overly disciplined environments. For children who conflict with the law, there are statutory ‘special homes’ to which they are usually confined in conditions similar to jails. For many years, these children also shared adult jails, and many illegally continue to do so.
It is both absurd and heartless for children to be locked up only because they have no one to protect them. It is argued that this is done for the sake of the child: if the child was free in the community, the State would be unable to protect the child from abuse, and therefore she is locked up for her own good. This is quite illogical. The State must find ways to protect the child who is in need of care in ways that respect the child’s right to a happy and free childhood, while at the same time ensuring her protection, and her rights to food, education, health care, recreation, love and security.
Question 51:
According to the passage, ‘special homes’ are statutorily run for:
It is evident from the passage that all these institutions are devoid of:
It becomes an obligation for the State to take moral and legal responsibility in the case of children
(a) Who are badly abused
(b) Whose parents are seriously ill
(c) Who are orphaned or abandoned
(d) Whose parents are destitute and homeless
(e) All the above
Pick out the statement, which is true.
(a) India accounts for the largest number of children engaged in work
(b) The author feels that it is quite reasonable to keep the neglected children in jails to ensure their safety
(c) Orphanages run by private charities do not enforce strict discipline on the inmates
(d) A huge amount in the Indian budget is reserved for child protection
(e) Compared to the rest of the countries in the world, India has the least number of children, who are affected by HIV
Pick out the word which is a close synonym of ‘ostensible’ as used in the passage.
It may be inferred from the passage that it is the right of every child to have a/an
What have been the State authorities doing all these years?
What is the central theme of this passage?
Choose the statement that is true about Soyinka in the context of the passage.
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Step 1: Analyze the options.
- (A) He is a strong supporter of Africa’s glorious past: This statement is not true based on the context of the passage. Soyinka’s life has been focused on more than just nostalgia for the past.
- (B) He was kept in solitary confinement for more than a decade: While Soyinka was imprisoned, it was for a shorter period, not more than a decade.
- (C) He is the nominated member of UNESCO: This is not mentioned in the passage. Soyinka is a well-known figure, but the passage does not mention UNESCO.
- (D) He was expelled from his country for his rebellious nature: While Soyinka did face political persecution, he was not necessarily expelled for his rebellious nature alone. This is an oversimplification.
- (E) He has lived a purposeful life: This is the most accurate statement. The passage talks about Soyinka’s dedication to his work, his activism, and his profound impact, reflecting his purposeful life.
Step 2: Conclusion.
The correct statement is (E) He has lived a purposeful life.
Quick Tip: When answering comprehension questions, focus on statements that align with the overall tone and message of the passage.
According to the author’s opinion, all the following words describe Soyinka except that he is a/the:
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Step 1: Understanding the passage.
The passage states that the author describes Soyinka with several terms, but not as a megalomaniac.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) “Frank social critic” — This term fits with the author’s description of Soyinka.
- (B) “Champion of human rights” — This fits as well, as Soyinka is often described as advocating for human rights.
- (C) “Political activist” — Soyinka is also a political activist, making this description valid.
- (D) “Megalomaniac” — This is the correct answer as the author specifically does not describe Soyinka in this way.
- (E) “Conscience of Africa” — This phrase is used to describe Soyinka’s role in the African context, making it an accurate description.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (D) “Megalomaniac,” as it does not fit with the description provided by the author.
Quick Tip: Megalomania refers to an obsession with power or grandeur, which contrasts with the other descriptions of Soyinka.
Which of the following words aptly substitutes the phrase ‘a pathological egotist’ as used in the passage?
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Step 1: Understanding the context.
A “pathological egotist” refers to someone with an excessive obsession with themselves, which aligns with a megalomaniac.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) “Critic” — A critic is someone who analyzes and evaluates but doesn’t fit the description of an egotist.
- (B) “Megalomaniac” — This term best describes a pathological egotist, as both refer to someone excessively obsessed with their own power or importance.
- (C) “Ambassador” — An ambassador represents a nation and does not fit the description of an egotist.
- (D) “Dictator” — While a dictator may have egotistical traits, it does not directly equate to a pathological egotist.
- (E) “Crusader” — A crusader is someone on a mission, usually for a cause, and doesn’t fit the description of an egotist.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) “Megalomaniac,” as it most accurately substitutes the phrase “pathological egotist.”
Quick Tip: Megalomania is an obsession with power and self-importance, fitting the description of a pathological egotist.
Pick out the synonym of ‘hilarious’ as used in the passage.
View Solution
Step 1: Understand the meaning of 'hilarious.'
