IIFT 2010 VARC | Previous Year IIFT Paper
From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
These issues are extremely ______________ and any knee jerk reaction will ultimately result in a loss of ____________ for all shareholders.
- A.
Unassociated, curare
- B.
Ambiguous, plutocracy
- C.
Nuanced, opportunity
- D.
Contexed, serendipity
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
The gist of the sentence is that some issues are extremely complex and any knee jerk (hasty) reaction will result in some sort of a loss for the shareholder.
For the first blank we can eliminate ‘unassociated’ and ‘contexed’ since they do not fit in logically. We can eliminate options 1 and 4. That leaves us with ‘nuanced’ and ‘ambiguous’, both of which are appropriate. For the second blank, ‘loss of plutocracy for all shareholders’ is meaningless, since plutocracy means the rule of the wealthy; while ‘loss of opportunity for all shareholders’ makes eminent sense.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Growth under this government has been _________ high and remarkably ____________ even during the worst global economic crisis.
- A.
Impededly, flippant
- B.
Relatively, intractable
- C.
Obstructedly, rigid
- D.
Sustainedly, resilient
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
The gist of the sentence is that growth under this government has been high and remarkably steady even during the worst global economic crisis.
‘Impededly’ and ‘obstructedly’ can be eliminated for the first blank, since they are not in sync with “high”. We can eliminate options 1 and 3.
Between options 2 and 4 ‘resilient’ is our correct word as an economy cannot be remarkably ‘intractable’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
There are different and _______ versions about what happened in the city, but one thing is certain: it is a dastardly act that must be condemned _________
- A.
Dissimilar, concertedly
- B.
Contrary, obviously
- C.
Conflicting, unequivocally
- D.
Unique, without conflict
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
The gist of the sentence seems to be that there are different and conflicting versions of what happened, but that the dastardly act must be condemned in no uncertain terms.
‘Dissimilar’, ‘Contrary’ and ‘Conflicting’ are all appropriate for the first blank, while ‘unique’ is not. We can eliminate option 4.
For the second blank, ‘unequivocally’ meaning ‘unambiguously and clearly’ best reflects the tone and tenor of the sentence. ‘Concertedly’ meaning ‘contrived’ and ‘obviously’ are unsuited for the second blank.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
They _________ their seats away from the curved wall panels to give themselves more space as the flight attendant brought drinks from the gallery, which was _________ with family’s favorite snacks and beverages.
- A.
Swiveled, stocked
- B.
Hinged, lacquered
- C.
Pended, embellished
- D.
Retracted, thronged
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Seats cannot be ‘hinged’, ‘pended’ or ‘retracted’ into position; they can only be ‘swiveled’ into position. We can eliminate options 2, 3 and 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Cairn cannot __________ bring into picture some _________ outsider which has little experience and necessary consents to deal in the oil field.
- A.
Peremptorily, ascribed
- B.
Complaisantly, endorsed
- C.
Democratically, aberrant
- D.
Arbitrarily, unrelated
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
For the first blank, only ‘peremptorily’ and ‘arbitrarily’ make logical sense. ‘Complaisantly’ and ‘democratically’ contradict the logical tenor of the sentence. We can eliminate options 2 and 3.
Between, ‘ascribed’ and ‘unrelated’, ‘unrelated’ fits logically into the second blank of the sentence. ‘Ascribed’ meaning ‘attributed to’ is logically inconsistent.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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From the given pair of words select the most appropriate pair that fills the gaps and makes the sentence more meaningful.
Economic growth is on auto-pilot, unlikely to be derailed by any lapse into __________ and controls or to be _____________ by serious policy reforms.
- A.
Growth, blowed
- B.
Boom, berated
- C.
Recession, reduced
- D.
Dirigisme, boosted
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
‘Growth’ and ‘boom’ can be eliminated immediately since they will contradict the logical tenor required for the first blank. The first blank needs a word with a negative connotation as evidenced by ‘lapse into ___’. We can eliminate options 1 and 2. Both, ‘recession’ and ‘dirigisme’, meaning ‘control by the State of economic and social matters’ can fit the first blank.
Since serious policy reforms are aimed at increasing or boosting economic growth, ‘boosted’ is the correct word for the second blank. ‘Reduced’ contradicts the ‘serious policy reforms’ part. We can eliminate option 3.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
Large and experienced firms are more efficient at acquiring smaller and distressed firms than are large and inexperienced firms, and converting them to profitable ventures.
