Common Admission Test (CAT) Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Active/Passive voice. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive/Active voice.

Sushmita divorced her husband.

A) Her husband is divorced by Sushmita.	B) By Sushmita her husband is divorced.
C) Divorcing of her husband was done by Sushmita.	D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Her husband was divorced by Sushmita.

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In the question below, there is a word given in bold which is followed by five options. In each of the options, a pair of words is given which is either the pair of synonyms or antonyms or synonym & antonym of the word given in bold. Choose that pair as your answer.

Histrionic

A) Melodramatic, Theatrical	B) Conscientious, Diligent
C) Tenacious, Retentive	D) Thrive, Tussle

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Melodramatic, Theatrical

Explanation:

The meanings of the given words are as follows:
Histrionic: excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
Melodramatic: characteristic of melodrama, especially in being exaggerated or overemotional
Theatrical: exaggerated and excessively dramatic
Conscientious: wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly
Diligent: having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
Tenacious: tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely
Retentive: (of a person's memory) effective in retaining facts and impressions
Thrive: (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously
Tussle: a vigorous struggle or scuffle, typically in order to obtain or achieve something
Pertinent: relevant or applicable to a
particular matter; apposite Appropriate: suitable or proper in the circumstances
Therefore, it can be observed that option i.e. ‘melodramatic, theatrical’ forms a synonym- synonym pair of ‘histrionic’.

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Q:

What is the salary per month of the President of India?

A) Rs 1,50,000	B) Rs 1,00,000
C) Rs 75,000	D) Rs 50,000

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1,50,000

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Q:

Black markets are associated with

A) Price floors and the resulting product shortages	B) Ceiling prices and the resulting product shortages
C) Price floors and the resulting product surpluses	D) Ceiling prices and the resulting product surpluses

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Ceiling prices and the resulting product shortages

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Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.

Showing a lack of courage or confidence

A) Tenacious	B) Indomitable
C) Timid	D) Gutsy

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Timid

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Four statements are given below at A, B, C and D. There may be some errors in the given statement(s). The incorrect statement is your answer.

A) Many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems until the 1960s, when increased motorization started to make some lines disappear.	B) Increased motorization started to make some lines disappear after the1960s until when many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems.
C) When increased motorization started to make lines disappear, many Japanese cities have extensive tram systems until the 1960s.	D) Until the 1960s, when increased motorization started to make some lines disappear, many Japanese cities had extensive tram systems.

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) When increased motorization started to make lines disappear, many Japanese cities have extensive tram systems until the 1960s.

Explanation:

‘has’ is incorrectly used since the sentence is in past tense. Moreover, the subject is cities, which is plural.

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Q:

Find two numbers whose sum is 29 and the product is 100.

A) 20, 5	B) 20, 9
C) 25, 4	D) 10, 10

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25, 4

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Subramanya Bharthi was a noted ______.

A) Boxer	B) Swimmer
C) Poet	D) Painter

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