In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is then select 'No interchange required' as your choice.
From the data security individual (A) of a/an perspective (B), the threats posed by underestimated (C) cannot be malware (D).
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Answer: (C) Both (A) - (B) and (C) - (D)
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Interchanging individual (A) with perspective (B) gives "From the data security perspective of an individual", and interchanging underestimated (C) with malware (D) gives "the threats posed by malware cannot be underestimated".
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In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is then select 'No interchange required' as your choice.
To allot the task of violation (A) excreta and cleaning (B) sewers to humans when machines (C) are able to do the work is a gross removing (D) of rights.
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Answer: (A) Only (A) (D)
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Swapping violation (A) with removing (D) restores the logical meaning of the sentence: "To allot the task of removing excreta and cleaning sewers to humans when machines are able to do the work is a gross violation of rights."
103English Language
In each of the questions given below four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should interchange with each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is then select 'No interchange required' as your choice.
Manipur is divided (A) and psychologically geographically (B) between the Imphal hills (C) and the many valley (D) around it.
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Answer: (C) Both (A) (B) and (C) (D)
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Interchanging divided (A) with geographically (B) forms the proper adverbial modifier "geographically and psychologically divided", and interchanging hills (C) with valley (D) correctly identifies "Imphal valley" and the surrounding "hills".
104English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
Jamaica is looking (A) / forward to enrich (B) / investment ties (C) / with India (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (C) B
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In the phrase "looking forward to", "to" functions as a preposition, requiring the gerund form "enriching" instead of the bare/infinitive verb "enrich".
105English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The world was relying (A) / on India for shipments of (B) / wheat due to a shortage (C) / sparks by the Ukraine war (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (A) D
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The word "sparks" should be replaced by the past participle "sparked" to correctly act as a participial adjective modifying the noun "shortage" in the phrase "shortage sparked by the Ukraine war".
106English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The upcoming web series (A) / on the OTT platform (B) / has triggered many a debates (C) / throughout the country (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (D) C
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The determiner "many a" takes a singular countable noun and a singular verb structure, so "debates" must be replaced with the singular form "debate".
107English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
India was among the 12 countries which (A) / abstained to voting on a UN Human (B) / Rights Council resolution seeking to address (C) / the deteriorating situation in Ukraine (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (C) B
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The verb abstain is idiomatically followed by the preposition from rather than to when indicating non-participation or restraint. Therefore, the phrase abstained to voting is grammatically incorrect and should be replaced with abstained from voting.
108English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
More than 33 lakh cheque (A) / bounce cases are pending (B) / in difference courts and (C) / blocking judicial docket (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (D) C
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The noun "difference" is grammatically incorrect when modifying the noun "courts"; it should be replaced by the adjective "different" to form "different courts".
109English Language
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 'No Error'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)
The Indian government proposed a new (A) / Emigration Bill which aims to (B) / integrate emigration management and streamlines (C) / the welfare of emigrant workers (D) / No Error (E)
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Answer: (D) C
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The verb "aims" is followed by the infinitive structure "to integrate ... and streamline", so "streamlines" must be changed to the base form "streamline" to maintain parallel structure with "integrate".
110English Language
In the following questions six sentences are given. You have to rearrange these sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. It is given that the sentence (D) will be the fourth sentence in the arrangement. After rearrangement, answer the following questions.
(A) The carrier is set to be commissioned in September in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(B) Moreover, it has been expected that the carrier will be fully operational by 2023-end.
(C) From November, the naval army will commence landing trials which it hope to complete by the middle of next year.
(D) When the complete crew is there, all systems are in place, only then aircraft landing trials will happen.
(E) The commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier Vikrant will enhance peace and security in the Indian Ocean.
(F) It will put in all effort so that the aircraft carrier is operational with the aircraft.
Which of the following would be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement?
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Answer: (A) A
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The logical sequence of the passage begins with (E) introducing the commissioning of IAC Vikrant. Sentence (A) directly follows (E) by providing details about the scheduled commissioning in September in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence. Sentence (F) and (D) then explain the prerequisites for aircraft landing trials, followed by (C) giving the trial timeline and (B) stating the operational deadline. Thus, sentence (A) is the second sentence in the arrangement.
111English Language
In the following questions six sentences are given. You have to rearrange these sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. It is given that the sentence (D) will be the fourth sentence in the arrangement. After rearrangement, answer the following questions.
