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CAT 1997 | Question: 80
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today's crude version. But it is also in some ways a step backwards. The first direct marketers were trusted, local shopkeepers. ... to sell the rest to "The Stupid Poor" It is easier to sell to The Stupid Poor None of the above.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today’s crude version. But it is als...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 26, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 75
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today's crude version. But it is also in some ways a step backwards. The first direct marketers were trusted ... Levi's is losing customers. Mass marketing has become harder and more costly. Direct marketing has been pushed into the limelight.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today’s crude version. But it is als...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 26, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 70
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has nothing but praise for our success in remaining a democracy. On other fronts ... busy lining their pockets. India's politicians are not conversant with the needs of the present scenario. All of the above.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 26, 2017

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1084

CAT 1997 | Question: 65
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has nothing but praise for our success in remaining a democracy. On ... adequate infrastructure. It had better infrastructure. It had better politicians who could take the required decisions. All of the above

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 26, 2017

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1085

CAT 1997 | Question: 59
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university ... private parties Contracting out maintenance of assets to less efficient private parties Painless and quick execution of all white elephants.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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go_editor asked May 24, 2017

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1086

CAT 1997 | Question: 58
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to ... is referring to the issue of: VIP housing VIP security Out of turn allotment of housing to VIPs. Unproductive public assets.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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go_editor asked May 24, 2017

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1087

CAT 1997 | Question: 57
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university ... the country's budget deficit Accommodation and the country's budget deficit Accommodation, transportation, and the country's budget deficit

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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go_editor asked May 24, 2017

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1088

CAT 1997 | Question: 56
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to ... deficit of India Create a surplus of Rs. 120 billion for the Municipal Committee. Enhance the greenery of the inner city.

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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go_editor asked May 24, 2017

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1089

CAT 1997 | Question: 60
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related ... use the owned surplus machines in exchange for a price concession. Put the photocopy operating employees on a piece rate basis

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 55
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to the ... the sprawling bungalows in inner New Delhi is: $600$ acres $6000$ acres $10$ million square yards $3000$ acres

Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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1091

CAT 1997 | Question: 44
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. Perhaps the best known is the Bay Area Writing Project, founded by James Gray in 1974. The decline in writing skills can be stopped. ... teach writing successfully remains a big stumbling block, a number of programmes have been developed to attack this problem. bcda adcb acbd cabd

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.Perhaps the best known is the Bay Area Writing Project, founded by James Gray ...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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1092

CAT 1997 | Question: 43
Arrange sentences a, b, c and d in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. I sat there frowning at the chequered tablecloth, chewing the bitter cud of insight. That wintry afternoon in Manhattan, waiting in the little French ... Because of certain miscalculations on my part, a project of considerable importance in my life had fallen through. adbc bcda bdca abcd

Arrange sentences a, b, c and d in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.I sat there frowning at the chequered tablecloth, chewing the bitter cud of insigh...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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1093

CAT 1997 | Question: 42
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. But, clearly, the government still has the final say. B. In the past few years, the Reserve Bank of India might have wrested considerable powers from the ... powers to sanction such changes, leaving their ratification for later? ACDB ACBD BACD DACB

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. But, clearly, the government still has the final say.B. In the past few yea...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 41
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. Almost a century ago, when the father of the modem automobile industry, Henry Ford, sold the first Model A car, he decided that only the best would do for his customers. B. Today ... it passes the Ford Zero Defect Programme'. ABCD ACDB ACBD CDAB

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. Almost a century ago, when the father of the modem automobile industry, Hen...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 23, 2017

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1095

CAT 1997 | Question: 40
Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. Good advertising can make people buy your products even if it sucks. B. A dollar spent on brainwashing is more cost-effective than a dollar spent on product improvement ... withstand the shipping process without becoming unrecognizable. BACD ACBD ADCB BCDA

Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. Good advertising can make people buy your products even if it sucks.B. A dollar...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1096

