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NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 1

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The Eco toxicological assessment of pesticide effects in the aquatic environment should normally be based on a deep knowledge of not only the concentration of pesticides and metabolites found but also on the influence of key abiotic and biotic processes that effect rates of dissipation. Although the bio concentration and bioaccumulation potentials of pesticides in aquatic organisms are conveniently estimated from their hydrophobicity, it is still indispensable to factor in the effects of key abiotic and biotic processes on such pesticides to gain a more precise understanding of how they may have in the natural environment. Relying only on pesticide hydrophobicity may produce an erroneous environmental impact assessment. Several factors affect rates of pesticide dissipation and accumulation in the aquatic environment. Such factors include the amount and type of sediment present in the water and type of diet available to water-dwelling organisms. The particular physiological behavior profiles of aquatic organisms in water, such as capacity for uptake, metabolism, and elimination, are also compelling factors, as is the chemistry of the water. When evaluating pesticide uptake and bio concentration processes, it is important to know the amount and nature of bottom sediments present and the propensity that the stuffed aquatic organisms have to absorb and process xenobiotics. Extremely hydrophobic pesticides such as the organ chlorines and pyrethroids are susceptible to adsorb strongly to dissolved organic matter associated with bottom sediment. Such absorption reduces the bioavailable fraction of pesticide dissolved in the water column and reduces the probable Eco toxicological impact on aquatic organisms living the water. In contrast, sediment dweller may suffer from higher levels of direct exposure to a pesticide, unless it is rapidly degraded in sediment. Metabolism is important to bio concentration and bioaccumulation processes, as is detoxification and bio activation. Hydrophobic pesticides that are expected to be highly stored in tissues would not be bio concentrated if susceptible to biotic transformation by aquatic organisms to more rapidly metabolized to hydrophilic entities are generally less toxic. By analogy, pesticides that are metabolized to similar entities by aquatic species surely are less Eco toxicologically significant.

The factors that affect the rate of pesticide dissipation are:

I. The amount and type of sediment present in the water

II. The type of diet available to water-dwelling organisms.

III. Physiological behavior profiles of aquatic organisms in water, such as capacity for uptake, metabolism, and elimination

IV. The chemistry of the water.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 1
In the given, each of the given statements is a factor that affects the rate of pesticides dissipation. Thus, option 4 is the correct answer. You can easily locate each of the statements in the given passage.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 2

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The Eco toxicological assessment of pesticide effects in the aquatic environment should normally be based on a deep knowledge of not only the concentration of pesticides and metabolites found but also on the influence of key abiotic and biotic processes that effect rates of dissipation. Although the bio concentration and bioaccumulation potentials of pesticides in aquatic organisms are conveniently estimated from their hydrophobicity, it is still indispensable to factor in the effects of key abiotic and biotic processes on such pesticides to gain a more precise understanding of how they may have in the natural environment. Relying only on pesticide hydrophobicity may produce an erroneous environmental impact assessment. Several factors affect rates of pesticide dissipation and accumulation in the aquatic environment. Such factors include the amount and type of sediment present in the water and type of diet available to water-dwelling organisms. The particular physiological behavior profiles of aquatic organisms in water, such as capacity for uptake, metabolism, and elimination, are also compelling factors, as is the chemistry of the water. When evaluating pesticide uptake and bio concentration processes, it is important to know the amount and nature of bottom sediments present and the propensity that the stuffed aquatic organisms have to absorb and process xenobiotics. Extremely hydrophobic pesticides such as the organ chlorines and pyrethroids are susceptible to adsorb strongly to dissolved organic matter associated with bottom sediment. Such absorption reduces the bioavailable fraction of pesticide dissolved in the water column and reduces the probable Eco toxicological impact on aquatic organisms living the water. In contrast, sediment dweller may suffer from higher levels of direct exposure to a pesticide, unless it is rapidly degraded in sediment. Metabolism is important to bio concentration and bioaccumulation processes, as is detoxification and bio activation. Hydrophobic pesticides that are expected to be highly stored in tissues would not be bio concentrated if susceptible to biotic transformation by aquatic organisms to more rapidly metabolized to hydrophilic entities are generally less toxic. By analogy, pesticides that are metabolized to similar entities by aquatic species surely are less Eco toxicologically significant.