(A) The carrier is set to be commissioned in September in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(B) Moreover, it has been expected that the carrier will be fully operational by 2023-end.
(C) From November, the naval army will commence landing trials which it hope to complete by the middle of next year.
(D) When the complete crew is there, all systems are in place, only then aircraft landing trials will happen.
(E) The commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier Vikrant will enhance peace and security in the Indian Ocean.
(F) It will put in all effort so that the aircraft carrier is operational with the aircraft.
Which of the following would be the LAST sentence after rearrangement?
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Answer: (E) B
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The contextually coherent sequence begins with sentence E introducing the commissioning of Vikrant, followed by A providing the specific date of September for commissioning. Sentence F then details the efforts to make it operational, leading to sentence D specifying conditions prior to trials. Sentence C mentions commencement of trials from November, and sentence B logically concludes the text by setting the expectation for full operational capability by late 2023.
112English Language
In the following questions six sentences are given. You have to rearrange these sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. It is given that the sentence (D) will be the fourth sentence in the arrangement. After rearrangement, answer the following questions.
(A) The carrier is set to be commissioned in September in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(B) Moreover, it has been expected that the carrier will be fully operational by 2023-end.
(C) From November, the naval army will commence landing trials which it hope to complete by the middle of next year.
(D) When the complete crew is there, all systems are in place, only then aircraft landing trials will happen.
(E) The commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier Vikrant will enhance peace and security in the Indian Ocean.
(F) It will put in all effort so that the aircraft carrier is operational with the aircraft.
Which of the following would be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement?
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Answer: (C) C
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In the logical progression of the passage, sentence D serves as the fourth sentence describing the prerequisite conditions required before aircraft landing trials can begin. Sentence C logically follows as the fifth sentence by stating when these landing trials will commence (November) and their target completion date (mid-next year).
113English Language
In the following questions six sentences are given. You have to rearrange these sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. It is given that the sentence (D) will be the fourth sentence in the arrangement. After rearrangement, answer the following questions.
(A) The carrier is set to be commissioned in September in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(B) Moreover, it has been expected that the carrier will be fully operational by 2023-end.
(C) From November, the naval army will commence landing trials which it hope to complete by the middle of next year.
(D) When the complete crew is there, all systems are in place, only then aircraft landing trials will happen.
(E) The commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier Vikrant will enhance peace and security in the Indian Ocean.
(F) It will put in all effort so that the aircraft carrier is operational with the aircraft.
Which of the following would be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement?
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Answer: (D) E
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Sentence E introduces the core subject of the passage—the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, Vikrant, and its strategic importance to peace and security in the Indian Ocean. This thematic introduction establishes the primary subject before subsequent sentences discuss its commissioning timeline and operational trials.
114English Language
In the following questions six sentences are given. You have to rearrange these sentences to make a contextually meaningful paragraph. It is given that the sentence (D) will be the fourth sentence in the arrangement. After rearrangement, answer the following questions.
(A) The carrier is set to be commissioned in September in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
(B) Moreover, it has been expected that the carrier will be fully operational by 2023-end.
(C) From November, the naval army will commence landing trials which it hope to complete by the middle of next year.
(D) When the complete crew is there, all systems are in place, only then aircraft landing trials will happen.
(E) The commissioning of the country's first indigenously built aircraft carrier Vikrant will enhance peace and security in the Indian Ocean.
(F) It will put in all effort so that the aircraft carrier is operational with the aircraft.
Which of the following would be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement?
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Answer: (B) F
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Following the introduction of the carrier in sentence E and its scheduled commissioning date in sentence A, sentence F elaborates on the efforts being undertaken to render the carrier operational alongside its aircraft. This creates a smooth transition into sentence D, which specifies the prerequisites for conducting the landing trials.
115English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
on two think tanks and a charity organisation (A) / related to financial transactions (B) / on suspicion of irregularities (C) / the Income Tax Department conducted surveys (D)
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Answer: (B) DACB
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The sentence begins with the subject and main verb phrase in D ("the Income Tax Department conducted surveys"), followed by the prepositional phrase in A specifying the target entities ("on two think tanks and a charity organisation"). Phrase C provides the justification ("on suspicion of irregularities"), and phrase B modifies those irregularities ("related to financial transactions").
