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Re: TANCET MBA examination Model question paper

This is the TANCET MBA examination Model question paper:

1. The residents at the projected residential development will shop in the Kanchipuram store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
2. Poor management causing past supermarket failures.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
3. New east-west highway.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
4. Expansion of dynamic company.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
5. Failure of two supermarkets due to poor site selection.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
6. Establishing a new store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
7. New housing development.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
8. Car commuters will shop at Kanchipuram supermarket.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
9. High disposable income of expected new residents.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
10. Kanchipuram's prices are lower than those of competitors.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
PASSAGE II (Questions 11 – 20)
In 1997 Mr. Deepak, a chemical engineer, began experimenting in his spare time with a new method for
processing fresh orange juice. By 2000, he had perfected the process to such an extent that he was ready to
begin production in a small way. His process enabled him to extract 18 percent more juice from oranges than
was typically extracted by a pressure juicer of the type currently used in cafes. His process also removed
some of the bitterness, which got into the juice from the peelings when oranges were squeezed without
peeling them.
Since many of the better quality restaurants preferred to serve fresh orange juice instead of canned or frozen
juice, Mr. Deepak believed he could find a ready market for his product. Another appeal of his product would
be that he could maintain more consistent juice flavor than haphazard restaurant juicing usually produced.
Mr. Deepak patented the process and then started production. Since his capital was limited, he began
production in a small building, which previously had been a woodworking shop. With the help of his brother,
Mr. Deepak marketed the juice through local restaurants. The juice was distributed in glass bottles, which
proved to be rather expensive because of high breakage. The new product was favourably accepted by the
public and the business proved to e a success.
Mr. Deepak began to receive larger and more frequent orders from his customers and their business
associates. In 2002, he quit his regular job in order to devote full time to his juice business. He soon reached
his capacity because of his inability to personally over a larger area with his pickup truck. Advertising was on a
small scale because of limited funds. Faced with the problems of glass bottle breakage and limited
advertisement and distribution, Mr. Deepak approached a regional food distributor for a solution Mr. Deepak
was offered a plan where by the distributor would advertise and distribute the product on the basis of 25
percent of gross sales. The distributor would assist Mr. Deepak in securing a loan from the local bank to
expand the production.
Before he had an opportunity to contact the bank to borrow money, Mr. Deepak was introduced to Mr. Sunil, a
plastics engineer, who produced plastic containers. Mr. Deepak mentioned his own problems in the expansion
of his business. Mr. Sunil wanted to finance expended juice production with the understanding that plastic
containers would be used for marketing the orange juice. He would lend the money interest free, but he was
to receive 40 percent of the net profits for the next ten years. Distribution and advertising agent for 25 percent
of gross sales. The principal on Mr. Sunil's invested money was to be repaid by Mr. Deepak on a basis of 10
percent of his share of the profits. Mr. Sunil was to retain an interest in the profits of the firm until the loan was
repaid, or at least for ten years.
Mr. Deepak's current sales were 10,000 litres of juice a month. If distribution could be expanded, sales could
be doubled, given the potential demand. Of the possible total sales of 20,000 a month, about 75 percent
would be sold to large restaurants and the reminder to small cafes and canteens. As soon as the juices were
bottled in plastic containers, sales could also be made to household consumers. Mr. Deepak was very
optimistic that sales to the final consumer through retail shops would succeed. Some initial contacts were
made with a local manager of a food chain supermarket. The manager was sure that he could sell 4,000 litres
a month through his outlets.
Mr. Deepak also calculated his potential profits. His goal was to increased sales while at the same time
earning a 10 percent rate of return on his prior capital investment in equipment and other assets. The present
value of Mr. Deepak's investment was Rs. 2,50,000. Of this sum, machinery and equipment were valued at
Rs. 1,00,000; building was worth Rs. 50,000 and his patent and know-how were valued at Rs. 1,00,000. On
the basis of this evaluation, Mr. Deepak desired a return of Rs. 25,000 above salaries and other expenses
after the first year of operation.
Both the regional distributor and Mr. Sunil believed that Mr. Deepak's sales could be increased to 15,000 litres
of juice per month by the end of the first year of expanded operations. However, the extent to which
production could be expanded to meet demand depended on the availability of plastic containers (which
would be supplied at factory cost under Mr. Sunil's proposal), and additional machinery. Increased market
coverage would be obtained both under the regional food distributor and Mr. Sunil's proposals. The critical
deciding factor, as Mr. Deepak understood, was which plan would maximize his return on investment beyond
the minimum figure of 10 percent.
11. Cost of securing a loan
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) The item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
12. High breakage rate of glass bottles.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
13. Expansion of the business
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
14. Continued demand by the public for Mr. Deepak's orange juice
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
15. Possibility of doubling sales through expanded distribution
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
16. Previous use of Mr. Deepak's building as a woodworking shop
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
17. Ten percent return of investment
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
18. Small scale of current advertising
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
19. Value of patent held by Mr. Deepak.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
20. Mr. Deepak's current level of sales.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.