It can be deciphered from the passage that the terms 'hydrophobic' and 'hydrophilic' stand for (in the given context of the passage

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 2
In the given context, the terms refer to pesticides and not the animals.

Hydrophobic means 'Lacking affinity for water; tending to repel and not absorb water; tending not to dissolve in or mix with or be wetted by water'.

Hydrophilic means 'Having a strong affinity for water; tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water'.

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NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 3

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The Eco toxicological assessment of pesticide effects in the aquatic environment should normally be based on a deep knowledge of not only the concentration of pesticides and metabolites found but also on the influence of key abiotic and biotic processes that effect rates of dissipation. Although the bio concentration and bioaccumulation potentials of pesticides in aquatic organisms are conveniently estimated from their hydrophobicity, it is still indispensable to factor in the effects of key abiotic and biotic processes on such pesticides to gain a more precise understanding of how they may have in the natural environment. Relying only on pesticide hydrophobicity may produce an erroneous environmental impact assessment. Several factors affect rates of pesticide dissipation and accumulation in the aquatic environment. Such factors include the amount and type of sediment present in the water and type of diet available to water-dwelling organisms. The particular physiological behavior profiles of aquatic organisms in water, such as capacity for uptake, metabolism, and elimination, are also compelling factors, as is the chemistry of the water. When evaluating pesticide uptake and bio concentration processes, it is important to know the amount and nature of bottom sediments present and the propensity that the stuffed aquatic organisms have to absorb and process xenobiotics. Extremely hydrophobic pesticides such as the organ chlorines and pyrethroids are susceptible to adsorb strongly to dissolved organic matter associated with bottom sediment. Such absorption reduces the bioavailable fraction of pesticide dissolved in the water column and reduces the probable Eco toxicological impact on aquatic organisms living the water. In contrast, sediment dweller may suffer from higher levels of direct exposure to a pesticide, unless it is rapidly degraded in sediment. Metabolism is important to bio concentration and bioaccumulation processes, as is detoxification and bio activation. Hydrophobic pesticides that are expected to be highly stored in tissues would not be bio concentrated if susceptible to biotic transformation by aquatic organisms to more rapidly metabolized to hydrophilic entities are generally less toxic. By analogy, pesticides that are metabolized to similar entities by aquatic species surely are less Eco toxicologically significant.

According to the information given in the passage, sediment dweller aquatic animals might suffer from highest levels of exposure to a pesticide as and when:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 3
Refer to the lines: In contrast, sediment dweller may suffer from higher levels of direct exposure to a pesticide, unless it is rapidly degraded in sediment. Metabolism is important to bio concentration and bioaccumulation processes, as is detoxification and bio activation.

We can infer from these lines that the sediment dwellers are exposed to pesticides which do not mix with water (hydrophobic) and thus deposit in the sediments on the floor/bed. Such exposure leads to higher concentration. This sentiment is best reflected by option 4.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 4

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The Eco toxicological assessment of pesticide effects in the aquatic environment should normally be based on a deep knowledge of not only the concentration of pesticides and metabolites found but also on the influence of key abiotic and biotic processes that effect rates of dissipation. Although the bio concentration and bioaccumulation potentials of pesticides in aquatic organisms are conveniently estimated from their hydrophobicity, it is still indispensable to factor in the effects of key abiotic and biotic processes on such pesticides to gain a more precise understanding of how they may have in the natural environment. Relying only on pesticide hydrophobicity may produce an erroneous environmental impact assessment. Several factors affect rates of pesticide dissipation and accumulation in the aquatic environment. Such factors include the amount and type of sediment present in the water and type of diet available to water-dwelling organisms. The particular physiological behavior profiles of aquatic organisms in water, such as capacity for uptake, metabolism, and elimination, are also compelling factors, as is the chemistry of the water. When evaluating pesticide uptake and bio concentration processes, it is important to know the amount and nature of bottom sediments present and the propensity that the stuffed aquatic organisms have to absorb and process xenobiotics. Extremely hydrophobic pesticides such as the organ chlorines and pyrethroids are susceptible to adsorb strongly to dissolved organic matter associated with bottom sediment. Such absorption reduces the bioavailable fraction of pesticide dissolved in the water column and reduces the probable Eco toxicological impact on aquatic organisms living the water. In contrast, sediment dweller may suffer from higher levels of direct exposure to a pesticide, unless it is rapidly degraded in sediment. Metabolism is important to bio concentration and bioaccumulation processes, as is detoxification and bio activation. Hydrophobic pesticides that are expected to be highly stored in tissues would not be bio concentrated if susceptible to biotic transformation by aquatic organisms to more rapidly metabolized to hydrophilic entities are generally less toxic. By analogy, pesticides that are metabolized to similar entities by aquatic species surely are less Eco toxicologically significant.

