Sample Questions and answer for TANCET MBA

Sashwat · #21 May 5th, 2014, 02:21 PM

Here I am sharing the last year MCA Question paper of TANCET Exam

1. A sequence of odd numbers is formed as follows:
1, 3, 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7 .....
What is the number in the 251st place?
1) 27 2) 28 3) 29 4) 30

2. Out of 50 hockey and football players, the
number of players who play only hockey is
the same as that who play only football. The
number of those playing only hockey is twice
that of those playing both games. How many
players play both games?
1) 5 2) 20 3) 10 4) 25

3. A, B, C and D are four numbers. Two of them
are 0; one is positive and one is negative.
AB is not equal to CD, Which of the
following can be negative?
1) C+D 2) AD+BC 3) AC 4) BCD

4. A motorist knows four different routes from
Bristol to Birmingham. From Birmingham to
Sheffield he knows three different routes and
from Sheffield to Carlisle he knows two
different routes. How many routes does he
know from Bristol to Carlisle?
1) 4 2) 8 3) 12 4) 24

5. In a group of 15 people, 7 read French, 8
read English while 3 of them read none of
these two. How many of them read French
and English both?
1) 0 2) 3 3) 4 4) 5

6. The ratio of milk and water in 150 litres of a
solution of milk is 4:1. How much water must
be added to this 150 litres of milk so that
the ratio of milk to water becomes 4:3?
1) 100 litre 2) 60 litre
3) 50 litre 4) 55 litre

7. A magician called the following to the stage
- Beena, Dileep, Farookh and Harish. Whom
will he call next?
1) Pradeep 2) Maneesh 3) Jameel 4) Meenal

8. If SEEMA WANTS WATER is 1 2 3, WATER
IS BLUE is 1 4 5, SEEMA HAS BLUE
DRESSES is 2 4 6 7, SANGEETA HAS
WATER is 7 1 8, then SANGEETA WANTS
BLUE DRESSES will have the numbers:
1) 8 3 4 6 2) 8 2 5 6 3) 7 2 4 6 4) 8 5 4 6

9. Mohini bought an article. She sold it for
Rs.31.25 making a percentage profit equal
to the cost price of the article. What is the
cost price of the article?
1) 30 2) 25 3) 24 4) 20

Directions for questions (10–14) :
There are four nurses – Anita, Beena, Chaiya and
Dimple working at the private nursing home, which is
open from Monday through Friday. Each nurse works
according to the following rules:
On Mondays, only Anita or Beena works.
On Tuesdays, Beena works alone or with one of the
other nurses, but not Anita.
On Wednesdays, Chaiya works alone or with one of the
other nurses.
On Thursdays, two nurses work together, but Beena is
not one of them.
On Fridays, three nurses work together.

10. Beena must work on which of the following
days?
1) Monday 2) Tuesday
3) Wednesday 4) Thursday

11. If only Beena and Dimple are working on a
certain day, which day must it be?
1) Monday 2) Tuesday
3) Wednesday 4) Thursday

12. If only one nurse is working on a particular
day, which one of the following must be true?
1) Monday or Tuesday
2) Monday or Tuesday or Wednesday
3) Tuesday or Wednesday or Thursday
4) Tuesday or Thursday or Friday

13. If we know that Dimple is working on a
par ticular day but don’t know whether
anyone else is working, that day could be all
of the following EXCEPT
1) Monday 2) Tuesday
3) Wednesday 4) Thursday

14. If two nurses are working on a particular day,
and neither of them is Chaiya, which one of
the following must be true?
1) Monday or Tuesday
2) Tuesday or Wednesday
3) Tuesday or Thursday
4) Wednesday or Thursday

Directions for questions (15–17) :
Read carefully the passage given below and answer the
questions that follow.
The seizures of cocaine laboratories in Colombia,
South America, underscore a little noted but crucial
fact of life in the $130 billion cocaine business. The
drug trade is a two-way street. The cocaine flows from
mostly third world producers to the United States or
other industrialised nations, but the chemicals and
other materials needed to turn coca leaves into
cocaine flow comes from the industrialised nations
to the third world. By participat ing in this Faust ian
technology transfer, the drug consumers are in effect
providing raw ingredients for the scourge that bedevils
them and that they often blame exclusively on cokeproducing
countries. “Look at all this equipment”, said a
Colombian police commander, surveying the ruins of a
coke lab, “It is almost all from the United States, and
the chemicals from all over the world. All Latin American
supplies are the coca-leaves and the labour.”

15. The passage seeks to
1) blame U.S.A. for supplying equipment for
processing cocaine.
2) preclude the Latin American countries from
blame.
3) show how deeply the drug problem has affected
Pan American relations.
4) bring out the international nature of this curse
that faces “mankind”.

16. By “Faustian technology transfer” the author
means
1) transfer of technology involving a deal with the
devil.
2) transferring technology in order to taste greater
power.
3) technology that is transferred, ends in a fatal
experience.
4) exchanging technology for a raw material that
asks for a very high price.

17. The two way street indicates
1) all men are greedy
2) to eradicate drugs, the world has to cooperate.
3) the growing distance between the haves and
the have-nots.
4) men from all nations are attracted to the high
returns in a substance known to be harmful.
Directions for questions (18 and 19) :
Pick out the most effective word from the given words
to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully
complete.

18. The ant icipated higher income growth
following the second ———— bumper harvest
claimed this year is hoped to ease the
demand constraint.
1) continuous 2) consecutive
3) successive 4) gradual

19. We live in an interdependent world and
cannot therefore afford to ––––––– our
neighbour.
1) insult 2) offend
3) annoy 4) irritate

20. The sum of 10000.101 and 1100.001 is
1) 28.75 2) 24.54
3) 28.625 4) 24.375

21. A cricketer has an average of 24 runs in 24
innings. How many runs must he score in the
25th innings to make the average equal to 25
runs?
1) 25 2) 49 3) 50 4) 100

22. From two ornaments weighing 18 gm and 24
gm, containing gold and silver in the ratio of
2:1 and 5:1 respectively, a new ornament is
casted. What is the amount of gold in the
new ornament in gms?
1) 10 2) 12 3) 32 4) 28
23. The ratio of milk and water in a 48 litre
mixture is 7:5. How much of milk is required
to be added to this mixture, so that the ratio
becomes 3:2?
1) 3 litres 2) 4 litres 3) 1 litre 4) 2 litres
24. 10 litres solution of water and salt contains
150 gm sal t . I f 25% of solut ion gets
evaporated, what percent of salt would the
remaining solution have?
1) 1.5% 2) 2.0% 3) 1.75% 4) 2.5%
25. Which one of the following numbers would
fit into the series: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 37 ?
1) 1253 2) 1255 3) 1257 4) 125935
26. Amit wants to distribute either type A or type
B or type C of the chocolates to his friends
at the birthday party. If he has 225, 250 and
260 nos. of types A, B and C respectively
and he wishes to give equal no. of either of
these to his friends, how many minimum no.
of packets would he have to prepare?
1) 97 2) 735 3) 51 4) 147
27. For painting of the house, it is estimated that
480 kg of paint is needed. Accounting for
was tage @ 20% and that the paint is
available in tins of 25 kg only, what is the
cost of painting if each tin is costing Rs.250?
1) 5,000 2) 6,400 3) 5,600 4) 6,000
Directions : Refer to the data below and answer the
questions from 28 to 30 :
Col. Singh wants to select instructors at the Indian
Army’s Commando Training School. The instructors
should meet the following criteria:
a) The candidate should be a serving army officer.
b) The candidate should be a graduate of the
Natioinal Defence Academy (NDA).
c) The candidate should be below 40 years of age.
d) The candidate should have passed through a
commando course in the past 2 years.
The only possible exceptions to these rules are:
i) If not a graduate of the NDA, should have passed
out of the Indian Military Academy (IMA), and
been in the top of his/her class of IMA – give a
leadership exam.
ii) If not an officer, must have won at least 2 glallantry
awards – meet Gen. C.
iii) If between 40 and 45 – meet Gen. J.
iv) If the commando course is taken before two years
– go through a fitness test.
Col. Singh has received the following applications:
– The 25 years old Captain T, stood second in his
class in IMA, and completed commando training
2 weeks ago.
– Jawan E, winner of 3 gallantry awards, passed
out of NDA at the age of 22, 15 years ago. He
completed a commando course 6 months ago.
– Major W(retired), a 39-year-old is a former NDA
graduate and passed a commando course 3
months ago.
– Col. P, a 42 year old is an NDA and has passed a
commando course 1 year back.
– Captain Y, a 24-year-old passed out of NDA and
has never been to do a commando course.
28. What should be done with Jawan E?
1) Accept 2) Reject
3) Fitness test 4) Meet Gen. C
29. What should be done with Captain Y?
1) Meet Gen. C 2) Reject
3) Accept 4) Meet Gen. J
30. What should be done with Captain T?
1) Meet Gen. J 2) Meet Gen. C
3) Leadership Exam. 4) Reject
31. If “CODES” is coded as “DQGIX”, then
what is the code for “LOGIC”?
1) MPHJD 2) MQJMH
3) MQJMI 4) MQHKE

32. In a class of 80 students, 20% dislike teacher
A and 30% dislike teacher B. 50% of the
students do not dislike any teacher. How many
students dislike both teachers A and B?
1) 40 2) 20
3) 30 4) None of these
Directions : Refer to the data below and answer the
question (33 to 35) :
There are five books A, B, C, D and E from five different
subjects, that are, Geology, Maths, Physics, Chemistry
and Zoology.
a) A is not a Geology or Maths book.
b) B is not a Maths, Physics or Chemistry book.
c) C is not a Geology, Physics or Zoology book.
d) D is a Chemistry book.
e) If C is a Maths book, then E must be a Zoology book.
33. Which is the Maths book?
1) A 2) B 3) C 4) A or C
34. Which is the Zoology book?
1) A 2) B 3) E 4) A or E
35. Which is the Physics book?
1) A 2) E 3) C 4) E or C
Directions : Refer to the data below and answer the
Questions (36 and 37) :
R * 2 7 5 E ! $ A S O 3 = 4 # N I N @ 8 !N 6 $ G
36. What is the difference between the sum of
the numbers and the number of symbols in
the given series?
1) 27 2) 28 3) 29 4) 26
37. How many letters are immediately followed
by a symbol in the above series?
1) 2 2) 4 3) 5 4) 3
Directions : Refer to the data below and answer the
Questions (38 to 41) :
Six lectures are to be organised in a day and six
dif ferent persons, A, B, C, D, E and F will deliver
these lectures. The arrangement of lectures follow few
conditions given below :
a) A wakes up late so he cannot give the first or the
second lecture.
b) B should give a lecture just after D’s lecture.
c) Between E and F there will be two lectures and
F’s lecture should be held fourth.
38. The fifth lecture can be delivered by all of
the following except :
1) A 2) D 3) C 4) B
39. Who can deliver lecture just after E’s lecture?
1) Only A 2) Only D
3) D or C 4) Only C
40. If C’s lecture is the second one, then whose
lecture must follow F’s lecture?
1) E 2) D 3) B 4) A
41. If A’s lecture will be held fifth, then who will
deliver the 6th lecture?
1) C 2) B 3) D 4) E
42. The most technologically advanced societies
have been responsible for the greatest –––––
indeed savagery seems to be indirect
proposition to ––––––––
1) inventions - know-how
2) wars - viciousness
3) triumphs - civilisations
4) attrocities - development
43. The ––––––– tones of the flute succeeded in
________ his tense nerves.
1) blatant - enhancing
2) hovendous - calming
3) vibrant - portraying
4) mellifluous - soothing
44. It would be difficult for one so –––––– to be
led to believe that all men are equal and that
we must disregard race, colour and creed.
1) intolerant 2) democratic
3) emotional 4) patient

