Govt Exams
Each letter is shifted by +1 position. P→Q, E→F, N→O, C→D, I→J, L→M. Similarly, S→T, C→D, I→J, E→F, N→O, C→D, E→F gives TDGJOCF. Check: SCIENCE = TDGMSHF (each letter +1)
Capricious (unpredictably changeable) fits the context of inconsistent behavior. Fastidious and meticulous suggest careful attention. Prudent means wise, none fitting as well as capricious.
'Number' is used for countable nouns (students), 'amount' for uncountable nouns (time, money, luggage is uncountable).
Although 'data' is technically plural (plural of datum), in modern English it's treated as singular in most contexts. The sentence is correct.
Imply means to suggest indirectly; infer means to draw a conclusion. The manager 'implies' (suggests), and workers 'infer' (conclude).
When 'neither...nor' connects plural subjects (teacher, students), plural verb 'were' is used. The nearest subject to the verb is plural.
Perspicacious means having acute mental perception and understanding. It refers to intellectual sharpness.
After the verb 'performing', an adverb is needed, not an adjective. 'Well' (adverb) is correct, not 'good' (adjective).
The passage describes assuming that correlation (two things occurring together) proves causation (one causes the other). This is the false cause and effect fallacy.
'Ambivalent' means having mixed or conflicting feelings. 'Quandary' means confusion. Option B captures both meanings accurately.