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Answer: Option D. -> Guarded skepticism
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D
In the first paragraph, the author has appreciated the traditional view by saying that it may be correct since it has the advantage that the currents are driven by temperature differences that themselves depend on the position of the continents. However, in the second paragraph, he says that the traditional view seems implausible because convection does not normally occur along lines, and it certainly does not occur along lines broken by frequent offsets or changes in direction, as the ridge is. Thus we can effectively say that the author regards the traditional view of the origin of the oceans with guarded skepticism, and not complete disbelief, indifference, or anger. Also the author does not regard with ‘slight’ apprehension when he says in the second paragraph that the traditional view is ‘implausible’. Thus answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
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D
In the first paragraph, the author has appreciated the traditional view by saying that it may be correct since it has the advantage that the currents are driven by temperature differences that themselves depend on the position of the continents. However, in the second paragraph, he says that the traditional view seems implausible because convection does not normally occur along lines, and it certainly does not occur along lines broken by frequent offsets or changes in direction, as the ridge is. Thus we can effectively say that the author regards the traditional view of the origin of the oceans with guarded skepticism, and not complete disbelief, indifference, or anger. Also the author does not regard with ‘slight’ apprehension when he says in the second paragraph that the traditional view is ‘implausible’. Thus answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Answer: Option B. -> the tendency of the earth to hide its treasures
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B
The closed hand represents the tendency of the Earth to hide its diamonds and good red wheat. Option B conveys the same idea and hence correct. The author is of the opinion that man does not know what Earth hides.
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B
The closed hand represents the tendency of the Earth to hide its diamonds and good red wheat. Option B conveys the same idea and hence correct. The author is of the opinion that man does not know what Earth hides.
Answer: Option A. -> Experience frustration but not serious financial harm
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A
The last line of the second paragraph states that "The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company's efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.” Sincethe question talks about bids for subcontracts not resulting "quickly” in orders, it might result in frustration. Serious financial harm shall not be caused as these bids might result into orders sometime later. Thus, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
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A
The last line of the second paragraph states that "The world of corporate purchasing can be frustrating for small entrepreneurs who get requests for elaborate formal estimates and bids. Both consume valuable time and resources, and a small company's efforts must soon result in orders, or both the morale and the financial health of the business will suffer.” Sincethe question talks about bids for subcontracts not resulting "quickly” in orders, it might result in frustration. Serious financial harm shall not be caused as these bids might result into orders sometime later. Thus, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
Question 254. A firm is considering changing its policy regarding daily working hours. Presently, the firm requires all employees to arrive at work at 9 a.m. The policy under consideration would permit each employee to decide when to arrive-from as early as 5 a.m. to as late as 12 noon.
The adoption of this policy would be most likely to decrease the productivity of employees if the their job functions required them to
A.Work without being disturbed by other employees
B.Interact frequently with each other throughout the entire workday
C.Consult at least once a day with employees from other companies
D.Submit their work for a supervisor's eventual approval
E.Attend team meetings on work strategy at the office that generally take place between 9 and 10 am.
Enter the option letter/letters sequentially in the space given below
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The adoption of this policy would be most likely to decrease the productivity of employees if the their job functions required them to
A.Work without being disturbed by other employees
B.Interact frequently with each other throughout the entire workday
C.Consult at least once a day with employees from other companies
D.Submit their work for a supervisor's eventual approval
E.Attend team meetings on work strategy at the office that generally take place between 9 and 10 am.
Enter the option letter/letters sequentially in the space given below
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Option A: If employees need to work without being disturbed by others, then a flexible reporting time policy is indeed better for productivity than a fixed reporting time policy as employees will be less likely to disturbed by others who may arrive at an earlier or at a later time.
Option B: Correct: If employees need to interact with each other throughout the day to work effectively, then a flexible reporting time policy will be counterproductive as different people will arrive at different times, thereby making frequent interactions difficult.
Option C: Once in a day consultation with the employees of other companies can be arranged by each employee on his/her own and a flexible reporting time policy is unlikely to make a difference to their productivity in this regard.
Option D: The work has to be 'eventually' submitted to the supervisor. So the employees need not come every day at a fixed time for this purpose. They can get their supervisor's approval once they complete their work.
Option E: Correct: If work strategy meetings take place between 9 and 10 and employees are given the flexibility to come anytime between 5 and 12, some of them may miss the meeting and this may lead to information loss and subsequent loss of productivity.
Answer: Option D. -> Pterosaurs were reptiles
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D
The first line of the second paragraph states that “Perhaps the least controversial assertion about the pterosaurs is that they were reptiles. Furthermore, throughout the passage, the author has suggested evidences which prove the resemblances of pterosaurs with the entire clan of reptiles, thus making answer option (d) the correct answer choice.
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D
The first line of the second paragraph states that “Perhaps the least controversial assertion about the pterosaurs is that they were reptiles. Furthermore, throughout the passage, the author has suggested evidences which prove the resemblances of pterosaurs with the entire clan of reptiles, thus making answer option (d) the correct answer choice.
Question 256. When the popular actor died [A] / had died [B]the Chief Minister himself condoled the family and placed a wreathe [A] / wreath [B]on the body. The sceptic [A] / septic [B]refused to believe that the house was haunted.In a bid to get control of herself after the terrible tragedy her mind sheared [A] / sheered [B] away from all unwelcome or unpleasant images. The power meter [A] / metre [B]appeared to be faulty since consumption was low but bills were high
Answer: Option A. -> ABABA
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A
The simple past tense is used with when . . . . . Hence A.
'Wreathe' is to surround something.'Wreath' is a circular arrangement of flowers and suits thecontext.Hence B.
'Sceptic' is a non-believer while 'septic' means to become infected which doesn't suit the context.Hence A.
