CAT Mock Test- 5 - CAT MCQ

Through the passage, the author argues against nuclear power generation as an alternative to fossil fuels especially in the context of climate change. The author then gives these two examples to highlight how much damage they did to people and the planet and continue to do so. These two examples are extreme examples of how nuclear power generation can go terribly wrong. Thus, the primary reason to introduce these examples is to highlight the impact of nuclear disasters on the planet and people. Hence, option D.

Though the author does say that with climate change, the nuclear fallout of these disasters is likely to get worse, these examples are not introduced for that purpose. By highlighting the negative impact of these disasters, the author is trying to make the larger point against nuclear power. Hence, we can eliminate option B.

Though option A is the purpose behind the whole passage, it is not the reason why these two examples are introduced. Hence, we can eliminate option A. For the same reason we can eliminate option C.

Through the passage, the author argues against nuclear power. Hence, options B and C which are not negative can be eliminated. Both options A and D are close. But option A misses the primary motivation behind the author's recommendation. The author feels that with climate change, the number of nuclear disasters is likely to increase and thus nuclear power should be avoided. Hence, option D.

Through the last paragraph, the author is trying to counter the argument in favour of nuclear energy. The author says that though they have the advantage of reliability and capability, as the plants age they become inefficient and risky. Hence, option A is the right answer. 
Options B, C and D miss out the point of how aging of plants makes them a worse bet. Hence, option A.

The MIT research showed conclusively that the frequent forest fires, surface runoffs and flooding spread radiation. The research concluded that we are still paying for the nuclear by-products that were made in the 20th century. Only option C captures this point and hence is the right answer.
Option D, though true, is not the main conclusion of the study.
Option A contains a distortion. The study does not mention that only areas with radiation will experience acid rain. Hence, we can eliminate option A.
Option B is an exaggeration and hence can be eliminated.
Thus option C is the correct answer. 

The author begins the passage by explaining how country music has been termed “hill-billy”. He then goes on to explain what it means. The second paragraph speaks of the negative perceptions that country music has and the author states that this image is not true. The author explains how country music has been more progressive right from the beginning. The remaining paragraphs cite examples of issues that country music has dealt with. It is clear from the passage that the main argument of the author is to show that country music is progressive and not conservative. 
Option A is incorrect since it contributes to the author’s argument that country music is progressive.
Option B is a possible answer. Cultural ambassadors have not been discussed in the passage, although them exhibiting a varied history of America would still be beneficial for country music.
Option C is correct. Furthering "Christian" music would bolster Country Music's conservative credentials and not its progressive ones. 
Option D is incorrect since it tackles social issues which have been discussed in the passage.

The claim in statement 1 is made in the first paragraph. “Hill billy” has been stereotypically linked to a supposedly degenerate and backwards culture. We can further infer this from Abel Green’s description.
The claim in statement 2 is the main argument of the passage. We can infer it from the second paragraph.
Statement 3 can be inferred from the lines “These kinds of negative projections of the people who have made country music, and have listened to it, linger even unto today. The stereotype is that they all harbour conservative political and social beliefs, setting them as sexist, racist, jingoistic and fundamentalist Christian by nature. But this image is a lie. For, right from the start, country music spoke up with a progressive voice.”
So, Option D is correct.

Through the passage, the author argues that country music has always had a progressive voice. To support this assertion, the author first gives the example of Blind Alfred Reed who spoke of racial equality and equitable society. Then he gives the example of Loretta Lynn's progressive stand on women's reproductive rights. Thus, through this paragraph, the author is trying to highlight the progressive voices in country music's history to show that country music always had a progressive voice. Thus, option A is closest to the answer.

Option B is incorrect because the author has not claimed that country music facilitated the human rights movement.

