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XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 1

Choose the odd pair out from the following pairs of words: 

Detailed Solution for XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 1

Options 1 to 4 are ‘isms’ which show discrimination towards the second word in the options: ‘ableism’ is discrimination or prejudice against individuals with ‘disabilities’, ‘racism’ is discrimination against ‘people of a certain race’, ‘chauvinism’ involves ‘gender’ discrimination, and ‘ageism’ is discrimination based on age, especially prejudice against the ‘elderly’.
However, ‘feminism’ is not discriminative - it is ‘an organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests’.
Hence, the corret answer is option 5.

XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 2

Answer the question based on the passage given below.


Marks Some lawmakers, see massive open online courses as a solution to overcrowding in universities. In California, a senate bill introduced this winter requires the state’s public colleges to give credit for approved online courses. Eighty-five percent of the state’s community colleges currently have course waiting lists.


Q. Which of the following would support the argument that more universities must incorporate massive open online courses (MOOCs) as a teaching methodology?

Detailed Solution for XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 2

Option 1 cites an example but ends up merely stating an insignificant statistic rather than supporting the argument.
Eliminate option 1.
Option 3 is only specific to electrical engineering. It does not make a strong case for MOOCs. Option 4 only highlights one of the characteristics of MOOCs. Option 5 is inconsequential with regard to the main argument. Only option 2 appropriately follows the train of thought.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 3

Answer the following question based on the information given below.

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

Detailed Solution for XAT Verbal And Logical Ability MCQ Quiz - 1 - Question 3

A metaphor is a figure of speech which contains an implied comparison. In option 3, a bottomless pit is a metaphor because it is applied to a teenager’s stomach.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.