NALSAR 2007Answer KeyQ1. D The opening sentence of the paragraph is given. It introduces the subject of 'the night'. Sentence Pfollows because it establishes the comparison between 'the night' that is spent 'under a roof' and 'thenight' that is in 'the open world'. This is followed by sentence S because the pronoun 'it' refers to 'thenight'. Then, sentence Q follows the sequence because it contains the other significant elements ofthe night 'dew and perfumes'. Sentences Q and R form a mandatory pair. This is because whilesentence Q explains 'the hours' or the period of the night, it is sentence R that takes this ideaforward. The link between the two sentences can also be identified by the plural form 'are' used insentence R. The plural verb form can be used with the plural 'hours' in sentence Q. It may seem likeit can be used with the plural 'stars' in sentence S but that combination is not in sync with the ideapresented in the sentences where the author is mentioning the changes that occur during night timeand not the changes in the stars. The paragraph ends with the given closing sentence that also catersto the same idea of changes that occur 'in the face of nature'. So, PSQR forms a correct order of thesentences.Q2. B The opening sentence of the paragraph is given. It introduces the subject of 'corruption'. Sentence Ofollows because 'it' used in this sentence refers to 'corruption' mentioned in sentence1. Sentence Mfollows the sequence as it explains why is law not an effective tool in dealing with corruption.Sentences P and N form a mandatory pair. Sentence P provides a solution to the problem andsuggests that 'conventions will have to be built up'. The pronoun 'those' directly relates to the'conventions' and hence forms a mandatory pair. Sentence N mentions the idea of respecting theconventions. The given closing sentence conforms to the same idea and explains how it is possibleto respect these conventions. Hence, the sequence OMPN is the correct order of the givensentences.Q16. C According to the given statement both the arguments are forceful. Argument M provides a positiveaspect that enables us to enjoy a happy life. Argument N provides a negative aspect because ofwhich life becomes devoid of happiness. So, both the arguments are equally forceful.Q17. BAccording to the given statement only argument Y is forceful. Argument X suggests that strikescause inconvenience to the people. However, the strike may be for a valid cause. So, banning strikesin all services only on the basis of the inconvenience caused to the people is not a forcefulargument. Argument Y explains that strikes is the only way, the only means by which grievancescan be redressed. So, argument Y is forceful.Q18. AClearly, only conclusion (a) follows. Conclusion (a) is restricted to mans obedience to naturalslavery whereas conclusion (b) includes the element of unworthiness and human nature. Thegiven paragraph refers to man and the two forms of slavery. Also, conclusion (b) moves onto addthat this slavery continues in form or another, which may be true but this cannot be drawn on thebasis of the information given in the paragraph. So, only conclusion (a) follows.Q19. A The given statement refers to understanding childrens personality by way of studying their homeenvironment. Conclusion (a) lays emphasis on the role of teachers and parents in the betterment ofthe child. This is because parents are in control of the home environment. This conforms to thegiven statement. Conclusion (b) contains the element of the school and the fact that they areignoring the importance of home atmosphere. This conclusion is a little far fetched because on onehand the role of schools has not been referred to and on the other hand whether the schools arereally ignoring the same or not is a different question all together. Hence, only conclusion (a)follows.Q20. A The given paragraph presents a problem related to the behaviour subjected to Scheduled Castes andScheduled Tribes. Conclusion (a) directly follows because it presents a direct solution to theproblem. Conclusion (b) refers to uncivilized people in general. This is not in conformity with thegiven statement. So, only conclusion (a) follows.GK Section23 c24 b25 a26 c27 c28 b29 aBoth the Assertion and the Reason are true. Also, the given Reason is the correct explanation. Thisis because Hoysala sculptures are carved in the soft material, which is why excessive detail can becarved into the sculpture along with the ornamentation. So, both are in sync with each other.30 a31d (most likely)32 c33 d34 c35 d

36 a37 a38 b39 b40 d41 d42 a43 a44 c45 b46 b47 a48 aBoth the Assertion and the Reason are true. Also, the given Reason is the correct explanation. TheReason confirms the narrow structure of the lower reaches of the river and the Assertion explainsthe consequence of the same. So, it is because of the narrow structure of the lower reaches of theriver that there are floods in the same region. Hence, option A is the correct answer.49 a50 c51 d52 b53 b54 a55 c56 a57 a(most likely)58 d59 a60 b61 c62 d63 c64 d65 d ( most likely)66 c67 c68 b69 a (most likely)70 d71 a72 b73 c74 c75 b76 b77 c78 a79 c

80 b81 b82 c83 b84 b85 c86 b87 d88 b89 b90 cQ105. B Amiable means 'friendly'. Out of the given options, three options are close 'good natured', 'helpful'and 'kind hearted'. The closest to the meaning of 'friendly' is 'good natured'. This is because beingfriendly is a positive attribute that defines the overall character of a person. Being 'helpful' and'kindhearted' only defines one particular aspect of a person's character. So, option B is correct.Q106. B The B part of the sentence contains the error. The sentence should read ' a small and dynamic' Theseadjectives need a conjunction.Q107. B An incorrect preposition has been used in the sentence. It should be 'fabricated out of them' and not'from them'.108. D This sentence contains no error.109. A The sentence contains a modifier error. The sentence does not explain when did the brother finishhis work. Therefore, the correct sentence should read as Before we reached his place with greatdifficulty because of heavy traffic, my bother had finished his work.110. C The usage of the preposition ' except of' is incorrect. The sentence should read 'except the poorarid'.Q111. A The phrasal verb take off refers to a sudden increase or growth. Option A and B are very close. Aprofession refers to the vocation or employment of a person specially that requires a skill, whereas career mentions a persons general progress or course of action in life. So, career is appropriatehere.Q112. D Endangers means to expose to harm or danger.Q113. A Harbinger means that which signals the approach of something. In this case, 'death and doom'.Q114. B Acquitted means 'to be free from a charge'. This fits appropriately in the blank.Q115. C To compromise means to settle the differences between two parties in order to reach an agreement.Q116. B The given set of words reveal different forms of energy. So, thermal is ' heat energy' , 'hydel' refersto ' energy of moving water'. Just like 'coal' is the main raw material for producing 'thermal' energy,'water' is the raw material for hydel energy.Q117. D The given words are antonyms. 'Desiccate' means 'dry' and 'moisture' is its antonym. So, theopposite for 'darken' is 'light'.Q118. B 'Fissiparous' refers to reproduction through fission or 'division'. Similarly, oviparous refers toreproduction of eggs.Q119. B The given pair is a set of antonyms. 'Chagrin' refers to displeasure whereas 'complacency' refers topleasure.Q120. A Syracuse is a place located near Rochester. According to the given words, Syracuse was an ancientcity just like Carthage that was destroyed by Rome.Q121. A 'Audacity' means to be 'bold'. 'Cowardice' is the appropriate antonym.