Option C is incorrect. Although the author does say that “The Pill” stands out that is not the main point. We must see why the author believes it stands out. Read the lines “In the country-music market, this song stands out as an unabashed and rather radical call for sexual liberation and biological control, challenging the man’s past sexual prerogative and presenting a situation where the woman may also enjoy a variety of sexual liaisons without the social/economic restrictions that come with pregnancy, childbirth and childcare.” Through this example, the author is trying to make a larger point.

Option D is true but only captures a part of what Loretta Lynn’s song indicates. Option A is more accurate.

The author says that “These kinds of negative projections of the people who have made country music, and have listened to it, linger even unto today. The stereotype is that they all harbour conservative political and social beliefs, setting them as sexist, racist, jingoistic and fundamentalist Christian by nature. But this image is a lie. For, right from the start, country music spoke up with a progressive voice.” However, from these lines we cannot infer that the entire audience was literate and liberal. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Similarly “every song” need not have been progressive. Option B is gross generalization of country music.

Option C is incorrect because it is a generalization as well. 

Option D is correct, we can infer this from the lines “These kinds of negative projections of the people who have made country music, and have listened to it, linger even unto today. The stereotype is that they all harbour conservative political and social beliefs, setting them as sexist, racist, jingoistic and fundamentalist Christian by nature.”

The author begins by asking the question why dancing is universal to humans? Then she goes on to give the current theories that try to explain this. She dismisses the first theory on the basis that it does not explain the ubiquity of dancing and dismisses the second on the basis that it does not explain the tenacity of the practice. Then she goes on to propose a hypothesis that dancing is an evolutionary strategy that allows for our social and psychological development. She goes on to add that research seems to back up this hypothesis and how this explains both the ubiquity and tenacity of dancing.
Hence, the passage is written with the purpose of introducing the author's hypothesis. Hence, option A is the most apt answer.
Option B is incorrect because the theories and their pros and cons are discussed only as a part of the passage. This also omits the hypothesis presented by the author.
Option C is incorrect because although the passage does discuss human development in relation to dancing, why humans dance is the focal point of the passage.
Option D and Option A are close. However, the author does not conclude with on one reason as to why humans dance. Thus, option A is more accurate.

The author cites an alternative theory that she believes after giving the shortcomings of two other theories. The alternative theory is that dancing helped enable our distinctively large and interconnected brain, empathic heart and ecological adaptability. In the final paragraph, she gives evidence to support this. It would make sense for the author to continue by discussing what part of the brain dance traditions and techniques exercise. Option B is the most accurate.
Option A is incorrect because it does not help further the author’s point and dancing in cultures has already been discussed in the introductory paragraph.
Option C is incorrect because the differences in dance forms have not been discussed yet. The effect the author speaks of is for all dances.
Option D would be reverting back to the points the author has already made. So, although possible, it is a weak option.

Through the passage, the author presents the hypothesis that dancing is an evolutionary strategy that plays a role in our social and psychological development. Hence, she is likely to support the inclusion of dance in schooling. Thus, the author is likely to agree with option A.
The author does not distinguish between different dance forms. Hence, B is unlikely to be the answer.
Though dancing helps human beings, we cannot infer that the author would agree with making it mandatory at social functions, especially when the function is not geared towards social or psychological development. Hence, option C can be ruled out.
The impact of dance on culture has not been discussed in the passage. Hence, the author's views on option D cannot be inferred.

The second paragraph begins by citing the two approaches used currently to explain why humans dance. Then it states the shortcomings of these theories. Option D summarizes this, so it is correct.
Though the second paragraph hints at options A and C, the main idea behind the paragraph is neither A nor B. Hence option (a) and option (b) are incorrect.
Option C is incorrect because it is not mentioned that the two theories complete each other. Hence option C is incorrect as well.

Only II and IV are mentioned in the passage. The passage refers to Asa as ‘Cambridge botanist’, but that doesn’t mean that he studied at Cambridge University. In the 3rd passage, it is mentioned that Asa wrote for both student and professional naturalist. In the first passage, the author states ‘They lose a wise and sympathetic adviser of great experience and mature judgment to whom they could always have turned with entire freedom and in perfect confidence’, from which we can infer that IV is true. Thus, the answer is C.