116English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
the interchange of (A) / research and statistics between scientists (B) / working on similar studies (C) / can lead to new discoveries (D)
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Answer: (E) No rearrangement required
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The original phrase arrangement forms a grammatically correct sentence where phrase A ("the interchange of") connects directly to phrase B ("research and statistics between scientists"), which is modified by phrase C ("working on similar studies"), leading to the main verb phrase and outcome in D ("can lead to new discoveries").
117English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
when you sit, you use less (A) / researchers have found that (B) / when you stand or move (C) / energy than you do (D)
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Answer: (C) BADC
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Phrase B ("researchers have found that") serves as the introductory reporting clause. Phrase A ("when you sit, you use less") introduces the primary condition and verb phrase, which links to phrase D ("energy than you do") to form the comparative object phrase, and concludes with phrase C ("when you stand or move") providing the secondary conditional state being compared.
118English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
difficult to manage their emotions (A) / life event they may find it more (B) / when someone experiences a stressful (C) / and can become overwhelmed (D).
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Answer: (A) CBAD
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Phrase C ("when someone experiences a stressful") connects into phrase B ("life event they may find it more") to establish the introductory conditional clause. Phrase A ("difficult to manage their emotions") completes the adjective predicate, and phrase D ("and can become overwhelmed") adds the second coordinate verb clause.
119English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces (A) / during a variety of work situations (B) / a job applicant or an employee (C) / federal laws prohibiting discrimination against (D)
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Answer: (D) ADCB
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Phrase A ("The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces") opens with the subject and main transitive verb. Phrase D ("federal laws prohibiting discrimination against") supplies the direct object, phrase C ("a job applicant or an employee") identifies the targets of protection, and phrase B ("during a variety of work situations") provides the contextual prepositional modifier.
120English Language
In each question, a sentence is divided into four parts, which may or may not be correctly placed. Choose the correct order of the phrases from the given options that can make a meaningful sentence.
Enzymes split up the proteins (A) / the food and the digestive (B) / gastric juice breaks down (C) / the hydrochloric acid in the (D)
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Answer: (C) DCBA
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Phrase D ("the hydrochloric acid in the") attaches to phrase C ("gastric juice breaks down") to form the subject and main verb of the first clause. Phrase B ("the food and the digestive") completes the object of the first clause and introduces the subject modifier for the second clause, which smoothly joins phrase A ("Enzymes split up the proteins") to finish the complete compound sentence.
121English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Why do experts believe that India is doing away with its culture of temperance?
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Answer: (C) Because almost every second drunkard in India is indulged in excessive drinking
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According to the opening sentence of the passage, more than half of all alcohol consumers in India fall into the criteria for hazardous drinking. This proportion indicates that at least one in every two drinkers engages in excessive consumption, rendering India's traditional reputation as a country with a culture of alcohol abstinence undeserved.
122English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
What is/are the consequence(s) of the burgeoning numbers of city bars and nightclubs?
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Answer: (E) Both (b) & (a)
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The passage directly links the rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs to two key developments: citizens shedding their inhibitions and choosing alcohol as a lifestyle preference, and widespread fears regarding an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse among sections of society that were previously considered dry or non-drinking.
123English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Why do experts affirm that regulation of sales and the pricing of drinks isn't enough to deter harmful effects?
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Answer: (D) The root cause of health issues is proliferation in manufacturing, supplying and promotion of alcohol
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The passage explicitly notes that while regulating sales and pricing is a welcome step, drink-related problems continue to escalate due to the increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol. Because the widespread manufacturing, supply, and marketing of alcoholic beverages form the core source of the problem, pricing interventions alone cannot fully mitigate the adverse impacts on public health.
124English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Which of the following can be deduced from the studies of Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre?
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Answer: (B) The population of drunkards age which previously was below 21, has been increased by seven-folds
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The study in Kerala highlights that the percentage of the drinking population under 21 years of age escalated from 2 percent to more than 14 percent over a fifteen-year period. Since 14 percent is seven times 2 percent, this demographic segment of consumers under 21 years old expanded by seven folds.
125English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Which of the following statement is/are NOT TRUE as per the information given in the passage?
(i) Flavored alcohol drinks were launched to allure non-drinking men and women (ii) In the last three years, there has been eighteen percent increase in alcohol sale (iii) On average, people start drinking alcohol at the age of 13 which was 19 earlier.
