Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) 2006 JT - Question Paper

misinterpretation and miscommunication. Where there is considerable friction in the mix of expressive
freedom and interpretative response, an atmosphere of uncertainty and commotion will prevail.
Q.24 The MOST improper meaning of “commotion,” as used in the passage, would be
(A) a state of agitation and disturbance
(B) a mental condition that leads to emotional breakdown
(C) a state of uncertainty leading to depression
(D) a condition of confusion and faulty implication
Q.25 The passage implies that
(A) misinterpretation and miscommunication are promoted to a few extent because of confusion
(B) cognitive distortion and interpersonal disruption reason confusion
(C) confusion is a outcome of misinformation, miscommunication and non-expressive freedom
(D) considerable friction and cognitive distortion necessarily lead to commotion
Q.26 Which of the following, according to you, is the MOST improper title for
the passage?
(A) “Causes of uncertainty”
(B) “Misinterpretation and commotion”
(C) “Defining confusion”
(D) “Uncertainty — the reason of commotion”
Solutions to Q. 24-26:
24. The ans is (A).The passage does not indicate any of the other choices as being the meanings of
commotion.
25. The ans is (A). It can be seen in the 3rd line of the passage.
26. The ans is (C). The passage does not provide us the causes of uncertainty, nor does it explain
misinterpretation and commotion. Also the passage does talk about uncertainty as the reason of
commotion. Hence only “defining confusion” reflects the main idea of the passage.
Directions: In ques. 27 - 29, choose the set of words that best expresses a relationship SIMILAR to
the set in CAPITALS.
Q.27 PRINTER: INK: PAPER
(A) Electric Power: Desktop: Monitor
(B) Vending Machine: Water: Ground Coffee
(C) Car: Brake Oil: Petrol
(D) Tree: Clear Polish: Timber Wood
Q.28 TV : VISION : MOVIES
(A) Mirror: Reflection: Eye
(B) Air Conditioner: Feel: Air
(C) Oven: Food: Smell
(D) Perfume: Fragrance: Flower
Q.29 SKY: BIRD: THUNDER
(A) Movie: Theatre: Actor
(B) Night: Stars: Music
(C) Office: Conversation: Employees

Earning:   Approval pending.