Government Jobs Exam Preparation — SSC, UPSC, Bank, Railway

Q.51 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'Either the manager or the employees is responsible for ensuring that workplace safety protocols are followed regularly.'

A is should be are (compound subject with 'or')

B safety should be safeguard

C No error

D regularly should be regular

Correct Answer: A. is should be are (compound subject with 'or')

Explanation:

With 'either...or,' the verb agrees with the nearest noun. Since 'employees' is nearest and plural, 'are' is correct.

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Q.52 Medium Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher were present at the assembly.'

A 'Neither the students nor the teacher are present at the assembly.'

B 'Neither the students nor the teacher has been present at the assembly.'

C 'Neither the students nor the teacher was present at the assembly.'

D 'Neither the students and the teacher were present at the assembly.'

Correct Answer: C. 'Neither the students nor the teacher was present at the assembly.'

Explanation:

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject (teacher - singular), so 'was' is correct.

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Q.53 Medium Reading Comprehension

Fill in the blank: 'The government's new policy aimed to _____ the burden of taxation on middle-class families.'

A Augment

B Mitigate

C Exacerbate

D Proliferate

Correct Answer: B. Mitigate

Explanation:

Mitigate means to reduce or lessen. The context suggests reducing the burden of taxation.

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Q.54 Medium Reading Comprehension

Read the passage and infer: 'Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various sectors including healthcare, finance, and education. However, concerns about job displacement and data privacy persist. Despite these challenges, experts believe that AI will ultimately benefit society if properly regulated.'

Which statement is best supported by the passage?

A AI should be abandoned due to job displacement.

B AI has only negative implications for society.

C Regulation of AI is essential for maximizing its benefits.

D AI has no applications in the healthcare sector.

Correct Answer: C. Regulation of AI is essential for maximizing its benefits.

Explanation:

The passage explicitly mentions that AI will benefit society 'if properly regulated', supporting the need for regulation.

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Q.55 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the grammatical error: 'The data shows that majority of the respondents prefer online shopping over visiting retail stores.'

A Error in article usage

B Error in subject-verb agreement

C Error in adjective modification

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Error in article usage

Explanation:

'Majority' should be preceded by 'the' when referring to a specific group. It should be 'the majority of the respondents'.

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Q.56 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences in correct order:
A) Scientists discovered that regular physical exercise improves cognitive function.
B) This finding has significant implications for educational institutions.
C) The study involved 5,000 participants over a period of two years.
D) Educational policies may need revision to incorporate exercise breaks.

A A, C, B, D

B C, A, B, D

C A, B, C, D

D B, A, C, D

Correct Answer: A. A, C, B, D

Explanation:

Logical progression: main discovery (A), research methodology (C), implications (B), application (D).

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Q.57 Medium Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The emergence of electric vehicles has _____ (1) the automotive industry. Manufacturers are investing heavily in battery technology to _____ (2) production costs and improve efficiency. Government incentives have _____ (3) the adoption of EVs significantly.'

Choose the correct word for blank (1):

A Stagnated

B Transformed

C Disrupted

D Both B and C

Correct Answer: D. Both B and C

Explanation:

Both 'transformed' and 'disrupted' fit the context of significant changes to the automotive industry.

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Q.58 Medium Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: 'Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly sophisticated. Ransomware attacks have cost organizations billions of dollars. Companies must invest in robust security infrastructure and employee training to mitigate risks.'

What is the primary purpose of the passage?

A To explain how ransomware works

B To highlight the importance of cybersecurity measures

C To provide a history of cyber attacks

D To criticize company security policies

Correct Answer: B. To highlight the importance of cybersecurity measures

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes the need for security investments and training to address threats, making cybersecurity measures the primary focus.

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Q.59 Medium Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The report, along with its supporting documents, have been submitted to the committee.'

A 'The report, along with its supporting documents, has been submitted to the committee.'

B 'The reports, along with its supporting documents, have been submitted to the committee.'

C 'The report, along with its supporting documents, were submitted to the committee.'

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: A. 'The report, along with its supporting documents, has been submitted to the committee.'

Explanation:

The subject is 'report' (singular). The phrase 'along with its documents' is parenthetical and doesn't change subject number.

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Q.60 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences coherently:
A) Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are becoming increasingly affordable.
B) This transition is essential to combat climate change.
C) Many countries are shifting away from fossil fuels.
D) Battery storage technology has made renewable energy more reliable.

A A, D, C, B

B C, A, D, B

C A, C, B, D

D B, C, A, D

Correct Answer: B. C, A, D, B

Explanation:

Logical flow: establish trend (C), provide reasons (A and D), then explain significance (B).

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