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Answer: (A) Only (ii)
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The passage states that alcohol sales grew by 8 percent over the past three years, making the claim of an eighteen percent increase factually inaccurate based on the text. Meanwhile, the passage confirms that the average age of drinking initiation dropped from 19 to 13 years and that flavored alcoholic drinks were introduced to target non-drinking demographic groups, making those statements correct according to the text.
126English Language
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Which of the following words is an antonym of 'Proliferation' given in the passage?
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Answer: (B) abatement
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Proliferation refers to a rapid increase, expansion, or multiplication in quantity or number. Abatement signifies a reduction, decline, or decrease in amount, degree, or intensity, serving as the direct opposite or antonym.
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Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions. Certain parts have been highlighted to help answer the questions.
With more than half of all alcohol drinkers in India falling into the criteria for hazardous drinking, alcohol abuse is emerging as a major public- health problem in the country. India's reputation as a country with a culture of abstinence especially in matters regarding alcohol is underserved, say experts. The country, which has seen a rapid proliferation of city bars and nightclubs in recent years, is fast shedding its inhibitions about alcohol as a lifestyle choice. This situation has led to fears of an undocumented rise in alcohol abuse not only among poorer classes but also in sections of society that were previously considered dry.
The health minister has recognised the scale of the problem—and has called for a policy that will regulate sales and the pricing of drink. Many experts say that although this move is welcome it may not be enough to curb the harmful effects of the rise in alcohol consumption in society. The increasing production, distribution, and promotion of alcohol has already seen drink- related problems emerging as a major concern in India. Sales of alcohol have seen a growth rate of 8% in the past 3 years. Officially, Indians are still among the world's lowest consumers of alcohol—government statistics show only 21% of adult men and around 2% of women drink. But up to a fifth of this group—about 14 million people—are dependent drinkers requiring "help". The concern, say experts, is that there has been a rapid change in patterns and trends of alcohol use in India. Chief among them is people are beginning to drink at every- younger ages. The percentage of the drinking population aged under 21 years has increased from 2% to more than 14% in the past 15 years, according to studies in the southern state of Kerala by Alcohol and Drugs Information Centre India, a non- governmental organisation (NGO).
Alarmingly, the study found that the "average age of initiation" had dropped from 19 years to 13 years in the past two decades. The centre points out that a "powerful international and domestic alcohol lobby" is purposely targeting young Indians. The local industry has introduced flavoured alcohol drinks to attract previously non- drinking women and young men. Multinational companies have identified India with its vast unexploited markets as one of the world's most sought after places for investment.
Which of the following words is a synonym of 'Enough' given in the passage?
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Answer: (A) ample
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The word enough means occurring in a quantity or degree that is sufficient to meet a need or requirement. Ample shares the exact meaning of being sufficient, adequate, or plentiful, making it a proper synonym.
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In the following passage, there are some highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. The highlighted words may or may not be used correctly in the given passage. Against each number, four options are given. Find the most appropriate word from the given options which could replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word has been used correctly then 'No replacement required' will be your right answer choice.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that remakes (8) nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is opinioned (9) to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo- Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic lateral (10) of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes (11) further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing edibles (12) and moods.
This question refers to highlighted word (8) in the passage above.
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Answer: (B) encompasses
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The verb encompasses means to enclose, surround, or contain within a specified area. In the context of spatial measurement, describing a Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares properly conveys the geographic span of the complex surrounding the Taj Mahal.
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In the following passage, there are some highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. The highlighted words may or may not be used correctly in the given passage. Against each number, four options are given. Find the most appropriate word from the given options which could replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word has been used correctly then 'No replacement required' will be your right answer choice.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that remakes (8) nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is opinioned (9) to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo- Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic lateral (10) of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes (11) further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing edibles (12) and moods.
This question refers to highlighted word (9) in the passage above.
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Answer: (D) considered
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The term considered means regarded, deemed, or thought of in a specified way. Replacing opinioned with considered creates a grammatically correct sentence stating that the Taj Mahal is regarded as the greatest architectural achievement in Indo-Islamic architecture.
