Daily Olympiad: Verbal Ability - Reading Comprehension [20260524]

Challenge yourself with today's CAT practice! This test covers 'Reading Comprehension' for Verbal Ability (CAT - Graduate). Level: Hard | Duration: 45 mins.

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1. A passage discusses the philosophy of science, contrasting Karl Popper’s falsifiability principle with Thomas Kuhn’s concept of paradigm shifts. The author argues that while Popper emphasized disproving theories as a hallmark of scientific progress, Kuhn highlighted the incommensurability between scientific paradigms. Which of the following best summarizes the passage's main point?

Solution
Correct: B
The passage synthesizes both Popper and Kuhn’s perspectives, emphasizing that scientific progress involves both falsifiability (Popper) and incommensurability (Kuhn). The correct answer combines their ideas rather than opposing or oversimplifying either.

2. In a passage analyzing economic inequality, the author critiques trickle-down economics by referencing Piketty’s research on wealth concentration. The passage concludes that redistributive policies are necessary. Which option best represents the author’s stance?

Solution
Correct: C
The author directly links Piketty’s findings to the need for redistributive policies, making Option C the logical conclusion. The other options either contradict the passage’s argument or misrepresent its focus.

3. A literary analysis passage discusses Virginia Woolf’s use of stream-of-consciousness in 'Mrs. Dalloway.' The author notes that this technique allows readers to experience time non-linearly. What is the primary function of this narrative style?

Solution
Correct: B
The passage explicitly ties Woolf’s stream-of-consciousness to the non-linear experience of time, which aligns with associative human cognition. Option B captures this intent, while other options conflate with other literary techniques.

4. A historical passage details the decline of the Roman Empire, highlighting the role of overreliance on slave labor. Which statement best reflects the author’s central claim?

Solution
Correct: C
The passage emphasizes how slave-based economies stunted innovation, making Option C correct. The other choices either overstate a single factor or ignore the text’s focus on economic structures.

5. An environmental science passage describes urban heat islands and their correlation with reduced biodiversity. The author suggests urban planning must integrate green infrastructure. Which inference is most supported?

Solution
Correct: B
The passage directly links green infrastructure as a mitigation strategy for urban heat islands. Option B is explicitly stated, while others are extrapolations beyond the text.

6. A passage on AI ethics questions whether machines can possess moral agency. The author cites Asimov’s laws but argues they are insufficient for modern AI. What is the primary flaw the author identifies in Asimov’s framework?

Solution
Correct: C
The passage critiques Asimov’s laws for naively assuming moral agency in machines, which is central to Option C. Other options distort the argument’s focus.

7. A psychological study passage explores confirmation bias in decision-making. Participants consistently ignored contradictory evidence when supporting a preexisting belief. Which real-world implication does this study best support?

Solution
Correct: C
The study’s findings align with Option C as they explain how confirmation bias sustains polarization. Other options contradict or generalize the study’s scope.

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