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SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 1

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Q. The motorway linking Macedonia ______ Greece has also been renamed the Friendship Highway.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 1
To show connection between places or things we use 'with'. So, correct phrase will be 'linking Macedonia with Greece'.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 2

Directions: Identify the relevant figure of speech in the following sentence.

Q. The sun smiled down on her.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 2
'Smiling' is an act performed by living things; hence, 'personification' is used in the sentence. Sun, an inanimate object, is being associated with an ability related to living beings. Thus, 'personification' is the figure of speech used in the given sentence.
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SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 3

Directions: Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, and then answer the question given below them.

  • (A) While others have managed to break free and follow their dreams.
  • (B) Ranging from family status, monetary returns to living their dreams through their children.
  • (C) Parents must respect the interest and sentiments of their children by advising and not ordering them.
  • (D) Some have fallen prey to this phenomenon.
  • (E) They need to work together with their children and guide them in the right way.
  • (F) Parents tend to force their wards to take up particular courses for a variety of reasons.

Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 3

F obviously introduces the subject. B mentions the 'variety of reasons' introduced in F. What has been the result of F and B is stated in D and A. As 'while others' is mentioned in A, it will follow 'some have fallen prey' in D. C introduces the solution to the problem posed by the subject. E elaborates C.

The correct sequence: FBDACE

Hence, option D.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 4

Directions: Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are incorrect in terms of grammar and logical consistency.

  • A. My elder brother is a M.A. whereas I am a B.A.
  • B. The USA is the richest country of the world.
  • C. Ramayana is read and held in high esteem not only in India but also in the USA and USSR.
  • D. The Ganga is one of the longest rivers of the world.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 4

(A) Article 'an' is used before a vowel sound. Thus, it should be 'an M.A.' since 'M.A' begins with a vowel sound.

Thus, the correct sentence is –

My elder brother is an M.A. whereas I am a B.A.

(C) Article 'the' should precede the noun 'Ramayana' as it is the name of a holy book.

Thus, the correct sentence is –

The Ramayana is read and held in high esteem not only in India but also in the USA and USSR.Hence, option B is correct.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 5

Directions: Decide which of the following words can be filled most appropriately in the blank in the sentence below.

Q. The police also kept a fire brigade van on standby as a/an _______ arrangement at the minister's rally.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 5
'Contingency' means 'a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty'. The key word is 'standby'.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 6

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Disparate

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 6
Dis = away/deprive; par = equal

'Disparate' means 'essentially different in kind; not able to be compared'. Its antonym is 'homogeneous', meaning 'of the same kind; alike'.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 7

Directions: Fill in the blank by choosing the right preposition from the given alternatives.

Q. If you run ______ money, you may get it, but it will not give you happiness.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 7
'To run after money' is to 'be in pursuit or quest of earning money'. This is correct as one can figuratively run 'after' money by being in pursuit of earning more and more.

'To run behind' is to 'be later than planned or expected or to take longer than planned or expected'.

Thus, option (2) is correct.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 8

Directions: Select the best meaning of the given phrase.

Take the bull by the horns

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 8
"Take the bull by the horns" means "to confront a problem or issue head on". Option 3 is correct.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 9

Choose the option that best replaces the phrase in underline without changing the meaning of the sentence below::

Q. Bhaskar felt like a fish out of water playing chess for the first time.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 9
"Like a fish out of water" means being out of your comfort zone.

Thus, the answer is option A.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 10

Select the option that is closest in meaning to the word given below:

Diatribe

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 10
’Diatribe’ is a verbal assault against someone. Tirade is the option closest in meaning to diatribe among the given options. Therefore, option C is the right answer.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 11

Select the option that represents the indirect form of the following sentence:

Ravi said “ I will be going to Ooty tomorrow”.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 11
Only ‘said to’ must be converted to ‘told’. ‘said’ will remain as ‘said’ in indirect speech too.

’Tomorrow’ must be converted to ‘the next day’.

Therefore, the indirect form of the given sentence is ‘Ravi said that he will be going to Ooty the next day’. Therefore, option C is the right answer.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 12

Select the option that conveys the meaning of the word given below.

Ursine

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 12

Ursine means something relating to, or resembling like a bear or bears.

Hence, the answer is option B.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 13

Identify the origins of the word given below.

"A Cappella"

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 13
"A Cappella" refers to a form of singing without instrumental accompaniment.

The word comes from the Italian phrase Alla Capella.

Hence, the answer is option D.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 14

Direction: The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.

