Central Exam — English Language
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Q.21 Easy Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various sectors, from healthcare to finance. Medical professionals now utilize AI algorithms to diagnose diseases with unprecedented accuracy.' What is the author's primary purpose?
A To criticize AI implementation in healthcare
B To explain AI's transformative impact across industries
C To provide statistical data on AI efficiency
D To argue against AI in financial sectors
Correct Answer:  B. To explain AI's transformative impact across industries
Explanation:

The author demonstrates AI's positive applications across multiple sectors, emphasizing its revolutionary nature and accuracy improvements.

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Q.22 Easy Reading Comprehension
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies for environmental conservation.'
A No error
B 'have' should be 'has'
C 'decided' should be 'decide'
D 'implement' should be 'implementing'
Correct Answer:  B. 'have' should be 'has'
Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, requiring 'has' instead of 'have'.

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Q.23 Easy Reading Comprehension
Cloze test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are becoming increasingly _____ as traditional fossil fuels deplete.'
A obsolete
B prevalent
C redundant
D dormant
Correct Answer:  B. prevalent
Explanation:

'Prevalent' means widespread or commonly occurring, fitting the context of increasing adoption of renewable energy.

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Q.24 Easy Reading Comprehension
Identify the error: 'The recent survey indicate that consumers prefer sustainable products despite higher pricing.'
A No error
B 'indicate' should be 'indicates'
C 'prefer' should be 'prefers'
D 'pricing' should be 'prices'
Correct Answer:  B. 'indicate' should be 'indicates'
Explanation:

'Survey' is singular, requiring 'indicates' instead of 'indicate'.

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Q.25 Easy Reading Comprehension
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'PRAGMATIC':
A Idealistic
B Theoretical
C Practical
D Hypothetical
Correct Answer:  C. Practical
Explanation:

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way; practical is its closest synonym.

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Q.26 Easy Reading Comprehension
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'AMELIORATE':
A Worsen
B Improve
C Maintain
D Deteriorate
Correct Answer:  B. Improve
Explanation:

Ameliorate means to make something better or improve it; 'improve' is its closest synonym.

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Q.27 Easy Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer: 'Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized industries by automating complex tasks. However, experts warn that unchecked AI development poses ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy. Nations worldwide are establishing regulatory frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment.' What is the primary concern mentioned about AI development?
A Job displacement and data privacy issues
B High implementation costs
C Lack of technical expertise
D Insufficient global collaboration
Correct Answer:  A. Job displacement and data privacy issues
Explanation:

The passage explicitly states that experts warn about 'ethical dilemmas regarding job displacement and data privacy' as primary concerns.

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Q.28 Easy Reading Comprehension
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies to address environmental sustainability.'
A have should be has (committee is singular)
B implement should be implementing
C No error
D address should be addresses
Correct Answer:  A. have should be has (committee is singular)
Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun treated as singular, so 'has' is correct instead of 'have'.

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Q.29 Easy Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources like solar and wind power are _____ increasingly important in combating climate change. Government subsidies and technological advancements have made these alternatives more _____ for consumers.'
A becoming, accessible
B become, acceptable
C became, affordable
D becomes, available
Correct Answer:  A. becoming, accessible
Explanation:

'becoming' fits the progressive sense and 'accessible' means available/obtainable, matching the context about affordability for consumers.

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Q.30 Easy Reading Comprehension
Arrange the following sentences in the correct order:
A) The festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil.
B) Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.
C) Families gather together to light diyas and exchange gifts.
D) It is observed for five consecutive days.
A B, D, A, C
B B, A, D, C
C D, B, A, C
D A, B, C, D
Correct Answer:  B. B, A, D, C
Explanation:

Logical flow: introduce Diwali (B), explain its significance (A), mention duration (D), then describe celebrations (C).

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