Q1
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
The objective of the passage is to
A
Present psychological insights to the reader.
B
Expose the reader to disinformation.
D
Provide medical input to the reader.
Marking Scheme
The passage is focused on providing advice regarding the importance of sleep for physical and mental well-being.
Q2
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
As per the passage which of these sentences is not correct ?
A
Insufficient sleep can lead to obesity.
B
Regular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness.
C
One’s body and mind should be properly relaxed to ensure good sleep.
D
Irregular sleep patterns can result in health problems.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Regular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness.
The passage emphasizes that regular sleep is also crucial for fitness, not just exercising and eating healthy.
Q3
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
Being deprived of sleep can result in
Marking Scheme
The passage mentions that sleep deprivation can leave the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body. Lack of sleep and insomnia can disrupt both mental and physical abilities, hindering the body's preparation for the next day. Therefore, being deprived of sleep can lead to mental exhaustion, making option (d) the closest and most accurate choice.
Q4
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
The main focus of the passage is on the
A
Stability of leptin and ghrelin in the human body.
B
ill effects of junk food high in carbs and sugars.
C
Dangers of high levels of cholesterol and diabetes.
D
Perils of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Perils of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns.
The passage primarily discusses the negative effects of insomnia and irregular sleep patterns on health.
Q5
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
In order to remain physically fit one must
A
Read a good book every night
D
Maintain a set sleep pattern
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Maintain a set sleep pattern
The passage suggests that having a definite sleeping pattern contributes to maintaining a cycle of rest and activity.
Q6
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Direction Qs. 1 – 6: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
The general idea of being fit is usually assumed to be exercising regularly and having a healthy diet. It’s true to some extent. But this is not always the case. People don’t realise that sleep also plays a crucial part when it comes to physical and mental well-being. It’s a restorative process, which shouldn’t be negotiable.
Hectic working hours, increasing stress levels, and an unhealthy lifestyle can cause irregular sleep patterns. These not only disturb one’s daily routine, but can also hamper one’s health, leading to lifestyle conditions like deranged cholesterol and diabetes. It’s a preconceived notion that cholesterol and diabetes are usually genetic diseases, and unhealthy eating patterns and lifestyle exacerbate them. It is not generally known that sleep deprivation can put a person at risk of both deranged cholesterol and diabetes.
Sleep helps your body and mind repair and recharge the mselves. But things can go awry if one is sleep deprived. Insomnia can generally make the body work abnormally. It affects the mental and physical abilities to prepare the body for the next day. It leaves the brain exhausted, affecting the natural functioning of the body.
Lack of sleep can lead to higher cholesterol and blood pressure. Sleep deprivation can lower levels of leptin, a hormone that stabilises metabolism and appetite. This can also lead to obesity, if left unchecked. Sleep deprivation has been found to raise levels of ghrelin, the hunger hormone, and decrease levels of leptin, the satiety hormone. That’s why people seek relief in foods that raise blood sugar. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that adults should get a minimum of seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Staying up late can lead to consuming unhealthy snacks and junk food high in carbs and sugar. All this increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes and is equally connected to obesity.
Just like any other routine, having a definite sleeping pattern can help a person maintain a cycle of rest and activity. Sleeping at the same time every day and waking up on time will encourage quality sleep. Proper relaxation of body and mind before sleeping means that one should keep the mobile phone aside for at least half an hour before bed. It helps if the room is dark and quiet. Plus, one can always read a good book or listen to soothing music which can lull one into deep sleep.
In what way does sleep contribute to a person’s well-being ?
A
By increasing a person’s appetite.
B
By helping the body replenish its resources.
C
By regularising a person’s daily routine.
D
By adding power and strength to the muscles.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
By helping the body replenish its resources.
The passage mentions that sleep is a restorative process that helps the body and mind repair and recharge themselves.
Q7
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
Based on the passage which one of the following is not true ?
A
iPhone 14 is being manufactured in India.
B
Regulatory restrictions were eased in 2023.
C
Currently 5 to 7 percent of all iPhones are manufactured in India.
D
Manufacturing of iPhones in India commenced in 2017
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Regulatory restrictions were eased in 2023.
The passage states that in 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling 'cutting-edge' items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions. It does not mention any easing of regulatory restrictions in 2023. Therefore, option (b) is not true based on the information provided in the passage.
Q8
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
Apple’s challenge while opening physical stores is to
A
Subtly alienate customers away from competitors.
