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SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 1
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Directions: Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the question.

A. But many of the currently-used triggers, like antibiotics, can have negative side effects or are unsafe for prolonged use.

B. In recent years, scientists have worked to refine how cell therapies — which have shown promise in treating diseases like cancer — are controlled.

C. In search of a better trigger, lead author Jianli Yin and her colleagues looked for a compound that was natural, nontoxic and perhaps even beneficial to health.

D. These therapies often rely on a chemical compound to trigger cells to secrete a specific therapeutic substance.

E. In addition to its laundry list of purported health benefits, green tea contains a molecule called protocatechuic acid, or PCA.

Which of the following is the FIRST sentence of the sequence?

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 1
Point B introduces the subject - "cell therapies". All the other sentences relate to it. So, it should be the introductory sentence.

Point D mentions "these therapies" which relate to "cell therapies" introduced in point B.

Point D mentions "... chemical compound to trigger cells ...", which has been further mentioned in point A as "But many of the currently-used triggers ...".

So, A should come after D as it presents a contrast to D.

Point C mentions "In search of a better trigger", which relates to "negative side effects or are unsafe" in A. So, C should be the next sentence.

Point E should be placed after C as it mentions "list of purported health benefits", which relates to "beneficial to health" in C.

So, the correct order should be BDACE.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 2
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Directions: Select the appropriate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

_______ you speak the truth, you will be dismissed.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 2
In this conditional statement, 'unless', which means 'if not', should be used. 'If' does not fit well with the meaning of the sentences. Being 'dismissed' on speaking the 'truth' goes against the general conventions and the implied meaning of the sentence.
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SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 3
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Directions: Select the appropriate conjunction from the given choices to fill in the blank.

_______ you have not obeyed me, I will not make anymore suggestions.

Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 3
As the reason is already known, the correct usage will be 'since'. Double negatives are not used, so options 3 and 4 are incorrect.
SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 4
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Directions: Select the word which is the synonym of the given word/ underlined word.

Precocious
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'Precocious' means exceptionally smart, ahead of age in understanding. So, option 2 is the correct answer.
SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 5
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Directions: Choose the correctly spelt word.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 5
Correctly spelt word is 'pungent,' which refers to a smell that is strong and sharp.
SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 6
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Directions: Choose the alternative that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

I find her very annoying as she has the awful habit of poking her nose into my affairs.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 6

In this sentence, the idiom "poke her nose into" means to interfere or intrude into someone else's business or affairs without being asked or invited.
So, when it says "I find her very annoying as she has the awful habit of poking her nose into my affairs," it means that the person is annoyed because she interferes in their affairs without permission.
Therefore, the best alternative that describes the meaning of this idiom is option A, "Interfering," as it aligns with the idea of someone intruding or meddling in someone else's matters.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 7
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Directions: Choose the appropriate word from the given options and fill in the blank.

The incidence has brought the ___________ within the ruling party into sharper focus.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 7
''Squabbles'' is the correct answer, which means ''petty arguments''. All the other options make the sentence illogical.
SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 8
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Directions: Fill in the blank with a suitable idiom/phrase.

The monetary help arrived too late. He was already on his ______________.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 8

In this sentence, the phrase "on his last legs" is used.
This phrase means that someone is in a very weak or declining condition, often nearing the end of their life or ability to continue.
So, when it says "The monetary help arrived too late. He was already on his last legs," it means that by the time the monetary help arrived, the person was already in a very weak state or struggling greatly.
Therefore, the best idiom to fill in the blank is option A, "last legs," as it accurately conveys the idea of someone being in a weak or declining condition.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 9
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Choose the option that best replaces the phrase in underline without changing the meaning of the sentence below:

The kids had a whale of a time at the swimming pool.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 9
"A whale of a time" refers to an exciting experience.

Hence, the answer is option C.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 10
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Select the option that is closest in meaning to the word given below:

Sardonic
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’Sardonic’ means Cynical or grim. Therefore, option B is the right answer.
SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 11
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Identify the figure of speech.