CAT 1997 | Question: 39
Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. Trivial pursuits, marketed by the Congress, is a game imported from Italy. B. The idea is to create an imaginary saviour in times of crisis so that the party doesn't fall flat - on its ... to Rome, or in this case, $10$ Janpath. ABDC ABCD DCBA CDBA

Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. Trivial pursuits, marketed by the Congress, is a game imported from Italy.B. Th...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1097

CAT 1997 | Question: 38
Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. After several routine elections there comes a critical' election which redefines the basic pattern of political loyalties, redraws political geography and opens up the ... none of the recent Indian elections qualities as a critical election. ABCD ABDC DBAC DCBA

Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. After several routine elections there comes a ‘critical’ election which red...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1098

CAT 1997 | Question: 37
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. "Actually," Ronnie replied, "I asked my wife," B. One day a man named Ronnie answered a difficult one correctly to put the men in front. C. Impressed, ... listeners phone in to answer trivial questions. BCAD ACDB CABD DBCA

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. "Actually," Ronnie replied, "I asked my wife," B. One day a man named Ronni...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1099

CAT 1997 | Question: 36
Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. "Son, why are you reading that sissy magazine"? .he asked. B. "There's an article that tells women where to meet men, "I responded, pointing to the magazine's cover. C. ... my older sister's magazines. DCAB ADCB DABC DACB

Arrange sentences A, B, C and D in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. "Son, why are you reading that sissy magazine"? .he asked.B. "There’s an arti...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1100

CAT 1997 | Question: 35
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph. A. Because negotiations had been delayed until the last moment, he was at a tremendous disadvantage. B. Only then did the truth dawn on him. C. He broke off talks and returned home D. My friend was under intense pressure to make concessions. DBAC ACBD ABCD DBCA

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ in a proper sequence so as to make a coherent paragraph.A. Because negotiations had been delayed until the last moment, he was at a tr...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 34
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. I may have a strong desire for a fresh ripe peach, but no peaches may be available. A. I am about to take a bite when news arrives of an ... . My interest in the peach vanishes. 6. I no longer have any appetite. DCBA CBAD ABCD ACBD

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. I may have a strong desire for a fresh ripe peach,...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 33
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. So now let's sum it up. A. We can call this the material of knowledge. B. According o Kant, there are two elements that contribute to man's knowledge ... the series. 6. We can call this form of knowledge. BDAC BADC CADB CBDA

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. So now let’s sum it up.A. We can call this the m...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1103

CAT 1997 | Question: 32
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. Some of the maharajas, like the one at Kapurthala, had exquisite taste. A. In $1902,$ the Maharaja of ... Like Ali Baba's caves, some of the palaces were like warehouses with the downright ugly next to the sublimely aesthetic. BACD BDCA ABCD ABDC

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. Some of the maharajas, like the one at Kapurthala,...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 31
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. Until the MBA arrived on the scene the IIT graduate was king. A. A degree from one of the five IITs was a passport to a ... undergraduate mindset merits a serious psychological study, let alone an interactive one. BACD ABCD DCBA ABCD

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. Until the MBA arrived on the scene the IIT graduat...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 30
Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences. 1. A nation like an individual has many personalities and many approaches to life. A. If there is a strong organic bond between different personalities, it ... conflict due to a long period of arrested growth. ABCD BDCA CABD DBCA

Arrange sentences $A, B, C$ and $D$ between sentences $1$ and $6$, so as to form a logical sequence of six sentences.1. A nation like an individual has many personalities...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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1106

CAT 1997 | Question: 29
Fill in the blanks. Education is central because electronic networks and software-driven technologies are beginning to ________ the economic barriers between nations. Break down Break Crumble Dismantle

Fill in the blanks.Education is central because electronic networks and software-driven technologies are beginning to ________ the economic barriers between nations.Break...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 28
Fill in the blanks. Wines that yielded a good commercial profit ____________ in the same limited areas of France as now. Seem to have been produced Appear to have remarkable semblance Bear a significant similarity in terms of production to those grown Appear to have been similarly produced

Fill in the blanks.Wines that yielded a good commercial profit ____________ in the same limited areas of France as now.Seem to have been producedAppear to have remarkable...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 27
Fill in the blanks. The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it but what____________. He make out of it. He gets for others. He has overcome through it. He becomes by it.

