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All Reading Comprehension 200 Error Detection 115 Sentence Correction 50 Vocabulary & Synonyms 50 Antonyms 50 Fill in the Blanks 50

Q.391 Medium Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: 'India's space exploration achievements reached new heights in 2024 with successful lunar missions and satellite launches. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) continues to demonstrate technological prowess on the global stage. Nevertheless, funding constraints and competition from international agencies pose significant challenges.' Which statement can be inferred from the passage?

A ISRO receives adequate funding for all its missions

B India's space program faces external pressures despite achievements

C International agencies have no technological advantage

D Lunar missions are less challenging than satellite launches

Correct Answer: B. India's space program faces external pressures despite achievements

EXPLANATION

The passage explicitly mentions 'funding constraints and competition from international agencies pose significant challenges,' supporting inference B.

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Q.392 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences coherently: A) Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative force in 2024. B) Financial institutions have begun integrating blockchain for secure transactions. C) Its applications extend beyond cryptocurrency to supply chain management. D) This widespread adoption signals growing confidence in decentralized systems.

A A-C-B-D

B A-B-C-D

C B-A-D-C

D A-D-B-C

Correct Answer: B. A-B-C-D

EXPLANATION

Logical sequence: Introduction (A) → Specific application (B) → Broader applications (C) → Conclusion (D).

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Q.393 Medium Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The National Education Policy 2020 aims to make India a global leader in education by emphasizing skill development and reducing _____ dependence on rote learning. The policy encourages critical thinking and creative problem-solving among students.'

A excessive

B unwanted

C unnecessary

D harmful

Correct Answer: A. excessive

EXPLANATION

'Excessive' best describes the level of dependence on rote learning that needs reduction. It implies 'too much' rather than just 'unwanted'.

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Q.394 Medium Reading Comprehension

Select the word most similar in meaning to OBFUSCATE:

A Clarify

B Obscure

C Simplify

D Illuminate

Correct Answer: B. Obscure

EXPLANATION

Obfuscate means to make unclear or obscure. Option B is the correct synonym.

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Q.395 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The recent Union Budget 2024 allocate substantial funds towards renewable energy projects, which will not only create jobs but also contributes to environmental sustainability.'

A Tense inconsistency ('allocate' should be 'allocates'; 'contributes' should be 'contribute')

B Only 'allocate' is incorrect

C Only 'contributes' is incorrect

D No error present

Correct Answer: A. Tense inconsistency ('allocate' should be 'allocates'; 'contributes' should be 'contribute')

EXPLANATION

'Budget' is singular, requiring 'allocates'. Additionally, 'contributes' breaks parallel structure and should be 'contribute' to match 'create'.

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Q.396 Medium Reading Comprehension

Read and analyze: 'The rise of remote work in 2024 has transformed traditional office culture. Companies like TCS and Infosys have adopted hybrid models, increasing employee satisfaction while reducing operational costs. However, concerns about team collaboration and company culture persistence remain unaddressed.' What is the primary concern mentioned?

A Reduction in operational costs

B Increased employee satisfaction

C Challenges to team collaboration and company culture

D Adoption of hybrid work models

Correct Answer: C. Challenges to team collaboration and company culture

EXPLANATION

The passage explicitly states that concerns about team collaboration and company culture 'remain unaddressed,' indicating these as primary concerns.

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Q.397 Easy Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The student's performance in mathematics have improved significantly since he joined the online tutoring platform last year.'

A 'have' should be 'has'

B 'since' should be 'because'

C 'joined' should be 'have joined'

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: A. 'have' should be 'has'

EXPLANATION

'Performance' is singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'. Subject-verb agreement is violated in the original sentence.

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Q.398 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences logically: A) The Reserve Bank of India tightened monetary policy to control inflation. B) Interest rates were raised by 250 basis points over the preceding eighteen months. C) This decision aimed to stabilize the rupee and restore price stability. D) Subsequently, inflation metrics showed a declining trend by late 2024.

A A-B-C-D

B B-A-D-C

C A-C-B-D

D C-A-B-D

Correct Answer: A. A-B-C-D

EXPLANATION

Logical flow: Main action (A) → Specific measure (B) → Reason/objective (C) → Result (D).

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Q.399 Easy Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'India's startup ecosystem has witnessed exponential growth in 2024, with approximately 1,000+ new ventures being _____ every month. This momentum reflects increased investor confidence and government support through schemes like Startup India.'

A registered

B established

C launched

D incorporated

Correct Answer: C. launched

EXPLANATION

'Launched' best conveys the meaning of new ventures beginning operations. While other options could work, 'launched' is most idiomatic in this context.

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Q.400 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error in the sentence: 'The Government of India have announced new policies to reduce carbon emissions by 2030, which are expected to benefitting the environment significantly.'

A Subject-verb disagreement ('have' should be 'has')

B Incorrect use of gerund ('benefitting' should be 'benefit')

C Both A and B are errors

D No error

Correct Answer: C. Both A and B are errors

EXPLANATION

'Government' is singular, so 'have' should be 'has'. Additionally, 'benefitting' should be 'benefit' after the auxiliary verb 'are expected to'.

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