What is the central theme of the passage?

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 4
In the given question, option 2 is the best answer. Options 1 and 3 are ruled out as the author does not say that the Eco toxicological assessment cannot be carried out. In fact, right through the passage, he highlights the various factors that need to be kept in mind for carrying out the Eco toxicological assessment. Option 4 is ruled out as it only focuses on a particular facet that has to be kept in mind. The passage outlines a number of factors but options 4 does not account for these. These are accounted in option 2, which is the most apt answer in the given case.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 5

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The key objective of banking and financial market development is to aid economic growth and development, with stability and equity across sections of society, so that the gains of development are shared equally (or at least less unequally) such that social and political stability is maintained on a sustainable basis. The primary role of banks and financial markets is to intermediate resources from the savers to the investors, and allocate them in an efficient manner among competing uses in the economy, thereby contributing to growth both through increased investment and through enhanced efficiency in usage of resources.

As the financial markets developed due to liberalization measures initiated since economic reforms began in early 1990's, the pace and sequencing of reforms has been calibrated and marked by great degree of pragmatism, to ensure that these serve our specific needs in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic realities followed in the post-independence period, focusing on a more socialistic broad based approach, while being equally conscious of the risks that they can generate if not managed well, as we have learnt from Asian financial crisis in the last decade.

The central bank has taken a proactive role in the last decade and a half of economic policy reforms, completely transforming the money market, the government securities market, equity and corporate debt market and foreign exchange market in a careful manner in step with those in other markets of the real economy. The sequencing of reforms has been driven by the need to develop market infrastructure, technology and capabilities of market participants and financial institutions in a consistent manner. In a low income economy like India the cost of down side risk is very high, so the objective of financial stability has to be kept in mind while developing financial markets, for effective transmission of monetary policy impulses to the rest of the economy. Since monetary transmission cannot take place without efficient price discovery, especially with respect to interest rates and exchange rates, a deep, liquid and integrated market is necessary to get the benefits and at the same time resilience of various market segments need to be built with sophisticated risk management systems.

According to the passage, the cost of downside risk is very high because:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 5
The answer for this question can be derived from the lines: In a low income economy like India the cost of down side risk is very high, so the objective of financial stability has to be kept in mind while developing financial markets, for effective transmission of monetary policy impulses to the rest of the economy.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 6

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The key objective of banking and financial market development is to aid economic growth and development, with stability and equity across sections of society, so that the gains of development are shared equally (or at least less unequally) such that social and political stability is maintained on a sustainable basis. The primary role of banks and financial markets is to intermediate resources from the savers to the investors, and allocate them in an efficient manner among competing uses in the economy, thereby contributing to growth both through increased investment and through enhanced efficiency in usage of resources.

As the financial markets developed due to liberalization measures initiated since economic reforms began in early 1990's, the pace and sequencing of reforms has been calibrated and marked by great degree of pragmatism, to ensure that these serve our specific needs in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic realities followed in the post-independence period, focusing on a more socialistic broad based approach, while being equally conscious of the risks that they can generate if not managed well, as we have learnt from Asian financial crisis in the last decade.