- A.
Large and experienced firms are more efficient at acquiring smaller and distressed firms than large and inexperienced firms
- B.
Large and experienced firms are more efficient than large and inexperienced firms at acquiring smaller and distressed firms
- C.
Large and experienced firms, acquire smaller and distressed firms more efficiently than large and inexperienced firms
- D.
Large and experienced firms, more efficient than large and inexperienced firms at acquiring smaller and distressed firms
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Option 1 has a modifying error. The statement implies ‘Large and experienced firms being better at acquiring smaller firms but not at acquiring large and inexperienced firms.’
Options 3 and 4 with a comma after ‘experienced firms’ do not grammatically complete the sentence with the latter part of the sentence (the non-underlined part). Moreover, the verb is missing in option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
The economic growth increased from 7 to 9 per cent in November 2010, supporting the expectations that industrial growth rate in October-December quarter more than doubled that of the 4 per cent growth rate in industrial growth for the previous quarter.
- A.
that industrial growth in the October-December quarter more than doubled that of
- B.
of industrial growth in the October- December quarter, that it more than doubled
- C.
of industrial growth in the October-December quarter, that it would more than double that of
- D.
that industrial growth in October-December quarter would more than double
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Options 1 and 3 are incorrect with ‘that of the 4 percent....’
Option 2 has an erroneous comma inserted after ‘October-December quarter’.Option 4 completes the sentence with no flaws.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
As a result of surging financial greed, the international rating agencies upgraded the rating of the credit derivative instruments, and hence analysts recommended a strong buy, ignoring the advice of Warren Buffett who warned that these instruments would prove not only dangerous but ineffective in the long run.
- A.
who warned that these instruments would prove to be both dangerous and
- B.
warning that these instruments would prove not only dangerous and also
- C.
warning that these instruments would prove itself to be both dangerous and
- D.
who was warning that these instruments would prove not only dangerous but
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Options 2 and 3 provide an incorrect construction- ‘...ignoring the advice of Warren Buffet warning that ….’
Option 4 also provides an incorrect construction - ‘...ignoring the advice of Warren Buffet who was warning that ….’’
Option 1 provides a smooth flow to the sentence without introducing any ambiguities.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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From the given options identify the word pair which is unrelated to the given word pair.
IMPUISSANCE : DESECRATE
- A.
Decrepit : Desolate
- B.
Effete : Sacrilege
- C.
Ornery : Contort
- D.
Bedraggled : Profanity
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
“Impuissance” means ‘helplessness; lack of effectiveness; weak’.
“Desecrate” means ‘defile; violate; dishonour’.
“Decrepit” and “effete” mean ‘worn out’. “Bedraggled” means ‘soiled; untidy; dilapidated’. These words are in consonance with the first given word.
“Desolate” means ‘devastated; laid waste’. “Sacrilege” means violation. “Profanity” means irreverence. These words are in consonance with the second given word.
“Ornery”, meaning ‘ugly; unpleasant; inferior’, and “Contort”, meaning ‘distort; twist out of shape’, are completely unrelated to the given pair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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From the given options identify the word pair which is unrelated to the given word pair.
INSOUCIANT : GOSSAMER
- A.
Nymphs : Gehenna
- B.
Perfunctory : Diaphanous
- C.
Pococurante: Pellucid
- D.
Nonchalant : Tiffany
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
“Insouciant” means ‘carefree; light hearted’.
“Gossamer” means ‘light, flimsy, delicate’.
“Perfunctory” means ‘superficial; uninterested’. “Pococurante” means ‘careless; indifferent’. “Nonchalant” means ‘unconcerned’. These words are in consonance with “insouciant”.
“Diaphanous” means ‘sheer’. “Pellucid” means ‘translucent’. “Tiffany” is ‘a sheer mesh fabric’. These words are in consonance with “gossamer”.
“Nymphs” refers to ‘graceful women’ and “Gehenna” refers to ‘a place of torment’. These words are completely unrelated to the words in the given pair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Select the pair of wrongly spelt words from the given set of choices.
- A.
Conscientious : Oleaginous
- B.
Obstreperous : Supercilious
- C.
Diletante : Reminiscience
- D.
Tergiversation : lnterstice
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Dilettante has been incorrectly spelt as diletante.