PASSAGE I (Questions 21 – 30)
The concept of "standard of living" is a wide and multifaceted one. In the absence of comprehensive
measurement, it is commonly expressed empirically in terms of consumption or in terms of income.
One of the most comprehensive expressions of standard of living is total consumption over an extended
period, where consumption is defined not only as family purchases but also as (1) consumption of goods and
services produced by the family; (2) consumption of public services provided without payment; and (3)
consumption of goods and services received as compensation for labor, over and above wages and salary. It
may be assumed that total consumption is less subject to incidental fluctuations than income. Moreover, it
reflects not only current income but also past income and savings, windfalls, and expectations regarding
future income.
Current monetary income constitutes the main indictor for the standard of living; however, standard of living is
not determined solely by current income, but also by past income, accumulated assets and expectations for
future income. Moreover, the standard of living of a family is influenced by the value of the public services
from which it benefits and the rate of taxes which it has to pay.
In the period under review, the standard of living of families originating from Asia and Africa improved relative
to that of all families. This improvement found expression in higher income levels, better housing, higher
ownership rate of consumer durables and an increase in the proportion of families in higher income brackets.
However, even after the improvement in their relative position during the past decade, their average income is
still only 70% of the overall average for all families.
One of the important factors behind the income differential between families of African and Asian originals and
the rest of the populations is the level of education. In rent years the gap between these two groups has
narrowed among the younger generation, but it is still substantial. Unless the education gap is significantly
reduced between these two groups, other means employed in an attempt to produce more income equality
will be thwarted. More resources must be immediately put to the task of improving educational opportunities
for families of African and Asian origin, without of course, reducing the education facilities and opportunities
open to the rest of the population.
21. The author defines 'standard of living' in terms of
(a) Total goods and services produced (b) Consumption of goods and services
(c) Real income (d) Per capita income
(e) Discretionary income.
22. Which income period (s) would be included in the author's definition of 'standard of living;?
I. Past income II. Current Income III. Future income
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III
(e) Neither I, II and III
23. Consumption is defined as
(a) Total family purchases
(b) Total family purchases plus goods and services produced by the family
(c) Public services provided by the state.
(d) Income minus expenditure on necessities
(e) Total family purchases plus other goods and services consumed
24. Between 1994 and 2000, average real income
(a) Remained stable
(b) Increased by about 5% annually
(c) Decreased slightly
(d) Decreased during the recession
(e) Decreased by 5% annually
25. According to the passage, between 1997 and 2000, income equality
(a) Declined among all strata
(b) Declined most significantly among lower income groups
(C) Widened between the rich and the poor strata
(d) Did not change appreciably
(e) Declined among older groups in the population.
26. The author believes that inequality of income might be narrowed if
(A) The tax structure was reformed
(b) The educational gap between different population groups was reduced
(c) More jobs could be found for people of Asian-African origin
(d) Real income increased
(e) A system of price controls was implemented
27. The standard of living of Asian - African immigrants has improved as measured by all of the following
factors except
(a) Higher income levels
(b) Better housing
(c) Increased ownership of consumer durables
(d) A shift in population centres
(e) An increased proportion of Asian - African families in higher income brackets.
28. It may be inferred that the author of the passage is an
(a) Engineer (b) Food specialist (c) Economist
(d) Bank president (e) Efficiency expert
29. Even though the income level of families of Asian - Africa origin increased relatively, their average
income is still
(a) Only about equal to that of other groups
(b) About 70 percent of the overall national average
(c) Close to the national average, but slightly below
(d) About 50 percent of the national average
(e) About 25 percent of the national average
30. Between 1997 and 2000, the standard of living of the urban population
(a) Declined (b) Increased (c) Stagnated (D) Remained constant (e) Doubled


