Question 1

The filler (A) of an elderly Nagaland couple, with stigma (B), has given a recovery (C) to the State government’s fight against the comorbidities (D) surrounding the novel coronavirus infection.

Accepted Answer

Both A-D and B-C. The sentence contains incorrect word usage. 'Filler' should be replaced by a word related to 'fight' or 'battle' in context, and 'stigma' should be replaced by a word that fits the idea of support or assistance. The correct pair replacement is both A-D and B-C as given in the source question.

Question 2

The lawyer took the rare step of reading part of her __ in the special collar she reserves for such occasions.

Accepted Answer

dissent, clad. The sentence needs a noun that fits a lawyer's formal or legal expression, and a verb that means 'wearing'. 'Dissent' works in a legal/protest context, and 'clad' means dressed in or wearing. The other pairs do not form a natural or meaningful sentence.

Question 3

Column I: (A) 50 trees hacked illegally in twin town (B) Cloudy weather and light rain (C) A large number of protesters from Western Uttar Pradesh Column II: (D) order was to trim (E) started gathering at the Ghazipur border (F) likely to bring the mercury down Choose the correct matching:

Accepted Answer

(A)-(i)-(D). The fragment about trees being hacked illegally is best completed with a contrastive connector and the phrase 'order was to trim.' This makes a grammatically and contextually correct sentence pair.

Question 4

Select the phrase/connector (it must be at the start) from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same meaning as expressed in the statement sentences. There is a growing influence of the Indian Diaspora on Capit

Accepted Answer

Both (i) and (iii) are correct. Both (i) and (iii) can introduce the first idea as a circumstance or reason, allowing the second clause to follow meaningfully. Option (ii) does not fit as smoothly at the start for the intended combined sentence.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The event requires careful _______.

Accepted Answer

programming. Among the options, 'programming' is the only noun that can reasonably mean planning or scheduling an event in advance in this context. The other options are either verbs or do not fit grammatically after 'careful'.

Question 6

The sentence below contains an idiom/phrasal verb in bold. From the given alternatives, identify the most suitable option reflecting the meaning of the idiom/phrasal verb. The negotiations between the two companies have been going on for months, but a final agreement is still up in the air

Accepted Answer

Yet to be decided. The idiom 'up in the air' means uncertain or not yet decided. Since the final agreement has not been reached, the correct meaning is 'yet to be decided.'

Question 7

In the following paragraph, there are letters like (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) given in the sentence. For each letter, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the place denoted by the letter appropriately. Over the past decade, social media infl

Accepted Answer

surge. The sentence describes an increase in brand visibility and consumer trust, so the blank should mean a rise or growth. "Surge" fits naturally as a noun meaning a sudden increase. The other options do not match the context.

Question 8

Which sequence forms a coherent and grammatically correct sentence? 'Institutions, as the embodiment of formal and informal rules, assure citizens that the government exercises power according to some norms that enable as well as regulate state capacity.'

Accepted Answer

B-C-D-A. This is a sentence rearrangement question where the correct order must create a logical and grammatical flow. The sequence B-C-D-A forms a coherent sentence by arranging the introductory clause, supporting details, and concluding idea properly. Hence, B-C-D-A is correct.

Question 9

Five sentences A, B, C, D, and E are given. Choose the most logical order to form a coherent paragraph. A. Epidemics, much like wars or natural disasters, profoundly influence the course of history. B. Over a hundred years later, Spanish flu became a deadly combatant in the trenches of Wor

Accepted Answer

ACEBD. Sentence A introduces the main idea that epidemics shape history. The remaining sentences are examples that fit chronologically and thematically: C, E, B, and D. This gives the coherent order ACEBD.

Question 10

According to the context of the passage, which of the following words could be the antonym of "prolific"?

Accepted Answer

Sterile. "Prolific" means highly productive or producing a lot. Among the options, "sterile" means barren or unproductive, which is the opposite in meaning. The other options are close synonyms of prolific.

Question 11

In the following paragraph, there are blanks marked (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F). Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (E). Over the past decade, social media influencers have emerged as powerful figures in digital marketing. Unlike traditional celebrities, influencers ofte

Accepted Answer

erodes. The subject of the verb is 'the influencer's credibility', which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be in the singular present form 'erodes' to fit the sentence correctly.

Question 12

In the following sentence, one part is highlighted to show that it is grammatically correct. Choose from the other parts the one that contains the error, or choose "No error" if there are no errors. The firm stated that it (A) / maintained a strong balance sheet (B) / due to rigorous (C) /

Accepted Answer

E. The sentence is grammatically correct as written. The subject-verb agreement, tense, and phrase structure are all proper, so there is no error.