B
Provide stimulation that draws customers away from other sellers.
C
Offer parallel products packaged more attractively.
D
Retain links with their partner sellers while drawing customers to their stores.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Retain links with their partner sellers while drawing customers to their stores.
The passage discusses the challenge for Apple to pull consumers to its flagship centers without alienating partner sellers.
Q9
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
India is now the focus of Apple operations because
A
No other country has the same ease of doing business.
B
It has the world’s second largest population.
C
It offers the benefit of a manufacturing base in addition to a market.
D
American technology companies want to reduce their reliance on China.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
It offers the benefit of a manufacturing base in addition to a market.
The passage mentions that India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone, and Apple aims to increase its manufacturing capacity in the country.
Q10
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
“Apple’s aim is not only to increase sales of its iPhones, but to draw people into Apple’s ecosystem.” In the context of the passage, this statement methat Apple seeks to
A
Attract customers to buy its phones through innovative means.
B
Bring customers into a network of related products which it offers.
C
Be the market leader in the world of premium smartphones.
D
Attract customers by displaying a wide range of aesthetically designed products.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Bring customers into a network of related products which it offers.
The passage suggests that opening Apple stores will allow Apple to deliver the full Apple experience and draw more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Q11
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
The main point the passage makes is that Apple
A
Has realised the strategic importance of the Indian market.
B
Needs physical stores to expand sales to more buyers of premium products.
C
iPhone was already popular in India.
D
Needs new branding and marketing strategies to compete with Samsung.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Has realised the strategic importance of the Indian market.
The passage indicates that Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, and it is now serious about expanding operations there.
Q12
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Directions for Qs. 6 – 12: Read the following passage and choose the answer that is closest to each of the questions that are based on the passage.
Two Apple stores in Delhi and in Mumbai - opened in April 2023. Until now, Indians could buy Apple products in the country either online or through a vast network of what the company calls ‘premium resellers’. Will the new-found ability to sell products directly to customers in India - the world's second largest smartphone market - impact its fortunes here? Apple has long tried to open physical retail stores in India. In 2019, the Indian government relaxed some investment rules, exempting companies selling ‘cutting-edge’ items, such as Apple's iPhones and iPads, from restrictions.
Apple first launched an online store in India through a website which allows users to request for customised products. Apple’s decision to open physical stores in India could be the next step in its branding strategy. It is not as if this will change Apple’s sales in any dramatic way, but it is still a key milestone, one that will allow Apple to deliver to Indian customers the full Apple experience. The iPhone is still an aspirational product in the price- sensitive Indian market. When you launch an Apple store, you are basically giving a premium experience to your premium consumers. It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem.
Setting up an Apple store in India is also a statement that the country is now big enough for Apple to be actually interested in expanding operations here, and comes at a time when India is rising fast as a manufacturing base for the iPhone. Apple first began making a lower-end model of the iPhone in India in 2017. Last year, it began producing its latest model of iPhone 14 in the country, which now accounts for 5 percent of total iPhone production.
For years, Apple had relied on China's sophisticated manufacturing network to produce the bulk of its products. But analysts predict that by 2025, a quarter of all iPhones the company makes could be produced in India. Apple was already making between 5-7 percent of its products in India, and they are targeting to go up to 25 percent of their manufacturing capacity.
In 2022, Apple had a 60 percent market share in the Indian ‘premium smartphone’ market - which refers to mobiles that cost INR 40,000 or more, ahead of Samsung's 21 percent share. Apple is doing well across categories. The real issue will be to pull consumers to these flagship centres without alienating the partner sellers.
Apple has finally understood that India’s premium market is growing, so why not be serious about it.
The Apple retail stores in India will
A
Drive healthy competition in the smartphone market.
B
Not have any impact on Apple’s image.
C
Bring in more customers and increase sales.
D
Not materially impact sales of iPhones.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Not materially impact sales of iPhones.
The passage suggests that while the opening of Apple retail stores in India is a significant milestone and provides a premium experience to premium consumers, it may not dramatically change Apple's sales. Instead, the primary impact is seen as pulling more people into the Apple ecosystem. The passage mentions, "It might not pull up sales, but it pulls more people into the Apple ecosystem." Therefore, option (d) is the closest to the information presented in the passage.
Q13
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The nasty comments made by strangers on the social media platforms about the actor made him ____________________.
