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SECTION - I
ANAL YSIS OF BUSINESS
SITUATIONS


Directions:
This section comprises two passages. After each passage questions consisting of items relating to the
preceding passage are given. Evaluate each item separately in terms of the respective passage and choose
your answer
PASSAGE – I (QUESTIONS 1 - 20)
FSL was a food manufacturing company established in 1945. Until 1995 its major products consisted of
tomato specialties such as pickles and barbecue sauces. Its consumer products business accounted for
40% of sales; the balance consisted of sales to restaurants, hospitals and armed forces. The company has
advertised for restaurant, hospital market butnever for household consumers.
In 1995, the company introduced products meant for consumer market. The line was composed of a
number of dishes. Each package contained all of the necessary ingredients (except meat) including
seasoned tomato sauce, cheese and noodles.
Jagdish, son of the company's president, had conceived the idea for the line of products. Jagdish’s
enthusiasm for the product was quickly picked up by other executives. The financial expert wanted
expansion would enable the company to solve a number of financial problems associated with its inability to
attract outside capital.
Many meetings were held through the summer . The original thinking of the committee was that the product
line should be introduced atthe beginning of the food merchandising season, which started onabout
October
1. This deadline however, subsequently proved to beunrealistic. Production of the first items in the line did
notget underway until September 30 and packaging difficulties prohibited introducing product before mid
December .
In July the problems involved in the product introduction were not foremost in the planner's thoughts.
Many hours were spent on discussing the name of the product. Finally , the name Vegetable Scotch was
adopted
but without enthusiasm from the president's son who believed that a name did not express the gourmet
image that he thought the name should express. With the exception of the name this man directed most of
the decisions related to the marketing program. From the beginning he argued that there were already plenty
of middle class products on the grocer's shelves. What was needed, he believed, was a prestige-even a
"gourmet'- line. The popularity of expensive restaurants in cities convinced young manager of the opportunity
to market these food specialties.
Early in the planning it was decided to limit distribution to the regional markets in which this company had
previously established its reputation. National distribution would be undertaken from the beginning. It was
planned that preparation would be marketed in all major food chain and headquarters would be made by
food brokers handling such products rather than brokers used to handling goods.
For the first time in its experience, FSL planned to undertake an extensive consumer - advertising
programme. A small advertising agency in Delhi with slight experience in handling food products was
appointed. However by the time the agency hasbee selected and oriented to the marketing programme,
the
time remaining before the scheduled introduction did not allow for the preparation of advertisements or
sponsored programmes on TV. In order tobreak into the consumer market at the time of product
introduction on October 1st a consumer - advertising programme using newspaper, television commercials
and radio was prepared. Except for the product introduction period, however, relatively little thought was
given in planning sessions to the total amount money required to support the product with consumer
advertising.
A number of circumstances combined to prevent the introduction in October as originally planned. Noone
has taken personal responsibility forpackage design and production was held up for three weeks while the
company waited for supplies of packaging materials. FSL was forced to move very rapidly to obtain a
package, but the result was neither very well designed nor attractive from a promotional point of view.
Time was short, however, and there wasno choice but to use this package or abandon the project for the
present season and possibly altogether , depending upon competitive conditions.
A hastily put together advertising campaign was introduced in November . However, advertising cost had
been gratly under estimated, that the intensity of the campaign was much lower than the manager had
anticipated,even with the limited budget. As a result, most of the budget was allocated to newspapers and
radio.
Moreover problem of writing of the script of the TV commercial delayed broadcasting until the beginning of
December . Newspaper advertisements and Radio commercials did commence as planned.
The new product was finally launched in mid December. However , by February , two major competitors
began marketing similar products. Shortly thereafter the company todetermine whether the product made a
favourable impression sponsored a market research survey on housewives. The result of the survey was
negative. Only twenty two percent of the housewives interviewed could recall the name and those only
twelve percent had tried the product. Consumer evaluation of the product was for the first time, only four
percent stated that they would but again.
Another indication thatworried the company's management was that few major food chains showed
interest. By midyear product sales were so poor that management established a special committee to
determine without delay what immediate steps might be taken to reverse the poor sales record.