The central bank has taken a proactive role in the last decade and a half of economic policy reforms, completely transforming the money market, the government securities market, equity and corporate debt market and foreign exchange market in a careful manner in step with those in other markets of the real economy. The sequencing of reforms has been driven by the need to develop market infrastructure, technology and capabilities of market participants and financial institutions in a consistent manner. In a low income economy like India the cost of down side risk is very high, so the objective of financial stability has to be kept in mind while developing financial markets, for effective transmission of monetary policy impulses to the rest of the economy. Since monetary transmission cannot take place without efficient price discovery, especially with respect to interest rates and exchange rates, a deep, liquid and integrated market is necessary to get the benefits and at the same time resilience of various market segments need to be built with sophisticated risk management systems.

According to the passage, roles of the banking and financial market include:

I. Provide impetus to economic growth

II. Ensure development gains are not lopsided

III. Allocate resources to savers from the investors

IV. Contribute to economic growth through investment measures

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 6
Statements I and II can be derived from the lines: The key objective of banking and financial market development is to aid economic growth and development, with stability and equity across sections of society, so that the gains of development are shared equally (or at least less unequally) such that social and political stability is maintained on a sustainable basis.

Statement IV can be derived from the lines: allocate them in an efficient manner among competing uses in the economy, thereby contributing to growth both through increased investment and through enhanced efficiency in usage of resources.

Statement III is incorrect as it reverses the relationship given in the passage: The primary role of banks and financial markets is to intermediate resources from the savers to the investors.

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

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The key objective of banking and financial market development is to aid economic growth and development, with stability and equity across sections of society, so that the gains of development are shared equally (or at least less unequally) such that social and political stability is maintained on a sustainable basis. The primary role of banks and financial markets is to intermediate resources from the savers to the investors, and allocate them in an efficient manner among competing uses in the economy, thereby contributing to growth both through increased investment and through enhanced efficiency in usage of resources.

As the financial markets developed due to liberalization measures initiated since economic reforms began in early 1990's, the pace and sequencing of reforms has been calibrated and marked by great degree of pragmatism, to ensure that these serve our specific needs in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic realities followed in the post-independence period, focusing on a more socialistic broad based approach, while being equally conscious of the risks that they can generate if not managed well, as we have learnt from Asian financial crisis in the last decade.

The central bank has taken a proactive role in the last decade and a half of economic policy reforms, completely transforming the money market, the government securities market, equity and corporate debt market and foreign exchange market in a careful manner in step with those in other markets of the real economy. The sequencing of reforms has been driven by the need to develop market infrastructure, technology and capabilities of market participants and financial institutions in a consistent manner. In a low income economy like India the cost of down side risk is very high, so the objective of financial stability has to be kept in mind while developing financial markets, for effective transmission of monetary policy impulses to the rest of the economy. Since monetary transmission cannot take place without efficient price discovery, especially with respect to interest rates and exchange rates, a deep, liquid and integrated market is necessary to get the benefits and at the same time resilience of various market segments need to be built with sophisticated risk management systems.

Economic reforms in India are characterized by:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 7
The answer to this question has to be a positive one as the author discusses economic reforms in a positive light and not in a negative manner. He indicates that the reforms have been pragmatic, have taken into account social-cultural factors, as well as learnt from the Asian financial crises. Options 1, 3 and 4 portray this same information in a negative manner and hence are ruled out. Option 2 is a succinct summary of the point highlighted by the author.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 8

Directions for Questions: Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. Your answers to these questions should be based on the passage only.

The key objective of banking and financial market development is to aid economic growth and development, with stability and equity across sections of society, so that the gains of development are shared equally (or at least less unequally) such that social and political stability is maintained on a sustainable basis. The primary role of banks and financial markets is to intermediate resources from the savers to the investors, and allocate them in an efficient manner among competing uses in the economy, thereby contributing to growth both through increased investment and through enhanced efficiency in usage of resources.

As the financial markets developed due to liberalization measures initiated since economic reforms began in early 1990's, the pace and sequencing of reforms has been calibrated and marked by great degree of pragmatism, to ensure that these serve our specific needs in the context of socio-cultural, political and economic realities followed in the post-independence period, focusing on a more socialistic broad based approach, while being equally conscious of the risks that they can generate if not managed well, as we have learnt from Asian financial crisis in the last decade.

