Test: Miscellaneous- 1 - CLAT MCQ

Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below

(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.

(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.

(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.

(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.

(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.

(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses

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Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (E) and (F) represents a disadvantage of the small grocery stores over the supermarkets from the perspective of a smaller brand?

Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below

(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.

(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.

(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.

(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.

(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.

(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses

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Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above represents a reason for the shift from local grocery stores to supermarkets by the smaller brands?

Directions : These questions are based on the information given above and the sentences labeled (A), (B),(C),(D),(E) and (F) as given below

(A) A smaller brand manufacturing a certain product of quality comparable with that of a bigger brand, makes much more profit from the local grocery stores than from the supermarkets.

(B) As the supermarkets have been set up only in bigger cities at present, this step would fail to deliver results in the smaller cities.

(C) Supermarkets help the smaller brands break into newer markets without investing substantially in distribution.

(D) Supermarkets charge the smaller brands 10% higher than the amount charged to the bigger brands.

(E) Being outnumbered by the bigger brands, visibility of the smaller brands at local grocery stores is much lower as compared to the supermarkets.

(F) Smaller brands are currently making substantial losses in their businesses

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Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (E) and (F) mentioned above would prove that the step taken by the smaller brands (of moving to supermarkets) may not necessarily be correct?

Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Statement: The State Government granted special status to the seminar on the importance of protecting the environment around us, organized by the local academic body to create awareness among the citizens.

Which of the following may be a probable reason for the State Government’s decision?

Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Statement: Most car manufacturers have marginally reduced the price of their products despite higher input cost and increased Govt. duties and have promised to keep the prices at the present level for at least the next couple of months.Which of the following can be the best possible reason for the above step by the car manufacturers?

Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Statement: The prices of vegetables and other food articles have decreased in the recent months raising hope among policy planners that the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India) tight grip on supply of liquid money in the market for controlling inflation may be eased.

Which of the following may be a possible action for the above situation?

Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Statement: A severe cyclonic storm hit the eastern coastline last month, resulting in huge loss of life and property on the entire east coast, and the government had to disburse a considerable amount for relief activities through the district administration machineries.Which of the following may possibly be a follow-up measure to be taken up by the government?

Directions : In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows.

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Statement: It has been reported in a recent study that intake of moderate quantity of milk chocolate reduces the risk of suffering from central nervous system-related illnesses.Which of the following would weaken the findings of the study reported in the above statement?

Directions : Read the following statement and answer the question that follows.

‘The first ever low-cost tablet with a three-hour battery which works only with Wi-Fi for accessing the Internet will be a game changer for India’s rural population who have been on the wrong side of the digital divide in the country.’ – Stated Company X, the manufacturers of the tablet on their role in providing access to Internet throughout India.

Which of the following can be assumed/inferred from the given statement? (An assumption is something that is not directly stated but is supposed or taken for granted and an inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A)  As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B)  Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

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‘Blind imitation of a product can never be successful and sustainable.

Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above proves the above statement most appropriately?

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

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Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above represented an advantage of imitating an existing product?

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q. 

Which of the statements (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above would contradict the fact that imitation of products is a successful market strategy?

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A)  As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B)  Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e)  ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

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Companies must add such values to their imitated products that not only distinguish their imitation but also add to customer satisfaction.

Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above proves the above statement most appropriately?

Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows.

A recent report points to the fact that what stands between girls in village Regari and a good education is the lack of transport to and from the only school in the area.

Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?

(An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be inferred from the given facts.)

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e)  ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

Q. It has been reported in recent years that a very large number of seats in engineering colleges in the country remain vacant at the end of the admission session.

Which of the following may be the probable cause of the above effect?

Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows.

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The condition of the roads in the city has deteriorated considerably during the first two months of monsoon and most of the roads have developed big potholes.
Which of the following can be a possible effect of the above cause?

Directions : Read the following information and the five statements given below it carefully and answer the questions which follow.

Steve Jobs himself said it: “It’s smart to take an existing idea and enhance it beautifully,” Apple did it and so did some of the most successful brands worldwide. To be successful, it is not essential to imovation’ which is a combination of innovation and imitation.

(A) As an innovation is a standalone product in the market, it reaps in all the profit till the ‘innovators’ imitate it. ‘Imovation’, however, is not profitable as there are many imitated products in the market at the same time, all reducing each other’s profits.

(B) Brand X duplicated Brand Y’s mobile phones with exactly the same features and same price range but failed to make an impact in the market.

(C) No one remembers the innovators after some time because they did not turn their idea into success. On the other hands, the imitators did what they had to just at the right time.

(D) While Sanfy invented portable MP3 players, it was Apple which enabled MP3 players to play videos and games at a fairly reasonable price, thus capturing the market.

(e) ‘Imovation’ is a lot less risky business venture. An imitator is already equipped with the analysis of how market received the innovation

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Majority of the students who appeared in the final examination of postgraduate course in management in the local college have secured first class, which is comparatively higher than the performance of students of other management colleges in the state.

Which of the following may indicate that the results are not in line with the general trend?