Question 13

In the sentence below, four words have been highlighted which may be misspelt or inappropriate in their usage. Mark the erroneous word as the answer and if all the words are correct in their spellings and usage, choose 'All are correct' as the answer. Demonetization (A) taught (B) us to us

Accepted Answer

All are correct. The sentence is grammatically correct and all highlighted words are spelled and used properly. Therefore, no error is present.

Question 14

Fatigue has been reported as a vague and difficult problem for doctors to investigate, and many people with fatigue do not report it to their doctor.

Accepted Answer

(A) - (D). The sentence has errors in parts (A) and (D). "Fatigue" is singular here, so it should be "has been reported," not "has a report." Also, "do not reputation it" is incorrect; it should be "do not report it."

Question 15

Passage: (A) Hydrogen and electricity have emerged as viable options to meet this energy demand. (B) Because hydrogen has a multifaceted role to play in the futuristic energy landscape. (C) Increasing economic prosperity has significantly increased India's energy appetite. (D) Moreover, it

Accepted Answer

C. Sentence (C) introduces the broad context: India's increasing energy appetite due to economic prosperity. The other sentences refer to hydrogen, electricity, and transitions, which logically follow this setup.

Question 16

Arun Jaitley's life has been full of dramatic loops, sudden upswings and a few downturns, till finally he's arrived at a job that has him at the helm of the nation's economic affairs.

Accepted Answer

sudden upswings and a few downturns,. The phrase 'a few downturn' is incorrect; it should be 'a few downturns'. Among the options, the corrected segment is the one containing 'sudden upswings and a few downturns,'.

Question 17

Choose the synonym of "norms" as used in the context of governance and regulation.

Accepted Answer

Standards. In the context of governance and regulation, "norms" refers to established standards or rules that guide conduct. Among the options, "standards" is the closest synonym.

Question 18

Over the past decade, social media influencers have emerged as powerful figures in digital marketing. Unlike traditional celebrities, influencers often cultivate niche audiences that deeply ____ with their content. As their followings expand, many of them ____ able to convert their persona

Accepted Answer

have been. The subject 'many of them' is plural, and the sentence describes an action that started in the past and continues to the present. 'Have been' fits this meaning correctly.

Question 19

The sentence given below has been divided into five parts, which may or may not be arranged meaningfully, and one part has been given with a blank. Identify the correct arrangement with the suitable word for the blank to make the sentence meaningful and contextually correct. If the given s

Accepted Answer

No arrangement required, acquiring. The sentence is already structurally correct after fixing the obvious phrase error: 'has started gaining'. Since no rearrangement is needed, the correct choice is the no-arrangement option with the suitable word 'acquiring' as provided in the options.

Question 20

In the following questions, two columns are given containing three sentences/phrases each. In the first column, sentences/phrases are A, B and C, and in the second column the sentences/phrases are D, E and F. A sentence/phrase from the first column may or may not connect with another sente

Accepted Answer

A-E & B-D. "A lack of meaningful GDPR enforcement by regulators had already been fairly well established" is grammatically correct. "Neither companies nor CMPs seem keen on shoring up that pathetic 12 percent compliance rate" is also correct. Hence A-E and B-D are the valid pairs.

Question 21

Which of the following sentences is/are incorrect?

Accepted Answer

All are incorrect. Each of the first three sentences contains a grammatical error: 'rename' should be 'renamed', 'bad with exploration' is incorrect usage, and 'will be regulate' would be ungrammatical in the original form. Hence, all the given sentences are incorrect.

Question 22

Passage: Bees are not only important for producing honey but also play a crucial role in pollination. They fly ____ flowers, collecting nectar and pollen. This process helps many plants. Bees transfer pollen ____ one flower to another, allowing plants to grow fruits and seeds. Without bees

Accepted Answer

near. The correct preposition is 'near' because bees fly near flowers while collecting nectar and pollen. The other options do not fit the meaning or grammar of the sentence.

Question 23

Choose the option that best replaces the bold words in the sentence. "We perceive data science and data engineering looming as job roles this year. In harmony with the current trend, technical roles such as software developer and non-technical roles such as digital marketing took the top t

Accepted Answer

see, emerging, In line with, categories. The best replacements are those that keep the sentence grammatical and meaningful: 'see' for perceive, 'emerging' for looming, 'In line with' for in harmony with, and 'categories' for job roles/sets. This option preserves the intended meaning most naturally.

Question 24

Improve the bold part in the following sentence, if needed. Gionee has been found guilty for intentionally inflicting malware in over 20 million phones by a Chinese court.

Accepted Answer

has been found guilty of. The standard expression is 'found guilty of' when referring to a crime or offense. The rest of the sentence is acceptable in meaning, so replacing 'for' with 'of' makes it correct.