In the second para, the author states that 'this power of comprehensive generalization he showed in his paper', from which we can conclude that generalization was one of the aspects of his work. Further in the third para, the author states that 'His long list of educational works have no equals in accuracy and in beauty and compactness of expression'. Thus, B and C are also true. Nowhere in the passage has the author regarded Asa's work as systematically organized. Thus, the answer is D.

Refer to this line from the 4th para, ‘almost alone and single-handed he bore in America the brunt of the disbelief in the Darwinian Theory’. The only takeaway from this sentence is that Gray did believe the Darwinian theory to be true. However, the question asks about Gray’s views on Darwin, which cannot be inferred from the passage. The answer is D.

In the 5th para of the passage, the author states that 'Less fortunate than his greatest botanical contemporary, George Bentham, who turned from the last page of corrected proof of his work upon the genera of plants to the bed from which he was never to rise again, Asa Gray’s great work is left unfinished.' From this we can infer that the author calls Asa as less fortunate because unlike George Bentham, his work was left unfinished. None of the options suggest this. Thus, the answer is D.

After reading all the sentences, we know that the paragraph is about the author's dislike for singing and his new found love for spoken poetry. Statement 2 is the opening sentence as it mentions the author's dislike for singing. The author also mentions how discovering spoken poetry changed his understanding of why he disliked singing. Statements 4,3 and 1 together describe the author's experience of the poem recited with the help of a stringed instrument.
Hence, the order is 2-4-3-1.
Hence, 2431 is the correct answer.

The correct order is 1523. 4 is the odd one out. The passage begins by saying that a building could possibly be built and styled by two different people as long as they worked in harmony. Sentence 5 goes on to explain why this is not so since the average engineer does not value the average designer. Sentence 2 explains what the priorities of the engineer are, while sentence 5 states what a designer feels. Option 4 is the odd one out since it speaks of contrasts in domestic architecture which is unrelated to the remaining lines.

All the five sentences talk about the relation between psychology and teaching. But the structure of sentence 4 indicates that the topic of "ingenuity" and "tact" has already been discussed in the preceding lines. Since, there is no mention of "ingenuity" and "tact" in any other sentences, sentence 4 cannot be a continuation of any of the sentences given. The other 4 sentences can be arranged in the sequence 3-1-5-2.

The paragraph logically progresses from a general statement about revolutions, particularly the digital one (2), relating it historically and conceptually with how revolutions bring change (3), the underestimation of this current revolution (1), and finally the drawbacks it entails (4). The sequence interlinks historical context, the nature of the digital revolution, and its contradictory consequences.

The paragraph begins by introducing the impact of automation and AI on the workforce (2), prompting a reconsideration of economic norms (1), , and concluding with a speculative, positive outlook on the future of work (4), followed by the challenges faced by nations due to these advancements (3)

The passage presents a balanced view of the 'digital nomad' lifestyle, acknowledging the freedom it offers while highlighting inherent challenges. Option B accurately captures this duality and the deeper societal implications discussed. The other options either oversimplify the lifestyle, ignore its complexities, or focus narrowly on one aspect, missing the broader thematic content.

The passage does not singularly praise AI’s contributions to healthcare or simplify its implications; instead, it delves into the nuanced challenges and ethical considerations. Option B reflects this complexity, recognizing AI's advantages and acknowledging the essential balance with ethics, privacy, and human interaction. Other options misrepresent the passage's content, ignoring either the benefits or the necessary caution.

The passage critically discusses the refusal of wealthier nations to accept climate migrants, emphasizing a lack of acknowledgment of shared global responsibility. Option C encapsulates the passage's main arguments, reflecting the complexity and global scope of the issue. Other options either contradict specific passage elements or fail to encompass the broader ethical and global considerations presented.

