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Punjab National Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

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Punjab National Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

(Held on 16-8-2009)

Directions—(Q. 1–15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

Despite the global slowdown, the online shopping in India has increased. The growing pace of online buying is because of the attractive discounted prices offered and the ability of the customers to research and compare the prices across several outlets.

The average frequency of online purchases in India grew up to 2•9 in the fourth quarter of 2008 from 2•6 during the same quarter in 2007, as reported by the survey of Master Card Worldwide.

“The economic meltdown has not affected our business”, said the CEO of an e-commerce portal which specializes in personalized gifting and merchandise space in India. He said, “Our business has increased up to five times this year despite the economic recession. Currently, we possess a database of 25,000 designs posted by a thousand designers so that the users can create their own merchandise by selecting the designs sitting at home”.

The CEO also said that with the rise in bandwidth penetration in India and the increasing awareness of internet among people, the online shoppers sense the convenience to click on the products they want to purchase.

Holding onto a similar conviction, the CEO of another company said, “With the convenience of online buying, customers can save their time and money to move across multiple outlets for a product.”

The online shoppers also plan their shopping in advance and conduct research on their planned purchases. It becomes easier for the customers to decide the price at which they want the products. Sharing views on this point, the Manager of the e-commerce portal says, “Through the online shopping, customers can attain the objective of value for money during these tough times.”

Today, India is the only country where the 18 to 29 years age group has the highest average spend on online shopping. In India, the popular online purchases include the home appliances and the electronic gadgets like cell phones, camera, laptops and so on. According to the survey, the epurchasing of electronic products has gone up by 51 per cent.

So to drive these online shoppers, e-commerce portals are adopting a networking culture by incorporating ‘social networking feature’ in their websites, so that people can discuss with their friends and relatives before buying the particular product. There are more startups, who are innovating their products to combat slowdown.

1. What does the phrase ‘value of money’ as used in the passage mean ?

(A) Get the best at optimum price

(B) Buy the cheapest possible product

(D) Get a lot of money in return for the purchase

(E) None of these

Answer : (A)

2. Which of the following statements is not true in the context of the passage ?

(A) Purchases online have increased as the people buying these products are rich

(B) Online buying has increased because customers are getting a lot of discounts

(D) Online purchases have increased because the customers are able to compare prices easily

(E) All of the above are not true

Answer : (E)

3. What according to the CEO of ecommerce portal is the reason for increase in the number of online shoppers ?

1. Greater bandwidth is now available in India.

2. Internet is available at a cheap cost.

3. More people are aware of the internet.

(A) Only (1) and (2)

(B) Only (2)

(D) Only (2) and (3)

(E) Only (1) and (3)

Answer : (E)

4. Which of the following statements is True in the context of the passage ?

(A) Cameras, laptops and mobile phones are popular online shopping products

(B) Customers find online shopping more convenient

(D) Home appliances are a popular online product

(E) All the above are true

Answer : (E)

5. How can customers plan their purchases online in advance ?

(A) By looking at the product in a store and then searching for it online

(B) By waiting for discounts being offered by companies

(D) By conducting research and then deciding the price at which they want to buy

(E) None of these

Answer : (D)

6. What can possibly be the most appropriate title to the passage ?

(A) Innovation-the art of survival

(B) Online shopping-unaffected by recession

(D) Customer is king

(E) Sale of Electronic Goods

Answer : (B)

7. Which of the following statements is true in the context of the passage ?

(1) People make purchases only through e-commerce portals.

(2) Online buying of electronic gadgets has increased by 51 per cent.

(3) E-commerce portals are finding it difficult to sell their products.

(A) Only (1)

(B) Only (2)

(D) Only (2) and (3)

(E) All the three (1), (2) and (3)

Answer : (B)

8. How are e-commerce portals luring customers ?

(A) By innovating their products

(B) By offering free products with other products bought

(D) By enabling customers through their website to interact with friends and relatives before buying a product

(E) None of these

Answer : (C)

Directions—(Q. 9–12) Choose the word/group of words which is most similar in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

9. Pace

(A) Walk

(B) Length

(D) Tread

(E) Variety

Answer : (C)

10. Conviction
(A) Sense

(B) Culture

(D) Value

(E) Worry

Answer : (A)

11. Drive

(A) Coax

(B) Show

(D) Ride

(E) Implement

Answer : (A)

12. Innovating

(A) Researching

(B) Improvising

(D) Measuring

(E) Deleting

Answer : (B)

Directions—(Q. 13–15) Choose the word/group of words which is most opposite in meaning to the word/group of words printed in bold as used in the passage.

13. Attractive

(A) Dark

(B) Ugly

(D) Insignificant

(E) Striking

Answer : (D)

14. Rise
(A) Finish

(B) Improve

(D) Heighten

(E) Stop

Answer : (C)

15. Tough
(A) Soft

(B) Delicate

(D) Difficult

(E) Simple

Answer : (C)

Directions—(Q. 16–20) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

16. The traders’ community is up to in arms against the police on their failure for not ensuring the arrest of wanted criminals.

(A) Up in arming

(B) Up arm

(D) Up to arms

(E) No correction required

Answer : (C)

17. Chief Justice announced that a total of 30 evening courts will be started in all the five district courts of the city by the end of December.

(A) Will be start

(B) Is started

(D) Is being started

(E) No correction required

Answer : (E)

18. If you are planning on getting admission forms to enroll your child in school, you might as well forgetting about it.

(A) Forgets with it

(B) Forget in it

(D) Forget about it

(E) No correction required

Answer : (D)

19. Police said that basis on secret information, a trap was laid and the criminal was arrested near the station.

(A) As basis of

(B) That based on

(D) That base in

(E) No correction required

Answer : (B)

20. With order to help outstation candidates planning to move to the city, a few colleges load their application forms online.

(A) In order to

(B) As order in

(D) In ordering to

(E) No correction required

Answer : (A)

Directions—(Q. 21–25) Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

21. The petitioner had ……… an immediate stay from the court on allotment of the flats till ……… of investigation into the alleged irregularities.

(A) asked, process

(B) sought, completion

(D) demanded, course

(E) granted, end

Answer : (B)

22. Modern music doesn’t lend ……… to longevity; sometimes it is hard even to remember what the biggest hit from a ……… of years ago was.