1. Possibility of using existing production facilities in manufacturing new products.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
2. Likelihood of achieving wide consumer acceptance of the new products.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
3. Company's growth and expansion.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
4. Age of FSL
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly.
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
5. The popularity of high priced restaurants in the country .
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on,or
relationship to, the decision.
6. Depth of company's experience and expertise in the sale of consumer products.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly.
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
7. Market survey results
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) AMajor Factor in making the decision: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
8. Size of the advertising agency hired to promote the product.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision :a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
9. National distribution of the product.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision :a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on,or relationship
to, the decision.
10. Company's inability to attract outside capital.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision :a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly.
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
11. Difficulties with new package design.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c)A Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on oraffecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly.
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision :an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
12. Need for this new food line
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision :an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
13. Market entry of competitors.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision :a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
14. Obtaining packaging materials.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
15. Introducing the new product in October 1st.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
16. Interest of major food chains in the product.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision :an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
17. Scripting of T .V . commercials.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision :a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly.
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision :an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
18. Introduction of new product line
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision : an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
19. Developing products as fast as possible.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision :an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
20. Marketing ability of the company .
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision : one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / ordetermines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision : a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major
f actor , rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision : a projection or supposition arrived at by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on, or
relationship to, the decision.
PASSAGE – II (QUESTIONS 21 - 30)
Coirfoam, a small company producing foam rubber mattresses, was in financial trouble, and its owners
wanted to sell it. The company had been established some twenty years age,but its market share had
steadily declined over the last five years. Since Mr. Krishnan had no previous experience in the
mattress business, he requested his friend to tell him what he could do about it.
His friend analysed the company's resources. Their best resource was its product and brand name.
However, synthetics are much cheaper than foam rubber mattresses. Latex mattresses are known for their
orthopedic and anti allergic qualities, among others. The Coirfoam brand name had very nearly become a
generic term for all types of rubber mattresses. Coirfoam however was the only latex mattress produced
locally .
Apart from a superior product, the company had few resources. Its equipment, though satisfactory , was old.
It operated in leased praises on a year to year basis, although the landlord was willing to conclude a long
term agreement on favourable terms. On the other hand the company's labour force was experienced and
dedicated ad its production manager had more than ten year's experience in lated manufacturing.
The Chairman of the company was seventy years old and wanted to retire. Apart form the sales manager,
no one else shared responsibility for marketing or administration. He told Krishnan's friend that if the
company was sold, he had no intensions of remaining in service, he had eighteen years of experience in
mattress industry. if the sales manager left the company Krishnan might not find a suitable replacement.
This was another issue that Krishnan's friend had to study .
Coirfoam's financial position was precarious. The company was heavily in debt and its line of credit fully
extended. There was some question as to purchase enough latex to keep production going, but the
manager assured, that the company had a bank letter of credit to purchase additional month's supply .
In spite of the chairman's optimism, the fact was that his company had steadily lost market share once the
dominant mattress manufacturers, with fifty percent of local market, its market share had declined to less
then
10 per cent. The chairman attributed this decline to popularity gained by spring mattresses manufacturers,
who had only begun production five years ago. Spring mattresses now accounted for seventy percent of the
total market, another company ten percent, with remaining twenty percent shared by a umber of small plants
producing synthetic rubber mattresses. Spring mattresses had some attributes similar to those of foam
rubber , such as orthopaedic qualities. Theywere less costly to manufacture but sold to customers at about
the same price as Coirfoam.
Because of Coirfoam's financial difficulties, it creased advertising in Newspaper and on radio for over the
pastfive years. As a result retailers were reluctant tohandle the product. In contrast to it two spring
manufacturers
had advertised heavily in the mass media. One of these manufacturer's products was sold exclusively bythe
largest furniture chain. During his study of the mattress market, a number of retailers had expressed the
opinion to Krishnan's friend that a whole generation of young people largely unaware of the Coirfoam
product because of lackof advertising. One retailer was quoted saying. "It is true that older people
remember Coirfoam, but these mattresses last for twenty years. The big market is not the replacement
market, but sales generated byfamily formation. Thousands of young couples get married every year and
ever marriage means another mattress sale. It is obviously easier for my salesman to sell a mattress which
his customers have
seen in countless advertisements that one which is relatively unknown".
