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Q.271 Medium Error Detection
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ known about the policy change, I would have informed everyone.'
A had
B have
C would have
D will have
Correct Answer:  A. had
EXPLANATION

In the past perfect conditional, use 'had' in the if-clause. The correct form is 'If I had known...I would have...'

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Q.272 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The startup founder was known for her innovation, creativity, and to develop sustainable solutions.'
A innovation should be innovating
B to develop should be developing
C creativity should be creating
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. to develop should be developing
EXPLANATION

Parallel structure requires all items in a list to have the same grammatical form. 'Innovation, creativity, and developing' maintains parallelism.

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Q.273 Easy Error Detection
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'comply'?
A The company complied the new regulations
B The company complied with the new regulations
C The company complied to the new regulations
D The company complied for the new regulations
Correct Answer:  B. The company complied with the new regulations
EXPLANATION

'Comply' is an intransitive verb requiring 'with' as the preposition. 'Comply with' is the correct usage.

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Q.274 Medium Error Detection
Arrange the sentences in logical order:
P: The e-commerce sector in India experienced unprecedented growth in 2024.
Q: Consumer confidence and digital payment adoption were key drivers.
R: However, regulatory challenges posed significant hurdles.
S: This expansion created millions of new employment opportunities.
A P-Q-S-R
B P-S-Q-R
C Q-P-R-S
D P-R-Q-S
Correct Answer:  A. P-Q-S-R
EXPLANATION

The logical flow is: introduction of growth (P) → reasons for growth (Q) → positive outcome (S) → challenges (R) creates a complete narrative arc.

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Q.275 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were prepared for the sudden examination.'
A students should be student
B were should be was
C No error
D prepared should be preparing
Correct Answer:  B. were should be was
EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor' construction, the verb agrees with the nearer noun. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct.

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Q.276 Easy Error Detection
Select the word that best fits: 'The minister's _____ on digital literacy has transformed educational policies across states.'
A emphasis
B emphasis on
C stress towards
D insistence towards
Correct Answer:  A. emphasis
EXPLANATION

'Emphasis' alone works perfectly here. 'Emphasis on' would require restructuring. Other options are grammatically awkward.

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Q.277 Easy Error Detection
Read the passage and answer: 'India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 200 GW in 2024, making it the fourth largest producer globally. The government's ambitious target is to achieve 500 GW by 2030.' What can be inferred?
A India is the largest renewable energy producer
B India is steadily progressing towards its renewable energy goals
C India will definitely achieve 500 GW by 2030
D Renewable energy is not important for India
Correct Answer:  B. India is steadily progressing towards its renewable energy goals
EXPLANATION

The passage shows India has reached 200 GW and aims for 500 GW, indicating steady progress. The word 'ambitious target' suggests effort towards the goal, not certainty.

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Q.278 Easy Error Detection
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.'
A No error
B have should be has
C postpone should be postponed
D unforeseen should be unforeseen
Correct Answer:  B. have should be has
EXPLANATION

Committee is a collective noun that takes a singular verb in Indian English. The correct form is 'The committee has decided.'

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Q.279 Easy Error Detection
Correct the sentence: 'Despite of being qualified, she was rejected for the position.'
A Despite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.
B In spite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.
C Although of being qualified, she was rejected for the position.
D Despite of her qualifications, she was rejected for the position.
Correct Answer:  A. Despite being qualified, she was rejected for the position.
EXPLANATION

'Despite' is a preposition and doesn't pair with 'of'. Correct form is 'Despite being qualified' or 'In spite of her qualifications'.

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Q.280 Hard Error Detection
Read: 'India's startup sector has witnessed unprecedented growth, with over 100 unicorns by 2024. However, survival rates remain concerning, with 90% of startups failing within five years. The concentration of success in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi raises questions about geographic equity.' What inference can be drawn?
A All Indian startups will eventually become unicorns
B While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges
C Startups in Bangalore have higher failure rates
D Geographic location guarantees startup success
Correct Answer:  B. While India's startup ecosystem has scaled significantly, sustainability and geographic inclusivity remain challenges
EXPLANATION

The passage presents growth (100 unicorns) alongside concerns (90% failure, geographic concentration), supporting only the balanced inference in option B.

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