Q122. B 'Parsimonious' refers to 'penny pinching' or someone who is stingy. 'Lavish' is the appropriateantonym.Q123. DA 'laconic' person uses very few words so 'prolix' which means wordy is the appropriate antonym.Q124. B'Erudite' refers to a person who is very knowledgeable. Ignorant is the appropriate antonym.Q125. C'Venal' refers to someone who can be corrupted. So, 'principled' is the correct antonym.Q126. B'Compendium' refers to something, which is 'short'. So, 'Inflated' is the correct antonym.Q127. BRecrimination means a 'counter charge'.Q128. AIdiosyncrasy refers to an individual's specific attribute or eccentricity.Q129. CFait Accompli means an accomplished factQ130. CDemagogue means a rabble rouser.Q131. AThe author explains the discoveries in science that led to an increase in the understanding of thebiological activity of cells. In every paragraph the author provides more evidence and shows howeach discovery led to the solving of mysteries related to the functioning of DNA and protein.Q132. CThe answer is clearly mentioned in the last lines of the passage. This mechanism.how humansexposed to cattle prion proteins prion form.Q133. D The author first explains the earlier scientific belief related to DNA and protein. He providesevidence that challenges this belief and then moves onto explain the functioning of the prion. Thissequence of the authors idea has been described best in option D. Option A is incorrect because theauthor is not stating a so called 'common belief'. Option B mentions the benefits of study whereasthe author only tries to explain the cause of the diseases by using reason. Option C is restricted tothe diseases mentioned in the passage. This provides a narrow approach to the given passage. Onlyoption D does justice to the structure of the passage.Q134. ARefer to the last lines of the second paragraph that clearly mentions the contradiction of specialproteins acting alone, without genetic direction.Q135. DThe second and the third paragraph of the passage provide ample evidence to justify this option.The author clearly mentions the dilemma surrounding the diseases caused by prion proteins. In thethird paragraph the biological activity of the prion protein is mentioned that explains the unusualbehaviour of these proteins. Hence, the author is most likely to agree with option D.Q136. DJust like a prion protein is not a foreign protein, a criminal is not an outsider. He exists and operateswithin the society. The prion protein replicate themselves by catalysing the conversion of normalcopies of the protein in to the prion conformation; similarly a criminal convinces many otherindividuals who have previously obeyed the law. So, option D is most analogous to the proposedmechanism of a prion.Q137. DThe sentence refers to two activities in the past tense. One activity happened before the other one inthe past. The subject first had a haircut and then he took a bath. So, option D is the correct answer.Q138. DThere is no error in this sentence.Q139. CThere is a modifier error in this sentence. The subject should be introduced in the sentence becauseit wasnt the box that entered the shop.Q140. DThere is no error in this phrase blow over means to pass with little lasting effect. This conforms sentence.Q141. AThe to the structure and

the meaning of the given sentence.Q142. DNone of the given options fit in the blank.Q143. AThe idiom to play up to means to impress others in order to gain their favour. This fits in with thegiven sentence. Bosses is appropriate in the second blank.Q144. BB fits best in the given sentence. The hint is given by filament that is present in option B.Q145. DOption B and D are close. However, a law cannot become enacted. Here, the usage of the verb isincorrect. Became operative fits in the given blank. The hint is provided by the options present forthe second blank. A crime or an offence is recorded under the law. But the first word in option Adoes not fit in the blank. So, both the words given in option D fit in well.146. DThe beginning sentence of the paragraph clearly introduces the figure of Tunis Campbell.Q147. BRefer to the third line of the second paragraph. It explains that the residents were able to set uptheir own constitution, education system.on the island. This clearly explains the freedomand independence that was enjoyed by the freed slaves.Q148. BOption B clearly summarizes the function of the second paragraph. Campbells failure in the secondparagraph wasnt his eventual failure because many more efforts followed this event. Hence, B isthe correct answer.Q149. CThe passage is about Campbell and his triumphs and failures. The monetary value has beenmentioned with reference to the figure that Campbell had become at that point in time. The secondparagraph mentions that he became one of the three African Americans to be elected to the GeorgiaState Senate. There prevails a comparison between the meagre sum of money paid by the plantationowner in comparison to the persona of Campbell.Q150. DThere is no evidence present in the passage that justifies options A, B or C. It is only option D thatis the suitable answer. Refer to the last two lines of the second paragraph where the author explainsthat a sharecropping system was instituted and a similar, if not precise, form of slavery wascontinued. Thus, only option D is appropriate.The answer key doesnt include answers for certain questions. These will be uploaded later.