[Download PDF] IIFT 2016 Question Paper Paper with Solutions

Instructions

In the following passage, fill in the blank spaces with the most appropriate word from the options provided.

Come October and you are burnt by the mid-day Sun. The storm and the sizzle is particularly __70__ as it comes after the relatively cool monsoon months. Though it is hot and muggy, that does not prevent people from coming out on the streets to __71__ the traditional festivals. And it must be shopping time also, colourfully decorated showrooms are __72__ the passerby to let his hair down, splurge and take a __73__ of gifts home for family. After all, the New Year is just around.

Question 71

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Solution

We can infer that people come out on the street unmindful of the weather to look forward to the festival. 'Herald' means to signal the arrival of something. 'Moot' means to be considered doubtful. 'Boycott' means to reject something. Therefore, 'herald' is the correct term to be used to fill the blank and hence, option A is the right answer.

Question 72

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Solution

From the given sentence, we can infer that the colourful showrooms tempt the passerby to buy something. Therefore, the missing word must mean to urge or to tempt.

'Drawing the passerby to let his hair down' is an incorrect expression. The shops can draw the passerby but they cannot 'draw' him to let his hair down. Therefore, we can eliminate option A.

'Pursuing' means to follow or chase. Fascinating and pursuing fail to capture that the shops entice the passerby.
'Exhort' means to urge someone. 'Exhorting' fills the blank perfectly. Therefore, option B is the right answer.

Question 73

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The author intends to convey that the shops entice the customers into dropping their inhibitions and buying a large number of items.

We can eliminate option D (placement) as the word is irrelevant to the context of the sentence. 'Token' is used to describe something that is bought as a souvenir.The author intends to convey that the people end up buying a lot. Therefore, we can eliminate option A as well.

Both 'list' and 'bagful' capture the point that the people buy a lot. However, the word 'list' implies that the activity is pre-planned. There is a formal structure attached to the word 'list'. Though people do not go in with an intention to buy, they end up buying things. The word 'bagful' captures the delight in the the process and hence, option C is the right answer.

Instructions

In the following questions some parts of the sentence have been jumbled up. Re-arrange these parts which are labelled as (a), (b), (c) and (d) to produce the correct sequence in completing the sentence.

Question 74

Nelson Mandela modern country in a modern way (a) / and could run a new (b) / shifted the beliefs of the people (c) / so they could heal the racial conflict (d)

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Solution

The correct statement is : Nelson Mandela shifted the beliefs of the people so they could heal the racial conflict and could run a new modern country in a modern way.

Therefore, (c), (d), (b), (a) is a correct sequence. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Question 75

The difference and development on the other affects(a) / in the relationship between death and birth-rates on the one hand (b) / but the age structure of the population (c) / not just the rat of the population growth (d)

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Solution

The correct sequence is :

The difference in the relationship between death and birth-rates on the one hand and development on the other affects not just the rat of the population growth but the age structure of the population.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

Instructions

Fill up the blanks with appropriate word (idiom/colloquial) given in the options.

Question 76

Mark is always eager to argue about how this business should be run. He seems to have a real _________ on his shoulder about it.

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'To have a chip on the shoulder' is an idiom which means to hold some grudge about some topic which causes instant provocation. Therefore, option C is the right answer.

Question 77

Vishnu thought the last problem on the test was a real __________. It was much harder and more complex than any of the previous problems.

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Solution

'Doozy' is a term used to describe something unique.
'Whooper' is a term used to describe a large swan found in Europe, Asia, and Greenland. The term is also used to indicate a person who makes a loud noise (Like the swan).
'Carp' means to find fault with something.
'Snafu' is a term used to describe a muddled situation.

We can infer from the sentence that Vishnu thought the problem to be one of its kind. Therefore, 'doozy' is the correct term to be used and hence, option A is the right answer.

Question 78

I used to be kind of a _______ when I was little, but I lost most of the weight in my teenage years.

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Solution

From the given sentence, we can infer that the author used to be chubby when he was little and lost some weight as he grew up. Therefore, the missing word should mean 'fat or chubby'.

Let us evaluate the options:

Runt is a term used to describe a small and weak person.
Beanpole is a term used to describe a tall and lean person.
Punk is a term used to describe someone of little value.
Doughboy is a term used to describe a chubby person.

Therefore, doughboy is the correct term to be used and hence, option C is the right answer.

Instructions

For the following questions answer them individually

Question 79

The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) or Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries, signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. Which of the following countries is not a member of TPP?

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Solution

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was signed by Australia, Canada, Brunei, Japan, Chile, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Vietnam, Singapore, and the United States. Indonesia is not a member of TPP. Therefore, option D is the right answer.

TPP is now defunct (As on November 2018).

Question 80

Match each Brand with the most appropriate Industry Type it represents:

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Solution

Facebook is a social media platform (Technology-based company).
Louis Vuitton is a luxury fashion brand based out of France.
Visa is a financial services company that specializes in electronic fund transfer.
UPS stands fir United Parcel Service. It is a US based company that specializes in transport.
Accenture is a business services firm. Previously known as Anderson consulting, the company is widely involved in the IT consulting space.
Therefore, option C is the right answer.

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IIFT 2016 Question Paper

IIFT 2016 Question Paper

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Nelson Mandela modern country in a modern way (a) / and could run a new (b) / shifted the beliefs of the people (c) / so they could heal the racial conflict (d)

The difference and development on the other affects(a) / in the relationship between death and birth-rates on the one hand (b) / but the age structure of the population (c) / not just the rat of the population growth (d)

Mark is always eager to argue about how this business should be run. He seems to have a real _________ on his shoulder about it.

Vishnu thought the last problem on the test was a real __________. It was much harder and more complex than any of the previous problems.

I used to be kind of a _______ when I was little, but I lost most of the weight in my teenage years.

The Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) or Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is a trade agreement among twelve Pacific Rim countries, signed on 4 February 2016 in Auckland, New Zealand. Which of the following countries is not a member of TPP?

Match each Brand with the most appropriate Industry Type it represents:

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