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Directions (8-12) : In the following passage, there are some highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. The highlighted words may or may not be used correctly in the given passage. Against each number, four options are given. Find the most appropriate word from the given options which could replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word has been used correctly then 'No replacement required' will be your right answer choice.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that remakes (8) nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is opinioned (9) to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic lateral (10) of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes (11) further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing edibles (12) and moods.
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Answer: (A) combination
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The word combination correctly fits the context of describing how contrasting structural elements like solids and voids are harmoniously paired together. In architectural descriptions, a rhythmic combination refers to the balanced arrangement of alternating positive and negative spaces, light and shadow, and concave and convex features. The word lateral is contextually incorrect as it refers to direction or position along a side, whereas the sentence requires a noun denoting the synthesis or union of distinct design elements.
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In the following passage, there are some highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. The highlighted words may or may not be used correctly in the given passage. Against each number, four options are given. Find the most appropriate word from the given options which could replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word has been used correctly then 'No replacement required' will be your right answer choice.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that remakes (8) nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is opinioned (9) to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo- Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic lateral (10) of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes (11) further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing edibles (12) and moods.
This question refers to highlighted word (11) in the passage above.
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Answer: (E) No improvement required
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The word domes is contextually and grammatically correct in the sentence. In describing the architectural grandeur of the Taj Mahal, arches and domes refers to its defining structural components that enhance its visual and aesthetic appeal. The alternative choices—decay, imminent, mammoth, and buffer—are contextually inappropriate and fail to convey the intended architectural meaning. Thus, the original word is correctly used, requiring no replacement.
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In the following passage, there are some highlighted words, each of which has been numbered. The highlighted words may or may not be used correctly in the given passage. Against each number, four options are given. Find the most appropriate word from the given options which could replace the highlighted word. If the highlighted word has been used correctly then 'No replacement required' will be your right answer choice.
The Taj Mahal is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that remakes (8) nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh. The Taj Mahal is opinioned (9) to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo- Islamic architecture. Its recognised architectonic beauty has a rhythmic lateral (10) of solids and voids, concave and convex and light shadow; such as arches and domes (11) further increases the aesthetic aspect. The colour combination of lush green scape reddish pathway and blue sky over it show cases the monument in ever changing edibles (12) and moods.
This question refers to highlighted word (12) in the passage above.
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Answer: (C) tints
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The word tints refers to shades or hues of color, which contextually fits with the ever-changing atmospheric appearance and moods created by the combination of the sky, landscape, and pathways surrounding the monument.
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In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into four parts namely (A), (B), (C) and (D) You have to arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible mark (E) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement required'.
COVID- 19 restricted the mobility (A) / to prevent the spread of (B) / of people, goods and services (C) / the severe lockdowns imposed (D)
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Answer: (A) DBAC
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Placing the segments in the order DBAC creates the complete grammatical sentence: "The severe lockdowns imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 restricted the mobility of people, goods and services." Here, the subject noun phrase "the severe lockdowns imposed to prevent the spread of COVID-19" correctly precedes the main verb "restricted" and its object "the mobility of people, goods and services".
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In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into four parts namely (A), (B), (C) and (D) You have to arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible mark (E) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement required'.
in science and academics, (A) / force for advancement (B) / is the main driving (C) / the search for the truth (D)
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Answer: (D) ADCB
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Arranging the parts as ADCB yields the grammatically sound sentence: "In science and academics, the search for the truth is the main driving force for advancement." The sentence begins with the contextual prepositional phrase "in science and academics", followed by the subject noun phrase "the search for the truth", the linking verb "is", and the complement "the main driving force for advancement".
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In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into four parts namely (A), (B), (C) and (D) You have to arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible mark (E) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement required'.
the consumption of junk (A) / onset of obesity among adolescents (B) / foods that are high in (C) / calories lead to the early (D)
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Answer: (B) ACDB
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Ordering the segments as ACDB results in the coherent sentence: "The consumption of junk foods that are high in calories lead to the early onset of obesity among adolescents." The subject clause "the consumption of junk foods that are high in calories" naturally leads into the predicate expressing the outcome "lead to the early onset of obesity among adolescents".
