CAT VARC QUIZ 12

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Question 1:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.

It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

According to the second school of thought, education will not be very effective if pupils 

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Question 2:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.

It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

The idea of the first school of thought in the passage is that 

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world hey will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Question 3:

Directions: The four sentences labelled (A),(B),(C),(D) below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.

A. Because, if the manager’s subordinates are inefficient and ineffective and are not helped to increase their efficiency and effectiveness, the task may not be achieved.

B. This must be just as true as the responsibility for achieving his prescribed tasks.

C. If it is achieved it is at too great a cost, or at the risk of other effects, many of which are less obvious.

D. It is often and that one of the prime responsibilities of a manager is the training and development of his staff.

Question 4:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
The average life span of humanity throughout all history was twenty-seven years. In the nineteenth century, however, science and improved technology trebled life expectancy. As technological capabilities improved and life expectancy increased, the number of babies per family went down, demonstrating the fact that nature keeps on balancing the population figure. After major wars, when large numbers of young and healthy men are killed, baby- making increases. The birth rate continues to rise for five years or so after the war ends until the score is rectified. All this happens without conscious cooperation or even the knowledge of the human beings. When the probabilities of human survival are poor, nature makes many babies. When the chances of man’s survival improve, nature reduces the number of new babies-----
The author says that throughout history----
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The average life span of humanity throughout all history was twenty-seven years. In the nineteenth century, however, science and improved technology trebled life expectancy. As technological capabilities improved and life expectancy increased, the number of babies per family went down, demonstrating the fact that nature keeps on balancing the population figure. After major wars, when large numbers of young and healthy men are killed, baby- making increases. The birth rate continues to rise for five years or so after the war ends until the score is rectified. All this happens without conscious cooperation or even the knowledge of the human beings. When the probabilities of human survival are poor, nature makes many babies. When the chances of man’s survival improve, nature reduces the number of new babies-----

Question 5:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.

It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

‘Schools of thought’ can be explained as

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Question 6:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.

It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Broad general knowledge is necessary because 

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Question 7:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
The average life span of humanity throughout all history was twenty-seven years. In the nineteenth century, however, science and improved technology trebled life expectancy. As technological capabilities improved and life expectancy increased, the number of babies per family went down, demonstrating the fact that nature keeps on balancing the population figure. After major wars, when large numbers of young and healthy men are killed, baby- making increases. The birth rate continues to rise for five years or so after the war ends until the score is rectified. All this happens without conscious cooperation or even the knowledge of the human beings. When the probabilities of human survival are poor, nature makes many babies. When the chances of man’s survival improve, nature reduces the number of new babies-----
The title that best expresses the ideas of the passage-----
Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
The average life span of humanity throughout all history was twenty-seven years. In the nineteenth century, however, science and improved technology trebled life expectancy. As technological capabilities improved and life expectancy increased, the number of babies per family went down, demonstrating the fact that nature keeps on balancing the population figure. After major wars, when large numbers of young and healthy men are killed, baby- making increases. The birth rate continues to rise for five years or so after the war ends until the score is rectified. All this happens without conscious cooperation or even the knowledge of the human beings. When the probabilities of human survival are poor, nature makes many babies. When the chances of man’s survival improve, nature reduces the number of new babies-----

Question 8:

Directions: The four sentences labelled (A),(B),(C),(D) below, when properly sequenced would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.

A. Organizations today are becoming increasingly populated by youthful, highly skilled, highly educated workers.

B. Two of the most prevalent and provocative organizational dynamics of our time are the themes of participation and change.

C. These demands for participation are creating pressures for internal organizational change which are matched only by external environmental pressures for organizational change.

D. These young, skilled and educated workers bring with them demands for a voice in the determination of their own organizational destiny-a chance to participate in those decisions which affect their organizational lives.

Question 9:

Five jumbled up sentences, related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd one out and key in the number of the sentence as your answer:

1. Interestingly , the article correctly, assessed that “states compete fiecerly even when they are not fighting.

2. Until quite recently the name of no tennisprofessional was known to the general public, but within the last few weeks famous players such as Major Rendall.

3. And for the same reason it differs vitally from golf. It has only a very few professionals, and these are retained by one or two of the leading clubs for purpose of instruction.

4. Lawn Tennis resembles Rugby, football and rowing in that the professional element is rigorously excluded.

5. Well known tennis circles in this country; a Div cup player in Mr. A.F Beamish, and an ex-champion in Mrs. Larcombe, have accepted posts as instructors.

The correct option are :-

Question 10:

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.

It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.

Supporters of the first theory say that 

Direction for Reading Comprehension: Read the passage carefully and pick the option whose answer best aligns with the passage.
It is difficult to reconcile the ideas of different schools of thought on the question of education. Some people maintain that pupils at school should concentrate on a narrow range of subjects which will benefit them directly in their subsequent careers. Others contend that they should study a wide range of subjects so that they have not only the specialised knowledge necessary for their chosen careers but also sound general knowledge about the world they will have to work and live in. Supporters of the first theory state that the greatest contributions to civilisation are made by those who are most expert in their trade or profession. Those on the other side say that unless they have a broad general education the experts will be too narrow in their outlook to have any sympathy with their fellows or a proper sense of responsibility towards humanity as a whole.