(A) itself, couple

(B) much, few

(D) matter, spatter

(E) substance, variety

Answer : (A)

23. Opportunities ……… when they are seized and ……… when they are not.

(A) gather, evade

(B) needed, reflect

(D) shout, calm

(E) multiply, die

Answer : (E)

24. At the sound of the bell we are ……… to pause, relax our body and become gently ……… of our in-breath and out-breath.

(A) asked, thoughtless

(B) requested, wishful

(D) forced, meaningful

(E) braced, calm

Answer : (C)

25. ………… to listen to the sounds of nature, we find that we can afterwards carry on with whatever we were doing in a more ……… and loving way.

(A) feeling, helpful

(B) waiting, rough

(D) pausing, attentive

(E) hurting, creative

Answer : (A)

Directions—(Q. 26–35) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Since …26… times, people have …27… that human activity could affect the environment. The discovery of past ice ages shows that Earth’s climate is in constant …28… and that …29… history, scientists have …30… for the cause of these changes. Though scientists discovered the greenhouse effect in the late 19th century, the theory of global warming wasn’t …31… as a scientifically proven fact until 1992 when the United Nations held a Conference on Environment and Development. Today, global warming is a …32… accepted reality and …33… about its effects ranges from the hysteria to the acceptance. Newspapers chronicle the slowly changing climate and the actions that have …34… that change. From developing nations to industrial countries, global climate affects …35…

26.

(A) Long

(B) Great

(D) Ancient

(E) Stone-age

Answer : (D)

27.

(A) Believed

(B) Succeeded

(D) Lost

(E) Wanted

Answer : (A)

28.

(A) Hot

(B) Flux

(D) Changes

(E) Reality

Answer : (B)

29.

(A) With

(B) For

(D) Throughout

(E) As

Answer : (D)

30.

(A) Contribute

(B) Talked

(D) Visited

(E) Searched

Answer : (E)

31.

(A) Accepted

(B) False

(D) Greeted

(E) Expected

Answer : (A)

32.

(A) Rarely

(B) Widely

(D) Leisurely

(E) Faithfully

Answer : (B)

33.

(A) Principles

(B) Various

(D) Idea

(E) Speculation

Answer : (E)

34.

(A) Meaning

(B) Worked

(D) Cause

(E) Witness

Answer : (C)

35.

(A) One

(B) Much

(D) More

(E) Singular

Answer : (C)

Punjab National Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 02:23:00 -0700

Punjab National Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

(Held on 4-1-2009)

Directions—(Q. 1–15) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.

We should recognise the indebtedness of the country to its farm families who toil to safeguard national food security. Loan waiver is the price we have to pay for the neglect of rural India over the past several decades. There has been a gradual decline in investment in key sectors related to agriculture such as infrastructure, marketing, post harvest technology etc. The four crore farmers whose debt is to be relieved will be eligible for institutional credit for their cultivation expenses during Kharif 2008. The challenge is to prevent them from getting into the debt trap again. For this purpose the Central and various State governments should set up an Indebted Farmers’ Support Consortium, comprising scientists, panchayat raj officials and others relevant to assisting farmers to improve the profitability and productivity of their farms in an environmentally sustainable manner. The smaller the farm, the greater is the need for marketable surplus to reduce indebtedness.

The Indebted Farmers’ Support Consortium should aim to get all the four crore farmers all the benefits of the government schemes such as the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Irrigation Benefit Programme and others. If this is done, every farm family released from the debt trap should be able to produce at least an additional half tonne per hectare of foodgrains. This should help increase food production by about 20 million tonnes by 2008-10. At a time when global and national food stocks are dwindling and prices are rising, this will be a timely gain for our national food security. We need to ensure that the outcome of the debt waiver is enhanced farmers’ income and production. The prevailing gap between potential and actual yields in the crops of rainfed areas such as pulses and oilseeds is over 200 per cent even with the necessary technologies on the shelf. We are now importing without duty large quantities of pulses and oilseeds. If helped, farmers can produce these at a lower cost.

Opportunities for assured and remunerative marketing are essential if loan waiver is not to become a recurring event leading to the destruction of the credit system. This is why the Minimum Support Price is necessary for all, not just for a few crops which is the case at present. This is the single most effective step to make loan waivers history. There is another urgent step which needs to be taken. The loan waiver does not cover those who borrow from moneylenders. It will not be possible for the government to scrutinise the veracity of such private deals but steps can be taken such as giving them Smart Cards which will entitle them to essential inputs like seeds and fertilizers. The gram sabha can be entrusted with the task of identifying these farmers so that there is transparency in the process and elimination of the chances for falsification and corruption. Fear of occasional misuse should not come in the way of enabling millions of poor farmers who have borrowed from informal sources if we are to achieve the goal of four per cent growth in agriculture.

1. What is the likely impact of ensuring farmers’ benefit from government schemes ?

1. They can use the credit from these schemes to repay moneylenders.

2. The government can control the price rise.

3. Increased agricultural production.

(A) Both 1 and 2

(B) All 1, 2 and 3

(D) Both 2 and 3

(E) None of these

2. Why does the author feel that rural India has been overlooked in the past ?

1. Institutional credit was only made available for Kharif crops.

2. Drop in investment in central areas related to agriculture.

3. Records of those eligible for loan waivers have not been maintained over time.

(A) Only 2

(B) Both 1 and 2

(D) All 1, 2 and 3

(E) None of these

3. How can small farmers avoid debt ?

(A) They need to acquire additional land holdings

(B) They need to take advantage of both government schemes as well as credit from moneylenders

(D) The Government should provide periodic loan waivers

(E) None of these

4. What is the objective of the Indebted Farmers’ Support Consortium ?

(A) It is a support group for the families of indebted farmers

(B) It has to devise new government schemes for farmers

(D) It has to evaluate government schemes and weed out the inefficient ones

(E) None of these

5. What does the author mean by the phrase “indebtedness of the country to its farm families” ?

(A) If farmers are in debt it impacts the entire country

(B) Citizens should be grateful to farmers and their families for the hardships borne by them to cultivate crops

(D) The number of farmers’ descendants taking up agriculture has fallen.

(E) None of these

6. What is the author’s opinion of recurring loan waivers ?

(A) They are beneficial to farmers

(B) They are detrimental to the system of lending.