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In the following questions, a grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is given which is divided into four parts namely (A), (B), (C) and (D) You have to arrange the four parts to make a contextually and grammatically meaningful sentence. If no such rearrangement is possible mark (E) as your answer i.e. 'No rearrangement required'.
both public health and (A) / TB control requires (B) / universal, primary and (C) / secondary healthcare (D)
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Answer: (D) BACD
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Combining the parts in the sequence BACD forms the sentence: "TB control requires both public health and universal, primary and secondary healthcare." The transitive verb "requires" takes the compound object consisting of "public health" and "universal, primary and secondary healthcare" linked by the correlative structure "both... and".
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Each question is divided into four parts, in which one part may or may not contains any error. Choose the incorrect section as your answer. If the sentence is correct, as it is, choose "No error" as your answer.
In today's uncertain world, India (A) / has the opportunity and the clout to (B) / pursue an independent foreign (C) / policy in the interest of their people (D).
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Answer: (D) D
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The singular proper noun India requires the singular possessive pronoun its rather than a plural possessive pronoun. The grammatically correct phrasing is "in the interest of its people".
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Each question is divided into four parts, in which one part may or may not contains any error. Choose the incorrect section as your answer. If the sentence is correct, as it is, choose "No error" as your answer.
Anti-nuclear sentiment and safety concerns (A) / rise sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima (B) / nuclear plant disaster, but the government has (C) / been pushing for a return to nuclear energy(D)
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Answer: (B) B
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The phrase refers to an event occurring after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, requiring the simple past tense verb rose instead of the present tense verb. The correct phrasing is "rose sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima".
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Each question is divided into four parts, in which one part may or may not contains any error. Choose the incorrect section as your answer. If the sentence is correct, as it is, choose "No error" as your answer.
The state announced that it will (A) / contribute financially to the Centre's (B) / efforts at developing a (C) / residential complex on the area (D).
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Answer: (D) D
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The preposition in is required when referring to a location within a geographical area or region. The correct expression is "in the area".
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Each question is divided into four parts, in which one part may or may not contains any error. Choose the incorrect section as your answer. If the sentence is correct, as it is, choose "No error" as your answer.
The body has set up (A) / a rice processing mill and has started (B) / marketing the indigenous produce (C) / to different part of the country (D).
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Answer: (D) D
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The adjective different indicates variety or multiplicity and must modify the plural noun parts when referring to multiple regions of a country. The correct expression is "to different parts of the country".
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Each question is divided into four parts, in which one part may or may not contains any error. Choose the incorrect section as your answer. If the sentence is correct, as it is, choose "No error" as your answer.
The latest official GDP estimates would in (A) / normal circumstances be a cause for cheer (B) / pointing as they ostensibly do to a double-digit (C) / expansion in economic output in the first quarter (D)
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Answer: (E) No error
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The sentence is grammatically correct and coherent in its structure, subject-verb agreement, and prepositions. The clause structure accurately conveys that the GDP estimates indicate double-digit economic expansion.
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In each question four words are highlighted which may or may not be their correct place. Choose the interchange required to make the sentence grammatically and logically meaningful.
In the first growth (A) of the 2000- decade, big cities took a sprawling (B) as easy credit and part (C) in metro areas with large, downturn (D) suburbs brought on a suburban boom.
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Answer: (D) Only (A) - (C) and (B) - (D)
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Swapping growth with part and sprawling with downturn yields: "In the first part of the 2000- decade, big cities took a downturn as easy credit and growth in metro areas with large, sprawling suburbs brought on a suburban boom." This sequence properly places noun and adjective modifiers in their grammatically appropriate positions.
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In each question four words are highlighted which may or may not be their correct place. Choose the interchange required to make the sentence grammatically and logically meaningful.
Despite the poor state (A) of India- Pakistan ties, both the countries must put aside (B) their domestic considerations, and seize (C) the moment to help those stranded (D) in the flooding.
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Answer: (E) No interchange needed
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The sentence functions correctly with all highlighted terms in their original positions. "State of ties," "put aside considerations," "seize the moment," and "stranded in the flooding" are all idiomatic and contextually precise constructions.
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In each question four words are highlighted which may or may not be their correct place. Choose the interchange required to make the sentence grammatically and logically meaningful.
He may not worship at the intervention (A) of government altar (B) in business but he is in favor (C) of limited support (D) for industry.
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Answer: (A) Only (A) -(B)
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Interchanging intervention and altar forms the idiomatic phrase "worship at the altar of" and the standard phrase "government intervention in business," producing the coherent sentence: "He may not worship at the altar of government intervention in business but he is in favor of limited support for industry."
