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CAT 1997 | Question: 99
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. ... the drainage channels Desilting of reservoirs built across the catchment areas of rivers Desilting of river beds Embankments are weak
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 98
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. In ... up The reservoirs built across the catchment areas of rivers should be desilted A flood forecasting system should be established
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 97
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. ... reservoirs in catchment areas of rivers Inadequate length of drainage channels Lack of knowledge of snow melt and glacier discharges
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 96
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. In the atmosphere, water exists ... in atmosphere in the same state as is available on the earth. I only II only III only I & II only
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 100
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. In ... across catchment areas of rivers have not been built Embankments have not been built Drainage channels have not been laid
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 95
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two distinct branches - the atmospheric branch and the terrestrial branch. In the ... author seems to favour: Traditional methods Afforestration Soil conservation measures I only II only III only I & II only
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:Water plays a versatile role in the functioning of the biosphere. The water cycle has two dis...
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May 26, 2017
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CAT 1997 | Question: 90
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: leadership is the art of persuading your people to follow your bidding, without their realising your involvement, the archetype of its practice is N. R. Narayana Murthy, the ... brings the best out in Murthy. Infosys and Murthy are synonymous. Murthy the man and Murthy the CEO are incompatible.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:leadership is the art of persuading your people to follow your bidding, without their realisi...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 85
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: leadership is the art of persuading your people to follow your bidding, without their realising your involvement, the archetype of its practice is N. R. Narayana Murthy, the chairman and ... is: A process The art of amassing data A process that helps him to learn from failure. All of the above.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:leadership is the art of persuading your people to follow your bidding, without their realisi...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 80
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today's crude version. But it is also in some ways a step backwards. The first direct marketers were trusted, local shopkeepers. ... to sell the rest to "The Stupid Poor" It is easier to sell to The Stupid Poor None of the above.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today’s crude version. But it is als...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 75
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today's crude version. But it is also in some ways a step backwards. The first direct marketers were trusted ... Levi's is losing customers. Mass marketing has become harder and more costly. Direct marketing has been pushed into the limelight.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:The new form of direct marketing is a big step up from today’s crude version. But it is als...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 70
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has nothing but praise for our success in remaining a democracy. On other fronts ... busy lining their pockets. India's politicians are not conversant with the needs of the present scenario. All of the above.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 65
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has nothing but praise for our success in remaining a democracy. On ... adequate infrastructure. It had better infrastructure. It had better politicians who could take the required decisions. All of the above
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.When talk turns to how India has done for itself in $50$ years of independence, the world has...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 59
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university ... private parties Contracting out maintenance of assets to less efficient private parties Painless and quick execution of all white elephants.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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May 24, 2017
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CAT 1997 | Question: 58
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to ... is referring to the issue of: VIP housing VIP security Out of turn allotment of housing to VIPs. Unproductive public assets.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 57
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university ... the country's budget deficit Accommodation and the country's budget deficit Accommodation, transportation, and the country's budget deficit
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 56
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow. Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to ... deficit of India Create a surplus of Rs. 120 billion for the Municipal Committee. Enhance the greenery of the inner city.
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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CAT 1997 | Question: 60
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related ... use the owned surplus machines in exchange for a price concession. Put the photocopy operating employees on a piece rate basis
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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May 23, 2017
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CAT 1997 | Question: 55
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such surprise to come my way during a stint as a university administrator related to the ... the sprawling bungalows in inner New Delhi is: $600$ acres $6000$ acres $10$ million square yards $3000$ acres
Read the passages given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:Many surprises lie in store for an academic who strays into the real world. The first such su...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 145
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. In his book "About Behaviourism", Dr. B.F. Skinner, the noted behavioural psychiatrist, lists the $20$ most salient objections to behaviourism and goes ... the development of a creative artist by the influence of behaviour prevailing contingencies or reinforcement selecting new forms of behaviour
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.In his book "About Behaviourism", Dr. B.F. Skinner, the noted behavioural psychiatrist, lists the $20$ ...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 137
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each. From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spontaneously: from the ooze of rivers could come eels and from the entrails of dead bulls, ... peers. An attempt at propitiating a possibly offended God or the religious psyche of the time. All of the above.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each.From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spont...
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Apr 25, 2017
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CAT 1998 | Question: 133
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each. From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spontaneously: from the ooze of rivers could come eels and from the entrails of dead ... scientists refused to accept his theories. there were too many debates on the topic and this left the people confused.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each.From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spont...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 130
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each. From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spontaneously: from the ooze of rivers could come eels and from the entrails ... the mortal blow dealt to it by his experiments. Those who refused to acknowledge his experiments would regret their scepticism.
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on each.From ancient times, men have believed that, under certain peculiar circumstances, life could arise spont...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 127
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. Over the last $20$ years, the Bretton Woods institutions have disbursed loans for stablisation and structural adjustment to more than $70$ development countries. These ... affecting price policies of borrowers. Now affect a large number of structural features of the economies of borrowing countries.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.Over the last $20$ years, the Bretton Woods institutions have disbursed loans for ‘stablisation” an...
