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

Q.11 Hard Error Detection

Arrange the sentences:
P: She studied architecture in London.
Q: Her designs have won international recognition.
R: Sarah has become one of the most celebrated architects of her generation.
S: Upon returning to India, she established her own firm.

A P-S-Q-R

B S-P-Q-R

C Q-P-S-R

D R-P-S-Q

Correct Answer: A. P-S-Q-R

Explanation:

Correct sequence: She studied (P) → Returned and established firm (S) → Won recognition (Q) → Became celebrated (R).

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Q.12 Medium Error Detection

Identify the grammatical error: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was present at the meeting.'

A Change 'was' to 'were'

B Change 'present' to 'presenting'

C Change 'the' before employees

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Change 'was' to 'were'

Explanation:

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'were' is correct.

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Q.13 Easy Error Detection

Choose the correct word: 'The _____ between the two nations led to diplomatic tensions.'

A dispute

B distaste

C distance

D disrespect

Correct Answer: A. dispute

Explanation:

'Dispute' (disagreement) fits the context of diplomatic tensions. The others don't convey the right meaning.

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Q.14 Medium Error Detection

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word: 'The ancient ruins _____ evidence of a highly sophisticated civilization.'

A exhibit

B exhibits

C exhibiting

D exhibited

Correct Answer: A. exhibit

Explanation:

'Ruins' is plural, requiring 'exhibit'. The present tense is appropriate for describing what ruins show.

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Q.15 Medium Error Detection

Read: 'The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across sectors. Companies that adapted quickly thrived, while others struggled.' What inference can be made?

A All companies benefited equally from digital transformation

B Adaptation speed determined success during the pandemic

C Digital transformation is always beneficial

D Companies that struggled were technologically outdated

Correct Answer: B. Adaptation speed determined success during the pandemic

Explanation:

The passage clearly states quick adapters thrived while others struggled, showing adaptation speed mattered.

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Q.16 Hard Error Detection

Identify the error: 'The report, along with its recommendations, are being reviewed by the board.'

A Change 'are' to 'is'

B Change 'being' to 'been'

C Change 'recommendations' to 'recommendation'

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Change 'are' to 'is'

Explanation:

'Report' is the main subject (singular). 'Along with' introduces additional information but doesn't change the subject number. Use 'is'.

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Q.17 Hard Error Detection

Which phrase best replaces the underlined portion? 'The project's failure was due to lack of coordination between departments.'

A because of the lack

B because of lacking

C on account of no coordination

D All are equally correct

Correct Answer: D. All are equally correct

Explanation:

All three options are grammatically correct and convey the same meaning. Multiple correct answers possible.

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Q.18 Medium Error Detection

In the sentence 'The committee have decided to implement new policies starting next month', identify the error.

A Subject-verb disagreement; 'have' should be 'has'

B Tense inconsistency; 'decided' should be 'decides'

C No error; the sentence is correct

D Word order error; 'new' should precede 'policies'

Correct Answer: A. Subject-verb disagreement; 'have' should be 'has'

Explanation:

Committee is a collective noun requiring singular verb 'has'. When referring to the entity as a whole, use singular agreement.

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Q.19 Medium Error Detection

Select the word that best fits: 'Her _____ demeanor during the crisis earned her respect from colleagues.'

A Fastidious

B Equanimous

C Garrulous

D Truculent

Correct Answer: B. Equanimous

Explanation:

'Equanimous' means calm and composed, fitting the context of handling a crisis with respect. Fastidious means particular about details, garrulous means talkative, truculent means aggressive.

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Q.20 Medium Error Detection

Arrange the sentences in correct order:
P: The startup ecosystem in India has grown exponentially
Q: With increased government support and investor interest
R: Creating opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs
S: Over the past five years

A PQRS

B PSQR

C QPSR

D RQPS

Correct Answer: B. PSQR

Explanation:

Correct order is P (main statement) → S (timeframe) → Q (reasons/support) → R (results). This creates logical progression from main idea to supporting details.

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