CAT Practice Question and Answer

Q: What has Hands But cannot Clap? 2317 0

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    Toy
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    Clock
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    Bag
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    Shirt
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Answer : 2. "Clock"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Clock Explanation: What has Hands But cannot Clap is a Clock or a Watch. A Clock technically has 3 hands. 1 Hour Hand Which tells Hours 1 Minute Hand Which tells Minutes 1 Second Hand Which tells Seconds. But cannot clap with these hands.

Q: From a bunch of flowers having 16 red roses and 14 white roses, four flowers have to be selected. In how many different ways can they be selected such that at least one red rose is selected? 2316 0

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    27405
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    26584
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    26585
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    27404
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Answer : 4. "27404"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 27404 Explanation: Given total 16 Red roses and 14 White roses = 30 roses   Four flowers have to be selected from 30 i.e,  C430= 27405 Ways    Now, atleast one Red rose is selected i.e, 27405(total) - 1(all four are white roses)  = 27404 ways.

Q: Two bottles contains mixture of milk and water. First bottle contains 64% milk and second bottle contains 26% water. In what ratio these two mixtures are mixed so that new mixture contains 68% milk? 2316 0

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    3 : 2
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    2 : 1
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    1 : 2
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    2 : 3
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Answer : 1. "3 : 2"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 3 : 2 Explanation: % of milk in first bottle = 64% % of milk in second bottle = 100 - 26 = 74% Now, ATQ   64%            74%                   68%   6                    4   Hence, by using allegation method,   Required ratio = 3 : 2

Q: If x is a whole number, then x²(x² - 1) is always divisible by ? 2313 0

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    4
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    8
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    12
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    None
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Answer : 3. "12"
Explanation :

Answer: C) 12 Explanation: we can do this by trial and error method. Putting x = 2,we get 2²(2² - 1) = 12.checking with other integers, the above equation always gives a value which is a multiple of 12,So, x²(x² - 1) is always divisible by 12.

Q: Which of the following describes the process of glycolysis? 2312 0

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    It represents the first stage in the chemical oxidation of glucose by a cell.
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    Breakdown of Glucose
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    Converts Glucose to Pyruvate
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    All the above
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Answer : 4. "All the above"
Explanation :

Answer: D) All the above Explanation: Glycolysis is the chemical process that converts glucose C₆H₁₂O₆, into Pyruvate, CH₃COCOO− + H⁺.   It represents the first stage in the chemical oxidation of glucose by a cell. The free energy released in this process is used to form the high-energy molecules ATP and NADH.

Q: Which type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape? 2311 0

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    Limestone
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    Quartz
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    Granite
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    All the above
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Answer : 1. "Limestone"
Explanation :

Answer: A) Limestone Explanation: Karst is a type of landscape that is characterized by caverns, caves, sinkholes, and underground streams. These features were all caused by erosion of the underlying rock.   Limestone type of rock usually underlies a karst landscape.

Q: Which of the following is not a polymer? 2309 0

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    DNA
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    Glucose
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    Starch
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    Cellulose
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Answer : 2. "Glucose"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Glucose Explanation: Since A polymer is a large molecule, or macromolecule, composed of many repeated subunits. Glucose is not a polymer.

Q: A man's speed with the current is 15 km/hr and the speed of the current is 2.5 km/hr. The man's speed against the current is : 2309 0

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    9.5 km/hr
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    10 km/hr
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    10.5 km/hr
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    11 km/hr
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Answer : 2. "10 km/hr"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 10 km/hr Explanation: Man's rate in still water = (15 - 2.5) km/hr = 12.5 km/hr. Therefore,  Man's rate against the current = (12.5 - 2.5) = 10 km/hr.

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