IIFT 2019

The meaning of the words are as follows.

Schism : Split or a division.

Torsion: twisting of an object because of applied torque

Zephyr : A gentle wind.

Palliative : a medicine that relieves pain

Intrepid : courageous.

Option B is the correct answer.

The meaning of the word lose is to be deprived of. The meaning of the word loose is not taut.

Only is option A has the words lose and loose been used correctly. Hence, it is the correct answer.

The meaning of the idiom , to flog a dead horse is to do something in vain,. Option A is the correct answer.

The meaning of the idiom , a pipe dream is to have an impracticable plan. Option C is the correct answer.

The term Ante merediem indicates time after midnight to noon. The term post merediem indicates the time from noon to midnight. Option A is the correct answer.

Only excellence and dividends would fit in the blanks to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

In case of international matters, there is always an element of risk in whatever one might do. Only the words case and whatever would yield the contextual meaning required in the aforementioned sentence. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

After reading all the sentences it can be inferred that hands and finger positions were recognized by those who understood the symbolism in ancient times.

Option B introduces this idea and hence it is the introductory sentence of the passage. Option A further establishes how, particular finger positions delivered a message that was recognized by those who understood the symbolism. Hence, it should logically follow B.

Options D and C gives two examples of such symbolism. Here, D should precede C because, D has the term "for example" in it.

The correct order of sentences is therefore BADC

After reading all the sentences, it can be inferred that the passage talks about how intelligence develops and is not an acquired quality.

Sentence C clears a misconception that intelligence is wholly inherited from our parents. Hence, it forms the introductory lines of the passage.

Sentence B clarifies the statement made in sentence C. Hence, it should be the second sentence of the passage.

Sentence A gives the idea that some people are born with greater possibilities than others. Sentece D follows this idea and gives the conclusion that though this is the case, the potential would develop only with the right influences.

Hence, the correct ordering of the sentences is CBAD

After reading all the lines of the paragraph, it can be inferred that the passage talks about how plans were made for regulation of automobile laws in EU states.

Sentence C introduces the plans that were announced by the European Commission. Hence, it should serve as the introductory sentence. 

Sentence B gives the reason that the plans would make it far easier for individuals to switch insurance companies. Hence, it would follow sentence C.

Sentences D and A give the two major changes proposed in the plan. A should follow D because A begins with , " The commission also wants".

Hence, the correct order is CDBA