CAT Mock Test 18

If an author says, “Data abundance has not eliminated uncertainty,” which inference is strongest? If an author says, “Data abundance has not eliminated uncertainty,” which inference is strongest?

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More data does not guarantee clearer decisions
Data collection is useless Data collection is useless
Uncertainty is increasing Uncertainty is increasing
Decisions should ignore data Decisions should ignore data

Identify the odd sentence: A. Inflation erodes purchasing power. B. Central banks use rates to control inflation. C. Climate change affects rainfall patterns. D. Price stability supports growth. Identify the odd sentence: A. Inflation erodes purchasing power. B. Central banks use rates to control inflation. C. Climate change affects rainfall patterns. D. Price stability supports growth.

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A passage states that technological progress often creates new inequalities before it reduces old ones. What is the main idea? A passage states that technological progress often creates new inequalities before it reduces old ones. What is the main idea?

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Technology can initially widen inequality before long-term benefits spread
Technology always reduces inequality Technology always reduces inequality
Inequality is unrelated to technology Inequality is unrelated to technology
Only governments create inequality Only governments create inequality

Arrange the sentences: (P) Consequently, trust eroded. (Q) The firm overstated performance. (R) Auditors flagged discrepancies. (S) Investors reacted sharply. Arrange the sentences: (P) Consequently, trust eroded. (Q) The firm overstated performance. (R) Auditors flagged discrepancies. (S) Investors reacted sharply.

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Q R P S Q R P S
R Q P S R Q P S
Q P R S Q P R S
R P Q S R P Q S

Is n divisible by 3? I. Sum of digits of n is 12. II. n is divisible by 6. Is n divisible by 3? I. Sum of digits of n is 12. II. n is divisible by 6.

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I alone sufficient I alone sufficient
II alone sufficient II alone sufficient
Both together sufficient Both together sufficient
Neither sufficient Neither sufficient

An article sold at 20% loss. If cost price is Rs. 500, selling price is: An article sold at 20% loss. If cost price is Rs. 500, selling price is:

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Rs. 400 Rs. 400
Rs. 450 Rs. 450
Rs. 480 Rs. 480
Rs. 420 Rs. 420

Choose the correct usage: The minister tried to ______ the fears surrounding the reform. Choose the correct usage: The minister tried to ______ the fears surrounding the reform.

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allay allay
alleviate alleviate
elevate elevate
alienate alienate

A says: “B is lying.” B says: “Both A and I are lying.” How many are telling the truth? A says: “B is lying.” B says: “Both A and I are lying.” How many are telling the truth?

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1 1
0 0
2 2
Cannot be determined Cannot be determined

The word “ubiquitous” most nearly means: The word “ubiquitous” most nearly means:

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Present everywhere Present everywhere
Rare Rare
Temporary Temporary
Unreliable Unreliable

A paragraph argues that metrics are useful guides but dangerous targets. Best summary? A paragraph argues that metrics are useful guides but dangerous targets. Best summary?

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Metrics help decisions but can distort behavior if treated as goals
Metrics should never be used Metrics should never be used
Targets always improve outcomes Targets always improve outcomes
Numbers are meaningless Numbers are meaningless

Out of 100 people, 60 like tea, 50 like coffee, and 30 like both. How many like neither? Out of 100 people, 60 like tea, 50 like coffee, and 30 like both. How many like neither?

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20 20
10 10
30 30
40 40

Ending sentence: “Hence, policy design must balance incentives with safeguards.” Which opening fits best? Ending sentence: “Hence, policy design must balance incentives with safeguards.” Which opening fits best?

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Incentives can accelerate adoption but may invite misuse.
Policies are unnecessary. Policies are unnecessary.
Safeguards always slow progress. Safeguards always slow progress.
Adoption depends only on culture. Adoption depends only on culture.

Calling a reform “incremental but meaningful” suggests a tone that is: Calling a reform “incremental but meaningful” suggests a tone that is:

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Cautiously positive Cautiously positive
Dismissive Dismissive
Highly critical Highly critical
Neutral Neutral

If price increases by 10% and quantity decreases by 10%, net change in revenue is: If price increases by 10% and quantity decreases by 10%, net change in revenue is:

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Decrease of 1% Decrease of 1%
No change No change
Increase of 1% Increase of 1%
Decrease of 10% Decrease of 10%

Fill the blank: The proposal was ________, offering no clear mechanism for implementation. Fill the blank: The proposal was ________, offering no clear mechanism for implementation.

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vague vague
lucid lucid
rigorous rigorous
coherent coherent

Average of numbers 4, 8, 10, 14 is: Average of numbers 4, 8, 10, 14 is:

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9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12

Three projects need pairs from A,B,C,D,E,F. If A works only with B, and C cannot work with D, which pairing is valid? Three projects need pairs from A,B,C,D,E,F. If A works only with B, and C cannot work with D, which pairing is valid?

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AB, CE, DF AB, CE, DF
AB, CD, EF AB, CD, EF
AB, CF, DE AB, CF, DE
AB, BD, CE AB, BD, CE

Five people A–E sit in a row. B sits at one end. C is not adjacent to B. A sits between D and E. Who is in the middle? Five people A–E sit in a row. B sits at one end. C is not adjacent to B. A sits between D and E. Who is in the middle?

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Seven people sit around a circle facing center. P is third to the right of Q. R sits opposite Q. Who is adjacent to P? Seven people sit around a circle facing center. P is third to the right of Q. R sits opposite Q. Who is adjacent to P?

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R R
Q Q
Cannot be determined Cannot be determined
Both R and Q Both R and Q

In a league, each team plays others once. With 5 teams, total matches are: In a league, each team plays others once. With 5 teams, total matches are:

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10 10
8 8
12 12
20 20

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