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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.71 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences logically: A) Cybersecurity threats in India increased by 40% in 2024 according to industry reports. B) Ransomware attacks on financial institutions became particularly prevalent. C) Organizations have consequently invested heavily in security infrastructure. D) This alarming trend underscores the need for comprehensive digital protection strategies.

A A-B-D-C

B A-D-B-C

C A-B-C-D

D D-A-B-C

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

EXPLANATION

Logical flow: Problem statement (A) → Specific example (B) → Response (C) → Conclusion (D).

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Q.72 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The committee members have decided that the project deadline, despite its complexity and resource constraints, should to be extended by two months.'

A 'should to be' should be 'should be'

B 'have decided' should be 'has decided'

C 'despite' should be 'in spite of'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. 'should to be' should be 'should be'

EXPLANATION

The infinitive structure is incorrect. After 'should,' use 'be' directly, not 'to be.' Correct form: 'should be extended.'

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Q.73 Hard Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The World Economic Forum's 2024 report highlighted that India is among the fastest-growing major economies globally. However, challenges related to _____ inequality and inadequate infrastructure investment persist in rural areas.'

A wealth

B income

C economic

D social

Correct Answer: C. economic

EXPLANATION

'Economic' inequality encompasses both wealth and income disparities comprehensively and fits contextually with infrastructure challenges.

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Q.74 Medium Reading Comprehension

Select the word most similar in meaning to PROPITIOUS:

A Unfavorable

B Auspicious

C Uncertain

D Delayed

Correct Answer: B. Auspicious

EXPLANATION

Propitious means favorable or auspicious. Option B is the correct synonym.

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Q.75 Hard Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was willing to compromise about the new working hours policy, which lead to tensions within the organization.'

A 'was' should be 'were'; 'lead' should be 'led'

B 'was' should be 'were' only

C 'lead' should be 'led' only

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: A. 'was' should be 'were'; 'lead' should be 'led'

EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer noun ('employees' - plural), requiring 'were'. 'Lead' (present) should be 'led' (past) for past tense consistency.

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Q.76 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.77 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.78 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.79 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.80 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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