Fear gripped the students waiting for their exam results.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 11
In the given sentence, a non-human entity "Fear" is given the human ability of "gripping".

Thus, the figure of speech used is Personification.

The answer is option A.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 12
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In the sentence identify the segment which contains the grammatical error.

Q. She behaves in a such a cordial manner that everyone admires her
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 12

The grammatically correct sentence of the given sentence is – ‘She behaves in such a cordial manner that everyone admires her.’ So, the error part is option a, i.e, “She behaves in a”, which must be replaced by ‘ she behaves in’.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 13
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A sentence is given in direct speech. Choose the option that represents the same sentence in indirect speech:

Balu said to his students ‘Try to achieve what you dream’.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 13
While converting from direct to indirect speech, ‘said to’ must be converted to ‘told’. The inverted commas must be removed. Also, the statement within the inverted commas must be devoid of first or second person pronouns.

The correct form is Balu told his students to try to achieve what they dream of.

Therefore, option B is the right answer.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 14
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Choose the option which gives the meaning of the below-given mania/phobia.

Nomophobia
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 14
Nomophobia is an abbreviation of "No Mobile Phone Phobia" and refers to the fear of being without one's mobile phone.

Hence, the answer is option A.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 15
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Identify the source of the phrase given below.

"De Facto"
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 15
The phrase "De Facto" means "in fact".

It has its origins in the Latin language.

The answer is option C.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 16
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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

10, 65, 626, 7777, ?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 16
The pattern is

32 + 1 = 10

43 + 1 = 65

54 + 1 = 626

65 + 1 = 7777

76 + 1 = 117650

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 17
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Directions: Select the term which will replace the question mark (?) in the given alphanumeric series.

G4T, ?, M20P, P43N, S90L
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 17
Pattern 1 (First letter of each term): G + 3 = J, J + 3 = M, M + 3 = P and P + 3 = S

Pattern 2 (Last letter of each term): T - 2 = R, R - 2 = P, P - 2 = N and N - 2 = L

Pattern 3 (Middle number of each term): 4 × 2 + 1 = 9, 9 × 2 + 2 = 20, 20 2 + 3 = 43 and 43 × 2 + 4 = 90

Therefore, the required arrangement is "J9R".

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 18
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Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows.

Eleven books are written by different authors, named, O, D, Z, A, l, E, J, K, B, L and P. Their books are kept on different shelves. The bottom shelf is numbered 1 and the top one is numbered 11. The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf. The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by E is in the middle. The book written by J is kept between the books written by E and K. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8.

Which author's book is kept on the tenth shelf?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 18
The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. The book written by E is in the middle. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf.

Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The book written by J is kept exactly between the books written by E and K.

The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8. We get the final arrangement as given below:

So, it cannot be determined as to which author's book is kept on the tenth shelf.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 19
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Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows.

Eleven books are written by different authors, named, O, D, Z, A, l, E, J, K, B, L and P. Their books are kept on different shelves. The bottom shelf is numbered 1 and the top one is numbered 11. The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf. The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by E is in the middle. The book written by J is kept between the books written by E and K. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8.

Which of the following combinations is/are true?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 19
The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. The book written by E is in the middle. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf.

Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The book written by J is kept exactly between the books written by E and K.

The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8. We get the final arrangement as given below:

This is true that the book written by J is kept on the fifth shelf.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 20
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Directions: Read the following information carefully and answer the question that follows.

Eleven books are written by different authors, named, O, D, Z, A, l, E, J, K, B, L and P. Their books are kept on different shelves. The bottom shelf is numbered 1 and the top one is numbered 11. The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf. The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by E is in the middle. The book written by J is kept between the books written by E and K. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8.

How many books are kept between the books written by A and K?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 20
The book written by B is kept on the third shelf. The book written by E is in the middle. The books written by O and P are on the top and the bottom shelf, respectively. The book written by L is on the seventh shelf.

