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Question 1
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Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

Q.
Statement: It has been reported in a recent study that intake of moderate quantity of milk chocolate reduces the risk of suffering from central nervous system-related illnesses.Which of the following would weaken the findings of the study reported in the above statement?

A
People generally prefer to eat chocolate when they are young.

B
Majority of those not diagnosed with diseases related to central nervous system have stayed away from eating chocolates in their lives.

C
Chocolates contain certain elements which strengthen the functions of the central nervous system.

D
Many of those who suffer from diabetes also suffer from other major ailments.

Solution

This will weaken the finding of the study because the person suffering from diabetes cannot intake milk chocolate and cannot avail benefits.
Question 2
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Directions : Read the following statement and answer the question that follows.

‘The first ever low-cost tablet with a three-hour battery which works only with Wi-Fi for accessing the Internet will be a game changer for India ’s rural population who have been on the wrong side of the digital divide in the country.’–Stated Company X, the manufacturers of the tablet on their role in providing access to Internet throughout India.

Which of the following can be assumed/inferred from the given statement? (An assumption is something that is not directly stated but is supposed or taken for granted and an inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

A
Wi-Fi connections are already available in rural parts of India.

B
Other tablets did not have the features such as Wi-Fi connectivity.

C
Improvement in accessibility to Internet would help education sector the most.

D
A mere three- hour battery would be grossly insufficient to maximize its benefits.

Solution

From the following lines it is clear that wifi is already available in rural areas. ‘‘The first ever low-cost tablet with a three-hour battery which works only with Wi-Fi for accessing the Internet will be a game changer for India ’s rural population ’.
Question 3
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q.

‘Blind imitation of a product can never be successful and sustainable.

Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above proves the above statement most appropriately?

A
D

B
B

C
C

D
E

Solution

Blind imitation is a way to copy other 's thoughts, or beliefs.
This option says about duplicating the product.
Question 4
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q.
Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above represented an advantage of imitating an existing product?

A
B

B
Both B and D

C
D

D
Both C and B

Solution

Direct from the statement "While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market."
Question 5
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q.

Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above would contradict the fact that imitation of products is a successful market strategy?

A
A

B
C

C
D

D
E

Solution

Let 's assume x is an innovator of a new phone
The idea of the new phone is confined to x and no one else so x goes ahead and makes the new phone and sells it,since no one else had the idea what x had therefore the phone made by x is one of its kind, hence he makes huge profits.
but when it comes to immitating x products. There are several other people who would want to imitate his product hence the profits would be less.
Question 6
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q.
Companies must add such values to their imitated products that not only distinguish their imitation but also add to customer satisfaction.

Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above proves the above statement most appropriately?

A
A

B
Both A and B

C
Both A and E

D
Both B and D

Solution

From the statement B it is clear that someone tried to copy the product but couldn 't make an impact in the market. So the reason can be values added to the product by the original company.
And statement D states Appleenabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, which can be considered a value to the product.
Question 7
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Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows.

A recent report points to the fact that what stands between girls in village Regari and a good education is the lack of transport to and from the only school in the area.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?

(An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

A
Everyone living in Regari faces problems in commuting.

B
Discrimination against girls is more evident in Regari than in other villages in India.

C
The report has shown Regari in a poor light.

D
The school in Regari is not at a walking distance from the village.

Solution

(a) Is wrong because the context doesn 't talk about EVERYONE living in Regari, only the girls of Regari.
(b) Is absolutely wrong because Regari does have a school though it is the only school in the area it can still be inferred that people living in Regari are concerned about education of girls, i.e there is no discrimination in the village
(c) No where in the context do we get information that Regari is shown in poor light, it is only the girls who have difficulty to go and come from the only school in the area because of lack of transport just for this purpose and not other things.
(d) It is the correct option because honestly if the school were at walking distance girls would have walked but still they have problems regarding going and coming from their school because there is a lack of transport, i.e there is a shortage of vehicles and other means to go to the school which is at a distance.
Question 8
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q. It has been reported in recent years that a very large number of seats in engineering colleges in the country remain vacant at the end of the admission session.

