Q.151
Medium
Cloze Test: 'Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important _____ climate change concerns escalate globally.'
A
as
B
while
C
since
D
despite
Explanation:
'As' correctly shows the parallel relationship between increasing importance and escalating concerns. Both actions happen together.
Q.152
Medium
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'.
Q.153
Medium
Cloze Test: 'The education sector _____ significant transformation, with online learning platforms gaining prominence among students across India.'
A
has undergone
B
have undergone
C
had undergone
D
is undergoing
Correct Answer:
D. is undergoing
Explanation:
'is undergoing' indicates ongoing transformation in the present, which aligns with 'gaining prominence' suggesting current developments.
Q.154
Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The data suggests that majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.'
A
The data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
B
The data suggests that a majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
C
The data suggests that majority of the urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.
D
The data suggest that majority of urban residents prefers sustainable transport options.
Correct Answer:
A. The data suggest that the majority of urban residents prefer sustainable transport options.
Explanation:
'Data' is plural, requiring 'suggest'. 'Majority' should be preceded by 'the'.
Q.155
Medium
Identify the error: 'Each of the employees have received their annual bonus and appreciated the company's gesture.'
A
have should be has
B
their should be his or her
C
appreciated should be appreciates
D
No error
Correct Answer:
A. have should be has
Explanation:
'Each' is singular and requires 'has' instead of 'have'. Although 'their' is acceptable in modern usage for singular indefinite pronouns.
Q.156
Medium
Fill in the blank: 'The economist's _____ analysis of market trends provided valuable insights to investors.'
A
superficial
B
perspicacious
C
obtuse
D
ambiguous
Correct Answer:
B. perspicacious
Explanation:
'Perspicacious' means having keen insight and understanding, perfectly suited for economic analysis that provides valuable insights.
Q.157
Medium
Cloze Test: 'The digital revolution has _____ traditional business models, compelling companies to innovate rapidly. This transformation has created _____ opportunities for startups in fintech and e-commerce sectors.'\n\nA. disrupted; unprecedented\nB. enhanced; minimal\nC. improved; limited\nD. strengthened; predictable
A
disrupted; unprecedented
B
enhanced; minimal
C
improved; limited
D
strengthened; predictable
Correct Answer:
A. disrupted; unprecedented
Explanation:
'Disrupted' aligns with 'compelling change' and 'unprecedented' indicates new opportunities created by transformation.
Q.158
Medium
Para Jumbles: Arrange in correct order.\nP: The monsoon season brings both benefits and challenges to Indian agriculture.\nQ: Farmers depend on timely rainfall for crop irrigation and soil moisture.\nR: However, excessive rainfall often leads to waterlogging and crop damage.\nS: Developing efficient water management systems has become essential for agricultural sustainability.\n\nCorrect sequence:
A
P-Q-R-S
B
Q-P-R-S
C
P-R-Q-S
D
Q-R-P-S
Correct Answer:
A. P-Q-R-S
Explanation:
P introduces the topic, Q explains benefits, R presents challenges, and S provides solution. Logical flow: introduction→benefits→challenges→solution.
Q.159
Medium
Correct the sentence: 'The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.'
A
The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore, the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
B
The inflation rate has risen considerably. Therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
C
The inflation rate has risen considerably; consequently the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
D
The inflation rate risen considerably; therefore the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
Correct Answer:
A. The inflation rate has risen considerably; therefore, the central bank is taking stringent monetary measures.
Explanation:
A conjunction like 'therefore' used after a semicolon requires a comma. Option A corrects this punctuation error.
Q.160
Medium
Cloze Test: 'The pharmaceutical industry faces _____ challenges as patents for blockbuster drugs expire. Generic manufacturers are _____ gaining market share, forcing innovators to accelerate drug discovery programs.'\n\nA. mounting; progressively\nB. trivial; rarely\nC. minimal; occasionally\nD. decreasing; steadily
A
mounting; progressively
B
trivial; rarely
C
minimal; occasionally
D
decreasing; steadily
Correct Answer:
A. mounting; progressively
Explanation:
'Mounting' indicates increasing challenges, and 'progressively' shows gradual market share gain by generics, fitting the context logically.