The central bank has taken a proactive role in the last decade and a half of economic policy reforms, completely transforming the money market, the government securities market, equity and corporate debt market and foreign exchange market in a careful manner in step with those in other markets of the real economy. The sequencing of reforms has been driven by the need to develop market infrastructure, technology and capabilities of market participants and financial institutions in a consistent manner. In a low income economy like India the cost of down side risk is very high, so the objective of financial stability has to be kept in mind while developing financial markets, for effective transmission of monetary policy impulses to the rest of the economy. Since monetary transmission cannot take place without efficient price discovery, especially with respect to interest rates and exchange rates, a deep, liquid and integrated market is necessary to get the benefits and at the same time resilience of various market segments need to be built with sophisticated risk management systems.

In the last decade and a half, the central bank has transformed:

I. Money market

II. Stock Markets

III. Government Securities Market

IV. Foreign Exchange Market

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 8
Refer to the lines: The central bank has taken a proactive role in the last decade and a half of economic policy reforms, completely transforming the money market, the government securities market, equity and corporate debt market and foreign exchange market in a careful manner in step with those in other markets of the real economy.

Stocks markets are not mentioned in the above.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 9

Rearrange the following sentences (A), (B),(C), (D) and (E) to make a meaningful paragraph and accordingly select the correct option :

(A) However, many states did comply.

(B) Many feel this kind of incentivising did not work because a number of states and cities refused to comply

(C) As of January 2014, states like Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu had completed 19 out of the 23 reforms

(D) Another criticism was that access to JNNURM funds was linked to the achievement of mandatory reforms

(E) The Centre had no choice but to release funds after being given assurances on paper

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 9
The correct sequence is DBEAC

Statement D introduces the topic which is discussed in the remaining sentence. Hence, it will be first sentence

Statement B explains the reason why linking JNNURM funds to achievement of mandatory reforms did not work. Hence, this statement follows first sentence

Statement E follows statement B because it explains even though some states did not comply; centre had no choice other than releasing funds

According to statement E, the impression is that none of the states comply. But this is clarified in statement A. Hence, statement A follows statement E

Statement C concludes the paragraph by mentioning the states which had complied.

Another criticism was that access to JNNURM funds was linked to the achievement of mandatory reforms. Many feel this kind of incentivising did not work because a number of states and cities refused to comply. The Centre had no choice but to release funds after being given assurances on paper. However, many states did comply. As of January 2014, states like Himachal Pradesh, Kerala and Tamil Nadu had completed 19 out of the 23 reforms.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 10

Each of the questions below contains one or more blank spaces, each blank space indicating an omitted word or phrase. Beneath the sentence are four words or set of words. Choose the word or set of words for each blank space that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Since the author's unflattering references to her friends were so ____, she was surprised that her ____, were recognized.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 10
This sentence talks about author's unflattering references and the clue for the first blank is the word 'surprised'. It means that she must have spoken in such an indirect manner that she never expect it to be recognised, and when it was actually recognised she was surprised. So the words to replace the two given blanks must be related. Now that we have understood the context, let's examine options. Out of the four given options for first blank, laudatory (full of praise) can be eliminated, since the references were 'unflattering' or blunt.Obvious can also be eliminated because had the references been obvious, author would not have been surprised when they were recognised. Out of options 3 and 4, option 3 can easily be eliminated since the second word 'eulogies' which means praise does not fit the context. So, option 3 is the answer. The author's unflattering references were so oblique or indirect that she was surprised when here allusions or indirect references were recognised.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 11

Choose the option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized words.

CONCINNITY

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 11
Concinnity means 'the skilful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of the different parts of something'.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 12

Choose the option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized words.

HARBINGER

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 12
Harbinger means 'a forerunner of something'

Hence, option 3.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 13

Choose the option that is CLOSEST in meaning to the capitalized words.

BOOTY

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 13
booty means 'valuable stolen goods, especially those seized in war'

Hence, option 3.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 14

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

(A) But seriously, how much would you pay to know what thoughts are swimming around in someone else's head?

