Geography Insights and Real Estate Calculations
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Which of the following reasons is NOT mentioned as a cause for non-geographers to disregard geographic explanations?

  • Recognition of the historical accuracy of geographic analysis (correct)
  • Belief in the central role of humans in influencing phenomena
  • Dismissal of explanations involving geographical causes
  • Disciplinary training lacking geographical knowledge

The author believes that geographic determinism is a valid perspective in understanding human behavior.

False (B)

What is one factor that has led to the rejection of geographic explanations by non-geographers?

A belief in the central role of humans unrelated to physical surroundings.

The development of warm fur clothes among the Inuit is attributed to their adaptations to _____ conditions.

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Match the following terms with their descriptions:

<p>Geographic Determinism = The belief that geography shapes human behavior Cultural Adaptation = Adjustment of traditions based on environmental factors Racism in Explanations = Bias affecting interpretations of geographic influence Self-sufficiency = Ability of societies to maintain themselves without outside help</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do individual decisions and chance play, according to the author?

<p>They significantly influence human phenomena independent of geographic factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did past explanations of human behavior relate to racism?

<p>Non-racist explanations were overlooked due to racist associations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Self-sufficiency is deemed an outdated concept by the author.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the base price of a vacant house without a parking space?

<p>Rs. 10 lakhs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The maximum quoted price of a house in Block XX is Rs. 30 lakhs.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many houses are vacant in Block XX?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

The quoted price of a vacant house is calculated as (base price) + 5 × (road adjacency value) + 3 × (_______).

<p>neighbour count</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum quoted price of a house in Block YY?

<p>Rs. 15 lakhs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the ratings awarded to different workers:

<p>R1 = 5 to Waman R2 = 5 to Xavier R3 = 5 to Waman R5 = 1 to Ullas</p> Signup and view all the answers

There is only one house with a parking space in Block YY.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which house is definitely occupied?

<p>A1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the application processes is false?

<p>The application process of Mahira started after Nandini’s. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number of US applications was different in each slot.

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When was Vijay called to a counter?

<p>9:25 am</p> Signup and view all the answers

On the day of visa processing, there were exactly six out of the ten counters either processing applications or __________.

<p>ready to start processing the next application</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the applications were US applications?

<p>50% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the faculty departments with the number of members in each:

<p>Finance and Accounting = 9 Marketing and Strategy = 7 Operations and Quants = 5 Behaviour and Human Resources = 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time did the application processing for all US applicants get over?

<p>2 : 25 pm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All applicants except for Ira, Vijay, and Nandini arrived on time.

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Which of the following sentences focuses on the importance of theory of mind for cognitive development?

<p>It is a 'theory of mind' though some scholars prefer to call it 'mentalizing' or 'mindreading'. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The impact of biased decisions made by humans is broader than the impact of algorithmic biases.

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What is considered a prerequisite for natural language acquisition and social interaction?

<p>An appreciation for the workings of another person's mind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The capacity for 'theory of mind' develops from early beginnings in the first year of life to the adult’s fast and ______ understanding of others’ thoughts.

<p>effortless</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sentences with their primary focus:

<p>1 = The importance of theory of mind in cognitive development 2 = The definition of theory of mind and its synonyms 3 = Speculation on the evolutionary origin of theory of mind 4 = The localized impact of human biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence describes how biases in AI models can affect larger groups of people?

<p>Algorithms hosted on the internet are accessed by many. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

It is easier to fix biases in AI than to address human-generated biases.

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What is one of the most fascinating human capacities mentioned in the content?

<p>The ability to perceive and interpret other people's behavior in terms of their mental states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two candidates can belong to the same department?

<p>Prof.Qureshi and Prof.Ramaswamy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prof.Pakrasi received more votes than Prof.Qureshi.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many votes did Prof.Samuel receive?

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prof.Qureshi voted for Prof. __________.

<p>Samuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential total of x + y if $log_x (x² + 12) = 4$ and $3 log_y x = 1$?

<p>10 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prof.Ramaswamy voted for Prof.Qureshi.

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If $x² + (x - 2y - 1)² = -4y(x + y)$, what is the value of $x - 2y$?

<p>-1 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum positive integer n such that 168 is a factor of 1134n?

<p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

If m is the least positive integer such that 1134n is a factor of 168m, what does m + n equal?

<p>24 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Sahlins's main objective in writing his essay?

<p>To hold a mirror to a greedy society and offer radical alternatives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sahlins's essay directly contradicts Galbraith's ideas.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concepts does Sahlins explore in his essay compared to foraging societies?