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Re: TANCET MBA examination Model question paper

Here I am providing the list of few questions of Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test MBA exam question paper which you are looking for .
Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test MBA exam question paper
Question 1
Directions: Each passage in this section is followed by questions based on its contents. Read the passages carefully and then answer the questions given below them by choosing the best answer to each questions. Answer the questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passages. PASSAGE – I The Saka chieftain of Vidisha and his wife could not believe when Yasa told them the desire of Ashoka to marry their daughter. But Yasa said, “I know him, he is simple and noble at heart. He belongs to our clan. He’s going to be the ruler of the prosperous province of Avanti. Our dear Vidisha becomes almost a queen……..” “Is that how you have understood Vidisha who, you claim, is like your very own sister? “Vidisha asked, “Do you believe that my happiness lies in my becoming a queen?” Well, my sweet sister is there a brother in the world who would not be proud to see his sister enthroned as a queen?” he said. “My son!” spoke Vidisha’s mother. “At first the proposal sounded too good to be true. Besides, shouldn’t we see the hand of providence in the chain of events? Why should prince Ashoka camp here? Who led Vidisha to save him from a fall, and who arranged for both you and my child to come to the prince’s rescue when the assassins were about to kill him?” At last spoke Vidisha’s father. “It appears to me that my daughter’s life is linked with that of the prince. She couldn’t have otherwise become his saviour twice in the course of a day and a night!” All the three now looked at Vidisha. She folded her hands and, looking upward, muttered “O Buddha, guide me out of this utterly confused state of my mind. It had been my determination to embrace the career of a hermitess, to follow the path shown by you and to achieve Nirvana. I had never nourished any desire for worldly joy or glory. Why am I required to face such dilemma?”There was silence. The spell was broken by Vidisha herself.” I do not know what is right and what is wrong for me. I can’t trust the advice of my parents in this matter, for they desire my worldly happiness. There is only one person who can give me sound advice and he is Guru Upagupta.’ “Right” said Yasa. Vidisha’s parents too nodded in agreement. It was known that Upagupta was arriving in Vidisha the very next day. Vidisha met Upagupta in private. While her parents and Yasa were waiting outside the Vihara of some distance, under a tree, stood prince Ashoka himself. Vidisha emerged from Upagupta’s room. Vidisha gave out a meaningful smile to Yasa and said, “Why is your friend, the prince, standing so aloof from you if he is destined to be close to you?” Yasa’s face brightened up. He ran to the prince and almost dragged him near Vidisha and her parents. ‘Listen, O noble prince! My guru has asked me to agree to your kind proposal, but on condition that in return, you should agree to let me follow the path of Dharma as prescribed by the Buddha, “said Vidisha.”I agree to the condition,” said Ashoka. QUESTIONS What was the condition of marriage?
A

