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IIFT MOCK TEST

SECTION – A

Directions for questions 1 – 5:

In each of these questions, an idiomatic expression and its possible meanings are given.Find out the correct meaning of the idiomatic expression:1. To catch a Tartar:(a) To deal with a person who is more than one’s match (b) To catch a dangerous person(c) To trap a wanted criminal with great difficulty (d) To meet with disaster(e) None of the above2. To have a dig of(a) To criticize someone (b) To sow seeds (c) To weed out(d) To praise someone (e) None of the above3. Judas’ kiss(a) Wooing (b) A narrow escape (c) Hypocritical affection(d) A religious person (e) None of the above4. To be at sea(a) To be a sailor (b) To be a steward (c) To be occupied(d) To be perplexed (e) None of the above5. To keep the pot boiling(a) To maintain interest (b) To heat (c) To show anger(d) To do experiments (e) None of the above

Directions for questions 6 – 11 :

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word given in capital letters:6.

PERT

(a) Impudent (b) Brash (c) Saucy (d) Polite (e) None of the above7.

INVEIGH

(a) Impugn (b) Traduce (c) Efface (d) Venerate (e) None of the above8.

LIBIDINOUS

(a) Lustful (b) Lecherous (c) Lascivious (d) Moral (e) None of the above9.

PUCKISH

(a) Whimsical (b) Mischievous (c) Impish (d) Serious (e) None of the above10.

INGENUITY

(a) Skilfulness (b) Cunning (c) Sentimental (d) Dullness (e) None of the above11.

PROTRACT

(a) Retrace (b) Distract (c) Curtail (d) Expose (e) None of the above

Directions for questions 12 – 16 :

In each of these questions, a part of the sentence is underlined. Beneath eachsentence, different ways of phrasing the underlined part are given. Choose the best alternate12. The member rose up to say that, in her opinion, she thought that Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed onunanimously.(a) Rose up to say that, in her opinion, she thought that the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed(b) Rose to say that she thought the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed(c) Rose up to say that, the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed on(d) Rose to say that in her opinion, the Women’s Reservation Bill should be passed on(e) No change needed13. Today this a totally different world than we have seen in the last decade.(a) From what we have seen (b) From what we seen(c) Than what we saw (d) Than what we see (e) No change needed14. He correctly predicted that lives would be saved if the speed limit was set at 55 kilometres per hour.(a) If the speed limit was 55 kilometres per hour.(b) If the speed limit were set at 55 kilometres per hour.(c) If the speed limit had been set at 55 kilometers per hour.(d) If the speed limit is set at 55 kilometres per hour.(e) No change needed.15. A broad range of opinions was represented between the various members of the Steering Committee.(a) A broad range of opinions were represented between(b) A broad range of opinions had been held by(c) A broad range of opinions was represented among(d) A broad range of opinions were represented among(e) No change needed16. Anyone wishing to enroll in the programme should send in their applications before fifteenth of the month.(a) Send their applications (b) Send in their application

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Directions for questions 17 – 21:

Select the word which is closest in meaning to the key word underlined.17. The candidate is quite sanguine about the result of his entrance examination.(a) Depressed (b) Pessimistic (c) Anxious(d) Optimistic (e) None of the above18. The rapacious hordes of Mahmud Gazni defiled and desecrated the temple of Somnath.(a) Ugly (b) Resuscitating (c) Scurrilous(d) Avaricious (e) None of the above19. The remarks made by Mana sounded opprobrious to Robert.(a) Fascinating (b) Obsequious (c) Meretricious(d) Reproachful (e) None of the above20. There is no gainsaying the validity of her remarks.(a) Agreeing (b) Denying (c) Helping (d) Hunting (e) None of these21. Acronyms are(a) Words that sound alike (b) Words formed from the initial letters of other words(c) Abbreviated sentences (d) Performers skilled in feats of agility and balance(e) None of the above

Directions for questions 22 – 26 :

Select the set of words that best completes the s

entences given in these questions :22. Some historians claim that the concept of courtly love is a _____ that dates from the age of chivalry, while othersbelieve it has more _____ origins.(a) relic _____ simultaneous (b) notion _____ ancient(c) memento _____ discovered (d) period _____ documented (e) None of the above23. The itinerary set by their travel agent included so many stops in _____ amount of time that they received only themost _____ impressions of places visited.(a) a limited _____ lasting (b) a brief _____ cursory(c) a generous _____ favourable (d) a sufficient _____ fleeting (e) None of the above24. Present day Indian youth face the question of how to _____ the best of modern day civilisation without losing thebenefits of India’s _____ way of life.(a) reject _____ ancient (b) adopt _____ outmoded(c) assimilate _____ traditional (d) reshape _____ historic (e) None of the above25. The _____ of the human brain is extraordinary, as illustrated by the fact that, when an infant becomes blind, regionsof the cerebral cortex that usually contribute to sight are taken over by another sensory system, as if to _____ theuse of every region of the cortex.(a) complexity _____ reduce (b) versatility _____ prevent(c) rigidity _____ regulate (d) adaptability _____ maximize (e) None of the above26. All _____ artists must struggle with the conflict between _____ their own talent and knowledge that very few arefortunate enough to succeed.(a) great _____ neglect of (b) aspiring _____ faith in(c) ambitious _____ indifference to (d) prophetic _____ dissolution of (e) None of the above

Directions for questions 27 – 31:

Four different spellings are given for each of the words in these questions. Choose thecorrect one:27. (a) Insouciance (b) Ensouciance (c) Insousance(d) Insousiance (e) None of these28. (a) Pusillanimous (b) Pusilanimous (c) Pusilanmious(d) Pusilanimus (e) None of these29. (a) Ineqitous (b) Iniquctus (c) Iniquitus(d) Iniquitous (e) None of the above30. (a) Abracadebra (b) Abracadrbri (c) Abracadabra(d) Abracadabre (e) None of these31. (a) Catarh (b) Catarah (c) Catarrah(d) Cataraha (e) None of these

