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

Q.291 Medium Error Detection

Arrange in logical sequence: P: The government launched an initiative Q: to promote sustainable development R: in rural areas S: with significant budget allocation

A PQRS

B PRQS

C QPSR

D PSQR

Correct Answer: A. PQRS

Explanation:

The logical sequence is: The government launched an initiative (P) to promote sustainable development (Q) in rural areas (R) with significant budget allocation (S).

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Q.292 Easy Error Detection

Read: 'Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous in modern workplaces. From automated customer service to predictive analytics, AI tools enhance productivity. However, concerns about job displacement persist.' What is the main concern implied?

A AI is not effective in customer service

B Automation may reduce employment opportunities

C AI tools are too expensive

D Modern workplaces reject AI implementation

Correct Answer: B. Automation may reduce employment opportunities

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states that concerns about job displacement persist, indicating worry about reduced employment due to AI automation.

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Q.293 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blank: 'The scientist's groundbreaking research _____ widespread recognition from the international academic community.'

A has garnered

B have garnered

C was garnered

D were garnering

Correct Answer: A. has garnered

Explanation:

Singular subject 'research' requires singular verb 'has garnered'. The active voice is appropriate here.

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Q.294 Medium Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'Each of the employees are required to complete their training modules before the deadline.'

A are should be is

B their should be his or her

C modules should be module

D deadline should be date

Correct Answer: A. are should be is

Explanation:

'Each' is singular, requiring 'is' not 'are'. Modern usage accepts 'their' as a singular pronoun.

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Q.295 Medium Error Detection

Which word best completes: 'The CEO's _____ for innovation has transformed the company's market position.'

A propensity

B prejudice

C procrastination

D prudence

Correct Answer: A. propensity

Explanation:

Propensity means a natural tendency or inclination. It fits the context of the CEO's inclination toward innovation.

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Q.296 Easy Error Detection

Read the passage and answer: 'Digital transformation has accelerated in 2024, with companies investing heavily in cloud computing and cybersecurity. Small businesses, however, face challenges in adoption due to budget constraints.' According to the passage, why do small businesses struggle with digital transformation?

A They lack technical expertise only

B They don't believe in its importance

C They have insufficient financial resources

D They prefer traditional methods

Correct Answer: C. They have insufficient financial resources

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states small businesses face challenges due to 'budget constraints', indicating financial limitations.

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Q.297 Medium Error Detection

Correct the sentence: 'The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, are planning to implement new strategies.'

A The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, am planning

B The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

C The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, were planning

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: B. The newly appointed manager, along with his team members, is planning

Explanation:

When 'along with' is used, the main subject remains singular. The manager (singular) requires 'is planning'.

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Q.298 Medium Error Detection

Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important _____ climate change concerns escalate globally.'

A as

B while

C since

D despite

Correct Answer: A. as

Explanation:

'As' correctly shows the parallel relationship between increasing importance and escalating concerns. Both actions happen together.

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Q.299 Medium Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The committee have decided to postpone the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.'

A have should be has

B postpone should be postponed

C meeting should be meetings

D No error

Correct Answer: A. have should be has

Explanation:

'Committee' is a collective noun treated as singular in modern usage, requiring 'has' not 'have'.

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Q.300 Easy Error Detection

What does 'exacerbate' mean in the sentence: 'Rising inflation could exacerbate economic inequality'?

A To reduce or diminish

B To make worse or more severe

C To explain or clarify

D To examine carefully

Correct Answer: B. To make worse or more severe

Explanation:

Exacerbate means to make a situation worse or more serious. The sentence suggests inflation would worsen inequality.

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