CAT Practice Question and Answer

Q: Who is the author of the book "The Hungry Tide"? 1049 0

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    Mitali Meelan
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  • 2
    Ravinder Singh
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  • 3
    Amitav Ghosh
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  • 4
    Sudha Murty
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Answer : 3. "Amitav Ghosh"
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Answer: C) Amitav Ghosh Explanation:

Q: Which sample is a pure substance? 1049 0

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    Table salt
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    Pure water
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    a test tube of zinc oxide
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    All the above
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Answer : 4. "All the above"
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Answer: D) All the above Explanation: A pure substance can be defined as any single type of material that has not been contaminated by another substance. In chemistry, a pure substance has a definite composition. It can be a compound or an element. A pure substance is considered to be a material that consists of one type of "building block" of matter. Examples of pure substances include tin, sulfur, diamond, water, pure sugar (sucrose), table salt (sodium chloride) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Tin, sulfur, and diamond are examples of pure substances which are chemical elements. All elements are pure substances. Water, sugar, salt and baking soda are pure substances which are chemical compounds. Chemical compounds also are pure substances

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Q(f)      -     O(m)  (Tennis)      (Basketball)               |              R(m)  -   N(f)             (Golf)     (Hockey)                       |                M              P(m)         (Cricketer)      (Football)   Answer   1: Can't be determined because M may be Grandson or Grand daughter of Q. Answer   2: Q plays Tennis.

Q: Which of the following is a Composite number? 1046 0

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    0
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    19
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    29
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    91
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Answer : 4. "91"
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Answer: D) 91 Explanation: Here in the given numbers 91 is a Composite number. Since it has factors of 7 and 13 other than 1 and itself.   Composite Numbers : A composite number is a positive integer which is not prime (i.e., which has factors other than 1 and itself). Examples :: 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, ...

Q: Present ages of Deepa and Hyma are in the ratio of 5:6 respectively. After four years, this ratio becomes 6: 7. What is the difference between their present ages? 1034 0

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    6 yrs
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    4 yrs
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    8 yrs
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    2 yrs
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Answer : 2. "4 yrs"
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Answer: B) 4 yrs Explanation: Let the present age of Deepa = 5p Let the present age of Hyma = 6p After four years their ratio = 6 : 7 => 5p + 46p + 4 = 67 => 35p + 28 = 36p + 24 => p = 4 Therefore, the difference between their ages = 24 - 20 = 4 years.

Q: A person can row 8 1/2 km an hour in still water and he finds that it takes him twice as long to row up as to row down the river. The speed of the stream ? 1027 0

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    1.78 kmph
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    2.35 kmph
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    2.83 kmph
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    3.15 kmph
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Answer : 3. "2.83 kmph"
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Answer: C) 2.83 kmph Explanation: Given speed of the person = 8 1/2 = 17/2 kmphLet the speed of the stream = x kmphspeed of upstream = 17/2 - xspeed of downstream = 17/2 + xBut given that,2(17/2 - x) = 17/2 + x=> 3x = 17/2=> x = 2.83 kmph.

Q: What are the qualities to be independent ? 1026 0

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The qualities that a person need, to be independent are: - Have a mind of your own.- Have the confidence to challenge accepted wisdom when required.- Can effectively work alone when necessary.

Q: Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Parasites. 1001 0

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    TRUE
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    FALSE
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Answer : 2. "FALSE"
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Answer: B) FALSE Explanation: No, the given statement is False. Parasites are organisms that feed on other organisms causing harm to them. Foods that allow micro organisms to grow are called Growth Mediums.

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