Ashoka will follow the path of Dharma as prescribed by Buddha
B

The prince will not disturb Vidisha whenever she was in dilemma
C

Vidisha will be allowed to meet her guru in private even after marriage
D

After marriage Vidisha will not be free to follow the path decided by her
E

None of the above
Question 2
What was the dilemma of Yasa’s sister?
A

How to resolve contradictory views of her mother and father
B

How to strike a balance between a career of hermitess and a queen of an empire
C

How to convince her guru that she was in love with Ashoka
D

How to marry a friend of her brother
E

None of the above
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the phrase, “the proposal sounded too good to be the true”? the proposal
A

was very good
B

was a pleasant surprise
C

has built – in danger in it
D

was so good that it was not true
E

None of the above
Question 4
What was the apprehension of Vidisha’s mother?
A

she was doubtful on the chain of events
B

the prince may disown her daughter
C

her son Yasa may not be behind a plot
D

Ashoka may use her daughter as his personal security
E

None of the above
Question 5
What was the advice of the Upagupta?
A

set the terms and conditions before marriage
B

bring the prince close to your brother
C

mould the prince Ashoka to follow the path of Buddha
D

follow the suggestion of the father
E

None of the above
Question 6
Which of the following could be the best title on the main theme of the passage?
A

Vidisha’s Dilemma
B

The marriage of Prince Ashoka
C

The Advice of Upagupta
D

The Yasa’s Mission
E

None of the above
Question 7
Which of the following is NOT true in the context of the passage?
A

Vidisha was a name of place
B

The Saka and Ashoka belonged to the same clan
C

The happiness of Yasa’s sister lay in becoming a queen
D

Upagupta was a Buddhist
E

Ashoka agreed to the marriage proposal
Question 8
What was the hesitation in accepting the proposal?
A

the proposal was too good to be accepted
B

Ashoka belonged to different caste that Yasa
C

The mother of Vidisha had rigid views
D

Upagupta was deadly against the proposal
E

None of the above
Question 9
The phrase “in private” as given in the passage stands for
A

Personally
B

in Confidence
C

in person
D

in camera
E

None of the above
Question 10
Why was Ashoka so keen in marrying Vidisha?
A

He was in love with her
B

He liked her arguments and way of life
C

He wanted to expand his empire by annexing her father’s kingdom
D

He had given word to Yasa
E

Not mentioned clearly in the passage
Question 11
PASSAGE – II The strength of Indian democracy lies in its tradition, in the fusion of the ideas of democracy and national independence, which was the characteristics of the Indian Nationalist movement long before Independence. Although the British retained supreme authority in India until 1947, the provincial elections of 1937 provided real exercise in democratic practice before national independence. During the Pacific War, India was not overrun or seriously invaded by the Japanese and after the War was over, the transfer of power to a Government of the Indian Congress Party was a peaceful one as far as Britain was concerned. By 1947 ‘Indianisation’ had already gone far in the Indian Civil Service and Army, so that the new government could start with effective instruments of central control. After Independence, however, India was faced with two vast problems; the first, that of economic growth from a very low level of production and the second was that of ethnic diversity and the aspirations of sub nationalities. The Congress leadership was more aware of the former problem than of the second; as a new political elite which had rebelled not only against the British Raj but also against India’s old social order, they were conscious of the need to initiate economic development and undertake social reforms, but as nationalists who had led a struggle against the alien rule on behalf of all parts of India, they took the cohesion of the Indian nation too much for granted and underestimated the centrifugal forces of ethnic division, which were bound to be accentuated rather than diminished as the popular masses was more and more drawn into politics. The Congress Party was originally opposed to the idea of recognizing any division of India on a linguistic basis and preferred to retain the old provinces of British India which often cut across linguistic boundaries; it was only in response to strong pressure from below that the principle of linguistic States was conceded as the basis for a federal, ‘Indian Union’. The rights granted to the States created new problems for the Central Government. The idea of making Hindi the national language of a united India was thwarted by the recalcitrance of the speakers of other important Indian languages, and the autonomy of the States rendered central economic planning extremely difficult. Land reforms remained under the control of the States and many large – scale economic projects required a degree of cooperation between the Central Government and one or more of the States, which it was found impossible to achieve. Coordination of policies was difficult even when the Congress Party was in power both in the State and at the Centre; when a Congress Government in Delhi was confronted with non – Congress parties in office in the States, it became much harder. QUEATIONSChoose the word, which is most nearly the, SAME in meaning as the word ‘thwarted’ as used in the passage?
A

