Practice Test

Q1) As given in the passage, which of the following is not a reason for costs not reducing, as expected, with a change in size? Show Answer

Q2) Which of the following groups does not react adversely when a newspaper changes its format? Show Answer

Q3) To successfully change its format from broadsheet to tabloid, a newspaper should Show Answer

Q4) As given in the passage, which of the following is not something the advertiser is concerned about? Show Answer

Q5) Which of the following is seen by newspapers as an easy ways-out of their problems? Show Answer

Q6) Which of the following is not true? Show Answer

Q7) Pick the most suitable title for the passage. Show Answer

Q8) The phrase 'underserved but desirable' in the last para, refers to the last para, refers to those who Show Answer

Q9) The feature more common to submarine canyons is Show Answer

Q10) Observation by lowering cameras and deep diving vehicles helped in Show Answer

Q11) Steep drop-off of canyon floors often occurs when Show Answer

Q12) By "active marine processes", the author means those processes influenced by Show Answer

Q13) The word "shoaling" in this context means Show Answer

Q14) Dredging and observation from deep diving vehicles indicated that Show Answer

Q15) The collapse of piers and jetties built into the submarine canyon heads indicate that Show Answer

Q16) The highest vertical dimension of the canyon wall measures Show Answer

Q17) The canyon which is about 19 kms wide at its deepest point is Show Answer

Q18) The length to which most of the submarine canyons extend is approximately Show Answer

Q19) Regarding the nutritional value of milk-fat the statement which is not true Show Answer

Q20) The substance supplied by meat which helps to build and maintain a healthy skin, nervous and digestive systems is Show Answer

Q21) Which of the following statements is true? Show Answer

Q22) The presence of Vit. A in the fish liver indicates that Show Answer

Q23) In the case of fish Show Answer

Q24) The deficiency of galactose may affect Show Answer

Q25) Mild or severe digestive disturbances and diarrhea may occur due to Show Answer

Q26) Many of the milk minerals are involved in Show Answer

Q27) Infants solely fed on boiled milk are likely to develop scurvy because Show Answer

Q28) Pick the odd man out Show Answer

Q29) The word "enhance" in the passage is closest in meaning to: Show Answer

Q30) The word they in the passage refers to Show Answer

Q31) Why does the author mention that airplanes retract their landing gear while in flight ? Show Answer

Q32) The word sophisticated in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q33) According to Paragraph 4, the long bills of marlins, sailfish and swordfish probably help these fishes by Show Answer

Q34) According to the passage, which of the following is one of the reasons that tunas are in constant motion ? Show Answer

Q35) Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage ? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information Show Answer

Q36) The word "Channel" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q37) According to the passage, one adaptations of fast -swimming fishes that might be used to improve the performance of ships is these fishes ability to Show Answer

Q38) According to the paragraph 9, Which of the following is true of bluefin tunas ? Show Answer

Q39) What is the mystery regarding the common wood frog? Show Answer

Q40) The Storeys are interested in the revival of frozen frogs Show Answer

Q41) As given in the passage, which of the following is not a point of contrast between the common wood frog and humans, at low temperatures? Show Answer

Q42) In paragraph 1, what does the author say about the presence of a blowhole in cetaceans ? Show Answer

Q43) The high level of fibrinogen in the liver of frozen frogs helps Show Answer

Q44) Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 1 about early sea otters ? Show Answer

Q45) One of the hurdles in using cryoprotectants is Show Answer

Q46) The word "precious" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q47) Pakicetus and modern cetaceans have similar Show Answer

Q48) Rip Van Winkle is probably someone who Show Answer

Q49) The word "it" in the passage refers to Show Answer

Q50) The futuristic fantasies envisaged include/s Show Answer

Q51) The word "exposed" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q52) The hind leg of Basilosaurus was a significant find because it showed that Basilosaurus Show Answer

Q53) We can infer that 'Cryoprotectant chemicals' are those that Show Answer

Q54) It can be inferred that Basilosaurus bred and gave birth in which of the following locations? Show Answer

Q55) The phrase 'pie-in-the-sky' as used in para 4 means Show Answer

Q56) Why does the author use the word "luckily" in mentioning that the Ambulocetus natans fossil included hind legs ? Show Answer

Q57) Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage?"The structure of the backbone shows, however, that Ambulocetus swan like modern whales by moving the rear portion of its body up and down, even though a fluke was missing". Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. Show Answer

Q58) The author implies that revisionists would view efforts to classify the Problematica in present-day phyla. Show Answer

Q59) The description in the latter half of the second paragraph of how the Ediacaran fauna carried out respiration, absorption, and excretion trends to support the view that they Show Answer

