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

Q.131 Medium Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The data shows that both the marketing and sales team requires immediate attention.'

A Require instead of requires

B Team instead of teams

C Shows instead of show

D No correction needed

Correct Answer: A. Require instead of requires

Explanation:

Two distinct teams (marketing team AND sales team) require plural verb 'require'. The subject is compound, so plural agreement is necessary.

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Q.132 Medium Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The transition to renewable energy sources is essential for combating climate change. Governments worldwide are investing heavily in solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects. Despite _____ environmental benefits, the initial infrastructure costs remain substantial.'

A Obvious

B Evident

C Clear

D Disputed

Correct Answer: B. Evident

Explanation:

'Evident' fits contextually, suggesting the benefits are clearly apparent. Other options work similarly, but 'evident' is most precise given the formal tone.

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Q.133 Easy Reading Comprehension

Select the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS:

A Careless

B Thorough

C Hasty

D Negligent

Correct Answer: B. Thorough

Explanation:

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which aligns with thorough. Other options suggest opposite or unrelated meanings.

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Q.134 Medium Reading Comprehension

Identify the error: 'The professor, along with his research team, are preparing a groundbreaking study on climate resilience.'

A Are should be is

B His should be their

C Preparing should be prepare

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Are should be is

Explanation:

The subject is 'professor' (singular); 'along with his team' is a prepositional phrase. The verb should be singular: 'is'.

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Q.135 Medium Reading Comprehension

Arrange the sentences coherently:
A) India's startup ecosystem has become one of the fastest-growing globally.
B) Young entrepreneurs are driving innovation across technology and finance sectors.
C) Government support through policies like startup India has accelerated this growth.
D) Today, Indian startups compete on international platforms.

A A-B-C-D

B B-A-C-D

C A-C-B-D

D C-A-B-D

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

Explanation:

Logical sequence: introduce the growth (A), explain who drives it (B), mention supporting factors (C), then show current status (D).

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Q.136 Medium Reading Comprehension

Fill in the blank: 'The documentary's _____ approach to storytelling captivated audiences worldwide and earned multiple international awards.'

A Innovative

B Conventional

C Outdated

D Simplistic

Correct Answer: A. Innovative

Explanation:

The context (captivated audiences, won awards) indicates a positive, forward-thinking approach. 'Innovative' best fits the context.

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Q.137 Easy Reading Comprehension

Read the passage: 'Quantum computing promises to revolutionize multiple fields including cryptography, drug discovery, and optimization problems. However, current quantum computers remain unstable and require extremely cold operating conditions.' Based on the passage, what is a limitation of existing quantum computers?

A They cannot solve optimization problems

B They require very low temperatures to operate

C They are useful only for cryptography

D They have already revolutionized drug discovery

Correct Answer: B. They require very low temperatures to operate

Explanation:

The passage explicitly states current quantum computers require 'extremely cold operating conditions' and are unstable.

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Q.138 Easy Reading Comprehension

Correct the sentence: 'The pandemic has impacted not only the economy but also the mental health of millions of people worldwide.'

A Has should be have

B Impacted should be impact

C No correction needed

D Health should be well-being

Correct Answer: C. No correction needed

Explanation:

The sentence is grammatically correct with proper parallel structure and verb agreement.

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Q.139 Medium Reading Comprehension

Cloze Test: 'The advancement of 5G technology is _____ businesses to optimize operations through enhanced connectivity and reduced latency. Industries from manufacturing to healthcare are experiencing transformative benefits.'

A Enabling

B Preventing

C Delaying

D Restricting

Correct Answer: A. Enabling

Explanation:

The context shows positive transformations, so 'enabling' (allowing/facilitating) is appropriate. Other options contradict the positive tone.

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Q.140 Easy Reading Comprehension

Select the word most similar in meaning to PRAGMATIC:

A Theoretical

B Practical

C Idealistic

D Abstract

Correct Answer: B. Practical

Explanation:

Pragmatic means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way rather than theoretical or ideal terms, making 'practical' the correct synonym.

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