Marking Scheme
The phrase "ill at ease" means feeling uncomfortable, uneasy, or anxious. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the actor is disturbed or uncomfortable due to the nasty comments made by strangers on social media platforms. The negative and hurtful comments have likely affected the actor emotionally, causing a sense of unease or discomfort. This phrase is commonly used to describe a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness in social situations or due to external factors, as implied by the negative comments on social media in this case.
Q14
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
It grieved me _______________ my friend’s serious illness.
Marking Scheme
(a) in hearing: This choice doesn't fit well with the structure of the sentence. The more appropriate preposition to convey the sense of receiving information is "to."
(b) to hear regarding: This option is grammatically incorrect. The correct preposition to use with "hear" in this context is "of" rather than "regarding."
(c) hearing regarding: Similar to option (b), this choice is grammatically incorrect. The correct preposition after "hear" in this context is "of."
(d) to hear of: This is the correct choice. The phrase "to hear of" is idiomatic and commonly used to express learning about someone or something. In this context, it properly conveys the sentiment of feeling grief upon learning about the friend's serious illness.
Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "It grieved me to hear of my friend’s serious illness."
Q15
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Meena is very arrogant and class-conscious; she refuses to acknowledge Sunil because she feels he is a man _______________.
Marking Scheme
The sentence is describing Meena's attitude of arrogance and class-consciousness towards Sunil. Let's analyze the options:
(a) of great importance: This option contradicts the intended meaning of the sentence. If Meena feels that Sunil is a person of great importance, it wouldn't align with the idea of her being arrogant and class-conscious.
(b) of no importance: This is the correct choice. The phrase "of no importance" fits well with the context, conveying that Meena dismisses Sunil and refuses to acknowledge him because she perceives him as someone not significant or valuable in her eyes.
(c) of some importance: While this option suggests a level of importance, it doesn't capture the dismissive attitude implied in the sentence. Meena's arrogance suggests a more extreme stance.
(d) of less importance: This option is close in meaning to (b), but "of no importance" is a stronger and more absolute expression, emphasizing Meena's dismissive attitude towards Sunil.
Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is: "Meena is very arrogant and class-conscious; she refuses to acknowledge Sunil because she feels he is a man of no importance."
Q16
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
A few brands tailor their pants in such a way that it is easy for people with prosthetic legs to put them on. This is how they_____________.
Marking Scheme
The phrase "go the extra mile" is an idiomatic expression that means to make a special effort or go beyond what is expected. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that these brands are making an additional effort to accommodate people with prosthetic legs by tailoring their pants in a way that makes it easier for them to put them on. Options (b), (c), and (d) do not convey the same idiomatic meaning and are not commonly used expressions. Therefore, option (a) is the most appropriate choice.
Q17
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Some big shots know how to escape the law even after they violate it. It is, however, the _______________ who are more often apprehended and punished.
Marking Scheme
The phrase "small fry" is an idiomatic expression used to refer to unimportant or insignificant individuals. In the context of the sentence, it implies that those who are not influential or powerful (small fry) are more likely to be apprehended and punished for violating the law. Options (b), (c), and (d) do not convey the same idiomatic meaning and are not commonly used expressions in this context. Therefore, option (a) is the most suitable choice.
Q18
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
If you ask me to give you a rough estimate for the cost of the project, _________________ I would say thirty lakhs.
Marking Scheme
The phrase "off-the-cuff" is an idiom that means speaking or giving information without preparation or rehearsal, usually in an impromptu manner. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the speaker is providing a rough estimate for the cost of the project without having made careful calculations. Options (b), (c), and (d) do not convey the same idiomatic meaning and are not appropriate in this context. Therefore, option (a) is the correct choice.
Q19
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The new car has disappointed its buyers in many ways, and good mileage is its only ______________.
Marking Scheme
The phrase "saving grace" is used to describe the one positive aspect or feature of something that is otherwise disappointing or negative. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the only positive aspect of the new car is its good mileage. Options (b), (c), and (d) do not convey the same idiomatic meaning.
Q20
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
When you play the ‘Secret Santa’, you are expected to buy a gift for whoever you are assigned, without letting them know that you are the one buying the gift.
B
Whomever you are assigned
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Whomever you are assigned
In the context of the sentence, the correct usage is "whomever you are assigned". The word "whomever" is the objective form of "who," and it is used here because it functions as the object of the preposition "for" in the phrase "buy a gift for." When dealing with object pronouns in formal English, "whomever" is the appropriate choice. The structure of the sentence requires the use of an object pronoun to indicate the person for whom the gift is intended. Therefore, "whomever" is the grammatically correct option in this context.
