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Answer: Option D. -> Having lived for several years in Andaman, where life was slow and relaxed, Ramesh had difficulty readjusting to the hectic pace of Mumbai upon his return
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D
Option: (D)
A modifying phrase has to be placed next to the noun or pronoun it is intended to modify. A modifying phrase that violates this rule is called a "misplaced modifier.” There are two misplaced modifiers in the original sentence:
(1) The phrase "where life was slow and relaxed” is intended to modify "Andaman”, but is incorrectly placed next to "years”.
(2) The phrase "Having lived in Andaman for several years” is intended to modify "Ramesh”, but is incorrectly placed closer to the impersonal subject "it”. Correcting these errors will involve rewording the sentence such that each of these modifying phrases is next to the word it is intended to modify.
Another problem with the original sentence is that it ends with the words "upon returning”. Ending a sentence with such an "-ing” verb form is awkward, because the reader is left expecting a few more words to complete the thought - for example "upon returning to Mumbai”.
(A) This choiceis incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) The modifier "Having lived for several years in Andaman”, which should modify "Ramesh”, now modifies "it”. The final phrase "upon returning” is awkward.
(C) The modifier "where life was slow and relaxed" incorrectly modifies "years" instead of "Andaman."
(D) CORRECT. "Ramesh" is placed as the subject of the opening modifier "having lived in Andaman." Additionally, the modifier "where life was slow and relaxed" is correctly placed next to its subject, "Andaman."
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D
Option: (D)
A modifying phrase has to be placed next to the noun or pronoun it is intended to modify. A modifying phrase that violates this rule is called a "misplaced modifier.” There are two misplaced modifiers in the original sentence:
(1) The phrase "where life was slow and relaxed” is intended to modify "Andaman”, but is incorrectly placed next to "years”.
(2) The phrase "Having lived in Andaman for several years” is intended to modify "Ramesh”, but is incorrectly placed closer to the impersonal subject "it”. Correcting these errors will involve rewording the sentence such that each of these modifying phrases is next to the word it is intended to modify.
Another problem with the original sentence is that it ends with the words "upon returning”. Ending a sentence with such an "-ing” verb form is awkward, because the reader is left expecting a few more words to complete the thought - for example "upon returning to Mumbai”.
(A) This choiceis incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) The modifier "Having lived for several years in Andaman”, which should modify "Ramesh”, now modifies "it”. The final phrase "upon returning” is awkward.
(C) The modifier "where life was slow and relaxed" incorrectly modifies "years" instead of "Andaman."
(D) CORRECT. "Ramesh" is placed as the subject of the opening modifier "having lived in Andaman." Additionally, the modifier "where life was slow and relaxed" is correctly placed next to its subject, "Andaman."
Answer: Option D. -> Carry information about their history with them
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D
In the last line of the first paragraph, the author states that “neutrinos carry with them information about the site and circumstances of their production: therefore, the detection of cosmic neutrinos could provide new information about a wide variety of cosmic phenomena and about the history of the universe.” Thus, it is evident that answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
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D
In the last line of the first paragraph, the author states that “neutrinos carry with them information about the site and circumstances of their production: therefore, the detection of cosmic neutrinos could provide new information about a wide variety of cosmic phenomena and about the history of the universe.” Thus, it is evident that answer option (d) is the correct answer choice.
Answer: Option B. -> Logical
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B
This is not a descriptive passage. It is also not analytical.
It is not rhetoric as he is not beating around the bush.
So the answer is (b).
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B
This is not a descriptive passage. It is also not analytical.
It is not rhetoric as he is not beating around the bush.
So the answer is (b).