<p>Non-materialistic values and alternative ways of satisfying needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sahlins's work seeks to challenge _______________ by providing examples from non-materialistic communities.

<p>contemporary economic life</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly describes a common misconception about Sahlins's essay?

<p>It argues for a direct confrontation with Galbraith's ideas. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sahlins focuses on the empirical validity of the data presented in his essay.

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The phrase 'The Original Affluent Society' is used to indicate societies that are successful in being __________.

<p>non-materialistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the aspects of Sahlins's essay with their corresponding descriptions:

<p>Radical alternatives = Providing examples of non-materialistic values Postwar prosperity = Critique of contemporary economic life Foraging societies = Satisfying needs with less work Empirical validity = Not the focus of the essay</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Geographic Determinism

The idea that physical geography shapes human behavior and cultures.

Rejection of Geographic Explanations

Non-geographers often dismiss explanations linking human behavior to geography.

Historical Contingency

The idea that historical events depend on individual decisions and chance.

Inuit Fur Clothing

A great example of how human adaptation to their environment.

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Racism in Geographic Explanations

Some older geographic explanations were flawed and used racist ideas.

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Disciplinary Training vs Geography

Most fields lack training on technical geographic knowledge.

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Role of Humans in Phenomena

Non-geographers often emphasize human factors, dismissive of role geography.

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Geographic Explanations' Past Reputation

Some past geographical analyses had political problems.

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Theory of Mind

The ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and intentions, different from your own.

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Development of Theory of Mind in humans

Theory of mind develops from early infancy to adulthood, enabling a quick and often effortless understanding of others' mental states.

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Source of Algorithmic Bias

Algorithmic bias comes from the data used to train the algorithms, not the algorithms themselves. Algorithms reflect biases already present in the data.

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Impact of AI Bias

Bias in AI algorithms, learned from biased data, can have a disproportionately large and negative impact on larger communities, amplified by internet access.

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Fixing AI Bias vs Human Bias

Fixing AI bias is easier than fixing human-generated bias because identifying and correcting the former is more straightforward.

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Algorithmic bias impact vs Human decision biases

The effect of biased human decisions is limited geographically, whereas biased algorithms hosted on the internet affect much larger groups of people.

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Mentalizing / Mindreading

Alternative terms for the theory of mind, encompassing the ability to understand others’ perspectives.

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Evolution of Theory of Mind

The capacity to understand others' minds has likely evolved over millions of years.

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House Base Price

The starting price of a vacant house is Rs. 10 lakhs without parking, and Rs. 12 lakhs with parking.

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Quoted Price Calculation

The final price of a vacant house is calculated as (base price) + 5 × (road adjacency rating) + 3 × (neighbor count).

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Maximum Quoted Price

The highest possible price for a house in Block XX is Rs. 24 lakhs.

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Minimum Quoted Price

The lowest possible price for a house in Block YY is Rs. 15 lakhs, with one such house located in Column-E.

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House Occupancy

Row-1 has two occupied houses, one in each block. Both houses in Column-E are vacant. Columns D and F have at least one occupied house.

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Parking Space in Block YY

There is only one house with a parking space in Block YY.

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Rating Range

The range of ratings for a worker is calculated as the difference between the highest and lowest ratings they received.

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Worker Ratings

The mean ratings for each worker were: Ullas (2.2), Vasu (3.8), Waman (3.4), Xavier (3.6), and Yusuf (2.6).

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Visa Processing Time

Each US and UK visa application requires 10 minutes to process. However, processing time can be extended if there's a large backlog of applications.

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Application Scheduling

Applicants are assigned specific slots for visa processing, but processing order may vary based on the application category and the number of applications in each category.

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Late Arrivals

Ira, Vijay, and Nandini arrived 5 minutes late for their 9:15 am visa processing, but were still processed on the same day.

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Counter Availability

When Ira, Vijay, and Nandini arrived, 6 out of 10 counters were ready to process visa applications.

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US Applications

50% of all visa applications processed that day were for US visas.

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Dean Candidate from O&Q

Among the four candidates for Dean, only one was from the Operations and Quants (O&Q) department.

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Faculty Voting

All faculty members, including the four Dean candidates, voted in the Dean election.

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Faculty Department Numbers

There are 9 faculty members in F&A, 7 in M&S, 5 in O&Q, and 3 in B&H.

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Department Rule

No more than two candidates can come from the same department.

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Self-Voting

Candidates are not allowed to vote for themselves.

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Cross-Department Voting

Faculty members cannot vote for candidates from their own department.

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Prof. Qureshi's Votes

Prof. Qureshi received 14 votes in total.

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Prof. Pakrasi's Vote

Prof. Pakrasi voted for Prof. Ramaswamy.

