XAT 2024 Question Paper

Option B is the correct answer.

Option B, “generations, changed, other,” is correct because it fits grammatically and contextually into the sentence. The term “generations” refers to people over time, “changed” indicates a transformation or evolution in perception or behaviour, and “other” refers to other individuals. So, the sentence “As generations evolved and eventually moved to cities, close proximity changed how we viewed and assessed each other” makes sense both grammatically and idiomatically.

Option A “civilization, enhanced, situation” is incorrect because “enhanced” implies improvement or augmentation, which doesn’t necessarily follow from the close proximity of civilization. Also, “situation” is too vague in this context.

Option C, “culture, helped, life,” is incorrect because “helped” implies assistance or facilitation, which is not necessarily a result of cultural evolution or urban migration. Also, “life” is too broad and doesn’t fit well in this context.

Option D, “lives, destroyed, culture”, is incorrect because “destroyed” implies a negative impact or destruction, which is not necessarily a result of the evolution of lives. Also, “culture” doesn’t fit well in the context of assessing each other.

Option E, “people, helped, the nation”, is incorrect because while “people” could fit in the first blank, “helped” doesn’t necessarily follow from people moving to cities. Also, “nation” doesn’t fit well in the context of assessing each other.

Option A is the correct answer.

Statement A and B are incorrect.

In Statement A, It should be changed to 'I shall be there at around 9: 00 a.m.'

In Statement B, The correct sentence should be 'Keep off the grass.', 

Statements C,D and E are correct.

Option C is the correct answer.

Statements A,C and E are correct.

In Statement B,The subject “Nobody” is singular, so it should be followed by a singular verb (“has”) instead of “have.”

In Statement D,The subject “Both of the mice” is plural, so it should be followed by a plural verb (“are”) instead of “is.”

In Statement F,  The correct form should be “The teacher told him and me to leave early.” The objective pronouns “him” and “me” are needed here.

Option C is the correct answer.

• Statement B talks about the transition from computer mainframes to rooms and servers, which indicates an earlier stage.
• Statement A talks about the ownership of these servers by companies, which likely occurred concurrently with the transition mentioned in statement B.
• Statement D mentions the dominance of IBM and HP in providing chips for these servers, which suggests a subsequent stage.
• Statement C discusses the role of Intel in the server market by the mid-2000s, indicating further development.
• Statement E introduces Amazon's entry into the server market, marking a more recent development, making it the last in the sequence.

B-A-D-C-E is the most logically coherent order.

Statement B acknowledges the person's struggles but immediately offers a hopeful outlook by suggesting there's an explanation. This sets the context for the discussion to be followed.

Statement A logically follows B as it introduces the possibility of past experiences impacting the person's current state. It doesn't jump straight to trauma but presents it as a potential reason.

Now, In statement D, a specific example of past trauma (sudden death) is linked to a current fear (anxiety about loved ones' health). This builds on A by providing a concrete illustration.

Statement C then encourages the person to understand their reactions rather than blaming themselves. It follows logically after exploring the possibility of past trauma and its connection to current struggles.

Statement E circles back to the initial idea of strength (from statement B). It highlights the person's resilience by acknowledging the strength they've already shown in overcoming past challenges.

This order creates a supportive and logical flow. It starts with hope, explores reasons behind the struggles, encourages self-compassion, and ends by reinforcing the person's inner strength.

Option D is the correct answer.

The paragraph discusses the interplay between fear and desire, suggesting that they are closely linked and influence human actions. It emphasizes that fear and desire are intertwined, with fear often driving actions just as desire does. This suggests that both fear and desire play a significant role in guiding human behaviour, indicating that option b) "The interplay of fear and desire helps in guiding one’s action" is the best conclusion. While other statements in the paragraph also hold some truth, option b) encompasses the broader idea conveyed by the paragraph.

Option E is the correct answer.

In the first paragraph, the author introduces intriguing and somewhat humorous rules of thumb, such as avoiding self-proclaimed thought leaders and distrusting sockless men. These rules pique the reader’s curiosity and create interest. 

The second paragraph expands upon the topic, providing a more detailed critique of employee appreciation days and their lack of genuine appreciation. Thus, the second paragraph elaborates on the initial interest generated by the first paragraph.

Therefore,The first paragraph evokes interest, the second paragraph elaborates.

Option E is the correct answer.

The passage emphasises that recognising our ignorance, or what we don’t know, has been a significant discovery. This awareness of ignorance is what drives us to learn more, which aligns with option E. The other options, while they might seem related, do not capture the main idea of the passage as accurately as option e does.

Option A is the correct answer.

The paragraph emphasizes that simply accumulating knowledge is not enough. It suggests that one must think over the information for oneself and compare every truth with every other truth to fully possess the knowledge and get it into one’s power. This process of thinking over and comparing truths can be interpreted as reflecting on the information. Therefore, if she wants to master knowledge, she must reflect on the information.

The other options (B, C, D, E) are not necessarily true based on the given paragraph. Reflecting on the information is presented as a necessary condition for mastering knowledge, but it’s not stated as a sufficient condition. That is, while reflection is necessary, the paragraph does not guarantee that reflection alone will result in mastery of knowledge. Therefore, statements suggesting that reflection will definitely lead to mastery (Options B and E), that lack of mastery implies lack of reflection (Option C), or that mastery implies reflection (Option D) are not necessarily true based on the given information.

Option D is the correct answer.

The passage emphasizes the difference between the experiences of sportspersons and those of the fans who watch them. While fans may feel a connection to the sports they watch, they do not fully comprehend the highs and lows experienced by the athletes. The passage also highlights that, unlike athletes, most people do not have their work scrutinized by the public, and they are not as emotionally invested in their day-to-day jobs. Therefore, while fans can empathize with athletes, they can never truly understand their experiences. This is why option d) is the best summary of the passage. It captures the essence of the disconnect between athletes' experiences and fans' perceptions.