(D) Farmers will no longer be in debt to moneylenders

(E) None of these

7. Which of the following is TRUE in the context of the passage ?

(A) The Minimum Support Price for agricultural products is yet to be implemented

(B) Loan waiver is a permanent solution to indebtedness of farmers

(D) India’s food production has increased in 2008

(E) Moneylenders benefit from loan waivers

8. Why does the loan waiver not cover credit taken from moneylenders ?

1. It is difficult to verify these contracts between farmers and moneylenders.

2. It will increase the deficit in the budget.

3. There is a risk that the funds may be misappropriated.

(A) Both 1 and 3

(B) All 1, 2 and 3

(D) Both 1 and 2

(E) None of these

9. Why is there a vast gap in actual and potential yields of crops in rainfed areas ?

(A) The government prefers to import these crops at a lower rate

(B) No technological advances have been made to improve the growth of crops in these areas

(D) Farmers are forced to sell these crops at a low rate

(E) None of these

10. How does the government intend to ensure transparency in the Smart card issuance process ?

(A) Screening private players involved in the scheme

(B) Granting access to those farmers who register with their local moneylenders

(D) Regularly rotating members of the gram sabha so there is no corruption

(E) None of these

Directions—(Q. 11–13) Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

11. assured

(A) insured

(B) definite

(D) confident

(E) reliance

12. relieved

(A) exempted

(B) backed

(D) calmed

(E) substituted

13. gap
(A) hole

(B) break

(D) difference

(E) interruption

Directions—(Q. 14–15) Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

14. timely

(A) young

(B) lately

(D) aged

(E) slowly

15. elimination

(A) authority

(B) forgiveness

(D) provision

(E) protection

Directions—(Q. 16–20) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correcton is required, mark (E) as the answer.

16. In order to control rising prices the government has restricted the export of certain commodities.

(A) For control of raised

(B) In control of raised

(D) By controlling rising

(E) No correction required

17. Over two crores will be required to renovate the building being damaged during the cyclone.

(A) that was damage

(B) which was damaged

(D) been damaged

(E) No correction required

18. Small investors often suffer because of delays in getting its grievance redressed.

(A) their grievances redressed

(B) the grievances redress

(D) this grievances redressed

(E) No correction required

19. With the failure of the investment bank, the public’s confidence in the banking sector has been how badly shaken.
(A) so badly shaken

(B) that much shaky

(D) too badly shaky

(E) No correction required

20. A consultant is been appointed to advise us on the viability of the project.

(A) appointed

(B) has been appointing

(D) to be appointed

(E) No correction required

Directions—(Q. 21–25) Rearrange the following six sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them.

(1) Expansion of retail banking especially has a lot of scope, since retail assets are just 22 per cent of the total banking assets.

(2) Where they do not find it viable to open branches they may open satellite offices in these areas.

(3) There is tremendous scope for the expansion of banking in India.

(4) Banks can also diversify beyond cities to semi-urban and rural areas.

(5) In these ways a transition from class banking to mass banking can take place.

(6) They can also collaborate with local stakeholders in order to extend microcredit services to those living there.

21. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(D) 5

(E) 6

22. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 5

23. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(D) 5

(E) 6

24. Which of the following should be the SIXTH (LAST) sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 5

25. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 5

Decades ago, China …(26)… the concept of ‘barefoot doctors’. They were community healthcare workers who successfully …(27)… the health of China’s villages. Following this example, many African, Asian and Latin American countries have started …(28)… programmes. The largest of such community health efforts is India’s National Rural Health Mission. In …(29)… over three years, the programme has mobilized over fifty thousand new community health workers, each …(30)… as ‘Asha’. This is short for ‘Accredited Social Health Activist’ and translated into Hindi is the word …(31)… hope.

Today technology companies and foundations are also joining the …(32)… to support community health workers. Mobile phone companies are …(33)… these workers with phones and support systems to obtain up to date medical information, call ambulances etc. In the …(34)… years, community health workers can thus help …(35)… the spread of many devastating but curable diseases.

26.
(A) gives

(B) researches

(D) originates

(E) enlightened

27.
(A) improved

(B) entrusted

(D) cured

(E) dealt

28.
(A) thousands

(B) alike

(D) similar

(E) naming

29.
(A) course

(B) less

(D) period

(E) just

30.
(A) referred

(B) known

(D) regarded

(E) called

31.
(A) denotes

(B) describes

(D) explains

(E) means

32.
(A) business

(B) membership

(D) effort

(E) purpose

33.
(A) provided

(B) buying

(D) supplied

(E) empowering

34.
(A) coming

(B) next

(D) few

(E) previous

35.
(A) overlook

(B) curb

(D) enrich

(E) neglect

Answers :

1. (B) 2. (A) 3. (E) 4. (A) 5. (B) 6. (B) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (C) 10. (E)

11. (B) 12. (A) 13. (D) 14. (B) 15. (E) 16 (E) 17. (B) 18. (A) 19. (C) 20. (C)

21. (C) 22. (C) 23. (E) 24. (E) 25. (A) 26. (C) 27. (A) 28. (D) 29. (E) 30. (C)

31. (C) 32. (D) 33. (E) 34. (A) 35. (B)

Bank Of Maharashtra Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 02:05:00 -0700

Bank Of Maharashtra Agriculture Officers(AO) General Solved English Exam Papers-2009

(Held on 30-8-2009)

Crude oil has had a long history, and interesting one. It is probably one single natural resource that has been instrumental in producing maximum conflicts and wars during the last century. With such a track record, it is surprising that in the given environment, where in oil prices are breaking all records, and has become the biggest cause of concern across the globe, why is it that there is silence from some parts of the world`? It is intriguing especially when some have been paying a much higher price on fuel, as compared to their poorer counterparts. It is surprising, more so, when one realizes that the number of oil producing nations is only a handful as compared to the number of oil consuming nations. While a proactive action from the mighty and powerful can bring in a huge respite for the world, why is it that they choose to be silent ? Also, keeping in mind the fact that a few nations–both powerful and weak have some of the largest unused oil reserves,their silence and lack of any serious action look all the more aberrant. Looking at the manner things are shaping up, it just cannot be ruled out that possibly these nations have a definite interest in the increasing prices of oil. The question then is what could their underlying interest be?

