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501.

The author's main objective in writing the passage seems to be-

A. to warn us of a dull future
B. to highlight the ill-effects of computers
C. to enhance our skill of time-management
D. to unfold the healing powers of a gentle smile
Answer» E.
Discussion
502.

Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage?

A. If we don't smile we are ruining out present
B. If we smile we are mad
C. The frown on our face in an indication of the stress
D. Confidence and optimism help us to be cheerful
Answer» C. The frown on our face in an indication of the stress
Discussion
503.

What is mean by 'Programmed our lives ?

A. We have set a mechanical routine
B. We like to become software engineers
C. We give various programmes
D. We give a set of instructions
Answer» B. We like to become software engineers
Discussion
504.

According to the passage, unboiled tap water contains ___.

A. germs
B. waste matter
C. impurities
D. chemicals
Answer» B. waste matter
Discussion
505.

There is a high level of ______ to boiling water.

A. care
B. curiosity
C. interest
D. indifference
Answer» E.
Discussion
506.

During rainy season, drinking water should be

A. stored
B. used.
C. cleaned
D. sanitised
Answer» E.
Discussion
507.

In the highest income categories, the number of people drink tap water without boiling it is

A. about half of the house holds.
B. all the house holds.
C. nearly three fourths of the households.
D. one fourth of the households.
Answer» D. one fourth of the households.
Discussion
508.

In India the concern for safe drinking water is

A. enough.
B. more than expected.
C. very low.
D. good.
Answer» D. good.
Discussion
509.

The current consumption of oil is ____ million barrels.

A. sixty nine
B. seventy nine
C. forty nine
D. fifty nine
Answer» B. seventy nine
Discussion
510.

According to industry and energy experts, there is

A. plenty of oil.
B. increase in oil use.
C. short supply of oil.
D. adequate supply of oil.
Answer» B. increase in oil use.
Discussion
511.

To deal with economic consequences

A. oil exploration should be geared up.
B. manufacture of vehicles should be controlled.
C. there should be a cut in the use of oil.
D. serious planning is needed.
Answer» E.
Discussion
512.

Hatfield s comment on oil reserve is

A. to be made public in oil using countries.
B. to be circulated in all oil producing countries.
C. not to be taken seriously.
D. to be taken seriously.
Answer» D. to be taken seriously.
Discussion
513.

Unless consumption is reduced, the oil reserve will run out by the middle of

A. 23rd century.
B. 24th century
C. 20th century.
D. 21st century.
Answer» E.
Discussion
514.

What, according to the writer, is the role of religion in the present age?

A. To strengthen faith in democracy.
B. To develop faith in God.
C. To promote rational thinking.
D. To inculcate scientific spirit in man.
Answer» E.
Discussion
515.

The writer says that

A. Faith and reason are two separate entities.
B. Faith without rational evidence may not be acceptable to the educated people
C. educated people are likely to accept faith not supported by reason.
D. people should have unquestionable faith in religion.
Answer» C. educated people are likely to accept faith not supported by reason.
Discussion
516.

The writer of the passage stresses the importance of

A. science and democracy.
B. democracy.
C. religion.
D. science.
Answer» B. democracy.
Discussion
517.

Which of the following is correct ?

A. A good religion divides man from man.
B. A good religion supports democratic system.
C. A good religion supports wars if necessary.
D. A good religion grants a number of privileges to people.
Answer» C. A good religion supports wars if necessary.
Discussion
518.

In the passage it is said that democracy

A. should aim at the intellectual growth of all people.
B. should strengthen religion.
C. should work for spiritual development of every human being.
D. Both (1) and (3).
Answer» E.
Discussion
519.

A striking contrast is established in the passage between

A. political and technological revolutions achieved by man.
B. peculiar successes and special problems of our time
C. mankind s capacities and possibilities.
D. man s maturity and irresponsibility.
Answer» B. peculiar successes and special problems of our time
Discussion
520.

