Question : Statement 1: Management is an art.
Statement 2: Management involves the application of scientific principles to achieve objectives.
Option 1: Both statements are true
Option 2: Both are incorrect
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, and Statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and Statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer: Both statements are true
Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.
Management is both an art and a science. It is an art because it requires creativity, intuition, and the ability to deal with complex and ever-changing situations. It is a science because it is based on a body of knowledge and principles that have been developed and tested over time.
Statement 1 is true because management requires the application of personal skills and experience to achieve desired results. Statement 2 is also true because management involves the use of scientific principles, such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, to achieve organizational goals.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
On Hauz Khas Road, at the entrance to the pedestrianised Hauz Khas Village, the guard (1)________ the barrier asks you to halt and directs (2)______ to the parking lot. It's 5 p.m. and the parking lot is nearly empty as shops are closed and there are (3)________ any shoppers. There aren't many people on the lane leading to the (4)_________ area either. This is unusual for HKV (as it is popularly known) (5)_______ it is one of Delhi's popular shopping areas. Initially a hub for designer (6)________, the HKV experience (7)_________ a throbbing mix of cafes, art galleries, curio shops, gyms, and, of course, fashion boutiques. The quirky neighbourhood was a hit (8)_________ with youngsters and tourists for its happening nightlife. These days, however, night comes hours (9)______ dusk at HKV, as you can only see street dogs, security guards, a few takeaway joint managers, and bored shop attendants (10)________ to reach home early.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.
Option 1: particular
Option 2: particularity
Option 3: particulars
Option 4: particularly
Correct Answer: particularly
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
"Particularly" is an adverb that is used to emphasise or specify something, and in this context, it helps convey that the HKV was specifically hit among the youngsters.
Therefore, the correct answer is particularly.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, such as the rise of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, many unskilled jobs worldwide may be taken over by machines, while the need for a skilled workforce, particularly involving mathematics, computer science, and data science, in conjunction with multidisciplinary abilities across the sciences, social sciences, and humanities, (1)________ increasingly in greater demand. With climate change, increasing pollution, and depleting natural resources, there will be a sizeable shift in how we (2)_______ the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs, again resulting in the need for new skilled labour, particularly in biology, chemistry, physics, agriculture, climate science, and social science. The growing (3)________ of epidemics and pandemics will also (4)_______ collaborative research in infectious disease management and development of vaccines, and the resultant social issues heighten the need for multidisciplinary learning. There will be a growing (5)__________ for humanities and art as India moves towards becoming a developed country as well as among the three largest economies in the world.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: had
Option 2: meet
Option 3: have
Option 4: see
Correct Answer: meet
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
The sentence talks about a shift in how we handle the world's energy, water, food, and sanitation needs. Meet is the most appropriate term to convey the idea of addressing or fulfilling these needs, aligning with the broader theme of managing resources in the context of climate change, pollution, and depleting natural resources.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Had is the past tense of "have", indicating possession or occurrence in the past.
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Have indicates possession or occurrence in the present.
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See means to perceive with the eyes.
Therefore, the correct answer is meet.
Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
Even when one experience the 1) ________________ of scintillating heat and the thick cloud of dust in Delhi ,the mural is impossible to miss. Different shades of pinks, blues, greens and yellows seems to pop off the wall, these coming of different colours together form a 2) ________________ scene of representing equality, and splashed across in the middle of the mural is inscribed a slogan designed to challenge the male-dominated society of India. “The future is femme,” it 3) ________________.
This wonderful artwork can be seen at the entrance of this year’s India art fair. The art fair which is considered to be country’s largest event 4) ________________ Indian artists and galleries will open for the public in Delhi this weekend after a two-year 5) ________________ which was caused due to the pandemic.
Choose the correct word to be used in blank 1
Option 1: haze
Option 2: clear
Option 3: insight
Option 4: capitulate
Correct Answer: haze
Solution : The correct answer is haze.
Even when one experience the haze of scintillating heat
Explanation:
Haze is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It refers to fine dust, smoke, or light vapor that causes the air to be opaque.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Clear-easy to perceive, understand
Insight- the ability to accurately and deeply comprehend someone or something.
Capitulate- cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind the bulletproof glass (1)_______ in the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are likely to be (2)________ by the small, subdued portrait of an ordinary woman. She’s dressed modestly in a translucent veil, dark robes, and
no jewellery. Much has been said about her smile and gaze, but viewers still might wonder what all the (3)_____ is about. Along with the mysteries of the sitter’s identity and her (4)________ look, the reason for the work’s popularity is one of its many conundrums.