In all probability, what we are seeing right now is just a precursor to the larger picture, well laid out by them may be for the good. With rising prices, the OPEC might be delighted right now, but perhaps they are unable to see what is going to hit them. For this unprecedented rise in oil is creating a most demanding environment for alternative fuels. As and when the reserves deplete and demand really grows, more than anyone else, it is OPEC that would be badly hit, much to the glee of some nations having unused reserves which have the most to gain by using blackmailing tactics. Eventually, the countries at the receiving end would be forced to create an enabling environment for alternative energy. This trend is already visible, with India showing the way with its nuclear deal and other countries dangling the carrot of complete conversion to natural gas towards other countries in order to boost their own business. By doing so they are creating a tactical pressure on countries. As they know that the further the oil prices get pushed, the more the globe would become attracted and ready for alternative and non-conventional fuel. Moreover, for many of the countries, it might become more expensive to invest in newer technologies to conform to the emission norms than to shift to alternative sources, making the market even more attractive. And it is then that the organizations which have already invested billions of dollars in alternate fuels would mop up the global energy market completely.

The second possible reason why some nations of the world are not too enthusiastic to mitigate the price of oil is because the rising oil price is perhaps one of the major deterrents to growth of other countries. Perhaps they were hand in glove in the mechanism to raise the oil price and knowing well that this would make these nations feel the pinch. And now, the rising oil prices have put these nations in a fix. As the pressure of inflationary tendencies increases these countries cannot afford either to sit back and remain entrapped in the larger conspiracy. No wonder then that these are frantically looking around the globe – especially Africa – for newer reserves ! As it is said, oil has a long history and the legacy continues.

1. What, according to the passage, is the step that the nations are likely to take with an intolerable rise in oil prices ?

(A) Shift to alternate forms of energy

(B) Come to a state of war with other nations

(D) Formulate more stringent emission norms and apply these across the globe

(E) None of these

Answer : (A)

2. Why is the author surprised with the stance which various nations have taken pertaining to the current global oil crisis ?

(A) The stance is leading to war among the nations for control over oil fields

(B) Powerful nations have been selling oil at a very inflated rate to under developed nations

(D) Eventhough oil has been a matter of conflict among the nations earlier, many nations have a kept a silence on the current crisis

(E) None of these

Answer : (D)

3. Which nations does the author refer to in the phrase ‘these nations have a definite interest in the increasing prices of oil’ ?

(A) The mighty and powerful nations

(B) Nations having unused oil reserves

(D) The nations which have shifted to non-conventional fuels

(E) None of these

Answer : (A)

4. Which of the following is not true in context of the passage ?

(A) Some nations have kept a silence upon the rising oil price in order to inhibit the growth of other nations

(B) It is more cost effective to shift to alternative forms of energy than to invest in technology for conforming to the emission norms

(C) Some nations have unused oil reserves which would earn these nations heavy profits once the oil reserves elsewhere deplete

(D) India has had a nuclear deal for its energy needs

(E) All are true

Answer : (E)

5. What does the author mean by ‘dangling the carrot’ in the passage ?

(A) Some countries are stringently opposing the conversion to alternative forms of fuel

(B) Some countries have been luring other countries to change over to alternate fuels in order to boost their own business

(D) Both (A) and (B)

(E) None of these

Answer : (B)

6. Which of the following is intended in the given passage ?

(A) To highlight the plight of OPEC with rising fuel prices

(B) To urge to the government to shift from oil to natural gas since it is more environment friendly

(D) To urge to save the environment by conforming to the emission norms and using alternate energy sources

(E) None of these

Answer : (C)

7. Why, according to the author, OPEC though delighted currently, would be in difficult situation later ?

(A) All the oil reserves on the earth will soon be exhausted

(B) Powerful nations will try and dominate OPEC later on

(C) As the oil reserves which are being used currently deplete in the time to come, nations having unused oil reserves would arm-twist OPEC

(D) Nations will lose faith in OPEC owing to very high fuel prices

(E) None of these

Answer : (C)

8. What, according to the author, makes the market of alternative sources very attractive ?

(A) Many countries have already made a substantial profit in the industry of alternative fuel

(B) Such measures do not cause harm to the environment

(D) The use of alternative sources has been forced upon certain countries by powerful countries

(E) None of these

Answer : (D)

9. Which of the following can be the most appropriate title for the given passage ?

(A) Reasons behind silence on increase in oil prices

(B) Nuclear power as an alternative source of energy

(D) The repercussion of shifting to alternative forms of energy

(E) Oil reserves as deterrent of growth of the nations

Answer : (A)

Directions—(Q. 10–12) Choose the word/group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in meaning to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

10. INSTRUMENTAL

(A) Non-vocal

(B) Reasonable

(D) Responsible

(E) Liable

Answer : (D)

11. ABERRANT

(A) Curious

(B) Abnormal

(D) Inferior

(E) Nonfunctional

Answer : (B)

12. PUSHED

(A) Dominated

(B) Pressed

(D) Thrown

(E) Increased

Answer : (E)

Directions—(Q. 13–15) Choose the word / phrase which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

13. PROACTIVE

(A) Quick

(B) Over powered

(D) Delicate

(E) Brittle

Answer : (C)

14. GLEE

(A) Disappointment

(B) Dishonour

(D) Disillusion

(E) Defeat

Answer : (A)

15. MITIGATE

(A) Fright

(B) Decline

(D) Worsen

(E) Deprivation

Answer : (D)

Directions—(Q. 16–25) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence, the letter of that part will be the answer. If there is no error, mark (E) as the answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

16. The merchant counted (A) / the number of pearls (B) / to make sure that (C) / none of them were missing. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (D)

17. When deep sea diving, (A) / one should always take care (B) / that oxygen cylinder is (C) / tied to the back tightly. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (A)

18. As the salary (A) / did not match (B) / his expectations, he did not (C) / accept the job. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (B)

19. The reason behind his success (A) / in the recent past (B) / is due to hard-work (C) / and presence of mind. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (C)

20. No sooner did the students (A) / seen the principal approach (B) / than they ran (C) / from the playground. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (B)

21. My elder sister and I am (A) / interested in painting (B) / and therefore have joined (C) / the coaching classes. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (A)

22. Only after a lot of persuasion, (A) / did the illiterate villager allow (B) / himself’s girl child (C) / to study in the school. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (C)

23. The need for alternate (A) / sources of energy are (B) / essential to conserve (C) / the environment. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (B)