Question 25

Directions: The given sentence is divided into five parts, in which sentence (C) is fixed as the third part. Rearrange the remaining four parts in the correct sequence to make a grammatically correct and contextually meaningful sentence. (A) at present and predicting its future (B) The Bai

Accepted Answer

BECAD. The correct order must form a coherent sentence about a report predicting agri-business scenarios. "The Bain report is a data-based prediction" fits first, followed by "on agri-business scenarios," then the fixed part "anchored to the agricultural set-up," and finally the remaining descriptive phrases.

Question 26

Department of Commerce is proactively pursuing an export promotion strategy involving ______ engagement with the EPCs and exporters to quickly address domestic and overseas constraints in exports. For each blank, three alternatives are provided in the columns. Choose the alternative from t

Accepted Answer

C-F. “Conscious engagement” is grammatically and contextually correct, meaning deliberate or aware engagement. “Unsparing constraints” is not the best fit in ordinary usage, but among the given options it is the intended choice paired with the first blank. Hence, C-F is selected.

Question 27

In the sentence below, four words are given in bold. These words may or may not be in their correct positions. The sentence is followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the senten

Accepted Answer

Only 2 -3. The sentence becomes correct when 'instructional' and 'requirements' are interchanged, because 'instructional practices' and 'flexible requirements' are contextually appropriate. Thus, only 2 and 3 need to be replaced.

Question 28

Connect the sentences by the word 'But' in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. (A) With platform companies sponging off advertising revenue and 15P providers getting the power to convert cyberspace into a controlled premium space, it looks like the Internet is set

Accepted Answer

Only C-A. Sentence C introduces the Internet’s positive role, while sentence A contrasts it by showing how it may lose that status. The connector 'But' naturally fits between these two ideas. The other pairings do not create the intended contrast as cleanly.

Question 29

Find a synonym for 'heritage' in the passage's context.

Accepted Answer

Legacy. In this context, 'heritage' means something inherited from the past, especially cultural traditions or values. 'Legacy' is the closest synonym.

Question 30

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option, taking into consideration the consistency and compatibility of the two paragraphs: ___________________ ? The social media behemoth headquartered in the United States was also grilled over charges that hate speech is rewarded on the platfo

Accepted Answer

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology questioned social media officials regarding allegations that its advertising platform's algorithm disproportionately promotes one political party in the country.. The second paragraph clearly refers to a parliamentary committee discussing social media misuse and questioning a U.S.-based platform. Option A provides the most coherent lead-in by mentioning the committee and the allegations against the platform. The other options either shift the focus or are unrelated.

Question 31

Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'e'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.) India continues to fac

Accepted Answer

C. The error is in part C because the correct idiomatic phrase is 'in the realm of sustainable consumption and production'. The original uses an incorrect preposition. Hence, C is the answer.

Question 32

'Therefore' indicates:

Accepted Answer

Result. 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb used to show a conclusion or consequence. It links a cause or premise to its result.

Question 33

CHINA has long _(91)____ [moved] between the urge to _(92)____ [enrich] its elite with foreign knowledge and skills, and an opposing instinct to turn inward and rebuff such _(93)____ [importance]. What will be the value at (92)?

Accepted Answer

equip. The phrase 'enrich its elite with foreign knowledge and skills' matches the meaning of 'equip'. It means to provide someone with what is needed for a particular purpose.

Question 34

Passage: Researchers have proved that long hours of uninterrupted sitting can lead to a number of health complications. This growing concern has pushed many corporate offices to opt for a standing work desk or make changes to the employee working schedule by organising ergonomic sessions,

Accepted Answer

uninterrupted. The sentence refers to sitting for long hours without any break, so "uninterrupted" fits naturally and meaningfully. The other options do not convey the intended sense. Hence, no replacement is needed.

Question 35

The following question contains a sentence divided into five parts that may not be in the correct order. Choose the option that gives the correct sequence of the parts to make the sentence meaningful. If the sentence is already in the correct sequence, mark "No rearrangement required" as t

Accepted Answer

ABDCE. The meaningful sentence is: "Researchers used satellite data to identify rising ocean temperatures, and extreme weather signaling global warming." This corresponds to the sequence A-B-D-C-E.

Question 36

A word has been given in each question and has been used in the sentences given below. Identify the statements where the word has been used in a correct manner. If the word has been used correctly in all the statements, mark "All are correct" as your answer. Hone (I) The artist continued t

Accepted Answer

Both (I) & (II). The word "hone" means to refine, sharpen, or improve a skill or ability. Sentences (I) and (II) use it correctly, while (III) is incorrect because a firm cannot be "honed" in that sense.

Question 37

In each of the questions given below, four words have been highlighted which may or may not be at their correct positions. Pick the most suitable option to interchange the words so that the statement becomes grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. With the Indian economy gradual

Accepted Answer

CADB. The sentence becomes meaningful only after interchanging the highlighted words appropriately. The correct arrangement is obtained by swapping the words in the order CADB, which restores both grammar and context.

Question 38

Indian economy has seen many downturns, which will surely sound the death knell for us.