Krishnan's friend was aware of the fact that if Coirfoam was ever to regain some of its lost market share, it
would have to launch a major advertising programme to educate young adults about the important
attributes found in its products. Amajor question that needed an immediate answer was: "T o what extent
are people aware of Coirfoam mattresses and their attributes?" Other questions involved the attitudes of
people toward spring mattresses in general and how these attitudes compared to those towards spring
mattresses.Krishnan's friend ordered a market research survey to obtain answers to his questions. In brief,
the study of Coirfoam mattresses showed that customers over twenty five years of agewho were aware of
Coirfoam mattresses had favourable attitudes towards their attributes. About three quarters of these people
expressed a preference for foam rubber mattresses for their children (by contrast with other mattresses for
their own use). Awareness among younger segments of the population of the attributes of foam rubber
mattresses in general and Coirfoam in particular; was very low. Few people expressed an intention to buy
foam rubber mattresses.
On the basis of the preliminary research Krishnan was optimistic that he could turn the company around. In
support of his brief, he sighted the recognition of the company among a significant portion f the population,
and the fact that they would buy a Coirfoam for their children. He believed that once retailers became aware
that new management had taken over the company , they would be willing to stock the product. Krishnan
was aware that the research findings were not always in agreement with his conclusions. However, the
findings that young people were relatively unaware of coirfoam did not seem to worry him. He felt that well
designed advertising programme 2ould convince many people tobut y a foam rubber mattresses, rather
than anycompeting type. Moreover, the introduction of a new management teamwould instill confidence
among Coirfoam bankers, credit lineswould be increased thereby improving the company's financial
position. However, before making a final decision as to whether to purchase Coirfoam, Mr . Krishnan waited
forhis friend's final report and recommendations.
21. Public awareness of the high quality of Coirfoam mattresses.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision.
22. The anti allergic qualities of Coirfoam mattresses.
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
23. Attitude of older consumer towards Coirfoam mattresses
(a) A Major Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought by the decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
24. Willingness of retailers to stock Coirfoam products in the future.
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
b) A Major Factor in making the decision: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
25. Need to import latex rubber
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
26. Coirfoam's present market share.
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or relationship
to,the decision
27. Krishnan's friend's recommendations.
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing onor affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
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28. Coirfoam leased its premises.
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
29. Plausibility of changing consumer attitudes through advertising.
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or
relationship to,the decision
30. The Chairman's explanation for loss of market share
(a) AMajor Objective in making the decision: one of the goals sought bythe decision.
(b) A Major Factor in making the decision: anaspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) AMinor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or affecting a
Major factor rather than a Major objective directly .
(d) A Major Assumption in making the decision: a projection or supposition arrived at by the
decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) An Unimportant issue in making the decision: an item lacking significant impact on or relationship
to,the decision
SECTION II READING
COMPREHENSION
Dire c tion: This section contains two reading passages. Y ou have to read each carefully . Each passage
is followed by questions based on its content. After reading each passage, choose the bestanswer to
each question. The questions are based on what is stated or implied in each passage.
PASSAGE – I (QUESTIONS 31 - 40)
Virtually everything astronomers know about objects outside the solar system is based on thedetection of
photon quants of electromagnetic radiation. Yet there is another form of radiation that permeates the
universe; neutrinos. With (as its name implies ) no electric charge and negligible mass, the neutrino interacts
with other particles so really thata neutrino can cross the entire universe, even traversing substantial
aggregations of matter , without being absorbed or even detected. Neutron can thus escape from regions of
space where lightand other kinds of electromagnetic radiation are blocked by matter. Further more neutrinos
carry with them information about the site and circumstances of their production; therefore, the detection of
cosmic neutrinos could provide new information about the history of the universes carry with them
information about the site
and circumstances of their production; therefore, the detection of cosmic neutrinos could provide
new information about the history of the universe.
But how can scientist deduct a particle that interacts so infrequently with the other matter? Twenty five
years passed between Pauli's hypothesis that the neutrino existed and its actual detection; since then
virtually all research with neutrinos has been with neutrinos created artificially in large particle accelerators
and studies under neutrino microscopes. But a neutrino telescope, capable or detecting cosmic neutrinos,
is difficult to construct. No apparatus can deduct neutrinos unless itis extremely massive, because great
mass is synonymous with huge numbers of nucleons (neutrons and protons) and the more massive the
detector, the greater the probability of one of its neutron's reacting with a neutrino in addition, the
apparatus mustbe sufficiently shielded from the interfering effects of other particles.