Man s willingness to sacrifice to fulfil his plans are attributed to

A. his sense of responsibility.
B. his ability to go where he has never gone.
C. his organized purposefulness.
D. his kind nature.
Answer» D. his kind nature.
Discussion
521.

Technological revolutions reveal man s

A. play instinct.
B. psychological maturity.
C. aggressive side of his nature.
D. assertive side of his nature.
Answer» B. psychological maturity.
Discussion
522.

Man s assertive and aggressive side of his nature is expressed in

A. his social conscience.
B. his play instinct.
C. technological revolutions.
D. political revolutions.
Answer» E.
Discussion
523.

According to the author our peculiar successes and special problems are a result of

A. our efforts to assimilate political and technological activities.
B. desire to fulfil our plans.
C. our ability to experiment.
D. man s organized purposefulness.
Answer» B. desire to fulfil our plans.
Discussion
524.

What should be the most appropriate title of this passage?

A. Hurdles in Emerging markets
B. What is an Emerging market
C. Lack of Information in Emerging Markets
D. Advanced Markets Eat Emerging Markets
E. None of these
Answer» B. What is an Emerging market
Discussion
525.

Established brands can wield tremendous power in emerging markets because

A. a conglomerate with a reputation for quality products and services can use its group name to enter new businesses.
B. they have much political nexus and strong man power
C. they have excess of money and customers
D. they have greater incentive to damage brand quality in any one business
E. None of these
Answer» B. they have much political nexus and strong man power
Discussion
526.

Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the given passage?

A. The few analysts in emerging markets who rate products are generally less sophisticated than their counterparts in advanced economies.
B. Unlike in advanced markets there are few extrajudicial arbitration mechanisms in emerging markets to which one can appeal.
C. Even as wireless communication spreads throughout the West, vast regions of China and India remain without telephones.
D. Unpredictable government behaviour can stymie any operation.
E. All are correct
Answer» F.
Discussion
527.

The writer has cited some hurdles in the case of product markets regarding shortage of information. Which of the following statement(s) in this regard is / are true? I. Communications infrastructure in emerging markets is often underdeveloped. II. Postal service is typically inefficient, slow or unreliable. III. High rates of illiteracy make it difficult for marketers to communicate effectively with customers.

A. Only I
B. Only III
C. Only II and III
D. Only I and II
E. All I , II and III
Answer» F.
Discussion
528.

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.While buying a car, one should specially consider its

A. price
B. maintenance cost
C. upholstery
D. brakes
Answer» C. upholstery
Discussion
529.

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.According to this passage, the two factors that the buyer of a new car should keep in mind are

A. its price and size
B. its model and upholstery
C. its size and the comfort it offers
D. its upholstery and glass area
Answer» D. its upholstery and glass area
Discussion
530.

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.The size of the car should be in accordance with

A. the money one can afford to pay
B. the size of the garage the buyer has
C. the width of the road where the buyer lives.
D. the volume of traffic on road
Answer» C. the width of the road where the buyer lives.
Discussion
531.

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.It is very expensive to maintain a large because it

A. is heavy
B. requires more space for parking
C. needs changing its tyres more frequently
D. needs more durable upholstery
Answer» D. needs more durable upholstery
Discussion
532.

Read the following passage carefully and give the answer of the questions.When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has got into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Further more, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too difficult to park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver a god view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the powerful car is, the more expensive it will be to operate. High powered motors, require expensive high-octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true, it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.The writer favours a car with a wide glass areas, so that the driver can

A. Enjoy the scene outside while driving
B. have a good view of the rear
C. roll down the glass panes to get enough fresh air
D. display his beautiful upholstery with pride
Answer» C. roll down the glass panes to get enough fresh air
Discussion
533.

The people would ring the bell if

A. they had any wealth.
B. they wanted justice
C. they were arrested
D. they went to the palace.
Answer» C. they were arrested
Discussion
534.