45. Unlike the Shakespearean plays, The “closet
dramas” of the nineteenth century were
meant to be –––––– rather than ––––––
1. seen - acted 2) read - acted
3. produced - acted 4) quiet - loud
46. We never believed that he would resort to
––––––– in order to achieve his goal ; we
always regarded him as a –––––––
1) subterfuge - honest 2) charm - insincere
3) necromancy - pietistic 4) logic - honorable
47. Yellow fever, the disease that killed 4,000
Phi ladelphians in 1793, and so ––– ––
Memphis, Tennessee, that the city lost its
charter, has reappeared after nearly two
de cade s in – – – – – – in the we s te r n
hemisphere.
1) disabled - quarantine 2) decimated - abeyance
3) terrorised - contention 4) ravaged - secret
Use the following passage to answer questions
(48 to 50) :
A clear answer to whether the languages of the ancient
American people were made use of for expressing
abstract universal concepts can be sought in the case
of Nahuat l, which like Greek and German, i s a
language that allows the format ion of extensive
compounds. By combining radicals or semant ic
elements, single compound words can express complex
conceptual relations, often of an abstract universal
character.
The tlamatinime (“those who know”) were able to use
this rich stock of abstract terms to express the nuances
of their thought. They also availed themselves of other
forms of expression with metaphorical meaning, some
probably original, some derived from Toltec coinages.
Of these forms the most characteristic in Nahuatl is
the juxtaposition of two words that, because they are
synonyms, associated terms, or even cont rar ies,
complement each other to evoke one single idea. The
juxtaposed terms, used as metaphor, suggest specific
or essential traits of the being they refer to, introducing
a mode of poetry as an almost habi tual form of
expression.
48. The main purpose of the passage is to
1) argue against a theory of poetic expression by
citing evidence about the Nahuatl.
2) delineate the function of the tlamatinime in
Nahuatl society
3) explore the rich metaphorical heritage the
Nahuatl received from the toltecs
4) descr ibe some conceptual and aesthet ic
resources of the Nahuatl language.
49. It can be inferred solely from the information
in the passage that
1) Metaphors are always used in Nahuatl to
express abstract conceptual relationships.
2) There are many languages that, like Greek or
German, allow extensive compounding.
3) The abstract terms of the Nahuatl language are
habitually used in poetry
4) Some record or evidence of the thought of the
tlamatinime exists
50. According to the passage, some abstract
universal ideas can be expressed in Nahuatl by
1) putting various meaningful elements together
in one word
2) taking away from a word any reference to
particular instances
3) turning each word of a phrase into a poetic
metaphor
4) giving a word a new and opposite meaning.
51. Water is cont inuous ly poured f rom a
reservoir to a locality at a steady rate of
10,000 litres per hour. When delivery exceeds
demand the excess water is stored in a tank.
If the demand for 8 consecutive three-hour
periods is 10000, 10000, 45000, 25000,
40000, 15000, 60000 and 35000 l itres
respectively, the minimum capacity required
of the water tank (in 1000 litres) to meet the
demand is
1) 10 2) 30 3) 40 4) 50
52. Jhaveri invested in Upendra & Upendra,
Celco and Winger shares at Rs.300, Rs.200
and Rs.5 per share respectively. He bought
100 shares for Rs.1,000. The number of
Upendra & Upendra and Celco shares he
bought are respectively.
1) 23, 17 2) 17, 23
3) 17, 60 4) 15, 25

53. A certain organisation has three committees.
Only two persons are member s of al l
committees, but every pair of committees have
three members in common. What is the least
possible no. of members on any one committee?
1) 4 2) 5
3) 6 4) None of the above
54. One bottle is half-full of oil and another
bottle with twice the capacity is one quarter
full of oil. If water is added so that both the
bottles are full and the contents of both are
then poured into a third bottle that is empty
and large enough to hold the contents of
both, what fractions of the contents in the
third bottle is oil?
1) 1/4 2) 1/3 3) 3/8 4) 2/3
55. Don and his wife each receive an 8 percent
annual raise. If Don receives a raise Rs.800
and his wife receives a raise of Rs.840, what
is the di fference between their annual
income after their raises?
1) 40 2) 460 3) 500 4) 540
56. If 5 tomatoes are worth 8 oranges, 5 oranges
are worth 4 apples, 7 apples are worth 3
pineapples and 7 pineapples cost Rs.203,
then the approx. price of each tomato is
1) 16 2) 5
3) 19 4) None of the above
57. 1 Kbyte is
1) 1000 bytes 2) 1016 bytes
3) 1008 bytes 4) 1024 bytes
58. The heart of the Computer is
1) Input devices 2) Output devices
3) Central processing unit 4) Peripheral devices
59. DOS in MS-DOS stands for
1) Disk open system 2) Disk operating system
3) Disk open standards 4) Device operating system
60. Pressing the following keys simultaneously
will reboot your computer automatically
1) Ctrl – Alt – Del 2) Shift – Alt – Del
3) Shift – Tab – Del 4) Ctrl – Tab – Del
61. Which helps you to build documents from
ver y s imple let ters to comprehensive
manuscripts?
1) MS-Excell 2) MS-Word
3) MS-Access 4) MS-Powerpoint
62. The basic operat ions per formed by a
computer are
1) Arithmetic 2) Logical
3) Storage and Retrieval 4) All of the above
63. The earliest calculating devices are
1) Abacus 2) Clock
3) Different engine 4) None of the above
64. The man who built the first mechanical
calculator was
1) Joseph Marie Jacquard 2) John Mauchly
3) Blaise Pascal 4) Harward Aliken
65. Punched cards were first introduced by
1) Powers 2) Pascal
3) Jacquard 4) Herman Hollerith
66. The event A is independent of itself if and
only if
1) P(A) = 1 2) P(A) = 1/2
3) P(A) = 1/3 4) None of the above
67. If the sum of two numbers is 200, then the
largest value of their product is
1) 9000 2) 10000
3) 100000 4) 1900
68. The equation of the curve which passes through
the point (1, –1) and has slope 3x2 is
1) y = 3x3–2 2) y = 3x2
3) y = 3x3 4) None of the above
69. Which one of the following is true?
1) A semi-group with more than one idempotent
element cannot be a group.
2) If G is a group, then it may not be a monoid.
3) G is a group if and only if it is a semi-group.
4) None of the above

70. The points of maximum and minimum
curvature on the curve y=log x, x and y are
real and –xare
1) ±2) 0, ±/4 respectively
3) ±/2, ±respectively 4) None of the above
71. The area of the circle whose center is at (0,
0) is 25. The circle passes through all the
points except.
1) (–5, 0) 2) (5, 0) 3) (5, 5) 4) (0, 5)
72. A class room has r rows of desks with d desks
in each row. On a particular day when all
pupils are present 3 seats are left vacant (one
student per desk). The number of pupils in
the class is
1) dr–3 2) d+r+3 3) dr+3 4) r/d+3
73. The length of a rectangle is increased by 50%.
By what percent the width has to be
decreased to maintain the same area?
1) 33.33 2) 50 3) 66.67 4) 150
74. If the radius of a circle is 0.5m, how many
revolut ions does the wheel make per
kilometer?
1) 1000 2) 2000 3) 1000/4) 2000/
75. The average of 5, 10, 15, and X is 20. What is X?
1) 20 2) 25 3) 45 4) 50
76. What is the largest prime factor of 255?
1) 15 2) 5 3) 51 4) 17
77. A and B are in the ratio 5:4. B and C are in
the ratio 6:7 then A:B:C is
1) 30 : 24 : 28 2) 5 : 10 : 7
3) 5 : 4 : 7 4) 15 : 12 : 14
78. “Idle brain is a devils workshop”. Which of
the following has the same logic?
1) Hardwork is the basis of success.
2) Dissatisfied person is rebellious.
3) Educated are cultured people.
4) Players are physically healthy.
79. “The ground is wet because it has rained” which
of the following is based on the same logic?
1) Leaves are green because they have chlorophyll
2) Iron is unbreakable because it is logical
3) The lawyer is convincing because he is logical
4) The soldier is bleeding because he is injured.
80. Pick the odd one out.
1) Counting sort 2) Bucket sort
3) Shell sort 4) Radix sort
81. The complexity of merge operation on two
sorted arrays of size m and n (given m>n)
1) O (mn) 2) O (m+n)
3) O (m/n) 4) O (m)
82. Pick the odd one out.
1) Random value 2) Return address
3) Local variable space 4) Global variable space
83. The function for which among the following
will not be linear recursion
1) Factorial
2) Fibonacci series
3) ab
4) Sum of the natural numbers
84. How many stack will be needed for the
evaluation of a prefix expression?
1) 1 2) 2 3) 0 4) 3
85. Which one of the following may be true for a
quadratic equation (is real)?
1) If is a root, 1/is also a root.
2) If is a root, –is also a root.
3) If is a root, iis also a root.
4) If iis a root, –iis also root.
86. I f a and a re the root s of
|x2+x+5|+6x+1=0 then is
1) 7 2) –7 3) 5 4) –5
87. If a+b+c=0, then one root of the equation
ax2–bx+c=0 is
1) –b/a 2) –c/a
3) (a+c)/a 4) (a+b)/a

88. If a and b are positive integers such that
a3–b3 is a prime number, then a3-b3 is
1) a2+ab+b2 2) a2–ab+b2
3) a+b 4) a–b
89. The smallest angle in degrees between the
hour and minute needles of a clock when the
time is 12 hr 30 min is
1) 180o 2) 165o 3) 196o 4) 150o
90. The collating sequence of five alphabets is
W, P, Z, A and E. Which one will be the first
string of the above collating sequence?
1) AZPWW 2) APAEP 3) ZPAPA 4) ZAPWE
91. How many numbers between 100 and 300
(inclusive) is divisible by 3?
1) 100 2) 66
3) 76 4) None of the above
92. Which one of the following figures has the
largest area for the given circumference?
1) Square 2) Triangle
3) Circle 4) Ellipse
93. If 2 following expresses all possible values of rs?
1) 1 3) 5/2 Directions for questions (94–98) : Read the passage
and answer the questions given below the passage.
A family consisting of six members AA, BB, CC, DD,
EE, and FF is travelling together.
We have
_ BB is the son of CC but CC is not the mother of BB.
_ FF is the brother of BB.
_ EE is the brother of CC.
_ DD is the daughter of AA.
_ AA and CC are a married couple.
94. How many male members are there in the
family?
1) 1 2) 2 3) 3 4) 4
95. Who is the mother of BB?
1) AA 2) BB 3) CC 4) DD
96. How many children does AA have?
1) 1 2) 2 3) 3 4) 4

97. How many brother-brother pair can be made
from the above family?
1) 1 2) 2 3) 3 4) 4

98. How is EE related to DD?
1) Father 2) Brother
3) Uncle 4) Sister-in-law

99. The function f(x)=q+|sinx| is
1) discontinuous everywhere
2) not differentiable at x=0
3) not differentiable at an infinite number of points
4) All of the above

100. The function
f(x)=2log(x–2)–x2+4x+1
increases in the interval
1) (1, 2) 2) (2, 3)
3) (2, 4) 4) (1, 5)

ANSWERS
1 ......... * 2 ......... 3 3 ......... 1 4 ..........4 5 ..........2 6 ........ 2 7 ......... 3 8 ......... 1 9 ......... 2 10..........2
11 ........ 2 12 ......... 2 13 ......... 1 14 ..........3 15 ..........4 16 ........ 4 17 ......... 2 18 ......... 2 19......... 3 20..........1
21 ........ 2 22 ......... 3 23 ......... 4 24 ..........2 25 ..........2 26 ........ 4 27 ......... 4 28 ......... 1 29......... 2 30..........4
31 ........ 2 32 ......... 4 33 ......... 3 34 ..........3 35 ..........1 36 ........ 1 37 ......... 2 38 ......... 2 39......... 3 40..........2
41 ........ 1 42 ......... 4 43 ......... 4 44 ..........1 45 ..........2 46 ........ 1 47 ......... 2 48 ......... 4 49......... 4 50..........1
51 ........ 3 52 .......... * 53 ......... 2 54 ..........2 55 ..........4 56 ........ 1 57 ......... 4 58 ......... 3 59......... 2 60..........1
61 ........ 2 62 ......... 4 63 ......... 1 64 ..........3 65 ..........4 66 ........ 1 67 ......... 2 68 ......... 4 69......... 1 70..........1
71 ........ 3 72 ......... 1 73 ......... 1 74 ..........3 75 ..........4 76 ........ 4 77 ......... 4 78 ......... 1 79......... 4 80..........3
81 ........ 2 82 ......... 4 83 ......... 2 84 ..........3 85 ..........4 86 ........ 2 87 ......... 2 88 ......... 1 89......... 2 90..........3
91 ........ 2 92 ......... 3 93 ......... 2 94 ..........4 95 ..........1 96 ........ 3 97 ......... 2 98 ......... 3 99......... 3 100 ..........2

#22 May 7th, 2014, 06:16 PM

I am looking for the TANCET MBA model question papers, can you provide me the same????

