Q1:

Reading Comprehension

Easy

Earth is the only planet so far know with the suitable environment for sustaining life. Man has been tampering with the ecosphere for a long time and is forced to recognize that environmental resources are scarce. Environmental problems are really social problems. They begin with people as cause and end with people as victims. Unplanned use of resources has resulted in the depletion of fossil fuels, pollution of air and water, deforestation which has resulted in ecological imbalance and draining away of national wealth through heavy expenditure on oil and power generation.

Depletion of fossil fuels, pollution of air and water, and deforestation will never occur in case of

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 1

Q2:

Synonym

Medium

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the word 'VENERATE'.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 2

Q4:

Parts of Speech

Medium

Fill in the blanks by the proper preposition in the sentence:

What is the time __________ your watch?

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 4

Q5:

Verbal Analogies

Conceptual

Fill in the blanks by the same proper word from the given option in both the sentences.

A. The manager is not __________ for his position.
B. In a __________ of anger, the teacher turned him out of the class.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 5

Q6:

Definition

Medium

In this question, out of the four options choose the one which can be substituted for the sentence.

One who feels at home in every country

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 6

Q7:

Idioms

Easy

In this question, four options are given for the idiom underlined in the sentence.

For his alleged involvement in espionage, he is under a cloud these days.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 7

Q8:

Definition

Medium

The following phrase is followed by four options. One of the options best describes its meaning. Select the correct option.

A thing of little or no importance

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 8

Q10:

Active & Passive

Medium

In this question, a sentence has been given in Active voice. From the given options, choose the one which best expresses the given statement in Passive voice.

The cat drank all the milk.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 10

Q11:

Direct & Indirect

Conceptual

In this question, a sentence has been given in Direct form. Out of the four options, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect form.

He said, 'I must go at once.'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 11

Q12:

Tenses

Easy

From the given options, identify the tense used in the sentence 'Welcome to the ceremony.'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 12

Q13:

Parajumbles

Easy

In this question, six words are given which are denoted by I, II, III, IV, V and VI. By using all the six words, each only once, you have to frame a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The correct order of the words is your answer, to be chosen by you from the given options.

I. it; II. wanted; III. not; IV. you; V. is; VI. what

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 13

Q14:

Verbal Analogies

Medium

In this question, a pair of words is given with certain relationship followed by four pairs of words. Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

MAN : HUMANITY

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 14

Q15:

Parajumbles

Medium

In this question, a sentence has been split into four parts denoted as P, Q, R and S. These parts are jumbled up. Rearrange the jumbled parts to make a meaningful sentence.

P. far beyond that any minority communalism can
Q. that in a democratic set-up like India,
R. and this for the simple reason
S. majority communalism can acquire power

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 15

Q16:

Subject Verb Agreement

Easy

Certain parts in the following sentence are underlined. One of the parts has an error. Identify that part from the given options.

'She is not' 'one of' 'those who is' 'so foolish'.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 16

Q17:

Verbal Analogies

Easy

In this question, there are two sentences I and II, each having a blank, followed by four words. Select only one word which fills both the blanks.

I. The company has agreed in ______ to our suggestion.
II. The equipment works on the ______ of Archimedes.

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 17

Q18:

Reading Comprehension

Conceptual

There are many types of protein molecules in the body, and each type is specific to its function. For example, proteins such as keratin and collagen give strength and elasticity to hair, as well as to skin and tendons; haemoglobin and myoglobin are the oxygen­binding proteins of the blood and the muscle respectively; and ovalbumin, the principal protein off egg white is responsible for setting and foaming properties of eggs. A particularly important group of proteins know as enzymes, direct all the body cells to produce chemical reactions. These reactions provide the basis of every type of cell activity, including growth, repair, the production of energy and the excretion of waste products.

Proteins are classified according to

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 18

Q19:

Verbal Analogies

Easy

In this question, each option has a pair of words. Each pair consists of words which are more or less similar in meaning (synonyms). However, one pair of words may be wrong. Select the pair which is wrong.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 19

Q20:

Verbal Analogies

Easy

In this question, word pairs consist of words which are opposite in meaning to each other (antonyms). Select the pair which consist of words which are not opposite in meaning.

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 20

Q21:

Parts of Speech

Easy

Fill in the blanks by the proper preposition in the sentence.

'I have not seen him ______ a long time.'

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 21

Q22:

Grammatical Error

Easy

Fill in the blanks by proper word in the sentence.

'He was frightened ______.'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 22

Q23:

Definition

Easy

In this question, Out of the four options choose the one which can be substituted for the sentence.

'A general pardon granted by the Government to political offenders'

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 23

Q24:

Idioms

Easy

In the following sentence, an idiom is underlined and is followed by four options of the words. Select from the options, the one which is nearest to the underlined idiom.

'He was all at sea when he began his new job.'

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 24

Q25:

Idioms

Medium

In the following sentence, a phrase is underlined and is followed by four options of the words. Select from the options, the one which is nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase.

'Those who work by fits and starts seldom show good results.'

Answer options
Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 25

Q27:

Active & Passive

Conceptual

In the question, a sentence has been given in Active voice. Out of the four options, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Passive voice.

'Who wrote it?'

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 27

Q28:

Direct & Indirect

Easy

In this question, a sentence has been given in Indirect form. Out of the four options suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct form.

'He says that he is very sorry.'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 28

Q29:

Tenses

Easy

From the given options, identify the tense used in the sentence.

'Everyone shall be reaching by tomorrow.'

Answer options
Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 29

Q30:

Parajumbles

Conceptual

In this question, six words are given which are denoted by I, II, III, IV, V, and VI. By using all six words, each only once, you have to frame a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence. The correct order of the words is your answer, to be chosen by you from the given options.

'I. development; II. are; III. routes; IV. there; V. of; VI. three'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 30

Q31:

Verbal Analogies

Medium

In this question, a related pair of words is followed by four pairs of words. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair.

'LIQUEFY : PETRIFY'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 31

Q32:

Parajumbles

Conceptual

In this question, a sentence has been split into four parts denoted as P, Q, R, and S. These parts are jumbled up. Rearrange the jumbled parts to make a meaningful sentence.

P. among ordinary people to see health as a;
Q. is that there is an increasing tendency;
R. right and responsibility;
S. the only hopeful sign in such a situation

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 32

Q33:

Grammatical Error

Conceptual

One of the parts of the following sentance an error. Identify that part from the given options.

'Mr. Gupta, our Chairman, accompanied by his secretary have arrived at the office.'

Answer options
Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 33

Q34:

Parts of Speech

Easy

In this question, there are two sentences I and II, each having a blank, followed by four words. Select only one word which fills both the blanks.

I. The child sat ______ through the long sermon.
II. We have ______ to receive the documents.

Answer options
Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for JIPMAT 2021 VA question 34

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