List of top Questions asked in NMAT by GMAC

Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
His works of art rank high in the appraisal for competent critics.
The question is followed by three statements. You have to study the question and all the three statements given and decide whether any information provided in the statements) is redundant and can be dispensed with while answering the questions.
Find the length of the platform.
A. A train X, which is running at the speed of 25 \(\frac{km}{hr}\), takes 18 seconds to pass a platform.
B. The train X crosses a man who is walking at 5 \(\frac{km}{hr}\) in the opposite direction in 12 seconds.
C. The train X crosses a stationary pole in 14.4 seconds.
The question is followed by three statements. You have to study the question and all the three statements given and decide whether any information provided in the statements) is redundant and can be dispensed with while answering the questions.
A person deposited two sums with a moneylender at 5% simple interest for 2 years and 3 years respectively. Find the two sums.
A. The two sums are equal.
B. Difference between the interests is Rs.250.
C. Had the sums been deposited at 5% compound interest, the difference would have been Rs.275.60.
The question is accompanied by three statements (A), (B) and (C). You have to determine which statement(s) is/are sufficient/necessary to answer the question.
A company has two kinds of employees – supervisors and clerks. The total monthly salary of the employees is Rs.2,85,000.
What is the total number of employees in that company?
A. The ratio of the number of supervisors to that of clerks in the company is 4:5.
B. The total monthly salary of all the supervisors is 28% more than that of clerks.
C. 20% of the clerks’ monthly salary is Rs.25,000.
The question is followed by three statements. You have to study the question and all the three statements given and decide whether any information provided in the statements) is redundant and can be dispensed with while answering the questions.
An article is sold at 12% discount. Find the % gain.
A. If the article had been sold for Rs.120 less, there would have been no profit no loss.
B. Had the article been sold for Rs.30 more, the gain would have been 12.5%.
C. Cost price of the article is Rs.1,200.
Solve the following:-
\(5389 + 4172 – 3868 – ? = 2456 + 1130\)
Solve the following:-
(23)23 × (23)–19 =?
Solve the following:-
\((193 – 87) ÷ (1.25 × 2) = ?\)
Solve the following:-
(8.83% of 228) – (2.65% of 104) =?
Solve the following:-
\(3870 ÷ ? = 516\)
Select the appropriate meaning of the phrase given in the question.
To kick the bucket
In the question, there are four choices. Three of them are alike in some respect and one is different. Find the odd one out.
A related pair of words or phrases is followed by four lettered pair of words or phrases. Select by lettered pair that best expresses a relationship DISSIMILAR to that express in the original pair.
ASTROLATRY : CELESTIAL BODIES
Solve the following:-
\((88)^2 + (73)^2 = (?)^2 – (38)^2 – 859\)
In the question, there are four choices. Three of them are alike in some respect and one is different. Find the odd one out.
Select the appropriate meaning of the phrase given in the question.
A wild goose chase
Select the appropriate meaning of the phrase given in the question.
To fit the bill
A related pair of words or phrases is followed by four lettered pair of words or phrases. Select by lettered pair that best expresses a relationship DISSIMILAR to that express in the original pair.
URSINE : BEAR
Select the appropriate meaning of the phrase given in the question.
PERADVENTURE
Herbal medicines worth Rs. 900 crores are produced annually in India (…) Even the office of the Drugs Controller of India acts only in response to specific complaints.
(A) However the investment in R & D across the industry is low
(B) The present rules for ensuring quality are reasonably comprehensive and effective
(C) The competition to corner the market has however led to some questionable practices that are to the consumer’s disadvantage
The blank can be filled by –
Select the appropriate meaning of the phrase given in the question.
Of the first water
Pick out the most appropriate word from amongst the words given below each sentence to complete it meaningfully
The local official ……………………… the Minister of the situation.
A related pair of words or phrases is followed by four lettered pair of words or phrases. Select by lettered pair that best expresses a relationship DISSIMILAR to that express in the original pair.
BUVETTE : TAVERN
Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word given in bold is used in the passage.
muted
A related pair of words or phrases is followed by four lettered pair of words or phrases. Select by lettered pair that best expresses a relationship DISSIMILAR to that express in the original pair.
MIGRANT : SETTLED