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Q.111 Medium Error Detection
Correct the error: 'The data suggests that consumer spending is likely to decrease in the coming quarters, despite the government's efforts for stimulate growth.'
A for to stimulate
B to stimulate
C for stimulating
D for to stimulating
Correct Answer:  B. to stimulate
EXPLANATION

The preposition 'for' is incorrect; it should be 'to' when followed by a verb. The correct phrase is 'efforts to stimulate growth'.

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Q.112 Medium Error Detection
Which word is incorrectly used in the sentence? 'The principal reason for the economic slowdown was the governments reluctance to adopt progressive policies.'
A principal
B governments
C reluctance
D progressive
Correct Answer:  B. governments
EXPLANATION

'Governments' should be 'government's' (possessive form). The sentence requires the possessive form to show ownership of reluctance.

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Q.113 Medium Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'GST implementation in 2017 _____ India's indirect tax structure, aiming for _____ and reduced compliance burden. However, small businesses initially faced _____ in understanding the new system.'\n\nA. revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties\nB. weakened; complexity; benefits\nC. simplified; ambiguity; advantages\nD. complicated; diversity; ease
A revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties
B weakened; complexity; benefits
C simplified; ambiguity; advantages
D complicated; diversity; ease
Correct Answer:  A. revolutionized; uniformity; difficulties
EXPLANATION

GST 'revolutionized' the system, aimed for 'uniformity', and small businesses faced 'difficulties' initially. This maintains logical coherence with GST's actual impact.

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Q.114 Medium Error Detection
Fill in the blanks: 'The company's _____ to ethical business practices has made it _____ among consumers who value corporate responsibility.'
A ambivalence; notorious
B commitment; reputable
C indifference; lauded
D negligence; esteemed
Correct Answer:  B. commitment; reputable
EXPLANATION

'Commitment' to ethical practices makes a company 'reputable' among conscious consumers. Other options present contradictory meanings.

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Q.115 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Neither the CEO nor the stakeholders was satisfied with the quarterly financial report.'
A 'was' should be 'were'
B 'the' should be 'a'
C 'quarterly' should be 'monthly'
D No error
Correct Answer:  A. 'was' should be 'were'
EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'stakeholders' (plural), requiring 'were'.

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Q.116 Medium Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'The pharmaceutical industry faces _____ challenges as patents for blockbuster drugs expire. Generic manufacturers are _____ gaining market share, forcing innovators to accelerate drug discovery programs.'\n\nA. mounting; progressively\nB. trivial; rarely\nC. minimal; occasionally\nD. decreasing; steadily
A mounting; progressively
B trivial; rarely
C minimal; occasionally
D decreasing; steadily
Correct Answer:  A. mounting; progressively
EXPLANATION

'Mounting' indicates increasing challenges, and 'progressively' shows gradual market share gain by generics, fitting the context logically.

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Q.117 Medium Error Detection
Correct the sentence: 'The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.'
A The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore, the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
B The inflation rate has risen considerably. Therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
C The inflation rate has risen considerably; consequently the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
D The inflation rate risen considerably; therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
Correct Answer:  A. The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore, the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
EXPLANATION

A conjunction like 'therefore' used after a semicolon requires a comma. Option A corrects this punctuation error.

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Q.118 Medium Error Detection
Para Jumbles: Arrange in correct order.\nP: The monsoon season brings both benefits and challenges to Indian agriculture.\nQ: Farmers depend on timely rainfall for crop irrigation and soil moisture.\nR: However, excessive rainfall often leads to waterlogging and crop damage.\nS: Developing efficient water management systems has become essential for agricultural sustainability.\n\nCorrect sequence:
A P-Q-R-S
B Q-P-R-S
C P-R-Q-S
D Q-R-P-S
Correct Answer:  A. P-Q-R-S
EXPLANATION

P introduces the topic, Q explains benefits, R presents challenges, and S provides solution. Logical flow: introduction→benefits→challenges→solution.

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Q.119 Medium Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'The digital revolution has _____ traditional business models, compelling companies to innovate rapidly. This transformation has created _____ opportunities for startups in fintech and e-commerce sectors.'\n\nA. disrupted; unprecedented\nB. enhanced; minimal\nC. improved; limited\nD. strengthened; predictable
A disrupted; unprecedented
B enhanced; minimal
C improved; limited
D strengthened; predictable
Correct Answer:  A. disrupted; unprecedented
EXPLANATION

'Disrupted' aligns with 'compelling change' and 'unprecedented' indicates new opportunities created by transformation.

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Q.120 Medium Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The economist's _____ analysis of market trends provided valuable insights to investors.'
A superficial
B perspicacious
C obtuse
D ambiguous
Correct Answer:  B. perspicacious
EXPLANATION

'Perspicacious' means having keen insight and understanding, perfectly suited for economic analysis that provides valuable insights.

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