Kesari · #23 May 8th, 2014, 01:21 PM

As per your request here I am sharing the TANCET MBA model question paper:
TANCET – 1(MBA)
SECTION - I
ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS SITUATIONS
Directions for questions 1 – 20:
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 – 10)
The Shop-O-shelf Company's supermarkets are situated in Bangalore, Coimbatore and Vellore. The company
is dynamic and aggressive having grown from 8 stores ten years ago to 26 today.
Kanchipuram is a town 60 miles from Vellore. It has not shown the spectacular growth of other suburbs, but its
population has increased from around 56,000 to 1, 30,000 in the past decade. With no other Shop-O-Self
supermarket within 20 miles of the area, Shop-O-Self Company is considering opening a store in
Kanchipuram.
The Arguments against: some Shop-O-Self executives oppose the project as a poor risk. They point to the
proposed site, which is in a shopping centre three miles from Kanchipuram business district. Two other food
chains have failed on this site because they claim; most new residences are on the other side of the
community.
Moreover, the shopping centre owners demand a five year lease. Shop-O-Self would have to try to find
another business to take over the lease should its own store fail before the end of that time.
If a Shop-O-Self market must be opened in Kanchipuram, it would be far better, these executives argue, to
build it in the heart of the community. But they point out, another supermarket is already there.
The Arguments for: The Majority of the executives maintain that the site has great potential. A new east-west
highway is being built which will pass Kanchipuram to the north and force the car commuters to Kanchipuram
to pass by the shopping centre. A housing project of 3, 000 units is going to be constructed nearby. The
average household is expected to consist of five people with over Rs. 30,000 of income to dispose of
annually.
They also argue that the centre of Kanchipuram is now congested with traffic and has extremely poor parking
facilities, while there is excellent parking in the shopping centre. Investment in a new building in Kanchipuram,
proper than a five year lease should the store fail.
They are not too concerned about the other supermarket in Kanchipuram. There is enough business for both.
Besides, the competitor's prices are higher than shop-o-self.
They also discount past supermarket failures in the shopping certre. They claim these were caused more by
poor management than by the shopping centre's being slightly off the beaten path.
The Decision: The board of directors listens to both sides and then votes to open a Shop-o-self store at the
Kanchipuram shopping centre.
1. The residents at the projected residential development will shop in the Kanchipuram store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
2. Poor management causing past supermarket failures.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
3. New east-west highway.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
4. Expansion of dynamic company.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
5. Failure of two supermarkets due to poor site selection.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
6. Establishing a new store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
7. New housing development.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
8. Car commuters will shop at Kanchipuram supermarket.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
9. High disposable income of expected new residents.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
10. Kanchipuram's prices are lower than those of competitors.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
PASSAGE II (Questions 11 – 20)
In 1997 Mr. Deepak, a chemical engineer, began experimenting in his spare time with a new method for
processing fresh orange juice. By 2000, he had perfected the process to such an extent that he was ready to
begin production in a small way. His process enabled him to extract 18 percent more juice from oranges than
was typically extracted by a pressure juicer of the type currently used in cafes. His process also removed
some of the bitterness, which got into the juice from the peelings when oranges were squeezed without
peeling them.
Since many of the better quality restaurants preferred to serve fresh orange juice instead of canned or frozen
juice, Mr. Deepak believed he could find a ready market for his product. Another appeal of his product would
be that he could maintain more consistent juice flavor than haphazard restaurant juicing usually produced.
Mr. Deepak patented the process and then started production. Since his capital was limited, he began
production in a small building, which previously had been a woodworking shop. With the help of his brother,
Mr. Deepak marketed the juice through local restaurants. The juice was distributed in glass bottles, which
proved to be rather expensive because of high breakage. The new product was favourably accepted by the
public and the business proved to e a success.
Mr. Deepak began to receive larger and more frequent orders from his customers and their business
associates. In 2002, he quit his regular job in order to devote full time to his juice business. He soon reached
his capacity because of his inability to personally over a larger area with his pickup truck. Advertising was on a
small scale because of limited funds. Faced with the problems of glass bottle breakage and limited
advertisement and distribution, Mr. Deepak approached a regional food distributor for a solution Mr. Deepak
was offered a plan where by the distributor would advertise and distribute the product on the basis of 25
percent of gross sales. The distributor would assist Mr. Deepak in securing a loan from the local bank to
expand the production.
Before he had an opportunity to contact the bank to borrow money, Mr. Deepak was introduced to Mr. Sunil, a
plastics engineer, who produced plastic containers. Mr. Deepak mentioned his own problems in the expansion
of his business. Mr. Sunil wanted to finance expended juice production with the understanding that plastic
containers would be used for marketing the orange juice. He would lend the money interest free, but he was
to receive 40 percent of the net profits for the next ten years. Distribution and advertising agent for 25 percent
of gross sales. The principal on Mr. Sunil's invested money was to be repaid by Mr. Deepak on a basis of 10
percent of his share of the profits. Mr. Sunil was to retain an interest in the profits of the firm until the loan was
repaid, or at least for ten years.
Mr. Deepak's current sales were 10,000 litres of juice a month. If distribution could be expanded, sales could
be doubled, given the potential demand. Of the possible total sales of 20,000 a month, about 75 percent
would be sold to large restaurants and the reminder to small cafes and canteens. As soon as the juices were
bottled in plastic containers, sales could also be made to household consumers. Mr. Deepak was very
optimistic that sales to the final consumer through retail shops would succeed. Some initial contacts were
made with a local manager of a food chain supermarket. The manager was sure that he could sell 4,000 litres
a month through his outlets.
Mr. Deepak also calculated his potential profits. His goal was to increased sales while at the same time
earning a 10 percent rate of return on his prior capital investment in equipment and other assets. The present
value of Mr. Deepak's investment was Rs. 2,50,000. Of this sum, machinery and equipment were valued at
Rs. 1,00,000; building was worth Rs. 50,000 and his patent and know-how were valued at Rs. 1,00,000. On
the basis of this evaluation, Mr. Deepak desired a return of Rs. 25,000 above salaries and other expenses
after the first year of operation.
Both the regional distributor and Mr. Sunil believed that Mr. Deepak's sales could be increased to 15,000 litres
of juice per month by the end of the first year of expanded operations. However, the extent to which
production could be expanded to meet demand depended on the availability of plastic containers (which
would be supplied at factory cost under Mr. Sunil's proposal), and additional machinery. Increased market
coverage would be obtained both under the regional food distributor and Mr. Sunil's proposals. The critical
deciding factor, as Mr. Deepak understood, was which plan would maximize his return on investment beyond
the minimum figure of 10 percent.
11. Cost of securing a loan
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) The item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
12. High breakage rate of glass bottles.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
13. Expansion of the business
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
14. Continued demand by the public for Mr. Deepak's orange juice
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
15. Possibility of doubling sales through expanded distribution
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
16. Previous use of Mr. Deepak's building as a woodworking shop
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
17. Ten percent return of investment
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
18. Small scale of current advertising
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
19. Value of patent held by Mr. Deepak.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
20. Mr. Deepak's current level of sales.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
SECTION II
READING COMPREHENSION
Direction: This section contains two reading passages. You have to read each carefully. Each passage is
followed by questions based on its content. After reading each passage, choose the best answer to each
question. The questions are based on what is stated or implied in each passage.
PASSAGE I (Questions 21 – 30)
The concept of "standard of living" is a wide and multifaceted one. In the absence of comprehensive
measurement, it is commonly expressed empirically in terms of consumption or in terms of income.
One of the most comprehensive expressions of standard of living is total consumption over an extended
period, where consumption is defined not only as family purchases but also as (1) consumption of goods and
services produced by the family; (2) consumption of public services provided without payment; and (3)
consumption of goods and services received as compensation for labor, over and above wages and salary. It
may be assumed that total consumption is less subject to incidental fluctuations than income. Moreover, it
reflects not only current income but also past income and savings, windfalls, and expectations regarding
future income.
Current monetary income constitutes the main indictor for the standard of living; however, standard of living is
not determined solely by current income, but also by past income, accumulated assets and expectations for
future income. Moreover, the standard of living of a family is influenced by the value of the public services
from which it benefits and the rate of taxes which it has to pay.
In the period under review, the standard of living of families originating from Asia and Africa improved relative
to that of all families. This improvement found expression in higher income levels, better housing, higher
ownership rate of consumer durables and an increase in the proportion of families in higher income brackets.
However, even after the improvement in their relative position during the past decade, their average income is
still only 70% of the overall average for all families.
One of the important factors behind the income differential between families of African and Asian originals and
the rest of the populations is the level of education. In rent years the gap between these two groups has
narrowed among the younger generation, but it is still substantial. Unless the education gap is significantly
reduced between these two groups, other means employed in an attempt to produce more income equality
will be thwarted. More resources must be immediately put to the task of improving educational opportunities
for families of African and Asian origin, without of course, reducing the education facilities and opportunities
open to the rest of the population.
21. The author defines 'standard of living' in terms of
(a) Total goods and services produced (b) Consumption of goods and services
(c) Real income (d) Per capita income
(e) Discretionary income.
22. Which income period (s) would be included in the author's definition of 'standard of living;?
I. Past income II. Current Income III. Future income
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III
(e) Neither I, II and III
23. Consumption is defined as
(a) Total family purchases
(b) Total family purchases plus goods and services produced by the family
(c) Public services provided by the state.
(d) Income minus expenditure on necessities
(e) Total family purchases plus other goods and services consumed
24. Between 1994 and 2000, average real income
(a) Remained stable
(b) Increased by about 5% annually
(c) Decreased slightly
(d) Decreased during the recession
(e) Decreased by 5% annually
25. According to the passage, between 1997 and 2000, income equality
(a) Declined among all strata
(b) Declined most significantly among lower income groups
(C) Widened between the rich and the poor strata
(d) Did not change appreciably
(e) Declined among older groups in the population.
26. The author believes that inequality of income might be narrowed if
(A) The tax structure was reformed
(b) The educational gap between different population groups was reduced
(c) More jobs could be found for people of Asian-African origin
(d) Real income increased
(e) A system of price controls was implemented
27. The standard of living of Asian - African immigrants has improved as measured by all of the following
factors except
(a) Higher income levels
(b) Better housing
(c) Increased ownership of consumer durables
(d) A shift in population centres
(e) An increased proportion of Asian - African families in higher income brackets.
28. It may be inferred that the author of the passage is an
(a) Engineer (b) Food specialist (c) Economist
(d) Bank president (e) Efficiency expert
29. Even though the income level of families of Asian - Africa origin increased relatively, their average
income is still
(a) Only about equal to that of other groups
(b) About 70 percent of the overall national average
(c) Close to the national average, but slightly below
(d) About 50 percent of the national average
(e) About 25 percent of the national average
30. Between 1997 and 2000, the standard of living of the urban population
(a) Declined (b) Increased (c) Stagnated (D) Remained constant (e) Doubled
PASSAGE II (Questions 31 – 40)
Much has been written about the need for increasing our knowledge of marketing in other countries and how
different marketing systems operate in delivering goods and services to consumers. Indian businessmen have
long been interested in foreign markets for the purpose of stimulating trade. Analysis of the mechanisms of
the given country's internal trade and the structural and environmental factors of its marketing system are
necessary to the success of an Indian firm's marketing efforts aboard.
Knowledge of a country's marketing system is of equal importance to the potential investor. Information
pertaining to channels of distribution, promotional facilities, and the marketing experience of management
should have weight in the investment decision equal to factors such as financing the possibility of
expropriation and plant location. Moreover, Indian businessmen are certainly not limited to investment in
manufacturing industry aboard; there may be profitable opportunities for the introduction of Indian marketing
institutions and techniques in other countries. The extent to which Indian rupees should be channeled into the
introduction of Indian marketing innovations depend upon the answers to the following questions: (1) to what
extent is it possible to " transplant" Indian marketing operations or institutions to foreign countries, and (2)
would such transplantations, if successful, contribute to the economic development of the recipient country?
In light of the above, research is needed to determine the factors responsible for the acceptance and growth
of marketing innovations so that an understanding of the adoption process can aid Indian businessmen
contemplating the introduction of similar marketing techniques in other developing countries.
Take the case of the marketing innovation: self-service. Whether self -service shops can be successful
outside India depends upon sufficient population density, consumer income and the availability of suitable
store locations and manpower. But even when these environmental forces are positive, cultural constraints
may still serve as a barrier to the development of self-server. For example, a packaged food industry cannot
develop unless culturally developed habits of buying only "fresh" foods and produce can be overcome.
Moreover, consumers must be sufficiently literate to select products from store shelves without the help of
sales clerks.
The traditional pattern of shopping (in many countries) at different locations for each category of goods -e.g.
dairy products, vegetables, meat, etc. is a custom that has been learned and reinforced over many years. It
does not break down easily. Daily shopping trips may be re of a social Endeavour, provided the housewife
can have contract with her friends at the local market or grocery, although hand-to-mouth buying may also
result from low incomes and lack of refrigerating and storage facilities.
In Israel, the first supermarket was successful in changing the shopping patterns of many housewives who
traditionally shopped at different stores for meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruit, and baked goods.
Housewives preferred the self-service shop because it refaced total shopping time and offered quality food at
lower prices. Working women switched to the self-service shop because it is open during their lunch hour,
unlike the small shops that close at midday for several hours. Besides introducing a wider assortment of
products at lower prices, standardized packaging, pricing, and quality was offered to the Israeli consumer.
Although prepackaged meats and produce were not accepted by many consumers at first, there are
indications that buying habits have changed. For example, packaged meat now accounts for about 25 percent
of total sales of Israel's two major self-service food chains.
31. According to the author, knowledge of foreign marketing systems is essential because it
(a) Cements relation between countries
(b) Helps us to know about other people
(c) Can help to stimulate foreign trade
(d) Improves channel of distribution
(e) Teaches us something about our marketing system.
32. The passage implies that marketing can contribute to
(a) Improving goods and services
(b) Economic development