Q. After her marriage, Maggie is living ___ Bombay.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 14
We have to use ‘in’ after live/living if that particular person has home to live in the mentioned place. In the given context, ‘in’ should be used.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 15

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 15
  1. Only ‘pavilion’ is spelt correctly.
  2. liason must be spelt as liaison
  3. interupt must be spelt as interrupt
  4. portugese must be spelt as portuguese

Hence, option A is the correct option.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 16

What number should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

3, 4.5, 7.5, ?, 25.5, 49.5

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 16

The pattern for the given series is as follows:

3 x 2 - 1.5 = 4.5

4.5 x 2 - 1.5 = 7.5

7.5 x 2 - 1.5 = 13.5

13.5 x 2 - 1.5 = 25.5

25.5 x 2 - 1.5 = 49.5 

Therefore, the missing number is 13.5, option C.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 17

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series:

eBd, hXi, kTn, nPs, ?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 17
The series follows pattern as

(e + 3) (B + 22) (d + 5) = hXi,

(h + 3) (X + 22) (i + 5) = kTn,

(k + 3) (T + 22) (n + 5) = nPs,

(n + 3) (P + 22) (s + 5) = qLx

The correct answer is (4).

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 18

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given question.

There are a total of 11 containers such as K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and U which are kept on 11 different shelves. The topmost shelf is numbered eleventh and the bottom one is numbered one. Two containers are kept between container T and container L. Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Only three containers are kept below container O. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3. No container is kept above container N.

How many containers are kept between container K and container Q?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 18
Only 2 containers are kept between container K and container Q.

(1) Only three containers are kept below container O. No container is kept above container N. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Two containers are kept between container T and container L.

(2) Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3.

(3) Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 19

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given question.

There are a total of 11 containers such as K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and U which are kept on 11 different shelves. The topmost shelf is numbered eleventh and the bottom one is numbered one. Two containers are kept between container T and container L. Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Only three containers are kept below container O. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3. No container is kept above container N.

Which container is kept on shelf numbered 7?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 19
(1) Only three containers are kept below container O. No container is kept above container N. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Two containers are kept between container T and container L.

(2) Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3.

(3) Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S.

Container U is kept on shelf numbered 7.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 20

Directions: Study the following information carefully and answer the given question.

There are a total of 11 containers such as K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T and U which are kept on 11 different shelves. The topmost shelf is numbered eleventh and the bottom one is numbered one. Two containers are kept between container T and container L. Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Only three containers are kept below container O. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3. No container is kept above container N.

Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 20
(1) Only three containers are kept below container O. No container is kept above container N. Only one container is kept between container T and container N. Two containers are kept between container T and container L.

(2) Container P is kept immediately above container M and there are three containers between container M and container K. Neither container P nor container K is kept above container L. Container K is not kept on shelf numbered 3.

(3) Container Q is kept immediately above container U and container R is kept on one of the shelves above container S.

Except for S-P, there is one container between the two given containers.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 21

There are seven members, H, I, J, K, L, M and N, in a family. H is K's mother's mother. J and L are the only two children of H and M. J is the only daughter of M. N is the son of L and I. How is M related to N?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 21

There are seven members, H, I, J, K, L, M and N, in a family.

1. H is K's mother's mother.

2. J and L are the only two children of H and M.

3. J is the only daughter of M.

4. N is the son of L and I.

By using the symbols in the table given below, we can draw the following family tree:

M is the grandfather of N, or we can say that M is N's father's father.

Hence, ‘Father's father’ is the correct answer.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 22

At what time between 4:15 a.m. and 5:05 a.m. will the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock be the same as the angle between the hands at 8:45 p.m?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 22
At 4 o'clock, the angle between the hands is 120 degrees.

At 8:45 p.m, the angle is

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 23

Directions: Study the information below carefully.

A word arrangement machine, when given an input, rearranges it according to a certain pattern.

The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement:

Input: he went to Sudha's home in Pune on Monday

  • Step I: Monday he went to Sudha's home in Pune on
  • Step II: Monday Pune he went to Sudha's home in on
  • Step III: Monday Pune Sudha's he went to home in on
  • Step IV: Monday Pune Sudha's he home went to in on
  • Step V: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in went to on
  • Step VI: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in on went to
  • Step VII: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in on to went
  • Step (VII) is last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed above, answer the following questions regarding the given input:

Input: both Riya and Amrita celebrate their birthday in October

Q. Which out of the following steps is step (III)?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 23

Input: both Riya and Amrita celebrate their birthday in October

  • Step (I): Amrita both Riya and celebrate their birthday in October
  • Step (II): Amrita October both Riya and celebrate their birthday in
  • Step (III): Amrita October Riya both and celebrate their birthday in
  • Step (IV): Amrita October Riya and bothcelebrate their birthday in
  • Step (V): Amrita October Riya and birthday both celebrate their in
  • Step (VI): Amrita October Riya and birthday both celebrate in their

The words with first letter capital are arranged alphabetically and then, the remaining words are arranged alphabetically.

