IPMAT Indore 2023 (VA) PYQs

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, for e.g., 1234.

1. In a recent incident, villagers in a tea estate were shocked to find a leopard cub in a trench.
2. The cub was then taken to the area where she was discovered and reunited with her mother.
3. The 12,500 leopards in India stray into villages due to their shrinking habitat.
4. The wildlife vet examined and declared it to be uninjured but dehydrated.

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. Among its major urban centres, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro stand out as prime examples of this architectural prowess, revealing large public structures, residential areas, and sophisticated water management systems indicative of a complex societal structure.
2. Showing remarkable sophistication for its time, this ancient culture developed meticulously planned cities, complete with advanced sanitation systems and intricate grid layouts that underscore its profound understanding of urban design and engineering.
3. Economically, the civilization thrived on a foundation of extensive trade networks, connecting them with distant lands, alongside a robust agricultural system that sustained its large populations and facilitated surplus production.
4. Despite its impressive achievements and longevity, the reasons behind the eventual decline of this remarkable civilization remain largely enigmatic, prompting ongoing research and speculation among historians and archaeologists.
5. The Indus Valley Civilization, flourishing in the Bronze Age, represents one of humanity's earliest urban societies, evidenced by archaeological discoveries dating back thousands of years.