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What is the author's likely view on the impact of social networking on the corporate sector?
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Solution: The author suggests that social networking may benefit the corporate sector to some extent. The passage presents a nuanced view, discussing both the potential benefits and risks of word-of-mouth marketing and social networking for companies.
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What best describes Donna Karan's personality based on her involvement with Urban Zen Foundation and interests?
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the passage to understand Donna Karan's personality and interests. Step 2: Identify key points about her involvement with the Urban Zen Foundation and her broader perspective. Step 3: Evaluate the answer options based on the information gathered from the passage. Step 4: Choose the option that best aligns with the description of Donna Karan's personality as portrayed in the passage. The correct answer is: Passion for evolution
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What was Cyril's stated or implied reason for not wanting to climb trees, according to the passage?
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Solution: Step 1: Thoroughly read the entire passage to grasp its overall theme and context. Step 2: Locate the specific information or segment within the passage relevant to the question asked about Cyril's reluctance to climb trees. Step 3: Analyze the identified text, drawing inferences or extracting direct details regarding the reason for his avoidance. Step 4: Evaluate each given option against the information and understanding derived from the passage. Step 5: Select the option that is most accurately and directly supported by the text as the reason.
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Read the passage about the Ambulance Service's roles and determine if the statement that the Ambulance Service does not carry out patient transport services is true.
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Solution: The passage states that the Ambulance Service undertakes various duties beyond emergency responses, including patient transport services for disabled, elderly, and vulnerable individuals. Therefore, the statement that "The Ambulance Service does not carry out patient transport services" is false.
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According to the passage, how do empowered women impact the prospects for the next generation?
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Solution: Step 1: Locate the relevant information in the passage. Step 2: Identify the specific sentence: 'Empowered women contribute to the health and productivity of whole families and communities and to improved prospects for the next generation.' Step 3: Analyze the sentence to understand the impact. Step 4: Choose the correct answer based on the information provided. Step 5: The correct answer is 'By contributing to health and productivity'.
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Based on the provided passage, what is the reason for the increase in the number of duchesses?
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Solution: Step 1: Thoroughly read the entire passage to grasp its overall theme and context. Step 2: Locate the specific information or segment within the passage relevant to the question asked about the increase in duchesses. Step 3: Analyze the identified text, drawing inferences or extracting direct details regarding the cause of this trend. Step 4: Evaluate each given option against the information and understanding derived from the passage. Step 5: Select the option that is most accurately and directly supported by the text as the reason.
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What distinctive quality of corduroy is highlighted by the author in the passage?
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Solution: Step 1: Focus on the author's stated 'special quality' of corduroy. Step 2: The options describe various attributes. The option 'both the rich and that not-so rich can afford to buy it' highlights its accessibility and widespread appeal, often considered a special quality for a material. Step 3: This characteristic suggests broad utility and democratic appeal, which is a unique 'virtue' compared to specific material compositions or care instructions. Step 4: Therefore, the affordability for diverse economic groups is identified as the special quality.
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The Ambulance Service has various roles including emergency responses and patient transport. Are Ambulance Service personnel required to wear a uniform based on the provided passage?
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Solution: Step 1: Review the passage for information about Ambulance Service personnel uniforms. Step 2: Note that the passage discusses emergency responses and patient transport services but does not mention uniform requirements. Step 3: Analyze the statement: 'Ambulance Service personnel are required to wear a uniform.' Step 4: Determine if the passage provides enough information to confirm or deny the statement. Step 5: Conclusion: Since the passage does not explicitly mention uniform requirements, the correct response is: CANNOT SAY
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What is the experimental marketing approach discussed in the passage about promoting products?
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Solution: The experimental approach being discussed in the first paragraph is word-of-mouth marketing. This approach involves recruiting individuals to spread the word about products among their friends and networks. Companies like Nintendo, Nestlé, Sony, and Philips have used this strategy to promote their products.
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Based on the passage, what characteristic makes corduroy suitable for all seasons?
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Solution: Step 1: The question asks why corduroy is 'a fabric for all seasons'. Step 2: Evaluate the options. The statement 'it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer' directly addresses the 'all seasons' aspect. Step 3: While texture and warmth are properties, the direct reason for 'all seasons' use is its adaptability across temperatures. Step 4: Thus, its versatility for both warm and cold weather makes 'it can be worn not only in winter but also in summer' the correct answer.
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What implication does the statement 'The long-awaited meal became a feast to remember and an almost sacred celebration of life' convey in the context of the passage?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the context of the passage, which discusses the value of fasting and the appreciation of pleasures in life. Step 2: Identify the specific line 'The long-awaited meal became a feast to remember and an almost sacred celebration of life' and its implications. Step 3: Analyze that the line implies the significance of the meal not just as food but as a celebration of life and reunion. Step 4: Evaluate the answer options based on the analysis. Step 5: Choose the correct answer: People respected and were thankful for getting food after days of being hungry and also of being united with their loved ones.