Fortunately a group of astrophysicists has proposed a means of deducting cosmic neutrinos by harnessing
the mass of ocean named Dumand, for deep underwater Muon and neutrino detector , the project calls for
placing an array of light sensors at a depth of five kilometers under the ocean surface. The detecting medium
is the sea water itself; when a neutrino interacts with a particle in an atom of sea water, the result is a
cascade of electrically charged particles and a flash of light that can be deducted by the sensors. The five
kilometer of seawater above the sensors will shield them from the interfacing effects of other high energy
particles raining down through the atmosphere
The strongest motivation for the Dumand project is that it will exploit an important source of information
about the universe. The extension of astronomy form visible light to radio waves to X-rays and gamma rays
never failed to lead to the discovery of unusual objects such as radio galaxies, quasars and pulsars. Each of
these discoveries came as a surprise; neutrino astronomy will doubtlessly bring its own share of surprise.
31. Which of the following titles best summarizes the passage as a
whole? (a) At the threshold of Neutrino Astronomy
(b) Neutrinos and the history of universe
(c) The creations and the study of
Neutrinos (d) The Dumand system and how
it works (e) The properties of Neutrino
32. Which of the following statements regarding neutrino astronomy would the author is most likely
to agree?
(a) Neutrino astronomy will supersede all present forms of astronomy
(b) Neutrino astronomy will be abandoned if the Dumand project fails.
(c) Neutrino astronomy can be expected to lead to major breakthrough in astronomy
(d) Neutrino astronomy will disclose phenomena that will be more surprising than past discoveries
(e) Neutrino astronomy willalways be characterized by a large time lag between hypotheses and
experimental configuration.
33. In the last paragraph the author describes the development of astronomy in order to
(a) Suggest that the potential findings of neutrino astronomy can be seen as part of a series
of astronomical success
(b) Illustrate the role of surprise in scientific discovery
(c) Demonstrate the effectiveness of the Dumand apparatus in detecting
neutrinos. (d) Name some cosmic phenomena that neutrino astronomy will
illuminate
(e) Contrast the motivation of earlier astronomers with that of the astrophysicists working on the
Dumand project.
34. The passage states that interactions between neutrinos and other matters are
(a) Rare
(b) Artificial
(c) Unpredictable
(d) Undetectable
(e) Hazardous
35. According to the passage, one advantage that neutrinos have for studies in astronomy is that key
(a) Have been detected for the last twenty five years
(b) Possess a variable electric charge
(c) Are usually extremely massive
(d) Carry information about their history with them
(e) Are very similar to other electromagnetic particles
36. According to the passage, the primary use of the apparatus mentioned would be to
(a) Increase the mass of a neutrino
(b) Interpret information neutrinos carry with them
(c) Study the internal structure of a neutrino
(d) See neutrinos in distant regions of
space (e) Detect the presence of cosmic
neutrinos
37. The passage mentions which of the following as a reason that neutrinos are hard to
detect? (a) Their pervasiveness in the universe
(b) Their ability toescape from different regions of space
(c) The inability to penetrate dense matter
(d) The similarity of their structure to thatof nucleons
(e) The infrequency of their interaction with other matter
38. According to the passage, he interaction of a neutrino with other can produce
(a) Particles that are neutral and massive
(b) A form of radiation that permeates the universe
(c) In accurate information about the site and circumstances of neutrino's
production.(d) Charged particles and light
(e) A situation in which light and other forms of electromagnetic radiations are blocked
39. According to the passage, one of the methods used to establish the properties of neutrinos was
(a) Detection of photons
(b) Observation of interaction of neutrinos with gamma rays
(c) Observation of neutrinos that were artificially created
(d) Measurement of neutrinos that interacted with particles of sea water
(e) Experiments with electromagnetic radiation.