(B) In most fictional movies thus, the idea of reading minds -of seeing the private intentions of another, and the possibility of intervening in those plans - has always been highly attractive

(C) Such fantastical questions have long been the bread and butter of fiction.

(D) Today, more than four centuries since the phrase, "A penny for your thoughts ?" was first recorded, inflationary accounting makes that ancient penny worth more than $40.

(E) The going rate for a "thought" - a probe into the thinking of another - was once quite a bargain.

(F) And if you could really know their truthfulness how much more would you pay?

(G) Even with the sliding value of the dollar, this still seems quite a bargain.

Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 14
Statement E introduces the topic 'thought' which is discussed in the other sentences. Hence, it is the first sentence

Statement E tells that going rate for a thought was quite a bargain long time back. But statement D gives the going rate for present. Hence, statement D follows statement E

Statement G supports statement D. hence, this is third sentence

Statement A questions the points mentioned in statements D. Hence, it follows statement G

Statement F is continuation of statement A

Statement C discusses the usage of value of 'thought'.

Statement B is an example of the point mentioned in statement C

Hence, the correct sequence is EDGAFCB

statement D is second sentence

Option

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 15

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

(A) But seriously, how much would you pay to know what thoughts are swimming around in someone else's head?

(B) In most fictional movies thus, the idea of reading minds -of seeing the private intentions of another, and the possibility of intervening in those plans - has always been highly attractive

(C) Such fantastical questions have long been the bread and butter of fiction.

(D) Today, more than four centuries since the phrase, "A penny for your thoughts ?" was first recorded, inflationary accounting makes that ancient penny worth more than $40.

(E) The going rate for a "thought" - a probe into the thinking of another - was once quite a bargain.

(F) And if you could really know their truthfulness how much more would you pay?

(G) Even with the sliding value of the dollar, this still seems quite a bargain.

Which of the following should be the FOURTH sentence after rearrangement?

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 15
Statement E introduces the topic 'thought' which is discussed in the other sentences. Hence, it is the first sentence

Statement E tells that going rate for a thought was quite a bargain long time back. But statement D gives the going rate for present. Hence, statement D follows statement E

Statement G supports statement D. hence, this is third sentence

Statement A questions the points mentioned in statements D. Hence, it follows statement G

Statement F is continuation of statement A

Statement C discusses the usage of value of 'thought'.

Statement B is an example of the point mentioned in statement C

Hence, the correct sequence is EDGAFCB

statement A is fourth sentence

Option 1

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 16

Each question below has blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Nearly nine months _____ the Ebola virus first struck in Guinea, grim statistics reveal that _____ the four West African countries of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria, the disease is far _____ being tackled

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 16
preposition 'after' will be suitable for first blank

As the sentence is referring to the places, preposition 'in' would fit second blank

Preposition 'from' is used in the following cases:

-- in the sense of where from

-- who gave it

Option 3

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 17

Each question below has blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Meeting ____ a point that coincides _____ a quarter century of the end of the Cold War, and specifically in the context ____ the crisis in Ukraine where over 3,000 people have been killed according to the UN, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit last week could ill-afford to ignore sane voices from ____ it

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 17
Preposition 'at' is used in the following cases

-- Used to point out specific time

-- Used to indicate a place

-- Used to indicate an activity

Preposition 'of' will be used in the following cases:

-- who/what does it belong to. For ex: a page of the book

what does it show. For ex: the picture of a palace

prepositions 'with' and 'within' fits second and fourth blank

option 4

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 18

Each question below has blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

Greater opportunities for engagement _____ a practising scientist ____ settings and communities could potentially encourage the exploration of scientific research ____ a career path and as a striving towards knowledge

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 18
Prepositions 'with' and 'across' fits first an second blank

Preposition 'as' can be used for comparing one person, thing, or situation with another

option 2

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 19

Each question consists of a number of sentences which, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the four choices numbered (1) through (4).

