IIFT 2009 Question Paper

The main point presented by the underlined sentence is that the companies are looking at the emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. The reason for this is given as, to maintain their growth rates and margins, which is the subordinate clause.

This structure is correctly represented in option D.

The answer is option D.

"Wherever they are" and "Whatever they do" is given as additional information about the people mentioned. Thus, it has to be separated from the primary sentence using a hyphen or a comma.

Hence, the answer is option B.

A "sonnet" is a short poem. Thus, it has to be paired with poets.

"Symphonies" are composed by composers, and "contemplation about God" is done by philosophers.

All these are properly paired in option B.

Thus, the answer is option B.

The main idea is that car sales have increased due to two factors: the introduction of new models and the decrease in borrowing costs, both of which have contributed to bringing new buyers back to the market. Option A effectively represents this sequence, maintaining clear connections between the causes (new models and falling borrowing costs) and the result (new buyers returning).

Thus, the correct answer is indeed option A, as it presents the idea in a grammatically sound and logically coherent manner.

In the context of the sentence, "pedantic" means difficult to understand.

"Esoteric" means something that is understood by very few people. Thus, they are both synonymous in this context.

Hence, the answer is option C.

"Chagrin" means to be annoyed or distressed.

Option A: Intense happiness or excitement, often overwhelming. 

Option B:   The act of calming or soothing someone, often to reduce anger.

Option C: Joyful delight or amusement, often with a sense of mischief.

Option D: Deep embarrassment or stress, often due to humiliation.

Of the given options, Mortification works best as a synonym for chagrin. 

Hence, the answer is option D.

"Genuflect" means to bow or bend the knee to somebody.

"Grovel" also refers to kneeling in front of someone. Thus, both these words can be used in the same context.

Hence, the answer is option A.

"Stentorian" refers to something loud.

Among the options, only "blaring" can be used to refer to loud noises.

Hence, the answer is option C.

The word "bemused" means confused or puzzled. Among the given options, Option B) bewildered,  is the closest synonym, as it also means being perplexed or confused. The other options have different meanings:

Amused: entertained, finding something funny

Enlightened: having a deeper understanding or awareness

Enthused: excited or enthusiastic

"Specious" refers to something that seems right but is actually wrong.

"Unfeigned" means "genuine". Thus, it is an antonym of the given word.

Hence, the answer is option B.