Q60) The passage implies that present-day phyla contain. Show Answer

Q61) The author mentions coelenterates and annelids in order to give examples of Show Answer

Q62) The passage implies that conventional and revisionist theorists disagree about all of the following EXCEPT Show Answer

Q63) According to the passage, the Problematica are difficult to classify because
I. some had unusual shapes
II. some of them functioned physiologically differently from modern organisms
III. they became extinct at the end of the Cambrian period. Show Answer

Q64) The primary purpose of this passage is to Show Answer

Q65) According to the author, Newton devised the differential calculus in an attempt to understand Show Answer

Q66) It can be inferred that the author regards the development of the calculus as Show Answer

Q67) The passage implies that Newton and Leibniz arrived at similar results because Show Answer

Q68) The author suggests that cases of simultaneous discovery Show Answer

Q69) In the final paragraph the author draws connections between the work of Leibniz and Newton and the work of Copernicus and Kepler primarily in order to Show Answer

Q70) According to the paragraph, 'cans can often fetch considerable sums' means same as: Show Answer

Q71) According to the paragraph,the author uses 'for good measure' to emphasize the fact that: Show Answer

Q72) According to the paragraph 'Coke has enjoyed phenomenal success' suggests that the author: Show Answer

Q73) Describing Coke's marketing strategies as 'enviable, in the paragraph, the author means that: Show Answer

Q74) It can be inferred from the last sentence of the passage that: Show Answer

Q75) According to the paragraph, all of the following are not true except: Show Answer

Q76) The author suggests that, by 1950, attempts to correlate mental experience with brain processes would probably have been viewed with Show Answer

Q77) The author mentions "common currency" primarily in order to emphasize the Show Answer

Q78) The description in lines of an experiment in which electric stimuli were applied to different sensory fields of the cerebral cortex tends to support the theory that Show Answer

Q79) According to the passage, some evidence exists that the area of the cortex activated by a sensory stimulus determines which of the following?
I ) The nature of the nerve impulse
II )The modality of the sensory experiences
III ) Qualitative differences within a modality Show Answer

Q80) The passage can most accurately be described as a discussion concerning historical view of the Show Answer

Q81) Which of the following best summarizes the author's opinion of the suggestion that different areas of the brain determine perceptions produced by sensory nerve impulses? Show Answer

Q82) It can be inferred from the passage that which of the following exhibit the LEAST qualitative variation? Show Answer

Q83) The primary purpose of the passage is to
Show Answer

Q84) All of the following are stated by the author as problems connected with the sources for knowledge of premodern cultures EXCEPT Show Answer

Q85) Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the myths recorded by the ancient Greeks ?
I ) They sometimes included portrayals of women holding positions of power.
II ) They sometimes contained elaborate explanations of inheritance customs.
III ) They comprise almost all of the material available to historians about ancient Greece. Show Answer

Q86) Which of the following is presented in the passage as evidence supporting the author's view of the ancient Greeks descriptions of the Amazons ? Show Answer

Q87) The conclusion , 'Colours cannot and should not be wished away' means
Show Answer

Q88) It can be inferred from the passage that the probable reactions of many males in ancient Greece to the idea of a society ruled by women could best be characterized as Show Answer

Q89) Which of the following would minimize the damage to environment posed by colours? Show Answer

Q90) What are the contrasting demands made on dyes? Show Answer

Q91) The author suggests that the main reason for the persisting influence of Bachofen's work is that Show Answer

Q92) The problem posed by colours can solved by
A. shifting the place of operation.
B. using conventional, time tested methods.
C. an emphasis on R and D to come up with new solutions to the problem.
D. educating the consumer so that he is involved in the movement for change. Show Answer

Q93) The author's attitude toward Bachofen's treatise is best described as one of Show Answer

Q94) Which of the following is not used for removing dyes from waste water? Show Answer

Q95) For India, the problem of colour pollution is likely to worsen in the future because
A. polluting industries are likely to be shifted to developing countries.
B. companies are unlikely to spend much on R and D.
C.competition will lead to adoption of cheaper alternatives.
D.Government will be lax about monitoring and enforcing environmental laws. Show Answer

Q96) The consequence of most of the dye, manufacturing units being in the small scale sector is Show Answer

Q97) The author discusses computing machines in the first paragraph primarily in order to do which of the following Show Answer

Q98) According to passage, scientists are skeptical toward their equations because scientists Show Answer

Q99) It can be inferred from the passage that scientists make which of the following assumptions about scientific arguments ? Show Answer

Q100) According to passage, mathematicians present a danger to scientists for which of the following reasons ? Show Answer