Although many theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the art piece’s celebrity, the most compelling arguments insist that there is no one explanation. The Mona Lisa’s fame is the result of many chance circumstances combined with the painting’s (5)_______ appeal.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: dark
Option 2: occult
Option 3: enigmatic
Option 4: murky
Correct Answer: enigmatic
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
Enigmatic suggests a depth of meaning and a sense of intentional mystery, describing the mysterious and puzzling look of the Mona Lisa. It conveys the sense of complexity and mystery surrounding the expression of the woman in the portrait.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Dark: Shadowed, lacking illumination.
- Occult: Supernatural or mystical.
- Murky: Unclear or cloudy.
Therefore, the correct answer is enigmatic.
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Plato is the earliest important educational thinker, and education is an essential element in 'The Republic' (his most important work on philosophy and political theory, written around 360 B.C.). In it, he advocates some rather extreme methods: removing children from their mothers' care and raising them as wards of the state, and differentiating children suitable to the various castes, the highest receiving the most education, so that they could act as guardians of the city and care for the less able. He believed that education should be holistic, including facts, skills, physical discipline, music, and art. Plato believed that talent and intelligence are not distributed genetically and thus can be found in children born to all classes, although his proposed system of selective public education for an educated minority of the population does not really follow a democratic model.
Aristotle considered human nature, habit, and reason to be equally important forces to be cultivated in education, the ultimate aim of which should be to produce good and virtuous citizens. He proposed that teachers lead their students systematically, and that repetition be used as a key tool to develop good habits, unlike Socrates' emphasis on questioning his listeners to bring out their own ideas. He emphasized the balancing of the theoretical and practical aspects of subjects taught, among which he explicitly mentions reading, writing, mathematics, music, physical education, literature, history, and a wide range of sciences, as well as play, which he also considered important.
Question:
Children who are imparted the highest education would be responsible for:
Option 1: developing talent and skills
Option 2: inculcating good habits
Option 3: guarding the city
Option 4: teaching the illiterate
Correct Answer: guarding the city
Solution : The third option is the correct choice.
In Plato's philosophy, particularly outlined in The Republic, children who receive the highest education are expected to be responsible for guarding the city.
Explanation:
Plato proposes a system in The Republic where education is a key element, and he advocates for the differentiation of children suitable to various castes. The highest caste, according to Plato, would receive the most education. These highly educated individuals are envisioned to serve as guardians of the city. Their role is not only to protect the city but also to care for those who are less able.
Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence.
Rajib is not only an extremely reputed conoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur.
Option 1: conoisseur
Option 2: reputed
Option 3: entrepreneur
Option 4: successful
Correct Answer: conoisseur
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this sentence, the word conoisseur is misspelt. The correct spelling is connoisseur, which refers to an expert or a person with a refined appreciation for a particular area, such as art, in this context. The misspelling is a common error, as the correct spelling involves two "n"s followed by two "s" letters.
So, the correct sentence would be: "Rajib is not only an extremely reputed connoisseur of art but also a successful entrepreneur."
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind the bulletproof glass (1)_______ the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are likely to be (2)________ by the small, subdued portrait of an ordinary woman. She’s dressed modestly in a translucent veil, dark robes, and no jewellery. Much has been said about her smile and gaze, but viewers still might wonder what all the (3)_____ is about. Along with the mysteries of the sitter’s identity and her (4)________ look, the reason for the work’s popularity is one of its many conundrums.
Although many theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the art piece’s celebrity, the most compelling arguments insist that there is no one explanation. The Mona Lisa’s fame is the result of many chance circumstances combined with the painting’s (5)_______ appeal.
Question:-
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: within
Option 2: beside
Option 3: toward
Option 4: outside
Correct Answer: within
Solution : The first option is the correct choice.
The preposition "within" is grammatically correct in the context of the sentence. The original sentence suggests that the portrait hangs within the museum, and it accurately conveys this sense of being inside or within the confines of the Louvre Museum.
Therefore, the correct answer is within.
Question : Which cultural festival of India, held at Shilpgram, is a ten-day feast of classical dances, folk art and light music?
Option 1: Taj Mahotsav
Option 2: Natyanjali Utsav
Option 3: Nishagandhi Festival
Option 4: Mamallapuram Utsav
Correct Answer: Taj Mahotsav
Solution : The correct answer is Taj Mahotsav.
Every year, the Taj Mahotsav is a 10-day celebration held in Shilpgram, Agra, India, from February 18 to 27. The festival evokes recollections of the Nawabi style that was popular in Uttar Pradesh in the 18th and 19th centuries, in the old Mughal era.
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The art history teacher was sacked after she were thought taking school supplies.
Option 1: she was wondered
Option 2: she was dumped
Option 3: she was caught
Option 4: she was enlightened
Correct Answer: she was caught
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The original sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error. The subject "she" is singular, so the correct past tense form of the verb should be "was" instead of "were". The verb "caught" is the most suitable substitute for "thought" in the context of the sentence, conveying the idea that the teacher was discovered or found in the act of taking school supplies.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "The art history teacher was sacked after she was caught taking school supplies."