Accepted Answer

downturns, knell. "Downturns" is the appropriate word for economic decline, and "death knell" is a standard idiom meaning a sign of impending failure or end. The other options do not form a natural or idiomatic expression in this context.

Question 39

Which of the following is a synonym for "sorts" as used in the passage?

Accepted Answer

varieties. In the passage, "sorts" refers to different types of crops or produce. The closest synonym among the options is "varieties."

Question 40

Arrange the following sentence parts in the correct order: (A) would open the floodgates of poaching (B) Repealing the law that safeguards the indigenous people (C) and it would lead to marginalisation of the indigenous people (D) would open the floodgates of poaching

Accepted Answer

DABC. The sentence begins naturally with the gerund phrase in option B. Then option A continues the idea, followed by C, and D completes the structure in a grammatically coherent way. Thus, the correct order is DABC as given in the options.

Question 41

Billions of dollars were lost, ___ (79) ____ out thousands of investors.

Accepted Answer

Wiping. "Wiping out" is the correct phrase meaning completely destroying or eliminating. The sentence becomes: "Billions of dollars were lost, wiping out thousands of investors." The other options do not fit the meaning or grammar.

Question 42

Single-use plastics have emerged as one of the world's most buried environmental threats, with vast amounts of waste piling up in landfills or dumped untreated in rivers and oceans.

Accepted Answer

B-D. The sentence needs 'serious' or 'major' in place of 'buried' and 'piling up' in place of 'pressing'. Therefore, B and D should replace each other to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

Question 43

Each of the following questions has two sentences. Each sentence has a blank. From the options given below, choose the set of words which fits into both the blanks and mark the same as your answer. The history of communal ______, benign ______, exemplifying ______, unique ______, smashing

Accepted Answer

harmony, unique. The phrase "communal harmony" is a common and meaningful expression, and "unique history" is also grammatically correct. The other options do not fit naturally in both blanks or create awkward meanings.

Question 44

Passage: All of us listen to some or the other type of music. We also hear the news and other programs on the radio. Most of us take sound for granted, and not once do we wonder how and where sound comes from. Let us try to understand sound. Sound is any disturbance that can travel through

Accepted Answer

imbibed. In context, "absorb" means to take in or soak up, and "imbibed" is the closest synonym among the options. The other choices relate more to eating or consuming in a different sense.

Question 45

The passage below has four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Rearrange them to form a coherent paragraph. A. Of higher education, because in addition to large-scale on-campus enrolment, state universities remain central in the entire structure B. and control a large network of colleges in th

Accepted Answer

BACD. Sentence B begins with a complete idea and can lead into the rest of the paragraph. Sentence A continues the thought about higher education, C explains affiliation, and D completes the statement about state universities. Thus the correct order is BACD.

Question 46

Today, at the animal shelter where I volunteer, a little boy and his mother, who had adopted a kitten last week, came into our lobby carrying big bags full of food, toys, blankets, and other supplies we desperately need. The boy's mother said, "Today is his birthday. Instead of birthday pr

Accepted Answer

generous. The boy asked his parents to donate to the shelter instead of giving him birthday presents. This shows a giving and selfless nature, which is best described as generous.

Question 47

(1) The molecular targeting of CSCs may improve the ________ of current chemotherapeutic regimens needed for the management of this disease. (2) ________ the treatment of HIV infection is currently under inspection.

Accepted Answer

Efficacy, regimens. 'Efficacy' means effectiveness, which fits the first sentence about improving chemotherapeutic regimens. 'Regimens' means prescribed treatment plans, which fits the second sentence about HIV treatment. Therefore, the correct pair is 'Efficacy, regimens'.

Question 48

The word 'implication' is used in the following sentences. Identify the sentences in which it is used correctly: I. The short-sighted move of the government will have far-reaching implications, but the government is unable to predict them. II. It is very necessary that the criminal should

Accepted Answer

Both I and III. In sentence I, 'implications' correctly means consequences or effects. In sentence III, 'implication' correctly means an inferred meaning or suggestion. Sentence II is incorrect because 'implicated' means to involve someone in a crime, not to prove or catch them.

Question 49

Unfortunately, according to the National Sleep Foundation, 62% of the American adult population ________.

Accepted Answer

suffers. The subject phrase '62% of the American adult population' is treated as a singular collective idea here, so the verb should agree with it. 'Suffers' fits both grammar and meaning, while the other options do not form a correct sentence.

Question 50

Passage: Effective management of plantations is essential for balancing economic viability with environmental sustainability. Plantations, vast tracts of land dedicated to single crops like tea, rubber, or coffee, must navigate various challenges through innovative strategies. A key aspect

Accepted Answer

Operated. In the passage, "ran a final check" means she carried out or operated the irrigation setup/check process. The word is used in the sense of managing an activity, not walking or moving quickly.

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