Q21
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
My aunt Seema was the most generous of all the members of our family. Whenever we wentout for dinner, she always insisted to pay for the meal.
A
That she had paid for the meal
B
That she pay for the meal
D
That she will be paying for the meal
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
That she pay for the meal
The sentence is expressing a generality about Seema's behavior, and the subjunctive mood is appropriate here. "That she pay for the meal" is the correct subjunctive form.
Q22
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Justin couldn’t understand why his friend had refused to work in a company that offered him a huge salary. If it had been him in his friend’s place, he would definitely accepted such an offer.
A
Have definitely have accepted such an offer.
B
Have definitely accepted such an offer.
C
Have definitely accept such an offer.
D
Definitely accepted such an offer.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Have definitely accepted such an offer.
The correct form is "have definitely accepted" to convey the past action of accepting the offer. Option (d) is close but lacks the auxiliary verb "have" before "definitely accepted."
Q23
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The setting of a story effects the storys plot.
B
Effects the stories’ plot
Marking Scheme
The verb "affects" is the correct form here as it is used to show the influence of the setting on the story's plot. The correct sentence is, "The setting of a story affects the story’s plot."
Q24
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Listening to the recording of cricket commentary from the past can be great fun. Especially, the last few overs, when the best players are gone, and the tailenders try their best to run between the wickets without getting out. This is when you realise that nothing much has changed, hasn’t it ?
A
Nothing much has changed, has it ?
B
Nothing much has changed, would it ?
C
Nothing much has changed, hasn’t it ?
D
Nothing much is changed, isn’t it ?
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Nothing much has changed, has it ?
This sentence is using a tag question to seek confirmation. The correct form is "has it?" to match the positive statement "nothing much has changed".
Q25
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
______. Conflicts are now brewing over rivers and river basins shared by many countries around the world. This is not unexpected, given the fact that more than two hundred water bodies are shared by two or more countries. Strife over water, for example, is erupting throughout the Middle East, from the watersheds of the Nile to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
A
The world does not consider water to be the scarce resource it is
B
It might be a cliche, but given how scarce it is, water is the new oil of the 21st century
C
With water becoming increasingly scarce and development of new sources of water extremely costly, international water tensions are expected to rise
D
Fresh water is increasingly in short supply, with nearly two-thirds of the global population living in water-stressed conditions
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
With water becoming increasingly scarce and development of new sources of water extremely costly, international water tensions are expected to rise
This sentence provides a logical continuation of the information presented in the previous sentence. It connects the scarcity of water to the potential rise in international water tensions.
Q26
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The concept of the ‘Villa’ and other European ideas came to Lucknow with foreign soldiers, travellers and adventurers. For the Nawabs of Lucknow, architecture became the physical manifestation of their new status, and a way of proclaiming their alignment to the new power bloc. _____________. Villas, hence, provided an ideal substitute. Europe sold to the Nawabs the idea of villas, based on designs in publications carried by them, and often aided by memory. The building chosen as the prototype for the famous Dilkusha Kothi was a country house in Northumberland.
A
The Villa became the backdrop to both the private as well as the court life of the Nawabs
B
The Nawabs chose to live in Villas because they were easier to construct than palaces
C
The Nawabs were attracted to European ideas in architecture because of their ‘foreignness’
D
The Nawabs of Lucknow fancied building palaces that resembled British ancestral homes
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
The Nawabs of Lucknow fancied building palaces that resembled British ancestral homes
In the context of the sentence, the explanation is found in the latter part of the paragraph, particularly in the statement "The building chosen as the prototype for the famous Dilkusha Kothi was a country house in Northumberland." This indicates that the Nawabs of Lucknow were inspired by British architecture, specifically country houses in Northumberland, and they wanted to replicate this style in their own constructions. Option (d) correctly reflects this idea by stating that the Nawabs fancied building palaces that resembled British ancestral homes. It captures the essence of how European ideas, particularly the concept of the 'Villa,' influenced the architectural choices of the Nawabs in Lucknow. The reference to the prototype in Northumberland emphasizes the inspiration drawn from British architecture.
