CMAT 2023 Slot 2 Questions Paper

The word 'proscribe' means to prohibit or forbid something.

Options A, B, and D are antonyms of proscribe, while option C is the correct meaning of the word.

The correct option is C.

I. Gold and silver ______ precious metals: In this sentence, the verb "are" is the correct form to use with the subject "Gold and silver." The subject is plural, so the verb should also be in the plural form. Therefore, "are" is the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

II.The ship with its crew ______ lost: In this sentence, the verb "was" is the correct form to use with the subject "The ship with its crew." The subject is singular, so the verb should also be in the singular form. Therefore, "was" is the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

III. No nook or corner ______ left unexplored: In this sentence, the verb "was" is the correct form to use with the subject "No nook or corner." Although the subject contains multiple elements connected by "or," it is considered singular. Therefore, the verb should be in the singular form. Therefore, "was" is the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

IV. Neither my friend nor I _____ to blame: In this sentence, the verb "am" is the correct form to use with the compound subject "Neither my friend nor I." The pronoun "I" functions as the subject of the sentence and requires the singular form of the verb "am." Therefore, "am" is the appropriate option to complete the sentence.

The correct option is D.

A medicine to counteract poison is called an 'Antidote'.

Thus, the correct option is A.

The statement in option A is incorrect because it combines the present perfect tense ("have passed") with a specific past time reference ("last year"). The present perfect tense is used to indicate actions that occurred at an indefinite time in the past, not with a specific time reference like "last year." Therefore, the use of "have passed" in this sentence is incorrect.

The sentence in option B is incorrect because it uses the present tense ("pass") to describe an action that occurred in the past ("last year"). When referring to a specific past time, the correct verb form to use is the past tense, which is "passed" in this case.

The sentence in option C is incorrect because it combines the present continuous tense ("am passing") with a specific past time reference ("last year"). The present continuous tense is used to describe ongoing actions happening in the present, not in the past. Therefore, using "am passing" in this sentence to refer to an action in the past is incorrect.

The sentence in option D is the correct sentence. It uses the past tense ("passed") to indicate that the action of passing the examination occurred in the past. The time frame "last year" further specifies when the action took place, making this sentence grammatically correct.

The correct option is D.

Catch twenty two refers to a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.

Since only option C captures its essence, the correct option is C.

"There are numberless definitions of religion, The meaning and definition of religion differs according to the socio-cultural and psychological background of the person who reflects upon it. Even the political setting inserts its influence on the understanding of the meaning of religion. Some of the definitions are phenomenological and try to expose the common elements that we see in the acknowledged world religions."

From the above excerpt, we can see that all four options have their influence on the meaning of the religion.

The correct option is D.

"In the West, under the influence of the inherited tradition of Judeo-Christian tradition, religion was understood more theistically while in the East, it was mostly a response to the experience of the natural powers that are beyond human control and also to the inner urge for an ethical and moral reference."

Thus, the correct option is B.

The word 'etymology' refers to the history of a word or phrase shown by tracing its development and relationships.

Thus, out of the four options, the closest option is D.

Statenents A and B are supported by the information provided in the passage. The passage highlights that religion is a sensitive and vulnerable aspect of human life, indicating its significance and impact. It also mentions that religion is purely a human activity, emphasizing its association with human beliefs, practices, and experiences. However, the passage does not support the statement that religion doesn't bind the members of a community together. In fact, it emphasizes that religion strongly emphasises community aspects and serves as something that binds the members of a community together.

The correct option is A.

The meaning of the words given in the left column is as follows:

Crap Diem: to urge someone to make the most of the present time or seize the day.

Faux Pas: an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation.

Magnum Opus: a great work and especially the greatest achievement of an artist or writer.

Prima Facie: sufficient to raise a presumption unless disproved or rebutted.

Thus, the correct order will be (A)-(IV); (B)-(II); (C)-(III); (D)-(I)

The correct option is C.