NALSAR 2007 Answer Key

Q1. D

The opening sentence of the paragraph is given. It introduces the subject of 'the night'. Sentence P follows because it establishes the comparison between 'the night' that is spent 'under a roof' and 'the night' that is in 'the open world'. This is followed by sentence S because the pronoun 'it' refers to 'the night'. Then, sentence Q follows the sequence because it contains the other significant elements of the night – 'dew and perfumes'. Sentences Q and R form a mandatory pair. This is because while sentence Q explains 'the hours' or the period of the night, it is sentence R that takes this idea forward. The link between the two sentences can also be identified by the plural form 'are' used in sentence R. The plural verb form can be used with the plural 'hours' in sentence Q. It may seem like it can be used with the plural 'stars' in sentence S but that combination is not in sync with the idea presented in the sentences where the author is mentioning the changes that occur during night time and not the changes in the stars. The paragraph ends with the given closing sentence that also caters to the same idea of changes that occur 'in the face of nature'. So, PSQR forms a correct order of the sentences.

Q2. B

The opening sentence of the paragraph is given. It introduces the subject of 'corruption'. Sentence O follows because 'it' used in this sentence refers to 'corruption' mentioned in sentence1. Sentence M follows the sequence as it explains why is law not an effective tool in dealing with corruption. Sentences P and N form a mandatory pair. Sentence P provides a solution to the problem and suggests that 'conventions will have to be built up'. The pronoun 'those' directly relates to the 'conventions' and hence forms a mandatory pair. Sentence N mentions the idea of respecting the conventions. The given closing sentence conforms to the same idea and explains how it is possible to respect these conventions. Hence, the sequence OMPN is the correct order of the given sentences.

Q16. C

According to the given statement both the arguments are forceful. Argument M provides a positive aspect that enables us to enjoy a happy life. Argument N provides a negative aspect because of which life becomes devoid of happiness. So, both the arguments are equally forceful.

Q17. B

According to the given statement only argument Y is forceful. Argument X suggests that strikes cause inconvenience to the people. However, the strike may be for a valid cause. So, banning strikes in all services only on the basis of the inconvenience caused to the people is not a forceful argument. Argument Y explains that strikes is the only way, the only means by which grievances can be redressed. So, argument Y is forceful.

Q18. A

Clearly, only conclusion (a) follows. Conclusion (a) is restricted to man’s obedience to natural slavery whereas conclusion (b) includes the element of ‘unworthiness’ and ‘human nature’. The given paragraph refers to man and the two forms of slavery. Also, conclusion (b) moves onto add that this ‘slavery continues in form or another’, which may be true but this cannot be drawn on the basis of the information given in the paragraph. So, only conclusion (a) follows. Q19. A

The given statement refers to ‘understanding children’s personality by way of studying their home environment’. Conclusion (a) lays emphasis on the role of teachers and parents in the betterment of the child. This is because parents are in control of the home environment. This conforms to the given statement. Conclusion (b) contains the element of ‘the school’ and the fact that ‘they are ignoring the importance of home atmosphere’. This conclusion is a little far fetched because on one hand the role of schools has not been referred to and on the other hand whether the schools are really ignoring the same or not is a different question all together. Hence, only conclusion (a) follows.

Q20. A

The given paragraph presents a problem related to the behaviour subjected to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Conclusion (a) directly follows because it presents a direct solution to the problem. Conclusion (b) refers to ‘uncivilized people’ in general. This is not in conformity with the given statement. So, only conclusion (a) follows.

GK Section

23 c24 b25 a26 c27 c28 b29 a

Both the Assertion and the Reason are true. Also, the given Reason is the correct explanation. This is because Hoysala sculptures are carved in the soft material, which is why excessive detail can be carved into the sculpture along with the ornamentation. So, both are in sync with each other.