40. The strongest motivation for the Dumand project is
(a) That it will detect the presence of cosmic neutrinos
(b) That it will exploit an important source of information about the universe
(c) That measurement of neutrinos is possible
(d) That it will suggest the potential of neutrino astronomy
(e) That will doubtlessly bring its own share of surprises
PASSAGE –II (QUESTIONS 41 - 45)
It is not easy to write an familiar style. Many people mistake familiar for a vulgar style, and suppose that to
write without affection is to write at random. On the contrary there is nothing that requires more precision
and, if Imay so say purity of expression than the style I am speaking of. Itutterly rejects not only all
unmanning pomp, but all new, cantphrases and loose, unconnected slipshod allusion. Itis not to take first
word that offers, but the best in common use; it is not to throw words together in any combinations we
please, but to follow and avail ourselves of the idiom of the language. T o write a genuine, familiar or truly
English style to write as any one would speak in common conversation who had a thorough command over
choice of works, or who discourses with ease, force and perspicuity , setting aside all pedantic and oratorical
flourishes. Or, to give another illustration, to write naturally is the easy thing to give the true accent and
inflection to the works
you utter, because you do not attempt to rise above the level of ordinary life and colloquial speech. Y ou do
notassume, indeed, the solemnity of the pulpit. or tone of stage declamation, neither or you atliberty to
gabble on at a venture, without emphasis or discretion, or to resort to vulgar dialect or clownish
pronunciation. You must steer a middle course. You are tied down to a given appropr9iate articulation, which
you can do only by entering into the author's meaning, as you must find the proper words and style to
express yourself by fixing your thoughts on the subject you have to write about any one may write a passage
with a propriety and simplicity is more difficult task. Thus it is easy to affect a pompous style, to use so word
twice for the thing you want to express; itis not so easy topitch upon that very word that exactly fits in. Out
of eight of ten words common, equally intelligible, with nearly equal pretensions, it is a matter of some nicety
and discrimination to pick out the one the preferable ness ofwhich is scarcely perceptible, butdecisive.
41. According to the passage
(a) One should be permitted to speak in any way he wishes to
(b) Getting on stilts' should aid one in speaking more
effectively (c) It is easier to write pompously than simply
(d) The preacher is a model of good speech
(e) Agrammatical background is not necessary for good writing.
42. When the writer says “you must steer a middle course", he means that
(a) Y ou should speak neither too loudly nor too
softly.
(b) Y ou should speak neither too formally nor too
colloquially
(c) You should write as well as
speak
(d) Y ou should not come to any definite conclusion about what is proper or not proper in speech.
(e) Y ou should speak neither too fast nor too softly .
43. "Cant Phrases" means
(a) A type of language which is peculiar to a particular
class
(b) A sing-song type of speech
(c) Expressions which consistently indicate refusal to do another's
bidding
(d) Obscene language
(e) Obsolete expressions
44. The author mentions allof the following important togood speech, except
(a) A good command of English
vocabulary
(b) The careful selection of words used
(c) The use of allusions and metaphors
(d) Straight forward and precise
delivery
(e) The placing of emphasis on important words and
phrases.
45. The author
(a) Is critical of the person who converses in a manner which is easy to
understand. (b) Implies thatforeigners do not speak well.
(c) Feels that there is relationship between the sound of a word and its
meaning. (d) Criticises pomposity of style more so than vulgarity style.
(e) Urges us to speak like an actor or the
preacher .
SECTION III
PROBLEM SOLVING (QUESTIONS 46 - 70)
Dire c tions: For each of the following questions, select the choice which best answers the questions
or completes the statement
46. The ratio of x to yis 1/2 . If the ratio of x + 2 to Y + 1 is 2/3, then what is the value of
x? (a) 6
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 2
(e) 1
47. If the width of a rectangle is increased by 25% while the length remains constant, the resulting area
is what percent of the original. area?
(a)25%
(b)75%
(c) 125%
(d) 225%
(e) 250%
48. If n is an integer between 0 and 100, then any of the following could be 3n + 3
EXCEPT(a) 300
(b) 297
(c) 208
(d)63
(e) 6
49. Ravi is standing 180 meters due north of point P . Latha is standing 240 meters duewest of point P .
What is the shortest distance between Ravi and Latha?