Question 374. Philosophy, as I shall understand the word, is something intermediate between theology and science. Like theology, it consists of reflections (A)/speculations (B) on matters as to which definite knowledge has, so far, been unascertainable(A)/unattainable(B); but like science, it appeals to human reason rather than to authority, whether that of tradition or that of proclamation(A) / revelation(B). All definite knowledge – so I should contend – belongs to science; all dogma as to what surpasses definite knowledge belongs to theology. But between theology and science there is a No Man's Land, exposed to attack from both sides; this No Man's Land is philosophy.___
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In theology, one gives an opinion on matters on which definite knowledge has so far been uncertain. 'Speculations' are opinions that are given by people on topics on which there is no certain knowledge while 'reflections' are opinions on events that occurred in the past. So 'speculations' is the correct choice here. Unattainable means something that has not been reached at all. Definite knowledge is attained in stages and not in one-go. So, 'unascertainable' that means 'not determinable with full certainty' i.e. knowledge which has been partly determined but not wholly is the right word to be used in this context. 'Proclamation' means an official/government edict while 'revelation' means uncovering of a divine or a spiritual secret. Revelation is the correct word in the theological context.
So, the answer is BAB.
Question 375. (A) We think back with an element of nostalgia to that earlier dream of a world in which we were promised accurate prediction, control and endless progress.
(B) Add to this a host of other problems we encounter and things do seem to be in a mess.
(C) We feel today that we are living in a world that is constantly in crisis.
(D) In the face of all this we feel a burning need for corrective action, for major interventions, government legislation, aid programmes.
(E) All around us newspapers and television warn of global warming and environmental degradation, of terrorism and international conflicts, of Third World poverty and the implications of the recent economic slump.
(B) Add to this a host of other problems we encounter and things do seem to be in a mess.
(C) We feel today that we are living in a world that is constantly in crisis.
(D) In the face of all this we feel a burning need for corrective action, for major interventions, government legislation, aid programmes.
(E) All around us newspapers and television warn of global warming and environmental degradation, of terrorism and international conflicts, of Third World poverty and the implications of the recent economic slump.
Answer: Option B. -> CEBDA
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B
B goes on to explain whatever is mentioned in E. EB is thus a link. Thus, the correct answer option is either (b), (c) or (d) . If we look at sentence A, it can be a concluding statement by saying we seek an escape from all the problems we are facing now by looking back to the earlier dream of an ideal world thus making CEBDA the correct sequence.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
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B
B goes on to explain whatever is mentioned in E. EB is thus a link. Thus, the correct answer option is either (b), (c) or (d) . If we look at sentence A, it can be a concluding statement by saying we seek an escape from all the problems we are facing now by looking back to the earlier dream of an ideal world thus making CEBDA the correct sequence.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer choice.
Answer: Option C. -> falling employment rates triggered by a drop in investment, causing cutbacks in consumer spending and starting a cycle of layoffs that lead to even lower employment rates
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C
Option: (C)
The original sentence contains a clause beginning with "which" that logically describes the result of lower employment rates. However, as written, this clause seems to describe the result of "a drop in investment" because "which" modifies the noun just before it. We need to find a replacement that makes the causal relationship clear. Additionally, the phrase "causes people to cut consumer spending" is wordy and somewhat illogical since the people are the consumers. A more concise way to say this would be "causes cutbacks in consumer spending." Finally, the use of "back" is redundant, as it is implied by the word "cycle".
(A) This choiceis incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) The use of "which" incorrectly suggests that "dropping investment" "causes people to cut consumer spending" when, in fact, the employment rates cause this phenomenon. Additionally, the phrase "cause people to cut consumer spending" is wordy and the use of "back" is redundant, as it is implied by the word "cycle".
(C) CORRECT. This choice makes clear, through the use of the plural verb "cause", that the employment rates are responsible for the cutbacks in spending. Further it uses the concise phrase "cutbacks in consumer spending" and eliminates the redundant word "back."
(D) This choice contains the wordy phrases "that are triggered by", "causing people to cut consumer spending" and the redundant "lead back."
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C
Option: (C)
The original sentence contains a clause beginning with "which" that logically describes the result of lower employment rates. However, as written, this clause seems to describe the result of "a drop in investment" because "which" modifies the noun just before it. We need to find a replacement that makes the causal relationship clear. Additionally, the phrase "causes people to cut consumer spending" is wordy and somewhat illogical since the people are the consumers. A more concise way to say this would be "causes cutbacks in consumer spending." Finally, the use of "back" is redundant, as it is implied by the word "cycle".
(A) This choiceis incorrect as it repeats the original sentence.