Q101) The author suggests that the approach of physicists to solving scientific problem is which of the following ? Show Answer

Q102) The author suggests that a mathematician asked to solve a problem in an ill-defined situation would first attempt to do which of the following ? Show Answer

Q103) The author implies that scientists develop a healthy skepticism because they are aware that Show Answer

Q104) The author of the passage objects to criticism of Black fiction like that by Addison Gayle because Show Answer

Q105) According to the passage, the author implies that: Show Answer

Q106) According to the author, all of the following are true except: Show Answer

Q107) The style of the author can be best described as: Show Answer

Q108) The attitude of the author can be best described as: Show Answer

Q109) How would you describe the authors attitude toward current learning strategies? Show Answer

Q110) According to the passage,the authors intention is to get us to: Show Answer

Q111) The author of the passage is primarily concerned with Show Answer

Q112) The author of passage believes that Black Fiction would have been improved and Rosenblatt Show Answer

Q113) The author's discussion of Black Fiction can be best described as Show Answer

Q114) It can be inferred that the author of the passage would be LEAST likely to approve of which of the following ? Show Answer

Q115) The author of the passage uses all of the following in the discussion of Rosenblatt's book EXCEPT Show Answer

Q116) The author of the passage refers to James Weldon Johnson's Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man most probably in order to Show Answer

Q117) Private companies indulge in emotional marketing Show Answer

Q118) From this passage we can infer that Show Answer

Q119) Which of the following has not been cited as a reason to promote the use of cord blood? Show Answer

Q120) The author is in favour of setting up cord blood banks Show Answer

Q121) Cord blood banks can draw on altruism to get voluntary donations means: Show Answer

Q122) Which of the following is/are a consequence/s of early clamping of the umbilical cord?
A. Less blood for the new born.
B. Less blood collection.
C. Greater risks of infection.
D. Poor content of haemoglobin at a later stage. Show Answer

Q123) Which of the following is the following is the most effective selling point to promote cord blood saving in India? Show Answer

Q124) Which of the following measures does the author suggest in setting up and operating cord blood banks?
A. Collection of cord blood should be done with parental consent.
B. A nominal fee can be collected from those donating cord-blood.
C. Staff must be trained on collection techniques.
D. Recipient should be made to bear the processing, storage and overhead costs. Show Answer

Q125) The author thinks Europe is Show Answer

Q126) The chief factor for a brand to be successful is Show Answer

Q127) Pick out the statement that is not true. Show Answer

Q128) Why have mass media like T.V become unsuitable for brand building? Show Answer

Q129) The author does not recommend entrusting an ad agency with brand building because. Show Answer

Q130) Businessmen in Europe have found traditional mass media ineffective and inefficient because
A. the number of commercial channels have been few. B. the T.V channels had only localized audience.
C. ads have not been allowed to interrupt programmes
D. costs have been high. Show Answer

Q131) Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about articles manufactured before 1815 ? Show Answer

Q132) Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentences in the passage ? Incorrect answer choices change the meaning in important ways of leave out essential information. Show Answer

Q133) The word "disrupted" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q134) In paragraph 4, the author includes the quotation from a mill worker in order to Show Answer

Q135) All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as consequences of the new system of workers EXCEPT a loss of Show Answer

Q136) The phrase "gathered some momentum" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q137) The word "spearheaded" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer

Q138) The author would probably assert that poulism and McCarthysim Show Answer

Q139) Which of the following statements about the labour movement of the 1800's is supported by paragraph 5 ? Show Answer

Q140) The author identifies political party loyalties and disagreements over tactics as two of several factors that Show Answer

Q141) The word "them" in the passage refers to Show Answer

Q142) The difference in characteristics between the upper and the deeper layer of oceans is due to the Show Answer

Q143) The Mediterranean Sea water is both warmer and more saline than normal sea water because Show Answer

Q144) It can be inhferred that Rogin's most serious criticism of Lipset, Feuer and Shils's methodology would probably be that they Show Answer

Q145) In the case of turbidity currents, density difference arises due to the presence of Show Answer

Q146) Rogin studied the class character of Wisconsin voters in order to

I. Challange the idea that less affluent socioeconomic groups supported McCarthy
II. Explain the underlying causes of the links between Populism and McCarthyism
III. Account for important changes in voting pattern during the twentieth century Show Answer

Q147) The results of high current speeds in the strait is Show Answer

Q148) One of the following is a predisposing factor for density currents to move Show Answer

Q149) The breaking of telegram cables in the deep sea is due to Show Answer

Q150) It can be inferred that both Lipset and Rogin made which of the following assumptions about voter support for McCarthy ? Show Answer

