6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude PRT General Aptitude 1. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. According to the author, a true business man should:- a. Conduct business with principles despite making losses b. Run business profitably and ethically c. Earn profit regardless of any consideration d. None of the above Page 1 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 2. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. The author has given the example of Enron, Xerox, etc. to emphasise the point that:- a. The Western style of capitalism is advantageous b. We should get involved in long term gains c. Overcoming short term gains is not desirable d. None of the above Page 2 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 3. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. As per Swami Vivekanandawhich of the following would be the most appropriate definition of "traitor"? a. Millions who live in hunger and ignorance b. Educated people ignoring the starving and illiterate masses c. All social workers who are duty bound d. All those educated who look after the masses Page 3 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 4. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. What are the ultimate expectations from education to be imparted to the youngsters? (A) To evolve an affluent society (B) To make people inculcate high values (C) To help youth acquire higher skills a. (B)&(C) only b. (A)&(C) only c. (A)&(B) only d. All the three (A), (B) and (C) Page 4 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 5. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. What, according to the author, is a way to improve the evils in the society? a. Skill oriented education b. Contemporary education as in the western countries c. High value based and skill based education d. Teachings of Indian philosophy Page 5 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 6. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. "All for each, each for all" means:- a. Everyone in the country should look for the benefit of all the others b. All of us should be having business for motto c. Each of us should be concerned for highest profits d. None of the above Page 6 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 7. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. Which of the following is the view of JRD Tata as described by the author? a. The main purpose for any economic activity should be only profitability b. Motivation to earn profit has become an outdated concept c. Consideration of urgent service to community should be sidelined d. Profit should be earned with due consideration to social service Page 7 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 8. Direction: For questions 1-8, read the following passage below and answer the question. Swami Vivekananda had said, "So long as the millions live in hunger and ignorance, I hold everyone traitor, who have been educated at their expense, pays not the least heed to them".This issue has become relevant in the recent fall from grace of the American capitalist image.The Enron, World.Com and Xerox exposures have revealed the ugly side of the Western style capitalism under which, in the quest for short-term gains, wrong doings are overlooked. As a result people have lost faith in corporate performance and those involved in it. Further many of those involved in these scandals were highly educated. In India too, we have had our share of such, scams in the stock market and the actors involved in them were educated men. Earning of profits is, no doubt, the main aim of any business. But if they are earned with principles they enrich people's lives. As the Jagadguru Sankaracharya says, " All for each and each for all" should be the motto of enlightened men. JRD Tata used to say "While profit motive, no doubt, provides the main spark for any economic activity any enterprise which is not motivated by consideration of urgent service to the community, becomes obsolete soon and cannot fulfill its real role in modern society". When we talk of investing in education, a question arises as to what kind of education needs to be given to the youngsters. Our aim is to evolve not only an affluent society but an egalitarian, just, humane and compassionate society. For what we need people who possess not only high skills but high values as well. So the need of the hour is not only skill based education but also value inspired and value based education. We can find answer to present sickness in contemporary civilization in the Indian philosophy. Q. Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for the above passage? a. Education for earning wealth b. Establishing communal harmony c. Need for high skills and value oriented education d. Capitalism of the Western countries 9. Direction: Choose the antonym for the word underlined in the sentence. A serene mind can never be the pioneer of a great revolution. a. earnest b. jocular c. nervous d. agitated 10. Direction: Choose the antonym for the word underlined in the sentence. She is beautiful as well as frivolous. a. insane b. serious c. unrelated d. indecent Page 8 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 11. Direction: Choose the synonym for the following word underlined in the sentence. The community is agog with speculation about the fate of the money collected. a. depressed b. excited c. worried d. annoyed 12. Direction: Choose the synonym for the following word underlined in the sentence. He has the propensity for getting into debt. a. natural tendency b. aptitude c. characteristic d. quality 13. Direction: The below expression is followed by four words. Select the word you think best conveys the idea. A remedy for all diseases:- a. Medicia b. Panacea c. Remedia d. Cure 14. Direction: The below expression is followed by four words. Select the word you think best conveys the idea. A disease which ends in death? a. Deadly b. Fatal c. Cancer d. Life suck 15. Direction: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. He is always picking holes in every project. a. suggesting improvements in b. finding faults with c. asking irrelevant questions on d. giving advice on Page 9 6391246862382649 AWES PRT General Aptitude 16. Direction: Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in the sentence. It is a matter of gratification that he has turned a new leaf. a. started using his intelligence b. accepted the new job offered c. proved to be a worthy person d. begun a different mode of life 17. Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given choices. History records seventeen incursions of Sultan Mahmood ____________ India. a. on b. against c. upon d. into 18. Direction: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given choices. Your statement is replete __________ contradictions. a. with b. in c. of d. from 19. Direction: A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error. The supper party given by him at the evening of the 30th will long be remembered in catering circles. a. in catering circles. b. at the evening of the 30th c. will long be remembered d. The supper party given by him 20. Direction: A sentence has been broken into four parts. Choose the part that has an error. One way route is a mean of reducing traffic in congested areas of Delhi. a. in congested areas of Delhi. b. a mean of c. One way route is d. reducing traffic Page 10