FEEL CAT 1 VA Solution
1. A. Is incorrect. The author does not say anything about whether the herbivorous or the carnivorous are more
intelligent. The passage only talks about the different kinds of intelligence developed in both these groups of
mammals depending on the various kinds of predator and prey relationships.
B. Is the correct answer. The author in the passage has talked about how the intelligence of the animals are
developed by their ecological surroundings. This has been clearly mentioned in the first paragraph “the interaction
resulting from……improvement in the brain function”
C. Nothing of this sort has been mentioned in the passage.
D. This has not been mentioned in the passage. The passage does not talk about the dominance of some carnivorous
over others.
2. A. The example of hungry lizard has not been given to tell us about the difference in the hunting methods of
mammals and nonmammals. Nothing of this sort has been said in the passage.
B. The author is not arguing, he is only concerned with informing us, moreover the example of lizard has not been
given to tell us about insectivore.
C. Is the correct answer, This has been clearly mentioned in the last paragraph of the passage “the predator is
searchingly aggressive……closer to human consciousness…..”
D. Irrelevant, the passage does not emphasize on the aspect of brutality. This has not been mentioned.
3. A.
4. A is the correct answer. First we need to identify the argument given against the labor leader to invalidate his
point. It has been said that since the productivity is not increasing, the labors can not get the greater share in the
distribution of wealth. But the point which can be put forward by the labor leader to negate what has been said ,
should be that although the economic pie is no longer growing they can get a greater share of it, because as far as
the distribution of wealth is concerned, they get a very small share of it.
B. Irrelevant, nothing about strikes has been said, moreover calling strikes does not focus on the logical weakness in
the argument above.
C. Wrong fact, it has been clearly mentioned that the economic pie is no longer growing.
D. Irrelevant and out of the context. Nothing of this sort has been mentioned in the passage.
5. A. is incorrect, We can simply not afford to do away with Freud’s theory. Author wants to say that we must simply
not keep repeating what Freud had said long back, But the author has clearly said that Freud’s theories were brilliant
for their day.
B. This has not been mentioned in the passage.
C. The author does not question Freud’s place in the history of psychology, he has clearly mentioned that his
theories were brilliant for their own days.
D. Is the correct answer the author demands the critical reexamination of Freud’s theory in the light of modern
advancements made during the present time.
6. A. Incorrect. Due to the draught the prise of coco beans has risen due to which the price of chocolates will rise,
but the increased price of chocolates is not going to bring any profits because the rise in the price of coco beans will
also increase the cost of production of the chocolates.
B. This option talks of the formalities within the insurance sector, therefore this option is irrelevant.
C. This is the correct answer. If carrying health insurance coverage for children will be made mandatory and this will
help the company to pay of its debts as has been planned by the company this would greatly enhance company’s
chances of success.
D. This will bring down the chances of company’s success, hence this will not be the answer.
7. A.
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10. A. This has been mentioned in the passage. Second paragraph clearly says “ Pessen
presents…..existence of an inordinately wealthy class”
B. This has been mentioned in the passage in the second paragraph “.. in several cities…..constantly increased its
share…”
C. This has been mentioned in the second paragraph “Though active in commerce or the professions…”
D. This is the correct answer, it has not been said in the passage and on the contrary these men did not make their
own fortune they inherited family fortunes.
11. The author is quite appreciative of Pessan he does nor disapprove of what Pessan has pointed
out, he is neither shocked nor amused, therefore D is the correct answer.
12. A. This is incorrect Pessan has not overturned the views, he merely questions the previously
established views.
B. Wrong fact. Tocqueville’s analysis of the US is not a definitive account of that period. It has been clearly
mentioned that Tocqueville apparently was wrong.
C. The author nowhere documents the political power of the wealthy class.
D. Is the correct answer. As has been mentioned in A.
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16. In option C the word ‘sufficient’ has been incorrectly used. Sufficient expresses quantity which
means enough, hence sufficient and enough are not used together.
17. In option B group has been incorrectly used, We do not say group of books. For books we use
collection. It should have been collection of books.
18. In option C the word ‘order’ has been incorrectly used, How does one order the element to the
left of the page.