Q151) Which of the following is not an evidence supporting the occurrence of large scale turbidity under flows? Show Answer

Q152) According to the passage, Rogin concluded that the writings of Lipset, Shils, and Feuer Show Answer

Q153) The cores taken from sea bottom in the area downslope from cable breaks show Show Answer

Q154) The author is primarily concerned with Show Answer

Q155) Deep sea channels are believed to have formed from the Show Answer

Q156) The passage does not explain Show Answer

Q157) Why, according to the passage should transit agencies get creative? Show Answer

Q158) What has been referred to as a transport operator's nightmare in the passage? Show Answer

Q159) Which of these is not a contentious issue? Show Answer

Q160) If transit agencies follow the suggestion in the passage and get creative. Show Answer

Q161) The suggestion that 'transit agencies need to make trade offs' implies Show Answer

Q162) Pick the statement/s which is/are true.
A. About 70 lakh students constitute the college goers in India.
B. Only 15% of colleges in India offer professional courses.
C. Less than a quarter of college-goers are pursuing professional courses in India.
D. Over 50% of India universities offer vocational courses. Show Answer

Q163) According to the passage, which of the following questions has become almost universal now? Show Answer

Q164) In the first paragraph, is the author Show Answer

Q165) In the 'ideal situation' which is referred to in the passage will lead to all but one of the following consequences. Which one is it? Show Answer

Q166) If you are in hurry to earn a living with basic education, this is not the country for you: Show Answer

Q167) The "Education Gospel", as you infer from the passage, Show Answer

Q168) The passage lists all but one of the following as factors which transit agencies can address without compromising on safety or service. Which one? Show Answer

Q169) Zero spare-ratio during peak hours in a transit agency is a reflection of
A. poor fleet utilization.
B. effective fleet utilization.
C. better maintenance of vehicles.
D. cutting costs on purchase of spares. Show Answer

Q170) Descartes can be considered as a materialist because Show Answer

Q171) In the passage, the author mainly Show Answer

Q172) The physician who provided conclusive evidence of human behaviour having a physiological basis was Show Answer

Q173) The black box in the last para refers to Show Answer

Q174) Which of the these is not an example of the analogy given in the passage? Show Answer

Q175) All the following are differences between the two theories described by trhe author 'EXPECT' Show Answer

Q176) The primary purpose of the passage is to Show Answer

Q177) According to the passage, which of the following are true of quarks ?

I. They are elementary building blocks for neutrons
II. Scientists have describe them as having no internal structure
III. Some scientists group them with leptons in a single class of particles. Show Answer

Q178) The author considers which of the following in judging the usefulness of a theory of elementary particles and forces ?

I. The simplicity of the theory
II. The ability of the theory to account for the largest possible number of known phenomena.
III. The possiblity of proving or disproving the theory by experiment Show Answer

Q179) It can be inferred that the author considers the failure to unify gravitation with other forces in the theory he describes to be Show Answer

Q180) The author organizes the passage by Show Answer

Q181) It can be inferred that the author would be likely to consider a new theory of nature superior to present theories if it were to Show Answer

Q182) By speculating that in earlier times the notion of art as business and marketing was more transparent than it is today, we are inherently Show Answer

Q183) as artists like Rembrandt, Van Gogh, etc., gained fame and name, they Show Answer

Q184) One of the following perceptions of the society affected the role of an artist as craftsman: Show Answer

Q185) The passage tries to trace Show Answer

Q186) Which of the following is not one of the parameters to evaluate banks? Show Answer

Q187) What, according to the working group, is advantageous in solving the problems of the weak banks? Show Answer

Q188) Which of the following was not an objective of the working group constituted by the R.B.I. according to the passage? Show Answer

Q189) According to the passage
I. Leaders like Gandhi campaigned for the British war effort calling upon Indians to enroll in the British army.
II. Sikhs from Punjab made up the majority of the founding members of the Ghadar Party. Show Answer

Q190) Which of the following is an aspect of the criteria to identify weak banks? Show Answer

Q191) Which of the following is false according to the passage? Show Answer

Q192) According to the passage, which of the following was responsible for the shedding of conservatism by the Congress? Show Answer

Q193) According to the passage, the Congress is criticised by the Ghadarites for Show Answer

Q194) Who among the following was the one of the outstanding leaders of the Ghader Party? Show Answer

Q195) As understood from the pasaage. Show Answer

Q196) Which of the following is true about this revolutionary unrest of 1919? Show Answer

Q197) Which of the following interference can be drawn from the passage? Show Answer

Q198) The word "propulsion" in the passage is closest in meaning to Show Answer