Class 11 PSA Qualitative Reasoning Test 01 (2014)

Kavi: "Well, it looks like I have to do all the organizing yet again. You people are lazy and hopeless." Sachi: "Since I am the only one here, I can't help feeling upset that you are saying that about me. I believe that I do my share of work, but if you disagree, I will listen to your reasons." In this conversation, Sachi expresses himself

Aamir wants to buy ink cartridges for his printer from the website but is not sure which site is most trustworthy. Which of the following factors is least important in making a decision about this matter?

An idiom is a common saying which means something different from what it says. An idiom has a deeper meaning. Which of the four options provides the actual meaning of the following idiom? 'He killed two birds with one stone'.

Human history extends a short way into the past. Compared to this, the period from the formation of the Earth until the first humans is like _____. Which of these best completes the passage above?

Whenever a writer includes words or comments which are based on a personal opinion rather than a known fact, they are showing their bias towards an issue. Bias can be negative or positive. Which word in the following passage shows a positive bias? "Indira shines in this movie about a young girl trying to escape from her bullying classmates. The fear, heartbreak and sadness, felt by children in such situations are explained through the choice of music and the close-ups of facial expressions."

A tautology occurs when unnecessary words are used. This generally occurs when someone tries to improve a description or clarify what is meant. "Past history" is a tautology because the word 'past' is not required. History-by definition-is an account of the past. Which of the following sentences contains a tautology?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. Which word best describes the European leaders' goal?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. The text suggests that Woodrow Wilson

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. Based on the information above, what goals did the European leaders appear to support?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. "Although it had many successes______________ What does it" it refer to in the fist sentence of last paragraph?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. The text suggests that members of the League of Nations believed that

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow : Following the end of World War 1, France, Britain, USA, Japan and Italy, met in Paris to develop a plan for the future based on peace and justice. Although these nations appeared to support this goal, most had different motives. The European leaders (who blamed Germany for causing the war) wanted a financial payment and German lands from the Germans in return for their wartime losses. In contrast, the American President, Woodrow Wilson, promoted the need to establish global peace and justice and in doing so received worldwide praise and support. The European leaders got what they wanted through the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 and Woodrow Wilson's efforts led to the writing of the Covenant for The League of Nations in the same year. The widespread support that Wilson received resulted in 42 countries, including India, joining The League of Nations in the belief that a global organization of nations could maintain peace and prevent a repetition of the horrors of the First World War. Although it had many successes, once the Second World War broke out it became obvious that the League of Nations was not as powerful as was first thought and that changes were needed. Nevertheless its goals and ideals were sound and these provided the basis for the formation of the modern day United Nations which currently has 193 member states. When was the League of Nations formed?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. Which one of the following strategies are scientist involved in?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. According to the text, what is the scientist' main concern?

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. A key factor affecting wild bees is

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. "Stricter quarantine measures between countries are being proposed to

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. The main idea of the first paragraph is that

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow: Since 2006, commercial colonies of bees used to make honey and pollinate crops have been collapsing. The loss of bees is a major threat agriculture. The use of industrial scale methods in agriculture seems to be one of the main causes of the crisis. Meanwhile, wild bee species are also collapsing due to the destruction of their habitats. These bees also play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants generally. According to scientists, bees pollinate more than 70% of the crop species that supply 90% the world's food. Given that the world's population is rapidly growing, more bees are needed to pollinate food crops. Scientists are calling for significant changes to how humans manage the planet so that honeybees survive and the world's food sources are protected. Scientists worldwide are joining forces to pressure governments to implement measures to restore bee populations. The strategies being proposed include incentives that encourage farmers and landowners to restore habitats that are friendly to pollinators, stringent controls on chemical use and manufacture, and stricter quarantine measures between countries. The collapse of honeybee colonies is a worldwide phenomenon and this collapse is likely to continue ___________. Which of these options would best complete the concluding sentence of this information text?