(c) More efficient promotion and advertising
(d) Full employment
(e) Growth of economic institutions
33. Successful introduction of Indian marketing techniques abroad depends upon the
(a) Educational level in the host country
(b) Amount of investment capital available
(c) Use of efficient channels of distribution
(d) Extent to which the techniques can be 'transplanted'
(e) Adaptability of Indian methods to 'foreign cultural conditions'
34. A most important constraint on the introduction of self service shops seems to be
(a) Cultural barriers (b) Income (c) Education
(d) Capital formation (e) Population dispersion
35. In Israel, daily shopping trips to the food market occur because of
(a) A lack of supermarkets (b) Social reasons as much as economic ones
(c) Low per-capita income (d) Poor transportation facilities
(e) Fluctuating food supplies.
36. Working women in Israel prefer self - service shops owing to their
(a) Lower food prices
(b) Better quality food products
(c) More convenient shopping hours
(d) Wider choice of commodities
(e) Pre-packaged meats and vegetables.
37. Concerning the transfer of Indian marketing techniques abroad, the author concludes that
(a) Most countries can accept these techniques
(b) They are not operable in most countries
(c) More research is needed into this subject
(d) The transfer depends upon capital availability
(e) In general, only developed countries can use Indian marketing techniques
38. The author states that adoption of self-service is a function of
I. Household income
II. Cultural and structural constraints
III. Population destiny
(a) I only (b) III only (c) I and II only
(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III
39. The article from which this passage was extracted probably appeared in an
(a) Academic journal (b) Accounting journal (c) Consumer newsletter
(d) Popular magazine (e) Newspaper editorial
40. Based on the Israeli experience, we can conclude that the adoption of self-service by developing
countries.
(a) Is hopeless
(b) Shows some promise
(C) Is likely to proceed with great rapidity
(d) Hinders upon a large population of working women
(e) Depends upon a large population of working women
SECTION III
PROBLEM SOLVING (QUESTIONS 41 - 60)
Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice which best answers the questions or
completes the statement
41. If m, n, o and p are real numbers, each of the following expressions equals m(nop) EXCEPT
(a) (op)(mn) (b) ponm (c) p(onm)
(d) (mp)(no) (e) (mn) (mo)(mp)
42. If the area of the triangle BCE is 8, what is the area of the square ABCD?
(a) 16 (b) 82 (c) 8 (d) 4 (e) 22
43. The diagonal of the floor of a rectangle closet is 7.5 m. The shorter side of the closet is 4.5 m. What is
the area of the closet in square meter?
(a) 37 (b) 27 (c) 54/4 (d) 21/4 (e) 5
44. John has more money than Sam but less than Bill. If the amount held by John, Sam and Bill are x, y
and z respectively, which of the following is true?
(a) z < x < y (b) x < z < y (c) y < x < z (d) y < z < x (e) x < y < z
45. If mx + ny = 12my and my ≠ 0, then x/y + n/m =
(a) 12 (b) 12 mn (c) 12m + 12y (d) 0 (e) mx + ny
46. Some students planned a picnic. The budget for food was Rs 500. But, 5 of them failed to go and thus
the cost of food for each member increased by Rs 5. How many students attended the picnic?
(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 20 (d) 30 (e) 45
47. Which of the following must be true?
I. Any two lines which are parallel to a third line are also parallel to each other
II. Any two planes which are parallel to a third plane are parallel to each other
III. Any two lines which are parallel to the same plane are parallel to each other.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only
(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III
48. The co-ordinates of the vertices A, B of square ABCD is (2, 0) and (0, 2) respectively. What is the area
of the square ABCD?
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 4√2 (d) 8 (e) 8√2
49. A figure that can be folded over along a straight line so that the result is two equal halves which are
then lying on top of one another with no overlap is said to have a line of symmetry. Which of the
following figures has only one line of symmetry?
(a) Square (b) Circle (c) Equilateral Triangle
(d) Isosceles triangle (e) Rectangle
50. A labourer is paid Rs. 8 per hour for an 8 hour day and 1.5 times that rate for each hour in excess of 8
hours in a single day. If the labourer received Rs. 80 for a single day's work, how long did he work on
that day?
(a) 6 hrs 40 min (b) 9 hrs 20 min (c) 9 hrs 30 min
(d) 9 hrs 40 min (e) 10 hrs
51. The vertex of the square MNOP is located at the centre of circle O. If arc NP is 4π units long, then the
perimeter of the square MNOP is
(a) 32 (b) 32π (c) 64 (d) 64π
(e) cannot be determined
52. How many minutes will it take to completely fill a water tank with a capacity of 3750 litres if the water is
being pumped into the tank at the rate of 800 litres per minute and is being drained out of the tank at
the rate of 300 litres per minute?
(a) 3 min 36 sec (b) 6 minutes (c) 7 min 30 sec (d) 8 minutes (e) 1875 minutes
53. Triangle ABC is inscribed in a semicircle. What is the area of the shaded region above?
(a) 32π – 4 (b) 2π – 4 (c) 12π - 4 (d) 6π - 4
(e) Cannot be determined from the information given
54. Two fences in a field meet at an angle of 120º , A cow is tethered at their intersection with a 15 meter
rope. Over how many square meters can the cow graze?
(a) 50π (b) 75π (c) 80π (d)85π (e) 90π
55. In the same amount of time a new production assembly robot can assemble 8 times as many
transmissions as an old assembly line. If the new robot can assemble 'x' transmissions per hour, how
many transmissions can the new robot and the old assembly line produce together in five days of round
the clock production.
(a) 45x/8 (b) 15x (c) 135x/8 (d) 135x (e) 1080x
56. A computer is available for Rs 39,000 cash or Rs 17,000 as cash down payment followed by five
monthly installments of Rs 4,800 each. What is the rate of interest under the installment plan?
(a) 35.71% p.a (b) 37.71% p.a (c) 36.71% p.a (d) 38.71% p.a (e) 45.71% p.a
57. If Sasi has Rs. 5 more than Tarun and if Tarun has Rs. 2 more than Eswar, which of the following
exchanges will ensure that each of the three has an equal amount of money?
(a) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 3 and Tarun Rs. 1
(b) Tarun must give Sasi Rs. 4 and Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 5
(c) Eswar must give Sasi Rs. 1 and Sasi must give Tarun Ra. 1.
` (d) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 4 and Tarun must give Eswar Rs. 5
(e) Either Sasi or Eswar must give Tarun Rs. 7.
58. A train with 90 km/h crosses a bridge in 36 seconds. Another train 100 metres shorter, crosses the
same bridge at 45 km/h. What is the time taken by the second train to cross the bridge?
(a) 61 seconds (b) 63 seconds (c) 62 seconds (d) 64 seconds
(e) 68 seconds
59. For which of the following figures can the perimeter of the figure be determined if the area is known?
I. a trapezoid
II. a square
III. an equilateral triangle
IV. a parallelogram
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only
(d) II and III only (e) I and III only
60. Two crystal spheres of diameter x/2 are being packed in a cubic box with a side of x. If the crystal
spheres are in the box and the rest of the box is completely filled with packing powder, approximately
what proportion of the box is filled with packing powder? (The volume of a sphere of radius r is 4/3πr³)
(a) 11/10 (b) 1/8 (c) ½ (d) ¾ (e) 7/8
SECTION - IV
DATA SUFFICIENCY (QUESTIONS 61 - 80)
Directions: 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) by itself is sufficient to answer the question.
5. If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
Directions:
Each of the following problems has a question and two statements which are labeled (1) and (2) in which
certain data are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for
answering the questions. Using the data given in the problems plus your knowledge of mathematics and every
day facts, choose:
1. If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
2. If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
3. If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
4. If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
5. If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more data
61. Find the value of the smaller acute angle of a right angled triangle.
1. The hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter arm
2. The larger acute angle is 60º
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
62. What is the volume of soil required to fill a flower box?
1. The box is 80 cm wide
2. The box is 1 metre long
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
63. How long will it take for two pipes to empty or fill a tank that is 3/4 full?
1. Pipe A can fill the tank in 12 minutes
2. Pipe B can empty it in 8 minutes.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
64. How much did a man earn in 2002?
1. He earned Rs. 6,500 in 2003 which is 12.5 % more than he earned in 2002.
2. His wife (who earned half the amount he earned) and he earned Rs. 8666.67 together in 2002
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)
alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
65. How long is a bridge that crosses a river which is 250 metres wide?
1. One bank of the river holds 1/5 of the bridge.
2. The other bank holds 1/6 of he bridge.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
66. What is the average age of the children in a class?
1. The age of the teacher is as many years as the number of children.
2. The average age increases by 1 year if the teacher’s age is also included.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)
alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
67. A rectangular field is 40 metres long. Find the area of the field.
1. A fence around the entire boundary of the field is 140 meters long
2. The field is more than 20 metres wide.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
68. A man, 2 metres tall is standing near a light on the top of a pole. What is the length of the shadow of by
the man?
1. The pole is 6 metres high
2. The man is 4 metres from the pole.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
69. Working at a constant rate, it takes worker U, 3 hours to fill up a ditch with sand. How long would it take
for worker V to fill up the same ditch working alone?
1. Working together U and V can fill the ditch in 1 hour 52.5 minutes
2. In any length of time worker V" fills in only 60% as much as worker U does in the same time.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you an get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
70. Mohan is 6 years older than Sohan. What will be the sum of their present ages?
1. After 6 years the ratio of their ages will be 6: 5
2. The ratio of their present ages is 5: 4
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
71. Train T leaves town 'A' for town 'B' and travels at a constant speed. at the same time train 'S' leaves
town 'B' for town 'A' and also travels at a steady speed. Town 'C' is between A and B. Which train is
traveling faster?
Towns A, C and B lie on a straight line
1. Train S arrives at town C before train T
2. C is closer to A than to B.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
72. AB and CD are both chords of the circle with centre O. Which is longer AB or CD?
1. Arc AEB is smaller than arc CFD.
2. The area of the circular segment CAEBD is larger than the area of circular segment ACFDB
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
73. Did the XYZ Corporation have higher sales in 1998 than in 1999?
1. In 1998 the sales were twice the average (arithmetic mean) of the sales in 1998, 1999 and 1970.
2. In 1970, the sales were three times those in 1999.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
74. A sequence of numbers a1, a2 , a3 , ................ is given by the rule an
2 = an+1. Does 3 appear in the
sequence?
1. a1 = 2 2. a4 = 256.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
75. What is the value of x + y?
1. x – y = 4, 2. 3x + 3y = 4
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
76. x and y are integers that are both less than 10. Is x greater than y?
1. x is a multiple of 3 2. y is a multiple of 2
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
77. Are two triangles congruent?
1. Both triangles are right triangles.
2. Both triangles have the same perimeter.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more data
78. If both conveyer belt A and conveyer belt B are used, they can fill a hopper with coal in one hour. How
long will it take for conveyer belt A to fill the hopper without conveyer belt B?
1. Conveyer belt A moves twice as much coal as conveyer belt B.
2. Conveyer belt B would take 3 hours to fill the hopper without belt A.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
79. A fly crawls around the outside of a circle once. A second fly crawls around the outside of a square
once. Which fly travels farther?
1. The diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle.
2. The fly crawling around the circle took more time to complete his journey than the fly crawling
around the square.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
80. What is the difference between the shares of profits of Rekha and Nutan out of a profit of Rs 6,000 at
the end of the year?
1. Rekha invested Rs.50,000 and withdrew Rs 1,000 after4 months.
2. For the last 8 months, Nutan’s capital was 125% of Rekha’s.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
Directions: (Questions 81 – 100)
In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in
each sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part - (1) or (2) or (3) or (4). If there is no
error, mark (5).
81. Many scientists are alarmed over the interest in such pseudo-scientific topics as ESP, flying saucers
and the occult, fearing that it may herald a new dark age of gullibility, ignorance, and thinking in
superstitious ways. No Error.
(a) Many scientists are alarmed (b) Fearing that (c) It may herald
(d) Thinking in superstitious ways (e) No Error
82. Although the theory of continental drift was not widely accepted until the mid-twentieth century, the
basic concept has been described as early as 1620. No Error.
(a) Was not widely (b) Accepted until (c) Has been
(d) As early (e) No Error
83. In the diagnosis of psychiatric ailments, it is essential that the practitioner approach each subject
without pre-judgments as relates to the nature or causes of the disorder. No Error.
(a) Diagnosis (b) It is essential that (c) Approach
(d) As relates (e) No Error
84. Adaptive radiation is the process whereby a given species, through gradual adaptation in several
locations to a variety of different habitats , eventually become separate species with distinct
characteristics and behaviors. No error
(a) The process whereby (b) Through gradual adaptation (c) Of different habitats
(d) Eventually become (e) No Error
85. Foreign auto makers have not only made major inroads into the Indian market: manufacturers of other
consumer goods have challenged the dominance of Indian Industry as well. No Error.
(a) Have not only made (b) Inroads into (c) Of other
(d) As well (e) No Error
86. After six months of study, the commission announced that some of the money previously allocated for
water supply projects be spent instead on pollution control measures. No Error
(a) Six months of study (b) Some of the money (c) Previously allocated
(d) Be spent (e) No Error
87. Jo is the one who seems convinced that we are trying to harm her irregardless of how much we have
done for her benefit. No Error
(a) Who (b) Are (c) Irregardless
(d) How much (e) No Error
88. The advice we had gotten had come just at the right time in our dealings in this most unfortunate
matter. No Error
(a) Advice (b) Gotten (c) Just
(d) In (e) No Error
89. His conclusions are different from the ones that you and I am prepared to accept, even under the
present circumstances. No Error
(a) From (b) Ones (c) Am
(d) Accept, even (e) No Error
90. If anyone in a position of genuine managerial responsibility approved the project, they are largely to
blame for it subsequent failure. No Error
(a) A position (b) Approved (c) They are
(d) For its (e) No Error
91. The three advantages of his plan are : its simplicity, It can be applied immediately, and its probable
popularity among the local population. No Error
(a) Of his plan are (b) It can be (c) Immediately, and
(d) Among (e) No Error
92. There was scarcely no time given to think about the problem before the bell rang for the end of class.
No Error
(a) Was (b) No (c) Given (d) Before (e) No Error
93. Everyone in the family looks well in this family portrait except uncle Sam and me. No Error
(a) Looks (b) well (c) Except (d) Me (e) No Error
94. Realizing how much had been expected of me, my confidence grew until I was able to face my
adversaries boldly. No Error
(A) Had been (b) Of Me (c) My Confidence (d) boldly (e) NO Error
95. The situation would have been far different than it is today had Ram listened to the good advice
given him by his tutor. No Error
(a) Would have been (b) Far different than (c) Had
(d) given Him (e) No Error
96. If you would have come earlier, as I had advised, you would never have been missed by that crude
trick. No Error
(a) Would have (b) Had (c) Would
(d) Missed (e) No Error
97. Send it back to whomever you think should receive it; I no longer care whose it is. No Error
(a) Whomever (b) Should receive it (c) No longer
(d) Whose (e) No Error
98. I am sure that it would be all right if no one but him was allowed to tender their resignation. No Error
(a) It would (b) But him (c) Was allowed
(d) Their (e) No Error
99. Having been delayed by unfavorable weather, it was not possible for our plane to arrive in time for the
connecting flight. No Error
(a) Been delayed (b) Unfavorable (c) Was
(d) In time (e) No Error
100. The workers were enthused over the prospects for a wage increase. No Error
(a) Were (b) Enthused (c) Over
(d) Wage (e) No Error
TANCET (MBA)
Answer Key
1. (d) 2. (e) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (c) 6. (a) 7. (b) 8. (d)
9. (b) 10. (b) 11. (b) 12. (b) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (b) 16. (e)
17. (a) 18. (c) 19. (c) 20. (d) 21. (b) 22. (c) 23. (e) 24. (b)
25. (b) 26. (b) 27. (d) 28. (c) 29. (b) 30. (b) 31. (c) 32. (b)
33. (d) 34. (a) 35. (b) 36. (c) 37. (c) 38. (e) 39. (c) 40. (b)
41. (e) 42. (a) 43. (b) 44. (c) 45. (a) 46. (b) 47. (c) 48. (d)
49. (d) 50. (b) 51. (c) 52. (c) 53. (b) 54. (b) 55. (d) 56. (c)
57. (a) 58. (b) 59. (d) 60. (e) 61. (d) 62. (e) 63. (c) 64. (d)
65. (e) 66. (a) 67. (a) 68. (c) 69. (d) 70. (d) 71. (c) 72. (d)
73. (e) 74. (d) 75. (b) 76. (e) 77. (e) 78. (d) 79. (e) 80. (d)
81. (e) 82. (c) 83. (d) 84. (d) 85. (b) 86. (c) 87. (c) 88. (a)
89. (c) 90. (c) 91. (b) 92. (b) 93. (d) 94. (a) 95. (d) 96. (b)
97. (d) 98. (d) 99. (d) 100. (a)

