IPMAT Indore 2023 (VA) PYQs

The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph.

• 1. A sub-par monsoon cuts farm yields, output, and farm incomes, increasing the country's dependence on food imports.
• 2. A robust monsoon will help put a lid on food inflation by increasing domestic output of a variety of goods and commodities.
• 3. This is because half the Indian population depends upon farm-derived income.
• 4. The June-to-September rain-bearing system is often called the lifeblood of the country's economy.
• 5. Unfortunately, however, nearly 40% of India's net sown area does not have access to irrigation.

The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph.

• 1. The popularity of these creations grew along with that of the tea ceremony in the 16th century.
• 2. However, savvy tourists find the best bargains for ceramics in Tokyo's Kitchen Town.
• 3. Modern shops in touristy spots display thousands of them, both hand crafted and factory made.
• 4. Japanese artisans have been making ceramics, known as Yakimono since prehistoric times.

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.

1. The study, published in the Lancet recently, revealed that people living in democratic countries live longer than those who don't; they also have less of a chance of dying from heart disease, strokes, and even road accidents.
2. Incredible as it may sound, we are now told that democracy is not just good for the soul, it is good for the body too.
3. Without pressure from voters or foreign-aid agencies, dictators have less incentive to finance more expensive prevention and treatment of heart disease, cancers, and other chronic illnesses.
4. The study suggests that elections and the health of the people are increasingly inseparable.
5. A study spanning 170 countries found a strong correlation between health and the most form of government.