CAT Practice Question and Answer

Q: In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'THERAPY' be arranged so that the vowels never come together? 1694 0

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    1440
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    720
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    2250
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    3600
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Answer : 4. "3600"
Explanation :

Answer: D) 3600 Explanation: Given word is THERAPY. Number of letters in the given word = 7 These 7 letters can be arranged in 7! ways. Number of vowels in the given word = 2 (E, A) The number of ways of arrangement in which vowels come together is 6! x 2! ways   Hence, the required number of ways can the letters of the word 'THERAPY' be arranged so that the vowels never come together = 7! - (6! x 2!) ways = 5040 - 1440 = 3600 ways.

Q: What element is found in all organic compounds? 1694 0

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    Hydrogen
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    Calcium
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    Nitrogen
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    Carbon
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Answer : 4. "Carbon"
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Answer: D) Carbon Explanation: Carbon is found in all organic compounds.

Q: Calculate the angle between the two hands of clock when the clock shows 4 : 20 p.m. ? 1693 0

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    5 degrees
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    10 degrees
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    15 degrees
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    25 degrees
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Answer : 2. "10 degrees"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 10 degrees Explanation: Since at 4 : 20 the minute hand will be at 4 and the angle between them will be same as the distance covered in degree by the hour hand in 20 minutes.   Required angle = distance of hour hand = speed × time = 12× 20 =10 degrees.

Q: Which state government has observed “Parents’ Worship Day” on February 14 ? 1693 0

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    Odisha
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    Madhya Pradesh
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    Assam
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    Chhattisgarh
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Answer : 4. "Chhattisgarh"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Chhattisgarh Explanation: The 'Parents’ Worship Day' (or 'Matru-Pitru Diwas' ) is celebrated every year by the Chhattisgarh government on February 14 at all schools in the state to teach 'Bharatiya sanskriti' to students.

Q: Sagarmatha friendship is between which two countries ? 1693 0

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    Pakistan & China
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    Nepal & India
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    India & China
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    China & Nepal
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Answer : 4. "China & Nepal"
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Answer: D) China & Nepal Explanation: The first ever joint military exercise named 'Sagarmatha Friendship-2017' is all set between Nepal and China. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mt Everest, which stands in between both the countries.

Q: Internal controls are concerned with 1692 0

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    the extent of government regulations
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    preparing income tax returns
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    safeguarding assets
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    only manual systems of accounting
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Answer : 3. "safeguarding assets"
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Answer: C) safeguarding assets Explanation: Internal control, as defined in accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring achievement of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies. A broad concept, internal control involves everything that controls risks to an organization.   Internal control is all of the policies and procedures management uses to achieve the following goals. Safeguard University assets - well designed internal controls protect assets from accidental loss or loss from fraud.   Ensure the reliability and integrity of financial information - Internal controls ensure that management has accurate, timely and complete information, including accounting records, in order to plan, monitor and report business operations.   Ensure compliance - Internal controls help to ensure the University is in compliance with the many federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the operations of our business.   Promote efficient and effective operations - Internal controls provide an environment in which managers and staff can maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations.   Accomplishment of goals and objectives - Internal controls system provide a mechanism for management to monitor the achievement of operational goals and objectives.   Hence, Internal controls are concerned with safeguarding assets.

Q: Spelling test - find correct spelling : 1692 0

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    Skillfull
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    Skillfful
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    Skillful
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    Skkillful
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Answer : 3. "Skillful"
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Answer: C) Skillful Explanation:

Q: What steps do you follow to study a problem before making a decision ? 1692 0

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The interviewer wants to know that you don't just jump into a solution without knowing the problem in detail. You want to study the problem by determining the cause of the problem, what the problem is, and what the possible solutions are. You then decide on a solution.Following steps for problem-solving and decision-making can be very helpful.- Define the problem to be solved and decision to be made.- Gather the necessary information. - List all possible choices. - Consider possible outcomes for each choice. - Check out how you feel about each of the choices. - Relate the choices to your values and priorities. - From the possible alternatives, choose one. - Commit yourself to your chosen decision and disregard the others. Concentrate your energies   in one direction. Once we made our decision, we must focus all our work on that itself.- Take steps to turn your decision into positive action. - Evaluate your progress from time to time. Change your decision if necessary.

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