“Hilarious” means something extremely funny or amusing.
Step 2: Choose the correct synonym.
(A) Amusing is the closest synonym to “hilarious.”
Other options do not match the sense of extreme fun or laughter that “hilarious” implies.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the synonym of “hilarious” is (A) Amusing.
Quick Tip: “Hilarious” always refers to something causing laughter, so look for synonyms that convey extreme amusement or fun.
UNESCO made Soyinka its Goodwill Ambassador
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Step 1: Understand the context.
UNESCO appointed Soyinka as Goodwill Ambassador for his contributions to culture and human rights.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
(C) For promoting African culture and human rights is the most accurate answer based on the context of his appointment.
Other options either focus on his literary skills or general recognition, but not the core reason for the appointment.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (C) For promoting African culture and human rights.
Quick Tip: Look for the most specific reason for an award or appointment, especially when it relates to a specific cause, like human rights or culture.
Soyinka’s popular work, Opera Wonyosi, throws light on the
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Step 1: Analyze the context of the passage.
In his work Opera Wonyosi, Soyinka critiques societal issues, particularly those pertaining to the negative aspects of Nigerian society, such as corruption and the moral decay.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
(A) Rich traditions and ritual practices of Nigerian society: This is not the central theme of the work, as it focuses more on critique than celebration of traditions.
(B) Evils and signs of decadence in Nigerian society: Correct. The work sheds light on the negative aspects and the moral decay of society.
(C) Varied and rich cultural past of Nigeria: While this is part of Nigeria's identity, Opera Wonyosi focuses more on societal critique.
(D) Evils and structures of racism that existed in Nigeria: Not the main focus of the work.
(E) Vibrant nature of African culture and human rights: While this could be part of Soyinka’s other works, Opera Wonyosi is more about societal critique.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct focus of Opera Wonyosi is on the evils and signs of decadence in Nigerian society.
Quick Tip: Soyinka’s works often critique societal problems, with Opera Wonyosi focusing on moral decay and societal flaws.
What is the passage about?
Forty years after man first set foot on the moon, the United States has dispatched two unmanned lunar spacecraft to earth’s natural satellite to pave the way for humans to return there. The search for deposits of water is high on the agenda of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and the Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS). India’s Chandrayaan-1 probe, too, may well join the quest. ‘Discovering water on the moon would be like finding a gold mine,’ said U.S. space agency NASA in a recent press document. It estimates that getting a bottle of water to the moon would run to about $ 50,000 at current launch costs. Therefore, the ability to extract water locally would be immensely useful if humans want to establish bases on the celestial body.
It is believed that water could have been brought to the moon by comets and meteorites that have crashed on its surface over billions of years. Likewise, hydrogen ions streaming out from the sun might have combined with oxygen from chemical compounds in the lunar soil and turned into water. The question is whether all this water has boiled off in the face of the moon’s scorching daytime temperatures and its low gravitational hold.
In a paper published in 1961, three scientists at the California Institute of Technology, put forward the idea that water ‘may well be present in appreciable quantities in shaded areas in the form of ice’. The paper appeared in the Journal of Geophysical Research around the same time President John F. Kennedy committed the U.S, to landing a man on the moon. Some thirty years later, two U.S. space probes that went to the moon, Clementine and Lunar Prospector, provided evidence that water might persist as patches of ice mixed with soil at the bottom of craters at the poles. Sunlight never reaches the bottom of some craters at the lunar poles, which therefore remain at temperatures far below the freezing point of water. So these would be ideal locations for trapping water ice on the moon. But the evidence has been disputed and scientists continue to argue vigorously about whether or not earth’s nearest neighbour holds any water.
The LRO and the LCROSS were launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The two spacecraft, along with Chandrayaan-1, will undoubtedly throw a great deal of new light on the issue. Once the spacecraft is commissioned, a slew of instruments on it will look for signs of water ice and hydrogen in different ways. The LCROSS and the spent upper stage of the Atlas rocket that launched the two spacecraft have swung past the moon for the first time. NASA plans to send the empty upper stage, weighing over 2,000 kg, hurtling into a crater near the lunar south pole at a speed of about 9,000 km per hour.
Question 67:
How is the moon referred to in the passage?
Why is it necessary to extract water locally on the moon?
View Solution
Step 1: Understand the necessity of local water extraction.
The passage emphasizes the importance of water for long-term stays and for setting up bases on the moon.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
(A) Incorrect — while research might require water, this is not the main reason for extracting water.