Q27
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
A study of the social and cultural context of Indian poetry in English reveals several important insights into its origin. Indian poetry in English began in Bengal, the province where the British first gained a stronghold. In addition, this poetry was a largely urban phenomenon, centered in Calcutta. ____________. Then, gradually, it moved to other urban centres such as Madras and Bombay. Even today, Indian poetry in English remains largely urban. Moreover, because English was an elite language, Indian poets writing in English came from the upper classes.
A
The British had decided that poetry about India could reach a larger audience if written in Calcutta
B
In fact, poetry writing for the first fifty years was confined to a few families who were residents of Calcutta
C
English was seen as an elite language and so the British felt that only they could use it for poetry
D
The rulers encouraged the natives to write poetry about India only if their mother tongue was English
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
In fact, poetry writing for the first fifty years was confined to a few families who were residents of Calcutta
This sentence provides additional information about the origin of Indian poetry in English, specifying that it was initially confined to a few families in Calcutta.
Q28
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
In the late 1960s, architect Charles Correa began his career as an urban planner, creating New Bombay (now Navi Mumbai), an urban area that provided housing and job opportunities for many who lived across the harbour from the original city. In the midst of overpopulated cities, he tried to create quasi-rural housing environments. In all of his urban planning commissions, Correa avoided high-rise housing solutions. ________.
A
Considerations of the Indian climate drove many of his decisions
B
He focused on low-rise dwelling solutions that emphasized the human scale and created a sense of community
C
He is particularly noted for his sensitivity to the needs of the urban poor
D
His early work combined traditional architectural values with the Modernist use of materials
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
He focused on low-rise dwelling solutions that emphasized the human scale and created a sense of community
This sentence provides information about Charles Correa's urban planning approach, specifically mentioning his avoidance of high-rise housing solutions and his focus on low-rise dwelling solutions that emphasize the human scale and create a sense of community.
Q29
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The human resource chief said that the company will not _____ on investing in people and has ____ spending on employee needs in order to _____ them and provide them with a sense of stability and certainty.
A
Debate; assured; confront
B
Prioritise; compromised; include
C
Compromise; prioritised; reassure
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Compromise; prioritised; reassure
The sentence conveys the company's commitment to not compromising on investing in people. Therefore, the correct form is "compromise," "prioritised," and "reassure."
Q30
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
In the alleyways of old Cairo, in its cafes, warehouses and barbershops, framed portraits of Egyptian icons are _________. Kings, presidents, religious and political figures are all ___________ on fading walls, held up as symbols of a glorious past.
Marking Scheme
The sentence describes framed portraits of Egyptian icons being widespread or common in old Cairo and other places. The term "immortalised" implies that these figures are preserved or represented in a lasting way.
Q31
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
In its early stages, dementia is often _______ from normal ageing, in which the older brain may naturally begin to show signs of cognitive impairment. Neither dementia nor cognitive ageing is currently _______, though they may be slowed through diet, exercise, and keeping the mind agile with social and intellectual activity.
A
Distinguishable; permanent
B
Indistinguishable; reversible
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Indistinguishable; reversible
The sentence discusses the difficulty of distinguishing early stages of dementia from normal aging. The correct word to use in this context is "indistinguishable," and the word "reversible" suggests that cognitive aging and dementia are not currently reversible.
Q32
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The culture of the 21st century – on an increasingly ________ scale – is oriented around the practical principles of utility, effectiveness, and impact. Things are good to the extent that they are instrumental, with instrumentality usually defined as the capacity to produce money or things. The worth of anything – an idea, an activity, an artwork, a with another person – is determined __________.
A
Ordinal; conversation; imaginatively
B
Nominal; dinner; meaningfully
C
Conspicuous; dialogue; diligently
D
Global; relationship; pragmatically
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Global; relationship; pragmatically
The sentence discusses the orientation of the 21st-century culture around practical principles on a global scale. The correct word choices are "global," "relationship," and "pragmatically."
Q33
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
___________ have to label their __________ posts in order to bring about transparency and _________ the interests of the customers.
A
Influencers; promotional; safeguard
B
Promoters; social media; incite
C
Advertisers; commercials; capture
D
Distributors; Facebook; multiply
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Influencers; promotional; safeguard
The sentence refers to influencers labeling their promotional posts to bring about transparency and safeguard the interests of customers. The term "safeguard" fits the context.
Q34
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
Working from home requires that you may have to put your _________ life on ____________. Some people find this very _________ as they like to keep their work and home lives separate.