24. I have being working (A) / in that organization for five years (B) / but now I work (C) / for a different company. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (A)

25. There is no argument against (A) / the fact that (B) / humans are the most intelligent (C) / of all other species. (D) No error (E)

Answer : (E)

Directions—(Q. 26–30) Which of the phrases (A), (B) (C) and (D) given below each statement should replace the phrase printed in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is given and ‘No correction is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

26. Many students waits anxiously at the college gate to know their results—

(A) student waited anxiously

(B) students waiting anxiously

(D) students waited anxious

(E) No correction required

Answer : (C)

27. Through a fortuitous circumstance Rakhi met her childhood friend on the bus in which she was travelling.

(A) she was travelled

(B) she did travel

(D) she were travelling

(E) No correction required

Answer : (E)

28. The opposition party has alleged that the prices of essential commodities are soaring like never before on the last three decades—

(A) before on the next

(B) before in the last

(D) previously in the next

(E) No correction required

Answer : (B)

29. The salaries and the perks of the employees in this institution are not in according with the rest of the industry—

(A) are not in accordance

(B) is not in accordance

(D) is not on accordance

(E) No correction required

Answer : (A)

30. The soldiers deployed in the town were instructed exercising restraint and handle the situation

peacefully.

(A) was instructed to exercising

(B) were instructed for exercise

(D) was instructing to exercising

(E) No correction required

Answer : (C)

Directions—(Q. 31–35) Rearrange the following sentences (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) to make a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions which follow—

1. The only way in which this problem can be solved is by making artificial blood which has remained a distant dream for science.

2. Donation of blood is considered to be the most noble of all the charities.

3. If they succeed, it would be noted as one of the most important inventions in the history of mankind.

4. This is because this donated magic potion can give life to another person in an emergency.

5. A group of scientists, however, has dedicated themselves towards making this a reality.

6. A growing problem however is that the requirement for safe blood is increasing whereas the number of donors is decreasing.

31. Which of the following sentence should be the FIRST after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 5

Answer : (B)

32. Which of the following sentence should be the SECOND after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 6

Answer : (D)

33. Which of the following sentence should be the THIRD after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 4

(D) 5

(E) 6

Answer : (E)

34. Which of the following sentence should be the FIFTH after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 5

(E) 6

Answer : (D)

35. Which of the following sentence should be the SIXTH (LAST) after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(D) 4

(E) 5

Answer : (C)

Directions—(Q. 36–40) Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

36. One of the TV cameramen was …… in the leg by a bullet when he was …… in the middle of a gun fight between two gangs.

(A) hurt, entered

(B) shot, caught

(D) stabbed, trapped

(E) beaten, engulfed

Answer : (B)

37. Although the fire was very small everyone …… and rushed out of the cinema hall …… complete chaos.

(A) shouted, leading

(B) died, producing

(D) scared, making

(E) panicked, causing

Answer : (E)

38. The …… of pesticides and fertilizers while growing the vegetables and fruits is one of the greatest …… to the health these days.

(A) production, dangers

(B) consumption, problem

(D) application, rewards

(E) amount, injury

Answer : (C)

39. The group’s mission is to ………… peace between the nations and help different people ………… each other better.

(A) maintain, understand

(B) remain, address

(D) advise, find

(E) communicate, friendly

Answer : (A)

40. History ………… the Kings and influential leaders whereas the real battle was ………… by the soldiers who remain little known and celebrated in the texts.

(A) remembers, played

(B) highlights, underwent

(D) glorifies, fought

(E) writes, done

Answer : (D)

Directions—(Q. 41–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Without doubt there is one thing (…41…) to all of us-We have played a game at some time in our lives. Most of us play to relax or have fun, but for many playing a game or a sport is a way to (…42…) poverty behind. Infact, in many African countries, playing a sport professionally can (…43…) the lives of a person’s entire family.

For example, in the samll town of Bekoji, in Ethiopia (…44…) than a hundred boys and girls can be seen running at dawn everyday. Each of these youth is (…45…) and serious and their coach is (…46…) that one of them will be a world champion. This seems like an idle (…47…) but it is virtually a guarantee in this small community (…48…) mainly farmers. Many of the fastest male and female distance runners in the world hail from this small town. A small handpainted sign which greets visitors outside Bekoji (…49…) “Welcome to the Village of Athletes”. Children here start running at an early age, (…50…) great distance to fetch water and firewood or to reach, school. At the Olympics, runners from this small town are likely to win more medals than those from developed countries. It will give their families a way out of poverty.

41.

(A) accepted

(B) common

(D) similar

(E) popular

Answer : (B)

42.

(A) alleviate

(B) forgot

(D) reduce

(E) leave

Answer : (E)

43.

(A) changes

(B) arrange

(D) transform

(E) shift

Answer : (D)

44.

(A) further

(B) more

(D) over

(E) larger

Answer : (B)

45.

(A) concentrated

(B) rival

(D) playful

(E) performed

Answer : (C)

46.

(A) convince

(B) optimist

(D) privilege

(E) confident

Answer : (E)

47.

(A) boast

(B) suspicion

(D) worship

(E) precaution

Answer : (A)

48.

(A) existing

(B) that

(D) consisting

(E) for

Answer : (C)

49.

(A) warn

(B) inform

(D) reads

(E) wish

Answer : (D)

50.

(A) covering

(B) driving

(D) following

(E) competing

Answer : (A)

Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Papers

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Bank Probationary Officers(PO) General English Exam Papers

Bank Probationary Officers(PO) General Awareness Exam Papers

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Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) Solved Exam Papers

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Bank Agriculture Officers(AO) General English Solved Exam Papers

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"State Bank Of India" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria For "State Bank Of India" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

Age Limit: A candidate applying for this post should not be less than 21 years of age and not more than 30 years of age. There is a age relaxation given to OBC category people. This relaxation is for 3 years for the upper limit of age. In case of ST/SC /Ex – Servicemen, this relaxation is for 5 years. 10 years of relaxation in age criteria is given to VH/OH (GN),, 13 years for VH/OH (OBC) and 15 years for VH/OH (SC/ST).