#24 May 14th, 2014, 06:22 PM

I SCORED 15 MARKS IN TANCET FOR MBA.SUGGEST ME SOME COLLEGES.IM LIVING IN CHENNAI,WILL I GET SEAT WITH IN CHENNAI

Soundharya premkumar · #25 May 19th, 2014, 06:20 PM

sir ,will you please give me a list of colleges which are handling under TANCET and its counselling code for MBA ?

#26 May 29th, 2014, 04:20 PM

Can you give me question paper for preparation of Tamil nadu common entrance Test for MBA course?

Sashwat · #27 May 29th, 2014, 05:44 PM

Here I am giving you question paper for preparation of Tamil nadu common entrance Test for MBA course in PDF file attached with it so you can get it easily..

Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice which best answers the questions
or completes the statement

46. The ratio of x to y is 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 due west 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 at the 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) 11
(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 total amount 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 x grams of the most expensive nuts for
Rs. 3.20 and x grams 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

SECTION - I
ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS SITUATIONS
Directions for questions 1 – 20:
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 – 10)
The Shop-O-shelf Company's supermarkets are situated in Bangalore, Coimbatore and Vellore. The company
is dynamic and aggressive having grown from 8 stores ten years ago to 26 today.
Kanchipuram is a town 60 miles from Vellore. It has not shown the spectacular growth of other suburbs, but its
population has increased from around 56,000 to 1, 30,000 in the past decade. With no other Shop-O-Self
supermarket within 20 miles of the area, Shop-O-Self Company is considering opening a store in
Kanchipuram.
The Arguments against: some Shop-O-Self executives oppose the project as a poor risk. They point to the
proposed site, which is in a shopping centre three miles from Kanchipuram business district. Two other food
chains have failed on this site because they claim; most new residences are on the other side of the
community.
Moreover, the shopping centre owners demand a five year lease. Shop-O-Self would have to try to find
another business to take over the lease should its own store fail before the end of that time.
If a Shop-O-Self market must be opened in Kanchipuram, it would be far better, these executives argue, to
build it in the heart of the community. But they point out, another supermarket is already there.
The Arguments for: The Majority of the executives maintain that the site has great potential. A new east-west
highway is being built which will pass Kanchipuram to the north and force the car commuters to Kanchipuram
to pass by the shopping centre. A housing project of 3, 000 units is going to be constructed nearby. The
average household is expected to consist of five people with over Rs. 30,000 of income to dispose of
annually.
They also argue that the centre of Kanchipuram is now congested with traffic and has extremely poor parking
facilities, while there is excellent parking in the shopping centre. Investment in a new building in Kanchipuram,
proper than a five year lease should the store fail.
They are not too concerned about the other supermarket in Kanchipuram. There is enough business for both.
Besides, the competitor's prices are higher than shop-o-self.
They also discount past supermarket failures in the shopping certre. They claim these were caused more by
poor management than by the shopping centre's being slightly off the beaten path.
The Decision: The board of directors listens to both sides and then votes to open a Shop-o-self store at the
Kanchipuram shopping centre.
1. The residents at the projected residential development will shop in the Kanchipuram store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
2. Poor management causing past supermarket failures.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
3. New east-west highway.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
4. Expansion of dynamic company.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
5. Failure of two supermarkets due to poor site selection.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
6. Establishing a new store
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
7. New housing development.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
8. Car commuters will shop at Kanchipuram supermarket.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
9. High disposable income of expected new residents.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
10. Kanchipuram's prices are lower than those of competitors.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
PASSAGE II (Questions 11 – 20)
In 1997 Mr. Deepak, a chemical engineer, began experimenting in his spare time with a new method for
processing fresh orange juice. By 2000, he had perfected the process to such an extent that he was ready to
begin production in a small way. His process enabled him to extract 18 percent more juice from oranges than
was typically extracted by a pressure juicer of the type currently used in cafes. His process also removed
some of the bitterness, which got into the juice from the peelings when oranges were squeezed without
peeling them.
Since many of the better quality restaurants preferred to serve fresh orange juice instead of canned or frozen
juice, Mr. Deepak believed he could find a ready market for his product. Another appeal of his product would
be that he could maintain more consistent juice flavor than haphazard restaurant juicing usually produced.
Mr. Deepak patented the process and then started production. Since his capital was limited, he began
production in a small building, which previously had been a woodworking shop. With the help of his brother,
Mr. Deepak marketed the juice through local restaurants. The juice was distributed in glass bottles, which
proved to be rather expensive because of high breakage. The new product was favourably accepted by the
public and the business proved to e a success.
Mr. Deepak began to receive larger and more frequent orders from his customers and their business
associates. In 2002, he quit his regular job in order to devote full time to his juice business. He soon reached
his capacity because of his inability to personally over a larger area with his pickup truck. Advertising was on a
small scale because of limited funds. Faced with the problems of glass bottle breakage and limited
advertisement and distribution, Mr. Deepak approached a regional food distributor for a solution Mr. Deepak
was offered a plan where by the distributor would advertise and distribute the product on the basis of 25
percent of gross sales. The distributor would assist Mr. Deepak in securing a loan from the local bank to
expand the production.
Before he had an opportunity to contact the bank to borrow money, Mr. Deepak was introduced to Mr. Sunil, a
plastics engineer, who produced plastic containers. Mr. Deepak mentioned his own problems in the expansion
of his business. Mr. Sunil wanted to finance expended juice production with the understanding that plastic
containers would be used for marketing the orange juice. He would lend the money interest free, but he was
to receive 40 percent of the net profits for the next ten years. Distribution and advertising agent for 25 percent
of gross sales. The principal on Mr. Sunil's invested money was to be repaid by Mr. Deepak on a basis of 10
percent of his share of the profits. Mr. Sunil was to retain an interest in the profits of the firm until the loan was
repaid, or at least for ten years.
Mr. Deepak's current sales were 10,000 litres of juice a month. If distribution could be expanded, sales could
be doubled, given the potential demand. Of the possible total sales of 20,000 a month, about 75 percent
would be sold to large restaurants and the reminder to small cafes and canteens. As soon as the juices were
bottled in plastic containers, sales could also be made to household consumers. Mr. Deepak was very
optimistic that sales to the final consumer through retail shops would succeed. Some initial contacts were
made with a local manager of a food chain supermarket. The manager was sure that he could sell 4,000 litres
a month through his outlets.
Mr. Deepak also calculated his potential profits. His goal was to increased sales while at the same time
earning a 10 percent rate of return on his prior capital investment in equipment and other assets. The present
value of Mr. Deepak's investment was Rs. 2,50,000. Of this sum, machinery and equipment were valued at
Rs. 1,00,000; building was worth Rs. 50,000 and his patent and know-how were valued at Rs. 1,00,000. On
the basis of this evaluation, Mr. Deepak desired a return of Rs. 25,000 above salaries and other expenses
after the first year of operation.
Both the regional distributor and Mr. Sunil believed that Mr. Deepak's sales could be increased to 15,000 litres
of juice per month by the end of the first year of expanded operations. However, the extent to which
production could be expanded to meet demand depended on the availability of plastic containers (which
would be supplied at factory cost under Mr. Sunil's proposal), and additional machinery. Increased market
coverage would be obtained both under the regional food distributor and Mr. Sunil's proposals. The critical
deciding factor, as Mr. Deepak understood, was which plan would maximize his return on investment beyond
the minimum figure of 10 percent.
11. Cost of securing a loan
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) The item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
12. High breakage rate of glass bottles.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
13. Expansion of the business
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
14. Continued demand by the public for Mr. Deepak's orange juice
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
15. Possibility of doubling sales through expanded distribution
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
16. Previous use of Mr. Deepak's building as a woodworking shop
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
17. Ten percent return of investment
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
18. Small scale of current advertising
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is, the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
19. Value of patent held by Mr. Deepak.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
20. Mr. Deepak's current level of sales.
(a) If the item is a Major Objective in making the decision: that is , the outcome or result sought by
the decision maker.
(b) If the item is a Major Factor in arriving at the decision; that is consideration, explicity mentioned
in the passage that is basic in determining the decision.
(c) If the item is a Minor Factor in making the decision: a less important element bearing on or
affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly.
(d) If the item is a Major Assumption made deliberately; that is a supposition or projection made by
the decision maker before considering the factors and alternatives.
(e) If the item is an unimportant issue in getting to the point; that is a factor that is insignificant or not
immediately relevant to the situation.
SECTION II
READING COMPREHENSION
Direction: This section contains two reading passages. You have to read each carefully. Each passage is
followed by questions based on its content. After reading each passage, choose the best answer to each
question. The questions are based on what is stated or implied in each passage.
PASSAGE I (Questions 21 – 30)
The concept of "standard of living" is a wide and multifaceted one. In the absence of comprehensive
measurement, it is commonly expressed empirically in terms of consumption or in terms of income.
One of the most comprehensive expressions of standard of living is total consumption over an extended
period, where consumption is defined not only as family purchases but also as (1) consumption of goods and
services produced by the family; (2) consumption of public services provided without payment; and (3)
consumption of goods and services received as compensation for labor, over and above wages and salary. It
may be assumed that total consumption is less subject to incidental fluctuations than income. Moreover, it
reflects not only current income but also past income and savings, windfalls, and expectations regarding
future income.
Current monetary income constitutes the main indictor for the standard of living; however, standard of living is
not determined solely by current income, but also by past income, accumulated assets and expectations for
future income. Moreover, the standard of living of a family is influenced by the value of the public services
from which it benefits and the rate of taxes which it has to pay.
In the period under review, the standard of living of families originating from Asia and Africa improved relative