(a)60 meters
(b)300 meters
(c) 420 meters
(d) 900 meters
(e)9000 meters
50. Roopa can stuff advertising circulars into envelopes atthe rate of 45 envelopes per minute and
Anusha requires a minute and a half to stuff the same number of envelopes. Working together, how
long will it take Roopa and Anusha to stuff 300 envelopes?
(a)15 minutes
(b) 2 minutes
(c) 3 minutes 30 seconds
(d) 3 minutes 20 seconds
(e) 4 minutes
51. (4 +√5) (4 - √5) is equal to
(a) -1
(b) 0
(c) 1 1
(d)21
(e)11 + 8 √5
52. If interest on a savings account is paid monthly at an annual rate of 6.25 % and if the interest is not
reinvested, then in how many years will the totalamount of interest earned equal the amount of
money saved in the account?
(a) 36
(b) 24
(c) 18
(d) 16
(e)12
53. If hose A can fill up a tank in 20 minutes and hose B can fill up the same tank in 15 minutes, how long
will it take for the hoses together to fill up the tank?
(a) 5 minutes
(b) 15/2 minutes
(c) 60/7 minutes
(d) 65/7 minutes
(e) 12 minutes
54. A store sells five different kinds of nuts. If it is possible to buys xgrams of the most expensive nuts for
Rs. 3.20 and xgrams of the cheapest nuts for Rs. 1.40 then which of the following could be the cost
of purchasing a mixture containing x grams of each type of nut.?
(a) Rs. 1.76
(b) Rs. 2.84
(C) Rs.3.54
(d) Rs. 13.60
(e) Rs. 16
55. A boy receives grades of 91,88, 86 and 78 in four of his major subjects. what must he receive in
his fifth major subject in order to average 85?
(a) 86
(b) 85
(c) 84
(d) 83
(e)82
56. If the following numbers are arranged in order from the smallest to the largest, what will be their
correct order?
I. 9/13 II. 13/9 III.70% IV . 1/70
(a) II, I, III, IV
(b) III, II, I, IV
(c) III, IV , I, II
(d) II, IV , III, I
(e) I, III,IV , II
57. A square is inscribed in a circle of area 18p. Find a side of the square
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 3√2
(d)6√2
(e) It cannot be determined from the information given
58. A line segment is drawn from the point (3, 5) to the point (9, 13) . What are the coordinates of the
mid pointof this line segment?
(a) (3, 4)
(b) (12, 18)
(c) (6, 8)
(d) (9, 6)
(e) (6, 9)
59. Every letter in the alphabet has number value which is equal to its place in the alphabet; the letter A
has a value of 1 and C a value of 3. The number value of a word is obtained by adding up the values
of the letters in the word and then multiplying that sum by the length of the word. The word 'DFGH'
would
have a number value of
(a)25
(b)44
(c) 66
(d) 100
(e) 108
60. If ab > 0 and a < 0, which of the following is
negative? (a) b
(b) – b
(c) – a
(d) (a - b)
(e) – (a + b)
61. John rents a car for d days. He pays m Rs. per day for each of the first 7 days, and half that rate
for each additional day . Find the total charge if d >7.
(a) m +2m (d - 7)
(b) m +m/2 (d - 7)
(c) 7m + m/2 (d - 7)
(d)7m +md/2
(e)7m + 2md.
62. The net price of a certain article is Rs. 306 after successive discounts of 15% and 10% off the
marked price. What is the marked price?
(a) Rs. 234.09
(b) Rs. 400
(c) Rs. 382.50
(d) Rs. 408
(e) None of these
63. A school has enough bread to feed 30 children for 4 days. If 10 more children areadded, how
many days will the bread last?
(a)16/3
(b) 4/3
(c) 8/3
(d)12
(e) 3
64. The ice compartment of a refrigerator is 8 inches long, 4 inches wide and 5 inches high. How many
ice cubes will it hold if each cube is 2 inches on an edge?
(a) 8
(b)10
(c) 12
(d)16
(e)20
65. A train 100 metres long running at a speed of 50 km/hr crosses a 120 m. long train coming from
the opposite direction in 6 seconds. What is the speed of the other train?
