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CAT2019-2: 30
Five sentences related to a topic are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a meaningful and coherent short paragraph. Identify the odd one out. Choose its number as your answer and key it in. A particularly interesting example of inference occurs ... devised a series of panels to tell the story and has chosen to show you only one - and typically not even the funniest.

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CAT2019-2: 20
War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to $3$D images of these treasures through its site ... by a Western museum tourists uploading photos of monuments onto social media digital platforms capturing users' data for market research

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CAT2019-2: 21
War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to $3$D images of these treasures through its site. ... as Google and CyArk critical about the links between a non-profit and a commercial tech platform for distributing archaeological images

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CAT2019-2: 22
War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to $3$D images of these treasures through its site. ... corporation to project itself as a protector of culture It enables people who cannot physically visit these sites to experience them

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CAT2019-2: 23
War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to $3$D images of these treasures through its ... own the copyright on scanned images of archaeological sites Google takes down advertisements on its website hosting CyArk's scanned images

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CAT2019-2: 24
War, natural disasters and climate change are destroying some of the world's most precious cultural sites. Google is trying to help preserve these archaeological wonders by allowing users access to $3$D images of these treasures through its ... damage delicate frescos and statues at the sites CyArk and Google have been scanning images without copyright permission from host countries

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist D - Section B: 12
Read the following passage carefully, and answer the questions given below them, in the context of the passage. Strange, un-fathomable happiness of thinking of seeking knowledge for its own sake. So much of our life is spent in ... pure contemplation The word 'tempered' as used in the passage means : Mixed Reduced Moderated Brought to its proper level

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 3
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. Camouflage Disguise Cover Demonstrate Fabric

answered Jul 6 in Others by Anirban Chand (26 points) | 58 views

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Ratio and Proportion Salary
One year ago the ratio between A’s and B's salary was 3:4. The ratio's of their individual salaries between previous year's and present year's salaries are 4:5 and 2:3 respectively. At present the total of their salary is Rs.8580. The salary of A now is : a) Rs.3800 b) Rs.3300 c) Rs.3900 d) Rs.3120

answered Jul 4 in Quantitative Aptitude by Anirban Chand (26 points) | 91 views

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 12
Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below : $P,Q,R,S,T$ and $U$ six members of a family, each of them engaged in a different profession Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse and ... is the Manager. Which of the following combinations is correct ? Lawyer Tuesday Nurse- Friday Manager- Friday Engineer-Thursday

answered Jun 29 in Others by mohityadav (90 points) | 58 views

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 13
Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below : $P,Q,R,S,T$ and $U$ six members of a family, each of them engaged in a different profession Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse and Manager. Each of them ... the Manager. Which of the following combinations is not correct? $R$-Teacher $Q$-Engineer $T$- Manager $S$-Lawyer

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 18
Study the following information carefully and. answer the questions given below: Six persons $A, B, C, D, E$ and $F$ are taking their breakfast in two groups facing one another. $D$ and $A$ are not in the same row. $E$ is to the left of $F$ and ... group. $D$ is to the left of $B$. Which of the following pairs are facing each other ? $CA$ $BA$ $DA$ $DE$

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 16
Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below: Six persons $A, B, C, D, E$ and $F$ are taking their breakfast in two groups facing one another. $D$ and $A$ are not in the same row. $E$ is to the left of $F$ and faces $C$. $B$ is in the middle of a group. $D$ is to the left of $B$. Who faces $B$? $C$ $A$ $E$ $F$

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NIELIT 2016 DEC Scientist B - Section A: 17
Study the following information carefully and. answer the question given below: Six persons $A, B, C, D, E$ and $F$ are taking their breakfast in two groups facing one another. $D$ and $A$ are not in the same row. $E$ is to the left of $F$ and faces ... . $D$ is to the left of $B$. Who of the following are sitting in the same row? $AEB$ $EFB$ $DEF$ $AEF$

answered Jun 29 in Others by mohityadav (90 points) | 55 views

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CAT2019-2: 25
The four sentences (labelled $A, B, C, D$) given below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequence of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer. To the uninitiated listener ... it, your tune may change, so to speak. However, atonality is one of the most important movements in $20$th century music.

answered Jun 29 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 116 views

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CAT2019-2: 17
For two years, I tracked down dozens of $\dots$ Chinese in Upper Egypt [who were] selling lingerie. In a deeply conservative region, where Egyptian families rarely allow women to work or own businesses, the Chinese flourished because of their status as ... The twists and turns in the evolution of language over time The ups and downs involved in the course of learning a language

answered Jun 29 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 47 views

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CAT2019-2: 16
For two years, I tracked down dozens of $\dots$ Chinese in Upper Egypt [who were] selling lingerie. In a deeply conservative region, where Egyptian families rarely allow women to work or own businesses, the Chinese flourished because of ... Globalisation has mitigated cultural hierarchies and barriers. Orientalism is a discourse of the past, from colonial times, rarely visible today.