Which of the following may be the probable cause of the above effect?

A
There has been a considerable decrease in hiring of engineering graduates due to economic slowdown in the recent years.

B
Students have always preferred to complete graduation in three years, time instead of four years for engineering.

C
The Govt. has recently decided to provide post-qualification professional training to all engineering graduates at its own cost.

D
There has always been a very poor success rate among the engineering students.

Solution

Due to lack of job, it is possible that students don 't want to take admission in engineering colleges. Hence option (a) may be probable cause of the above effect.
Question 9
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Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows.

Q.
The condition of the roads in the city has deteriorated considerably during the first two months of monsoon and most of the roads have developed big potholes.
Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above cause?

A
The municipal corporation has repaired all the roads in the city before the onset of monsoon with good quality material.

B
A large number of people have developed spine-related injuries after regularly commuting long distances by road within the city.

C
The municipal corporation has been careful in choosing the contractors for repairing roads in the past.

D
People always complain about potholed roads during the monsoon months.

Solution

Option (a), (c), and (d) does not explain the effect of given cause. Only option (b) can be effect of damaged roads.
Question 10
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Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It ’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,”Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation ’which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators ’imitate it. ‘Imovation ’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other ’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y ’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation ’is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q.

Majority of the students who appeared in the final examination of postgraduate course in management in the local college have secured first class, which is comparatively higher than the performance of students of other management colleges in the state.

Which of the following may indicate that the results are not in line with the general trend?

A
The students of the local college are qualitatively better than those of other colleges.

B
The authorities of the other management colleges in the state are stricter in their standard of evaluation.

C
The students of other management colleges in the state performed better than the students of the local college in all the previous examinations.

D
The local management college recently retrenched many of its regular faculty members.

Solution

Only statement (c ) says that in previous years, the performance of other management colleges was better than the performance of other management colleges was better than the performance of local colleges.

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Question 1

People generally prefer to eat chocolate when they are young.

Majority of those not diagnosed with diseases related to central nervous system have stayed away from eating chocolates in their lives.

Chocolates contain certain elements which strengthen the functions of the central nervous system.

Many of those who suffer from diabetes also suffer from other major ailments.

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Question 2

Wi-Fi connections are already available in rural parts of India.

Other tablets did not have the features such as Wi-Fi connectivity.

Improvement in accessibility to Internet would help education sector the most.

A mere three- hour battery would be grossly insufficient to maximize its benefits.

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Question 3

D

B

C

E

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Question 4

B

Both B and D

D

Both C and B

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Question 5

A

C

D

E

Solution

Question 6

A

Both A and B

Both A and E

Both B and D

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Question 7

Everyone living in Regari faces problems in commuting.

Discrimination against girls is more evident in Regari than in other villages in India.

The report has shown Regari in a poor light.

The school in Regari is not at a walking distance from the village.

Solution

Question 8

There has been a considerable decrease in hiring of engineering graduates due to economic slowdown in the recent years.

Students have always preferred to complete graduation in three years, time instead of four years for engineering.

The Govt. has recently decided to provide post-qualification professional training to all engineering graduates at its own cost.

There has always been a very poor success rate among the engineering students.

Solution

Question 9

The municipal corporation has repaired all the roads in the city before the onset of monsoon with good quality material.

A large number of people have developed spine-related injuries after regularly commuting long distances by road within the city.

The municipal corporation has been careful in choosing the contractors for repairing roads in the past.

People always complain about potholed roads during the monsoon months.

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Question 10

The students of the local college are qualitatively better than those of other colleges.

The authorities of the other management colleges in the state are stricter in their standard of evaluation.

The students of other management colleges in the state performed better than the students of the local college in all the previous examinations.

The local management college recently retrenched many of its regular faculty members.

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