Complaint means

A. objections
B. disaster
C. complete
D. complexity
Answer» B. disaster
Discussion
535.

The soldiers

A. rode away to a distant land.
B. tied a big bell in front of the palace.
C. called all the people.
D. arrested all the criminals.
Answer» C. called all the people.
Discussion
536.

What was the desire of Jehangir?

A. To be just to his subjects.
B. To rule over a very big kingdom.
C. To order his soldiers.
D. To make many conquests.
Answer» B. To rule over a very big kingdom.
Discussion
537.

Jehangir was called an emperor because

A. he lived in India
B. he lived in a big empire many years ago
C. he was a great king
D. he ruled over a very big kingdom
Answer» E.
Discussion
538.

Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?

A. The early origin of Jazz
B. The history of Jazz
C. The tradition of Negro folk singing
D. The singing horns
Answer» B. The history of Jazz
Discussion
539.

The phrase sing away in the passage means

A. sing songs to make the worry disappear.
B. sing songs to draw attention.
C. sing songs at the end of a tiring day.
D. sing songs to forget.
Answer» B. sing songs to draw attention.
Discussion
540.

Which of the following statements is false in the context of the passage?

A. Jazz has always had a strong, singing quality.
B. The Negro s voice was not his principal means of musical expression.
C. The early Jazz musicians extended the range of their horns.
D. The band instruments became extensions of the human voice.
Answer» C. The early Jazz musicians extended the range of their horns.
Discussion
541.

What opened the way to Jazz?

A. The musical instruments made from boxes.
B. Singing horns .
C. The discarded musical instruments.
D. The crude band instruments.
Answer» C. The discarded musical instruments.
Discussion
542.

Which of the following statements is true in the context of the passage? The early Jazz musicians

A. knew about the rules of music.
B. were taught to play the instruments.
C. were familiar with the instruments they were learning to play.
D. were not familiar with the instruments they were learning to play.
Answer» B. were taught to play the instruments.
Discussion
543.

Where were the folk songs sung?

A. On the railroads, in the cotton fields and in the churches
B. Everywhere in the urban Southland
C. Everywhere
D. In the churches only
Answer» B. Everywhere in the urban Southland
Discussion
544.

Who sang the folksongs?

A. The early Jazz musicians.
B. The Negro musicians.
C. The religious groups.
D. Voices from everywhere in the South.
Answer» E.
Discussion
545.

Where and when did Negro folk singing flourish?

A. In the Southland during the Civil War.
B. In the rural Southland of the United States before the Civil War.
C. In the urban Southland of the United Slates after the Civil War.
D. In the United States at the end of the Civil War.
Answer» C. In the urban Southland of the United Slates after the Civil War.
Discussion
546.

The Negro owned _____ musical instruments.

A. no
B. the main
C. only a few
D. many
Answer» D. many
Discussion
547.

Where do the roots of Jazz lie ?

A. In church hymns.
B. In Negro folk singing.
C. In the songs sung in the urban Southland of the United States.
D. In the songs sung on railroad gangs.
Answer» C. In the songs sung in the urban Southland of the United States.
Discussion
548.

Why did the portrait artists go out of business?

A. Because the photography method did not involve much money and was suitable for making portraits.
B. Because they demanded a lot of money which people found burdensome.
C. Because Daguerrotypes were not expensive at all.
D. Because etchings had become popular.
Answer» B. Because they demanded a lot of money which people found burdensome.
Discussion
549.

What was the contribution of Daguerre?

A. He started the print making technique.
B. He could print images on canvas.
C. He improvised upon the work of Roche.
D. He introduced the method of photography.
Answer» E.
Discussion
550.

What does lithography deal with?

A. Usage of chemicals to make etchings.
B. Usage of light in printing.
C. A print making technique.
D. Copying of etchings.
Answer» D. Copying of etchings.
Discussion