Para Jumbles - Japanese-Americans
CAT 1996 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Medium · VARC
This is a medium Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 1996 Slot 1 paper. It tests VARC. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
- A few years ago, hostility towards Japanese-Americans was so strong that I thought they were going to reopen the detention camps here in Kolkata. A. Today Asians are a success story. B. I cannot help making a comparison to the anti-Jewish sentiment in Nazi Germany when Jewish people were successful in business. C. But do people applaud President Clinton for improving foreign trade with Asia? D. Now, talk about the 'Arkansas-Asia Connection' is broadening that hatred to include all Asian-Americans.
- No, blinded by jealousy, they complain that it is the Asian-Americans who are reaping the wealth.
- A.
DBAC
- B.
ABDC
- C.
DABC
- D.
ACBD
Answer
A
Explanation
D states the position now, as opposed to a 'few years ago' mentioned in 1. B makes a comparison with a similar situation which A continues with. C asks a question that is answered by 6.
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