Amrita October Riya both and celebrate their birthday in is Step (III).

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 24

Directions: Study the information below carefully.

A word arrangement machine, when given an input, rearranges it according to a certain pattern.

The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement:

Input: he went to Sudha's home in Pune on Monday

  • Step I: Monday he went to Sudha's home in Pune on
  • Step II: Monday Pune he went to Sudha's home in on
  • Step III: Monday Pune Sudha's he went to home in on
  • Step IV: Monday Pune Sudha's he home went to in on
  • Step V: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in went to on
  • Step VI: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in on went to
  • Step VII: Monday Pune Sudha's he home in on to went
  • Step VII is last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed above, answer the following questions regarding the given input:

Input: both Riya and Amrita celebrate their birthday in October

Q. In how many steps does the arrangement complete itself?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 24

Input: both Riya and Amrita celebrate their birthday in October

  • Step (I): Amrita both Riya and celebrate their birthday in October
  • Step (II): Amrita October both Riya and celebrate their birthday in
  • Step (III): Amrita October Riya both and celebrate their birthday in
  • Step (IV): Amrita October Riya and both celebrate their birthday in
  • Step (V): Amrita October Riya and birthday both celebrate their in
  • Step (VI): Amrita October Riya and birthday both celebrate in their

The words with first letter capital are arranged alphabetically and then, the remaining words are arranged alphabetically.

In 6 steps the arrangement complete itself.

Hence, option A is correct.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 25

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question.

Albert, Bob, Cyrus, Dan, Edward, Franc, George and Harrison are together standing in a straight line with their faces towards north. Cyrus stands 4th to the left of George. Dan stands 2nd to the right of George. Only two boys stand between Dan and Albert. Bob and Franc are immediate neighbours of each other. Bob is not an immediate neighbour of Albert. Harrison is not an immediate neighbour of Dan.

Q. Who stands 3rd to the right of Cyrus?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 25
Cyrus stands 4th to the left of George. Dan stands 2nd to the right of George. Only two boys stand between Dan and Albert.

Possibility 1:

Possibility 2:

Bob and Franc are immediate neighbours of each other. Bob is not an immediate neighbour of Albert.

Possibility 1:

Possibility 2:

Harrison is not an immediate neighbour of Dan.

It is clear from the above diagram that Albert stands 3rd to the third of Cyrus.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 26

Directions: Study the following information and answer the question.

Albert, Bob, Cyrus, Dan, Edward, Franc, George and Harrison are together standing in a straight line with their faces towards north. Cyrus stands 4th to the left of George. Dan stands 2nd to the right of George. Only two boys stand between Dan and Albert. Bob and Franc are immediate neighbours of each other. Bob is not an immediate neighbour of Albert. Harrison is not an immediate neighbour of Dan.

Q. Who stands exactly in the middle of the boys who stand 5th from left and 6th from right?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 26
Cyrus stands 4th to the left of George. Dan stands 2nd to the right of George. Only two boys stand between Dan and Albert.

Possibility 1:

Possibility 2:

Bob and Franc are immediate neighbours of each other. Bob is not an immediate neighbour of Albert.

Possibility 1:

Possibility 2:

Harrison is not an immediate neighbour of Dan.

From the diagram, it is clear that Albert is 5th from left and Bob is 6th from right. Thus, the boy who is standing between Bob and Albert is Franc.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 27

In a certain code language, 'CREATION' is written as RCAEITNO. How will 'SEQUENCE' be written as in that language?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 27

Identifying the pattern from below, we get:

Similarly,

The correct answer is option (A).

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 28

Directions: The question below has two/three statements followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of them logically follow(s) from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements: Some sales are targets.

No target is goal.

Conclusion I: Some targets are definitely not sales.

Conclusion II: Some goals are definitely not sales.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 28

Since the above diagram is a possibility:

1. All targets are sales is valid.
2. All goals are sales is valid.

SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 29

Given below is a statement is followed by two assumptions. An assumption is something supposed or taken for granted. You have to consider the statement to be true even though it may seem untrue in the real life and decide which of the assumptions is implied in the statement.

Statement: Keep children away from the glass cabinets.

Assumption:

1: Children damage glass cabinets

2: Glass cabinets are dangerous to children

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 29
Depending on the situation, the size and type of glass cabinets, either assumption 1 or 2 is implied.
SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 30

Direction: For the questions, two statements are provided per question. Read the statements carefully and determine if the two statements are independent causes, effects of independent causes or a common cause.

Statement A: The hijacker demanded more cash and gold.

Statement B: Very little cash and gold was sent to the hijacker.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 7 (New Pattern) - Question 30
Since very little cash and gold was sent to the hijacker, he demanded more cash and gold.
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