If the number of people in the club is minimum, we can distribute them in the following way:
395 people who support CSK can support all other clubs as well. The remaining who follow KKR can follow all other clubs except CSK. The remaining who follow RCB can follow SRH as well, and the remaining people can follow only the club SRH. Hence, we get the Venn DIagram as follows:

Required number = 395 - 101 = 294.

I + II + III + IV = 2300 - 395 = 1905
I + 2 II + 3 III + 4 IV = 597 + 667 + 496 + 395 = 2155
II + 2 III + 3 IV = 2155 - 1905 = 250
To maximise III, we can distribute 250 to III
250 / 2 = 125.
Hence, a maximum number of 125 people follow 3 clubs.

Let the number of people who followed all but CSK be x.
Now, 
I + II + III + IV = 1307.
I + 2 II + 3 III + 4 IV = 2155
Hence,
II + 2 III + 3 IV = 2155 - 1307 = 848
Now it is given that II = 0
Also, III = 49 + 53 + 37 + x = 139 + x
Hence, 2(139 + x) + 3 IV = 848
278 + 2x + 3 IV = 848
2x + 3 IV = 570
Now, IV = (570 - 2x)/3
IV = 190 - 2x/3
Since, IV must be an integer, x must be a multiple of 3 for sure. 
Hence, 63 is a possibility and none other option is possible. 

I + II + II + IV = 1306
I + 2 II + 3 III + 4 IV = 2155
II + 2 III + 3 IV = 849
To maximise 4, we must distribute these 849 counts to IV.
So, IV = 849 / 3 = 283.
Hence, II = III = 0.
So, people who follow only RCB = 597 - 283 = 314
And, people who follow only SRH = 667 - 283 = 384
Required ratio = 314/384 = 157/192

First, we would try to determine the relative positions of A to H for the first session. We know in hint 5 that all the people are facing the table.
Using hint 6,

Using hint 4 and hint 3 together, we get the following 2 arrangements.

Using hint 2, we can add F to the arrangements as follows:

Using hint 1, we can add G to the arrangements as follows:

We are yet to figure out the positions of D and H. So let us consider all possible alternatives for their positions:

Now let us use the hints given to determine the positions in the second session. We know that they are facing the table. 
Using hints 5 and 4 in all the four configurations, we get their arrangements in the second sessions as follows:

In the second session, A moves 3 places to his left, but in arrangements 1 and 2, that place is already occupied.
So, those are invalidated. We can process the remaining information on arrangements 3 and 4. Also, we can add this information (new position of A) in 3 and 4.

Using hint (2) and the fact that all people but H are in different seats, we get the following:

G is not adjacent to H.


Therefore the 2 different possible seating arrangements in the first and second sessions are as follows:

H is definitely a neighbour of A, because H sits beside A in both possible cases.

First, we would try to determine the relative positions of A to H for the first session. We know in hint 5 that all the people are facing the table.
Using hint 6,

​Using hint 4 and hint 3 together, we get the following 2 arrangements.

Using hint 2, we can add F to the arrangements as follows:

Using hint 1, we can add G to the arrangements as follows:

We are yet to figure out the positions of D and H. So let us consider all possible alternatives for their positions:

Now let us use the hints given to determine the positions in the second session. We know that they are facing the table. 
Using hints 5 and 4 in all the four configurations, we get their arrangements in the second sessions as follows:

In the second session, A moves 3 places to his left, but in arrangements 1 and 2, that place is already occupied.
So, those are invalidated. We can process the remaining information on arrangements 3 and 4. Also, we can add this information (new position of A) in 3 and 4.

Using hint (2) and the fact that all people but H are in different seats, we get the following:


G is not adjacent to H.


Therefore the 2 different possible seating arrangements in the first and second sessions are as follows:

E is sitting opposite C in session 2 in either arrangement.