Opposed
B

Implemented
C

Accepted
D

Diverted
E

Advocated
Question 12
Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word ‘conceded’ as used in the passage?
A

Criticised
B

Rejected
C

Denounced
D

Withdrawn
E

Accorded
Question 13
Why was central economic planning found to be difficult?
A

multiplicity of States and Union territories
B

Lack of coordination in different government departments
C

Autonomy given to the States in certain matters
D

Lack of will in implementing land reforms
E

Ethic diversity of the people
Question 14
Which of the following problems India was faced with after Independence?
A

Military attack from a country across the border
B

Lack of co – ordination between the Central and State Governments
C

Improper coordination of various government policies
D

Increasing production from a very low level
E

None of the above
Question 15
Which of the following issues was not appropriately realized by the Central Government?
A

Ethnic diversity of the people
B

A national language for the country
C

Implementation of the formulated policies
D

Centre – state relations
E

None of the above
Question 16
Which, according to the passage car be, cited as exercise in democratic practice in India before Independence?
A

The handing over the power by British to India
B

The Indianisation of the Indian Civil Service
C

A neutral role played by the Army
D

Several democratic institutions created by the Indian National Congress
E

None of the above
Question 17
Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word ‘recalcitrance’ as used in the passage?
A

Opposition
B

Dedication
C

Amenability
D

Vulnerability
E

Provocation
Question 18
Which of the following statements is NOT true in the context of the passage?
A

The Congress Party was originally opposed to the idea of division of States on linguistic basis
B

Economic development and social reforms were initiated soon after Independence
C

The political elite in India rebelled against the British Raj
D

The Congress leadership was fully aware of the problem of ethic diversity in India at the time of independence
E

By 1947, Indian Army was fairly Indianised
Question 19
Choose the word, which is most nearly the, SAME in meaning as the word ‘accentuated’ as used in the passage?
A

Projected
B

Exhibited
C

Mitigated
D

Devalued
E

Sharpened
Question 20
Why was the linguistic reorganization of the States accepted?
A

The States were not cooperating with the Central Government.
B

Non – Congress Government in the States demanded such a reorganization of the States
C

No common national language could be emerged
D

Strong pressures from the States were exerted on the Central Government to create such States
E

None of the above
Question 21
Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice with best answer to the questions or complete the statements.Of the two numbers, 4 times the first is equal to 6 times the other and the sum of 3 times the first and 6 times the second is 105. The first number is
A

18
B

15
C

10
D

20
E

36
Question 22
If log102 = 0.3010 and log107 = 0.8451 then the value of log10 5.6 is
A

0.6342
B

0.7481
C

0.9471
D

0.4471
E

0.7871
Question 23
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 13 and 455 respectively. If one of the numbers lies between 75 and 125, that number is
A

78
B

91
C

104
D

117
E

75
Question 24
The average of 6 numbers is 32. If one number is excluded the average becomes 30. The excluded number is
A

42
B

32
C

38
D

41
E

36
Question 25
The ratio of Devi’s age and Divya’s age is 5:9. The sum of their ages is 56 years. What will be their respective ratio of ages after seven years?
A

22:13
B

21:43
C

27:38
D

27:43
E

23:43
Question 26
In an office, monthly salary of clerks and officers are in the ratio of 3:5. Each clerk contributes 2% and each officer contributes 3% of his salary to the fund. If each officers contribution is Rs. 420, what will be the clerks salary?
A

Rs. 4800
B

Rs. 8400
C

Rs. 4900
D

Rs. 4200
E

None of the above
Question 27
In an election, a candidate secured 42% of the votes. The other candidate secured 58% and defeated him by 480 votes. Find the number of votes polled.
A

