Central Govt Exam Preparation — SSC, UPSC, Bank, Railway

Q.1 Easy Error Detection

Which word is the closest synonym for 'ephemeral'?

A Permanent

B Transient

C Stable

D Eternal

Correct Answer: B. Transient

Explanation:

Ephemeral means short-lived or temporary. Transient has the same meaning.

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Q.2 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage and answer: 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global agriculture. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events threaten crop yields.' What is the main idea?

A Agriculture is the primary cause of climate change

B Climate change creates significant threats to farming

C Crop yields are increasing due to technology

D Extreme weather is beneficial for agriculture

Correct Answer: B. Climate change creates significant threats to farming

Explanation:

The passage clearly states that climate change poses challenges and threatens crop yields in agriculture.

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Q.3 Easy Error Detection

Fill in the blank: 'The CEO's decision to _____ the new policy was met with both praise and criticism.'

A implement

B implementation

C implementing

D implemented

Correct Answer: A. implement

Explanation:

After 'to' (infinitive marker), use the base form of the verb 'implement', not its other forms.

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Q.4 Easy Error Detection

Which option best completes the sentence? 'His _____ approach to problem-solving made him indispensable to the team.'

A innovative

B innovated

C innovation

D innovate

Correct Answer: A. innovative

Explanation:

An adjective is needed to describe 'approach'. 'Innovative' is the correct adjective form.

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Q.5 Easy Error Detection

Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between the two nations led to diplomatic tensions.'

A dispute

B distaste

C distance

D disrespect

Correct Answer: A. dispute

Explanation:

'Dispute' (disagreement) fits the context of diplomatic tensions. The others don't convey the right meaning.

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Q.6 Easy Error Detection

Identify the error: 'Despite of the challenges faced, the team completed the project on schedule.'

A 'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'

B 'Completed' should be 'has completed'

C 'On schedule' is redundant with 'completed'

D No error in the sentence

Correct Answer: A. 'Despite of' should be 'Despite' or 'In spite of'

Explanation:

'Despite' is a preposition that doesn't require 'of'. The correct forms are either 'Despite the challenges' or 'In spite of the challenges'.

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Q.7 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage and answer: 'Digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy in contemporary society. Young professionals who lack basic digital competencies find themselves disadvantaged in the job market. However, initiatives like DIKSHA and e-learning platforms have democratized access to digital skills training.' What is the main idea?

A Digital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology

B Young professionals are inherently disadvantaged in modern job markets

C DIKSHA is the most effective digital literacy platform in India

D Traditional literacy is becoming obsolete in contemporary society

Correct Answer: A. Digital skills are now essential life skills with improving accessibility through technology

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes digital literacy's importance and mentions initiatives improving access. Options B, C, and D are either overstated or unsupported by the text.

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Q.8 Easy Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'The data suggests that neither of the proposals are viable for long-term implementation.'

A 'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'

B 'The data' should be 'The datum'

C 'Viable' should be 'feasible'

D No error; the sentence is grammatically correct

Correct Answer: A. 'Neither...are' should be 'Neither...is'

Explanation:

'Neither' is singular and requires singular verb 'is'. The construction 'neither of the proposals' takes singular agreement.

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Q.9 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.10 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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