30 a31 d (most likely)32 c33 d34 c35 d36 a37 a38 b39 b

40 d41 d42 a43 a44 c45 b46 b47 a48 a

Both the Assertion and the Reason are true. Also, the given Reason is the correct explanation. The Reason confirms the narrow structure of the lower reaches of the river and the Assertion explains the consequence of the same. So, it is because of the narrow structure of the lower reaches of the river that there are floods in the same region. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

49 a50 c51 d52 b53 b54 a55 c56 a57 a(most likely)58 d59 a60 b61 c62 d63 c64 d65 d ( most likely)66 c67 c68 b69 a (most likely)70 d71 a72 b73 c74 c75 b76 b77 c78 a79 c80 b81 b82 c83 b84 b85 c

86 b87 d88 b89 b90 c

Q105. B

Amiable means 'friendly'. Out of the given options, three options are close - 'good natured', 'helpful' and 'kind- hearted'. The closest to the meaning of 'friendly' is 'good- natured'. This is because being friendly is a positive attribute that defines the overall character of a person. Being 'helpful' and 'kind-hearted' only defines one particular aspect of a person's character. So, option B is correct.

Q106. B

The B part of the sentence contains the error. The sentence should read ' a small and dynamic' These adjectives need a conjunction.

Q107. B

An incorrect preposition has been used in the sentence. It should be 'fabricated out of them' and not 'from them'.

108. D

This sentence contains no error.

109. A

The sentence contains a modifier error. The sentence does not explain ‘when’ did the brother finish his work. Therefore, the correct sentence should read as ‘Before we reached his place with great difficulty because of heavy traffic, my bother had finished his work.’

110. C

The usage of the preposition ' except of' is incorrect. The sentence should read 'except the poor arid'.

Q111. A

The phrasal verb ‘take off’ refers to a sudden increase or growth. Option A and B are very close. A profession refers to the vocation or employment of a person specially that requires a skill, whereas career mentions a person’s general progress or course of action in life. So, ‘career’ is appropriate here.

Q112. D

Endangers means to expose to harm or danger.

Q113. A

Harbinger means that which signals the approach of something. In this case, 'death and doom'.

Q114. B

Acquitted means 'to be free from a charge'. This fits appropriately in the blank.

Q115. C

To compromise means to settle the differences between two parties in order to reach an agreement.

Q116. B

The given set of words reveal different forms of energy. So, thermal is ' heat energy' , 'hydel' refers to ' energy of moving water'. Just like 'coal' is the main raw material for producing 'thermal' energy, 'water' is the raw material for hydel energy.

Q117. D

The given words are antonyms. 'Desiccate' means 'dry' and 'moisture' is its antonym. So, the opposite for 'darken' is 'light'.

Q118. B

'Fissiparous' refers to reproduction through fission or 'division'. Similarly, oviparous refers to reproduction of eggs.

Q119. B

The given pair is a set of antonyms. 'Chagrin' refers to displeasure whereas 'complacency' refers to pleasure.

Q120. A

Syracuse is a place located near Rochester. According to the given words, Syracuse was an ancient city just like Carthage that was destroyed by Rome.

Q121. A

'Audacity' means to be 'bold'. 'Cowardice' is the appropriate antonym.

Q122. B

'Parsimonious' refers to 'penny - pinching' or someone who is stingy. 'Lavish' is the appropriate antonym.

Q123. D

A 'laconic' person uses very few words so 'prolix' which means wordy is the appropriate antonym.

Q124. B

'Erudite' refers to a person who is very knowledgeable. Ignorant is the appropriate antonym.

Q125. C

'Venal' refers to someone who can be corrupted. So, 'principled' is the correct antonym.

Q126. B

'Compendium' refers to something, which is 'short'. So, 'Inflated' is the correct antonym.

Q127. B

Recrimination means a 'counter- charge'.

Q128. A

Idiosyncrasy refers to an individual's specific attribute or eccentricity.

Q129. C

Fait Accompli means an accomplished fact

Q130. C

Demagogue means a rabble - rouser.