Qualifications: Educational qualifications should be as follows:

Aggregate 60% in 10 + 2 class or in a diploma after 10th class. It is important to notice that this diploma course should be of at least 2 years duration. Also, these diplomas need to be regular courses with recognized universities. In addition to it, a person should get more than 55% aggregate in graduation.
For SC/ST and PWD categories, a person should have at least 55% aggregate in 10 + 2 and 50% aggregate in graduation.
If a person has not done graduation and got enrolled in professional courses like CA, CS etc after 10 + 2 then the requirement is passing marks in professional course. The eligibility criteria for 10 + 2 remain same.

"Oriental Bank" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:52:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Oriental Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

There us an upper limit for the candidate to be eligible for this post. Candidates over the age of 21 years and below or equal to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for this job.
The applicant must be a graduate from a recognized University with at least 60% aggregate for Science stream and 55% aggregate for other streams and categories to be eligible for this test.
The candidate must be proficient in computers and must possess the basic knowledge like MS-Office, sending and receiving E-mails, using Internet, etc. the candidate is required to submit a certificate in support of this computer related qualification.
Candidates with additional qualifications as MBA< CA< CFA
It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Oriental Bank.

"Federal" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:48:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Federal Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

The Candidate must not be more than 26 years of age to be eligible for the post of Federal Bank’s Probationary Officer.
The Candidate must have completed his/ her graduation in LAW OR
The Candidate must have completed his/ her Post Graduation in Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks OR
The candidate must have completed his/ her Post Graduation in Commerce/ Arts with a minimum of 55% marks on an aggregate OR
The candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks on an aggregate in his/ her Graduation in Engineering/ Agriculture OR
The candidate has successfully completed his/ her MBA with a minimum of 55% marks OR
The candidate must have completed his/ her MCA with a minimum of 55% marks on an aggregate OR
The candidate must have completed his/ her Chartered Accountancy

"Dena Bank" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:45:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Dena Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

The maximum age limit of the candidate prescribed by the authorities of the bank is 30 years to be recruited as the bank Probationary Officer. A person of more than 30 yrs of the age cannot apply for the post of PO in Dena Bank.
The minimum age of the candidate prescribed by the authorities of the bank is 21 years for fulfilling the eligibility criteria of the Dena bank. a person younger to this age limit is not applicable to sit in the bank’s PO examination.
Candidate must be a citizen of India. People belonging to other nationalities are by no means allowed to be a part of the above mentioned examination.
Candidate must have completed Final Year of his/ her Bachelor’s degree (in any discipline) with a minimum of 60% aggregate from a Government recognized University.
Candidate must be computer literate and must have a good command over specifically those computer applications which are used in banking operations, to be recruited as the Bank Probationary Officer.

"Corporation Bank"Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:39:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Corporation Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Corporation Bank.
Candidate should be a graduate in any discipline. This graduation should be from a recognized university in India.
In graduation, the minimum percentage should be 55% aggregate.
There us an upper limit for the candidate to be eligible for this post. Candidates over the age of 21 years and below or equal to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for this job.

"Canara Bank" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:36:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Canara Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

There us an upper limit for the candidate to be eligible for this post. Candidates over the age of 21 years and below or equal to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for this job,otherwise the applications would not be accepted
The candidate should have successfully completed his/her graduation in first class with an aggregate of 60% from a recognized university (5% less for other categories). OR candidate must hold an experience of General Banking.
It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Canara Bank.
The Candidate must have a good command over computer applications.

"Indian Overseas" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:24:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Indian Overseas" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Indian Overseas. An outsider is not allowed to give the Indian Overseas Bank Probationary Officer exam by any mode or means.
The applicant is required to have completed his/ her Final Year of Graduation (in any discipline) with at least 65% aggregate from any of the government recognized university.
The applicant must possess good knowledge of computer applications to be a part of the above mentioned course.
The applicant must have done Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF) from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF).
The maximum age limit prescribed by the bank authorities for the PO post is 30 years.
The minimum age limit prescribed by the bank authorities for the PO post is 20 years.

"Bank Of Maharashtra" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:16:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Bank Of Maharashtra" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

The Candidate must possess a First Class Bachelor’s Degree in any stream with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade OR Candidate should have a Second Class Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade OR
Candidate should be a Chartered Accountant / Cost Accountant / Company Secretary (ACS) with a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university OR
Candidate should have done a Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Relaxation in Educational Qualification for SC/ ST/ PC/Ex-Servicemen categories:

A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade.
A Masters degree with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent grade OR
Chartered / Cost Accountant / company Secretary (ACS) with a Bachelor’s Degree OR Post Graduate Diploma in Management.

"Allahabad Bank" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:13:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Allahabad Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

There us an upper limit for the candidate to be eligible for this post. Candidates over the age of 21 years and below or equal to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for this job.
It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Allahabad Bank.
Educational Qualifications: A candidate must be a graduate. Graduation can be in any discipline with minimum 55 % aggregate from a government recognized university. Diploma course holders are not eligible.
Additional Qualification: There are additional qualification requirements as well. The candidate must hold a diploma in Computers from institutes like NIIT, SSI, APTECH, CMC, DOECC etc.

"Syndicate Bank" Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 11:06:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For "Syndicate Bank" Probationary Officers(PO) Exam

It is mandatory for the candidate to be a national of India. in order to be eligible to apply for the designation of PO for Syndicate Bank.
A subject of Nepal or Bhutan with a favor certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India.
Person can be a Tibetan refugee, who came to India prior to 1st January, 1962. It is important that this refugee came to India with intentions to permanently stay here. It is important that this person holds a favor certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India.
A person of Indian origin who has later migrated to Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African countries like Uganda, Zambia, Kenya, United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire & Vietnam with full intentions of permanently settling in India. It is mandatory for this person to hold a favor certificate of eligibility issued by Government of India.
Candidates over the age of 21 years and below or equal to 30 years of age are eligible to apply for this job.
Qualification: PG degree from any recognized university in any subject with 60% aggregate and computer science course which includes MS office, MS Word, Excel etc. or MCA with 60% aggregate. A person with bachelor’s degree in engineering with 60 % aggregate along with computer knowledge is also eligible.