(B) Incorrect — while transporting water is expensive, this doesn’t directly address the need for local extraction.
(C) Correct — the need for water is critical for sustaining human life and setting up permanent bases on the moon.
(D) Incorrect — while staying longer requires water, the primary concern is for establishing bases, not just staying.
(E) Incorrect — this option is valid but not as central as option (C).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is (C).
Quick Tip: When dealing with long-term space missions, consider factors that support permanent infrastructure, like water availability for survival and sustainability.
The main objective of sending the LRO and the LCROSS to the moon is to
View Solution
Step 1: Analyze the mission objectives.
The LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) missions primarily aimed to explore the moon’s surface and investigate the presence of water in the lunar poles.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
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(A) Paving the way for humans to return is not the primary mission goal, but an indirect result of exploring the moon.
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(B) Finding if sunlight reaches craters at the poles is part of the research, but not the main objective.
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(C) Carrying out complete research is a broad goal, but it doesn't address the specific aim of the missions.
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(D) Establishing bases on the moon is a long-term objective, not the primary aim of this mission.
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(E) Searching for water is indeed the main goal of these missions, especially in the permanently shadowed craters at the poles.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (E) Search for deposits of water.
Quick Tip: Space missions such as LRO and LCROSS focus on specific scientific objectives like water discovery, which can be critical for future lunar exploration.
In the phrase, ‘slew of instruments’, the word ‘slew’ means
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Step 1: Analyze the meaning of 'slew'.
The word 'slew' in this context refers to a large quantity or number of something. It is commonly used to describe an abundant or excessive amount.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
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(A) A large number — Correct. 'Slew' refers to a large quantity or number of instruments in this context.
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(B) The assembled components — Incorrect, 'slew' doesn't imply assembly.
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(C) The automated components — Incorrect, there’s no specific mention of automation.
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(D) A restricted number — Incorrect, 'slew' indicates abundance, not restriction.
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(E) An assortment — Incorrect, while similar, an assortment suggests variety, not quantity.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct meaning of 'slew' in this context is (A) A large number.
Quick Tip: 'Slew' often means a large number or quantity, especially in informal contexts. It can refer to an overwhelming or abundant amount.
It can be inferred from the passage that the moon’s:
View Solution
Step 1: Understanding the passage context.
The passage likely discusses the conditions on the moon, such as temperature, surface properties, and other relevant details. Based on the options provided, we focus on the characteristics that can be inferred from the passage.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) “Upper crust contains hydrogen” — This is not mentioned or implied in the passage.
- (B) “Daytime temperatures are very high” — This is a likely inference, as the moon experiences extreme temperature fluctuations due to lack of atmosphere.
- (C) “Lunar soil can hardly hold water” — The passage may discuss lunar soil’s inability to hold water, but this is less direct compared to temperature.
- (D) “Surface is covered with ice” — This would be a more specific statement that may require further context.
- (E) “Gravitational hold is very high” — The moon’s gravitational force is lower than Earth’s, so this option is less likely.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (B) “Daytime temperatures are very high,” which aligns with the general understanding of the moon’s environment.
Quick Tip: The moon’s lack of atmosphere leads to extreme temperature changes, with very high daytime temperatures.
Choose the statement that is true in the context of the passage.
View Solution
Step 1: Understanding the context of the passage.
The passage appears to discuss the current understanding of the moon’s properties, including water and oxygen presence. Based on the options, we are looking for a statement that is logically true based on the scientific context.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (A) “Sunlight never reaches the surface of the moon” — Sunlight does reach the surface of the moon, so this is incorrect.
- (B) “Oxygen does not exist in any form on the moon” — While the moon lacks a breathable atmosphere, this statement may require more context about oxygen’s forms.
- (C) “It is not yet proved whether the moon holds any water or not” — This is the most plausible statement, as the presence of water on the moon is still under research.
- (D) “The LRO and the LCROSS were launched in 1961” — This is historically inaccurate; these missions were launched much later.
- (E) “There are gold mines on the moon” — No evidence suggests that gold mines exist on the moon, making this statement incorrect.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) “It is not yet proved whether the moon holds any water or not,” as the scientific community continues to research the presence of water on the moon.
Quick Tip: The presence of water on the moon is still a subject of ongoing research and is not definitively proven.
What is the belief about the existence of water on the moon?
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Step 1: Understand the belief regarding water on the moon.
Scientific belief about the existence of water on the moon suggests that it could exist in multiple forms — ice, brought by comets or meteorites, or formed through chemical reactions. Additionally, it is believed to be present in shaded areas of the moon.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (E) All the above.
