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Q.281 Medium Error Detection

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of 'ensure' vs 'insure'?

A The company will insure quality standards in manufacturing.

B We must ensure that all equipment is properly insured.

C Managers insured the project completion within budget.

D Safety protocols insure worker protection.

Correct Answer: B. We must ensure that all equipment is properly insured.

EXPLANATION

'Ensure' means guarantee/make certain; 'insure' means provide insurance. Option B correctly uses 'ensure' for making certain and 'insured' for insurance coverage.

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Q.282 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Each of the candidates have submitted their application forms before the deadline yesterday.'

A 'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'

B 'Before' is redundant with 'yesterday'

C 'Application forms' should be 'applications'

D No error in the sentence

Correct Answer: A. 'Have' should be 'has' for singular 'each'

EXPLANATION

'Each' is singular and requires 'has'. The pronoun 'their' is also incorrect; should be 'his/her' or restructure to plural.

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Q.283 Medium Error Detection

Select the word that fits best: 'The government's _____ measures to combat inflation had mixed results.'

A Stringent

B Tenuous

C Frivolous

D Nebulous

Correct Answer: A. Stringent

EXPLANATION

'Stringent' means strict and rigorous, appropriate for describing strong government measures. Others: tenuous (weak), frivolous (trivial), nebulous (vague).

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Q.284 Hard Error Detection

Read the passage: 'The gig economy has revolutionized employment patterns, offering flexibility to workers but simultaneously creating insecurity. Platforms like Swiggy and Ola have created millions of jobs. Yet, benefits like healthcare and pension remain elusive for gig workers.' The author's tone is best described as:

A Entirely positive toward gig economy platforms

B Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

C Completely dismissive of gig employment

D Neutral without any evaluative judgment

Correct Answer: B. Balanced but cautiously critical of gig economy structures

EXPLANATION

The passage acknowledges positive aspects (job creation, flexibility) while highlighting concerns (insecurity, lack of benefits), showing a balanced, cautiously critical perspective.

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Q.285 Easy Error Detection

Which option best completes: 'The researcher's hypothesis _____ by subsequent experiments.'

A Validated

B Was validated

C Being validated

D Has been validating

Correct Answer: B. Was validated

EXPLANATION

The sentence requires past passive voice to show the hypothesis was confirmed by past experiments. 'Was validated' is the correct form.

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Q.286 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error in parallel structure: 'The manager praised the team for their efficiency, dedication, and for completing the project ahead of schedule.'

A Lack of parallel structure; should be 'for their efficiency, dedication, and timeliness'

B 'Ahead of schedule' is an idiom and cannot be modified

C 'Praised' should be 'commended'

D No error; the sentence is correct

Correct Answer: A. Lack of parallel structure; should be 'for their efficiency, dedication, and timeliness'

EXPLANATION

The series uses nouns (efficiency, dedication) then switches to a clause (for completing). Should maintain parallel structure with 'efficiency, dedication, and timeliness'.

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Q.287 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences logically:
P: Artificial Intelligence is reshaping multiple sectors
Q: This technological shift requires workforce upskilling
R: From healthcare to finance, applications are diverse
S: Governments and institutions must invest in training programs

A PQRS

B PRQS

C QPSR

D RSPQ

Correct Answer: B. PRQS

EXPLANATION

Correct order: P (main idea) → R (elaboration with examples) → Q (consequence) → S (solution). This flows logically from statement to evidence to implication to action.

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Q.288 Medium Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The innovations what were introduced last year have already transformed the industry.'

A The innovations that were introduced last year have already transformed the industry.

B The innovations which were introduced last year have already transformed the industry.

C The innovations introduced last year have already transformed the industry.

D All of the above are acceptable corrections

Correct Answer: D. All of the above are acceptable corrections

EXPLANATION

'What' should be replaced with 'that' or 'which' in relative clauses. Option A and B are both correct, and option C uses passive construction correctly.

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Q.289 Medium Error Detection

Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to 'Propitious'?

A Auspicious

B Fortuitous

C Inauspicious

D Serendipitous

Correct Answer: C. Inauspicious

EXPLANATION

'Propitious' means favorable and advantageous. 'Inauspicious' directly means unfavorable and unlucky, making it the opposite.

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Q.290 Medium Error Detection

Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity has surpassed 150 GW in 2024, marking significant progress toward sustainability goals. The government's push for solar and wind energy has attracted global investments. Simultaneously, challenges in grid infrastructure and energy storage persist.' Which statement is best supported by the passage?

A India has completely solved its energy storage challenges

B Renewable energy expansion in India is progressing but faces infrastructural obstacles

C Global investors are reluctant to invest in Indian renewable projects

D The government's renewable energy policy is unsuccessful

Correct Answer: B. Renewable energy expansion in India is progressing but faces infrastructural obstacles

EXPLANATION

The passage presents both progress (150 GW capacity, global investments) and challenges (infrastructure, storage issues), supporting only option B.

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