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CAT2019-2: 15
Around the world, capital cities are disgorging bureaucrats. In the post-colonial fervour of the $20$th century, coastal capitals picked by trade-focused empires were spurned for regionally neutral new ones $\dots$ But decamping wholesale is ... enjoyed by regulatory bodies located away from political centres It could weaken the nexus between bureaucrats and media in the capital

answered Jun 29 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 51 views

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CAT2019-2: 18
For two years, I tracked down dozens of $\dots$ Chinese in Upper Egypt [who were] selling lingerie. In a deeply conservative region, where Egyptian families rarely allow women to work or own businesses, the Chinese flourished because of their status as ... author would encourage the ethnographer, but ask him/her to be mindful of his/her racial and gender identity in the process.

answered Jun 19 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 57 views

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CAT2019-2: 19
For two years, I tracked down dozens of ... Chinese in Upper Egypt [who were] selling lingerie. In a deeply conservative region, where Egyptian families rarely allow women to work or own businesses, the Chinese flourished because of ... erased. Empathy can overcome identity politics. Language is insufficient to bridge cultural barriers. Orientalism cannot be practiced by Egyptians.

answered Jun 19 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 53 views

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CAT2019-2: 11
Around the world, capital cities are disgorging bureaucrats. In the post-colonial fervour of the $20$th century, coastal capitals picked by trade-focused empires were spurned for regionally neutral new ones $\dots$ But decamping wholesale is costly and ... . increased avenues of corruption away from the capital city. a rise in pollution levels and congestion in the new locations.

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CAT2019-2: 12
Around the world, capital cities are disgorging bureaucrats. In the post-colonial fervour of the $20$th century, coastal capitals picked by trade-focused empires were spurned for regionally neutral new ones $\dots$ But decamping wholesale ... based on political expediency to promote their trading interests where they had the densest populations to showcase their power and prestige

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CAT2019-2: 13
Around the world, capital cities are disgorging bureaucrats. In the post-colonial fervour of the $20$th century, coastal capitals picked by trade-focused empires were spurned for regionally neutral new ones $\dots$ But decamping wholesale is costly and ... countries worldwide is supported by politicians and the ruling elites is not a new idea and has been tried in the past

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CAT2019-2: 14
Around the world, capital cities are disgorging bureaucrats. In the post-colonial fervour of the $20$th century, coastal capitals picked by trade-focused empires were spurned for regionally neutral new ones $\dots$ But decamping wholesale is costly ... private enterprises to relocate to smaller towns or not incentivising them in order to keep government costs in those towns low.

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 58
Correct the underlined part of the sentence by choosing the correct option. Bombast is when high sounding words for effect, not suitability, are used. is when high sounding words for effect, not suitability, are used. is the use of ... is where high-sounding words are used for effect not suitability. is the using of high-sounding words for effect only.

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 59
Pick the word from the four options which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the bold word. RECALCITRANT feckless yielding sombre polished

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 60
The question below consists of a pair of related words followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses the relation in the original pair. QUISLING : BETRAY taunt : provoke inception : termination juggernaut : crush obstinate : preserve

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 53
Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving license for sale to general public in India? Arguments: Yes. Many such drugs required different doses and duration for ... argument I is strong Only argument II is strong Either I or II is strong Neither I nor II is strong

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 52
Find the best correction for the underlined sentence from the four options give below: Under a provision of the Constitution that was never applied, Congress has been required to call a convention for considering possible amendments to the ... is required to call a convention to consider possible amendments to the document when formally asked to do so.

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 51
Choose the most appropriate words from the options given below to complete the following sentence ; Female sparrows and immatures are _____, while the typical adult male sparrow is _____ by its markings; a black ... recognized difficult to spot, better camouflaged considered to be endangered, characterized comparatively small, made more conspicuous

answered Jun 19 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 25 views

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NIELIT 2017 July Scientist B - Section A: 55
Choose the appropriate answer to complete the following sentence: To those of us who had always thought him timid, his ________came as a surprise. inability inevitability intrepidity inertness

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 28
In the following question, part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternative meanings of the italicised part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark as your answer that alternative meaning which you think is correct. ... . Behaves dishonestly Works for both sides Creates discordance among friends Argues in support of both sides of the issue

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 29
In the following question, part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternative meanings of the italicised part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark as your answer that alternative meaning which you think is ... purpose in your action Say something which is to be taken seriously Avoid controversial situations Be outspoken in language

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 30
In the following question, part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternative meanings of the italicised part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark as your answer that alternative meaning which you think is correct. I cannot $\textit{put up with}$ that nasty fellow: Praise Forgive Endure Control

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 23
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. $\underline{\text{Lackadaisical}}$ Enthusiastic Slow Fast Nervous

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 24
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. $\underline{\text{Sporadic}}$ Irregular Uneven Frequent Regularity

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 25
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. $\underline{\text{Schism}}$ Candour Gulf Harmony Regularity

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 26
In the following question, part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternative meanings of the italicised part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark as your answer that alternative meaning which you think is correct. When ... . Were taken by surprise Took shelter in a tall building Opened indiscriminate fire Took to flight

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 27
In the following question, part of the sentence is italicised. Four alternative meanings of the italicised part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark as your answer that alternative meaning which you think is correct. He does not like ... in the presence of others Argues with her on any issue Tries to be unfriendly by taking no notice of her

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NIELIT 2019 Feb Scientist C - Section B: 18
Rearrange the following five sentences P,Q,R,S and T in the proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them. ... $S$ $T$ $P$ $Q$

answered Jun 17 in English Language by Counsellor (754 points) | 35 views

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