Quick Tip: Water on the moon could exist in various forms, primarily ice in shaded areas, due to the moon's extreme temperatures and lack of atmosphere.
What is the apt title of the passage?
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Step 1: Title match with passage content.
The passage focuses on the discovery and research of water on the moon.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the apt title would be (B) Searching for Water on the Moon.
Quick Tip: When choosing a passage title, pick one that best captures the central theme of the content.
What would be the best place for trapping the ice water on the moon?
View Solution
Step 1: Best conditions for trapping ice water.
The best place for trapping ice water would be in the permanently shadowed craters at the poles, as these regions are extremely cold and could retain ice.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the best location is (D) Bottom of craters at the poles.
Quick Tip: The moon’s poles contain craters that remain in permanent shadow, making them ideal locations for trapping ice water.
‘When were you in Morocco?’ a globetrotter friend excitedly asked me. ‘Never been there, I’m keen to visit it, though,’ I sallied. ‘This is Morocco,’ he said emphatically, pointing to an image on the monitor. ‘This is Punjab,’ I countered. ‘It’s the Grand Mosque of Marakesh,’ he stressed. ‘It’s the Moorish Mosque in Kapurthala,’ I smiled. Our rebuttal session got a tad extended leaving my friend utterly flummoxed and I thought of bailing him out. ‘You’ve been partially accurate all along. The mosque is a replica.’ He was astounded. So are a host of others initially when they see the images of Kapurthala, an erstwhile royal province defined by its architectural grandeur. Their surprise springs not from the verity that a facsimile structure exists, but from the knowledge that it stands in Punjab!
The feisty agrarian land of Punjab has always been shy in boasting about its built heritage, instead letting its overenthusiastic bhangra and scrumptious tandoori chicken do most of the talking. Nonetheless, it does have stunning edifices dotting its landscape and is quite an indulgence for the history-digger. Amongst them all, Kapurthala is definitely the crowning glory. Its lineage dates back to founder, Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, an astute warrior, who played a pivotal role in crushing numerous invasions to become the first leader who consolidated large parts of Punjab. In a way, Jassa Singh laid the path for Punjab’s most exceptional monarch, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, to establish an impregnable Sikh empire years later.
However, Kapurthala owes its structural legacy to Maharaja Jagatjit Singh. A widely-travelled royal, his voyages allowed him to see exceptional architecture and he chose the blueprint of some of the finest in the world to adorn his State with. That’s how Kapurthala got the Moorish Mosque. Recreated by the French architect, Manteaux, on the pattern of the Koutoubia or Grand Mosque of Marakesh, Morocco’s signature structure, it was erected in 1930 at a cost of ‘ 4 lakh. Far removed from the Indo-Islamic, marble-domed mosques found around the country, it has instead a brick-work facade, no dome, a flat roofed entrance and, uniquely, a single cuboidal minaret.
What appealed instantly were the joyous colors that reflected a Mediterranean ambience. I was gripped by a rose pink wall meeting a lemon one round the corner, mustard-colored arches, glazed dark turquoise ridged tiles capping a hexagonal dome or the touch of green in its minaret. The intricate, brick-filigreed minaret is further adorned with a spire which is three copper balls in reducing size, signifying the traditional style of the Almohads, a dynasty that originated in 1121 A.D. with Ibn Tumart, a Berber tribe member of the Atlas Mountains; and by 1149 A.D., it had established its control over Marakesh. The Grand Mosque was built between 1184 and 1199 A.D. Centuries later, the Moorish Mosque in Punjab stood as a splendid link in the six degrees of separation from a passage of history that played out in distant Africa.
Today’s Kapurthala has a reticent charm. In addition to this slice of Morocco, the town is dotted with other European replicas too. I observed a bit of France in the Jagatjit Palace, a close reproduction of the Palace of Versailles, that is now the Sainik School. A touch of Greece came across in the Jagatjit Club that’s designed on the lines of the Acropolis. A bevy of places that completed the impressive line-up were the IndoSaracenic Jhagar Singh War Memorial; Elysee Palace that’s now MGN Public School; the Islamic-patterned former Durbar Hall which at present serves as the District Court; and the Randhir College that was set up in 1856 and named after a former ruler.
Question 76:
Pick out the antonym of 'impregnable' as used in the passage.
A host of author’s friends were surprised to know:
The passage opens with a/an
How did Kapurthala get the Moorish Mosque?