Two books are kept between the books written by O and A. There are as many books between the books written by O and A as those between the books written by P and K. The book written by J is kept exactly between the books written by E and K.

The book written by P is not kept above A. The book written by I is not kept on the shelf that is numbered above 8. We get the final arrangement as given below:

Three books are kept between A and K.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 21
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If the current time is 6:20, then after how much time will the hands of the clock make the same angle as they do at present?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 21

If the angle between the hands is 70°, then the time can be found as follows.

M = 220/11 = 20 minutes or

So, the same angle will be made at

So, the required answer is

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 22
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Directions: Read the information and answer the question given below.

A + B means A is the daughter of B, A × B means A is the son of B and A - B means A is the wife of B.

If P × Q - S, then which of the following is true?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 22
P × Q - S means P is the son of Q who is the wife of S.

From the above diagram, we can conclude that S is the father of P.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 23
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Directions: A machine rearranges a given input line step-by-step as per the illustration given below.

Input: 24 juice 4 manager 32 28 can tar 16 state 8 12 people 20 location ball

Step 1: ball 32 24 juice 4 manager 28 can tar 16 state 8 12 people 20 location

Step 2: ball can 32 28 24 juice 4 manager tar 16 state 8 12 people 20 location

Step 3: ball can juice 32 28 24 20 4 manager tar 16 state 8 12 people location

Step 4: ball can juice location 32 28 24 20 16 4 manager tar state 8 12 people

Step 5: ball can juice location manager 32 28 24 20 16 12 4 tar state 8 people

Step 6: ball can juice location manager people 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 tar state

Step 7: ball can juice location manager people state 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 tar

Step 8: ball can juice location manager people state tar 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4

Step 8 is the last step of the rearrangement.

As per the rules followed in the above steps, answer the given question based on the following input:

Input: kites 30 optimistic 5 glacier watch 40 25 umbrella 20 rest 10 15 nature 35 desk

Q. Which of the following will be step 6?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 23

The logic used here is explained below

For words: Words are arranged alphabetically from left to right according to English dictionary by looking at the first letter of each word. So, the first letter which comes first alphabetically among all the words is picked and written at the left end of the row. Then, the next letter is written after it. The words are put together one after another. All the words are placed at the left end of the row.

For numbers: Numbers are arranged in descending order. The largest number is picked first and after that the second largest number and so on. Numbers are arranged in such a way that they are put together with other numbers. All the numbers are arranged at the right end of the row.

The complete rearrangement is as follows.

Input: kites 30 optimistic 5 glacier watch 40 25 umbrella 20 rest 10 15 nature 35 desk

Step 1: desk 40 kites 30 optimistic 5 glacier watch 25 umbrella 20 rest 10 15 nature 35

Step 2: desk glacier 40 35 kites 30 optimistic 5 watch 25 umbrella 20 rest 10 15 nature

Step 3: desk glacier kites 40 35 30 optimistic 5 watch 25 umbrella 20 rest 10 15 nature

Step 4: desk glacier kites nature 40 35 30 25 optimistic 5 watch umbrella 20 rest 10 15

Step 5: desk glacier kites nature optimistic 40 35 30 25 20 5 watch umbrella rest 10 15

Step 6: desk glacier kites nature optimistic rest 40 35 30 25 20 15 5 watch umbrella 10

Step 7: desk glacier kites nature optimistic rest umbrella 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 watch

Step 8: desk glacier kites nature optimistic rest umbrella watch 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5

From the above pattern, we see that option (1) is correct.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 24
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Directions: Read the following information and answer the question given below.

(i) A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven members standing in a row (not necessarily in the same order) facing north.

(ii) C and B have as many members between them as G and C have between them.

(iii) D, who is 3rd from the extreme left, is 3rd to the left of E.

(iv) A and D are immediate neighbours and F and C are immediate neighbours.