(a) 82 km/hr
(b) 70 km/hr
(c) 85 km/hr
(d) 72 km/hr
(e)65 km/hr
66. Simplify 2
m+1
. 3
2m - n
. 5
m + n + 2
. 6
n
) /(6
m
. 10
n + 1
. 15
m
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d)5
m
(e) 3
-n
67. The numbers 34041 and 32506 when divided by a certain number of three digits, leave the
same remainder. What is the number?
(a) 535
(b) 405
(c) 357
(d) 307
(e) 275
68. My watch is slow by 7 minutes at 3 P .M. Wednesday and it was 8 minutes too fast at 9.00 A.M. on
Friday . At what time it gave the right time by the
watch?
(a) 7 A.M. Thursday
(b) 9 P .M. Thursday
(c) 5 A.M. Thursday
(d) 9 A.M. Thursday
(e) 5 P .M. Thursday
69. A cistern has a leak which would empty itin 8 hours. A tap is turn onwhich admits 6 litres a minute
into the cistern, and it is now emptied in 12 hours. How many litres does the cistern hold?
(a)5670 litres
(b) 8640 litres
(c) 5760 litres
(d) 4320 litres
(e)2880 litres
70. A certain basket ball team that has played 2/3 of its games has a record of 17 winsand 3 losses.
What is the greatest number of the remaining games that the team can lose and still win at least 3/4
of the total games played?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6
(e) 7
SECTION - IV
DA T A SUFFICIENCY (QUESTIONS 71 - 85)
Dire c tions: Each question below is followed by two statements numbered as (a) and (b). You have to
determine whether the data given in the statements is sufficient for answering the question. Use the
data given, plus your knowledge of mathematics and every day facts, to mark your answer as
1. If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient.
2. If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.
3. If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, but neither statement alone
is sufficient
4. If either statement (a) or (b) byitself is sufficient to answer the question.
5. If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
71. A piece of wood 7 feet long is cut into three pieces. What is the length of each of the
pieces? a. The length of the longest piece is equal to the sum of the lengths of the other
twopieces. b. The length of the shortest piece is 6 inches.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
72. Is x an integer?
a.x > 0 b. 3² + 4² = x²
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
notsufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
73. Does Balu have more records in his record collection than Lakshmi has in hers?
a.Radha has more records in her collection than
Lakshmi b.Balu has fewer records in his collection than
Radha
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
74. What is the volume of cube C?
a. The total surface area of C is 54 square
b. The area of each face of C is 9 square inches
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
75. How much money is saved bybuying a box of a dozen pencils instead of 12 pencils singly?
a.When purchased in a box of 12, the cost of each pencil is Rs. 0.05 less than if purchased
singly b. The price of a box of a dozen pencils is Rs. 2.40.
(a) If statement (a)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is notsufficient
(b) If statement (b)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is not sufficient.
(c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither statement alone
is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
76. Salim invested a total of Rs.10,000 for a period of one year . Part of the money he put into an
investment that earned 6 percent simple interest, and the rest of the money into an investment
that earned 8 percent simple interest. How much money did he put into the investment that
earned 6 percent?
a. The total interest earned on the Rs. 10,000 for the year was Rs. 640
b. The rupee value of the investment that earned 6 percent was only one-fourth the dollar value of
the investment that earned 8 percent.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
notsufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
77. If a car is driven 150 miles, the fuel tank is filled to what percent of capacity at the end of the trip?
a. The car averaged 15 miles per gallon for the trip
b. The tank is filled to 75 percent of capacity at the start of the trip
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
78. What is the 999th term of the series S?
a. The first four terms of S are (1 + 1)², (2 + 1)², (3 +1)², and (4
+1)² b. For every x,the xth term of S is (x + 1)²
(a) If statement (a)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not sufficient
(b) If statement (b)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is notsufficient.