to that of all families. This improvement found expression in higher income levels, better housing, higher
ownership rate of consumer durables and an increase in the proportion of families in higher income brackets.
However, even after the improvement in their relative position during the past decade, their average income is
still only 70% of the overall average for all families.
One of the important factors behind the income differential between families of African and Asian originals and
the rest of the populations is the level of education. In rent years the gap between these two groups has
narrowed among the younger generation, but it is still substantial. Unless the education gap is significantly
reduced between these two groups, other means employed in an attempt to produce more income equality
will be thwarted. More resources must be immediately put to the task of improving educational opportunities
for families of African and Asian origin, without of course, reducing the education facilities and opportunities
open to the rest of the population.
21. The author defines 'standard of living' in terms of
(a) Total goods and services produced (b) Consumption of goods and services
(c) Real income (d) Per capita income
(e) Discretionary income.
22. Which income period (s) would be included in the author's definition of 'standard of living;?
I. Past income II. Current Income III. Future income
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only (d) I, II and III
(e) Neither I, II and III
23. Consumption is defined as
(a) Total family purchases
(b) Total family purchases plus goods and services produced by the family
(c) Public services provided by the state.
(d) Income minus expenditure on necessities
(e) Total family purchases plus other goods and services consumed
24. Between 1994 and 2000, average real income
(a) Remained stable
(b) Increased by about 5% annually
(c) Decreased slightly
(d) Decreased during the recession
(e) Decreased by 5% annually
25. According to the passage, between 1997 and 2000, income equality
(a) Declined among all strata
(b) Declined most significantly among lower income groups
(C) Widened between the rich and the poor strata
(d) Did not change appreciably
(e) Declined among older groups in the population.
26. The author believes that inequality of income might be narrowed if
(A) The tax structure was reformed
(b) The educational gap between different population groups was reduced
(c) More jobs could be found for people of Asian-African origin
(d) Real income increased
(e) A system of price controls was implemented
27. The standard of living of Asian - African immigrants has improved as measured by all of the following
factors except
(a) Higher income levels
(b) Better housing
(c) Increased ownership of consumer durables
(d) A shift in population centres
(e) An increased proportion of Asian - African families in higher income brackets.
28. It may be inferred that the author of the passage is an
(a) Engineer (b) Food specialist (c) Economist
(d) Bank president (e) Efficiency expert
29. Even though the income level of families of Asian - Africa origin increased relatively, their average
income is still
(a) Only about equal to that of other groups
(b) About 70 percent of the overall national average
(c) Close to the national average, but slightly below
(d) About 50 percent of the national average
(e) About 25 percent of the national average
30. Between 1997 and 2000, the standard of living of the urban population
(a) Declined (b) Increased (c) Stagnated (D) Remained constant (e) Doubled
PASSAGE II (Questions 31 – 40)
Much has been written about the need for increasing our knowledge of marketing in other countries and how
different marketing systems operate in delivering goods and services to consumers. Indian businessmen have
long been interested in foreign markets for the purpose of stimulating trade. Analysis of the mechanisms of
the given country's internal trade and the structural and environmental factors of its marketing system are
necessary to the success of an Indian firm's marketing efforts aboard.
Knowledge of a country's marketing system is of equal importance to the potential investor. Information
pertaining to channels of distribution, promotional facilities, and the marketing experience of management
should have weight in the investment decision equal to factors such as financing the possibility of
expropriation and plant location. Moreover, Indian businessmen are certainly not limited to investment in
manufacturing industry aboard; there may be profitable opportunities for the introduction of Indian marketing
institutions and techniques in other countries. The extent to which Indian rupees should be channeled into the
introduction of Indian marketing innovations depend upon the answers to the following questions: (1) to what
extent is it possible to " transplant" Indian marketing operations or institutions to foreign countries, and (2)
would such transplantations, if successful, contribute to the economic development of the recipient country?
In light of the above, research is needed to determine the factors responsible for the acceptance and growth
of marketing innovations so that an understanding of the adoption process can aid Indian businessmen
contemplating the introduction of similar marketing techniques in other developing countries.
Take the case of the marketing innovation: self-service. Whether self -service shops can be successful
outside India depends upon sufficient population density, consumer income and the availability of suitable
store locations and manpower. But even when these environmental forces are positive, cultural constraints
may still serve as a barrier to the development of self-server. For example, a packaged food industry cannot
develop unless culturally developed habits of buying only "fresh" foods and produce can be overcome.
Moreover, consumers must be sufficiently literate to select products from store shelves without the help of
sales clerks.
The traditional pattern of shopping (in many countries) at different locations for each category of goods -e.g.
dairy products, vegetables, meat, etc. is a custom that has been learned and reinforced over many years. It
does not break down easily. Daily shopping trips may be re of a social Endeavour, provided the housewife
can have contract with her friends at the local market or grocery, although hand-to-mouth buying may also
result from low incomes and lack of refrigerating and storage facilities.
In Israel, the first supermarket was successful in changing the shopping patterns of many housewives who
traditionally shopped at different stores for meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruit, and baked goods.
Housewives preferred the self-service shop because it refaced total shopping time and offered quality food at
lower prices. Working women switched to the self-service shop because it is open during their lunch hour,
unlike the small shops that close at midday for several hours. Besides introducing a wider assortment of
products at lower prices, standardized packaging, pricing, and quality was offered to the Israeli consumer.
Although prepackaged meats and produce were not accepted by many consumers at first, there are
indications that buying habits have changed. For example, packaged meat now accounts for about 25 percent
of total sales of Israel's two major self-service food chains.
31. According to the author, knowledge of foreign marketing systems is essential because it
(a) Cements relation between countries
(b) Helps us to know about other people
(c) Can help to stimulate foreign trade
(d) Improves channel of distribution
(e) Teaches us something about our marketing system.
32. The passage implies that marketing can contribute to
(a) Improving goods and services
(b) Economic development
(c) More efficient promotion and advertising
(d) Full employment
(e) Growth of economic institutions
33. Successful introduction of Indian marketing techniques abroad depends upon the
(a) Educational level in the host country
(b) Amount of investment capital available
(c) Use of efficient channels of distribution
(d) Extent to which the techniques can be 'transplanted'
(e) Adaptability of Indian methods to 'foreign cultural conditions'
34. A most important constraint on the introduction of self service shops seems to be
(a) Cultural barriers (b) Income (c) Education
(d) Capital formation (e) Population dispersion
35. In Israel, daily shopping trips to the food market occur because of
(a) A lack of supermarkets (b) Social reasons as much as economic ones
(c) Low per-capita income (d) Poor transportation facilities
(e) Fluctuating food supplies.
36. Working women in Israel prefer self - service shops owing to their
(a) Lower food prices
(b) Better quality food products
(c) More convenient shopping hours
(d) Wider choice of commodities
(e) Pre-packaged meats and vegetables.
37. Concerning the transfer of Indian marketing techniques abroad, the author concludes that
(a) Most countries can accept these techniques
(b) They are not operable in most countries
(c) More research is needed into this subject
(d) The transfer depends upon capital availability
(e) In general, only developed countries can use Indian marketing techniques
38. The author states that adoption of self-service is a function of
I. Household income
II. Cultural and structural constraints
III. Population destiny
(a) I only (b) III only (c) I and II only
(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III
39. The article from which this passage was extracted probably appeared in an
(a) Academic journal (b) Accounting journal (c) Consumer newsletter
(d) Popular magazine (e) Newspaper editorial
40. Based on the Israeli experience, we can conclude that the adoption of self-service by developing
countries.
(a) Is hopeless
(b) Shows some promise
(C) Is likely to proceed with great rapidity
(d) Hinders upon a large population of working women
(e) Depends upon a large population of working women
SECTION III
PROBLEM SOLVING (QUESTIONS 41 - 60)
Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice which best answers the questions or
completes the statement
41. If m, n, o and p are real numbers, each of the following expressions equals m(nop) EXCEPT
(a) (op)(mn) (b) ponm (c) p(onm)
(d) (mp)(no) (e) (mn) (mo)(mp)
42. If the area of the triangle BCE is 8, what is the area of the square ABCD?
(a) 16 (b) 82 (c) 8 (d) 4 (e) 22
43. The diagonal of the floor of a rectangle closet is 7.5 m. The shorter side of the closet is 4.5 m. What is
the area of the closet in square meter?
(a) 37 (b) 27 (c) 54/4 (d) 21/4 (e) 5
44. John has more money than Sam but less than Bill. If the amount held by John, Sam and Bill are x, y
and z respectively, which of the following is true?
(a) z < x < y (b) x < z < y (c) y < x < z (d) y < z < x (e) x < y < z
45. If mx + ny = 12my and my ≠ 0, then x/y + n/m =
(a) 12 (b) 12 mn (c) 12m + 12y (d) 0 (e) mx + ny
46. Some students planned a picnic. The budget for food was Rs 500. But, 5 of them failed to go and thus
the cost of food for each member increased by Rs 5. How many students attended the picnic?
(a) 15 (b) 25 (c) 20 (d) 30 (e) 45
47. Which of the following must be true?
I. Any two lines which are parallel to a third line are also parallel to each other
II. Any two planes which are parallel to a third plane are parallel to each other
III. Any two lines which are parallel to the same plane are parallel to each other.
(a) I only (b) II only (c) I and II only
(d) II and III only (e) I, II and III
48. The co-ordinates of the vertices A, B of square ABCD is (2, 0) and (0, 2) respectively. What is the area
of the square ABCD?
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 4√2 (d) 8 (e) 8√2
49. A figure that can be folded over along a straight line so that the result is two equal halves which are
then lying on top of one another with no overlap is said to have a line of symmetry. Which of the
following figures has only one line of symmetry?
(a) Square (b) Circle (c) Equilateral Triangle
(d) Isosceles triangle (e) Rectangle
50. A labourer is paid Rs. 8 per hour for an 8 hour day and 1.5 times that rate for each hour in excess of 8
hours in a single day. If the labourer received Rs. 80 for a single day's work, how long did he work on
that day?
(a) 6 hrs 40 min (b) 9 hrs 20 min (c) 9 hrs 30 min
(d) 9 hrs 40 min (e) 10 hrs
51. The vertex of the square MNOP is located at the centre of circle O. If arc NP is 4π units long, then the
perimeter of the square MNOP is
(a) 32 (b) 32π (c) 64 (d) 64π
(e) cannot be determined
52. How many minutes will it take to completely fill a water tank with a capacity of 3750 litres if the water is
being pumped into the tank at the rate of 800 litres per minute and is being drained out of the tank at
the rate of 300 litres per minute?
(a) 3 min 36 sec (b) 6 minutes (c) 7 min 30 sec (d) 8 minutes (e) 1875 minutes
53. Triangle ABC is inscribed in a semicircle. What is the area of the shaded region above?
(a) 32π – 4 (b) 2π – 4 (c) 12π - 4 (d) 6π - 4
(e) Cannot be determined from the information given
54. Two fences in a field meet at an angle of 120º , A cow is tethered at their intersection with a 15 meter