According to the author, Punjab is shy of boasting about
If p, q, r and s are four positive integers such that pqrs = 1, what is the minimum value of \[ (2 + p)(3 + q)(4 + r)(5 + s)? \]
Anush has fifteen coins and five boxes labeled A, B, C, D and E. He drops coins into all the boxes such that, each box has at least one coin and no two boxes have the same number of coins. Later, he found that B contains more coins than E and C contains the least number of coins when compared to A and D.
If B contains twice the number of coins in E, then which of the following is necessarily true?
Let a, b, c be distinct digits. Consider a two-digit number ‘ab’ and a three-digit number ‘ccb’, both defined under the usual decimal number system. If \( (ab)^2 = ccb \) and \( ccb < 300 \), then the value of b is
A group of 630 children is arranged in rows for a photograph session. Each row contains three children less than the row in front of it. Which of the below mentioned number of rows is not possible?
A shipping clerk has 6 boxes of different but unknown weights, each weighing less than 100 kg. The clerk weighs the boxes in pairs. The weights thus obtained are 106, 109, 110, 112, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 126 kg, respectively. What is the weight of the heaviest box?
Consider the set \( S = 1, 2, 3, \ldots, 10001 \). How many arithmetic progressions with at least 3 elements can be formed from the elements of \( S \) that start with 1 and end with 1000?
A boy has some coins with some value on them. He arranges the coins in the form of a star as shown below such that the sums of the numbers in the four circles along any line segment of the star are all equal. What is the sum of the missing numbers?
A rectangular floor is fully covered with square tiles of identical size. The tiles on the edges are white and the tiles in the interiors are black. The number of white tiles is same as the number of black tiles. Which of the following can be the possible number of tiles along one edge of the floor?
When a two-digit number is divided by the sum of its digits, the quotient is 7 and the remainder is 6. If one of the digits of the number is three, then what is the difference of the digits?
The sum of four consecutive two-digit odd numbers, when divided by 10, becomes a perfect square. Which of the following can possibly be one of these four numbers?
A trader marks an article 4x% above the cost. He gives a discount of (x + 3)% and gets a profit of (2x - 3)%. If he gives a discount of \(\frac{2x}{3}\)%, what would be his gain percent?
An equilateral triangle BPC is drawn inside a square ABCD. What is the value of the angle APD?
There are two solid pyramids, each having 8 edges of length 8 cm each. These two pyramids are moulded to form a hexagonal pyramid with length of each side as 8 cm. What is the slant height of the new pyramid?
There are 8 tasks and 8 persons. Task 1 cannot be assigned either to person 1 or to person 2 or to person 8; task 2 must be assigned to either person 3 or person 4 or person 5. Every person is to be assigned one task. In how many ways can the tasks be assigned?
If \( f(x, y) = 2x^2 + 3xy - 3y^2 + 3 \), then what is the value of \( f(f(3, 2), f(-2, -1)) \)?
When the digits of the number 14 are reversed, the number increases by 27. How many other two-digit numbers increase by 27 when their digits are reversed?
Two pipes A and B would fill a cistern in 30 and 40 minutes respectively. Both pipes are opened. Determine the time the first pipe can be turned off so that the cistern may be just filled in 20 minutes.
Mr. Avinash manufactures and sells a single product at a fixed price in a niche market. The selling price of each unit is ₹30. On the other hand, the cost, in rupees, of producing \( x \) units is \( 240 + bx + cx^2 \), where \( b \) and \( c \) are constants. Avinash noticed that doubling the daily production from 20 to 40 units results in an increase in the daily production cost by 66.66 percent. However, an increase in daily production from 40 to 60 units results in an increase of only 50 percent in the daily production cost. Assume that demand is unlimited and that Avinash can sell as much as he can produce. His objective is to maximize the profit. How many units should Mr. Avinash produce daily?
Two identical circles intersect so that their centres, and the points at which they intersect, form a square of side 2 cm. What is the area of the portion that is common to both the circles?
What is the number of distinct terms in the expansion of \((x + y + z)^{25}\)?
There are five containers A, B, C, D and E each containing 1200 litres of water. The water is being pumped from one tank to another as follows:
From A to B at 30 litres/minute
From C to A at 60 litres/minute
From A to E at 20 litres/minute
From C to D at 50 litres/minute
From D to B at 80 litres/minute
From B to C at 60 litres/minute
From E to D at 10 litres/minute
From E to A at 10 litres/minute
Which tank gets emptied first?
In triangle DEF shown below, points A, B and C are taken on DE, DF and EF respectively such that EC = AC and CF = BC. If angle D = 40 degrees, then what is angle ACB in degrees?