(c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither statement alone
is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
79. When one piece of fruit is taken atrandom from a fruitbowl, what is the chance that it is an apple?
a. There are half as many apples as oranges in the fruit
bowl b. A third of the fruit in the fruit bowl are orange.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is s sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
80. A swimming pool is supplied water by two pipes, Pand Q. If pipe P operating alone can fill the pool?
a.Operating together, pipes P and Q can fill the pool in 4 hours.
b.Pipe P supplies water at the rate of 520 litres per hour , and 6240 gallons are required to fill the pool
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
81. Is x divisible by70?
a.X is divisible by2 and 5
b.x is divisible by 2 and 7.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, butneither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
82. A company's profit was Rs. 800,000 in 1990. What was its profit in 1991?
a. There was a 20% increase in income in
1991 b. There was a 25% increase in costs in
1991.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
83. What is the value of 1/x +1/y +1/z?
a) (xy + xz + yz)/xyz =4
b) x+ y = 3
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b)alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
84. How many of the 60 applicants for a job passed neither the physical nor thewritten exam?
a) Of the 60 applicants, exactly 10% passed both the physical and the written exams.
b) Of the 60 applicants, exactly 50% passed the physical exam, and exactly 20% passed the
written exam.
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
not sufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed toanswer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
85. If the number of square units in the area of a circle is A and the number of linear units in
the circumference is C, what is the radius of the circle?
a) A > C + 3
b) A/C = 3/2
(a) If statement (a) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (b) alone is not
sufficient (b) If statement (b) alone is sufficient to answer the question, but statement (a) alone is
notsufficient. (c) If both statements together are needed to answer the questions, but neither
statement alone is sufficient
(d) If either statement (a) or (b) by itself is sufficient to answer the
question. (e) If not enough facts are given toanswer the question.
SECTION - V
ENGLISH USAGE (QUESTIONS 86 - 100)
Dire c tions: In each of the sentences below, fourwords or phrases have been underlined. Select the
underlined part which contains an error in usage or grammar or punctuation. If there is no error, indicate (5)
as the answer
86. The teacher as k e d the s tu d e n t if e v ery one o f th e m w ere r e a dy to a t t e nd p r a c t i c al c l a ss
. e v eryday .
(a) Asked
(b) The student
(c) If every one of them were ready to attend practical
class. (d) Everyday .
87. The daughter parte d with he r mother with tears but t he journey to Delhi amus ed he.
(a) Parted
(b) With her monther
(c) With tears but the journey
(d)Delhi amused her.
88. He has been trying to search t he lost book s ince Mond ay
(a) Been
(b) Trying to
(c) Search the lost book.
(d) Since Monday .
89. The company not only manufactures leather good but also plas t ic war e.
(a) Not only
(b)Leather good
(c) But also
(d)plastic ware
90. The c rowd atthe s t adium clapped jubilantly whe n the c hampio n received his trop hy .
(a) Crowd at the stadium
(b) Clapped jubilantly
(c) When the champion
(d) Received his trophy
91. Let you and I see t o it that we do not make such mistakes
(a) Y ou and I
(b) T o
(c) Do not
(d) Such
92. Those w h o are d e s irous of applying for the post t h e y should do son o n forms supplied by the office.
(a) Who
(b) Desirous
(c) They
(d) On forms
93. None c an de ny that every sc ientific invention had proved mo re h armful to humanity than benef ic ial
(a) None candeny
(b) Every scientific
(c) More harmful
(d) Than beneficial
94. In this year t h e m o nso o n failed, wh ich caused a terrible famine throughout the province.
(a) In
(b) The monsoon
(c) Which
(d) The
95. I can well afford todisregard he who is c apable of making such stat ements.,
(a) Well afford
(b) He
(c) Capable of
(d) Making such
96. Someone had said that t h e English excelled all other nations, the Dutch b e i ng av a r icious, the
French, a set of . Sycophants, the Germans drunken and gluttons and the Spaniards w e r e pr o ud and
insol e n t .
(a) The English excelled
(b) Being avaracious
(c) A set of
(d) Were proud and
insolent
97. As s oon as the petition w as h e ard t h e futili t y of the boycott wa s a dmit t e d .
(a) As soon as
(b) Was heard
(c) Futility
(d) Boycott was admitted
98. The u s eof public roads is s e riously threatened by the freedom g i v e n or taken bytheo w ners
and drivers of motor
cars.
(a) Use of public
(b) Seriously
(c) Given
(d) By the owners
99. I finished my din ne r before he c ame . to see me
(a) I finished
(b) My dinner
(c) Before he came
(d) T o see me
100. He is t r yi n g h i s b e s t toplease his master w hom he fears may be seriously offended by w h a t
has happened.
(a) Trying his best
(b) Whom he
(c) May be
(d) By what


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