Bank Probationary Officers(PO) Exam Eligibility Criteria

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Top MBA Institutes In India

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List of top MBA Institutes Under CAT In India

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
Institute of Management and Technology, Ghaziabad
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon
Indian Institute of Finance, New Delhi
Lal Bahadur Shashtri Institute of Management, New Delhi
K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
S. P. Jain Institute of Management, Mumbai
Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai
FORE School of Management, New Delhi
Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore
Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
Jamna Lal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies,Mumbai
Narsee Monji Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
International Management Institute, New Delhi
Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy
Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad
T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal

Some of the more prominent colleges which accept CAT scores for admission are

Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune (BIMM Pune)
Balaji Institute of Telecom and Management Pune (BITM Pune)
Balaji Institute of International Business Pune (BIIB Pune)
Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development Pune (BIMHRD Pune)
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA), Ahmedabad
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai
University Business School (UBS), Chandigarh
Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI),Manipal.
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT),Ranchi
Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta (MBMCU), Kolkata
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior
TERI University, New Delhi

Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) In India

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Six Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Colleges in India

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad(IIM A)
Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta(IIM C)
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore(IIM B)
Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow(IIM L)
Indian Institute of Management, Indore(IIM I)
Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

CAT Test Centres

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CAT Online Test Centres

CAT Online Test Centres are divided under the six IIMs areas. The most of CAT Online test centres are covered in their IIM zones. We provide the list of CAT Online test centres covered by different IIM zone.
Under the allotment process of CAT Online test centres to the applicants, it is strickly divided in favour of applicants.

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad
Jaipur
Mumbai
Nagpur

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Bangalore

Bangalore
Hyderabad
Pune

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Calcutta

Bhubaneswar
Chandigarh
Guwahati Jamshedpur
Kolkata
Patna
Varanasi

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Indore

Bhopal
Gurgaon
Indore
Noida

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Kozhikode

Chennai
Coimbatore
Kozhikode

CAT Online Test Centres under IIM Lucknow

Delhi
Lucknow

CAT Eligibility Criteria

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 04:52:00 -0700

Eligibility Criteria For CAT Entrance Exam

For the Indian Institutes of Management and other equivalently optimum business schools, or better say, for the CAT as a whole, the minimum academic eligibility criterion for admission to the post graduate programmes in business management is at least a three-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% (45% in case of Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe / Physically disabled) from a recognized university. The list of recognized universities, however, will be mentioned thoroughly in the CAT Application brochure.

Students appearing for the final year of the qualification examination and those who have completed degree requirement but are awaiting their respective results can also apply. Such students, having scored some hopeful percentile and after qualified in the group discussion and personal interview of their choicest business schools are provided admission subject to the condition that they pass the qualifying examination (the Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institute/university) with qualifying marks mentioned above. To your kind knowledge, the students can, in no case, round off their marks to qualify for the CAT. The CAT remains stubborn, so much so that if one scores 49.9%, (s)he cannot round it off by 0.1 % to make it 50%! Nevertheless, there is no age limit so far in the CAT. You can take the CAT as many numbers of times as you can. In case there are gap years between taking the CAT and any last degree you have attained, it is always recommended that you carry all those details in written, including proofs of employment if any, alon with you at the time of interview.

General Candidates: Atleast 50% or equivalent CGPA in graduation.
SC/ST Candidates: Atleast 45% or equivalent CGPA in graduation.
Final year students completing their graduation in year 2010.

About CAT(Commom Apptitude Test)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 04:46:00 -0700

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an all-India test conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as an entrance exam for the management programmes of its seven business schools.

Let us know more about the Indian Institutes of Management (the IIMs) now. There are seven IIMs across the country in different cities Ahmadabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Kozhikode, Indore and Shillong.

The test is multiple-choice based with roughly one-fourth negative-mark penalties for wrong answers, and traditionally comprises three sections that span the domains of arithmetical problem solving, geometry, statistics, data interpretation, logical reasoning, puzzles, and English language skills. It is held on the third Sunday of November each year.

Some of the more prominent colleges which accept CAT scores for admission are:

Balaji Institute of Modern Management Pune (BIMM Pune)
Balaji Institute of Telecom and Management Pune (BITM Pune)
Balaji Institute of International Business Pune (BIIB Pune)
Balaji Institute of Management and Human Resource Development Pune (BIMHRD Pune)
S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR), Mumbai
Management Development Institute (MDI), Gurgaon
Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad (MICA), Ahmedabad
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai
University Business School (UBS), Chandigarh
Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad.
Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad
TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI),Manipal.
Birla Institute of Technology (BIT),Ranchi
Department of Business Management, University of Calcutta (MBMCU), Kolkata
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior
TERI University, New Delhi

CAT 2011 SYLLABUS AND TEST PATTERN

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010 02:36:00 -0700

CAT(Common Aptitude Test ) 2011 Syllabus

The CAT Test includes following sections.

Quantitative Ability
Data Interpretation
Data Sufficiency
Reading Comprehension
Logical Reasoning
Verbal Ability

Quantitative Ability:-

The purpose of quantitative ability section is for testing the candidates, their ability to solve problem. The quantitative section contains multiple choice questions based on mathematics. It includes Following Topics are given below:-

Quantitative / Mathematical Skills
Geometry – Two-dimensional and Three-dimensional.
Ratios and Proportion
Percentages
Equations and Inequalities – Quadratic and linear equations.
Algebra – Questions based on algebraic expressions.
Profit & Loss – Arithmetical Problem Solving based on cost price, discounts, selling price, percentage profit, percentage loss.
Averages – problems like finding number of girls in a class wherein the average and other relevant data are given etc.
Percentages – Conventional questions on percentages.
Partnerships
Time-Speed-Distance
Numbers – Complex Numbers, Fractions etc.
Progressions – Arithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Harmonic Progression, Arithmetico-geometric Progression, Arithmetic/geometric/harmonic mean.
Mensuration and measurements.
Alligation & Mixtures.
Pipes and Cisterns.
Simple Interest & Compound Interest.
Set theory and Venn Diagrams.
Clocks.
Probability.
Permutations & Combinations.
Vectors.
Expansions – Binomial Expansion.
Co-ordinate geometry.
Logarithm.
Calculus – Maxima ,Minima.

Data Interpretation Section:

Data are given in form of tables, charts, graphs. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret data.

Data Sufficiency Section:

A statement is given with other statement, the candidates have to answer whether the given statement is enough to solve the problem or not.

Logical Reasoning:

This section contains puzzles and logical questions.

Reading Comprehension and verbal ability section:

It tests your knowledge in English grammar and English language.

