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Q.131 Medium English Comprehension
Choose the sentence with correct use of 'fewer' and 'less':
A There are less students attending classes this semester.
B She has fewer opportunities than her brother.
C We have less problems to solve now.
D The team scored less goals in the second half.
Correct Answer:  B. She has fewer opportunities than her brother.
Explanation:

'Fewer' is used for countable nouns (opportunities), while 'less' is for uncountable nouns.

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Q.132 Medium English Comprehension
Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity reached 175 GW in 2024, positioning it as a global leader in solar and wind energy. The government aims to achieve 500 GW by 2030.' Which inference is supported by the passage?
A India has abandoned fossil fuels completely
B India is committed to significantly expanding renewable energy
C Renewable energy is only viable in tropical countries
D Solar energy is more important than wind energy
Correct Answer:  B. India is committed to significantly expanding renewable energy
Explanation:

The rapid increase in capacity and the ambitious 2030 target clearly indicate commitment to renewable energy expansion.

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Q.133 Medium English Comprehension
Identify the correct passive voice form: 'The team developed an innovative solution.'
A An innovative solution was developed by the team.
B An innovative solution has been developed by the team.
C An innovative solution is being developed by the team.
D The team had developed an innovative solution.
Correct Answer:  A. An innovative solution was developed by the team.
Explanation:

Option A correctly converts the active voice to simple past passive voice.

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Q.134 Hard English Comprehension
Read: 'The documentary presents compelling evidence that corporate lobbying has influenced environmental policies. Critics argue this undermines democratic governance.' What is the relationship between these statements?
A The second statement contradicts the first
B The second statement extends the implications of the first
C Both statements are unrelated
D The second statement disproves the first
Correct Answer:  B. The second statement extends the implications of the first
Explanation:

The critic's argument builds upon the documentary's findings by suggesting broader implications for democracy.

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Q.135 Hard English Comprehension
Which sentence demonstrates correct parallel structure?
A The athlete excels at running, jumping, and to throw.
B She enjoys reading books, writing stories, and to paint.
C The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and profitability.
D He prefers coffee to tea and drinking water.
Correct Answer:  C. The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, and profitability.
Explanation:

Option C maintains consistent grammatical structure with three nouns in a parallel list.

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Q.136 Hard English Comprehension
Read: 'The study reveals a paradox: individuals with higher education levels report greater job satisfaction, yet they experience more workplace stress. This suggests that professional fulfillment is multifaceted.' What does 'multifaceted' imply here?
A Job satisfaction has only one dimension
B Education causes stress
C Professional fulfillment involves multiple, sometimes contradictory factors
D Stress is always negative
Correct Answer:  C. Professional fulfillment involves multiple, sometimes contradictory factors
Explanation:

The paradox of high satisfaction coexisting with high stress demonstrates that fulfillment has multiple, complex dimensions.

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Q.137 Hard English Comprehension
Identify the logical fallacy in: 'Everyone is buying this product, so it must be excellent.'
A Ad hominem
B Appeal to authority
C Bandwagon fallacy
D Straw man
Correct Answer:  C. Bandwagon fallacy
Explanation:

This is a bandwagon fallacy—assuming something is good merely because many people support it.

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Q.138 Hard English Comprehension
Read: 'The urban heat island effect increases city temperatures by 5-7°C compared to surrounding rural areas. This phenomenon exacerbates climate change impacts and public health risks.' What can be concluded about mitigation strategies?
A Mitigation is impossible in urban areas
B Understanding the urban heat island effect is essential for developing effective urban cooling solutions
C People should avoid living in cities
D Climate change is only an urban problem
Correct Answer:  B. Understanding the urban heat island effect is essential for developing effective urban cooling solutions
Explanation:

The passage establishes the problem and its serious consequences, implying the need for solutions based on understanding this effect.

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Q.139 Hard English Comprehension
Which option contains no grammatical error?
A If I would have known about the event, I would attend.
B Had I known about the event, I would have attended.
C If I had known about the event, I would attend.
D Had I would have known, I would have attended.
Correct Answer:  B. Had I known about the event, I would have attended.
Explanation:

Option B uses correct mixed conditional structure with proper subjunctive form.

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Q.140 Easy English Comprehension
In the sentence 'She has been working on this project since morning', identify the tense used.
A Simple Past
B Present Perfect Continuous
C Past Perfect
D Simple Present
Correct Answer:  B. Present Perfect Continuous
Explanation:

The structure 'has been + verb-ing' indicates Present Perfect Continuous tense, showing an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

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