19. A. This has not been mentioned in the passage.
B. Irrelevant the passage does not talk about the strengthened bonds of slavery among the Blacks.
C. Is the correct answer. It has been clearly mentioned in the first paragraph of the passage. “But the contradiction
inherent in the situation…..”
D. Nothing about provoking criticisms has been said in the passage.
20. A. is the correct answer , America itself had denied liberty to the blacks, and was now itself
waging a war for gaining those liberties.
B. Wrong fact the passage has said nothing about America establishing colonies in other nations.
C. It includes point 2, which is incorrect and has not been mentioned.
D. Point 3 is not correct, the war of independence was embarrassing not because it was based on inconsistencies of
the participants
21. A. The step towards the abolishment of slavery was not unexpectedly successful. It was gradual.
B. This is the correct answer, after the war of independence had ended, some newly independent states made
provisions for the gradual emancipation of the slaves.
D. Not mentioned.
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26. A. The sentence has not been framed properly and does not give a complete meaning.Lives are
not unlike the subjects of other Troyat biographies.
B. This sentence suggests that Checkov is a biography.
D. Incorrect, Pushkin, Gogol, Tolstoi, are not the names of biographies.
27. A. is the correct answer.
B. ‘But’ expresses contradiction, which is not needed here.
C. Use of ‘neither’ is incorrect
D. Use of and is not required.
28. A. Incorrect, here United States has been compared to Japanese unions, this is the case of faulty
comparison.
B. Is the correct answer
C. It should have been “unlike in United States”
D. Same as A here Japanese unions have been compared to the United States.
29. A. The paragraph cannot begin with sentences A,B,D,E because before each of these sentence a
preceding information is required. C is the only sentence that is complete and does not need
any preceding sentence to convey its meaning. Therefore C will be the opening sentence of the
passage. The first sentence ends with talking about systematistion of theory and hence will be
followed by E which talks about the standardization. E will be logiacally followed by D. D talks
about the event i.e. October Revolution. After D, A is another sentence that talks about the
ideals, therefore D will be followed by A. The last sentence that remains is B and hence will
come at last. Therefore the correct sequence of sentences will be CEDAB
30. The passage can either begin with A or with D. A as the starting sentence has not been given in
any of the options therefore the sentence will begin with D, this sentence says that the forests
located in the highest altitudes could be wiped out, B is the proper continuation of D, as it again
talks about the wipe out of the Mexican forests. B will be followed by A, A is the continuation of
B, it again talks about the exceptional biodiversity of Mexican cloud forests, E will be the next
sentence in the sequence, this sentence further acquaints us with the information that these
forests are globally recognized as biodiversity hotspot. C will lend a proper end to the passage, It
talks about the damage being caused to the delicate ecosystem.
31. A can’t be the second sentence because the opening sentence talks of the serious plays that has not survived the
generation that gave birth to it, and it cannot be compared to museum pieces, there is no logic behind comparing
serious texts to museum pieces. B could have been the second sentence but if we look at option C its most
appropriate second sentence after the opening one because the first sentence talks of the plays that hasn’t survived
the generation sentence C follows it logically because it presents contrast of comic plays which have travelled down
the century D will logically follow C because it tells us about the qualities of the comic plays. After this we cannot put
A because we also have to see that we have a fitting conclusion and this sentence properly precedents the closing
sentence, sentence A talks of their being museum pieces and the closing sentence tells of a feature of museum ‘they
are…….nor taken out themselves’ therefore we are left with option b which will be the fourth sentence of the
passage. Therefore the correct option is CDBA.
32. The opening sentence says that wind has savage allies, ‘savage allies’ suggests thunder or storm etc. C, D and A
will not follow because they will lend a haphazard following to a sentence. We are left with option A it logically
follows The opening line and also talks of the storm. Hence option B and C and D will be eliminated. We are left only
with option A.
33. C and B cannot be the second sentence because the opening sentence does not talk of the other institutions that
contribute to the veneration of the sentence and this option contains the word ‘also’ the question which other
organization? Does not get answered here, therefore this option will be eliminated. B will not follow again because
of the same reason, the opening sentence does not talk of any philanthropic contribution, therefore options (A) and
(b) will be eliminated. Sentence A will follow D because D says that the power provides an anchor in the time of
adversity and this suggests that it should also be remembered in good times, we can take hint from the word
‘logically’, hence option (d) will be eliminated, option (c) is the correct answer.
