Central Exam — English Language
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Q.111 Medium Reading Comprehension
Read the passage: 'Sustainable development requires balancing economic growth with environmental protection. India's renewable energy capacity reached 200 GW in 2024. However, coal still accounts for 70% of electricity generation. This contradiction highlights the challenge of transitioning to clean energy.' What inference can be made?
A India should stop coal mining immediately
B Renewable energy is not viable in India
C India faces challenges in energy transition despite renewable progress
D Economic growth is incompatible with sustainability
Correct Answer:  C. India faces challenges in energy transition despite renewable progress
Explanation:

The passage shows India has invested in renewables (200 GW) but still relies heavily on coal (70%), illustrating the transition challenge.

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Q.112 Medium Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test: 'The expansion of e-commerce platforms has _____ consumer behavior, making online shopping the preferred method for millions of Indians.'
A stagnated
B transformed
C hindered
D obscured
Correct Answer:  B. transformed
Explanation:

'Transformed' means changed significantly. It fits the context of how e-commerce has altered consumer shopping patterns.

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Q.113 Medium Reading Comprehension
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee have decided to implement new policies that will effects the organizational structure significantly.'
A No error
B 'have' should be 'has' and 'effects' should be 'affect'
C 'implement' should be 'implements'
D 'organizational' is misspelled
Correct Answer:  B. 'have' should be 'has' and 'effects' should be 'affect'
Explanation:

'Committee' is a singular collective noun requiring 'has', and 'effect' (noun) vs 'affect' (verb) - here 'affect' is needed as a verb meaning to influence.

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Q.114 Medium Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test: 'Remote work has become the new _____ in the corporate world. Companies are realizing that productivity can be maintained, and sometimes even _____ without employees being physically present in offices. This shift has _____ several advantages including reduced overhead costs and improved work-life balance.' Choose the most appropriate words.
A normal, improved, brought
B standard, increased, offered
C trend, enhanced, yielded
D norm, augmented, provided
Correct Answer:  C. trend, enhanced, yielded
Explanation:

'trend' fits the context of 'new _____ in corporate world'. 'enhanced' is more precise for productivity gains than alternatives. 'yielded' appropriately conveys the bringing forth of advantages.

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Q.115 Medium Reading Comprehension
Para Jumble: Arrange the sentences in correct logical order: A) The integration of blockchain technology in supply chain management has proven to be transformative. B) This transparency allows stakeholders to verify authenticity and track product origins efficiently. C) By creating immutable records of transactions, blockchain ensures complete transparency throughout the supply chain. D) As a result, consumer trust has significantly increased in various industries.
A A-C-B-D
B C-A-B-D
C A-B-C-D
D D-A-C-B
Correct Answer:  A. A-C-B-D
Explanation:

Sentence A introduces the topic (blockchain in supply chain). C explains the mechanism (immutable records). B explains the result (transparency benefits). D concludes with the outcome (increased trust).

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Q.116 Medium Reading Comprehension
Which of the following best explains the relationship between the two sentences? 'Climate change poses unprecedented challenges to global agriculture. Nevertheless, innovative farming techniques offer promising solutions.'
A Cause and effect
B Contrast and concession
C Sequential relationship
D Comparison
Correct Answer:  B. Contrast and concession
Explanation:

The word 'Nevertheless' indicates a contrasting relationship - presenting a challenge followed by a concession that solutions exist despite the problem. This is a contrast-concession relationship.

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Q.117 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The manager along with his team members are planning to attend the conference next month.'
A No error
B Change 'are' to 'is'
C Change 'planning' to 'plan'
D Change 'attend' to 'attending'
Correct Answer:  B. Change 'are' to 'is'
Explanation:

The subject 'manager' is singular; 'along with' is a parenthetical phrase. The verb should be 'is' not 'are'.

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Q.118 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'Despite of his talent, he could not succeed in the examination.'
A Change 'Despite' to 'In spite'
B Remove 'of' after 'Despite'
C Change 'could' to 'can'
D No error
Correct Answer:  B. Remove 'of' after 'Despite'
Explanation:

'Despite' is already a preposition and should not be followed by 'of'. Use 'Despite his talent' or 'In spite of his talent'.

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Q.119 Medium Error Detection
Arrange the following sentences in correct order:
P: The discovery was revolutionary for medical science.
Q: Scientists found a new method to treat cancer.
R: It offered hope to millions of patients worldwide.
S: The research took over a decade to complete.
A Q-S-P-R
B S-Q-P-R
C Q-P-S-R
D S-P-Q-R
Correct Answer:  B. S-Q-P-R
Explanation:

Correct sequence: Research took time (S) → Discovery made (Q) → It was revolutionary (P) → Gave hope (R).

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Q.120 Medium Error Detection
Identify the error: 'The number of applicants have increased significantly this year.'
A Change 'have' to 'has'
B Change 'increased' to 'increase'
C Change 'applicants' to 'applicant'
D No error
Correct Answer:  A. Change 'have' to 'has'
Explanation:

'The number' is singular and requires 'has', not 'have'. 'A number of' would take 'have'.

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