4000
B

2800
C

3000
D

5800
E

None of the above
Question 28
The probability that a company M.D. will travel by ship is 2/3 and that he will travel by plane is 1/5. Find the probability of his travelling by ship or plane
A

4/15
B

13/15
C

11/15
D

8/15
E

7/15
Question 29
The capital stock of a leather factory is Rs.5, 00, 000 and is divided into 5000 shares of common stock. If the factory pays a dividend of Rs. 66, 000 what amount will Mr. X receive for his 40 shares?
A

Rs. 658
B

Rs. 528
C

Rs. 578
D

Rs. 758
E

None of the above
Question 30
The interest on a debenture is always calculated on its…
A

Per Value
B

Face Value
C

Interest
D

Market Value
E

None of the above
Question 31
…………………… is usually maintained by businessman, companies, corporations etc. who instead of handling cash, operate through this account.
A

Saving Bank Account
B

Current Account
C

Fixed Deposit Account
D

Recurring Deposit Account
E

None of the above
Question 32
A ………….. is an order from other branch of a bank of another branch of the same bank to pay a specified sum of money to the person in whose name the draft is issued
A

Cheque
B

Bank Draft
C

Traveller’s Cheque
D

Pass Book
E

None of the above
Question 33
Directions: In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick up that part – (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake mark (E).Neither the colour / nor the size / of the shirt / were right. / No error _______(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 34
Each of the ten girls / in the class / has finished / their work. / No error _______(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 35
A little milk / that is in the flask / may be used / for the baby. / No error ____(A) (B) (C) _(D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 36
How to solve the problem / is the main criteria / of the students / at the moment. / No error _________(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 37
He told the members of the staff / that every one of them / should carry out / his task oneself. / ____________(A) (B) (C) (D) No error __(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 38
My relative / who is a lawyer / gave me a useful advice / when I met him last week. / No error ____(A) (B) (C) __(D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 39
Sooner than he had arrived / his relatives arranged a reception / in his honour in / the best hotel __________(A) (B) __(C) (D) in town. / No error _________(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 40
He visited the battlefield where Napoleon was defeated in his holidays. No error (A) _(B) (C) __(D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 41
He generally maintains that the wife bringing a dowry is an evidence of her freedom. No Error _____________(A) (B) (C) _(D) __(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 42
I am sorry that a previous engagement will prevent me being present at that meeting. No error ________(A) __(B) (C) _(D) _(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 43
They found the soldier living badly wounded and died shortly after. No Error ____(A) (B) _(C) (D) _(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 44
The fear of an impending invasion has more to do that even the debasing of the coinage with the __(A) (B) (C) financial difficulties. No Error ______(D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 45
This is the third communication we have sent and we are much surprised at receiving no answer. _______________(A) (B) (C) (D) No Error __(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 46
His contention is that a write bring dowry should be condemned by the society. No Error ______(A) (B) (C) __(D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 47
Policy shot several rounds of the fire in the air to disperse groups of rampaging student. No Error ______________(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 48
Offering thanks to the officer for sparing time but feeling great reluctance for learning without _____(A) (B) ____(C) (D) achieving his aim Ravi, followed him. No Error ___(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 49
The street lights are seldom in workable condition in our street which makes the matter worse. No (A) (B) __(C) (D) _(E) Error.
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 50
Because of his slamming the door, the whole batch of cookies in the oven were ruined. No Error ___(A) (B) ___(C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 51
Due to the rain, they thought they might change their previous plan to go picknicking. No Error ______(A) (B) __(C) (D) (E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)
E

(E)
Question 52
Wrong
The boy’s mother was as aggravated by his behaviour that she could hardly refrain from hitting ___(A) (B) ____(C) (D) him. No Error ______(E)
A

(A)
B

(B)
C

(C)
D

(D)

(E)


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