(B) The use of "which" incorrectly suggests that "dropping investment" "causes people to cut consumer spending" when, in fact, the employment rates cause this phenomenon. Additionally, the phrase "cause people to cut consumer spending" is wordy and the use of "back" is redundant, as it is implied by the word "cycle".
(C) CORRECT. This choice makes clear, through the use of the plural verb "cause", that the employment rates are responsible for the cutbacks in spending. Further it uses the concise phrase "cutbacks in consumer spending" and eliminates the redundant word "back."
(D) This choice contains the wordy phrases "that are triggered by", "causing people to cut consumer spending" and the redundant "lead back."
Question 377. 1. Much has been made in the Indian Press about the "inspired leak' by the U.S. Government to pressurize India into signing CTBT.
A. Over time, some NGOs in the U.S had developed close working relations with the executive branch officials.
B. For the record, this is how the leak actually happened.
C. They had easy access to classified information.
D. The real story, behind the leak may not be believable because Washington can be an incomprehensible place even to its residents.
6. Rituals have been developed whereby classified information can be passed without batting an eyelid.
A. Over time, some NGOs in the U.S had developed close working relations with the executive branch officials.
B. For the record, this is how the leak actually happened.
C. They had easy access to classified information.
D. The real story, behind the leak may not be believable because Washington can be an incomprehensible place even to its residents.
6. Rituals have been developed whereby classified information can be passed without batting an eyelid.
Answer: Option A. -> DBAC
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A
C cannot start because 'They' in Chas no antecedent in 1.Between D and B, only D canfollow 1 because D is a continuation.Between choices 1 and 2 only 1 is correct because Bsays 'how' it happened andA describe it.
Elimination Techique
The C-6 link will help you quickly mark the right answer. Note the word "Easy access” in C. This "easy access” is further explained and justified in 6.
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A
C cannot start because 'They' in Chas no antecedent in 1.Between D and B, only D canfollow 1 because D is a continuation.Between choices 1 and 2 only 1 is correct because Bsays 'how' it happened andA describe it.
Elimination Techique
The C-6 link will help you quickly mark the right answer. Note the word "Easy access” in C. This "easy access” is further explained and justified in 6.
Answer: Option A. -> At the threshold of Neutrino Astronomy
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A
The author has talked about the potential advantages of Neutrino Astronomy in the entire passage. But it is something that has yet not been put into use extensively. However, with the success of the DUMAND project, Neutrino Astronomy can be used comparatively more easily. Thus, undoubtedly the title ‘At the threshold of Neutrino Astronomy’ best summarizes the passage as a whole.
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A
The author has talked about the potential advantages of Neutrino Astronomy in the entire passage. But it is something that has yet not been put into use extensively. However, with the success of the DUMAND project, Neutrino Astronomy can be used comparatively more easily. Thus, undoubtedly the title ‘At the threshold of Neutrino Astronomy’ best summarizes the passage as a whole.
Answer: Option B. -> The Excel Company has greatly increased its advertising expense
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B
"Enhanced” means to increase or improve the quality or value or desirability of something. Increase implies to become greater in size, amount, number or intensity. The correct usage here would be 'increased'. The possessive form 'its' and not the contracted 'it's is required
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B
"Enhanced” means to increase or improve the quality or value or desirability of something. Increase implies to become greater in size, amount, number or intensity. The correct usage here would be 'increased'. The possessive form 'its' and not the contracted 'it's is required
Answer: Option A. -> Spending had outdistanced income
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A
In the first paragraph, the author states that “Overlords’ income, despite the increase in rice production among their tenant farmers, failed to keep pace with their expenses.” This makes it evident that the major reason for the financial problems experienced by Japan’s feudal overlords in the eighteenth century was that spending has outdistanced income. Therefore, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
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A
In the first paragraph, the author states that “Overlords’ income, despite the increase in rice production among their tenant farmers, failed to keep pace with their expenses.” This makes it evident that the major reason for the financial problems experienced by Japan’s feudal overlords in the eighteenth century was that spending has outdistanced income. Therefore, answer option (a) is the correct answer choice.
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