MAT 2008 Question Paper

Instructions

A situation and the outcome are presented. Four statements follow thereafter. Each statement is to be separately evaluated in relation to the situation and outcome. Mark answer as

Situation: Abhijit Roy is training for a national swimming meet. His event is 800m freestyle. In winning the last five races, his time has never exceeded 8 minutes. His practice performances, in which he studiously attempts to duplicate all actual racing conditions, have been better. He is a strong favourite among local sportswriters to win the meet, and his coach Prabhu Dayal predicts that he will win in record time. Speed Swimming Gear, in the hope of capitalising on his upcoming victory, has persuaded Roy to be photographed with their goggles, which he always wears in competition. Outcome: Roy clocks his worst time ever and finishes fourth.

Question 151

After the race, several swimmers complained about the high chlorine content of the water in the pool.

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Question 152

It was revealed after the race that the national swimming meet was fixed.

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Instructions

Each Question n has a statement followed by two assumptions /conclusions. Find the implicit assumption(s)/conclusion(s ).

Question 153

Statement:
A good system of education in a country is the flower of economic development; it is also its seed.
Assumptions:
I: Economic development leads to educational development in a country.
II. Educational development leads to economic development in a country.

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Question 154

Statement:
There is one thing as important as studying and that is how much is understood.
Assumptions:
I. Studying and understanding go hand in hand.
II. Understanding is as important as studying.

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Question 155

Statement:
All birds are dogs and some dogs are cats.
Conclusions:
I. Some cats are not dogs.
II. All dogs are not birds.

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Question 156

Statement:
There are many Indians who are honest. Mohan is an Indian.
Conclusions:
I. Mohan is honest.
II. Mohan is not honest.

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Instructions

Attempt these Question ns based on the information given against each.

Question 157

In order to qualify in an examination having 6 subjects, a student has to get at least 50% and above marks separately in any 4 subjects and 35% and above in each of the 6 subjects. If a total of 25% candidates have qualified in the examination, then which of the following is definitely true?

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Question 158

“Cases of food-poisoning have been reported from village X. After a dinner party arranged for 100 people, 68 were admitted to the hospital, and 36 were reported to be out of danger. The food, which was cooked and stored in an open space for almost 12 hours, was served after reheating. Investigation is going on.” A news report. Which of the following can be hypothesised from the above information?

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Question 159

“If you want a hassle-free holiday package for city M, then join only our tour. Hurry up; only a few seats available” - An advertisement of XYZ Tourist Company. If the above statement is true then which of the following has been assumed while making the statement?

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Question 160

The State Government’s agency ‘Housewell’ has constructed 500 flats for the middle class but inspite of a shortage of houses, it has not even received 100 applications. Which of the following, if true, could explain this?

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