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CAT 2003 | Question: 1-35
In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage. If precision of thought had facilitated of behaviour, and of reflection had preceded action, it would be ideal ... behaviour. It would have been ideal for humans, if precise action and behaviour preceded precise reflection. A B C D

In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.If precision of thought had faci...

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CAT 2003 | Question: 1-34
In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage. Creativity in any field is regarded not only as valuable for itself but also as a service to the nation. Creativity in any ... in any field is regarded not only as valuable in itself but also as a service to the nation. A B C D

In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.Creativity in any field is regar...

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CAT 2003 | Question: 1-33
In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage. We are forced to fall back on fatalism as an explanation on irrational events. We are forced to falling back ... explanations of irrational events. We are forced to fall back to fatalism as an explanation on irrational events. A B C D

In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.We are forced to fall back on fa...

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CAT 2003 | Question: 1-32
In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage. From the sixteenth century onwards, people started feeling disdainful and self-conscious about their body and its ... sixteenth century onwards, when people felt disdain and self-consciousness about the body and its products. A B C D

In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.From the sixteenth century onwar...

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CAT 2003 | Question: 31
In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage. The running of large businesses consist of getting somebody to make something that somebody else sold to somebody else for ... somebody to make something else that somebody else will sell to somebody else for more than it costs. A B C D

In the question, four different ways of presenting an idea are given. Choose the one that conforms most closely to Standard English usage.The running of large businesses ...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 123
Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Local communities have often come in conflict with agents trying to exploit resources, at a faster pace, for an expanding ... new type of class conflict when they are given raw material at subsidized prices for an expanding commercial-industrial economy.

Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.Local communities have often come in conflict with agent...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 122
Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Modern bourgeois society, said Nietzsche, was decadent and enfeebled - a victim of the excessive development ... instincts. Nietzsche blames excessive intellectualization for the decline of modern society and suggests nurturing creative instincts instead.

Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.Modern bourgeois society, said Nietzsche, was decadent a...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 121
Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Although almost all climate scientists agree that the Earth is gradually warming, they have long been of two minds about the ... of the Earth and exaggerated seasons in its hemisphere will help scientists in Germany predict climate changes better in future.

Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.Although almost all climate scientists agree that the Ea...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 120
The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, from a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. But this does not ... of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. CDBEA ECDAB EDCBA DECAB

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, from a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentenc...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 119
The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, from a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. Experts such Larry Burns, head ... from hydrocarbon, oil, coal or gas, the fuel cell has an efficiency of $30\%.$ CEDBA CEBDA AEDBC ACEBD

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, from a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentenc...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 97
Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. The human race spread all over the world, from the polar regions to tropics. The people of whom it is made up eat different kinds ... regions like India prefer mainly grains, they have to change what they eat depending on the local climate and the local produce.

Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.The human race spread all over the world, from the pola...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 96
Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. You seemed at first to take no notice of your school-fellows, or rather to set yourself against them because they were strangers to you ... did not know them well. You should learn to not make enemies because of your prejudices unless they behave badly with you

Four alternative summaries are given below the text. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text.You seemed at first to take no notice of your school-fel...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 95
The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. In the west ... poised to drive the Nazis back through Poland. The situation on the eastern front was catastrophic. EDACB BEDAC BDECA CEDAB

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentenc...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 94
The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. He felt justified in ... a CEO of the White House does not like a legislature of second guessers and time wasters. CAEDB DBAEC CEADB ECDBA

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentenc...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 93
The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph. The two neighbours ... ally. We therefore tracked $268$ intruder males until we saw them fighting a resident male. BEDAC DEBAC BDCAE BCEDA

The sentences given in the question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentenc...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 92
In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ ...

In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or IN...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 91
In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ ...

In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or IN...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 90
In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ ...

In the question, the word at the top of the table is used in four different ways, numbered $1$ to $4.$ Choose the option in which the usage of the word is INCORRECT or IN...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 89
Many people suggest _____ and still others would like to convince people not to buy pirated cassettes. to bring down audiocassette prices to reduce the incident of music piracy, others advocate strong legal action against offenders, bringing down ... brought down to reduce incidence of music piracy, others advocate that strong legal action must be taken against offenders,

Many people suggest _____ and still others would like to convince people not to buy pirated cassettes.to bring down audiocassette prices to reduce the incident of music p...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 88
The statement has a part missing. Choose the best option from the four options given below the statement to make up the missing part. Archaeologists believe that the pieces of red-ware pottery excavated recently near Bhavnagar and ______ shed light on ... estimated at about $3400$ years old with reasonable certainty, with a reasonable certainty to be about $3400$ years old,

The statement has a part missing. Choose the best option from the four options given below the statement to make up the missing part.Archaeologists believe that the piece...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 87
The statement has a part missing. Choose the best option from the four options given below the statement to make up the missing part. The ancient Egyptians believed ____ so that when these objects were magically reanimated through the correct rituals ... as clearly as possible, that when they portray things, it should have every relevant feature shown as clearly as possible

The statement has a part missing. Choose the best option from the four options given below the statement to make up the missing part.The ancient Egyptians believed ____ s...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 84
Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences. Harish told Raj to plead guilty Raj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop. The court found Raj guilty of all crimes he was charged with. He was sentenced for three years in jail A and C B and D A, C, and D B, C and D

Identify the incorrect sentence or sentences.Harish told Raj to plead guiltyRaj pleaded guilty of stealing money from the shop.The court found Raj guilty of all crimes he...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 78
Fill in the blanks, numbered $[1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]$ in the passage below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each blank. "Between the year $1946$ and the year $1955,$ I did not file any income tax ... $[5],$ auctioned off. Nothing belongs to the $[6]$ until the case is settled. devious blunt tactful pretentious

Fill in the blanks, numbered $ , , [3], [4], [5], [6]$ in the passage below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each blank."Between the year $1946$...