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In each question four words are highlighted which may or may not be their correct place. Choose the interchange required to make the sentence grammatically and logically meaningful.
He was a large and surfeited (A) individual, corpulent (B) with good clothes and good eating, who horseflesh (C) women as another would judged (D).
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Answer: (C) Only (A) -(B) and (C) -(D)
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Exchanging surfeited with corpulent and horseflesh with judged corrects the sentence to: "He was a large and corpulent individual, surfeited with good clothes and good eating, who judged women as another would horseflesh." Here, "corpulent" correctly modifies "individual," "surfeited" fits the preposition "with," "judged" serves as the verb for the relative clause, and "horseflesh" serves as the noun comparison.
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In each question four words are highlighted which may or may not be their correct place. Choose the interchange required to make the sentence grammatically and logically meaningful.
You can practice (A) yourself to any future situation by participating (B) in them more often, as attune (C) at anything will inevitably (D) make you better at it.
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Answer: (A) Only (A) -(C)
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Swapping practice and attune yields: "You can attune yourself to any future situation by participating in them more often, as practice at anything will inevitably make you better at it." The verb "attune" pairs correctly with the reflexive pronoun "yourself to," while the noun "practice" serves as the proper subject for the causal clause.
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Two columns are given with few sentences/phrases in each which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
COLUMN (I)
(A) It has been a long journey of many thousands of years until we
(B) Though France is a country where democratic procedures do exist
(C) A number of commentators and journalists believe that a large
(D) proportion of French voters will end up voting for Mr. Macron
(E) but he criticises the vocabulary of the French political culture
(F) became members of what is called the modern civilisation
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Answer: (C) Both (A) -(F) and (C) -(D)
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Connecting clause A with clause F forms the meaningful historical sentence: "It has been a long journey of many thousands of years until we became members of what is called the modern civilisation." Connecting clause C with clause D forms the complete statement: "A number of commentators and journalists believe that a large proportion of French voters will end up voting for Mr. Macron."
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Two columns are given with few sentences/phrases in each which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
COLUMN (I)
(A) In a practical sense, there is nothing significant about the
(B) Though many experts mooted the idea of going to the
(C) Sri Lanka, reeling under unrest over the severe economic crisis,
(D) with calls related to abuse and to build confidence in children
(E) many who can make use of the offer of flexibility of subjects
(F) did the inevitable by approaching the IMF for a bailout programme
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Answer: (B) Only (C) -(F)
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Connecting clause C with clause F produces the complete and coherent sentence: "Sri Lanka, reeling under unrest over the severe economic crisis, did the inevitable by approaching the IMF for a bailout programme." The subject noun phrase describing Sri Lanka's economic condition connects directly to its verb phrase detailing its action with the IMF.
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Two columns are given with few sentences/phrases in each which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
COLUMN (I)
(A) While on the surface, it might look like India is showing
(B) The Prevention of Money Laundering Act was brought in
(C) There has also been another significant bit of information
COLUMN (II)
(D) to prevent parking of money outside India
(E) thus only a general indicator and of little public utility.
(F) positive phase of which is associated with good rains.
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Answer: (D) Only (B) -(D)
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Connecting clause B with clause D yields: "The Prevention of Money Laundering Act was brought in to prevent parking of money outside India." The infinitive phrase "to prevent parking of money outside India" correctly completes the purpose of bringing in the specified legislation.
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Two columns are given with few sentences/phrases in each which are grammatically correct and meaningful. Connect them in the best possible way without changing the intended meaning. Choose the best possible combination as your answer accordingly from the options to form a correct, coherent sentence.
COLUMN (I)
(A) 'Bite the bullet' idiom has been around for several centuries,
(B) Most central banks are tightening monetary policy globally to
(C) Finance Minister articulated that her high fiscal deficit can be
(D) substantiated through 'crowding in' private corporate investment
(E) our external situation is going to get tricky going forward
(F) and it is mostly used in informal contexts.
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Answer: (D) Only (A) -(F) and (C) -(D)
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Pairing clause A with clause F produces the coherent statement: "'Bite the bullet' idiom has been around for several centuries, and it is mostly used in informal contexts." Pairing clause C with clause D produces: "Finance Minister articulated that her high fiscal deficit can be substantiated through 'crowding in' private corporate investment."