It includes Following topics are given Below:-

Reasoning: Critical reasoning, Assumption premise conclusion, visual reasoning, assertion and reasons, identifying valid inferences, statements and assumptions, identifying strong arguments and weak arguments, cause and effects, statements and conclusion, identifying true and false statement, linear arrangements, matrix arrangements, family tree problem, matrix arrangements, symbol based problems, sequencing, coding and decoding problem, number series.

English : comprehension of passage, syllogism, verbal reasoning, contextual, analogies, antonyms, fill in the blanks, jumbled paragraphs, foreign language words used in English, sentence correction and completion, odd man out, idioms, one word substitution, same word’s different usage, errors in word choice, incorrect words, phrasal, proverb, punctuation etc.

GATE 2011 INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING SYLLABUS

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GATE 2011 INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING SYLLABUS

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green?s theorems.

Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy?s and Euler?s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy?s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series.

Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.

Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson?s rule, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

GENERAL ENGINEERING

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials and their applications; effect of strain, strain rate and temperature on mechanical properties of metals and alloys; heat treatment of metals and alloys, its influence on mechanical properties.

Applied Mechanics: Engineering mechanics - equivalent force systems, free body concepts, equations of equilibrium; strength of materials - stress, strain and their relationship, Mohr?s circle, deflection of beams, bending and shear stress, Euler?s theory of columns.

Theory of Machines and Design: Analysis of planar mechanisms, cams and followers; governers and fly wheels; design of elements - failure theories; design of bolted, riveted and welded joints; design of shafts, keys, spur gears, belt drives, brakes and clutches.

Thermal Engineering: Fluid mechanics - fluid statics, Bernoulli?s equation, flow through pipes, equations of continuity and momentum; thermodynamics - zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic system and processes, calculation of work and heat for systems and control volumes; air standard cycles; basics of internal combustion engines and steam turbines; heat transfer - fundamentals of conduction, convection and radiation, heat exchangers.

PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Metal Casting: Casting processes - types and applications; patterns - types and materials; allowances; moulds and cores - materials, making, and testing; casting techniques of cast iron, steels and nonferrous metals and alloys; solidification; design of casting, gating and risering; casting inspection, defects and remedies.

Metal Forming: Stress-strain relations in elastic and plastic deformation; concept of flow stress, deformation mechanisms; hot and cold working - forging, rolling, extrusion, wire and tube drawing; sheet metal working processes such as blanking, piercing, bending, deep drawing, coining and embossing; analysis of rolling, forging, extrusion and wire /rod drawing; metal working defects.

Metal Joining Processes: Welding processes - manual metal arc, MIG, TIG, plasma arc, submerged arc, electroslag, thermit, resistance, forge, friction, and explosive welding;other joining processes - soldering, brazing, braze welding; inspection of welded joints, defects and remedies; introduction to advanced welding processes - ultrasonic, electron beam, laser beam; thermal cutting.

Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Basic machine tools; machining processes-turning, drilling, boring, milling, shaping, planing, gear cutting, thread production, broaching, grinding, lapping, honing, super finishing; mechanics of machining - geometry of cutting tools, chip formation, cutting forces and power requirements, Merchant?s analysis; selection of machining parameters; tool materials, tool wear and tool life, economics of machining, thermal aspects of machining, cutting fluids, machinability; principles and applications of nontraditional machining processes - USM, AJM, WJM, EDM and Wire cut EDM, LBM, EBM, PAM, CHM, ECM.

Tool Engineering: Jigs and fixtures - principles, applications, and design; press tools - configuration, design of die and punch; principles of forging die design.

Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits, and tolerances, interchangeability, selective assembly; linear and angular measurements by mechanical and optical methods, comparators; design of limit gauges; interferometry; measurement of straightness, flatness, roundness, squareness and symmetry; surface finish measurement; inspection of screw threads and gears; alignment testing of machine tools.

Powder Metallurgy: Production of metal powders, compaction and sintering.

Polymers and Composites: Introduction to polymers and composites; plastic processing - injection, compression and blow molding, extrusion, calendaring and thermoforming; molding of composites.

Manufacturing Analysis: Sources of errors in manufacturing; process capability; tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly; process planning; parameter selection and comparison of production alternatives; time and cost analysis; manufacturing technologies - strategies and selection.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD, CAM, CAPP, cellular manufacturing, NC, CNC, DNC, Robotics, FMS, and CIM.

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Product Design and Development: Principles of good product design, tolerance design; quality and cost considerations; product life cycle; standardization, simplification, diversification, value engineering and analysis, concurrent engineering.

Engineering Economy and Costing: Elementary cost accounting and methods of depreciation; break-even analysis, techniques for evaluation of capital investments, financial statements.

Work System Design: Taylor?s scientific management, Gilbreths?s contributions; productivity - concepts and measurements; method study, micro-motion study, principles of motion economy; work measurement - stop watch time study, work sampling, standard data, PMTS; ergonomics; job evaluation, merit rating, incentive schemes, and wage administration; business process reengineering.

Facility Design: Facility location factors and evaluation of alternate locations; types of plant layout and their evaluation; computer aided layout design techniques; assembly line balancing; materials handling systems.

Production Planning and Inventory Control: Forecasting techniques - causal and time series models, moving average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; aggregate production planning; master production scheduling; MRP and MRP-II; order control and flow control; routing, scheduling and priority dispatching; push and pull production systems, concept of JIT manufacturing system; logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory - functions, costs, classifications, deterministic and probabilistic inventory models, quantity discount; perpetual and periodic inventory control systems.

Operation Research: Linear programming - problem formulation, simplex method, duality and sensitivity analysis; transportation and assignment models; network flow models, constrained optimization and Lagrange multipliers; simple queuing models; dynamic programming; simulation - manufacturing applications; PERT and CPM, time-cost trade-off, resource leveling.

Quality Management: Quality - concept and costs, quality circles, quality assurance; statistical quality control, acceptance sampling, zero defects, six sigma; total quality management; ISO 9000; design of experiments - Taguchi method.

Reliability and Maintenance: Reliability, availability and maintainability; distribution of failure and repair times; determination of MTBF and MTTR, reliability models; system reliability determination; preventive maintenance and replacement, total productive maintenance - concept and applications.

Management Information System: Value of information; information storage and retrieval system - database and data structures; knowledge based systems.

Intellectual Property System: Definition of intellectual property, importance of IPR; TRIPS and its implications, patent, copyright, industrial design and trademark.