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CAT 2004 | Question: 74
Fill in the blanks, numbered $[1], [2], [3], [4],$ in the passage below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each blank. At that time the White House was as serene as a resort hotel out of season. The corridors were ... Eisenhower himself. Apparently, his $[3]$ was easily set off; he scowled when he $[4]$ the corridors. striking hallow empty white

Fill in the blanks, numbered $ , , [3], [4],$ in the passage below with the most appropriate word from the options given for each blank.At that time the White House was ...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 60
Each question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s) A. Large reductions in the ozone layer, which sits about ... take several decades before these substances have disappeared from the atmosphere. D B and D A and D A and C

Each question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically corre...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 59
Each question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentence(s) A. Last Sunday, Archana had nothing to do. B. After waking up, she lay on the bed ... and got ready. D. She spent most of the day shopping. B and C. C A and B. B, C and D

Each question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically corre...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 58
In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate. Select the one which would best fill the blanks ... compared to cricket, that almost ____________ the nation. tepid, boiling. lukewarm, electrifies. turbid, fascinating. apocryphal, genuinely fascinates.

In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate....

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CAT 2009 | Question: 57
In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate. HOST A virus has infected the host computer. Ranchi will play the host to the next national film festival. Kerala's forests are host to a range of snakes. If you host the party, who will foot the bill.

In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate....

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CAT 2009 | Question: 56
In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate. SORT Let's sort these boys into four groups. They serve tea of a sort on these trains. Farmers of all sort attended the rally. What sort of cheese do you use in pizza?

In each question, the word at the top is used in four different ways, numbered (a) to (d). Choose the option in which the usage of the word is Incorrect or Inappropriate....

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CAT 2009 | Question: 55
In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by options ... over [A] / above [B] the danger mark, the signs of an imminent flood were clear. BAABA BBBAB AAABA BBAAB

In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the m...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 54
In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the most appropriate words (A or B) to form correct sentences. The sentences are followed by ... A] /true [B] story. One suspects that the complement [A] /complement [B] was backhanded. BABAB ABABA BAABA BBAAB

In each question, there are five sentences. Each sentence has a pair of words that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted words, select the m...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 48
The function of strategic planning is to position a company for long-term growth and expansion in a variety of markets by analyzing its strengths and weaknesses and examining current and potential opportunities. Based on this information, the ... grow. Compare and contrast two styles of corporate planning. Evaluate the strategic planning goals of corporate America today.

The function of strategic planning is to position a company for long-term growth and expansion in a variety of markets by analyzing its strengths and weaknesses and exami...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 45
PASSAGE-II Founded at the dawn of the modern industrial era, the nearly forgotten Women's Trade Union League(WTUL) played an instrumental Line role in advancing the cause of working women throughout the early part of the twentieth ... methods employed by an important labour union. Rebuke historians for failing to cover the women's labor movement adequately.

PASSAGE-IIFounded at the dawn of the modern industrial era, the nearly forgotten Women's Trade Union League(WTUL) played an instrumental Line role in advancing the cause ...

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CAT 2009 | Question: 41
History has shaped academic medical centers (AMCs) to perform $3$ functions: patient care, research, and teaching. These $3$ missions are now fraught with problems because the attempt to combine them has led to such ... toward the inefficiencies at academic medical centers is one of Reluctant acquiescence Strident opposition. agonized indecision. reasoned criticism.

History has shaped academic medical centers (AMCs) to perform $3$ functions: patient care, research, and teaching. These $3$ missions are now fraught with problems becaus...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 60
The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph. Or there is a most fungummy diplomatic note on record: when ... he would leave not one stone of their city, they wrote back the one word - if . witty rude simple terse

The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from t...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 59
The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph. It is klang to a sensitive traveler ... by three, four or six children, all in rags and importuning every passenger for alms. amusing irritating disgusting distressing

The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from t...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 58
The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph. Women squat, heads covered, beside huge piles ... scallywags hand over a few coins for a crack at redemption and a handful of grass. shining bright sputtering effulgent

The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from t...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 57
The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from the options given below the paragraph. Intelligent design derive from ... intelligent design are crupping Paley's argument with a new gloss from molecular biology. destroying testing resurrecting questioning

The following question has a paragraph with one word italicized and underlined word that does not make sense. Choose the most appropriate replacement for that word from t...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 56
The following question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentences. People have good reason to care about the welfare of the animals. Ever since ... cause pain to animals that have the capacity to suffer. A & D B A & C C & D

The following question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatica...

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CAT 2005 | Question: 55
The following question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatically correct and appropriate sentences. A balance of power will shift to the East as China and India evolve. Rarely the ... to transform the $21$-st century global economy. A, B & C A & D C C & D

The following question consists of four sentences on a topic. Some sentences are grammatically incorrect or inappropriate. Select the option that indicates the grammatica...

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