Saga Internationals have conducted a chess competition between young boys and girls, wherein every individual has to play exactly one game with every other individual. It was found that in 66 games, both players were girls, and in 210 games, both were boys. Find the number of games in which one player was a boy and the other was a girl.
A slab of ice 8 inches in length, 11 inches in breadth and 2 inches thick was melted and resolidified into the form of a rod of 8 inches diameter. The length of such a rod, in inches, is nearest to
N is a positive integer where \( 10 < N < 501 \). Let \( P \) and \( S \) denote the product of the digits of \( N \) and the sum of the digits of \( N \) respectively. The number of integers in the given range for which \( P + S = N \) is
A dry fruit seller purchased 3 kinds of nuts at the rate of ₹100/kg, ₹80/kg, and ₹60/kg. He then mixed them, respectively, in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5 by weight and sold the same to a customer at 50% profit. The price at which he sold to the customer is
If \( S = (1 \times 1!) + (2 \times 2!) + (3 \times 3!) + \cdots + (11 \times 11!) \), then \( (S + 5) \) when divided by 12! leaves a remainder of
Two positive integers differ by 5. The sum of their reciprocals is \( \frac{9}{14} \). Then one of the numbers is:
P, Q, S and R are points on the circumference of a circle of radius \( r \), such that \( PQR \) is an equilateral triangle and PS is the diameter of the circle. What is the perimeter of the quadrilateral PQSR?
Ujakar and Keshab attempted to solve a quadratic equation. Ujakar made a mistake in writing down the constant term. He ended up with the roots (4, 3). Keshab made a mistake in writing down the coefficient of \(x\). He got the roots as (3, 2). What will be the exact roots of the original quadratic equation?
A family consists of 6 members P, Q, R, S, T and U. How is P related to R?
Statement 1: U and T have two children R and S. Q is the spouse of R and P is the uncle of S.
Statement 2: R and Q have a daughter S. S is married to U, who is the son of P and T.
Mahesh and Ramesh are studying in the same class. How many students are there in their class if the difference in their ranks is 8?
Statement 1: Mahesh has equal number of students, who are above as well as below, in terms of rank.
Statement 2: The number of students above Ramesh’s rank is equal to the number of students between Mahesh and Ramesh’s ranks.
A, B, C, D who are married to P, Q, R, S are sitting opposite to each other. No one is sitting in front of his or her spouse. Who is sitting opposite to B?
Statement 1: A and C are married to Q and S respectively and R is sitting opposite to the only person between B and D.
Statement 2: C, B and P are sitting in corners. Q is sitting opposite to the only person between C and A.
Akash purchased a pair of jeans. What is its marked price?
Statement 1: After giving a discount of 15% on the marked price, the shopkeeper earns a profit of 10%.
Statement 2: The shopkeeper gets every pair of jeans from the market outlet for ₹600.
The average weight of Abhi and Deeru is 40 kg. What is the average weight of Abhi, Banu, Chaitu and Deeru?
Statement 1: Average weight of Abhi, Banu and Chaitu is 45 kg.
Statement 2: Average weight of Banu, Chaitu and Deeru is 40 kg.
If \( x \) is positive, is \( \sqrt[4]{x} > \sqrt[3]{x} \)?
Statement 1: \( 0.5 < x < 2 \).
Statement 2: \( 12x^2 - 7x + 1 = 0 \).
Amar, Bakshi and Chetan together invest ₹24,000 in a business. What is the profit share of Bakshi?
Statement 1: The ratio of investments of Amar, Bakshi and Chetan is 4 : 6 : 9.
Statement 2: Ratio of their profits is equal to the ratio of their investments.
‘a’ and ‘b’ are two natural numbers. Is ‘b’ a perfect square?
Statement 1: ‘b’ is divisible by \( (a + 1)^2 \).
Statement 2: \( b < 100 \).
a, b, and c are three numbers selected from a set containing ten numbers 0 to 9. Is \( (a + b + c) \) a multiple of 9?
Statement 1: Three-digit number \( abc \) is a multiple of 9.
Statement 2: \( (a \times b) + c \) is a multiple of 9.
On a particular day, who came earlier, Anita or Vani?
Statement 1: Anita came not later than 2 PM on that day.
Statement 2: Vani came not earlier than 1 PM on that day.
A number is picked randomly from a given set of numbers. What is the probability that it is divisible by 3?
Statement 1: The set contains 10 consecutive integers.
Statement 2: The first number of the set is divisible by 3.
a, b and c are prime numbers. What is the value of \( a \times b \times c \)?