Fill in the blanks.The highest reward for a man’s toil is not what he gets for it but what____________.He make out of it.He gets for others.He has overcome through it.H...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 16, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 26
Fill in the blanks. ____________ that in this apparent mess, two things not be interfered with. It is important It is of cardinal importance. It should be urgently understood It cannot be emphasised

Fill in the blanks.____________ that in this apparent mess, two things not be interfered with.It is importantIt is of cardinal importance.It should be urgently understood...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 25
Fill in the blanks. This is not the first time that the management has done some__________. Tough talk Tough talking Firm talk Firm talking

Fill in the blanks.This is not the first time that the management has done some__________.Tough talkTough talkingFirm talkFirm talking

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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1111

CAT 1997 | Question: 24
Fill in the blanks. 1 am always the first to admit that I have not accomplished everything that I____________ achieve five years ago. Set out to Went to Thought to Thought of

Fill in the blanks.1 am always the first to admit that I have not accomplished everything that I____________ achieve five years ago.Set out toWent toThought toThought of

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 23
Fill in the blanks. This is about ________ a sociological analysis can penetrate. As far as The outer limit that Just how far into the subject Just the relative distance that

Fill in the blanks.This is about ________ a sociological analysis can penetrate.As far asThe outer limit thatJust how far into the subjectJust the relative distance that

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 22
Fill in the blanks. An act of justice closes the book on a misdeed; an act of vengeance__________. Writes one of its own. Opens new books. Reopens the first chapter. Writes an epilogue.

Fill in the blanks.An act of justice closes the book on a misdeed; an act of vengeance__________.Writes one of its own.Opens new books.Reopens the first chapter.Writes an...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 21
Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence. It must be noted that under no circumstance should the company go in for diversification. It must be noticed that It must be noted that It must be pointed out that It should be noticed that

Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence.It must be noted that under no circumstance should the company go in for diversificat...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 20
Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence. It is important that whatever else happens, these two factors should not be messed around with. It is important that It is a fact that It should be urgently understood that It should be understood that

Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence.It is important that whatever else happens, these two factors should not be messed ar...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 19
Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence. With the increase in the standard of education, expensive private schools have started blooming up in every corner of the country. Started blooming in every corner ... Have started mushrooming all over the country. Have mushroomed all over the country. Have blossomed all over the country.

Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence.With the increase in the standard of education, expensive private schools have starte...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 15, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 18e
Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence. This government may promise autonomy to the navaratnas but there is no telling what the subsequent one will do. There is no telling what the future will do. ... not clear whether its successors will do the same. Nobody can be sure that subsequent governments will adhere to that policy.

Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence.This government may promise autonomy to the navaratnas but there is no telling what t...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 12, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 17
Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence. Rahul Bajaj did a great job by taking his company to a dominant position but it is time he let go of the reins. But it is time he let go of the reins However it is time that he stepped down. It is perhaps an opportune moment to quit. But it is just as well that he calls it a day.

Choose the choice which would best replace the underlined part of the given sentence.Rahul Bajaj did a great job by taking his company to a dominant position but it is ti...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 12, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 16
Select the pair of sentences that relate logically with the given statement. When I eat berries I get rashes. A. I ate berries. B. I did not get rashes. C. I did not eat berries. D. I got rashes. DA BC CB AD

Select the pair of sentences that relate logically with the given statement.When I eat berries I get rashes.A. I ate berries.B. I did not get rashes.C. I did not eat berr...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 12, 2017

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CAT 1997 | Question: 15
Select the pair of sentences that relate logically with the given statement. When I read a horror story I have a nightmare. A. I read a story. B. I did not hear a horror story. C. I did not have a nightmare D. I had a nightmare. CB AD BC AC

Select the pair of sentences that relate logically with the given statement.When I read a horror story I have a nightmare.A. I read a story.B. I did not hear a horror sto...

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makhdoom ghaya asked May 12, 2017

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