A
Family; microscope; disturbing
B
Actual; video; uncomfortable
C
Entire; camera; complicated
D
Private; screen; disconcerting
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
Private; screen; disconcerting
It conveys the idea that working from home may require individuals to expose their private lives through digital screens, and this situation can be disconcerting for those who prefer to keep their work and home lives separate.
Q35
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
Teenagers may feel a need to cut the umbilical cord tying them to their homes.
B
The musician would hear a cord in his head and play each note individually.
C
He purchased a cord of wood from the market.
D
To keep the key safe, she wore it on a cord around her neck.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
The musician would hear a cord in his head and play each note individually.
The correct term for a series of musical tones is "chord," not "cord." Therefore, option (b) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q36
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
It was a full moon night and the tied was high, but he went boating and, unfortunately, he drowned.
B
I have a good chance of a promotion since my firm has recently tied up with a global conglomerate.
C
After many years of knowing one another, they eventually tied the knot.
D
The bags placed on the carrier were not securely tied, which led to an unfortunate accident.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
It was a full moon night and the tied was high, but he went boating and, unfortunately, he drowned.
The correct word is "tide," not "tied." Therefore, option (a) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q37
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
The witch waved her wand, recited a magical verse, pressed the blue stone on her ring and vanished into thin air.
B
She had left home for the first time, so her parents made her promise that she would ring them up every day.
C
They were all soaking wet and their mother told them to ring their clothes first and then put them out to dry.
D
To catch the terrorist the security forces formed a ring around the house where he was hiding.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
They were all soaking wet and their mother told them to ring their clothes first and then put them out to dry.
The correct term is "wring," not "ring." Therefore, option (c) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q38
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
The pet dog could not come to terms with his master’s death and went to grave for him, even refusing to eat for several days.
B
When the witness was summoned by the lawyer, he made grave allegations against the accused.
C
They found that all the flowers placed on their mother’s grave had withered within a week.
D
The landlord issued a warning to the tenants that non-payment of rent was a grave matter and would lead to a court case.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
The pet dog could not come to terms with his master’s death and went to grave for him, even refusing to eat for several days.
The correct term is "went to the grave for him," not "went to grave for him." Therefore, option (a) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q39
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
I live farther away from college than all my classmates.
B
The politician was so flustered by the animosity of the crowd that he refused to answer further questions.
C
If you need to farther your career, you should avoid all kinds of distractions.
D
We need to discuss this problem right away and avoid letting it fester any further.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
If you need to farther your career, you should avoid all kinds of distractions.
The correct term is "further," not "farther," when used in the context of advancing or progressing something, such as a career. Therefore, option (c) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q40
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
One of the statements below contains a word used incorrectly or inappropriately. Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word.
A
The passengers in the bus were sweating profusely because of the hot climatic conditions.
B
Under certain climatic conditions, hailstorms are formed in the atmosphere, resulting in unexpected accidents.
C
Our products have to function in extreme weather conditions, which is why we put them through climatic testing.
D
The climatic moment of the match was when the captain got caught behind the wicket.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
The climatic moment of the match was when the captain got caught behind the wicket.
The term "climactic" should be used in this context, not "climatic." "Climactic" refers to the most intense or crucial point in a series of events. Therefore, option (d) contains the incorrect usage of the word.
Q41
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 3412 is valid, and responses such as 3412. or 3412 are invalid.
1) Yet, even as TikTok delights consumers and advertisers, others believe the sunny app has a dark side.
2) Since launching just five years ago, the app has brought a warm glow to its 1 billion plus users, as well as an icy dash of competition to the social media incumbents of Silicon Valley.
3) Byte Dance, its owner, has its headquarters in China, whose government is addicted to surveillance and propaganda- making it a worrying place for a media app to be placed.
4) With its wholesome dancing and lip-syncing videos, TikTok once billed itself as the “last sunny corner on the Internet.”
Marking Scheme
1. Sentence 4: Introduces the main theme of the passage, highlighting TikTok's image as the "last sunny corner on the internet" with its wholesome content.
2. Sentence 2: Provides additional information about TikTok's impact since its launch, mentioning its popularity among users and its competitive edge in Silicon Valley.
3. Sentence 1: Raises concerns about TikTok, suggesting that despite its delightful content, some believe it has a dark side.
4. Sentence 3: Offers a reason for concern, indicating that TikTok's owner, ByteDance, is based in China, known for surveillance and propaganda, making it a worrying place for a media app.
This order creates a logical flow, introducing TikTok's positive aspects, raising concerns, and providing a reason for those concerns.