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Prof. Qureshi's Vote

Prof. Qureshi voted for Prof. Samuel.

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Prof. Ramaswamy's Vote

Prof. Ramaswamy voted for Prof. Qureshi.

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Prof. Samuel's Vote

Prof. Samuel voted for Prof. Pakrasi.

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Main Objective in Sahlins' Essay

Sahlins' essay aimed to present a critical perspective on contemporary society by contrasting modern materialism with the non-materialistic values of foraging societies.

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Sahlins' Critique of Modern Society

Sahlins argues that modern society is overly focused on material wealth and consumption, ignoring alternative ways of life.

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Didactic Message

Sahlins' work seeks to teach a lesson or provide a moral message about the importance of valuing non-material aspects of life.

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Sahlins' Focus on Foraging Societies

Sahlins uses foraging societies as examples of non-materialistic cultures that have successfully met their needs with less material accumulation.

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Sahlins vs. Galbraith

While both Sahlins and Galbraith address aspects of postwar prosperity, Sahlins' essay isn't a direct counterargument to Galbraith. Sahlins focuses on presenting radical alternatives, not contradicting Galbraith's perspective.

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Confusing Option (c)

Option (c) might seem similar to the correct answer but is incorrect because it focuses on the empirical validity of Sahlins' data, which is secondary to his main message.

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Importance of Non-Materialistic Values

Sahlins highlights the importance of non-materialistic values, suggesting that happiness and fulfillment can be found beyond material possessions.

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Challenging Contemporary Economic Life

Sahlins' essay challenges the dominant economic ideology of modern society by offering alternative models for living.

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Study Notes

CAT 2023 Slot 1 VARC Study Notes

  • Passage Overview: The passage discusses various aspects of postcolonial literature, focusing on the Indian Ocean world as a central theme. It examines the works of novelists Amitav Ghosh, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Lindsey Collen, and Joseph Conrad, highlighting connections among the coasts of East Africa, the Arab coasts, and South and East Asia.

  • Key Concept 1: Remapping the World: The novels discussed in the passage reimagine global connections, shifting the focus from European and US-centric narratives to an interconnected global South. This remapping emphasizes the importance of historical and cultural contexts beyond Europe and the US.

  • Key Concept 2: Representation of Africa: The novels portray multifaceted African characters (traders, sailors, etc.) in the Indian Ocean world, avoiding romanticization while acknowledging migration as a complex and often forced experience.

  • Key Concept 3: Historical Context of Migration: The passage emphasizes the historical and geographical factors that shaped migration patterns in the Indian Ocean. Travel by sea was often easier than by land, leading to interconnectedness among distant port cities.

  • Key Concept 4: The Indian Ocean World: The passage uses the term "Indian Ocean world" to represent a vast and interconnected region with long-lasting connections impacting globalization from early times.

  • Key Question Analysis (Question 1): Question 1 asks about the incorrect statement related to migration in the Indian Ocean. This requires careful analysis of the passage's claims about migration patterns.

  • Key Question Analysis (Question 2): Question 2 asks about the claim of "remapping" discussed in the passage. This requires understanding which perspective of globalization and historical connections is not explained or presented in the passage.

  • Key Question Analysis (Question 3): This question deals with weakening an argument about the relationship between mainstream English-language fiction and Indian Ocean novels. Understanding the central points and assumptions is crucial for properly assessing which claims the provided statements would weaken.

  • Key Question Analysis (Question 4): Question 4 addresses the odd pair out based on the relationship between concepts presented through pairs of words and phrases. An understanding of the connections between terms and whether they are congruent is necessary to select the odd one out.

CAT 2023 Slot 1 LRDI Study Notes

  • Diagram Description: The diagram depicts a housing complex with 12 houses arranged in two rows and six columns. The houses are categorized into two blocks and house numbers are marked accordingly.

  • Important Details: The structure provides information about occupied versus vacant houses, road adjacency values, neighbour counts, and base prices for vacant houses.

  • Calculation Methodology: The passage explains how quoted prices are calculated based on a formula combining base price, road adjacency, and neighbour count.

  • Application of Concepts: The LRDI questions require interpreting the diagram, applying the provided formulas, and finding the answers by combining all the information given in the passage.

CAT 2023 Slot 1 Quant Study Notes

  • Equation Solving Strategies: Questions often necessitate solving equations, either by direct manipulation or more involved methods.

  • Understanding Geometry Concepts: Questions often use geometric figures requiring knowledge of angles, lines, distances and areas.

  • Finding Patterns and Relationships: Some questions require identifying patterns in given sequences or information.

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