34. We can clearly see that option A will follow the opening sentence because the opening sentence talks of the path
which has been continued only in sentences A and B, B can’t be because the answer to the question who should light
the path doesn’t get answered. Hence all the other options get eliminated. (d) is the correct answer.
35. A. will be eliminated, how can ski tip catch the pole.
B. Same as A
C. Is the correct answer
D. will be eliminated because it changes the meaning of the sentence. It says that ski-tip had
made her somersault on the floor. Nothing of this sort has been said in the main sentence.
36. B is the correct answer. ‘lie’ means to rest in a horizontal position. Where as lay means to place
down in the position of rest. In this sentence lie will be used.
37. Here present perfect continuous tense will be used, they have been waiting for past two hours
and are still waiting.
38. This sentence has no error in it.
39. A is the correct answer
We do not use ‘in’ or ‘through’ with aplomb.
Aplomb means self confidence. ‘Using aplomb’ is incorrect.
There is no such word as ‘aplombly’
40. With accountable ‘to’ is used, hence all the other options will be eliminated.
41. A is the correct answer, the question asks us to identify the assumption, we have been informed that no third
party has won the elections, which clearly tells that it’s always one of the two major parties has won and also that
it’s the two major parties that has done the maximum spending, therefore it’s clear that money spend plays a major
role in making the party win, and thereby deciding the outcome of the elections.
B. yes it may be true that increase in the number of third party indicates that there could be decline in the
importance of major parties but it has been clearly mentioned that due to money or what so ever no third party has
won the election and its always the major parties that has won.
C. Irrelevant nothing of this sort has been said in the passage.
D. Wrong fact, it has been clearly stated that mass media plays a major role in the outcome of the elections and it
has always been the major parties which has won, hence it can be concluded that mass media supports the major
parties.
E. Wrong fat, in fact it plays a major role in deciding the outcome of the elections.
42. A. The argument above is that either of the two parties because of their enormous capacity of spending and with
media support has been winning elections in the past years, therefore this option does not strengthen the argument.
B. irrelevant, what difference does it make even if he was invited.
C. Is the correct answer, because it lends support to the argument which says that either of the two parties because
of their enormous capacity of spending and with media support has been winning elections in the past years.
D. no this option weakens the argument.
E. This option also weakens the argument.
43. This sentence has no error.
44. (doubt)
45. In this sentence doubt is being expressed. When doubt is expressed we use ‘whether’ hence B is
the correct answer.
46. Building is made of bricks, similarly plant develops from seed, therefore B is the correct answer.
47. A is the correct answer, principal is the head if the school, similarly dean is the head of the
college. VCs are for universities. Professors and lecturers are not the head of the college, hence
will be eliminated.
48. Crew is a collective noun for sailors. Group of sailors is called crew, similarly collective noun for
cattle is herd. Hence A is the correct answer.
49. Sentence A and B cannot be the opening sentence because these two options talk of the trends of the
developing countries, whereas the opening sentence has made a general statement and says nothing about the
trends of the developing nations, hence options (a) and (c) will be eliminated.
Now we are left with options (b) and (d) we are now sure that c will be 2nd sentence, now we need to look in the
options the next sentence that has been given in (b) D follows C, whereas D should be the last sentence and come
after B because this option talks of the exception and should come after all the other sentences that informs us of
the trends followed in the developing countries. Moreover no sentence other than D gives a logical end to the
sentences.
50. D cannot be the second sentence because the opening sentence tells that forgiveness generates sense of
complacency and D talks of a completely different thing i.e. the seriousness of the punishment that can be reduced.
This however at a point seems correct but more appropriate would be B because there is a further information tells
us of the further consequence of forgiveness. It is also evident that D should be the last sentence because it seems
to be a suggestion that balances two things i.e the punishment should be given for a disciplined working culture and
also puts forward that it should not be too severe. Hence (b) is the correct option.