Reminiscence has been incorrectly spelt as reminiscience.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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Select the pair of wrongly spelt words from the given set of choices.
- A.
lrascible : Surreptitious
- B.
Proclivity : Vicissitude
- C.
Lassitude : Imperturbable
- D.
Munificient: Psusillanimous
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Munificent has been incorrectly spelt as munificient.
Pusillanimous has been incorrectly spelt as psusillanimous.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. of course, it isn’t anywhere near as simple as this in real life
II. the diagram is commonly called ‘the stack’, and the people in the computer industry love to talk about it
III. at the base are components that are assembled into finished hardware products; operating systems, middleware, and software applications sit above the hardware; and it’s all topped off by a whole range of services
IV. the stack shows most of the major pieces in a typical computing environment
- A.
II, I, III, IV
- B.
II, IV, III, I
- C.
III, IV, II, I
- D.
II, III, I, IV
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
Statement II introduces the paragraph with ‘stack’. Eliminate option 3.
Statement IV takes the idea further and III gives a detailed description on it. Therefore IV and III are a pair. We can eliminate options 1 and 4.
Statement I goes on to mention that it is not as simple as explained in the first three statements. Thus, it can only fit in as a conclusion.
The sequence is II, IV, III, I.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. as a skeptical empiricist
II. I do not want to be the turkey
III. since we do not observe
IV. so I do not want to focus
V. solely on specific organs in the brain
VI. brain functions very well
- A.
I, II, III, IV, V, VI
- B.
II, I, IV, III, V, VI
- C.
I, VI, IV, III, V, II
- D.
I, II, IV, V, III, VI
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Statement I introduces the theme- views of a “skeptical empiricist”. We can eliminate option 2. Statement II takes it forward and IV, V mention that the author does not want to focus on specific organs in the brain. Why? III and VI provide the answer- that we do not observe brain functions very well.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. knowledge, even when it is exact
II. because we tend to forget what we know
III. if we do not pay attention
IV. or forget how to process it properly
V. does not often lead to appropriate actions
VI. even when we are experts
- A.
I, V, II, IV, III, VI
- B.
I, V, III, IV, II, VI
- C.
VI, V, II, I, III, IV
- D.
III, VI, I, II, V, IV
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Statement III does not provide a logical start. Eliminate option 4.
Statements VI and V also do not provide a logical flow. Eliminate option 3.
Between options 1 and 2, option 1 has a smooth flow. The jump from statement V to II in option 1 connects well compared to a jump from statement V to III in option 2.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. in the classroom
II. once they are let out on streets
III. statisticians, it has been shown
IV. and engage in most trivial inferential errors
V. tend to leave their brains
- A.
III, V, I, IV, II
- B.
II, III, V, I, IV
- C.
I, V, II, III, IV
- D.
III, I, V, IV, II
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
Statement III introduces the theme- statisticians. We can eliminate options 2 and 3.
V connects with I- tend to leave their brains in the classroom. Therefore, what is the consequence? They commit the most trivial errors when they are out on the streets- thus IV and II are a pair. We can eliminate option 4.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. sure enough failed
II. I have tested myself and
III. by carefully setting a wide range
IV. even while consciously trying to be humble
V. as we will see the core of my professional activities
VI. and yet such underestimation happens to be
- A.
I, II, V, III, IV, VI
- B.
IV, II, I, III, V, VI
- C.
V, II, I, IV, III, VI
- D.
II, I, IV, III, VI, V
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Statement VI is incomplete and cannot be the final statement of the sentence.
The only option that does not have statement VI at the end is option 4.
The statements in option 4 have a smooth flow.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Each question consists of a number of sentences that need to be properly sequenced, to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph/sentences. Choose the most logical order of sentences from the choices given below.
I. except that people got all excited
II. so I would not have cared
III. and talked quite a bit about
IV. the least about them
V. pouring verbal sauce around the forecasts
VI. what these figures were going to mean
- A.
I, II, IV, V, III, VI
- B.
I, III, II, IV, V, VI
- C.
II, IV, I, III, VI, V
- D.
V, II, IV, VI, I, III
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
Statement II will definitely occur before I in the sentence. In II the author mentions that he would not have cared except for the fact that people got all excited (as mentioned in statement I). We can eliminate options 1 and 2.