Which of the following statements is true?
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(i) A, B, C, D, E, F and G are seven members standing in a row (not necessarily in the same order) facing north.

(ii) D, who is 3rd from the extreme left, is 3rd to the left of E.

(ii) C and B have as many members between them as G and C have between them.

(iv) A and D are immediate neighbours and F and C are immediate neighbours.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 25
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A woman and her grandson have the same birthday. For six consecutive birthdays, her age is an integral multiple of his age. How old is the grandmother at the sixth of these birthdays?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 25
Let ''d'' be the difference between the age of grandmother and grandson.

Among those six years, there will one for which the age of the grandson will be a multiple of 6.

Then (the age of the grandma) implies

Hence d is a multiple of 6. Same for 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Hence d is a multiple of LCM(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) = 60.

Since it can't be 120, the age difference is 60.

Therefore the age of the grandson must divide 60 during those 6 consecutive years.

Meaning it must avoid all prime numbers beyond 7. But prime numbers between 7 and 89 are never more than 6 units apart.

Hence the grandson's age is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the age of the grandmother is 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66.

So at sixth birthday of grandson age of grandmother is 66 years.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 26
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Directions: In the problem below, a question is given followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the given arguments is/are 'strong'.

Arguments:

I. No, such persons cannot serve the people and the country.

II. Yes, it is a democracy and people should be allowed to decide whom to vote for.

Q. Should persons convicted of criminal offences in the past be allowed to contest elections in India?
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 26

Clearly, persons with criminal background cannot stand to serve as the representatives of the common people. So, they should not be allowed to contest elections. Thus, only argument I holds, while II does not.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 27
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Directions: In the following question, a statement is followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts, and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statement, disregarding commonly known facts.

Statement: The Western culture is spoiling the Indian youth. With high teenage pregnancy rates and high marital dissatisfaction resulting in increasing number of divorces, the influence is deleterious on the vulnerable society of India exposed to the West through movies and other forms of social media.

Conclusions:

I. The West ought not let its culture cast its evil effect on the Indian culture in general and youth in particular.

II. Western influence through movies and social media is the only deleterious effect on Indian culture and youth.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 27
I cannot be concluded as the statement talks about a problem but does not propose any solution whatsoever.

II cannot be concluded, as no mention of these being the only means of harmful influence is there in the statement.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 28
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Directions: Find the missing term (?) out of the options given below after studying the relationship among the other given figures.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 28
Middle number is the difference between the quotients obtained by dividing the top number by the bottom number, and dividing the number on the left side of the circle by the number on the right side of the circle.

1. 16 ÷ 4 = 4, 24 ÷ 4 = 6, 6 - 4 = 2; 2 is the middle number

2. 16 ÷ 2 = 8, 15 ÷ 5 = 3, 8 - 3 = 5; 5 is the middle number.

3. 8 ÷ 2 = 4, 14 ÷ 7 = 2, 4 - 2 = 2; 2 is the middle number.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 29
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In the question below a statement is followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. An assumption is something supposed or taken in for granted. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and then decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement: A fund promises to double the investor's money in one year.

Assumption:

I. People are looking to grow their wealth.

II. The fund is a scam.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 29
Only if people want to grow their wealth would the fund be in operation. Thus, assumption I is implicit.

We cannot assume that the fund is a scam on the basis of the promise they made. Thus, assumption II is not implicit.

Hence, option A is the right answer.

SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 30
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Statements: The most expensive city in India to live is Mumbai.

Conclusions:

I. It is cheaper to live in Delhi when compared to Mumbai.

II. Indore is the cheapest city to live.
Detailed Solution for SNAP Mock Test - 4 (New Pattern) - Question 30
Since Mumbai is the costliest city, Delhi will be comparatively cheaper. Thus, conclusion I follows.

Further, we cannot conclude which city is cheaper to live. Thus, conclusion II does not follow.

Hence, option A is the right answer.

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