Common Admission Test
Question : Comprehension: In the given passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Over the past year, Dr. Hemmings has been conducting research on the big cat phenomenon and has already 1._________ the remains of some wild animals that may have been eaten by 2._________ far larger than any of the country's known carnivores. The project has 3.___________ an analysis of twenty skeletal animal remains 4.__________ from across Gloucestershire and other nearby counties. The bones were selected because the 5.____________ of their deaths led people to believe that these animals may have been killed by a big cat.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No.5
Option 1: opportunities
Option 2: potential
Option 3: affairs
Option 4: circumstances
Correct Answer: circumstances
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.
We can say that the implied meaning of the sentence is that the bones were selected by Dr. Hemmings because the particular condition connected with the animals' deaths suggested that a large cat may have killed them. According
Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct. The cat sits in the window and staring at the squirrel.
Option 1: No improvement
Option 2: stares at
Option 3: stare on
Option 4: stared at
Correct Answer: stares at
Solution : The second option is correct.
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Question : Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai, the Bharatanatyam legend, was also recognised for which of the following dance forms?
Option 1: Kathak
Option 2: Kathakali
Option 3: Kuchipudi
Option 4: Odissi
Correct Answer: Kathakali
Solution : The correct option is Kathakali.
Mrinalini Vikram Sarabhai was a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and cultural icon. She made significant contributions to the field of dance and was a pioneer in promoting Indian classical dance forms. She received her training in the classical
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. The MD of the company let the cat out of the bag by telling her secretary, who got the much coveted promotion.
Option 1: Openly confess.
Option 2: Creating a false story.
Option 3: To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.
Option 4: Secretly confide.
Correct Answer: To allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Explanation: The idiom let the cat out of the bag means to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to. In this context, it implies
Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The little boy said, "My cat can climb the tree."
Option 1: The little boy said that his cat climbed the tree.
Option 2: The little boy said that his cat had climbed the tree.
Option 3: The little boy said that his cat could climb the tree.
Option 4: The little boy said that his cat can climb the tree.
Correct Answer: The little boy said that his cat could climb the tree.
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Indirect speech involves converting direct speech (spoken words) into indirect speech (reported words).
Narration Conversion:
Question : Directions: If A = 1, CAT = 60, then how will MAN be coded as?
Option 1: 27
Option 2: 90
Option 3: 180
Option 4: 182
Correct Answer: 182
Solution : Given: A = 1; CAT = 60
Multiply the place value of the letters to get the required code – Like, the place value of the letter A; A→1 Thus, A is coded as 1. Place values of the letters of CAT; C→3; A→1; T→20
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The world of social media is a strange and wondrous place. It's a world where you can connect with people from all over the globe, share your thoughts and opinions, and maybe even go viral if you're lucky. But let's be real, it's also a world filled with endless cat videos, oversharing, and drama. One of the most interesting things about social media is the way it's changed the way we communicate. We've gone from long, thoughtful emails to quick, abbreviated messages with emojis and acronyms. And don't even get me started on the whole hashtag phenomenon. It's like we're all speaking a different language now. But there are also some downsides to this constant connection. It's easy to get sucked into the world of social media and forget about the real world around us. We're so busy scrolling through our feeds that we forget to enjoy the little moments in life. And let's not forget about the pressure to present the perfect life online. It's like we're all in a competition to see who can be the most popular, the most successful, the most enviable. Despite all of this, I have to admit, I'm still a fan of social media. It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family, and I've even made some new friends through various online communities. Plus, let's face it, sometimes you just need a good laugh at a ridiculous meme. Question: What is one of the downsides of social media mentioned in the passage?
Option 1: It can help connect with people all over the globe.
Option 2: It's a great way to stay connected with friends and family.
Option 3: It encourages people to enjoy the little moments in life.
Option 4: It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.
Correct Answer: It can lead to pressure to present a perfect life online.
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: In the passage, it's mentioned that social media can create pressure to showcase an idealised version of one's life. This leads to a feeling of
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Left, right and centre
Option 1: To have been happening for a long time and there is a lot of activity
Option 2: Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people
Option 3: Start well
Option 4: The news went from one person to the next
Correct Answer: Happening in a lot of places or to a lot of people
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The idiom left, right, and centre is used to describe something that is happening or being done in a widespread or indiscriminate manner, often suggesting that
Question : The Grameen Bank, founded by Muhammad Yunus, is associated with which concept of rural development?
Option 1: Microfinance
Option 2: Rural electrification
Option 3: Sustainable agriculture
Option 4: Skill development
Correct Answer: Microfinance
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Microfinance
The Grameen Bank is a renowned institution that pioneered the concept of microfinance. It was established in Bangladesh in 1983 with the goal of providing financial services to the poor, particularly women, who were previously excluded from accessing traditional
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