Q42
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 3412 is valid, and responses such as 3412. or 3412 are invalid.
1) Once they reach a high altitude, they manage to travel all over the world.
2) An expert from the team explained that the bacteria usually lived on the surface of vegetation, such as leaves.
3) The wind carries them off the surface and into the atmosphere.
4) A group of researchers were surprised to find that clouds had carried drug resistant bacteria over a long distance.
Marking Scheme
1. Sentence 4: Introduces the main idea of the researchers being surprised to find drug-resistant bacteria carried over a long distance by clouds.
2. Sentence 2: Provides additional information about the bacteria, explaining that they usually live on the surface of vegetation, such as leaves.
3. Sentence 3: Describes the mechanism of how the bacteria are carried into the atmosphere by the wind.
4. Sentence 1: Concludes the paragraph by stating the outcome of the bacteria reaching a high altitude, allowing them to travel all over the world.
This order creates a logical flow, introducing the surprising discovery, explaining the nature of the bacteria, detailing the mechanism of transportation, and concluding with the consequences.
Q43
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 3412 is valid, and responses such as 3412. or 3412 are invalid.
1) This instance highlights how young people from different backgrounds can make important contributions to climate change.
2) Participation in environmental education programmes can motivate children to act responsibly towards the environment.
3) They were motivated to act in ways that would help the environment, like using a reusable water bottle or refusing to use plastic straws.
4) Six hundred elementary school children from varied social and linguistic groups participated in an ocean pollution education programme.
Marking Scheme
1. Sentence 2: Introduces the idea of participation in environmental education programs motivating children to act responsibly toward the environment.
2. Sentence 4: Provides specific information about the program, mentioning the participation of six hundred elementary school children from varied social and linguistic groups.
3. Sentence 3: Describes the motivation of the children, stating that they were encouraged to act in ways that would help the environment, such as using a reusable water bottle or refusing to use plastic straws.
4. Sentence 1: Concludes the paragraph by making a general statement about how this instance highlights how young people from different backgrounds can make important contributions to climate change.
This order creates a logical flow, introducing the concept of environmental education, providing details about a specific program, describing the children's motivation, and concluding with a broader statement about the contributions of young people to climate change.
Q44
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 3412 is valid, and responses such as 3412. or 3412 are invalid.
1) But the mutiny of Visakhapatnam predates this.
2) Instead of going against their heroic leader, the sepoys attacked the British soldiers and managed to escape from the town.
3) The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in the garrison town of Meerut is regarded as the First War of Independence.
4) It happened in 1780 when the British officers asked the local sepoys to join the fight against Hyder Ali.
Marking Scheme
1. Sentence 3: Introduces the topic by stating that the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 in the garrison town of Meerut is regarded as the First War of Independence.
2. Sentence 1: Adds historical context by stating that the mutiny of Visakhapatnam predates the events mentioned earlier.
3. Sentence 4: Provides additional information about a specific incident in 1780 when British officers asked local sepoys to join the fight against Hyder Ali.
4. Sentence 2: Concludes the paragraph by describing the sepoys' actions during the mutiny, emphasizing their attack on British soldiers and escape from the town.
This order creates a logical flow, starting with a general statement about the Sepoy Mutiny, providing historical context, giving a specific example, and concluding with details about the sepoys' actions.
Q45
IPMAT 2023 - Verbal Ability
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided. Only numbers are to be entered in the space provided for the answer, and no letters, characters, or spaces should be entered. For example, a response such as 3412 is valid, and responses such as 3412. or 3412 are invalid.
1) What is more shocking to observe is how often such strokes lead to death.
2) When the body temperature rises, our vital organs swell, and this causes death.
3) One main reason for this is that people underestimate how badly heat can affect the body.
4) Heat strokes have become more common in our country than ever before.
Marking Scheme
1. Sentence 4: Introduces the topic by stating that heat strokes have become more common in the country than ever before.
2. Sentence 1: Provides additional information by highlighting the severity of heat strokes, stating that they often lead to death.
3. Sentence 3: Explains one main reason for the increasing prevalence of heat strokes, which is the underestimation of how badly heat can affect the body.
4. Sentence 2: Describes the physiological process, explaining that when the body temperature rises, vital organs swell, leading to death.
This order establishes a logical progression, starting with the general prevalence of heat strokes, moving to the severity of the outcome, explaining a key reason, and concluding with the physiological process behind heat strokes.