Manipal Entrance Test
Question : Directions: Mohan is at the railway station of a certain district. He wants to reach the nearest bus stand. He walked 120 m towards the east, took a right turn, and walked another 100 m. He then took a left turn and walked 30 m. Again, he took a left turn and walked 140 m, where he met his friend and had a conversation. From there, he finally took a left turn and walked 150 m to reach the bus stand. How far and in which direction is the bus stand from the railway station?
Option 1: 40 m, East
Option 2: 40 m, South
Option 3: 140 m, North
Option 4: 40 m, North
Correct Answer: 40 m, North
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, A is the starting point (Railway station) and F is the endpoint (Bus stand). The distance between the railway station and the bus stand is AF. AF = DE – BC = 140 – 100 = 40
So, the Bus stand is 40 m north of the railway station. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis 1) ____________________, he acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the 2) _________________ of Indigenous communities and children. Although the apology was very important but it also raised questions as what it means when a pope apologises.
For once it is unthinkable that pope will apologise, as for accepting the fault would mean that the church was 3) ___________________. However, the Second Vatican Council, an assembly of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and 4) ___________________ that met from 1962 to 1965 contributed towards the modernization of the church shifted the church’s perspective on change and 5) _____________________ major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 1
Option 1: typically
Option 2: delegations
Option 3: paradigm
Option 4: dictum
Correct Answer: delegations
Solution : The correct answer is delegations.
On April 1,2022 Pope Francis apologized to First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegations
Explanation:
Delegations are the only words that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent. It refers to a group of people who represent a larger group.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Typically -in most cases; usually:
Paradigm- a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model
Dictum - a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; a proclamation.
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 2
Option 1: abuse
Option 2: fad
Option 3: proactive
Option 4: equanimity
Correct Answer: abuse
Solution : The correct answer is abuse.
He acknowledged the amount of harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a significant step in the church admitting its role in the abuse of Indigenous communities and children
Abuse is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent. It refers to the cruel and violent treatment of a human or animal.
Fad- an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, particularly one that is fleeting; a craze.
Proactive-of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened
Equanimity- calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation
Choose the correct word to be used in the blank 5.
Option 1: dissimulated
Option 2: altruism
Option 3: instituted
Option 4: stupefaction
Correct Answer: instituted
Solution : The correct answer is instituted.
Shifted the church’s perspective on change and instituted major changes. It also paved the way of admitting the fault.
The only word that fits the blank and makes the sentence coherent is instituted. It means to introduce or establish something new (a scheme, undertaking, or policy).
Meaning of the rest of the words Dissimulate means to conceal or disguise (one's thoughts, feelings, or personality).
Altruism- disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Stupefaction- overwhelming amazement.
Question : It's presence can be felt when targets are met, employees are happy and there is orderliness and coordination in the work environment,it shows us which characteristic of the management?
Option 1: Dynamic function
Option 2: Group activity
Option 3: Intangible force
Option 4: Continuous process
Correct Answer: Intangible force
Solution : Management is an invisible force that cannot be seen. However it's presence can be felt when targets are met, employees are happy and there is an orderliness and coordination in the work in environment.
Hence, Option C is correct.
Question : Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Ghana was the first true African state. The reason why we are saying this is that most African states lived in tribal villages but Ghana was the centre of the gold trade. This gold trade opened new possibilities for the Ghanaians. The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco. This clan has mastered trans-Saharan camel travel. They were known for trading salt for gold from the Soninke.
When the Arabs invaded North Africa, there was an upsurge in the trade in gold. Ghana became rich and soon after, the Soninke ousted the Maga and built their own nation under Kaya Magan Cisse, who became the Soninke king around 790.
Ghana’s ancient capital, Koumbi Salah, was the city where Africans and Berbers met and traded. Arab traders in the 9th century described Ghana as ‘the land of gold.’ The gold came from Asante and Senegal to the south and west. The trade routes led north and east to Morocco, Libya Aksum and so on to Europe and Asia.
Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans. Question: Maga, a Berber clan originated from:
Option 1: Morocco
Option 2: Senegal
Option 3: Aksum
Option 4: Libya
Correct Answer: Morocco
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The passage states that Maga, a Berber clan, originated from Morocco. Here's the relevant excerpt from the passage: "The gold trade roots back to the 4th century, when African Soninke tribes were under the rule of the Maga, a Berber clan originating from Morocco." This indicates that the Maga clan had its origins in Morocco and played a role in the gold trade with the African Soninke tribes.
Therefore, the correct answer is Morocco.
Ghana had reached its peak in the 10th century. This was the country which controlled both the gold and salt trades. Other trading goods included woollen clothes, luxury items, leather goods and slaves. Traders transported goods hundreds of kilometres across the Sahara desert with camel caravans.
Question: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Controlled
Option 1: Profuse
Option 2: Promise
Option 3: Practicality
Option 4: Agitated
Correct Answer: Agitated
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word controlled implies restraint, regulation, or a state of being managed or directed. On the other hand, the antonym agitated suggests a state of excitement, nervousness, or unrest.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Read the following text and answer the questions.
The world is becoming global rapidly. The national boundaries have become less significant with the interlinked effects of technology, information flows, and investment mobility. Human knowledge, particularly in the sphere of science and technology, is now growing at a pace that was indeed unthinkable even two decades ago. The comparative advantage of a nation will be more and more influenced by its capacity to generate, absorb, adapt, and assimilate new technologies into the production process. If liberalization and globalization are not to create islands of prosperity surrounded by vast sea destitution, there has to be a firm commitment to human resource development and to the continuous upgrading of human skills and capabilities in the fast-changing world that we live in. The Indian policymakers are fully committed to building a society that is technologically sophisticated, economically progressive, and socially just, and humane.
The impact of globalization on education is now being felt in India. Indian entrepreneurs are also now investing in education. In the process of privatization of higher education in India, many good institutions have come up and have met the increasing demand for higher education mainly in the area of engineering, business administration, and medical education. But this process has also led to the mushroom growth of low-quality institutions without proper infrastructure, However, the expansion of higher education in India has resulted in increasing access to higher education even in rural areas of the country. In this process, Human Resource Development is taking place at a faster speed as compared to the earlier stage when the opportunities for higher education were limited. Globalization has promoted information technology in India. Indian students have excelled in the area of information technology over many other countries. Development taking place in the developed countries become available to Indian students, scholars, and practitioners through regular contacts and modern technology.
Question: Choose the antonym of 'promote'.
Option 1: upgrade
Option 2: obstruct
Option 3: cherish
Option 4: bane
Correct Answer: obstruct
Solution : The correct answer is option 2.
Obstruct is the correct answer.
Promoted means to actively support or encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); to advance the progress of.
- Obstructed means to be or get in the way of (an opening, path, road, etc.).
The other words' definitions are as follows: - Upgrade-raise (something) to a higher standard Cherished-lovingly protect and care for (someone). Bane-to curse another person.
Question : Which of the following statements regarding Great leap forward campaign is correct?
Option 1: Both are true
Option 2: Both are false
Option 3: Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
Solution : Great leap forward campaign-
Hence option C is correct.
Question : Adiraj and Karan were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio 3: 2. On 31st March 2018 the firm was dissolved. After the transfer of assets (other than cash in hand and at the bank) and third-party liabilities to the Realization Account, the following information was provided: Question: A bill receivable of Rs. 3,000 under discount was dishonoured as the acceptor had become insolvent and hence the bill had to be met by the firm. The Journal entry will be
Option 1: Bill receivable account debited and bank account credited Rs 3,000
Option 2: Realisation account debited Rs 3,000 and credited B/R account Rs 3,000
Option 3: Realisation account debited Rs 3,000 and credited bank account Rs 3,000
Option 4: None of the above
Correct Answer: Realisation account debited Rs 3,000 and credited bank account Rs 3,000
Solution : Answer = Realization account debited Rs 3000 and credited bank account Rs 3000
When BIR under-discounted and dishonoured as an acceptor became insolvent, the Bill had to be met by the firm. Realisation Alc Dr. 3000 To Bank A/c 3000 Hence, the correct option is 3.
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