'Sheared' is to cut as of a fence or the wool from a sheep.'Sheered' is to avoid which is apt in the context.Hence B.
Metre is a metric unit while meter is a measuring device for electricity or gas.Hence A.
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A
The simple past tense is used with when . . . . . Hence A.
'Wreathe' is to surround something.'Wreath' is a circular arrangement of flowers and suits thecontext.Hence B.
'Sceptic' is a non-believer while 'septic' means to become infected which doesn't suit the context.Hence A.
'Sheared' is to cut as of a fence or the wool from a sheep.'Sheered' is to avoid which is apt in the context.Hence B.
Metre is a metric unit while meter is a measuring device for electricity or gas.Hence A.
Answer: Option A. -> During the seventh century
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A
In the first paragraph, the author has mentioned that “By the early eighth century, the Byzantine Empire had lost roughly two-thirds of the territory it had possessed in the year 600.” Thus it is after 600, during the seventh century, that the Byzantine Empire suffered significant territorial losses. Therefore, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
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A
In the first paragraph, the author has mentioned that “By the early eighth century, the Byzantine Empire had lost roughly two-thirds of the territory it had possessed in the year 600.” Thus it is after 600, during the seventh century, that the Byzantine Empire suffered significant territorial losses. Therefore, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
Question 258. Sealand's crocodile population has been on the decline in recent years, primarily because of hunting. Crocodiles prey heavily on a species of freshwater fish that is highly valued as food by Sealanders, who had hoped that the decline in the crocodile population would lead to an increase in the numbers of these fish available for human consumption. Yet the population of this fish species has also declined, even though the annual number caught for human consumption has not increased.
Which of the following, if true, most helps to explain the decline in the population of the fish species? Enter the option sequences in the blank given below
A. Yellow blight, a fatal disease that was not prevalent in the region's freshwater fishes a few years back has now reached epidemic proportions
B. Over the last few years, Sealand's commercial fishing enterprises have increased the number of fishing boats they use.
C. The main predator of these fish is another species of fish on which crocodiles also prey.
D. Many Sealanders who hunt crocodiles do so because of the high market price of crocodile skins, not because of the threat crocodiles pose to the fish population.
E. In several neighbouring countries through which Sealand's rivers also flow, crocodiles are at risk of extinction as a result of extensive hunting.
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Which of the following, if true, most helps to explain the decline in the population of the fish species? Enter the option sequences in the blank given below
A. Yellow blight, a fatal disease that was not prevalent in the region's freshwater fishes a few years back has now reached epidemic proportions
B. Over the last few years, Sealand's commercial fishing enterprises have increased the number of fishing boats they use.
C. The main predator of these fish is another species of fish on which crocodiles also prey.
D. Many Sealanders who hunt crocodiles do so because of the high market price of crocodile skins, not because of the threat crocodiles pose to the fish population.
E. In several neighbouring countries through which Sealand's rivers also flow, crocodiles are at risk of extinction as a result of extensive hunting.
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Option A: Correct: The disease has no relation to the declining crocodile population but clearly explains why the population of the freshwater fishes is decreasing.
Option B: The fact that Sealand's commercial fishing enterprises are increasing the number of fishing boats they are using need not imply that the population of fishes has to decline. The companies may be replacing larger boats by a greater number of smaller boats and the fishing quantity may still remain constant.
Option C: Correct: If the crocodile numbers have declined, then the numbers of the predator fish species will increase and this will lead to the decline of the freshwater fishes.
Option D: The motivation behind Sealanders hunting of crocodiles is irrelevant to the point of declining fish population.
Option E: Again, the point of crocodiles facing extinction due to excessive hunting in the neighbouring countries is irrelevant to the main issue of declining freshwater fish population.
Question 259. "If you want a luxurious [A] / luxuriant [B]growth of hair, try the [A] / a [B]new shampoo.” The lama [A] / llama [B]taught us simple luring and high thinking.He said he was loath [A] / loathe [B]to criticize his guru as he was deeply obliged to him.Release from of internment [A] / interment [B] meant the beginning of a new life.
Answer: Option A. -> BAAAA
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A
Luxurious indicates something comfortable and expensive while 'luxuriant' means healthygrowth, which is apt in the context.Hence B.New shampoo points to a specific shampoo.So the definite article 'the' is appropriate.Hence A.
'Lama' is a Buddhist monk while 'llama' is an animal, which doesn't suit the context.Hence A.
'Loath' is to be unwilling while 'loathe' is to hate. Hence A.
'Internment' is release from imprisonment while 'interment' is burial.Hence A.
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A
Luxurious indicates something comfortable and expensive while 'luxuriant' means healthygrowth, which is apt in the context.Hence B.New shampoo points to a specific shampoo.So the definite article 'the' is appropriate.Hence A.
'Lama' is a Buddhist monk while 'llama' is an animal, which doesn't suit the context.Hence A.
'Loath' is to be unwilling while 'loathe' is to hate. Hence A.
'Internment' is release from imprisonment while 'interment' is burial.Hence A.
Answer: Option B. -> Unlikely
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B
The author mentions in the last line of the passage that the idea that the pterosaurs became airborne by rising into light winds created by waves calls for high waves to channel updrafts. The wind that made such waves however, might have been too strong for the pterosaurs to control their flight once airborne. Thus this idea is viewed by the author as “unlikely” making answer option (b) the correct answer choice.
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B
The author mentions in the last line of the passage that the idea that the pterosaurs became airborne by rising into light winds created by waves calls for high waves to channel updrafts. The wind that made such waves however, might have been too strong for the pterosaurs to control their flight once airborne. Thus this idea is viewed by the author as “unlikely” making answer option (b) the correct answer choice.
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