GRE Practice Question and Answer
8Q: “Neither a borrower nor a lender be, for loan oft loses both itself and friend.” What is the meaning of the given phrase? 1837 05b5cc626e4d2b4197774b86e
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It is said by Lord Polonius. It means do not lend or borrow money from a friend, because if you do so, you will lose both your friend and your money. If you lend, he will avoid paying back, and if you borrow you will fall out of your savings, as you turn into a spendthrift, and face humiliation.
Q: Country : President :: State : ? 1836 05b5cc69de4d2b4197774c8bc
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Answer : 1. "Governor"
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Answer: A) Governor Explanation: The President is the highest officer in the country. Similarly, Governor is the highest officer of the state. Hence, Country : President :: State : Governor.
Q: Statement: Ministry of Tourism in its one of the reports revealed that due to recent social disturbance in the country, the number of foreign tourists has decreased considerably, which resulted in a financial loss of Rs 100 crore.Courses of action:a. The Government should provide financial support to the tourism sector.b. Foreign tourists should be informed that they visit the country at their risk. 1832 05b5cc764e4d2b4197774fd8f
5b5cc764e4d2b4197774fd8f- 1Only b followsfalse
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Answer : 4. "Neither a nor b follows"
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Answer: D) Neither a nor b follows Explanation: Financial support to the tourism sector is not a permanent solution. Secondly, constant risk for the foreign tourists will never encourage tourism in India. Hence, none of the course action is the right solution in this direction.
Q: What is the product of a number and its reciprocal? 1830 05b5cc670e4d2b4197774c002
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Answer : 2. "1"
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Answer: B) 1 Explanation: The product of a number and its reciprocal is always equals to 1. For Example : Let the number be 4. Now, its reciprocal is 1/4 Hence, required product = 4 x 1/4 = 1. Now, take the number as -15. Then its reciprocal is -1/15 Required product = -15 x -1/15 = 1. Hence, the product of a number and its reciprocal is 1.
Q: Solve the Riddle? 1821 05b5cc6a0e4d2b4197774ca47
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Answer : 4. "18 hrs"
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Answer: D) 18 hrs Explanation: From the given data, 18 snakes can eat 18 bananas in 18 hrs. => 1 snake can eat 1 banana in 18 hrs => 79 snakes can eat 79 bananas in 18 hrs. Hence, 18 hrs.
Q: What has four wheels and flies? 1820 05b5cc63de4d2b4197774bae8
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Garbage truck. It’s true, a garbage truck has 4 wheels and lots of flies because flies like garbage. Here flies means insects like houseflies, mosquitoes, ... It doesn't mean that it flies in the air.
Q: They come out at night without being called and are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they? 1818 05b5cc69ce4d2b4197774c862
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Answer : 3. "Stars"
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Answer: C) Stars Explanation: Stars are what that come out at night without being called and are lost in the day without being stolen.
Q: What are three positive characteristics you wish you had ? 1818 05b5cc76ae4d2b4197774fe60
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To answer this question, focus on honesty and positivity in order to show that you have both self-confidence and humility. Show the interviewer that you understand that there are different types of people and personalities and that all are valuable in their own way. Choose traits that are unreachable, such as perfection, and then emphasize your well-rounded personality and ability to learn from mistakes.