rope. Over how many square meters can the cow graze?
(a) 50π (b) 75π (c) 80π (d)85π (e) 90π
55. In the same amount of time a new production assembly robot can assemble 8 times as many
transmissions as an old assembly line. If the new robot can assemble 'x' transmissions per hour, how
many transmissions can the new robot and the old assembly line produce together in five days of round
the clock production.
(a) 45x/8 (b) 15x (c) 135x/8 (d) 135x (e) 1080x
56. A computer is available for Rs 39,000 cash or Rs 17,000 as cash down payment followed by five
monthly installments of Rs 4,800 each. What is the rate of interest under the installment plan?
(a) 35.71% p.a (b) 37.71% p.a (c) 36.71% p.a (d) 38.71% p.a (e) 45.71% p.a
57. If Sasi has Rs. 5 more than Tarun and if Tarun has Rs. 2 more than Eswar, which of the following
exchanges will ensure that each of the three has an equal amount of money?
(a) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 3 and Tarun Rs. 1
(b) Tarun must give Sasi Rs. 4 and Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 5
(c) Eswar must give Sasi Rs. 1 and Sasi must give Tarun Ra. 1.
` (d) Sasi must give Eswar Rs. 4 and Tarun must give Eswar Rs. 5
(e) Either Sasi or Eswar must give Tarun Rs. 7.
58. A train with 90 km/h crosses a bridge in 36 seconds. Another train 100 metres shorter, crosses the
same bridge at 45 km/h. What is the time taken by the second train to cross the bridge?
(a) 61 seconds (b) 63 seconds (c) 62 seconds (d) 64 seconds
(e) 68 seconds
59. For which of the following figures can the perimeter of the figure be determined if the area is known?
I. a trapezoid
II. a square
III. an equilateral triangle
IV. a parallelogram
(a) I only (b) II only (c) III only
(d) II and III only (e) I and III only
60. Two crystal spheres of diameter x/2 are being packed in a cubic box with a side of x. If the crystal
spheres are in the box and the rest of the box is completely filled with packing powder, approximately
what proportion of the box is filled with packing powder? (The volume of a sphere of radius r is 4/3πr³)
(a) 11/10 (b) 1/8 (c) ½ (d) ¾ (e) 7/8
SECTION - IV
DATA SUFFICIENCY (QUESTIONS 61 - 80)
Directions: 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) by itself is sufficient to answer the question.
5. If not enough facts are given to answer the question.
Directions:
Each of the following problems has a question and two statements which are labeled (1) and (2) in which
certain data are given. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient for
answering the questions. Using the data given in the problems plus your knowledge of mathematics and every
day facts, choose:
1. If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
2. If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
3. If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
4. If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
5. If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more data
61. Find the value of the smaller acute angle of a right angled triangle.
1. The hypotenuse is twice the length of the shorter arm
2. The larger acute angle is 60º
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
62. What is the volume of soil required to fill a flower box?
1. The box is 80 cm wide
2. The box is 1 metre long
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
63. How long will it take for two pipes to empty or fill a tank that is 3/4 full?
1. Pipe A can fill the tank in 12 minutes
2. Pipe B can empty it in 8 minutes.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
64. How much did a man earn in 2002?
1. He earned Rs. 6,500 in 2003 which is 12.5 % more than he earned in 2002.
2. His wife (who earned half the amount he earned) and he earned Rs. 8666.67 together in 2002
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)
alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
65. How long is a bridge that crosses a river which is 250 metres wide?
1. One bank of the river holds 1/5 of the bridge.
2. The other bank holds 1/6 of he bridge.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
66. What is the average age of the children in a class?
1. The age of the teacher is as many years as the number of children.
2. The average age increases by 1 year if the teacher’s age is also included.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2)
alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
67. A rectangular field is 40 metres long. Find the area of the field.
1. A fence around the entire boundary of the field is 140 meters long
2. The field is more than 20 metres wide.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data
68. A man, 2 metres tall is standing near a light on the top of a pole. What is the length of the shadow of by
the man?
1. The pole is 6 metres high
2. The man is 4 metres from the pole.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
69. Working at a constant rate, it takes worker U, 3 hours to fill up a ditch with sand. How long would it take
for worker V to fill up the same ditch working alone?
1. Working together U and V can fill the ditch in 1 hour 52.5 minutes
2. In any length of time worker V" fills in only 60% as much as worker U does in the same time.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you an get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
70. Mohan is 6 years older than Sohan. What will be the sum of their present ages?
1. After 6 years the ratio of their ages will be 6: 5
2. The ratio of their present ages is 5: 4
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
71. Train T leaves town 'A' for town 'B' and travels at a constant speed. at the same time train 'S' leaves
town 'B' for town 'A' and also travels at a steady speed. Town 'C' is between A and B. Which train is
traveling faster?
Towns A, C and B lie on a straight line
1. Train S arrives at town C before train T
2. C is closer to A than to B.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
72. AB and CD are both chords of the circle with centre O. Which is longer AB or CD?
1. Arc AEB is smaller than arc CFD.
2. The area of the circular segment CAEBD is larger than the area of circular segment ACFDB
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
73. Did the XYZ Corporation have higher sales in 1998 than in 1999?
1. In 1998 the sales were twice the average (arithmetic mean) of the sales in 1998, 1999 and 1970.
2. In 1970, the sales were three times those in 1999.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
74. A sequence of numbers a1, a2 , a3 , ................ is given by the rule an
2 = an+1. Does 3 appear in the
sequence?
1. a1 = 2 2. a4 = 256.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
75. What is the value of x + y?
1. x – y = 4, 2. 3x + 3y = 4
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
76. x and y are integers that are both less than 10. Is x greater than y?
1. x is a multiple of 3 2. y is a multiple of 2
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
77. Are two triangles congruent?
1. Both triangles are right triangles.
2. Both triangles have the same perimeter.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more data
78. If both conveyer belt A and conveyer belt B are used, they can fill a hopper with coal in one hour. How
long will it take for conveyer belt A to fill the hopper without conveyer belt B?
1. Conveyer belt A moves twice as much coal as conveyer belt B.
2. Conveyer belt B would take 3 hours to fill the hopper without belt A.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
79. A fly crawls around the outside of a circle once. A second fly crawls around the outside of a square
once. Which fly travels farther?
1. The diagonal of the square is equal to the diameter of the circle.
2. The fly crawling around the circle took more time to complete his journey than the fly crawling
around the square.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
80. What is the difference between the shares of profits of Rekha and Nutan out of a profit of Rs 6,000 at
the end of the year?
1. Rekha invested Rs.50,000 and withdrew Rs 1,000 after4 months.
2. For the last 8 months, Nutan’s capital was 125% of Rekha’s.
(a) If you can get the answer from (1) ALONE but not from (2) alone
(b) If you can get the answer from (2) ALONE but not from (1) alone.
(c) If you can get the answer from BOTH (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but not from (1) alone or (2) alone
(d) If EITHER statement (1) ALONE OR statement (2) ALONE is sufficient.
(e) If you CANNOT get the answer from statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER, but need even more
data.
Directions: (Questions 81 – 100)
In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in
each sentence is not acceptable in Standard English. Pick up that part - (1) or (2) or (3) or (4). If there is no
error, mark (5).
81. Many scientists are alarmed over the interest in such pseudo-scientific topics as ESP, flying saucers
and the occult, fearing that it may herald a new dark age of gullibility, ignorance, and thinking in
superstitious ways. No Error.
(a) Many scientists are alarmed (b) Fearing that (c) It may herald
(d) Thinking in superstitious ways (e) No Error
82. Although the theory of continental drift was not widely accepted until the mid-twentieth century, the
basic concept has been described as early as 1620. No Error.
(a) Was not widely (b) Accepted until (c) Has been
(d) As early (e) No Error
83. In the diagnosis of psychiatric ailments, it is essential that the practitioner approach each subject
without pre-judgments as relates to the nature or causes of the disorder. No Error.
(a) Diagnosis (b) It is essential that (c) Approach
(d) As relates (e) No Error
84. Adaptive radiation is the process whereby a given species, through gradual adaptation in several
locations to a variety of different habitats , eventually become separate species with distinct
characteristics and behaviors. No error
(a) The process whereby (b) Through gradual adaptation (c) Of different habitats
(d) Eventually become (e) No Error
85. Foreign auto makers have not only made major inroads into the Indian market: manufacturers of other
consumer goods have challenged the dominance of Indian Industry as well. No Error.
(a) Have not only made (b) Inroads into (c) Of other
(d) As well (e) No Error
86. After six months of study, the commission announced that some of the money previously allocated for
water supply projects be spent instead on pollution control measures. No Error
(a) Six months of study (b) Some of the money (c) Previously allocated
(d) Be spent (e) No Error
87. Jo is the one who seems convinced that we are trying to harm her irregardless of how much we have
done for her benefit. No Error
(a) Who (b) Are (c) Irregardless
(d) How much (e) No Error
88. The advice we had gotten had come just at the right time in our dealings in this most unfortunate
matter. No Error
(a) Advice (b) Gotten (c) Just
(d) In (e) No Error
89. His conclusions are different from the ones that you and I am prepared to accept, even under the
present circumstances. No Error
(a) From (b) Ones (c) Am
(d) Accept, even (e) No Error
90. If anyone in a position of genuine managerial responsibility approved the project, they are largely to
blame for it subsequent failure. No Error
(a) A position (b) Approved (c) They are
(d) For its (e) No Error
91. The three advantages of his plan are : its simplicity, It can be applied immediately, and its probable
popularity among the local population. No Error
(a) Of his plan are (b) It can be (c) Immediately, and
(d) Among (e) No Error
92. There was scarcely no time given to think about the problem before the bell rang for the end of class.
No Error
(a) Was (b) No (c) Given (d) Before (e) No Error
93. Everyone in the family looks well in this family portrait except uncle Sam and me. No Error
(a) Looks (b) well (c) Except (d) Me (e) No Error
94. Realizing how much had been expected of me, my confidence grew until I was able to face my
adversaries boldly. No Error
(A) Had been (b) Of Me (c) My Confidence (d) boldly (e) NO Error
95. The situation would have been far different than it is today had Ram listened to the good advice
given him by his tutor. No Error
(a) Would have been (b) Far different than (c) Had
(d) given Him (e) No Error
96. If you would have come earlier, as I had advised, you would never have been missed by that crude
trick. No Error
(a) Would have (b) Had (c) Would
(d) Missed (e) No Error
97. Send it back to whomever you think should receive it; I no longer care whose it is. No Error
(a) Whomever (b) Should receive it (c) No longer
(d) Whose (e) No Error
98. I am sure that it would be all right if no one but him was allowed to tender their resignation. No Error
(a) It would (b) But him (c) Was allowed
(d) Their (e) No Error
99. Having been delayed by unfavorable weather, it was not possible for our plane to arrive in time for the
connecting flight. No Error
(a) Been delayed (b) Unfavorable (c) Was
(d) In time (e) No Error
100. The workers were enthused over the prospects for a wage increase. No Error
(a) Were (b) Enthused (c) Over
(d) Wage (e) No Error