I. The investigation was confined to manufacturing firms in the area.

II. Those concerned with mining and quarrying, construction, transport, and trade and commerce, were excluded.

III. The number of workers employed by the firms in the area ranged from a dozen to approximately 35,000.

IV. A long search produced a comprehensive list of 203 manufacturing firms.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 19
Statement I introduces the topic 'investigation' which is discussed in the other sentences. Hence, it will be first sentence

Statement II describes the industries which are included in the investigation. Hence, it follows statement I

The number of firms to be investigated in the area and the number of workers employed by these firms is given in statement IV and III. Hence, statement III follows statement

Therefore, the correct sequence is I, II, IV, III

Hence, option 1

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 20

Directions for Questions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The world is witnessing food price turbulence again. A bad drought in Russia, rising demand in the US and developing countries, and Pakistan's blighted crop prospects after its floods are keeping prices of commodities such as cereals, sugar, oil and meat high. The Food and Agriculture Organization's monthly food price (A) is heading north.

India is not (B) from this problem even at the best of times. For the week that ended on 11 September, food prices (as (C) by the Wholesale Price Index) rose by 15.86%.

Given the robust demand for foodstuffs, a time of price volatility calls for a careful look at the "design" issues surrounding food supply management. At times, even huge food stocks are not able to (D) rising food prices. The fault lies in how food is released to traders by government agencies such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This problem is apart from FCI's high carrying cost of food grains. But this is not the problem at hand.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 20
Food and Agriculture Organization releases food price index every month. Hence, option 1.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 21

Directions for Questions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The world is witnessing food price turbulence again. A bad drought in Russia, rising demand in the US and developing countries, and Pakistan's blighted crop prospects after its floods are keeping prices of commodities such as cereals, sugar, oil and meat high. The Food and Agriculture Organization's monthly food price (A) is heading north.

India is not (B) from this problem even at the best of times. For the week that ended on 11 September, food prices (as (C) by the Wholesale Price Index) rose by 15.86%.

Given the robust demand for foodstuffs, a time of price volatility calls for a careful look at the "design" issues surrounding food supply management. At times, even huge food stocks are not able to (D) rising food prices. The fault lies in how food is released to traders by government agencies such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This problem is apart from FCI's high carrying cost of food grains. But this is not the problem at hand.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 21
The context is that events in other parts of world is affecting food prices in India also. Hence, 'immune' is suitable word. Option 3.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 22

Directions for Questions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The world is witnessing food price turbulence again. A bad drought in Russia, rising demand in the US and developing countries, and Pakistan's blighted crop prospects after its floods are keeping prices of commodities such as cereals, sugar, oil and meat high. The Food and Agriculture Organization's monthly food price (A) is heading north.

India is not (B) from this problem even at the best of times. For the week that ended on 11 September, food prices (as (C) by the Wholesale Price Index) rose by 15.86%.

Given the robust demand for foodstuffs, a time of price volatility calls for a careful look at the "design" issues surrounding food supply management. At times, even huge food stocks are not able to (D) rising food prices. The fault lies in how food is released to traders by government agencies such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This problem is apart from FCI's high carrying cost of food grains. But this is not the problem at hand.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 22
Among the given options, only 'measured' is suitable word. Option 4.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 23

Directions for Questions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The world is witnessing food price turbulence again. A bad drought in Russia, rising demand in the US and developing countries, and Pakistan's blighted crop prospects after its floods are keeping prices of commodities such as cereals, sugar, oil and meat high. The Food and Agriculture Organization's monthly food price (A) is heading north.

India is not (B) from this problem even at the best of times. For the week that ended on 11 September, food prices (as (C) by the Wholesale Price Index) rose by 15.86%.

Given the robust demand for foodstuffs, a time of price volatility calls for a careful look at the "design" issues surrounding food supply management. At times, even huge food stocks are not able to (D) rising food prices. The fault lies in how food is released to traders by government agencies such as the Food Corporation of India (FCI). This problem is apart from FCI's high carrying cost of food grains. But this is not the problem at hand.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 23
'Arrest' means 'stop or check (progress or a process)'. Hence, even huge food stocks are not able to stop rising food prices. Option 1.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 24

Directions: Read the below and answer the question that follows.

Models sporting the new fashion styles of the season breeze across the ramp confidently, however, find themselves at their wits end when asked to speak before an audience.

