CAT Reading Comprehension : Sample Passage Answers

1. 4
   
   
2. 2
   
   
3. 3
   
   
4. 3
   
   
5. 3
   
   

1. The author talks about the necessity of diversity of viewpoints being essential for democracy. Therefore, a lack of it could be a threat to democracy. So (1) can be inferred. Choice (2) is clearly mentioned in the passage. Choice (3) cannot be inferred from the passage. Choice (4) is the correct answer.
   
   
2. In the last line of the third paragraph, the author voices the contents of choice (2) as the serious threat to medial oligopoly. While the author refers to the possibility of only six conglomerates, he uses the number six figuratively and not factually. Choice (2).
   
   
3. In the third paragraph, the author answers that media mergers may not results in prices increasing. Statement (a) is mentioned. In the same paragraph, he clearly puts forth the case that the oligopoly will not be able to provide a democratic media. And in the sixth paragraph, the author mentions statement (c) and (d). Choice (3) is correct.
   
   
4. In the first line of the fifth paragraph, the author mentions that the existing anti trust laws, if interpreted properly, are adequate to meet the media merger challenge. Choice (3).
   
   
5. The last paragraph of the passage provides a clear suggestion. Choice (3) is correct.