Statement 1: \( a + b + c = 12 \).
Statement 2: 6300 is divisible by \( a \times b \times c \) and 1890 is divisible by \( b \times c \).
A number is picked randomly from a given set of numbers. What is the probability that it is divisible by 3?
Statement 1: The set contains 10 consecutive integers.
Statement 2: The first number of the set is divisible by 3.
a, b and c are prime numbers. What is the value of \( a \times b \times c \)?
Statement 1: \( a + b + c = 12 \).
Statement 2: 6300 is divisible by \( a \times b \times c \) and 1890 is divisible by \( b \times c \).
If a real estate agent received a commission of 10% of the selling price of a certain house, what was the selling price of the house?
Statement 1: The difference between the selling price and the real estate agent's commission is ₹630,000.
Statement 2: The selling price is 350% of the original purchase price of ₹200,000.
What is Deepak's score in subject E?
View Solution
Step 1: Total marks in subject E.
The total marks in subject E across all students is 430. From the given table: \[ Aman's score in E = 100, \quad Alekhya's score in E = 90, \quad Deepak's score in E = ?, \quad Sowmya's score in E = 88, \quad Reshma's score in E = 80. \]
Sum of the known scores in E: \[ 100 + 90 + 88 + 80 = 358. \]
So, Deepak's score in E is: \[ 430 - 358 = 72. \]
Thus, the correct answer is \( \boxed{79} \). Quick Tip: In cases of incomplete information, calculate the missing value by subtraction from the total sum.
How many marks did Alekhya score in subject E?
View Solution
Step 1: Alekhya's scores.
From the given table:
Alekhya scored \( 60 \) in subject A, \( 90 \) in subject B, and we are required to find her score in subject E.
Given the condition that Alekhya scored equal marks in subjects C and E, we can infer that her score in subject E is the same as in C. We already know her score in subject C from the table (85). Quick Tip: To find missing information, check any provided clues that indicate equality in scores across subjects.
How many marks did Reshma secure in subject D?
View Solution
From the given table, Reshma’s score in subject D is directly provided as 80 marks. Thus, the correct answer is \( \boxed{81} \). Quick Tip: Look at the table or data given to directly retrieve the information asked.
What is the difference between the marks scored in subject A by Reshma and Deepak?
View Solution
From the table:
Reshma's score in subject A = 75
Deepak's score in subject A = 84
The difference between the two scores is: \[ 84 - 75 = 9 \quad \boxed{13} \] Quick Tip: To find the difference, simply subtract the smaller value from the larger one.
What is Aman’s score in subject D?
View Solution
From the table, Aman’s score in subject D is provided directly as 78. Hence the correct answer is \( \boxed{78} \). Quick Tip: Always refer to the table provided for straightforward information.
At which city has team B the highest winning percentage?
View Solution
From the given data:
- Team B’s winning percentage at City X is 65%.
- Team B’s winning percentage at City Y is 53.66%.
- Team B’s winning percentage at City Z is 50.8%.
Hence, the highest winning percentage of Team B is at City X, which is 65%.
Quick Tip: When comparing percentages, ensure you check all the options for accuracy.
What is the total number of matches abandoned at city Z?
View Solution
From the table for City Z, the total number of matches abandoned is: \[ 7 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 24. \]
Hence, the total number of matches abandoned at City Z is 24.
Quick Tip: Sum up all the numbers in a category for total counts.
What is the approximate winning percentage of team A in all the matches they have played?
View Solution
From the table, team A has played the following number of matches:
- At city X: 307 matches with 195 wins.
- At city Y: 102 matches with 69 wins.
- At city Z: 197 matches with 95 wins.
Total number of matches played by team A: \[ 307 + 102 + 197 = 606.
\]
Total number of matches won by team A: \[ 195 + 69 + 95 = 359.
\]
The winning percentage of team A is: \[ \frac{359}{606} \times 100 = 59.2% \approx 61%.
\] Quick Tip: To calculate winning percentage, divide the total wins by total matches and multiply by 100.
What is the approximate ratio of total number of matches won by eight teams in cities X and Y?
View Solution
For City X:
- Team A: 195 wins
- Team B: 58 wins
- Team C: 125 wins
- Team D: 110 wins
- Team E: 85 wins
- Team F: 80 wins
- Team G: 29 wins
- Team H: 58 wins
Total wins at City X: \[ 195 + 58 + 125 + 110 + 85 + 80 + 29 + 58 = 690.