The argument above seems to be:

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 24
“argument-weakening or strengthening” are out of context.

Since no survey or study or data is involved in making the stated claim “that models lack confidence in front of an audience” this cannot be said to be a conclusion.

This is a statement possibly made by a keen observer, and hence be called an inference.

There is no basis to call the given statement an assumption. It may or may not be assumed.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 25

Directions: Read the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows.

In 1985, country X earned $100 million from its steel exports. By 2005, the revenue from steel exports doubled and in 2008 it reached to amount of $300 million.

Each of the following explains the increase in revenue except

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 25
Option 1: Explains the increased earning. The increased quantity may have translated into greater revenues.

Option 2: Explains why earnings have increased. Higher price may translate into greater revenues.

Option 3: Explains the increased earning. Lower raw material costs may translate into higher production and greater export revenues.

Option 4: Production remaining stable during this period is a sign of stagnation and cannot explain the substantial increase in revenue. This option does not explain the increase in earnings. All other options are valid reasons for the same.

Why Incorrect?

Solution: Increased production leading to increased exports explains the increased earnings.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 26

Directions: Read the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows

Brian was fired from his last job on the grounds of showing disrespect towards his boss. Later on, his boss called him and told him to rejoin the office if he wished to. Brian refused saying “I won`t ever go back even if it was the last place left to work”.

What probably did Brian mean to say when he said “I won`t ever ___ work.”?

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 26
“Won`t join ___ even if” is the clue. Brian implies that even if there were no jobs available, he would not go back to his old job.
NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 27

Find the missing number, if same rule is followed in all the three figures.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 27

The rule followed is

Similarly,

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 28

Directions: Read the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows.

Students did not qualify the interview in reputed companies though they have scored good marks in written exams. This is because of their bad communication skills.

Which of the following contradicts the views expressed in the above statements?

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 28
For selection in reputed companies student must have good communication skills and have knowledge for the specified subjects. As the statement clearly states that due to weak communication skills the students are not selected. Thus, this option contradicts the statement.

Therefore, it is the correct option.

Why Incorrect?

Solution: Students might confuse with this option as it states that the students don't perform good in interview. This might because of the communication skills and clearly do not contradicts the statement.

This is incorrect option.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 29

Out of 1000 students who failed in an exam,

(i) 658 failed in Physics

(ii) 372 failed in Chemistry

(iii) 590 failed in Math

(iv) 166 failed in Physics and Chemistry

(v) 434 failed in Physics and Math

(vi) 126 failed in Math and Chemistry.

Find the number of students who failed in either Physics or in Math or in both but not in Chemistry.

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 29

The Venn diagram for the same is as shown.

In the Venn diagram P stands for Physics, C for Chemistry, M for math.

So, b + c = 166 … (1)

a + b = 434 … (2)

b + d = 126 … (3)

Adding all the equations, we get

a + b + c + d + 2b = 726 … (4)

or a + b + c + d + b + b = 726 …(4)

Also, 658 – (a + b + c) + 590 – (a + b + d)

+ 372 – (b + c + d) + a + b + c + d = 100 … (5)

or 1620 – (2a + 3b + 2a + 2d) + a + b + c + d = 1000 … (5)

or 620 = a + b + c + d + b … (5)

Putting this value of a + b + c + d + b from equation (5) in to equation (4), we get

620 + b = 726 or b = 106 … (6)

Plugging this value of b in equations (1), (2) and (3), we get a = 318, c = 60 and d = 20

Now, the value asked for is

658 – (a + b + c) + a + 590 – (a + b + d) = 628

Hence, answer option (3) is correct.

NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 30

Directions: Read the paragraph given below and answer the question that follows

Recently in a remote rural part of the state, suspect Avaja was severely beaten on arrival by the villagers. District officials have sent a police team to nab the culprits.

Which of the following conclusions can be traced to the statements above? (The conclusion that he is not called directly but may be inferred from the facts).

Detailed Solution for NMAT Mock Test - 10 (New Pattern) - Question 30
The statement do not directly estimates anything. None of these is therefore a desirable answer.
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