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Apr 25, 2017
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CAT 1998 | Question: 122
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. We have moved from the old organised model to today's unorganised one. In the orderly, stable organised world, there was certainty and convention. In the global unorganised world, there ... to cope with it. Inability to comprehend simple things and the tendency to be complex in outlook. None of the above.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.We have moved from the old organised model to today’s unorganised one. In the orderly, stable organis...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 117
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there may be something wrong with its education. No civilisation, I am sure, ... to himself. Thinking is being knowing application of pre-existing ideas to a situation. application of fixed ideas to a situation.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there ...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 115
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there may be something wrong with its education. No civilisation, I am sure, has ... holistic view of society and its problems. the gulf between science and literature is created by society. none of the above.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there ...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 112
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there may be something wrong with its education. No civilisation, I am ... , administrators, and the entire community. Politicians and the literary intellectuals. Politicians and the layman. All of the above.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.If western civilisation is in a state of permanent crisis, it is not far fetched to suggest that there ...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 105
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. For many Europeans, India evoked a picture of Maharajas, snake charmers, and the rope-trick. This has lent both allure and romanticism to things which are Indian. But in ... The healthy attitudes which its people exhibited. Its preoccupation with the esoteric. Its indifference to magic. The absence of Satan
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.For many Europeans, India evoked a picture of Maharajas, snake charmers, and the rope-trick. This has l...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 100
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. It is well known that industry is an important contributor to the development process of any country. Much of the developments are based on the use of increasing amount ... has been generated by industry Reducing the generation of pollutants in industries Treatment of pollution by end of pipe technology.
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.It is well known that industry is an important contributor to the development process of any country. M...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 96
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each. Every lover of words knows that these little symbolic units of meaning can be as contradictory as sub-atomic particles sometimes are. This may well be nature's quixotic way ... self-referential is paradoxical. Anything in shades of grey is paradoxical Anything in a rich and fertile ground is paradoxical
Read the following passages and answer the questions based on each.Every lover of words knows that these little symbolic units of meaning can be as contradictory as sub-a...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 44
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it. BSE officials point out that ever since on-line trading took off, surveillance isn't difficult anymore. Sophisticated software has been installed for continuous ... stock prices move in the market. Having the infrastructure in place is one thing, but proper utilisation is another.
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it.BSE officials point out that ever since on-line trading took off, surveillance isn’...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 43
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it. Organisations are often defined as groups of people who come together to pursue a common goal. But more often than not, goals diverge as much as ... issues of rational behaviour get blurred. Since people are essentially irrational, the ideal of building a rational organisation is elusive.
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it.Organisations are often defined as groups of people who come together to pursue a com...
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Apr 18, 2017
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CAT 1998 | Question: 42
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it. Cellular phone services are being provided by two companies in each telecom circle. These companies were awarded the contracts based on the licence fees they ... providers have been unable to match performance to plan. Paging services have eaten into the revenue of the cellular services.
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it.Cellular phone services are being provided by two companies in each telecom circle. T...
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CAT 1998 | Question: 41
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it. The Kolahal party had to fight the Golmal party bitterly to win the mayoral elections. One of the main features of its campaign was that it would make ... new mayor. People complained about collusion between the two parties. Independent members were not keen on supporting the Golmal party.
Read each of the short passages given below and answer the questions that follows it.The Kolahal party had to fight the Golmal party bitterly to win the mayoral elections...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-50
Read the passage and answer the question: Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Students of law in particular had a reputation for being materialistic ... the queen of the sciences. Wealthy people increasingly turning to education. Rise of the clergy s influence on the curriculum
Read the passage and answer the question:Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Stu...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-49
Read the passage and answer the question: Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Students of law in particular had a reputation for being materialistic ... their sons in the Church. The relationship between Christian parents and their sons was exploitative in the twelfth century.
Read the passage and answer the question:Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Stu...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-48
Read the passage and answer the question: Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Students of law in particular had a reputation for being materialistic ... though the clergy had a monopoly in education, the environment, objectives and curriculum in the schools were becoming secular.
Read the passage and answer the question:Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Stu...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-47
Read the passage and answer the question: Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Students of law in particular had a reputation for being materialistic careerists in an ... to learn. offered a coveted place for those with a love of learning. directly added to the income levels of people.
Read the passage and answer the question:Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Stu...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-46
Read the passage and answer the question: Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Students of law in particular had a reputation for being materialistic ... studying law and medicine. Teaching could no longer be conducted exclusively in Latin. Arabic was introduced into the curriculum.
Read the passage and answer the question:Pure love of learning, of course, was a less compelling motive for those who became educated for careers other than teaching. Stu...
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CAT 2003 | Question: 2-45
Read the passage and answer the question: The invention of the gas turbine by Frank Whittle in England and Hans von Ohain in Germany in $1939$ signalled the beginning of jet transport. Although the French engineer Lorin had visualized the ... right kind of aircraft designers. there is a shortage of materials, like light weight composites, used in commercial aeronautics.
Read the passage and answer the question:The invention of the gas turbine by Frank Whittle in England and Hans von Ohain in Germany in $1939$ signalled the beginning of j...
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