\]
For City Y:
- Team A: 69 wins
- Team B: 44 wins
- Team C: 90 wins
- Team D: 78 wins
- Team E: 120 wins
- Team F: 26 wins
- Team G: 80 wins
- Team H: 74 wins
Total wins at City Y: \[ 69 + 44 + 90 + 78 + 120 + 26 + 80 + 74 = 611.
\]
Total number of matches won by all eight teams in cities X and Y: \[ 690 + 611 = 1301.
\]
Hence, the ratio of the total number of matches won at City X to City Y is approximately: \[ 690 : 611 = 385 : 299.
\] Quick Tip: When adding data from multiple sources, ensure correct summation to find accurate ratios.
Out of the total matches played by team E at city Y, it won 180 matches. In how many number of matches was E in a tie position?
View Solution
From the table, team E at city Y has:
- Total matches: 180
- Matches won: 120
- Matches lost: 0
- Matches tied: 1
Since it won 180 matches, and no other data suggests a tie, it has 0 ties in total.
Quick Tip: Always check the data for ties separately when analyzing match statistics.
What is the angle made by III department sector in the pie chart given?
View Solution
From the pie chart, we can see that the percentage distribution for department III is 20%. To find the angle, we use the fact that the total angle in a circle is \( 360^\circ \). Thus, the angle corresponding to the III department is: \[ Angle = \frac{20}{100} \times 360^\circ = 72^\circ.
\] Quick Tip: To calculate the angle for a percentage in a pie chart, multiply the percentage by 360 and divide by 100.
In which department are the men maximum?
View Solution
To find the department where men are maximum, we need to calculate the number of men in each department based on the given ratios and total number of employees in each department.
- Department I: \( Men = \frac{3}{5} \times 1200 \times 0.10 = 72 \) men.
- Department II: \( Men = \frac{4}{5} \times 1200 \times 0.15 = 144 \) men.
- Department III: \( Men = \frac{2}{5} \times 1200 \times 0.20 = 96 \) men.
- Department IV: \( Men = \frac{7}{15} \times 1200 \times 0.15 = 56 \) men.
- Department V: \( Men = \frac{1}{3} \times 1200 \times 0.25 = 100 \) men.
- Department VI: \( Men = \frac{5}{9} \times 1200 \times 0.15 = 100 \) men.
Department II has the maximum number of men, with 144 men.
Quick Tip: To calculate the number of men in each department, multiply the percentage of employees by the total employees and apply the given ratio of men to women.
What is the total number of women in department II and III together?
View Solution
- Department II has a ratio of men to women of \( 4:1 \).
Total matches in department II = 82.
Number of women in department II:
\[ Women in II = \frac{1}{5} \times 82 = 16.4 \implies 16 \, women. \]
- Department III has a ratio of men to women of \( 2:3 \).
Total matches in department III = 90.
Number of women in department III:
\[ Women in III = \frac{3}{5} \times 90 = 54 \, women. \]
Thus, the total number of women in department II and III together is: \[ 16 + 54 = 70 \, women. \]
Quick Tip: When dealing with ratios, ensure you apply them to the total to find the specific quantity, in this case, women.
If 100 men and 50 women join department V, what is the ratio of men and women?
View Solution
- Department V has a ratio of men to women as \( 1:2 \).
The number of men in department V = \( \frac{1}{3} \times 82 = 27.33 \implies 27 \, men. \)
The number of women in department V = \( \frac{2}{3} \times 82 = 54.67 \implies 55 \, women. \)
- After 100 men and 50 women join department V, the total number of men becomes:
\[ 27 + 100 = 127 \, men. \]
The total number of women becomes:
\[ 55 + 50 = 105 \, women. \]
Thus, the ratio of men to women in department V after the addition is: \[ \frac{127}{105} = 4 : 5. \]
Quick Tip: When calculating ratios after adding quantities, always add the quantities before applying the ratio formula.
What is the ratio of men in the department II to the women in the department V?
View Solution
- In department II, the ratio of men to women is \( 4:1 \). The total number of matches played in department II is 82.
The number of men in department II can be calculated as: \[ Men in II = \frac{4}{5} \times 82 = 65.6 \implies 65 \, men. \]
- In department V, the ratio of men to women is \( 1:2 \), and the total number of matches in department V is 82.
The number of women in department V can be calculated as: \[ Women in V = \frac{2}{3} \times 82 = 54.67 \implies 54 \, women. \]
Thus, the ratio of men in department II to women in department V is: \[ \frac{65}{54} = \frac{18}{25}. \] Quick Tip: When calculating ratios, ensure you round the values appropriately based on the problem's context.
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