Q131. A

The author explains the discoveries in science that led to an increase in the understanding of the biological activity of cells. In every paragraph the author provides more evidence and shows how each discovery led to the solving of mysteries related to the functioning of DNA and protein.

Q132. C

The answer is clearly mentioned in the last lines of the passage. ‘This mechanism…….how humans exposed to cattle prion proteins…… prion form.

Q133. D

The author first explains the earlier scientific belief related to DNA and protein. He provides evidence that challenges this belief and then moves onto explain the functioning of the prion. This sequence of the author’s idea has been described best in option D. Option A is incorrect because the author is not stating a so called 'common belief'. Option B mentions the benefits of study whereas the author only tries to explain the cause of the diseases by using reason. Option C is restricted to the diseases mentioned in the passage. This provides a narrow approach to the given passage. Only option D does justice to the structure of the passage.

Q134. A

Refer to the last lines of the second paragraph that clearly mentions the contradiction of ‘special proteins acting alone, without genetic direction.’

Q135. D

The second and the third paragraph of the passage provide ample evidence to justify this option. The author clearly mentions the dilemma surrounding the diseases caused by prion proteins. In the third paragraph the biological activity of the prion protein is mentioned that explains the unusual behaviour of these proteins. Hence, the author is most likely to agree with option D.

Q136. D

Just like a prion protein is not a foreign protein, a criminal is not an outsider. He exists and operates within the society. The prion protein replicate themselves by catalysing the conversion of normal copies of the protein in to the prion conformation; similarly a criminal convinces many other individuals who have previously obeyed the law. So, option D is most analogous to the proposed mechanism of a prion.

Q137. D

The sentence refers to two activities in the past tense. One activity happened before the other one in the past. The subject first had a haircut and then he took a bath. So, option D is the correct answer.

Q138. D

There is no error in this sentence.

Q139. C

There is a modifier error in this sentence. The subject should be introduced in the sentence because it wasn’t the box that entered the shop.

Q140. D

There is no error in this sentence.

Q141. A

The phrase ‘blow over’ means to pass with little lasting effect. This conforms to the structure and the meaning of the given sentence.

Q142. D

None of the given options fit in the blank.

Q143. A

The idiom ‘to play up to’ means to impress others in order to gain their favour. This fits in with the given sentence. ‘Bosses’ is appropriate in the second blank.

Q144. B

B fits best in the given sentence. The hint is given by ‘filament’ that is present in option B.

Q145. D

Option B and D are close. However, a law cannot ‘become enacted’. Here, the usage of the verb is incorrect. ‘Became operative’ fits in the given blank. The hint is provided by the options present for the second blank. A ‘crime’ or an ‘offence’ is recorded under the law. But the first word in option A does not fit in the blank. So, both the words given in option D fit in well.

Q146. D

The beginning sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the figure of Tunis Campbell.

Q147. BRefer to the third line of the second paragraph. It explains that the residents were able to ‘set up their own constitution, education system……….on the island.’ This clearly explains the freedom and independence that was enjoyed by the freed slaves.

Q148. BOption B clearly summarizes the function of the second paragraph. Campbell’s failure in the second paragraph wasn’t his ‘eventual failure’ because many more efforts followed this event. Hence, B is the correct answer.

Q149. CThe passage is about Campbell and his triumphs and failures. The monetary value has been mentioned with reference to the figure that Campbell had become at that point in time. The second paragraph mentions that he became one of the three African Americans to be elected to the Georgia State Senate. There prevails a comparison between the meagre sum of money paid by the plantation owner in comparison to the persona of Campbell.

Q150. D

There is no evidence present in the passage that justifies options A, B or C. It is only option D that is the suitable answer. Refer to the last two lines of the second paragraph where the author explains that a sharecropping system was instituted and a similar, if not precise, form of slavery was continued. Thus, only option D is appropriate.

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