IPM Indore 2022 Question Paper

The word 'cross' means a symbol or a sign; it can also refer to travelling or passing. All options B, C, and D present the correct usage of the word 'cross.' Option A is incorrect as it conflates the words 'cross' and 'gross' and therefore misuses the word.

The word 'spot' means a small round mark or a particular place or location. Option A uses the word 'spot' in the context of a 'mark on the shirt', presenting a correct usage. Option B uses the word in the context of a location, and option D presents the phrase 'spot on', which means precise and accurate. Option C misuses the word by writing 'spot on his career', which is incorrect with the noun 'career'.

The word 'collaborated' means to work together (with someone) on some activity or project. It can also refer to collaborating maliciously, akin to a traitor. All of the options A, B, and C present the correct usage of the term 'collaborate.' Option D is incorrect as it conflates 'collaborate' with 'corroborate', the latter of which refers to supporting or confirming a thesis.

All four of the sentences use the word "draw".“Draw” can have several meanings depending on context — as a verb, it can mean to pull or drag something, and as a noun, it can refer to a tie in a game or a lottery selection. It might also refer to producing a picture by making lines. 

Option A:[As he was very old, he didn't have the strength to draw water from the well near his house.] uses “draw” correctly to refer to pulling water from a well.

Option B:[He was lucky enough to win the draw in the lottery, where the prize was a rare painting.] also appropriately uses “draw" in the context of a lottery draw, indicating a random selection.

In Option C:[He used to keep all his important documents in the draw of his cupboard.], however, “draw” is misused. The sentence refers to a compartment in a cupboard, which should be “drawer,” not “draw.” (Drawer refers to a storage compartment in furniture.)

Option D:[The cricket match was heading for a draw, when the batsman hit a sixer and our team won.] uses “draw” appropriately to describe a tied game in cricket.

Hence, option C is the correct answer in this case.

In the given sentences, the word " state" has been used. "State" can have multiple meanings based on the context. It can refer to a nation or territory, or it can also refer to the particular condition someone/something is in at a particular time. It can also mean to express something clearly. 

In case of Option A:[The judicial magistrate asked the prosecuting lawyer to state the grounds on which the defendant had been arrested.] "State the grounds" means to express or specify the reasons. Here, the usage is correct. 

In case of Option B:[The state of his grandfather's health was critical, but it was difficult for him to get in touch with all the members of the family.] "The state of his grandfather's health" refers to the current condition of the grandfather's health. Here also, the usage is correct. 

For Option C: [Uttar Pradesh, being the most densely populated state in India, has the highest number of representatives in Parliament.], Uttar Pradesh is a state in India; the word here refers to a political/geographical region. 

Option D :[Her admirers considered her demeanour to be of great state and refinement, and most impressive] however uses the word "state" awwardly. "state " is used here as a noun, which typically does not imply "dignity" which is the intended meaning here.

Hence, option D is the correct answer in this case.

A quick read of the sentences tells us that the passage is about the important role that monsoons play in the Indian economy, especially their impact on the agro-based industries and food inflation. 

Statement 4 introduces monsoons and their importance in India; it is, therefore, a good opening sentence. While statement 4 introduces monsoons as the lifeblood of the country's economy, statement 3 explains why. So, it should logically follow statement 4. Statement 5 adds a context for why rainfall is so critical, Statement 1 then describes the negative impact of a poor monsoon; Finally, Statement 2 highlights a positive solution, and serves as a reasonable conclusion to the passage .

The correct logical order is therefore 43512. 

A quick read of the sentences tells us that the passage is about the history and popularity of Japanese ceramics and where to find them today.

Sentence 4 introduces us to the Japanese ceramics (Yakimono); it is therefore a good opening statement. Statement 1 has the use of the word "these", which refers to Japanese ceramics, hence 4 & 1 essentially become a pair. Statement 1 should follow 4 because it builds on the idea by explaining how their popularity grew alongside the tea ceremony. Statements 3 and 2 are mandatory pairs; Statement 3 refers to ceramics found in tourist shops while sentence 2 discusses savvy tourists seeking the best deals in Tokyo's Kitchen Town.

Therefore, the correct order should be 4132.

A quick read of the sentences reveals that the passage discusses the Central African Republic’s choice to make Bitcoin legal tender and the backlash it has encountered.

Statement 1 presents the central idea of the passage, serving as a fitting introduction. Statement 4 follows logically, addressing the criticisms directed at the government regarding this action. Statement 3 expands on this by examining potential drawbacks of the decision. Finally, Statement 2 wraps up the discussion by summarizing the concerns and considering the wider economic and environmental impacts. 

Hence, 1432 should be the correct order for the sentences.  

A quick read of the sentences shows that the passage addresses how human eyes handle visual information, especially emphasising eye movements (saccades) and how these functions evolve with age.

 Statement 5 presents the main idea of the passages, which is how changes in the visual field trigger saccades. Statement 4 logically follows,  providing an overview of the visual process, as in what happens after 'saccades'. Statement 3 then discusses the effects of ageing. Statement 2 presents a contrast where is talks about the youth eyes. Following this, Statement 1 outlines the consequence: the brain receives diminished input, which serve as a fitting conclusion.

Therefore, the proper and logical sequence is 54321.

A quick read of the sentences tells us that the passage covers the historical importance, present state, and rejuvenation strategies for Sion Talao lake.

The passage opens with statement 3, which gives us an introduction to the Sion Talao Lake, and the plans the municipal corporation has regarding its rejuvenation and beautification. This is logically followed by statement 1, which gives us more details about the lake's location. Statement 5 then follows, where it introduces the problem of the lake’s natural surroundings changing.  This is followed by 4 , telling us that the lake has lost its importance over time.While Statement 2 may not serve as a formal conclusion, it effectively ends the passage on a poignant note by illustrating the current state of the lake—now surrounded by high-rise buildings—highlighting the extent of change and loss over time.

The correct sequence is therefore 31542