Statements II and IV are a pair- the author mentions that he would not have cared the least about them. Statement I will follow IV because it gives the reason why the author had no option but to care. Eliminate option 4.
Statements I, III and VI go together.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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Choose the lettered pair that expresses a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the capitalized pair.
OMNISCIENT : KNOWLEDGE∷
- A.
Saturnine : energy
- B.
Boundless : expanse
- C.
Inquisitive : science
- D.
Complete : retraction
Answer: Option B
Explanation :
“Omniscient” means ‘complete knowledge’. Therefore, the relationship in the given pair is a synonymous one, with the first word being of a greater degree than the second.
Similarly, “boundless” means ‘without any limit’, and is a greater degree of “expanse”, which means ‘an uninterrupted surface of something that spreads or extends’.
“Saturnine” means ‘sluggish; gloomy’, and is antonymous to “energy”.
“Inquisitive: science” is unrelated, as is “complete: retraction”. They do not exhibit a similar relationship to the capitalized pair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.
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Choose the lettered pair that expresses a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the capitalized pair.
DISQUIETUDE : ANXIOUS::
- A.
Nonplus : perplexed
- B.
Cupidity : bellicose
- C.
Embellishment : overstated
- D.
Magnitude : unabridged
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
“Disquietude” is a noun and means ‘a state of anxiety’. “Anxious” is an adjective.
Similarly, ‘nonplus’ is a noun and means ‘the state of utter perplexity’. ‘Perplexed’ is an adjective.
The remaining pairs do not express such a relationship.“Cupidity” means ‘eager to possess something; greed’.
“Bellicose” means ‘ready to fight’.“Embellishment” means ‘a fictitious addition’.
“Overstated” means ‘stated strongly; exaggerated’.“Magnitude” means ‘size; extent’.
“Unabridged” means ‘complete; not shortened’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Choose the lettered pair that expresses a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the capitalized pair.
DEVIATE : LECTURE∷
- A.
Meander : drive
- B.
Disown : friend
- C.
Welcome : indifference
- D.
Entreat : solicitation
Answer: Option A
Explanation :
“Deviate” means ‘to digress’, as from a line of thought or reasoning. One may deviate from the line of teaching/thought during a lecture.
Similarly, when going on a ‘drive’, one may ‘meander’, or wander from the set course.
The remaining options do not show such a relationship.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.
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Choose the lettered pair that expresses a relationship most similar to the relationship expressed in the capitalized pair.
NEBULOUS : FORM::
- A.
Insincere : misanthrope
- B.
Benevolent : excellence
- C.
Insipid : taste
- D.
Composed: innocence
Answer: Option C
Explanation :
“Nebulous” means ‘lacking definite form or shape’. Therefore, the relationship is that of ‘lacking’.
“Insincere” means ‘not honest in the expression of actual feeling’. “Misanthrope” is ‘one who hates humankind’.“Benevolent” means ‘charitable’. “Excellence” means ‘superiority’.
“Composed” means ‘calm’. “Innocence” means ‘free from moral wrong’.
“Insipid” means ‘lacking taste’. This pair is similar in relationship to that of the capitalized pair.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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Identify the correct sentence from the options given below.
- A.
He made a blunder mistake.
- B.
I have learnt this lesson word by word.
- C.
She does not know swimming.
- D.
He got his daughter married.
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
‘Blunder’ and ‘mistake’ together create an error in redundancy. Eliminate option 1.
Option 2 should read ‘I have learnt this lesson word for word.’ Word for word is a phrase, meaning verbatim.Option 3 is incorrect. The correct sentence is - ‘She does not know how to swim.’
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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Identify the correct sentence from the options given below.
- A.
The average male investor expects to see all his investment stocks moving up, and they are often disappointed.
- B.
The people in my country are smarter than in other countries.
- C.
The number of failures of product in final quality inspection are increasing every year.
- D.
Before restructuring a firm, the CEO must consider the employees.
Answer: Option D
Explanation :
Option 1 has a subject-verb agreement error- ‘The average male investor....he is (not they are) often disappointed.’
Option 2 has an error in comparison – The people in my country are compared to other countries. The sentence can be corrected as - ‘The people in my country are smarter than those/ the people in other countries’.Option 3 also has a subject-verb agreement error. ‘The number....is (not are)’.
Option 4 has no such errors.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.
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