Directions for questions 32 – 36 :

Read the following passage carefully to answer these questions:

Passage – I

It is indisputable that in order to fulfill many functions, water should be clean and biologically valuable. The costsconnected with the provision of biologically valuable water for food production with the maintenance of sufficiently clearwater, therefore, are primarily production costs. Purely “environmental” costs seem to be in this respect only costsconnected with the safeguarding of cultural, recreational and sports functions which the water courses and reservoirs fulfillboth in nature and in human settlements.The pollution problems of the atmosphere resemble those of the water only partly. So far, the supply of air has notbeen deficient as was the case with water and the dimensions of the airshed are so vast that a number of people still hold

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the opinion that air need not be economized. However, scientific forecasts have shown that the time may be alreadyapproaching when clear and biologically valuable air will become problem number one.Air being ubiquitous, people are particularly sensitive about any reduction in the quality of the atmosphere, theincreased contents of dust and gaseous exhalations, and particularly about the presence of odours. The demand for purityof the atmosphere, therefore, emanates much more from the population itself than from the specific sectors of the nationaleconomy affected by a polluted or even biologically aggressive atmosphere.The household’s share in atmospheric pollution is far bigger than that of industry which, in turn, further complicatesthe economic problems of atmospheric purity. Some countries have already collected positive experience with thereconstruction of the whole urban sectors on the basis of new heating appliances based on the combustion of solid fossilfuel; estimates of the economic consequences of such measures have also been put forward.In contrast to water, where the maintenance of purity would seem primarily to be related to the costs of productionand transport, a far higher proportion of the costs of maintaining the purity of the atmosphere derives from environmentalconsiderations. Industrial sources of gaseous and dust emissions are well known and classified; their location can beaccurately identified, which makes them controllable. With the exception perhaps, of the elimination of sulphur dioxide,technical means and technological processes exist which can be used for the elimination of all excessive impurities of theair from various emissions.Atmospheric pollution caused by the private property of individuals (their dwellings, automobiles, etc.) is difficult tocontrol. Some sources such as motor vehicles are very mobile, and they are thus capable of polluting vast territories. Inthis particular case, the cost of antipollution measures will have to be borne, to a considerable extent, by individuals,whether in the form of direct costs or indirectly in the form of taxes, dues, surcharges, etc.The problem of noise is a typical example of an environmental problem which cannot be solved only passively, i.e.merely by protective measures, but will require the adoption of active measures, i.e. direct interventions at the source. Thecosts of a complete protection against noise are so prohibitive as to make it unthinkable even in the economically mostdeveloped countries. At the same time, it would not seem feasible, either economically most developed countries. At thesame time, it would not seem feasible, either economically or politically, to force the population to carry the costs ofindividual protection against noise, for example, by reinforcing the sound insulation of their homes. A solution of thisproblem probably cannot be found in the near future.32. According to the passage, the population at large(a) Is unconcerned about air pollution controls(b) Is especially aware of problems concerning air quality and purity(c) Regards water pollution as more serious than air pollution(d) Has failed to recognize the economic consequences of pollution(e) All of the above33. Scientific forecasts have shown that clear and biologically valuable air(a) Is likely to remain abundant for some time(b) Creates fewer economic difficulties than does water pollution(c) May soon be dangerously lacking(d) May be beyond the capacity of our technology to protect(e) All of the above34. According to the passage, which of the following contributes most to atmospheric pollution?(a) Industry (b) Production (c) Households(d) Waste disposal (e) None of the above35. The costs involved in the maintenance of pure water are determined primarily byI. Production II. Transport costs III. Research costs(a) I only (b) III only (c) I and II only(d) II and III only (e) None of the above36. Complete protection against noise(a) May be forthcoming in the near future (b) Is impossible to achieve(c) May have prohibitive costs (d) Is possible only in developed countries(e) All of the above

Directions for questions 37 – 44 :

Read the following passage carefully to answer these questions:

Passage – II

Because carpets, especially floor coverings, are destroyed through use, very few rungs from before the sixteenthcentury have survived. There are two basic types of carpet: flat-weaves and pile, or knotted. Both can be made on eithervertical or horizontal frames. The best known flat-weaves today are Turkish kilims which are typically woven in wool withbold, geometric patterns and sometimes embroidered details. Kilim weaving is done in the tapestry technique, whichallows free placement of various colours.Knotted carpets are an ancient invention. The oldest known example, excavated in Siberia and dating to the fourthor fifth century B.C., has designs evocative of Archaemenid Persian art, suggesting that the technique may haveoriginated in ancient Persia. In knotted rugs, the pile-plush, thickly tufted surface – is made by tying coloured strands,usually wool but occasionally silk for deluxe carpets onto the vertical elements (warp) or a yarn grid. These knotted loopsare later sheared, cut, and trimmed to form the plush surface of the carpet. Rows of knots alternate with flat-woven rows(weft) that hold the carpet together. The weft is usually in undyed yarn and is eventually hidden by the coloured knots.Two common tying techniques are the symmetrical “Turkish” knot, which works well for straight-line designs, and theasymmetrical “Persian” knot, used for rendering curvilinear patterns. The greater the number of knots, the denser andmore durable is the pile. The finest carpets have 100 knots per square inch, each one tied separately by hand. Becausethese rugs are not mass-produced the size and shape may not be exact and colours may very slightly; however, these“flows” are proof of authenticity.Although royal workshops produced the most luxurious carpets, most knotted rugs have traditionally been knottedrugs have traditionally been made in tents and homes. Carpets were woven by either women or men, depending on the