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Q.211 Medium Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially, _____ a record number of unicorns valued over $1 billion in 2024.'
A producing
B produced
C produces
D being produced
Correct Answer:  A. producing
EXPLANATION

'Producing' works as a participle modifier showing the result of growth. The present participle form correctly connects to the main clause.

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Q.212 Medium Error Detection
Which sentence contains an error in pronoun usage? 'The committee members were asked to submit their reports, and they were required to ensure that theirs were accurate and comprehensive.'
A committee members were asked
B to submit their reports
C that theirs were accurate
D No error
Correct Answer:  C. that theirs were accurate
EXPLANATION

'Theirs' is a possessive pronoun used independently, but 'their' should be used before 'reports' in this context. The sentence should read 'their reports were accurate'.

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Q.213 Easy Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The financial institutions must _____ with updated cybersecurity measures to protect customer data from emerging threats.'
A comply
B comply themselves
C be complying
D have complied
Correct Answer:  A. comply
EXPLANATION

'Comply' (without reflexive 'themselves') is the correct form meaning to meet standards or requirements.

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Q.214 Medium Error Detection
Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in logical order.
P: Artificial intelligence has revolutionized multiple sectors across India.
Q: From healthcare diagnostics to agricultural optimization, AI applications continue to expand.
R: However, the lack of regulatory frameworks remains a significant challenge.
S: Many experts believe that establishing clear guidelines is essential for sustainable growth.
A P-Q-R-S
B Q-P-S-R
C R-P-Q-S
D S-R-Q-P
Correct Answer:  A. P-Q-R-S
EXPLANATION

P introduces the main topic, Q provides examples, R identifies a challenge, and S concludes with expert opinion. The logical flow is P-Q-R-S.

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Q.215 Medium Error Detection
Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the policy reforms undertaken by the administration have demonstrated a commitment towards sustainable development.'
A Each of the policy reforms
B have demonstrated
C a commitment towards
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. have demonstrated
EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. The phrase 'each of' takes a singular verb.

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Q.216 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.217 Easy Error Detection
Cloze Test: 'Digital transformation in Indian banking has accelerated due to _____ competition and increased customer expectations for seamless experiences.'
A intense
B tensed
C intensed
D intensive
Correct Answer:  A. intense
EXPLANATION

'Intense' is the correct adjective meaning extreme or severe. 'Intensive' means concentrated or thorough, which doesn't fit contextually here.

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Q.218 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.219 Easy Error Detection
Fill in the blank: 'The recent amendments to India's corporate governance standards _____ significant changes in disclosure requirements.'
A has brought
B have brought
C bring
D bringing
Correct Answer:  B. have brought
EXPLANATION

The subject 'amendments' is plural, requiring the plural verb form 'have brought'.

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Q.220 Easy Error Detection
Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'The team of experts have completed their analysis on renewable energy sources.'
A team of experts have
B their analysis on
C renewable energy sources
D No error
Correct Answer:  A. team of experts have
EXPLANATION

The subject 'team' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' not 'have'. Collective nouns take singular verbs.

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