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Read the passage and answer: 'India's digital economy has grown exponentially, driven by increased internet penetration and smartphone adoption. By 2024, India has become the world's largest mobile data consumer. However, digital literacy remains unevenly distributed across urban and rural areas.'

What is the main limitation mentioned in India's digital growth?
A Lack of internet infrastructure
B Uneven distribution of digital literacy
C High smartphone prices
D Limited mobile data plans
Correct Answer:  B. Uneven distribution of digital literacy
EXPLANATION

The passage explicitly states that 'digital literacy remains unevenly distributed across urban and rural areas,' which is presented as a limitation.

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Which word is most similar in meaning to 'ameliorate'?
A Worsen
B Improve
C Maintain
D Evaluate
Correct Answer:  B. Improve
EXPLANATION

'Ameliorate' means to make something better or improve, similar to 'improve'.

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Complete the sentence: 'The new AI-powered system not only improves efficiency ____ also reduces operational costs significantly.'
A but also
B and also
C as well as
D moreover
Correct Answer:  A. but also
EXPLANATION

'Not only...but also' is the correct parallel structure for presenting two equal ideas.

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Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A Despite the challenges, the startup has overcame significant obstacles.
B The government policies have been designed to encouraging foreign investments.
C Several students has submitted their projects before the deadline.
D The research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.
Correct Answer:  D. The research indicates that renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly viable.
EXPLANATION

Option D has correct subject-verb agreement and proper verb form. All other options have grammatical errors.

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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of engineers are working on innovative solutions for sustainable development.'
A No error
B Subject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'
C Incorrect use of preposition
D Misplaced modifier
Correct Answer:  B. Subject-verb disagreement; 'are' should be 'is'
EXPLANATION

'Team' is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'is' is correct, not 'are'.

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Arrange the jumbled sentences in correct order: 1) The festival celebrates the victory 2) of good over evil 3) and attracts millions 4) of devotees every year
A 1-2-3-4
B 2-1-3-4
C 1-3-2-4
D 3-1-2-4
Correct Answer:  A. 1-2-3-4
EXPLANATION

The logical sequence is: 'The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil and attracts millions of devotees every year.' This follows Subject-Verb-Object structure.

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Which word is closest in meaning to 'ephemeral'?
A Permanent
B Transient
C Solid
D Eternal
Correct Answer:  B. Transient
EXPLANATION

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Transient has the same meaning. Permanent and eternal are antonyms.

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Select the best option to correct: 'She dont know where the office supplies is kept.'
A doesn't know where the office supplies are kept
B don't know where the office supplies is kept
C doesn't know where the office supplies is keep
D do not knows where the office supplies are kept
Correct Answer:  A. doesn't know where the office supplies are kept
EXPLANATION

Correct contraction is 'doesn't' (does not) for third person singular. 'Supplies' is plural, so verb should be 'are' not 'is'.

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Choose the correctly spelled word to complete the sentence: 'The ________ of the building was damaged in the earthquake.'
A structer
B structure
C strcture
D structre
Correct Answer:  B. structure
EXPLANATION

Structure is the correct spelling. It refers to the framework or design of a building.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The team have completed their project on time and submitted it to the manager.'
A No error
B Have should be has
C Their should be there
D Submitted should be submitting
Correct Answer:  B. Have should be has
EXPLANATION

Team is a collective noun and takes singular verb 'has' not 'have' in British English, though American English allows both. The sentence should read 'The team has completed.'

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