#28 June 6th, 2014, 11:17 AM

Can any one here provide me the previous year MBA Question Paper of Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)???

Sashwat · #29 June 7th, 2014, 01:56 PM

Here I am sharing the previous year MBA Question Paper of Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)

Dire c tions:
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 but never 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 at the beginning of the food merchandising season, which started on about
October
1. This deadline however, subsequently proved to be unrealistic. Production of the first items in the line did
not get 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 has bee 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 to break 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. No one
has taken personal responsibility for package 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 was no 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 to determine 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 that worried 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) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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.
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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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.
7. Market survey results
(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) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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.
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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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.
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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c)A Minor 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.
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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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.
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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 : an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage, that fundamentally affects and / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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 / or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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. They were 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
past five years. As a result retailers were reluctant to handle 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 by the
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 lack of 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 by family 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. A major question that needed an immediate answer was: "To 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 age who 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 to but y a foam rubber mattresses, rather
than any competing type. Moreover, the introduction of a new management team would instill confidence
among Coirfoam bankers, credit lines would be increased thereby improving the company's financial
position. However, before making a final decision as to whether to purchase Coirfoam, Mr. Krishnan waited
for his 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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: an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in
the passage that fundamentally affects and or determines the decision.
(c) A Minor 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) 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) A Minor 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
25. Need to import latex rubber
(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) A Minor 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) 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) A Minor 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) 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) A Minor 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
28. Coirfoam leased its premises.
(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) A Minor 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) 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) A Minor 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) 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) A Minor 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. You have to read each carefully. Each passage
is followed by questions based on its content. After reading each passage, choose the best answer 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 the detection 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 that a 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 light and 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 it is 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 must be 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 will always 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 to escape from different regions of space
(c) The inability to penetrate dense matter
(d) The similarity of their structure to that of 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 I may so say purity of expression than the style I am speaking of. It utterly rejects not only all
unmanning pomp, but all new, cant phrases and loose, unconnected slipshod allusion. It is 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. To 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. You do
not assume, indeed, the solemnity of the pulpit. or tone of stage declamation, neither or you at liberty 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; it is not so easy to pitch 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 of which is scarcely perceptible, but decisive.
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) A grammatical background is not necessary for good writing.
42. When the writer says “you must steer a middle course", he means that
(a) You should speak neither too loudly nor too
softly.
(b) You should speak neither too formally nor too
colloquially
(c) You should write as well as
speak
(d) You should not come to any definite conclusion about what is proper or not proper in speech.
(e) You 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 all of the following important to good 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 that foreigners 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 y is 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 due west 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 at the 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) 11
(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 total amount 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 x grams of the most expensive nuts for
Rs. 3.20 and x grams 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 point of 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 are added, 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

2m + 1. 32m - n . 5m + n + 2 . 6n ) /(6m . 10 n + 1 . 15m
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 5m
(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 it in 8 hours. A tap is turn on which 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 wins and 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
DATA 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) by itself 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
two pieces. 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, 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.
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
not sufficient. (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 to answer 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 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 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 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 to answer the question.
75. How much money is saved by buying 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 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, 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.
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
not sufficient. (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 to answer 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 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 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 not sufficient.
(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 to answer the question.
79. When one piece of fruit is taken at random from a fruit bowl, 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 to answer 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, P and 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 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 to answer the question.
81. Is x divisible by 70?
a. X is divisible by 2 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, 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.
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 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 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 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 to answer the question.
84. How many of the 60 applicants for a job passed neither the physical nor the written 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 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 to answer 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
not sufficient. (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 to answer the question.
SECTION - V
ENGLISH USAGE (QUESTIONS 86 - 100)
Dire c tions: In each of the sentences below, four words 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 at the 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) You and I
(b) To
(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 can deny
(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 to disregard 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 e of public roads is s e riously threatened by the freedom g i v e n or taken by the o 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) To see me
100. He is t r yi n g h i s b e s t to please 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

An s w e r K e y
1(b) 2(d) 3(a) 4(c) 5(e) 6(c) 7(b) 8(e) 9(e) 10(c) 11(c) 12(b) 13(b) 14(e) 15(a) 16(b) 17(c)
18(b) 19(a) 20(d) 21(b) 22(b) 23(b) 24(b) 25(b) 26(e) 27(c) 28(b) 29(d) 30(e) 31(e) 32(d) 33(b) 34(d)
35(c) 36(b) 37(c) 38(b) 39(e) 40(b) 41(c) 42(d) 43(a) 44(c) 45(d) 46(b) 47(a) 48(c) 49(b) 50(d)
51(c) 52(d) 53(c) 54(b) 55(e) 56(b) 57(b) 58(e) 59(d) 60(a) 61(c) 62(b) 63(e) 64(e) 65(a) 66(a)
67(d) 68(a) 69(d) 70(b) 71(a) 72(b) 73(e) 74(d) 75(a) 76(b) 77(e) 78(b) 79(e) 80(a) 81(d) 82(e)
83(a) 84(c) 85(b) 86(c) 87(b) 88(d) 89(d) 90(d) 91(a) 92(c) 93(d) 94(c) 95(b) 96(c) 97(d) 98(c)
99(a) 100(b)

#30 October 4th, 2015, 03:27 PM

My TANCET exam is about to come. So want to a sample paper. So here can you provide me a sample paper of any one section?