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Why was Mahatma Gandhi killed by an assassin?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the context of Gandhi's assassination from the given passage. Step 2: Identify the reason mentioned for Gandhi's assassination. Step 3: The passage states that Gandhi was shot dead by a Hindu extremist who believed Gandhi was too soft on Muslims. Step 4: Match this reason with the given options to select the correct answer.
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A study on managerial work found that in large organizations, managers spend a significant amount of time in meetings. What tends to happen to the collective ability to reach conclusions as the number of people attending a meeting increases?
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Solution: Step 1: Analyze the relationship between the number of people in a meeting and their collective ability to reach conclusions. Step 2: The passage mentions that 'the number of people attending a meeting tends to be inversely proportional to their collective ability to reach conclusions and make decisions.' Step 3: This implies that as the number of people attending a meeting increases, their collective ability to reach conclusions decreases. Step 4: Therefore, the correct answer is 'Reach Conclusions'.
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What is the central argument of the last paragraph of the passage regarding individualism and its relation to the crisis?
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Solution: The passage discusses the impact of a crisis on the ideology of individualism in the Western world. The author points out the irony that despite decades of individualistic ideology, the crisis has made it evident that people are collectively affected by economic and political issues. This suggests a need to move away from strict individualism towards a more communal approach to solving societal problems. The correct answer is: The ideology of individualism must be set aside in order to deal with the crisis.
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Why does the author describe 'progress' as peculiar in the given context?
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Solution: The author describes 'progress' as peculiar because it involves simultaneous progress and regression, creating an unbalanced and schizophrenic nature of development. This is evident from the passage which states that India lives in several centuries at the same time and manages to progress and regress simultaneously.
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Which sentence supports the idea that people prefer light-colored clothing in summer?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the argument - People generally wear light-colored clothes in summer. Step 2: Analyze the options to find the one that strengthens this argument. Step 3: Option analysis - A. They are easy to wash and easy to dry: This doesn't directly relate to the color preference. B. These light color clothes are thick and warm: This contradicts the argument. C. They are readily and cheaply available in the summer: This doesn't address color preference. D. Light color clothes are bad absorber of light: This supports the argument as light colors absorb less heat. Step 4: Conclusion - The correct answer is 'Light color clothes are bad absorber of light' as it provides a scientifically valid reason for preferring light-colored clothes in summer.
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Based on the phrase 'Command Module' mentioned twice in the passage, what is the most likely subject matter being discussed?
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Solution: Step 1: Identify the key phrase in the question: 'Command Module'. Step 2: Understand the common association of 'Command Module' with spacecraft and space missions. Step 3: Evaluate the options to find the one that aligns with this common understanding. 'A journey into outer space' directly corresponds to the context of a 'Command Module'. Step 4: The other options do not fit the established technical and thematic context of the term. Therefore, 'a journey into outer space' is the correct inference.
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According to the passage, why is corduroy considered an essential item in a gentleman's wardrobe?
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Solution: Step 1: The question probes the reason for corduroy's 'essential' status in a gentleman's wardrobe according to the author. Step 2: The option 'it has its associations with good upbringing and a conservative lifestyle' points to cultural and social significance. Step 3: This type of historical or sociological association often elevates an item beyond mere utility or current fashion trends, making it 'essential'. Step 4: Therefore, its connection to social values and a certain lifestyle is the implied reason for its essentiality.
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What are some significant impacts of nanotechnology as outlined in a given passage about its applications and benefits?
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Solution: Step 1: The passage discusses the impact of nanotechnology on various industries, particularly in medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Step 2: It mentions diagnostic biosensors, drug delivery systems, and imaging probes as examples of medical devices influenced by nanotechnology. Step 3: The passage also highlights the use of nanomaterials in improving production, packaging, shelf life, and bioavailability in the food and cosmetics industries. Step 4: Based on this information, the correct answer can be inferred as advancements in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Step 5: The other options (exploration of space technologies, innovations in automotive manufacturing, developments in renewable energy sources) are not mentioned in the passage as areas influenced by nanotechnology.
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What does the phrase 'added another feather to its cap' imply in the context of an organization's achievement?
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Solution: Step 1: Understand the given idiom 'added another feather to its cap' Step 2: The idiom means to accomplish something that brings pride or recognition. Step 3: Analyze the provided statements: I. ISRO has worked hard on building its rapport among other space research organizations. II. ISRO has made an accomplishment that made the nation proud. III. ISRO has become the apex space research institute of the world. Step 4: Determine which statement aligns with the meaning of the idiom. Step 5: Only statement II directly relates to the idiom's meaning, as it implies an accomplishment that brings pride. Step 6: Hence, the correct answer is 'Only II'.
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